《Immortality Starts With Diligence(Xianxia Litrpg)》


 1. My Martial Arts Can Cultivate Themselves!

    1. My Martial Arts Can Cultivate Themselves!


    <strong>"Your Giant Whale Body Refining Technique, after observing the Moonlit Giant Whale painting, hasprehended the essence of the giant whale, elerating your cultivation speed by 50%."</strong>


    <strong>"Your Giant Whale Body Refining Technique, after one day of arduous cultivation, has achieved 100% progress, automatically breaking through to the fourth level of Body Refining!"</strong>


    Upon awakening, Lin Fei heard the voice in his mind. As the voice faded, Lin Fei''s body crackled and popped. He felt his entire body''s vitality expand considerably.


    His strength had increased by a significant margin. These were clear signs of reaching the fourth level of Body Refining.


    Lin Fei was overjoyed.


    Three days ago, Lin Fei acquired this system. Unexpectedly, the system could let his martial arts cultivate themselves automatically. This was unheard of!


    "System panel."


    Lin Fei immediately summoned the system panel to check.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Giant Whale Body Refining Technique: Fourth Level (1% Progress)</strong>


    The system panel was quite simple. It was because that Lin Fei''s martial arts were limited to just this technique.


    This was the rule of the Nine Profound Sect.


    Lin Fei was an outer disciple of the Nine Profound Sect.


    ording to the sect''s rules, before reaching the fourth level of Body Refining, those who entered the Nine Profound Sect could only practice one Body Refining martial art.


    Previously, Lin Fei had only been at the third level of Body Refining. Therefore, he could not practice other martial arts.


    ording to the Nine Profound Sect''s rules, within three years as a beginner, one must reach the fourth level of Body Refining. Otherwise, they would be expelled from the Nine Profound Sect.


    Lin Fei had only one month left before the three-year deadline. Fortunately, he got the system. Otherwise, in just one month, he definitely would not have been able to reach the fourth level of Body Refining. The ultimate consequence would be expulsion from the Nine Profound Sect, bringing shame to his family.


    Upon reaching the fourth level of Body Refining, Lin Fei naturally wanted to learn other martial arts.


    After all, the Giant Whale Body Refining Technique could only enhance his physical prowess. It was not abat martial art.


    He still needed to learn somebat martial arts to protect himself.


    Luckily, the Nine Profound Sect had a rule that after reaching the fourth level of Body Refining, one could select three martial arts from the Martial Arts Pavilion for free.


    Thus, Lin Fei headed out directly. He first went to the Transmission Hall.


    Having reached the fourth level of Body Refining, he needed to get certified at the Transmission Hall.


    Only after obtaining the certification from the Transmission Hall could he obtain three free martial arts from the Martial Arts Pavilion.


    At the Transmission Hall, not many disciples came for certification.


    In the Nine Profound Sect, only those at the fourth level of Body Refining, the seventh level of Body Refining, and the acquired realm woulde for certification.


    The fourth level of Body Refining was the foundation for staying in the Nine Profound Sect. Only those who had reached this level could remain in the sect without worrying about being expelled.


    The seventh level of Body Refining was also crucial. If one reached the seventh level of Body Refining before the age of twenty, they could be an inner disciple of the Nine Profound Sect.


    After all, reaching the seventh level of Body Refining before twenty meant that one had the potential to be an acquired realm expert.


    If the disciples reached the acquired realm, their status in the Nine Profound Sect would rise dramatically, and they could even participate in many important matters of the sect.


    "Elder, outer disciple Lin Fei has reached the fourth level of Body Refining today and hase for certification," Lin Fei respectfully said to the Transmission Elder.


    "Stretch out your hand."


    Lin Fei respectfully extended his hand. The Transmission Elder then sent his inner power into Lin Fei. A warm current swiftly entered Lin Fei''s body, circting throughout his entire body.


    This was inner power! The hallmark of an acquired realm expert.


    Acquired realm experts were called acquired because they had cultivated inner power.


    Lin Fei was envious.


    Before, his greatest dream was to be an acquired realm expert and bring glory to his ancestors.


    The Transmission Elder opened his eyes and nodded, "Not bad, your Giant Whale Body Refining Technique has indeed reached the fourth level. Your foundation is quite solid, and there is hope for reaching the seventh level of Body Refining in the future."


    "Thank you, Elder."


    "Alright, bring out your token, and I will give you a new one. With this token, you can go to the Martial Arts Pavilion and im three free martial arts."


    "Disciple understands."


    Lin Fei received his new token, overjoyed. So, Lin Fei took his token and left the Transmission Hall directly.


    The Nine Profound Sect was vast. The Martial Arts Pavilion and the Transmission Hall were quite far apart.


    Lin Fei briskly walked for a long time before reaching the Martial Arts Pavilion.


    The Martial Arts Pavilion was much livelier. Many disciples were present. After all, the Martial Arts Pavilion housed many martial arts. It was one of the most popr ces in the Nine Profound Sect.


    Lin Fei entered the Martial Arts Pavilion and showed his token to the Martial Arts Pavilion Elder.


    The Martial Arts Pavilion Elder was an old man with a wine gourd hanging from his waist and white hair and beard, who looked like a wise and experienced expert.


    Lin Fei tried asking, "Elder, what kind of wine do you like? I can find some for you."


    The Martial Arts Pavilion Elder didn''t even raise his eyes, speaking in a hoarse voice, "The first floor of the Martial Arts Pavilion houses Body Refining martial arts, the second floor houses acquired martial arts, and the third floor houses innate martial arts.


    You''re only at the fourth level of Body Refining, so you can only choose martial arts from the first floor. Once you''ve made your selection,e back to me, and I''ll provide you with the martial arts content. You can only practice in the corresponding training rooms for a maximum of one hour.


    Beyond one hour, you''ll have to pay. At the fourth level of Body Refining, you can choose three martial arts for free.


    By the way, don''t try to get on my good side. This old man is at the third level of the acquired realm, with no potential left. I''m neither a hidden expert nor do I possess any peerless martial arts manuals. There''s no need for you to waste your time trying to please me."


    "Uh... thank you, Elder."


    Lin Fei felt a bit embarrassed.


    ording to rumors, those who guarded ces like the library pavilion were either venerable elders of the sect or experts possessing hidden, peerless martial arts manuals.


    It seemed this old man was neither. He was just an ordinary acquired realm elder. Moreover, most likely, other disciples were just like Lin Fei, trying to please this Martial Arts Pavilion Elder.


    After paying his respects, Lin Fei directly entered the first floor of the Martial Arts Pavilion.

 2. Selecting Martial Arts

    2. Selecting Martial Arts


    The first floor of the Martial Arts Pavilion was quite crowded with disciples.


    They were all Body Refining disciples. Some were just beginners with a basic understanding of martial arts. Others, like Lin Fei, had broken through to the fourth level of Body Refining.


    There were also disciples above the seventh level of Body Refining, likewise choosing martial arts in the Martial Arts Pavilion.


    After all, sometimes practicing martial arts, one might feel something is off. It might be necessary to change.


    Body Refining martial arts, in the end, were meant to temper the body. So, they could be changed at any time.


    But once one reached the acquired realm and practiced acquired martial arts, which could cultivate inner power, that would be different. Martial arts would not be changed so easily.


    But during the Body Refining stage, there was no such worry, and one could change as desired. The only trouble might be all previous efforts were in vain after changing Body Refining martial arts.


    Lin Fei did not intend to change his Giant Whale Body Refining Technique. This Body Refining martial art had quite a good refining effect.


    What Lin Fei sought werebat martial arts.


    "In the Body Refining stage, weapons can y a significant role. So, it''s best to choose a martial art that uses weapons."


    With a clear goal in mind, Lin Fei began selecting from the martial arts avable in the Martial Arts Pavilion.


    ording to Lin Fei''s thinking, he had a system, martial arts could practice on their own. So naturally, he would choose the most powerful martial arts.


    As for whether the martial arts were difficult to practice, what did that have to do with him? A mature martial art should be able to cultivate on its own.


    Among a bunch of weapon techniques, Lin Fei chose a saber technique called Nine Shadow Saber Technique.


    The reason for specifically choosing a saber technique was because among the many options, the Nine Shadow Saber Technique was the only weapon technique which had the fastest speed.


    The Nine Shadow Saber Technique had no other fancy features. It only pursued speed. The ultimate speed!


    In Lin Fei''s memory, there was the saying, "In the world of martial arts, only speed is unbeatable."


    Therefore, seeing the Nine Shadow Saber Technique''s pursuit of ultimate speed, He naturally chose it.


    Of course, Lin Fei had only chosen this saber technique. The specific content of the saber technique was still in the hands of the Martial Arts Pavilion Elder.


    Lin Fei was not in a hurry. Since he could choose three martial arts, He wanted to make full use of them.


    He couldn''t waste the opportunity.


    "The Nine Shadow Saber Technique is already formidable enough; choosing another weapon skill would be meaningless. But in the world of martial arts, anything can happen. What if one day, I don''t have a weapon? Hand-to-handbat bes crucial. So, I must choose a hand-to-hand martial art."


    Lin Fei found himself in front of the bookshelf containing hand-to-hand martial arts. The sheer number of hand-to-hand martial arts was overwhelming. With a dazzling array of choices, it was challenging to decide.


    Finally, Lin Fei spotted the Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist. The name itself sounded powerful.


    Lin Fei chose this martial art because of its distinct characteristics. Moreover, it was a martial art that could grow.


    The Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist required immense strength to unleash its full power. The greater the strength, the more powerful the fist technique.


    If wielded by someone with innate divine strength, it could even kill an acquired expert! Of course, if onecked strength, the technique would be useless.


    Lin Fei''s body refining method, the Giant Whale Technique, focused on cultivating blood and qi. His vast blood and qi granted him significant strength.


    Practicing the Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist was fitting.


    "Wait, the Giant Whale Body Refining Technique emphasizes blood and qi. But the body isn''t just about blood and qi. There''s also the skin membrane and muscles and bones. My martial arts can be self-cultivated. So why not train the skin membrane, muscles, and bones together? Doing so would make me even stronger!"


    Lin Fei''s eyes lit up. He thought of his advantage. That was not fearing how difficult a martial art could be but fearing that the martial art was notprehensive enough.


    Typical body refining martial arts have a focus. For instance, some emphasize blood and qi, while others focus on the skin membrane or muscles and bones.


    In reality, they were all the same. Focusing on one aspect allowed faster progress to the ninth level of body refining. This then led to breaking through to the acquired realm and cultivating acquired martial arts to harness inner power. Therefore, being well-rounded during the body refining stage is not crucial.


    Of course, the main reason is that most people have limited energy. If cultivated together, progress would be slowed. Breaking through to the acquired realm would be a luxury.


    Lin Fei promptly chose a martial art for refining the skin membrane and another for training muscles and bones.


    These were the Vajra Iron Cloth and Tendon Transformation And Bone Forging Technique.


    The Vajra Iron Cloth differed from ordinary Iron Cloth techniques in its extremity.


    An ordinary Iron Cloth technique would make the skin membrane tough like cowhide but with vulnerable points. But after mastering Vajra Iron Cloth, there would be no weaknesses.


    The only difference was its difficulty.


    The Tendon Transformation And Bone Forging Technique was the most potent martial art for training muscles and bones. And it had no equal.


    However, this martial art was said to incorporate certain theories from Daoism and Buddhism. Without a deep understanding of both Daoist and Buddhist principles, even beginners would struggle.


    Lin Fei chose these martial arts and approached the elder of the Martial Arts Pavilion.


    "Nine Shadow Saber Technique, Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist, Vajra Iron Cloth, and Tendon Transformation And Bone Forging Technique. Four martial arts in total, but you can only choose three for free. You''ll have to leave one martial art behind."


    The Martial Arts Pavilion elder shook his head.


    Lin Fei couldn''t help but ask, "Elder, is there any way I can have all four?"


    "Of course, just pay more! All martial arts can be exchanged with contribution points. These four martial arts each cost a thousand contribution points."


    "But I don''t have any contribution points."


    Before, Lin Fei wasn''t even at the fourth level of Body Refining, so he couldn''t go out and earn contribution points.


    "That makes it even simpler; if you don''t have contribution points, just pay money. One tael of silver can be exchanged for one contribution point. A thousand contribution points would be a thousand taels of silver."


    "Uh..."


    The price seemed a bit steep. But Lin Fei thought about it. He was born into a merchant family, and his monthly allowance was substantial. A thousand taels¡ªhe could afford it.


    "Fine, I''ll pay the extra. Here''s a silver bill for a thousand taels."


    Lin Fei gritted his teeth and chose to pay.

 3. Martial Arts With Personality

    3. Martial Arts With Personality


    "Not bad, the youngster is teachable!" The Martial Arts Pavilion elder collected the banknote with a satisfied expression on his face.


    Lin Fei received a token for a training room. He chose four martial arts, so he could stay in the training room for up to four hours. After all, the martial arts manuals couldn''t be taken away.


    "The martial arts manuals must be returned in their original state after a maximum of four hours. Moreover, you must not divulge our sect''s martial arts without permission. Otherwise, the Nine Profound Sect''s pursuit order will show no mercy."


    "Yes, elder, I understand."


    Lin Fei took the four martial arts manuals and entered the training room. Inside the training room, Lin Fei lined up the manuals.


    The four hours were not meant for actual training. After all, the time was too short. Even with training, how far could one progress?


    These four hours were for memorizing the manuals. However, Lin Fei was different. He didn''t need to memorize them at all. He only needed to get started with these martial arts.


    Once he did, the martial arts would cultivate themselves. So, Lin Fei began practicing Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist. Following the moves in the manual, he performed the technique once.


    <strong>"Your Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist is dissatisfied with your weak aura. The cultivation effect is reduced by 50%, and the progress reaches 1%."</strong>


    "Uh..."


    This was the first time Lin Fei encountered such a situation. It seemed that the Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist had quite a personality.


    "System."


    Lin Fei checked the system panel.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Giant Whale Body Refining Technique: Fourth Level (1% Progress)</strong>


    <strong>Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist: Beginner (1% Progress)</strong>


    Lin Fei saw that the Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist had appeared in the system panel. This meant that Lin Fei didn''t have to worry about this martial art anymore.


    Although martial art seemed to have quite a personality, Lin Fei would slowly explore how it would be in the future.


    Now there were three more martial arts waiting for him to cultivate. So, Lin Fei continued practicing the Nine Shadow Saber Technique.


    <strong>"Using your palm instead of a saber has displeased the Nine Shadow Saber Technique. The cultivation effect is reduced by 80%, and the progress reaches 1%."</strong>


    Lin Fei could only smile bitterly. It seemed that the Nine Shadow Saber Technique was as temperamental as the Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist.


    Lin Fei continued to practice Vajra Iron Cloth and Tendon Transformation And Bone Forging Technique.


    <strong>"Your Vajra Iron Cloth is very satisfied with the host. The cultivation effect is increased by 50%, and the progress reaches 3%."</strong>


    <strong>"Your Tendon Transformation And Bone Forging Technique is very satisfied with the host. The cultivation effect is increased by 50%, and the progress reaches 5%."</strong>


    Lin Fei received consecutive prompts. His Tendon Transformation And Bone Forging Technique and Vajra Iron Cloth seemed to be progressing well.


    Lin Fei thought about it. It was probably rted to his Giant Whale Body Refining Technique.


    His Giant Whale Body Refining Technique had reached the fourth level. With powerful Qi and blood, cultivating other Body Refining martial arts would have some beneficial effects to some extent. That''s why these two Body Refining martial arts were cultivated so smoothly.


    Lin Fei checked the time. Just two hours had passed. So, he left the training room directly and returned the four martial arts manuals to the Martial Arts Pavilion elder.


    The Martial Arts Pavilion elder was surprised, "It''s only been two hours. Have you memorized everything?"


    "I''ve memorized them all. Thank you, elder."


    "Heh, I didn''t expect you to be quite clever. Alright, go ahead and leave."


    After paying his respects, Lin Fei left the Martial Arts Pavilion directly.


    That night, Lin Fei was a bit excited. With five martial arts at his side that could cultivate themselves, perhaps it wouldn''t take long for him to reach the fifth level of Body Refining!


    The next day, Lin Fei woke up early. Without the need to train hard, he felt refreshed naturally.


    As soon as he woke up, he heard a series of voices in his ear.


    <strong>"Your Giant Whale Body Refining Technique has made great progress after a day of hard work, and the progress has increased by 5%."</strong>


    Lin Fei''s eyes brightened. His mood instantly improved.


    His Giant Whale Body Refining Technique was currently at the fourth level.


    A 5% increase in one day meant that it would only take twenty days to reach 100% and advance to the fifth level.


    Such speed was simply astonishing.


    Of course, Lin Fei was well aware that this was because his Giant Whale Body Refining Technique hadprehended the profound meaning of the giant whale, otherwise, it wouldn''t have cultivated so quickly.


    <strong>"Your Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist was in high spiritsst night. After a day of hard work, the cultivation progress has increased by 10%."</strong>


    This was another piece of good news.


    The Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist was quitepetitive.


    Although it seemed a bitckluster at the beginning yesterday, after a night had passed, the Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist had proven itself as a mature martial art. It could adjust its state on its own.


    "Not bad, not bad. Keep it up." A smile appeared on Lin Fei''s face.


    <strong>"Your Nine Shadow Saber Technique, due to theck of a saber, is in a low mood and has decided to take a day off. There is no progress in cultivation."</strong>


    "Uh..."


    The smile on Lin Fei''s face froze. The Nine Shadow Saber Technique was not living up to expectations.


    It hadn''t cultivated at allst night!?


    However, Lin Fei was also to me. The Nine Shadow Saber Technique required a weapon, but he didn''t have one. So, it made sense that the Nine Shadow Saber Technique hadn''t cultivated.


    It seemed that he needed to find a saber as soon as possible.


    <strong>"Your Vajra Iron Cloth, due to not having soaked in a medicinal bath, is in a low mood and there is no progress in cultivation."</strong>


    <strong>"Your Tendon Transformation And Bone Forging Technique, due to not having listened to Buddhist or Taoist scriptures, is in a low mood and there is no progress in cultivation."</strong>


    Three consecutive pieces of bad news left Lin Fei dumbfounded.

 4. Saber Skill Improved

    4. Saber Skill Improved


    "System."


    Lin Fei essed the system panel to check the progress of each martial art.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Arts Realm: Body Refining Fourth Level</strong>


    <strong>Giant Whale Body Refining Technique: Fourth Level (6% Progress)</strong>


    <strong>Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist: Beginner (11% Progress)</strong>


    <strong>Nine Shadow Saber Technique: Beginner (1% Progress)</strong>


    <strong>Vajra Iron Cloth: First Level (3% Progress)</strong>


    <strong>Tendon Transformation And Bone Forging Technique: First Level (5% Progress)</strong>


    Lin Fei looked at the martial arts progress on the system panel. He was currently only at the fourth level of Body Refining. But he had as many as five martial arts. Three of them were Body Refining martial arts, and two werebat martial arts.


    Lin Fei discovered a problem. Indeed, his martial arts could cultivate themselves. However, the key was that these martial arts had their own personalities.


    If their requirements were not met, they could "strike" and refuse to work. They could bezy and not cultivate.


    The Giant Whale Body Refining Technique was currently the most obedient, steadily cultivating almost every day. Like a model student, it was neither arrogant nor impatient, making steady progress.


    The Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist''s performance was also satisfactory for now. But how it would fare in the long run remained to be seen.


    The Nine Shadow Saber Technique, Vajra Iron Cloth, and Tendon Transformation And Bone Forging Technique were a bit more problematic.


    The Nine Shadow Saber Technique could be easily solved. Just buying a saber should be enough.


    As for Vajra Iron Cloth, it required a medicinal bath?


    Upon careful consideration, Lin Fei realized that it indeed needed a medicinal bath.


    After all, this Vajra Iron Cloth was a type of horizontal hard martial art training. Without a medicinal bath to heal the body, it would break down due to practice.


    This problem could also be solved, as long as he had money to afford the medicinal bath.


    As for the Tendon Transformation And Bone Forging Technique, this was quite interesting.


    It required listening to Buddhist and Taoist scriptures?


    It sounded intriguing, but in order to make the Tendon Transformation And Bone Forging Technique cultivate properly, Lin Fei had no choice but to give it a try.


    "Let''s go buy a saber first."


    Lin Fei got up and left the room. As soon as he stepped outside, he saw two familiar figures.


    "Zhang Yuan, Liu Hu, what are you doing here?"


    Lin Fei remembered these two people. Both were outer disciples of the Nine Profound Sect, just like Lin Fei. And they were good friends.


    "Lin Fei."


    Zhang Yuan said with a bitter smile, "Liu Hu and I are here to say goodbye to you."


    "Goodbye?"


    "Yes, we''ve been in the Nine Profound Sect for three years and have been stuck at the third level of Body Refining. Now that our three-year term is up, we''ve been expelled from the sect. So, we came to say goodbye."


    Lin Fei was silent. He didn''t know what to say.


    "Brother Lin, I heard that you broke through to the fourth level of Body Refining yesterday. Congrattions, you can stay in the Nine Profound Sect."


    "It was just a fluke. Zhang Yuan, Liu Hu, what are your ns after leaving the sect?" Lin Fei asked.


    "I''m going back to inherit my family''s business. As for Liu Hu, he''s nning to go down the mountain and help me."


    Zhang Yuan''s family was in business. Liu Hu knew him very well and the two got along well. With Liu Hu''s help, Zhang Yuan would have an extra pair of hands after leaving the mountain.


    "Then I wish you both smooth sailing. If you need anything in the future, feel free to send me a letter."


    Lin Fei considered it for a moment and made the promise. In his memory, both Zhang Yuan and Liu Hu had helped him a lot. They were his best friends in the entire Nine Profound Sect.


    Now that his friends were leaving the sect, Lin Fei didn''t mind helping them if he had the power to do so in the future.


    "Thank you, Brother Lin."


    Zhang Yuan was overjoyed. He and Liu Hu came to say goodbye just to wait for Lin Fei''s promise.


    After all, Lin Fei was still in the Nine Profound Sect.


    In the future, he might reach the fifth, sixth, or even higher levels of Body Refining. By then, he could be a powerful ally.


    With this promise, they were satisfied.


    Looking at the deste and forlorn figures of Zhang Yuan and Liu Hu, Lin Fei couldn''t help but feel a little emotional.


    In this world, power was supreme. Whether in business or anything else, without power, it was difficult to make progress.


    Zhang Yuan and Liu Hu''s departure from the mountain meant that they wouldn''t achieve much in martial arts. Not to mention breaking through to the acquired realm, even reaching the seventh level of Body Refining was almost impossible.


    Lin Fei felt a sense of urgency. He was rtively lucky. At a critical moment, he broke through to the fourth level of Body Refining and could stay in the Nine Profound Sect.


    But the fourth level of Body Refining was nothing. He still needed to continue to improve.


    Lin Fei entered the weapon hall directly. The weapons of the Nine Profound Sect could be purchased with contribution points. But Lin Fei had no contribution points.


    Of course, silver could be used as well. However, it would be much more expensive that way. But Lin Fei had no choice at the moment.


    Among the various weapons, Lin Fei chose a high-quality fine steel saber. Although it couldn''t be considered a treasure saber, it was still very good.


    This saber cost Lin Fei twenty taels of silver.


    Lin Fei still needed some Buddhist scriptures and Taoist scriptures.


    There was no other way, he had to go down the mountain to buy them.


    And the medicinal bath. The medicinal bath required for Vajra Iron Cloth was extremely expensive.


    Lin Fei used the remaining silver to purchase ten portions at once. Almost all of his silver was spent.


    "Let''s go back."


    Lin Fei returned to his courtyard.


    "Let''s try the Nine Shadow Saber Technique."


    Lin Fei took a deep breath. He began to perform the Nine Shadow Saber Technique.


    Although Lin Fei''s martial skills could be practiced autonomously, after practicing, Lin Fei could feel it as if he had experienced it himself. It was as if Lin Fei had painstakingly practiced the skill himself.


    Lin Fei''s Nine Shadow Saber Technique was at the beginner level. Thus, he could barely perform it.


    "Whoosh."


    Lin Fei swung his saber.


    Only a single white light shed.


    This was the Nine Shadow Saber Technique, pursuing the ultimate speed.


    When one saber swing produced two shadows, it meant that the saber technique was proficient.


    If one could swing the saber and produce three shadows, it would be mastery.


    Producing six shadows meant transcendence.


    To achieve perfection, one had to swing the saber and produce nine shadows.


    But now, Lin Fei could only produce one shadow. He was merely a beginner.


    <strong>"Your Nine Shadow Saber Technique has just acquired a treasure saber, its mood is excited, and itsprehension greatly increases. The progress of your Nine Shadow Saber Technique practice has increased by 100%, reaching the proficient realm."</strong>


    A voice suddenly came into Lin Fei''s mind.


    "Already proficient?"


    Lin Fei widened his eyes as if he couldn''t believe it. But in the next moment, Lin Fei''s mind was filled with various insights. It was as if his hands had the muscle memory of the Nine Shadow Saber Technique.


    Then, he swung his saber again.


    "Shoo."


    Two white lights shed.


    Two shadows!


    This was indeed the characteristic of the proficient Nine Shadow Saber Technique.


    Generalbat martial arts are divided into beginner, proficient, mastery, transcendence, perfection, and the realm of the divine.


    For an ordinary martial artist, reaching mastery is already very good. Reaching transcendence is almost the limit.


    As for perfection?


    Basically, only special geniuses or the creators of martial art can achieve perfection.


    And the realm of the divine?


    That''s another level.


    Martial arts like the Nine Shadow Saber Technique ce great emphasis onprehension.


    Reaching proficiency in one month is already very impressive.


    But Lin Fei?


    Just one day...


    He didn''t expect that the autonomous practice of these martial arts was so terrifying when he meet the conditions of them.


    "Right, there''s also Vajra Iron Cloth. Let''s soak in the medicinal bath first and test its effects."


    Seeing the rapid progress of the Nine Shadow Saber Technique, Lin Fei naturally held high expectations for Vajra Iron Cloth as well.

 5. Pick Up The Task

    5. Pick Up The Task


    Lin Fei had a courtyard of his own. The reason why outer disciples were able to have courtyards was simple: wealth.


    In Lin Fei''s memory, his family should be considered wealthy merchants. Therefore, he was able to buy a courtyard at the Nine Profound Sect.


    In the courtyard, Lin Fei heated water by himself. He poured the purchased medicinal herbs into the wooden barrel.


    Lin Fei jumped directly into the barrel.


    Immediately, Lin Fei felt as if all the pores in his body had opened. Warm currents flowed throughout his body, making him feel extremelyfortable.


    <strong>"Your Vajra Iron Cloth has detected the nourishing medicinal bath and has begun to practice."</strong>


    Lin Fei also felt that his skin was itchy and painful, and sometimes red spots would appear. This was due to the practice of Vajra Iron Cloth.


    <strong>"Your Vajra Iron Cloth is in a great mood, and the practice speed is doubled."</strong>


    <strong>"Your Vajra Iron Cloth has reached the second level."</strong>


    "Ssh."


    Lin Fei stood up from the hot water barrel. He looked at the skin on his arm. It felt rough to the touch. But it was very tough.


    "Vajra Iron Cloth has reached the second level just like that?"


    Lin Fei couldn''t help but smile. He had practiced the Giant Whale Body Refining Technique before. He knew very well how difficult it was to practice Body Refining martial arts. It took him two years to step into the second level of the Giant Whale Body Refining Technique.


    And now?


    In just one day, his Vajra Iron Cloth had reached the second level.


    Of course, this must be rted to the abundant qi and blood of the Giant Whale Technique. But Vajra Iron Cloth itself was also quite impressive. The more unique the martial art, the more impressive it actually is.


    It all depends on whether Lin Fei can satisfy all these martial arts. Only then will these martial arts "practice hard."


    So, in the following days, Lin Fei worked hard to find ways to make the martial arts in his body "satisfied."


    Lin Fei found that the most stable martial arts were the Giant Whale Technique and Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist. They could practice autonomously every day without doing anything else. Although they couldn''t make huge progress all at once, their practice steadily improved.


    Nine Shadow Saber Technique and Tendon Transformation And Bone Forging Technique were the quirkiest.


    Without Buddhist scriptures or Taoist scriptures, Tendon Transformation And Bone Forging Technique had almost no improvement.


    Nine Shadow Saber Technique had improved to proficient since acquiring a saber.


    But then it stopped again. It didn''t improve any further. It seemed that this Nine Shadow Saber Technique valued "enlightenment" very much.


    It was necessary to let the Nine Shadow Saber Technique gain more "enlightenment."


    The Nine Profound Sect had some senior masters. They could impart some martial arts experience. However, this required contribution points.


    If the contribution points were sufficient, one could even specifically ask a certain master for guidance.


    Lin Fei felt that if he could invite a master of the Nine Shadow Saber Technique to give him guidance, his Nine Shadow Saber Technique would definitely make rapid progress.


    Unfortunately, he didn''t have any contribution points.


    As for using silver?


    Lin Fei didn''t have enough silver now. He had almost used it all to practice martial arts and buy medicinal baths. A few dayster, Lin Fei''s medicinal baths were all consumed.


    "System."


    Lin Fei brought up the system panel.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Arts Realm: Body Refining Fourth Level</strong>


    <strong>Giant Whale Body Refining Technique: Fourth Level (31% Progress)</strong>


    <strong>Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist: Beginner (61% Progress)</strong>


    <strong>Nine Shadow Saber Technique: Proficient (1% Progress)</strong>


    <strong>Vajra Iron Cloth: Third Level (16% Progress)</strong>


    <strong>Tendon Transformation And Bone Forging Technique: First Level (5% Progress)</strong>


    Among all of Lin Fei''s martial arts, the most significant progress was made by Vajra Iron Cloth. It was served with arge number of medicinal baths every day, making it veryfortable. In just a few days, it had already reached the thirdyer.


    However, after reaching the thirdyer, the progress slowed down. Most importantly, Lin Fei didn''t have any more medicinal baths.


    "No contribution points, no silver, no medicinal baths. If I continue to stay in the mountain, my martial arts progress will be slow in the future."


    After weighing the situation for a moment, Lin Fei decided to leave the mountain. Staying in the mountain, his daily progress was limited. But if he went down the mountain, he could earn contribution points and even go home for silver. With resources, he could soar to new heights.


    "So, should I go home for silver or go down the mountain to do missions and earn contribution points?"


    Lin Fei preferred going down the mountain to take silver. Although it would be expensive to buy things within the sect with silver, doing missions would entail certain risks.


    Lin Fei was still very weak now. There was no need to rush to take on missions and risk his life.


    However, Lin Fei still went to the Mission Hall.


    Lin Fei looked at the dazzling array of missions in the mission hall, his eyes shining slightly.


    Most of the missions in the mission hall were to support certain ces. Actually, these represented the power of the Nine Profound Sect.


    The Nine Profound Sect was a martial arts sect, not a charitable organization. The sect upied a vast territory and had branches and sub-divisions in various ces to conduct business and other activities, thus obtaining numerous resources.


    But where there were people, there were disputes. With disputes, fighting and killing would follow. These support missions could earn arge number of contribution points.


    However, they were too dangerous.


    Lin Fei felt that it was better for him to prioritize safety at his current stage.


    "If there are no suitable missions, I''ll go down the mountain first and get some silver. Using silver to exchange for contribution points is a loss, but at least it''s safe. However, disciples below the seventh level of Body Refining are not allowed to go down the mountain easily unless they have a mission..."


    Lin Fei felt a headache. He still needed to ept a mission.


    Otherwise, even going down the mountain would be a luxury.


    "Lu Mountain: Collect ten ck-Backed Centipedes. Time limit: two months."


    When Lin Fei saw this mission, his eyes lit up.


    "Isn''t Lu Mountain the mountain range where Lu Mountain County is located? My Lin family''s old home is in Lu Mountain County. Although we moved to the Zhou Mountian Mansion City after bing wealthy, the city is not far from Lu Mountain.


    Besides, this mission is just a collection mission, not a support mission, so it shouldn''t be dangerous. However, these mere one hundred contribution points are really too few, but better than nothing."


    After thinking for a moment, Lin Fei directly epted the mission. To be more precise, he was going home to get some silver andplete this mission along the way.

 6. Second Young Master Is Back

    6. Second Young Master Is Back


    "Finally, I''m off the mountain."


    Lin Fei wore the Nine Profound Sect disciple''s attire, rode a swift horse, and carried a thick-backed great saber on his back. He looked like a typical martial artist.


    The swift horse was rented from the Nine Profound Sect, and Lin Fei needed to return it once he was back.


    Wearing the Nine Profound Sect disciple''s attire also had its advantages. Within a few hundred miles around, the Nine Profound Sect was the undisputed dominant force. Neither the underworld nor the legitimate world would dare to provoke the Nine Profound Sect easily. Thus, dressed this way, Lin Fei could avoid many troubles.


    Following the route from his memory, Lin Fei traveled along the official roads. Even if it meant taking more time, he preferred the main roads over shortcuts. The world was not too peaceful these days, and taking shortcuts could lead to encounters with bandits.


    As it was Lin Fei''s first time leaving the mountain, it was better to be cautious. During the day, he traveled on the official roads, and at night, he rested in inns located inrge towns. Consequently, with such a cautious approach, nothing unexpected happened along the way.


    Lin Fei quickly returned to Zhou Mountain Mansion City, where the Lin family resided as wealthy merchants. Soon, Lin Fei rushed straight to the Lin Mansion.


    "Finally, I''m back."


    Lin Fei looked at the Lin Mansion before him and finally breathed a sigh of relief. These days on the road, he had been anxious all along. Only upon returning home could he genuinely rx.


    "You... Are you the Second Young Master?"


    A servant of the Lin Mansion carefully examined Lin Fei and finally recognized him.


    "Lin Shi Yi, what, you don''t recognize this young master?"


    Lin Fei said with a smile. This servant was a family servant who had grown up with Lin Fei. Of course, Lin Fei recognized him.


    "Ah? It really is the Second Young Master! You... You''re back?"


    Lin Shi Yi was overjoyed. The servants of the Lin family immediately ran into the mansion, shouting loudly, "Master, Madam, Eldest Young Master, the Second Young Master has returned!"


    "What? Lin Fei is back?"


    "Is it Fei?"


    In no time, Lin Fei''s parents came rushing in after hearing the news.


    Lin Fei arrived in the living room and saw his parents. His father looked somewhat plump and white, while his mother was dressed like a noblewoman.


    Lin Fei knelt before his parents and respectfully saluted them, "Your unfilial son has returned to see you, father and mother."


    Lin Fei''s mother was teary-eyed, "It''s been three years. Good, good, it''s great that you''re back."


    However, Lin Fei''s father seemed worried despite his happiness.


    "Fei, you''re finally back."


    At that moment, a refined-looking young man entered the room, apanied by a beautiful young woman.


    "Big brother!" Lin Fei respectfully greeted him.


    This refined young man was Lin Fei''s older brother, Lin Wen, who was a few years older than him. Lin Wen helped their father manage the family business in the Lin Mansion.


    "Who is this...?" Lin Fei couldn''t help but ask about the young woman besides his brother.


    "This is your sister-inw."


    "Nice to meet you, sister-inw."


    Lin Fei understood that she was his brother''s wife.


    "Big brother, when did you get married? Why didn''t you send me a letter?"


    Lin Fei was surprised, as his brother wasn''t much older than him, yet he was already married.


    Lin Fei''s father cleared his throat, "Fei, you were cultivating diligently at the Nine Profound Sect, and we didn''t want to disturb you. That''s why we didn''t tell you about your brother''s wedding. Your brother got married just half a year ago. Your sister-inw is the legitimate daughter of the Lu family."


    Lin Fei nodded. Mr. Lu was a talented schr who, after failing the imperial exams, turned to business. He was quite wealthy in Zhou Mountain Mansion City.


    "Fei, I have a question for you. ording to the rules of the Nine Profound Sect, if one does not meet the sect''s requirements within three years, they will be expelled from the mountain. Now you havee down the mountain, is it because..."


    As Lin Fei''s father''s voice trailed off, the atmosphere in the entire hall tightened.


    This was a big deal!


    The Nine Profound Sect was an undisputed powerhouse. In this world, where martial arts were revered, even the Prefecture Lord had to show respect to the Nine Profound Sect. Many matters in Zhou Mountain Mansion City even required the help of the Nine Profound Sect.


    Staying in the Nine Profound Sect was of utmost importance to a wealthy merchant like the Lin family.


    They had sent Lin Fei to the Nine Profound Sect with high hopes. If he were expelled from the sect, it would not bode well for the Lin family. Even his brother''s smile seemed forced.


    Only then did Lin Fei notice that in just three years, his brother seemed to have aged considerably. His eyes revealed a hint of fatigue.


    "Father, big brother, has something happened to our family?" Instead of answering immediately, Lin Fei asked.


    "Nothing major," his brother replied with a smile.


    However, Lin Fei''s father waved his hand and sat down in his chair with a sigh. He slowly said, "Wen, Fei is your younger brother. It''s good that he hase down the mountain this time; he can help you with the family business. Fei, over these three years, my health and energy have declined significantly. As a result, I''ve gradually handed over the family business to your brother."


    Lin Fei remained nomittal, understanding his father''s intention. This was a clear confirmation of his brother Lin Wen''s position as the heir to the Lin Mansion.

 7. The Dilemma Of The Lin Family

    7. The Dilemma Of The Lin Family


    This arrangement had been decided long ago.


    Lin Fei would learn martial arts, while Lin Wen would inherit the family business and manage it, providing resources for Lin Fei''s cultivation.


    "But in recent years, the world has be more chaotic, and bandits and thieves have emerged everywhere. Our Lin family has its own escort agency, butst year, Master Bai of the escort agency has been deteriorating in health and can no longer escort our goods.


    Since then, our Lin family''s caravan has faced troubles. Almost every time we go out, we suffer losses, sometimes even severe ones. Master Bai was a Body Refining fifth-level expert and had made quite a name for himself in both the underworld and the legitimate world.


    Thus, with Master Bai as our escort, our Lin family''s caravan usually encountered no issues. But now, there''s no one in the escort agency capable of taking on such a responsibility.


    As for hiring other Body Refining experts above the fourth level, firstly, we don''t trust them, fearing they might seize our goods. Secondly, those unfamiliar fourth-level experts may not be able to deter the bandits along the way.


    Over time, our Lin family''s business has be increasingly difficult. Fortunately, Mr. Lu allied with our Lin family through marriage, and thanks to your sister-inw''s plea, Mr. Lu ''s business now cooperates with ours, allowing the Lin family to barely stay afloat. But if this problem isn''t solved, our Lin family will face even greater difficulties in the future."


    Lin Fei saw his older brother unknowingly grip his sister-inw''s hand tightly. It was clear that despite their recent marriage, their feelings for each other ran deep. As it turned out, his sister-inw had helped the Lin family so much.


    "Big brother, with the family in such difficulties, why haven''t my monthly allowances been reduced?"


    Lin Fei received a thousand taels every month at the Nine Profound Sect. This was no small sum. Over the course of three years, it amounted to nearly forty thousand taels!


    Given the Lin family''s current situation, this money could alleviate their pressing needs.


    His brother smiled slightly, "Second brother, your cultivation at the Nine Profound Sect carries the hopes of our entire family. Even if the family is struggling, your allowance won''t be reduced!"


    Lin Fei felt touched.


    "Father, I understand what you''re saying. Right now, the world is in chaos, and our Lin family''s caravan dares not leave Zhou Mountain Mansion City easily.


    In the past, with Master Bai of the escort agency, the situation was better. It might not be because of his strength, but rather because he had connections in both the underworld and the legitimate world after decades of experience. Therefore, some bandits would give face to Master Bai.


    But now that Master Bai is unable to escort our goods personally, those bandits won''t show us any mercy simply because of the escort agency''s banner."


    Lin''s father nodded, "That''s right. A single Body Refining expert at the fourth or fifth level can''t achieve what Master Bai did, earning the respect of the bandits."


    "Father, let''s put this matter aside for now. I''ll find a solution."


    "You''ll find a solution? Fei, you..."


    Lin Fei no longer concealed anything and said straightforwardly, "Father, who said I was expelled from the mountain? I came down the mountain on my own to do a mission. Just a few days ago, I officially reached the fourth level of Body Refining and can now stay at the Nine Profound Sect."


    "Ah? Is... is this true?"


    Lin''s father, mother, and older brother Lin Wen all showed a hint of surprise and delight on their faces.


    "Of course, it''s true. This is my identification te..."


    Lin Fei took out his Nine Profound Sect identification te. On it was the certification of his Body Refining fourth level.


    "Hahaha, Second Brother, I knew you could do it!"


    His older brother couldn''t help butugh. During this time, he had been under immense pressure. The entire burden of the Lin family rested on his shoulders.


    Now that Lin Fei had be a Body Refining fourth-level expert and an outer disciple of the Nine Profound Sect, Lin Wen felt more confident. No longer like before, when he was always cautious and treading on thin ice in everything he did. That feeling was truly unbearable.


    Lin''s father was overjoyed and had a feast prepared.


    It wasn''t untilte that Lin Fei returned to his room.


    "Phew..."


    Lin Fei sighed deeply. Learning about the Lin family''s current situation made him feel troubled. He had returned this time toplete a mission as a side task. His real purpose was toe back and get some money. But with the Lin family in such a state, how could he take any money?


    "Knock, knock, knock."


    Before Lin Fei could lie down, there was a knock at the door.


    Lin Fei opened the door.


    "Big brother? It''s sote, you..."


    Lin Fei was surprised.


    Outside the door stood his older brother, Lin Wen.


    Lin Wen patted Lin Fei''s shoulder and handed him a stack of silver bills, "Second brother, here are thirty thousand taels in silver bills. Use them sparingly. With our parents and your sister-inw present earlier, some things weren''t convenient to say. I know that you martial artists consume a lot of resources. This amount may not be much, but it''s all the Lin family can currently afford."


    "Big brother, thirty thousand taels of silver bills, is the Lin family not doing business anymore?" Lin Fei was shocked.


    "Don''t be so rmed. I definitely won''t touch the money used for the family business. However, our father had his glorious years, and now that the family''s wealth has been handed over to me, I sold some of the treasures he liked when he was young. Don''t worry; it won''t affect the family business."


    "Big brother, this..."


    Lin Fei was deeply touched. His older brother had taken care of him since childhood. Even though they had both grown up, their feelings for each other remained unchanged.


    "Alright, don''t be so sentimental. Go and rest. If you''re truly touched, strive to be a Body Refining expert above the seventh level or even a stronger expert!


    By then, just showing your reputation, who would dare to bully our Lin family? I, your older brother, will have more confidence in doing business."


    After speaking, Lin Wen left.

 8. The Enlightenment Of Tendon Transformation And Bone Forging Technique

    8. The Enlightenment Of Tendon Transformation And Bone Forging Technique


    Back in his room, Lin Fei put the thirty thousand taels of silver bills into his pocket.


    He wasn''t being pretentious. Right now, he indeed needed this money. Being poor and practicing martial arts would be impossible.


    Without this money, Lin Fei would have to take on some sect missions to earn contribution points. But those missions were quite dangerous.


    One could lose their life if they weren''t careful. He was still weak and didn''t want to take such risks.


    However, Lin Fei understood that the priority was to solve the Lin family''s problems.


    Otherwise, if the Lin family fell apart, he wouldn''t even have the monthly allowance.


    It would be even more difficult! His rtionship with the Lin family was one of shared honor and disgrace.


    "Old Master Bai could make the bandits show him respect. Of course, it''s because of his decades of reputation. But how did that reputatione about? It was also built through fights and battles."


    I am an outer disciple of the Nine Profound Sect, and I can use that status. But if I want those bandits to respect me, I still need to prove myself with real battles! However, my current strength is stillcking."


    Lin Fei called up the system panel.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Realm: Body Refining Fourth Level</strong>


    <strong>Giant Whale Body Refining Technique: Fourth Level (51% Progress)</strong>


    <strong>Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist: Proficient (1% Progress)</strong>


    <strong>Nine Shadow Saber Technique: Proficient (1% Progress)</strong>


    <strong>Vajra Iron Cloth: Third Level (16% Progress)</strong>


    <strong>Tendon Transformation And Bone Forging Technique: First Level (5% Progress)</strong>


    Lin Fei took four days to return to the Lin family from the Nine Profound Sect. Only his Giant Whale Body Refining Technique and Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist had made some progress.


    Among them, Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist had reached the proficient level. As for the Giant Whale Body Refining Technique, it had also surpassed 50% progress.


    ording to the daily progress of 5%, it would take at least ten more days for Lin Fei''s Giant Whale Technique to reach the fifth level.


    In ten days, under normal circumstances, Lin Fei would be able to step into the Body Refining Fifth Level.


    "If I want to ensure the safety of the Lin family''s business in the future, just having the strength of the Body Refining fifth level might not be enough to deal with all situations. The stronger my strength, the better!"


    Lin Fei set a ten-day deadline. First, he would deal with the Lin family''s matters. Then, he would go to Lu Mountain to collect ck-Backed Centipedes.


    He had two months, which should be enough.


    So, early the next morning£¬ Lin Fei asked the Lin family to go to the various pharmacies in the city to purchase the medicinal materials needed for Vajra Iron Cloth.


    Spending thirty thousand taels of silver was enough to buy many precious medicinal materials.


    Another thing was the Tendon Transformation And Bone Forging Technique.


    During this period, the Tendon Transformation And Bone Forging Technique had not made much progress. It required listening to Buddhist and Taoist scriptures.


    Lin Fei asked Lin Shi Yi to take him to a nearby famous temple for a visit.


    Lin Fei went to Sanyuan Temple outside the city. Sanyuan Temple was well-known far and wide. The temple wasrge and had many golden statues of Buddha.


    Lin Fei arrived early. As a result, he caught the monks performing their morning rituals.


    The sound of wooden fish being struck apanied the voice of a high monk exining the scriptures.


    "Thus have I heard, at one time, the Buddha was in the Jeta Grove of the city of Shravasti, with a great assembly of twelve hundred and fifty bhiksus..."


    Lin Fei heard the scripturesing from Sanyuan Temple.


    <strong>"Your Tendon Transformation And Bone Forging Technique has, for the first time, heard the profound Buddhist scripture ''Diamond Sutra'', entering a state of enlightenment thatsts for the duration of one incense stick..."</strong>


    Lin Fei''s body stiffened. Immediately after, uncontroble sounds of "cracking and popping" came from his body. The bones throughout his body seemed to be trembling violently.


    During the trembling, Lin Fei could clearly feel that the bones all over his body were improving at a terrifying rate.


    "Enlightenment? Can martial arts also achieve enlightenment?"


    Lin Fei was shocked in his heart.


    This Tendon Transformation And Bone Forging Technique was truly astonishing. It had been silent all along, but now, just by listening to the Buddhist scripture, it had plunged into enlightenment?


    The time of one incense stick passed quickly.


    Lin Fei heard the system''s voice in his mind again.


    <strong>"Your Tendon Transformation And Bone Forging Technique''s enlightenment has ended. It has gained insights from the Buddhist scriptures, causing your bones to resonate. Its training efficiency has doubled, and your training speed has increased tenfold."</strong>


    <strong>"Your Tendon Transformation And Bone Forging Technique has broken through to the third level."</strong>


    Lin Fei''s eyes widened in disbelief. He immediately opened the system panel. His gaze focused only on the Tendon Transformation And Bone Forging Technique.


    <strong>Tendon Transformation And Bone Forging Technique: Third Level (1% Progress)</strong>


    Lin Fei saw that the Tendon Transformation And Bone Forging Technique on the system panel had indeed been upgraded to the third level.


    "Amazing! The Tendon Transformation And Bone Forging Technique''s enlightenment is worth several years of bitter cultivation for an ordinary person."


    Even Vajra Iron Cloth had cost thousands of taels of silver to reach the third level. And it took many days of soaking in medicinal baths.


    However, what about the Tendon Transformation And Bone Forging Technique?


    It was almost like a meteoric rise!


    If the Tendon Transformation And Bone Forging Technique got enlightenment from time to time, wouldn''t it quickly surpass the Giant Whale Body Refining Technique?


    As a result, Lin Fei continued to stay in Sanyuan Temple. He stayed until the afternoon.


    Lin Fei even found an excuse to visit a senior monk in the temple and sought advice on Buddhist principles.


    What was the result?


    After several hours, the Tendon Transformation And Bone Forging Technique indeed made progress. However, it only increased by 5% in progress.


    "It seems that enlightenment is not something that can be easily encountered. Nevertheless, if I want to improve my Tendon Transformation And Bone Forging Technique every day, I still need to rely on Buddhist scriptures."


    Lin Fei simply bought a set of many Buddhist scriptures, packed them up, and brought them back to the Lin Mansion.

 9. Body Refining Fifth Level

    9. Body Refining Fifth Level


    Time passed day by day.


    Lin Fei soaked in medicinal baths every day, spending money like water. In the blink of an eye, the thirty thousand taels of silver were almost all spent.


    However, the results were quite apparent. Lin Fei''s various martial arts skills had made significant progress.


    However, the Giant Whale Body Refining Technique was still a bit short of reaching the fifth level.


    It wasn''t until the tenth day.


    <strong>"Your Giant Whale Body Refining Technique has progressed by 5% after a day of hard work yesterday."</strong>


    <strong>"Your Giant Whale Body Refining Technique has finally broken through to the fifth level after days of diligent hard work."</strong>


    <strong>"Your Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist has reached mastery after days of hard work."</strong>


    "..."


    Lin Fei read through many more notifications.


    "System."


    Lin Fei directly opened the system panel. Checking with the system panel was more intuitive.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Arts Realm: Body Refining Fifth Level</strong>


    <strong>Giant Whale Body Refining Technique: Fifth Level (1% Progress)</strong>


    <strong>Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist: Mastery (1% Progress)</strong>


    <strong>Nine Shadow Saber Technique: Proficient (31% Progress)</strong>


    <strong>Vajra Iron Cloth: Fourth Level (45% Progress)</strong>


    <strong>Tendon Transformation And Bone Forging Technique: Third Level (56% Progress)</strong>


    "I finally reached the Body Refining Fifth Level!"


    Lin Fei was overjoyed in his heart. As he predicted, his Giant Whale Body Refining Technique reached the fifth level after ten days.


    Moreover, not only the Giant Whale Body Refining Technique, Vajra Iron Cloth also reached the fourth level. Even Tendon Transformation And Bone Forging Technique was not far from the fourth level.


    What was even more remarkable was the Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist. It had improved from "proficient" to "mastery."


    Now Lin Fei''s strongestbat martial art was the Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist.


    The mastery-level Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist had immense power in every punch and kick. Combined with the fifth level of Giant Whale Body Refining Technique, the power was tremendous!


    The only thing that hadn''t made any progress was the Nine Shadow Saber Technique. This saber technique indeed had quite a character. There was no progress during normal times.


    Lin Fei didn''t know how to improve the Nine Shadow Saber Technique.


    However, the proficient Nine Shadow Saber Technique was barely enough for Lin Fei at the moment.


    "Almost, it''s time to deal with the Lin family''s affairs."


    Lin Fei had been in the Lin family for ten days. ording to his n, he had to deal with the Lin family''s affairs. So, he went to the living room and found his parents and elder brother Lin Wen.


    "Big brother, Father, I''ve now broken through to the Body Refining Fifth Level. So, I can try to go on an escort mission and open up our Lin family''s business route!" Lin Fei spoke straightforwardly.


    "Fei, you''ve reached the Body Refining Fifth Level?"


    Lin''s father and elder brother looked at each other. Their eyes revealed a hint of joy.


    The Body Refining Fifth Level was considered a strong expert in Zhou Mountain Mansion City


    Even the head of the Lin family''s escort agency, Old Master Bai, was only at the Body Refining Fifth Level.


    "Fei, going on an escort mission is still risky. But now, the Lin family really has no other choice. However, if you want to go on an escort mission, you should visit the escort agency and consult with Old Master Bai. After all, Old Master Bai has decades of experience in escort missions."


    Lin Fei nodded and said, "Father, Big Brother, I''m just about to visit Old Master Bai."


    "Alright, I''ll go with you." Elder brother Lin Wen nodded, and they left the Lin Mansion together.


    Bai''s escort agency was not far from the Lin Mansion.


    Bai''s escort agency was originally a small one. Lin''s father cooperated with Old Master Bai for the sake of convenience in business and acquired Bai''s escort agency.


    With the support of the Lin family, Bai''s escort agency developed rapidly. It quickly became one of the top escort agencies in Zhou Mountain Mansion City


    Soon, the two arrived at Bai''s escort agency.


    Lin Wen was the owner of Bai''s escort agency. Therefore, they could naturally enter the agency directly.


    "Young Master Lin."


    A young woman with a heroic demeanor walked out of the agency. She was dressed in a tight-fitting outfit. Aside from her slightly rough skin, there were no other ws.


    "Bai Ying, we came to see Old Master Bai."


    "Young Master Lin, pleasee in."


    Bai Ying''s gaze swept over Lin Fei for a brief moment. She seemed to find him somewhat familiar.


    "Bai Ying, this is my younger brother Lin Fei, who just came down from the Nine Profound Sect."


    "Disciple of the Nine Profound Sect?"


    Bai Ying raised her eyebrows and felt curious. Disciples of arge sect were notmon in Zhou Mountain Mansion City.


    Several people entered Old Master Bai''s room.


    Old Master Bai had white hair and a yellowish, emaciated face. He looked seriously ill and was growing weaker day by day.


    Seeing Lin Wene in, Old Master Bai struggled to sit up and said hoarsely, "Young Master, it''s all my fault. During this time, the Lin family''s business convoy hasn''t been escorted, the business route is blocked, and if this continues, I''m afraid..."


    Old Master Bai was full of self-me. He had once received great kindness from the Lin family. Now, he shared the Lin family''s fortunes and misfortunes. Naturally, he was deeply concerned about the Lin family''s situation.


    Lin Wen, however, smiled and said, "Old Master, don''t worry. We''ve decided to go on another escort mission andpletely open up the business route."


    "Oh? Young Master, have you found any experts to help?"


    Old Master Bai''s spirit was lifted.


    "My younger brother Lin Fei, who just came down from the Nine Profound Sect, will lead the escort mission. What do you think, Old Master Bai?"


    As Lin Wen''s words fell, everyone''s eyes in the room focused on Lin Fei.

 10. Martial Arts Sparring

    10. Martial Arts Sparring


    "Greetings, Old Master Bai!"


    Lin Fei saluted Old Master Bai with a fist.


    "Is this the Second Young Master?"


    Old Master Bai also came to his senses.


    He, of course, knew Lin Fei, who had been practicing martial arts in the Nine Profound Sect.


    "Since the Second Young Master is a disciple of arge sect, his martial arts skills must be extraordinary, and he should be able to take on the escort mission.


    However, times have changed. Our Bai family''s escort agency g may not be recognized by the bandits in the Green Forest. If we encounter danger..."


    Old Master Bai''s meaning was clear. Once they embarked on the escort mission, there would be life-threatening dangers.


    "Old Master, why don''t you find someone to spar with my younger brother? With your keen eyes, you can naturally determine whether he can lead the escort mission."


    Lin Wen suddenly spoke, offering a suggestion.


    "That''s a good idea. Tie Shan, you go and spar with the Second Young Master."


    Old Master Bai''s eyes shed with a brilliant light. He immediately called a burly man standing beside him, who was as tall and strong as an iron tower.


    "Brother, are you okay with this?" Lin Wen asked.


    "No problem, let''s go outside and try."


    Lin Fei nodded. He was even somewhat eager to try. After all, he had reached the Body Refining Fifth Level but had little experience in actualbat. This was an opportunity.


    So, the group of people left the room and went to the outdoor martial arts training ground.


    Many people gathered around. They knew that Lin Fei was a disciple of the Nine Profound Sect.


    Tie Shan was Old Master Bai''s direct disciple and the future sessor of the escort agency.


    Lin Wen stood next to Old Master Bai. In fact, Lin Wen also wanted to see Lin Fei''s true strength.


    After all, seeing is believing and hearing is not. He didn''t understand martial arts. But Old Master Bai did. He would naturally be able to see Lin Fei''s true strength.


    Moreover, Lin Wen knew Tie Shan. Body Refining Fourth Level! This was definitely Old Master Bai''s proud disciple.


    "Swords have no eyes, since this is a friendly spar, let''s not use weapons. How about unarmedbat?"


    Lin Fei looked at the burly Tie Shan and said.


    "Then, please enlighten me, Second Young Master!"


    After finishing his words, Tie Shan took a big step forward.


    With one stride, he covered a distance of more than three meters.


    In an instant, he closed in on Lin Fei.


    Tie Shan was burly and had immense strength. As a result, his punch was also very powerful and fierce. And it came very suddenly.


    Under normal circumstances, Lin Fei would have to dodge first. However, he showed no intention of dodging.


    Seeing Tie Shan''s powerful punch, Lin Fei didn''t hesitate. He raised his hand and threw a punch as well.


    "Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist!"


    Lin Fei shouted in a low voice.


    "Boom!"


    Instantly, the masterful fist technique was unleashed. It automatically mobilized all the power in his body. Blood, qi, and bones all erupted.


    The power of the Body Refining Fifth Level was not to be underestimated. As he threw the punch, the air was filled with the sound of a shockwave.


    "Bang!"


    Finally, the two of them collided with a punch. Tie Shan''s face changed drastically at the moment of the sh.


    An overwhelming force was transmitted directly from Lin Fei''s fist. And it came with momentum like the pressure of a mountain, overwhelming and crushing.


    "Crack!"


    Tie Shan retreated several steps in a row.


    Under his feet, the hard bluestone bricks on the ground cracked like a spider''s web. This showed how terrifying the power of Lin Fei''s punch just now was.


    Tie Shan''s body was filled with fluctuating qi and blood. He felt so ufortable that he wanted to vomit blood.


    He didn''t make another move.


    In just one strike, the difference in their abilities was clear. Moreover, he noticed that Lin Fei had held back. Otherwise, with that punch alone, his arm would have been disabled.


    "Thank you, Second Young Master, for showing mercy."


    Tie Shan was an honest man. Lin Fei''s strength was greater than his, and he had shown mercy, not making Tie Shan lose face. He naturally felt grateful.


    "Hahaha, Tie Shan, you must be at the Body Refining Fourth Level, right? Your strength is really impressive."


    Lin Fei also sped his fists and said with a smile.


    In fact, Lin Fei was truly happy in his heart. He didn''t use much force just now and it seemed that he had easily defeated Tie Shan.


    Tie Shan was certainly not weak. This could only mean that Lin Fei''s current strength was indeed very strong.


    Moreover, the Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fistbined with the Giant Whale Body Refining Technique was indeed very powerful.


    <strong>"Your Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist has just been tested in a real battle, and it has understood the essence of the fist technique inbat, increasing its progress by 60%."</strong>


    Lin Fei''s eyes brightened. He didn''t expect that sparring would bring such benefits.


    His Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist had made significant progress. It seemed that it wouldn''t be long before it advanced from mastery to transcendence.


    "How about trying saber techniques?"


    Lin Fei couldn''t help but itch to try. He wanted to spar with Tie Shan using saber techniques. He wanted to improve his Nine Shadow Saber Technique.


    "I haven''t practiced saber techniques much, but Bai Ying, my junior sister, is skilled in saber techniques..." Tie Shan said honestly.


    "Alright, Lin Fei, that''s enough."


    Lin Wen turned his head and asked Old Master Bai, "What do you think of Lin Fei?"


    "He is qualified to escort the shipment! If I''m not mistaken, the Second Young Master should be at the Body Refining Fifth Level, right? As expected of a disciple from a major sect, truly extraordinary.


    However, even with the Body Refining Fifth Level, it won''t be easy to deter all the bandits along the way. Tie Shan, Bai Ying, this time you''ll lead the team and escort the shipment with the Second Young Master. Do your best to help him seed!"


    Old Master Bai immediately made a decision.

 11. Escorting Goods

    11. Escorting Goods


    Early in the morning, arge number of carriages gathered outside the Lin residence. Each carriage was filled with goods. This was the Lin family''s caravan.


    Many burly escorts were responsible for transporting the goods.


    This time, the convoy was led by Lin Fei. Additionally, Bai Ying and Tie Shan, two powerful Body Refining fourth-level experts, were in the group.


    The lineup was actually not weaker than when Old Master Bai was in charge. In fact, it was even stronger!


    However, no one was certain of sess. After all, Old Master Bai had relied on his reputation built over decades, not just his strength.


    "Second Brother, if anything goes wrong during this journey, prioritize your life. As long as we''re still alive, our Lin family has hope. Don''t risk your life for the goods," Lin Wen, the eldest brother, said with a heavy heart.


    "Don''t worry, Big Brother. I understand," Lin Fei nodded.


    That was what he said. But in reality? This trip was almost the Lin family''sst resort.


    The goods in the caravan were worth a hundred thousand taels. They were to be transported to Su City, the most prosperous city three hundred miles away.


    If anything went wrong during this trip, it would be more than just a major blow to the Lin family. They could almost dere bankruptcy. Thus, Lin Fei was more aware than anyone of the importance of this trip.


    Moreover, his main goal was not just to deliver the goods. He also wanted to establish a trade route. So that the Lin family''s caravan could travel unimpeded in the future. That was the most important thing.


    "Set off!" Lin Fei mounted his horse.


    And so, the convoy, with the escort g raised, slowly left Zhou Mountain Mansion City.


    With the Lin family causing such amotion, other families and powers in Zhou Mountain Mansion City were also watching closely in secret.


    Lin Fei being a disciple of the Nine Profound Sect was no secret. But they didn''t hold high hopes for him.


    Just a single outer disciple of the Nine Profound Sect, wanting to clear the path and establish a trade route, seemed to be underestimating the bandits.


    Lin Fei, leading the caravan, had already left Zhou Mountain Mansion City. He was still thinking about the Nine Shadow Saber Technique.


    Yesterday, he had sparred with Bai Ying, but there was still no progress with the Nine Shadow Saber Technique. Not even a little improvement.


    It was different from the Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist. Sparring couldn''t enhance his progress either.


    Lin Fei even hesitated. Should he switch to another saber technique after returning to the Nine Profound Sect? This Nine Shadow Saber Technique was just too strange and difficult to master.


    After traveling for half a day, the caravan arrived at the foot of a mountain.


    Bai Ying spurred her horse forward and whispered, "Young Master, that mountain ahead is called Nine Rings Mountain. It consists of nine connected mountains. There are nine mountains and eighteen strongholds, with countless bandits. With such arge caravan, we might encounter trouble if we pass below Nine Rings Mountain."


    Lin Fei raised an eyebrow, "How did Old Master Bai manage to pass when he escorted the caravan before?"


    "In his early years, my father saved the life of a bandit leader on Nine Rings Mountain. As a result, as long as my father escorted the caravan through here, we could pass by paying a small toll.


    But since my father fell ill and couldn''t escort the caravan anymore, the bandits of Nine Rings Mountain no longer gave us face. They either demanded several times the toll or outright robbed us."


    Lin Fei understood. These bandits on Nine Rings Mountain were the first hurdle the Lin family caravan had to ovee.


    The caravan slowly approached the foot of Nine Rings Mountain.


    With a rustle, arge number of ragged bandits emerged from the dense bushes at the foot of the mountain.


    These bandits were thin and pale. It was more urate to call them refugees than bandits.


    In fact, most of these bandits were indeed refugees. They were forced to be bandits out of desperation. However, among them were a few burly, fierce-looking true bandits.


    One brawny man with iron rings in his ears stepped forward, sneering, "If the caravan wants to pass through Nine Rings Mountain, leave a toll."


    "We are from the Bai family''s escort agency. Could the leader perhaps show some leniency?"


    Bai Ying stepped forward and introduced herself.


    "Hahaha, we can show some leniency. Prettydy, if you stay behind and give us ten thousand taels of silver, you can go."


    "Shameless!"


    Bai Ying''s face turned cold.


    The other bandits burst intoughter.


    "Ten thousand taels..."


    Lin Fei''s eyes turned cold. There were a hundred thousand taels worth of goods this time. But the profit wouldn''t be a hundred thousand taels.


    Now they wanted ten thousand taels right away. And this was just the first stop. There were countless other bandits ahead.


    How could they afford it?


    Lin Fei had thought of countless possibilities before. He wanted to consider the bigger picture. Or negotiate with the bandits and leave some silver behind.


    However, it seemed now that it was useless. The Bai family''s banner no longer had any deterrent effect.


    "Since this is a matter of the martial world, let''s follow its rules! If you can win against my saber, you can have whatever you want."


    Lin Fei dismounted and stepped forward, standing in front of Bai Ying.


    "You arrogant kid, I''ll grant your wish!"


    The burly bandit wielded arge saber, looking strong and powerful. With a whoosh, the bandit charged directly at Lin Fei.


    His momentum was not weak. Judging by his appearance, he should have the strength of around the third level of Body Refining.


    In the next moment, two white streaks of light shed from Lin Fei.


    These were two shadows.


    No one could even see how Lin Fei had drawn his saber.


    With a heavy thud, Lin Fei''s powerful saber strikended on the bandit''s saber.


    And with that, both the man and his saber were cut in half.


    With a thud, the burly bandit fell to the ground.


    His body was now in two pieces.

 12. Nine Shadow Blade Technique Broke Through To Mastery

    12. Nine Shadow de Technique Broke Through To Mastery


    "Dead?"


    Lin Fei was somewhat surprised. This was his first time using the Nine Shadow Saber Technique without holding back. During his practice with Bai Ying, it was just a friendly spar and he had only used about 20-30% of his strength.


    But now, with the Nine Shadow Saber Technique at full power, its might was incredibly terrifying. One saber strike killed a bandit at the third level of Body Refining.


    "I killed someone?"


    Lin Fei''s eyes narrowed slightly. He knew that as a martial artist, he would eventually have to kill. But he hadn''t expected it to be this easy.


    Yes, easy.


    It was as simple as killing a chicken.


    Too easy.


    Were these bandits really this weak?


    <strong>"Your Nine Shadow Saber Technique has killed for the first time, stirring excitement within the technique. Itprehended the secret of the fast saber."</strong>


    <strong>"Your Nine Shadow Saber Technique has broken through to mastery."</strong>


    Lin Fei was slightly taken aback. Suddenly, his mind was filled with insights into the Nine Shadow Saber Technique. The mastery-level Nine Shadow Saber Technique was even more terrifying.


    At this moment, Lin Fei finally understood why the Nine Shadow Saber Technique had been progressing so slowly before, like a tortoise''s pace.


    It turned out that the Nine Shadow Saber Technique was a purely murderous saber art. It needed to be practiced through killing in order to advance rapidly.


    Seeing their leader dead, the other bandits were stunned. However, Lin Fei hade back to his senses. Since he had already killed someone, he naturally had to clean up the rest of the bandits.


    "Kill!"


    Lin Fei charged into the group of bandits like a ferocious tiger descending the mountain. With one swing of his saber, three streaks of white light appeared.


    One swing produced three saber shadows. This meant that Lin Fei''s Nine Shadow Saber Technique had reached mastery.


    Such a saber art was purely for killing. Especially in group fights, it was practically unstoppable.


    These bandits were quickly killed one by one. Only a few emaciated refugees remained, now kneeling on the ground and surrendering. The real bandits had basically all been killed.


    Lin Fei was covered in blood and looked like a god of death.


    At this time, Bai Ying and Tie Shan approached.


    "Young Master, this is just one group of bandits. There are countless others behind them," Bai Ying said softly.


    "I know. I was just establishing my authority. I believe the other bandits in the Nine Rings Mountain will now know the consequences of targeting the Lin family''s caravan. We can''t possibly kill all the bandits in Nine Rings Mountain. Moreover, if we kill them, other bandits will take their ce.


    But ording to the rules of the martial world, I can challenge all the banditirs. When the timees, as long as our Lin family''s banner is disyed, they won''t dare to stop us!"


    Lin Fei''s eyes sparkled with determination. He had already thought of a solution.


    However, Lin Fei''s words left Bai Ying and Tie Shan astonished.


    "Young Master, you want to challenge all the banditirs in Nine Rings Mountain?"


    "Is that not possible?"


    "It''s theoretically feasible, but it''s too dangerous. If there''s even a slight mistake, I''m afraid..."


    Challenging all the banditirs in Nine Rings Mountain was something even the old master Bai couldn''t aplish.


    "Without such a method, the Lin family''s caravan will never be able to trade normally. So, let''s do it this way."


    Lin Fei had already made up his mind.


    Bai Ying and Tie Shan exchanged nces. They both nodded silently.


    "Bai Ying, Tie Shan, you two retreat a little. Wait for me to defeat all the banditirs on the mountain, and then we''ll meet up. If I haven''t returned by tomorrow, don''t worry about me, and retreat back to Zhou Mountain Mansion City."


    Lin Fei said solemnly.


    "Yes, Young Master."


    Bai Ying and Tie Shan understood Lin Fei''s intention. So, without further dy, Lin Fei grabbed a bandit and strode towards Nine Rings Mountain.


    "System."


    Lin Fei activated the system panel.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Arts Realm: Body Refining Fifth Level</strong>


    <strong>Giant Whale Body Refining Technique: Fifth Level (1% Progress)</strong>


    <strong>Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist: Mastery (61% Progress)</strong>


    <strong>Nine Shadow Saber Technique: Mastery (96% Progress)</strong>


    <strong>Vajra Iron Cloth: Fourth Level (45% Progress)</strong>


    <strong>Tendon Transformation And Bone Forging Technique: Third level (56% Progress )</strong>


    Lin Fei took a look. Not only had the Nine Shadow Saber Technique broken through to mastery, but its progress had also reached 96%.


    In other words, Lin Fei''s killing spree just now had actually improved the Nine Shadow Saber Technique so much.


    "If I kill another person with the Nine Shadow Saber Technique, will it break through to transcendence?"


    A thought crossed Lin Fei''s mind. Once a martial skill reached transcendence, it was vastly different from mastery.


    For example, once the Nine Shadow Saber Technique reached transcendence, one saber strike could produce six saber shadows. Its power would be increased by several times.


    Although there were no experts at the sixth level of Body Refining in the banditirs of Nine Rings Mountain, it couldn''t be guaranteed that there wouldn''t be some strong fighters.


    The stronger he was, the better.


    "Young Master, the banditir is right ahead. As you instructed, I''ll listen to yourmands. Will you let me go?" the captured bandit cautiously asked.


    "Let you go?"


    Lin Fei sneered. This bandit was a genuine ruthless criminal, not a refugee. His hands were stained with countless lives.


    "Perfect. I''ll use your blood to consecrate my saber and help my saber art reach new heights!"


    Lin Fei''s saber fell swiftly.


    "Ptui."


    With one saber strike, the bandit''s head was severed.


    <strong>"Your Nine Shadow Saber Technique''s progress has reached 100%, breaking through to transcendence!"</strong>


    "Finally, transcendence."


    Lin Fei was overjoyed. His saber was still stained with blood.


    With a gentle swing, six saber shadows appeared, fast as lightning, too quick for the naked eye to discern.


    Lin Fei''s Nine Shadow Saber Technique had reached transcendence. Now, Lin Fei could truly be considered a saber expert!


    "With my saber art at transcendence, it''s time to strike while the iron is hot and challenge all the banditirs in Nine Rings Mountain!"


    Lin Fei looked up to the sky and howled, "Lin Fei from Zhou Mountain Mansion City hase to challenge all the masters in Nine Rings Mountains!"


    With a howl, Lin Fei ran towards the mountain stronghold in front of him.

 13. No One Can Stop Me

    13. No One Can Stop Me


    Nine Rings Mountain consisted of endless interlocking mountain ranges, making it a challenging ce to eliminate bandits.


    Lin Fei moved quickly and arrived at the banditir in no time. However, the gates of their were tightly shut, and the bandits inside were extremely nervous upon hearing Lin Fei''s voice. They hid within their, refusing toe out.


    "Noting out?" Lin Fei''s eyes turned cold.


    Just because others couldn''t deal with these bandits didn''t mean he couldn''t. Lin Fei looked around and spotted several huge boulders at the foot of the mountain, which were most likely left over from the construction of their. Some of the boulders had sunk into the ground.


    Lin Fei approached one of the boulders, which weighed at least several hundred pounds. He took a deep breath and grabbed the boulder with both hands, lifting it with a powerful heave.


    "Up!"


    With the Giant Whale Body Refining Technique and the third level of the Tendon Transformation and Bone Forging Technique, Lin Fei''s blood, tendons, and bones were incredibly strong.


    Naturally, his strength became terrifying,parable to those with innate divine strength. Thus, Lin Fei was able to lift the massive boulder. Without hesitation, he threw it at the banditir''s gate.


    "Boom!"


    The boulder smashed heavily into the gate, which was made of wooden fences and couldn''t withstand such a force. The gate was instantly shattered.


    Laughing, Lin Fei leaped through the broken gate and entered their.


    "Who are you? How dare you break into ourir?" the bandits asked as they rushed out to confront Lin Fei.


    Several bandit leaders stared at Lin Fei with grave expressions, especially after witnessing him lifting and throwing the boulder to break the gate. The bandits were all apprehensive, fearing Lin Fei''s power.


    "I am Lin Fei from Zhou Mountain Mansion City!" he announced. "My Lin family''s caravan wants to pass through Nine Rings Mountain, and I heard that the leaders here want to collect tolls.


    We, the Lin family, do not wish to pay. So, I took the liberty ofing to Nine Rings Mountain. You can inform all the banditirs in Nine Rings Mountain. If any leader wants to collect our toll, they can try to challenge me.


    If I lose, you can do whatever you want with me. If the bandit leader loses, from then on, whenever the Lin family''s caravan passes through Nine Rings Mountain, no one shall obstruct us!"


    "The Lin family..."


    The bandits in their understood. This was the wealthy merchant Lin family from Zhou Mountain Mansion City. And from what Lin Fei said, it seemed like he wanted to challenge the entire Nine Rings Mountain alone. How arrogant!


    "Alright, Lin Fei, wait for a few hours. The leaders of the variousirs wille," said a bandit with a deep voice.


    So, Lin Fei found a cool spot in their, sat down cross-legged, and closed his eyes to rest.


    "Big leader, we have so many people. We could just swarm him and hack him to death with our sabers!" whispered some of the bandits.


    Lin Fei was just one person, while theirir had one to two hundred people. They were beaten to their ownir and their entrance was blocked. This was outrageous!


    "You want to die? Go ahead, but don''t drag us down with you," said the one-eyed bandit leader coldly. He continued, "Once one reaches the fourth level of Body Refining, its strength bes terrifying.


    What''s the point of having more people? If ites down to a fight, he could kill us one by one. Moreover, Lin Fei is challenging the entire Nine Rings Mountain bandits, not just ourir. Why cause unnecessary trouble? Once the experts from otherirs arrive, they will deal with him.


    The bandits weren''t stupid. There was no need to be the first to confront Lin Fei.


    An hour passed, and suddenly, there were footsteps approaching from outside their.


    "Whoosh."


    A sharp arrow flew through the air, reaching Lin Fei in the blink of an eye.


    "ng!"


    Lin Fei didn''t even open his eyes. He quickly drew his saber from behind and shed down.


    "Crack."


    The arrow was cut into two pieces by Lin Fei''s saber.


    "Swish."


    Lin Fei opened his eyes, and he saw many figures outside their. These people all exuded a fierce aura to varying degrees. At least all of them were at the fourth level of Body Refining, and there were quite a few of them.


    The one who had just fired the arrow was a bandit with tattoos all over his face.


    "Was it you who shot that arrow just now?" Lin Fei asked coldly.


    "Yes, it was me. Zhou Mountain Mansion City''s Lin family? Heh,st time I robbed quite a bit of silver from you. What can you do about it?" The tattooed man replied with a smug expression.


    "You want to be the first to act? Then go die!"


    A cold glint shed in Lin Fei''s eyes.


    "Whoosh."


    Lin Fei instantly stood up, like a fierce beast, charging straight toward the tattooed man.


    The tattooed man was taken aback, not expecting Lin Fei to dare to attack him directly in front of so many people.


    "Big brother!" The tattooed man shouted.


    A cloaked man beside him, with a solemn expression, roared, "Kill!"


    The cloaked man wielded a pair of hammers, which indicated his formidable strength.


    Meanwhile, the tattooed man also nocked another arrow, aiming at Lin Fei.


    One close, one far - theirbined attack was extremely powerful.


    "I said I''m going to kill you, and you won''t be able to stop me!" Lin Fei knew that among these bandits, not all of them were on the same side. These two were from the sameir, which was why they joined forces. However, in this situation, Lin Fei had no choice but to press forward.


    In order to intimidate these bandits, he needed to demonstrate an overwhelmingly powerful and domineering strength.


    Therefore, these two had to die!

 14. Deterring Bandits

    14. Deterring Bandits


    "sh!"


    Lin Fei swung his saber.


    Six shes of white light streaked past, creating six saber shadows.


    At this moment, the transcendent realm''s Nine Shadow Saber Technique disyed its terrifying power.


    The most significant feature of the Nine Shadow Saber Technique was its speed.


    Speed pushed to the extreme. So fast that a single sh left multiple saber shadows.


    It seemed as if Lin Fei only swung his saber once.


    But in reality?


    He had swung it six times!


    The cloaked man, wielding his two hammers, couldn''t even get close to Lin Fei.


    His body suddenly stiffened and came to a halt.


    "Pfft."


    The next moment, blood gushed from the cloaked man''s body.


    On his neck, chest, and abdomen, deep wounds that exposed the bone appeared.


    "Thump."


    The cloaked man fell to the ground with his eyes still wide open.


    There was no breath left in his body.


    Dead!


    The cloaked man seemed strong and powerful, wielding his enormous hammers, looked like someone not to be messed with. Among the many bandits in Nine Rings Mountain, the cloaked man was a true expert.


    But now?


    He couldn''t even withstand a single sh from Lin Fei.


    "Big brother!" The tattooed man''s face changed drastically, a hint of grief and anger in his voice.


    Just as Lin Fei was dealing with the cloaked man, he had also drawn his bow and shot an arrow at Lin Fei.


    The arrow flew at incredible speed.


    Almost at the same moment Lin Fei killed the cloaked man, the arrow had already reached his face.


    Moreover, this arrow was aimed directly at Lin Fei''s face, a vicious move.


    At this moment, it was toote for Lin Fei to dodge.


    However, Lin Fei didn''t even bother dodging.


    With lightning speed, his left hand reached out.


    "Whoosh."


    Lin Fei grabbed the arrow with his bare hand.


    The power behind this arrow was terrifying.


    Yet, Lin Fei caught the arrow without a single tremor in his hand.


    Not only was his hand speed fast, but his strength was also incredibly formidable.


    "Here, take it back!" Lin Fei coldly nced at the tattooed man and then threw the arrow back at him.


    "Pft."


    The arrow plunged into the tattooed man''s throat, blood gushing out.


    The tattooed man fell to the ground with a "thump," his body convulsing.


    After a few breaths, heypletely motionless.


    Dead!


    Two Body Refining Fourth Level experts from the Nine Rings Mountain bandit groups joined forces.


    Yet, they couldn''t withstand even a single move from Lin Fei. Both were killed directly by him.


    For a moment, all the bandits'' eyes narrowed. Their gazes were fixed on Lin Fei. Their faces filled with a hint of wariness.


    Lin Fei held hisrge saber. His eyes swept over the many bandits, coldly saying, "Who else?"


    The numerous bandits present remained silent.


    "Lin Fei, your strength is indeed formidable. But no matter how strong you are, can you annihte all the bandit groups in Nine Rings Mountain? It''s impossible for the Lin Family''s caravan to not pay the toll. We, the bandit groups of Nine Rings Mountain, will not allow it!"


    As everyone remained silent and wary, a voice rang out from the crowd.


    "Hmm?"


    Lin Fei fixed his gaze. It was a thin bandit, hiding among the crowd, not daring toe out.


    "Yes, I can''t annihte all the bandit groups in Nine Rings Mountain. But whoever targets the Lin Family''s caravan, I can annihte their bandit group! If you don''t believe me, you can try.


    Besides, I am an outer disciple of the Nine Profound Sect, and I have a great chance of bing an inner disciple in the future. If I can''t annihte all the bandit groups in Nine Rings Mountain now, it doesn''t mean I won''t be able to in the future!"


    Lin Fei''srge saber was still dripping with blood. It was a threat.


    For a moment, many bandits'' faces turned ugly.


    A single Lin Fei might not be worth fearing. But an outer disciple of the Nine Profound Sect was a different story.


    If he really became an inner disciple, at least he would have to be at the Body Refining Seventh Level.


    With connections and the help of fellow disciples. by that time, even pushing across the entire Nine Rings Mountain wouldn''t be a difficult task.


    In the martial world, strength is essential. But so is having a background.


    Lin Fei''s backing was the Nine Profound Sect. This was a leg as thick as they came!


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    "Very well, Lin Fei! Our Clear Wind Mountain bandit group will no longer collect tolls from the Lin Family."


    Finally, a bandit from a mountain stronghold spoke up.


    Lin Fei killed two Body Refining Fourth Level experts from the bandit groups with one move. This had already proven his strength.


    Even a Body Refining Fifth Level expert might not be a match for Lin Fei. So, whether to take action or not was no longer important.


    Since they couldn''t defeat him, eliminate the threatpletely, and Lin Fei had the backing of the Nine Profound Sect, what else was there to say?


    Naturally, they could only agree to Lin Fei''s demands.


    Once the first one agreed, others followed. Thus, the many bandit groups of Nine Rings Mountain all agreed to Lin Fei''s request.


    From then on, the Lin Family''s caravan would no longer be troubled by the Nine Rings Mountain bandits.


    "Good, I hope you all keep your word, so I don''t have to make another trip up the mountain."


    With that, Lin Fei put away hisrge saber.


    With a leap, he jumped into the air.


    In a few bounds, he had already left the bandit stronghold and disappeared from everyone''s sight.

 15. Deserted Temple And Old Taoist

    15. Deserted Temple And Old Taoist


    "Nine Shadow Saber Technique hasn''t improved much."


    Lin Fei nced at the system panel. He had just used the Nine Shadow Saber Technique to kill the cloaked man, who was a Body Refining Fourth Level expert.


    However, the progress of the Nine Shadow Saber Technique had barely improved. This indicated that after reaching transcendence with the Nine Shadow Saber Technique, further improvement would be very difficult.


    This was normal.


    For any martial art, Once it reaches transcendence, to go a step further and reach perfection couldn''t be achieved simply through hard work. It also relied on opportunities, good fortune, and other factors.


    At this moment, Bai Ying and Tie Shan were anxiously waiting. They didn''t know Lin Fei''s situation.


    "He''s back!"


    Suddenly, Bai Ying''s sharp eyes noticed a familiar figure on the road ahead.


    It was Lin Fei returning!


    "Young Master, are you alright?"


    Bai Ying and Tie Shan hurriedly approached, examining Lin Fei up and down.


    Lin Fei smiled and said, "It''s done. I''ve dealt with Nine Rings Mountain. From now on, the Lin Family''s caravan can pass through Nine Rings Mountain without paying any silver or being obstructed."


    "What? Really? That''s like challenging the entire Nine Rings Mountain!"


    Bai Ying''s eyes revealed a look of astonishment. Others might not know the difficulty of dealing with Nine Rings Mountain, but Bai Ying was well aware.


    Even when Bai Ying''s grandfather escorted caravans, he had to pay silver to the Nine Rings Mountain bandit groups, only then could they pass through safely.


    And now?


    Lin Fei went up the mountain and aplished the feat that the Lin Family''s caravan wouldn''t even need to pay silver from now on.


    "Alright, let''s go. Su City is still far away, and there are other bandits to clear along the way..."


    Lin Fei didn''t becent. He was very clear that Nine Rings Mountain was just the first stop.


    Days passed by.


    The caravan had been on the road for four consecutive days. They were getting closer to Su City.


    Along the way, Lin Fei was almost invincible. All the bandits were dealt with by Lin Fei. Moreover, Lin Fei had obtained the bandits'' promises that they would never trouble the Lin Family''s caravan again.


    Furthermore, Lin Fei even gained a title. It was called Fast Saber Asura!


    The title Asura actually referred to the fact that Lin Fei had killed many people. His saber was always bloodthirsty!


    This was also a characteristic of the Nine Shadow Saber Technique. The saber was just too fast. If one couldn''t block it, death was inevitable.


    Gaining a reputation in the world of martial arts was, in fact, a kind of honor for martial artists.


    Many Nine Profound Sect disciples ventured out into the world. If they didn''t have any reputation, they were probably not very strong.


    On this day, the sky was gradually darkening. However, they wouldn''t be able to make it to Su City in time.


    "Up ahead is an abandoned temple. Let''s spend the night there and head to Su City tomorrow."


    Lin Fei now had absolute prestige within the caravan. When he spoke, everyone naturallyplied. So, the caravan members came to rest in the abandoned temple.


    Surprisingly, there were people inside the temple. An old man in a gray Taoist robe. And a fifteen or sixteen-year-old child who looked quite clever.


    But what was strange was that behind the old man were five burly men wearing ck cloaks, with their faces obscured and an ominous aura about them.


    They seemed like guards but didn''t quite look like it. There was a faint scent of sandalwood in the temple.


    Lin Fei was about to speak. At this moment, Bai Ying''s face changed drastically, and he shouted, "Quick, hold your breath! The sandalwood is problematic, retreat!"


    As soon as Bai Ying''s words fell, Lin Fei almost instantly withdrew without any hesitation.


    The others who were slow to retreat copsed to the ground. They werepletely powerless, finding it difficult to even move.


    Lin Fei was shocked and immediately asked, "What''s going on?"


    Bai Ying, still somewhat shaken, said solemnly, "My father once warned us to be cautious and careful when encountering monks and Taoists in the world of martial arts. If there is an unusual fragrance, immediately hold your breath and keep your distance. I didn''t expect that the sandalwood would actually be poisonous..."


    Lin Fei''s face darkened. This was the experience of Old Master Bai, who had ventured out into the world. Obviously, the person who poisoned the sandalwood was the old Taoist in the temple.


    "Archers."


    Lin Fei called for the archers in the caravan. Arrows were aimed at the old Taoist and others inside the temple.


    "Where did you wild Taoistse from, daring to poison people in the temple?" Lin Fei shouted loudly at the people inside the temple.


    "Swish."


    The old Taoist in the temple suddenly opened his eyes. There was a faint trace of blood in his eyes.


    "Heh heh, you guys are cautious. However, since you''vee, you might as well all stay."


    The old Taoist waved his hand. Immediately, four burly figures rushed out from behind him.


    "Whoosh."


    These four burly figures walked out of the temple with big strides and charged toward Lin Fei and the others.


    "Fire!"


    At Lin Fei''smand. Arrows rained down on the four men like a downpour.


    "ng ng ng."


    However, when the arrows hit the four men there was actually the sound of metal shing as if they were shooting at a sheet of iron.


    The arrows fell to the ground from the four men''s bodies. These arrows had no effect on the four of them.


    "Hard martial arts?"


    Lin Fei was slightly surprised in his heart. Hard martial arts were difficult to master. But now, four hard martial arts masters appeared all of a sudden.


    It was strange.


    The escorts also drew their sabers and rushed forward to block the four men.


    These four men were not fast. They even seemed somewhat stiff. But each punch and kick had immense power.


    "Boom."


    A moment of carelessness and someone''s chest was crushed, and it seemed like he wouldn''t survive.


    "ng."


    When the escorts'' sabers struck these men''s bodies, it was like cutting a wall. They couldn''t cut through or hurt these people at all.


    "Whoosh."


    Without any hesitation, Lin Fei suddenly pulled out his saber from his back.

 16. Zombies

    16. Zombies


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    "Nine Shadow Saber Technique!"


    Lin Fei swung his saber.


    Six saber shadows flew out, as fast as lightning.


    "Bang!"


    Lin Fei''s saber hit one of the ck-cloaked men.


    But he encountered tremendous resistance.


    It was as if he had struck a rock.


    At best, he only managed to break the skin.


    "This kind of hard martial arts..."


    Lin Fei was shocked. However, he reacted quickly.


    The first attack had failed, he swung his saber again toward his opponent''s head.


    He didn''t believe that his opponent''s hard martial artscould be so strong that even his head would be hard.


    "Snap."


    As Lin Fei swung his saber, the ck cloak shattered with a harsh sound.


    His opponent''s true face was revealed before him.


    In front of Lin Fei, the man''s face was ck, with a bluish tint.


    His pupils were white, and there was a faint stench of death all over his body.


    This was clearly not a living person.


    It was a corpse!


    "A corpse...?"


    Lin Fei was shocked.


    "Retreat!"


    Lin Fei frantically backed away.


    Bai Ying and Tieshan also saw their opponents'' true faces at this moment.


    It was exactly the same.


    All of them were corpses.


    Or, to put it another way, they were all zombies!


    "Second Young Master, these people are all corpses. Anyone who can control corpses must be using demon magic. That old Taoist in the ruined temple must be a demon!"Bai Ying''s voice was trembling.


    Demon magic.


    There were asional rumors about this in the martial world.


    It was just that they didn''t expect to encounter it today.


    "Corpse Refining. Yes, this must be the most vicious demon magic in the martial world, Corpse Refining Demon Magic!"Lin Fei said in a deep voice.


    He also had some memories in his mind.


    These were some misceneous matters in the Nine Profound Sect.


    Among them, he had heard of some Taoists who specialized in refining corpses.


    They could refine corpses into zombies that were extremely powerful and could not be prated by ordinary weapons.


    This kind of corpse refining had almost no loopholes or weaknesses and was very terrifying.


    The only drawback was perhaps that they were not very agile.


    But even so, the four zombies were approaching step by step.


    At such a close distance, it was difficult for them to escape even if they wanted to.


    "These zombies are incredibly powerful and can''t be prated by weapons. They''re hard to deal with.


    To deal with these zombies, we need to first deal with the demon Taoist.


    I''ll go into the temple and deal with the demon Taoist!"


    Lin Fei came up with a n, catch the ringleader first.


    These zombies had no consciousness.


    There must be someone manipting them.


    There was no doubt that the culprit was the demon Taoist in the temple.


    Therefore, as long as Lin Fei killed the demon Taoist, the threat of the zombies would naturally be eliminated.


    So Lin Fei crossed the four zombies and headed straight for the temple.


    There was poisoned incense in the temple. But that didn''t stop Lin Fei. He just held his breath.


    However, as he held his breath and was about to enter the temple, a tall and sturdy man suddenly strode out of the temple.


    Another zombie!


    This was another zombie. There were a total of five zombies under the demon Taoist.


    Only four had appeared before. This fifth zombie was probably there to protect the demon Taoist.


    If Lin Fei didn''t deal with this zombie, he wouldn''t be able to enter the temple.


    "Nine Shadow Saber Technique!"


    Lin Fei swung his big saber fiercely toward the zombie, each strike extremely fast and solid, hitting the zombie''s body repeatedly.


    However, it was futile, as the zombie remained unscathed and managed to catch Lin Fei''s saber, forcing him to let go.


    Without hesitation, Lin Fei punched with his Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist, another powerful and forceful style of attack that he possessed.


    With a loud bang, the zombie was knocked back by his punch.


    Excited by his sess, Lin Fei immediately rushed towards the zombie andunched a flurry of ten punches, each capable of breaking through solid rocks.


    However, despite the strength of his punches, they were like hitting leather, having no effect on the zombie other than pushing it back.


    Suddenly, a voice echoed in Lin Fei''s mind during his battle with the zombie.


    <strong>"Your Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist has met its match. With heightened battle intent, it hasprehended the Shock Technique, your fist technique reaches transcendence."</strong>


    Lin Fei was puzzled by the message, but then he suddenly got how his Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist reached transcendence, including the meaning of the Shock Technique.


    He realized that to reach the top of the Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist, one needed toprehend the Shock Technique, a way of sending shockwaves into the enemy''s body.


    Simr to the Nine Shadow Saber Technique, one mustprehend certain techniques to reach the transcendence level.


    To achieve transcendence in the Nine Shadow Saber Technique, one must alsoprehend the "fast saber" state of mind.


    The Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist had already reached a near state of transcendence after several days of arduous practice. It onlycked a little bit more to reach its full potential.


    Engaging in battle with the zombie was an opportunity for a breakthrough, which was normal inbat.


    "Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist!"


    Lin Fei''s eyes shimmered with determination.


    In the next moment, the transcendent Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist was imprinted once again onto the zombie''s body.

 17. The Transcendence Realm Of Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist

    17. The Transcendence Realm Of Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist


    "Boom."


    As the Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist of the transcendence realmnded, it seemed like a dragon was roaring.


    However, it was not actually the sound of a dragon, but the sound of the punch striking the zombie with such force that it reverberated and made a "splut" noise.


    Lin Fei could clearly see that the zombie''s body trembled and made crackling sounds from within.


    The Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist of the transcendence realm possessed the power of shockwaves that shattered the zombie''s internal organs and bones in an instant, but it was already a zombie and would not die even if its organs were crushed.


    "But the zombie will certainly be affected," thought Lin Fei. "It must have a weak spot. If not in the chest and abdomen, then definitely in the head."


    Lin Fei carefully observed the zombie and noticed that it was still moving, but with greater difficulty, and seemed to be slower movements due to broken ribs.


    He closed in on the zombie once again and punched it in the head.


    "Bang."


    The zombie''s head was incredibly hard, even harder than any other part of its body. However, the Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist of the transcendence realm utilized the power of shockwaves, which shattered the Blood Core in the zombie''s head, destroying it.


    The zombie relied on the Blood Core in its head to function. Once they were shattered, the zombie would really die.


    "Thud."


    Lin Fei''s blow made the zombie fall hard to the ground, motionless.


    "I did it!" Lin Fei eximed with joy.


    The old Taoist priest in the temple looked on in disbelief.


    "How is this possible? How could a mere Body Refining martial artist like you defeat my Iron Corpse?"


    The old Taoist was clearly caught off guard, having never thought that a mere Body Refining martial artist could defeat his zombie.


    It was well known that his zombies possessed immense strength and were immune to conventional weapons such as sabers and spears, requiring an Acquired Realm martial artist to use their inner power to prate their body and destroy them.


    As for Body Refining martial artists, they couldn''t kill them even if they could repel the zombie. However, Lin Fei managed to turn the impossible into possible.


    "Damn Taoist, meet your end!" Lin Fei didn''t want to miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Holding his breath, he instantly rushed into the temple, where only the old Taoist and a young Taoist apprentice of fifteen or sixteen years old were present.


    The old Taoist was taken aback, shouting indignantly at Lin Fei, "How dare you, a mere Body Refining martial artist, act so recklessly before me, an esteemed Taoist!"


    The old Taoist reached into his pocket and swallowed a pill, causing his body to swell into a terrifying two meters tall, with bulging veins all over his body.


    Without hesitation, Lin Fei unleashed his Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist and delivered a punch with a resounding ''bang'', causing the old Taoist''s body to tremble uncontrobly.


    "Ah..."


    Immediately, the old Taoist spurted out a mouthful of blood. His whole body went limp like a deted balloon.


    In an instant, he returned to his original state. And Lin Fei directly sent him flying, and he fell heavily to the ground.


    "Crack."


    Lin Fei immediately approached the burning incense and extinguished it.


    Gradually, the toxic incense in the temple dissipated.


    "Dead?"


    Lin Fei waited for a while but didn''t see any movement from the old Taoist.


    However, Lin Fei did not approach. Instead, he threw the thick back saber in his hand from a distance.


    "St."


    The saber entered his body, directly severing the old Taoist''s head.


    Even so, the old Taoist remained motionless.


    Lin Fei was relieved.


    It turned out that although this old Taoist was a demon, it was weak without the protection of the zombies.


    As the old Taoist died, the four zombies outside the temple also stopped moving.


    Lin Fei approached and used the power of shock.


    He shattered the Blood Core in the heads of the four zombies one by one, to prevent the zombies from going berserk and causing any idents.


    At this moment, there was only the fifteen or sixteen-year-old little Taoist left in the temple.


    The old Taoist had already died. The little Taoist''s face was pale.


    When he saw Lin Fei and the others walking in with their sabers, looking fierce, he was terrified.


    He immediately knelt down and said, "Great hero, spare me. All of this was done by the old Taoist, it has nothing to do with me. Spare me, spare me!" The little Taoist kept kowtowing.


    "What kind of person are you under the demon Taoist?" Lin Fei asked.


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    "I... I was caught by the old Taoist and forced to serve him."


    "Serve? I''m afraid not. You are the old Taoist''s disciple!"


    Lin Fei''s eyes shed with a sharp light.


    The little Taoist trembled all over and quickly said, "Great hero, I don''t want to be the old Taoist''s disciple at all. It was all forced by him. He said I was his disciple, but actually I was just a servant."


    The little Taoist had a strong will to live.


    Lin Fei nced at the body of the old Taoist and then at the zombies outside. He had an idea and took the young Taoist aside for questioning.


    "I''ll ask, you answer truthfully, and I''ll spare your life. If you don''t cooperate, you''ll join your master."


    "Yes, please ask, I will answer truthfully."


    The young Taoist''s face lit up with a hint of joy. As long as Lin Fei didn''t kill him, everything would be fine.

 18. Zombie-refining Technique

    18. Zombie-refining Technique


    Lin Fei learned about the background of the old Taoist from the mouth of the young Taoist.


    As it turned out, the old Taoist was a cultivator who unexpectedly acquired the technique of corpse cultivation. He wanted to create powerful iron corpses, so he went to great lengths to kill some Body Refining martial artists, especially those who practiced hard martial arts, to create zombies.


    The reason why the old Taoist stayed in this abandoned temple was that it was located in a deserted area not far from Su City. Many travelers would choose to rest here for the night, and the old Taoist would wait for them here and ambush them.


    There were five zombies in total, three of which were created by killing martial artists in the temple. This allowed the old Taoist to refine a powerful iron corpse.


    "Cultivator..." Lin Fei was surprised to learn that there were cultivators in addition to martial artists. He was amazed by the mysterious abilities of this cultivator.


    ording to the young Taoist, the old Taoist was only at the second level of Qi Condensation. However, he was able to control five terrifying iron corpses.


    Without a martial artist who could use the "Shock" technique like Lin Fei, the Body Refining martial artists would be no match for these iron corpses. This was truly terrifying.


    "By the way, where is the Zombie-refining Technique?" Lin Fei asked.


    "It''s in the old Taoist''s arms," replied the young Taoist.


    Lin Fei hurriedly went forward to search and found a small object that looked like a turtle shell. It was palm-sized and covered with densely packed words.


    Lin Fei was overjoyed. If he could practice this technique, wouldn''t he also be a cultivator?


    "How do I cultivate the Zombie-refining Technique?" Lin Fei asked.


    "This...the old Taoist said that it requires aptitude. The aptitude required for this type of cultivation is one in a million," replied the young Taoist.


    "Aptitude?" Lin Fei frowned.


    "This precious jade is the item the old Taoist said could identify aptitude for cultivation. If the jade emits light when held in your hand, it means you have the aptitude. If it doesn''t emit any light, then you don''t have the aptitudes."


    Lin Fei held the jade in his hand and waited patiently, but after a long while, the jade didn''t emit any light.


    It seemed that Lin Fei didn''t have any qualifications.


    "Do you have the aptitude?" Lin Fei asked the young Taoist.


    "I...I have the aptitude, but it''s very difficult to cultivate the Zombie-refining Technique. I''ve just started to feel the Qi, so I''m still a beginner and haven''t even reached the first level of Qi Condensation. ording to the old Taoist, it takes about three years for me to reach the first level."The young Taoist spoke cautiously.


    Lin Fei fell silent and looked at the Zombie-refining Technique written on the turtle shell.


    He had a system, perhaps he could try it. So he silently memorized the mantra of the Zombie Technique.


    <strong>"The Zombie-refining Technique rejects you because you don''t have the aptitude for cultivation."</strong>


    Suddenly, the voice of the system sounded in Lin Fei''s mind.


    "Uh..." Lin Fei''s face froze.


    "Rejected...rejected for cultivation..."


    It was the first time Lin Fei had encountered such a situation. Even the system said he didn''t have the qualifications for cultivation.


    It seemed that the Zombie-refining Technique was destined to be out of reach for him.


    "Humph, what''s the point of being a cultivator? Even if you be one, you''ll still be killed by me! Once a martial artist bes strong, even if it''s just acquired or innate, they''re very powerful!"


    Lin Fei didn''t really care about not being able to be a cultivator, but the methods of cultivators were indeed very strange. Sometimes, they were even difficult to defend against.


    This young Taoist was a bit troublesome.


    "Young Taoist, what do you think I should do with you? If I let you go, who knows if you''ll seek revenge for the old Taoist? As a cultivator with various methods, you might hide in the shadows and cause trouble for me. The best way is to eradicate the roots of the problem and eliminate any future troubles. What do you think?"


    Lin Fei''s words made the little Taoist''s soul tremble. The little Taoist was very clever, and he understood what Lin Fei meant.


    "I...I have a way to make youpletely trust me.


    In the Zombie-refining Technique, there is a Heart Pulse Technique. As long as you use it, you can sense me at any time, even if I have malicious intentions, you will know, and I will die with just a thought.


    And, although I haven''t even reached the first level of Qi Condensation, I can still cultivate. I''m young and have potential. Even the old Taoist said my aptitude is decent.


    If I can reach the first level of Qi Condensation or even higher in the future, I can help you a lot.


    Yes, martial arts cultivation. Since you are a martial artist, you will need external help and medicine to be acquired or even innate.


    If I be a cultivator, I can refine the medicinal pills needed for martial arts cultivation for you."


    Lin Fei''s eyes lit up.


    Medicinal pill! This was good stuff.


    Even Body Refining martial artists needed medicinal pills.


    However, medicinal pills were too expensive within the Nine Profound Sect and were not something Lin Fei could afford.


    But with the little Taoist, especially if he had a decent aptitude, if he became a cultivator in the future, he could refine medicinal pills.


    This would be very useful for Lin Fei.


    "Heart Pulse Technique?"


    Lin Fei carefully examined the Zombie-refining Technique.


    Sure enough, there was a secret technique called the Heart Pulse Technique.


    Once the heart pulse technique was used, the caster could control the other person''s blood. Unless the other person broke through the level of Qi Condensation, they would not be able to undo it.


    As for what was above the level of Qi Condensation, there was no record in the Zombie-refining Technique. But it was definitely very difficult to reach that level.


    "Okay, little Taoist, offer your blood and I will use the heart pulse technique. After that, I will spare your life."


    Lin Fei spoke slowly and made his decision.

 19. Tool For Refining Pills

    19. Tool For Refining Pills


    The caravan continued on its journey, but this time with an extra person. The young Taoist also joined the caravan on its way to Su City.


    He had already used the Heart Pulse Technique to let Lin Fei control his blood essence, and the feeling was quite wonderful. It was as if Lin Fei could sense the Taoist''s every move.


    Moreover, which Lin Fei could sense even a hint of malice in the Taoist. That was why he was so at ease, letting the Taoist follow along.


    After entering Su City, the caravan rested for a day to handle the goods before heading back to Zhou Mountain Mansion City.


    The return journey was quite peaceful because Lin Fei had already cleared the way for the caravan. The Lin family''s caravan would no longer encounter any troubles. Therefore, it only took a few days for them to return to Zhou Mountain Mansion City.


    "Big brother, father, mother, I have cleared the way for the caravan on this escort mission. From now on, the Lin family''s caravan can leave anytime and head to Su City. Along the way, as long as we raise the g of the Lin family, no one will dare to trouble the caravan."


    Upon hearing this, the elder brother was overjoyed. "That''s great! Hahaha, our Lin family is saved!"


    Lin Wen was also pleasantly surprised. Sending Lin Fei on this escort mission was actually ast resort, and they didn''t have much hope for it.


    But unexpectedly, Lin Fei not only sessfully delivered the goods to Su City but also cleared the way for the caravan. This was simply incredible.


    "It seems that my decision to send Lin Fei to Nine Profound Sect despite objections was the right one!" said Lin''s father, feeling proud and satisfied.


    The disciple from a major sect was indeed different. Just look at the old man, Bai, who had practiced martial arts his whole life but only relied on his reputation to travel the Jianghu.


    But Lin Fei was different. It had only been a few years, three years at most, and he had already subdued so many bandits on hisst trip.


    Lin Fei was the pride of the Lin family.


    After lunch, Lin Fei arranged for the little Taoist to stay in a separate courtyard. The Taoist was nameless and had been a beggar until he was taken in by an old Taoist.


    Lin Fei thought for a moment and said, "You can''t reveal your identity, so I''ll give you a name that won''t stand out in the Lin family. From now on, you will be called Lin Miao."


    "Thank you, Young Master, for giving me a name," said Lin Miao, the Taoist, who didn''t care much about his name as long as he could survive.


    "Stay in this courtyard and don''t leave unless it''s necessary. As for the zombies, I brought them back for you, but you must not harm anyone without my orders. Remember, your top priority is to cultivate and strive to reach the Qi Condensation Period and be able to refine pills. I''ll find time to bring you some books and materials on pill refining."


    Lin Fei''s positioning of Lin Miao was simple. He was just a tool for refining pills.


    After arranging Lin Miao, Lin Fei returned to his room.


    He hadn''t soaked in a medicinal bath for many days, so he had someone prepare one for him.


    "System."


    While soaking in the medicinal bath, Lin Fei opened the system panel.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Cultivation Level: Body Refining Fifth Level</strong>


    <strong>Giant Whale Body Refining Technique: Fifth Level (16% Progress)</strong>


    <strong>Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist: Transcendence (1% Progress)</strong>


    <strong>Nine Shadow Saber Technique: Transcendence (1% Progress)</strong>


    <strong>Vajra Iron Cloth: Fourth Level (45% Progress)</strong>


    <strong>Tendon Transformation And Bone Forging Technique: Third Level (91% Progress)</strong>


    Lin Fei took a look.


    Only the Giant Whale Body Refining Technique and Tendon Transformation And Bone Forging Technique could still be improved.


    The Giant Whale Body Refining Technique diligently increased by 5% every day, which was indeed very diligent.


    As for the Tendon Transformation And Bone Forging Technique, it was even simpler.


    Lin Fei carried Buddhist sutras and Taoist scriptures with him. All he needed to do was recite a section every day to improve it.


    As for the Vajra Iron Cloth, there would be no improvement without a medicinal bath.


    The most troublesome ones were the Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist and Nine Shadow Saber Technique.


    Since the two martial arts reached transcendence, it was as if their practicing progress had stopped.


    It seemed that there was a hurdle from transcendence to perfection in martial arts practice.


    It was extremely difficult and required some opportunities to achieve perfection.


    "Body Refining martial arts are the foundation! Combat martial arts can be put aside for now."


    Lin Fei was very clear.


    Body Refining was the key and his foundation. He needed to reach the Body Refining Seventh Level as soon as possible so that he could be an Inner Sect disciple of the Nine Profound Sect and obtain more benefits and resources.


    However, whether it was the Giant Whale Body Refining Technique, Vajra Iron Cloth, or Tendon Transformation And Bone Forging Technique, the cultivation progress was not particrly fast.


    This was still due to Lin Fei''sck of resources.


    He knew that there were some pills in the sect that could increase his blood and strengthen his bones.


    Eating one would be like having divine help during the Body Refining stage.


    However, the contribution points required for those pills were too terrifying, and only Inner Sect disciples were eligible to exchange for them.


    "It seems that I have to find a way to get the pill recipe and let Lin Miao try to refine it."


    Lin Fei had many thoughts in his mind.


    However, he could think about it after returning to the Nine Profound Sect. The top priority was toplete the mission first before returning to the sect. After all, he had been away for a long time.

 20. Back To The Nine Profound Sect

    20. Back To The Nine Profound Sect


    Lin Fei''s mission was to collect ten ck-backed centipedes in Lu Mountain.


    Initially, Lin Fei nned to go to Lu Mountain himself, but he realized that it would be a waste for him to go there. Why catch the ck-backed centipedes in the depths of the mountains himself? That would be a waste of time.


    Lin''s family was a wealthy merchant in Zhou Mauntian Mansion City, and all they needed to do was offer a bounty. There were plenty of people willing to go to Lu Mountain to catch ck-backed centipedes.


    Lin Wen bought ck-backed centipedes at a sky-high price of 100 taels of silver per centipede. Twenty of them cost only 2,000 taels of silver, which was nothing for the Lin family. However, it was enough to entice many people to take the risk and venture into the deep of Lu Mountain.


    <strong>"Your Tendon Transformation And Bone Forging Technique has reached the fourth level."</strong>


    <strong>"Your Vajra Iron Cloth has reached the fifth level."</strong>


    Lin Fei only needed to wait quietly. Days passed, and he stayed at home, which allowed him to focus on practicing his Tendon Transformation and Bone Forging Technique and Vajra Iron Cloth. Both of them had broken through, but the Giant Whale Body Refining Technique had yet to reach the sixth level.


    "Bro, the ten ck-backed centipedes you wanted have been collected," Lin Wen''s voice came from outside the door.


    Lin Fei went out to take a look and saw that his elder brother had ten porcin bottles, each containing a ck-backed centipede. There were small holes in the bottle caps to ensure that the centipedes did not suffocate.


    Lin Fei took the centipedes.


    "Big bro, now that the ten ck-Backed Centipedes have been collected, I have to set off and return to Nine Profound Sect," said Lin Fei to his elder brother.


    Lin Wen nodded and said, "That''s good. After all, you are a disciple of the sect, and now an outer sect disciple. You should return to Nine Profound Sect. I''ll wait for your good news and hope you can be an inner sect disciple as soon as possible. When that happens, our Lin family will have an inner sect disciple in Nine Profound Sect. Just the reputation alone will make others think twice before messing with us."


    Lin Wen knew that for the Lin family to be prestigious, they would need Lin Fei to excel in Nine Profound Sect and be an inner sect disciple. Only then would the family''s reputation truly soar.


    Lin Fei personally said goodbye to his parents and gave Lin Miao instructions before setting off alone towards Nine Profound Sect on a fast horse.


    Before leaving, his elder brother gave him another 50,000 taels of silver bills,pletely depleting the family''s fortune.


    Lin Fei did not refuse, as the Lin family''s caravan could finally leave Zhou Mountain Mansion City. They would make back the money sooner orter. And Lin Fei needed a lot of silver to exchange for contribution points in Nine Profound Sect.


    Along the way, he encountered no trouble and safely returned to Nine Profound Sect.


    "Submit the task," said Lin Fei as he went straight to the task hall and handed in the task, receiving 100 contribution points.


    These contribution points were not worth mentioning, so Lin Fei exchanged all 50,000 taels of silver notes for contribution points, receiving a total of 50,000 contribution points!


    With this, Lin Fei became rich again. However, Lin Fei needed to n carefully for these 50,000 contribution points.


    He must use them in need, which would maximize his strength.


    "System."


    Lin Fei called up the system panel.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Arts Realm: Body Refining Fifth Level</strong>


    <strong>Giant Whale Body Refining Technique: Fifth Level (71% progress)</strong>


    <strong>Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist: Transcendence (1% progress)</strong>


    <strong>Nine Shadow Saber Technique: Transcendence (1% progress)</strong>


    <strong>Vajra Iron Cloth: Fifth Level (1% progress)</strong>


    <strong>Tendon Transformation and Bone Forging Technique: Fourth Level (51% progress)</strong>


    Lin Fei carefully reviewed his martial arts.


    The Giant Whale Body Refining Technique and Tendon Transformation and Bone Forging Technique practiced themselves diligently every day, which were two very hard-working martial arts.


    So, even if Lin Fei did nothing, his Body Refining progress would still improve. Therefore, Lin Fei doesn''t need to spend any contribution points on Body Refining martial arts.


    At most, he would buy some medicinal materials to practice Vajra Iron Cloth. So, if Lin Fei wanted to increase his strength, there was only one way to do it:bat martial arts!


    When his Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist and Nine Shadow Saber Technique reach transcendence, they could no longer improve.


    Lin Fei felt like a fishbone was stuck in his throat. He must find a solution.


    Moreover,bat martial arts were the greatest for increasing one''s strength.


    Once the Nine Shadow Saber Technique reaches perfection, he could create nine saber shadows with one strike. The increase in strength would be enormous.


    "Perhaps there is a way. My martial arts can understand, right? Isn''t it like a person, who can quickly improve with the guidance and instruction of a master?"


    Lin Fei thought of a way. Not only could martial arts practice itself, but it could also gain insights.


    It was no different from a person. It might be effective if someone guided and instructed it.


    Of course, it would cost money! That meant he had to give contribution points.


    Lin Fei needed guidance, but his saber technique and fist technique had already reached transcendence.


    Therefore, he had to find people who had reached perfection to give him guidance.


    But how easy was it to achieve perfection in Nine Shadow Saber Technique and Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist?


    At least, in Lin Fei''s three years as an outer disciple, he had not heard of anyone achieving perfection.


    Of course, this could also be because he was an outer disciple. The information was blocked, and he did not know about the inner sect.


    "Go to the task hall."


    Lin Fei made a quick decision. He would spend money on this matter at all costs.


    As long as he had enough contribution points, he would not be afraid of not getting guidance.

 21. Post Tasks

    21. Post Tasks


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    The task hall was still crowded with people. Most of them were there to see if there were any suitable tasks to take on. But Lin Fei was there to post tasks.


    He went straight to the task hall elder and respectfully saluted, "Elder, I want to post a task."


    "Post tasks?" The elder looked at Lin Fei.


    Lin Fei was just an outer disciple. It was rare for outer disciples toe and post tasks.


    "Okay. The minimum contribution value for a task is one hundred."The elder said calmly.


    "I understand."


    Lin Fei knew the rules of the task hall. They didn''t charge for posting tasks, but they set a minimum contribution value to prevent people from posting random tasks. One hundred contribution points outside the hall were equivalent to one hundred taels of silver, which was not affordable for everyone.


    "What tasks do you need to post?"The elder asked.


    "I am posting two guiding tasks. If there are senior members of the sect, or fellow disciples, who have mastered the Nine Shadow Saber Technique or Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist to the perfection level, they can guide me for an hour. The reward for the task is one thousand contribution points!"


    Lin Fei gritted his teeth and offered a thousand contribution points directly. This was a big loss.


    "One mastery in saber technique or fist technique to perfection level?"


    The elder was slightly surprised. But then he looked at Lin Fei with meaningful eyes and said, "You don''t understand what it means to master a martial art to the perfection level.


    Whether it''s the elder or the inner disciples, they won''t be interested in your mere thousand contribution points if they have mastered a martial art to the perfection level.


    You could wait for ten or fifteen days, but I doubt anyone will pay attention to your tasks."


    Lin Fei was taken aback and respectfully said, "Please enlighten me, elder."


    "It''s simple. You need at least five thousand contribution points to attract the attention of those elders or inner disciples who have mastered their martial arts to the perfection level."


    "Um..."Lin Fei hesitated.


    One task required five thousand contribution points. If he was going to post two tasks, it would be ten thousand contribution points.


    That''s a lot of money!


    "Okay, then it''s 5,000 contribution points. Elder, please help the disciple put on these two tasks," said Lin Fei, gritting his teeth.


    Finally, he made up his mind. As long as he could improve his strength, the contribution points spent would be worth it!


    "Okay, the tasks are posted, you can go back and wait quietly. Only those who have taken on the tasks can know your information, and they will naturallye to you," said the elder.


    "Thank you, Elder," Lin Fei said respectfully, bowing.


    Although it was a bit painful, he had no choice.


    Lin Fei left the task hall.


    About half an hourter, a cold-faced, stunningly beautiful woman arrived at the task hall.


    Although she looked beautiful, she exuded a cold aura from head to toe. Like a sharp saber.


    No one dared to approach her. And her attire proved that she was an inner disciple.


    "Isn''t that Senior Sister Ling Yao?"


    "I heard that Senior Sister Ling Yao recently broke through to the fourth level of Acquired Realm. With such talent, she has the potential to reach Innate Realm in the future."


    "She is one of the most outstanding disciples in our Nine Profound Sect in terms of talent."


    This ck-d woman was well-known in the Nine Profound Sect. She was one of the prominent figures in the sect.


    Ling Yao ignored the discussion of others.


    Her beautiful eyes were scanning the task wall for any easy and high-contribution-point tasks that were not too far from the sect.


    She rarely did tasks. But she wanted a pill recently, and she needed contribution points. Therefore, she had toe and look for it. However, such tasks were not easy to find.


    Tasks were ranked ording to the amount of contribution points rewarded. Ling Yao checked the task list from top to bottom. She wasn''t very satisfied with most of the tasks.


    "Hmm? Nine Shadow Saber Technique perfection state, teach for an hour, 5,000 contribution points?"


    Ling Yao''s eyes lit up.


    How generous!


    Teaching for an hour and getting 5,000 contribution points was notmon.


    After all, teaching tasks were usually posted by outer disciples. Many senior members of the sect would take on these tasks.


    However, this task had specific requirements. Only someone who had reached perfection in Nine Shadow Saber Technique could teach it.


    Ling Yao had just reached perfection in this saber technique.


    Moreover, in the entire Nine Profound Sect, there were only a few who could reach perfection in Nine Shadow Saber Technique.


    Ling Yao went directly to the elder in charge of the task hall and respectfully said, "Elder, I''ll take the task of teaching the Nine Shadow Saber Technique."


    The elder certainly knew Ling Yao.


    She was the star of hope in the Nine Profound Sect. She was expected to be an innate and top talent at the core of the Nine Profound Sect in the future.


    But he still had to follow the rules of the task hall.


    "Ling Yao, if you want to take on this task, you must first demonstrate your Nine Shadow Saber Technique and show that you have reached perfection."


    "Of course, Elder, please watch carefully."


    Ling Yao drew her long saber and gently made a cut in the air.


    "Swish."


    Nine saber shadows appeared in the air.


    "One saber, nine shadows, not bad. It has indeed reached perfection. You can take on this task!" The elder''s eyes also showed a hint of surprise.


    To reach perfection in martial arts, one must be an exceptional genius.


    Many elders, even if their strength was stronger than Ling Yao''s, cannot reach perfection in martial arts.


    Ling Yao took the task information handed to her by the elder.


    "Lin Fei, an outer disciple?"Ling Yao was slightly surprised.


    She originally thought that only inner disciples would post this teaching task. But she didn''t expect it to be an outer disciple.


    Moreover, the namete showed that Lin Fei was only at the fourth level of Body Refining.


    For a moment, Ling Yao was also curious. So she turned around and left the task hall, heading towards the outer disciple area.

 22. I Have A Strike, Please Advise

    22. I Have A Strike, Please Advise


    "I wonder if anyone would take the task?"


    Lin Fei had returned to his courtyard and couldn''t help but feel pained at the thought of losing 10,000 contribution points.


    Suddenly, he saw a figure in ck appearing in his courtyard, emanating a cold and distant aura.


    Lin Fei was taken aback but quickly realized that this was Nine Profound Sect, and it should be safe. He asked, "Who are you?"


    "Ling Yao, an inner disciple. I epted your task to teach you the Nine Shadow Saber Technique for one hour," Ling Yao said coldly.


    "Senior Sister Ling Yao?" Lin Fei was surprised, having heard of her name even as an outer disciple. Ling Yao was one of the most outstanding talents in Nine Profound Sect and an expert in the Nine Shadow Saber Technique. It was hard to believe that someone of her caliber would take on a task like this.


    "Cut the crap, I will only instruct you for an hour, and the clock starts from now.


    Since you issued the mission, you must have great attainment in Nine Shadow Saber Technique.


    Use all your strength, don''t have any scruples, and strike at me."


    Ling Yao was decisive in both speech and action.


    Lin Fei did not hesitate either and whispered, "Sorry, Senior Sister Ling, I have to offend you!"


    In the next moment, Lin Fei drew out his big saber.


    "Swish!"


    Lin Fei made a saber strike without any reservation, using all his strength and apanied by six saber shadows. The speed was astonishingly fast.


    "Dang..."


    Ling Yao also made a move, but she did not even use inner power. Lin Fei could not even see Ling Yao''s saber speed clearly, but Ling Yao''s saber firmly blocked Lin Fei''s strike.


    "One saber and six shadows, the transcendence level!


    No wonder you need someone who has achieved perfection in Nine Shadow Saber Technique to guide you. It seems that your saber technique has reached its limit and cannot be improved any further.


    Your saber technique had a great killing aura, while Nine Shadow Saber Technique is purely focused on speed. Its only purpose is to be faster..."


    Ling Yao began to guide him. Anyway, she only needed to guide him for one hour. How much Lin Fei couldprehend depended on himself.


    Of course, she would not keep anything hidden. Otherwise, if it were to be known by the elder in charge of the task hall, it would not be good for everyone.


    Whether or not she was hiding anything, everyone present was the martial artist and naturally knew it.


    Ling Yao did not hide anything. She even demonstrated it to Lin Fei personally.


    Lin Fei was amazed. Ling Yao''s Nine Shadow Saber Technique was devoid of anything extraneous.


    For example, Lin Fei''s Nine Shadow Saber Technique carried a lot of killing intent.


    Of course, this had nothing to do with Lin Fei.


    It was the Nine Shadow Saber Technique''s own "enlightenment."


    What about Ling Yao''s saber technique?


    It was simply fast! Purely fast!


    There was no other attachment.


    No killing intent, anger, and so on.


    All that existed was the purest of speed.


    It was as if it had returned to its original state.


    With just a gentle swing of her saber, nine saber shadows instantly appeared.


    With such speed, it would be useless even if Lin Fei were stronger and faster.


    By the time he reacted, his head would have already rolled off.


    "So this is the power of perfection-level martial arts? It''s truly terrifying..."Lin Fei was shocked.


    Body refining was indeed fundamental. Butbat skills and techniques were equally important.


    Otherwise, even with great physical strength, a lightly swung saber from the opponent could take off your head.


    Ling Yao exined patiently.


    In the blink of an eye, it had been nearly an hour.


    <strong>"Your Nine Shadow Saber Technique has received guidance from a perfection-level expert and has understood its own mistakes. It had eliminated all impurities and returned to the basics, your Saber technique has reached a deeper level and has achieved the realm of perfection!"</strong>


    "Boom!"


    As the words fell, Lin Fei felt as if he had gained a new memory.


    This memory seemed to have been born with him.


    It was as if Lin Fei had practiced saber techniques countless times.


    He had gained aplete understanding and thoroughly grasped the secrets of the Nine Shadow Saber Technique.


    Ling Yao saw that the time was up. So, she coldly said, "The hour is up, I have given you meticulous guidance. The task is consideredpleted. If you''re not satisfied, you can go appeal at the task hall."


    For this type of guidance task, if the disciple who issued the task felt that it was not worth it or felt that the other party did not give their all, they could go to the task hall and appeal to the elders.


    An hour of guidance seemed to would not give Lin Fei much improvement.


    "No need."Lin Fei suddenly spoke up and smiled, "Senior Sister Ling, I have a strike, please advise."


    "Whoosh."


    In the next moment, Lin Fei struck with his saber.


    This saber strike had no signs. It seemed to have suddenly appeared.


    In Ling Yao''s eyes, it was as if nine clusters of white light had suddenly appeared.


    Nine des were attacking her from all directions.


    "Whoosh."


    Ling Yao''s figure shook slightly.


    She even retreated one step, as if a phantom, and avoided Lin Fei''s saber edges by a hair''s breadth.


    Ling Yao''s eyes narrowed slightly, and she said in a deep voice, "One saber and nine shadows? Your Nine Shadow Saber Technique reached perfection? Yourprehension is astonishing!"


    "Senior Sister Ling is too kind. Besides, even if my saber technique has reached perfection, I cannot even touch your clothes."


    Lin Fei also sheathed his saber.


    There was also some surprise in his eyes.


    Ling Yao had just used footwork, which Lin Fei had not yet trained in.


    This footwork was like a ghostly phantom.


    Even with one saber and nine shadows, he could not touch Ling Yao in the slightest.

 23. Fused SaberTechnique

    23. Fused SaberTechnique


    "Your saber technique aptitude is strong. Perhaps you mayprehend the legendary saber intent in the future.¡±


    "Saber intent? May I ask, Senior Sister Ling, what does saber intent mean?"Lin Fei asked curiously.


    Ling Yao was not a talkative person, but Lin Fei''s talent in saber technique was truly amazing, and he would not an ordinary person. Therefore, she did not mind befriending him.


    So Ling Yao replied, "It is already very difficult to reach transcendence in ordinary martial arts. As for perfection, unless you have extraordinary talent andprehension, it is impossible to achieve it.


    And above perfection, there is actually another realm called ''the realm of the divine.''


    If you can reach the realm of the divine through saber technique perfection, then perhaps you canprehend the saber intent. This saber intent is the realm of the divine."


    Lin Fei listened carefully, "May I ask how to practice saber intent, Senior Sister Ling?"


    Ling Yao shook her head, "If I knew, I would have already practiced it."


    "I only know that once you have grasped saber intent, others will have no chance of drawing their saber in front of you."


    "That powerful?" Lin Fei was shocked.


    This saber intent was simply amazing, apletely different realm.


    "Saber intent is even more difficult than achieving innate. So, you don''t have to worry too much about it.


    Although I don''t know how to achieve saber intent, I have heard that those who have achieved saber intent are masters of various saber techniques.


    So, if you want to achieve saber intent, you can practice other saber techniques more, and perhaps you can find a way."


    After speaking, Ling Yao turned around and left the courtyard.


    "Thank you, Sister Ling."


    Lin Fei thanked her and looked up again.


    Ling Yao had disappeared without a trace.


    "Saber intent is even more difficult than innate..."


    Lin Fei shook his head and looked at the system panel.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial arts realm: Body Refining Fifth Level</strong>


    <strong>Giant Whale Body Refining Technique: Fifth Level (71% progress)</strong>


    <strong>Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist: Transcendence (1% progress)</strong>


    <strong>Nine Shadow Saber Technique: Perfection (0% progress)</strong>


    <strong>Vajra Iron Cloth: Fifth Level (1% progress)</strong>


    <strong>Tendon Transformation and Bone Forging Technique: Fourth Level (51% progress)</strong>


    His Nine Shadow Saber Technique had already reached perfection.


    But the progress of the cultivation behind perfection was directly 0.


    It was estimated that it would be difficult to make any progress in the future.


    The Nine Shadow Saber Technique had reached the level of "one saber, nine shadows," and had already reached its limit.


    "The method that Ling Yao mentioned might be worth a try."


    Lin Fei made a calction in his mind.


    Wasn''t it just practicing more saber techniques? This was nothing for Lin Fei.


    His martial arts could practice themselves.


    "Let''s try a few more saber techniques first and see if it works."


    So Lin Fei went straight to the martial arts pavilion.


    The elder of the martial arts pavilion was still the same old man with white hair.


    This time, the old man didn''t say much.


    Lin Fei went straight to the first floor and chose some basic saber techniques.


    Each of these saber techniques only required 100 contribution points, and ten of them added up to only 1,000 contribution points.


    Lin Fei exchanged for all of them, took some time to memorize them, and then returned to his yard.


    Now, he just needed to wait quietly.


    One day, two days, three days, four days...


    In the blink of an eye, six days had passed.


    <strong>"Your Giant Whale Body Refining Technique, the cultivation progress has increased to 101% after a day of hard cultivation."</strong>


    <strong>"Your Giant Whale Body Refining Technique has broken through to the sixth level!"</strong>


    After six days, a voice rang in Lin Fei''s mind.


    Immediately, Lin Fei''s blood and qi roared inside his body like a great river, surging continuously. A powerful momentum emanated from Lin Fei''s body.


    Body Refining sixth level!


    Lin Fei finally broke through, and the seventh level was just a step away.


    Moreover, given Lin Fei''s age, once he reached the Body Refining seventh level, he would have a hundred percent chance of bing an inner disciple of the Nine Profound Sect.


    Although there was only one word difference between inner and outer disciples, the treatment was vastly different.


    Lin Fei''s Body Refining martial arts had been steadily improving. But no one had yet taken the task of instructing him in the Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist.


    Lin Fei even suspected that no one in the Nine Profound Sect had perfected the Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist.


    Lin Fei checked the ten basic saber techniques again.


    These saber techniques were very simple.


    In just a few days, he had already reached the transcended level.


    Of course, this was because these saber techniques were all fast and had some simrities to the Nine Shadow Saber Technique.


    Lin Fei continued to wait.


    In the blink of an eye, another ten days had passed.


    <strong>"After many days of hard work, your Thirty-Six Fast Saber Technique has reached perfection."</strong>


    <strong>"After a fierce battle with your Nine Shadow Saber Technique, your Thirty-Six Fast Saber Technique was defeated and willingly merged into the Nine Shadow Saber Technique, increasing its foundation."</strong>


    <strong>"Your Nine Shadow Saber Technique has increased by 1% in practice progress."</strong>


    These were the series of voices that suddenly rang in Lin Fei''s mind.

 24. Body Refining Seventh Level

    24. Body Refining Seventh Level


    "Nine Shadow Saber Technique''s progress has reached 1%?"


    Lin Fei was shocked.


    Since reaching perfection in the Nine Shadow Saber Technique, the practice progress had been stuck at 0, with almost no improvement.


    But now it has actually reached 1%.


    And, it seemed to be because the Thirty-Six Fast Saber had reached perfection and was "absorbed" by the Nine Shadow Saber Technique, adding to its foundation.


    So that was why it increased by 1%.


    "That means the Nine Shadow Saber Technique can still improve even after reaching perfection.


    Just by practicing other saber techniques to perfection, they can be absorbed by the Nine Shadow Saber Technique.


    Doesn''t that mean I have a chance to learn saber intent?"


    Lin Fei felt his heart burn with passion.


    Saber intent! Drawing a saber before it was a luxury. How powerful it would be?!


    Evenprehending saber intent was harder than bing innate.


    It showed how extraordinary the saber intent was.


    For ordinary people, it was very difficult to practice their martial arts to perfection, even for basic martial arts.


    Lin Fei had practiced ten saber techniques.


    Fortunately, they were just basic saber techniques and did not require much insight to reach perfection.


    However, even if he merged all ten basic saber techniques into the Nine Shadow Saber Technique, the progress would only be increased to 10%.


    Lin Fei continued to wait patiently.


    As time passed, he achieved perfection in all the other nine basic saber techniques, and each one was absorbed by the Nine Shadow Saber Technique without exception.


    However, the progress of the Nine Shadow Saber Technique had only increased to 8%.


    This indicated that some of the basic saber techniques might not be able to improve the progress of the Nine Shadow Saber Technique at all.


    Therefore, Lin Fei''s idea of searching for countless basic saber techniques and piling up the progress of the Nine Shadow Saber Technique to 100% in order toprehend saber intent was almost impossible to achieve.


    Perhaps, as the progress of the Nine Shadow Saber Technique continued to increase, no matter how many basic saber techniques he practiced, they might not be able to improve the progress of the Nine Shadow Saber Technique any further.


    So, Lin Fei went to the Martial Arts Pavilion again and selected some saber techniques that were stronger than the basic ones, such as the Swift Wind Saber Technique, Shadow Saber Technique, and so on.


    However, these saber techniques took a longer time to practice, and achieving perfection was not easy either.


    Lin Fei''s idea ofprehending saber intent in a short period of time was shattered.


    Days passed one by one.


    Lin Fei''s attention once again focused on the Giant Whale Body Refining Technique, because the progress of the technique was approaching 100% again.


    This meant that the Giant Whale Body Refining Technique was about to break through, and this breakthrough was different from previous ones and held significant meaning.


    Once the breakthrough happened, he would be at the seventh level of Body Refining and could be an inner disciple of the Nine Profound Sect.


    Lin Fei was filled with excitement as he waited for this day toe. He did not have to wait long before he received the news.


    <strong>"Your Giant Whale Body Refining Technique has reached 101% after yesterday''s intense practice."</strong>


    <strong>"Your Giant Whale Body Refining Technique has broken through to the seventh level."</strong>


    Many memories flooded Lin Fei''s mind, and his blood and qi once again grew stronger. His body underwent an earth-shattering transformation.


    "System," Lin Fei muttered to himself as he prepared to check his condition.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Art Realm: Body Refining Seventh Level</strong>


    <strong>Giant Whale Body Refining Technique: Seventh Level (1% progress)</strong>


    <strong>Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist: Transcendence (1% progress)</strong>


    <strong>Nine Shadow Saber Technique: Perfection (8% progress)</strong>


    <strong>Vajra Iron Cloth: Sixth Level (31% progress)</strong>


    <strong>Tendon Transformation and Bone Forging Technique: Fifth Level (81% progress)</strong>


    He noticed that while many of his martial arts had progressed, his Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist remained at "transcendence" and had not shown any progress.


    His task to guide the technique seemed to have been ignored, and it appeared that no one in the Nine Profound Sect was capable of perfecting the Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist.


    Nevertheless, Lin Fei was happy as he finally achieved the seventh level of Body Refining at the age of 18, which meant he was now qualified to be an inner disciple of the Nine Profound Sect.


    Having reached the seventh level of Body Refining at the age of eighteen, he was already considered a genuine genius within Nine Profound Sect. Of course, there was still a considerable distance to be covered before reaching the level of the top talents.


    There were some who had reached the seventh level of Body Refining at the age of twelve, setting a record within Nine Profound Sect.


    The inner sect disciples of Nine Profound Sect were the true backbone of the sect, and as such, many resources were allocated to them. Any Nine Profound Sect inner sect disciple was considered a big shot in their local area.


    For example, if Lin Fei were to return to the Zhou Mountain Mansion City as an inner sect disciple, everything would be different. Some officials in the city would even treat him with a special kind of respect.


    "Okay. Go to the Transmission Hall first to confirm my martial arts level, and then join the inner sect!" Lin Fei couldn''t wait any longer. He had spent enough time in the outer sect and it was time for a change of scenery.


    With that, Lin Fei got up and headed straight for the Transmission Hall.

 25. Promotion to the Inner Sect

    25. Promotion to the Inner Sect


    The Transmission Hall was empty with only a few people present when Lin Fei arrived. They were undergoing martial arts certification.


    Lin Fei waited for his turn and then stepped forward.


    "Respectful greetings to all the elders," Lin Fei bowed.


    "Why have youe to the Transmission Hall?" the elder asked.


    "I came to certify my Body Refining at the seventh level," Lin Fei replied.


    "Show me your badge," the elder demanded.


    Lin Fei took out his badge, and the elder got his information immediately.


    The elder was surprised after checking Lin Fei''s information. "Lin Fei, eighteen years old. You were only at the fourth level of Body Refining before. Are you sure you''re here to certify at the seventh level?"


    "Yes, I am here to certify at the seventh level. Please, elder," Lin Fei replied and immediately activated the Giant Whale Body Refining Technique.


    A massive surge of blood energy hit them.


    Giant Whale Body Refining Technique was best known for its blood energy, so it was terrifying when fully activated.


    The elder had extensive experience and could tell Lin Fei''s current state with a nce.


    "The seventh level of the Whale Technique, not bad. You have indeed reached the seventh level of Body Refining.


    Moreover, you''re only eighteen years old and have reached the seventh level of Body Refining, making you an inner disciple.


    Those who reach the seventh level of Body Refining before twenty years of age and be inner disciples will be rewarded ten thousand contribution points by the sect."The elder smiled.


    "Thank you, elder," Lin Fei was also very happy.


    The task of teaching the Nine Shadow Saber Technique had cost him five thousand contribution points before. Now, he had gained ten thousand contribution points in one go. Overall, he had profited.


    "This is your new badge."


    Lin Fei received the new badge, which was red and represented the status of an inner disciple.


    "Junior Brother Liu, take Lin Fei to the Inner Sect to handle the procedures."


    "Yes, Senior Brother," Liu replied.


    The elder waved his hand, and Liu led Lin Fei out of the Transmission Hall.


    "I''ll take you to the Inner Sect first. As for your belongings in the Outer Sect, you can handle them after you join the Inner Sect."


    "Yes, Elder Liu," Lin Fei nodded.


    He knew that the Inner and Outer Sects were two different areas.


    Inner disciples could go to the outer door, but outer disciples cannot enter the inner door. Soon, Lin Fei followed Elder Liu to the inner door.


    Upon seeing the inner door, Lin Fei noticed that there were fewer people and many separate courtyards.


    "Lin Fei, inner disciples have their own courtyards. Over there is an empty one, you can choose whichever one you like," said Elder Liu.


    Lin Fei scanned the courtyards and realized that they were all pretty simr. "This one will do," he said.


    "Okay, I''ll make a note of it," Elder Liu quickly jotted it down. "Now that you are officially an inner disciple, there are some things you need to know.


    Inner disciples can earn a thousand contribution points every month. Most of the items that can be exchanged within the sect using contribution points can be purchased at a fifty percent discount by inner disciples.


    Inner disciples can also obtain three acquired-level martial arts skills for free from the Martial Arts Pavilion.


    However, these are all benefits that inner disciples enjoy. Naturally, there are corresponding obligations."


    Inner disciples must obey the sect''s orders and go to various ces to support or defend the sect.


    The support missions you see are pretty much the same thing."


    Lin Fei felt a shiver down his spine. Inner disciples enjoyed many benefits that were iparable to outer disciples.


    Inner disciples were the true disciples of the Nine Profound Sect, as most of them were acquired-level martial artists, who were considered real experts.


    The Nine Profound Sect had seized so much territory that they needed disciples to defend it, and they might evene into conflict with other forces. This required experts and acquired-level martial artists were just for that.


    The Nine Profound Sect relied on its numerous inner disciples to maintain its current power and even expand it further.


    This was also why Nine Profound Sect was not stingy at all towards its inner disciples, the real reason why.


    The outer disciples might not have much experience in fighting and killing, but what about the inner disciples?


    Each of them had been through countless battles. They were no longer fragile flowers raised in a greenhouse.


    "By the way, inner disciples can choose to have a master or not," Elder Liu reminded.


    "Usually, it is the innate level experts who take disciples as their students.


    Whether or not an innate level expert will ept you as a student depends on your fate."


    "Thank you for reminding me, Elder Liu," Lin Fei said respectfully and bowed.


    "Haha, I have high hopes for you. If you be an innate expert someday, who knows, I might evene to you for guidance," Elder Liu said, then left.


    Lin Fei walked into his yard.


    Although it was empty, it was clean, indicating that someone had been taking care of it.


    "Not bad, but the outer yard needs to be sold," Lin Fei thought and left the inner gate, returning to his outer yard.


    He had bought this outer yard with a considerable amount of money, and now that he was leaving, he naturally wanted to recoup his investment.


    So, Lin Fei spread the word that he was selling this yard.


    The news had only been out for a day when someone came to his door.


    And it was a woman.

 26. Clan Patronage

    26. n Patronage


    "Who are you?" Lin Fei looked at the woman in front of him.


    She had a somewhat charming appearance. Her gaze was always sizing up Lin Fei.


    "My name is Chen Lian. I heard that Senior Brother Lin was going to sell this courtyard, so I came to take a look."


    "Buying the courtyard? One thousand taels of silver, no bargaining, can be paid with contribution points." Lin Fei stated the price.


    He had bought the courtyard for one thousand taels of silver in the first ce. As long as he didn''t lose money selling it, it was fine.


    Moreover, there were many outer disciples. There were also many wealthy disciples. Buying afortable courtyard for one thousand two hundred silver was nothing.


    "Deal!"


    Chen Lian was very straightforward and directly gave Lin Fei a silver ticket worth one thousand taels of silver.


    "I won''t take away some of themonly used things in the house, leave them all to you."


    Lin Fei stood up and prepared to leave.


    "Senior Brother Lin, wait."


    "Is there something else?"


    Lin Fei looked at Chen Lian with a puzzled gaze.


    Chen Lian took a deep breath and said in a deep voice, "I heard that Senior Brother Lin has just entered the inner door?"


    "Your information is quite well-informed." Lin Fei nodded.


    It was not a secret, but the fact that the information was so well-informed meant that Chen Lian must have some connections in the inner door.


    Senior Brother Lin, I do have one more thing to ask you about. I represent the Chen family and invite Senior Brother Lin to ept our family''s patronage.


    Once you be a patron, our Chen family will provide you with one thousand taels of silver every month. If Senior Brother Lin bes an acquired martial artist in the future, we will provide you with five thousand taels of silver every month."


    "Patronage?" Lin Fei heard of this for the first time.


    Chen Lian smiled and said, "It''s normal that Senior Lin hasn''t heard of it. In fact, almost every inner disciple bes a patron of some family or force.


    After all, martial artists need various resources. Without money or contribution points, how much can be achieved with justpleting tasks and the monthly allowance given by the Nine Profound Sect? So, some wealthy merchants or forces need to provide support.


    We provide money, and in return, inner disciples be patrons. We can also take advantage of the name of inner disciples to act. It''s a mutually beneficial arrangement."


    Lin Fei pondered for a moment and asked meaningfully, "It''s not that simple, is it? You can''t just take money for nothing. Besides the name of the inner disciple, if something happens, I have to step in, right?"


    Chen Lian nodded and said, "Naturally. Since we could have sponsored Senior Brother Lin, if the Chen family encounters any trouble, we will naturally ask you for help.


    But if the enemy is too formidable, Senior Brother Lin can also refuse to help. It''s not mandatory, and we cannot force you.


    Even every time Senior Brother Lin helps, we will offerpensation to ensure that Senior Lin is satisfied.


    Our Chen family is a family of good deeds, and we usually don''t encounter significant trouble. For general troubles, we can handle it ourselves.


    Senior Brother Lin can consider it carefully andpare the prices offered by other forces. Our sincerity is undoubtedly the most abundant!"


    Chen Lian seemed very confident.


    Lin Fei returned to the inner door.


    Regarding Chen Lian''s proposal of "n patronage," Lin Fei also considered it carefully.


    The conditions were indeed quite good. However, he wanted to wait a little longer to see if other forces were offering higher prices.


    Days passed one by one. In a blink of an eye, six days had passed.


    Lin Fei had almost understood the inner door.


    "System."


    <strong>Lin Fei checked the system panel.</strong>


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Arts Realm: Body Refining Seventh level</strong>


    <strong>Giant Whale Body Refining Technique: Seventh level (7%progress)</strong>


    <strong>Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist: Transcendence (1% progress)</strong>


    <strong>Nine Shadow Saber Technique: Perfection (8% progress)</strong>


    <strong>Vajra Iron Cloth: Sixth level (61% progress)</strong>


    <strong>Tendon Transformation and Bone Forging Technique: Sixth level (11% progress)</strong>


    During this period, the Tendon Transformation And Bone Forging Technique had the most significant improvement, reaching the sixth level, making Lin Fei''s bones and muscles stronger and increasing his strength.


    However, what made Lin Fei uneasy was the Giant Whale Body Refining Technique.


    In six days, his progress in cultivation had only increased by 6%, reaching a total of 7% whenbined with its previous progress.


    In other words, he was making average daily progress of only 1%.


    At this rate, it would take him at least one hundred days to break through to the eighth level. That was almost three and a half months.


    Actually, this cultivation speed was already considered fast. Butpared to Lin Fei''s previous cultivation speed, it was simply too slow.


    After all, Lin Fei''s goal was not just to reach the acquired or innate levels, but to go beyond innate! He had lofty ambitions.


    If the Body Refining stage was progressing so slowly, what about the acquired or even innate levels? Wouldn''t they be even slower?


    "It seems that I have to find a way to speed up my cultivation of the Giant Whale Body Refining Technique.


    The main focus of the Giant Whale Body Refining Technique is to cultivate qi and blood.


    So, as long as I can quickly increase my blood and qi, then my cultivation will definitely improve.


    Within the Nine Profound Sect, there is a type of blood-increasing pill that can enhance one''s blood, but it''s very expensive. One pill requires one thousand contribution points."


    Lin Fei stood up.


    He decided to exchange for one blood-increasing pill to test its effectiveness.


    So, Lin Fei got up and went to the Treasure Pavilion of the Nine Profound Sect.

 27. Blood-Increasing Pill

    27. Blood-Increasing Pill


    The Treasure Pavilion was a crucial ce in the Nine Profound Sect.


    It was said that the guards at the entrance were all strong practitioners above the seventh level of the acquired realm. And within the Treasure Pavilion, there were innate-realm experts guarding it at all times.


    The reason why it was so highly valued was that almost all of Nine Profound Sect''s cultivation resources were stored there. This included precious medicinal herbs, weapons, pills, and more, almost everything you could ask for. Of course, the prerequisite was that you must have contribution points.


    "Elder, I want to exchange for a blood-increase pill."


    Lin Fei spent a thousand contribution points to exchange for a blood-increase pill.


    Soon, Lin Fei returned to his room. He sat cross-legged and took out the blood-increase pill. The pill was blood-red in color and emitted a strange fragrance.


    "Gulu."


    Lin Fei swallowed the blood-increase pill in one gulp. Suddenly, his body began to feel hot, and the blood and qi in his body elerated their flow. Even his Giant Whale Body Refining Technique automatically started to operate.


    As time passed, about an hourter, Lin Fei heard a voice from the system in his mind.


    <strong>"Your Giant Whale Body Refining Technique has absorbed the power of the blood-increase pill, and your blood and qi have gained significant growth. Your cultivation progress has increased by 5%."</strong>


    "Whoosh."


    Lin Fei opened his eyes, a hint of brilliance in them.


    "One blood-increase pill can increase my Giant Whale Body Refining Technique''s cultivation progress by 5%.


    Then, with twenty blood-increase pills, I can break through to the eighthyer of the Giant Whale Body Refining Technique.


    Twenty blood-increase pills require a cost of twenty thousand contribution points."


    Lin Fei carefully calcted it. It was worth it!


    Lin Fei''s current contribution points were still around 40,000.


    After all, he needed to buy the medicinal materials for Vajra Iron Cloth every day. Otherwise, his hard body technique cannot be improved.


    And this was only the seventh level.


    If he reached the eighth level, the blood-increasing pill might not be as effective. At that time, the consumption will be even greater.


    All of these required contribution points, which were money. Lin Fei needed a lot of money.


    "It seems like I should go find Chen Lian."


    Lin Fei decided in his heart.


    During this period, some families and forces did approach him proactively after Lin Fei entered the inner door.


    Their only purpose was to offer patronage! However, the conditions provided by these forces did not surpass those offered by Chen Lian.


    Even most of them were worse than Chen Lian''s conditions.


    Lin Fei personally went to find Chen Lian.


    Chen Lian lived in the courtyard where Lin Fei used to stay in the outer door.


    "Senior Brother Lin, have you made a decision?"


    Chen Lian didn''t seem surprised to see Lin Feie to find her. However, she was still very enthusiastic.


    "Chen Lian, 15,000 taels of silver per year, and it must be paid in advance and in full. If the Chen family agrees, I can be their patron."


    Lin Fei went straight to the point and directly stated his conditions.


    "Fifteen thousand taels of silver, and it must be paid in advance and in full. This..."


    Chen Lian was a little hesitant.


    "Within two years, I will reach the acquired realm!" Lin Fei said coldly.


    "Is that true?"


    "Of course. If I don''t reach acquired within two years, I will return everything I received from the Chen family." Lin Fei''s tone was full of confidence.


    Chen Lian pondered for a while.


    Reaching acquire-realm within two years... At that time, Lin Fei would only twenty years old.


    For a twenty-year-old acquire realm martial artist, that was already considered an outstanding talent.


    After a long while, Chen Lian looked up and said, "Senior Brother Lin, I personally lean towards agreeing with you. However, I cannot make the decision myself. I have to report back to the Chen family."


    "I can''t wait for too long." Lin Fei frowned.


    "Within ten days, we will definitely give Senior Brother Lin a reply."


    "Okay, let''s set it for ten days." After speaking, Lin Fei turned and left the outer sect area.


    In Lin Fei''s opinion, the Chen family would most likely agree. It was only extra 3,000 silver taels a year. But in exchange, they would have a potential acquire realm martial artist as their patron.


    This transaction was definitely not a loss!


    After leaving the outer sect area, Lin Fei went straight to the Treasure Pavilion.


    "Elder, I want to exchange for twenty Blood-Increasing Pills," Lin Fei said directly.


    "Twenty Blood-Increasing Pills?" The Elder of the Treasure Pavilion furrowed his brows and said, "Blood-Increasing Pills can indeed enhance one''s blood and qi, but absorbing them requires a long time and a huge amount of energy.


    Moreover, if you take too many Blood-Increasing Pills, it will cause your blood and qi to be unstable and affect the foundation for developing inner power in the future. Are you sure you want to exchange for twenty Blood-Increasing Pills?"


    "Yes, please. Elder," Lin Fei said without hesitation.


    Lin Fei had known about these drawbacks that the elder had mentioned a long time ago. But none of these was a problem for him.


    His Giant Whale Body Refining Technique was very diligent. It practiced almost day and night, like a model worker.


    With such diligent cultivation, how could it cause his blood and qi to be unstable and affect his foundation?


    Instead, his foundation would be incredibly solid.


    "These are twenty Blood-Increasing Pills, and you can only take one pill per day."


    "Thank you, Elder."


    Lin Fei''s contribution points were reduced by 20,000, but he obtained twenty Blood-Increasing Pills.


    He did not go out of the courtyard again and instead took Blood-Increasing Pills every day to cultivate.


    Most people could only take one Blood-Increasing Pill per day at most.


    Taking more than that would waste the medicine''s efficacy and make it difficult to absorb.


    But Lin Fei was different. He could easily absorb two Blood-Increasing Pills every day.


    Taking two Blood-Increasing Pills allowed Lin Fei''s progress in the Giant Whale Technique to increase by 10% every day, and the speed of its progress was very fast.

 28. Body Refining Eighth Level

    28. Body Refining Eighth Level


    In the blink of an eye, nine days had passed.


    On this day, Lin Fei''s blood and qi trembled.


    Immediately, he heard the voice of the system in his mind.


    <strong>"Your Giant Whale Body Refining Technique has broken through to the eighth level after many days of hard training."</strong>


    Lin Fei opened his eyes wide.


    "Body Refining eight levels!"


    Lin Fei immediately checked the system panel.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Arts Realm: Body Refining Eighth Level</strong>


    <strong>Giant Whale Body Refining Technique: eighth level (2% progress)</strong>


    <strong>Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist: transcendence (1% progress)</strong>


    <strong>Nine Shadow Saber Technique: perfection (8% progress)</strong>


    <strong>Vajra Iron Cloth: seventh level (6% progress)</strong>


    <strong>Tendon Transformation And Bone Forging Technique: sixth level (56% progress)</strong>


    Sure enough, Lin Fei had now reached the eighth level of Body Refining. And Vajra Iron Cloth had finally reached the seventh level.


    Lin Fei reached out his hand. His skin looked a bit rough. But it was as tough as cowhide.


    Even ordinary sabers might not be able to cut his skin.


    Vajra Iron Cloth had an unparalleled defense against some force attacks.


    Now, even if Lin Fei stood still and let those below the seventh level of Body Refining attack him, he wouldn''t be hurt much.


    This was hard martial arts! Training hard martial arts was very slow. But if one reached a high level, it would be terrifying.


    However, at this point, the effect of some of the Vajra Iron Cloth''s medicine baths had already diminished.


    Simrly, Lin Fei could clearly feel that the Blood-Increasing Pill''s effect had also weakened a lot.


    Although it had notpletely lost its effect, if he wanted to rely on herbal baths and Blood-Increasing Pills to improve his training progress again, he would inevitably consume more quantities.


    That meant silver. A huge amount of silver!


    Lin Fei now had just over ten thousand contribution points on him.


    For Lin Fei, it was not enough.


    "It''s been nine days... how Chen Lian''s side is doing?"


    Lin Fei thought for a moment, got up directly, and left the inner door.


    Soon, Lin Fei arrived at Chen Lian''s courtyard.


    "Chen Lian, what is your Chen family''s decision?"


    Lin Fei saw Chen Lian in the courtyard and asked directly.


    "Senior Brother Lin, I was just about to find you."


    "Yesterday, someone from the Chen family came. They also brought silver bills and said that a genius like Senior Brother Lin needs at least 20,000 taels of silver a year." Chen Lian immediately took out the silver bills.


    "20,000 taels?" Lin Fei took the silver bills.


    He remembered very clearly that his request was only 15,000 taels of silver a year.


    But the Chen family''s attitude was very strange. They gave an extra 5,000 taels of silver.


    "Interesting. I feel your sincerity." Lin Fei nodded.


    His goodwill towards the Chen family immediately increased a lot.


    After all, he was really short of silver now. And the Chen family just right sent it over.


    "As long as you are satisfied, Senior Brother Lin." Chen Lian smiled.


    Lin Fei returned to the inner door.


    He now had more than 30,000 contribution points. So he directly bought thirty Blood-Increasing Pills.


    Lin Fei now only hoped to reach the ninth level of Body Refining as soon as possible.


    Because, only when he reached the ninth level of Body Refining, could he try to give birth to the inner power.


    Once inner power was born, he would be an Acquired martial artist.


    There was a fundamental difference between an Acquired martial artist and a Body Refining martial artist.


    Now Lin Fei didn''t have many contribution points left. His cultivation speed in the future would inevitably slow down.


    Lin Fei thought about it, but he didn''t have a good solution.


    After advancing to the eighth level of Body Refining, Lin Fei used the Blood-Increasing Pills again.


    He could absorb three pills every day.


    Therefore, in just ten days, Lin Fei''s Blood-Increasing Pills were consumed.


    And Lin Fei''s progress in the Giant Whale Body Refining Technique was only 40%.


    In other words, three Blood-Increasing Pills could only increase Lin Fei''s progress in the Giant Whale Body Refining Technique by 4% each day.


    However, even so, the Blood-Increasing Pill was also gone.


    It was increasingly difficult for Lin Fei to maintain a 4% daily speed increase.


    However, there was also some good news. Tendon Transformation And Bone Forging Technique had reached the seventh level.


    The progress of the Tendon Transformation And Bone Forging Technique had always been steady. It only needed to listen to Buddhist and Taoist scriptures.


    However, after reaching the seventh level, just listening to Buddhist and Taoist scriptures was no longer enough. Its progress had also slowed down.


    During this time, Lin Fei was hesitant because his Body Refining progress was very slow.


    He went to the Martial Arts Pavilion and practiced some saber techniques. However, each of them barely reached transcendence. All of them had hit a bottleneck.


    By now, almost all of Lin Fei''s martial arts skills had hit a bottleneck and could no longer be improved.


    "I need toe up with a n... and the most important thing is to earn contribution points!"


    A thousand contribution points per month were clearly not enough to support Lin Fei''s cultivation.


    "Let''s go to the task hall and see."


    Lin Fei was also helpless and could only go to the task hall to see if there were any suitable missions for him.


    He now understood why most of the disciples who epted missions were inner disciples, while outer disciples were rare.


    Inner disciples consumed resources at a terrifying rate, and without doing missions, they couldn''t sustain the cost of practicing martial arts.


    Lin Fei went to the task hall. It always seemed crowded here.


    The task wall was covered with various missions.


    "Lin Fei."


    Suddenly, a clear and cold female voice came from behind Lin Fei.

 29. Flowing Clothes Skill

    29. Flowing Clothes Skill


    Lin Fei turned his head and saw a familiar figure.


    "Senior Sister Ling, are you here to pick up a mission too?" Lin Fei looked at Ling Yao.


    Ling Yao was an inner disciple, now Lin Fei was also an inner disciple, so their identities were equal.


    Ling Yao narrowed her eyes slightly. It seemed that she saw Lin Fei''s badge. "So, you have be an inner disciple. It seems that you have reached the seventh level of Body Refining?"


    "I just recently advanced to the seventh level of Body Refining," Lin Fei replied politely.


    Ling Yao looked Lin Fei up and down before speaking directly, "You came to the task hall to pick up a mission, right? Being an inner disciple consumes too many resourcespared to being an outer disciple. I have a mission here. Well, it''s my personal request. I don''t know if you will take it or not?"


    "What mission?" Lin Fei asked.


    "I have a distant cousin in Yi Mountain Mansion City who has had some trouble at home recently.


    There has been a flower-snatching thief in Yi Mountain Mansion City recently, suspected to be above the seventh level of Body Refining.


    My cousin''s family sent me a letter asking me to go to Yi Mountain Mansion City to protect my cousin for a period of time.


    But I have had a crucial task recently and can''t spare the time, so I entrust you to go to Yi Mountain Mansion City.


    The deadline is one month. I will give you ten thousand contribution points separately. After the deadline, my cousin''s family will give you another twenty thousand silver.


    If you can catch or kill that flower-stealing thief, not only can you get my cousin''s family''s silver, but also the official reward from the government."


    Lin Fei''s eyes lit up. However, after considering for a moment, he asked in doubt, "This condition is too good. Even an acquired strong person could be hired with this. Why would you entrust such a mission to a mere Body Refining martial artist like me?"


    Ling Yaoughed, "You are not an ordinary Body Refining martial artist. With the Nine Shadow Saber Technique at the perfection realm, it is rare for anyone in the Body Refining stage to withstand your one saber."


    Moreover, although three thousand silver can hire acquired martial artists, they will not be too grateful to you. For you, it is like giving you charcoal in the snow, and the significance is different. Well, will you take this mission or not?"


    Lin Fei looked at Ling Yao meaningfully.


    Ling Yao was straightforward, even saying "giving you charcoal in the snow." It was clear that she was trying to win over Lin Fei.


    Anyway, entrusting the mission to anyone was the same. Lin Fei had enough strength.


    "Okay, I''ll take on this task. Thank you, Senior Sister Ling, for your kindness!" Lin Fei saluted with sped hands.


    Ling Yao took the initiative to show kindness, so of course he had to ept.


    "Okay, I''ll transfer ten thousand contribution points to you first. I''ll also write a letter for you to take directly to the Liu Family in Yi Mountain Mansion City."


    So, Ling Yao transferred the contribution points to Lin Fei and gave him a letter.


    "The Flower Thief must have outstanding speed and agility. Guarding for a month would be too time-consuming. The best way is to catch or kill him.


    However, to catch the Flower Thief, I must have martial arts skills in speed and agility."


    So, Lin Fei went to the Martial Arts Pavilion again.


    He had just received ten thousand contribution points from Ling Yao. Plus, he had several thousand contribution points from before. Therefore, choosing a lightness skill was naturally not a problem.


    There were also many lightness skills in the Martial Arts Pavilion. After all, speed and agility were also important inbat.


    Like Ling Yao, she had good lightness skills that even if Lin Fei had the Nine Shadow Saber Technique at perfection level, he wouldn''t be able to touch her at all.


    However, what Lin Fei wanted was a lightness skill thatbined speed and agility.


    This was a bit difficult to find. After all, Body Refining martial artists did not have inner power.


    Their agility relied solely on physical movements.


    As for speed? That had to rely on brute force.


    After searching for a long time, Lin Fei finally found a martial art skill that was barely satisfactory.


    "Flowing Clothes Skill."


    "Agility and light, allowing one to move quickly and nimbly within a small space."


    Lin Fei nced at the introduction of this martial art skill. He was still rtively satisfied.


    As for speed, Lin Fei had already given up.


    Without inner power, what talk of speed? It would be better topete in endurance.


    Anyway, for Body Refining cultivators, whoever ran faster relied on endurance and strength.


    Lin Fei exchanged for this lightness skill.


    It took him half an hour to memorize the Flowing Clothes Skill.


    <strong>"Your Flowing Clothes Skill has been Beginner-level after half an hour of hard training."</strong>


    Lin Fei was moved.


    "Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh."


    In the training room, Lin Fei began to move and dodge.


    The training room was very narrow. But Lin Fei moved like a light swallow, agile and nimble.


    "The agility is indeed not bad. Hope it can be as diligent as the Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist."


    Lin Fei was very satisfied with this martial art. But he still didn''t know the nature of this martial art.


    Lin Fei preferred diligent martial arts that he didn''t need to worry about them.


    Lin Fei had already gained lightness skills, so he didn''t want to dy any longer.


    He packed his luggage and carried the big saber on his back.


    This was Lin Fei''s second time leaving the mountain. But this time, he didn''t need to take on a task. Inner disciples could leave the Nine Profound Sect freely.


    Lin Fei rented a fast horse.


    Riding on the fast horse, he left a trail of dust and quickly left Nine Profound Sect.

 30. Martial World People In Lin Family

    30. Martial World People In Lin Family


    Liu Family, Yi Mountian Mansion City.


    In the Liu Family hall, gathered many people from the martial world were dressed in strange clothes.


    Mr. Liu was a slick and cunning businessman, looking very friendly.


    He said to the martial artists, "Thank you, heroes, foring to help me in the Liu Family. However, we cannot underestimate the Wind Chasing Fragrance, we have to wait a little longer."


    At this point, a burly man carrying arge hammer became unhappy and shouted, "Mr. Liu, we have so many martial arts experts here, even if the Wind Chasing Fragrance is an acquired martial artist, he dare note to the Liu Family and cause trouble. Why are we still waiting?"


    "Yes, who are we waiting for?"


    "We''ll be in trouble if we don''t make a n now and the Wind Chasing Fragrance arrives."


    For a while, these martial artists were all a little dissatisfied.


    Mr. Liu continued to smile and said, "Dear heroes, we still have to wait for my niece. My niece is not an ordinary person, she is an inner disciple of the Nine Profound Sect. She has already reached the acquired fourth level. I have written to her and invited her toe to the Liu Family to help us. She should be arriving in the next few days."


    Mr. Liu''s words quieted the many martial artists in the hall.


    An inner disciple of the Nine Profound Sect. And even reached acquired fourth level.


    Such a strong person was not someone these mere and wandering martial artists couldpare to.


    "Mr. Liu, someone outside ims to be a disciple of the Nine Profound Sect and says was invited to the Liu Family." At this time, a servant hurried over to report.


    Mr. Liu''s face lit up and he said with a smile, "It should be my niece, please bring her in quickly."


    The martial artists in the hall also brightened up.


    The inner disciple of the Nine Profound Sect. They also wanted to see what she was capable of.


    After a while, a strong-looking man was led by the Liu Family servant to the hall.


    "Lin Fei from the Nine Profound Sect, greet Mr. Liu."


    The man was Lin Fei, who had traveled all the way to the Yi Mountain Mansion City as quickly as possible.


    "Hero Lin, where is my niece?"


    "Niece?"


    Lin Fei quickly realized that the other party was referring to Ling Yao.


    Therefore, Lin Fei said directly, "Senior Sister Ling has some important matters to attend to, so she couldn''te. Therefore, she entrusted me toe and protect the safety of the Liu Family. This is Senior Sister Ling''s letter."


    Lin Fei handed the letter to Mr. Liu.


    Mr. Liu quickly opened and read the letter.


    His brows furrowed slightly, and he nced at Lin Fei.


    Then, Mr. Liu put away the letter and smiled, "ording to what Ling Yao said in the letter, Hero Lin, you are also an inner disciple of the Nine Profound Sect?"


    "Yes, I was promoted to the inner sect not long ago." Lin Fei answered truthfully.


    "That''s good. An inner disciple of the Nine Profound Sect should be a talent like my niece..." Mr. Liu was quite satisfied.


    "Hehe, I heard that ording to the rules of the Nine Profound Sect, as long as you reach the seventh level of Body Refining before the age of twenty, you can be promoted to the inner sect. You were just promoted to the inner sect not long ago... you are still in Body Refining?"


    Lin Fei raised his head.


    The person who spoke was a cold-eyed bald man.


    "Hero Lin, aren''t you an Acquired Martial Artist?" Mr. Liu was also a bit anxious.


    "I haven''t advanced to Acquire-realm yet." Lin Fei said calmly.


    Suddenly, Mr. Liu''s face became a bit unpleasant.


    In the hall, many martial arts people whispered andughed, looking at Lin Fei, a bit meaningful.


    "Mr. Liu, since everyone is here, let''s discuss how to catch the flower thief the Wind Chasing Fragrance?"


    "Right, I heard that the government offices have a bounty of three thousand taels of silver. This is not a small amount."


    "I think that the Wind Chasing Fragrance is probably afraid toe to the Liu Mansion now..."


    For a time, all the martial arts people in the hall began to discuss loudly.


    It seemed that they hadpletely ignored Lin Fei''s presence.


    "Hero Lin, I''m sorry for this. You came from afar and must be tired. Let me arrange for you to rest first."


    It was evident that Mr. Liu was somewhat disappointed with Lin Fei.


    But after all, he was entrusted by Ling Yao, so Mr. Liu could not lose his manners.


    "Thank you."


    Lin Fei was indeed a bit tired. Then, led by Liu''s servants, he was arranged to rest in a guest room.


    In the room, Lin Fei thought in his mind.


    "System."


    Immediately, the system panel appeared in front of Lin Fei.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Arts Realm: Body Refining Eighth Level</strong>


    <strong>Giant Whale Body Refining Technique: Eighth Level (42% progress)</strong>


    <strong>Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist: Transcendence (1% progress)</strong>


    <strong>Nine Shadow Saber Technique: Perfection (8% progress)</strong>


    <strong>Vajra Iron Cloth: Seventh Level (6% progress)</strong>


    <strong>Tendon Transformation and Bone Forging Technique: Seventh Level (11% progress)</strong>


    <strong>Flowing Clothes Skill: Mastery (42% progress)</strong>


    Lin Fei looked at the mastery level achieved in the Flowing Clothes Skill and felt quite satisfied. In the past few days of rushing on the road, Lin Fei had encountered some bandits and used the Flowing Clothes Skill a few times. Flowing Clothes Skill did not disappoint him and it reached the mastery level in just a few days.


    With the Flowing Clothes Skill, as long as the flower thief the Wind Chasing Fragrance appeared, Lin Fei would have the confidence to catch or kill the opponent.


    As for those mocking and ridiculing him, Lin Fei did not care. Those wandering martial artists who could achieve the acquired realm would already be lucky enough. How could Lin Fei bother about them?


    Lin Fei closed his eyes to rest and didn''t know how long had passed when he heard a knock on the door.


    "Click."


    Lin Fei opened the door and saw a beautiful and graceful young woman standing outside, apanied by two maidservants.

 31. The Wind Chasing Fragrance

    31. The Wind Chasing Fragrance


    "May I know who you are?"


    Lin Fei didn''t recognize this woman.


    At this moment, one of the woman''s maidservants said, "Young Master Lin, this is our Miss."


    "So it''s Miss Liu!"


    Lin Fei immediately understood. This young woman must be Ling Yao''s distant cousin and the person he needed to protect.


    Miss Liu looked graceful and said, "Thank you foring all the way, Young Master Lin. Please forgive my father''s neglect earlier."


    "It''s nothing. The Liu family didn''t mistreat me." Pausing for a moment, Lin Fei asked, "Miss Liu, what brings you to see me?"


    Lin Fei knew that Miss Liu was a youngdy from a wealthy family and not someone who would casually meet strangers. Since she came to find him, there must be a reason.


    Miss Liu smiled slightly and said, "I heard that Young Master Lin had arrived, so I came to see you. My father may not know my cousin''s character, but how could I? My cousin is always cold on the outside but warm at heart, and very perceptive.


    If she promised toe to the Liu family but couldn''t make it due to other matters, then the person she sent to rece her must be no ordinary person. Even if Young Master Lin is not an acquired martial artist, I believe you have other means that are not inferior to those of one.


    I''m afraid my father''s neglect may have caused some displeasure in your heart. So I came to apologize."


    Lin Fei found it amusing. This Miss Liu was much smarter than Mr. Liu.


    "Miss Liu, don''t worry. Since I''ve promised to protect you, I will do my best to keep you safe." Lin Fei also made a promise.


    Only then did Miss Liu feel relieved, so she bowed and left.


    "This Lin Fei... seems to be just an acquired martial artist at most, do Miss really value him so much? You even went to see him specifically." Miss Liu''s maid seemed to have doubts.


    "What do you know? My cousin is proud, and even if someone is also an acquired martial artist, she won''t look at them if they are not exceptionally talented.


    But Lin Fei, a mere Body Refining martial artist, can make my cousin speciallymission him to protect me. It shows that Lin Fei definitely has extraordinary abilities.


    I''m afraid it depends on Lin Fei in the end whether I can get through this ordeal safely."


    After speaking, Liu''s expression also revealed a hint of worry.


    The flower thief the Wind Chasing Fragrance had never failed in Yi Mountian Mansion City recently.


    Even if she was clever, she was ultimately a weak woman with no ability to defend herself. She still had some worries in her heart.


    Three days passed in a sh.


    The Liu Mansion was very quiet, and nothing happened.


    Not only did the Wind Chasing Fragrance note, but there was also even no trace of the Wind Chasing Fragrance in Yi Mountian Mansion City.


    However, the people in the Liu Mansion did not rx their vignce.


    As long as the Wind Chasing Fragrance was not eliminated, they would not be at ease.


    After all, who didn''t know the most beautiful person in Yi Mountian Mansion City was the daughter of the Liu Mansion?


    Lin Fei was in the hall. He, like other guests, was guarding near the hall.


    At this moment, a man with a long sword walked in from outside.


    He was Shen Changsheng, known for his reputation in the martial artsmunity.


    "Wait."


    A short monk suddenly stood in front of Shen Changsheng.


    "What''s the matter?" Shen Changsheng''s face turned cold, and his tone was somewhat unfriendly. After all, anyone would be unhappy when blocked.


    The short monk was ugly and his mouth curved into a slight smile that looked somewhat sinister.


    "You''re not Shen Changsheng," the monk said coldly.


    "Hmm?" At this point, everyone''s gaze turned to him.


    Lin Fei also frowned. He had met Shen Changsheng several times. If this wasn''t Shen Changsheng, then who was?


    Seeing that everyone was staring at him, the monk sneered and said, "I have a very sensitive nose. I remember the scent of everyone''s body very clearly. There isn''t as much fragrance on Shen Changsheng as there is on you. And some of the fragrances are aphrodisiacs. Being able to carry aphrodisiacs with you and being in the Liu Mansion... hehe, Wind Chasing Fragrance, I didn''t expect you to infiltrate the Liu Mansion in this way."


    Upon hearing the monk''s words, everyone''s expression changed drastically, and they all raised their weapons to surround "Shen Changsheng".


    "Shen Changsheng" looked around, but was not panicked. Instead, a strange smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. "Didn''t expect my disguise to be discovered by your dog nose. Now that you''ve seen through my disguise, you can be the first to die!"


    In an instant, "Shen Changsheng" drew his sword and attacked.


    "Swish!"


    The sword light shed, and a hole appeared in the monk''s throat.


    "You..." The monk stared at "Shen Changsheng" in disbelief and died, seemingly unable to believe that he had died so easily.


    "Thump!"


    The monk''s body fell to the ground.


    At this point, "Shen Changsheng" had already taken off his face mask, revealing a slightly old face.


    "It really is the Wind Chasing Fragrance!"


    "Pity the monk was killed by him''."


    "Didn''t expect the Wind Chasing Fragrance''s disguise to be so lifelike."


    The martial artists present did not ask where the real Shen Changsheng had gone.


    Since the Wind Chasing Fragrance could disguise himself as Shen Changsheng, there was no need to ask.


    Shen Changsheng was probably dead.

 32. Beheading An Acquired Martial Artist

    32. Beheading An Acquired Martial Artist


    "Don''t waste your breath with him, kill!"


    One of the swordsmen wielding a saber shouted and charged directly toward the Wind Chasing Fragrance.


    "Shhho!"


    But the next moment, the Wind Chasing Fragrance struck back with a sword.


    The crowd didn''t even see the sword swinging, yet the man was already dead.


    "What?"


    "The Wind Chasing Fragrance is known for his swift body movements, but how can his martial arts be so strong?"


    "The monk only at the Body Refining 6th level. However, the man he just killed was Zhao Jiu the Mad Saber, a Body Refining 8th level expert. How could he not block a single move?"


    "Could it be that the Wind Chasing Fragrance is an acquired martial artist? Otherwise, Zhao Jiu couldn''t have been defeated so easily."


    For a moment, everyone stared at the Wind Chasing Fragrance in awe and fear.


    They only knew him for the Wind Chasing Fragrance''s agility, and subconsciously thought that his martial arts were only average.


    But now, after witnessing his skills, they realized how wrong they were.


    Terribly wrong!


    "Hahaha! Dare to block my path, you bunch of worthless fools? Die!"


    The Wind Chasing Fragrance dashed into the crowd of swordsmen, brandishing his sword.


    "Swish, swish, swish!"


    His sword was shing with each move and was stained with blood.


    With every swing of his sword, one swordsman after another fell dead.


    In just a few breaths, more than ten martial world masters had been killed.


    At this moment, the crowd was filled with horror.


    "Inner power! The Wind Chasing Fragrance has inner power! He is an acquired martial artist!" cried out one of the swordsmen who had survived his attack.


    Inner power was the symbol of an acquired martial artist.


    It had been confirmed that the Wind Chasing Fragrance was an acquired martial artist.


    At this moment, all the martial world heroes were shocked. They dared not approach and surround the Wind Chasing Fragrance anymore.


    "Hmph, a bunch of weaklings." The Wind Chasing Fragrance stood with his sword, which was still dripping with blood.


    He gave a cold nce and then prepared to move to the back hall.


    "Swish."


    Just then, a figure moved.


    Lin Fei, who had been silent all this time, finally made a move.


    In fact, Lin Fei had been observing all along.


    He found out that the Wind Chasing Fragrance was indeed an acquired martial artist. He had inner power.


    But he didn''t always use his inner power. Instead, he tried his best to avoid using it.


    Most of the time, he used his swordsmanship to kill those martial artists.


    Lin Fei immediately understood.


    The Wind Chasing Fragrance should only be at the first or second level of acquired.


    His inner power was very limited. He couldn''t just squander it at will.


    And after killing so many martial artists, The Wind Chasing Fragrance had already consumed a lot of his inner power.


    At this moment, He was at his weakest. And that was when Lin Fei made his move!


    "Nine Shadow Saber Technique!"


    Lin Fei didn''t hesitate. He went all out from the start.


    Facing an acquired martial artist with inner power, Lin Fei wouldn''t dare to take it lightly.


    "Swish."


    Lin Fei swung his saber. Nine saber shadows appeared.


    The sharp saber edges seemed to envelop the Wind Chasing Fragrance from all directions.


    There was no escape for the Wind Chasing Fragrance.


    "Hmm? This saber technique..."


    The Wind Chasing Fragrance''s expression changed slightly.


    But in the next moment, he actually thrust his long sword forward.


    "ng..."


    The tip of his sword urately pierced the tip of Lin Fei''s saber.


    "Good swordsmanship!"


    Lin Fei''s saber was blocked, so he didn''t hesitate to lunge forward and throw a fierce punch with his left hand.


    "Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist!"


    Lin Fei not only had saber techniques but also fist techniques.


    Moreover, his Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist had even reached the level of transcendence, and his punch was extremely powerfulbined with the qi from Tendon Transformation And Bone Forging Technique and Gaint Whale Body Refining Technique.


    Once it hit the opponent, even an acquired martial artist would be killed without a doubt!


    "How dare you!" The Wind Chasing Fragrance also threw a punch.


    "Bang!"


    The fists of the two collided fiercely.


    Lin Fei immediately felt a tingling pain in his hand, making his arm feel weak and powerless.


    Inner power!


    Obviously, The Wind Chasing Fragrance had used his inner power.


    This inner power was extremely destructive to those without inner power.


    However, Lin Fei''s Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist was not easy to take either.


    "Crack."


    The Wind Chasing Fragrance''s face changed drastically, even letting out a scream. This punch was powerful. It directly broke his arm.


    The Wind Chasing Fragrance''s punches and kicks were obviously weak. Caught off guard, he was caught by Lin Fei.


    Seize the opportunity!


    Lin Fei gritted his teeth and endured the pain and weakness in his left hand.


    He held the saber in his right hand and swung it again.


    "Splurt."


    This saber strike was impossible for the Wind Chasing Fragrance to avoid. Lin Fei cut off his head with one swing.


    For a moment, blood sttered. The whole hall was filled with a strong smell of blood.


    "Thump."


    The headless body of the Wind Chasing Fragrance fell to the ground. The whole hall was in chaos.


    The previous noisy and unruly martial artists all looked at each other in disbelief.


    It seemed that they could not believe what they saw.


    The Wind Chasing Fragrance was an acquired martial artist. He had already killed more than ten people.


    But Lin Fei, who they had ridiculed before, actually shed head-on with the Wind Chasing Fragrance with his Body Refining martial artist body and killed him.


    This was truly shocking for them.


    "Is this the strength of a disciple from a major sect?"


    Some martial artists whispered to each other, unable to conceal the shock on their faces.

 33. The Secret Of Inner Power

    33. The Secret Of Inner Power


    Lin Fei, a body-refining martial artist, slew the Wind Chasing Fragrance. This made the group of martial artists in the hall realize the difference between a wandering martial artist and a disciple of a major sect.


    Lin Fei rested for a while but found that his left hand was still sore and powerless, almost as if it were useless. This caused him to worry.


    "I must have suffered internal injuries. Inner power injuries are not easy to recover from. Seems that I must hurry back to the sect to receive treatment."


    Lin Fei''s left arm was now immobilized, but he was not too worried. Once he returned to the sect, his arm would definitely be healed. He just needed to do so as soon as possible. Otherwise, his arm would be disabled.


    Lin Fei looked at the body of the Wind Chasing Fragrance on the ground. He thought about how, as an acquired martial artist, the Wind Chasing Fragrance must have been skilled in acquired martial arts.


    So, Lin Fei struggled to stand up and went to search his body of him. He took everything from the body, which included three secret manuals for sword techniques, body techniques, and acquired-level martial arts, as well as some silver bills.


    Lin Fei counted the silver bills and found that there were over fifty thousand taels. This was a pleasant surprise, but it was also expected.


    The Wind Chasing Fragrance had been wreaking havoc for such a long time, disappearing without a trace after stealing valuable items, so it was not surprising that he had managed to umte so much money along the way.


    Besides the martial arts manuals and silver tickets, Lin Fei also found some porcin bottles with various types of powders inside, including some aphrodisiacs and other types of drugs.


    Mr. Liu also returned to the hall, apanied by his daughter.


    Mr. Liu was also aware of everything that happened in the hall.


    He came in front of Lin Fei and hurriedly saluted, "Thank you, Hero Lin, for killing the evil thief."


    Mr. Liu saw the blood in the hall and was very ufortable, his face turned white.


    But at this moment, he also held back nausea in his heart and saluted towards Lin Fei, "Hero Lin, thank you so much. Without you, I''m afraid no one would be able to restrain this evil thief today, then the consequences would be unthinkable."


    Lin Fei graciously epted the salute from Liu''s father and daughter. It was indeed he who saved Miss Liu.


    "Mr. Liu, Miss Liu, I''m a little unwell now, so I''m gonna back to my room to rest."


    "Quickly help Hero Lin to go back to his room to rest."


    Thus, the two maids hurriedly went forward and helped Lin Fei leave the hall.


    Looking at Lin Fei''s back as he left, Mr. Liu sighed a little and said, "It''s still my daughter''s wise eyes that know people to have recognized this Lin Fei''s umonness. But sigh, my old eyes are dimming and I was actually a little disappointed with Hero Lin.


    Fortunately, you remedied the situation in time and didn''t let Lin Fei chill, otherwise, it would be me who harmed you and the Liu Family."


    Mr. Liu couldn''t help but be afraid afterward.


    If his attitude was a little worse at the beginning, Lin Fei could have "cked off" and let the Wind Chasing Fragrance do whatever he wanted.


    At that time, the Liu family would have been finished.


    "Dad, don''t you know cousin''s character? She personally entrusted the person, how can it be bad?"


    Miss Liu looked at Lin Fei''s back, and her eyes were also shining.


    Although she was not a martial artist, she knew that Body Refining martial artists killing acquired martial artists who were stronger than them was not an easy task!


    Even though she was sure of Lin Fei''s extraordinary talent, she didn''t expect him to be so powerful.


    "Well, well. I was wrong. My eyes deceived me and my daughter is clever." Mr. Liuughed heartily.


    Lin Fei was helped back into the room, and he took out three secret manuals he had obtained from the Wind Chasing Fragrance. One was a sword technique, one was a body technique, and the other was an acquired martial art.


    Lin Fei nced at the sword and body techniques and found that they were not particrly advanced. The sword technique was not even as good as the Nine Shadow Saber Technique. As for the body technique, it was acquired level. It required inner power to practice, which was useless for Lin Fei.


    "The acquired martial art!"


    What Lin Fei valued most was the acquired martial art. At Nine Profound Sect, he could obtain three acquired-level martial arts for free, but he didn''t go to the martial arts pavilion to get them because he hadn''t reached the ninth level of Body Refining yet. However, it was okay to take a look at the acquired martial art for now.


    So, Lin Fei opened the acquired martial art manual.


    This martial art was called Flowing Cloud Force. Finally, Lin Fei understood some of the mysteries of acquired martial artists after checking it.


    It turned out that the inner power of acquired martial artists was not cultivated but produced naturally. When a Body Refining martial artist reached their limit, they would produce a trace of inner power, and then they could choose some acquired martial arts to gradually strengthen their inner power.


    The birth of inner power was actually divided into three types: Qi and blood, tendons and bones, and skin and membranes.


    It was very difficult to reach the limit of tendons and bones and skin and membranes, especially skin and membranes. Any technique that practiced the skin and membranes was considered the hard martial arts, and it was extremely difficult to produce inner power through it. Therefore, it was rtively easy for Qi and blood to produce inner power.


    Thus, most martial artists in the Nine Profound Sect chose to strengthen their Qi and blood when they were Body Refining. Giant Whale Body Refining Technique was a martial art that could strengthen Qi and blood.


    The foundation of the acquired martial artists was very important. Once inner power was born, it was rted to the strength or weakness of the inner power and the speed of future practice.


    If Qi and blood were strong, the inner power produced would naturally be strong. If Qi and blood were weak, the inner power produced would be weak.


    Lin Fei also saw a description that if someone could produce inner power from Qi and blood, tendons and bones, and skin and membrane, and thenbine the three inner powers and practice acquired martial arts, their foundation would be extremely strong, surpassing most other acquired martial artists. Only then would they have a greater chance of bing an innate strong martial artist than most ordinary ones.


    "It seems that I should continue to practice my Vajra Iron Cloth and Tendon Transformation And Bone Forging Technique and practice them to the limit until I can produce inner power. When Ibine the three inner powers and practice acquired martial arts, my foundation will be extremely strong, surpassing most other martial artists!" Lin Fei''s eyes sparkled with a hint of brilliance. He already knew how to enter the acquired level.

 34. The Big Purchase In Treasure Pavilion

    34. The Big Purchase In Treasure Pavilion


    Yi Mountain Mansion City was shaken by the news that the Liu family had killed the notorious thief the Wind Chasing Fragrance.


    The thief''s body was sent to the government office, and the reward money from the government naturally fell into Lin Fei''s hands, as well as the silver from the Liu family.


    Originally, Ling Yao had promised 20,000 taels of silver, but this time, Mr. Liu unexpectedly gave him 30,000 taels of silver, saying that the extra 10,000 taels werepensation for their previous neglect of Lin Fei. Naturally, Lin Fei did not refuse the extra money and epted it.


    This trip was quite rewarding for Lin Fei. With the silver from the Liu family, the government''s reward money, and the silver he found on the Wind Chasing Fragrance, he received almost 90,000 taels of silver, which was a significant sum. Lin Fei was naturally satisfied.


    However, Lin Fei''s left hand showed no signs of improvement after a day of rest, and the situation even worsened. So he didn''t dy any further and went to Mr. Liu and Liu''s residence to bid farewell, saying, "Mr. Liu, Miss Liu, My arm was injured, and the condition hasn''t improved. I need to return to the Nine Profound Sect for treatment as soon as possible, so I''vee to say goodbye."


    "Young Master Lin, the Liu family is extremely grateful. When youe to Yi Mountian Mansion City in the future, you muste to the Liu family as a guest." Mr. Liu didn''t insist any further.


    "Definitely." After saying that, Lin Fei turned around and left.


    A few dayster, Lin Fei returned to the Nine Profound Sect. He immediately went to find Ling Yao.


    "Are you injured?" Ling Yao looked at Lin Fei''s left arm hanging down, and her expression changed slightly.


    "That flower thief was an acquired martial artist. I was injured by his inner power. He has been killed by me, and Miss Liu is safe." Lin Fei briefly exined the situation.


    "Acquired martial artist... you were injured by his inner power. If you have inner power, it''s easy to deal with it. But if you don''t, you need someone else to expel the inner power in your arm." Ling Yao approached and ced her hand on Lin Fei''s left arm.


    Immediately, Lin Fei felt a hot stream of energy flowing into his body from Ling Yao''s hand.


    Ling Yao was very close to Lin Fei. A faint fragrance entered Lin Fei''s nose.


    Lin Fei calmed his mind and quietly experienced Ling Yao''s inner power as it flowed through his arm''s tendons and meridians.


    As time passed, about half an hourter, Ling Yao withdrew her hand. Sweat appeared on her forehead, and she looked a bit tired.


    "Okay, I have expelled the inner power in your arm. Try it out."


    Lin Fei slowly lifted his arm. It could move now. However, it was still a little sore and weak.


    "Eat some blood-activating and stasis-dissolving medicine and rest for a few days, and you''ll be fine.


    Lin Fei, I didn''t expect the Wind Chasing Fragrance to be an acquired martial artist, putting you in danger.


    This time, I owe you a favor. If you need any help in the future, you can find me."


    Ling Yao said solemnly.


    She was indeed at fault this time.


    She asked Lin Fei to protect Miss Liu, but she didn''t expect the opponent to be an acquired martial artist.


    Lin Fei was only a Body Refining martial artist.


    If it weren''t for Lin Fei''s strength, the consequences would have been death.


    She felt guilty in her heart and owed Lin Fei a favor, which was only reasonable.


    "Okay, then I won''t be polite. If anything happens in the future, I will definitely ask Senior Sister Ling for help." Lin Fei was also not polite.


    Ling Yao''s favor was hard toe by, and he wouldn''t waste it. Not to mention, this time he did take a risk.


    After Ling Yao left, Lin Fei immediately got up and went to the Treasure Pavilion.


    Inside the Treasure Pavilion, Lin Fei exchanged all the silver bills for contribution points.


    Ny thousand silver notes were equivalent to ny thousand contribution points.


    Combined with the ten thousand plus contribution points he had previously, Lin Fei''s contribution points finally exceeded the one hundred thousand mark.


    Inside the Treasure Pavilion, Lin Fei purchased some medicines for promoting blood cirction and removing blood stasis to treat his arm injury.


    However, Lin Fei still wanted to continue buying some Blood-Increasing Pills.


    But, the effect of the Blood-Increasing Pills in cultivating was not good anymore.


    At least, Lin Fei felt that it was too slow.


    So, he asked the elder of the Treasure Pavilion, "Elder, do you know of any other elixirs that can increase one''s qi and blood, besides the Blood-Increasing Pill?"


    "Blood-Increasing Pill is already the best elixir for increasing qi and blood in our Nine Profound Sect," the elder replied.


    Lin Fei pondered for a moment.


    The effect of the Blood-Increasing Pill was still there, but it was too slow.


    Now Lin Fei was at the eighth level of Body Refining.


    Taking one Blood-Increasing Pill could only increase his cultivation progress by about 1%.


    If it were other martial artists, this speed would be quite amazing.


    After all, many martial artists took several years to make a breakthrough.


    Now Lin Fei''s Gaint Whale Body Refining Technique had a cultivation progress of 42%.


    He needed at least sixty Blood-Increasing Pills to break through to the ninth level.


    Thinking of this, Lin Fei raised his head and said to the elder, "I want to exchange for sixty Blood-Increasing Pills."


    "Sixty pills, are you sure?" The elder was somewhat surprised.


    "Sure."


    The elder did not say anything and directly took out sixty Blood-Increasing Pills, a total of sixty thousand contribution points.


    "Also, some medicinal materials to cultivate the Vajra Iron Cloth."


    Lin Fei purchased some medicinal materials to use for medicinal baths.


    Otherwise, the progress of the Vajra Iron Cloth would hardly improve.


    After some purchases, Lin Fei had just over ten thousand contribution points left.


    "No amount of contribution points would be enough to spend...."


    Lin Fei shook his head and quickly left the Treasure Pavilion with the purchased medicinal materials and Blood-Increasing Pills.

 35. Unexpected Surprise

    35. Unexpected Surprise


    Time passed day by day.


    After a few days of rest, the injury on Lin Fei''s arm had fully recovered.


    Thanks to the Blood-Increasing Pill, his Giant Whale Body Refining Technique was steadily improving.


    The Vajra Iron Cloth was also improving. However, his Tendon Transformation And Bone Forging Technique hit a bottleneck.


    Despite listening to Buddhist and Taoist scriptures every day, its progress in cultivation had been almost stagnant.


    Lin Fei knew he had not found the right method.


    If he found the right method, his Tendon Transformation And Bone Forging Technique would also continue to improve.


    His Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist and Nine Shadow Saber Technique had hardly improved either.


    Especially the Nine Shadow Saber Technique.


    After Lin Fei fused ten basic saber techniques and reached 8% progress, the Nine Shadow Saber Technique did not improve anymore.


    The problem was the other saber techniques he practiced.


    For example, the Gale Saber Technique and Shadow Saber Technique had only reached the transcendence level, not perfection.


    Therefore, they cannot be integrated into the Nine Shadow Saber Technique to enhance its foundation and progress.


    "Perfection..."


    Lin Fei murmured. He hoped to cultivate saber intent.


    If he could cultivate the saber intent, his strength would certainly advance by leaps and bounds.


    During this period, the Giant Whale Body Refining Technique had been steadily improving due to the Blood-Increasing Pill, but Lin Fei could not afford to be idle. He must find a way to continue improving the Nine Shadow Saber Technique.


    "Oh, I can still issue tasks. Let those who have practiced the Shadow Saber Technique and Gale Saber Technique to perfection guide me. By then, my Nine Shadow Saber Technique will continue to improve with these saber techniques perfected."


    Lin Fei''s eyes lit up. He thought it was a good idea.


    The Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist and Nine Shadow Saber Technique were considered superior martial arts in the body refining realm.


    However, the Gale Saber Technique and Shadow Saber Technique were different.


    They could only be considered slightly stronger than basic saber techniques.


    It was much easier to reach perfection in these techniques than in the Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist and Nine Shadow Saber Technique.


    He might find someone who had reached the perfection level of these saber techniques in the Nine Profound Sect.


    So Lin Fei went to the task hall.


    "Elder, I am issuing a task."


    "What task?"


    "I need to be guided by those who have reached perfection in five saber techniques, including the Gale Saber Technique, Shadow Saber Technique, Falling Leaves Saber Technique, etc., for one hour. The task reward is 3,000 contribution points!"


    Lin Fei had previously practiced a total of five saber techniques, all of which had reached the transcendence level.


    Therefore, he issued five tasks at once. Each guidance task offered a reward of 3,000 contribution points.


    After all, these saber techniques were much inferior to the Nine Shadow Saber Technique. Three thousand contribution points were already a generous reward.


    However, this meant that he would need 15,000 contribution points in total. It would almost drain all of Lin Fei''s remaining contribution points.


    After issuing the tasks, Lin Fei returned to his courtyard and waited patiently.


    Sure enough, just an hourter, a man in white martial attire arrived at Lin Fei''s courtyard.


    "Are you Lin Fei who issued the guidance tasks?"


    "How should I address you, senior brother?" Lin Fei bowed and saluted.


    "I''m Bai Wei."


    "So it''s Senior Brother Bai. May I know which saber technique you have taken the task for?"


    "It''s the Falling Leaves Saber Technique. I will not withhold anything during the hour, but how much you canprehend depends on your talent."


    Then, Bai Wei began to demonstrate the Falling Leaves Saber Technique to Lin Fei.


    The Falling Leaves Saber Technique emphasized lightness and agility. Although it was also fast, being light and elusive was the essence of the Falling Leaves Saber Technique.


    <strong>"Your Falling Leaves Saber Technique has received the careful guidance of a perfection-level expert, and it had understood the ultimate essence of the Falling Leaves Saber Technique, breaking through to the perfection level!"</strong>


    <strong>"Your Nine Shadow Saber Technique had a fierce battle with the Falling Leaves Saber Technique and won, and the Falling Leaves Saber Technique was automatically integrated into the Nine Shadow Saber Technique, enhancing its foundation."</strong>


    <strong>"Your progress in the Nine Shadow Saber Technique has increased by 2%."</strong>


    A series of voices echoed in Lin Fei''s mind.


    "Thank you, Senior Brother Bai," said Lin Fei.


    Bai Wei was skeptical. Did he really earn 3,000 contribution points just like that?


    He didn''t think that Lin Fei could learn much in just an hour.


    But anyway, his task waspleted. Whether or not Lin Fei learned anything was none of his concern. So Bai Wei turned and left.


    Lin Fei returned to his room.


    "System."


    Lin Fei immediately pulled up the system panel.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Arts Realm: Body Refining Eighth Level</strong>


    <strong>Giant Whale Body Refining Technique: Eighth Level (51% Progress)</strong>


    <strong>Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist: Transcendence (1% Progress)</strong>


    <strong>Nine Shadow Saber Technique: Perfection (10% Progress)</strong>


    <strong>Vajra Iron Cloth: Seventh Level (21% Progress)</strong>


    <strong>Tendon Transformation And Bone Forging Technique: Seventh Level (12% Progress)</strong>


    <strong>Flowing Clothes Skill: Mastery (56% Progress)</strong>


    Lin Fei had many martial arts. Although their progress was slow, it was still gradually improving.


    The only martial art that had not made any progress at all was the Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist.


    No one had taken on the task that Lin Fei had posted.


    Lin Fei wondered if he should withdraw the Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist task?


    But even if he withdrew it. He could only recover 5,000 contribution points. It wouldn''t make much of a difference.


    "The progress of the Nine Shadow Saber Technique is also very slow. Fusing a perfection-level Falling Leaves Saber Technique only increased the progress by 2%. It''s only at 10%, still far from cultivating saber intent." Lin Fei shook his head.


    He felt that investing his energy and resources into the Nine Shadow Saber Technique might have been a wrong decision.


    The slight improvement in the Nine Shadow Saber Technique wouldn''t make much of a difference.


    "Nine Shadow Saber Technique seems to have changed a little after fusing with the Falling Leaves Saber technique." Lin Fei directly shed the Saber in the air.


    "Swish."


    The sharp saber suddenly erupted.


    "Hmm? This is..."


    Lin Fei''s eyes lit up slightly. He found some unexpected surprises.

 36. One Slash, Ten Shadows

    36. One sh, Ten Shadows


    "Swoosh!"


    Lin Fei noticed that when he swung his saber, it wasn''t just the usual nine saber shadows that appeared, but ten.


    This was terrifying. Despite only adding one saber shadow, it was on the basis of the nine saber shadows, which significantly increased the power of the Nine Shadow Saber Technique.


    "I wonder what level this one saber with ten shadows is considered now?" Lin Fei was curious. After all, even the founder of the Nine Shadow Saber Technique had only been able to master nine shadows.


    However, Lin Fei had not forgotten his task of perfecting four other saber techniques. Most likely, others had already mastered them and it was only a matter of time before they take on the tasks.


    True enough, over the next ten days, people came to instruct him for an hour on different saber techniques, which greatly improved Lin Fei''s progress in the Nine Shadow Saber Technique, reaching 18%.


    With the Nine Shadow Saber Technique advancing by leaps and bounds, the Giant Whale Body Refining Technique also progressed rapidly. Lin Fei ate one Blood-Increasing Pill after another and was able to refine three or even four pills each day. As a result, he was approaching a breakthrough in his Giant Whale Body Refining Technique.


    "Boom!" Suddenly, one morning, Lin Fei''s body trembled and his blood and qi surged, even radiating outside of his body. His terrifying blood enveloped his entire body, making him look like a bloody figure.


    <strong>"After enduring numerous hardships, your Giant Whale Body Refining Technique has finally broken through to the ninth level."</strong>


    <strong>"After many days of hard work, your Vajra Iron Cloth has broken through to the eighth level."</strong>


    A series of voices suddenly sounded in Lin Fei''s mind.


    "They both broke through together?"


    Lin Fei was pleasantly surprised. He didn''t expect to receive good news so early in the morning. And it was two pieces of good news.


    "System."


    Lin Fei directly brought up the system panel.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Arts Realm: Body Refining Ninth Level</strong>


    <strong>Giant Whale Body Refining Technique: Ninth Level (1% progress)</strong>


    <strong>Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist: Transcendence (1% progress)</strong>


    <strong>Nine Shadow Saber Technique: Perfection (18% progress)</strong>


    <strong>Vajra Iron Cloth: Eighth Level (1% progress)</strong>


    <strong>Tendon Transformation and Bone Forging Technique: Seventh Level (44% progress)</strong>


    <strong>Flowing Clothes Skill: Transcendence (0 progress)</strong>


    Lin Fei saw the system panel.


    His martial arts realm had reached the Body Refining ninth level. This also meant that he was finally close to acquiring inner power. And he was just one step away from being able to give birth to the inner power.


    Of course, this step was very difficult to cross. In fact, there were many martial artists at the Body Refining ninth level. But not many of them were able to give birth to the inner power.


    The proportion was probably only about fifty percent. Almost half of them remained at the Body Refining ninth level, unable to give birth to inner power and be acquired martial artists.


    Lin Fei had the system panel, which was very intuitive. He knew that only when the progress of his Giant Whale Technique in the ninth level reached 100%, would he be able to give birth to the inner power.


    But the speed of cultivation from the eighth to the ninth level was already very slow. It would probably be even slower to reach the limit of the ninth level and give birth to the inner power.


    Lin Fei''s Nine Shadow Saber Technique had reached 18%.


    In terms of saber techniques, Lin Fei had surpassed many people in the Nine Profound Sect. Even many senior brothers and even acquired experts in the sect cannotpare to Lin Fei in saber techniques. He estimated that his saber techniques could rank among the top three in the Nine Profound Sect.


    "My current strength is Body Refining ninth level. And I''m stronger than the average perfection realm in saber techniques. Maybe, if I encounter a criminal like the Wind Chasing Fragrance again, I won''t need to waste so much time. I can just defeat him with one strike!" Lin Fei''s eyes shed with a hint of radiance. He now had absolute confidence.


    Although he had not yet acquired inner power and was not an acquired martial artist, his strength was alreadyparable to that of an ordinary acquired martial artist.


    "Saber techniques can actually be improved. I just need to practice other saber techniques and then release guidance tasks. But I have no contribution points at the moment.


    Moreover, the Giant Whale Body Refining Technique can still be enhanced with Blood-Increasing Pills. It''s notpletely ineffective, just weakened a lot. If I want to reach the limit of Body Refining, don''t know how many Blood-Increasing Pills I need to take. It''s impossible to exchange them with contribution points alone."


    "If I could refine Blood-Increasing Pills myself..." Lin Fei thought of a solution. He had long thought about alchemy, and he had also inquired about it.


    Generally speaking, people could not refine pills, not even acquired martial artists. The reason was simple: the inner power of acquired martial artists cannot leave their bodies. Only innate martial artists, who had innate inner power in their bodies that never depletes, could refine pills.


    The sect''s pills were mostly refined by innate martial artists. But Lin Fei knew how valuable was the time of an innate martial artist. They would not spare time to refine pills for him.


    asionally, some other people could also refine pills, such as immortal masters, but they were extremely rare and had to have special qualifications.


    Nine Profound Sect did not have any immortal masters, but Lin Fei knew that Lin Miao was actually an immortal master, although a mediocre one who had not yet reached the firstyer of Qi Condensation and could not refine pills.


    "Wait a minute, does he need to reach the first level of Qi Condensation to refine pills?" Lin Fei wondered. As long as he had spiritual power, Lin Miao should be able to refine pills.


    "Maybe I can have Lin Miao try," he thought. "But I need to figure out the recipe for the Blood-Increasing Pills first..."


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 37. The Recipe Of Blood-Increasing Pill

    37. The Recipe Of Blood-Increasing Pill


    Lin Fei pondered for a long time, and a figure came to mind - Ling Yao! Among the people he knew in the inner sect, perhaps only Ling Yao could help.


    After all, Ling Yao had an extraordinary background and was a key disciple cultivated by the Nine Profound Sect. With this in mind, Lin Fei went straight to Ling Yao''s courtyard.


    "Senior Sister Ling," Lin Fei said as he arrived at Ling Yao''s courtyard, where he found other female disciples who seemed to be inner sect disciples.


    These female disciples looked at Lin Fei curiously, and he greeted them respectfully, "Greetings, senior sisters."


    "Senior Sister Ling, it seems that this junior brother is looking for you for something, then we are gonna leave first."


    "Senior Sister Ling, we wille back tomorrow."


    "Hee hee, Senior Sister Ling, think about that matter yo~"


    Thus, all three female martial artists got up and left the courtyard.


    As the three female warriors rose to leave, Ling Yao raised her head and looked at Lin Fei, "You usually keep to yourself, and this is your first timeing to me. What do you need my help with?"


    Knowing Lin Fei''s character, Ling Yao was sure that he had something important to discuss. Lin Fei hesitated for a moment before asking, "Do you happen to have the recipe for the Blood-Increasing Pill?"


    "The recipe for the Blood-Increasing Pill?" Ling Yao frowned and asked, "Only innate masters or mysterious Qi cultivators can make pills. I don''t know why you need the recipe, but if you really need it, I''ll try to get it for you. But are you sure you want to waste the favor I owe you on the recipe for the Blood-Increasing Pill?"


    Lin Fei could tell what was going on. Ling Yao could obtain the recipe for the Blood-Increasing Pill. And it didn''t seem to be too difficult for her.


    "I am sure, please help me, senior sister." Lin Fei replied firmly.


    A favor in exchange for the recipe for the Blood-Increasing Pill. As long as Lin Fei needed it, he did not feel like he was losing out.


    "Okay, I will give you the recipe tomorrow."


    Lin Fei nodded, naturally trusting her.


    He left, and Ling Yao watched his figure disappear, her gaze bing sharp.


    "The recipe for the Blood-Increasing Pill. Seems that this junior brother Lin also has secrets..." Ling Yao shook her head and did not think about it any further.


    After all, she also had her own secrets. Anyway, she had already befriended Lin Fei, and that was enough.


    The next day, Ling Yao personally came to Lin Fei''s courtyard.


    "This is the recipe for the Blood-Increasing Pill you wanted."


    Ling Yao handed a recipe to Lin Fei directly.


    "Thank you, senior sister!"


    Lin Fei looked at Ling Yao meaningfully and breathed a sigh of relief.


    It was obvious that she was not a simple disciple to obtain the recipe for the Blood-Increasing Pill so easily.


    "In fact, the recipe for the Blood-Increasing Pill is not as difficult as you think. This is not a unique elixir of the Nine Profound Sect, many other sects have it too.


    So, as long as you pay a certain price, you can still get the recipe. After all, the recipe is not the key. The most crucial thing is the ability to refine the pill."


    Lin Fei naturally understood what Ling Yao meant.


    The recipe could be obtained easily, but it was not so easy to have innate experts or Qi cultivators.


    However, Lin Fei also knew that Ling Yao made it sound easy, but she must have paid some price to obtain the recipe for the Blood-Increasing Pill. It was definitely not easy.


    "Anyway, thank you, Senior Sister Ling."


    After receiving the recipe for the Blood-Increasing Pill from Ling Yao, Lin Fei packed his luggage and was ready to leave.


    He took a look at the various medicinal materials on the Blood-Increasing Pill. They were not particrly precious, and even on the mountain below, they could be purchased.


    So Lin Fei rented a fast horse and left the Nine Profound Sect once again. However, this time Lin Fei wasn''t in a hurry to travel.


    "I need silver."


    At the Nine Profound Sect, Lin Fei only had contribution points. But purchasing the raw materials needed for alchemy off the mountain would require silver.


    Of course, maybe Lin''s family could provide the silver, but refining alchemy was a very expensive process. Especially since Lin Miao might not seed in refining the pill, and it would require practice, which would cost even more.


    Therefore, if he could get some silver, he would try to get as much as possible. Lin Fei''s method was also very simple, even crude.


    He didn''t take the official road, but instead took some smaller roads, preferably in the mountains and rugged terrain. He wanted to encounter some bandits on his own initiative. By killing the bandits, he would naturally be able to get silver.


    There was also a reason why Lin Fei had the confidence to do this. Thest time Lin Fei went down the mountain, he was only at the fourth level of Body Refining, so he had to be cautious.


    But now, Lin Fei had reached the ninth level of Body Refining, and his Nine Shadow Saber Technique had reached perfection, even reaching the level of one sh with ten shadows.


    Lin Fei''sprehensive strength wasparable to some acquired martial artists. Therefore, he didn''t have to be as cautious asst time.


    However, Lin Fei didn''t know if his luck was too good or too bad. Even though he took the smaller roads, he didn''t encounter a single bandit.


    Just as Lin Fei was about to return to the official road, he suddenly smelled the scent of blood.


    "Is something happening?" Lin Fei''s eyes lit up. Finally, he encountered something. He hoped it was a group of bandits blocking the road so he could kill them and get some silver.


    Lin Fei got off the horse and quietly headed toward the direction where the smell of blood wasing from.

 38. The Perfection Of Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist

    38. The Perfection Of Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist


    In the woods by the official road, a group of bandits surrounded a sedan chair. There were also a dozen or so guards nearby, but there were already be corpses lying on the ground.


    "S-So many bandits...What should we do?" the steward trembled as he spoke.


    A young and beautiful woman, supported by her maidservant, also looked pale at the moment. This was also the first time she had encountered such a situation.


    However, she was now the backbone of the group and had to summon up the courage to shout at the bandits on the opposite side, "Which mountain do youe from? Blocking the road can only be for the sake of money. But as long as you let us go, we will give you silver as much as you want! We have fifty thousand taels of silver bills on us right now. We will give you all."


    The bandits on the opposite side lit up at the words. Fifty thousand taels of silver notes were not a small sum. However, they were bandits and silver bills were useless to them. They needed cash.


    "Miss Zhang, everyone loves silver. But this time, we not only want silver but also your lives! It''s just a pity for a beauty like Miss Zhang. I really can''t bear to kill you like this. If it weren''t for the order from the boss, I might even want to take you up the mountain to y for a few days."


    The people of the Zhang family turned pale at these words. This meant that they were inescapably killed today. These bandits were going to kill them all.


    "Leave no one alive!" The leader of the bandits'' eyes shed with a hint of ferocity.


    "Dad, your daughter wille down and apany you."


    Miss Zhang shed tears as she pulled out a dagger, ready tomit suicide to avoid being dishonored by the bandits.


    "In broad daylight, how dare you bandits to do this? Deserve to die!" Suddenly, a cold voice echoed in everyone''s ears.


    "Whoosh."


    Lin Fei took a step forward and charged into the circle of bandits.


    "How dare you interfere in our business? Kill him!"


    Although the bandits were somewhat surprised, they did not care about Lin Fei since he was just one person.


    "Swish." Lin Fei swung his saber.


    Suddenly, a white saber light shed, and several bandits felt a coldness on their necks. Their heads had been separated from their bodies.


    Blood spurted out, and the air was filled with a strong smell of blood.


    "Bang, bang, bang."


    With his nimble footwork and transcendent Flowing Clothes Skill, Lin Fei was like a fish in water in the midst of the group attack.


    The bandits couldn''t even touch the corner of his clothes.


    Meanwhile, Lin Fei continued to decapitate them with his saber and knocked them out with his Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist.


    "Great!"


    Lin Fei felt a sense of excitement in his heart.


    He had been practicing martial arts for such a long time, always "enduring" and constantly improving his strength through cultivation.


    However, the number of times he had fought in a real battle was few, let alone being so invincible like now, fighting alone against dozens of fierce bandits.


    Lin Fei had always suppressed himself, perhaps without even realizing it. But now, facing these bandits, Lin Fei had no mercy.


    After all, these bandits were all stained with blood on their hands. They deserved to die! So, Lin Fei killed them without hesitation and with great pleasure.


    He even got some unexpected surprises.


    <strong>"Your Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist has be more powerful as you fight, and you have thoroughlyprehended the concept of ferocity during the battles."</strong>


    <strong>"Your Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist has reached perfection through days of umtion and got one moment of enlightenment!"</strong>


    A voice rang in Lin Fei''s mind.


    "Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist has reached perfection?" Lin Fei was pleasantly surprised.


    It had been a long time since his Nine Shadow Saber Technique had reached perfection, but his Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist had not improved at all. Even the guidance task for Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist had not been removed from the mission hall.


    But now, killing these bandits had unexpectedly led to the perfection of the Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist.


    "Ferocity concept?" Lin Fei received a memory.


    Then, he instinctively used Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist.


    "Boom!"


    The fist struck out, and the air seemed to vibrate. In the ears of many, there was a deafening roar, as if a real dragon and elephant were roaring. This fist was truly ferocious to the extreme.


    "Crack!"


    Lin Fei''s fist hit the saber of a bandit. The saber was made of high-quality steel, but it was still shattered by Lin Fei''s fist. The bandit, along with his saber, flew out and his chest caved in. He was dead.


    The power of Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist at the perfection level was so terrifying.


    "Run!" The bandit leader was terrified and fled.


    But Lin Fei was also fast, and his Flowing Clothes Skill allowed him to catch up to the leader in just a few steps.


    Then, he shed with his saber.


    "Splurt!"


    The bandit leader''s head flew high into the air and fell to the ground with a thud.


    The leader''s bodyy motionless on the ground, and the remaining bandits were too afraid to run anymore. They threw down their weapons and knelt on the ground.

 39. Miss Zhang’s Request

    39. Miss Zhang¡¯s Request


    "Ah..." Lin Fei let out a sigh of relief.


    He was covered in blood now, which looked quite terrifying. Of course, it was all the blood of those bandits. Lin Fei himself wasn''t injured at all.


    There were a lot of bodies lying on the ground. Even Lin Fei couldn''t help but slightly tense up at the sight of so many bandits, all killed by him alone.


    "Young hero." At this moment, a woman''s voice came from behind Lin Fei. "Thanks for saving us, young hero."


    The other people from the Zhang family also expressed their gratitude. Other members of the Zhang family also saluted him.


    "It''s just a matter of justice." Lin Fei didn''t say much but began to search through the bodies of the bandits on the ground. However, apart from some cash, there wasn''t even a single silver bill.


    Lin Fei then realized that these bandits usually only epted cash and wouldn''t even bother with silver bills. Even if they got them, they wouldn''t dare to exchange them at a bank.


    Seeing Lin Fei searching through the dead bodies, the Zhang family members looked at each other in confusion.


    At this point, the steward and his guards began interrogating the bandits.


    "Which mountain bandit group are you from?"


    "W-We''re from the ck Cloud Fort."


    "ck Cloud Fort? That''s far from here, even from Luo City. How did you end up intercepting our Zhang family''s team here?"


    "We were sent on orders from our boss to intercept the Zhang family''s team... Our boss and the second young master of the Zhang family in Luo City were conspiring on something."


    As soon as the steward heard this, his face changed drastically. He quickly informed Miss Zhang about the information he had gained from interrogating the bandits.


    Miss Zhang widened her eyes and trembled all over.


    "Is... Is it Second Uncle? How could he dare to do this? Conspiring with bandits to intercept me."


    Miss Zhang''s eyes were lifeless as if she had suffered a great blow.


    The butler couldn''t help but say, "Master suddenly passed away, and you have been living in the old mansion in the countryside. The Zhang family''s business in Luo City is naturally managed by Second Master. But these properties belong to the Master after all, always. Only after his death, can Second Master rightfully andpletely obtain these properties."


    In fact, without the butler''s reminder, Miss Zhang already understood.


    "Your boss has alsoe to Luo City?"


    "Yes, our boss has also arrived."


    The butler''s face sank.


    He whispered to Miss Zhang, "We''re in trouble. The head of the ck Cloud Gang is said to be an acquired martial artist. And Second Master has conspired with the ck Cloud Gang. Even if we enter the city, afraid we will fall into a trap.


    As for reporting to the officials, it is useless. I''m afraid Second Master has already bought off the government. But if we return to the old mansion in the countryside, we won''t be able to regain Master''s property. And we have to be on guard against Second Master''s men..."


    The butler''s face was full of worries. his was a dead end! The situation was very unfavorable for Miss Zhang.


    "There may be a way. As long as Second Uncle dies, Father''s property can naturally be recovered." Miss Zhang gritted her teeth and rallied.


    "But Second Master is now in his prime, surrounded by many skilled people. How can we deal with him?" The butler was worried.


    Miss Zhang''s gaze fell on Lin Fei, who was still searching the corpses on the ground.


    Just now, Lin Fei had single-handedly killed so many bandits. It was like a god descending to earth. It gave Miss Zhang a great shock!


    So Miss Zhang walked straight toward Lin Fei.


    "Young hero, we have a request." Miss Zhang approached Lin Fei from behind and said softly.


    Lin Fei stood up and asked calmly, "What''s the matter?"


    "Young hero, my Second Uncle conspired with the ck Cloud Gang to intercept me in order to seize my father''s property.


    Now Second Uncle is in front of Luo City. I intend to take back the property, but I am weak and alone. I hope you can help me.


    If we seed, the Zhang family will offer 100,000 taels of silver. Here are 50,000 taels of silver bills as a deposit."


    Miss Zhang gritted her teeth and spoke. After speaking, she looked at Lin Fei with a hint of expectation in her eyes.


    The reason why they directly talked about silver was because of Lin Fei''s performance. After these bandits died, Lin Fei was eager to search their bodies, which must have meant he was short on silver.


    That was why Miss Zhang offered a sky-high price of 100,000 taels of silver. This amount would definitely make Lin Fei tempted, as it was an astronomical number.


    Lin Fei was currently in dire need of money. But there was also a risk involved in this matter, so he didn''t immediately agree.


    Instead, he asked, "Miss Zhang, are there any strong men around your second uncle?"


    "Yes, my second uncle colluded with the ck Cloud Gang bandits. And the big leader of the ck Cloud Gang is said to be an Acquired martial artist."


    "Acquired... what level?"


    Miss Zhang was a little hesitant.


    The butler hurriedly spoke, "We do not know the specific levels. It is said that the boss of ck Cloud Gang only broke through to be an Acquired martial artist three years ago."


    "Three years? That should not be more than Acquired three levels, or even, possibly just Acquired one or two levels." Lin Fei was also weighing on his heart.


    The boss of ck Cloud Gang was a bandit after all. Cultivation speed would certainly not be much faster.


    Although Lin Fei could beparable to Acquired martial artists, and even be able to kill some of them. But he was not an Acquired martial artist after all.


    Lin Fei would definitely take some risks once he agreed.


    However, that was one hundred thousand taels of silver, equal to one hundred thousand contribution points.


    This was not a small amount of money.

 40. I’m Expensive

    40. I¡¯m Expensive


    <em>My Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist, vigorous and fierce, has just reached the realm of perfection. Moreover, my Nine Shadow Saber Technique could produce ten shadows with a single sh, even surpassing the realm of perfection.</em>


    <em>In addition, my hard martial arts, Vajra Iron Cloth and Tendon Transformation And Bone Forging Technique make my strength and defense far superior to that of an ordinary Body Refining martial artist at the ninth level.</em>


    <em>Even if it is an acquired martial artist at the first or second level, I can defeat them with a single sh!</em>


    Many thoughts shed through Lin Fei''s mind regarding his current strength. He was notpletely unaware of it. On the contrary, he was very clear about it. His strength was sufficient to challenge acquired martial artists of higher levels.


    There was even one acquired martial artist, the Wind Chasing Fragrance, who died in his hands. This risk was not a big deal for the sake of a hundred thousand taels of silver.


    "Miss Zhang, I can promise you, but this is your internal matter in the Zhang family, and I, as an outsider, shouldn''t interfere rashly. So, I have a win-win solution," Lin Fei said, considering his words carefully.


    "What is the solution?" Miss Zhang asked.


    "It''s simple. You can offer me as a n patron in the name of the Zhang family," Lin Fei said.


    "Patron?" Miss Zhang''s eyes lit up. "Our Zhang family originally had a patron. However, the patron was an inner disciple of Autumn Haze Mountain. But that inner disciple is no longer in Luo City. Also, he is the Zhang family''s patron, and the second uncle is also a member of the Zhang family. If he intervenes, who knows whom he will help? So, if that''s the case, I will offer you as n patron in the name of the Zhang family!"


    Miss Zhang made a decisive decision without any hesitation. After all, Lin Fei was the only person who could help her turn the tide.


    "Wait, my conditions are not over yet. My patronage is expensive. One hundred thousand taels of silver per year. Will you ept it?" Lin Fei continued.


    "One hundred thousand taels of silver per year?" Miss Zhang was slightly surprised. Although she had just promised to give Lin Fei one hundred thousand taels of silver, it was a one-time payment.


    It included Lin Fei''s gratitude for saving her life and helping her regain her estate. But Lin Fei''s request for a patron was an annual payment. It was equivalent to the patronage of an acquired martial artist at the fourth level or above, and it also required the disciples from a famous sect with significant influence.


    "I wonder about the identity of the young hero..." Miss Zhang asked cautiously, "After all, annual patronage of one hundred thousand taels of silver was not a small matter. Even with the financial resources of the Zhang family, we must be cautious."


    "I am Lin Fei, a disciple of the Nine Profound Sect''s inner sect, at the ninth level of Body Refining," Lin Fei did not hide his identity.


    "Hmm? Ninth level of Body Refining?" Miss Zhang widened her eyes as if to have discovered something remarkable.


    Just now, Lin Fei alone had killed dozens of bandits, including those at the seventh level or higher of Body Refining, and even the leader who was at the ninth level.


    Lin Fei had crushed them like cutting vegetables. Even an acquired martial artist could not have done that.


    Miss Zhang had always thought that Lin Fei was an acquired martial artist, but she didn''t expect that he was at the ninth level of Body Refining, and also a disciple of the Nine Profound Sect''s inner sect.


    The Nine Profound Sect was arge sect, not inferior to the Autumn Haze Mountain. In fact, the Nine Profound Sect''s influence had surpassed that of the Autumn Haze Mountain in recent years.


    Miss Zhang was smart and naturally understood that with Lin Fei''s ninth level of Body Refining, he dared to assist her in dealing with acquired warriors, which meant that he must have had some backing.


    A Body Refining martial artist that wasparable to an acquired martial artist! Lin Fei''s potential was unimaginable.


    "Alright, we will offer a patronage of one hundred thousand taels of silver per year to Young Hero Lin!" Miss Zhang readily agreed.


    As for the disciple of Autumn Haze Mountain that they had been offering patronage to, Miss Zhang had already decided that once they reimed their property, they would no longer offer patronage to that disciple. They would focus all their efforts on offering patronage to Lin Fei.


    Lin Fei nodded in satisfaction. As long as he helped Miss Zhang regain her property, thebined annual offerings from the Zhang family and the Chen family would amount to 160,000 silver once he reached the acquired realm in the future.


    This was a sum that many acquired realm disciples of the Nine Profound Sect couldn''t even dream of receiving. Perhaps only those above the acquired realm seven level could get such arge amount of offerings.


    Of course, the premise was that Lin Fei could help Miss Zhang regain her property. If he failed to do so, everything would be in vain.


    "All right, Miss Zhang, we can''t dy any longer. Let''s set off now. We need to catch them off guard before ck Cloud Gang and your uncle respond!"


    "Okay, let''s go immediately!" Miss Zhang made a prompt decision. She had staked everything she had, almost all her wealth and even her life, on Lin Fei. If they failed this time, she would have no way out.


    It was not easy to make such a tough decision for her.


    So, the Zhang family and the entourage rushed toward Luo City at the fastest speed possible. Even Miss Zhang rode a horse.


    Finally, after several hours, they managed to enter Luo City before the city gates closed.

 41. The Power Of Ten Shadows With A Single Slash

    41. The Power Of Ten Shadows With A Single sh


    Zhang Mansion, Luo City.


    Second Master Zhang and the ck Cloud Gang leader were waiting quietly in the hall.


    The ck Cloud Gang leader, Zhao Yihu, dressed in ck, was able to remain calm. But Second Master Zhang was a bit restless.


    He stood up and paced back and forth in the hall. A hint of impatience appeared on his face.


    "It''s gettingte, and the city gates are about to close. Why haven''t your men returned yet? Has something happened?" Second Master Zhang asked Zhao Yihu.


    Zhao Yihu raised his head. There was a bold scar from the corner of his eye to his left cheek.


    "Don''t worry, Second Master. It''s just a girl and some guards. All of the guards did not even have one Body Refining seventh level. What could go wrong? Let''s just wait."


    After thinking it over, Second Master Zhang agreed.


    The situation was basically under control since he had taken care of the government, business partners, and even some family rtionships.


    Only his niece, who was still in her teens, remained. She almost had no experience and could not pose a threat to him.


    Suddenly, a cry came from outside the door. Several servants rushed back in a panic.


    "Second Master, they''ve broken in!"


    Second Master Zhang stood up abruptly.


    Even Zhao Yihu''s eyes shed with surprise.


    "Did Second and Third Brothers fail?" Zhao Yihu frowned.


    He had sent his second and third-inmand, the strongest in the gang besides himself.


    The second-inmand was even a ninth-level Body Refiner. How could they fail against a Miss Zhang?


    Soon, a group of people came into the Zhang family living room from outside. The leader was disheveled and haggard-looking Miss Zhang.


    "You..."


    Second Master Zhang''s face gradually turned dark as soon as he saw Miss Zhang.


    Miss Zhang stared at Second Master Zhang with cold eyes, "Uncle, surprised to see me back? A weak woman who traveled from a remote vige didn''t die on the way, disappointing you."


    Her eyes were icy and her tone was quite impolite.


    "Well, since it hase to this, I have nothing to hide anymore. The Zhang family''s assets were built up by your father and me through hard work. But when your father died, you, a little girl, suddenly want to inherit the business. How could it be?


    I advised your father to leave you a small stake and let me take care of the business, but your father refused. He even wanted to drive me out of the Zhang family.


    Since that''s the case, then don''t me me for being ruthless and sending your father on his way."


    Second Master Zhang''s expression twisted and his appearance was very terrifying.


    "What? My father was killed by you?"


    Zhang''s face turned pale, staring at Second Master Zhang as if she couldn''t believe it.


    "Hahaha, so what if it was me? Not only your father but also you will die today!" Second Master Zhang waved his hand.


    Suddenly, many martial artists surrounded the hall, making it impossible to escape.


    "Miss Zhang, there''s no point in saying more." Lin Fei nced at Miss Zhang.


    This woman was very strong. But being strong was not enough in this situation. Power was the most important.


    "I''m curious, how did you escape from the hands of my Second and Third Brother''s men and return to Luo City?"


    At this moment, Zhao Yihu, the leader of the ck Cloud Gang, slowly spoke up. And his gaze was fixed on Lin Fei.


    "Acquired martial artist!" Lin Fei calmly said, "It seems that you are Zhao Yihu, the leader of the ck Cloud Gang. I''ll send you to meet other bandits!"


    Lin Fei took a step forward, his Flowing Clothes Skill''s agile body technique allowing him to cross a distance of more than ten feet in an instant. In an instant, he arrived in front of Zhao Yihu.


    "You''re looking for death!" Zhao Yihu didn''t dodge or evade and punched out.


    With a loud "bang," the two fists collided, causing a muffled sound to reverberate throughout the hall. Lin Fei''s arm went numb, but it didn''t be as limp as it didst time.


    This time, Lin Fei''s inner power, including his blood, muscles, and skin, had all been greatly enhancedpared tost time, and he was certain that the ck Cloud Gang Leader Zhao Yihu probably only got to acquired second level, which wasn''t much stronger than the Wind Chasing Fragrance.


    But even with Lin Fei''s greatly improved physical abilities, he still couldn''t withstand the full force of Zhao Yihu''s inner power. Another blow from Zhao Yihu and Lin Fei''s arm would have been disabled.


    However, Lin Fei had his saber, and he risked getting close to Zhao Yihu in order to wait for the perfect opportunity.


    With a swift motion, Lin Fei drew his saber from his right hand and used the Nine Shadow Saber Technique to create ten shadows with a single sh.


    Zhao Yihu had only a feeling.


    Fast. Ultimate fast!


    He could not even barely keep up with Lin Fei''s saber shadow. He only felt a cold sensation around his neck and then his eyes widened as he couldn''t say a word.


    "Chop!"


    Zhao Yihu''s head fell to the ground, and blood spurted out, filling the hall with a pungent smell of blood.

 42. Leave

    42. Leave


    With a thud, Zhao Yihu''s head fell to the ground and even rolled a bit.


    Everyone was stunned, even Miss Zhang was having trouble believing what she had just seen.


    Lin Fei had beheaded Zhao Yihu with just one swing of his saber!


    Zhao Yihu was a powerful acquired martial artist, even if Miss Zhang had confidence in Lin Fei, this was too fast!


    The bandits who were present were the first to panic. They didn''t even think about avenging Zhao Yihu. If an acquired martial artist had even been killed, what chance would they have?


    Thus, the bandits of the ck Cloud Gang dispersed and fled in all directions.


    Only a few martial artists recruited by Second Master Zhang remained, but they were hesitant and didn''t dare to approach.


    Second Master Zhang''s eyes turned red, and he shouted, "Quickly, he''s only one! He''s now exhausted!"


    But as soon as he finished speaking, Lin Fei''s figure shed like a ghost, and he had already arrived in front of him.


    With the transcendent Flowing Clothes Skill, Lin Fei''s footwork was truly extraordinary, especially in a narrow environment, where he was like a fish in water.


    With a swish, Lin Fei swung his saber, and ten saber shadows shed by.


    Second Master Zhang couldn''t resist at all, he just stared with wide eyes and a hint of fear on his face.


    As death approached, he finally became afraid, but it was toote. His head fell to the ground, just like Zhao Yihu.


    After Zhao Yihu and Second Master Zhang were both dead, only a few guards and recruited martial artists remained. Miss Zhang shouted, "The mastermind is dead, quickly put down your weapons and you may be spared!"


    Immediately, some people threw down their weapons and surrendered. "I surrender, don''t kill me," they said. "I just arrived at Zhang family, what Second Master Zhang did has nothing to do with me..."


    In a short time, the situation was settled. Zhang''s house was back in Miss Zhang''s hands.


    "I didn''t expect Zhao Yihu to be so vulnerable," someone said. "It seems that Miss Zhang should be safe now."


    "As for the remaining matters of taking over Zhang''s family, it depends on Miss Zhang''s ability," another person said.


    Lin Fei put away the saber and went to Miss Zhang''s side. Miss Zhang didn''t know what to say.


    Was Zhao Yihu really that weak? Were acquired martial artists really that vulnerable? No, it was just that Lin Fei was too strong.


    "Master Lin, it''s not that Zhao Yihu was too weak, it''s that you''re too strong!" Miss Zhang said excitedly. "The situation of Zhang''s family is settled now. Master Lin, you can rest here for a while. Leave the rest to me."


    With Lin Fei''s cooperation, Miss Zhang managed to control the situation in Zhang''s family. She sorted out the ounts and cleared out Second Master Zhang''s loyalists. It all went smoothly.


    Lin Fei obtained an acquired skill from Zhao Yihu''s body, which was just an ordinary acquired skill. He took only one nce and lost interest.


    In this world, most high-level martial arts were found in major sects, like the Nine Profound Sect, for example. There were only a handful of secret manuals of martial arts outside of those sects.


    It wasn''t as if anyone could just happen toe across them. Obviously, Zhao Yihu did not have that kind of luck, or else he wouldn''t have lost his life in Lin Fei''s hands.


    Lin Fei flexed his arm a bit and noticed that it only swelled up a little this time. It would probably recover within a few days, and he wouldn''t have to go through the pain he experienced when he fought the Wind Chasing Fragrance. This made him have a hunch about inner power.


    "Inner power may be powerful, but it is not omnipotent. When the tendons, fascia, blood, and qi are strong enough, they can withstand inner power. Therefore, no matter how high I advance in acquired skills in the future, physical fitness is still very important." Lin Fei had a moment of rity.


    Days passed, and Lin Fei did not leave Luo City immediately. Instead, he waited for three more days. During that time, Miss Zhang gradually gained control over the Zhang family''s businesses andpletely took over them.


    Lin Fei prepared to say goodbye to Miss Zhang. "Miss Zhang, since you''ve taken control of the Zhang family''s businesses, I should take my leave now."


    Miss Zhang looked a little tired, but her eyes still shone. She knew she couldn''t keep Lin Fei forever; he would leave sooner orter.


    "Thank you for staying at the Zhang Mansion these past few days, Lin Fei. If not for you, I wouldn''t have been able to take control of the Zhang family''s businesses in such a short time."


    During that time, Miss Zhang also spread some information about Lin Fei. Such as Lin Fei was an inner disciple of the Nine Profound Sect and a patron of the Zhang family and so on.


    With Lin Fei''s presence, those who coveted the Zhang family and wanted to cause trouble would also fear him and not dare to act easily.


    "Bring the silver bills over here."


    Soon, the steward brought over the silver ticket. Lin Fei took a look and was surprised, "One hundred fifty thousand taels?"


    Miss Zhang replied, "I decided to give you a year''s patronage in advance. You''ve helped me so much. I''ve also counted the Zhang family''s businesses during this time, and there was quite a bit of silver. So, I decided to give it to you all at once."


    Lin Fei nodded and put away the silver bills. Miss Zhang had given him fifty thousand taels before, and with this one hundred fifty thousand, he now had two hundred thousand taels.


    "I won''t refuse then. If anything happens, send a letter to the Nine Profound Sect. Goodbye, Miss Zhang."


    With that, Lin Fei turned and left on his horse, quickly disappearing from sight.


    Watching Lin Fei''s departing figure, Miss Zhang''s eyes shone with a mysterious light. "It would be nice if you could stay forever, but you''re not one to be satisfied with the mundane. Even if I were to give you everything I have, you still wouldn''t stay..."


    "Well, with Lin Fei as my patron, I can safeguard the foundation of the Zhang family at least..." Miss Zhang gritted her teeth, and her unrealistic thoughts vanishedpletely.

 43. Return To The Lin Family

    43. Return To The Lin Family


    "I''m back."


    A few dayster, Lin Fei finally returned to his family home in Zhou Mountain Mansion City.


    "Father, mother."


    Lin Fei saw his parents in the hall.


    "By the way, where is big brother? Why haven''t I seen him?"


    "Your older brother is busy with business. Since you opened up the business for our familyst time, our family''s business has been very busy. Your older brother leaves early andes homete every day."


    Lin Fei nodded.


    After chatting with his parents for a while, he left and went to the secluded rooms in the back yard, where Lin Miao lived.


    Lin Fei didn''t say much to his parents about Lin Miao. He just told them to keep their distance and not toe to this area. This was set as a restricted area, and no one was allowed to enter without permission.


    So Lin Fei found it very quiet when he arrived. There wasn''t a single servant from the Lin family around.


    "Creak."


    Lin Fei opened the door.


    "Young master?"


    Lin Miao was sitting cross-legged in the room, seemingly meditating.


    When he saw Lin Fei, Lin Miao''s eyes showed a hint of surprise.


    "Not bad, are you cultivating?" asked Lin Fei.


    "Yes, young master. Why have youe back?" replied Lin Miao.


    Lin Fei knew that Lin Miao had been very obedient during this period and had hardly left the Lin family.


    Rather than answering directly, Lin Fei continued to ask, "Have you reached the first level of the Zombie-refining Technique?"


    "I''m sorry to disappoint you, young master. Although I have made some progress during this time, I still haven''t been able to reach the first level," replied Lin Miao, shaking his head.


    The first level of the Zombie-refining Technique corresponded to the first level of Qi Condensation. In fact, Qi cultivation was much more difficult than martial arts cultivation.


    Each level of improvement was very difficult, so talent was very important. Qi cultivators paid more attention to talent, as it directly determined their achievements.


    With Lin Miao''s aptitude, if he progressed step by step, he would probably find it very difficult to break through to the fourth level of Qi Condensation. At most, he would only be able to reach the third level.


    This showed how difficult Qi condensation was.


    "However, you should have spiritual power now, right?" asked Lin Fei suddenly.


    The acquired martial artists possess inner power, while the innate martial artists possess innate inner power. As for the Qi Cultivators, they possess spiritual power.


    "I do have spiritual power, but not much," Lin Miao said honestly.


    "So, you can control zombies now?" Lin Fei''s heart skipped a beat.


    "Not quite. I need at least get to the first level before I can try to control them," Lin Miao replied.


    "How long do you think it will take you to reach the first level of the Zombie-refining Technique?" Lin Fei pondered for a moment and asked.


    "Master, this ce is not suitable for cultivation. Especially for the Zombie-refining Technique, it is better to cultivate in ces with stronger Yin Qi to achieve better results. If I practice here, it will take about three years to reach the first level," Lin Miao said.


    "Three years..." Lin Fei fell silent upon hearing this.


    "Forget it, let''s give it a try anyway," Lin Fei finally decided.


    After all, Lin Miao was just a tool for alchemy. It didn''t matter how strong he could be through cultivation. What Lin Fei needed was the pill.


    "Starting from tomorrow, you will try to refine pills ording to this prescription. This is the most basic pill that Body Refining martial needs," Lin Fei said. "I will buy all the materials and furnaces for you, and even some books on simple alchemy techniques. Your goal is only one. At all costs, refine the Blood-Increasing Pill for me!"


    "Yes, young master. I will try tomorrow," Lin Miao nodded in agreement.


    Lin Fei left and returned to his room.


    "System," He called up the system panel.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Art Realm: Body Refining Ninth Level</strong>


    <strong>Giant Whale Body Refining Technique: Ninth Level (1% Progress)</strong>


    <strong>Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist: Perfection (0% Progress)</strong>


    <strong>Nine Shadow Saber Technique: Perfection (18% Progress)</strong>


    <strong>Vajra Iron Cloth: Eighth Level (1% Progress)</strong>


    <strong>Tendon Transformation And Bone Forging Technique: Seventh Level (48% Progress)</strong>


    <strong>Flowing Clothes Skill: Transcendence (0% Progress)</strong>


    Lin Fei nced at the panel and realized that the only thing he could still improve was the Tendon Transformation And Bone Forging Technique.


    However, the Tendon Transformation and Bone Forging Technique could now only increase the practice progress by 1% per day. Once it reached the eighth level, Lin Fei estimated that even 1% progress per day cannot be achieved.


    As for the Vajra Iron Cloth, it still required more expensive medicinal baths. Despite having a hundred thousand taels of silver, Lin Fei must prioritize Lin Miao''s alchemy and not squander it easily.


    "Well, I''d better focus on cultivating the Giant Whale Body Refining Technique to produce the inner power first. Then go and practice the Vajra Iron Cloth and the Tendon Transformation and Bone Forging Technique," Lin Fei made up his mind.


    The next day, Lin Fei had arge amount of medicinal materials purchased, all of which were the raw materials for the Blood-Increasing Pill. He would personally supervise Lin Miao and let him try alchemy.


    The pill furnace, materials, and everything were all ready. Last night, Lin Miao also read some alchemy books and basically mastered some basic alchemical techniques. He was ready to give it a try.


    "Young master, I''m ready," Lin Miao said.


    "Okay, let''s begin," Lin Fei replied, staring closely at the pill furnace beside Lin Miao.

 44. Alchemy

    44. Alchemy


    "Fire!"


    Lin Miao lit the firewood under the furnace, added some coal to raise the temperature. Gradually, the furnace became extremely hot. Then, he proceeded step by step, throwing some medicinal materials into the furnace ording to the proportion of the Blood-Increasing Pill recipe.


    As time passed, the inside of the furnace became zing red, and the raw materials of those medicinal materials gradually turned into a sticky liquid. At this point, it was up to the Qi cultivator or innate expert to take action.


    Alchemy required controlling the temperature and the final condensation of the pill, which needed to be manually controlled. Innate martial artists could use their innate inner power to control it because it could be released to external. Likewise, Qi cultivators could also do the same by extending their spiritual power into the furnace.


    As for Body Refining martial artists or acquired martial artists, they could only watch. Although acquired warriors had inner power, they could not release it externally, so they could not refine the pill.


    Lin Miao urged his own spiritual power to extend into the furnace and began to protect the liquid medicine, even shielding it from the burning heat.


    This was the control of temperature, knowing when to heat up and when to cool down, which required the skill of an alchemist.


    As time passed, Lin Miao continued to maintain his spiritual power, but it was too weak, and he had not even reached the first level of Qi Condensation.


    If he were to refine pills needed by Qi cultivators, it would be impossible. However, just refining the Blood-Increasing Pill was enough for Lin Miao''s spiritual power to hold up.


    After just a quarter of an hour, a strange fragrance floated out of the furnace.


    "Has the pill been formed?" Lin Fei stared at the furnace intently.


    "Hoo..." Lin Miao retracted his spiritual power and copsed to the ground as if he werepletely exhausted. "Young master, I... I''m exhausted. My spiritual power has been almostpletely depleted and need a whole day to recover. So I can only refine the Blood-Increasing Pill once a day at most."


    Lin Miao''s voice was trembling, obviously pushed to the limit. Even thest bit of time was forced.


    "Lin Miao, you''ve worked hard today." Lin Fei nced at Lin Miao, then turned his attention to the furnace.


    He had no confidence in whether or not the pill had formed.


    "Open!" Lin Fei used a tool to open the lid of the furnace all at once, and the lid fell to the ground. A strong fragrance emanated, but there seemed to be a burnt smell mixed in with it.


    Lin Fei approached the furnace and took a look. Inside the furnace waspletely paste-like, ck, and messy.


    "Failed?" Lin Fei was disappointed.


    Lin Miao struggled to get up and also looked disappointed when he saw the situation inside the furnace.


    "Young master, My fault. I couldn''t control the temperature properly, which caused the refining to fail." Lin Miao lowered his head.


    "Not necessarily a failure," Lin Fei said as he took out his tools and began searching inside the furnace.


    Finally, he found three pills among the ck residue.


    "You seeded. Three Blood-Increasing Pills," Lin Fei said with a smile.


    "However, I need to test them first," he added and swallowed one of the pills directly.


    His massive blood qi quickly began to refine the Blood-Increasing Pill as a hot stream flowed through his body.


    <strong>"Your Giant Whale Body Refining Technique has absorbed the effect of the Blood-Increasing Pill, and its progress has increased by one-thousandth." </strong>


    The system''s voice sounded in Lin Fei''s mind.


    "It works!" Lin Fei eximed, "But its effect on me is too small. One pill can only increase the progress of the Giant Whale Body Refining Technique by one thousandth. To reach the limit of body refining and acquire inner power, I would need to take at least one thousand pills."


    Lin Fei calcted the cost. ording to the price of the Nine Profound Sect''s Blood-Increasing Pills, one pill required one thousand contribution points, and that was already a fifty percent discount for inner disciples. To obtain one thousand pills, he would need one million contribution points, equivalent to one million taels of silver!


    This was an astronomical figure.


    How many tasks would he need toplete to umte so many contribution points? Using Blood-Increasing Pills for the purpose of practicing the Giant Whale Body Refining Technique was too extravagant.


    Without them, Lin Fei would have to endure the slow progress of the Giant Whale Body Refining Technique, which might take several days or even a month to improve by one percent.


    It would take years, even more than ten years, to reach the acquired realm.


    There were many disciples in the inner sect who took years to advance from the ninth level of Body Refining to the acquired realm.


    Lin Fei couldn''t bear such slow progress.


    "The cost of the medicinal materials used in that furnace shouldn''t exceed one hundred taels of silver, but Lin Miao still refined three Blood-Increasing Pills," Lin Fei murmured to himself. "At this rate, I could get one thousand Blood-Increasing Pills with no more than forty thousand taels of silver. What a huge profit!"


    He was amazed by the incredible profitability of alchemy.


    With only forty thousand taels of silver, he could refine one thousand Blood-Increasing Pills, while the Nine Profound Sect sold them for one million taels of silver.


    Of course, there was an important reason for this price difference - the alchemist.


    Which innate expert would spend all day refining Blood-Increasing Pills?


    And which Qi Condensation cultivator would refine pills every day?


    It would only hinder their own cultivation.


    Only Lin Fei, who controlled Lin Miao, could make him refine Blood-Increasing Pills instead of cultivating himself.


    Lin Fei couldn''t help but feel grateful for his decision to keep Lin Miao alive.

 45. The Marriage Contract

    45. The Marriage Contract


    However, there was one troublesome matter, speed.


    The speed of the pills that Lin Miao refined was too slow. He could only refine once a day. And only three pills could be made each time.


    How long would it take to refine a thousand pills? At least a year.


    One year was too long.


    "Lin Miao, you only refine once a day?" Lin Fei frowned and asked.


    "Well..." Lin Miao thought for a moment and said in a deep voice, "I can restore my spiritual power quickly in a ce with heavy Yin Qi and I will refine more than once a day. I could even refine two, three times, or even more."


    Lin Fei nodded.


    With more refining times and a proficient technique, the number of pills made each time would also increase.


    By then, it wouldn''t take so long to refine a thousand Blood-Increasing Pills.


    "Where is a ce with heavy Yin Qi?" Lin Fei asked again.


    "Young master, you don''t have to go look for a ce specifically. I saw a formation in the zombie-refining technique called the Yin Gathering Formation. The formation is very simple, and I should be able to set it up.


    However, the materials needed to set up the formation are a bit special. We need corpses to set up it. There are corpse puppets around, but only five of them. To set up the Yin Gathering Formation, we need at least nine corpses." Lin Miao exined.


    Lin Fei fell into deep thought. There were still four corpses.


    "I''ll get you the remaining four corpses. During this time, focus on studying the refining technique and try to increase the number of pills made each time." Lin Fei said.


    "Yes, young master." Lin Miao nodded and Lin Fei left the backyard directly.


    Lin Fei was considering the matter of four corpses. Where could he get four corpses from? It would be great if he were in Luo City.


    Back when Lin Fei killed the bandits, there were more than just four of them. However, it didn''t matter if there were no bandits.


    For Lin Fei, getting four corpses was not a difficult task.


    Nowadays, it was not peaceful. People die every day.


    The mass graves outside the city were piled up with bodies like mountains.


    Having the Lin family''s servants drag back four corpses was not a difficult task at all.


    So, Lin Fei found the steward of the Lin family.


    "Steward, find four people and have them go to the mass graves outside the city to drag back four corpses. Just put them in the side courtyards at the back, and someone will take care of them. This is fifty taels of silver. You can give it to the servants as a reward."


    "Thank you, Young Master. Please rest assured, I will arrange it right away." The steward took the silver.


    Fifty taels. The servants would be eager to do it. It was just transporting corpses, there was no danger.


    In the afternoon, a familiar voice sounded outside Lin Fei''s door.


    "Bro, you''re finally back," At this time, Lin Wen, the elder brother, finally finished his busy work and returned to the Lin family.


    "Elder Brother, was there any trouble with your business?" Lin Fei asked.


    "Hahaha, now everyone knows that our Lin family has an Inner Sect disciple of the Nine Profound Sect. Who dares to make trouble?


    Brother,e on, let''s go to the hall. Father and I have been worrying about you all this time. There is a good thing."


    "A good thing? What good thing?"


    "You''ll find out when you get there."


    Lin Wen was quite mysterious.


    So, Lin Fei followed his elder brother to the hall.


    In the hall, their parents were also smiling. There was also an old woman who looked to be around fifty years old.


    "This must be the Second Young Master, right?" The old woman was also scrutinizing Lin Fei.


    And, with a wave of her hand, a middle-aged man dressed as a schr next to her actually took out a pen and paper and began to draw.


    "Father, Mother. What''s going on?" Lin Fei''s brow furrowed slightly.


    "Fei, this is Wang Po."


    "We have arranged a marriage for you and I guarantee you will be satisfied. Therefore, we need your portrait to show to thedy. Likewise, thedy also has a portrait for you to see."


    "Marriage?" Lin Fei had forgotten about this.


    At his age, he should have settled down and started a family in this world. Especially for a wealthy merchant family like the Lin family.


    "Father, mother, I just want to focus on martial arts now."


    Lin Fei had no intention of getting married at the moment.


    "Practicing martial arts and getting married doesn''t have to be mutually exclusive. So many inner disciples of the Nine Profound Sect, even the talented ones, have gotten married. Which one of them hasn''t married?"


    Lin Fei opened his mouth to argue, but couldn''t.


    Indeed, most of the inner disciples of the Nine Profound Sect had gotten married.


    They were just practicing martial arts alone in the Nine Profound Sect.


    Only a small portion of the disciples was fully dedicated to practicing martial arts.


    "Second brother, I know that people who practice martial arts have their own ideas. So, we talked to your father and decided to find you a suitable match, and you will definitely be satisfied.


    In fact, this marriage proposal was not initiated by us. The girl''s family approached our Lin family.


    She is the daughter of the prefect, and the prefect has one son and three daughters, with only the youngest daughter, Wang Xuan, unmarried.


    Wang Xuan, like you, is practicing martial arts in the sect. However, she joined Autumn Haze Mountain and entered the inner sectst year.


    Both you and she are practitioners of martial arts, so you will definitely be satisfied with this marriage.


    Take a look at the portrait. Her appearance and background are both excellent.


    Moreover, this marriage proposal can be considered a high-level match for our Lin family. It is also because the prefect sees your potential and bright future that his daughter is willing to marry into our family."


    Lin Fei nced at the portrait.


    The woman in the portrait was indeed quite beautiful. And her temperament was spirited, making her pleasing to anyone''s eyes.

 46. Yin Gathering Formation

    46. Yin Gathering Formation


    While Lin Fei was still hesitating, his mother spoke up, "Fei, it''s not just a matter of whether you want to or not. It depends on whether Wang Xuan is willing or not.


    Wang Xuan has returned to Zhou Mountain Mansion recently. Your portrait will also be shown to her. If Wang Xuan is satisfied, there is a possibility for this marriage to continue."


    Lin Fei understood. There was a gap between the Lin family and the prefect''s family.


    After all, the prefect was a high-ranking official. The point was Wang Xuan was willing to choose Lin Fei or not, not the other way around.


    "Leave it to mother and father to arrange." Lin Fei did not refuse directly.


    Even if he refused, it would be useless. His parents had ways to make him agree.


    Wang Xuan might not like him either. So, Lin Fei was not too worried.


    "Master Lin, Madam Lin, the portrait of your second young master is done. Can you take a look and see if it''s satisfactory?" At this moment, the painter handed Lin Fei''s portrait to his parents.


    Lin''s father and mother were very satisfied and gave some silver to Wang Po with a smile.


    Wang Po then left the Lin mansion with the painter.


    Lin Fei didn''t pay much attention to the matter. He went straight to Lin Miao''s residence.


    "Oh? The body has been brought back?"


    Lin Fei immediately felt a cold and eerie atmosphere had just arrived at the side courtyard.


    It wasn''t a temperature coldness, but rather the feeling that the whole side courtyard was ominous.


    "The body was brought back this afternoon. I have already arranged it into a Yin Gathering Formation."


    "How''s the effect?"


    Lin Fei saw five corpse puppets and four corpses arranged on the ground in a special way.


    "The effect is very good. With the Yin Gathering Formation, my spiritual power is recovering too quickly. With this recovery speed, I can restore all of my spiritual power immediately and refine another furnace of pills."


    Lin Fei shook his head and said, "There''s no need to be in such a hurry. You should first study the techniques of refining elixirs. Can you estimate how many times you can refine the elixir in a day with the Yin Gathering Formation?"


    Lin Fei was more concerned about the number of times the pills could be refined.


    Lin Miao pondered for a moment and said, "If I recover at this speed and put all my effort into refining, I can refine five times a day!"


    "Five times?" Lin Fei calcted silently and seemed very satisfied.


    "Good. Rest well tonight and study the technique. Tomorrow, start full force on refining the Blood-Increasing Pill," he said. "Make sure to produce one thousand Blood-Increasing Pills in the shortest possible time."


    "Young master, rest assured. I willplete the task of refining one thousand Blood-Increasing Pills as soon as possible," Lin Miao said.


    Lin Fei nodded and then returned to his room to rest. He was quite an at ease with Lin Miao. Lin Miao was a smart person who knew that he had to satisfy Lin Fei''s needs to the fullest if he wanted to be valuable. Lin Fei wouldn''t care about someone who had no value.


    Of course, Lin Miao also wanted to show his value, and this alchemy was an opportunity. If he could satisfy Lin Fei, then he wouldn''t have to live in fear anymore.


    ...


    In the Zhou Mountain Mansion City prefect''s office, the prefect handed a portrait to Wang Xuan and asked with a smile, "Xuan, what do you think of Lin Fei?"


    Wang Xuan was dressed in tight armor, holding a long sword, and looked heroic. She took the portrait and shook her head, saying, "Father, I don''t like this type. Besides, I heard that he only recently entered the Nine Profound Sect''s inner sect and is only at the seventh level of body refining. It''s probably difficult for him to advance to the acquired realm in the future. Do you really want your daughter to marry him?"


    The prefect waved his hand helplessly and let the matchmaker and others leave. Only he and Wang Xuan were left in the living room.


    The prefect sighed and said, "Daughter, you know that your father, as a prefect, is currently facing a lot of difficulties. The court is in turmoil, and there are countless bandits outside. If it weren''t for the support of the aristocratic families and wealthy merchants here in Zhou Mountain Mansion City, I wouldn''t even be able to stand firm in this ce.


    This Lin Fei is a disciple of the Nine Profound Sect''s inner sect. He recently opened up the Lin family''s business route and even defeated the bandits in the Nine Ring Mountains. He should have some skills.


    Moreover, the Lin family is the local tyrant in Zhou Mountain Mansion City, with money, grains, and people. This is the best match that I can find for you in the city.


    Xuan, you shouldn''t be stubborn anymore."


    The prefect''s decision to marry into the Lin family was not a whim. He had considered multiple factors.


    "Father, I understand your difficulties, so I have made connections with some talented people at Autumn Haze Mountain," Wang Xuan said.


    "Especially after I entered the inner sect, I met Senior Brother Liu Hao.


    Senior Brother Liu Hao has already acquired the third level, and perhaps it won''t be long before he reaches the fourth level.


    Moreover, his family has close rtions with Autumn Haze Mountain and even has an innate powerhouse in his ancestry.


    Senior Brother Liu Hao and I are in a rtionship. Estimate that he wille to propose in a while. This time I came down the mountain to talk to Father about this.


    Senior Brother Liu Hao is stronger than Lin Fei in every aspect. As for the Lin family, they are just a wealthy merchant family. How can theypare to the Liu family?


    If Father is worried about bandits near the city, Senior Brother Liu Hao would sweep them away."


    There was a look of pride in Wang Xuan''s beautiful eyes,


    The prefect''s eyes also lit up.


    It seemed that sending Wang Xuan to Autumn Haze Mountain was the right decision. His daughter did not disappoint his expectations.


    Not only had she improved her martial arts skills, but she had also already chosen a suitable husband.


    Moreover, both his background and martial arts qualifications were excellent choices.


    "What about the Lin family..."


    "Father, you can just say that I have seen Lin Fei''s portrait and am not interested. Then the Lin family will naturally understand."


    "Well...it can only be done this way." The prefect secretly nodded.

 47. One Thousand Blood-Increasing Pills

    47. One Thousand Blood-Increasing Pills


    The next day, Lin Fei was summoned to the hall.


    "Fei, you need to be mentally prepared for your marriage."


    Lin''s father weighed the matter for a long time, hesitating as if he wanted to say something but stopped.


    Lin Fei''s heart moved. It seemed that there was something wrong with his marriage.


    "Father, tell me, what''s the matter?"


    "Lord Prefect has sent a message. After seeing your portrait, Wang Xuan was not very interested, so..."


    Lin''s father''s voice also gradually lowered.


    Lin''s mother seemed to beining, "What''s wrong with my son? He is handsome and also an inner disciple of the Nine Profound Sect. Even if she is the daughter of the prefect, my son is also worthy..."


    Lin''s mother continued to chatter, showing some dissatisfaction.


    However, Lin Fei appeared very calm. He even breathed a sigh of relief in his heart.


    "Fei, you..." Lin''s parents were still worried.


    "Father. Mother. Don''t worry, I''m fine. Since Wang Xuan is not interested, we don''t need to force it." After speaking, Lin Fei bid farewell and left.


    Watching Lin Fei leave, Lin''s mother was somewhat reluctant, "Master, Lord Prefect is really overdoing it this time. He was the one who first proposed a marriage alliance with our Lin family. How could he..."


    "Okay, stop talking. In fact, this may not be a bad thing. Didn''t you see that Fei was already dissatisfied with this marriage? Maybe Fei already has someone in mind."


    Lin''s father said meaningfully.


    "Oh? Fei has someone in mind, most likely a disciple from the Nine Profound Sect. Perhaps it''s one of his senior sisters?" Lin''s mother''s eyes lit up.


    "We don''t need to bother about who exactly it is. Fei has more independence than us..." Lin''s father''s expression was calm.


    However, there was obviously a hint of dissatisfaction in his eyes. The prefect''s actions really showed that he didn''t take the Lin family seriously.


    But the other party was prefect. For such trivial matters, the Lin family had no choice.


    Although Lin Fei had already left the hall. His senses were keen.


    Lin Fei could still hear his parents'' conversation even from a distance.


    "They think I have someone in mind? Well, this is good too. I can have a peaceful time for a while." Lin Fei murmured in a low voice.


    He knew he didn''t have anyone in mind.


    Thinking about it, Lin Fei''s mind involuntarily conjured up a figure.


    Ling Yao!


    He would rather marry Ling Yao if he really had to.


    Lin Fei shook his head. It wasn''t time to think about these things yet.


    He went directly to Lin Miao''s sideyard and watched Lin Miao refine the Blood-Increasing Pill.


    Lin Miao set up the Yin Gathering Formation, which was indeed effective.


    After a whole day, he had sessfully refined it five times, and each time, he produced around ten pills.


    In one day, he could refine a total of fifty Blood-Increasing Pills.


    At this rate, Lin Miao would be able to refine one thousand Blood-Increasing Pills in twenty days.


    Moreover, even with the consumption of alchemy furnaces, medicinal materials, and other expenses, it would not exceed forty thousand taels of silver.


    Lin Fei was very satisfied. He brought back the fifty Blood-Increasing Pills he had refined on the first day to his room.


    He swallowed ten Blood-Increasing Pills at once.


    "Buzz."


    Suddenly, the qi and blood in Lin Fei''s body shook.


    The Giant Whale Body Refining Technique was also automatically operated.


    Ten Blood-Increasing Pills at once were too easy for Lin Fei now. His huge qi and blood could almost be refined instantly.


    Moreover, even ten Blood-Increasing Pills could only improve the cultivation progress of the Giant Whale Body Refining Technique by 1% for him now.


    Lin Fei could fully absorb all fifty Blood-Increasing Pills in one day.


    "Twenty days, and I will be able to give birth to inner power!" Lin Fei murmured in a low voice, a gleam of determination shing in his eyes.


    He had been waiting for this day for a long time and the thought of it made his heart burn with excitement.


    As time passed, Lin Fei took Blood-Increasing Pills every day and the progress of his Giant Whale Body Refining Technique improved visibly.


    He was getting closer and closer to giving birth to his inner power.


    Knowing that there was a constant supply of Blood-Increasing Pills, Lin Fei no longer paid attention to Lin Miao''s pill refining work.


    Instead, he focused on the medicinal bath for the Vajra Iron Cloth. After studying it for a few days, Lin Fei had a rough idea of its function.


    The medicinal bath promoted the recovery of the skin membrane, which was constantly damaged during the practice of Vajra Iron Cloth.


    With the improvement of Lin Fei''s Vajra Iron Cloth realm, the efficacy of the ordinary medicinal bath became less effective in repairing the damaged skin membrane, resulting in slower progress in his cultivation of Vajra Iron Cloth.


    Lin Fei came up with a solution in recent days.


    "Young Master, the stuff you wanted has arrived," the butler''s voice came from outside the door.


    Lin Fei opened the door and saw the butler holding a package. He smiled and ordered, "Continue to buy more, the more the better."


    "Yes, Young Master," the butler replied before leaving.


    Lin Fei brought the package into his room and ced it on the table.


    Inside the package was a box filled with white porcin bottles.


    Lin Fei opened one of the bottles and immediately a strong smell of blood emanated from it.

 48. One Step Away

    48. One Step Away


    "Golden light snake blood." Lin Fei muttered in a low voice.


    The porcin bottles were filled with the fresh blood of golden light snakes.


    Golden light snakes were a type of snake with a very small and short body. They were a specialty of Lu Mountian.


    They were highly poisonous. Although it was not a deadly venom, if someone was poisoned by its venom, they would kill quickly if not treated effectively.


    Golden light snakes had a special characteristic. Once their blood was applied to the skin, it would gradually make the skin tough.


    Even some small scars, when smeared with golden light snake blood, could gradually fade away or even disappear.


    If it wasn''t for the fact that venom of the golden light snake was incurable and powerful, Lin Fei was afraid that all the golden light snakes in Lu Mountian would have been caught.


    Lin Fei suddenly thought of this characteristic of golden light snake blood, wondering if it would be helpful for practicing Vajra Iron Cloth.


    So he asked the butler to purchase golden light snake blood for a high price. Despite the venomous nature of golden light snakes, some people still venture to catch them.


    "Let''s try."


    Lin Fei took a deep breath and poured the golden light snake blood from the porcin bottle and applied it all over his body.


    Instantly, Lin Fei''s whole body emitted an unpleasant smell of blood.


    The snake blood applied to his body quickly had an effect. A tingling and unbearable feeling arose.


    Lin Fei knew that Vajra Iron Cloth was actually constantly breaking and refining the skin. And the golden light snake blood was repairing the skin. So this tingling and unbearable feeling urred.


    However, this proved that golden light snake blood was effective.


    After using up a bottle of golden light snake blood, Lin Fei heard the system''s voice in his mind about an hourter.


    <strong>"Your Vajra Iron Cloth worked particrly hard today, and its cultivation progress has increased by 2%."</strong>


    "Whoosh."


    Lin Fei opened his eyes, unable to hide his joy.


    "Just one bottle increased my cultivation progress by 2%. And this time, I bought dozens of bottles. Plus, the butler is still helping me purchase snake blood, so I''ll have even more blood in the future."


    Lin Fei''s eyes gleamed with excitement. This Golden Light Snake Blood was of great significance to him.


    It meant that Lin Fei was confident that he could reach the limit of Vajra Iron Cloth in a short period of time, thus giving birth to inner power. And this inner power was extraordinary, it was part of the hard martial arts that was not to be underestimated.


    "Continue."


    Lin Fei applied the blood again. Amazingly, it was still effective.


    For the next few days, Lin Fei spent almost every day in his room applying golden light snake blood to his Vajra Iron Cloth. And his Vajra Iron Cloth was improving at a speed never seen before.


    After a few days, the system''s voice rang in Lin Fei''s mind.


    <strong>"Your Vajra Iron Cloth has broken through to the ninth level after days of hard work!"</strong>


    Lin Fei touched his skin and found that the membrane had be significantly tougher. His whole body was like ayer of "light armor," even more terrifying than ordinary light armor.


    Now, the Vajra Iron Cloth could finally show its power.


    Lin Fei took out a dagger and lightly drew it across his arm''s skin.


    "Shhh."


    To his surprise, his skin wasn''t cut.


    Lin Fei applied more force and had to use at least 30% of his strength to barely cut a small wound, which quickly stopped bleeding.


    "Untouchable by sword or spear!"


    Lin Fei''s eyes shed with a hint of strangeness. When hard martial arts reached their peak, they would exhibit some mystical characteristics. And the mystical characteristic that his Vajra Iron Cloth exhibited was untouchable by sword or spear. Even if he stood in ce and let an ordinary person use a saber to hack at him, they probably wouldn''t be able to harm him in the slightest.


    This was the terrifying aspect of hard martial arts.


    "Vajra Iron Cloth has also reached the ninth level, but it still needs to continue. It would be best to cultivate until inner power is born¡­"


    Lin Fei continued to use the golden light snake blood.


    He felt it out. The effect seemed to have weakened a bit. But it was only a little weaker.


    The progress of Vajra Iron Cloth cultivation was still very fast.


    It was only when he ran out of golden light snake blood and had not collected more that Lin Fei could take a temporary break. Otherwise, he would be applying snake blood every day.


    In the blink of an eye, twenty days had passed.


    "System."


    Lin Fei brought up the system to check the progress of his many martial arts.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Arts Realm: Body Refining Ninth Level</strong>


    <strong>Giant Whale Body Refining Technique: Ninth Level (99% Progress)</strong>


    <strong>Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist: Perfection (0% Progress)</strong>


    <strong>Nine Shadow Saber Technique: Perfection (18% Progress)</strong>


    <strong>Vajra Iron Cloth: Ninth Level (95% Progress)</strong>


    <strong>Tendon Transformation And Bone Forging Technique: Seventh Level (68% Progress)</strong>


    <strong>Flowing Clothes Skill: Transcendence (0% Progress)</strong>


    Lin Fei saw the progress of the Giant Whale Body Refining Technique. It had reached 99%. And Vajra Iron Cloth was not far behind.


    Both were just one step away from giving birth to inner power.


    "The Giant Whale Technique is about to give birth to inner power. What kind of inner power it will give birth to?" Lin Fei murmured softly.


    Many Body Refining martial artists had different types of inner power. After all, the martial arts they practiced were different.


    Lin Fei took a deep breath. He adjusted his state of mind.


    "Let''s begin."


    He directly swallowed ten Blood-Increasing Pills in one gulp.


    Ten Blood-Increasing Pills were just enough to increase the cultivation progress of the Giant Whale Body Refining Technique by 1%.


    Lin Fei''s Giant Whale Technique was only 1% away from giving birth to inner power.

 49. Limit Of Body Refining

    49. Limit Of Body Refining


    Ten Blood-Increasing Pills were swallowed into his stomach, transforming into a warm current that quickly flowed throughout his body.


    Simultaneously, the Giant Whale Body Refining Technique automatically activated, causing Lin Fei''s blood and qi to surge continuously inside him.


    He could clearly sense that his blood and qi had reached a limit, as if a barrier was pressing down on them, preventing them from increasing any further.


    This was the limit of his blood and qi, the limit of his Body Refining. Once a martial artist reached the limit of Body Refining, their inner power would emerge.


    "Body Refining limit, inner power is born..." Lin Fei muttered softly. He was feeling the situation inside his body carefully. As his blood and qi continued to surge, he gradually felt a slight warm current appearing inside him. This warm current was like a mist, barely perceptible, but undoubtedly real.


    "Inner power!" Lin Fei suddenly realized.


    With a slight movement of his mind, his eyes opened, and he extended his hand. In the next moment, a trace of inner power gathered in his palm.


    He lightly pressed his hand against the ground, and there was a soft sound as the ground trembled. Lin Fei widened his eyes. His palm seemed to have sunk into a piece of bean curd, leaving a clear palm print on the ground.


    "inner power, it really is inner power! But... why is this inner power so terrifying?"


    Lin Fei''s heart trembled slightly. His inner power was really terrifying.


    He had encountered acquired martial artists before and even killed two.


    One was the Wind Chasing Fragrance, whom he had killed in Yi Mountian Mansion City. The other was Zhao Yihu, whom he had killed not long ago in Luo City. Both of them were acquired martial artists with inner power.


    Lin Fei had also collided head-on with their inner power. However,pared to the trace of inner power he had just produced, their inner power seemed too weak.


    "Pff!"


    Lin Fei increased his strength. The trace of inner power that had just been generated in his body was instantly depleted. However, a clear handprint appeared on the ground.


    "There should also be differences between different types of inner power. The stronger the Body Refining technique, the harder it is to produce inner power. But once inner power is generated, it''s stronger than others!"


    A glint shed in Lin Fei''s eyes.


    He already had a general idea of why his inner power, although small in quantity, was much more powerful than the inner power of the Wind Chasing Fragrance and Zhao Yihu.


    The differencey in the Body Refining martial arts.


    Whether it was the Wind Chasing Fragrance or Zhao Yihu, they were all lone martial artists


    What kind of Body Refining martial arts could they get? Just very ordinary martial arts.


    Therefore, the inner power they produced was naturally very ordinary.


    But Lin Fei was different. He had been practicing the Giant Whale Body Refining Technique all along.


    Even among all the Body Refining martial arts in the Nine Profound Sect, it belonged to a rather powerful type.


    It was precise because of this that Lin Fei had found it so difficult to practice before.


    But once inner power was born, it was not something that could bepared to the Wind Chasing Fragrance or Zhao Yihu.


    "System."


    Lin Fei immediately called up the system panel to check his martial arts situation.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Arts Realm: Acquired Realm</strong>


    <strong>Giant Whale Body Refining Technique: Limit (Unable to improve)</strong>


    <strong>Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist: Perfection (0% Progress)</strong>


    <strong>Nine Shadow Saber Technique: Perfection (Progress 18%)</strong>


    <strong>Vajra Iron Cloth: Ninth Level (95% Progress)</strong>


    <strong>Tendon Transformation and Bone Forging Technique: Seventh Level (68% Progress)</strong>


    <strong>Flowing Clothes Skill: Transcendence (0% Progress)</strong>


    The first thing Lin Fei saw was the Giant Whale Body Refining Technique.


    Sure enough, it had reached its limit. Even the cultivation progress was not disyed, but instead showed "unable to improve."


    This was the limit of the Giant Whale Body Refining Technique.


    Once inner power was born, the Giant Whale Body Refining Technique would be almost at its end.


    Martial arts also had limits. It cannot be infinitely improved.


    However, Lin Fei''s realm had already reached the Acquired.


    In other words, from the moment he was born with inner power, he was no longer a Body Refining martial artist but an Acquired!


    Lin Fei rested for a while. His inner power slowly recovered bit by bit. However, he only had a little inner power, which was not much.


    Moreover, at the moment, Lin Fei could only rely on his huge blood and qi automatically generate inner power. Therefore, the increase in inner power was very slow.


    He needed martial arts in the Acquired realm.


    Lin Fei had two Acquired martial arts. They were obtained from the Wind Chasing Fragrance and Zhao Yihu.


    However, Lin Fei did not want to practice these two martial arts. Because they were too ordinary.


    He could receive three Acquired martial arts for free at the Nine Profound Sect.


    However, Lin Fei would not choose to rush to practice Acquired martial arts at the moment.


    "Acquired martial artists rely on inner power. The stronger the inner power, the stronger the Acquired martial artists'' strength.


    To make inner power strong enough, the foundation of martial arts must be strong enough.


    Otherwise, even if the same Acquired martial arts are cultivated in the same realm, the difference in inner power will be huge, and the strength will naturally be vastly different.


    So, I still need to wait. Wait until the Vajra Iron Cloth gives birth to inner power, and even wait for the Tendon Transformation andBone Forging Technique to give birth to inner power.


    At that time, the three inner powers will merge into an unparalleled huge inner power. With this inner power as a foundation, practicing Acquired martial arts will be twice the result with half the effort!"


    Lin Fei''s eyes shone with brilliance. He had a n in his mind.

 50. Second Inner Power

    50. Second Inner Power


    Zhou Mountain Mansion City.


    Wang Xuan blushed. In front of her were two young men dressed as martial artists.


    "Junior Sister Xuan, you said your father almost betrothed you to someone else?"


    One of the young men, who held a long sword, seemed arrogant.


    "Senior Brother Liu Hao, my father didn''t know about me and Senior Brother before...I have already exined everything to him. That man is just a nobody in Zhou Mountain Mansion City, how can hepare to Senior Brother? Besides, my father has agreed to our rtionship."


    Wang Xuan seemed afraid that Liu Hao would misunderstand, so she exined the whole story.


    "Junior Sister Xuan, you don''t have to worry. You are also a disciple of our Autumn Haze Mountain''s inner sect. How can someone from Zhou Mountain Mansion City bepared to you? Can he match up with you? I heard that he is a disciple of Nine Profound Sect''s inner sect?"


    Liu Hao obviously knew something about it.


    Wang Xuan knew that Liu Hao was proud. Even though this matter had nothing to do with Lin Fei. But since he knew, Liu Hao must have felt ufortable.


    He might even go looking for trouble with Lin Fei. Wang Xuan didn''t want to stir up trouble.


    So she took the initiative to hold Liu Hao''s hand and said, "Senior Brother, Lin Fei is just a Body Refining martial artist. He has only just been promoted to the inner sect of the Nine Profound Sect after three years. He is nothingpared to you.


    Senior Brother doesn''t need to bother with such an ordinary person and a trivial matter. Isn''t Senior Brother Chen Yuan going to Luo City for something? Senior Brother Chen Yuan''s matter is more important."


    The other martial artist, also an inner sect disciple of Autumn Haze Mountain, was Chen Yuan.


    At this time, he also smiled and said, "Senior Brother Liu Hao, Junior Sister is right. How can a mere Body Refining martial artist be worth your attention? Lin Fei is just an ant on the ground, and he will probably only be a Body Refining martial artist for the rest of his life.


    But Senior Brother is a divine dragon in the sky, destined to be an innate expert and dominate the world! How can someone like Lin Fei deserve Senior Brother''s attention?"


    Liu Hao nced at Chen Yuan and Wang Xuan.


    He couldn''t help but smile, "Right, Junior Sister Xuan is right. A mere Lin Fei, still a Body Refining martial artist, is indeed not worth our attention. Okay, let''s go say goodbye to the uncle first, then apany Junior Brother Chen Yuan to Luo City, take care of his matter, and then return to the sect."


    "Haha, I am also gonna investigate why the Zhang family suddenly withdrew their patronage for me. It''s just a small matter that can be solved in Luo City. It''s an honor to have thepany of senior brother."


    "Anyway, it''s on the way. Moreover, Junior Brother Chen Yuan just broke through to the acquired, and your inner power is unstable. If you encounter any small problems in Luo City, I will take care of them for you."


    "Thank you, Senior Brother Liu Hao!"


    So Wang Xuan, Liu Hao, and Chen Yuan said goodbye to the prefect and quickly left Zhou Mountain Mansion City towards Luo City.


    ...


    Lin Fei sat cross-legged in the room, his whole body covered in the golden light snake blood. His skin turned red, and he felt a tingling sensation, but he remained unmoved.


    He was used to it by now. He had just reached the limit of the Giant Whale Body Refining Technique yesterday, and he was about to develop inner power today.


    And now, his Vajra Iron Cloth also almost reached its limit, which was about to give birth to inner power! When the two inner powers merged, what kind of power would they bring? Lin Fei was not sure.


    Today was crucial for him, and he ordered the servants in the Lin mansion not to disturb him at this time.


    As time passed, the effect of the golden light snake blood on Lin Fei''s body gradually weakened, but he felt that his Vajra Iron Cloth was still a little short of reaching its body refining limit.


    However, Lin Fei was not worried because he had prepared a lot of golden light snake blood. So he applied arge amount of it again.


    Lin Fei''s skin had be somewhat ck and even a bit rough to the touch. After all, it was training the skin to be tougher than cowhide.


    Suddenly, Lin Fei''s skin began to vibrate slightly, and there seemed to ripple appearing on his slightly ck skin, like the ripples on water. Then, the tough skin began to crack with a "crackle."


    Lin Fei opened his eyes wide and grabbed the skin on his hand and tore it apart with a "chirp." There was no blood or pain. After the old skin cracked open, a newyer of skin was revealed, which looked very fair and tender.


    Lin Fei seemed to have been "reborn" and transformed like apletely different person. Looked like a handsome young gentleman from a distance.


    However, these details were inconsequential. What mattered was the newyer of skin on his body.


    Lin Fei felt as if an invisible force was covering his entire body, and it was tingling with a slight burning sensation.


    "The inner power produced by the skin membrane! The Vajra Iron Cloth has finally reached its limit!"


    A sh of enlightenment crossed Lin Fei''s mind.

 51. Two Inner Power Combined Into One

    51. Two Inner Power Combined Into One


    Vajra Iron Cloth produced a peculiar inner power that adheres to the skin, forming a protectiveyer.


    Lin Fei took out a dagger and used all his strength to want to make a deep cut, but the sharp de seemed to hit a tough leather and couldn''t prate it.


    "The inner power generated by Body Refining martial arts has different effects. Some have terrifying attacking power with explosive effects, while others have defensive effects," Lin Fei thought to himself.


    He manipted the inner power on his skin and concentrated it in one spot, then used the dagger to cut it. This time, the inner power was not there to protect his skin, and the de easily cut through it.


    The peculiar inner power generated by Vajra Iron Cloth could attach to the skin and protect it like an invisible armor. Its characteristics werepletely different from the inner power generated by the Giant Whale Body Refining Technique. Nevertheless, Lin Fei had now developed both kinds of inner power in his body, and his only option was to merge them.


    "What would happen if Qi and Blood''s inner power and hard martial arts inner power merged?" Lin Fei wondered as this was a rtively rare situation.


    Most martial artists would be lucky to cultivate one hard martial art to the point where it generated inner power, let alone two, and the Giant Whale Body Refining Technique was an especially challenging one to master.


    And if Lin Fei had not found the Golden Light Snake Blood, he might have had difficulty cultivating the Vajra Iron Cloth the hard martial arts.


    "Let''s begin," Lin Fei closed his eyes and focused on controlling the two inner powers in his body. He then merged them without hesitation.


    "Boom!" As the two inner powers met, Lin Fei''s body trembled violently. The Qi and Blood and skin also shook intensely, but it was the inner power that shook the most.


    Merging two different types of inner power was not as simple as adding them together, and the process was far from over.


    It was not an increase in quantity. It was a qualitative change!


    Two inner powers collided and entangled with each other. In the end, they mergedpletely into one.


    Suddenly, thebined inner power surged. It was once just a faint mist, but now it seemed like a flowing stream.


    Wherever the inner power went, Lin Fei''s body was covered in an "invisible armor".


    Moreover, it seemed that his defensive power had also increased by a few levels.


    "Swish!"


    Lin Fei opened his eyes. A glint of light shed in his eyes.


    He extended his fair hand and pressed it onto the ground once again.


    "Splurt!"


    The hard ground, under Lin Fei''s palm, became as fragile as bean curd and sunk 10cm deep.


    Lin Fei still had some power left. If he used all of it, a big hole would be made in the ground.


    "What a terrifying inner power! Thebined inner power of two inner powers is actually this powerful. It''s at least five times stronger than the Giant Whale Technique''s inner power alone! If the third inner power is also merged, is it possible that the power will increase tenfold or more?"


    Even though Lin Fei had always been calm, he couldn''t help but feel extremely shocked at this moment!


    He didn''t expect the merged inner power to be so terrifying.


    It was not a case of one plus one equals two, but an explosive increase of several times at once.


    "My n is correct," Lin Fei said.


    "I shouldn''t rush to cultivate acquired martial arts without first developing inner power. Otherwise, I wouldn''t have such strong inner power now."


    Lin Fei knew that once he cultivated martial arts of the acquired realm, his inner power would operate in a special way, constantly producing inner power. The foundation was based on the original inner power.


    How could one type of inner powerpare to two or even three types of fused inner power?


    Lin Fei became even more determined. He must find a way to cultivate the Tendon Transformation And Bone Forging Technique to its limit, thus producing inner power.


    By that time, the three types of inner power¡ªqi and blood, tendons and bones, and skin and membrane¡ªwould merge into one.


    Lin Fei''s inner power would probably be unmatched among acquired martial artists.


    However, the Tendon Transformation And Bone Forging Technique was a bit troublesome.


    It was only at the seventh level of Body Refining.


    Reciting a passage from a Taoist or Buddhist scripture every day only increased its progress by 1%.


    Once he reached the eighth level, reciting scriptures might not improve his progress at all.


    He had to find a way to quickly improve the Tendon Transformation And Bone Forging Technique.


    "Perhaps I need to find some monks who have a deep understanding of Buddhist philosophy to personally exin it to me. The same goes for Taoist scriptures. Maybe they can make its progress faster!"


    Many thoughts shed through Lin Fei''s mind. Then, he got up and left the room. He was going to ask the butler about something.


    <em>Who are the monks in Zhou Mountian Mansion City who have a profound understanding of Buddhism?</em>


    "Young Master, you finally came out."


    When the butler saw Lin Fei, his eyes lit up, and he walked over.


    "Butler, what''s the matter?"


    Judging from the butler''s expression, he must have something to tell him.


    "Young Master, this is the letter sent from Luo City yesterday."


    "Letter from Luo City?"


    Lin Fei immediately thought of a figure.


    Miss Zhang!


    If it was a letter from Luo City sent to him, it was probably from the Zhang family.


    However, he had only left Luo City for less than a month. What could happen to the Zhang family?


    So, Lin Fei immediately opened the letter.

 52. The Letter From Miss Zhang

    52. The Letter From Miss Zhang


    The letter was indeed written by Miss Zhang. The contents of the letter were a plea for help to Lin Fei.


    It turned out that not long after Lin Fei had left Luo City, the Zhang family felt burdened by the responsibility of providing for two martial artists.


    So they sent a message to Chen Yuan, an inner disciple of Autumn Haze Mountain, to revoke their patronage to him. From then on, the Zhang family only offered incense to Lin Fei alone.


    However, the Zhang family received some news from other channels of Autumn Haze Mountain.


    Chen Yuan seemed to have left the mountain, and he even broke through to the acquired realm! The main purpose of Chen Yuan''s trip down the mountain this time was to seek an exnation from the Zhang family.


    Normally, patronage was agreed upon by both parties. But if one party were too dominant, then there would be no room for discussion.


    Miss Zhang was afraid that Chen Yuan would harm the Zhang family, so she wrote the letter, hoping Lin Fei would go to Luo City.


    After all, Lin Fei was now the only patron worshipped by the Zhang family.


    After reading the letter, Lin Fei pondered for a moment and said to the butler, "Prepare my horse, I''m gonna go to Luo City."


    "Luo City? Young master, has something happened?" The butler was concerned.


    Judging from Lin Fei''s demeanor, it was definitely not good news.


    Lin Fei shook his head slightly and said, "Nothing major, I just need to take care of some things in Luo City. Tell my parents that I''ll be gone for a few days."


    "Okay, young master, I''ll make the arrangements."


    The butler didn''t ask any more questions and quickly left to prepare.


    "Chen Yuan of Autumn Haze Mountain..." Lin Fei''s eyes turned cold.


    It was rted to the "huge" patronage of one hundred thousand taels of silver per year. Lin Fei would not back down.


    If the other party wanted to fight, he would fight back.


    Now that Lin Fei had merged his two inner powers, he was also an acquired martial artist. Naturally, he was not afraid.


    Soon, the butler prepared a fast horse.


    Lin Fei rode the horse and quickly left Zhou Mountain Mansion City, heading towards Luo City.


    ...


    "Is this the Zhang Family''s mansion? What a magnificent ce. It seems that the Zhang Family is a top-tier wealthy merchant in Luo City."


    "Junior Brother Chen, you''re lucky to have found a wealthy and powerful patron in the Zhang Family."


    Liu Hao looked at the huge Zhang mansion in front of him and smiled.


    He and Wang Xuan and Chen Yuan had already arrived in Luo City. Now they were standing in front of the gates of the Zhang mansion.


    Chen Yuan smiled and said, "When the Zhang Family first found me, they were not asrge as they are now."


    "In recent years, thanks to my reputation, the Zhang Family''s business has grown and expanded in Luo City, like a snowball getting bigger as it rolls. At first, it was a good thing, and I could also receive patronage from the Zhang Family.


    But some time ago, the Zhang Family suddenly terminated our patronage rtionship. Hmph, they used my name to expand their business. Now they want to abandon me. What kind of world is this where things are so easy?"


    If their response this time doesn''t satisfy me, they''ll regret offending a disciple of the Autumn Haze Mountain Inner Sect!"


    Chen Yuan''s eyes shed with a hint of fierceness. It was obvious that he was really angry.


    Otherwise, he wouldn''t have just recently broken through the acquired realm and hurriedlye down from the mountain to "settle ounts" with the Zhang Family.


    "All right, Junior Brother Chen. It''s just the Zhang Family. Since you''re here, they will naturally satisfy you. Let''s go in."


    So the three of them walked towards the gates of the Zhang mansion.


    The Zhang Family''s servants immediately stopped them and said, "Wait, who are you?"


    "Get lost!"


    Chen Yuan casually lifted his hand and directly lifted the Zhang Family''s servant guarding the gate. Then he threw him inside the gate.


    "Tell the master of the Zhang Family that Chen Yuan of the Autumn Haze Mountain has arrived!"


    Chen Yuan''s eyes were cold, and he was not polite to these Zhang Family servants at all.


    The three of them directly broke into the Zhang Family''s hall. They sat down in a grandiose manner. Even the Zhang Family''s maidservants had to offer good tea with trepidation.


    At this moment, Miss Zhang arrived.


    Chen Yuan and Liu Hao looked up and saw Zhang. Both of them raised their eyebrows. What a beautiful woman!


    Miss Zhang was gentle and graceful, with a soft and watery temperament. In terms of appearance, she was even more beautiful than Wang Xuan.


    "Who are you?" Chen Yuan asked.


    "I am currently in charge of the affairs of the Zhang Family. Hero Chen, the decision to terminate your patronage was also made by me. Some time ago, the Zhang Family had some internal turmoil. Patron Chen cannot have beenpletely unaware of it. May I ask Patron Chen, did youe down from the mountain to the Zhang Family at that time and administer justice?"


    Miss Zhang''s eyes were sharp as she looked directly at Chen Yuan.


    At first, Miss Zhang thought that Chen Yuan was unaware of the affairs of the Zhang family.


    However, after gaining control of the Zhang family, Miss Zhang realized that things were not as she had thought.


    Miss Zhang''s second uncle had even written a letter to Chen Yuan, and even sent money, asking him not to interfere in the affairs of the Zhang family.


    Of course, Chen Yuan was happy to oblige. After all, it was an internal conflict within the Zhang family, and it didn''t concern him who would ultimately be the head of the family, as long as they continued to pay their patronage to him.


    But now, the Zhang family was no longer paying patronage to Chen Yuan. Naturally, he was anxious and even went down the mountain himself.


    "Miss Zhang, the previous matter was an internal affair of your Zhang family and had nothing to do with me. After all, even a just judge cannot judge family matters.


    Besides, I was in a crucial period of martial arts practice at the time when I was breaking through the acquired realm, so naturally, I had no energy to pay attention to the affairs of the Zhang family."


    Chen Yuan''s tone was calm.


    "Yes, it was an internal affair of the Zhang family and had nothing to do with the young hero Chen. Then, is it not okay for my Zhang family to stop paying patronage to you from now on? Does young master Chen n to force my Zhang family to continue paying patronage?"


    Zhang''s tone was also aggressive, making even Chen Yuan unable to suppress his anger for a moment.


    "Miss Zhang, I don''t want to waste any more words on this. Now, I''ll ask you one question, is it true that the Zhang family will no longer pay patronage to me from now on?" Chen Yuan''s gaze was sharp like a saber, staring fixedly at Miss Zhang.


    The atmosphere in the entire hall became tense all of a sudden.

 53. Lin Fei Is Here

    53. Lin Fei Is Here


    A strong aura emanated from Chen Yuan''s body.


    Miss Zhang was just an ordinary woman. Facing this kind of pressure, her face turned somewhat pale.


    But she endured it. At least on the surface, she appeared calm.


    "Young Hero Chen, I apologize. Zhang family has no intention of continuing to offer our patronage to you." Finally, Miss Zhang slowly spoke. And her tone was decisive.


    "Bang!"


    Chen Yuan''s fist smashed into the armrest of the chair.


    "Crack!"


    Instantly, the chair was shattered into pieces. Chen Yuan suddenly stood up.


    "Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh!"


    Arge number of Zhang family guards rushed in from outside the door. These guards all drew out their sabers. surrounding Chen Yuan and the others in the middle.


    However, these guards seemed quite nervous. After all, they were facing an acquired martial artist from Autumn Haze Mountain!


    "Good, very good! It seems that Miss Zhang is determined. Then my and Zhang family''s ounts from these years should be settled!" Chen Yuanughed in anger.


    "Wait a minute." At this moment, Liu Hao spoke up. He took a slow sip of tea.


    Looking at Miss Zhang with a calm expression, he said, "Miss Zhang, you''ve probably found a new patron, haven''t you? Otherwise, you wouldn''t be so anxious to sever the rtionship with Junior Brother Chen. You can tell us who it is. Then we can also have an idea, how about it?"


    After hearing Liu Hao''s words, Miss Zhang fell silent.


    She knew Chen Yuan came to "demand justice." The Zhang family could not intimidate Chen Yuan. Perhaps only Lin Fei could.


    Moreover, the Zhang family''s n patronage was not a secret. It could be figured out by inquiring in Luo City.


    "Lin Fei, an Inner Sect disciple of the Nine Profound Sect!" Miss Zhang slowly spoke.


    "What? What did you say?" Wang Xuan widened her eyes. A strange expression appeared on her face.


    Lin Fei, an Inner Sect disciple of the Nine Profound Sect.


    Same name, same surname, and was even an Inner Sect disciple of the Nine Profound Sect.


    Was it a coincidence? But, it didn''t seem like it. It wasn''t that coincidental!


    But Lin Fei had just be an inner disciple of the Nine Profound Sect, how could he be a patron by the Zhang family? Moreover, Chen Yuan was removed.


    One should know that Chen Yuan was an acquired martial artist, even if he didn''t make a breakthrough recently, he was still at the ninth level of Body Refining.


    "Miss Zhang, are you talking about Lin Fei from Zhou Mountain Mansion City? Didn''t he just at the level of Body Refining?" Wang Xuan asked.


    "Do you know him?" Miss Zhang was also surprised. These people were all disciples of Autumn Haze Mountain. Could it be that they also knew Lin Fei from Nine Profound Sect?


    Wang Xuan widened her eyes. It was indeed Lin Fei from Zhou Mountain Mansion City that she knew, but he was just a mere Body Refining martial artist who had only recently entered the inner sect of Nine Profound Sect and was only at the seventh level of Body Refining. How could he be a patron of the Zhang family?


    Chen Yuan and Liu Hao were also surprised. The new patron of the Zhang family was actually just a Body Refining martial artist.


    "Hahaha, what a Lin Fei! Miss Zhang, I don''t know how he tricked you. But do you think a mere Body Refining martial artist can protect the Zhang family''s business and deter the small fry from all sides? Don''t destroy the foundation of the Zhang family in your hands." Chen Yuan sneered.


    Miss Zhang also realized that these people really knew Lin Fei, but they seemed to look down on him. After all, Lin Fei was a top genius who could kill acquired martial artists above his level. Were these inner disciples of Autumn Haze Mountain too arrogant or self-important?


    "If there''s nothing else, please leave. Escort them out!" Miss Zhang''s tone was not polite at all, giving the order to kick them out.


    "Hehe, are you going to kick us out now? But I want to settle ounts with you, Miss Zhang. How many benefits has the Zhang family gained over the years because of my reputation? The Zhang family needs to return everything they earned! Otherwise, these mere Body Refining guards won''t be able to stop me!"


    Chen Yuan pulled out his long sword with a "ng". The sharp edge of the sword made the surrounding guards feel a chill in their necks and take a step back involuntarily. If they really fought, they would probably be cut by Chen Yuan''s sword before they even got close.


    This was simply not something they could handle. So, the guards all turned their gaze to Miss Zhang.


    Miss Zhang got agitated. She never expected Chen Yuan to be so shameless.


    However, she was powerless at the moment. A figure suddenly appeared in her mind. If that person were here, how could Chen Yuan and his followers act so recklessly?


    "I have informed Lin Fei, he is the patron of my Zhang family. If you harm my Zhang family, he will not spare you!" Miss Zhang''s voice trembled with anger.


    "Ridiculous, he''s just a Body Refining martial artist. Does he dare to threaten us? If he dares toe, I will kill him with one strike!" Chen Yuan proudly brandished his sword.


    "Is that so? Lin Fei is here, and you can draw your sword now."


    Suddenly, a cold voice echoed in everyone''s ears.


    "Whoosh."


    Everyone seemed to see only a shadow. Then, a figure appeared in front of Chen Yuan.


    "You..." Chen Yuan''s eyes narrowed slightly. He was about to draw his sword without thinking, but his sword was motionless when Lin Fei had already unsheathed his saber.


    "Swish."


    Lin Fei swung his saber. The sharp saber de seemed to cut through Chen Yuan''s neck.


    At the same time, ten saber shadows flickered by.


    "Crack."


    Lin Fei had already sheathed his saber.


    Then, Lin Fei stood quietly in front of Chen Yuan. It was as if he hadn''t moved at all. It seemed that everything that just happened was an illusion.

 54. Powerful Inner Power

    54. Powerful Inner Power


    At this moment, the hall became very quiet. One could hear a pin drop.


    Chen Yuan still held his long sword. But his arm seemed to be trembling. He lowered his head.


    A strand of his hair quietly snapped off and fell to the ground. In an instant, Chen Yuan''s face turned pale as paper.


    "You...you are..."


    "I am Lin Fei, the one you can kill with one strike," Lin Fei spoke calmly.


    Chen Yuan''s expression turned very dark.


    Although he did not see Lin Fei''s saber movement clearly just now, he truly felt the sharpness of the saber. As if it could cut off his head in an instant.


    He did not die, but a strand of his hair was cut off.


    He and Lin Fei were clearly not at the same level! He couldn''t block Lin Fei''s attack. He couldn''t even see Lin Fei''s move clearly before he was defeated. He waspletely defeated!


    "I spare your life for being a disciple of Autumn Haze Mountain, and cut off only a strand of your hair." Lin Fei said coldly.


    Autumn Haze Mountain and Nine Profound Sect were both major sects.


    As neighboring sects, their rtionship was not particrly good, but it was not bad either. If Lin Fei rashly killed a disciple of Autumn Haze Mountain, there would still be some trouble.


    "What a fast saber! And there were no inner power fluctuations. This is the pure saber technique realm. If I''m not mistaken, your saber technique has already reached the perfection realm!" Liu Hao''s pupils slightly shrank.


    This was terrifying appearing on Body Refining martial artists.


    And with Liu Hao''s vision, he could naturally see that the saber technique Lin Fei disyed was definitely not ordinary. It must be a very sophisticated saber technique. It must not be simple to be able to practice to perfection.


    "Who are you?" Lin Fei''s tone was without any fluctuations.


    "Liu Hao, a disciple of Autumn Haze Mountain." Liu Hao said calmly.


    "Come to think of it, we actually have some connection. What do you think, Xuan?" Liu Hao has now confirmed Lin Fei''s identity.


    At this moment, Lin Fei finally noticed the woman next to Liu Hao. He felt that she looked familiar.


    Soon, Lin Fei remembered where he had seen her before. After all, he had just seen her portrait a few days ago. He wasn''t that forgetful.


    "Wang Xuan, in consideration of your father''s reputation, I won''t pursue this matter. You three can leave." Lin Fei said calmly, seemingly not paying too much attention to Liu Hao.


    Wang Xuan''s heart skipped a beat. She knew Liu Hao''s personality.


    Liu Hao appeared gentle and easy to get along with. But in fact, he was arrogant and self-important and cared a lot about his face. Ignoring him in front of so many people, Liu Hao would definitely be angry.


    Sure enough, Liu Hao''s face turned cold, and he said, "Lin Fei, your saber technique is indeed good, but the foundation of a martial artist is still their realm! Even if your saber is fast, how can you break through my sword using the third-level inner power of Acquired to activate!?"


    As Liu Hao finished speaking, he suddenly drew his long sword.


    "Shoo." The long sword made a light sound.


    Then, Liu Hao''s long sword began to move. It actually formed a huge sword.


    This sword was powered by inner power. It could both attack and defend and was a veryprehensive martial art.


    This was a truly acquired martial art. Even the other people in the hall who were far away felt like they were being pricked by needles all over their bodies.


    Those who were a little closer felt like they were about to be cut by the sword.


    "Acquired Third Level..." Lin Fei also felt threatened.


    The opponent''s inner power erupted and the sword appeared instantly. The sharp sword des were aimed directly at Lin Fei.


    Although Lin Fei had defeated acquired martial artists before and even killed two, the Wind Chasing Fragrance, Zhao Yihu, and Chen Yuan were all only at the acquired first level. In terms of inner power, they were far inferior to Liu Hao.


    And Liu Hao''s sword in his hand was not an ordinary sword technique, but a very profound and exquisite acquired-level sword technique. Liu Hao even trained it to the level of transcendence, so it had such terrifying power.


    However, Lin Fei did not back down.


    "Inner power? I have it too!"


    In the next moment, the big saber on Lin Fei''s back was unsheathed with a "swish".


    Lin Fei swung his saber, and suddenly, it seemed like there were saber shadows everywhere, ten saber shadows emanating sharp edges.


    But that was only the surface.


    This strike seemed the same as the one Lin Fei had previously used, but in fact, the powerful inner power in his body had surged into his arm, making the saber''s power increase by an unknown number of times.


    Finally, Lin Fei''s saber struck the sword in the sky with a "bang".


    Liu Hao''s originally calm face suddenly changed, and then his whole body trembled uncontrobly. With a "crack", the long sword in his hand suddenly appeared with cracks and shattered instantly.


    The sharp saber edge enveloped his whole body as if it were going to cut him in half. Liu Hao felt the threat of death for the first time.


    "Ah..."


    Liu Hao roared in anger, blood flowing from his eyes, nose, and ears due to the impact of Lin Fei''s saber. At this moment, Liu Hao had to extend his right hand and hold it in front of him.


    With a "chirp", Lin Fei''s saber fell.


    A sound of metal shing was heard.


    Liu Hao''s sleeve was torn, revealing a wrist guard inside.


    Lin Fei''s saber strike didn''t manage to break through the wrist guard, but the power behind the strike was enough to shatter Liu Hao''s arm. It would take at least ten days to half a month for him to recover without resting.


    Liu Hao''s face fell, and he looked as if he saw a ghost. If he hadn''t been given a special wrist guard by his elders just now, his arm would have been severed, and he might have been split in half by the remaining force of the saber.


    "The fluctuation of inner power...You have inner power, are you an acquired martial artist?" Liu Hao was terrified.


    "You''ll never leave if you don''t get lost now." Lin Fei''s tone was cold, staring at Liu Hao and Chen Yuan.


    Liu Hao didn''t dare to dy, nor did he say a word. He was afraid that Lin Fei would really go crazy and kill them. He had to save his life first and seek revenge in the future.

 55. A Slap

    55. A p


    Liu Hao, Chen Yuan, and Wang Xuan escaped from Lu City in a very sorry state.


    Chen Yuan''s disheveled appearance made him look like a stray dog, and his eyes showed a hint of fear. He had been scared out of his wits.


    Liu Hao''s eyes were also bloodshot, and his face was ashen. He remained silent, like a dormant volcano that could erupt at any moment.


    The three arrived at a small grove outside the city.


    "Stop," Liu Hao said as he halted.


    "Wang Xuan," he said as he dismounted, staring coldly at her with a stern gaze. He even changed the way he addressed her from "Junior Sister Xuan" to "Wang Xuan."


    Wang Xuan had a vague feeling that something was amiss.


    "Senior Brother Liu Hao, you..." Wang Xuan began to speak, but Liu Hao suddenly raised his hand and pped her hard.


    The sound of the p echoed through the grove, leaving a bloody red handprint on Wang Xuan''s fair and tender face.


    "Liu Hao!" Wang Xuan covered her face and looked at him in shock, unable to believe that Liu Hao had hit her.


    Through gritted teeth, Liu Hao said, "You slut, you said that Lin Fei was only a mere seventh-level Body Refining martial artist, but in fact, he has already reached the acquired realm and possesses inner power. He is an acquired martial artist! I believed your nder and suffered a crushing defeat! He is an Inner Sect disciple of the Nine Profound Sect, and we cannot contend with him for now. But revenge can wait. Return to Autumn Haze Mountain first."


    Liu Hao knew that they could not do anything about Lin Fei at present, so they had to retreat.


    "Let''s go!" Liu Hao did not even bother with Wang Xuan, quickly mounting his horse and leaving with Chen Yuan.


    Wang Xuan was left alone in the grove, her eyes red and tears welling up, but she did not shed a tear. The p not only hurt her physically but also shattered her innocence and dreams.


    "Liu Hao..." Wang Xuan gritted her teeth. She never expected that Liu Hao, who usually appeared gentle and refined that seemed to have everything under control no matter what she did would be so hysterical when he encountered a failure. She realized Liu Hao never really cared about her, let alone being a good match for her.


    Liu Hao''s performance seemed to be that of an empty-headed person who looked good on the outside but wascking on the inside, far inferior to Lin Fei.


    Thinking of Lin Fei, Wang Xuan''s mood becameplicated.


    She never expected that Lin Fei, who she considered just a mere Body Refining martial artist with no potential, would hide his talents so deeply.


    He was actually one of the top geniuses. Not even Liu Hao was his opponent. Unfortunately, Wang Xuan and Lin Fei no longer had any chance.


    Wang Xuan also knew that she had no chance anymore. Someone like Lin Fei would no longer have any intersection with her.


    "But, I should also thank you, Lin Fei. You let me see Liu Hao''s true colors early, which is a good thing. So that I won''t marry him and ruin my life..."


    Wang Xuan gritted her teeth and got on her horse, heading towards the Zhou Mountain Mansion City.


    ...


    Zhang Family, Luo City


    The servants all left. Lin Fei looked at the gate, silent, as if lost in thought.


    Although Chen Yuan and Liu Hao had just fled in panic, Liu Hao probably wouldn''t let it go with his appearance.


    If it were in a secluded ce, Lin Fei would have killed the two of them long ago. However, if he killed them in front of the Zhang Family''s eyes, it would be troublesome.


    After all, they were disciples of the inner gate of Autumn Haze Mountain. This identity was not ordinary.


    If an outer disciple died, the sect wouldn''t care too much. But it was different for inner disciples. Every inner disciple was a core member of the sect.


    If an inner disciple died, the sect would investigate.


    If Lin Fei were to die, the Nine Profound Sect would also investigate. Therefore, in front of everyone''s eyes, Lin Fei had no choice but to release Liu Hao and Chen Yuan.


    However, this was not a big deal. Lin Fei was already an aplished martial artist, and his strength would only continue to grow stronger in the future. By then, Liu Hao and Chen Yuan would naturally feel despair and dare not hold a grudge against him anymore.


    "Patron Lin, thank you very much for what happened earlier. Otherwise, my Zhang family would have been in big trouble today..." Miss Zhang spoke with aplicated expression, pursing her lips and speaking softly.


    "Miss Zhang, I am a Patron of the Zhang family, and these things are all to be expected. After today, Chen Yuan should not dare toe and cause trouble again. If the Zhang family encounters any more trouble in the future, you can write to me."


    Lin Fei was preparing to leave, but a sudden idea shed through his mind. He recalled that the Buddhist faith seemed to be flourishing in Luo City, where there was a famous temple.


    "Miss Zhang, I heard that there is a long-reputed temple in Luo City, right?" Lin Fei suddenly asked.

 56. Hongfa Temple

    56. Hongfa Temple


    "Patron Lin, are you talking about Hongfa Temple?" Miss Zhang thought for a moment and spoke.


    In Luo City, the most famous temple was Hongfa Temple. Because there was once a great monk in Hongfa Temple.


    "Yes, it''s Hongfa Temple. I wonder if Miss Zhang knows which true high monks are currently in Hongfa Temple?"


    "If you''re talking about high monks, Hongfa Temple does have some. Master Fayan and Master Fajue are both venerable monks of the contemporary Hongfa Temple."


    Lin Fei nodded and said, "Miss Zhang, I need your help with something. I hope you can use the influence of the Zhang family to introduce me to Masters Fayan and Fajue. I want to discuss Buddhist principles with the two venerable monks."


    The Zhang family was a wealthy merchant in Luo City. They were also frequent customers of temples like Hongfa Temple.


    Naturally, he could guarantee to see the two high monks of Hongfa Temple with the Zhang family''s help.


    Miss Zhang did not ask why Lin Fei wanted to meet the high monks. She nodded and said, "This is easy, but Patron Lin will have to stay with the Zhang family for a while. Within three days, I will make sure Patron Lin sees the two high monks."


    "Thank you, Miss Zhang."


    Lin Fei decided to stay with the Zhang family for a few more days.


    Returning to his room, Lin Fei immediately called up the system panel.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Arts Realm: Acquired Level</strong>


    <strong>Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist: Perfection (0% progress)</strong>


    <strong>Nine Shadow Saber Technique: Perfection (18% progress)</strong>


    <strong>Tendon Transformation and Bone Forging Technique: Seventh level (68% progress)</strong>


    <strong>Flowing Clothes Skill: Transcendence (0% progress)</strong>


    Lin Fei''s Giant Whale Body Refining Technique and Vajra Iron Cloth had reached their limits, giving birth to inner power, and could no longer be improved. Therefore, he deleted them from the system panel to save space. Otherwise, the panel would look too cluttered and confusing.


    Lin Fei mainly focused on Tendon Transformation And Bone Forging Technique, which was only at the seventh level. The current progress of its cultivation had reached 68%.


    Compared to the Giant Whale Body Refining Technique and Vajra Iron Cloth, the cultivation speed of the Tendon Transformation And Bone Forging Technique was simply too slow.


    This was not because Tendon Transformation And Bone Forging Technique wasn''t working hard. In fact, Tendon Transformation And Bone Forging Technique was also working hard in cultivation.


    But the Tendon Transformation And Bone Forging Technique required both Taoist scriptures and Buddhist sutras, especially thetter. Lin Fei suspected that it was created by a monk.


    This time, Lin Fei stayed in Luo City to search for a high monk from the Hongfa Temple, hoping to listen to his Buddhist teachings and gain insights to enhance his cultivation progress. He aimed to reach his limits as soon as possible and give birth to the third inner power, which would merge the three types of inner power into one.


    Then, Lin Fei could enter the Martial Arts Pavilion and select acquired martial arts, officially beginning his training in the acquired realm.


    In just three days, the Tendon Transformation And Bone Forging Technique only increased the cultivation progress by 3%, which was as slow as a snail. Fortunately, Miss Zhang finally had good news for him.


    "Patron Lin, two high monks from the Hongfa Temple have agreed to see you. You can enter the temple with this Buddhist bead as a token."


    "Thank you, Miss Zhang. I will leave for the Hongfa Temple immediately. Time is of the essence," Lin Fei replied without hesitation.


    He left Zhang Mansion right away and headed to the Hongfa Temple, which was located on the outskirts of the city, it was not isted since the temple was always bustling with people. Upon arrival, Lin Fei saw a crowd of people and smoke rising from the temple, as well as merchants selling their goods outside the temple.


    Knowing it would be difficult to see the high monks with so many people around without Miss Zhang''s help, Lin Fei felt thankful. He walked straight to the front of the temple.


    "Donor, please queue up for incense," a monk stopped Lin Fei.


    "I havee to see Masters Fayuan and Fajue. This is the token," said Lin Fei.


    Lin Fei took out a string of Buddhist beads directly.


    The novice monk scrutinized Lin Fei carefully and said, "Seems that the Donor is the Lin Fei that the Zhang family mentioned. The two masters are already waiting for you in the meditation room. Donor Lin, please follow me."


    Lin Fei followed the novice monk into the Hongfa Temple.


    The Hongfa Temple was bustling with incense and activity outside, but inside, it was very peaceful and did not disturb the meditation of the senior monks.


    "Ha!"


    Suddenly, as they passed through an empty space, Lin Fei saw some young monks practicing martial arts in the open area.


    "Hongfa Temple also has monks practicing martial arts?" Lin Fei asked. He remembered that Hongfa Temple was not a sect.


    The novice monk replied, "Donor, those are the martial monks of Hongfa Temple. They are only practicing some basic boxing and footwork to protect the safety of many monks in the temple."


    "I see," Lin Fei nodded.


    With his eyesight, he could naturally see that those martial monks were indeed only practicing basic boxing and footwork, and did not have Acquired realm ones, only Body Refining. It was indeed far inferior to those martial arts sects.


    "Donor Lin, the two masters are in the meditation room, pleasee in," The novice monk stood outside the meditation room and did not intend to go in.


    Lin Fei nodded and pushed open the door of the meditation room, walking straight in.

 57. Enlightenment

    57. Enlightenment


    Inside the meditation room, Lin Fei saw two old monks sitting on meditation cushions. Both of them had white beards, and although they looked very old, their spirits were still high.


    There was a faint smell of incense in the air that seemed to calm the mind and bring peace.


    "Lin Fei greets the two masters," Lin Fei respectfully bowed to the two old monks.


    One of the white-bearded old monks smiled and spoke, "Donor Lin, I heard from people of the Zhang family that you also have mastery in Buddhism, so you want to discuss Buddhism with us?"


    Lin Fei shook his head slightly and said, "I dare not im mastery, but I have read the Diamond Sutra and have some doubts. I hope the two masters can enlighten me."


    "Oh, the Diamond Sutra? Please speak, donor," the old monk said.


    Lin Fei began to recite some verses from the Diamond Sutra. In fact, because of the Tendon Transformation And Bone Forging Technique, he read a lot of Buddhist scriptures every day, especially the Diamond Sutra, so he could recite them fluently.


    Lin Fei and the two monks began to exchange their understanding of Buddhism and Buddhist doctrine.


    The two Zen masters were highly skilled in Buddhism and had a deep understanding of it. Lin Fei also received a long-awaited message from his system.


    <strong>"Your Tendon Transformation And Bone Forging Technique, hearing the profound Buddhist teachings, has entered into enlightenment, and its cultivation progress has increased by 50%."</strong>


    <strong>"Your Tendon Transformation And Bone Forging Technique has broken through to the eighth level."</strong>


    As time passed, Lin Fei''s Tendon Transformation And Bone Forging Technique benefited greatly from the exchange with the two Zen masters. Tendon Transformation And Bone Forging Technique broke through to the eighth level during its enlightenment.


    However, the two Zen masters were already advanced in years, and after two or three hours of talking, they were feeling tired. Lin Fei bid farewell to them, but he did not leave. Instead, he stayed at the temple because his Tendon Transformation And Bone Forging Technique had not yet reached the limit of body refinement.


    He did not want to miss the opportunity of exchanging Buddhist teachings with the two Zen masters every day. He knew that it would greatly benefit his cultivation.


    So, Lin Fei informed the Zhang family. Then he lived in the Hongfa Temple. He exchanged Buddhist teachings with the two high monks of the Hongfa Temple every day.


    The two Zen masters of the Hongfa Temple also enjoyed exchanging Buddhist teachings with Lin Fei.


    In the blink of an eye, more than ten days had passed.


    During these ten-plus days, Lin Fei''s Tendon Transformation And Bone Forging Technique had been improving every day. However, after reaching the ninthyer, the speed of improvement slowed down. But even if it was slower, it was gradually approaching its limit.


    One day, after just finishing the exchange with the two Zen masters, Lin Fei couldn''t wait to return to his room.


    "System."


    Lin Fei immediately brought up the system panel to check his martial arts.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Arts Realm: Acquired First Level</strong>


    <strong>Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist: Perfection (0% progress)</strong>


    <strong>Nine Shadow Saber Technique: Perfection (18% progress)</strong>


    <strong>Tendon Transformation And Bone Forging Technique: Ninth level (99% progress)</strong>


    <strong>Flowing Clothes Skill: Transcendence (0% progress)</strong>


    Lin Fei saw that the progress of his Tendon Transformation And Bone Forging Technique had reached 99%. It was only 1% away from reaching the limit of Body Refining and giving birth to inner power.


    Lin Fei was burning with enthusiasm. Naturally, this couldn''t stump him. He immediately took out many Buddhist scriptures and began reciting them.


    Gradually, Lin Fei could clearly feel that the Tendon Transformation And Bone Forging Technique was improving little by little. Perhaps, he could give birth to inner power today.


    ...


    "Bang, bang, bang."


    Outside the meditation room, a novice monk anxiously knocked on the door of the two Zen masters.


    "Two masters, something bad happened...Cian has returned..." The novice''s voice revealed a hint of panic.


    "Don''t panic, you''re saying that Cian has returned?"


    "Yes, Cian has returned. The martial monks have surrounded him, but they can''t capture him. Moreover, Cian has even killed several martial monks."


    "Namo Amitabha, what has toe wille. Let''s go and see. Oh, and..." The Zen master stopped.


    "Let a novice monk inform Lin Fei that there is danger in the temple and ask him to leave the Hongfa Temple."


    "Yes, master!"


    So the novice monk left immediately.


    The two Zen masters arrived at the back gate of Hongfa Temple.


    In an open space behind the gatey many corpses of martial monks. The air was filled with a hint of blood.


    Many martial monks surrounded a short-haired man holding a curved saber. The saber was stained with blood, and it was evident that the man had killed the martial monks on the ground.


    "Amitabha. Cian, since you were expelled from Hongfa Temple, why did youe back to cause more trouble?" shouted Master Fayuan.


    The man with the curved saber sneered, "Fayuan, Fajue, you have finally arrived."


    "When I came to Hongfa Temple, I only wanted to be a martial monk to avenge myself," he continued.


    "You have acquired martial arts skills, but you refused to teach me. You used me of holding grudges and being unsuitable to be a monk. Eventually, you expelled me from Hongfa Temple," he said with a cold smile. "But what in the end? I still learned martial arts, and I even became an acquired martial artist!"


    Fayuan sighed deeply and said, "Since you have achieved what you wanted, you should be happy. Why did youe back to cause trouble again?"


    "Hmph, although I learned martial arts, do you know how I have lived these past few years?" Cian asked angrily.


    "I have been living on the edge of life and death every day, constantly fighting. If you hadn''t expelled me from Hongfa Temple, how could I have lived such a hell-like life?"


    "So, I made a silent vow that I would make Hongfa Temple regret it when I became proficient in martial arts," he said, his tone full of hatred.


    He hated Hongfa Temple so much that if they had taught him martial arts, he would have avenged himself and not ended up in such a miserable state, enduring inhumane torture.


    Therefore, he wanted to take revenge on Hongfa Temple, even to the point of burning it to the ground, to ease his hatred.

 58. Three-in-One Inner Power

    58. Three-in-One Inner Power


    Lin Fei stayed in the room all the time, reciting Buddhist scriptures. He could feel that the Tendon Transformation And Bone Forging Technique was steadily improving. He didn''t know how long had passed when he felt a slight tremor in his body, followed by the sound of the system in his mind.


    <strong>"You recite the Buddhist scriptures with a joyful mood, and the progress of Tendon Transformation And Bone Forging Technique is increased by 1%."</strong>


    <strong>"Your Tendon Transformation and Bone Forging Technique has reached its limit and cannot be improved further."</strong>


    As the system''s voice fell, Lin Fei''s whole body began to shake with a "crackling" sound. His bones seemed to be vibrating madly, and a familiar warmth flowed out from the depths of his bones, attaching to his bones and flowing throughout his body.


    Lin Fei clearly felt that his bones seemed to be expanding at a terrifying speed. He stretched out his hand, and at that moment, he felt that the bones in his arm were indestructible.


    Of course, this was Lin Fei''s illusion caused by his bones improving too much all at once.


    "Inner power! Tendon Transformation and Bone Forging Technique has finally given birth to inner power!"


    Lin Fei opened his eyes with excitement and immediately summoned the system panel to check his martial arts.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Arts Realm: Acquired First Level</strong>


    <strong>Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist: Perfection (0% progress)</strong>


    <strong>Nine Shadow Saber Technique: Perfection (18% progress)</strong>


    <strong>Tendon Transformation And Bone Forging Technique: Body Refining Limit (cannot be improved)</strong>


    <strong>Flowing Clothes Skill: Transcendence (0% progress)</strong>


    Lin Fei saw that his Tendon Transformation and Bone Forging Technique had indeed reached its limit and could not be improved further. An inner power had been automatically generated.


    This was the third inner power that had been born in Lin Fei''s body. The inner powers borning in his bones circted throughout his body, and the two-in-one inner power seemed to be stimted and was also restless.


    At this point, Lin Fei no longer hesitated.


    "Integrate!"


    Suddenly, Lin Fei proactively mobilized his two-in-one inner power to integrate into the inner power of the Tendon Transformation And Bone Forging Technique. The two Inner Powers quickly entangled and merged into apletely new Inner Power.


    "Boom!"


    Lin Fei shook all over.


    The two Inner Powers rapidly entangled and merged, gradually transforming into apletely new Inner Power that instantly skyrocketed. The Three-in-One Inner Power!


    Lin Fei felt that this new Inner Power was filled with terrifying power, about ten times stronger than the previous Inner Power of the Giant Whale Technique. This was purely a feeling, but he thought this feeling was not wrong.


    "Qi and blood, tendons and bones, and skin and membranes, these three Inner Powers have merged into one. This kind of Inner Power should be the best among all martial artists in terms of both quality and quantity! If I return to the Nine Profound Sect, I can choose the acquired level martial arts in the martial arts pavilion and officially step into the acquired level of cultivation!"


    Lin Fei''s mood was surging. He finally waited for this day! Three Inner Powers merged into one, creating the strongest Inner Power.


    It was not that the more Body Refining techniques one practiced, the more Inner Powers one would get. In fact, all Body Refining martial arts could be basically categorized into three types: Qi and blood, tendons and bones, and skin and membranes.


    Practicing Vajra Iron Cloth and then hard martial arts like Golden Bell Cover would not have much effect, and ultimately only produces one Inner Power, which was skin and membranes Inner Power.


    Therefore, Lin Fei had now merged his three Inner Powers of Qi and blood, tendons and bones, and skin and membranes into one. In a sense, this was the great perfection of the Body Refining level.


    "These days, thanks to the two Masters of the Hongfa Temple. It''s time to leave the Hongfa Temple. Say goodbye to the two Masters first!"


    Lin Fei was going to get up and bid farewell to the two Masters. During these days, he discussed and debated Buddhist teachings and doctrines with them. Lin Fei admired the character and Buddhist realm of the two abbots very much.


    "Screech."


    Lin Fei opened the door and find that there was no one outside. Normally, the temple was deserted, but there were often monks passing by. One could even hear the chanting of sutras in the main hall. But now it was empty and very quiet.


    Just as Lin Fei frowned, a novice monk ran over from a distance.


    When he saw Lin Fei, the novice monk came to him panting and said anxiously, "Donor Lin, there''s something going on in our temple today, and we''ve temporarily closed the temple. So please leave the temple first."


    "Hmm? The temple is closed? May I ask what''s going on?" Lin Fei was a little surprised.


    The Hongfa Temple was a famous temple far and wide, and pilgrims came inrge numbers every day. The temple was open almost every day of the year. Why was it closed today for some special reason?


    Seeing that Lin Fei refused to leave, the novice monk became anxious and said, "Donor Lin, please follow me and leave quickly. There is a wicked guest who hase to the temple today, and our martial monks may not be able to withstand them. If you stay in the temple, you may be in danger. That''s why our abbot has asked me to take you away."


    "Wicked guest?" Lin Fei''s face changed.


    He could faintly smell a hint of blooding from the direction of the back door.


    "Both Masters have shown great kindness to me. I''d like to see what kind of wicked guest dare to kill in this purend of Buddhism." Lin Fei used his Flowing Clothes Skill and his figure shed, taking him several yards away.


    Even the novice monk was stunned to see this.


    "Donor Lin..." The novice monk wanted to call out loudly. But in the blink of an eye, Lin Fei''s figure disappeared.


    The novice monk was horrified. He had no idea that the person who was discussing Buddhism with the two masters was actually a skilled martial artist.


    The little novice monk gritted his teeth and ran towards the direction of the back door as well.

 59. Crisis at Hongfa Temple

    59. Crisis at Hongfa Temple


    "Amitabha. Cian, since you are stubborn and refuse to repent, then I have to deal with you. Martial monks, form up!" Master Fayuan gave themand.


    Immediately, dozens of martial monks shouted loudly and rushed toward Cian.


    "Hmph, you weak chickens, without even an acquired martial artist! You''re just dying for nothing!"


    Cian''s eyes shed with a sharp light. Then, his figure moved like a ghost, advancing instead of retreating, and suddenly prated into the group of martial monks.


    "Pff."


    Cian raised his curved saber. Suddenly, ck lights shed and disappeared.


    Many martial monks clutched their necks suddenly, blood sttered, and they fell to the ground one after another.


    Many martial monks widened their eyes, even writhing in pain.


    The gap was too big. Cian''s footwork was extremely excellent, and these martial monks couldn''t even touch him. But the curved saber in Cian''s hand was like a ghost. Once the ck light shed, a martial monk would fall.


    In a short time, ten more martial monks fell to the ground. The whole open space was almost dyed blood red, shocking to the eye! Even the two abbots couldn''t sit still at this moment.


    "Stop, Cian, stop! It was us that expelled you from the temple. If you want revenge, take our lives. Amitabha."


    The two abbots sat cross-legged on the ground, waiting quietly for Cian to take action.


    "Hehe, you two old monks are really pitiful. But, why didn''t you pity me back then? Since you want to die, then I will fulfill your wish!"


    Cian''s eyes were full of killing intent, and even his expression seemed distorted. His figure was like a ghost, and he instantly rushed toward the two abbots.


    "Master..."


    Some of the novices and monks around them shed tears. They knew that the two Zen masters did not possess any martial arts skills. They were only schr-monks from the Hongfa Temple.


    In the Hongfa Temple, the status of schr monks was much higher than that of martial monks. However, no matter how high their status was, or how profound their Buddhist teachings were, they were powerless in the face of the current situation. They couldn''t stop Cian''s curved saber.


    Cian''s curved saber had already reached the faces of the two Zen masters. It seemed that at the next moment, the curved saber would cut through their necks.


    "Amitabha."


    The two Zen masters closed their eyes.


    "Bang."


    Suddenly, there was a muffled sound.


    The crowd only saw a blurry figure appear in front of the two Zen masters in an instant.


    Cian''s curved saber didn''t work for the first time.


    It was a saber! A seemingly ordinary saber.


    But it was this ordinary saber that firmly caught Cian''s curved saber, without even trembling in his hand.


    "Who are you?"


    Cian''s eyes widened, and he immediately backed away, seemingly very wary of the stranger who suddenly appeared before him.


    The two Zen masters also sensed something was wrong, so they opened their eyes.


    After seeing Lin Fei, the two Zen masters shook their heads and sighed, "Donor Lin, you are just a pilgrim. Why involve yourself in these disputes?"


    However, Lin Fei shook his head.


    He nced at the dead martial monks lying all around.


    There were more than twenty martial monks all killed by the man with the curved saber in front of him.


    Moreover, all of them were killed with a single saber strike. The man in front of him, Cian, was definitely not a good person!


    "Old Zen masters, right and wrong, I don''t want to get involved." During this time, I have disturbed the two masters many times, please forgive me. I don''t have any gifts to give either. Since this happened today, I cannot pretend that I didn''t see anything. So, I will give this viin''s head to the two masters as a gift."


    Lin Fei looked at Cian with a cold gaze.


    "Whoosh."


    At the next moment, Lin Fei disyed the Flowing Clothes Skill.


    With a step, he instantly crossed several meters of distance.


    "You wanna kill me? No one has been able to kill me for so many years! You''re asking for death!"


    Cian''s killing intent surged in his heart. However, he was cautious and careful by nature. The angrier he was, the calmer he became.


    Seeing Lin Fei approaching him, Cian immediately wanted to retreat. But no matter how fast his reaction was, Lin Fei''s saber was even faster.


    Especially with the boost of his three-in-one inner power, Lin Fei''s saber speed was simply incredible.


    "Swish."


    Lin Fei shed with his saber. Ten shadows appeared instantly.


    They seemed to envelop Cian''s entire body.


    Ten shadows in every direction.


    Saber''s sharp de was firmly locked onto Cian. A sense of danger rose in his heart.


    He wanted to retreat, to avoid it, but he found that the saber was too fast, so fast that he didn''t have time to use his lightness skill.


    "How could Saber be so fast?"


    This was Cian''sst thought.


    "Pfft."


    The explosive power of the Triple Inner Power was unleashed, and Lin Fei''s saber easily cut off Cian''s head. Blood sttered everywhere.


    Lin Fei''s back was turned towards Cian, but Cian''s head had already fallen to the ground.


    It was still rolling.


    "Thud."


    Cian''s headless body fell heavily to the ground.


    Many novices and monks around saw this scene. Their eyes widened in shock. Their faces showed a trace of disbelief.


    Cian, who had just been invincible and seemed to be an unparalleled viin, couldn''t even block a move, had already lost his head and diedpletely.


    The once-grand Buddhist temple instantly became silent, and one could hear a pin drop!

 60. Mystery Token

    60. Mystery Token


    "Amitabha." Master Fayuan and Master Fajue recited a Buddhist chant.


    Lin Fei went straight to Cian''s body. He searched the body for a while but found no martial arts secret manuals. There were only some silver tickets and a ck token.


    Lin Fei didn''t look closely and put everything into his pocket.


    "Two masters, thank you for your hospitality. Farewell!" Lin Fei said. He then turned around and left Hongfa Temple with big strides.


    Lin Fei quickly returned to his home and was immediately called by his parents.


    In the living room of the Lin family, Lin''s father and mother looked at Lin Fei with a solemn expressions.


    "Fei, you''ve been gone for more than ten days. I heard from the steward that you went to Luo City?" Lin''s father asked.


    "Father, the Zhang family in Luo City has requested my help. They encountered some trouble and wrote to me. I naturally had to go and solve their problem." Lin Fei replied.


    Lin''s father nodded. As a wealthy merchant, he had heard of powerful martial artists who could be employed by others. But he never thought that his own son would one day be employed by others.


    "Fei, ten days ago, the Prefect sent some gifts. He said that the Wang family had done us wrong in our past dealings and wanted to apologize." Lin''s father continued.


    "I''ve been thinking these days that something seems off. Why would the Wang family suddenly send gifts? Fei, did you do something?" Lin''s father and mother looked at Lin Fei with suspicion.


    They were not foolish. As a high-ranking official, how could the Prefect easily apologize and send gifts? Moreover, the gifts were indeed sincere.


    Lin Fei immediately understood. It seemed that Wang Xuan and Prefect Wang were both smart people. By sending gifts to the Lin family, they were actually expressing their stance - they did not want to be enemies with Lin Fei.


    "Mother, Father, you can take thepensation and be at ease. I went to Luo City and unexpectedly ran into Wang Xuan. She seems to be together with an inner disciple of Qiuxia Mountain. The trouble I helped Zhang''s family solve was rted to them. It''s probably because Wang Xuan told the prefect, so he sent thepensation."


    Upon hearing this, Lin''s parents were shocked.


    "Fei, what did you do to make the prefect sendpensation?!" Lin''s father''s voice was trembling.


    "Mother, Father, I''ve already broken through to the acquired realm! From now on, in Zhou Mountian Mansion City, no one can intimidate our Lin family. Nobody, not even the Prefect Wang! From now on, Zhou Mountian Mansion City will listen to our Lin family!"


    After finishing speaking, Lin Fei bowed to his parents and left, leaving Lin''s parents in a state of shock.


    ...


    Back in his room, Lin Fei took out some misceneous items from his pocket. These things were all obtained from Cian. Among them were some silver notes.


    Lin Fei took a careful look. There were quite a lot, 160,000 taels of silver.


    If added the remaining 140,000 taels of silver bills that Lin Fei still had, he now had a total of 300,000 taels of silver bills on him.


    "Who is Cian? Where did he get so many silver bills?" Lin Fei was very curious.


    Even for an acquired martial artist, it was not easy to carry around tens of thousands of taels of silver notes so casually. This Cian''s identity was probably not simple.


    Among the pile of items on the table, besides the silver notes, there was also a ck iron token.


    Lin Fei picked it up and looked at it. It was a token with four small characters engraved on it.


    "What does ''Earth 23'' mean?" Lin Fei flipped the ck token over and over. He tended to think that it was a token that proved Cian''s identity.


    Cian should belong to a mysterious organization. Earth 23 represented Cian''s identity.


    Lin Fei couldn''t find any other information about this mysterious organization for now, so he had to put the token away.


    This trip back to Lin''s family was fruitful for Lin Fei. Not only did he obtain arge number of silver notes, but he also broke through to the acquired realm with the fusion of three inner powers.


    Even more importantly, Lin Miao could now refine pills! At least, he could refine some pills for martial artists.


    If Lin Miao became stronger and reached the level of qi condensed, he could refine more valuable pills.


    Lin Fei went to Lin Miao''s side courtyard. The atmosphere here seemed even eviler than before.


    Although this area was designated as a forbidden zone in the Lin family, there were still some servants who were curious and wanted toe in and take a look.


    But since Lin Miao set up the Yin Gathering Formation, no one dared toe to the side courtyard anymore.


    Lin Fei opened the gate of the side courtyard.


    Even though he was already an Acquired Martial Artist and had extremely strong physical abilities, having even practiced Vajra Iron Cloth, it seemed to have no effect against the erosion of the Yin Gathering Formation on him. He felt as creepy as everyone else.


    "The Qi Cultivation system ispletely different from the Martial Arts system. If I encounter a Qi cultivator, I must be careful and cautious. I must take the initiative and not give the opponent any chance to catch their breath, thoroughly killing them!" Lin Fei''s heart trembled.


    He thought again that although there were few Qi Cultivators in this world, there must be some.


    If he encountered one in the future, he must not be careless. He must use his full force to crush or even kill them.


    Otherwise, some of the Qi Cultivators'' techniques could be mysterious and unpredictable, making it hard to defend against.


    "Lin Miao."


    "Young Master."


    Lin Miao seemed to be in his element in the Yin Gathering Formation. He exuded a special aura that Lin Fei could sense. Lin Miao must have be stronger.


    "Lin Miao, I will be leaving tomorrow and returning to Nine Profound Sect. Your first priority in the Lin family from now on is to practice hard and strive to reach the first level of Qi Condensation."


    "I will also have you refine some other pills in the future, which may be even more difficult. You must have a stronger spiritual power to support it."


    Lin Miao nodded and said, "Young Master, don''t worry. I have been cultivating in the Yin Gathering Formation, and the effect is very good. I will work hard to reach the first level of Qi Condensation as soon as possible."


    "Good, then I can rest assured."


    Lin Fei looked around the room, which had be creepy because of the Yin Gathering Formation, and suddenly had an idea.


    He blurted out, "Lin Miao, do you know any methods for people without the talent to cultivate spiritual power and be a cultivator?"

 61. Martial Artists Cannot Achieve Longevity

    61. Martial Artists Cannot Achieve Longevity


    Lin Fei had always had a thought in his mind, to be a Qi cultivator.


    The reason was simple, lifespan!


    It was rumored that Qi cultivator experts could achieve longevity. But what about martial artists? Even innate martial artists could only live for a little over a hundred years.


    Of course, low-level Qi cultivators were probably simr to martial artists. But what about high-level ones? There was always hope for longevity.


    On the other hand, no matter how powerful a martial artist was, no matter how mysterious their martial arts were, they would still turn into a handful of dirt after a hundred years.


    Martial artists couldn''t achieve longevity.


    "Well..."


    Lin Miao smiled bitterly and said, "Second Young Master, you''ve also read the Zombie-refining Technique. There''s no record of how ordinary people be Qi cultivators. So, I don''t know how someone without the aptitude for Qi cultivator can be one. Moreover, I remember the young master asked me this question before..."


    Lin Fei fell silent. He had indeed asked Lin Miao about it before. But Lin Miao only had a vague understanding of the Qi cultivator before.


    "Lin Miao, have you not discovered anything during your time in the Lin Family?" There was a glint in Lin Fei''s eyes as he stared at Lin Miao.


    Lin Miao was a smart person. He immediately understood what Lin Fei meant.


    Lin Miao quickly knelt down and said, "Second Young Master, I''ve always been loyal to the Lin Family and to you."


    "Alright, tell me about your discoveries."


    Lin Fei asked calmly, neither agreeing nor disagreeing.


    Lin Miao took a deep breath and said in a deep voice, "Second Young Master, I have indeed made some new discoveries during my recent practice. Especially after setting up the Yin Gathering Formation, I vaguely realized that the Zombie-refining Technique is iplete."


    "Hmm? What do you mean?" Lin Fei raised his eyebrows and asked.


    "Young Master, martial artists have realms. Body Refining, acquired, innate, and these are allplete realms. So based on my spection, there must have other realms above Qi Condensation.


    After all, just relying on Qi Condensation, it is impossible to have a long lifespan and live for a long time like the legends.


    At the Qi Condensation level, one still experiences aging, sickness, and death, and there is not much difference from ordinary people.


    But the Zombie-refining Technique does not have the next step. That is to say, if one practices the Zombie-refining Technique, they may never be able to reach the realm above Qi Condensation.


    I don''t know if this is a limitation of the Zombie-refining Technique itself or if it is iplete."


    Lin Miao''s discovery surprised Lin Fei.


    Qi Condensation cannot get immortality? Or rather, the Qi Condensation realm cannot achieve immortality. One must reach a realm above Qi Condensation to do so. But what was above Qi Condensation?


    Lin Fei did not know.


    "Forget it, Lin Miao, focus on your cultivation. I will explore these secrets slowly when I am stronger in the future."


    Lin Fei did not stay long and left because there was a Yin Gathering Formation there, which could cause problems for his body if he stayed too long in the secluded courtyard, even if he was an acquired martial artist.


    After returning to his room, Lin Fei carefully thought about what Lin Miao had said. It seemed that achieving immortality was not that simple. Not every Qi cultivator could achieve immortality.


    "Maybe I will naturally understand some of these secrets when I reach the innate level."


    The night passed without any further discussion.


    The next day, Lin Fei bid farewell to his parents. He had to return to the Nine Profound Sect.


    On his way back, Lin Fei did not encounter any troubles and returned to the Nine Profound Sect smoothly.


    Lin Fei first exchanged all his 300,000 silver tickets for contribution points. He suddenly had 300,000 contribution points.


    "By the way, let''s change the token first."


    Lin Fei prepared to go to the transmission hall for certification. He would exchange his token for the acquired realm one.


    Although both were for inner disciples, some tasks in the mission hall could only be undertaken by inner disciples with an acquired realm token. This token was the only measuring standard, and so it was very important.


    Lin Fei arrived at the transmission hall and respectfully said to the elder there, "Elder, I have just broken through to the acquired realm and havee to be certified and change my token."


    The elder in the transmission hall was somewhat surprised. Generally speaking, although inner disciples might not change their tokens with every level breakthrough, almost all of them at the ninth level of Body Refining would definitelye to change their tokens.


    But what about Lin Fei?


    He had gone directly from the seventh level of Body Refining to the acquired realm and only now hade to change his token. This was quite surprising!


    In fact, it was not that Lin Fei was too patient but that he had just broken through to the acquired realm soon after reaching the seventh level of Body Refining and did not have time to go to the transmission hall for certification and to change his token.


    The elder in the transmission hall took out an oval-shaped blue stone and said to Lin Fei, "ce your hand on the blue stone. Activate the inner power in your body. If you can leave a mark on the blue stone, the certification will be sessful."


    "I understand," Lin Fei nodded.


    It seemed that this blue stone was quite special. Once inner power was activated, the blue stone would change. This made the certification process quite straightforward.


    Otherwise, if each disciple came to be certified and tested each other''s inner power, it would be very dangerous! If two martial artists'' inner powers conflicted, there would be big trouble.


    Therefore, Lin Fei ced his hand on the blue stone.


    He activated a small amount of inner power and infused it into his palm, leaving a light imprint on the blue stone.

 62. Secret Discovered

    62. Secret Discovered


    Suddenly, a strange change urred when Lin Fei''s palm was imprinted on the bluestone.


    "Crack."


    The hard bluestone suddenly split into four or five pieces.


    Lin Fei was stunned. He really only used a little bit of inner power. He didn''t mean to show off his inner power at all. He was even very cautious.


    "Elder, this..." Lin Fei didn''t know what to say.


    "Swish."


    However, the elder suddenly stood up, staring at Lin Fei with sharp eyes, "You havebined three types of inner power?"


    The elder of the Transmission Hall had seen many talents. Butbining three types of inner power was definitely the top talent among the top talents. There was even hope to achieve the innate realm!


    "Elder, I didn''t mean to..." Lin Fei did not answer directly. Instead, he frowned. He didn''t want to reveal the secret of his three-fold inner power.


    Upon hearing this, the elder of the Transmission Hall snorted coldly and said, "It is an advantage to practice without arrogance or impetuosity. But don''t always think about hiding your strengths.


    Young people should have their own edge. The martial arts path is like sailing against the current, you will retreat if you don''t advance.


    The sect does notck top talents with three-in-one inner power, although they are rare, they do exist. What are you hiding?


    Nowadays, the trend is getting worse and worse. Many young people are obviously talented, but they still insist on hiding their strengths. They don''t realize that the sect has various resources tilted toward top talents.


    Even top martial artists, and even innate masters, are willing to take disciples and guide the outstanding disciples of the sect so that they can take fewer detours.


    Lin Fei, right? Are you still hiding your strengths now?"


    The elder of the Transmission Hall sat down again and stared at Lin Fei.


    Lin Fei pondered for a moment, then bowed and said sincerely, "Thank you for the elder''s guidance. I do possess triple inner power."


    "Which martial arts did you practice?" the elder asked.


    "I have practiced the Giant Whale Body Refining Technique, Tendon Transformation And Bone Forging Technique, and Vajra Iron Cloth separately." Lin Fei answered honestly.


    "Blood and qi, tendons and bones, skin and membranes, three types of inner power merged into one. No wonder the bluestone shattered," muttered the elder of the transmission hall in a low voice.


    Seeing that Lin Fei seemed confused, the elder exined with a smile, "The bluestone is used to test the disciples'' inner power. Usually, no matter how strong the inner power is, even at the peak of the acquired level, it cannot break the bluestone.


    However, its internal structure is very special. Once someone merges the three types of inner power into one, even if it''s just a little bit, that kind of inner power can shatter the bluestone.


    So, this is also a method the sect uses to identify some top talents, so as to avoid losing them due to concealing their abilities, and neglecting to cultivate them, which leads to these top talents taking many detours.


    Remember, the sect is not your enemy, and you don''t need to be wary of it everywhere. On the contrary, the sect is your home and your strongest backing. If a disciple encounters danger or even dies, outside the sect, thew enforcement hall of Nine Profound Sect will investigate it thoroughly and give the disciple justice!"


    Lin Fei hurriedly saluted and said, "I understand, Elder."


    Upon careful consideration, Lin Fei had never heard any rumors about disciples fighting each other in Nine Profound Sect, at most it was just some healthypetition. Only in this way can the sect maintain its cohesion and truly develop and grow.


    "Alright, here''s your namete. However, you should not cultivate any acquired-level martial arts for the time being. But it''s okay to practicebat martial arts.


    I will inform the Sect Master of your situation. I believe the Sect Master will arrange for an innate-level expert to take you as their disciple. At that time, there will naturally be an innate-level expert to guide you on how to choose acquired-level martial arts and continue to practice martial arts.


    Only in this way can you avoid taking detours and advance in one go, reaching the innate level!"


    The elder of the transmission hall spoke much more than usual today, all because Nine Profound Sect had produced a good seedling, and he was itching to see how far Lin Fei could go. Unfortunately, he himself was not an innate-level expert.


    There was an unwritten rule in the sect. All those who have triple inner powers could only be epted as disciples by an innate martial master. This was to avoid dying the progress of top talents.


    For a martial arts sect to be strong, innate martial masters were the key factor. The more innate martial master there were, the stronger the sect would be.


    Every disciple who has triple inner powers could be considered a potential innate martial master, and the sect would do its best to train them.


    "Thank you, Elder."


    "Alright, go."


    The elder in charge of transmitting techniques waved his hand, and Lin Fei turned around and left.


    Watching Lin Fei''s figure disappearing into the distance, the elder in charge of transmitting techniques revealed a smile at the corner of his mouth, "Another good potential disciple who has triple inner power. I wonder which Elder will step forward this time to ept him as a disciple?


    Last time, the Elders fought fiercely for such a disciple. Whatever, this matter is still something that the Sect Master has to worry about..."


    The elder immediately got up and left the hall, he had to report to the Sect Master himself.


    Lin Fei had already left the hall. He remembered the warning from the elder in charge of transmitting techniques.


    "Since I cannot practice martial arts at the acquired level, I can choose somebat martial arts to practice."


    Lin Fei didn''t know when he would be epted as a disciple by the senior members of the sect and be taught martial arts.


    He couldn''t practice martial arts at the acquired level before the senior members of the sect made a decision, but it was for his own good, so as not to take the wrong path in the future.


    However, he couldn''t neglect hisbat martial arts. His saber skills were still far from producing saber intent. So, he headed straight to the martial arts pavilion.

 63. Saber-Drawing Technique

    63. Saber-Drawing Technique


    Lin Fei once again met thezy elder of the Martial Arts Pavilion. He presented the emblem to the elder respectfully and said, "Elder, I havee to choose the acquired martial arts."


    The elder nced at the emblem and narrowed his eyes slightly. "You have be an acquired so quickly? Not bad, not bad. However, I recall that you seemed to have chosen three Body Refining martial arts. Which one gave birth to inner power?"


    This elder of the Martial Arts Pavilion seemed to have some impression of Lin Fei. After all, disciples who chose three Body Refining martial arts were still few in number.


    Lin Fei looked at the elder of the Martial Arts Pavilion and did not conceal anything. He replied, "Elder, I have given birth to inner power in all three martial arts."


    "Three-in-one?"


    The elder''s muddy eyes seemed to clear up all at once, and a sharp light flickered. "Your inner power indeed is three-in-one."


    The elder of the Martial Arts Pavilion looked deeply at Lin Fei, assessing him up and down. Then he sighed deeply and said, "Seems that I underestimated you. When you came to choose martial arts at the Martial Arts Pavilion, I thought you were ordinary and even a bit presumptuous.


    But I didn''t expect that you would really give birth to three kinds of inner power, and even fuse them into one. If I remember correctly, the three Body Refining martial arts you chose were Giant Whale Body Refining Technique, Vajra Iron Cloth, and Tendon Transformation And Bone Forging Technique.


    Qi and blood, skin and membranes, and tendons and bones, all areplete!"


    Lin Fei remained silent.


    The elder pondered for a while and said, "Alright, go to the second floor. You can still choose three acquired-level martial arts for free. However, don''t choose any acquired martial arts that you can practice until after you have a teacher. Your master will teach you."


    "The elder of the Transmission Hall has already reminded me of this. Thank you, elder."


    "I was talking too much. Go ahead, go ahead..."


    Lin Fei bowed to the elder and then went straight to the second floor of the Martial Arts Pavilion.


    The second floor was different from the first. All of the martial arts here were acquired-level. Therefore, the number of people was also very few.


    After all, the number of disciples at the Acquired level was far less than that of the Body Refining level.


    Lin Fei''s selection of martial arts was also well-nned.


    Weapons, boxing, and lightness skill.


    For weapons, Lin Fei chose the saber technique. For boxing, he chose the Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist. As for lightness skill, he chose the Flowing Clothes Skill.


    Among them, Lin Fei had achieved perfection in both the saber technique and the boxing, but the Flowing Clothes Skill was only at the transcendence level. However, Lin Fei did not care, as long as it was usable. There was no need to waste time and energy on it.


    As for the saber technique and boxing, both could be taken to the next level, but Lin Fei had not made any progress in understanding the meaning of the Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist. Perhaps practicing other basic boxing techniques could help, and he needed to go to the first floor of the martial arts hall to make his selection.


    Lin Fei''s primary goal was to select the saber technique, so he went to the bookshelves where the saber techniques were located. The main characteristic of his Nine Shadow Saber Technique was speed, and the saber techniques he acquired now would also follow this direction.


    Therefore, Lin Fei naturally chose "fast saber" techniques, such as "Blinking Saber Technique," "Empty sh Saber Technique," "One-Stroke Kill Saber Technique," "Thunder sh Saber Technique," and so on. He saw rows of saber techniques on the bookshelf one after another, all of them fast saber types.


    Lin Fei felt a bit dazzled by the variety of techniques, each had its own unique features.


    Lin Fei didn''t want to make any choices. He wanted them all. However, the reality was that he only had three free opportunities to select acquired martial arts, and any additional martial arts would require expensive contribution points.


    Moreover, it would be more difficult to reach the perfection level for acquired martial arts, and if he couldn''t reach that level, it wouldn''t increase his proficiency in the saber technique or help him understand its meaning.


    Therefore, Lin Fei ultimately decided to choose only one saber technique after much consideration. This technique was called the "Saber-Drawing Technique" and was described with only a few words: fast, urate, and ruthless.


    Blood would surely be spilled when using this technique. With his decision made, Lin Fei went straight to the elder.


    "Elder, I have chosen my martial art, the Saber-Drawing Technique!"


    "This is the secret book of the Saber-Drawing Technique. As usual, you have only one hour to study it."


    "Yes, elder."


    Lin Fei received the secret book of the Saber-Drawing Technique and immediately entered the practice room.

 64. One Slash, Thirteen Shadows!

    64. One sh, Thirteen Shadows!


    "Saber-Drawing Technique"


    Inside the practice room, Lin Fei opened the Saber-Drawing Technique manual. There were very few words written on it.


    Saber-Drawing Technique was actually divided into two parts.


    The first part was nurturing the saber, and the second part was unsheathing the saber.


    The first part was used to nurture the treasured saber with inner power in a special way. The second part was to unsheathe the saber and kill the enemy when it was time to use it. The longer the saber was nurtured, the greater the power when unsheathing it.


    Lin Fei realized that Saber-Drawing Technique was just perfect for him.


    Other martial artists who practice Saber-Drawing Technique needed to spend time and energy nurturing the saber, but Lin Fei was different.


    His martial skills could self-practice. In other words, he could constantly nurture the saber 24 hours a day.


    Even if he only had one day, the power of the Saber-Drawing Technique would still be considerable.


    The downside of the Saber-Drawing Technique was that it was only one move, but Lin Fei was not concerned.


    He still had the Nine Shadow Saber Technique, which was not inferior to any acquired-level saber technique. It was more than enough as a basic move.


    If used well, Saber-Drawing Technique would be able to kill with one strike and turn the tide of battle. So, Lin Fei began practicing Saber-Drawing Technique.


    He had enough time to be a beginner in Saber-Drawing Technique. This technique was actually very simple.


    Both nurturing the saber and unsheathing the saber have a core, which was the way inner power flows through the meridians.


    In fact, Saber-Drawing Technique was about making inner power flow through several specific meridians in the hand. Usually, inner power was used to nurture the saber through these meridians.


    But when inner power explodes through these meridians in battle, it would be the real Saber-Drawing Technique.


    Basically, all acquiredbat martial arts were like this.


    Compared to Body Refining martial arts, the key of acquired martial arts was to use inner power to enhance explosive power. This applies to all martial arts, including fist, lightness, and sword techniques.


    If inner power was not used, it is not much different from Body Refining saber techniques. But if inner power was used, the attack level waspletely different.


    Lin Fei followed the steps of the Saber-Drawing Technique, slowly flowing inner power through the specific meridians in his hand.


    Lin Fei held the saber tightly in his hand. It seemed like he was intimately connected with Saber in an instant. This feeling was very unique.


    "Amazing..." murmured Lin Fei in a low voice. He had never felt this way before. It was as if the saber had be a part of his body. Of course, this was just an illusion, a sensation that came from the nurturing saber.


    In the early stages of practice, it was necessary to hold a saber in one''s hand. But in theter stages, one only needed to keep a saber nearby or carry it on one''s back.


    After practicing for a while, Lin Fei had a distinct feeling that saber hade to life. Its power seemed to have increased a lot.


    Without hesitation, Lin Fei shouted in a low voice, "Saber-Drawing Technique!"


    Saber was unsheathed with a "ng" and emitted a sharp aura, directly cutting into the ground and leaving arge hole in the solid stone tiles of the room.


    "Terrifying power," thought Lin Fei. "I''ve only been nurturing Saber for half an hour, and its power had already reached such a level. If I nurture saber for ten days, half a month, or even a year, how much more powerful will it be?"


    Lin Fei''s eyes brightened. The power of the Saber-Drawing Technique far exceeded his expectations. He had only just started to practice it, and he was still just a beginner.


    Line Fei carefully pondered.


    The strike from the previous use of the "Saber-Drawing Technique" not only had tremendous power, but it was also incredibly fast. Its speed was even faster than Lin Fei''s Nine Shadow Saber Technique.


    Of course, the "fast" of the Nine Shadow Saber Technique and the "fast" of the Saber-Drawing Technique was different. The "fast" of the Saber-Drawing Technique was the purest form of speed, a direct and straightforward attack without any twists or changes.


    Meanwhile, the Nine Shadow Saber Technique had "saber shadows" that pursued how many times it could stack saber moves in an instant, and it had some techniques.


    "Wait, what if I apply some of the techniques of the Saber-Drawing Technique to the Nine Shadow Saber Technique? Would it work?" A thought shed in Lin Fei''s mind.


    The Saber-Drawing Technique was indeed very fast, but it was only possible due to the inner power exploding within several special meridians in the hand. What about the Nine Shadow Saber Technique?


    Lin Fei had an idea and began to mobilize his inner power to run within the several meridians of his hand. He then tried to perform the Nine Shadow Saber Technique.


    As time passed, "swish," suddenly, Lin Fei''s inner power exploded, and the saber move was exceptionally smooth.


    <strong>"Your Nine Shadow Saber Technique has taken an unusual path and gained insight into the secret of inner power eruption. Its training progress has increased by 25%."</strong>


    The system''s voice sounded in Lin Fei''s mind.


    Lin Fei''s heart was ted, and he shed with the techniques of the Nine Shadow Saber Technique.


    "Swish."


    Thirteen saber shadows!


    As expected, Lin Fei''s Nine Shadow Saber Technique had improved once again: one sh, thirteen shadows!

 65. Can Martial Arts Bring Immortality?

    65. Can Martial Arts Bring Immortality?


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    "Thirteen saber shadows with one strike. My saber technique has improved again!"


    Lin Fei''s heart moved, and he immediately silently recited, "System."


    Suddenly, the system panel appeared in front of him.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Arts Realm: Acquired First Level</strong>


    <strong>Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist: Perfection (0% progress)</strong>


    <strong>Nine Shadow Saber Technique: Perfection (43% progress)</strong>


    <strong>Saber-Drawing Technique: Beginner (15% progress)</strong>


    <strong>Flowing Clothes Skill: Transcendence (0% progress)</strong>


    Lin Fei saw the system panel and found that Saber-Drawing Technique had just reached the beginner level, which was within his expectations.


    The progress of the Nine Shadow Saber Technique had actually increased by 25%, reaching 43% progress, which was a remarkable leap forward.


    It must be noted that Lin Fei had incorporated some saber techniques that were slightly weaker than Nine Shadow Saber Technique, and they were all in the perfection realm. But one saber technique only increased the progress of the Nine Shadow Saber Technique by 2%.


    But now, Lin Fei hadprehended the secret of using inner power with the Nine Shadow Saber Technique, which resulted in a 25% increase in progress.


    As Lin Fei slowly sorted out his memories of the Nine Shadow Saber Technique, he gradually understood the reason for this.


    The reason why Nine Shadow Saber Technique had such a significant improvement was that Lin Fei had paired it with inner power. By using inner power to execute Nine Shadow Saber Technique, its power could be directly increased.


    This was equivalent to elevating Nine Shadow Saber Technique from a Body Refining level martial art to an Acquired level martial art. It was a qualitative leap!


    Therefore, the 25% increase in progress for Nine Shadow Saber Technique was normal. Lin Fei was also certain that every time the progress of the Nine Shadow Saber Technique increased by 10%, one more saber shadow would be added. So, it increased to thirteen saber shadows from ten saber shadows.


    Of course, it was not just the number of shadows that increased, but also the power of the saber technique. The power of one strike with ten saber shadows was vastly different from that of thirteen saber shadows.


    Lin Fei felt that the time hade, so he got up and left the practice room. He had only selected one Acquired level martial art this time and could still choose two more, but Lin Fei did not intend to choose anymore. He decided to wait until he got a master before selecting any martial arts.


    So, he left the second floor and arrived at the first floor. He spent some contribution points and took some basic boxing techniques with him.


    These basic boxing techniques would slowly reach perfection with time.


    When that time came, he would incorporate them into the Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist, which would increase its foundation of it and improve its progress.


    Lin Fei returned to his courtyard and waited quietly for news from the sect.


    ...


    "Sect Master."


    At this moment, in the main hall of the Nine Profound Sect, an old man with white hair suddenly arrived.


    Although the old man had white hair, he had a vigorous spirit and a healthyplexion, with no signs of aging.


    The master of the sect wore a gorgeous robe and quickly stood up to greet the old man, saying, "Greetings, Grand Elder Kong Ming."


    The white-haired old man was none other than the prestigious Grand Elder Kong Ming of the Nine Profound Sect.


    Every Grand Elder of the Nine Profound Sect was an innate powerhouse, and even the sect master did not dare to neglect them.


    "Sect Master, you sent a message a few days ago saying that there was a talented disciple with Triple Inner Power. His name is Lin Fei, right?" Elder Kong Ming asked.


    "Yes, his name is Lin Fei," the sect master replied.


    "Have you investigated his background thoroughly?" Elder Kong Ming asked again.


    "Grand Elder Kong Ming, Lin Fei is a descendant of the Lin family in Zhou Mountain Mansion City. He joined our Nine Profound Sect three years ago and only just broke through to the fourth level of Body Refining, barely qualifying for the outer sect," the sect master exined.


    "Then, in just a few months, he made an incredible breakthrough from the fourthyer of Body Refining to the limit of Body Refining, and even birthed an inner power, breaking through to the acquired realm," he continued.


    The sect master had investigated Lin Fei''s background thoroughly.


    Of course, this was not a secret. Someone who was interested and took a little effort could find out.


    "Sect Master, don''t you find it a bit strange? Lin Fei was silent before, but now he has made a name for himself. Moreover, his cultivation speed is so fast."


    The sect master hesitated for a moment and nodded, "I do have some doubts. Please enlighten me, Grand Elder."


    "It''s simple, Martial Arts Heart!"


    "Hmm? What do you mean?" The sect master looked puzzled.


    "Some people perform poorly in the early stages. That''s because they haven''t been under pressure. I think this son must have been under pressure during the three-year period.


    So he finally broke through before the three-year period arrived. Then he became unstoppable, probably because he had a firm grasp of his martial arts heart.


    To put it bluntly, he must have understood why he practices martial arts. Usually, these things can only be understood after reaching innate. Sect Master, we martial artists are different from Qi cultivators.


    For Qi cultivators, talent and aptitude are the most important. Without talent and aptitude, everything is in vain. For us martial artists, the most important thing is intelligence and willpower.


    Only with excellent intelligence and a firm heart for martial arts can we ovee all obstacles and eventually reach innate.


    Sect Master, you can bring this disciple into the hall and ask him."


    The sect master hesitated for a moment.


    The heart for martial arts, willpower, and intelligence.


    He felt that Grand Elder was not here to ept Lin Fei as a disciple but to give him guidance. He had been stuck at the peak of acquired for many years.


    Does he still have a chance to reach innate?


    "Grand Elder, please wait a moment. I''m gonna call Lin Fei to the hall immediately!"


    The sect master waved his hand.


    Immediately, someone went to the inner gate to call Lin Fei.


    At this moment, Lin Fei was practicing the saber technique in his own yard.


    "Lin Fei, the Sect Master is summoning you. Hurry and follow me to the hall."


    "Finally..."


    Lin Fei stood up and followed the messenger martial artist.


    The sect master''s hall was located in the center of the entire Nine Profound Sect.


    Lin Fei demonstrated his lightness skills and followed closely behind the messenger martial artist.


    After a while, they arrived at the hall. When he entered the hall, he saw two martial artists sitting at the top.


    One was a middle-aged man wearing a luxurious robe, exuding a majestic aura. The other was an elderly man with white hair and a sharp spirit.


    "Greetings, Sect Master. Greetings, Grand Elder!" Lin Fei immediately paid his respects.


    He had already received a message from the martial artist on the way here, knowing that the Grand Elder Zhao Kongming had personallye today. Most likely it was to ept him as a disciple.


    The sect master looked at Lin Fei and examined him up and down. Then he spoke in a deep voice: "Lin Fei, just a few months ago, you were only at the third level of Body Refining.


    In just a few months, you have progressed all the way to the Acquired Realm. Grand Elder Zhao Kongming told me that you have a heart for martial arts.


    I ask you, what is your heart for martial arts Or, what is the goal you want to achieve in your martial arts practice?"


    The sect master''s words echoed in the hall. And also echoed in Lin Fei''s ears.


    Lin Fei''s heart trembled. He knew he had progressed quickly in his cultivation, of course. But Elder Zhao Kongming actually said he had the heart for martial arts.


    So what was his heart for martial arts? Lin Fei fell into deep thought.


    What was his purpose in practicing martial arts?


    After a long time, Lin Fei looked up and gazed at Elder Zhao Kongming.


    He asked loudly word by word, "May I ask Grand Elder, can martial arts bring immortality?"

 66. Three Vitality Technique

    66. Three Vitality Technique


    "Can martial arts bring immortality?"


    Lin Fei''s voice echoed throughout the entire hall.


    This was Lin Fei''s doubt. And also his insistence.


    His true purpose in practicing martial arts was to achieve immortality.


    Lin Fei''s words made the sect master''s gaze freeze. He did not answer, but instead looked toward the grand elder.


    The grand elder suddenly burst outughing: "Hahaha, that''s a good question. Lin Fei, what if martial arts can grant immortality? What if martial arts cannot grant immortality?"


    The grand elder''s gaze was also fixed on Lin Fei.


    Without hesitation, Lin Fei answered calmly and firmly, "If martial arts can grant immortality, the disciple will do everything in his power to pursue the pinnacle of martial arts! If martial arts cannot grant immortality..."


    Lin Fei fell silent.


    Back in the Lin family, he had told Lin Miao that martial arts might not grant immortality, so he wanted to be a Qi cultivator.


    But if he did not have the talent, no matter what, he could not be a Qi cultivator. What should he do then?


    Lin Fei''s eyes narrowed slightly. At this moment, he seemed to vaguely understand what the heart for martial arts was.


    "Swish."


    Lin Fei raised his head, and a hint of determination appeared in his gaze.


    "If martial arts cannot grant immortality, then the disciple will strive to make martial arts able to grant immortality!"


    Lin Fei''s voice was calm, but his tone was decisive.


    "Hahaha, sect master, did you hear that? You were asking what the heart for martial arts is. And now, Lin Fei has already told you what the heart for martial arts is! This is the heart for martial arts!"


    The sect master stared intently at Lin Fei. His mind was shaken!


    Until today, he finally understood what was the heart for martial arts.


    "Grand Elder, I understand now, thank you for your guidance!"


    The sect master respectfully bowed to the grand elder.


    Today, the grand elder''s actions seemed to be to recruit Lin Fei as a disciple.


    But in fact, he was also "enlightening" the sect master.


    After all, the sect master got acquired-realm the peak for many years. He was only one step away from being innate.


    But this one step was stuck because the sect master''s will was not firm enough. He did not have the heart for martial arts!


    The elder nodded satisfactorily, and his gaze turned to Lin Fei again.


    "Lin Fei, I can definitely answer your question. Martial arts can grant immortality!"


    The grand elder''s tone was very firm.


    Lin Fei felt a shock in his heart. He stared at the grand elder with a piercing gaze.


    "Is it true?"


    "Hahaha, of course. However, it''s very difficult to achieve. And, that''s something thates after achieving innate. You should focus on achieving innate first before talking about eternal life. Now, I want to take you as my disciple, are you willing?"


    Lin Fei understood that this was an opportunity, especially since the grand elder had given him the answer he most desired.


    "Disciple pays respect to Master!"


    Lin Fei respectfully knelt down and paid his respects to the grand elder.


    "Congrattions to Grand Elder for acquiring a good disciple!"


    The sect master also congratted Zhao Kongming with a smile.


    "Good, Lin Fei, follow me."


    Zhao Kongming''s figure flickered and he actually floated in the air. Step by step, he walked out of the main hall.


    Lin Fei was also extremely surprised, but he didn''t hesitate and immediately disyed his lightness skill, chasing after Zhao Kongming''s figure.


    Although Zhao Kongming didn''t seem to be moving fast with each step, Lin Fei used all his strength but still couldn''t catch up.


    Fortunately, Zhao Kongming''s cave dwelling was not far from the main hall. It was located on a mountain peak in the Nine Profound Sect.


    There were many mountain peaks within the Nine Profound Sect, all towering high with cave dwellings on them. It was said that these cave dwellings were the residences of innate powerhouses within the sect.


    "Shoo."


    Lin Fei came to a stop. He had already arrived at Master Zhao Kongming''s cave dwelling.


    The cave dwelling looked very simple, with only some basic household items. There were several maids cleaning and tidying up inside the cave dwelling.


    "Lin Fei, even though you have only acquired first level, you have the triple inner power and your foundation is extremely solid, so you have the potential to be innate in the future!


    However, this is only a possibility. Don''t ck off in your training at the acquired realm. If you aspire to immortality, you can''t train like an ordinary person.


    Your inner power is already strong enough. Therefore, you don''t need martial arts that focus on increasing inner power significantly.


    You should seek stability and consolidate your foundation. Only in this way can you have a stronger foundation after reaching innate and go further."


    Lin Fei bowed respectfully.


    "Good, I will grant you the Three Vitality Technique. This technique is a unique skill that I obtained when I traveled the world. Because it''s special, it wasn''t offered to the sect.


    So even the Martial Arts Pavilion doesn''t have this martial art, only my disciples can practice it... The Three Vitality Technique increases inner power only slightly, and once it''s practiced to the peak, it''s somewhat challenging to break through innate.


    But its greatest effect is stability. It opens up the meridians very steadily. No matter how difficult the meridians are, they can be opened one by one, only the speed differs.


    Ordinary people may not be able to reach their peak even after practicing for decades. That''s because their basic inner power is average.


    But you are different. When you practice the Three Vitality Technique, you can continuously gain inner power from your blood, skin, and bones.


    So when your Three Vitality Technique reaches its peak, your inner power will also be immense. By then, breaking through innate will not be a problem at all."


    Lin Fei seemed to understand and Zhao Kongming exined it to him in detail.


    He even started practicing the Three Vitality Technique on Lin Fei''s body.


    Zhao Kongming used his innate true qi to help Lin Fei''s inner power circte one revolution, letting Lin Fei be a beginner in the Three Vitality Technique.


    This was the benefit of having a master. He could be guided at any time, avoiding taking the wrong path.


    Lin Fei stayed in the cave until dusk.


    Zhao Kongming waved his hand and said, "Alright, you can go down the mountain first. Now that you have learned the Three Vitality Technique, if you want to learn anybat martial arts, you can go to the martial arts pavilion to choose.


    Most martial arts are avable in the pavilion. You will still live in the inner gate. If you have any questions about martial arts, you cane to the cave to find me directly."


    "Yes, Master!"


    Lin Fei nodded.


    Although he had be the disciple of the grand elder, It was not that contribution points could be used infinitely, nor could martial arts be learned casually.


    That was simply impossible.


    With a master, the greatest benefit was to be able to receive guidance.


    Lin Fei would continue to live his life as he always had.


    "By the way, you have two senior brothers and a senior sister. You will know more about them when theye back."


    Lin Fei nodded.


    "Master, I take my leave!"


    After speaking, Lin Fei didn''t disturb Zhao Kongming any longer.


    He went down the mountain directly and returned to his residence at the inner gate.


    Once he arrived at his residence, Lin Fei recalled the Three Vitality Technique his master had taught him today.


    For a moment, a gleam of light shed in his eyes.


    "The Three Vitality Technique is slow? Not necessarily."


    Lin Fei silently thought to himself, "System."


    The system panel appeared in front of him.

 67. Triple Wave Technique

    67. Triple Wave Technique


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Arts Realm: Acquired First Level</strong>


    <strong>Three Vitality Technique: First Level (2% progress)</strong>


    <strong>Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist: Perfection (0% progress)</strong>


    <strong>Nine Shadow Saber Technique: Perfection (43% progress)</strong>


    <strong>Saber-Drawing Technique: Beginner (80% progress)</strong>


    <strong>Flowing Clothes Skill: Transcendence (0% progress)</strong>


    Lin Fei saw the system panel and found the progress of his Three Vitality Technique had reached 2% in just twelve hours of training.


    This technique could increase progress by 1% every six hours, making his progress quite steady and reliable, just as Zhao Kongming had said.


    At this rate, with twenty-four hours of training per day, Lin Fei could cultivate without stopping and increase its progress by 4% every day. In less than a month, he could break through to the second level. As for the future, that was another matter. At least for now, Lin Fei''s training speed was fast.


    Lin Fei also learned that the Acquired realm was not the nine levels he had imagined, but twelve, corresponding to the twelve meridians, also known as the Twelve Regr Channels.


    If the human body waspared to a country, these channels were like canals and roads that connected the whole body and were very important. The purpose of Inner Power was to slowly open these channels, allowing the Inner Power to flow freely.


    Once one reached the peak of the twelfth level and umted enough Inner Power, they could attempt to open the Ren Du channel of the Eight Extraordinary Meridians. If sessful, it would be the Innate realm. Therefore, Inner Power was just a tool for opening the channels.


    Lin Fei chose the Hand Taiyin Lung Meridian as his first channel and opened a little bit every day. At this rate, in about twenty days, or less than a month, he could open the Hand Taiyin Lung Meridian.


    Lin Fei carefully experienced this process. His Three Vitality Technique was constantly running within his body, generating strands of inner power from his membranes, blood, and tendons, which eventually converged together, making his inner power grow stronger and stronger.


    "For now, I don''t have to worry about inner power. As time passes, my inner power will be even stronger! Now, I can go pick some acquired-level lightness and fist techniques."


    Lin Fei had already made a n in his mind, but it was gettingte in the day, so he decided to go to the martial arts pavilion tomorrow.


    The night passed without incident, and Lin Fei rested for the night. Sure enough, after about twelve hours, his progress in the first level of the Three Vitality Technique had increased by 2%. It made a whole day''s progress, reaching 4%, just as he had estimated, which made Lin Fei even more reassured.


    Lin Fei could now use the remaining two free spots for martial arts with peace of mind. He left his residence and went to the martial arts pavilion.


    Upon seeing Lin Fei, the elder of the pavilion narrowed his eyes and asked, "Lin Fei, which elder did you apprentice yourself to?"


    "Disciple apprenticed to Grand Elder Zhao."


    "Elder Zhao the ''Empty Abyss Sword''? Back then, Elder Zhao had a formidable reputation in the martial arts world with his ''Empty Abyss Sword''. His one-man, one-sword style was renowned throughout the world!


    Unfortunately, it seems like you''re using a saber, young man. If you''re interested, I can rmend some powerful sword techniques for you."


    The elder seemed to know something about Zhao Kongming''s reputation, but Lin Fei shook his head and said, "Disciple is alsofortable with the saber, so there''s no need to trouble Elder."


    "Suit yourself."


    The elder lost interest and reclined in his chair, closing his eyes. Lin Fei turned and left, heading to the second level of the pavilion.


    Although his master was a master of the sword, Lin Fei had no intention of giving up his saber technique, as he was already close to producing saber intent. Once he produced saber intent, it would be on par with innate.


    Switching to a sword now would be like giving up a watermelon to pick up a sesame seed.


    Even if his martial arts could self-cultivate, it would still be difficult to master them to perfection and even to produce saber intent or sword intent.


    Lin Fei had never expected to master everything. That was impossible. He only needed to master his saber technique, his fist technique, and his lightness skill.


    Lin Fei wanted to pick a fist technique first. He had previously practiced the Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist, which was already perfection level. He intended to use it toprehend fist intent, so even if he had to pick an acquired-level fist technique, it would have to be a powerful and forceful type, simr to the Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist.


    Lin Fei walked up to a row of bookshelves. On them were all kinds of martial arts techniques.


    "Empty Bright Fist."


    "Seven Wounds Fist."


    "Shaking Mountains Fist."


    "Devil Bull Fist."


    ...


    There were so many martial arts techniques that it was dazzling.


    However, Lin Fei eventually picked one.


    "Triple Wave Technique!"


    This was the martial art that Lin Fei chose.


    ording to the introduction, the Triple Wave Technique could mobilize the power of the whole body, including the power of qi, blood, muscles, and bones.


    Then, each punch would be stronger than thest, like waves in the ocean, one wave after another.


    This was very suitable for Lin Fei.


    Lin Fei had very strong physical fitness. If he couldn''t use his physical advantages in martial arts, it would be a waste.


    Then, Lin Fei also picked a lightness skill.


    This technique was not as demanding.


    The lightness skill that Lin Fei chose was called the "Leaping Technique."


    It was very different from the "Flowing Clothes Skill."


    The Flowing Clothes Skill was very light and agile, allowing for quick movements in a small space.


    The Leaping Technique was different.


    It was an instantaneous explosive lightness skill that could make people travel a long distance in an instant. Its speed was astonishing!


    Lin Fei''s lightness skill was actually very difficult to achieve perfection level. He didn''t even think about achieving perfection.


    Therefore, when he chose the lightness skill, he naturally tried to make up for some of its shorings.


    The Flowing Clothes Skill was agile butcked explosive power and speed.


    The Leaping Technique made up for this deficiency.


    Lin Fei chose the two martial arts techniques and went straight to the elder.


    "Elder, I have chosen these two martial arts techniques."


    The elder handed Lin Fei two secret manuals and said, "As usual, you can only read them for two hours."


    Lin Fei entered the practicing room. He was familiar with the ce.


    Inside the practicing room, Lin Fei opened the Triple Wave Technique manual.


    Before this, he had only seen a rough introduction to it.


    But now, as he read through the contents, he realized just how extraordinary the Triple Wave Technique was.


    It used the cirction of inner power to stack power in a special way.


    The Triple Wave Technique only had three moves in total, but each move was more powerful than thest.


    However, in the beginner and proficient stages, the amount of power the Triple Wave Technique could stack was very limited.


    But once one reached mastery, it was different.


    In the mastery realm, the second move could stack 30% of the power from the first move, and the third could stack 30% of the power from the second move.


    If one reached transcendence, it could stack 50% of the power.


    And if one reached perfection with the Triple Wave Technique, it was even more terrifying.


    The power of the second move would be doubled, and the power of the third would be also doubled from the second.


    This meant that if one used the third move of the Triple Wave Technique at the perfection realm, its power would be four times that of the first move.


    It was equal to unleashing four times the amount of power!

 68. Treasured Sabers

    68. Treasured Sabers


    After some practice, Lin Fei got to the beginner stage of the Triple Wave Technique.


    Next was the Leaping Technique.


    The Leaping Technique was actually a way of propelling oneself upwards.


    Although inner power only flowed through a few meridians, the span it would cross was veryrge, almost from top to bottom.


    Such a long distance span would cause a great loss of inner power each time it was used.


    So, even if an acquired martial artist would get very taxing on their inner power.


    But Lin Fei was different.


    His inner power was three-in-one.


    Based on this, his inner power would only be more and more powerful in the future.


    The Leaping Technique was very suitable for him.


    After about half an hour, Lin Fei had basically understood the Leaping Technique.


    He stood up.


    The room was too narrow.


    The Leaping Technique allowed him to move straight up and down, and he could cover a very long distance in one leap.


    So, Lin Fei left the room.


    "Whoosh."


    The next moment, Lin Fei''s inner power was activated.


    Immediately, his legs seemed to have infinite strength.


    Moreover, his body suddenly became light and ethereal.


    His whole body was like a phantom.


    In an instant, he leaped across dozens of meters.


    "This Leaping Technique is really something!"


    Lin Fei was very satisfied with the Leaping Technique.


    "System."


    The system panel appeared in front of Lin Fei.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Arts Realm: Acquired First Level</strong>


    <strong>Three Vitality Technique: First Level (4% progress)</strong>


    <strong>Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist: Perfection (0% progress)</strong>


    <strong>Triple Wave Technique: Beginner (5% progress)</strong>


    <strong>Leaping Technique: Beginner (2% progress)</strong>


    <strong>Nine Shadow Saber Technique: Perfection (43% progress)</strong>


    <strong>Saber-drawing Technique: Beginner (80% progress)</strong>


    <strong>Flowing Clothes Skill: Transcendence (0% progress)</strong>


    Lin Fei saw that he had entered the door for both the Triple Wave Technique and Leaping Technique.


    Before reaching mastery or even transcendence, these martial arts would gradually improve.


    There was also the Saber-drawing Technique, which was currently at the beginner level and had not yet reached proficiency.


    "By the way, I''ve been using inner power to perform saber techniquestely. This saber seems to have trouble handling the explosive power of inner power.


    Also, the Saber-drawing Technique is incredibly powerful. The longer I''ve been nurturing my saber, the more terrifying its power bes.


    So, I have to switch sabers. Only a treasured saber can withstand the explosive power of the Saber-drawing Technique!"


    Lin Fei''s saber was just an ordinary one.


    It was fine for Body Refining, but not for the Acquired.


    When an Acquired martial artist used inner power, the explosive force was not something an ordinary saber could handle.


    After a few uses, the saber might break.


    Lin Fei left the martial arts pavilion and went straight to the treasure pavilion.


    He now had 300,000 contribution points.


    There were also elders in the treasure pavilion, all of whom were Acquired-level martial artists.


    There was no bargaining in the treasure pavilion, and it was different from ordinary shops.


    He went to the elder in charge of the treasure pavilion and respectfully said, "Elder, I need a treasured saber that can withstand the explosive power of inner power."


    The elder looked at Lin Fei and then walked over to a shelf full of sabers.


    "All of these can withstand the explosive power of inner power. However, the weapon must fit the martial arts and bepatible with the techniques. What saber techniques do you practice?"


    Lin Fei didn''t hide anything and replied, "Elder, I practice the Nine Shadow Saber Technique and the Saber-drawing Technique. I''ve already reached perfection in the Nine Shadow Saber Technique."


    "Hmm? I didn''t expect you to be a saber genius. Your proficiency in saber techniques is so high."


    "The Nine Shadow Saber Technique and the Saber-drawing Technique are both fast saber techniques. Therefore, therge saber on your back isn''t suitable.


    How about this, I suggest you choose two treasured sabers. One for everyday use with the Nine Shadow Saber Technique, and one for nurturing the saber without unsheathing it."


    Lin Fei thought it made sense.


    Otherwise, he would only have one treasured saber, and he would have to unsheathe it every time he practiced the Nine Shadow saber Technique, which would prevent him from nurturing the saber.


    He needed two treasured sabers.


    Lin Fei respectfully bowed to the elder and said, "Disciple is not a master of the treasured saber. I hope the elder can help me choose one."


    "For your Nine Shadow Saber Technique, use a good Star Saber. This Star Saber has a special material that can withstand the explosion of inner power, even if used at the peak of the acquired realm.


    As for your Saber-drawing Technique, you need a truly treasured saber. Here is a Hidden Saber. It was specially crafted by a senior in our sect. That senior had perfected the Saber-drawing Technique.


    With the Saber-drawing Technique, I had no idea how many strong enemies he had killed."


    The Hidden Saber doesn''t look conspicuous, but its material is even more special. Once the inner power explodes, the saber body can even be thinner, making the saber faster."


    Lin Fei also nodded and said, "Since it is the elder''s rmendation, Disciple will take the Star Saber and the Hidden Saber."


    "Okay, the Star Saber is one thousand contribution points. As for the Hidden Saber, it is five thousand contribution points."


    "So expensive?"


    Lin Fei was surprised.


    The Hidden Saber was really expensive.


    It was equivalent to five thousand taels of silver.


    This was a truly treasured saber!


    However, the Hidden Saber was really suitable for the Saber-drawing Technique.


    Moreover, Lin Fei was notcking in contribution points now.


    So, he spent six thousand contribution points to buy two treasured sabers.


    Lin Fei carried the Star Saber on his back.


    As for the Hidden Saber, its body was shorter and suitable for hanging on the waist.


    And on the waist, it was also suitable for nurturing the saber.


    Although Lin Fei spent six thousand contribution points, he had still over three hundred thousand contribution points.


    And every month, inner disciples could get contribution points.


    Therefore, contribution points were notcking in the short term.


    Lin Fei didn''t need to do tasks.


    Instead, he focused on staying in the inner sect.


    In the following period of time, Lin Fei really didn''t go anywhere.


    He stayed in the Nine Profound Sect all the time.


    Whether it was the Three Vitality Technique, Saber-drawing Technique, Leaping Technique, Triple Wave Technique, and so on, they were all in the early stages.


    It was a time of rapid progress.


    Therefore, Lin Fei didn''t need to worry.


    He just needed to wait patiently.


    Time passed day by day.


    In a blink of an eye, two months had passed.


    In recent days, Lin Fei seemed to have heard that the inner disciples were discussing something.


    It seemed that the Task Hall had issued an unusual task.


    And it seemed to be issued by Ling Yao.


    "Senior Sister Ling Yao encountered some trouble and actually went to the Task Hall to issue a task?"


    Lin Fei had been in the inner sect for two months.


    He had spent almost most of his time in his own yard.


    He didn''t have many friends in the inner sect.


    Ling Yao was one of his close friends.


    Since it concerned Ling Yao, Lin Fei was also very curious.


    So, he got up and went straight to the Task Hall.


    Inside the Task Hall, there were still many people.


    Lin Fei nced around.


    Soon he found the task issued by Ling Yao.


    "Recruiting disciples at the Fourth Level of Acquired or higher.


    Assist Ling Yao inpeting for the position of Princess, and you can get 500,000 contribution points after the event ispleted.


    The task may be life-threatening, so consider carefully when youe!"


    The content of this task was very simple.


    However, there was a lot of information revealed.


    "Compete for the position of Princess?"


    Lin Fei narrowed his eyes.


    It seemed that Ling Yao''s identity was not ordinary.


    After all, the surname "Ling" was the royal surname of the Great Chang Dynasty!

 69. Acquired Third Level

    69. Acquired Third Level


    Lin Fei left the Task Hall, still thinking about Ling Yao.


    Ling Yao was one of the top talents in the Nine Profound Sect, and her reputation precedes it.


    She had befriended many inner disciples, so if she needed help, she could simply invite those disciples privately and many of them would be willing to assist her.


    But why did Ling Yao publicly release a mission at the Task Hall, and why did she require a martial artist who acquired four levels at least to qualify?


    How dangerous was thepetition for the "Princess Position"?


    Lin Fei looked up and said, "System."


    Immediately, the system panel appeared before his eyes.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Arts Realm: Acquired Third Level</strong>


    <strong>Three Vitality Technique: Third Level (60% progress)</strong>


    <strong>Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist: Perfection (11% progress)</strong>


    <strong>Triple Wave Technique: Mastery (65% progress)</strong>


    <strong>Leaping Technique: Mastery (21% progress)</strong>


    <strong>Nine Shadow Saber Technique: Perfection (43% progress)</strong>


    <strong>Saber-drawing Technique: Mastery (51% progress)</strong>


    <strong>Flowing Clothes Skill: Transcendence (0% progress)</strong>


    In just over two months, Lin Fei''s martial arts made significant progress. He had achieved the third level of the Three Vitality Technique and was even close to the fourth level.


    He has opened up the Lung Channel and Heart Channel and was currently working on opening the Pericardium Channel. He was now a genuinely acquired third level martial artist.


    The cultivation speed was astonishing. However, he seemed to be having some trouble opening the Pericardium Channel, and his progress had slowed down a bit.


    He could only increase his daily cultivation progress by 3%. It was estimated that it would take some time topletely open the third channel and advance to the acquired fourth level.


    As for the Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist, Lin Fei''s practice of basic boxing increased his boxing skills, enabling him to achieve 11% progress in the Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist.


    However, he cannot raise it to the acquired level, as the inner power involved in boxing was veryplex.


    As for the Saber-drawing Technique, Triple Wave Technique, and Leaping Technique, Lin Fei made rapid progress and achieved mastery in all of them.


    Especially the Saber-drawing Technique. Lin Fei wore the saber every day, nurturing the saber technique every day.


    The saber had been nurtured for more than two months.


    Once the saber was unsheathed, even Lin Fei didn''t know what the power would be.


    And there was inner power.


    It was not disyed on the system panel.


    But in reality, Lin Fei''s inner power had made tremendous progress.


    The three-in-one inner power allowed Lin Fei to have a continuous flow of inner power every day, gathering together.


    The strength of Lin Fei''s inner power was majestic.


    Lin Fei felt that many acquired martial artists at the fifth, sixth, or even seventh level might not be as strong as him.


    In just over two months, Lin Fei''sprehensive strength had at least increased tenfold!


    With such strength by his side, Lin Fei remembered the help Ling Yao gave him in the beginning.


    So, he had made up his mind.


    In the beginning, Lin Fei owed Ling Yao a favor.


    If Ling Yao needed help, he didn''t mind lending a hand.


    With this in mind, Lin Fei no longer hesitated and walked straight toward Ling Yao''s courtyard.


    ...


    In Ling Yao''s courtyard.


    Three female inner disciples sat around Ling Yao.


    "Junior Sister Ling, have you contacted Senior Brother Chu and the others recently?"


    "Yes, Senior Brother Chu used to be very fond of Junior Sister."


    "Now that Junior Sister ispeting for the position of Princess, it''s time for Senior Brother Chu to show himself."


    "With Senior Brother Chu, Junior Sister Ling will have a better chance of winning the position of Princess."


    The Senior Brother Chu, the three female disciples kept mentioning, was a remarkable figure among the inner disciples of the Nine Profound Sect.


    Young as he was, had already reached the seventh level of acquired.


    His talent was even more amazing than Ling Yao''s.


    He was definitely an innate seedling!


    Before, Ling Yao didn''t dislike Senior Brother Chu.


    If he could get innate, it would be a great help to her.


    It was just that...


    Ling Yao shook her head and said in a cold tone, "I''ve already contacted Senior Brother Chu, and he said he has important matters to attend to and has already left the mountain."


    "What? Senior Brother Chu just broke through to the seventh level of acquired, how can there be any urgent matters? Moreover, no matter how important the matter is, can it be more important than Sister Lingpeting for the position of the princess?"


    "Hmph, it seems that Senior Brother Chu is also unreliable."


    "Sister Ling, you can contact other senior brothers. Without Brother Chu, we still have hope."


    "Yes, there are so many inner disciples in the Nine Profound Sect, it doesn''t matter if we are missing one."


    Ling Yao still said coldly, "I have already contacted Senior Brothers Zhao Yuanzheng, Luo Gang, Liu Fashi, and Zhang Yijian.


    They are either in seclusion or have left the mountain, and none havee. And, I have already posted the task for several days. No one came here.


    It seems that we can only rely on ourselves."


    Although Ling Yao''s tone remained unchanged, her heart had already grown cold.


    She had thought that after so many years in the Nine Profound Sect, and having helped many fellow disciples, she would have received help in return when she needed it.


    But now?


    When she was in trouble and needed help, only a few close sisters were willing to help her.


    "Sister Ling, when do we leave?"


    "Yes, let''s not wait any longer. If any inner disciple of Nine Profound Sect who meets the requirements is willing to help Sister Ling, they would havee already."


    The other three female martial artists no longer wanted to wait.


    "Okay, then we will leave tomorrow! Ling Yao thanks the three sisters for their help."


    Ling Yao had already made up her mind.


    However, she knew very well that the probability of sess inpeting for the position of the princess with these people was extremely low.


    But she had no choice. She had to go!


    "Senior Sister Ling."


    At this moment, a male voice came from outside the courtyard.


    "...Lin Fei?"


    Ling Yao saw the figure outside the courtyard.


    It was actually Lin Fei!


    Ling Yao stood up, opened the courtyard door, and let Lin Fei enter.


    Lin Fei saw three female disciples and knew they were all inner disciples.


    So he sped his fists and said, "Greetings to the three senior sisters!"


    Ling Yao introduced, "This is Junior Brother Lin Fei, who just entered the inner sect a few months ago."


    The three female disciples looked at Ling Yao when they heard Lin Fei had only been an inner disciple for a few months.


    They showed disappointment and lost interest in learning more about Lin Fei.


    After all, those who had just be inner disciples for a few months were mostly just Body Refining martial artists.


    What could they do?


    Lin Fei didn''t care and directly asked Ling Yao.


    "I saw the task you posted on the task hall, Senior Sister. If Senior Sister encounters any trouble, I''m willing to lend a hand!"


    Lin Fei didn''t beat around the bush and directly exined his intention.


    Ling Yao still hadn''t spoken.


    One of the female disciplesughed out loud, "Junior Brother Lin, I didn''t expect you to be braver than Senior Brother Chu and Liu.


    At this time, there aren''t many people willing to help Senior Sister Ling.


    However, for Senior Sister Ling''s matter, without having acquired strength above the fourth level, going there won''t be of much help."


    Lin Fei didn''t speak but instead looked toward Ling Yao.


    Ling Yao also sighed softly and said, "Not bad, Lin Fei. I''m d you cane now. I understand your goodwill, but with your current strength, you cannot help me with my matter."


    Ling Yao knew Lin Fei''s background.


    He had just entered the inner sect a few months ago.


    How could he have the strength to help her now?


    Lin Fei didn''t say anything but went straight to the stone table of the three female disciples.


    He reached out his hand and lightly pressed it on the stone table.

 70. The Identity of Ling Yao

    70. The Identity of Ling Yao


    Ling Yao and several female disciples looked at Lin Fei curiously, wondering what he was going to do.


    However, when Lin Fei gently pressed his hand on the stone table, there was a soft sound, then his hand lifted away from the table.


    "This is..." Ling Yao''s pupils suddenly shrank as she and the other three female disciples stared at the stone table, which had a palm print that was three inches deep!


    Every martial artist present could break the stone table, but leaving a palm print three inches deep without breaking it was not something that anyone could do. It required extremely profound inner power and precise control.


    "Lin Fei, did you break through to the acquired realm?" Ling Yao asked in surprise.


    "Yes, I just broke through to the acquired realm two months ago," Lin Fei nodded and replied.


    Ling Yao was surprised. She knew Lin Fei''s background better than anyone else. In just a few months, Lin Fei had risen from the fourth level of Body Refining to the acquired realm. This speed of cultivation was unbelievable.


    "Senior Sister Ling, can you tell me what''s troubling you? Can you be specific?" Lin Fei asked. He wanted to help Ling Yao, so he needed to know the whole story.


    Ling Yao nodded and said, "Of course. Actually, many people know the general idea of what happened.


    I am the daughter of the South King of the Great Chang Dynasty. However, my mother was just a maid in the pce.


    The South King had a one-night stand with my mother after drinking, which resulted in me.


    I grew up in the pce, but my mother didn''t have much status, even though she gave birth to me.


    Later, my mother sent me to the Nine Profound Sect to learn martial arts through some connections.


    Great Chang Dynasty is a country that values martial arts. Therefore, members of the royal family are also respected for their martial skills.


    No matter whether one is the son or daughter of the South King, it still has topete with others for the position of the crown prince or princess.


    Even though I don''t have a good background, I can still participate in thepetition.


    Every son and daughter of the South King can participate in thepetition once. If sessful, they will be the crown prince or princess and inherit the throne after the South King''s death!


    As for the age limit to participate in thepetition, it must be before the age of eighteen at thetest.


    I will be turning eighteen soon. So, I cannot dy any further and can only go for the position of the princess.


    During thepetition, it is allowed to invite some martial artists to help, but they must be martial artists that you have befriended.


    So, I n to invite some friends from the Nine Profound Sect to help me win the position of princess.


    Once sessful, not only will each person receive 500,000 contribution points that can be redeemed, but the princess can also participate in some sparring andpetition among members of the royal family of the Great Chang Dynasty.


    You will all receive various rewards beyond what an ordinary martial artist could imagine. So, if you choose to help me this time, there may be danger and even death. But equally, the rewards will be unimaginable!"


    Ling Yao was very detailed in her exnation. There was no concealment.


    After all, she needed everyone to work together and help her with all their might.


    If there was any concealment, the loss would only be hers in the end.


    Lin Fei also understood. This was abination of danger and opportunity.


    Lin Fei raised his head and calmly said, "Senior Sister Ling, I owe you a favor. This time, I''ll go with you."


    Lin Fei made his final decision.


    As for danger? How could a martial artist not experience danger?


    Besides, Lin Fei had confidence in himself.


    With his current strength, even if he couldn''t win, he should be able to save his life.


    After all, he had been nurturing the saber for more than two months.


    Once he disyed the Saber-drawing Technique, he didn''t even know how terrifying its power would be.


    "Okay, Junior Brother Lin, we are ready to depart. Do you need to prepare anything?"


    Ling Yao didn''t want to wait any longer.


    "I don''t have much to pack, just a few changes of clothes and I can leave at any time."


    "Okay, we shouldn''t dy. Let''s meet in my courtyard tomorrow morning and set off!"


    "Alright, I''lle tomorrow morning."


    Lin Fei left Ling Yao''s courtyard.


    The three female disciples looked at Lin Fei''s back.


    They also nced at the palm prints on the stone table.


    One of the female disciples couldn''t help but ask, "Senior Sister Ling, Junior Brother Lin only became an inner disciple a few months ago. Even if he has broken through to the acquired realm, his inner power shouldn''t be so strong."


    "Yes, without at least acquired fourth level, it''s unlikely to produce this palm print," another disciple added.


    "Acquired fourth level? Can any of you the acquired sixth level even do it?" Ling Yao''s voice was deep and solemn as she spoke slowly, her gaze deep and profound.


    Everyone shook their heads. They all had strong inner power, but they couldn''t reach Lin Fei''s level.


    "There''s one type of martial artist you''ve forgotten," Ling Yao said. "The three-in-one inner power! Only with it can one''s inner power be so strong in just a few months."


    "What, the three-in-one inner power?"


    "That''s the real innate seed!"


    "Even Senior Brother Chu''s potential is inferior to a genius with three-in-one inner power!"


    "If it''s really the three-in-one inner power, Senior Sister Ling, you must make sure to keep Senior Brother Lin. He could be the future innate strong."


    "Yes, Brother Lin is loyal and trustworthy. He''s willing to help you in such a dangerous mission. And he''s highly likely to be the future innate strong. It''s not easy to find someone like him."


    ...


    Ling Yao watched as Lin Fei''s figure gradually disappeared, and her gaze became moreplicated.


    Early the next morning, Lin Fei arrived at Ling Yao''s yard.


    The other three female disciples also arrived early.


    "Senior Sisters and Junior Brother, let''s go!"


    Ling Yao didn''t say anything unnecessary. Those who could help her were those who had already made up their minds. They didn''t need any polite words.


    The group of five quickly mounted their horses and arrived outside the mountain gate.


    "Senior Sister Ling, is that Senior Brother Chu standing on the mountain behind us?" One of the female disciples suddenly called out to Ling Yao.


    Ling Yao looked back and saw a tall man standing on the mountaintop, his gaze fixed on them.


    "Senior Brother Chu..."


    Ling Yao naturally recognized him, but what did it mean for him to watch her from the mountaintop at this time?


    He never came out to help her.


    Lin Yao nced at Senior Brother Chu, who was on the hill, and then at Lin Fei, who had a calm expression on his face. It was obvious who was superior.


    "Let''s go!" Ling Yao gritted her teeth.


    She mounted her horse and quickly left Nine Profound Sect, leaving a trail of dust.

 71. Is It Okay To Kill?

    71. Is It Okay To Kill?


    The South King''s Mansion in the capital city of Great Chang.


    "Stop!"


    Ling Yao, Lin Fei, and the other five people looked a bit dusty by now. Nine Profound Sect was very far from the capital city, and even with fast horses, it took them five days to get there.


    Looking at the South King''s Mansion, Ling Yao''s expression was somewhatplicated.


    She had lived in the mansion for a full ten years before being sent to the Nine Profound Sect to practice martial arts at the age of ten.


    However, during those ten years, because of her identity, Ling Yao had a hard time having a good impression of the mansion''s life.


    Ling Yao dismounted her horse and went straight to the mansion''s side door.


    The main gate of the mansion was only opened to wee very important people. Others usually entered through the side door.


    "Stop."


    The guards at the side door stopped Ling Yao, Lin Fei, and the others.


    Ling Yao frowned and directly took out a token. "I''m Ling Yao."


    "Is it Miss Neenth? Miss Neen, pleasee in."


    The guards referred to the children of the South King by their numbers unless they held a title or an official position.


    Recognizing Ling Yao''s identity, the guards naturally did not dare to stop her.


    Ling Yao led Lin Fei and the others directly into the mansion.


    "Is that Miss Neenth? She''s changed so much."


    "Back then, when she was in the mansion, she was obedient and often bullied by the other princes. I didn''t expect her to look so imposing now."


    "That''s because Miss Neen''s mother has a low status, but Miss Neen''s martial talent is excellent after being sent to Nine Profound Sect. From the looks of it now, she has a lot of confidence."


    "Who would''ve thought that Miss Neen woulde back topete for the position of the princess."


    For a while, the guards were discussing in a low voice.


    In the South King''s Mansion,petition for the position of the princess or prince happened from time to time if one had strength and ambition.


    Although Ling Yao had a low status, she had excellent martial talent, and that was her biggest confidence.


    Returning to the mansion, Ling Yao first went to see her mother.


    Ling Yao''s mother looked dignified and elegant and did not appear to be aging.


    Although she was just a maid in the mansion, Ling Yao often sent money to her after showing her martial talent at Nine Profound Sect, so her mother''s life had been much better in these years.


    "Hello, Madam."


    Lin Fei and the others also saluted Ling Yao''s mother.


    "Good, good. You''vee from far away. Please sit down."


    Upon seeing Lin Fei and the others, Ling Yao''s mother only forced a smile and a hint of worry flickered in her eyes.


    She held Ling Yao''s hand and couldn''t help but ask, "Yao, do you really want topete for the position of Princess with Six?"


    "Mother, I came back this time topete for the position of Princess! Otherwise, why would I practice martial arts so hard at Nine Profound Sect?"


    Ling Yao didn''t hide her purpose foring back.


    Her mother sighed and said, "Yao, I am d to see that you have ambition. However, Six has defeated six youngdies and eight young masters since bing the Princess.


    A total of fourteenpeted for the position of Crown Prince, but they were all defeated by Six. Can you do it?"


    Ling Yao''s gaze was firm, and she said in a deep voice, "Mother, even if I can''t, I have to try! You know the rules of the pce. Once a prince or princess turns eighteen and fails to win the position of Princess, they will be arranged to marry by the pce.


    Once I''m married, I cannot practice martial arts at Nine Profound Sect. Without strong power, how can one control their own destiny?


    Do I have to marry a fool like Thirteen Sister and cry all day long?


    I don''t want to ept such a fate. Therefore, no matter what, I have to try!"


    The rule of the pce was that only the Princess could choose her husband after winning the position.


    Only then could she control her own destiny!


    "Okay, I can''t control you. However, Six is shrewd. She must have already known about your return and will surely send someone to contact and investigate you.


    Be careful and don''t leave the pce if possible. Inside the pce, Six wouldn''t dare to make a move."


    Ling Yao nodded. Then, she asked the servants to arrange lodgings for Lin Fei and the others.


    As the group of five walked towards the guest courtyard, they suddenly met two martial artists, one tall and thin, one short and fat.


    "Neen, Princess heard that you came back and immediately asked us to bring you a message."


    The tall and thin martial artist stopped Lin Fei and the others and said.


    "Hmm? Fat Fool and Thin Fool, what message did Six send for me?" Ling Yao said coldly.


    In the pce, only one person was qualified to be the Princess. That person was Six!


    Only the person who won the position of Princess was qualified to be called Princess.


    Of course, if it was a man, then he would be called the Prince.


    "Neen, the Princess advises you to back down. Otherwise, if we really have to resort to force, you won''t stand a chance! If Neen you are willing to withdraw from thepetition for the princess''s position, then the princess can arrange a good marriage for you. Otherwise, if you lose, the princess has to choose a ''good husband'' for you!"


    The Fat and Thin Fools spoke in a strange tone.


    It was clearly a threat.


    If Ling Yao failed, the princess could choose a husband for her.


    At that time, if she chose an idiot, then Ling Yao would be finished for life!


    Ling Yao''s eyes turned cold, "Sixth sister should be concerned about herself. She''s not getting any younger, and if she fails and marries out, I''m afraid their marital rtionship won''t be too harmonious."


    "Hehe, Neen, that''s all I''ve to say. It''s up to you what to do. However, I''ve heard that you have been helping fellow sect brothers everywhere in Nine Profound Sect these years. But when ites to vying for the princess''s position, you can''t even find a martial artist who gets acquired seventh level. Moreover, what kind of experts can Nine Profound Sect produce? Miss Neen should give up as soon as possible with these people..."


    After speaking, the Fat and Thin Fools left.


    Several female disciples of the Nine Profound Sect, Li Yin, Ouyang Rong, and Xia Bing, were a little angry.


    If it weren''t for being in the pce, they would have taken action.


    "Senior Sister Ling, where did these twoe from?" Li Yin asked.


    Ling Yao wasn''t as angry as they were.


    Instead, she said solemnly, "They are the Fat and Thin Fools under Sixth Sister, who are at acquired sixth level!


    Theirbined mastery can even fight against acquired seventh-level martial artists. And, besides them, Sixth Sister also has two acquired seventh-level experts under her.


    In fact, our chances of winning are very small."


    Ling Yao had already tried her best.


    She trained hard for months and improved all the way to acquired sixth level from acquired fourth level.


    Li Yin, Ouyang Rong, and Xia Bing, on the other hand, were all acquired sixth-level martial artists.


    Their strength could not be underestimated.


    However, they did not have an acquired seventh level martial artist.


    This was their biggest disadvantage.


    Originally, Ling Yao hoped that Senior Brother Chu could lend her a hand.


    Senior Brother Chu had just broken through to the acquired seventh level.


    Perhaps there would be more chances of winning.


    Unfortunately, Senior Brother Chu was not willing to help Ling Yaopete for the princess''s position.


    "Sixth Sister''s only weakness is that her own strength is not strong, only acquired fifth level.


    But she has a deep background. With some connections from her mother''s family, she has brought in some martial artists who get acquired sixth or even seventh level.


    That''s why she can defeat so many people and upy the position of the princess for so many years."


    Lin Fei secretly nodded.


    He had already understood how thepetition for the princess''s position worked.


    The strength itself might not be so important in thepetition.


    Instead, one needed some background, connections, and so on.


    No matter where one finds these experts, in the eyes of the South King''s Mansion, its ability to bring in these experts as support was a kind of strength in itself.


    Rtionships, connections, background - these were all part of one''s strength.


    And what about Ling Yao?


    Her advantagey in her high martial arts talent.


    However, thepetition for the position of princess required aprehensiveparison of these strengths.


    "Acquired seventh level is nothing. We can still give it a try!


    Right, let''s take care of Fat Fool and Thin Fool first when thepetition begins. Then we''ll focus on the two acquired seventh-level experts. We may still have a chance of winning!"


    Li Yin, Ouyang Rong, and Xia Bing, the three female disciples, were all filled with fighting spirits.


    They did have a chance of winning.


    Especially Ling Yao, her skills in saber techniques were extraordinary.


    She could even fight against an acquired seventh level martial artist for a period of time.


    This would be an opportunity!


    "Junior Brother Lin, are you scared now?"


    Li Yin joked when she saw Lin Fei had been silent all along.


    Lin Fei shook his head and didn''t answer directly.


    Instead, he looked in the direction where Fat and Thin Fools had disappeared.


    In a calm tone, he said, "Senior Sister Ling, I just want to know one thing. Is it okay to kill in thepetition?"


    Although Lin Fei''s tone was calm, for some reason, it made Ling Yao''s heart skip a beat.

 72. Killing Saber

    72. Killing Saber


    Lin Fei''s true strength remained a mystery to Ling Yao and the others, but he once disclosed that his realm was only at the Acquired Third Level.


    Considering Lin Fei''s exceptional saber technique, and highly possible that his inner power was three-in-one, challenging higher-level opponents was no difficult feat for Lin Fei.


    Ling Yao had already raised her estimation of Lin Fei''s strength, believing that he might be on par with Acquired Fifth Level.


    It should not pose a problem restraining an Acquired Sixth Level martial artist, such as Fatty and Thin.


    "Lin Fei, it won''t be easy to deal with Fat and Thin Fools," Ling Yao warned.


    "When the timees, you can take on one of them while we deal with the other," she continued. "As for killing... except for Sixth Sister, you don''t need to worry about killing anyone else."


    Ling Yao''s eyes shed with a sharp light. "Even Sixth Sister can be killed ording to the rules. But as a princess, let me do it. That way, the consequences and troubles that follow won''t affect you."


    Lin Fei nodded in understanding. He knew what Ling Yao meant.


    The killing was allowed, even the princess. However, if they were to kill the princess, there would be repercussions and troubles that they would have to bear. As invited martial artists, it would be wiser to let Ling Yao handle it.


    Lin Fei didn''t say anything and retreated back into his usual silence. He rarely spoke throughout their journey, sometimes even making Li Yin and the others forget about his presence.


    "Junior brother Lin, I see you have two sabers," Li Yin said with a smile. "The one on your back is probably a Star Saber, which is quite impressive. But the one on your waist doesn''t look like a precious treasure saber. What''s its use?"


    Lin Fei nced at the Hidden Saber on his waist and calmly replied, "It''s also a killing saber. However, it cannot be drawn lightly. When the saber is drawn, blood must be shed."


    Li Yin didn''t take his words seriously, "You''re quite the joker, Junior Brother Lin."


    They were about to face Acquired Sixth and even Seventh Level experts. Even if Lin Fei drew his saber, what good would it do?


    Lin Fei paid no attention to Li Yin''s words and remained silent as usual.


    However, Ling Yao took a deep nce at the saber at Lin Fei''s waist for some reason. She seemed to somewhat believe in his words.


    This saber could not be unsheathed lightly. When it was unsheathed, blood would be shed!


    "Alright, everyone rests in the mansion for three days. After three days, we will officially begin thepetition for the princess''s position!" Ling Yao made up her mind.


    So, Lin Fei and the others went to their rooms to rest.


    ...


    In the courtyard of the princess''s mansion in the South King''s residence, there was only one person in everyone''s mind when mentioning the princess, that was Ling Shuang!


    Even among the capital of the Great Chang, Princess Ling Shuang was a household name.


    She was very good at socializing and ambitious, with a deep background. She had been holding the position of princess for more than ten years by defeating onepetitor after another.


    At this moment, the Fat and Thin Fools arrived in front of Princess Ling Shuang.


    "Your Highness, we have met Neenth. However, She seems unwilling to withdraw from thepetition for the princess''s position," Fat and Thin Fools reported respectfully.


    Although the princess did not have much strength herself, she was very skilled at controlling her subordinates. Even the Fat and Thin Fools dared not be disobedient.


    The princess was tall, with cold eyes. She nced at the Fat and Thin Fools and chuckled, "Little Neen is of humble origin and has suffered a lot in the mansion since childhood.


    Later, she was sent to the Nine Profound Sect, where she showed her talent in martial arts.


    She will not give up. She must want to fight and be the princess to avenge her past and take control of her own fate!


    However, she still doesn''t understand that thepetition for the princess''s position is not something a lowly maid''s daughter like her can participate in.


    This time, except for Little Neen, I hope that no one by her side survives. Do you understand?"


    "Yes, Your Highness, we understand!" The Fat and Thin Fools and the other martial artists behind the princess felt a chill in their hearts. They knew that the princess had taken murderous intent.


    Three days passed in the blink of an eye.


    During these three days, Lin Fei spent most of his time in his room.


    As for gathering intelligence, that was left to Ling Yao.


    Lin Fei was sure that Ling Yao would make good use of these three days to gather information about the experts under Princess''smand.


    Only by knowing oneself and the enemy could one have a chance of winning!


    Today was the day of the battle for the position of Princess''s sessor.


    Unlike Li Yin and the others, Lin Fei had a faint understanding that this battle would be extremely dangerous.


    The attitude of the Fat and Thin Fools on the day of their encounter had already made it very clear.


    Today, someone might die!


    Lin Fei closed his eyes and gently touched the Hidden Saber at his waist.


    Having nurtured the saber for more than two months, he could clearly feel how terrifying it was.


    Once he unsheathed it, it would be a shocking strike.


    But he didn''t know if he could defeat Acquired Seventh Level experts with it.


    "System."


    Lin Fei brought up the system panel.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Arts Realm: Acquired Third Level</strong>


    <strong>Three Vitality Technique: Third Level (87% progress)</strong>


    <strong>Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist: Perfection (11% progress)</strong>


    <strong>Triple Wave Technique: Mastery (74% progress)</strong>


    <strong>Leaping Technique: Mastery (27% progress)</strong>


    <strong>Nine Shadow Saber Technique: Perfection (43% progress)</strong>


    <strong>Saber-drawing Technique: Mastery (60% progress)</strong>


    <strong>Flowing Clothes Skill: Transcendence (0% progress)</strong>


    During these three days, Lin Fei''s martial arts skills improved slightly.


    Especially in the Three Vitality Technique, the training progress had reached 87%.


    Although the progress of the Three Vitality Technique had decreased, Lin Fei was still able to make 3% progress every day.


    In about four or five days, Lin Fei would be able to reach the acquired fourth level.


    "Today is the day to fight for the position of Princess''s sessor. I''m still a little short of reaching the acquired fourth level.


    But the difference between the third and fourth is just the amount of inner power. My inner power is enough!"


    Lin Fei''s gaze was calm.


    Since he got the three-in-one inner power, he had already be different from ordinary martial artists, even in a ss of its own.


    Unless his opponent was a martial artist who also had the same three-in-one inner power, otherwise, his strength could not be judged by his level alone.


    After all, even Acquired Sixth Level might not be able to surpass his current inner power. His three-in-one inner power had increased explosively by more than ten times before.


    "Knock, knock, knock."


    There was a knocking at the door.


    Lin Fei stood up and opened the door.


    "Senior Sister Ling."


    It was Ling Yao who knocked on the door, followed by Li Yin and others.


    "Lin Fei, are you ready?"


    "I''m ready."


    Ling Yao swept her gaze over everyone, her expression serious as she said in a deep voice, "In today''s battle, don''t hold back.


    I have heard that my sixth sister is cruel and ruthless in her fights for the position of princess. There have been casualties in every battle.


    So, in this battle, we must spare no effort to first kill the Fat and Thin Fools, and then go all out to deal with the remaining two Acquired Seventh Level martial artists. Only then can we have a chance of winning!"


    Everyone nodded, indicating their understanding.


    However, everyone felt heavy-hearted.


    To concentrate their efforts on killing the Fat and Thin Fools first would not be easy.


    This battle was destined to be a difficult struggle.


    "Let''s go!"


    Ling Yao didn''t say anything else.


    She led Lin Fei and the others straight toward the martial arts arena in the pce.

 73. The Weakest

    73. The Weakest


    The martial arts arena of the South King Mansion had already gathered many people early in the morning. Today was the day when the neenth daughter, Ling Yao, and the sixth daughter, Ling Shuang, wouldpete for the position of the princess.


    The people of the mansion had been looking forward to this day for a long time.


    "Does Miss Neenth have a chance?"


    "I heard that Ling Yao has a good talent in martial arts. She is one of the top genius disciples in the Nine Profound Sect. If she can keep practicing, she might be innate."


    "Innate? Don''t even think about it. Do you think bing innate is that easy? How many geniuses are stuck at the peak of acquired? It''s too difficult to be innate.


    Moreover, if Neenth fails topete for the position of the princess, she will get married. Once she gets married and has children, her martial arts will bepletely abandoned, and there will be no chance to achieve the innate."


    "Will Miss Neenth definitely fail? What if she seeds?"


    "Seed? Hmph, the princess has held the position for more than ten years and has defeated many opponents. You should know that thepetition for the position of the princess is not just about talent in martial arts or one''s own strength."


    Many people were whispering and discussing quietly.


    "She''s here, Miss Neenth is here."


    Ling Yao led the people and arrived at the martial arts arena first.


    "Yao, don''t try to be strong if you can''t defeat them."


    "Mother, don''t worry. Your daughter knows what to do."


    Swish.


    Ling Yao''s gaze instantly turned to the other side of the martial arts arena.


    There was a familiar figure alsoing here.


    Princess Ling Shuang!


    Ling Yao remembered that Ling Shuang had always been a princess since she could remember.


    Ling Shuang didn''t say anything but gave Ling Yao a cold nce, and then sat down in a chair and closed her eyes to rest.


    Lin Fei''s gaze also turned to the princess, but he was looking at the people behind her.


    There were four martial artists standing behind the princess.


    Two of them were the Fat and Thin Fools that Lin Fei had already seen.


    The other two were both holding long swords.


    They seemed to be swordsmen.


    One person wore a cloak and ck clothes, and his appearance was unclear, with a somewhat gloomy temperament.


    The other person wore a white robe and had sword-shaped eyebrows and a starry look, appearing very handsome.


    ording to the information Ling Yao had obtained, these two were both Acquired Seventh Level martial artists.


    "The martial artist in the ck cloak is named Yuan Ming. His origins are unknown, and it''s not clear where Ling Shuang found him. He is good at swordsmanship, ruthless and decisive, and good to kill with one strike.


    The white-d martial artist, named Zhao Tianlei, is a strong member of Ling Shuang''s mother''s family. He was specifically sent to help Ling Shuang maintain her position as the princess."


    Ling Yao quietly introduced the strongman behind Princess Ling Shuang to Lin Fei and others.


    Both of them reached the seventh level, which made them a master anywhere.


    Not everyone practiced martial arts like Lin Fei.


    In fact, there were many bottlenecks for martial artists.


    Some people could get stuck in Body Refining for a lifetime.


    Even if they were lucky enough to break through to Acquired, they were still below the fourth level.


    It was harder than climbing to the sky to break through to acquired fourth level for some people.


    Simrly, the seventh level of Acquired was also a bottleneck.


    Many people were stuck in the acquired sixth level and cannot break through.


    Li Yin, Ling Yao, and others were all in this situation.


    Although Ling Yao seemed to cultivate quickly, it was also very difficult for her to break through the bottleneck of the acquired seventh level.


    If she dyed for a few more years, she would have no hope of getting innate in this life.


    Therefore, Princess Ling Shuang''s ability to gain the support of two masters at acquired seventh level was already a very strong performance.


    "The South King has arrived!"


    Suddenly, a man dressed in a python robe, with a sturdy figure and extraordinary momentum, under the escort of many guards, came to the martial arts field. And he directly sat on the high tform.


    That was the South King! Ling Yao''s father.


    Ling Yao looked at the figure of the South King on the high tform.


    Her expression was somewhatplicated.


    Actually, Ling Yao had no impression of her father.


    Since birth, the South King had seen her only a handful of times.


    After all, there are many children in the king''s family.


    Ling Yao was not outstanding.


    How could she easily see the South King?


    However, for such an important matter aspeting for the position of the princess, the South King must be present.


    "Ling Yao and Ling Shuang arepeting for the position of a princess. Each person can bring four martial artists to assist. The winner will be the princess! Alright, let''s begin."


    The South King nced at Ling Yao, but he remained expressionless as if there was no emotional attachment. It was as if she wasn''t his daughter.


    Ling Yao stood up, and Lin Fei and the others followed her. On the other side, Ling Shuang was also apanied by four martial artists.


    Both sides entered the arena.


    The rules forpeting for the position of the princess were simple - one only needed to defeat their opponent in the arena.


    The Great Chang Dynasty was built upon martial prowess, and for the royal family, martial arts were the ultimate form of respect. Only those with strong martial abilities were eligible to hold the title of the South King.


    Ling Yao and Princess Ling Shuang stood on the left and right sides of the arena respectively, staring at each other.


    Princess Ling Shuang nced at the South King and then smiled as she spoke to Ling Yao, "Little Neen, I never expected that the once meek and submissive you would now stand before me and even dare topete with me for the position of the princess. Life is indeed unpredictable."


    "Sixth sister, words are useless. No matter what, I must take control of my own fate. Otherwise, what''s the point of practicing martial arts?" Ling Yao replied.


    Both of them fell silent, and the atmosphere immediately became tense.


    "Attack!"


    Ling Yao shouted, and she took the initiative to strike first.


    As nned, Ling Yao and her group wanted to pay any price to kill Fat and Thin Fools first. Thus, Ling Yao made her move, and her movements were like illusions as she swiftly approached them.


    It was a very sophisticated movement technique, and Ling Yao''s saber was swung instantly.


    "Swish!"


    Nine saber shadows.


    One sh, nine shadows. This was the perfection level of the Nine Shadow Saber Technique.


    "ng!"


    A light sound echoed.


    Ling Yao''s expression changed slightly, and she looked up to see a figure in white standing before her - Zhao Tianlei!


    Acquired Seventh Level Zhao Tianlei suddenly appeared in front of Fat and Thin Fools. Moreover, Fat and Thin Fools moved like ghosts, rushing toward Lin Fei and Li Yin.


    Obviously, this was not an impulsive decision but a nned attack.


    Princess Ling Shuang had been standing behind Zhao Tianlei, and the mysterious martial artist Yuan Ming, who wore ck clothing and a cape, was also standing next to her. Yuan Ming acted like a shadow and seemed to be protecting Ling Shuang.


    "I know what you''re nning, little Nten. You want to kill Fat and Thin Fools first and then join forces against Zhao Tianlei and Yuan Ming. Too bad your n failed." Ling Shuangughed as if everything was under her control.


    "Lin Fei, Li Yin..." Ling Yao gritted her teeth, wanting to withdraw and support Lin Fei and the others. However, Zhao Tianlei''s sword was as fast as a shooting star, leaving Ling Yao with no time to spare.


    "We have four and they only have two," Li Yin and the others'' eyes shed with determination, not afraid of Fat and Thin Fools'' strength.


    Li Yin, Xia Bing, and Ouyang Rong disyed their agility and rushed forward. However, before they could engage inbat, Fat and Thin Fools suddenly changed their direction and rushed toward Lin Fei, who was behind them.


    Their true target was Lin Fei!


    "Hehe, we''ve already investigated you. You, an Acquired Third Level martial artist, dare to interfere in thepetition!? Death!" The Princess had already investigated and deemed Lin Fei the weakest link, thus he became the target.


    Fat and Thin Fools were both Acquired Sixth Level top experts. They used abination attack, moving left and right, and charged toward Lin Fei.


    Li Yin, Xia Bing, and Ouyang Rong''s faces turned pale, but they were unable to keep up with Fat and Thin''s speed. They could only watch as the duo''sbined attack blocked all of Lin Fei''s retreat paths.


    Theirbined attack was evenparable to Acquired Seventh Level experts!


    Once it hit Lin Fei, he was bound to die!

 74. If I Draw My Saber, There Will Be Blood

    74. If I Draw My Saber, There Will Be Blood


    "Lin Fei..."


    Ling Yao couldn''t help but shout out loudly. However, she had only Acquired Sixth Level. Even though her saber skills were formidable, it was already good enough for her to deal with Zhao Tianlei.


    How could she free herself and save Lin Fei? Now, no one could save Lin Fei!


    "Swish."


    The next moment, Lin Fei made his move. He didn''t use his saber techniques. Instead, he used his fist like the Fat and Thin Fools.


    "Triple Wave."


    Lin Fei lifted his head calmly. Both hands were clenched into fists, and he punched towards the Fat and Thin Fools.


    "Bang."


    The fists of the three people collided heavily. Under Lin Fei''s calm expression, his inner power erupted like a volcano. The terrifying inner power surged,bined with Lin Fei''s blood, bone, and muscle strength.


    It suddenly made the Fat and Thin Fools'' faces change. Even their arms were trembling.


    "You are an acquired third-level martial artist, how can you have such a profound inner power?"


    "And the strength is so terrifying?"


    The Fat and Thin Fools were shocked. But Lin Fei was calm. He immediately withdrew his fist. Then he punched again.


    This was the second move.


    Lin Fei had reached mastery in the Triple Wave Technique. Therefore, the second move''s power was 1.3 times stronger than the first!


    Lin Fei''s punch was extremely fast. And the moves were connected. Just like real waves. It was difficult to even retreat.


    The Fat and Thin Fools felt like their arms were about to break. Lin Fei''s strength was even stronger than before.


    "Retreat, quickly retreat!" They wanted to retreat. But Lin Fei''s third move came again.


    The punch, based on the second move, increased its power by thirty percent. The terrifying force was unstoppable, like andslide.


    Itnded heavily on the two men''s arms.


    "Crack."


    Their arms broke with a sound, and the two men screamed in pain. Their bodies were directly punched by Lin Fei and heavily fell to the ground. Their internal organs were in pain as if they were overturned, powerless to get up.


    Suddenly, everyone was amazed.


    "Fat and Thin Fools were defeated?"


    "Fat and Thin Fools have joined forces and performed abined attack technique that can rival the acquired seventh level. Who is this person who can defeat them in just a few moves?"


    "Neen actually recruited such a master, even if he is not at the acquired seventh level, he is not far from it."


    "Perhaps, this battle is really unpredictable."


    Many people were surprised. Even Ling Yao, Li Yin, and others. They thought that Lin Fei could at most match an acquired fifth-level martial artist. Even with the Perfection-level Saber Technique, it was already impressive to hold back an acquired sixth-level martial artist.


    But now?


    Lin Fei defeated Fat and Thin Fools in just a few moves. His strength could even rival that of the acquired seventh level! This was unbelievable. They were very clear that Lin Fei was only in the acquired third-level realm.


    "Junior Sister Ling, we''ll help you."


    At this moment, Li Yin and others were ready to help Ling Yao. But Ling Yao shook her head and said, "I can hold on. You go and attack Sister Six, if we defeat her, we''ll win!"


    Li Yin, Ouyang Rong, and Xia Bing''s eyes lit up.


    Yes, Princess Ling Shuang was the key. Princess Ling Shuang only had the strength of the acquired fifth level. And now, she only had one Yuan Ming to protect her. If they had all attacked together, which might just end the fight.


    "Kill."


    The three women jumped up and rushed toward Ling Shuang. Lin Fei''s brows furrowed slightly. He felt a faint sense of threat from Yuan Ming for some reason. He always felt that this Yuan Ming was very dangerous.


    More dangerous than Zhao Tianlei!


    However, now was indeed a good opportunity. Once they defeat the Princess, they would win! Li Yin and the others knew that they needed to work together, so no one rushed toward the Princess first. After all, Yuan Ming was an acquired seventh level expert. If they were alone, they would probably be defeated one by one by Yuan Ming. But if they acted together, even if Yuan Ming was an acquired seventh level expert, she wouldn''t be able to defeat them all at the same time.


    The three women approached the Princess, but she seemedpletely calm and collected, without any hint of panic. However, when she looked at the fat and thin duo lying on the ground, a sh of sharpness appeared in her eyes.


    "Yuan Ming, leave no one alive!" The Princess''s tone was as cold as ice. Yuan Ming beside her was like a cold wooden statue.


    As Princess'' words fell, he moved.


    "Whoosh."


    A white light shed, reflecting off the sword''s de.


    The sword was too fast. Li Yin, Ouyang Rong, and Xia Bing only felt a sh before their eyes, and then a cold sensation on their necks. Then, they felt lost all strength...


    "Senior Sister Ling..."


    Li Yin, Ouyang Rong, and Xia Bing all tightly held their necks. But they couldn''t stop the blood flowing from the long wounds on their necks. Their bodies fell to the ground, lifeless.


    "Li Yin, Ouyang Rong, Xia Bing..."


    Ling Yao''s eyes widened, bloodshot veins appearing in them. She wildly swung her saber, exploding her inner power.


    She managed to repel Zhao Tianlei in one strike, but it was toote. Li Yin and the others were already dead.


    At the same time, Lin Fei''s whole body was covered in goosebumps. He felt danger approaching!


    Without much thought, Lin Fei drew his saber, and he could vaguely feel a blurry shadow in front of him, even a sharp edge cutting his skin like it was going to cut his neck.


    "Whoosh!"


    Lin Fei shed with his saber, and suddenly, countless sharp saber edges filled the sky, forming thirteen shadows.


    "Ding!"


    The sound of metal colliding echoed in Lin Fei''s ears. Then, a powerful force came from the opponent''s sword through Lin Fei''s saber, and even his body couldn''tpletely offset the force.


    "Bang Bang Bang!"


    Lin Fei took three steps back in session before regaining his stance. He raised his head and saw a figure with a short sword in hand standing not far from him.


    It was not eye-catching, but there were droplets of blood falling to the ground.


    Yuan Ming!


    The acquired seventh-level martial artist was like a shadow. He killed Li Yin and the others with just one move and almost killed Lin Fei too.


    "Lin Fei, are you okay?"


    Ling Yao saw that Li Yin and the others were already dead and couldn''t care about her grief and anger. She came to Lin Fei immediately, her face full of vignce.


    Lin Fei reached out and touched the skin on his neck, where a thin bloodstain had appeared.


    Ling Yao was also shocked to see this. Lin Fei had taken a hit from the opponent''s sword.


    "Good swordsmanship," Lin Fei praised.


    "Good hard martial arts," Yuan Ming replied coldly.


    Finally, Lin Fei''s Vajra Iron Cloth came in handy. Although the opponent''s sword did not cut Lin Fei''s neck, the sword energy did it, and if it were not for Vajra Iron Cloth, Lin Fei would have been hit by the sword energy and died.


    Yuan Ming had mastered a terrifying perfection-level sword technique. This kind of martial artist was almostparable to those at the acquired ninth level or higher.


    Ling Yao was also sweating coldly at the moment. She looked at the bodies of Li Yin and the others on the ground and then at the bloodstain on Lin Fei''s neck. Ling Yao seemed to have made a decision.


    "Lin Fei, I give up, if we keep fighting, you will die too. We surrender," Ling Yao said.


    Ling Yao hadpletely given up. Zhao Tianlei could at least be held back, but Yuan Ming was too terrifying. Even Senior Brother Chu would be certain to die!


    Lin Fei remained silent. His gaze swept over the bodies of Li Yin and the others on the ground and then looked at Ling Yao, who was full of tears and self-me.


    Lin Fei''s hand gradually gripped the Hidden Saber at his waist.


    "I have one strike. If I draw my saber, there will be blood. Senior Sister Ling, you have helped me many times before. I owe you a favor, and this is worth it."


    "Lin Fei, you..." Ling Yao was about to say something, but Lin Fei''s figure had leaped in the direction of Yuan Ming all at once. A leap of several dozen meters. This was the Leaping Technique.


    At the same time, Lin Fei''s right hand had already gripped the saber at his waist.

 75. Earth-shattering And Heaven-battering

    75. Earth-shattering And Heaven-battering


    Lin Fei had been nurturing the Hidden Saber for over two months.


    It was the moment to draw the saber!


    "Hmph, they really don''t take me seriously."


    Zhao Tianlei''s face turned cold. He was also a powerful Acquired Seventh Level martial artist. But now, it seemed that no one took him seriously.


    Ling Yao, an Acquired Sixth Level martial artist, was able to fight with him for a long time. And now Lin Fei, an Acquired Third Level martial artist, was somewhat special. Although he defeated Fat and Thin Fools, he actually went straight for Yuan Ming instead him. Was he being treated as a decoration?


    So Zhao Tianlei took a step forward. His long sword in hand instantly turned into a sharp de. He directly stood between Lin Fei and Yuan Ming, stabbing Lin Fei with his sword. However, Lin Fei didn''t even look at him.


    "Whoosh."


    Lin Fei drew his saber!


    This sh made an earth-shattering and heaven-battering noise!


    No one could see the speed of the saber.


    All they could see was a fleeting ck light.


    The saber was so sharp and it filled the sky.


    Even if the audiences were far away, they felt they had been cut by the saber.


    "Crack."


    Lin Fei stopped.


    His Leaping Technique, coupled with his Saber-drawing Technique, made his speed unimaginable. His Hidden Saber was now sheathed. He stood with his back to Zhao Tianlei, only three meters away from Yuan Ming. It was close enough to attack range. But Yuan Ming still held his sword in his hand, not to have made a move. He just stood there quietly.


    "Yuan Ming...Zhao Tianlei! You..."


    Ling Shuang''s face finally showed a hint of panic. She had just thought everything was under control. But now, with Lin Fei''s move, she was finally a little flustered.


    Although she couldn''t see clearly what Lin Fei''s saber had done, she felt its terror.


    As Princess''s voice fell, the cloak of Yuan Ming split into two halves in an instant, revealing his true face hidden underneath. It was a thin face covered in scar after scar, each one more ghastly and terrifying than thest. A deep wound had appeared on his neck, which seemed to barely hold up his head.


    With a "plop", Yuan Ming fell to the ground, lifeless. He never even got the chance to say a word before he died. And in the next moment, Zhao Tianlei also fell to the ground with his eyes wide open, as if in disbelief. He had died the same way as Yuan Ming, with a deep cut on his neck that could easily sever his head with a little more force.


    For a moment, the arena was filled with corpses, and the air was thick with the smell of blood. The whole martial arts field was quiet, and no one had expected this kind of oue.


    "What kind of saber technique is that?"


    "I didn''t even see when he drew his saber."


    "With just one saber strike, he killed two Acquired seventh level experts. Even Yuan Ming, who wasparable to an Acquired ninth level expert, was killed with one saber strike!"


    "This saber technique''s power is really earth-shattering and evenparable to an Acquired peak saber technique!"


    "But he''s a low-level Acquired martial artist, how could he draw such a terrifying saber technique?"


    Many people did not see clearly the saber technique that Lin Fei had used. Among all those present, only South King had seen it clearly. His eyes became extremely sharp as he stared at Lin Fei.


    "What a Saber-drawing Technique!" The South King eximed.


    He knew Saber-drawing Technique very well, and in fact, it was practiced by many major martial arts schools.


    The technique appeared to be excellent, umting power by nurturing the saber, and bursting out with astonishing power when the saber was drawn.


    But in reality, few people practiced it because nurturing a saber was not that simple. Many people had nurtured their saber for a year and had not gained much power.


    The reason for this was that many martial artists could not master Saber-drawing Technique.


    Additionally, the time spent nurturing the saber each day was limited, and inner power would gradually be consumed. To be able to spend two hours nurturing the saber each day was considered good.


    And what about Lin Fei?


    His inner power was three-in-one. He was not afraid of consuming inner power. Moreover, his Saber-drawing Technique had already reached mastery.


    In fact, given enough time, he could even reach transcendence and perfection, which would not be a difficult task for him.


    Furthermore, Lin Fei''s martial arts could operate on their own. It was constantly nurturing his saber. Although he had only nurtured his saber for just over two months, it was equivalent to other martial artists nurturing their saber for several years!


    Therefore, when Lin Fei used his Saber-drawing Technique, its power was so terrifying that could kill two acquired seventh level experts with one strike!


    "Lin Fei, that strike just now..."


    Ling Yao hurriedly came to Lin Fei''s side, her face full of shock.


    This one saber strike was beyond her imagination. How could a mere acquired third level martial artist make such a terrifying saber strike?


    "It''s just the Saber-drawing Technique. I have been nurturing my saber for a long time, so I have the power of this strike. Ling Senior Sister, is this saber strike enough to repay your favor?" Lin Fei said calmly.


    "It''s more than enough," Ling Yao was still stunned by the power of Lin Fei''s Saber-drawing Technique.


    "I never thought that my help to you would give me the biggest surprise today! Sister Six, are you still fighting or admitting defeat?" Ling Yao stared straight at Ling Shuang. This was a battle for the position of the princess, and it was not over yet.


    Ling Shuang lifted her head. At this moment, her face was pale. Although she was unharmed, she knew that she had lost. And lostpletely!


    Her own strength was only acquired fifth level. Ling Yao was acquired sixth level, and even beyond the ordinary acquired sixth level.


    "Little Neen, you are very lucky to have met a top-notch expert like Lin Fei, who hides his true strength. This time, I lost. I will never have a chance to be a princess. However, little Neen, you are just lucky. You think being a princess is easy? Haha, I''ve been a princess for sixteen years, and now I''ve fallen so low... Someday, little Neen, you will follow in my footsteps..." With that, Ling Shuang leaped and left the martial arts arena.


    "I concede," Ling Shuang''s voice echoed through the arena.


    She gave up. After being a princess for sixteen years, she ultimately lost. A new princess was born. Ling Yao, the new princess of the South King Pce!


    Ling Yao''s expression wasplicated. She didn''t know how terrible the consequences of Ling Shuang''s defeat would be. But it wouldn''t be simple. After all, the position of the princess wasn''t hers alone.


    The power and resources that had supported her for sixteen years were now wasted. What would be of her? But this was the cruelty of the fight for the position of the princess.


    Losers are always in the wrong.


    The South King paid no attention to Ling Shuang. He had seen such scenes many times before. He had too many children. Besides, the South King himself had be the crown prince after winning countless struggles and eventually became the South King. So, he was ustomed to it.


    The South King immediately announced loudly, "My neenth daughter, Ling Yao, from today on, is the new princess of the South King Pce!"


    At that moment, Ling Yao''s wish was fulfilled. Finally, the position of the princess was hers.

 76. Saber-drawing Technique Reached Transcendence

    76. Saber-drawing Technique Reached Transcendence


    <strong>"Your Saber-drawing Technique which has yed the strong enemies surpassed itself with ease, attaining a profound understanding of the true essence of drawing a saber, resulting in a 50% increase in the progress of cultivation."</strong>


    <strong>"Your Saber-drawing Technique has reached transcendence!"</strong>


    <strong>"Your Leaping Technique,bined with your Saber-drawing Technique, hasprehended the secret of ''leaping forward,'' leading to a 50% increase in the progress of cultivation."</strong>


    Suddenly, Lin Fei heard a voice from the system. He closed his eyes, and a memory of the Saber-drawing Technique appeared in his mind. His understanding of the Saber-drawing Technique had be even more profound, reaching the level of transcendence.


    The Saber-drawing Technique at the level of transcendence had a significant improvement, both in terms of nurturing and drawing a saber. It was a qualitative leap.


    His Leaping Technique also made great strides. Although its progress had not yet reached 100%, it had achieved a breakthrough.


    This newfoundprehension brought Lin Fei closer to the level of transcendence in his Leaping Technique. Lin Fei thought it would not take long to reach it.


    The battle for the position of the princess had ended, and Lin Fei returned to his room in the pce to rest. As for the aftermath of Li Yin, Ouyang Rong, and Xia Bing, Ling Yao would undoubtedly take care of it.


    Lin Fei drew his Hidden Saber and savored the breathtaking sensation of his Saber-drawing Technique.


    He could not use it anymore for the time being, as he needed to nurture his saber again. This was the way of the Saber-drawing Technique.


    No matter how long he nurtured it, be it months or years, even decades, once he drew the saber, he would need to nurture it again.


    With a snap, Lin Fei returned the Hidden Saber to its scabbard, and the technique of nurturing the saber began to work automatically.


    Lin Fei had a vague feeling that his Hidden Saber was slowly gathering power, and it was much faster than before. After all, he had already reached the Transcendence realm in the Saber-drawing Technique.


    If he nurtured his saber two months now, it would surely have even more terrifying power than before. If he could perfect the Saber-drawing Technique, it would be even more frightening.


    "Dong Dong Dong."


    At dusk, there was a knock on Lin Fei''s door. He opened it to find Ling Yao standing outside in a new outfit, wearing the attire of a princess, looking elegant and dignified. And she seemed to have a touch more majesty on her.


    "Lin Fei, sorry. I''ve been busy all day and only now have some free time. I haven''t even thanked you for changing my destiny. I know the help I gave you before was insignificant, but today, you really saved me and changed my fate," Ling Yao said.


    Lin Fei remained silent as Ling Yao continued, "Here are the 500,000 silver bills we agreed on, as well as the contribution points."


    Lin Fei took the silver bills. He deserved it.


    "By the way, I just obtained the position of the princess and received some news. Every three years, the various branches of the Great Chang royal family hold an internalpetition among the royal family members. There are still a few months left until thepetition, and followers can participate as well.


    So, I want to invite you to participate in thepetition with me. If we get in the top three, we can obtain the Heavenly Meridian Pill."


    Lin Fei''s heart was slightly moved and asked, "What kind of spiritual elixir is the Heavenly Meridian Pill and what does it do?"


    Ling Yao exined, "The Heavenly Meridian Pill is a treasure for Acquired Martial Artists. If an Acquired Martial Artist takes one, it can help them open up a meridian except for the Ren and Tu channels. It''s like directly increasing one''s level.


    Many Acquired Martial Artists use it to break through bottlenecks. Unfortunately, each Acquired Martial Artist can only take one Heavenly Meridian Pill. Taking a second one won''t have any effect. Despite this, it is still a dream pill for many Acquired Martial Artists!"


    Lin Fei''s eyes brightened at the hearing of such a miraculous elixir.


    "Is there a recipe for this Heavenly Meridian Pill?" Lin Fei asked. If there was a recipe, perhaps Lin Miao could refine it.


    "Do you know how precious is the Heavenly Meridian Pill? Moreover, it''s not martial artists who refine the Heavenly Meridian Pill, but immortal masters! And it is refined by immortal masters who have surpassed the Qi Condensation Realm. Even if there is a recipe, ordinary people cannot refine it. Only our Great Chang Dynasty and some powerful immortal masters possess the recipe for the Heavenly Meridian Pill."


    Lin Fei understood. The recipe for the Heavenly Meridian Pill could not be obtained. However, the pill could be obtained through royalpetition. Moreover, it was a benefit given by the royal family to its members. Ordinary people did not have the opportunity to obtain it.


    "This is a good thing, and of course, I agree," Lin Fei said with a smile.


    Ling Yao nodded and pondered for a moment before saying, "Lin Fei, there are still a few months before the royalpetition. What do you think to stay in the pce?"


    However, Lin Fei shook his head and said, "No, a few months is still a long time. I''d rather go back to Nine Profound Sect. If the date of thepetition is confirmed, you can send a letter to Nine Profound Sect, and I wille here."


    Lin Fei didn''t want to stay in Chang City. Chang City was the center of the Great Chang Dynasty. Various forces were entangled there. Moreover, Ling Yao was now a princess with a special status. The situation she faced was even moreplicated. Anyway, it was better to go back to Nine Profound Sect.


    "Okay, when the date of thepetition is confirmed, I will inform you by letter," Ling Yao also nodded.


    It was evident that Ling Yao was very excited now. She even had a feeling of "grand ambitions." After all, she had just be a princess. This was Ling Yao''s long-cherished wish. Now, it had finallye true. Naturally, she was very excited.


    However, Lin Fei also reminded her, "Senior Sister Ling, we''re martial artists, only martial arts are fundamental! Even if Senior Sister Ling is in Chang City, Senior Sister should focus on practicing martial arts. If you are obsessed with trivial worldly affairs, I''m afraid Senior Sister Ling''s martial arts will hardly improve."


    Ling Yao nodded. However, she sighed and said, "Thank you for reminding me, Junior Brother Lin. Indeed, martial arts are the foundation of martial artists. But I have be a princess. Once I sit in this position, there are some things that I cannot control.


    Although martial arts must be practiced, it is impossible to put all those worldly affairs aside. Moreover, innate is so difficult to obtain. Not everyone can get innate.


    Even if I do my best and focus solely on practicing martial arts, I cannot guarantee that I will achieve the innate. My father, the south king, has already reached the peak of acquired, just one step away from innate. But this step has trapped my father for twenty years."


    Lin Fei understood. Ling Yao had chosen another path.


    "Junior Brother Lin, you are a true innate seed. In the future, if I want to secure my position as a princess, I am afraid that I will need Junior Brother Lin''s help.


    If Junior Brother Lin needs anything, just say it. I will do my best to help Junior Brother."


    This was Ling Yao''s promise. It was also Ling Yao''s attempt to win over Lin Fei. After all, in many years toe, Ling Yao wanted to secure her position as a princess and she still needed Lin Fei''s support.


    Lin Fei did not express any opinion, but nodded and said, "If I need anything, I won''t be polite."


    Ling Yao also breathed a sigh of relief. As long as Lin Fei was willing to support her, she would have more time to recruit more skilled experts and have the confidence to secure her position as a princess.


    Ling Yao left.


    For Ling Yao''s choice, Lin Fei could only shake his head. He did not care about any power or status. Without immortality, after a hundred years, everyone would turn to dust.


    Lin Fei was on the path to immortality. He would single-mindedly practice martial arts.


    Without the talent of Qi cultivation, only martial arts could help Lin Fei achieve immortality. Therefore, he would spare no effort and pay any price to pursue the path of martial arts.

 77. Chief Disciple

    77. Chief Disciple


    Five dayster, Lin Fei returned to the Nine Profound Sect, looking exhausted. Once he was back at the sect, he finally felt rxed and could focus on his martial arts practice.


    "System," he called out, immediately essing the system panel to check his progress in martial arts.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Arts Realm: Acquired Fourth Level</strong>


    <strong>Three Vitality Technique: Fourth Level (2% progress)</strong>


    <strong>Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist: Perfection (11% progress)</strong>


    <strong>Triple Wave Technique: Mastery (89% progress)</strong>


    <strong>Leaping Technique: Mastery (87% progress)</strong>


    <strong>Nine Shadow Saber Technique: Perfection (43% progress)</strong>


    <strong>Saber-drawing Technique: Transcendence (15% progress)</strong>


    <strong>Flowing Clothes Skill: Transcendence (0% progress)</strong>


    Lin Fei had already reached the Acquired Fourth Level and was currently trying to break through the Hand Yangming Large Intestine Meridian.


    Previously, the Three Vitality Technique could increase its cultivation progress by 3% every day. However, since he broke through to the Acquired Fourth Level and started to open the Hand Yangming Large Intestine Meridian, its progress slowed down, and it could only increase the cultivation progress by 2% every day.


    Lin Fei had tried various methods to try to inspire it but to no avail. Three Vitality Technique was stable and had a very calm character, seeming uninterested in anything he did. This left Lin Fei feeling quite helpless.


    Fortunately, the Three Vitality Technique was still making progress every day, so he let it be. Besides, Lin Fei was more concerned about the Saber-drawing Technique, which was quite remarkable. It had only taken him five days to increase the practice progress by 5% after returning to the Nine Profound Sect.


    At this rate, if he could continue to progress by 1% every day, it would take him around 100 days to reach perfection. Lin Fei found that the Saber-drawing Technique was rtively easy to practice and didn''t seem to have any bottlenecks, unlike other techniques that found it challenging to master, let alone reach transcendence or perfection. However, Lin Fei had already reached transcendence and was confident that he would achieve perfection in no time.


    Lin Fei carefully recalled the Saber-drawing Technique.


    This Saber-drawing Technique was divided into two parts, Saber-nurturing and Saber-drawing.


    Lin Fei practiced the Saber-nurturing technique every day, and his inner power was constantly being generated, making his inner power almost inexhaustible. Therefore, one day of nurturing his saber was equivalent to half a month for others.


    With this in mind, it made sense to increase his cultivation progress by 1% every day.


    "Junior Brother Lin, the Sect Master is looking for you," suddenly a voice sounded outside Lin Fei''s door.


    Lin Fei opened the door and saw an acquired-realm senior brother.


    "What''s the matter, Senior Brother? Why did the Sect Master summon me?" Lin Fei asked.


    "I''m not sure. You''ll find out when you go," the senior brother replied.


    Lin Fei nodded and went to the Nine Profound Sect''s main hall with some doubts.


    There was only the Sect Master in the main hall, and his eyes lit up when he saw Lin Fei. He smiled and said, "Lin Fei, you have made a great name for yourself in Chang City in just a short time.


    Everyone in Chang City knew that Nine Profound Sect has a top-notch genius disciple who, at the acquired third level realm, killed two acquired seventh level martial artists."


    Lin Fei was a little surprised and respectfully said, "Junior Sister Ling had helped me, and with the Saber-drawing Technique, I was lucky enough to kill two acquired seventh level martial artists."


    "Being able to nurture your saber for many days and kill acquired-level martial artists is not just luck," the Sect Master said. "Moreover, you have brought glory to the Nine Profound Sect, which is not a bad thing. And, I have a task for you."


    "A task?" Lin Fei''s heart sank as he spoke in a deep voice, "Please give me your orders, Sect Master."


    Lin Fei was very clear that when he entered the inner sect, he learned about the obligation of inner disciples to ept tasks assigned by the sect.


    "Lin Fei, don''t be nervous," the Sect Master said. "You have only used the Saber-drawing Technique once, and you have only been nurturing your saber for a few days, so the power is not very strong. The task I am giving you is within your capabilities.


    Haizhou City is near the sea and is the only seaside city within the Nine Profound Sect''s sphere of influence. Some resources and businessesing from the sea are quite important to our Nine Profound Sect.


    However, recently, a group of pirates has been raiding viges near Haizhou City. Because of this, I am afraid something might happen to Haizhou City, so I am sending a group of disciples there.


    Most of the pirates are at the Body Refining realm, with a few at the acquired realm, but they are all below acquired fourth level. Even if there are a few with acquired fifth or sixth level, it''s not a big deal.


    Normally, I would send an acquired seventh level disciple for this task, but recently, there has been some friction between Nine Profound Sect and Autumn Haze Mountain.


    Our acquired seventh level disciples are focusing on Autumn Haze Mountain. If we send an acquired sixth level martial artist and something unexpected happens, Haizhou City will be in trouble, and that would be a big problem.


    So, you lead a team of disciples to Haizhou City and wipe out those pirates," said the Sect Master.


    Lin Fei understood what he meant. He was to lead a team to Haizhou City and deal with the pirates there, who were not very strong. The strongest among them was only at the acquired realm fifth or sixth level, but that waspared with the Nine Profound Sect. They were a big threat to Haizhou City.


    "I obey yourmand, Sect Master, and will go to Haizhou City to eliminate the pirates," said Lin Fei respectfully.


    "Very well. Rest for a day ande to the main hall tomorrow morning. I will send a team of disciples to go with you," said the Sect Master.


    "Yes, Sect Master!" Lin Fei retreated.


    Watching Lin Fei''s departing figure, the Sect Master sighed, "Elder Zhao truly has good judgment, recognizing Lin Fei''s martial arts heart. His future achievements will be boundless.


    If he can already y Acquired Seventh Level experts with his saber now, won''t he be invincible in the future? It seems that our Nine Profound Sect will surely gain another Innate expert in the future!"


    ...


    The next day, Lin Fei arrived at the great hall early in the morning. Some inner sect disciples had already gathered in the hall, standing quietly.


    Lin Fei waited for another half hour before the Sect Master finally arrived.


    The Sect Master nced at the disciples in the hall and nodded, "You all know about the sect mission. Your journey to Haizhou City is to eliminate the pirates.


    Among you are Acquired Fourth Level, Fifth Level, and even Sixth Level martial artists. With so many people, there must be a leader to handle all affairs in Haizhou City.


    Lin Fei, I appoint you as the Chief Disciple of Haizhou City. You will be responsible for all matters in Haizhou City. All Nine Profound Sect disciples in Haizhou City must obey yourmand."


    "Swish."


    Everyone''s gaze turned to Lin Fei, filled with confusion, astonishment, and bewilderment. Almost all the disciples didn''t understand the reason for the Sect Master appointing Lin Fei as the "Chief Disciple."


    Being the "Chief" meant being the leader among the dispatched disciples. Everyone must obey the orders of the Chief Disciple.


    "Lin Fei slew two Acquired Seventh Level martial artists in Chang City. Why haven''t you paid your respects yet?" The Sect Master''s voice carried authority.


    The hearts of the disciples trembled.


    ying Acquired Seventh Level martial artists, and two at that!


    The Sect Master''s words couldn''t be wrong. As a result, many disciples respectfully saluted and shouted, "Greetings, Senior Brother Lin!"


    "I hope that we can all work together to eliminate the pirates!" Lin Fei kept it brief.


    With a simple statement, he bid farewell to the Sect Master and led the group of Nine Profound Sect inner disciples, marched down the mountain in a grand manner, heading towards Haizhou City.

 78. Cut In Half

    78. Cut In Half


    Haizhou City was a city located by the East Sea, and it had ports. Merchants loaded their goods and sailed to other countries on the other side of the sea to do business, making huge profits from maritime trade. This was something that everyone knows.


    Haizhou City was nominally under the jurisdiction of the Great Chang Dynasty, but in reality, as the Great Chang Dynasty had gradually declined over the years and there had been rebellions in various ces, the government''s control over the border areas had be weak, including Haizhou City. In fact, it was jointly governed by the government and the Nine Profound Sect, with thetter being the main authority.


    Therefore, when pirates appeared near Haizhou City, the Nine Profound Sect became so nervous that they dispatched disciples to eliminate the pirates immediately. Lin Fei and his team of about 20 people arrived at Haizhou City and went to the Nine Profound Sect branch there. The branch leader Mo Wen was acquired fifth level but was already over forty years old and unlikely to make further progress in his lifetime.


    Upon seeing Lin Fei sitting in the seat of honor, Mo Wen immediately respectfully greeted him, "Greetings, Chief. I am Mo Wen, the branch leader of the Nine Profound Sect in Haizhou City."


    Mo Wen had received a pigeon message and knew that disciples from the Nine Profound Sect wereing, led by the "chief disciple" Lin Fei. He was to obey all of Lin Fei''s orders. However, even though he knew the news beforehand, Mo Wen was still somewhat surprised to see such a young disciple bing the chief disciple. Moreover, it seemed that Lin Fei''s cultivation level was not very high?


    Mo Wen was not sure, but a team of twenty inner disciples was quite terrifying, enough to sweep the entire Haizhou City.


    "Mo Wen, tell me about the current situation in Haizhou City. Have there been any pirates?" Lin Fei asked directly.


    Mo Wen thought for a moment and reported, "Reporting to the Chief, we haven''t found any trace of pirates in Haizhou City at the moment. However, some nearby viges have encountered pirates.


    Those pirates are extremely brutal, not only looting but also ughtering people in nearby viges. Now, the viges outside Haizhou City have basically been looted by pirates, and no one dares to stay outside the city. They have all entered the city."


    "Hmm, entered the city? You let people from outside the citye in?"


    Lin Fei stared at Mo Wen with a cold gaze.


    Mo Wen felt Lin Fei''s sharp gaze like a saber and dared not look directly at him. Cold sweat even appeared on his forehead.


    He cautiously replied, "This morning, I ordered some refugees from outside the city to enter the city. I carefully screened them, and they should be refugees, so it should be fine."


    Lin Fei remained nomittal and continued to ask, "How many refugees are there?"


    "Probably more than a thousand people, all in tattered clothes, and they are all people who have survived from nearby viges by chance. I couldn''t bear it, so..."


    "Now give the order to surround all those thousand or so people. If there are any suspicious movements, kill them without mercy!"


    Lin Fei gave the order.


    "Yes, Chief."


    Mo Wen didn''t dare to dy and immediately gave the order.


    Lin Fei turned to the disciples of the Nine Profound Sect and said, "Let''s go. If we''re anyter, what we see may only be a dead city."


    Many disciples were slightly intimidated by Lin Fei''s words and felt that he was exaggerating. However, Lin Fei was the Chief, and they had to follow his orders. So they followed Lin Fei and quickly headed to the refugee camp.


    At this moment, inside the refugee camp, the people from the Nine Profound Sect were distributing porridge. Many refugees were looking forward to it and hoping to eat the porridge as soon as possible.


    Suddenly, a dense sound of footsteps could be heard. Large groups of people from the Nine Profound Sect and Haizhou City surrounded the camp.


    There were about twenty or so refugees in the camp, and their faces changed drastically when they saw this scene.


    "This is bad, we''ve been discovered."


    "What do we do now?"


    "We''ve already entered the city. Let''s break out while the encirclement hasn''t formed yet."


    "Break out and rush towards the city gate, preferably opening the city gate to release the signal for attacking the city. When our people arrive, Haizhou City will be ours!"


    At once, these twenty or so refugees began to move.


    "Swish, swish, swish."


    All of them were agile and their haggard appearances seemed to be disguised using some kind of disguise technique. These people were all insiders of the pirates outside the city.


    The insider pirates began to break out in various directions. The people of Haizhou City were not well prepared, and these pirates were powerful, with many of them being acquired martial artists.


    It was not an easy task to stop them. There were even acquired sixth level experts among them! Fortunately, Lin Fei led the disciples of the Nine Profound Sect and arrived in time.


    Upon seeing this, Lin Fei immediately ordered, "Kill!"


    Immediately, twenty Inner Disciples of the Nine Profound Sect each disyed their martial arts and blocked the pirates.


    Mo Wen also witnessed this scene, with cold sweat running down his forehead. He actually let the pirates into the city, almost causing harm to the entire city!


    "Chief, I''m guilty..." Mo Wen knelt in front of Lin Fei with an ashamed face.


    "Of course, you''re guilty. But it''s not toote to make up for it before a major disaster urs. Go, we can''t let a pirate escape!"


    "Yes, Chief." Mo Wen gritted his teeth, holding the big saber in his hand and rushing towards the pirates.


    However, Mo Wen seemed to have encountered a powerful pirate. The opponent''s figure flickered like a ghost and instantly appeared in front of Mo Wen. Then, the pirate swung his short saber in his hand.


    "Spurt!"


    Mo Wen screamed in pain. His hand was cut off by the pirate''s short saber. However, the pirate did not seem to want to kill Mo Wen. Instead, he charged directly towards Lin Fei''s direction.


    Now, there were people surrounding them everywhere. Only a few people were in Lin Fei''s direction, which seemed to be a weak point.


    The pirate was extremely fast. Almost in the blink of an eye, he was in front of Lin Fei.


    "Be careful, Senior Brother Lin, this pirate is at the Acquired Sixth Level..." The Inner Disciples of the Nine Profound Sect loudly warned. However, the pirate was too fast. They didn''t have time to intervene.


    The sharp short saber of the pirate was already within reach. It seemed that in the next moment, it would cut Lin Fei''s throat open.


    "ng."


    A clear sound. The Star Saber behind Lin Fei instantly fell into his hand.


    "Swoosh."


    Lin Fei swung his saber.


    Thirteen saber shadows covered the pirate like a sky-shrouding nket. The sharp saber edge made the pirate''s soul tremble.


    "You..."


    The pirate''s eyes widened. He immediately ced his short saber horizontally in front of his chest.


    "Boom."


    A muffled sound. The pirate''s short saber broke with a "click" sound. At the same time, the momentum of Lin Fei''s Star saber did not diminish. The pirate''s body was instantly cut in half by Lin Fei''s Star Saber.


    Suddenly, blood sttered.


    An Acquired Sixth Level pirate couldn''t even block one strike from Lin Fei.


    Both the person and the saber were cut in half by a single saber strike!

 79. The Pirate Conspiracy!

    79. The Pirate Conspiracy!


    Lin Fei had an expressionless face. But the surrounding Nine Profound Sect disciples couldn''t help but feel a tremor in their hearts!


    Though the sect master had mentioned that Lin Fei had in two martial artists at the acquired seventh level and they were not doubting their leader''s words, they had never witnessed Lin Fei''s prowess firsthand. In their hearts, there was still a trace of uncertainty.


    Now, seeing Lin Fei eliminate an acquired sixth level pirate with a single saber stroke, their doubts vanished.


    Lin Fei truly deserved the title of "Chief Disciple"!


    Having drawn his saber, Lin Fei had no intention of sheathing it again.


    "Whoosh."


    Lin Fei disyed his Leaping Technique, darting to another pirate''s side in an instant. With a sh of his saber, thirteen shadows enveloped the pirate.


    "Thud."


    The pirate''s head was severed by Lin Fei''s saber and fell to the ground.


    More than twenty pirates in total. Those who were difficult to subdue or couldn''t be stopped temporarily, Lin Fei personally dealt with. The Leaping Technique was perfectly suited to this situation, like a fish in water.


    <strong>"Your Leaping Technique has demonstrated its might, invigorating its spirit and increasing its cultivation progress by 50%."</strong>


    <strong>"Your Leaping Technique has broken through to transcendence!"</strong>


    The system''s voice resounded in Lin Fei''s mind. It was the sound of the Leaping Technique''s cultivation progress.


    "This Leaping Technique must be lively in nature. The more I utilize it, the faster its cultivation progress will be. Perhaps, this Leaping Technique could reach perfection!"


    Thoughts shed through Lin Fei''s mind.


    For Lin Fei, his lightness skill didn''t need to be overly demanding; it merely needed to be sufficient.


    For example, the Flowing Clothes Skill. It had always been at the transcendence level. Once it reached transcendence, there was no further progress.


    However, Lin Fei wasn''t concerned. The transcendence level was more than enough.


    However, it seemed that the Leaping Technique was more than just transcendence. It could very likely reach perfection.


    With the transcendence Leaping Technique, Lin Fei moved even faster.


    In the blink of an eye, among the twenty-odd pirates, nearly ten were in by Lin Fei. Another ten were killed by Nine Profound Sect disciples. Only two were captured alive.


    This was Lin Fei''smand. They needed to keep some alive for questioning.


    "Kneel!"


    The Nine Profound Sect disciples brought the captured pirates before Lin Fei. These two pirates were only at the acquired first or second level. With their hands broken, they couldn''t resist.


    "So, what was your n?" Lin Fei asked.


    "We intended to infiltrate the city, then seize the opportunity to open the gates and signal our man. At that time, our people would be lying in ambush outside the city. Once the signal was released, they would storm into the city, seize the gates, and wait for more of our forces to enter Haizhou City, eventually upying it."


    "Where did youe from?"


    "We are pirates, all of whom havemitted various crimes and fled to the sea, where we were taken in by our leader. Ourir is on an ind. As for its name and how to get there, only a select few are told."


    Lin Fei understood.


    These pirates had air on an ind overseas. But the nautical chart was in the hands of the pirate leader. Only the leader knew the exact route.


    Lin Fei continued to ask, "Why not just be pirates at sea and plunder ships instead take the risk ofing ashore to raid viges and towns? Even more so, attempting to attack Haizhou City doesn''t seem like your typical pirate behavior."


    Lin Fei''s gaze was sharp. He stared coldly at the two pirates. They hesitated for a moment.


    Lin Fei calmly said, "Separate them, whoever speaks the truth first can live. If someone speaks toote, kill him!"


    Hearing Lin Fei''s words, the two pirates no longer dared to conceal anything. They hurriedly blurted out, "We''ll tell you, we''ll tell you."


    "You''re right, attacking viges and even Haizhou City would result in greater losses.


    But it''s our leader''smand, and no dissent is allowed. Those who disobey are killed by the leader.


    As for why our leader insists on attacking viges and even Haizhou City, we have no idea."


    Lin Fei continued to interrogate them further and he found that these two truly didn''t know why the pirates were attacking viges and Haizhou City.


    It was too difficult for the pirates to attack Haizhou City. The losses would be too severe. What could have driven the pirates to attack Haizhou City at any cost?


    "Mo Wen."


    At this moment, Mo Wen had already treated his injuries. His arm had been severed. It was now useless.


    "Your arm was lost in the line of duty. I will report to the Nine Profound Sect, so your merits and demerits can offset each other. However, you can no longer serve as the city lord of Haizhou City."


    "Thank you, chief!"


    Mo Wen clenched his teeth. He was somewhat unwilling. However, he knew his career was essentially over. Now he could only return home to retire. For him, this might not necessarily be a bad thing. Living in the martial world, one might lose their life someday.


    "Find out the real purpose of those pirates as soon as possible. Especially the viges, we must find out what the pirates have done."


    Lin Fei issued themand. So, the people of the Nine Profound Sect began to take action. They sealed off the gates of Haizhou City and secretly sent out spies to investigate the viges that had been raided by the pirates. Apart from that, Lin Fei just waited quietly in Haizhou City.


    One day, two days, three days...


    As time passed day by day, Lin Fei remained in Haizhou City. He showed no intention of leaving. The Sect Master''s order was for Lin Fei to lead the Nine Profound Sect disciples to eradicate the pirates.


    But Lin Fei hadn''t even taken anyone out of the city. How could they aplish the Nine Profound Sect''s mission? For a moment, the disciples of the Nine Profound Sect had their doubts about Lin Fei''s approach.


    "Why hasn''t the chief left the city for such a long time?"


    "We have already investigated, and the pirates have been entrenched in Haiping Town."


    "With our strength, even if we go out, we can eradicate those pirates."


    "That''s right, we have already obtained solid information. Among those pirates, there isn''t even a single acquired seventh-level martial artist. The strongest are only at the acquired sixth level."


    "I don''t know what the chief is worried about?"


    Facing the turmoil outside, Lin Fei still insisted on his own view. He never went out. Because the more information he received, the more uneasy Lin Fei felt.


    This group of pirates acted very strangely. Raiding viges and towns was normal. However, kidnapping all the young boys and girls without killing them was very abnormal.


    Ordinary pirates, even if they needed to replenish their forces, would only recruit strong, able-bodied people. At the very least, they would kidnap some women.


    But what about young boys and girls?


    They were just children. They would consume a lot of food every day. This was not beneficial to the pirates at all. But this was what the pirates did in every vige they raided. There must be a reason that Lin Fei didn''t know.


    Lin Fei felt there was a problem.


    However, he had toplete the mission assigned by the Sect Master.


    What should he do?


    Lin Fei could only resort to the most cautious approach. That was to wait! He needed time to slowly nurture his saber.


    Once the saber was nurtured for a certain period, No matter what plots the pirates had, Lin Fei would have the confidence to face them.

 80. Sudden Event! Qi Cultivator

    80. Sudden Event! Qi Cultivator


    Haiping Town was upied by the pirates. The pirates didn''t even leave, instead, they tantly entrenched themselves in Haiping Town.


    The leader of the pirates was known as the Sea Yama King. He was a notorious pirate who had been active in the overseas world for more than a decade.


    At this moment, the Sea Yama King was standing respectfully in a room. Inside the room sat a mysterious man in ck. The face of the mysterious man in ck was unclear, but the veins on the back of his exposed hands were blue-ck, looking hideous and terrifying, unlike ordinary people.


    "Master, there are no signs of the Nine Profound Sect disciples from Haizhou Citying out. The disciple leading them is said to be an acquired third-level disciple named Lin Fei. But he can easily kill acquired sixth-level martial artists, he must be a top genius of the Nine Profound Sect.


    Master, if they continue to stay in Haizhou City and don''te out, what should we do?"


    The Sea Yama King seemed to be very afraid of this man in ck.


    "If they don''te out, continue to raid the surrounding viges and towns. Do not worry about the losses. As long as we gather enough Yin Blood, any losses are worth it.


    Moreover, Haizhou City has rich maritime trade benefits and is one of the important sources of wealth for the Nine Profound Sect. Now that we continue to raid, the sea merchants dare not go to sea.


    We can afford to wait, but the Nine Profound Sect can''t. They will definitely leave the city. Once theye to Haiping Town, we will annihte them. At that time, attacking Haizhou City will be as easy as turning our hands."


    The mysterious man in ck''s voice was old and hoarse.


    "Master, I understand."


    The Sea Yama King respectfully retreated.


    ......


    Time hurriedly passed.


    For a full two months, Lin Fei had been staying in Haizhou City. The Nine Profound Sect disciples who hade to Haizhou City with Lin Fei were already somewhat dissatisfied. However, they dared not say anything. After all, the sect rules were strict.


    Lin Fei was the chief disciple. Whatever they should do was up to Lin Fei. But dissatisfaction was not only felt by the Nine Profound Sect disciples.


    The sea merchants were also unhappy. For two whole months, not a single ship had set sail. The losses were enormous and hard to estimate. Some people even secretly contacted the Nine Profound Sect, hoping that the Nine Profound Sect could put some pressure on Lin Fei to make him deal with the pirates in Haiping Town.


    At this moment, in Lin Fei''s room.


    "Swish."


    Lin Fei opened his eyes.


    "It''s almost time. Nurturing the saber for two months is equivalent to nurturing it for more than three months previously!"


    Lin Fei murmured softly. A glint shed in his eyes. After all, Lin Fei''s Saber-drawing Technique had now reached transcendence. Previously, Lin Fei''s Saber-drawing Technique was only at the mastery level. The effect of nurturing the saber was naturally much better than before.


    "System."


    Lin Fei called up the system panel.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Arts Realm: Acquired Fifth Level</strong>


    <strong>Three Vitality Technique: Fifth Level (22% Progress)</strong>


    <strong>Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist: Perfection (11% Progress)</strong>


    <strong>Triple Wave Technique: Transcendence (12% Progress)</strong>


    <strong>Leaping Technique: Transcendence (65% Progress)</strong>


    <strong>Nine Shadow Saber Technique: Perfection (43% Progress)</strong>


    <strong>Saber-drawing Technique: Transcendence (75% Progress)</strong>


    <strong>Flowing Clothes Skill: Transcendence ( 0% Progress)</strong>


    In these two months, Lin Fei had not only been nurturing his saber. His Three Vitality Technique had also reached the fifth level.


    Lin Fei was now a genuinely acquired fifth-level martial artist, with incredibly profound inner power. His inner power was evenparable to that of acquired eighth-level or ninth-level martial artists.


    Lin Fei thought his inner power might be deeper than that of an average acquired ninth-level martial artist. Ifbined with his Saber-drawing Technique, the extent of Lin Fei''s strength was unclear even to himself.


    With a significant increase in strength, Lin Fei felt more confident. No matter what schemes the pirates had, Lin Fei was not afraid.


    "Someone, summon the Nine Profound Sect disciples."


    Lin Fei got up and went to the entrance of the Nine Profound Sect Branch. Soon, arge number of martial artists gathered at the entrance of the Nine Profound Sect Branch. In addition to the Nine Profound Sect disciples, there were many people who originally belonged to the branch. These were the forces that the Nine Profound Sect could mobilize. There were as many as two or three thousand martial artists!


    Of course, the most important ones were the twenty inner disciples that Lin Fei had brought from the Nine Profound Sect to Haizhou City. Each of them was very strong and could fight ten or even a hundred enemies.


    "Greetings to Senior Brother Lin."


    "Greetings to the chief."


    Everyone bowed when they saw Lin Fei.


    Lin Fei nced over and slowly said, "You''ve been holding these two months. But today, you''ll get to kill to your heart''s content! No matter what schemes the pirates have, just kill them. All listen to mymand, attack Haiping Town. If the pirates do not surrender, kill them without mercy! Let''s go!"


    With a wave of Lin Fei''s hand, the martial artists of the Nine Profound Sect immediately left Haizhou City in a mighty force, heading towards Haiping Town.


    Haiping Town was not far from Haizhou City. It took about an hour to get there. When Lin Fei and the others arrived, they found that the pirates in Haiping Town had already prepared for the battle. This was also quite normal.


    "Kill!"


    Lin Fei didn''t need any formation. After all, martial artists were different from armies. Martial artists had outstanding individual strengths. Having martial artists form a formation would actually restrict their performance.


    "Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh."


    One by one, the martial artists disyed their movement techniques and quickly rushed into Haiping Town. The pirates couldn''t stop them at all. In terms of sheer strength, the pirates were still much weaker.


    Lin Fei didn''t even need to take action. He waited until everyone had entered Haiping Town before stepping in. In the town, bodies were everywhere. There were people from the Nine Profound Sect Branch, but there were more pirates.


    "Are these pirates so weak? How could such weak pirates dare to upy Haiping Town and even try to attack Haizhou City?"


    Lin Fei found it very strange. He became even more cautious in his heart.


    "Senior Brother Lin, the pirates have been surrounded in a manor. The manor is said to house the pirate leaders. Pirate leader Sea Yama King is also hiding inside."


    A Nine Profound Sect disciple came to Lin Fei and reported.


    "Let''s go have a look."


    Lin Fei''s figure flickered and quickly went to the manor. Outside the manor, many Nine Profound Sect disciples had surrounded the entire ce. They initially tried to attack, but they encountered strong resistance and suffered heavy losses. So, they waited for Lin Fei to make a decision.


    Lin Fei carefully observed the manor. Shadows were moving inside. Obviously, there were many pirates in the manor. They should be the main force of the pirates. The ones killed in the town earlier were just cannon fodder. The enemy had retreated to the manor.


    Were they preparing to use the manor as a defensive position? Or did they think there was something advantageous in the manor that could be used to resist the attack of the Nine Profound Sect disciples?


    ...


    Lin Fei couldn''t see anything strange about the manor. However, at this point, even though he had a faint feeling of unease, he didn''t have time to worry about it.


    "Charge in and kill everyone inside!"


    Lin Fei finally gave the order.


    "Kill!"


    Immediately, the Nine Profound Sect disciples outside the manor charged into the manor. Lin Fei''s figure also flickered. He used the Leaping Technique, instantly traversing dozens of meters, and entered the manor. Inside the manor, there were indeed many pirates and their strength was very formidable.


    "Swish, swish, swish."


    Lin Fei disyed the Leaping Technique. He was like a fish in water. Every his saber shed and a pirate''s head was sure to fall. Gradually, the entire manor''s ground was stained red with blood. The air was filled with a strong smell of blood. Nobody noticed the sky above the manor seemed to gradually darken. Moreover, the blood on the ground seemed to flow slowly in a specific pattern.


    "What''s this...?"


    Lin Fei was the first to notice something was wrong. Everyone in the manor seemed to have be bloodthirsty, even Lin Fei.


    Deep inside, he felt agitated. He wanted to kill. This situation was obviously not right!


    "Something''s wrong, retreat!"


    Lin Fei immediately issued the order. He used the Leaping Technique, trying to leave the manor.


    "Buzz."


    However, it was already toote. The next moment, the entire manor was enveloped in ayer of blood. It seemed as if an invisible wall had trapped Lin Fei and the others within the estate.


    "Formation, there''s a Qi cultivator!"


    Lin Fei''s eyes narrowed slightly. He immediately recognized that this was a formation that could only be set up by a Qi cultivator.

 81. Drawing the Saber to Slay the Immortal Master!

    81. Drawing the Saber to y the Immortal Master!


    "Nine Shadow Saber Technique!"


    Lin Fei unleashed the Thirteen Shadows with a single saber strike. With a fierce sh, it met the invisible wall of air.


    It did not work at all.


    Lin Fei immediately understood that therge formation had been set up, and it would be difficult to break through it with the power of an ordinary martial artist.


    "Senior Brother Lin, what''s going on?"


    "Chief, what should we do?"


    "How did we get trapped here?"


    For a moment, many people were panic-stricken and didn''t know what to do.


    "Everyone, gather around me and don''t act recklessly. This is a formation set up by a Qi cultivator." Lin Fei shouted loudly.


    "Qi cultivator?"


    "An immortal master, Qi cultivator is the immortal master."


    "Could it be that there''s an immortal master among these pirates?"


    "It''s said that immortal masters have mysterious and unpredictable means, and ordinary martial artists are no match for them."


    "Only innate experts can contend with immortal masters."


    "How did wee across an immortal master?"


    Lin Fei''s words stirred the crowd once again.


    Immortal Master! This name was lofty and unreachable to ordinary people. The title "Immortal Master" often represents mystery, power, and invincibility. How could ordinary martial artists contend with an immortal master?


    At this moment, a group of pirates emerged from the manor.


    A mysterious man in a ck robe, along with the Sea Yama King and others, appeared not far from Lin Fei and the others. The Sea Yama King saw Lin Fei and the others trapped and a hint of excitement appeared on his face.


    "Master, your Blood Refining Formation is indeed powerful, trapping these Nine Profound Sect members in an instant."


    The mysterious man in the ck robe removed his cloak, revealing a slightly aged face. There were no fluctuations of inner power on his body.


    However, Lin Fei could see that there were fluctuations of spiritual power on the mysterious man in the ck robe.


    It was simr to Lin Miao''s spiritual power fluctuations. Only, it was much more profound than Lin Miao''s spiritual power and far beyond what Lin Miao couldpare to.


    The mysterious man in the ck robe was indeed a Qi cultivator!


    "Master, there are some powerful individuals among these Nine Profound Sect martial artists. Will your Blood Refining Formation be broken by them, allowing them to escape?" The Sea Yama King asked with some concern.


    "Break the Blood Refining Formation?"


    The mysterious man in the ck robe sneered, "How can mere mortals understand the wonders of formations? You martial artists, no matter how strong, are still flesh and blood, mere mortals."


    Once the Blood Refining Formation is set up, only innate martial artists may have a chance to break it. As for acquired martial artists? They can only be the nourishment for the Blood Refining Formation, enhancing its power!


    After we deal with these Nine Profound Sect members, we''ll attack Haizhou City and refine the entire city with blood. Hehe, by then, I''ll definitely be able to refine the Yin Blood Pill!"


    The mysterious man in the ck robe had a hint of fervor in his eyes. Everything he did was for the Yin Blood Pill!


    The moment the mysterious man in the ck robe appeared, Lin Fei''s body was tense.


    Dangerous!


    Qi cultivators were very dangerous!


    Lin Fei had dealt with Qi cultivators before. Even Lin Miao was a Qi cultivator. Although he hadn''t even reached the Qi Condensation first level, his various methods were extraordinary and magical. A slight carelessness could lead to danger.


    Therefore, Lin Fei knew that when facing a Qi cultivator, there must be no hesitation.


    Spare no expense. Strike to kill with one blow! Only in this way could there be a glimmer of hope for survival!


    The moment the ck-robed Qi cultivator appeared, Lin Fei was already preparing. He was looking for an opportunity.


    Listening to the ck-robed Qi cultivator speaking confidently seemed to be the most rxed moment.


    At this moment, Lin Fei made his move!


    "Whoosh."


    The transcendent Leaping Technique allowed Lin Fei to leap out, almost like a faint shadow.


    As Lin Fei executed the Leaping Technique, his right hand was already gripping the Hidden Saber at his waist.


    "Shoo."


    Lin Fei shot out like an arrow released from its string.


    The entire manor seemed to quiet down all at once.


    In everyone''s sight, there was only a faint glimpse of light.


    A white light!


    Only the mysterious man in the ck robe, with eyes filled with spiritual power, could see.


    There was a saber in Lin Fei''s hand!


    Saber-drawing Technique!


    Nurturing the saber for two months wasparable to nurturing it for more than three months before.


    Moreover, Lin Fei was now at acquired fifth level, not the third. This saber strike was earth-shattering! Even the acquired ninth or tenth level martial artist would likely be unable to withstand this sh.


    This saber strike wasparable to the pinnacle of the acquired realm!


    "sh!"


    As Lin Fei''s word fell, it was like a startling thunderp, his saber had already reached the mysterious man in the ck robe.


    With such a swift speed, no one could intercept it.


    "How could this be? How could a mere mortal, a fleshly body, possess such a terrifying strike?"


    The mysterious man widened his eyes. He had just been talking confidently, treating acquired martial artists as if they were nothing. But now, his entire body was ice-cold. He could feel the threat of death.


    At this moment, he might have recalled that martial artists were fleshly bodies and mere mortals. And he, as a Qi cultivator, was no different from them.


    The mysterious man''s robe drew out a talisman from his hand.


    "Snap."


    The talisman instantly released a green light, enveloping the mysterious man in the ck robe.


    Lin Fei''s saber finally fell.


    "Pfff."


    The green light only managed to slightly slow down Lin Fei''s saber. Then, just like cutting through tofu. It easily sliced through the green light.


    The green light vanished in an instant. And the mysterious man in the ck robe could only watch helplessly as Lin Fei''s sharp saber fell, cleaving him from head to toe.


    Splitting him directly in half with one strike!


    "Thud."


    The two halves of the mysterious man in the ck robe fell to the ground. Lin Fei stood in front of his body.


    The pirates around him, including Sea Yama King dared not move a muscle as if they couldn''t believe the scene before their eyes.


    How could the confident and eloquent Immortal Master be dead? Moreover, his death was extremely tragic. Cut in half by Lin Fei''s single saber strike!


    "How could the Master, an Immortal Master, be dead?" Sea Yama King''s face turned pale, and his body trembled.


    "Whoosh."


    Lin Fei had no intention of sparing Sea Yama King. He shed with his saber. Thirteen saber shadows emerged.


    Sea Yama King, merely an acquired sixth level martial artist, was no match for Lin Fei''s saber. As a result, with one strike, his head rolled to the ground.


    "Spare us."


    "Hero, please have mercy."


    "We were all coerced by Sea Yama King, we surrender."


    "Please, don''t kill me..."


    Seeing this scene, the sea bandits broke down. The Immortal Master and Sea Yama King were both dead. How could they dare to resist?


    They all dropped their weapons and knelt on the ground. The inner disciples of the Nine Profound Sect also came to Lin Fei''s side.


    They looked at the Immortal Master who had been split in half on the ground. And then they looked at Lin Fei. Even at this moment, they seemed unable to believe it.


    "...Senior Brother Lin, is this Immortal Master really dead?"


    Even the acquired sixth level inner disciple of the Nine Profound Sect seemed to doubt it.


    Immortal Masters were held in high regard in the hearts of martial artists. Who would dare to fight against an Immortal Master? That would be considered insane.


    Yet now, they had witnessed Lin Fei unleashing an earth-shattering sh and even killing an Immortal Master with a single strike!


    "What the Immortal Master? Using blood refinement techniques killed countless people. He was nothing but a devil. Moreover, Qi cultivators are also made of flesh and blood. Once killed, how could theye back to life?"


    Lin Fei shook his head.


    It seemed that these people had not seen Qi cultivators before. Over time, they had even deified them.


    Lin Fei had not only seen Qi Condensation cultivators but had even killed one before. Furthermore, a Qi cultivator had be his subordinate. Controlled by him, serving as an alchemy tool.


    Qi cultivators were human too! His saber could kill not only martial artists but also Immortal Masters!


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 82. The Showdown Of Two Perfection Level Martial Arts

    82. The Showdown Of Two Perfection Level Martial Arts


    With the death of the mysterious man in the ck robe, the Blood Refining Formation naturally copsed without the guidance of a Qi cultivator.


    Lin Fei searched the mysterious man''s body. He found some porcin bottles and a secret manual. It turned out to be a Qi Condensation cultivation technique. Called the Yin Blood Sutra.


    This Yin Blood Sutra seemed to be iplete. It could only be practiced up to the fourth level of Qi Condensation.


    Lin Fei took a look. The Yin Blood Sutra was indeed cruel and evil. The cultivation method required the use of Yin blood.


    What was Yin blood?


    It was actually the blood taken from a person''s heart, killed during the Yin hours, and used for cultivation. The cultivation speed would be incredibly fast with it.


    If one wanted to break through a bottleneck, they could even use the Blood Refining Formation to refine the Yin Blood Pill.


    Consuming the Yin Blood Pill, one had a high probability of breaking through the bottleneck. If it didn''t work, they could take a second Yin Blood Pill.


    ording to the information Lin Fei obtained from interrogating some pirates about this mysterious man in the ck robe, he was preparing to refine the Yin Blood Pill.


    He was likely nning to use it to break through to the fourth level of Qi Condensation. That was why he took the risk, leading the pirates ashore, plundering viges and towns.


    He even nned to attack Haizhou City, using the blood of the people of Haizhou City to refine the pill.


    The Yin Blood Sutra, even among Qi cultivators, was considered an extremely devilish technique. Cultivating people as nourishment was intolerable to the world. No wonder the mysterious man in the ck robe chose to be a pirate.


    Only as a pirate, drifting at sea, could he stay away from martial artists and Qi cultivators. And avoid being pursued and killed by other Qi cultivators or powerful martial artists.


    "The Yin Blood Sutra is harmful and must be burned!"


    Without any hesitation, Lin Fei burned the Yin Blood Sutra in front of everyone. So that no one would covet it.


    A few hours had passed since the end of the battle, the interrogation was almost over. Lin Fei obtained a lot of information about the pirates. For example, the pirates'' base.


    Lin Fei found a sea chart on Sea Yama King''s body. The specific location of the ind was marked on it.


    "Eliminate evilpletely! There are still remnants of the pirates on the ind. If we don''t eradicate them this time, they might regroup after a while and pose a threat to Haizhou City. So, I n to lead a team to sea and level the pirates''ir!"


    Thus, Lin Fei led everyone back to Haizhou City. The Nine Profound Sect began to recruit some sea merchants'' ships. In just a few days, they gathered more than a dozenrge ships.


    Lin Fei no longer hesitated and immediately led the fleet of over a dozen ships, leaving Haizhou City and heading out to sea.


    In the vast ocean, a dozenrge ships seemed very insignificant. Lin Fei stood on the deck, gazing at the boundless sea. He couldn''t help but feel his own insignificance.


    In the face of nature''s power, Martial artists and Qi cultivators alike were insignificant.


    Lin Fei recalled the situation when he killed the mysterious man in the ck robe.


    The man was too confident.


    Although the man in the ck robe was only at the Qi Condensation third level, Qi cultivators were different from martial artists. They had various means at their disposal.


    Their strength depended more on spells, magical tools, talismans, formations, and so on. The difference in realms was just a matter of the amount of spiritual power.


    If the man in the ck robe had magical tools or powerful spells, killing a peak Acquired martial artist would be nothing.


    There was once a Qi Condensation third level cultivator, with just a talisman, he killed a twelfth-level Acquired martial artist! That was a true Acquired peak martial artist. Only one step away from Innate.


    That was why people were so in awe of cultivators. Even martial artists couldn''t help but feel inferior when facing a cultivator. This was also the reason why many Acquired martial artists didn''t dare to take action when encountering cultivators.


    However, Lin Fei didn''t have that much reverence. But this encounter made Lin Fei more determined that if he were to face a Qi cultivator, he must strike first and gain the upper hand.


    Once he made a move, he had to kill the opponent with an overwhelming force. Otherwise, martial artists would be at a disadvantage when facing Qi cultivators.


    In that manor, if the ck-robed cultivator hadn''t been so confident, he could have hidden in some corner of the manor, manipting the Blood Refining Formation, slowly trapping Lin Fei and the others to death.


    Given enough time, the Blood Refining Formation could erode everyone''s minds and eventually drive them to madness and then death.


    But the ck-robed man was too confident. He didn''t even take Acquired martial artists seriously. He thought that once they entered the Blood Refining Formation, Lin Fei and the others would be like meat on his chopping block, ready for him to ughter.


    As a result, he was killed by Lin Fei''s Saber-drawing Technique in one strike.


    However, although Lin Fei won, his victory was actually quite lucky.


    "The means of Acquired martial artists are too limited. When facing Qi cultivators, we are naturally at a disadvantage. However, if I canprehend the saber intent, with the invisible and formless saber intent attack, I won''t be without countermeasures even when facing Qi cultivators."


    Lin Fei wanted toprehend the saber intent as soon as possible. However, he hadn''t made any progress with it recently.


    Lin Fei was helpless. He could only wait patiently.


    ...


    The weather at sea was the most unpredictable. One moment it was clear skies, and suddenly, dark clouds filled the sky.


    "Boom."


    Huge waves surged. The waves in the sea constantly pped against therge ships. People on the ship staggered from side to side.


    If not careful, they could be thrown into the sea. Fortunately, therge ships were controlled by experienced sailors. Although the waves were huge, the ships were not in danger of capsizing.


    Lin Fei stood on the deck, watching the huge waves that followed one after another.


    Suddenly, a voice from the system sounded in Lin Fei''s mind.


    <strong>"Your Triple Wave Technique has witnessed the mighty power of the ocean waves andprehended the secrets of theyered waves."</strong>


    <strong>"Your Triple Wave Technique has now reached perfection!"</strong>


    Suddenly, a memory emerged in Lin Fei''s mind. It was as if he had instantlyprehended the secrets of great waves. One wave after another, just like theyering method of the Triple Wave Technique.


    At this moment, the Triple Wave Technique had reached perfection! Lin Fei couldn''t have imagined that the Triple Wave Technique, which he seldom used, would reach perfection even before his Saber-drawing Technique.


    And Lin Fei immediately thought of the possibility that when simr types of martial arts reached perfection, they could be merged.


    Lin Fei''s Triple Wave Technique and Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist had both reached the realm of perfection.


    Once merged, which fist technique would be dominant? Or would both be present?


    Lin Fei didn''t dwell on his doubts for too long. Soon, he felt an unusual sensation in his body. He immediately returned to his cabin and sat cross-legged.


    At this moment, there were rumbling soundsing from within Lin Fei''s body. Moreover, it seemed as if a series of images suddenly appeared in his mind.


    Lin Fei seemed to "see" two balls of light constantly colliding in his mind. Gradually, the lights took on human forms.


    A golden light slowly transformed into a giant with a dragon head and an elephant body. Another blue light resembled the ocean, with faint sounds of waves echoing within.


    Clearly, the golden light represented the Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist, while the blue light represented the Triple Wave Technique.


    Now, these two perfection-level martial arts were about to determine their fate within Lin Fei''s body.

 83. Quadruple Wave Technique

    83. Quadruple Wave Technique


    "How amazing..."


    Lin Fei found it quite novel as well. He had never encountered such a situation before.


    For example, when the Nine Shadow Saber Technique absorbed and merged with other saber techniques, the system would directly notify him of the results.


    But now, it was a first with the fist techniques so vividly appearing in his mind topete!


    Lin Fei believed that it was because the two fist techniques were evenly matched and quite simr, which led to this situation.


    Regardless, the two martial arts within Lin Fei''s body were now engaged in a fierce battle.


    It was a rare opportunity for Lin Fei to witness this as an onlooker, quietly watching the two perfected fist techniquespeting against each other!


    The golden giant formed by the Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist took the initiative to strike first. There seemed to be a faint dragon and elephant roaring in the air.


    "Boom."


    The golden giantunched a punch, causing the air to vibrate. This was the unique "shock power" of the Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist, extremely firm and Yang in nature, full of explosive force.


    The blue Triple Wave Technique also charged forward. However, it transformed into the shape of waves. A massive wave surged toward the golden giant with great force.


    "Bang."


    The two sides shed forcefully.


    The Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist was not only perfect but also integrated with many basic fist techniques. With an 11% training progress in the realm of perfection, it was incredibly powerful! As a result, the explosive power of this punch managed to disperse the Triple Wave Technique.


    However, this was only the firstyer of the waves. It was merely Lin Fei''s original strength. The next moment, the Triple Wave Techniqueunched another wave of water. This was the secondyer of waves. Its power was twice as strong as the firstyer!


    "Bang."


    In this sh, the Triple Wave Technique remained unshaken, and the Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist was equally stable. Both sides were evenly matched.


    Immediately after, the Triple Wave Technique unleashed another wave. This was the thirdyer of the Triple Wave Technique. Its power had doubled again based on the secondyer.


    Lin Fei already knew the oue at this point. The winner was clear!


    "Boom."


    As expected, with this collision, the golden giant formed by the Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist seemed to roar angrily. It couldn''t withstand the fourfold power of the Triple Wave Technique. It was shattered by the enormous wave.


    The golden giant turned into strands of golden light, gradually merging into the blue light of the Triple Wave Technique.


    "<strong>Your Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist and Triple Wave Technique engaged in an intense battle."</strong>


    <strong>"Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist was defeated by Triple Wave Technique and willingly merged into it."</strong>


    <strong>"Your Triple Wave Technique has mastered the skill of Shock Power."</strong>


    <strong>"Your Triple Wave Technique''s cultivation progress has increased by 50%."</strong>


    <strong>"During theprehension of the Triple Wave Technique, you unexpectedly derived a fourth move, and the technique was renamed Quadruple Wave Technique."</strong>


    <strong>"The fourth move of the Quadruple Wave Technique has double the power of the third move."</strong>


    In Lin Fei''s mind, the system''s voices echoed one after another. After a while, when the system''s voice ceased, Lin Fei seemed toe back to his senses. Sorting out the system''s information just now, he couldn''t help but widen his eyes.


    "Triple Wave Technique has be Quadruple Wave Technique? Derived the fourth move duringprehension? Triple Wave Technique merged with Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist, and the cultivation progress increased so significantly?"


    Lin Fei was somewhat bewildered. So, he immediately essed the system panel to check his current martial arts status.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Arts Realm: Acquired Fifth Level</strong>


    <strong>Three Vitality Technique: Fifth Level (28% Progress)</strong>


    <strong>Quadruple Wave Technique: Perfection (50% Progress)</strong>


    <strong>Leaping Technique: Transcendence (68% Progress)</strong>


    <strong>Nine Shadow Saber Technique: Perfection ( 43% Progress)</strong>


    <strong>Saber-drawing Technique: Transcendence (78% Progress)</strong>


    <strong>Flowing Clothes Skill: Transcendence (0% Progress)</strong>


    Indeed, on the system panel, Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist had disappeared. Even Triple Wave Technique had vanished. Instead, it was reced by Quadruple Wave Technique!


    Of course, martial arts only disappeared from the system panel. It didn''t mean that Lin Fei couldn''t use these martial arts. Lin Fei could still use Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist or Triple Wave Technique. It''s just that the two martial arts had merged into a more powerful one.


    Moreover, the Quadruple Wave Technique had not only reached perfection, but its cultivation progress had also reached 50%.


    "If I merge another martial art technique of the same level as the Triple Wave Technique, can the cultivation progress reach 100%, thusprehending the fist intent?"


    Lin Fei''s heart was moved by this thought. It seemed like a method worth trying. However, he couldn''t hold too high hopes for it. After all, Lin Fei''s Triple Wave Technique reached perfection this time purely due to abination of luck and coincidence.


    It had witnessed the waves in the ocean, which allowed it to achieve perfection, only then could it merge with the Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist.


    Now that the Triple Wave Technique had transformed into the Quadruple Wave Technique, its power had increased significantly. The fourth move of the Quadruple Wave Technique was twice as powerful as the third move, which was almost eight times the original power!


    How terrifying was this power? Even someone with innate divine strength couldn''tpare to Lin Fei.


    Lin Fei''s Quadruple Wave Technique was now evenparable to a Saber-drawing Technique that had been nurtured for two months.


    "If the Saber-drawing Technique could reach perfection and then merge with the Nine Shadow Saber Technique, I wonder if saber intent could be born?"


    Lin Fei''s heart was filled with a hint of expectation.


    The storm at sea continued for several hours. By the next day, the sea was calm again.


    "Senior Brother Lin, we have found their of the pirates." A disciple from the Nine Profound Sect came to report outside the cabin.


    "Found it?"


    Lin Fei opened the cabin door and came to the deck. Sure enough, as he looked into the distance, he saw an ind far away. Soon, the ship slowly approached the ind. Everyone disembarked one after another.


    There were many signs of human activity on the ind. It didn''t take much effort for the disciples of the Nine Profound Sect to find the pirates.


    Once they confirmed that they were pirates, Lin Fei ordered to kill them all. However, there were still many innocent people on the ind. Most of them were women who had been kidnapped by the pirates and forced to serve them on the ind.


    Lin Fei felt pity for these women. So, he ordered his men to bring the women along. He also ordered them to find the pirates'' hidden treasures and bring them onto the ship.


    Afterward, Lin Fei gave the order. The entire ind was burned to the ground with a raging fire. The fleet soon returned to Haizhou City.


    The pirates werepletely wiped out. The merchants could once again set sail and resume their maritime trade. Haizhou City returned to its former prosperity.


    Lin Fei hadpleted his mission in Haizhou City. He did not linger in the city''s prosperity. He directly took the Nine Profound Sect disciples and returned to the Nine Profound Sect.


    In the main hall of the Nine Profound Sect, the Sect Master summoned Lin Fei for a private meeting.


    "Lin Fei, you''ve done an excellent job in this mission, eliminating the pirates in Haizhou City and ensuring the interests of our Nine Profound Sect.


    As for the matter of the mysterious Qi cultivator, I''ve issued a gag order forbidding the Nine Profound Sect disciples from spreading the news.


    I didn''t expect that an evil cultivator among the Qi cultivators would be a pirate and even attempt to blood-refine Haizhou City. He truly deserved to die!"


    The Sect Master''s voice was filled with murderous intent. The actions of the ck-robed Qi cultivator had enraged both humans and heaven alike. Naturally, he would be furious as well.


    "Sect Master, if I hadn''t been able to kill that Qi cultivator, how would the Nine Profound Sect have dealt with it?" Lin Fei asked.


    "Lin Fei, you are different from ordinary martial artists. Ordinary martial artists would feel intimidated when facing a Qi cultivator and be afraid to fight.


    However, you were able to fight back and kill the Qi cultivator in a desperate situation. Ordinary martial artists wouldn''t be able to do that. Basically, acquired martial artists would be easily crushed by a Qi cultivator.


    If you had failed this time, I would have personally requested several Grand Elders to descend the mountain and ensure the elimination of that evil Qi cultivator.


    Although cultivators are powerful and their methods are unpredictable, innate experts can still contend with them, and even kill them."


    Lin Fei understood.


    Even without him, the Nine Profound Sect would have sent innate experts to descend the mountain and kill that Qi cultivator.


    "Alright, since you have encountered a Qi Condensation cultivator, you must naturally be aware of their formidable power. Even though you killed him, it was because he was careless.


    If your Saber-drawing Technique had not been effective, you would have likely faced a disastrous oue. Only those who have reached the innate realm can contend with Qi cultivators!


    Therefore, you must continue to practice martial arts diligently and strive to achieve the innate realm as soon as possible."


    The Sect Master''s words made sense.


    Lin Fei nodded and said, "Disciple understands."

 84. Saber-drawing Technique Has Broken Through To Perfection

    84. Saber-drawing Technique Has Broken Through To Perfection


    "Only Innate can contend with Qi cultivators!"


    Lin Fei returned to his courtyard. This was what he learned from the Sect Master''s words.


    Qi cultivators were superior. Only innate martial artists could generally fight against them.


    As for the old Daoist, Lin Miao, and even the ck-robed Qi cultivator that Lin Fei encountered, they were all rogue cultivators. And they were very low-level rogue cultivators.


    ording to the Sect Master, orthodox Qi cultivators were the strongest! They hadplete Qi techniques, magical artifacts, talismans, and formations. Only such Qi cultivators could be considered true Qi cultivators.


    And when facing such orthodox Qi cultivators, acquired martial artists would have no chance. As for rogue Qi cultivators, if luck was on their side, even ordinary people could kill them. They were not worth mentioning at all.


    Lin Fei didn''t becent. Although he had already killed two Qi cultivators, Lin Fei knew very well that if he faced the orthodox Qi cultivators mentioned by the Sect Master, who had spells, magical artifacts, talismans, and so on, he would have no chance.


    Days passed by, and in the blink of an eye, a month had passed.


    Lin Fei''s life in the Nine Profound Sect returned to its former tranquility. During this month, Lin Fei''s Three Vitality Technique progressed slowly. Every day, it only increased its cultivation progress by 1%. There was still some distance from reaching the sixth level.


    <strong>"Your Leaping Technique has reached perfection after days of diligent cultivation," </strong>


    The system''s voice echoed in Lin Fei''s mind.


    "Leaping Technique has reached perfection?"


    Lin Fei was somewhat surprised. This month, he had been focusing on the Saber-drawing Technique. He didn''t pay much attention to his agility skills. However, unexpectedly, the Leaping Technique reached perfection. This was a pleasant surprise.


    Nevertheless, the difference between the transcendence and perfection of the Leaping Technique was not too significant. At most, it was just a slightly faster speed.


    Lin Fei''s main focus was still on the Saber-drawing Technique. Because, after a month of hard work in cultivating the Saber-drawing Technique, it had reached 99%. Progress was extremely slow.


    If it was only the Saber-drawing Technique reaching perfection, Lin Fei might not have paid much attention to it. Once the Saber-drawing Technique reached perfection, its power would be impressive, and the efficiency of nurturing the saber would also be enhanced. However, it wasn''t worth Lin Fei''s undivided attention.


    The significance of the Saber-drawing Technique reaching perfection was its fusion with the Nine Shadow Saber Technique. And the Nine Shadow Saber Technique had long since reached perfection.


    Moreover, the cultivation progress of the perfected Nine Shadow Saber Technique had reached 43%.


    Lin Fei was looking forward to the fusion of the perfected Saber-drawing Technique and the Nine Shadow Saber Technique. Then, it might be possible to give birth to the saber intent!


    Saber intent was the focus of Lin Fei''s attention.


    It is rumored that once a martial artist masters saber intent, they can be on par with Qi cultivators! Even more, when facing Qi cultivators, only those who have mastered saber intent can have a way to cope with them.


    This saber intent was very important. Lin Fei had been looking forward to it for a long time. At this moment, the cultivation progress of the Saber-drawing Technique had reached 99%.


    Lin Fei was quietly waiting in the courtyard. The breakthrough of the Saber-drawing Technique might happen within these few days. It could reach perfection at any moment.


    Lin Fei didn''t know how much time had passed. He felt that the Hidden Saber at his waist seemed to be vibrating.


    "What is this..."


    Lin Fei could clearly sense that his inner power was circting wildly, entering the Hidden Saber in a special way, and then returning to his body from within the Hidden Saber.


    With each round, the Hidden Saber umted terrifying power. This was the process of nurturing the saber. Moreover, Lin Fei had never felt the operation of the saber-nurturing as clearly as at this moment.


    <strong>"Your Saber-drawing Technique has finally broken through to perfection after days of hard cultivation!"</strong>


    "Boom."


    As the system''s voice echoed in Lin Fei''s mind, a loud noise resounded in his head, followed by a segment of memory. A memory rted to the "Saber-drawing Technique."


    Perfection!


    At this moment, Lin Fei''s Saber-drawing Technique had finally reached perfection! The perfection realm of the Saber-drawing Technique also meant the perfection realm of the Saber-nurturing Technique!


    At this moment, Lin Fei could clearly feel that the speed of nurturing the saber had increased by at least ten times!


    Yes, ten times!


    Endless inner power was pouring crazily into the Hidden Saber. If it weren''t for Lin Fei''s immense inner power, he might not have been able to sustain it.


    At this rate, nurturing the saber for one day now was equivalent to ten days before. Nurturing the saber for a month was equivalent to nearly a year before!


    This was too terrifying. Even Lin Fei himself felt it was too terrifying.


    He never expected that the improvement of the Saber-drawing Technique upon reaching perfection would be so significant.


    Lin Fei even vaguely felt that the Saber-drawing Technique should not be an acquired level martial skill. It could even be on par with innate martial skills!


    Lin Fei didn''t know how strong innate experts were, but he was certain that given a few months or a year to nurture his saber, the moment the saber was drawn, it would definitely y an innate expert!


    This was Lin Fei''s confidence, or rather, his confidence in the perfection realm of the Saber-drawing Technique.


    However, Lin Fei did not get up. He continued to wait quietly. The perfection of the Saber-drawing Technique was just the beginning.


    What Lin Fei was really looking forward to was the fusion of the Saber-drawing Technique and the Nine Shadow Saber Technique! That was the true goal he had been waiting for all these days.


    "Whoosh."


    Sure enough, it didn''t take long before a roar resounded in Lin Fei''s mind. Following that, Lin Fei "saw" two balls of light appear in his mind.


    Both balls of light were sabers. The two sabers were ck and looked somewhat simr, but in reality, they were quite different.


    Lin Fei could tell at a nce which one represented the Saber-drawing Technique and which one represented the Nine Shadow Saber Technique. After all, Lin Fei was very familiar with these two saber techniques.


    Lin Fei was actually quite interested in the battle between the Nine Shadow Saber Technique and the Saber-drawing Technique. These were twopletely different saber techniques.


    The Saber-drawing Technique focused on killing with a single strike. No matter who the opponent was, it only took one saber! If it couldn''t kill the enemy, then the master would die. It was an extremely extreme saber technique.


    As for the Nine Shadow Saber Technique? It was a moremon saber technique.


    Normally, the Saber-drawing Technique would definitely be stronger. But the Nine Shadow Saber Technique was no longer the same as before. Now, the Nine Shadow Saber Technique was a single strike with thirteen shadows, not to be underestimated.


    "Swish."


    Both the Saber-drawing Technique and the Nine Shadow Saber Technique moved.


    The two saber techniques were like two peerless saber masters.


    At this moment, without a word, the two balls of light released their sharp saber edges and instantly flew toward each other.


    The Nine Shadow Saber Technique had one saber with thirteen shadows, filling the sky with saber shadows.


    The Saber-drawing Technique shed out with one earth-shattering strike, leaving only that one saber between heaven and earth!


    "Boom."


    The two saber techniques collided fiercely. It was a head-on confrontation. Lin Fei''s mind seemed to be shaking violently. The terrifying saber edge seemed to tear Lin Fei''s mind apart.


    "Crack."


    In the end, the two saber techniques had their strengths and weaknesses.


    When the Saber-drawing Technique and the Nine Shadow Saber Technique collided, the earth-shattering Saber-drawing Technique was clearly superior.


    With just one sh, the huge ck saber formed by the Nine Shadow Saber Technique instantly shattered into countless fragments.


    The ck light dots quickly flowed into the light of the Saber-drawing Technique.


    "It''s done, the Saber-drawing Technique still has the upper hand!"


    Lin Fei knew that the oue had been decided and the winner determined.


    The Saber-drawing Technique won!


    Suddenly, the light of the Saber-drawing Technique surged and even trembled faintly, as if it was about to explode at any moment.


    This was something that hadn''t happened when Lin Fei previously fused the Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist with the Triple Wave Technique.


    The fusion of fist techniques and saber techniques should be simr and not cause any problems.


    But now, after the Saber-drawing Technique had merged with the Nine Shadow Saber Technique, it seemed that there were some issues.


    What was the difference between the fusion of the two saber techniques and the fusion of the two sets of fist techniques?


    Lin Fei thought about it.


    The only difference might be that the fusion of the two saber techniques could give birth to the saber intent!


    After all, the cultivation progress of the Nine Shadow Saber Technique had already reached 43%.


    With the fusion of the Saber-drawing Technique and the Nine Shadow Saber Technique, cultivation progress had skyrocketed.


    Perhaps the saber intent was about to be born!

 85. Saber Intent

    85. Saber Intent


    At this moment, in Lin Fei''s mind, the light of the Saber-drawing Technique surged. It seemed as if something was being nurtured within it. A terrifying power seemed to be trying to break out from the light.


    Time passed by, minute by minute.


    Surprisingly, the system''s voice did not ring in Lin Fei''s mind. Apparently, the system also determined that Lin Fei''s fusion of saber techniques had not yet ended. No one knew how much time had passed.


    "Boom."


    Finally, the light of the Saber-drawing Technique in Lin Fei''s mind burst instantly, turning into tiny spots of light. However, the shattering of the light was not the end, but merely the beginning.


    Immediately after, a new force was born. This force was even sharper and purer than the Saber-drawing Technique. It was a more refined "saber" power. It was an "invisible" force.


    "Whoosh."


    Lin Fei suddenly opened his eyes. At that instant, it seemed as if countless saber shadows faintly appeared above Lin Fei''s head.


    These saber shadows were invisible and intangible. They could only be sensed. Because this was the saber intent!


    <strong>"Your Saber-drawing Technique and Nine Shadow Saber Technique have engaged in a fierce battle."</strong>


    <strong>"Your Saber-drawing Technique has the upper hand, defeating the Nine Shadow Saber Technique."</strong>


    <strong>"Nine Shadow Saber Technique willingly merged into the Saber-drawing Technique."</strong>


    <strong>"Your Saber-drawing Technique''s cultivation progress has reached 100%."</strong>


    <strong>"Your Saber-drawing Technique has given birth to the saber intent!"</strong>


    In Lin Fei''s mind, one voice after another rang out, all were rted to the Saber-drawing Technique.


    "As expected, after fusing the Nine Shadow Saber Technique with the Saber-drawing Technique, the saber intent was sessfully born!"


    Without hesitation, Lin Fei immediately called up the system panel.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Arts Realm: Acquired Fifth Level</strong>


    <strong>Saber Intent: Beginner (1% Progress)</strong>


    <strong>Three Vitality Technique: Fifth Level (61% Progress)</strong>


    <strong>Quadruple Wave Technique: Perfection (50% Progress )</strong>


    <strong>Leaping Technique: Perfection (0% Progress)</strong>


    <strong>Flowing Clothes Skill: Transcendence (0% Progress)</strong>


    On the system panel, both the Saber-drawing Technique and the Nine Shadow Saber Technique disappeared. Of course, this didn''t mean that the two martial arts techniques had vanished.


    It was simply because they had reached their limits and could not be improved further. Therefore, they were no longer disyed on the system panel. This also saved panel space, making it easier to read at a nce.


    Both saber techniques had reached their limits. So after fusing, the saber intent was sessfully born.


    This saber intent was just at the "beginner" stage.


    "Saber intent..."


    Lin Fei naturally had memories of saber intent in his mind. He was also proficient in mastering the saber intent.


    In the next moment, Lin Fei unleashed his saber intent.


    Although Lin Fei didn''t draw his saber, His entire being seemed to transform into a peerless, sharp treasure saber, radiating a fierce saber edge, making people feel palpitations from a distance.


    Lin Fei attached the saber intent to the Star Saber.


    "Buzz."


    At this moment, the Star Saber began to vibrate slightly. As if it was gently humming.


    "Whoosh."


    Lin Fei drew his saber. Neen shadows with a single strike!


    Yes, Lin Fei''s Nine Shadow Saber Technique fused with the Saber-drawing Technique.


    Although it merged into the Saber-drawing Technique, it didn''t mean that Lin Fei couldn''t use the Nine Shadow Saber Technique anymore. Not only could Lin Fei use the Nine Shadow Saber Technique, but it was even stronger!


    It was as if the Nine Shadow Saber Technique, based on its perfection, had reached 100% in cultivation progress.


    That meant neen shadows with a single saber strike!


    The sky was filled with saber shadows. What was even more terrifying was that after attaching the saber intent, the speed and power skyrocketed.


    It seemed to have been enhanced in all aspects. Moreover, the saber intent could attack independently. Invisible and intangible, making it difficult to defend against.


    Once a martial artistprehended saber intent, sword intent, or fist intent, their means of attack would be very diverse. Moreover, they could contend with Qi cultivators!


    Lin Fei sorted through the memories in his mind. The birth of the saber intent had many benefits.


    For example, the Saber-drawing Technique. The current Saber-drawing Technique not only had inner power nurturing it, but the saber intent was also nurturing it.


    Once the saber was drawn, it would be earth-shattering. How powerful it would be, even Lin Fei himself was not sure. Moreover, the Saber-drawing Technique also integrated the Nine Shadow Saber Technique.


    When drawing the saber, it could create neen shadows with a single strike!


    In other words, when the Saber-drawing Technique was used with a single strike, it was actually neen strikes!


    How powerful would that be?


    Lin Fei didn''t n to test it now. After all, he had been nurturing the saber for a month. Nurturing the saber for a month was not easy. It couldn''t be wasted casually.


    But even without trying, Lin Fei was confident. His Saber-drawing Technique was very powerful!


    In fact, Lin Fei felt that with the dual nurturing of inner power and saber intent, once he drew his saber, he might be able to defeat an innate expert!


    "The saber intent has been born, and its progress has reached 1%. That is to say, the saber intent can actually be improved. However, I wonder how fast the saber intent can be improved?"


    Many thoughts shed through Lin Fei''s mind.


    Now that the saber intent was born. Lin Fei didn''t need to worry about his saber techniques for the time being.


    This Saber-drawing Technique could be used until the innate realm. Even among innate martial arts, it was very powerful. Lin Fei''s saber intent could even contend with innate experts!


    However, Lin Fei''s martial arts realm was only at the acquired fifth Level.


    "Now I can focus on improving my martial arts cultivation. The progress of the Three Vitality Technique is too slow; I need to think of a solution. Perhaps I can take pills."


    A thought struck Lin Fei''s heart.


    His current weak point was actually his martial arts cultivation. The Three Vitality Technique itself was characterized by its stability. Its cultivation speed was quite ordinary. But there were almost no significant bottlenecks.


    Lin Fei now felt that the cultivation speed of the Three Vitality Technique was too slow. He could use external help. So, Lin Fei got up and went directly to the Treasure Pavilion. Only the Treasure Pavilion had elixirs that could enhance acquired martial arts.


    "Elder."


    Lin Fei respectfully said to the elder of the Treasure Pavilion, "I would like some pills or other treasures that can enhance inner power. I wonder if the elder has any rmendations?"


    "Enhance inner power?"


    The elder nced at Lin Fei and said indifferently, "Relying on pills and other external forces to enhance inner power will result in impure inner power, which requires a lot of energy to operate martial arts techniques and gradually purify it. It''s not worth it. Are you sure you need an elixir to enhance inner power?"


    Lin Fei thought for a moment, without hesitation, nodded, and said, "Please rmend one, Elder!"


    Lin Fei naturally had his considerations.


    Using pills to enhance inner power would indeed lead to impure inner power. And it would take time to purify. However, would this affect Lin Fei? His martial arts were so diligent that they cultivate almost every moment.


    It was equivalent to cultivating martial arts techniques for twenty-four hours a day to purify inner power every day. So, Lin Fei wasn''t worried about taking elixirs leading to impure inner power.


    The Treasure Pavilion elder shook his head.


    <em>The young disciples nowadays were so eager for quick sess and instant benefits. They hated not being able to achieve innate in just one or two years.</em>


    <em>Is it possible? Many geniuses, because of their eagerness for quick sess, took pills, which resulted in impure inner power.</em>


    <em>They consumed a lot of energy to purify it. In the early stage, the cultivation speed was extremely fast. But in theter stage, especially after the acquired ninth Level, breaking through the realm was even more difficult than ascending to the heavens. There was no hope of achieving innate in their lifetime.</em>


    However, these matters had nothing to do with the Treasure Pavilion elder.


    So, the elder took out a bottle of pills directly. He introduced it to Lin Fei, "This is the Gather Qi Pill, with a mild medicinal effect. It can to a certain extent speed up the cirction of inner power, thereby enhancing inner power."


    Lin Fei thought for a moment. This Gather Qi Pill only elerated the cirction of inner power. But his inner power was already circting very quickly. And it was circting every moment. The Gather Qi Pill had little effect on Lin Fei.


    So, Lin Fei shook his head and said, "Elder, is there any pill with a strong effect that can quickly enhance inner power?"


    "Strong effect?"


    The elder''s face darkened, and he said coldly, "Then you might as well use the Burst Qi Pill. One Burst Qi Pill can instantly increase inner power by ten to fifty percent.


    However, the Burst Qi Pill is not a cultivation pill but is used by martial artists when fighting desperately. If you encounter a strong enemy and are in a life-threatening crisis, you can take the Burst Qi Pill, and your inner power will surge, thereby greatly increasing your strength in a short period.


    However, once the effect of the Burst Qi Pill passes, there will be pill poison residue left in the inner power. It takes several months to gradually remove it.


    Taking too many, the pill poison residue will be too much, and it will also affect the foundation of the martial artist."


    The elder of the Treasure Pavilion was just speaking casually. No one would use the Burst Qi Pill for cultivation. They all used it as a trump card for desperate situations.


    However, Lin Fei''s eyes brightened after hearing this.

 86. Letter From Lin Miao

    86. Letter From Lin Miao


    "Elder, I would like to purchase one Burst Qi Pill," Lin Fei immediately decided, wanting to give it a try.


    "One Burst Qi Pill costs ten thousand contribution points," the Treasure Pavilion Elder said indifferently.


    Lin Fei was astonished, "Ten thousand contribution points? That''s so expensive!"


    To put things into perspective, Lin Fei''s Hidden Saber had only cost him a mere five thousand contribution points. The Hidden Saber was indeed a genuine treasure and had been specifically crafted.


    "The Burst Qi Pill is a life-saving treasure, and the materials used to create it are extremely precious. Naturally, the price is high," the elder exined. "Moreover, refining Burst Qi Pills is no easy task. Even an innate expert must expend a great deal of energy to produce them. Ten thousand contribution points is already a discounted price for inner disciples."


    Lin Fei nodded and promptly exchanged one Burst Qi Pill. He previously had three hundred thousand contribution points, but now only had two hundred ny thousand left.


    On his journey with Ling Yao to Chang City, Lin Fei helped Ling Yao secure the princess''s position, earning five hundred thousand silver bills. Instead of converting these silver bills to contribution points, he continued to carry them with him. At present, he wasn''t in urgent need of contribution points, the silver bills were more practical.


    Lin Fei left the Treasure Pavilion and returned to his room. He sat down cross-legged and took out the Burst Qi Pill from his pocket. The pill was about the size of an eye, with a light yellow hue and no noticeable fragrance.


    "Let''s give it a try," he thought, opening his mouth and swallowing the Burst Qi Pill. The pill had a faint bitter taste, but it dissolved instantly upon entering his mouth.


    "Boom!"


    The effects of the Burst Qi Pill erupted within Lin Fei''s body, and his inner power seemed to ignite all at once. It surged rapidly and started to be agitated.


    Lin Fei sensed that his inner power had increased by roughly thirty percent. This was a frightening number. An increase of thirty percent in inner power could potentially trante to a doubling or even more significant improvement in his overall strength. Martial artists would resort to using such a method as a desperate measure to save their lives.


    Lin Fei''s Three Vitality Technique was continuously operating within his body and clearing his meridians. He could indeed feel that his inner power had be impure. There were traces of ck impurities attached to his veins, affecting the flow of his inner power. This was the pill poison.


    A small amount of pill poison was not a big deal. However, if there was too much pill poison, it could block the meridians, and even previously cleared meridians could be obstructed again due to excessive pill poison.


    Lin Fei tried to circte his inner power to "cleanse" these impurities but found the process to be slow. Eventually, he decided to let the Three Vitality Technique handle the task on its own.


    One hour, two hours, three hours... About twelve hourster, Lin Fei opened his eyes.


    "The pill poison is gone?" Lin Fei sensed his body''s meridians. The traces of pill poison that had been attached to his veins after consuming the Burst Qi Pill were now gone after twelve hours of the Three Vitality Technique''s relentless cleansing.


    Under normal circumstances, martial artists would take one or two months, or even longer, to cleanse the impurities caused by a single Burst Qi Pill.


    Lin Fei pondered and concluded that this rapid cleansing might be rted to his vast inner power.


    Lin Fei''s inner power was three-in-one, which provided him with an incredibly solid foundation. Now at the fifth level of the Acquired Realm, his inner power had increased exponentially, making itparable to or even more profound than that of martial artists above the ninth level of the Acquired Realm.


    With such vast inner power, it naturally wouldn''t take long for Lin Fei to cleanse the pill poison left by a single Burst Qi Pill.


    <strong>"Your Three Vitality Technique detected the pill poison impurities in your meridians and spent twelve hours diligently cleansing them. The progress of your Three Vitality Technique cultivation has increased by 2%."</strong>


    A voice echoed in Lin Fei''s mind, informing him that the progress of his Three Vitality Technique had increased from 61% to 63%. This delighted Lin Fei.


    ording to the speed at which the Three Vitality Technique cleansed the pill poison, it would take twelve hours to cleanse the poison from one Burst Qi Pill. This meant that Lin Fei could consume two pills per day and increase his cultivation progress from the current 1% to 4% daily. At this pace, it wouldn''t take long for his Three Vitality Technique to reach the sixth, seventh level, and beyond.


    Lin Fei was satisfied with the effects of the Burst Qi Pill. As he had anticipated, the pill poison had little impact on him. He could consume the pill long-term to elerate his cultivation of the Three Vitality Technique. However, the cost of 10,000 contribution points per pill was quite expensive.


    Moreover, the main issue was not the price, but the fact that Lin Fei couldn''t openly purchaserge quantities of Burst Qi Pills from the Treasure Pavilion. Buying one or two pills wouldn''t be a problem, as they could be considered life-saving items, and having a few more on hand would be reasonable.


    However, if Lin Fei were to frequently purchase Burst Qi Pills inrge quantities, say dozens or even hundreds at a time, it would ultimately be too conspicuous. The elder of the Treasure Pavilion wasn''t foolish. If Lin Fei were to buyrge quantities of Burst Qi Pills andbined with his cultivation speed, they would surely suspect that he had resolved the pill''s drawbacks. In the end, this would create unnecessary trouble for him.


    "Perhaps I can find a way to obtain the pill recipe. Once I have the recipe, I can buy the ingredients and bring them back to the Lin family, letting Lin Miao try to refine the pills."


    Lin Fei thought of a solution, which involved having Lin Miao refine the Burst Qi Pills. This way, even if he used arge number of pills, it wouldn''t draw attention.


    As for obtaining the pill recipe, Lin Fei didn''t n to solve this issue by himself. He had an existing connection that he could use.


    "I''ll leave the issue of the Burst Qi Pill recipe to Ling Yao. Now that she''s a princess, her status is revered. A Burst Qi Pill recipe shouldn''t be a problem for Ling Yao."


    Lin Fei immediately thought of Ling Yao. This kind of task was most suitable for her. Besides, Ling Yao would probably be happy to help Lin Fei with this "small favor." So, Lin Fei promptly wrote a letter to Ling Yao and had it sent to Chang City.


    In the following days, Lin Fei stayed at the Nine Profound Sect.


    One day, two days, three days...


    On this day, Lin Fei received two letters.


    "Two letters?"


    Lin Fei looked at the letters. One was from Chang City, likely a reply from Ling Yao regarding the matter he had asked her to handle. The other one came from Zhou Mountain Mansion City.


    "Zhou Mountain Mansion City, did something happens at home?"


    Frowning, Lin Fei immediately opened the letter. After reading its content, he found out that it was a letter from Lin Miao.


    Lin Miao rarely wrote to Lin Fei. This time, he wrote to inform him of some good news: Lin Miao had made a breakthrough! In just a few months, he had reached the first level of the Qi Condensation Realm!


    This was big news, which was why Lin Miao had written to inform Lin Fei. However, Lin Fei didn''t feel too happy but was rather slightly concerned.


    "Considering Lin Miao''s aptitude and his previous cultivation speed, it would probably take him several years to break through to the first level of the Qi Condensation Realm.


    Even with the Yin Gathering Formation, it should take more than a year for him to possibly break through. But now, it''s only been a few months. How did Lin Miao make a breakthrough?"


    Lin Fei felt that there might be a problem.

 87. Yin Ren Mansion

    87. Yin Ren Mansion


    Lin Fei then opened the letter from Ling Yao. In the letter, Ling Yao had indeed obtained the Burst Qi Pill recipe for Lin Fei, which was tucked inside the letter.


    Lin Fei took out the recipe and memorized it carefully before putting it into his pocket. Afterward, he burned both letters.


    "What a coincidence. Just as I''ve received the Burst Qi Pill recipe, Lin Miao has broken through to the first level of the Qi Condensation Realm. It seems I have to make a trip back to the Lin family. I need to find out what''s going on with Lin Miao''s breakthrough. And also have Lin Miao try to see if he can refine the Burst Qi Pills."


    Lin Fei had a n in mind. So, without any dy, he got up, rented a fast horse, and left the mountain once again.


    ...


    Lin family, Zhou Mountain Mansion City


    Lin Fei returned to the Lin family, looking tired and dusty. After meeting with his parents, he went directly to Lin Miao''s courtyard.


    The courtyard was still filled with Yin Qi, making people shiver. As soon as Lin Fei entered Lin Miao''s room, a faint smell of decay filled the air.


    "Hmm? Bloodstains!"


    Lin Fei''s senses were sharp, and he immediately noticed some bloodstains on the ground. Although the bloodstains had dried, it was evident that they had appeared recently.


    Lin Fei quickly found Lin Miao, who was sitting cross-legged on a cushion, seemingly meditating and condensing Qi. An invisibleyer of Yin wind surrounded him.


    Lin Miao, now at the first level of Qi Condensation, seemed to have changed significantly from before.


    "Lin Miao," Lin Fei called out.


    "Whoosh."


    Lin Miao suddenly opened his eyes.


    "Young Master, you''re back."


    Lin Miao tried to show a smile, but his expression was somewhat stiff, perhaps due to his cultivation or some other reason.


    Lin Fei got straight to the point, "Lin Miao, you wrote to me saying that you''ve advanced to the first level of Qi Condensation."


    "Yes, Young Master. I had a stroke of luck recently, allowing me to reach the first level of Qi Condensation ahead of schedule." Lin Miao revealed a smile.


    "Fortune? Is it rted to the bloodstains on the ground?"


    "You have sharp eyes, Young Master. My fortune is indeed rted to the bloodstains on the ground. Ten days ago, a strange old man suddenly broke into my courtyard.


    He was a Qi Condensation cultivator, probably at the second or third level, with profound spiritual power. Seeing that I hadn''t even reached the first level of Qi Condensation, he ruthlessly attacked me, intending to kill me, seize my residence, and plunder my treasures.


    Unfortunately for him, he didn''t expect that I had been practicing the Zombie-refining Technique. Over time, I had already taken control of a few zombies.


    Then, I caught him off guard and killed him instead. I obtained some good items from him, allowing me to break through to the first level of Qi Condensation ahead of schedule."


    Lin Miao recounted the details of the incident.


    Although Lin Miao made it sound simple, Lin Fei knew that the process was anything but. The old man was injured but not foolish. How could he have barged into the courtyard without any precautions, trying to kill Lin Miao?


    The old man must have been prepared and even felt confident in his sess. But even so, he was still killed by Lin Miao. This Lin Miao was not to be underestimated!


    Lin Fei carefully recalled Lin Miao''s appearance back in the broken temple.


    Lin Miao had followed the old Taoist for so long. He seemed frail but had not been killed by the old Taoist. Later, Lin Miao was captured by Lin Fei and fell into his hands. Still, Lin Miao didn''t die.


    Now, a strange Qi Condensation cultivator came prepared but still died at Lin Miao''s hands.


    Once was an ident, twice was a coincidence. But three times, it was definitely not an ident or a coincidence. This Lin Miao was cunning and not as simple and innocent as he appeared on the surface.


    However, Lin Fei didn''t care what trump card or reliance Lin Miao had. Lin Miao was no threat to him. That was enough!


    "Lin Miao, where is the old man''s body?" Lin Fei asked again.


    "I didn''t dare to keep it, so I burned it with fire."


    "And the things on the old man, you must have kept them, right?"


    "I kept them. Young Master, please take a look. This is a piece of jade marrow that I obtained. It was this jade marrow that allowed my Qi Condensation speed to skyrocket, leading to my breakthrough. Unfortunately, it seems that the jade marrow is almost used up. And this token, it has ''Yin Ren Mansion'' written on it. This old man must havee from Yin Ren Mansion."


    Lin Miao took out many items he had obtained from the old man. He showed them all to Lin Fei without any concealment.


    Lin Miao was a smart person. He knew very well what to do and what not to do. In front of Lin Fei, Lin Miao didn''t dare to hide anything. After all, his life and death were in Lin Fei''s hands.


    "Yin Ren Mansion..."


    Lin Fei nced at the jade marrow, which was indeed almost used up.


    This jade marrow should be able to increase a Qi cultivator''s absorption of Spiritual Qi, thus elerating its cultivation speed.


    However, it was a consumable item. Once used up, it would be useless.


    It was the "Yin Ren Mansion" token that made Lin Fei feel a little worried.


    "I don''t know what kind of power this Yin Ren Mansion has. You killed him recklessly, and although you burned the body, you still left some things behind. It''s hard to guarantee that it won''t be traced.


    Now, burn all the things from the old man''s body. Include this token, burn everything. Even if you can''t burn it, destroy itpletely. Don''t leave any traces!"


    Lin Fei said decisively. He had a feeling that this old man could be a problem.


    "Yes, Young Master. I will deal with all the things from the old man''s body immediately."


    Lin Miao didn''t hesitate. He took out all the things from the old man''s body. Then, in front of Lin Fei, he burned everything.


    Lin Fei even saw a Qi cultivation method and some secret manuals. Lin Miao might have read these methods and secret manuals.


    This was Lin Miao''s opportunity. Lin Fei didn''t point it out. After all, if Lin Miao''s strength and realm were higher, it would actually be a good thing for Lin Fei.


    "Lin Miao, my purpose foring back this time is to let you try refining the Burst Qi Pill. Here is the pill recipe, study it for one night. Tomorrow, I''ll bring you the materials listed in the recipe and let you try to refine the Burst Qi Pill."


    Lin Fei handed the Burst Qi Pill recipe directly to Lin Miao.


    Lin Miao nced at it and said with a smile, "Young Master, I am now at the first level of Qi Condensation. And with the Yin Gathering Formation, I can quickly recover my spiritual power. There should be no problem with this Burst Qi Pill."


    "Good, start refining the pills tomorrow."


    After giving instructions, Lin Fei turned and left the courtyard.


    ...


    Outside Zhou Mountain Mansion City, a Taoist in a robe was about to enter the city.


    Suddenly, the Taoist raised his head and looked towards the city.


    "The connection has been severed... I ced a Thousand-Mile Tracking Technique on the identity token of that Yin Ren Mansion remnant. He didn''t notice it before, but just now the connection was severed. Was it discovered?"


    The Taoist frowned, with many thoughts shing through his mind.


    "Hmph, what if it was discovered? You''re already injured, and you can''t escape far even if you try. You should still be in Zhou Mountain Mansion City. If the city gates are closed, where will you run?"


    The Taoist sneered. He asked the city guard soldiers and learned the direction of the Prefecture Yamen. Then, the Taoist headed straight to the Prefecture Yamen.

 88. Something Terrible Has Happened

    88. Something Terrible Has Happened


    Lin Mansion, the side courtyard.


    Lin Fei brought the materials for the Burst Qi Pill recipe to Lin Miao.


    "Lin Miao, these medicinal ingredients are not cheap. You must refine them with care," Lin Fei said, looking at Lin Miao.


    "Young Master, I studied the Burst Qi Pill recipest night. There should be no problem," Lin Miao said with confidence.


    Lin Fei nodded and stepped back, watching Lin Miao refine the pill carefully.


    It was no wonder Lin Fei reminded Lin Miao. These medicinal ingredients were indeed not cheap. Just buying the materials for one furnace cost about 10,000 taels of silver. Lin Fei bought almost enough materials for ten furnaces, spending 100,000 taels of silver.


    This was only the price of the raw materials for the Burst Qi Pill. If it also factored in the cost of hiring an innate expert to refine the pill... Nine Profound Sect''s treasure pavilion sold Burst Qi Pills for 10,000 taels of silver each was not expensive!


    Lin Miao was already familiar with refining pills. After throwing the materials into the pill furnace. he started a fire and turned the materials into a sticky liquid.


    This was the pill liquid.


    Then, Lin Miao controlled the heat with his spiritual power, slowly refining the pill.


    "Young Master, refining the Burst Qi Pill is not easy and takes a long time. You can go down and rest first, and I will notify you when it''s ready." Lin Miao said to Lin Fei.


    "No problem, I have nothing else to do anyway. Watching you refine the pill will also expand my knowledge."


    Lin Fei didn''t mind. He wanted to watch the refining of the Burst Qi Pill personally.


    While Lin Fei watched Lin Miao refining the Burst Qi Pill, at the Zhou Mountain Prefecture Yamen, Prefect Wang was now standing in front of a Taoist, bowing slightly, said with a ttering smile, "Immortal Master, the city gates have been closed.


    Moreover, ording to the portrait and the information provided by Immortal Master, we have sent people to inquire about every household. Please rest assured, Immortal Master, there should be news soon."


    The Prefect looked at the Immortal Master with a hint of desire in his eyes.


    An Immortal Master!


    The Prefect had some understanding of Immortal Masters. ording to rumors, these Immortal Masters were capable of living forever. Moreover, the Taoist in front of him was an Immortal Master from He Mountain Dao.


    He Mountain Dao was a sect recognized by the imperial court. It belonged to the orthodox Daoist school. The Immortal Masters of He Mountain Dao had the imperial court''s credentials.


    As a prefect, he dared not offend the Immortal Masters of He Mountain Dao. Besides, encountering an Immortal Master was a great opportunity.


    "You''ve done well. After the matter is aplished, I will reward you with a pill. It won''t make you live for hundreds of years, but at least you won''t suffer from illnesses and can enjoy your twilight years."


    This was the promise given by the He Mountain Dao Taoist to the Prefect.


    Pills! These were things that many ordinary people dreamed of having.


    "Report." At this moment, a voice came from outside.


    "Come in." The Prefect said calmly.


    Soon, a yamen runner entered with a quick step, and reported to the Prefect, "My lord, we have investigated and confirmed that the wanted person in the portrait did appear in Zhou Mountain Mansion City. Thest time he was seen was near Dan Gui Street."


    The Prefect nodded and then asked the Taoist, "Immortal Master, shall we go to Dan Gui Street and take a look?"


    "Of course, lead the way."


    So, the Prefect led the He Mountain Dao Taoist, along with a group of yamen runners, they left the yamen and arrived at Dan Gui Street.


    There were already many yamen runners and constables here. Almost the entire Dan Gui Street was blocked.


    "Who saw the wanted person?" The Prefect asked the yamen runners.


    Then, a yamen runner brought an old man. He was about fifty years old, with slightly dark skin and short stature. His eyes were constantly moving, appearing quite shrewd.


    However, seeing the grand entourage of the Prefect and the others, the old man was somewhat frightened and stammered, "It was me who saw the person in the portrait. He was wearing a cloak and a ck robe, just hanging around this area. It seemed like he was looking for something. He disappeared in the evening."


    The He Mountain Dao Taoist''s gaze swept across the nearby Dan Gui Street.


    "Hmm? The fluctuation of Yin Qi?"


    The Taoist''s eyes narrowed slightly, looking towards the other end of Dan Gui Street. He saw a huge mansion.


    "What ce is that?"


    The Taoist asked.


    Following the direction pointed out by the Taoist, the Prefect took a closer look. Immediately, the Prefect was somewhat surprised and carefully answered, "Immortal Master, that is the mansion of a wealthy merchant named Lin in our city."


    "Lin family?"


    The Taoist said coldly, "Search the Lin Mansion. The remnants of the Yin Ren Mansion are in the Lin Mansion!"


    "Ah? Immortal Master, that must not be done."


    "Hmm? Why not?"


    The Prefect said with a bitter smile, "Immortal Master, you may not know. Although the Lin family is just a wealthy merchant, they have a son named Lin Fei. Lin Fei is an inner disciple of the famous martial arts sect, the Nine Profound Sect and his martial arts skills are unfathomable.


    It is precise because of this that the Lin family has be the top wealthy family in Zhou Mountain Mansion City. Searching the Lin Mansion would be very difficult..."


    The Prefect was unwilling to offend the Lin family. After all, the influence of the Lin family in Zhou Mountain Mansion City was growing day by day.


    Even he, as the Prefect, had to cater to the Lin family. If he offended the Lin family. The Prefect would hardly be able to aplish anything in Zhou Mountain Mansion City.


    "You''re afraid of offending the Lin family, but not afraid of offending me?"


    The Taoist''s words made the Prefect even more embarrassed.


    "Let people search the Lin Mansion! As for Lin Fei, what does a mere disciple from a martial arts sect amount to? Among the servants and subordinates of my He Mountain Dao, all are acquired martial artists. If Lin Fei dares to obstruct, this Daoist will kill him!"


    The Taoist''s words made the yamen runners and constables look at each other in dismay.


    The Prefect nced at the He Mountain Dao Taoist. He then looked at the Lin Mansion. Thinking about the status of the Taoist, even martial artists wouldn''t amount to much in front of him.


    With this thought, the Prefect gritted his teeth and said, "What are you all waiting for? Obey the Taoist''s orders!"


    "Yes, my lord!"


    Thus, many yamen runners and constables quickly rushed toward the Lin Mansion.


    ......


    In the side courtyard of the Lin Mansion.


    Lin Fei watched Lin Miao, who had been refining Burst Qi Pills for almost two hours.


    How much spiritual power must this consume?


    Yet even so, the pills still hadn''t been sessfully made.


    Compared to the previous time when he refined Blood-Increasing Pills, this time, it was obviously much more difficult to refine Burst Qi Pills.


    Fortunately, Lin Miao''s cultivation had reached the first level of Qi Condensation. His spiritual power was much deeper. Furthermore, he had the support of the Yin Gathering Formation. Otherwise, Lin Miao wouldn''t have been able to endure continuously refining Burst Qi Pills for two hours.


    Just as Lin Fei was about to close his eyes and rest. Suddenly, his ears twitched. He heard a chaotic noise.


    The housekeeper, panting, had a trace of panic in his eyes, and hurriedly ran to the side courtyard.


    Upon seeing Lin Fei, he shouted, "Young Master, something terrible has happened. The Prefect has led the yamen runners and constables into the Lin Mansion. They said they were looking for some wanted person."


    "The Prefect led people to break into the Lin Mansion?" Lin Fei frowned.


    The housekeeper couldn''t exin exactly what was going on. He only saw that the yamen officials were aggressively entering and immediately ran to inform Lin Fei.


    "Lin Miao, continue refining Burst Qi Pills. I''ll take care of the situation outside."


    Lin Fei instructed Lin Miao.


    Then he left the side courtyard quickly with the housekeeper.

 89. Magical Artifact

    89. Magical Artifact


    The Lin Mansion was now in a state of panic. Arge group of yamen runners and constables searched the Lin Mansion in all directions. Moreover, they were also interrogating some of the servants and maids of the Lin Mansion.


    "What''s the panic?!"


    A loud shout came from the Lin Mansion. Immediately, the many servants dared not make any noise. Lin Wen was also at the Lin Mansion at this time.


    At this moment, he stared at the Prefect with a gloomy expression and said coldly, "My lord, you lead the search of the Lin Mansion. Is this the attitude of the Wang family? Or, does my lord want to capture the entire Lin family in one fell swoop?"


    The Prefect had a Wang family behind him. Arge family, all in Zhou Mountain Mansion City. The Prefect''s actions were tantamount topletely tearing off his face. It was aplete break from his previous low-key and discreet demeanor.


    Therefore, Lin Wen was very puzzled. What caused the Prefect''s drastic change of attitude?


    The Prefect''s face was solemn, and he said coldly, "The Taoist is catching a demon. Some people have seen that your Lin Mansion is harboring a demon. By the Taoist''s orders, we will search your Lin Mansion thoroughly, not let any demon go! Anyone who interferes with the yamen''s affairs will be arrested and thrown in jail!


    "How dare you! This is the Lin Mansion, don''t be presumptuous!" Lin Wen shouted loudly. Immediately, many Lin family guards stepped forward. They drew their sabers one after another, blocking the yamen officials.


    The Prefect''s face turned pale. Seeing that the Taoist didn''t speak, he understood the Taoist''s intention. This was to test his performance.


    Thinking about this, the Prefect took a deep breath and said sternly, "The yamen is arresting demons, and anyone who resists will be killed without mercy!"


    "Swish."


    Immediately, the yamen''s constables and runners also drew their sabers one after another. Suddenly, the bright sabers, under the sunlight, reflected dazzling rays of light, causing fear in people''s hearts.


    At this moment, the entire Lin Mansion became quiet. The atmosphere was extremely tense.


    "Whoosh."


    Suddenly, a figure burst out from the backyard of the Lin Mansion.


    The figure stopped.


    Everyone could see clearly.


    "Young Master Lin Fei!"


    The people of the Lin Mansion seemed to have found their backbone. Their morale soared instantly, and they looked at the yamen officials with murderous intent.


    Everyone knew the real "core" of the Lin family was actually Lin Fei.


    "With just you, you dare to show your sabers in front of me?"


    The next moment, Lin Fei released a sharp aura from his body. It was as if he had transformed into a peerless treasure saber in an instant.


    "Hum."


    The sabers of those yamen runners and constables actually began to tremble slightly as if they were about to be pulled out of their hands.


    "Get back!" Lin Fei shouted loudly.


    For the first time, Lin Fei unleashed his saber intent in front of others.


    Saber intent is invisible and intangible. It can only be sensed.


    At this moment, in front of a martial artist who hadprehended saber intent, drawing a saber was a luxury.


    "ng."


    Suddenly, the sabers of the yamen runners and constables, which were originally drawn out, seemed to be controlled by an invisible force, instantly pulling back into their sheaths.


    Moreover, no matter how hard the yamen runners and constables tried to draw their sabers, they simply could not pull them out. It was as if these sabers had grown roots.


    "You..."


    The Prefect''s face was full of horror as if he had seen a ghost. Everyone was shocked beyond belief. Especially those constables and yamen runners. Their whole bodies were trembling. In front of Lin Fei. They couldn''t even draw their sabers. What kind of technique was this?


    "Immortal, we can''t draw our sabers!"


    "Immortal, is this a demon technique?"


    "How could this be?"


    Many constables and yamen runners all turned to the Taoist for help. In their eyes, Immortals were omnipotent, representing invincibility!


    Even if Lin Fei had some tricks up his sleeve, how could hepare with the high and mighty immortal?


    The Taoist from He Mountain Dao frowned at this moment. He had been a Qi cultivator since he was a child. The servants on the mountain were all acquired martial artists.


    The Taoist looked down upon acquired martial artists, and even all martial artists. So why would he bother to understand the techniques of martial artists? Therefore, the Taoist knew nothing about Lin Fei''s saber intent.


    So, the Taoist sneered and said, "It''s just some insignificant tricks of a martial artist. Daring to show off in front of me is simply seeking death!"


    The Taoist flicked his finger. Suddenly, a talisman emitted a brilliant light.


    It instantly transformed into a small sword, as fast as lightning, directly stabbed towards Lin Fei.


    "Ding."


    Lin Fei forcefully drew the Star Saber from behind his back.


    And with a single sh, neen saber shadows instantly merged into one, striking the ck light.


    The small sword, or rather, the talisman sword.


    Lin Fei''s sh cut the talisman sword into two pieces.


    It fell to the ground and transformed back into a talisman.


    This was not a real magical artifact. It was merely a talisman.


    "He actually broke my talisman sword?"


    The Taoist''s eyes narrowed slightly. He had somewhat surprised.


    His talisman sword was extremely fast. Although it wasn''t a real magical artifact, such speed was rarely reacted to by acquired martial artists.


    Basically, when the Taoist released the talisman sword, it was a one-hit kill for acquired martial artists, without exception.


    But now, the unexpected happened.


    "Whoosh."


    Lin Fei moved. His figure suddenly leaped forward.


    In the blink of an eye, he reached the front of the Taoist.


    This was the Leaping Technique, and it was the perfection realm Leaping Technique. The speed was incredibly fast, beyond imagination.


    Lin Fei knew that the Taoist was a Qi cultivator. Moreover, he should be an orthodox Qi cultivator. He even had talismans.


    Who knew how many mysterious and strange techniques he had?


    Facing a Qi cultivator, Lin Fei never dared to be careless. Therefore, he made his move. He went all out from the start.


    Lin Fei''s hand was already holding the Hidden Saber at his waist.


    "Swish."


    He drew the saber from his waist.


    Saber-drawing Technique!


    Lin Fei had been nurturing his saber for more than a month. Moreover, it was the perfection realm Saber-drawing Technique.


    The saber had been nurtured for a month, its power was incredibly strong. Far stronger than nurturing the saber for two or three months before!


    The entire Lin Mansion, everyone''s eyes widened.


    At this moment, it seemed as if everyone''s thoughts hade to a halt.


    In their line of sight, there was only this one saber.


    That ball of white light filled with cold and sharp saber intent.


    It made everyone feel as if they were standing on a mountain of sabers. As if they were surrounded by sharp saber edges in all directions!


    At the moment of drawing the saber, there were neen saber shadows.


    However, when the saber shed down, there was only one saber shadow left.


    This was the union of neen saber strikes.


    Saber-drawing Technique and Nine Shadow Saber Technique hadpletely fused together.


    Lin Fei''s inner power had fully exploded to this saber. He felt that this saber could even cut through the innate realm!


    "Bang."


    Finally, the saber fell. It struck directly at the top of the Taoist''s head.


    With a muffled sound, Lin Fei''s eyes suddenly widened.


    His gaze was fixed on the Taoist in front of him.


    His saber was right above the Taoist''s head.


    However, Lin Fei''s saber couldn''t fall further.


    Because, above the Taoist''s head, a small shield was floating, as if out of nowhere.


    This small shield was only the size of a palm. It emitted a green light, like a protective barrier, protecting the Taoist within.


    Even Lin Fei''s fully powered saber, nurtured for a month that Lin Fei had confidence could cut through the innate realm, still, it couldn''t break through the green light of the small shield.


    "Magical artifact!"


    Lin Fei said in a low voice. He instantly understood what the green small shield was.


    One of the strongest means of a Qi cultivator was magical artifacts!

 90. Powerful Saber Intent

    90. Powerful Saber Intent


    The Daoist was startled by the earlier saber strike.


    It was simply too fast. Even if he could sense and clearly see Lin Fei''s saber, what difference would it make? The speed was so fast that his body couldn''t dodge it. Fortunately, there was a magical artifact!


    "You martial artists possess brute strength and painstakingly studybat techniques. But what''s the use? If you were an Innate martial artist, perhaps your Innate True Qi could pose a threat to me. However, you are merely an Acquired martial artist. Your inner power is nothing more than mundane strength. How can it possibly affect my magical artifact?"


    Lin Fei understood. Finally, he realized why the Sect Master said that Acquired martial artists had difficulty resisting orthodox Qi cultivators.


    It turned out that the inner power, brute strength, andbat techniques of Acquired martial artists had little effect on orthodox Qi cultivators. Because a single protective magical artifact could render all these methods useless.


    This was the gap between the two power systems. It was impossible to make up for it.


    Even if Lin Fei''s Saber-drawing Technique was stronger and nurtured for a month or even a year, as long as it was nurtured with inner power, it wouldn''t be able to break the Qi cultivator''s magical artifact.


    Only Innate martial artists, who could unleash Innate True Qi, might be able to break these Qi cultivators'' magical artifacts.


    "Daring to attack an Immortal Master, you lowly martial artist, you deserve death!" The Daoist coldly snorted.


    The next moment, he directly pulled out a handful of talismanic slips from his bosom.


    That''s right, a handful. Just like the talismanic slips earlier.


    Lin Fei''s pupils constricted abruptly. He felt threatened.


    His movement technique was fast, the earlier talismanic sword couldn''t hurt him. But what about ten or twenty?


    "Our He Mountain Dao lineage is passed down through talismanic slips. Now, as a mere Acquired mortal, you should feel proud to die under so many talismanic swords!"


    With that said, the talismanic swords in the Daoist''s hands began to emit beams of light. The Daoist had already infused spiritual power.


    He started activating the talismanic swords.


    Once the talismanic swords were activated, Lin Fei would face the attack of dozens of them, even an Acquired Twelfth Level martial artist would undoubtedly die!


    This was the terrifying aspect of Qi cultivators.


    Acquired martial artists couldn''t harm Qi cultivators with defensive magical artifacts. On the other hand, Qi cultivators could unleash numerous miraculous and powerful spells to defeat Acquired martial artists. No wonder Acquired martial artists couldn''t hold their heads up in front of Qi Condensation cultivators.


    Qi Condensation cultivators were naturally born to suppress Acquired martial artists.


    "You hide in this turtle shell, thinking I can''t do anything to you? An Acquired martial artist can kill you too!"


    Lin Fei''s eyes were icy cold. At this moment, he no longer hesitated.


    "Boom."


    Lin Fei fully unleashed his saber intent.


    "Buzz, buzz, buzz."


    The sabers in the hands of the bailiffs, guards, and even Lin''s family guards around him all trembled simultaneously. It was as if they were emitting a faint humming sound.


    "Here ites again, here ites again."


    "What is this?"


    "The Second Young Master is emanating such a terrifying aura..."


    Ordinary people and martial artists couldn''t see the changes in Lin Fei. They could only vaguely sense it. But Qi cultivators were different.


    The Daoist had divine sense. With a sweep of his divine sense, he immediately saw an illusory saber appearing above Lin Fei''s head.


    This saber emitted an endless saber edge. Its sharp aura instantly locked onto the Daoist.


    "Could this be... the legendary saber intent of martial artists?"


    At this point, the Daoist finally remembered.


    There were predecessors who once said that a particr kind of martial artist could pose a strong threat to Qi cultivators.


    Those whoprehended the real meaning of martial arts, such as sword intent, saber intent, fist intent, etc. They also were known as Martial Dao True Intent.


    The Martial Dao True Intent was invisible and intangible. It was somewhat simr to divine sense butpletely different.


    It could ignore all spells and magical artifact defenses. Only those with strong divine sense and unwavering will could resist the Martial Dao True Intent of martial artists.


    However,prehending Martial Dao True Intent was extremely difficult. Even many Innate martial artists couldn''tprehend it. The difficulty of understanding Martial Dao True Intent was even greater than achieving Innate!


    The Daoist didn''t expect that during this trip down the mountain, he would encounter an Acquired martial artist who hadprehended Martial Dao True Intent.


    Moreover, it was the saber intent, which had a very powerful attack force among Martial Dao True Intents!


    "sh!"


    Lin Fei shouted loudly.


    The invisible and intangible saber intent erupted instantly. It was as if a real invisible great saber was descending upon the Daoist.


    "No..."


    The Daoist finally felt fear. He was scared.


    However, the attack of the saber intent couldn''t be dodged.


    Even though the Daoist desperately activated his magical artifact, it was of no use.


    "Thump."


    Without any warning, the Daoist fell straight to the ground with his eyes wide open. Although his body remained intact, there was no sign of life left in him.


    He was dead!


    The Daoist from He Mountain Dao, a respected immortal master.


    Just a moment ago, he was showing off his magical artifact, as if he were a real immortal.


    But now, with his eyes wide open, hey dead on the ground, unable to close them.


    Silence!


    The entire Lin Mansion seemed to be very quiet.


    One could hear a pin drop!


    Ordinary people or general martial artists couldn''t understand what had just happened at all.


    It seemed that Lin Fei had just said "sh," They didn''t see Lin Fei draw his saber or make any other movements. As a result, the immortal master fell to the ground,pletely lifeless.


    "What just happened?"


    "How could the immortal master be dead?"


    "Sir, what should we do?"


    For a moment, numerous yamen''s constables and runners retreated a few steps away from Lin Fei and looked at each other in disbelief.


    Only Lin Fei knew that the Daoist in front of him had been in by his saber intent. This was also the first time Lin Fei had used saber intent against an enemy, and it was against a powerful and orthodox immortal master!


    "Saber intent is truly terrifying! This Daoist should also be at the third level of Qi Condensation.


    But he had talisman seals, magical artifacts, and spells, making him countless times stronger than the ck-robed Qi cultivator I encountered in Haizhou City.


    In fact, there is noparison. This is a true orthodox Qi cultivator and Acquired martial artists have no qualifications to fight against them.


    Any martial artist below Innate, when encountering an orthodox Qi cultivator, can basically only be crushed and have no power to resist. But my saber intent can instantly kill such an orthodox Qi cultivator..."


    Lin Fei was also shaken by this realization.


    Terrifying!


    Too terrifying!


    The power of the saber intent far exceeded Lin Fei''s imagination. Even, the existence of Martial Dao True Intent could restrain Qi cultivators. At least, it could restrain low-level Qi cultivators.


    Lin Fei raised his head and looked at the Prefect. This matter was not over yet. The Daoist was dead. But the Prefect was still there.


    "Prefect, do you still think my Lin Mansion is harboring a demon?"


    Lin Fei stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze as sharp as a saber, and calmly looked at the Prefect.

 91. Big Trouble

    91. Big Trouble


    The Prefect''s face turned pale, and his hands even trembled unconsciously.


    He nced at the breathless Daoist on the ground and his eyes filled with horror.


    How did the powerful and omnipotent immortal master, a Qi cultivator, die so suddenly?


    "Lin... Of course, the Lin Mansion has not harbored any demons. This official must have been misled by troublemakers. However, Young Master Lin, the death of the immortal master is a serious matter, and this..."


    The Prefect began to worry at this point. This was an immortal master, after all. He died in the Lin Mansion and died in Zhou Mountain Mansion City.


    Could the He Mountain Dao take this lightly?


    This was not just any rogue cultivator. He had a certificate of immortal cultivation. He was as orthodox an immortal master as one could be.


    "Where does this Qi cultivatore from?" Lin Fei asked.


    "Young Master Lin, he is an immortal master from He Mountain Dao, with a certificate of immortal cultivation on him. He Mountain Dao is one of the immortal sects recognized by the imperial court."


    Lin Fei''s eyebrows furrowed slightly.


    He Mountain Dao?


    Although he had never heard of it before, the fact that the imperial court acknowledged it meant that the other party was not some wild rogue cultivator. Instead, they were orthodox Qi cultivators, backed by a Daoist sect!


    The death of a Qi cultivator was by no means a trivial matter. Lin Fei could already imagine the uproar this incident would cause.


    As for covering it up?


    It was simply impossible to cover it up.


    Many people knew that the Daoist hade to Zhou Mountain Mansion City. Besides, so many people had witnessed him killing the Daoist today. Lin Fei couldn''t possibly kill everyone present.


    "Why did this Daoist want to break into the Lin Mansion?" Lin Fei continued to ask.


    "The immortal master came to Zhou Mountain Mansion City because he was hunting down a demonic cultivator from the Yin Ren Mansion. Some people saw the demonic cultivator from the Yin Mansion appear on Dan Gui Street. When we arrived at Dan Gui Street, the immortal master seemed to sense some Yin Qi from the Lin Mansion, so he wanted to break in and search for the demonic cultivator from the Yin Ren Mansion. But we didn''t expect that Young Master Lin would kill the immortal master..."


    The Prefect truly felt that a great cmity had befallen him.


    The immortal master of the He Mountain Dao was dead. Regardless of the oue for Lin Fei in the end, He had certainly gotten himself into big trouble.


    "Yin Qi..."


    A thought crossed Lin Fei''s mind.


    He had a vague idea of why the He Mountain Daoist wanted to search the Lin Mansion. It must be the Yin Gathering Formation set up by Lin Miao.


    This formation absorbed Yin Qi. The He Mountain Daoist was a Qi cultivator. Naturally, he detected the traces of Yin Qi and insisted on entering the Lin Mansion to investigate.


    Moreover, Lin Fei further spected. The reason the Yin Ren Mansion''s Qi cultivator tried to ambush Lin Miao in the first ce was probably that he discovered the Yin Gathering Formation set up in the Lin Mansion''s side courtyard.


    Otherwise, how would the Yin Ren Mansion''s Qi cultivator know about Lin Miao''s existence?


    "It seems that the issue with the Yin-gathering Formation must be resolved. Either hide it or remove it altogether to avoid being discovered by other Qi cultivators in the future and causing more trouble."


    Many thoughts shed through Lin Fei''s mind. However, the current issue was how to deal with this Daoist matter. That was the top priority.


    "Prefect, take the Daoist''s body back with you. Then report to the imperial court, and they will inform the people of He Mountain Dao. Remember, you must exin the whole story. The He Mountain Dao immortal master trespassed into the Lin Mansion without reason and was killed by me. Do you understand?"


    Lin Fei said coldly. He was not afraid that the Prefect would not follow his instructions. The Prefect should know what was more important.


    After all, the Prefect had offended the He Mountain Dao. If he didn''t listen to Lin Fei now, Even if he was an official, the Prefect might not even be able to keep his whole corpse, let alone anything else.


    "Yes, yes, this official understands."


    The Prefect quickly nodded. Lin Fei was filled with killing intent at the moment. If he didn''t agree with Lin Fei quickly, who knew what Lin Fei would do?


    Even though he was the Prefect. But now, in various ces of the Great Chang Dynasty, were there few Prefects who had been killed? Many officials died inexplicably.


    "See the guests out!"


    Lin Fei waved his hand.


    Immediately, the Prefect ordered people to carry the body of the He Mountain Dao immortal master and hurriedly left the Lin Mansion. At this moment, Lin Fei''s eldest brother Lin Wen and his parents quickly approached.


    Lin Wen looked at the retreating figure of the Prefect and frowned, "Second Brother, you killed the immortal master of He Mountain Dao, I''m afraid this will bring no small trouble, right?"


    Everyone knew that the status of immortal masters was very high. Although the Great Chang was founded on martial power, the status of immortal masters was even higher than that of martial artists.


    "There will definitely be some trouble. But I''m not without background either. Behind me is the Nine Profound Sect, and my master is an innate expert! Although He Mountain Dao is an immortal sect, I didn''t kill their Daoist without reason.


    It was the Daoist who trespassed into the Lin Mansion first. Moreover, I have a good rtionship with the Princess of the South King. When the Prefect reports to the imperial court, the princess can also use her influence in the court to put pressure on He Mountain Dao.


    For just one Qi Condensation disciple, even if He Mountain Dao is dissatisfied, they probably can''t do anything to me."


    Lin Fei had already thought of a solution. This matter was big or small, depending on who had the stronger backing.


    The Nine Profound Sect alone, Lin Fei felt, might not be enough to deter He Mountain Dao. But if he added the princess, it would be different.


    The princess could represent a part of the imperial court''s intentions. After all, the world still belonged to the imperial court! He Mountain Dao would certainly have some reservations.


    "It''s good that you have a n, but this Prefect..."


    Lin Wen was already very dissatisfied with the Prefect.


    "The Prefect must be reced and reced with someone from our Lin family. From now on, the Lin family must control everything that happens in Zhou Mountain Mansion City! We can''t let what happened today happen again. I''ll leave this matter to you, Elder Brother. You just need to find a suitable candidate for the Prefect, someone who can be controlled by our Lin family. I can ask the princess to arrange for the Prefect to be reced by our person..."


    A hint of coldness in Lin Fei''s eyes. If it weren''t for the fact that the Prefect represented the Great Chang Dynasty. How could the Prefect have survived just now?


    Although Lin Fei didn''t kill the Prefect, he couldn''t just let it go either. When they found someone to rece the Prefect, they would deal with the Wang familyter.


    Lin Fei gave many instructions. Then he went to the side courtyard.


    "Hmm? Lin Miao, did you refine the Burst Qi Pill?"


    Lin Fei saw that the pill furnace''s fire had been extinguished. Lin Miao took out a porcin bottle and handed it to Lin Fei.


    "Young Master, I have already refined the pills, and there are five of them!"


    "Five? That''s not bad."


    Lin Fei calcted. The raw materials cost 10,000 taels of silver. Five pills were produced. So it was equivalent to 2,000 taels of silver per pill.


    Compared to the Burst Qi Pill at the Nine Profound Sect''s treasure pavilion, which cost 10,000 contribution points per pill, this was already a good deal.


    "Young Master, when you killed the He Mountain Dao''s Qi cultivator earlier, I was in the crowd. It''s all my fault. I didn''t know that the Yin Gathering Formation would be discovered by other Qi cultivators.


    That''s why Yin Ren Mansion''s people targeted me, which in turn attracted He Mountain Dao''s Qi cultivator. And it caused such big trouble for Young Master..."


    Lin Miao was a smart person. He had also heard the words of the He Mountain Dao''s Qi cultivator. Naturally, he could deduce that all the trouble was caused by his Yin Gathering Formation.


    The Yin Gathering Formation was very conspicuous in the eyes of other Qi cultivators. As long as they got close, they would definitely be able to sense it.


    The Yin Ren Mansion''s Qi cultivator discovered the Yin Gathering Formation in this way. The He Mountain Dao Daoist also wanted to forcefully break into the Lin Mansion for the same reason.


    "First, withdraw the Yin Gathering Formation. Before figuring out a way to hide the Yin Gathering Formation, do not set it up again. However, don''t stop refining pills.


    I will be leaving the Lin family for a while. But I will leave you arge amount of Burst Qi Pill raw materials. It should be enough for you to refine fifty batches of Burst Qi Pills. As for the rest, you don''t need to worry about it. I will handle it."


    Lin Fei gave some instructions. Originally, he nned to stay in the Lin Mansion for a while, continuously taking Burst Qi Pills. However, it seemed that he had to leave the Lin Mansion now.


    He had to return to the Nine Profound Sect immediately and report this matter to his master and the sect leader. And write a letter to Princess Ling Yao, asking her to help operate and put pressure on He Mountain Dao. Only in this way can this matter be resolved!


    "Qi cultivator..." Lin Fei murmured softly.


    Killing a mere third level of Qi Condensation cultivator actually caused so much trouble. In fact, it was still because his strength was not enough!


    When the timees that he can kill Qi cultivators as easily as killing chickens, who would dare to cause him trouble then?


    After arranging everything, Lin Fei set off overnight, heading towards the Nine Profound Sect.

 92. Return to Nine Profound Sect

    92. Return to Nine Profound Sect


    Inside the main hall of the Nine Profound Sect, there were only three figures at the moment.


    One was Lin Fei, standing quietly there. The other two figures were sitting in chairs. One of them was the sect master. The other was Lin Fei''s master, Grand Elder Zhao Kongming.


    "Master, Sect Master, this is what happened. The Daoist broke into the Lin Mansion. I had no choice but to take action, and identally, the Daoist was killed. Later, I learned that he was a cultivator from He Mountain Dao."


    As soon as Lin Fei returned to the Nine Profound Sect, he immediately went to see the Sect Master and his Master and reported in detail about his killing of the He Mountain Dao cultivator.


    Of course, Lin Fei also concealed the matter of Lin Miao. He didn''t want anyone to know that the Lin family had a Qi cultivator.


    After all, Lin Miao was Lin Fei''s alchemy tool person. He was important to Lin Fei. Lin Fei still wanted to protect Lin Miao.


    When Lin Fei finished speaking, neither the Sect Master nor Zhao Kongming spoke for a long time. The entire hall fell into a silent silence.


    "Lin Fei, you said that you identally killed the He Mountain Dao''s Qi cultivator when you went down the mountain this time?"


    It was finally the Sect Master who asked.


    "Reporting to the Sect Master, when I took action, it was indeed due to a reason. The Qi cultivator of He Mountain Dao was too arrogant and overbearing and forcefully broke into the Lin Mansion. I had no choice but to kill him."


    Naturally, Lin Fei wanted to put himself in the "wronged" party.


    And Qi Condensation cultivators being arrogant and overbearing was nothing new.


    "It''s not about that. You said you had no choice but to kill the He Mountain Dao''s Qi cultivator. What did you use to kill him?"


    "Under the circumstances, I had to use my newlyprehended saber intent to kill him..."


    "Swish."


    Before his words fell, Lin Fei felt two burning gazes staring at him closely.


    "Apprentice, be more specific. You killed him with your saber intent?"


    "Yes, my newlyprehended saber intent..."


    "Then release your saber intent, and let your master take a closer look."


    Zhao Kongming''s voice seemed to tremble slightly, seeming to be forcefully suppressing it.


    "Saber intent."


    The next moment, Lin Fei activated his saber intent.


    "Boom."


    Above Lin Fei''s head, it seemed as if arge, illusory saber suddenly appeared.


    "Buzz."


    In the hall, there were manyrge sabers on the weapon rack. At this moment, they were all "buzzing" and trembling incessantly.


    The Sect Master and Zhao Kongming both saw this scene.


    "Saber intent, hahaha, it really is saber intent! Our Nine Profound Sect finally has someone who hasprehended Martial Dao True Intent. Heaven blessed our Nine Profound Sect!"


    At this moment, Zhao Kongming could no longer contain himself. He couldn''t help butugh loudly. His voice was filled with endless excitement and joy.


    He could never have imagined that a disciple he had just taken in not long ago had actuallyprehended the Martial Dao True Intent. And it was one of the strongest attacking intents - saber intent!


    Among all Martial Dao True Intents, sword intent and saber intent were undoubtedly the most powerful martial intents!


    The Sect Master looked at Lin Fei with aplicated expression.


    Killing a Qi cultivator of He Mountain Dao!? That was not just some rogue cultivator but a legitimate Qi cultivator of He Mountain Dao with spells, talismans, and magical artifacts.


    Facing such a legitimate Qi cultivator, acquired martial artists would almost be a crushing defeat. Even the acquired peak martial artist. In front of a legitimate Qi cultivator, they would be of no use.


    But Lin Fei?


    He had directly killed a legitimate Qi cultivator. This was something that even the Sect Master could not achieve.


    Only an innate martial artist could contend with a legitimate Qi cultivator, besides the Martial Dao True Intent!


    Martial Dao True Intent was an extremely special existence among martial artists. Moreover, it was a key factor in whether a martial sect could flourish.


    "Master, I killed a cultivator of He Mountain Dao. If I brought trouble to the sect, I am willing to ept punishment!"


    Lin Fei''s attitude was very humble.


    Everyone knew martial artists had no advantage against cultivators. So when Martial sects faced Daoist sects, it was actually the same.


    Born at a disadvantage.


    If He Mountain Dao pressed hard, the Nine Profound Sect might not be able to withstand it.


    "Punishment? Hahaha, apprentice, what fault do you have?


    You killed the disciple of He Mountain Dao, so be it. It was just a Qi cultivator at the third level. Does He Mountain Dao really dare to threaten our Nine Profound Sect? Our Nine Profound Sect is, after all, a major martial sect with innate powerhouses!


    He Mountain Dao has no Foundation Establishment cultivators, so what can they use to threaten our Nine Profound Sect? Besides, apprentice, you haveprehended saber intent, which makes you the future hope of our Nine Profound Sect! How could our Nine Profound Sect punish you?


    You don''t need to worry about this matter. I will shoulder the pressure from He Mountain Dao for you."


    Zhao Kongming was now extremely happy.


    If one would dare to punish Lin Fei, Zhao Kongming would be the first to disagree!


    Lin Fei was really surprised. He opened his mouth, wanting to speak but hesitated.


    He Mountain Dao was a major cultivation sect. The death of a Qi cultivator at the third level was not a trivial matter.


    But the Nine Profound Sect not only did they show no intention of punishing him, but it seemed that they were even willing to do everything possible to protect him.


    Was it because he was a disciple of the Nine Profound Sect? Or was it because of the saber intent?


    However, no matter how strong saber intent was, it was only on par with innate martial artists. And when innate martial artists faced high-level Qi cultivators, they were still at a disadvantage.


    Seeing the confusion in Lin Fei''s eyes, the Sect Master sighed and said, "Lin Fei, you indeed acted rashly this time. It would have been fine if you killed other Qi cultivators, like the evil cultivator in Haizhou City. But you killed a Qi cultivator of He Mountain Dao.


    Those cultivation sects often look down on us martial sects with arrogance. They don''t take our martial sects seriously. If it had been before, the Nine Profound Sect would have protected you, but not to this extent.


    However, since you have mastered saber intent, it''s different. The biggest disadvantage for martial artists facing Qi cultivators is that they can''t injure them.


    Even if innate martial artists can use their innate true qi to break a Qi cultivator''s spells or magical artifacts, it''s not easy for them either, and it''s even extremely difficult.


    Only Martial Dao True Intent can ignore various spells and magical artifacts of Qi cultivators, even killing them without leaving a trace, making their techniques useless.


    Such martial artists, if they reach the innate level, will have no weaknesses when against cultivators. Sects with disciples who haveprehended Martial Dao True Intent will also see their status rise significantly.


    Lin Fei, do you now understand how valuable your saber intent is?"


    Lin Fei suddenly realized.


    A glint shed in his eyes.


    The power of Saber Intent was so great. It can even be without the weaknesses of other martial artists facing Qi cultivators. No wonder the Nine Profound Sect was determined to protect him.


    Lin Fei would be the future hope of the Nine Profound Sect!

 93. Seeking Immortality Atop Ancestral Master Peak

    93. Seeking Immortality Atop Ancestral Master Peak


    "Thank you, Master and Sect Master!"


    Lin Fei said respectfully. He couldn''t help but breathe a sigh of relief in his heart. As long as the Nine Profound Sect could help him bear the pressure from He Mountain Dao, that would be enough.


    "Lin Fei, although our Nine Profound Sect does not fear He Mountain Dao, those cultivation sects are arrogant, and if they be furious, we don''t know what they might do. So for the time being, don''t leave the Nine Profound Sect. Wait until this matter ispletely resolved, then it won''t be toote to go down the mountain." The Sect Master said after pondering for a while.


    This was also for Lin Fei''s safety. At this time, staying in the Nine Profound Sect was the safest option.


    Lin Fei was not arrogant enough to think that just because he hadprehended saber intent, he could be fearless against Qi cultivators.


    Those high-level Qi Condensation cultivators, with their powerful divine sense and strong will, would not be afraid of Lin Fei''s saber intent. After all, Lin Fei had justprehended saber intent and was still in the beginner stage.


    It might be effective against low-level Qi cultivators. But if he were to face some high-level Qi cultivators with a strong will, Lin Fei''s saber intent might not have much effect.


    "Thank you for the reminder, Sect Master. I won''t leave the sect in the near future."


    Lin Fei paused, then continued, "Sect Master, the matter with He Mountain Dao ultimately started because of me. I have written a letter to Senior Sister Ling Yao, asking her to use the power of the imperial court to put pressure on He Mountain Dao. I hope this will make He Mountain Dao cautious and not cause any more trouble."


    The Sect Master nodded in satisfaction, "Well done, Lin Fei. It''s good that you''re making preparations beforehand. Although the imperial court is weak now, it still rules the world. With Ling Yao intervening as the princess, He Mountain Dao should not pursue the matter further. But as I said, don''t go down the mountain yet. Wait until everything has settled down."


    "Yes, Sect Master."


    Having said that, Lin Fei prepared to leave.


    "Follow me to a ce, disciple." Master Zhao Kongming floated away.


    Lin Fei also performed the Leaping Technique and followed closely behind.


    This time, Zhao Kongming moved very quickly. But Lin Fei didn''t fall behind. With each leap Lin Fei made, he covered a distance of more than thirty meters. Soon, the two arrived at a towering mountain peak.


    Zhao Kongming stopped. He nced at Lin Fei, a hint of surprise in his eyes.


    "Leaping Technique? And if I''m not mistaken, it should be the perfection realm Leaping Technique. Otherwise, the speed wouldn''t be so fast."


    Zhao Kongming spoke slowly.


    "Master''s discerning eyes are indeed sharp; I have indeed cultivated the Leaping Technique. Furthermore, by sheer luck, I have managed to cultivate the Leaping Technique to the perfection realm."


    Zhao Kongming nodded and didn''t ask how Lin Fei had cultivated the Leaping Technique.


    For any martial art, reaching perfection could only be achieved through fortuitous encounters and coincidences. Following the routine cultivation process was impossible to reach perfection. So, there was no point in asking.


    The wind on the mountain peak was strong. It was even a bit chilly.


    The whole mountain peak seemed quite empty. In the center stood a huge stone tablet.


    The stone tablet seemed to have been there for many years.


    It had been weathered by the wind and sun, with some parts even eroded away.


    "My disciple, do you know what this ce is?" Zhao Kongming asked.


    "I don''t know," Lin Fei shook his head.


    He had only just been promoted to the inner sect a short while ago. At most, it had only been a few months. He didn''t even know many ces within the inner sect, let alone this deste mountain peak.


    Zhao Kongming''s expression became serious, and he spoke solemnly, "This is Ancestral Master Peak. As the name implies, this is the mountain peak where the founder of our Nine Profound Sect once lived.


    After the founder''s death, he was also buried on this mountain peak. The founder was extraordinarily talented and stepped into the martial path with a very ordinary basic martial art. Oveing all obstacles along the way, he ultimately achieved the status of an innate grandmaster!


    An innate martial artist must reach the true limit of great perfection in order to be called a grandmaster! Since the founder of our Nine Profound Sect, there has been no other martial arts grandmaster.


    How extraordinary was our founder''s talent? He excelled in fist, sword, and saber techniques,prehending fist intent, sword intent, and saber intent, and even reached perfection in all three martial arts!


    With his unparalleled martial arts, the founder dominated the world. From Foundation Establishment cultivators and below, he was unmatched. Even those Qi cultivators, no matter how strong their magical artifacts or how profound their spiritual power, were all insignificant and easily defeated in front of the founder!


    At that time, the Nine Profound Sect was at its most prosperous! All disciples of the Nine Profound Sect took pride in this, and no one thought that martial arts were inferior.


    Qi cultivators didn''t dare to provoke the disciples of the Nine Profound Sect. Hahaha, that was the glory of our Nine Profound Sect and the martial arts world!"


    Lin Fei listened with surging emotions. He seemed to envision the founder of the Nine Profound Sect.


    Striding across the world, disying his unparalleled style. Whether it was martial artists or Qi cultivators, whether it was magical artifacts or spells, all were insignificant.


    No martial artist could rival an Immortal Master. In front of the Nine Profound Sect''s founder, it was apletely different situation. Martial arts practice to the extreme was also terrifying!


    Lin Fei hadprehended the saber intent. Therefore, he knew how difficult it was toprehend it. Moreover, the founder of the Nine Profound Sect excelled in saber, sword, and fist techniques and hadprehended three intents.


    Such a person was truly unparalleled in his time. Anyone in front of the founder of the Nine Profound Sect would pale inparison.


    "Our founder was unparalleled, and no one could match him! With the body of a mere martial artist, he dominated the world. Without Foundation Establishment cultivators, the founder was invincible!


    Unfortunately, even though the founder dominated the world and had profound martial arts cultivation, he still died. In the end, he couldn''t resist the passage of time.


    Finally, the founder only left behind a stone tablet. On the stone tablet, there were no martial arts techniques. Instead, it contained Martial Dao True Intent left by the founder. Sword intent, saber intent, and fist intent were all left within the stone tablet.


    Whenever someone in the Nine Profound Sectprehends Martial Dao True Intent, they cane to the founder''s stone tablet and sharpen their own Intent with the help of the founder''s Martial Dao True Intent."


    Lin Fei understood.


    His master had brought him here to let Lin Fei refine his saber intent.


    Gazing at the towering stone tablet before him, Lin Fei''s saber intent erupted instantaneously.


    "Om."


    The next moment, as if stimted by Lin Fei''s saber intent, terrifying fist intent, sword intent, and saber intent erupted from the stone tablet.


    These three Martial Dao True Intents were too powerful. Far surpassing Lin Fei''s saber intent.


    The mere fact that they had remained in the stone tablet for so many years without dispersing was something that the current Lin Fei couldn''t achieve.


    These three Martial Dao True Intents seemed to let Lin Fei "see" the unparalleled founder of the Nine Profound Sect.


    A fist that could shake mountains and rivers.


    A sword that could cleave opens a great river.


    A saber that could shatter the void.


    However, such an extraordinary person still died. He died an old man atop this deste mountain.


    Lin Fei felt a trace of sadness in his heart.


    "Whoosh."


    Lin Fei withdrew his saber intent.


    He looked at Zhao Kongming and asked solemnly, "Master, you once told me that martial arts could grant eternal life! Why couldn''t such an extraordinary and peerless figure like the founder achieve immortality?"

 94. Fist Intent

    94. Fist Intent


    "Immortality..."


    Zhao Kongming murmured softly.


    Then, he sighed deeply, "Indeed, the Martial Dao can grant immortality. However, achieving immortality through the Martial Dao is difficult! Extremely difficult! Even harder than reaching the heavens!"


    Lin Fei frowned. Of course, he knew it was difficult. There were so many people in the world. If it were easy, wouldn''t everyone be immortal? That was simply impossible!


    Nevertheless, no matter how difficult, Lin Fei was confident.


    "Please enlighten me, Master. How can one achieve immortality through the Martial Dao?"


    Lin Fei asked solemnly. This had always been his doubt.


    Martial artists practiced their skills, inner power, and true qi, step by step. Since none of these could grant immortality, how could the Martial Dao lead to immortality?


    Zhao Kongming nced at Lin Fei, and a faint smile appeared on his lips as he slowly said, "I didn''t tell you before because I feared you would aim too high and lose more than you gained. However, since you''veprehended the saber intent, which isparable to the innate realm, there''s no harm in telling you.


    Martial artists are divided into Body Refining, Acquired, and Innate. Body Refining refines one''s blood, muscles, and skin, enhancing physical qualities. Acquired cultivates inner power, while Innate cultivates true qi. Neither inner power nor true qi can grant immortality.


    The reason lies in our bodies, which are merely mortal flesh. ording to Qi cultivators, they are mundane. To attain immortality, one must transcend the mundane. At the very least, the body must not beposed of mortal flesh.


    When a martial artist reaches Innate Perfection, or the Grand Master realm, no matter how much they practice, their true qi has reached its limit, and even their body has reached its limit, unable to advance.


    At this point, we must build our foundation, transforming our bodies. The so-called foundation building is the establishment of the foundation for immortality.


    Qi cultivators build the foundation for the Immortal Dao, while we martial artists build the foundation for the Martial Dao. Once the foundation is sessfully built, both martial artists and Qi cultivators will undergo a rebirth, gaining extended lifespans.


    Those who seed in building their foundation will have a lifespan of at least several hundred years!"


    A glint shed in Lin Fei''s eyes.


    He murmured to himself, "Foundation building, the foundation of the immortal Dao, and the foundation of the Martial Dao. Both are the basis for immortality. So that''s how it is..."


    Lin Fei understood. He understoodpletely.


    Whether a martial artist or a Qi cultivator must build the foundation to achieve immortality. Otherwise, they would remain mortal flesh, forever unable to attain immortality.


    "Since one can build their foundation, why couldn''t the founder achieve immortality?" Lin Fei asked again.


    "Yes, everyone knows that building one''s foundation can lead to immortality. But, how many can actually do it? Those Qi cultivators, high and mighty. Do you really think it''s because they have magical artifacts and spells?


    Actually, it''s not. Qi cultivators look down on martial artists simply because it''s rtively easier for them to build their foundationpared to us. Qi cultivators study the Dao, nature, and the universe. They have created miraculous elixirs like the Foundation Establishment Pill.


    By taking the Foundation Establishment Pill, Qi cultivators can make up for some of their shorings, thus sessfully building their foundation. This is what they call seizing the fortunes of heaven and earth.


    From this perspective, Qi cultivators truly do seize the fortunes of heaven and earth. But it''s different for us martial artists. If martial artist wants to build their foundation, they can only rely on their own strength, unable to use external aids.


    Martial artists attribute all their power to themselves. Building their foundation is inherently more difficult than it is for Qi cultivators, and they don''t have ess to miraculous elixirs like the Foundation Establishment Pill.


    Over time, there have been almost no sessful martial artists in building their foundation. Among the Qi cultivators, although the sess rate of building their foundation is also low, there have always been sessful individuals.


    Therefore, as one side wanes and the other waxes, the rise of the Immortal Dao and the decline of the Martial Dao can be foreseen."


    Zhao Kongming spoke with a hint ofment.


    It made sense. Building the foundation of the Martial Dao was too difficult. Even someone as outstanding as the Nine Profound Sect''s founder failed to achieve a sessful foundation building in the end, not to mention others.


    A martial artist who sessfully built their foundation would be a Martial Saint!


    Bing a saint with a mortal body, indestructible, and eternally present in the world! At that time, the martial artist would be incredibly powerful. They could even defeat an immortal cultivator who had built their foundation!


    "Martial Saint..."


    Lin Fei suddenly raised his head. He looked at the distant stone tablet.


    "Whoosh."


    Lin Fei stepped forward. Using the Leaping Technique, he reached the stone tablet almost instantly.


    Lin Fei gently stroked the stone tablet. The weathered stone tablet felt cold to the touch. But in Lin Fei''s mind, the unparalleled elegance of the Nine Profound Sect''s founder seemed to emerge.


    It was a pity that the founder of the Nine Profound Sect, who was invincible in his lifetime, failed to build his foundation sessfully. He was only a step away from bing a Martial Saint.


    Yet, it was this one step that had stopped countless outstanding martial artists in their tracks.


    "Exhausting one''s entire life, still unable to build the foundation...Ancestral Master, you left behind three strands of Martial Dao True Intent, wanting to cultivate the younger generation.


    You hoped that a martial artist could sessfully build their foundation. As your disciple, Lin Fei, I will definitely fulfill your long-cherished wish. I will build the foundation of martial arts, disy the power of martial arts, and stand proudly in this world!"


    "Boom."


    At this moment, Lin Fei''s conviction exploded. He had never doubted that he could achieve immortality. As long as martial arts could lead to immortality, he would definitely reach that step.


    Therefore, with unwavering conviction, Lin Fei''s saber intent surged. The saber intent, fist intent, and sword intent on the stone tablet also erupted. All enveloping Lin Fei''s body.


    Suddenly, Lin Fei felt immense pressure. The founder''s fist intent was at the level of perfection. It contained everything. It was the founder''sprehension of the fist technique.


    Simrly, the sword intent and saber intent were the same. They contained countless sword techniques, saber techniques, and so on.


    Fortunately, the Nine Profound Sect''s founder had no ill intent. Otherwise, these three strands of Martial Dao True Intent would even be enough to suppress an innate martial artist!


    And now, these three strands of Martial Dao True Intent were honing Lin Fei''s saber intent. Even more, it wasn''t just the saber intent. There was also the fist intent.


    Lin Fei closed his eyes and sat cross-legged. In his mind, the Quadruple Wave Technique appeared. It was like a violent wave.


    But at this moment, the founder''s fist intent surrounded the Quadruple Wave Technique. Then, it seemed like countless fist techniques were demonstrated to the Quadruple Wave Technique.


    Immediately after, Lin Fei''s mind heard the system''s voice.


    <strong>"Your Quadruple Wave Technique is being ravaged by the fist intent of the perfection realm, feeling depressed, in unbearable pain, and unwilling to cultivate."</strong>


    The voice in Lin Fei''s mind made him slightly stunned. The Quadruple Wave Technique was unwilling to cultivate?


    In his mind, Lin Fei could "see" it.


    The Quadruple Wave Technique was indeed tragic, ravaged by the perfection realm''s fist intent, without any power to resist.


    However, it was so badly ravaged that the Quadruple Wave Technique had be unwilling to cultivate.


    <em>Isn''t this a bit counterproductive?</em>


    But soon, Lin Fei''s mind heard the system''s voice again.


    <strong>"Your Quadruple Wave Technique was defeated by the fist intent, realized its own shorings, became determined to make up for them, and increased its cultivation progress by 10%."</strong>


    <strong>"Your Quadruple Wave Technique was stimted by the perfection realm''s fist intent and decided to strive harder, raising its cultivation progress by 10%."</strong>


    <strong>"Your Quadruple Wave Technique has fallen into sudden enlightenment..."</strong>


    Lin Fei remained motionless in front of the stone tablet. The system''s voice kept ringing in his mind, one after another.


    Lin Fei didn''t pay any attention to it.


    10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%...


    Finally, Lin Fei''s Quadruple Wave Technique''s cultivation progress increased by 50%.


    Adding the original 50%, the cultivation progress of the Quadruple Wave Technique reached 100%.


    "Boom."


    The next moment, in Lin Fei''s mind, the wave transformed by the Quadruple Wave Technique suddenly expanded. At the same time, an earth-shattering momentum burst out from Lin Fei''s body. Vaguely, a huge fist seemed to appear above Lin Fei''s head!


    "Fist intent!"


    Zhao Kongming suddenly looked up, staring at the top of Lin Fei''s head.


    His heart was filled with immense shock!

 95. Good News

    95. Good News


    At this moment, Lin Fei had indeedprehended fist intent.


    His Quadruple Wave Technique had already reached 50% in cultivation progress. Now, it was even more honed by the perfection realm fist intent left by the Nine Profound Sect''s founder, reaching 100% in cultivation and giving birth to fist intent.


    It couldn''t be more normal. Lin Fei had anticipated this.


    What was perfectly normal in Lin Fei''s view, however, was anything but normal in Zhao Kongming''s eyes. It was even shocking!


    Zhao Kongming originally thought that Lin Fei only had talent in saber techniques. That was why he was able toprehend saber intent.


    He brought Lin Fei to the Ancestral Master Peak was also to hone Lin Fei''s saber intent to make it stronger.


    But now what?


    Lin Fei hadprehended fist intent in just a few hours on the Ancestral Master Peak. Moreover, this fist intent was vast and boundless. Just like waves, one after another, seemingly never-ending.


    This was an incredibly powerful fist intent!


    "He not onlyprehended saber intent but now alsoprehended fist intent. Could it be that he is a top martial arts genius like the founder?"


    Zhao Kongming''s heart was shaken. He thought of a possibility.


    Initially, the Nine Profound Sect''s founder excelled in saber, sword, and fist techniques. Heprehended three kinds of Martial Dao True Intent! This was the true pinnacle of martial arts genius.


    For an ordinary martial artist, toprehend one kind of Martial Dao True Intent would be extremely fortunate. Even if they spent their entire life, they might not be able to cultivate it to perfection.


    However, the Nine Profound Sect''s founder cultivated all three kinds of Martial Dao True Intent to perfection. Such talent was simply despair-inducing.


    Now, Lin Fei was the same. The talent he disyed made even Zhao Kongming feel somewhat desperate.


    "Swish."


    Lin Fei opened his eyes. A trace of fierceness seemed to sh in his eyes.


    "Fist intent!"


    Lin Fei, of course, knew that he hadprehended fist intent.


    Even in his mind, not only had the Quadruple Wave Technique been honed, receiving huge benefits, andprehending fist intent, but the saber intent had also been continuously honed, making significant progress.


    <strong>"Your saber intent fought against the perfection realm saber intent, and although your saber intent was defeated, it kept fighting and increased the cultivation progress by 10%."</strong>


    In Lin Fei''s mind, that group of saber intent was continuously expanding and improving with the honing.


    "System."


    Lin Fei immediately summoned the system.


    Instantly, the system panel appeared in front of Lin Fei.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Realm: Acquired Fifth Level</strong>


    <strong>Saber Intent: Beginner (Progress 11%)</strong>


    <strong>Fist Intent: Beginner (Progress 5%)</strong>


    <strong>Three Vitality Technique: Fifth Level (Progress 63%)</strong>


    <strong>Leaping Technique: Perfection (Progress 0%)</strong>


    <strong>Flowing Clothes Skill: Transcendence (Progress 0%)</strong>


    On Lin Fei''s system panel, there was indeed an additional "Fist Intent." But the "Quadruple Wave Technique" had disappeared.


    Of course, it wasn''t that the Quadruple Wave Technique could no longer be used. Lin Fei could still use the Quadruple Wave Technique. As long as Lin Fei had learned a martial art, he could naturally use it.


    It was just that the Quadruple Wave Technique had reached its limit and disappeared from the system panel to avoid upying the system panel''s space.


    Otherwise, with so many martial arts Lin Fei had practiced disying on the panel, it would make the panel look very bloated andplicated.


    Under the honing of the three Martial Dao True Intents inside the stele, Lin Fei''s saber intent and fist intent both improved very quickly.


    "Disciple, it seems you''ve gained something on Ancestral Master Peak."


    Seeing Lin Fei open his eyes, Zhao Kongming also spoke.


    "Master, the founder''s three Martial Dao True Intents have been of great help to me. I want to stay on Ancestral Master Peak for a while. So that my fist intent and saber intent can be honed by the founder''s Martial Dao True Intent stronger!"


    Lin Fei made a request. He didn''t even want to leave Ancestral Master Peak. He wanted to be constantly stimted by the Martial Dao True Intent on the stele to rapidly improve his own Martial Dao True Intent.


    Zhao Kongming nodded and said, "Of course, that''s not a problem. Ancestral Master Peak has always been empty. If you want to stay, just stay. However, you can''t damage anything here."


    "I understand, Master. Thank you!"


    "Alright, you can stay on Ancestral Master Peak, I''ll go back."


    Zhao Kongming went down the mountain and returned to his cave dwelling.


    Lin Fei stayed on Ancestral Master Peak.


    Days passed one by one.


    One day, two days, three days...


    In the blink of an eye, more than a month had passed.


    "Disciple."


    One day, Zhao Kongming arrived at Ancestral Master Peak.


    "Master."


    Lin Fei respectfully greeted him.


    Zhao Kongming smiled and said, "Good news. With the efforts of our Nine Profound Sect and Princess Ling Yao, He Mountain Dao has decided not to pursue your responsibility. So, you can now leave the mountain or stay on the mountain without any problems."


    Lin Fei nodded, "Indeed, it''s good news. But, would He Mountain Dao let go so easily? After all, their disciple has died."


    Lin Fei felt that He Mountain Dao shouldn''t be so indifferent, with no reaction at all.


    "Who said He Mountain Dao let go easily?"


    Zhao Kongming said solemnly, "He Mountain Dao has vented their anger. Your Zhou Mountain Mansion City''s prefect was imprisoned by the court, and it won''t be long before he''s executed.


    Moreover, the court promised to crack down on Yin Ren Mansion. This is He Mountain Dao''s sworn enemy. And the court''s promise to suppress Yin Ren Mansion is all thanks to Princess Ling Yao''s mediation."


    Lin Fei suddenly understood, so that''s how it was. He Mountain Dao indeed lost a disciple. But their real enemy was Yin Ren Mansion.


    He Mountain Dao had once destroyed Yin Ren Mansion. However, in recent years, Yin Ren Mansion had been resurrected.


    He Mountain Dao naturally felt uneasy, so they hunted down the Qi Condensation cultivators of Yin Ren Mansion everywhere.


    But even so, Yin Ren Mansion still couldn''t be wiped outpletely. However, with the court''s help this time, He Mountain Dao might be able topletely eliminate the remnants of Yin Ren Mansion.


    So, He Mountain Dao had made a profit. After all, the Qi Condensation cultivator Lin Fei killed was just a third-level disciple. He wasn''t an important figure in He Mountain Dao.


    "By the way, there''s a letter from Ling Yao for you."


    Zhao Kongming took out the letter.


    "Thank you, Master."


    Zhao Kongming didn''t stay on Ancestral Master Peak for long and returned to his cave dwelling.


    Lin Fei opened Ling Yao''s letter.


    The content of the letter was quite simple. It was mainly Ling Yao''s reply to Lin Fei, saying that she had used all her connections and pressured He Mountain Dao. The problem was basically solved.


    Finally, the letter included a request from Ling Yao. The royal familypetition had already been scheduled. It would take ce in two months. Therefore, Ling Yao hoped that Lin Fei could visit Chang City in two months and lend her a helping hand.


    After reading the contents of the letter, Lin Fei understood.


    Although Ling Yao made it sound simple, in fact, she must have put in a lot of effort to settle the He Mountain Dao matter.


    This time Ling Yao went to great lengths to settle the He Mountain Dao issue and resolved Lin Fei''s trouble. Naturally, Lin Fei had to repay Ling Yao.


    "Two months, huh?"


    Lin Fei slowly stood up.


    After being honed by the three strands of Martial Dao True Intent left by the Ancestral Master on the Ancestral Master Peak.


    Lin Fei''s saber intent and fist intent had advanced by leaps and bounds.


    In just over a month, Lin Fei''s saber intent and fist intent had both crossed the beginner stage and reached mastery!


    However, the more Martial Dao True Intent on the stone tablet was used, the less there was.


    After Lin Fei''s fist intent and saber intent both reached minor aplishments, the Ancestral Master''s Martial Dao True Intent was not as helpful to Lin Fei as before.


    The progress was now slow, staying on the mountain would only consume the Martial Dao True Intent within the stone tablet.


    Lin Fei''s Three Vitality Technique had also been diligent on the Ancestral Master Peak.


    He didn''t take any Burst Qi Pills and spent more than a month to reach the sixth level. That is to say, Lin Fei had now reached the acquired sixth level.


    However, this acquired sixth level was far from enough. Lin Fei''s goal was to build the foundation of Martial Dao and achieve longevity!


    He was now merely at the acquired sixth level. Not even innate yet, let alone building the foundation of Martial Dao and achieving longevity.


    "It seems I need to return to the Lin family. I wonder if Lin Miao has refined all fifty furnaces of Burst Qi Pills? If they are all refined, then with the Burst Qi Pills, my Three Vitality Technique cultivation speed will definitely advance rapidly!"


    Lin Fei hesitated no more. He immediately stood up and left Ancestral Master Peak. He rented a fast horse and quickly descended the mountain.

 96. Acquired Eighth Level

    96. Acquired Eighth Level


    Lin Family, the side courtyard.


    Upon returning to the Lin family, Lin Fei immediately sought out Lin Miao.


    "Lin Miao, how''s the refining of the Burst Qi Pillsing along?"


    "Young Master, after you left, I''ve been refining Burst Qi Pills every day, and I''ve finally finished all fifty furnaces of Burst Qi Pills. Even the efficiency has improved a bit; one furnace of Burst Qi Pills now yields not just five but around six pills. So, there are a total of three hundred and eight Burst Qi Pills, all stored in these porcin bottles."


    Lin Fei followed Lin Miao''s gaze. The table was covered with densely packed white porcin bottles. There were dozens of bottles.


    "Lin Miao, you''ve done a great job. However, it seems you haven''t dismantled your Yin Gathering Formation yet?"


    Lin Fei''s eyes turned cold. Upon entering, he had already sensed the ce was still filled with chilling Yin Qi. Clearly, Lin Miao hadn''t removed the Yin Gathering Formation.


    Lin Fei remembered that he had instructed him very clearly to remove the Yin Gathering Formation.


    "Thud."


    Lin Miao immediately knelt on the ground.


    With a trace of panic on his face, he quickly exined, "Young Master, I removed the Yin Gathering Formation after you left. However, after removing the Yin Gathering Formation, my spiritual power couldn''t sustain the refining of Burst Qi Pills.


    My spiritual power has indeed increased a lot, even reaching the first level of Qi Condensation. But the refining of Burst Qi Pills consumes a lot of spiritual power. So, I had no choice but to rely on the support of the Yin Gathering Formation to barely refine the Burst Qi Pills.


    But don''t worry, Young Master. Remember the cultivation manuals and secret scrolls I found on that Yin Ren Mansion''s Qi cultivator? Among them were some Formation formations. I chose two types of formations, the Concealment Formation and the Concealing Breath Formation, to wrap the Yin Gathering Formation within.


    From the outside, the Lin residence looks the same as any other ce, with no trace of Yin Qi. Only bying to the side courtyard and observing carefully can one see the Yin Gathering Formation in ce."


    Lin Fei looked at Lin Miao. He knew he wouldn''t dare lie. Setting up two more formations outside the Yin Gathering Formation, which was indeed quite cautious.


    "Alright, remember, we need to keep a low profile now. Although the matter with He Mountain Dao has been dealt with, I don''t want any more unnecessary trouble in the future, understand?"


    Lin Miao hurriedly nodded, "Rest assured, Young Master, I''ll be even more careful and cautious in the future, not causing trouble for the Lin family or for you."


    Lin Fei still had quite some trust in Lin Miao.


    "Alright, you continue your cultivation, strive to reach the second level or even the third level as soon as possible. As for your iplete cultivation techniques, if you diligently refine pills for me and help me with my affairs, I will make up for it in the future."


    Lin Fei also gave Lin Miao a glimmer of hope.


    "Thank you, Young Master!"


    Lin Miao was overjoyed in his heart.


    Although Lin Fei was a martial artist, Lin Miao didn''t dare to underestimate him at all. Lin Fei was someone who easily killed a legitimate Qi cultivator at the third level.


    Saying he wouldplete Lin Miao''s techniques, which wasn''t boasting. He truly had the strength to do so.


    Back in his room. Lin Fei specifically instructed the Lin family members that he would be in seclusion and that no one was allowed to disturb him.


    Lin Fei took out a Burst Qi Pill. He began to take it.


    "Boom."


    As always, Lin Fei''s inner power skyrocketed.


    <strong>"Your Three Vitality Technique has consumed a Burst Qi Pill, causing it to feel restless and agitated, and begins to forcefully open up your meridians."</strong>


    <strong>"Your Three Vitality Technique''s cultivation progress has increased by 2%, and your meridians are at risk of damage."</strong>


    The voice of the system echoed in Lin Fei''s mind. Just like before, one Burst Qi Pill increased the cultivation progress of the Three Vitality Technique by 2%.


    As for the risk of meridian damage, it wasn''t really a big deal. It was just some pill poison.


    It would only take twelve hours for the Three Vitality Technique to naturally clear all the pill poison.


    In this way, Lin Fei could take two Burst Qi Pills every day, increasing his cultivation progress by 4%.


    One day, five days, ten days...


    Time passed day by day. Soon, fifty days had passed.


    <strong>"Your Three Vitality Technique has consumed a Burst Qi Pill, causing it to feel restless and agitated..."</strong>


    <strong>"Your Three Vitality Technique has advanced to the eighth level!"</strong>


    The voice of the system echoed in Lin Fei''s mind again.


    For a full fifty days, Lin Fei had been taking Burst Qi Pills every day. His Three Vitality Technique was improving every moment. As a result, Lin Fei''s speed of opening up his meridians was astonishingly fast.


    "Whoosh."


    Lin Fei opened his eyes.


    "System."


    He called up the system panel.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Arts Realm: Acquired Eighth Level</strong>


    <strong>Saber Intent: Mastery (11% Progress)</strong>


    <strong>Fist Intent: Mastery (5% Progress)</strong>


    <strong>Three Vitality Technique: Eighth Level (2% Progress)</strong>


    <strong>Leaping Technique: Perfection (0% Progress)</strong>


    <strong>Flowing Clothes Skill: Transcendence (0% Progress)</strong>


    During these fifty days, Lin Fei consumed a total of 100 Burst Qi Pills. As a result, his Three Vitality Technique directly advanced from the sixth level to the eighth level...


    The progress could be described as incredibly fast! Moreover, even after reaching the eighth level. Lin Fei''s Three Vitality Technique''s cultivation progress did not slow down.


    In other words, the Burst Qi Pills could be used continuously for a long time. At least, Lin Fei still had 208 Burst Qi Pills left.


    If he consumed them all and if the effect didn''t diminish, Lin Fei could even reach the acquired tenth level!


    "Perhaps after reaching the acquired tenth level, the effect of Burst Qi Pills will weaken. But there should still be some effect. So, the production of Burst Qi Pills should continue."


    Although Lin Fei still had more than two hundred Burst Qi Pills, It was better to be prepared. The Burst Qi Pills must continue to be refined.


    However, Burst Qi Pills required silver. Arge amount of silver.


    Lin Fei thought for a moment and decided not to continue his seclusion. After all, it had been fifty days now. There wasn''t much time left before the two-month agreement with Ling Yao.


    Naturally, Lin Fei couldn''t break his promise. Moreover, Lin Fei also wanted the royal family''s Heavenly Meridian Pill. At least, it could help Lin Fei reach the peak of acquired twelfth level. It could save Lin Fei a lot of time.


    However, before leaving for Chang City. Lin Fei went to see his eldest brother, Lin Wen. He asked for five hundred thousand taels of silver from his brother.


    This was arge sum. However, Lin Wen still readily agreed.


    In the Lin family now, the one who appeared to be in charge on the surface was Lin Wen. But in reality, everyone knew that the Lin family''s current position was all because of Lin Fei.


    So, when Lin Fei needed silver for his martial arts training, the Lin family naturally gave their full support.


    With five hundred thousand taels of silver, Lin Fei bought the ingredients for another fifty furnaces of Burst Qi Pills.


    "It shouldn''t take too long to go to Chang City. At most, it will take two or three months. Lin Miao, you must refine the Burst Qi Pills at the fastest speed!"


    Lin Fei instructed Lin Miao.


    He told Lin Miao to go ahead and refine the Burst Qi Pills. By the time Lin Fei returned from Chang City, perhaps he could harvest another 300 Burst Qi Pills.


    "Young Master, rest assured, I will do my best to refine the pills."


    Lin Fei nodded. He didn''t linger any longer. After bidding farewell to his parents and elder brother, Lin Fei mounted his horse and once again headed toward Chang City.

 97. Royal Competition

    97. Royal Competition


    In six days, Lin Fei arrived at Chang City once again.


    Although it had only been a few months since hisst visit to Chang City, his changes in these few months could be described as earth-shattering. It was iparable to a few months ago.


    Moreover, during these six days of travel, Lin Fei had not been idle. He still consumed two Burst Qi Pills every day.


    Three Vitality Technique was tenacious in character and constantly working hard to cultivate. Thus, during these few days. The cultivation progress of Lin Fei''s Three Vitality Technique was steadily improving.


    "Lin Fei, you''re finally here!"


    At the South King Mansion, Lin Fei met Ling Yao.


    Ling Yao, who had been a princess for a few months. Her temperament had undergone obvious changes. She had be graceful and luxurious, seemingly no different from other nobledies.


    In the past, Ling Yao was one of the top geniuses in the Nine Profound Sect. She had a strong martial artist aura. But now, it was gone. However, this was Ling Yao''s own choice.


    Behind Ling Yao, there were also several martial artists. They should all be martial artists newly recruited by Ling Yao. After all, Ling Yao might also have to facepetition from others for the position of the princess. She couldn''t always rely on Lin Fei to take the stage. Therefore, Ling Yao naturally cultivated her own forces.


    "Lin Fei, let me introduce them to you. This is You Shaotian, an acquired seventh-level expert. His Astonishing Cloud Sword Technique makes him extremely powerful!


    This is Batu Ganbu, a secret sect expert. Acquired sixth level, and his strength is also extraordinary.


    This is..."


    Ling Yao introduced them one by one to Lin Fei. Lin Fei simply nodded in acknowledgment.


    Among the experts Ling Yao recruited, only You Shaotian and Batu Ganbu could be considered as talents.


    As for the others, Lin Fei didn''t even remember their names.


    Although Lin Fei''s expression was calm and somewhat proud, You Shaotian and Batu Ganbu dared not to be negligent.


    Since they had joined Ling Yao, they naturally knew about Ling Yao''s past. It was with Lin Fei''s help that Ling Yao defeated the previous princess and won the position.


    Last time, Lin Fei was able to defeat two acquired seventh-level experts.


    They couldn''t say for sure that they could defeat two acquired seventh-level martial artists. Especially one with a sword technique at perfection, which could even rival a great expert at the acquired ninth level. As a result, they were defeated by Lin Fei''s saber. In front of Lin Fei, they dared not to be arrogant.


    So, they all bowed and said, "Greetings, Young Master Lin!"


    "We have long heard of the Young Master''s ability to defeat two acquired seventh-level experts with a single saber."


    "We are all very impressed by the Young Master''s martial arts and strength!"


    You Shaotian took a humble attitude.


    Lin Fei didn''t answer, but turned his gaze to Ling Yao and asked directly, "Senior Sister Ling, when will the Royal Competition begin?"


    "In three days, the Royal Competition will begin. Lin Fei, your timing is just right."


    Ling Yao paused and said to You Shaotian and the others, "You can go now."


    "Yes, Your Highness the Princess."


    Then, You Shaotian and the others left one after another. In the living room, only Lin Fei and Ling Yao remained.


    "Lin Fei, what do you think of these people?" Ling Yao suddenly asked.


    Lin Fei thought for a moment and slowly said, "They can be defeated with a single sh!"


    "Uh..." Ling Yao shook her head helplessly and said, "I''m not asking how theypare to you but to ordinary martial artists. You''veprehended saber intent and killed a Qi cultivator from He Mountain Dao with it. Who canpare to you?"


    Ling Yao, of course, knew Lin Fei''s "details." After all, thest time Lin Fei asked for Ling Yao''s help to jointly pressure He Mountain Dao. Finally, they resolved Lin Fei''s trouble.


    "Compared to ordinary martial artists, they''re not bad. However, if you want to rely on these people to maintain your position as princess, I''m afraid it will be difficult."


    Lin Fei didn''t mince his words and spoke directly.


    "Of course, I know I can''t rely on them alone. Isn''t there still you? If we really encounter a powerfulpetitor, having you take action will surely be reliable!"


    A smile appeared on Ling Yao''s face. If she had any worries before, now Ling Yao had no concerns at all.


    Her position as a princess would definitely be very secure. The reason was naturally Lin Fei''s presence. Lin Fei, who hadprehended saber intent, wasparable to an innate martial artist!


    Even South King hadn''t broken through to innate. This showed how important innate martial artists were.


    With Lin Fei''s support, why would Ling Yao worry about losing her position as a princess?


    "Tell me about this Royal Competition. Are there any difficult opponents?"


    Lin Fei was more concerned about the Royal Competition. Moreover, he had to fight for the top three.


    Because only the top three could get the Heavenly Meridian Pill.


    This Heavenly Meridian Pill was something Lin Fei was determined to obtain!


    "Difficult opponents..."


    Ling Yao frowned and said, "This time''s Royal Competition seems a bit different. In the past, the helpers invited by the royal family members were mostly martial artists. But this time, as far as I know, many helpers around the royal family members have actually be Qi cultivators, and they are orthodox Qi cultivators."


    "Huh? Qi cultivators?"


    "Qi cultivators shouldn''t be interested in the Heavenly Meridian Pill. So, what is the purpose of these Qi cultivators participating in the Royal Competition?"


    Lin Fei''s brows furrowed slightly. He had seen quite a few Qi cultivators and had dealt with them as well.


    These Qi cultivators were generally arrogant and proud. They considered themselves above the mundane and believed they were worlds apart from ordinary people.


    Therefore, under normal circumstances, they would not stay with ordinary people. Even royal family members were still considered mundane in the eyes of Qi cultivators.


    The mere Heavenly Meridian Pill was useless to Qi cultivators. How could they possibly travel a long distance to help royal family members participate in the Royal Competition?


    "I also find it very strange. So I asked around and finally consulted my father. In the end, my father told me the reason.


    The top three in this Royal Competition will not only be rewarded with Heavenly Meridian Pills. Moreover, the royal family will open a secret realm, allowing the top three in the Royal Competition to enter it."


    "A secret realm?"


    This was the first time Lin Fei had heard of it.


    If it could attract so many orthodox Qi cultivators topete in the Royal Competition, this secret realm must not be simple.


    "Yes, the secret realm, even I heard about it for the first time.


    Originally, the Great Chang founding emperor established the nation with martial arts and suppressed the world with supreme martial arts! This secret realm was captured by the founding emperor and became a secret realm of our royal family!


    In the secret realm, there are some extremely precious spiritual herbs, which can even be used to refine Foundation Establishment Pills. That''s why it attracted countless Qi cultivators."


    Whether they are orthodox Qi cultivators or rogue cultivators, they have all gathered in Chang City now. They are waiting for the Royal Competition to begin,peting for the top three spots, and the qualification to enter the secret realm!"


    Lin Fei''s heart trembled.


    Spiritual herbs capable of refining Foundation Establishment Pills.


    No wonder Qi cultivators came to the royal family members'' side.


    Their goal was probably to enter the secret realm to obtain the spiritual herbs needed to refine Foundation Establishment Pills.


    "Wait a minute, the secret realm is the royal family''s secret realm. The spiritual herbs in the secret realm are also all owned by the royal family. Why would the royal family want to ''give away'' such precious Foundation Establishment Pill herbs in this way?"


    A hint of unusual light shed in Lin Fei''s eyes. Perhaps, the royal family''s possessions were not so easy to obtain.

 98. If I unsheathe my saber, you will die!

    98. If I unsheathe my saber, you will die!


    Ling Yao fell silent for a while. Then she slowly said, "Perhaps, it''s to look for talents."


    "Talents?"


    Lin Fei raised his eyebrows, not quite understanding.


    "Yes, talents. Lin Fei, maybe you don''t know the current situation of the royal family. All over Great Chang, there are natural disasters and man-made cmities, unrest everywhere, and the situation is unstable.


    The royal family no longer has the ability to suppress the world. Now, the royal family is using the Royal Competition to attract some rogue cultivators, probably to win them over and have them serve the royal family.


    After all, for a rogue cultivator to obtain a Foundation Establishment Pill, how difficult is that? But if they are favored by the royal family, it''s a different story.


    Of course, even if the royal family is short of talent, they only need top-notch geniuses. So the Royal Competition can basically show whether those rogue cultivators have potential worth cultivating."


    Lin Fei understood.


    This Royal Competition, to put it bluntly, was actually a smokescreen. The gimmick of entering the secret realm was just to attract some rogue Qi cultivators. These rogue Qi cultivators were not recognized by other immortal sects. But maybe some top-notch geniuses were worth cultivating.


    If they could cultivate a Foundation Establishment expert, no matter the cost, it would be worth it.


    "I see. So, in fact, we martial artists are just background. The real goal of the royal family is those rogue Qi cultivators."


    Lin Feipletely understood. However, he didn''t care. His goal was the Heavenly Meridian Pill.


    "Lin Fei, martial artists are not entirely just background. If we manage to win the qualification to enter the secret realm and you don''t want to enter the secret realm, you can exchange this quota for some resources."


    "Really? It can exchange people?" Lin Fei was somewhat surprised.


    "Of course, strictly speaking, you martial artists or Qi cultivators are not qualified to participate in the Royal Competition. After all, you are not royal family members and do not have royal blood. You are participating in the Royal Competition as a follower.


    And this follower status can be changed by the royal family members at any time. At that time, if you don''t want to enter the secret realm, you can ''exchange'' your quota.


    After all, there''s no danger in the secret realm. I guess I don''t need to tell you the usefulness of this quota. You can almost trade it for anything you want."


    Lin Fei understood.


    In fact,pared to the Heavenly Meridian Pill, this quota to enter the secret realm was the most important.


    Once this quota was obtained, not to mention one Heavenly Meridian Pill, even ten Heavenly Meridian Pills could be exchanged for.


    "Since that''s the case, I''ll take the top three spots in the Royal Competition!"


    Lin Fei said indifferently. His tone was calm, but it revealed incredible confidence!


    "Lin Fei, don''t be careless! High-level Qi cultivators may not necessarily fear your saber intent. However, this time, there seem to be no Qi cultivators above the seventh level."


    The royal family isn''t stupid. Those orthodox Qi cultivators, send some low-level Qi cultivators to participate, just as a gesture. High-level Qi cultivators wanting to freeload on the royal family''s resources, how is that possible?"


    Lin Fei nodded. Qi cultivators above the seventh level were called high-level Qi cultivators. Such Qi cultivators, within the immortal sects, were also considered the core strength.


    Basically, when the immortal sects need to deal with very important matters, it was handled by Qi cultivators above the seventh level.


    Those high-level Qi cultivators stayed in the immortal sects to cultivate. The mortal environment didn''t have many benefits for the cultivation of Qi cultivators.


    The royal family''s goal this time was to recruit rogue Qi cultivators, allowing those immortal sects'' Qi cultivators topete was already giving face to those sects.


    As for high-level Qi cultivators, the royal family would definitely not allow it. The rtionship between the royal family and the immortal sects was far from good.


    The current unrest in various parts of Great Chang, in fact, had the shadow of those immortal sects behind it. These immortal sects have always wanted to secretly control the world''s power. They were not on the same path as the royal family.


    With this situation going on, the royal family and those immortal sects would eventually have aplete falling out.


    "By the way, this time the Eleventh Prince seems to have recruited a sixth-level Qi cultivator. And from the information I gathered, the other party is from He Mountain Dao. We may not necessarily encounter them in the Royal Competition. But if we do, Lin Fei, you must be careful!"


    Ling Yao reminded with a serious expression.


    "He Mountain Dao has also sent someone?" Lin Fei nodded, indicating that he understood.


    There had never been any reconciliation between him and He Mountain Dao.


    Lin Fei was very clear about this. If he encountered a Qi cultivator from He Mountain Dao again, the other party would definitely not be polite.


    "If we really meet, I''ll just cut them down!" A thought shed through Lin Fei''s mind.


    Lin Fei stayed at the South King Mansion.


    As the Royal Competition approached, Chang City also gathered many extraordinary people. Most of them were invited by the royal descendants from various ces,ing to participate in the Royal Competition.


    This Royal Competition was not just the royal''s lineage, nor was it just the royal descendants of Chang City. It was for all the royal descendants of Great Chang.


    They could send outstanding members to participate in thepetition. So, the number of people was quiterge.


    During the three days, Lin Fei continued to take Burst Qi Pills to enhance his cultivation progress in the Three Vitality Technique. At the same time, he gave some pointers to the experts Ling Yao had recruited.


    Although the experts Ling Yao recruited knew Lin Fei was strong and they were very respectful on the surface, hearing is not as good as seeing.


    After Lin Fei demonstrated a little bit of his fist intent, without even using his saber intent, these martial artists were sincerely convinced.


    Receiving Lin Fei''s guidance on some fist techniques and saber techniques, their martial arts abilities all improved to varying degrees.


    Finally, three dayster.


    The day of the Royal Competition had finally arrived!


    Lin Fei stood beside Ling Yao.


    Ling Yao, apanied by a group of guards, rode in a carriage, slowly heading towards the pce.


    Although Lin Fei had been to Chang City once before, he had never been to the pce. He had only seen it from afar and hadn''t noticed anything special.


    But now, as Lin Fei arrived outside the pce with Ling Yao, Lin Fei looked up the entire pce seemed to be shrouded in an invisible glow. Moreover, this glow was familiar to Lin Fei.


    "Formation!"


    Lin Fei recalled. This formation had simrities to the one set up by Lin Miao.


    Qi cultivators were best at setting up formations. Perhaps even Ling Yao hadn''t noticed how terrifying this formation was. Once the formation was activated, it would be impossible for anyone to escape.


    "No wonder they are the rulers of the world, the Great Chang Dynasty that has suppressed the world for 900 years!" Lin Fei murmured to himself.


    Great Chang had enjoyed the world for 900 years. Its profound foundation was hard to imagine. Such arge-scale project was probably beyond the reach of even high-level Qi cultivators.


    Foundation Establishment!


    Only Foundation Establishment experts could set up such arge formation covering the entire pce. The royal family had Foundation Establishment experts. After seeing the formation on the upper level of the pce, Lin Fei was very certain.


    "Oh, isn''t this the South King Princess? Not long ago, the princess stirred up the court, suppressed He Mountain Dao, and gained a lot of attention.


    This prince would like to advise the princess that when ites to important matters of the court, one should be cautious and prudent in their words and actions.


    Moreover, He Mountain Dao is part of the Great Chang Dao sect. To suppress the Dao sect for the sake of a mere martial arts sect and a mere martial artist is to lose the bigger picture.


    Think about the priorities, and I hope the princess will reflect on this."


    Suddenly, another carriage stopped outside the pce gate. From inside the carriage, a young man''s voice could be heard.


    "Hmm?"


    Ling Yao turned her head. Seeing the carriage, she immediately understood.


    "So it''s the Eleventh Prince. Of course, we should think carefully about matters of the court. However, it seems that the Eleventh Prince has forgotten that our Great Chang was founded on martial arts. In the beginning, our founding emperor swept across all directions with his martial arts, invincible and unparalleled.


    Finally, he unified the world, and that''s how our Great Chang enjoyed 900 years of peace and prosperity! How did it be a mere martial artist in the prince''s mouth? If the founding emperor knew about this, I wonder what he would think of the Eleventh Prince?"


    Ling Yao''s words were like a hidden dagger, directly confronting the prince. She didn''t give the Eleventh Prince any face.


    "Hmph, Uncle South King really needs to discipline his princess."


    The Eleventh Prince''s tone was clearly tinged with anger.


    "There''s no need for the Eleventh Prince to worry about that. I think the prince should go back and read more about the teachings of the founding emperor."


    Ling Yao sneered. Although the other party was a prince, he was not on the same side as her. Ling Yao wasn''t afraid of the Eleventh Prince.


    Moreover, it was said that the Eleventh Prince was close to He Mountain Dao. Naturally, Ling Yao wouldn''t be polite to the Eleventh Prince.


    "Your Highness, the princess is indeed eloquent. I presume you must be Lin Fei from the Nine Profound Sect. An acquired martial artist who hasprehended Martial Dao True Intent is indeed extraordinary.


    It was his fault that my junior brother was killed by you. However, during the uingpetition, I would like to experience your Martial Dao True intent to see if it''s as magical as the legends say."


    Suddenly, a Daoist in robes next to the Eleventh Prince''s carriage spoke slowly, and his gaze was fixed on Lin Fei.


    "Whoosh."


    Lin Fei had been resting with his eyes closed, at this moment, he opened them.


    "A Qi cultivator from He Mountain Dao? If all the Qi cultivators of He Mountain Dao are as weak as your junior brother. I''m afraid I will be very disappointed."


    After saying that, Lin Fei closed his eyes again, no longer speaking. He didn''t want to engage in a war of words. Arguing with words was meaningless. If he couldn''t stand it, he would cut it down with a saber.


    The Daoist from He Mountain Dao stopped talking and stood quietly beside the carriage, waiting.


    An hour passed, and many more carriages arrived one after another.


    "Rumble."


    Finally, the heavy pce gates slowly opened. The carriages of numerous royal family members entered the pce.


    The royal familypetition took ce in a spacious open area. This open space was veryrge. It was suitable for disying spells or martial arts.


    Thepetition was presided over by three elders of the royal family. However, this elder was not a martial artist. They were Qi cultivators. And high-level Qi cultivators at that!


    Three little-known royal family high-level Qi cultivators. This showed how profound the royal family''s background was.


    "The rules of the Royal Competition: no further attacks are allowed after the opponent admits defeat. Otherwise, I will personally step in and execute the offender on the spot! Alright, now go draw lots and start thepetition."


    The royal family elder didn''t say much. He briefly introduced the rules and then proceeded to draw lots.


    Ling Yao drew the number twenty-three. It was unclear who her opponent was. But it should be in the twenty-third round. It was one of thest few rounds. Not bad, at least she could watch the other matches beforehand.


    Thepetition was between the royal family members and their followers. However, starting from the first match, as long as a royal family member went up, they would basically hide behind, letting their followers fight. Once their followers were defeated, they would immediately admit defeat.


    This scene made the three royal family elders shake their heads.


    "These years, the royal family''s children have be increasingly unbearable. Even when they step onto the arena, they dare not fight themselves."


    In memory of the royal family elders, the royal familypetition in the past was not like this. Although there were followers, at that time, the royal family''s children would generally also participate in the fights. There were even some outstanding royal family children who could defeat their opponents'' followers. Unfortunately, such royal family members had been rarely seen in recent decades.


    Lin Fei was also watching thepetition. There were martial artists and Qi cultivators participating. However, the situation was not optimistic.


    Martial artists werepletely defeated!


    In every confrontation between martial artists and Qi cultivators, martial artists were utterly defeated! Not a single martial artist defeated a Qi cultivator.


    Lin Fei even saw a martial artist at the eleventh level of the acquired realm and he had even practiced a sword technique to the perfection realm.


    His strength was so strong that it was difficult to find an opponent below the innate realm.


    Presumably, he came to participate in the royal familypetition to obtain the Heavenly Meridian Pill, break through the shackles, and reach the twelfth level of the acquired realm.


    He encountered a genuine Qi cultivator at the fourth level of Qi Condensation.


    What was the result?


    The eleventh-level acquired martial artist disyed his perfect realm sword technique, but he couldn''t do anything against the opponent''s magical artifact.


    The Qi cultivator just stood there, letting the eleventh-level acquired martial artistunch a fierce sword attack.


    What was the result?


    The Qi cultivator was unscathed! In the end, the Qi cultivator used a few spells to defeat the martial artist, and even seriously injured him.


    This scene made the eyes of all martial artists dim. Acquired martial artists were practically crushed when facing Qi cultivators. There was even no glimmer of hope to defeat their opponents.


    Many had practiced for decades, enduring heat and cold.


    And the result?


    They couldn''t even break the magical artifacts of Qi cultivators. This feeling made all martial artists feel desperate.


    Even Ling Yao, at this moment, also clenched the armrests of her chair. With a solemn face, she said nothing.


    Obviously, this result made her feel very ufortable. After all, she was also a martial artist.


    "Princess of South King versus Princess of Sang Yang!"


    It was finally Ling Yao''s turn.


    "Princess of Sang Yang!"


    Ling Yao''s heart trembled. She immediately whispered to Lin Fei, "Lin Fei, be careful. The follower of Princess Sang Yang is also a Qi cultivator. And she is a genuine Qi cultivator from the Green Jade Gate. Although she is only at the fourth level of Qi Condensation, she possesses the magical artifact Yin Yang Nine Rings, which is strong in both offense and defense!"


    Lin Fei looked up. He saw a female Daoist beside Princess Sang Yang. That must be the Qi cultivator from Green Jade Gate.


    "How is the rtionship between Princess Sang Yang and Senior Sister Ling?" Lin Fei suddenly asked.


    "Princess Sang Yang and I have an okay rtionship. Last time during the He Mountain Dao incident, Princess Sang Yang actually helped. Otherwise, how could I know so much information about her follower? It''s because I am very close to Princess Sang Yang."


    Ling Yao said with a bitter smile. Unexpectedly, she would encounter Princess Sang Yang in the first round. Her luck was really not good.


    "I see."


    "Since Princess Sang Yang has a good rtionship with Seniot Sister Ling, I won''t use heavy hands."


    "Uh..."


    Ling Yao didn''t know what to say. She felt that Lin Fei was too confident, wasn''t he? Even though Lin Fei had killed a Qi cultivator from He Mountain Dao. But that opponent was only at the third level of Qi Condensation.


    Princess Sang Yang''s follower was at the fourth level of Qi Condensation. And she even had a powerful magical artifact.


    "Let''s go, the sooner we settle this, the sooner we can move on to the next round," Lin Fei directly leaped and arrived at the martial arts stage.


    At this moment, both parties were on the martial arts stage. Princess Sang Yang and Ling Yao both stood behind their respective followers. The realpetitors were actually the followers.


    The female Daoist slightly bowed her head and said, "Green Jade Gate, Yu Xiangzi!"


    "Nine Profound Sect, Lin Fei."


    Lin Fei also took a step forward and stood quietly. However, Lin Fei didn''t unsheathe his saber. Instead, he clenched his palms into fists, preparing to use a fist technique.


    "Hmm?"


    Yu Xiangzi frowned and asked, "Why don''t you use your saber?"


    Yu Xiangzi obviously learned from Princess Sang Yang''s mouth that Lin Fei hadprehended the saber intent. Saber techniques were Lin Fei''s strongest methods.


    "If I unsheathe my saber, you will die!"


    Lin Fei looked deeply at Yu Xiangzi and spoke calmly.

 99. Fist Intent Shows Power

    99. Fist Intent Shows Power


    "Brazen boasts!"


    Upon hearing Lin Fei''s words, Yu Xiangzi grew angry as well. She was a dignified Qi cultivator and possessed a magical artifact. And Her aptitude was also top-notch.


    Her true goal this time came to Chang City to participate in the Royal Competition was to win a top-three spot and thus gain entry into the secret realm.


    But now, a mere martial artist, although he hadprehended saber intent and had in a Qi cultivator, he was so arrogant.


    How could Yu Xiangzi not be furious? So, she went all-out as soon as she made her move.


    "Yin-Yang Nine Rings!"


    Yu Xiangzi activated her magical artifact. In an instant, nine rings of indeterminate metal or jade released a hazy light all at once, enveloping Yu Xiangzi within.


    Next, the ring-shaped magical artifacts transformed into a ray of light, directly shooting toward Lin Fei.


    Under the martial arts stage, many people were watching this battle.


    Some well-informed individuals naturally knew that Lin Fei had mastered saber intent and had once in a Qi cultivator from He Mountain Dao.


    But hearing rumors and seeing with their own eyes were clearly different. So, they were also curious. Was the Martial Dao True Intent really that powerful? Could it enable a martial artist to y a Qi cultivator?


    It must be known that in the recent Royal Competition, any acquired martial artist was defeated by Qi cultivators. Qi cultivators utterly dominated martial artists!


    Seeing the Yin-Yang Nine Rings flying towards him, Lin Fei stood motionless. The next moment, he stimted his fist intent. On Lin Fei''s body, a heaven-shaking fist intent suddenly erupted.


    Some with keen perceptions felt as if Lin Fei had transformed into a towering giant, releasing endless fighting intent.


    And those Qi cultivators with divine consciousness clearly "saw" a phantom fist appearing above Lin Fei''s head.


    It was this phantom fist that lightly pressed down toward Yu Xiangzi.


    "Boom."


    Yu Xiangzi''s mind went nk. She felt endless fear.


    In her mind, she saw an iparable fist descending from the sky.


    In her vision, it seemed everything else had vanished.


    Only that one fist remained.


    "It''s fake, this is fake, Martial Dao True Intent is all fake..."


    Yu Xiangzi clenched her teeth, repeatedly chanting in her heart that everything was an illusion.


    Yet, she still couldn''t help but fear and tremble. Even feeling a sensation of being "crushed" in her mind.


    "Snap."


    A soft sound.


    Yu Xiangzi looked around.


    It seemed like everything had vanished. But she was already drenched in sweat, and she couldn''t even muster a bit of strength. This was the manifestation of excessive mental exhaustion.


    "Is this the Martial Dao True Intent? It''s terrifying. I knew it was fake, that it was an illusion. But I still couldn''t block it."


    Yu Xiangzi felt incredibly bitter in her heart. She looked at Lin Fei again, but her eyes already held a hint of fear.


    That''s how the Martial Dao True Intent was. If one couldn''t block it, that would be true. This wasn''t some illusion technique.


    "I admit defeat..." Yu Xiangzi spoke with difficulty. She had to admit defeat. If Lin Fei hadn''t withdrawn his fist intent just now, she might have been crushed by that terrifying fist intent. By then, even uttering the words "I admit defeat" would be a luxury.


    Lin Fei had indeed spared her once. So, Yu Xiangzi was convinced both in heart and mouth. From then on, she would never underestimate martial artists or martial arts.


    <em>Fist intent...It''s been so many years since I''ve seen such a young martial artistprehend it. This Lin Feies from the Nine Profound Sect, and the Nine Profound Sect has always been on good terms with our royal family. I think we can win him over.</em>


    <em>If his fist intent can advance further, reaching transcendence, he will be fearless even when facing high-level martial artists! Disciples of the Nine Profound Sect... How extraordinary and peerless was the founder of the Nine Profound Sect? It seems that this young one has indeed inherited some of his founder''s elegance.</em>


    "Alright, announce it."


    "Victory goes to the princess of the South King!"


    As the Princess of Sang Yang conceded defeat, the three royal elders announced the victor of this match.


    "Boom."


    With the announcement of the result by the three royal elders, the audience below erupted in an uproar. Especially the martial artists who were unaware of the reasons behind the oue were left bewildered.


    "What happened? How did Lin Fei win?"


    "Lin Fei didn''t even make a move, and the Qi cultivator was drenched in sweat, seemingly suffering immense pain before conceding defeat. What kind of martial art is that?"


    "Incredible, truly incredible. Before, not even a single martial artist could win. But now, a martial artist defeated a Qi cultivator without making a single move."


    "No, Lin Fei made a move. That terrifying aura from him earlier, if I''m not mistaken, that should be the legendary Martial Dao True Intent!"


    "Martial Dao True Intent? Someone actuallyprehended the Martial Dao True Intent?"


    "Even an innate martial artist would find it difficult toprehend the Martial Dao True Intent..."


    These martial artists were incredibly excited. The Martial Dao True Intent had appeared once more and it was so powerful. Defeating a Qi cultivator without even making a move was such an overwhelming feat!


    This was a true martial artist! This was the Martial Dao!


    In an instant, many martial artists who had been defeated by Qi cultivators were invigorated. Lin Fei defeated a Qi cultivator with the power of a martial artist. This proved that martial artists were not weaker than Qi cultivators!


    Martial artists need Martial Dao faith. Only with Martial Dao faith can one be more courageous in battle. Lin Fei''s emergence undoubtedly rekindled the Martial Dao faith for these defeated martial artists.


    Even the Eleventh Prince was solemn at this moment. He turned to the Immortal Master He Shan beside him and asked, "Immortal Master, can you withstand Lin Fei''s Martial Dao True Intent? Is the Martial Dao truly that powerful?"


    The Eleventh Prince also practiced martial arts. However, he wasn''t particrly skilled. In fact, he didn''t even have Martial Dao faith. Thus, seeing Lin Fei defeat Yu Xiangzi without making a move, his expression became somewhatplicated.


    At this moment, the Qi cultivator from He Mountain Dao stared at Lin Fei in the distance.


    He spoke calmly, word by word, "For a martial artist toprehend Martial Dao True Intent is even more difficult than achieving innate. My junior brother did not die in vain! However, Martial Dao True Intent is not invincible. As long as one''s will is resolute, the Martial Dao True Intent cannot affect me!"


    The Qi cultivator from He Mountain Dao stopped speaking and began to close his eyes, recuperating and adjusting his condition.


    Lin Fei still stood on the stage, his eyes closed, not speaking. Because, at the moment when Yu Xiangzi conceded defeat, a system''s voice sounded in Lin Fei''s mind.


    <strong>"Qi cultivator Yu Xiangzi was defeated by your Fist Intent, and she wholeheartedly submitted, fearing your Fist Intent."</strong>


    <strong>"Your Fist Intent is filled with pride, enjoying the victorious posture."</strong>


    <strong>"Under the tion, your Fist Intent cultivation progress has increased by 10%."</strong>


    Lin Fei was still somewhat stunned after hearing the system''s voice. The personality of this Fist Intent was... rather unique. It had character! And Lin Fei liked martial arts techniques with character. Because only with characterful martial arts could he "cater to their preferences." Then, his martial arts could naturally advance by leaps and bounds!

 100. It will decide life and death

    100. It will decide life and death


    "It''s been a long time since I''ve encountered such a martial art with character."


    Lin Fei had already left the stage and returned to his original position, still thinking about Fist Intent.


    A martial art with character could progress more quickly. It seemed that Lin Fei needed to consider disying his Fist Intent more frequently. This Fist Intent clearly enjoyed being in the limelight. It was different from Saber Intent.


    Saber Intent was cold. It seemed that only through hard work and battle could improve it. For example, under the stone tablet at Ancestral Master Peak, Saber Intent improved the fastest. Fist Intent was a bit slower. It wasn''t that Fist Intent was truly weak or had poorprehension. It was a difference in character. It relished being the victor.


    If Lin Fei wanted to speed up the progress of Fist Intent, he needed to give it more opportunities to shine.


    "System," Lin Fei summoned the system panel.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Arts Realm: Acquired Eighth Level</strong>


    <strong>Saber Intent: Mastery (11% Progress)</strong>


    <strong>Fist Intent: Mastery (15% Progress)</strong>


    <strong>Three Vitality Technique: Eighth Level (38% Progress)</strong>


    <strong>Leaping Technique: Perfection (0% Progress )</strong>


    <strong>Flowing Clothes Skill: Transcendence (0% Progress)</strong>


    Lin Fei nced at the progress of his Fist Intent on the system panel.


    The progress of Fist Intent had already reached 15%. It even surpassed the progress of Saber Intent. This was something Lin Fei hadn''t expected. After all, when he honed his Fist Intent and Saber Intent in front of the stone tablet at Ancestral Master Peak, Saber Intent could still improve, but Fist Intent could not be improved further.


    Unexpectedly, now, after merely defeating Qi cultivator Yu Xiangzi, Fist Intent had increased its progress by 10%. This was indeed a pleasant surprise.


    "Lin Fei, was the Saber Intent you disyed just now?" At this moment, Ling Yao couldn''t help but ask.


    "No, it wasn''t Saber Intent. It was Fist Intent!" Lin Fei didn''t hide it. Moreover, he couldn''t hide it. Although Martial Dao True Intent was rare, this ce was the imperial pce. There were many experts here. How could no one recognize Lin Fei''s Fist Intent?


    "Fist Intent... So, this is the second Martial Dao True Intent you''ve mastered. You''ve mastered two kinds of Martial Dao True Intent?"


    "That''s right, I''veprehended two kinds of Martial Dao True Intent. Is there a problem, Senior Sister Ling?"


    Ling Yao didn''t answer. Instead, she looked at Lin Fei with a strange expression. It seemed as if Lin Fei thought it was normal for him to master two kinds of Martial Dao True Intent. But, was it really normal?


    Ling Yao was not only a disciple of the Nine Profound Sect, but also a member of the royal family and the princess of South King. She knew many secrets that ordinary people didn''t.


    For a martial artist, even a supremely talented one, being able to master one kind of Martial Dao True Intent was already a heavenly blessing. They belonged to the extremely lucky ones. Even for those who could achieve the innate realm,prehending a Martial Dao True Intent was as difficult as climbing into the sky.


    As for two kinds of Martial Dao True Intent, it was unheard of. Perhaps only some legendary martial artists could master two or more Martial Dao True Intents.


    But those martial artists, each of them had a prestigious reputation. Even some of them were top-notch experts who stirred up the world. In their respective era, they must have stood at the pinnacle of martial arts! Could it be that Lin Fei would also stand at the pinnacle of martial arts in this era?


    The Royal Competition continued.


    Although Lin Fei had defeated Yu Xiangzi and had preserved thest shred of dignity for martial artists, after the first round, except for very few martial artists who were lucky enough not to encounter Qi cultivators, the rest of the martial artists were all eliminated.


    The second round of thepetition began.


    The number of participants suddenly decreased by half. Those martial artists were no longer so lucky.


    When encountering Qi cultivators, even if they had the will to fight and conviction, without Martial Dao True Intent, they couldn''t harm the Qi cultivators at all.


    In the end, they were all defeated. All that was left of the martial artists was Lin Fei alone.


    In the second round, Ling Yao and Lin Fei went on stage.


    This time, their opponent was still a Qi cultivator. However, this cultivator was far inferior to Yu Xiangzi. He was stunned by Lin Fei''s Fist Intent and even passed out directly.


    This was because Lin Fei didn''t use lethal force. Otherwise, he could have directly killed the opponent with his Fist Intent.


    This was the terrifying aspect of Martial Dao True Intent in the mastery realm. It was far stronger than when it was just in the beginner realm.


    Of course, up until now, Lin Fei hadn''t disyed his Saber Intent.


    Saber Intent and Sword Intent were the strongest attacking Martial Dao True Intents among all.


    Once Lin Fei disyed his Saber Intent, most of his opponents would be directly killed by it.


    This was just apetition. There was no deep hatred or resentment. Lin Fei didn''t see the need to use his Saber Intent.


    Moreover, disying Fist Intent allowed the "Fist Intent" to feel great in the spotlight. As a result, the cultivation speed increased.


    Two rounds, three rounds, four rounds...


    Lin Fei didn''t encounter any challenges along the way until the fifth round. This was the most crucial match because there were only four matches left in this round. It would directly decide the top three.


    Only the top three could qualify to enter the royal family''s secret realm and obtain a Heavenly Meridian Pill.


    "Princess of South King against the Ninth Princess!"


    Lin Fei and Ling Yao went on stage in this round. Lin Fei''s opponent was a Qi cultivator at the fifth level.


    However, the opponent shook his head and said, "Princess, I admit defeat."


    "Admit defeat?"


    Lin Fei''s eyes narrowed slightly. The opponent had admitted defeat without even fighting. It seemed that the opponent was saving his energy topete with the loser of the other match for third ce with full strength.


    If he were to fight with Lin Fei, he might not be able to withstand Lin Fei''s Fist Intent. At that time, if he were injured, how could hepete for the third ce? So, he simply took the initiative to admit defeat!


    It saved Lin Fei and Ling Yao some trouble. However, in this round, Lin Fei''s Fist Intent couldn''t be improved. No battle, no chance to show off. How could Fist Intent improve?


    Now, Lin Fei''s cultivation progress of Fist Intent had already reached 45%. Such an improved speed was simply astonishing. Perhaps Fist Intent could get transcendence in no time.


    The other match started quickly.


    The two Qi cultivatorspeted with various spells and magical artifacts. It was an eye-opener for everyone. In the end, the Eleventh Prince won. The Daoist from He Mountain Dao advanced to the finals.


    Ling Yao saw this and frowned slightly, "Lin Fei, we have already achieved our goal of being in the top three in the Royal Competition. The final decision for the first ce doesn''t have much significance.


    At most, it''s just an empty title. The Daoist from He Mountain Dao has ill intentions toward you. Although you are not afraid of him, there is no need to fight him in this situation. How about I just admit defeat? I don''t need this empty title!"


    Lin Fei nced at the Daoist from He Mountain Dao. Then he nodded and said, "It''s indeed meaningless to fight for pride in this situation. Since Senior Sister Ling has agreed to give up the empty title of first ce, let''s just admit defeat."


    Lin Fei didn''t necessarily have to have a showdown with the Daoist from He Mountain Dao. There was no benefit to it.


    So Ling Yao directly stood up and said, "There''s no need for the final match, I admit defeat."


    As soon as her words fell, there was an uproar among the crowd.


    "Admit defeat, notpeting?"


    "The immortal master from He Mountain Dao is at the sixth level of Qi Condensation, with deep aplishments in magical artifacts, spells, and talismans, and is very powerful! Lin Fei''s martial intent is indeed strong, but is it really invincible? I don''t think so. However, if they don''tpete now, won''t we not know who is stronger and who is weaker?"


    For a moment, many people were discussing and felt very regretful. They had already vaguely treated the confrontation between Lin Fei and the immortal master of He Mountain Dao as a battle between martial artists and Qi cultivators. However, now that Ling Yao had admitted defeat. It meant that this confrontation was off the table.


    "Wait."


    At this moment, the Daoist from He Mountain Dao spoke. He looked at Lin Fei and said loudly, "Lin Fei, as a martial artist, you killed an official disciple of my He Mountain Dao. You made my He Mountain Dao lose face in front of many fellow immortal cultivators.


    Although for various reasons, my He Mountain Dao and your Nine Profound Sect have temporarily put this matter aside, today I want to take this opportunity to learn from you. Do you dare?"


    The voice of the He Mountain Dao''s Qi cultivator echoed in everyone''s ears. Many people only then realized that Lin Fei had actually killed an official disciple of He Mountain Dao.


    At this point, people became even more interested. However, would Lin Fei ept or not the provocation of the He Mountain Dao''s Qi cultivator? After all, this confrontation was no benefit. The only significance might be to resolve the conflict between He Mountain Dao and Lin Fei.


    "Swish."


    Lin Fei raised his head, his gaze sharp as a saber.


    "If I unsheathe my saber, it will decide life and death! Are you prepared for death?"


    Lin Fei''s calm tone now seemed as cold as ice. As soon as his words fell, everyone held their breath and focused. The entire arena became silent, so quiet that one could hear a pin drop.

 101. You can’t block my saber

    101. You can¡¯t block my saber


    "Kill me?"


    The He Mountain Dao''s Qi cultivator sneered, "Martial artists'' Martial Dao True Intent is indeed powerful, but it''s only effective against those with weak wills. Since my childhood, I have practiced the Heart-Calming Technique with an unblemished mind and unwavering will. What''s the use of Martial Dao True Intent?"


    The He Mountain Dao''s Qi cultivator, who dared to challenge Lin Fei, must have had confidence. His confidence was the Heart-Calming Technique!


    This was a method that trained the will and strengthens the divine sense. It required a lot of mental energy. But for those in the Qi Condensation realm, it didn''t have much use.


    The only use was to slightly increase the probability of sess during the Foundation Establishment stage. However, very few Qi Condensation cultivators would spend so much energy practicing the Heart-Calming Technique to increase the sess rate of Foundation Establishment by a little bit. It seemed somewhat not worth it.


    Of course, there was another type of person who might practice the Heart-Calming Technique. Those who have absolute confidence in their own Foundation Establishment. They felt that they could definitely seed in Foundation Establishment 100%. Therefore, they were willing to spare no effort to increase the sess rate of the Foundation Establishment even a little bit.


    Obviously, this Qi cultivator from He Mountain Dao had such confidence, feeling that he could seed in Foundation Establishment 100%. So he practiced the Heart-Calming Technique since he was a child.


    Martial Dao True Intent, on the other hand, targeted the will and the mind. In this regard, Qi cultivators were far inferior to martial artists.


    After all, martial artists had been honing their physical fitness since childhood and training martial arts at the coldest and hottest periods of the year.


    Martial artists persist for decades. This unwavering determination was far from what those Qi cultivators, who practiced in the mountains, couldpare to. Therefore, Martial Dao True Intent could directly damage the minds of Qi cultivators.


    But for martial artists, at most, it could only intimidate them for a moment. Of course, if Lin Fei were to deal with martial artists, with his Martial Dao True Intent-enhanced fist and saber techniques, the power would be multiplied and equally extraordinary.


    "Swish."


    Lin Fei stood up.


    "Lin Fei¡­" Ling Yao was a bit worried.


    "Senior Sister, some things can''t be avoided. Since he wants to fight, then I''ll aodate him. This time, I''ll unsheathe my saber! Senior Sister Ling''s Nine Shadow Saber Technique has also reached perfection, theoretically, you could alsoprehend saber intent. Senior Sister, watch closely and see what saber intent is¡­"


    Lin Fei took one step at a time, walking onto the arena.


    This battle was not for ranking or profit. Only for victory!


    Watching Lin Fei walk onto the stage, everyone under the stage held their breath and focused intently. They knew that this would definitely be a spectacr battle. A great battle between a martial artist and a Qi cultivator!


    Both of them stood on the stage, looking at each other from afar.


    "He Mountain Dao, He Yunzi!"


    "Nine Profound Sect, Lin Fei!"


    Both of them announced their names.


    It was the first time that Lin Fei learned the name of this He Mountain Dao''s Qi cultivator, He Yunzi. Obviously, He Yunzi was the strongest Qi cultivator participating in the Royal Competition this time.


    He Mountain Dao had invested heavily, sending He Yunzi down the mountain. And He Yunzi did not disappoint, he secured a spot in the top three of thepetition. He could enter the secret realm now.


    However, what he wanted to do even more was to defeat Lin Fei to restore the reputation of the He Mountain Dao.


    Ever since Lin Fei killed the He Mountain Dao''s Qi cultivator, the He Mountain Dao''s disciples had been ridiculed among the many Qi cultivators from various immortal sects, losing all face. He Yunzi intended to take it all back from Lin Fei.


    "Draw your saber, or else you won''t be able to hurt me," He Yunzi said indifferently. A magical artifact had already enveloped He Yunzi''s body.


    Aside from Martial Dao True Intent and innate true qi, no other power, however strong, could break through the Qi cultivator''s magical artifact.


    Lin Fei did not speak. Instead, he silently stimted his fist intent.


    "Boom."


    This was Lin Fei''s fist intent. Imposing and vast, it rolled towards He Yunzi.


    "Huh?"


    He Yunzi''s face changed slightly. It wasn''t saber intent.


    He knew Lin Fei had saber intent. Lin Fei had previously disyed his fist intent as well. Lin Fei had two types of Martial Dao True Intent.


    Although He Yunzi was full of confidence, he was confident but not arrogant, and not reckless either. He was very cautious about Lin Fei''s Martial Dao True Intent.


    Thus, the moment Lin Fei unleashed his fist intent. He Yunzi had already executed the Heart-Calming Technique.


    "Heart-Calming Technique. My thought is a mountain. Nothing can shake my spirit! Even Martial Dao True Intent is nothing but an illusion."


    He Yunzi remained motionless, chanting under his breath. Obviously, facing Lin Fei''s fist intent, he wasn''t as rxed as he imed.


    One step, two steps, three steps.


    Lin Fei did not use the Leaping Technique. Instead, he took one step at a time toward He Yunzi. Because he was stimting his fist intent, using his fist intent to continuously suppress He Yunzi. With each step closer, the deterrence Lin Fei''s fist intent had on He Yunzi became even stronger.


    He Yunzi''s spirit and willpower were indeed much stronger than those of other Qi cultivators. Even when faced with Lin Fei''s mastery fist intent, his mental defense remained unbroken.


    His willpower remained unwavering. Even the spiritual power in his body had no fluctuations.


    wless!


    He Yunzi was now almost wless.


    If a Qi cultivator''s spiritual power had no fluctuations, then a martial artist''s saber, inner power, and martial techniques cannot break through its spiritual power.


    However, Lin Fei''s fist intent also put immense pressure on He Yunzi. It was like a huge mountain, continuously increasing its weight. He Yunzi was left with no opportunity to use other techniques. He could only endure!


    Ling Yao was also a martial artist. Moreover, a martial artist with a perfected saber technique. She had a certain understanding of Martial Dao True Intent. She knew that Martial Dao True Intent could notst long. Martial intent was the embodiment of a martial artist''s willpower. It was impossible to maintain it indefinitely.


    Although Lin Fei seemed to have the upper hand using his fist intent, preventing He Yunzi from using other techniques. In reality, Lin Fei could not hurt He Yunzi.


    As long as He Yunzi''s spiritual power remained stable, the defensive magical artifact activated could block any of Lin Fei''s attacks, cing him in an invincible position. As time went on, Lin Fei''s Martial Dao True Intent would be unable to sustain itself. That would be He Yunzi''s opportunity to counterattack!


    So, although Lin Fei seemed to have the upper hand now, in fact, his situation was not very optimistic.


    However, besides fist intent, Lin Fei also had saber intent. Lin Fei had not used his saber intent. He was looking for a weakness in He Yunzi.


    Very few people could see theplicated situation between Lin Fei and He Yunzi. However, everyone could see the situation between the two seemed to be at a stalemate. Moreover, He Yunzi had not made a move. But once he did, Lin Fei would most likely be defeated!


    No one said another word. Everyone was silently focusing on the movements in the arena, afraid of missing any details.


    In the arena, Lin Fei''s pace was neither fast nor slow. He still approached He Yunzi step by step.


    Originally, the distance between the two was about twenty steps. And now, Lin Fei had already covered half the distance. The pressure of his fist intent had almost reached its peak that even cold sweat appeared on He Yunzi''s forehead. Obviously, He Yunzi was not at ease.


    It was said that Martial Dao True Intent was an illusion, but that was not entirely true. Martial Dao True Intent was merely intangible and invisible.


    It was a real attack. It was a form of power. It can''t be called an illusion. If one cannot block it, then it cannot be blocked. There was no luck involved.


    He Yunzi had been practicing Heart-Calming Technique since he was a child. It did make his spirit and willpower much stronger than ordinary Qi Condensation cultivators.


    However, a Qi Condensation cultivator was still just a Qi Condensation cultivator. No matter how strong their spirit and willpower were, there was a limit.


    Therefore, Lin Fei''s mastery fist intent was already the limit that He Yunzi could endure. Not revealing any ws was He Yunzi''s greatest fortune.


    Nine steps, eight steps, seven steps, six steps, five steps...


    He Yunzi''s pressure was getting heavier and heavier. A thought began to emerge in his mind.


    Lin Fei still had saber intent that he hadn''t used. Once he used the saber intent, could he withstand it?


    Once this thought appeared, it could not be erased. It even became uncontroble, intensifying and echoing in He Yunzi''s mind.


    Suddenly, Lin Fei stopped, at a distance of three steps in front of He Yunzi. His gaze was fixed on He Yunzi. His eyes were calm as if nothing could affect his emotions.


    "Your spirit has finally shown a w! You can''t block my saber!"


    Lin Fei''s hand slowly grasped the Hidden Saber at his waist!

 102. Kill

    102. Kill


    "You can''t shake my spirit! These little tricks are not worth showing off. My spirit is as solid as a rock. What if you have saber intent? You can''t do anything to me!"


    He Yunzi''s eyes were calm. He constantly used the Heart-Calming Technique to stabilize his own spirit.


    However, he didn''t know that the more he used the Heart-Calming Technique to stabilize his spirit, the more he had actually exposed the ws in it. Because his subconscious was wary and afraid of saber intent. His subconscious wanted to guard against Lin Fei''s saber intent.


    This was the w!


    Of course, this kind of w was also because Lin Fei first used his fist intent to constantly suppress He Yunzi. That was why He Yunzi''s spiritual w was created. He even magnified He Yunzi''s spiritual w step by step.


    By now, He Yunzi''s spiritual ws had been in front of Lin Fei. It was full of holes.


    The next moment, Lin Fei didn''t hesitate any longer.


    "Shoo."


    Lin Fei drew his saber. He had been nurturing this saber for two full months. Moreover, he nurtured the saber under the condition of the Saber-drawing Technique perfection, even with the nourishment of saber intent.


    Nurturing inner power and saber intent together for two months, even Lin Fei himself didn''t know how powerful this saber was. He only knew, if he drew his saber, He Yunzi wouldn''t be able to block it!


    No one could see the speed at which Lin Fei drew his saber. Everyone could only see a white light shing through the void. However, not seeing the saber didn''t mean they couldn''t sense the saber intent.


    Saber intent was different from fist intent. Saber intent was sharp and extremely fierce.


    The moment Lin Fei drew his saber, it was as if he had transformed into an unparalleled treasure saber. It seemed like the sky was full of sharp saber edges. Even down in the arena, far away, they could still feel the sharpness of the saber de.


    It seemed to be cutting their skin, making the skin feel a faint pain.


    "sh!"


    As Lin Fei drew his saber, the fierce saber intent erupted like a volcano.


    Down in the arena, many martial artists carried sabers with them. But now, these sabers were shaking violently. Even the sabers in their sheaths were making a faint ringing sound. It was as if there was an invisible force controlling everyone''s sabers.


    "Is... is this the saber intent?"


    "It''s said that once the saber intent erupts, any saber wielder, in front of a martial artist who hasprehended saber intent, can''t even hope to draw their saber."


    "The saber intent can control all sabers. I originally thought it was an absurd legend, but now it seems to be true..."


    "I... I really can''t control my saber anymore..."


    This scene was simply incredible. It shocked many martial artists and Qi Condensation cultivators! Thispletely overturned their previous understanding of martial artists. When did martial artists be so terrifying?


    If a martial artistprehended saber intent, once on the battlefield, wouldn''t it mean that with just a thought, the sabers in the hands of thousands of soldiers would be instantly controlled? Even drawing the saber would be a luxury.


    What would happen on a battlefield?


    A martial artist who hasprehended saber intent was no longer as simple as fighting one against a hundred, but one against ten thousand. A true enemy of ten thousand!


    At this moment, martial artists seemed to have made a deep impression on many Qi cultivators'' hearts. It turned out that martial artists were not just what they usually saw. Martial artists also had "divine powers." This saber intent could bepared to a "divine power."


    The people below the arena were merely shocked, but in the arena, He Yunzi, who was facing Lin Fei''s saber intent directly. It was not as simple as being shocked.


    The moment Lin Fei drew his saber, in his line of sight, it seemed like there was only a ball of white light.


    In his mind, which was originally pitch ck. At this moment, it seemed to have been "cut open" by a beam of light.


    That was a saber!


    An indescribable saber!


    It shed by in an instant.


    It disappeared into his mind in an instant.


    Suddenly, a violent tearing sensation clearly emanated from his mind.


    He Yunzi felt as if his mind had been forcibly "cut open."


    Then, his vision went dark.


    He lost all consciousness.


    "Pa."


    Lin Fei sheathed his saber. His saber seemed as if it had never left its sheath.


    He Yunzi showed no reaction. The only change might be the light from the defensive magical artifact on his body, it disappeared.


    No one knew when it disappeared. Perhaps it was the moment Lin Fei drew his saber, or perhaps it was the moment He Yunzi''s mind fell into darkness.


    In any case, He Yunzi''s magical artifact had lost its glow. This meant that without the support of spiritual power, the magical artifact was just a pile of scrap iron.


    "Pfft."


    From He Yunzi''s head, a line of blood appeared from top to bottom. The next moment, He Yunzi''s body incredibly split into two halves. Blood sttered everywhere and a strong smell of blood filled the air.


    He Yunzi was dead! And he died in such a miserable and shocking way. The two halves of his body fell to the ground with a "plop."


    Suddenly, everyone was in an uproar.


    "He Yunzi is dead?"


    "How could he die?"


    "Even if He Yunzi was defeated, he shouldn''t have died."


    "Besides, he could have admitted defeat, why didn''t He Yunzi surrender?"


    "He Yunzi had a magical artifact on him, as long as his mind wasn''t broken, he wouldn''t die as long as he had spiritual power to support him."


    "He Yunzi is dead, will He Mountain Dao let this go?"


    Many people were shocked. They thought at most one side would lose. Losing, at worst, meant surrendering. How could one side die? Moreover, the death was so tragic.


    Lin Fei silently nced at He Yunzi''s corpse on the ground and looked at the three elders presiding over the royalpetition.


    Lin Fei calmly said, "Saber-drawing Technique, once the saber is drawn, it cannot be stopped! He Yunzi couldn''t withstand my saber intent and couldn''t maintain the flow of spiritual power. So, he couldn''t block my saber either!"


    The three royal elders were witnesses and there were so many people witnessing it. He Yunzi was dead, and that was it.


    The three royal elders exchanged nces. Others couldn''t see it clearly, but as high-level Qi Condensation cultivators, their divine senses were incredibly powerful. Naturally, they saw the whole scene clearly. And it was as Lin Fei said, there was no discrepancy.


    Lin Fei just used the Saber-drawing Technique. The saber was drawn, and it was earth-shattering! The speed was so fast, and the saber intent was so sharp made the three royal elders feel a chill in their hearts.


    Facing such a terrifying saber intent, He Yunzi couldn''t withstand it and his mind was instantly shattered by Lin Fei''s saber intent. He Yunzi''s willpower was broken by Lin Fei, and he naturally couldn''t maintain his own spiritual power.


    Without spiritual power, the magical artifact lost its protective function. Then, Lin Fei''s saber struck He Yunzi''s body, easily cutting him in half with one saber stroke.


    The speed of Lin Fei''s Saber-drawing Technique was simply too fast, even the three royal elders, who were high-level Qi Condensation cultivators, couldn''t intervene in time to save him.


    "Lin Fei, this is the arena, and the saber has no eyes. He Yunzi was weak and was killed by you, which is within the rules. We witnessed it with our own eyes and will report the truth to He Mountain Dao. You don''t need to worry."


    "Thank you, three seniors!"


    Lin Fei''s expression remained calm as he turned around and slowly walked off the stage.

 103. Destroy The Gate Of He Mountain Dao

    103. Destroy The Gate Of He Mountain Dao


    The following events had nothing to do with Lin Fei.


    In another contest for third ce, the follower of the Ninth Princess admitted defeat to Lin Fei to preserve his strength. As expected, it worked wonders, he easily won the third ce.


    From then on, the top three were determined. The royalpetition came to an end.


    This time''s royalpetition was filled with climaxes and unexpected changes. No one could have imagined an acquired martial artist could actually kill a sixth-level orthodox Qi Condensation cultivator. The legendary Martial Dao True Intent reappeared.


    As a result, with the departure of these people, Lin Fei''s name instantly spread throughout all the forces of Great Chang. Regardless of whether they were martial arts sects or lofty immortal sects, they all knew about Lin Fei.


    However, sometimes fame in the world was not necessarily a good thing. It might even bring trouble!


    ...


    In the South King Mansion, Ling Yao''s expression was serious, and she called Lin Fei to the hall.


    "Lin Fei, this is the Heavenly Meridian Pill, one for each of us," Ling Yao handed a pill to Lin Fei. This was what Lin Fei deserved.


    This Heavenly Meridian Pill had many pill patterns on it. Whenever there were pill patterns, it meant that the refining process was extremely difficult.


    Taking one Heavenly Meridian Pill could open up a meridian and increase inner power by one level. For acquired martial artists, it could be considered the best pill.


    Ling Yao also received a Heavenly Meridian Pill. She could use it to break through the bottleneck and advance to the seventh level acquired martial artist.


    However, Ling Yao''s expression was very serious. She didn''t seem to be very excited.


    "Lin Fei, there is some trouble with your situation," Ling Yao said with a serious tone.


    "Hmm? Is it about He Yunzi?" Lin Fei looked up. He could roughly guess.


    Ling Yao looked at Lin Fei with aplex expression and nodded, "No one expected that you could kill He Yunzi. Afterward, I asked the three elders and learned about He Yunzi''s identity. He Yunzi had an extraordinary status in He Mountain Dao, and he was considered the most promising disciple to sessfully build his foundation in the past 300 years. He didn''t need to participate in this royalpetition. But He Yunzi insisted oning down the mountain. His purpose was to meet you in the royalpetition, defeat your momentum, and save face for He Mountain Dao. As a result, he was killed by you..."


    Lin Fei''s expression remained calm as if nothing could make him emotional. However, Lin Fei understood Ling Yao''s words.


    "So, the high-level Qi Condensation cultivators of He Mountain Dao might take action against me?" Lin Fei said indifferently.


    "It''s not a possibility, it''s certain! Even with the support of the royal family, He Mountain Dao is one of the immortal sects, and it''s not that easy to deal with them. Besides, you are not a member of the royal family. The royal family cannot protect you at all costs under these circumstances.


    However, Lin Fei, as long as you stay in Chang City or simply return to the Nine Profound Sect and nevere down the mountain, He Mountain Dao can''t do anything to you. Don''t underestimate the Nine Profound Sect. Although it is a martial arts sect, the founder of the Nine Profound Sect was an extraordinary talent and left behind many treasures. It''s delusional for He Mountain Dao to think they can attack the Nine Profound Sect."


    Lin Fei understood. Those high-level Qi Condensation cultivators of He Mountain Dao would definitely take action against him, but Lin Fei wasn''t without a ce to go.


    The Nine Profound Sect mountain and Chang City were safe ces.


    Those high-level Qi Condensation cultivators of He Mountain Dao wouldn''t dare to act recklessly in Chang City, nor would they dare to attack the Nine Profound Sect.


    However, Lin Fei knew that it was not as simple as Ling Yao said.


    If He Mountain Dao wanted to kill Lin Fei, they would naturally find a way to make Lin Fei leave Chang City or the Nine Profound Sect. For example, the Lin family in Zhou Mountain Mansion City!


    Those immortal sects might not take direct action themselves. However, they could secretly manipte some evil and demonic people to cause chaos in Zhou Mountain Mansion City and threaten the Lin family.


    At that time, Lin Fei would inevitablye down the mountain. That would be He Mountain Dao''s opportunity.


    "Thank you, Senior Sister, for telling me all this," Lin Fei thanked her with a bow.


    "Lin Fei, it was me who let you participate in the royalpetition. Otherwise, this kind of thing would never have happened. So, I am the one who got you into trouble..." Ling Yao bit her lip. She was responsible for this!


    She deeply med herself. She wanted to use some connections and methods to help Lin Fei. However, He Yunzi was dead and nothing could be undone. In this world, strength ultimately prevailed!


    "I will write a letter to have the Lin family temporarily move into the Nine Profound Sect and I will not leave Chang City unless it''s absolutely necessary," Lin Fei said calmly.


    "Don''t worry, Lin Fei, I will arrange for someone to escort the Lin family to the Nine Profound Sect as quickly as possible."


    Ling Yao immediately went to make arrangements. She was a princess. With her token, Officials from all over would cooperate.


    "Thank you, Senior Sister."


    Lin Fei returned to his room. He recalled the words Ling Yao had said.


    He Mountain Dao was about to seek revenge. Even with the protection of the Nine Profound Sect and the mediation of the royal family, Lin Fei killed He Yunzi. He Mountain Dao wouldn''t let this go easily. They would definitely try every means to kill Lin Fei.


    This world was so cruel, strength was supreme! Sometimes, even if one is in the right, it doesn''t matter.


    "My strength is still not enough!" A cold light shed in Lin Fei''s eyes.


    If his strength was strong enough, he could easily deter He Mountain Dao with just one word. If his strength was strong enough, he could directly attack He Mountain Dao, trample down He Mountain Dao''s sect gate, and extinguish their lineage, just like the founder of the Nine Profound Sect.


    How carefree it would be to dominate the world and be invincible? Who would dare threaten the disciples of the Nine Profound Sect?


    "System."


    Lin Fei called out the system panel.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Arts Realm: Acquired Eighth Level</strong>


    <strong>Saber Intent: Mastery (16% Progress)</strong>


    <strong>Fist Intent: Mastery (45% Progress)</strong>


    <strong>Three Vitality Technique: Level 8 (38% Progress)</strong>


    <strong>Leaping Technique: Perfection (0% Progress)</strong>


    <strong>Flowing Clothes Skill: Transcendence (0% Progress)</strong>


    Three Vitality Technique, currently only at the eighth level. His fist intent improved by 30% today and saber intent also improved by 5%.


    As long as he used saber intent to kill strong enemies, it could be improved duringbat. Fist intent, however, required victory and attention.


    Nevertheless, Lin Fei was well aware, neither fist intent nor saber intent, reaching transcendence would happen overnight.


    "Those above Qi Condensation Seventh Level are called high-level Qi Condensation cultivators. Those who can break through seventh level have strong mental will. Moreover, the spells and magical artifacts they control are very powerful.


    Mastery in martial intent cannot deal with high-level Qi Condensation cultivators. At most, it can only intimidate them for a moment; killing them is almost impossible. Therefore, it is necessary to reach the transcendence level, or break through the Ren and Du meridians and advance to innate!


    By then, innate true qi can break the magical artifacts of Qi Condensation cultivators and injure them. Combined with Martial Dao True Intent, killing high-level Qi Condensation cultivators should not be a problem!"


    Lin Fei analyzed his current strength. In terms of Martial Dao True Intent, Lin Fei was already quite strong. But his cultivation was only at Acquired Eighth Level. There was still a gap to reach innate.


    "I still have arge amount of Burst Qi Pills, which can be used to speed up the improvement of my inner power. If the Burst Qi Pills are not enough, I can write a letter to Lin Miao, asking him to disguise the Burst Qi Pills and send them to Chang City, which shouldn''t be a problem.


    If even Burst Qi Pills are not very useful, I can use Heavenly Meridian Pill. I will strive to improve to Acquired Twelve Level! By then, reaching innate will be possible! Once I reach innate, what can high-level Qi Condensation cultivators do? If He Mountain Dao''s high-level Qi Condensation cultivators really dare toe, I will really dare to kill!"


    Lin Fei''s heart was also filled with killing intent. He Mountain Dao repeatedly made things difficult for him. Even a y figure has a temper. It was He Mountain Dao''s people who provoked Lin Fei in the first ce. Lin Fei fought back and killed them, but now he had to bear the consequences?


    <em>If He Mountain Path really dared to make a move, once I achieve great sess in martial arts, I will definitely destroy the gate of He Mountain Dao!</em>

 104. The “Greedy� Three Vitality Technique

    104. The ¡°Greedy¡± Three Vitality Technique


    For a while, Lin Fei stayed in the South King Mansion. Moreover, Lin Fei spread the news. He was willing to trade the quota for entering the secret realm. However, it must be exchanged with pills or treasures that can enhance a martial artist''s inner power.


    A chance to enter the royal secret realm, for many Qi cultivators, was very attractive. After all, they might be able to obtain the spiritual medicine for Foundation Establishment Pill.


    The royal family allowed them to take the spiritual medicine away. In that case, with the spiritual medicine, the Qi cultivators could try to refine a batch of Foundation Establishment Pills.


    For Qi cultivators, it would mean a few more chances to establish their foundation. After all, even in the Immortal Sects, under normal circumstances, they would only give a Foundation Establishment Pill to disciples who had the potential to establish their foundation.


    Foundation Establishment Pill could be taken multiple times. In theory, the more Foundation Establishment Pills one took, the greater the chance of sessful foundation establishment. Many Qi cultivators would spare no effort to obtain the spiritual medicine for Foundation Establishment Pill from the royal secret realm.


    As a result, many Qi cultivators tried their best to collect some pills or treasures that can enhance inner power. However, for three consecutive days, the things brought by the Qi cultivators were not satisfactory to Lin Fei.


    ...


    "Lin Fei, Daoist Yu Xiangzi is here."


    Ling Yao brought a "familiar face" to Lin Fei. It was Yu Xiangzi from the Green Jade Gate. She was defeated by Lin Fei in the martial artspetition. Lin Fei showed mercy and didn''t hurt her mentally.


    "Nice to meet you, Young Hero Lin," Yu Xiangzi slightly bowed her head. Now that Lin Fei had killed He Yunzi, the only benefit, perhaps, was his reputation.


    Lin Fei''s fame skyrocketed. No longer a nobody. Even the aloof Acquired Realm martial artists, when they met Lin Fei, would no longer dare to be as arrogant as before.


    "Daoist Yu Xiangzi, there''s no need to be so polite. I heard that Daoist Yu Xiangzi also wants to exchange the quota for entering the secret realm. I wonder what good things Daoist Yu Xiangzi has in her possession?" Lin Fei asked curiously. Just now, Ling Yao had told him that Yu Xiangzi had something good. That''s why Lin Fei decided to meet with Yu Xiangzi.


    Yu Xiangzi smiled slightly and said, "Young Hero Lin, I am aware of your requirements. Although there are many pills that can enhance inner power, it is difficult for you to find a pill simr to the Heavenly Meridian Pill. Even among the Immortal Sects, the pills they refine to enhance inner power are no better than the royal Heavenly Meridian Pill. And the Heavenly Meridian Pill can only be taken once, so I suppose Young Hero Lin doesn''t need a second one.


    Indeed, there is no better pill than the Heavenly Meridian Pill. But after much effort, I finally obtained a hundred-year-old Gold Crown Treasure Snake from my senior fellow disciples. This Gold Crown Treasure Snake has been nurtured for a hundred years and has consumed countless precious supplements.


    Its fresh blood can nourish a martial artist''s body, greatly enhancing muscles, skin, and vitality. And inner power is nothing more than what''s produced by muscles, skin, and inner power itself. Drinking the blood of the treasure snake, it shouldn''t be difficult to improve inner power. I have brought a jar of the treasure snake''s blood here. Young Hero Lin can have a taste first. If you are satisfied, we can then exchange the quota for entering the secret realm. What do you think, Young Hero Lin?"


    Lin Fei''s eyes lit up. He then smiled and said, "Since Daoist Yu Xiangzi is so sincere, how can I not agree?"


    Lin Fei agreed. Yu Xiangzi brought the treasure snake''s blood and she let Lin Fei try it first. Clearly, she was very sincere. What could Lin Fei be unsatisfied with? So, Yu Xiangzi poured a small bowl of the treasure snake''s blood from the jar.


    Lin Fei drank it immediately. Instantly, he felt a warmth in his abdomen. After a while, this warmth had spread throughout his entire body.


    Lin Fei''s vitality, muscles, and skin, all seemed to experience a "second growth." They were constantly improving and strengthening. The blood of the treasure snake did not directly enhance inner power. Instead, it enhanced muscles, skin, and vitality.


    As Lin Fei''s vitality, muscles, and skin became stronger, the inner power produced naturally became faster and greater. Thus indirectly enhancing inner power.


    About half an hourter, Lin Fei opened his eyes. He felt the inner power within his body. He was incredibly shocked. In just this short period of time, his inner power had actually increased by 10%!


    <strong>"Your Three Vitality Technique has tasted the blood of the treasure snake and is in high spirits, full of energy, and the cultivation speed has greatly increased."</strong>


    <strong>"Your Three Vitality Technique cultivation progress has increased by 5%."</strong>


    The system''s voice rang out in Lin Fei''s mind. It was actually an increase in the cultivation progress of the Three Vitality Technique.


    Rare indeed, truly rare.


    Ever since Lin Fei began cultivating the Three Vitality Technique, he knew that this Three Vitality Technique was a calm and steady technique. It was difficult for anything to stimte the Three Vitality Technique.


    Therefore, all this time, the Three Vitality Technique had been steadily improving, little by little. There was basically no significant improvement through sudden enlightenment or the like.


    But now, after Lin Fei drank the blood of the treasure snake, the Three Vitality Technique finally showed a response. The cultivation progress had improved somewhat. It seemed that the Three Vitality Technique was quite "greedy."


    5% wasn''t much, but that was just a small bowl of treasure snake blood. What if it were a whole jar of treasure snake blood?


    "Daoist Yu Xiangzi, I''ll trade this jar of treasure snake blood for entry to the secret realm! I''ll give you the entry quota. I hope that in the secret realm, Daoist Yu Xiangzi can protect my senior sister," Lin Fei showed a slight smile on his face and said to Yu Xiangzi.


    "Great, Young Hero Lin. I''m so grateful to you. I will definitely protect the princess."


    Yu Xiangzi was overjoyed. Lin Fei really agreed to exchange the quota! Although the treasure snake was precious, how could itpare to the elixir for the Foundation Establishment Pill?


    If they really obtained the elixir in the secret realm, Yu Xiangzi might have several Foundation Establishment Pills in the future. That''s equivalent to having several more chances for Foundation Establishment than others. This was simply an opportunity to seed in cultivation! How could Yu Xiangzi not be excited?


    "Senior Sister Ling, I won''t get involved in the matter of entering the secret realm. You can discuss it with Daoist Yu Xiangzi. I hope Senior Sister and Daoist can gain great harvests in the secret realm!"


    After saying that, Lin Fei excused himself and left. He hurried back to his room and informed the servants of the South King Mansion that they should not disturb him unless there was something important. Lin Fei was going into seclusion!


    With the Burst Qi Pill and this jar of treasure snake blood, Lin Fei believed his cultivation would definitely advance by leaps and bounds. He might not reach the twelfth level of the acquired stage, but reaching the tenth or eleventh level should not be a problem.


    "Three Vitality Technique, I''m afraid you''ll have to work hard during this time," Lin Fei muttered softly.


    Lin Fei was going to take Burst Qi Pills and swallow the treasure snake blood. The Three Vitality Technique was destined to be several times busier than before. Fortunately, the Three Vitality Technique had a calm and steady temperament, and would not be impatient. Otherwise, Lin Fei would be a little worried. The Three Vitality Technique might go on "strike" and refuse to work.


    "Let''s begin."


    Lin Fei took a deep breath. He poured out anotherrge bowl of treasure snake blood and swallowed it directly.

 105. Acquired Peak

    105. Acquired Peak


    In the blink of an eye, more than a month passed by in a hurry, Lin Fei had been in seclusion for a month. The blood of the Gold Crown Treasure Snake had already been consumed. The effect of taking the treasure snake blood and Burst Qi Pill together was beyond imagination.


    Lin Fei''s Three Vitality Technique, almost every day, advanced by about 14% in cultivation progress.


    The ninth level, the tenth level, the eleventh level, the twelfth level...


    In the blink of an eye, Lin Fei''s inner power reached the twelfth level! The twelfth level of the acquired realm was also known as the peak of the acquired realm. All twelve meridians had been cleared.


    Now, the surging inner power within Lin Fei''s body could flow unimpeded through the various meridians,pleting a small cycle. However, the inner power could only circte within the body. It could only be considered a small cycle. If it were arge cycle, it would inevitably pass through the Ren and Du meridians.


    But opening up the Ren and Du meridians was extremely difficult. This was rted to whether one could advance to the innate realm.


    The Ren and Du meridians were also known as the bridge between heaven and earth in the human body. Once the Ren and Du meridians were opened, one could connect with heaven and earth.


    When the inner power circtes, it could form arge cycle, capture the spiritual qi between heaven and earth and transform it into innate true qi. Once it transformed into innate true qi, it was actually equivalent to a Qi Condensation cultivator''s spiritual power.


    This was why only innate martial artists could confront Qi cultivators. Because, in a sense, once a Qi cultivator developed their qi sense, in fact, it was equivalent to the true qi of an innate expert. Even at the first level of Qi Condensation, they were on par with innate experts.


    Of course,paring innate true qi with spiritual power only means they were at the same level. It did not mean theirbat power was the same.


    Some rogue cultivators who encountered innate martial artists wouldn''t fare well. They might even be crushed by innate martial artists.


    However, if it were orthodox Qi cultivators with magical artifacts, spells, talismans, and even the ability to set up formations, in such cases, it would depend on the martial arts strength and battle experience of the innate expert, as well as the strength of the Qi cultivator''s magical artifacts, spells, formations, etc. Who was stronger and who was weaker could only be known after a fight.


    Lin Fei swallowed a Burst Qi Pill directly.


    "Buzz."


    Lin Fei felt his inner power churning within his body, and then, there was no more. He swallowed another Burst Qi Pill. It merely made his inner power churn for a moment. Then, the inner power gradually calmed down.


    As for increasing a certain percentage of inner power? Lin Fei sensed his current inner power. The Burst Qi Pill was like a drop of water entering the vast ocean. It couldn''t stir up any waves at all.


    Because Lin Fei had already reached the peak of the acquired twelfth level! His inner power could no longer advance!


    "Sure enough, when inner power reaches its limit, even Burst Qi Pills are of no use."


    A glint shed in Lin Fei''s eyes. He seemed to have anticipated this. After all, the human body is just mortal flesh. There is ultimately a limit.


    For example, acquired martial artists use their bodies to contain inner power. There must be a limit to that. Lin Fei had now reached the limit of what his body could contain.


    "System."


    He immediately activated the system panel to check his martial arts progress.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Arts Realm: Acquired Peak</strong>


    <strong>Saber Intent: Mastery (Progress 16%)</strong>


    <strong>Fist Intent: Mastery (Progress 45%)</strong>


    <strong>Three Vitality Technique: Twelve Level (Progress 0%)</strong>


    <strong>Leaping Technique: Perfection (Progress 0%)</strong>


    <strong>Flowing Clothes Skill: Transcendence (Progress 0%)</strong>


    In just over a month, Lin Fei''s Three Vitality Technique had finally reached the twelfth level limit. It could no longer be improved. Moreover, Lin Fei still had arge number of Burst Qi Pills that he hadn''t taken. This was also a miscalction by Lin Fei.


    He didn''t expect that the effect of the Gold Crown Treasure Snake''s blood would be so good. It allowed him to make rapid progress in just over a month, directly reaching the peak of the acquired twelfth level.


    At this time, even Burst Qi Pills were useless. For Lin Fei, there was only one path for him now. That was to assault the Ren and Du meridians.


    Once he seeded in the assault, he would be able to advance to the innate realm. However, assaulting the Ren and Du meridians was extremely dangerous. One must not attempt it without full confidence. Because once the assault failed, the Ren and Du meridians would copse. At that time, they would bepletely blocked. And one would never be able to achieve the innate realm in their lifetime.


    That''s why the number of innate martial artists was so rare. It was because of the danger of assaulting the Ren and Du meridians, many people wasted decades at the peak of the acquired realm. They never dared to give it a try. By the time they were truly old and tried to give it a go, it was already toote.


    "My inner power should be enough. After all, it is abination of the three. Based on this foundation, my inner power far surpasses other acquired twelfth level peak martial artists. However, to assault the Ren and Du meridians, I must be well-prepared and ensure sess. The experience of advancing to the innate realm is crucial."


    Lin Fei furrowed his brows. He didn''t have the experience of advancing to the innate realm. This was extremely important. If he were in the Nine Profound Sect, this wouldn''t be a problem.


    Lin Fei''s master, Zhao Kongming, was an innate martial artist. He had enough experience to teach Lin Fei how to open the Ren and Du meridians and advance to the innate realm.


    However, Lin Fei couldn''t return to the Nine Profound Sect. What if He Mountain Dao''s high-level Qi Condensation expert ambushed him on the way? Lin Fei didn''t dare to take the risk, especially at this critical moment of advancing to the innate realm.


    Lin Fei couldn''t take any chances.


    "Let''s wait a bit longer. Senior Sister Ling Yao hasn''t returned from the secret realm yet. Once she returns, with her identity as Princess, she must be able to find some experiences of martial artists assaulting the Ren and Du meridians. I''ve endured it for over a month, and now there''s only one step left. I can''t be impatient now!"


    The more critical the moment, the moreposed one should be. In this way, a few more days passed.


    "Lin Fei, I''m back!" Ling Yao returned and there was excitement in her eyes.


    "Senior Sister Ling Yao, what benefits did you gain from spending so long in the secret realm?" Lin Fei knew that Ling Yao must have obtained some advantages.


    "Hahaha, Lin Fei, you wouldn''t have guessed that in the secret realm, I found two Zhu Fruits. These Zhu Fruits can prolong one''s life, strengthen the body, and invigorate the spirit. If acquired martial artists consume them, their inner power will definitely increase greatly.


    Remember that I had previously taken the Heavenly Meridian Pill and reached the acquired seventh level, right? Now, after consuming one Zhu Fruit, I''ve already reached the acquired eighth level! I brought thest Zhu Fruit out for you, as you definitely need it!"


    Ling Yao took out a box and she opened it. Inside was a red fruit, it emitted a unique fragrance.


    "Senior Sister is truly blessed. Even able to encounter Zhu Fruits."


    Ling Yaoughed and said, "Isn''t it all thanks to you? If it weren''t for you, I wouldn''t have had the chance to enter the secret realm, and how could I have obtained Zhu Fruits? Lin Fei, hurry up and take it.


    With the Zhu Fruit and the Heavenly Meridian Pill, you''ll definitely reach the acquired tenth level! If you continue to practice diligently, reaching the acquired twelfth level peak in one or two years is a sure thing. By then, you''ll be able to attempt opening the Ren and Du meridians and have a chance to enter the innate realm!"


    The dream of martial artists was to achieve innate realm! But it was too difficult. It had stumped countless martial artists. Even though Ling Yao was now at the acquired eighth level, she still didn''t have the confidence to achieve the innate realm.


    Lin Fei took a deep look at the Zhu Fruit. Then shook his head, pushed the Zhu Fruit back, and calmly said, "Senior Sister, I appreciate your kindness, but there is no limit to the number of times the Zhu Fruit can be consumed. If I''m not mistaken, Senior Sister can consume another Zhu Fruit. Breaking through to the acquired ninth level shouldn''t be a problem."


    Ling Yao shook her head and said, "Lin Fei, don''t refuse. What''s the point of me reaching the acquired ninth level? This Zhu Fruit will be put to its greatest use when given to you. It''s a pity that there are only two Zhu Fruits. I originally wanted to give them both to you, but I didn''t recognize the Zhu Fruit before and mistakenly swallowed one, so now there''s only one left..."


    Ling Yao still felt it was a waste that she had eaten one Zhu Fruit.


    "Senior Sister, I''m not refusing. But this Zhu Fruit is already useless to me. I don''t even need the Zhu Fruit now, let alone the Heavenly Meridian Pill. Because I''ve already reached the acquired twelfth level and am at the peak of the acquired realm!"


    The next moment, Lin Fei''s inner power eruptedpletely. A terrifying aura emanated from Lin Fei''s body, causing Ling Yao to tremble all over!


    This wasn''t Martial Dao True Intent. It was pure inner power. Acquired twelfth level, the true peak of the acquired realm, was only one step away from the innate realm!

 106. Ascending Dragon Chamber

    106. Ascending Dragon Chamber


    Lin Fei''s majestic inner power was like a vast ocean. It surged powerfully, circting within his meridians. One could even hear the thundering sound.


    How strong was this inner power?


    Ling Yao couldn''t even withstand the aura of Lin Fei''s inner power alone and took a step back. Her eyes widened, and her face showed disbelief.


    "Lin Fei, you... you''ve reached the acquired peak? In just over a month, from the acquired eighth level to the acquired twelfth level? How did you manage to do that?"


    Even if Lin Fei was a top-tier genius or even a once-in-a-century genius, to go from the acquired eighth level to the acquired twelfth level in just over a month was too exaggerated.


    Ling Yao was a martial artist herself. Therefore, she knew how difficult this was. It was simply like a fairy tale.


    "Gold Crown Treasure Snake! I also have to thank Daoist Master Yu Xiangzi. The treasure snake''s blood was just too effective, which allowed my body to grow for a second time, thereby greatly increasing my inner power. In just over a month, I broke through four levels and reached the peak of the acquired realm. I didn''t even use the Heavenly Meridian Pill..."


    Lin Fei took out the Heavenly Meridian Pill. Originally, his trip to Chang City to participate in the Royal Competition was to help Ling Yao enter the top three. His biggest goal was this Heavenly Meridian Pill.


    But what was the result?


    Lin Fei didn''t even use the Heavenly Meridian Pill and had already reached the acquired peak. This Heavenly Meridian Pill was now useless to Lin Fei. Not to mention the Zhu Fruit.


    Seeing the Heavenly Meridian Pill in Lin Fei''s hand, Ling Yao had to believe it. Lin Fei had really reached the acquired peak in just over a month!


    "Is the blood of the Gold Crown Treasure Snake really that magical?" Ling Yao couldn''t help but want to catch a Gold Crown Treasure Snake to try it out.


    Of course, Ling Yao also knew that the Gold Crown Treasure Snake''s blood exchanged between Yu Xiangzi and Lin Fei was actually fed with various precious supplements for more than a hundred years. There was basically only one unique snake. She couldn''t try it even if she wanted to.


    "Lin Fei, this is also your good fortune. Originally, I thought that obtaining the Zhu Fruit in the secret realm was already a great fortune. But I didn''t expect that you would gain such a great opportunity just by exchanging a spot in the secret realm..."


    Ling Yao''s expression was a bitplicated. She couldn''t help but think of an idea that if she had been given the jar of Gold Crown Treasure Snake''s blood, would she be able to reach the acquired peak?


    However, when this thought had just emerged, Ling Yao immediately extinguished it herself. She was not Lin Fei. She didn''t have such a profound foundation and martial arts talent.


    If the snake blood had really been given to her, it would probably be a waste. But for Lin Fei, achieving the innate realm was hardly a problem.


    "By the way, Lin Fei, when do you n to break through the Ren and Du meridians and attack the innate realm?" Ling Yao asked.


    If Lin Fei could achieve the innate realm, it would also be of great benefit to her. It basically meant that her position as a princess would be as stable as a mountain! Even no one would dare topete with her for the position of princess anymore. The deterrence of an innate martial artist was just so immense!


    "I''ve been waiting for Senior Sister Ling toe back. Although my inner power is based on the fusion of three and is incredibly profound, I have no experience in breaking through the Ren and Du meridians, nor do I have an innate martial artist to teach me some techniques.


    To be cautious, I didn''t rashly attempt to break through the Ren and Du meridians. I wanted to ask Ling Senior Sister to think of a way, to see if she could find me some experiences of martial artists breaking through to the innate realm. So that it would be more secure!"


    If possible, Lin Fei wanted to break through the Ren and Du meridians and achieve the innate realm with a hundred percent certainty, taking no risks at all.


    "Lin Fei, you''re doing the right thing. Even if your inner power is profound and you have a great chance, don''t be anxious. If you want to attack the innate realm, you must make sure that there is no room for error. Just wait, I''ll go to the pce. Our Great Chang was established on martial power, and the royal family has many good things. Maybe they can help you break through to the innate realm."


    Having said that, Ling Yao immediately set off for the pce. Lin Fei sat cross-legged in the room. Ever since Ling Yao came back, his mood hadpletely calmed down. No matter if Ling Yao could bring him good news or not, he would try to break through the Ren and Du meridians and attack the innate realm. And sess was the only option, failure was not allowed!


    Time passed bit by bit. The sky outside gradually darkened. Suddenly, Lin Fei heard hurried footsteps from outside.


    Lin Fei opened his eyes. Ling Yao was back.


    "Senior Sister Ling," Lin Fei opened the door and weed Ling Yao into the room.


    Ling Yao said solemnly, "Lin Fei, I went to the pce today and told the royal elders about your situation. The elder agreed to give you some detailed records of martial artists breaking through the Ren and Du meridians. Moreover, the elder allowed you to enter the royal family''s secret ce, the ''Ascending Dragon Chamber,'' for cultivation.


    This ''Ascending Dragon Chamber'' is very mysterious. I only know that many of the innate martial artist elders, high-ranking Qi cultivators, and so on in my royal family are all in the ''Ascending Dragon Chamber.'' I''m sure it must be a good ce where able to help you advance to the innate realm!"


    Lin Fei looked at Ling Yao and said calmly, "Senior Sister, tell me about the conditions of the royal family. I don''t believe that the royal family would give me such good things for nothing. There must be some conditions, some requirements!"


    The things offered by the royal family were not something that could be given casually. Even with the face of Princess Ling Yao, it was no different.


    The royal elders were an existence that even the Great Chang Emperor had to respect. How could the rtionship of a princess persuade the royal elders?


    "Conditions?" Ling Yao shook her head and said, "It''s strange, but the elders didn''t mention any conditions. Usually, the elders are not as easygoing as they were today. But as soon as I mentioned that it was for you, the elders agreed. By the way, the elders said something about forming a good bond with you. Just like when the royal family and the founder of the Nine Profound Sect formed a good bond."


    Lin Fei''s eyes flickered, and he whispered, "The royal family has a rtionship with the founder of the Nine Profound Sect? Even forming a good bond..."


    "I''m not sure about that. After all, the founder of the Nine Profound Sect is a figure from hundreds of years ago. But it''s true that the rtionship between the Nine Profound Sect and the royal family is quite good. Lin Fei, you can''t miss this ''Ascending Dragon Chamber.'' Even I don''t have the qualifications to enter the ''Ascending Dragon Chamber''; there must be some special benefits."


    Ling Yao said very seriously. She was also considering Lin Fei. Otherwise, she wouldn''t go to the pce to ask the elders for help.


    "Senior Sister Ling, I''ll go! Since it helps me advance to the innate realm, I must go no matter what."


    Without hesitation, Lin Fei immediately made a decision. In any case, Lin Fei''s top priority now was just one thing. That was to advance to the innate realm! As long as he could sessfully advance to the innate realm. Everything else was just a minor matter.


    "Good, let''s get going right away."


    "Please lead the way, Senior Sister."


    Lin Fei and Ling Yao got into a carriage together, quickly heading towards the pce.

 107. Well Prepared

    107. Well Prepared


    At the entrance of the pce, the carriage slowly came to a halt. A eunuch was already waiting at the entrance. Lin Fei got off the carriage.


    Ling Yao couldn''t help but lean out and say, "Lin Fei, follow this eunuch, he can take you to the ''Ascending Dragon Chamber.''" Then, Ling Yao spoke to the eunuch, "Thank you, eunuch."


    The eunuch hurriedly bowed and said, "Your Highness, you''re too kind. Young Master Lin, please follow me."


    Lin Fei nodded. He then followed the eunuch into the pce. Lin Fei followed the eunuch all the way to the center of the pce. They slowly approached a pce wall. The eunuch searched for a while on the wall and then pressed hard.


    "Click."


    The ground slowly cracked open, revealingyers of stairs, forming a downward staircase. But the inside was not pitch ck. There were candles on the walls, illuminating the passage.


    "Young Master Lin, please go ahead. There will be someone inside to receive you, so I won''t go down."


    Lin Fei nodded. He went straight down the stairs. Lin Fei realized that the ''Ascending Dragon Chamber'' should be underground. Moreover, as soon as he stepped on the stairs. Lin Fei immediately had a feeling.


    "Is this... a formation?"


    Although Lin Fei was not a Qi cultivator and couldn''t set up a formation, he had seen quite a few formations.


    For example, the Yin Gathering Formation, Concealment Formation, and so on. Therefore, Lin Fei had a good understanding of the formations set up by Qi cultivators.


    At a nce, he could see that there was a formation here. Furthermore, the formation here was vast and extremely terrifying!


    Soon, Lin Fei arrived at the end of the passage. Looking ahead, it was a huge underground hall. The ce was filled with lit candles. The lighting was bright. However, there seemed to be very few people. There were only three elders sitting on cushions in the hall.


    Lin Fei took a closer look. These three elders were the same ones who had presided over the royalpetition earlier.


    "Lin Fei pays his respects to the three seniors!"


    Lin Fei took a step forward and bowed to the three elders.


    "Lin Fei, you''ve arrived. The princess has told us about your situation. You want to unblock the Ren and Du meridians and break through to the innate realm?"


    Lin Fei nodded and said, "Yes, my current inner power has reached its limit. The next step is to unblock the Ren and Du meridians and advance to the innate realm!"


    The three elders nodded and said, "Then you''vee to the right ce. This is the ''Ascending Dragon Chamber'', where only high-level Qi cultivators and innate martial artists can stay. As for the benefits of the ''Ascending Dragon Chamber'', you''ll naturally find out once you enter the secret chamber and try to unblock the Ren and Du meridians.


    Here are the records of innate martial artists unblocking the Ren and Du meridians that the princess has obtained for you. These three books contain detailed records and insights from our royal family''s innate martial artists. They should be of some help to you."


    Lin Fei took the three books.


    He hesitated for a moment but still asked, "Senior Sister Ling once said that the three seniors simply wanted to form a good connection with me, just like the founder of the Nine Profound Sect. May I ask the three seniors, why is this? Or, what is the connection between the Nine Profound Sect founder and the royal family?"


    This was also a doubt in Lin Fei''s heart.


    The three elders smiled slightly and said, "You don''t need to worry. When we say we want to form a good connection with you, it definitely means a good connection. Besides, there must be a reason for allowing you to enter the ''Ascending Dragon Chamber.'' However, none of this is important. If you don''t be an innate martial artist, you don''t need to know the reason. If you do be an innate martial artist, this old man will tell you the reason."


    Lin Fei understood. The innate martial artist was the key. Even if the three elders allowed him to enter the "Ascending Dragon Chamber" and wanted to form a good connection with Lin Fei, they must be looking to form a good connection with Lin Fei after he became an innate martial artist. If he didn''t be innate, it would all be in vain.


    Even if Lin Fei hadprehended Martial Dao True Intent and had killed He Yunzi, if he wouldn''t be an innate martial artist, in the eyes of these royal elders, he wouldn''t even be qualified to know the "reason."


    "Alright, go to the Heaven Room. It''s currently vacant, and you can practice in there."


    "Thank you, three seniors."


    Lin Fei took the namete. Following the direction pointed out by the three elders. Lin Fei quickly found the secret chamber of the "Heaven Room." So, he quickly opened the secret chamber and went in.


    Watching Lin Fei enter the secret chamber, the gazes of the three elders were somewhat profound.


    "Another martial arts genius has emerged from the Nine Profound Sect. However, it''s unknown if this martial arts genius can inherit the mantle of the Nine Profound Sect''s founder? Letting him enter the ''Ascending Dragon Chamber'' and forming a good connection with him, is it worth it? If he doesn''t be innate, it would all be in vain..."


    The three elders sighed deeply. In their eyes, things like Martial Dao True Intent, or three-in-one inner power, were all useless, only by bing innate would they truly "catch" their eyes.


    At this moment, inside the "Heaven Room" secret chamber, as soon as Lin Fei entered the secret chamber, he immediately smelled a strange fragrance. This fragrance could refresh one''s mind, and the chaotic thoughts gradually calmed down. Obviously, this fragrance was likely a very precious item.


    Lin Fei didn''t think about anything else. Instead, hepletely calmed his mind. With his whole heart and soul, he prepared to unblock the Ren and Du meridians and try to break through to the innate realm! However, before that, he still needed to read the three books in his hands.


    Lin Fei opened one of the books. This was the experience and insights of a royal family''s innate martial artist when breaking through to the innate realm. This royal family''s innate martial artist''s experience was to push forward with all his might and directly unblock the Ren and Du meridians. Apparently, this innate martial artist''s inner power was very strong.


    The second book contained a different approach. This innate martial artist''s inner power was not too strong. So, he used a more gentle approach. First, he slowly unblocked the Ren meridian and then the Du meridian. It took him a full three days to seed. The process was also very thrilling.


    The third book was simr to the experience in the first book. Both were pushing forward with all their might and directly unblocking the Ren and Du meridians.


    After a long time, Lin Fei closed the three books. He appeared to be deep in thought.


    "It seems that the most important factor for martial artists to break through to the innate realm is inner power! If inner power is strong enough, one can break through the Ren and Du meridians in one fell swoop. If inner power is slightly weaker, one has to use a more gradual approach, slowly unblocking the Ren and Du meridians, and taking a certain risk. So, which method should I choose?"


    Lin Fei muttered to himself. Many thoughts shed through his mind. However, Lin Fei quickly made a decision. His inner power had already merged threefold, his body had undergone a second growth, and the depth of his inner power was unimaginable, far surpassing other acquired peak martial artists.


    In addition, the Three Vitality Technique was very good at unblocking meridians. For Lin Fei, he had at least a 90% chance of sessfully bing an innate martial artist


    "The techniques to unblock the Ren and Du meridians, the precautions to be aware of. And the special ce of the ''Ascending Dragon Chamber,'' which helps martial artists advance to the innate realm. Enough, everything is well-prepared. There''s no need to hesitate. Martial artists should be aggressive and not look back. So, let the breakthrough to the innate realm begin..."


    Lin Fei hesitated no more. At this moment, he cleared all distracting thoughts from his mind. His mind waspletely calm. He "saw" the Ren and Du meridians within his body, which like two chasms, separated Lin Fei''s body frommunication with the outside world.


    "With one burst of energy, break through the Ren and Du meridians, and connect the bridge between heaven and earth!"


    Lin Fei''s thoughts moved. All the inner power within his body, like a restless volcano, erupted with a bang!

 108. Unblocking the Ren and Du Meridians, Promoting to Innate!

    108. Unblocking the Ren and Du Meridians, Promoting to Innate!


    "Boom."


    Lin Fei''s inner power was like a vast ocean, stirring up tremendous waves. It was also like a restless volcano, erupting violently.


    It was mighty and unstoppable and rushed towards the Ren and Du meridians in an instant. These two meridians were like two iron chains, separating the human body from the outside world,pletely "locking" the martial artist.


    A human body had its limits, even if one''s physical condition was excellent and one''s foundation was solid. But it could only generate so much inner power and only amodate so much inner power.


    Therefore, to advance further, one must transform certain forces from heaven and earth into one''s own power. Only in this way can a martial artist be even stronger.


    The Ren and Du meridians were challenging to break through. However, in the face of Lin Fei''s overwhelming inner power, the Ren and Du meridians were as fragile as paper.


    "Pfft."


    Two faint sounds came from Lin Fei''s body. After that, Lin Fei''s inner power flowed unimpeded through the Ren and Du meridians.


    He broke through!


    The Ren and Du meridians were easily broken through by Lin Fei''s inner power. There was no earth-shattering scene. In fact, it seemed quite easy. It made Lin Fei feel that all the preparations he had made before were in vain.


    In reality, breaking through to the innate realm was just like this. Those who could seed would truly seed with no difficulties or obstacles. But those who cannot seed would truly fail.


    The Ren and Du meridians were like an insurmountable chasm that was difficult to cross.


    "I''ve finally be an innate martial artist!"


    Lin Fei''s heart was very calm as if it were a matter of course. He had made so many preparations. It wasn''t all in vain. Instead, it all turned into Lin Fei''s driving force. That''s why Lin Fei''s breakthrough of the Ren and Du meridians went so smoothly.


    However, unblocking the Ren and Du meridians was not the end. It was just the beginning! As the Ren and Du meridians were unblocked, it was equivalent to Lin Fei''s bridge between heaven and earth waspletely unimpeded. Lin Fei''s inner power could circte aplete cycle.


    However, just as Lin Fei''s inner power began to circte, he encountered a problem. Because, with the opening of the bridge between heaven and earth, a vast force surged in from the outside world, directly from the bridge between heaven and earth, it forcefully "poured" into Lin Fei''s body, colliding with Lin Fei''s inner power.


    "Boom."


    It seemed as if there was a roar inside Lin Fei''s body.


    Heaven and Earth''s spiritual Qi! A massive amount of spiritual Qi from heaven and earth poured into Lin Fei''s body.


    This spiritual Qi collided with the inner power. The two forces astonishingly became entangled with each other, continuously consuming, entangling, and canceling each other out.


    <strong>"Your Three Vitality Technique is determined to resist the impact of the spiritual Qi from heaven and earth."</strong>


    <strong>"Your Three Vitality Technique is frantically running, converting arge amount of inner power from within your body, attempting to suppress the spiritual Qi from heaven and earth."</strong>


    <strong>"Your Three Vitality Technique has failed. The spiritual Qi from heaven and earth are too vast, and the inner power of the Three Vitality Technique cannot suppress it."</strong>


    <strong>"Your Three Vitality Technique haspletely copsed, and the inner power begins to dissipate..."</strong>


    Lin Fei''s mind echoed with the system''s voice.


    Lin Fei had just felt that inner power in his body suddenly soared. It was as if his whole body was vibrating. Immediately afterward, arge amount of inner power surged up, rushing towards the spiritual Qi from heaven and earth. It was as if trying topletely drive away the spiritual Qi.


    However, they failed. Three Vitality Technique had failed. It was even directly crushed by the spiritual Qi from heaven and earth.


    The reason was simple.


    Quantity.


    At this moment, a continuous stream of spiritual Qi from heaven and earth was pouring in from the bridge between heaven and earth. It was simply endless. No matter how much inner power there was, it couldn''tpete with such an amount of spiritual Qi from heaven and earth. Thus, it was quickly overwhelmed by the spiritual Qi from heaven and earth.


    Gradually, within Lin Fei''s body, there seemed to be an additional, very peculiar force. It was in a gaseous state. Different from the spiritual Qi from heaven and earth, it seemed to be a new power born from the fusion of the spiritual Qi from heaven and earth circting the Great Cirction within Lin Fei''s meridians and certain forces within his body.


    "Innate True Qi!"


    At this moment, Lin Fei was overjoyed. Without a reminder, he already knew - this was the Innate True Qi!


    Innate True Qi was what martial artists absorb through the Bridge of Heaven and Earth, taking in the spiritual Qi of the world, thenbined with the internal forces of one''s qi, blood, muscles, bones, and skin. Ultimately, it formed a unique power.


    Although it was on the same level as a Qi cultivator''s spiritual power, it was entirely different. As Lin Fei gave birth to a trace of Innate True Qi, this trace of Innate True Qi began rapidly absorbing a vast amount of spiritual Qi from the world.


    Even some residual inner power waspletely shattered by the Innate True Qi, transforming into Innate True Qi. However, the conversion of inner power to Innate True Qi was too scarce, far inferior to the spiritual Qi of the world.


    As for the Three Vitality Technique being crushed, Lin Fei didn''t mind. After all, the Three Vitality Technique was an acquired cultivation technique. Once Lin Fei advanced to the innate realm, the Three Vitality Technique would be useless.


    After all, without inner power, what use would the Three Vitality Technique have? Therefore, being overwhelmed by the vast spiritual Qi was a good thing, saving Lin Fei from the effort of slowly converting his inner power into Innate True Qi.


    With the birth of Innate True Qi, Lin Fei could finally "see" the spiritual Qi of the world. He looked up. In the secret chamber where he resided¡ªthe Heaven Room, spiritual Qi continuously flocked in from all directions.


    Inside the secret chamber, there were intricate runes. Lin Fei couldn''t see them before. But now, having given birth to Innate True Qi, Lin Fei could see these mysterious runes. Clearly, this was a formation and a profoundlyplex one at that.


    An ordinary Qi cultivator might not even be able to set it up. It was because of these formations that a constant stream of spiritual Qi flowed into Lin Fei''s body, helping Lin Fei rapidly transform it into Innate True Qi.


    "System."


    Lin Fei immediately essed the system to check his martial arts status.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Arts Realm: Innate Martial Artist</strong>


    <strong>Master: Early Stage (1% Progress)</strong>


    <strong>Saber Intent: Mastery (11% Progress)</strong>


    <strong>Fist Intent: Mastery (45% Progress)</strong>


    <strong>Leaping Technique: Perfection (0% Progress)</strong>


    <strong>Flowing Clothes Skill: Transcendence (0% Progress)</strong>


    Lin Fei took a closer look.


    The Three Vitality Technique had disappeared. With no inner power, the Three Vitality Technique naturally vanished. But currently, Lin Fei had no innate cultivation method. Thus, the system panel didn''t disy any innate cultivation method.


    However, his martial arts realm had indeed be innate. Moreover, an additional title "Master" appeared.


    Innate Realm Martial Artist was also known as Master. Furthermore, there weren''t many stages within the Innate Martial Artist realm. Only the early, middle,te, peak, and even perfection stages!


    However, a perfection stage Innate Martial Artist was called a Grand Master! That was another level altogether.


    The founder of the Nine Profound Sect was a Grand Master and the Nine Profound Sect had never produced another Grand Master aside from the founder.


    Lin Fei also noticed that as time passed, a vast amount of spiritual Qi poured into his body, transforming into innate True Qi.


    Lin Fei''s innate True Qi grew from a trace to a strand and finally turned into a gentle stream. It had clearly grown much stronger. The progress behind the Master title also increased from 1%, it jumped directly to 10% before gradually slowing down. At this moment, Lin Fei''s realm hadpletely stabilized.


    "So, this is the purpose of the ''Ascending Dragon Chamber,'' to rapidly help newly initiated innate martial artists stabilize their realm and transform innate True Qi. In just a few hours, I''ve aplished what would take other innate martial artists months of hard work!"


    A glint flickered in Lin Fei''s eyes. The Ascending Dragon Chamber indeed offered numerous benefits. The royal family''s "good fortune" was truly significant, genuinely assisting Lin Fei.


    "It''s about time. My realm is stable, and I''ve umted a lot of innate True Qi. Next, I should find a suitable innate cultivation method and slowly practice."


    Lin Fei was well aware the foundation of an Innate Martial Artist was innate True Qi. Without an innate cultivation method, Lin Fei''s innate True Qi had not yet taken shape. Even so, Lin Fei was now far beyond the reach of acquired martial artists.


    "Innate True Qi..." Lin Fei struck out with a palm.


    "Boom."


    Lin Fei''s palm hadn''t touched the wall, yet a powerful force had already mmed into it. It was as if Lin Fei''s palm had struck the wall directly.


    "True Qi leaving the body!"


    Lin Fei understood in his heart. An Innate Martial Artist''s innate True Qi could break free from the body''s constraints,unching an attack through the air! And its power far exceeded that of an acquired martial artist''s inner power.


    Moreover, Innate Martial Artists could cover themselves with innate True Qi, forming a protective shield. If one couldn''t break through the innate True Qi, they wouldn''t be able to harm the Innate Martial Artist. It was somewhat simr to some defensive spells used by Qi Condensation cultivators.


    In short, with innate True Qi, the gap between martial artists and Qi cultivators was dramatically narrowed, almost making them appear on the same level.


    "Lin Fei, my young friend, since you''ve stabilized your realm,e out."


    Suddenly, the voice of the royal family''s elder entered from outside the secret chamber.

 109. Martial Arts Inscribed On The Wall By The Nine Profound Sect’s Ancestor

    109. Martial Arts Inscribed On The Wall By The Nine Profound Sect¡¯s Ancestor


    Lin Fei stepped out of the secret chamber and arrived at the underground hall. He saw three elders still sitting cross-legged on meditation cushions.


    "Thank you, three seniors!"


    Lin Fei respectfully bowed. Breaking through to the innate realm in the Ascending Dragon Chamber helped him consolidate his realm, saving him months or even a year''s worth of hard work. It truly was a great ce!


    One of the elders, with a glint in his eyes, smiled and said, "We provided the Ascending Dragon Chamber, but you had to achieve the innate realm before realizing its benefits. However, calling you out of the Ascending Dragon Chamber isn''t due to stinginess. The consumption of the secret chamber in the Ascending Dragon Chamber is massive.


    For example, the Heaven Room you were in required us to activate the formation, assist you in cultivation, and provide you with a vast amount of Spiritual Qi. The consumption for just one hour is unimaginable for ordinary people. So, under normal circumstances, After breaking through and consolidating their cultivation in the secret chamber, one must leave immediately.


    Even high-ranking Qi cultivators aren''t allowed to enter the secret chambers in the Ascending Dragon Chamber for cultivation at will. They must make significant contributions to the royal family."


    Lin Fei understood that the Ascending Dragon Chamber was even more valuable than he had imagined. The royal family''s kindness to him this time came at no small cost.


    "Three seniors, can you tell me now why I was allowed to cultivate in this incredibly precious Ascending Dragon Chamber?" Lin Fei was now an innate martial artist. He was on the same level as the three royal family elders. He was also entitled to know the "reason."


    One of the elders sighed and slowly said, "Actually, the reason is simple. It''s because you''re a disciple of the Nine Profound Sect."


    "Huh? A Nine Profound Sect disciple, just for that reason?"


    Lin Fei found it very strange. There were many Nine Profound Sect disciples. Thousands upon thousands. The royal family didn''t provide help to them. So why did they help Lin Fei? This reason seemed somewhat unconvincing.


    "This has to start with the Nine Profound Sect''s Ancestor. After the Nine Profound Sect''s Ancestor achieved the Grand Master realm, he was distressed by theck of a path to build a foundation, so he came to Chang City and sought the royal family.


    He wanted to obtain the foundation-building secret of Great Chang''s founding emperor. Our Great Chang founding emperor established the country with martial arts, and it wasn''t just lip service. Nine hundred years have passed, and many people don''t know that our Great Chang founding emperor was a Martial Saint who swept across all directions, invincible, and suppressed all those who defied him! Eventually, he established the Great Chang dynasty!


    The Nine Profound Sect''s Ancestor wanted to know the secret of how our Great Chang founding emperor achieved the Martial Saint realm. In the end, a Foundation Establishment cultivator from the royal family spoke up and granted the Nine Profound Sect''s Ancestor ess. The Nine Profound Sect''s Ancestor then entered the royal pce, entered this ''Ascending Dragon Chamber'', and viewed the martial arts secret records left behind by the founding emperor.


    How astonishing was the talent of the Nine Profound Sect''s Ancestor? His martial arts aptitude was no less than that of the founding emperor. The royal family originally had high hopes for the Nine Profound Sect''s Ancestor to be the second Martial Saint of Great Chang!


    Unfortunately, after the Nine Profound Sect''s Ancestor read the martial arts secret records left by the founding emperor, he kept eximing, ''I don''t believe it.'' Then, the Nine Profound Sect''s Ancestor left a martial arts technique in the Ascending Dragon Chamber and left.


    Later, the Nine Profound Sect''s Ancestor found some excuses and destroyed the mountain gates of several immortal sects. Those immortal sects had grievances against our Great Chang royal family, even secretly opposing the royal family. However, the Foundation Establishment cultivators of the royal family couldn''t take action.


    As a result, the problem was solved by the Nine Profound Sect''s Ancestor. We know that the Nine Profound Sect''s Ancestor was repaying the royal family''s kindness. It''s precisely because of this connection that when we learned you were a disciple of the Nine Profound Sect with outstanding talent, we were willing to establish a good rtionship."


    The three elders recounted the story of that year. It was as if they had witnessed the peerless elegance of the Nine Profound Sect''s Ancestor himself.


    The Nine Profound Sect''s Ancestor in his lifetime was not inferior to anyone. Even the Foundation Establishment cultivators greatly admired the Nine Profound Sect''s Ancestor. But why didn''t such a stunning figure as the Nine Profound Sect''s Ancestor build a foundation and be a Martial Saint? It''s rather puzzling.


    However, Lin Fei now had a faint guess. Perhaps it was rted to the "martial arts secret records" left behind by the Great Chang founding emperor. This could also be considered part of the royal family''s "secrets."


    Lin Fei didn''t expect that the Great Chang founding emperor was actually a Martial Saint! With his Martial Saint realm, he swept across all directions and suppressed everything! He must have also suppressed many Foundation Establishment cultivators from various immortal sects. Otherwise, how could he have established the Great Chang dynasty?


    Saying that Great Chang was established with martial arts was indeed not a mistake. Especially since the founding emperor left behind martial arts secret records. These must be records rted to martial arts foundation building.


    Lin Fei felt a burning desire in his heart.


    "Three elders, I wonder if I could have a look at the martial arts secret records left by the founding emperor?" Lin Fei directly asked the three elders.


    The three elders shook their heads slightly and said, "Regarding the martial arts secret records, the founding emperor stated that only Martial Arts Grand Masters are allowed to view them. Otherwise, no one is permitted to see them! What a pity, how rare are Martial Arts Grand Masters in this world? Even though the founding emperor left behind many secret martial arts techniques for the royal family, we, the descendants, have no chance to pursue the path of martial arts.


    For nine hundred years, not a single Martial Arts Grand Master has emerged from the royal family. Nowadays, the royal family has to rely on Foundation Establishment cultivators to barely maintain the bnce and suppress the four directions. Therefore, Lin Fei, since you have not yet achieved the Grand Master realm, the martial arts secret records left by the founding emperor cannot be shown to you for the time being."


    Upon saying this, the three elders shook their heads and sighed. With the various resources the royal family can obtain by controlling the world, it still cannot give birth to a Martial Arts Grand Master. It showed how difficult the path of martial arts is, as difficult as ascending to heaven!


    Lin Fei understood. The martial arts secret records left by the founding emperor could only be viewed by Martial Arts Grand Masters.


    "So, once I achieve the Grand Master realm, can I view the martial arts secret records?"


    "Of course. The founding emperor left the martial arts secret records in hopes that a second Martial Saint would be born. By that time, the martial artist who has viewed the martial arts secret records, if they be a Martial Saint, would naturally owe the royal family a favor. If the royal family faces danger, the Martial Saint who has read the martial arts secret records would naturally lend a helping hand.


    This is also a path left by the founding emperor for us, the descendants of the royal family, to form connections with Martial Arts Grand Masters. If you, Lin, be a Grand Master, you cane to see the martial arts secret records anytime."


    Lin Fei nodded. The Great Chang founding emperor was indeed far-sighted. He took the initiative to leave behind martial arts secret records, generously allowing Martial Arts Grand Masters to view them.


    Once they do, the Martial Arts Grand Masters would undoubtedly owe the royal family a favor. How could they not protect the royal family in the future? So, the royal family was able to maintain its power for nine hundred years.


    "Thank you, three seniors. I have now reached the innate realm and need martial arts techniques in the innate realm. Therefore, I need to return to the Nine Profound Sect. If I ever achieve the Grand Master realm, I will definitelye to bother the three seniors again!"


    After saying this, Lin Fei prepared to leave. After all, without innate realm techniques, Lin Fei would be unable to cultivate. He needed to hurry back to the Nine Profound Sect as soon as possible.


    "Wait a moment."


    At this point, one of the elders spoke, "Lin, my friend, why do you need to return to the Nine Profound Sect to obtain innate realm techniques?"


    "Uh?"


    Lin Fei was puzzled. Could it be that these royal elders would give him the techniques left behind by the Great Chang founding emperor? But that was simply impossible. Those martial arts techniques could only be practiced by members of the royal family. No matter how one looked at it, Lin Fei was not a member of the royal family.


    "Lin, my friend, as I mentioned earlier. After the founder of the Nine Profound Sect viewed the martial arts secret records, he left behind a martial arts technique in the Ascending Dragon Chamber. That martial arts technique is truly profound and indescribable. Moreover, as far as I know, for some reason, the founder of the Nine Profound Sect did not leave this martial arts technique within the sect. Are you interested, Lin?"


    Lin Fei''s eyes lit up. A martial arts technique left behind by the founder of the Nine Profound Sect and it was left behind after viewing the martial arts secret records.


    At that time, the founder of the Nine Profound Sect had reached the pinnacle of his martial arts cultivation throughout his life. The techniques he left behind must be extraordinary.


    "In that case, I will trouble the three seniors."


    "Of course."


    So, the three elders immediately stood up. They led Lin Fei toward a distant secret chamber.


    "Our ''Ascending Dragon Chamber'' has many secret rooms. Back then, the founder of the Nine Profound Sect viewed the martial arts secret records in the Yi Room. He also left this martial arts technique in the Yi Room. Our royal family haspletely sealed off the Yi Room and does not open it during normal times. Only innate martial artists are qualified to enter the Yi Room and view the martial arts technique left by the founder of the Nine Profound Sect."


    As the stone door of the Yi Room opened, Lin Fei entered the Yi Room.


    "Whoosh."


    At first nce, Lin Fei saw the huge wall in the Yi Room. It was engraved with onerge character after another. Even more surprisingly, theserge characters were actually emitting an immense Martial Dao True Intent.

 110. True Intention Scroll

    110. True Intention Scroll


    "Buzz."


    Lin Fei''s saber intent and fist intent involuntarily burst out. They faintly confronted the Martial Dao True Intent within therge characters on the wall.


    "Indeed, it''s a martial arts technique left by the founder of the Nine Profound Sect!"


    Lin Fei retracted his Martial Dao True Intent. He was naturally more than familiar with the Martial Dao True Intent of the founder of the Nine Profound Sect. At Ancestral Master Peak, Lin Fei would hone his fist intent and saber intent daily using the founder''s Martial Dao True Intent. He could feel that the Martial Dao True Intent in theserge characters on the wall was exactly the same as the Martial Dao True Intent in the steles at the founder''s peak.


    "This martial arts technique is called ''True Intention Scroll''! It is an innate technique thatbines Martial Dao True Intent with innate True Qi. That is to say, only innate martial artists can cultivate it. Moreover, one mustprehend Martial Dao True Intent. It''s too difficult toprehend Martial Dao True Intent right after reaching the innate realm.


    So, over the years, not a single innate martial artist in the royal family has practiced this martial arts technique. If they wait until theyprehend true intent before attempting to cultivate it, they must first disperse their cultivation.


    Most innate martial artists are probably unwilling to disperse their cultivation. Therefore, over time, this martial arts technique has been shelved, with no one able to master it. Perhaps, this is an innate technique created by the founder of the Nine Profound Sect in a moment of inspiration, but the conditions are too stringent, making it difficult for anyone to meet them. Therefore, the founder of the Nine Profound Sect did not leave this True Intention Scroll martial arts technique within the Nine Profound Sect."


    Lin Fei nodded. Regardless of why the founder of the Nine Profound Sect created this martial arts technique or why he didn''t leave it in the Nine Profound Sect, it was unimportant to Lin Fei. What was important was that he was attracted to this martial arts technique.


    Upon closer inspection, Lin Fei realized that this martial arts technique was indeed a cultivation method, not abat technique. Cultivation methods were used for cultivation and realm improvement.


    All innate martial artists basically absorb the spiritual Qi of heaven and earth and then transform it into innate True Qi. However, the True Intention Scroll was different. It took an unconventional approach.


    Although it also transforms the spiritual Qi of heaven and earth into innate True Qi, the True Intention Scroll adds an extra step. That was to integrate one''s Martial Dao True Intent. It allowed Martial Dao True Intent to fuse with innate True Qi. Then, the twoplement each other. Then, a very unique power would be born, that was the innate True Qi containing Martial Dao True Intent!


    It might sound a bit convoluted, but this was the essence of the True Intention Scroll. If innate True Qi fused with sword intent, it was called Sword Qi. If it fused with saber intent, it was called Saber Qi.


    The True Intention Scroll also stated that the stronger the Martial Dao True Intent fused, the stronger the power produced. Therefore, under normal circumstances, it is fused with sword intent or saber intent. Fusing with fist intent was also possible, but it was slightly inferior.


    Martial Dao True Intent regarded sword intent and saber intent as supreme. This was not just self-praise from swordsmen or saber users but proven in countless real battles.


    The "Sword Qi" or "Saber Qi" cultivated with the True Intention Scroll far surpasses innate True Qi in quality. If one could cultivate it all the way to the peak, even reaching grand perfection and achieving the status of a grandmaster, it would be virtually invincible below the Foundation Establishment realm!


    Moreover, Lin Fei faintly felt that with the founder of the Nine Profound Sect''s extraordinary talent, creating this cultivation method might not only be for the sake of achieving great power inbat. It might also be rted to building the foundation of martial arts and bing a Martial Saint!


    As for being invincible below the Foundation Establishment realm, the founder of the Nine Profound Sect did not need this technique to achieve that.


    The sword qi or saber qi cultivated with the True Intention Scroll, whenbined with a powerfulbat martial arts technique, might not only be invincible below the Foundation Establishment realm but could even surpass it.


    Lin Fei even felt that the founder of the Nine Profound Sect''s vision might be able to counter-kill the Foundation Establishment cultivators!


    This was somewhat insane.


    After all, the Foundation Establishment was transcendental, a metamorphosis. It was an entirely different level of life. Yet the founder of the Nine Profound Sect had created a cultivation method that could potentially defy the Foundation Establishment!


    From this cultivation method, Lin Fei seemed to understand the founder of the Nine Profound Sect more clearly. What an unparalleled elegance, dominating the world!


    "True Intention Scroll, I have decided to give it a try. I''ll be cultivating the True Intention Scroll in the Yi Room, which doesn''t require the spiritual Qi of heaven and earth. So, please, seniors, there''s no need to activate the formation; just allow me to practice in the Yi Room for some time."


    Lin Fei respectfully addressed the three royal elders.


    "Hahaha, this True Intention Scroll is something only young friend Lin Fei can cultivate. After all, Lin Fei hadprehended Martial Dao True Intent even in the Acquired Realm."


    "Lin Fei, rest assured and practice in the Yi Room. No one shall disturb you! As long as the formation is not activated, there''s no problem with how long you practices."


    The three royal elders agreed readily. Lin Fei had be an innate martial artist. Havingprehended Martial Dao True Intent, his future prospects were immeasurable! The elders naturally wanted to befriend Lin Fei. They had already formed a good rtionship before. Now, they were allowing Lin Fei to cultivate the True Intention Scroll. It was all to befriend Lin Fei.


    "Lin Fei thanks the three seniors!"


    "Alright, young friend Lin Fei, you practice in the Yi Room, and we won''t disturb you."


    Thus, the three elders took the initiative to leave the Yi Room. Then, the Yi Room slowly closed. The three elders looked at the closed Yi Room with mixed emotions.


    "The True Intention Scroll, ording to the Grand Elder, is extraordinary. Even among all the martial arts left behind by the founding emperor, none couldpare to this True Intention Scroll. Especially its lofty intentions, even a Foundation Establishment expert would find it difficult to fathom. The founder of the Nine Profound Sect was truly astonishing. Had he be a Martial Saint, he might have surpassed the founding emperor. However, the path of martial arts is difficult, as hard as ascending to the sky. It''s truly a pity for the founder of the Nine Profound Sect. I wonder, does Lin Fei have the potential to be a Martial Saint?"


    A glint of sharpness flickered in the eyes of the three elders. However, their "good intentions" had already been extended. No one could predict how far Lin Fei could go in the future, which would depend on him.


    At this moment, inside the secret chamber of the Yi Room. Lin Fei slowly walked over. He reached out and touched each character on the wall. Images seemed to emerge in Lin Fei''s mind as if he had witnessed the founder of the Nine Profound Sect carving theserge characters on the wall.


    These characters were not carved with innate True Qi, nor with a saber or sword, and not with a finger, but with Sword Intent! The founder of the Nine Profound Sect had used pure Sword Intent to carve these characters.


    "The Sword Intent at the perfection realm is so formidable that it can inscribe characters on the wall out of thin air..." Lin Fei murmured softly.


    This refreshed his understanding of Martial Dao True Intent. It seemed that once Martial Dao True Intent reached perfection, it might undergo some special changes. At least, Lin Fei was sure that transcendent Martial Dao True Intent would not be able to inscribe characters on the wall.


    Lin Fei felt along the wall for a while. After sensing the Martial Dao True Intent of each character, Lin Fei sat down cross-legged.


    "I have basicallyprehended the True Intention Scroll. If I cultivate it, I will definitely choose to integrate Saber Intent. However, it''s not easy to begin cultivating the True Intention Scroll; it requires some contemtion..." Lin Fei muttered softly.


    How difficult was it to cultivate such a peerless martial art? Even knowing the specific content, it takes a lot of effort to begin.


    "Let''s begin."


    Lin Fei closed his eyes. Following the steps in the True Intention Scroll, he began to integrate strands of Saber Intent into his innate True Qi.


    One hour, three hours, six hours...


    Lin Fei cultivated for several hours. However, he still couldn''t find the way in. Compared to the Three Vitality Technique, the True Intention Scroll was indeed too difficult. The difficulty increased tenfold or even a hundredfold!


    Lin Fei had been attempting for so long, yet, he still couldn''t begin.


    <strong>"Ding, the peerless martial art True Intention Scroll despises yourprehension and voluntarily bes your martial art."</strong>


    <strong>"Your True Intention Scroll martial art has been waiting in the Yi Room for hundreds of years and has finally been fulfilled today by your cultivation."</strong>


    <strong>"Your True Intention Scroll martial art is excited, increasing its cultivation speed by 50% and progress by 10%."</strong>


    <strong>"Your True Intention Scroll martial art attempts to suppress your Saber Intent, making it subordinate to the True Intention Scroll."</strong>


    <strong>"Your Saber Intent fights back."</strong>


    <strong>"Your True Intention Scroll and your Saber Intent have begun a tug-of-war..."</strong>


    The system''s voice rang in Lin Fei''s mind again. However, this time, there were more system voices. One after another. Moreover, the content revealed in the system''s voice made Lin Fei''s eyes widen, showing a strange expression.


    This peerless martial art was a bit too "enthusiastic and proactive." There was actually a martial that stuck to him and begged him to cultivate it?


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 111. Saber Qi

    111. Saber Qi


    "This True Intention Scroll has quite a...domineering and self-righteous personality."


    Lin Fei saw through the "personality" of the True Intention Scroll at a nce.


    Lin Fei was very clear that once martial arts reached him, they all had "personalities." Especially the more distinctive martial arts, if he found the right match for their "personality" and catered to their preferences, the martial arts would advance rapidly.


    Most martial arts were diligent and conscientious, but the True Intention Scroll was theplete opposite. Not only did it actively "cling" to Lin Fei, but it even wanted to suppress Lin Fei''s Saber Intent.


    Keep in mind that Lin Fei really liked the "personality" of Saber Intent. Diligent and conscientious. Tough and not talkative.


    When needed, Saber Intent was absolutely powerful. With Saber Intent, Lin Fei had in countless formidable enemies. Just as the True Intention Scroll arrived, it wanted to suppress Saber Intent? Lin Fei wouldn''t agree!


    "Boom."


    The struggle between the two martial arts was indeed astonishing. At this moment, in Lin Fei''s mind, he saw a ray of light resembling a hidden saber. That was Lin Fei''s Saber Intent. Another light group looked like individual characters.


    Upon closer inspection, they were indeed characters. Each character of the True Intention Scrollbined to form the True Intention Scroll. The characters of the True Intention Scroll flew out one by one, surrounding Saber Intent from all directions.


    Although Saber Intent kept erupting, the True Intention Scroll seemed to restrain Saber Intent effectively. In the struggle between the two, Saber Intent gradually fell into a disadvantage. Considering the reasons behind the struggle between these two martial arts, it became clear.


    The True Intention Scroll was originally a martial art formed by the fusion of innate True Qi and Martial Dao True Intent. Its intention was to integrate Saber Intent. Therefore, the True Intention Scroll naturally restrained Saber Intent.


    Lin Fei usually let the struggle between martial arts take its course. But this time, Lin Fei decided not to let it go. The domineering nature of the True Intention Scroll needed to be tamed.


    "Saber Intent must be integrated with the True Intention Scroll. Only then can the True Intention Scroll be cultivated smoothly. However, who should be the dominant one is up for debate."


    A sharp glint shed in Lin Fei''s eyes.


    "Boom."


    In the next moment, Lin Fei mobilized his Fist Intent. Since Saber Intent was no match for the True Intention Scroll, how about adding Fist Intent? Suddenly, a gigantic fist appeared in Lin Fei''s mind, ruthlessly smashing the True Intention Scroll.


    "Bang."


    The characters of the True Intention Scroll were scattered all over the sky. However, the True Intention Scroll seemed even more infuriated. It split some more characters and surrounded the Fist Intent.


    The key was that even with some characters separated, the True Intention Scroll managed to suppress the Fist Intent. Now, the True Intention Scroll was simultaneously suppressing both Fist Intent and Saber Intent. With its personality, the True Intention Scroll would likely be even more arrogant.


    "Innate True Qi, suppress!"


    Lin Fei mobilized his innate True Qi. Immediately, a massive amount of innate True Qi erupted within Lin Fei''s body. At the same time, in Lin Fei''s mind, a phantom of innate True Qi appeared as well. Majestically, it pressed toward the True Intention Scroll.


    "Bang."


    Finally, the True Intention Scroll could no longer hold on. It was suppressed by the innate True Qi, Fist Intent, and Saber Intentbined. At this moment, the True Intention Scroll seemed to realize Lin Fei''s intentions but was utterly helpless.


    <strong>"Your True Intention Scroll feels wronged, and its cultivation speed is halved."</strong>


    <strong>"Your True Intention Scroll is suppressed by your Saber Intent and starts to merge."</strong>


    <strong>"Your Saber Intent triumphs over a strong enemy, feeling invigorated, and cultivates diligently, increasing the cultivation progress of True Intention Scroll by 10%, and Saber Intent cultivation progress by 10%."</strong>


    The system''s voice echoed in Lin Fei''s mind again. Although the True Intention Scroll felt wronged and its cultivation speed was halved, making little progress in cultivation, it didn''t matter.


    After being suppressed by Saber Intent, the True Intention Scroll had to behave. Because now, the True Intention Scroll had fused with innate True Qi and Saber Intent.


    With Saber Intent as the dominant force, the True Intention Scroll became Saber Intent''s little brother. As Saber Intent cultivated diligently, the True Intention Scroll didn''t dare to ck off.


    "System."


    Lin Fei immediately pulled up the system to check his martial arts progress.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Realm: Innate Martial Artist</strong>


    <strong>Master: Early Stage</strong>


    <strong>True Intention Scroll: Early Stage ( 20% Progress)</strong>


    <strong>Saber Intent: Mastery (21% Progress)</strong>


    <strong>Fist Intent: Mastery (45% Progress)</strong>


    <strong>Leaping Technique: Perfection (0% Progress)</strong>


    <strong>Flowing Clothes Skill: Transcendence (0% Progress)</strong>


    Lin Fei''s True Intention Scroll had just begun cultivation, yet its progress had already reached 20%. This was truly astonishing. And Saber Intent, having suppressed the True Intention Scroll, seemingly, Saber Intent had also increased its progress by 10%.


    "Saber Intent has merged into the True Intention Scroll, with Saber Intent being the dominant force. If the True Intention Scroll improves, wouldn''t it also drive the Saber Intent to a certain extent?"


    Lin Fei thought to himself. It seemed to be the case. Likewise, the improvement of Saber Intent should also be able to drive the cultivation progress of the True Intention Scroll to a certain extent.


    At this moment, Lin Fei finally understood how profound the True Intention Scroll created by the founder of the Nine Profound Sect was. It could even be improved alongside Martial Dao True Intent!


    Under normal circumstances, once Martial Dao True Intent was born, there would be no specific cultivation method. Because Martial Dao True Intent required tempering, refining, andprehension. As for following a schedule like acquired cultivation techniques cultivating every day and then increasing inner power, that would be impossible.


    Many people''s Martial Dao True Intent might not make any progress for decades. But now, with the True Intention Scroll, As long as the True Intention Scroll improved, saber Intent could improve as well.


    In a sense, the True Intention Scroll is also a method to cultivate Martial Dao True Intent. As the True Intention Scroll operated, Lin Fei carefully observed the innate True Qi within his body.


    The original innate True Qi was semi-transparent. It was a gaseous substance. But now, with the fusion of Saber Intent, the innate True Qi gradually took on a hint of ck. As more and more Saber Intent merged, the innate True Qipletely transformed. In the end, it was entirely converted into a ck gaseous substance.


    Lin Fei stretched out his hand.


    "Go!"


    With a thought, Lin Fei sent the innate True Qi flying directly toward the distant wall.


    "Swish."


    This wisp of Lin Fei''s innate True Qi directly prated the wall and even created a tiny crack in the wall. This was only a strand of innate True Qi! Previously, a strand of innate True Qi was far from being this powerful.


    "Now, the gaseous substance within my body is no longer innate True Qi. It should be called Saber Qi! Other martial artists absorb the Spiritual Qi of heaven and earth, transforming it into innate True Qi. While I absorb innate True Qi, transforming it into Saber Qi! Saber Qi not only contains Saber Intent but even possesses the sharp and domineering attributes of a saber. It haspletely changed innate True Qi, creating a brand new power!"


    Lin Fei was shocked. The emergence of Saber Qi meant that Lin Fei might not even need to use a saber anymore. Because his Saber Qi was sharper and more domineering than a saber!


    Moreover, every strike contained Saber Intent. In the future, opponents would not only have to withstand the sharpness of Saber Qi but also the attack of Saber Intent.


    Especially when dealing with Qi Condensation stage practitioners. There would be no need to unleash Saber Intent separately.


    A single Saber Qi sh could directly split the spells and magical artifacts of Qi cultivators! It would be equivalent to facing a double attack!


    Particrly since Lin Fei''s Saber Intent had only just reached mastery and the True Intention Scroll was only in the early stage. If Lin Fei could reach the perfection stage of Grandmaster and his Saber Intent reached perfection as well, at that time, when Lin Fei unleashed a hundred-meter-long saber energy sh, who could possibly withstand it?

 112. Hidden Saber Shattered

    112. Hidden Saber Shattered


    Lin Fei withdrew the Saber Qi. The Saber Qi inside his body gradually became quiet. He even couldn''t feel the True Intention Scroll refining the Spiritual Qi of heaven and earth within his body. It seemed as if it had suddenly stopped. At this moment, a system message echoed in Lin Fei''s mind.


    <strong>"Your True Intention Scroll was just about to ck off when it was severely beaten by your Saber Intent."</strong>


    <strong>"Your True Intention Scroll is filled with grievances, but under the coercion of your Saber Intent, it has no choice but to continue cultivating with doubled efforts."</strong>


    As the system message faded away, Lin Fei distinctly felt that the Saber Qi in his body started moving again. And it was refining the Spiritual Qi of heaven and earth like crazy.


    However, the formation in the room hadn''t been activated, the Spiritual Qi was scarce. But time was on his side.


    Given the level of effort by the Saber Intent would constantly push the True Intention Scroll to practice diligently every single moment of the twenty-four hours each day.


    In no time, Lin Fei would likely advance from the early Master stage to the middle Grandmaster stage!


    "Indeed, helping Saber Intent to suppress the True Intention Scroll was the right decision. Otherwise, with True Intention Scroll''s domineering, self-righteous, and evenzy nature, its cultivation speed would definitely be much slower than it is now¡­"


    Lin Fei was very satisfied with the Saber Intent. As for the True Intention Scroll, it must be suppressed and driven by the Saber Intent.


    "Now that the innate cultivation method problem is solved. It''s time to solve the issue ofbat martial arts."


    The first thing that came to Lin Fei''s mind was the Saber-drawing Technique. After all, the Saber-drawing Technique was Lin Fei''s strongest martial art in the acquired realm.


    <strong>"Your Saber-drawing Technique, due to the absence of inner power, is in low spirits and cannot nurture the saber."</strong>


    Just as Lin Fei thought about the Saber-drawing Technique, the system''s voice echoed in his mind. Apparently, the system wouldn''t remind Lin Fei of every message. It would only prompt messages when Lin Fei needed them.


    "Unable to nurture the saber¡­"


    Lin Fei''s brow furrowed slightly. He had thought about this possibility. After all, the Saber-drawing Technique was specifically designed for inner power. Without inner power, how could one nurture the saber?


    "Let''s try using Saber Qi to nurture the saber¡­"


    Lin Fei had just started to circte the Saber Qi. He prepared to follow the meridian cirction of the Saber-drawing Technique to nurture the saber.


    However, as Lin Fei''s Saber Qi started to circte, as soon as it touched the hidden saber,


    "Crack."


    the next moment, the Hidden Saber shattered instantly.


    "Shattered?"


    Lin Fei looked at the broken Hidden Saber on the ground. It should be known that this Hidden Saber was a treasured weapon specifically crafted for the Saber-drawing Technique.


    The material was of very high quality. But now, it was shattered by Lin Fei''s Saber Qi in an instant. This demonstrated the incredible strength of Lin Fei''s Saber Qi.


    "Sure enough, the Saber-drawing Technique is no longer usable. The Saber-drawing Technique requires inner power to nurture the saber. Even drawing the saber requires inner power to circte through specific meridians, unleashing unparalleled power. But my Saber Qi ispletely different from inner power, even poles apart. Naturally, I can''t nurture the saber, let alone use the Saber-drawing Technique."


    Lin Fei had guessed this oue. If the Saber-drawing Technique could be executed with Saber Qi, then the Saber-drawing Technique wouldn''t be an acquired martial art. It should be an innate martial art.


    Lin Fei just felt a bit regretful. The Saber-drawing Technique helped Lin Feiprehend Saber Intent. Moreover, it had defeated numerous strong opponents in the acquired realm. Now suddenly it had lost its usefulness. Even the Hidden Saber was shattered.


    Lin Fei tried but failed to elevate the Saber-drawing Technique to the innate level.


    Every innate martial art was the crystallization of wisdom, far surpassing the acquired level. Elevating an acquired level martial art to the innate level was even more difficult than creating a new innate martial art.


    "Let''s try the Nine Shadow Saber Technique."


    A thought crossed Lin Fei''s mind and he thought of the Nine Shadow Saber Technique. So, Lin Fei directly drew the Star Saber.


    "Swish."


    Lin Fei shed with the saber. Immediately, the saber light surged. At the same time, neen saber shadows instantly merged into one. One saber, neen shadows!


    "The Nine Shadow Saber Technique is still usable. After all, the essence of the Nine Shadow Saber Technique is actually a martial art at the Body Refining level. It''s merely a saber technique and has nothing to do with the use of inner power or Saber Qi. However, using the Star Saber to execute the Nine Shadow Saber Technique doesn''t bring out its full power. I can just use Saber Qi directly."


    Lin Fei could now condense saber energy a dozen meters long. It was more than enough to perform the Nine Shadow Saber Technique. The only weakness might be the difficulty in sustaining Saber Qi. After all, Lin Fei was currently only in the early stage of the Master realm. His Saber Qi was far from being considered abundant.


    However, if he reached the middle or evente stages of the Master realm, his Saber Qi would be extremely abundant, enough to rece a treasured saber with saber energy. Even now, as long as Lin Fei could finish the battle quickly, there should be no problem using saber energy to rece a treasured saber.


    Next, Lin Fei tried his hand at fist techniques. The Quadruple Wave Technique could no longer be executed. Or rather, even if it could be executed, it wouldn''t have much power. It''s impossible to multiply the power by ten or more times.


    Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist could still be executed and its power was not bad. In other words, Lin Fei could now only use martial arts at the Body Refining level. All inner power martial arts could no longer be executed. Or even if executed, they would not have much effect. The same was true for lightness techniques.


    Of course, this didn''t mean that Lin Fei''s fist techniques and saber techniques had weakened. That was not the case. Lin Fei now had Saber Intent and Fist Intent.


    As long as he used fist or saber techniques, with the blessing of Fist Intent and Saber Intent and the explosive power of Saber Qi, the power would be many times stronger than in the acquired realm.


    Now, Lin Fei could casually sh with his Saber Qi and he wouldn''t even need to use the Nine Shadow Saber Technique. A casual sh with Saber Qi would be stronger than Lin Fei''s Saber-drawing Technique after months, or even a year of nurturing the saber!


    Innate represented a qualitative transformation! Moreover, Lin Fei cultivated the True Intention Scroll, transforming Innate True Qi into Saber Qi. It was almost like a second metamorphosis!


    Lin Fei tried out his fist techniques, saber techniques, and lightness techniques. None of them were satisfactory and none of them were innate martial arts, nor could they utilize Saber Qi to maximize its power.


    "It seems that I have to return to the Nine Profound Sect and select a few morebat martial arts," Lin Fei decided in his heart.


    Combat martial arts were indeed necessary. High realm and powerfulbat martial artsbined make up the true strength of a martial artist! Both aspects were indispensable.


    However, to return to the Nine Profound Sect, Lin Fei would inevitably have to leave Chang City. The threat of He Mountain Dao still loomed. Given He Mountain Dao''s influence, there were bound to be spies in Chang City. Once Lin Fei leaves Chang City, He Mountain Dao''s high-ranking Qi Condensation cultivators would most likely take action.


    "Now that I have gotten innate realm, I am dozens of times stronger than before! Moreover, Saber Qi is more threatening to Qi Condensation cultivators than Innate True Qi. Even high-ranking Qi Condensation cultivators might not be able to withstand my Saber Qi.


    If He Mountain Dao''s high-ranking Qi Condensation cultivators dare to ambush me on the way, I''ll let them have a taste of my Saber Qi!"


    A hint of killing intent shed in Lin Fei''s eyes. He Mountain Dao had provoked him time and time again, Lin Fei would naturally not be polite. Especially now that Lin Fei had advanced to the innate realm. He already possessed strength that was not inferior to any high-ranking Qi Condensation cultivator.


    In fact, Lin Fei could even rival top-tier Qi Condensation cultivators. He was even less afraid of He Mountain Dao. If He Mountain Dao really dared to attack him, Lin Fei wouldn''t mind using Saber Qi to y He Mountain Dao''s high-ranking Qi Condensation cultivators.


    He could even learn from the Nine Profound Sect''s founder that find some random excuses to obliterate the He Mountain Dao''s sect!

 113. Left Chang City

    113. Left Chang City


    "Rumble."


    The stone door of Yi Room slowly opened. Lin Fei slowly walked out of Yi Room. The three royal elders were still sitting cross-legged in the hall. Upon seeing Lin Fei, they immediately noticed the difference that Lin Fei''s eyes were filled with a sharp edge. It seemed like just one nce would make them feel a faint sting in their eyes. The three royal elders were shocked.


    "Lin Fei, my young friend, it seems you have gained a lot from your retreat in Yi Room!"


    The three elders had some guesses already.


    Lin Fei slightly bowed his hand and calmly said, "Thank you, three seniors, for giving me this opportunity. Otherwise, I wouldn''t have been able to practice this unparalleled martial art."


    "Indeed, Lin Fei, you are truly a prodigy, having sessfully cultivated the extraordinary skill left behind by the Nine Profound Sect''s founder!"


    Although they had already guessed, Lin Fei''s admission still shocked the three elders. After all, the True Intention Scroll had been in Yi Room for hundreds of years. Not a single person from the royal family had been able to sessfully cultivate it.


    But Lin Fei, in just a few hours, had already seeded. Lin Fei was a disciple of the Nine Profound Sect and the True Intention Scroll was left by the founder of the Nine Profound Sect. It was too much of a coincidence. Perhaps there was some connection.


    Of course, Lin Fei wouldn''t tell the three elders. It was the "True Intention Scroll" that begged him to cultivate it. Even though he couldn''t practice this martial art himself, even starting was difficult, but the True Intention Scroll "stuck" to Lin Fei and automatically seeded!


    "Three seniors, I have now advanced to the innate realm and have cultivated the True Intention Scroll, so I will take my leave!"


    The three royal elders nodded their heads. So, Lin Fei turned around and quickly left the pce. When Lin Fei returned to the South King Mansion, it was already gettingte.


    "Senior Sister Ling."


    "Lin Fei, you''re back? You..."


    Ling Yao had obviously been waiting for Lin Fei for a long time. As a result, Lin Fei had just returned to South King Mansion when Ling Yao found him. Ling Yao''s eyes were filled with anticipation. Although she also noticed that there seemed to be some changes in Lin Fei, she couldn''t pinpoint the changes. She needed a definite answer.


    Lin Fei knew what Ling Yao wanted to ask. He smiled slightly. He stretched out his hand and pointed at a flower bed in the distance.


    "Whoosh."


    Saber energy instantly prated the air, crossing a distance of several dozen meters. It struck directly into the flower bed. The flowers and nts in the flower bed seemed to have been cut by the sharp saber edge, leaving a clean slice.


    "Releasing from the body! Innate True Qi! Lin Fei, did you really sessfully advance to the innate realm?" Ling Yao was overjoyed, her voice trembling with excitement.


    In any ce, innate martial artists were figures who dominate their surroundings. They could be called Masters. That was to say, innate martial artists could establish their own sects.


    "Yes, I have advanced to the innate realm!" Lin Fei personally confirmed. As for Ling Yao mistaking the Saber Qi for Innate True Qi, Lin Fei didn''t exin. After all, Ling Yao only needed to know that Lin Fei had advanced to the innate realm, and that was enough!


    "Innate, truly advanced to the innate realm..."


    Ling Yao was still somewhat dazed. At this moment, she seemed to remember that she had only known Lin Fei for at most half a year. In less than a year, Lin Fei had made rapid progress all the way, astonishingly achieving the innate realm! It was like a dream. but the facts before her eyes proved that all of this was real!


    "Senior Sister Ling, now that I have advanced to the innate realm, I need to return to the Nine Profound Sect to find innate-level martial arts to practice. So, I''m nning to leave Chang City tomorrow. If you need anything, you can send me a letter."


    Lin Fei also revealed his n. There was no need to stay in Chang City any longer. He had to return to the Nine Profound Sect.


    However, Ling Yao frowned and said, "Lin Fei, it might be dangerous for you to leave Chang City now. I''ve been closely monitoring the movements of the He Mountain Dao during this time. Chang City must have spies from He Mountain Dao. I have already investigated some, but I haven''t taken any action yet. Once you leave Chang City, He Mountain Dao will definitely know about it at first moment. Then, you''ll be in danger."


    Ling Yao''s expression was very serious. He Mountain Dao was an immortal sect. They had high-level Qi Condensation cultivators and even top-notch ones. Their strength was extraordinary.


    Lin Fei calmly said, "Senior Sister, I can''t stay in Chang City forever. Besides, now that I''ve be innate, how can I be afraid? We, martial artists, should be aggressive and fearless of strong enemies. If we lose our courage and determination to face everything, our martial path will stagnate. He Mountain Dao is indeed a threat, but I am not weak. If their high-level Qi Condensation cultivators dare to take action, I''ll cut them down!"


    Lin Fei''s tone was firm. Clearly, Lin Fei had made up his mind and would not easily change it. Ling Yao opened her mouth to say something, but in the end, she didn''t speak. She wanted to persuade Lin Fei that if it were her, she would stay in Chang City for a lifetime rather than take risks.


    But Lin Fei was not her. Lin Fei still had to pursue the martial path. If Lin Fei truly feared He Mountain Dao and stayed in Chang City forever, his martial path might really be cut off.


    "Fine, I won''t try to convince you. Now that you''ve be innate and also have Martial Dao True Intent, your strength is indeed enough to contend with high-level Qi Condensation cultivators. As long as you''re careful, there shouldn''t be too much danger. Just don''t be careless. He Mountain Dao is a thousand-year-old immortal sect. Although there are no Foundation Establishment cultivators in the current generation, He Mountain Dao once had some, and their foundation is deep. So, be cautious about everything. No matter when there''s hope as long as you''re alive!"


    Ling Yao''s expression was solemn, her gaze fixed on Lin Fei.


    "Sister Ling, don''t worry, I''ll be sure to stay alive. After all, only by living can I continue on the path of martial arts. Tomorrow morning, I will leave Chang City alone. You don''t need to see me off, so as not to be discovered by He Mountain Dao''s spies."


    "Alright, I hope you''ll be careful, Junior Brother Lin."


    With that, Ling Yao left. There was no conversation that night. The next day, as soon as the sky began to brighten, Lin Fei opened his eyes. In fact, now that Lin Fei had advanced to the innate realm, his energy had be even more vigorous. He only needed about four hours of deep sleep each day.


    The rest of the time, he hardly needed to rest at all. Moreover, Lin Fei faintly discovered that once he reached the innate realm, his body seemed to be undergoing some subtle changes at all times.


    His True Intention Scroll absorbed the Spiritual Qi of the heavens and the earth, transforming it into Saber Qi. More than 99% of this Saber Qi was stored, but there was still a tiny bit of Saber Qi, slowly merging into his body''s blood, muscles, and skin. In the long run, Lin Fei''s body would undergo tremendous changes.


    "Perhaps, the bodies of innate martial artists are slowly metamorphosing. It''s just not very noticeable, only when the body has metamorphosed to a certain extent at the innate great perfection stage will it stop. Then they will attempt to build the foundation of martial arts, achieve Martial Saint, andpletely transform. Without the changes brought about by Innate True Qi during the innate realm, it would probably be impossible to seed in building the foundation."


    A sh of insight crossed Lin Fei''s mind. Perhaps, the reason why many innate martial artists fail to build their foundation was because their bodies haven''t been "remodeled" enough. However, this was just Lin Fei''s spection. There must be many other factors in building the foundation of martial arts.


    <strong>"Your martial arts skill, True Intention Scroll, has been practicing diligently all night due to the pressure of saber intent, and its progress has increased by 1%."</strong>


    The system''s voice echoed in Lin Fei''s mind.


    "In one night, the True Intention Scroll only increased by 1%. That is to say, in a whole day, the progress of the True Intention Scroll''s practice may only increase by 2%. But it wasn''t this slow when I was in the Ascending Dragon Room. Perhaps, it''s because of the spiritual qi..."


    Lin Fei furrowed his brow. The slow progress of the True Intention Scroll was something he hadn''t anticipated. Because, based on his previous experience, when he first started practicing martial arts, he generally made rapid progress. The True Intention Scroll seemed to begging behind. The cultivation speed was very slow. Of course, this could not be med on the True Intention Scroll.


    Under the "encouragement" of saber intent. The True Intention Scroll was definitely putting in its best effort to practice. But the practice results were still unsatisfactory.


    There might be only one reason.


    Spiritual Qi!


    After all, Saber Qi was derived from the Spiritual Qi of heaven and earth.


    "The biggest difference between innate martial artists and acquired or body refining martial artists is probably that innate martial artists have requirements for their environment. They need a ce with dense Spiritual Qi to practice faster."


    However, this wouldn''t pose a problem for Lin Fei. As long as he returned to the Nine Profound Sect, he believed that the Spiritual Qi on the mountain of the Nine Profound Sect would be abundant.


    Moreover, Lin Miao was now at the Nine Profound Sect. At worst, he could ask Lin Miao to set up some formations to gather Spiritual Qi. That would certainly be enough for the practice of the True Intention Scroll.


    After a night''s time, the True Intention Scroll could still improve slowly. But saber intent didn''t seem to be so easy. Even if the True Intention Scroll could drive the practice of saber intent, It would only be possible to boost saber intent if the True Intention Scroll had a significant increase. Otherwise, saber intent would still need to be honed or experienced sudden insight to continue improving.


    "It''s time to leave."


    Lin Fei nced at South King Mansion. Then, without alerting anyone, he rode a fast horse and quickly left Chang City.


    When Lin Fei left the city gate, he used Princess Ling Yao''s token. One of the soldiers guarding the city gazed at Lin Fei''s retreating figure, and a strange glint shed in his eyes.


    "Lin Fei has left Chang City, inform the Immortal Master."


    He Mountain Dao''s spies had infiltrated the ranks of the city gate guards. So, no matter when Lin Fei left Chang City, he couldn''t escape the eyes of He Mountain Dao!

 114. I Have Been Waiting For A Long Time

    114. I Have Been Waiting For A Long Time


    Lin Fei sped up on his horse, which could cover 200 kilometers a day. However, he didn''t rush on his journey. Instead, he moved at a leisurely pace as if he was waiting for something.


    "Boom."


    A thunderp sounded out of nowhere.


    Lin Fei looked up at the sky. Unbeknownst to him, dark clouds had gathered in the sky, even the sky had suddenly darkened.


    Lin Fei looked around. There were mountains on all sides, with only one official road. Looking up the official road towards the mountain, there was a dpidated temple halfway up the mountain.


    "This is an excellent ce toy low. The sky is getting dark, and there''s a heavy downpour. Let''s stay here."


    Lin Fei''s eyes were deep, with a profound meaning. He didn''t want to continue and he would wait here. So, Lin Fei led his horse and slowly walked towards the dpidated temple on the mountainside. Soon, a man and a horse arrived at the dpidated temple halfway up the mountain.


    At this moment, the sky was pouring rain.


    There were candles burning inside the temple. Lin Fei went in and saw about a dozen people inside the temple. There were men and women. The men were dressed as guards. The women seemed to be maids, and there appeared to be a madam and ady among them. These people didn''t look like a merchant group, but they were carrying a lot of things. Large and small packages, it looked like they were moving.


    Lin Fei didn''t pay attention to these people or greet them either. He just found a clean corner, then he sat down cross-legged, closed his eyes to rest, and waited quietly.


    However, Lin Fei''s arrival at the temple aroused the vignce of the people inside.


    "Madam, this man seems a bit strange."


    "Strange? Judging by his appearance, he should be a wandering traveler, justing to the temple to take shelter from the rain."


    "Yes, just a wandering traveler, Uncle Liu, you don''t need to be too nervous."


    Both thedy and the maids shook their heads. How many wandering travelers had they encountered on this journey? They all dressed like this. It was normal toe to the temple to take shelter from the rain.


    Uncle Liu, a bearded, burly guard, said solemnly, "Miss, it''s pouring rain outside. But look at this man, is there any trace of rain on his clothes or shoes?"


    "Hmm?"


    At this moment, thedy looked carefully at Lin Fei. Indeed, as Uncle Liu said, there was not a single trace of rain on Lin Fei''s clothes. In such heavy rain, even with an umbre and raincoat, it would be impossible to have no wet traces on the body.


    "Let me think... when this man came here just now, maybe it wasn''t raining outside yet?"


    Thedy thought for a moment. It seemed that she couldn''t remember whether it was raining when Lin Fei arrived at the temple.


    Uncle Liu didn''t say anything else. He was a guard. All he needed to do was to be secretly vignt and ensure the safety of thedy and a smooth arrival in Chang City.


    The rain outside was getting heavier and heavier and there were howling winds. The temple was drafty and leaking and rainwater sshed in from all sides. Thedy and other women huddled in a corner where there was no rain leakage.


    It was gettingte. The guards and women started eating their dry rations. They stared at Lin Fei for a long time, but they didn''t see him eating anything.


    After hesitating, thedy said to a maid, "This wandering traveler may not have brought any rations. Xiao Ya, give him a portion of our rations."


    "We shouldn''t provoke strangers while we''re away from home. Especially since this man is quite peculiar, we should avoid him if possible," Guard Liu hurriedly spoke, trying to stop the maid from giving food to Lin Fei.


    "It''s just some rations, it''s fine. Xiao Ya, bring the rations to that young man."


    Thedy didn''t change her mind. She watched Xiao Ya walk over, then turned to Guard Liu, "Guard Liu, it''s true that we shouldn''t provoke strangers while we''re away from home. But what if this person is, as you say, a remarkable individual? My father sent us to Chang City, saying there might be an evil cultivator targeting us. If there''s a remarkable person, maybe they could help us fend off the evil cultivator because of this ration. If he''s just an ordinary traveler, it''s just some rations, no big deal."


    Guard Liu''s eyes widened and seemed that he understood her point. So, he nodded, "You''re quite thoughtful."


    However, when Xiao Ya brought the rations to Lin Fei, he didn''t even open his eyes. There was no response. Xiao Ya had no choice but to put down the rations and report back.


    "Miss, he didn''t respond," The maid said.


    "We should be cautious about everything when we''re away from home. Maybe he''s worried that there''s something wrong with the rations. But we''ve already given them to him, whether he eats them or not is up to him."


    Thedy didn''t insist.


    The rain outside was getting heavier.


    "Boom!"


    A thunderp shook the sky. Apanied by lightning, a figure seemed to appear faintly outside the temple.


    "Who''s out there?" Guard Liu immediately stood up. Everyone was startled.


    "Hehe, you guys ran away pretty fast. Zhou Yuan is quite vignt, sending his family to Chang City. If you had really made it to Chang City, I wouldn''t dare to attack you there, that would indeed be troublesome. But this heavy rain came just in time to trap you here."


    From outside the temple, a sharp, piercing voice gradually approached. Following that, everyone saw a ck-robed Taoist, step by step, walking into the temple from the outside. Moreover, this Taoist seemed unaffected by the pouring rain. There seemed to be ayer of white light around him, keeping the rainwater away from his body.


    After entering the temple, there was not even a trace of rainwater on him. Seeing this scene, the guards and women turned pale. Guard Liu''s voice trembled as he shouted, "Qi Cultivator, you''re an evil Qi Cultivator!"


    "Whoosh."


    Guard Liu drew his saber. However, holding the sharp saber in his hand didn''t make him feel safe at all. He was just a mere acquired martial artist. What chance did he have against a Qi Cultivator?


    "Mere martial artist."


    The ck-robed Daoist flicked his finger. A sh of blood-red light appeared in an instant. In the next moment, the guard Liu widened his eyes. An unknown wound appeared on his neck and blood spurted out instantly.


    With a "thud," Guard Liu fell to the ground. None could see how the ck-robed Daoist attacked.


    "Ah..."


    The women in the temple screamed in fear. However, the numerous guards didn''t dare to approach the ck-robed Daoist.


    "Hehe, capturing you will surely make Zhou Yuan reconsider. Will he choose the magical artifact or his family? Being a mere mortal, keeping the magical artifact he identally obtained will only bring disaster."


    The ck-robed Daoist sneered, ready to make his move. At this moment, everyone''s eyes turned to Lin Fei. However, Lin Fei remained motionless. Disappointment filled their hearts.


    "Mother, it seems we cannot escape this fate. Who knows what torture we''ll endure at the hands of this demonic Daoist. Mother, I''ll go first!"


    She fiercely pulled out a dagger she carried with her, preparing to end her life.


    "Boom."


    At that moment, thunder and lightning shed outside. The ck-robed Daoist seemed to sense something.


    "Whoosh."


    He abruptly turned his head, looking towards the broken temple''s entrance.


    "Who?"


    The ck-robed Daoist stared intently at the temple''s exterior. Now, two more figures appeared outside the broken temple. Two gray-robed Daoists stood mid-air outside the temple. Step by step, they seemed to "float" into the temple.


    ...


    The ck-robed Daoist became extremely cautious, speaking in a deep voice, "Have you two alsoe for Zhou Yuan''s family? Unfortunately, they''ve already fallen into my hands. You two should just leave."


    The ck-robed Daoist carefully pondered. The news of Zhou Yuan identally obtaining a magical artifact hadn''t spread and he had only found out by chance. If it weren''t for the difficulty of making a move in Chang City, would he have gone through all this trouble to capture Zhou Yuan''s family? Now that he had captured Zhou Yuan''s family, the ck-robed Daoist had no intention of giving up.


    However, the two gray-robed Daoists didn''t respond. Instead, they nced at the ck-robed Daoist. Then, one of the gray-robed Daoists extended his hand, pointing at the ck-robed Daoist.


    "Rogue cultivators like you are definitely demonic beings, deserving death!"


    "You..."


    The ck-robed Daoist''s face changed dramatically. His spiritual power surged, ready to cast a spell, but it was toote.


    "Ssh."


    The next moment, the ck-robed Daoist''s eyes widened, his body trembling. Then, his corpse fell straight to the ground.


    Dead!


    He couldn''t even withstand a single attack. The guards and women became even more desperate. The ck-robed Daoist was already powerful. Now, two stronger gray-robed Daoists had arrived. What hope did they have?


    However, the two gray-robed Daoists didn''t even nce at the guards and women. Instead, they slightly bowed to the corner of the temple, saying, "He Mountain Dao''s He Yuanzi and He Qingzi pay respect to Layman Lin!"


    Thedy and the women in the temple were taken aback. They looked at Lin Fei in the distance with surprise.


    <em>"These two Daoists aren''t here for us?"</em>


    Regardless of what the women and guards thought, The gray-robed Daoists'' gazes were fixed on Lin Fei.


    Lin Fei opened his eyes and looked at the two Daoists with a calm gaze.


    "You''re too slow, I''ve been waiting for a long time!"

 115. High Level Qi Condensation Cultivators

    115. High Level Qi Condensation Cultivators


    "Mm?"


    He Yuanzi and He Qingzi''s eyes slightly narrowed.


    "Layman Lin knew we wereing, yet he calmly stayed here. It seems Layman Lin is quite confident. Originally, we didn''t mind the insignificant disciple you killed, as you have the princess and Nine Profound Sect on your side. He Mountain Dao didn''t care.


    But He Yunzi, you shouldn''t have killed! He Yunzi was the future hope of our He Mountain Dao. Now, our sect leader is furious. So, we have to use Layman Lin''s head to pay tribute to He Yunzi!"


    The two Daoists spoke of murder, yet their tone was nonchnt as if it was merely an ordinary matter, not taking it to heart at all.


    "Using my head to pay tribute to He Yunzi. Well said. If I were the He Mountain Dao sect leader, I would do the same. However, there''s one point you may have overlooked. Can you actually kill me?"


    The next moment, Lin Fei slowly stood up. At the same time, the saber intent within him exploded instantly.


    "Boom."


    Lin Fei''s saber intent erupted. To ordinary people, they wouldn''t be able to sense the saber intent. But they could feel Lin Fei transforming into a supreme treasure saber, suddenly revealing his sharpness, imposingly aggressive.


    "Hum."


    The next moment, the sabers in the guards'' hands began to hum softly as if they wanted to unsheathe themselves.


    "What''s going on?"


    "My saber seems to want to unsheathe itself."


    "What kind of spell is this?"


    These guards were utterly astonished. They didn''t know what was happening.


    "No... it''s not a spell, it''s not a spell at all. If I''m not mistaken, this is saber intent! The legendary Martial Dao True Intent that only martial artists can cultivate. Unexpectedly, this man has actually cultivated Martial Dao True Intent, even daring to confront two Qi cultivators, it''s... unbelievable!"


    Speaking was, her face full of disbelief. Although she hadn''t practiced martial arts, she had been well-educated since childhood and she was quite interested in martial arts. Therefore, she had read many martial arts secrets and she knew some secrets of martial arts.


    Lin Fei''s disy of saber intent at this moment caused the sabers of the many guards to "hum" loudly as if they couldn''t control their sabers. This was characteristic of saber intent! In front of a martial artist whoprehended saber intent, drawing a saber was a luxury.


    At this moment, in the eyes of He Yuanzi and He Qingzi, a phantom great saber appeared above Lin Fei''s head. That was the saber intent!


    Lin Fei didn''t disy his fist intent. He knew that in terms of lethality, fist intent was ultimately inferior to saber intent. Facing high-level Qi Condensation cultivators, Lin Fei still "respected" his opponents. Not underestimating them in the slightest, he fully unleashed his saber intent!


    "What a saber intent!"


    A glint shed in He Yuanzi''s eyes. At the same time, He Yuanzi and He Qingzi both disyed their magical artifacts, protecting themselves by their side.


    "sh!"


    Lin Fei''s saber intent fiercely shed down.


    "Boom."


    He Yuanzi and He Qingzi felt their minds shake.


    Their willpower was quite strong. Moreover, they didn''t have any mental ws. But even so, they felt as if their minds were being torn apart by a raging storm and painful to the extreme. Saber intent wasn''t that easy to endure. Even if they could withstand it, it would still be very painful.


    However, He Yuanzi and He Qingzi eventually resisted Lin Fei''s saber intent.


    He Yuanzi''s face was a bit pale, and he smiled coldly, "Do you know the difference between high-level Qi Condensation cultivators and low-level ones? The biggest difference is actually the spiritual power within their bodies. When a Qi Condensation cultivator reaches the seventh level, their spiritual power can circte autonomously.


    Even if their consciousness stops, their spiritual power can still circte. That is to say, no matter how strong your saber intent is, as long as it doesn''t kill us in an instant, you can''t break through our magical artifact defense. Our spiritual power will keep circting without any pause. Acquired martial artists may be able to kill low-level Qi Condensation cultivators by relying on some tactics or luck. But acquired martial artists will never be able to kill high-level Qi Condensation cultivators!"


    He Yuanzi and He Qingzi resisted Lin Fei''s saber intent. In their opinion, Lin Fei had no hope left. He was undoubtedly going to die! Because no matter what, Lin Fei, an acquired martial artist, couldn''t break through their magical artifact defense. This was the advantage of high-level Qi Condensation cultivators!


    "High-level Qi Condensation cultivators..."


    Lin Fei calmly looked at He Yuanzi and He Qingzi. The opponents were high-level Qi Condensation cultivators. Indeed, they were somewhat different from He Yunzi.


    Although He Yunzi was at the sixth level of Qi Condensation, when he encountered Lin Fei, his consciousness was heavily damaged by the saber intent.


    He Yunzi''s spiritual power stopped for a moment. Then Lin Fei found an opportunity and killed him with a single saber strike. But facing high-level Qi Condensation cultivators, Lin Fei couldn''t find any "opening" anymore.


    When martial artists vs. high-level Qi Condensation cultivators, There was only one way to defeat them. That was to fight them head-on, breaking the high-level Qi Condensation cultivators'' magical artifacts or spells.


    Lin Fei suddenly withdrew his saber intent. He no longer used his saber intent. Apparently, his current mastery realm saber intent only had a few effects on high-level Qi Condensation cultivators. As for directly killing with saber intent, Lin Fei''s saber intent hadn''t reached that level yet.


    "Have you given up? An acquired realm cultivator who canprehend saber intent, your talent probably rivals that of the founder of the Nine Profound Sect. But unfortunately, you are still mortal. How can a mortal body fight against us Qi Condensation cultivators?"


    He Yuanzi stepped towards Lin Fei, one step at a time. Beside He Yuanzi, a small sword floated. It was not a talisman but a real magical artifact flying sword. High-level Qi Condensation cultivators could use it to kill from a distance.


    Even innate martial artists were extremely wary of flying swords. The flying sword emitted a chilling and sharp aura. As long as He Yuanzi had a thought, he could instantly pierce Lin Fei''s head.


    "Whoosh."


    A soft sound.


    It wasn''t He Yuanzi who used the flying sword, but Lin Fei.


    Lin Fei surprisingly didn''t retreat but advanced, even rushing towards He Yuanzi.


    "The so-called bravery of a martial artist is nothing more than a futile struggle before death."


    He Yuanzi shook his head slightly.


    "Go."


    He Yuanzi had a thought. Immediately, the flying sword turned into a sh of white light. It instantly flew towards Lin Fei.


    At this moment, Lin Fei was only dozens of meters away from He Yuanzi, but this short distance seemed like an insurmountable chasm. He Yuanzi seemed to be able to "see" the look of despair and fear on Lin Fei''s face at the end.


    The flying sword arrived in an instant. Not only was the flying sword in Lin Fei''s line of sight but also He Yuanzi, who was dozens of meters away.


    Suddenly, Lin Fei stopped. At this distance, Lin Fei felt it was about right.


    The next moment, Lin Fei extended his fair right hand. He didn''t draw his saber. Instead, he lifted his hand.


    "sh!"


    Lin Fei let out a low shout. His hand shed fiercely through the air, aimed at He Yuanzi.

 116. Thirty Meters of Saber Energy

    116. Thirty Meters of Saber Energy


    Lin Fei''s sh was made with his hand instead of a saber. In the eyes of others, it seemed like child''s y.


    Lin Fei obviously had a saber, so why didn''t he draw it? How could a fleshly hand rece a fine steel treasure saber?


    However, in the next moment, everyone''s eyes widened. Lin Fei''s hand shed down fiercely.


    "Boom."


    Like a volcanic eruption, a violent surge of ckish airflow burst out from Lin Fei''s right hand.


    It was actually condensed into a saber!


    Saber Qi!


    This was the purest Saber Qi!


    For the first time, Lin Fei exerted his full strength to release Saber Qi.


    Immediately, the Saber Qi followed Lin Fei''s hand and erupted all at once.


    A thirty-meter-long saber energy, descending from the sky, shed directly at He Yuanzi.


    "Stter."


    He Yuanzi originally used his flying sword. However, under the impact of Lin Fei''s thirty meters saber energy, it was instantly cut down and broken in two.


    At the same time, Lin Fei''s saber energynded on top of He Yuanzi''s head. He Yuanzi originally had a magical artifact protecting his body, but Lin Fei''s Saber Qi cut through it like cutting tofu.


    Without any hindrance, it directly prated the protective shield of the magical artifact. He Yuanzi was split in half from the top of his head.


    "Thump."


    He Yuanzi''s two halves fell to the ground. He might not have understood why he died even until his death.


    "Saber...saber light? A thirty-meter-high saber light?"


    "No, that''s not saber light anymore. It''s saber energy, simr to Innate True Qi, but with a terrifying saber intent!"


    The women among the spectators whispered softly. At this moment, everyone was almost dumbfounded. They stared in amazement at the terrifying saber energy in the void.


    Even innate martial artists, who could project Innate True Qi from a distance and evenbine it with their treasure sabers, could only unleash a little saber light.


    Half-a-meter saber energy was already impressive. A meter saber energy was shocking enough.


    And now?


    Lin Fei didn''t use a saber. He only used a pair of fleshly hands.


    With his flesh and blood body, he actually stimted thirty-meter saber energy.


    This was simply unbelievable!


    "Miss... have you ever seen a thirty meters saber energy?" The maid asked with a trembling voice. The Miss didn''t speak but stared intently at Lin Fei.


    Thirty-meter saber energy! Not only had she never seen it before, but she had never even heard of it. And now, she was witnessing it with her own eyes.


    A martial artist who could unleash a thirty meters Saber Qi and even kill a high-level Qi Condensation cultivator with a single sh!


    Such means, such power, it was simply like a mythical tale.


    She would never believe it if she hadn''t seen it with her own eyes.


    "He Yuanzi!"


    He Qingzi was somewhat stunned. He hadn''t made a move before because he thought He Yuanzi''s single move was enough. All he needed to do was guard against Lin Fei''s escape.


    And now?


    He Yuanzi was dead right in front of him. Killed by Lin Fei''s thirty meters saber Qi.


    A thirty meters Saber Qi? Was Lin Fei really a martial artist?


    "Go!"


    He Qingzi made a decisive decision. He didn''t even bother with He Yuanzi.


    He immediately unleashed his spiritual power and shot toward the broken temple''s exit like a streak of light.


    He Qingzi wanted to escape and was so decisive.


    Facing a monster like Lin Fei, He Qingzi hadpletely lost his confidence.


    How could he dare to make a move?


    "Think you can escape?"


    Lin Fei''s eyes turned cold, and his hand faced He Qingzi''s direction: "Go."


    "Whoosh."


    Immediately, a saber energy, like an arrow leaving the bow, shed through the air and disappeared.


    In an instant, it flew towards He Qingzi.


    He Qingzi also had a protective shield from his magical artifact. Moreover, he had even cast a defensive spell. It was like twoyers of spells.


    However, facing Lin Fei''s saber energy, was like cutting tofu.


    The shield was instantly broken by the saber energy.


    And in the blink of an eye, the saber energy prated He Qingzi''s body.


    "Stter."


    He Qingzi''s figure paused.


    Finally, his body fell heavily to the ground.


    Motionless, devoid of the breath of life.


    He was dead!


    He Qingzi was also dead. Killed by Lin Fei''s single saber energy with ease.


    The strength of Lin Fei''s saber energy even exceeded Lin Fei''s own imagination.


    Looking at the two halves of He Yuanzi''s corpse on the ground and then at He Qingzi''s corpse being washed by the rain outside the broken temple, Lin Fei''s mind was stirred.


    "The power of Saber Qi cultivated from the True Intention Scroll is specifically designed to counter Qi Condensation cultivators. The greatest reliance of Qi cultivators is the protective shield formed by spiritual power or magical artifacts. However, the transformed Saber Qi, which has merged with the saber intent, can easily cut through the defense shield of Qi cultivators like chopping vegetables. Once the defense shield is gone, Qi cultivators are naturally vulnerable!"


    Lin Fei fell silent. He finally understood now why the founder of the Nine Profound Sect left the True Intention Scroll in the Ascending Dragon Chamber but didn''t leave it for the Nine Profound Sect.


    This True Intention Scroll seemed to be just a martial arts technique. But in reality? It almost specifically counters Qi cultivators.


    If this were to be spread and known to Qi cultivators, would they let it go?


    Perhaps those immortal sects and Daoist schools would have attacked the Nine Profound Sect. How could the Nine Profound Sect continue for hundreds of years?


    The True Intention Scroll was truly powerful. If it could be cultivated to the perfection realm and achieve the status of a Grandmaster, wouldn''t it be able to counter-kill Foundation Establishment Cultivators?


    "The founder''s talent is truly amazing. I admire him!"


    Lin Fei couldn''t help but admire the founder of the Nine Profound Sect in his heart. Although the founder of the Nine Profound Sect did not build the foundation and be a Martial Saint, Lin Fei knew the founder of the Nine Profound Sect was not inferior to a Martial Saint.


    In terms of martial arts talent, he was even stronger than a Martial Saint! Otherwise, how could he create such a magical and profound True Intention Scroll?


    The heavy rain continued. asionally, there was muffled thunder echoing between heaven and earth.


    In the broken temple, the thick smell of blood permeated the air. Outside the temple, under the washing of the rain, He Qingzi''s corpse could not even be seen with bloodstains. It was all washed away by the rain to the foot of the mountain.


    No one could have imagined that in this remote and broken temple, two high-level Qi Condensation cultivators had died. If this news were to spread back to He Mountain Dao, it would surely shake the entire He Mountain Dao!


    However, Lin Fei didn''t care. It was impossible to hide. Even if he killed everyone in the broken temple, he still couldn''t hide it. After all, the two high-level Qi Condensation cultivators of He Mountain Dao were here to intercept and kill Lin Fei.


    Now, both high-level Qi Condensation cultivators were dead. Lin Fei was alive. The result, naturally, was self-evident.


    Lin Fei turned his head. His calm gaze swept over the group of people in the broken temple.


    All the guards and women lowered their heads. Thedies and maids were shivering with fear. Only the Miss, though also frightened, looked at Lin Fei with a somewhat "fanatical" gaze.


    In her heart, a storm had already been set off. Martial arts could actually be so powerful!? Saber energy could be thirty meters high! With a wave of the man''s hand, two Qi Condensation cultivators died. Without even a chance to fight back. This even exceeded her understanding of martial arts.


    Lin Fei bent down, picked up the dry food from the ground, and tucked it into his arms. He didn''t speak, nor did he pay attention to the group of people in the broken temple.


    Lin Fei led the horse, facing the pouring rain, and walked out of the broken temple. His body was covered in ayer of saber energy. Even with the heavy rain falling on him, not a single corner of his clothes was wet.


    Afterward, Lin Fei''s figure gradually faded away and finally disappeared into the night.


    "It seems like that man has gone far away. And he took the dry food with him."


    The maid''s voice trembled continuously.


    "Yeah, he took the dry food. One portion of dry food in exchange for our lives. Let''s go, we must leave this ce immediately..."


    With gritted teeth, the Miss had made a resolute decision.


    Even if it was raining heavily outside, they had to leave.

 117. Immortal Slayer Saber

    117. Immortal yer Saber


    "Buzz."


    Ripples appeared in the void. Following that, a huge mountain gate appeared in the void.


    An old man sneered, "These immortal sects really have a high opinion of themselves. Ie on behalf of the Royal Supreme Elder, yet they don''te out to greet me but instead ask me to enter."


    The old man''s eyes were cold. However, this was the current situation in Great Chang. The royal family was continuously weakening and their control over local areas was far from what it used to be. Especially when it came to immortal sects, they had almost no control.


    If it were nine hundred years ago when the Great Chang founding emperor was still alive, would these immortal sects dare to be so presumptuous? With a single imperial edict from the Great Chang founding emperor, an entire immortal sect would be annihted!


    However, he had important matters to attend to. So he could only step into the He Mountain Dao mountain gate.


    "Swish."


    The old man stepped into the mountain gate of He Mountain Dao. Immediately, the scene before his eyes changed instantly. Layers of mountains were piled up, with immortal cranes flying and dancing, just like a fairnd.


    "Whoosh."


    In front of the old man, a white jade staircase appeared. This staircase seemed to lead to the highest peak.


    The old man sneered but did not step onto the white jade staircase. Instead, he shouted loudly towards the mountain, "By order of the Royal Supreme Elder, He Mountain Dao is not allowed to send high-level Qi Condensation experts down the mountain to deal with Nine Profound Sect disciple Lin Fei. If He Mountain Dao defies, the Royal Supreme Elder will personallye to the mountain and level He Mountain Dao!"


    After finishing his words, the old man didn''t care about the anger of the people on the mountain and directly turned around and disappeared without a trace. Apparently, he had already left the mountain gate of He Mountain Dao.


    "Presumptuous!"


    "The royal family is too overbearing."


    "Hmph, does the royal family still think it is the royal family from nine hundred years ago? With just an oral order, can it make our He Mountain Dao bow down?"


    In the main hall of the highest peak of He Mountain Dao''s mountain gate, elders and high-level Qi Condensation cultivators scolded loudly. Their expressions were filled with boundless anger.


    "Reporting to the Sect Leader, He Yuanzi and He Qingzi are dead. It must have been Lin Fei who did it. We, He Mountain Dao, absolutely cannot let this go!"


    "That''s right, a martial artist, killing our He Mountain Dao''s Qi Condensation experts time and time again, is unforgivable!"


    "He Yuanzi and He Qingzi were our He Mountain Dao''s elders. Sect Leader, even if Lin Fei is very strong, we can send top Qi Condensation experts down the mountain, along with sect treasures, to ensure that they kill Lin Fei!"


    These elders and high-level Qi Condensation cultivators were all filled with righteous indignation as if they had received a great insult. And in fact, they did feel insulted. It was just a mere martial artist that they had never taken him seriously. But he had killed the top disciples and even elders of He Mountain Dao. This was simply a mockery of He Mountain Dao.


    "Enough!"


    The sect leader''s cold gaze swept across, and the elders below stopped talking. The authority of He Mountain Dao''s sect leader was not something these elders could challenge.


    "Lin Fei must have achieved innate by now, otherwise, he wouldn''t be able to kill He Yuanzi and He Qingzi. Moreover, Lin Fei has returned to the Nine Profound Sect now. Do you really think you can kill your way into the Nine Profound Sect and demand them to hand over Lin Fei? And there''s one more important point.


    The Royal Supreme Elder has intervened. He wants to protect Lin Fei personally, just like the deep connection between the royal family and the Nine Profound Sect''s founder. Do you really think the old folks of the royal family can''t wield their sabers?"


    Upon hearing the sect leader''s reprimand, many elders stopped talking for a moment. Their angry emotions gradually calmed down.


    Yes, the Royal Supreme Elder was the current cornerstone of the royal family! He was a real Foundation Establishment cultivator! It was precise because of this, even if the royal family''s control over the world has weakened, as long as the Royal Supreme Elder is still alive, the royal family won''t be in chaos and won''t copse.


    Moreover, the Royal Supreme Elder was a ruthless figure. If the Royal Supreme Elder were truly provoked, destroying sects and exterminating ns wouldn''t be impossible.


    "Sect Leader, are we just going to let this go?" Someone couldn''t help but ask.


    "How could we possibly let this go? The old man from the royal family won''t live much longer; his time is near. Once he dies, it will be a time of chaos and disintegration for the world. At that time, it will be the time for us, the immortal sects, to return to the world and take control! However, at this moment, we cannot provoke that old man from the royal family. Therefore, the matter of Lin Fei will be put on hold for now, and no one is allowed to mention it again.


    We will focus on refining Foundation Establishment Pills for the supreme elder. The supreme elder is confident that after taking at most three more Foundation Establishment Pills, he will surely seed in Foundation Establishment! Once our He Mountain Dao has a Foundation Establishment cultivator, hmph, we will settle the score with the Nine Profound Sect and the royal family one by one."


    A glint shed in the eyes of the He Mountain Dao sect leader. He had his eyes on the world, paying attention to the overall situation. However, no matter how much he looked at the world, he needed corresponding strength.


    Foundation Establishment was the basis forpeting in the world!


    As for Lin Fei? He was just a martial artist. Even if he had extraordinary talent like the Nine Profound Sect''s founder, so what? In the end, he didn''t seed in Foundation Establishment. A hundred yearster, he would turn into a handful of soil. Therefore, being a martial artist was not worth worrying about!


    ...


    Five dayster, Lin Fei finally returned to the Nine Profound Sect.


    Ever since Lin Fei had killed two high-ranking Qi Condensation cultivators of the He Mountain Dao in the broken temple, the journey afterward had been very peaceful no twists and turns had urred.


    "Did He Mountain Dao give up? Or has He Mountain Dao not received the news yet? Or perhaps, even if He Mountain Dao wanted to send more Qi cultivators to intercept, it''s already toote..." Lin Fei frowned, many thoughts shing through his mind.


    Several days passed, and it was impossible for He Mountain Dao not to have received the news. However, regardless of the situation, Lin Fei finally returned to the Nine Profound Sect.


    This ce felt like home to Lin Fei. Lin Fei had developed a sense of belonging to the Nine Profound Sect.


    "Whoosh."


    Saber energy burst forth under Lin Fei''s feet.


    Lin Fei''s speed was incredibly fast even without using any lightness techniques. In the blink of an eye, he arrived at the top of the mountain.


    Lin Fei originally nned to return to his courtyard, but he thought about it that he had killed two high-level Qi Condensation cultivators of He Mountain Dao on his way. This was no small matter. He should report to the sect master first.


    In case He Mountain Dao targeted the Nine Profound Sect, this would allow the Nine Profound Sect to be prepared. Thus, Lin Fei headed directly toward the sect master''s main hall.


    "Huh?"


    As Lin Fei entered the main hall, he saw the sect master and his master, Zhao Kongming, sitting inside. The two seemed to be discussing something.


    "Disciple pays his respects to Master and Sect Master."


    Lin Fei greeted his master and the sect master with a bow.


    "Whoosh."


    Zhao Kongming and the sect master turned their heads abruptly. Their gazes instantly fell upon Lin Fei.


    "Lin Fei is back?"


    "Your aura, no doubt, it''s innate! Hahaha, our ''Immortal yer Saber'' Lin Fei has finally returned!"


    Both the sect master and Zhao Kongming showed a hint of surprise and delight in their eyes when they saw Lin Fei. However, Lin Fei furrowed his eyebrows slightly. He heard that there seemed to be a lot of information in the sect master''s words.


    "Sect Master, what''s this ''Immortal yer Saber'' all about?" Lin Fei asked immediately.

 118. Grand Elder

    118. Grand Elder


    "Lin Fei, you didn''t know? That day, when you were in the royalpetition in Chang City, you drew your saber and killed the sixth-level Qi Condensation cultivator He Yunzi and gained quite a reputation among many martial artists.


    Later, those martial artists called you the ''Immortal yer Saber'' based on your past experience of killing two He Mountain Dao Qi Condensation cultivators who imed to be disciples of the immortal sect. This should be your first title earned in the martial arts world, right?" The sect master said with a smile.


    Immortal yer Saber, what a domineering name! However, it might cause difort to some people. For example, Qi cultivators! These cultivators im to be immortal cultivators. Facing Lin Fei, the "Immortal yer Saber," any cultivator would hardly be pleased.


    "Disciple, you have now reached the innate realm. What''s the big deal about a title like ''Immortal yer Saber''? As martial artists, we fight against the heavens and the earth, so what''s wrong with truly ''ying immortals''? Besides, you have killed two high-level Qi Condensation cultivators of He Mountain Dao. Once this news spreads, it will probably further solidify your reputation as the ''Immortal yer Saber.''"


    Master Zhao Kongming had a slight smile at the corner of his mouth. Satisfaction could be seen in his eyes.


    "Huh? Master, Sect Master, you already knew about me killing the two high-level Qi Condensation cultivators of He Mountain Dao?"


    Lin Fei raised an eyebrow, feeling a bit puzzled. He was about to report the incident of killing the two high-level Qi Condensation cultivators of He Mountain Dao to his master and the sect master. Unexpectedly, the sect master and his master seemed to have known it already.


    "Lin Fei, this is a letter sent by the royal family through a carrier pigeon. You did have done a big thing, killing two high-level Qi Condensation cultivators of He Mountain Dao. But you don''t need to worry about He Mountain Dao''s retaliation.


    The Royal Supreme Elder, a Foundation Establishment expert, has personally issued an order,manding He Mountain Dao not to take any action against you. If He Mountain Dao defies the order, the royal family''s Foundation Establishment ancestor will personally take action, ttening He Mountain Dao! Lin Fei, the Royal Supreme Elder has ced great expectations on you and it has also made our Nine Profound Sect owe the royal family a huge favor!"


    Lin Fei was shocked. He knew that the royal family was trying to win him over. This was evident from the attitude of the three elders of the royal family. However, Lin Fei didn''t expect that it would rm the royal family''s Foundation Establishment expert! That person was the royal family''s pir of support and it was not to be disturbed for trivial matters.


    "Disciple, I have some doubts. Why would the Royal Supreme Elder attach so much importance to you? You must know that, no matter how strong you are, even if you reach the peak of a grandmaster, you are still a martial artist after all. And a Foundation Establishment expert would not pay so much attention to a martial artist," Zhao Kongming asked curiously.


    Qi cultivators had a clear advantage over martial artists. This was a fact. Foundation Establishment experts would look down on martial artists even more. But the Royal Supreme Elder, in order to protect Lin Fei, even threatened He Mountain Dao, vowing to destroy the entire He Mountain Dao sect. This was more than just ordinary attention.


    Lin Fei had some guesses in his heart. He raised his hand and said softly, "Perhaps, it''s because of my Saber Qi."


    "Saber Qi?"


    The sect master and Zhao Kongming looked at each other. They had no impression of "Saber Qi."


    "Master, take a look at this wisp of Saber Qi from me."


    Lin Fei stretched out his finger.


    "Whoosh."


    Suddenly, a wisp of Saber Qi flew toward Zhao Kongming through the air. Zhao Kongming reached out and grabbed it, covering his hand with his Innate True Qi.


    "Sizzle."


    Zhao Kongming''s hand caught the wisp of Saber Qi. However, the Saber Qi instantly broke through Zhao Kongming''s Innate True Qi and even injured his palm.


    This was just a wisp of Saber Qi. It was insignificant. If the amount of Saber Qi were ten or a hundred times more, Zhao Kongming''s palm would definitely not be safe.


    "What kind of True Qi is this? No, it doesn''t seem to be True Qi. It seems to have something else fused into it, fused with saber intent? Innate True Qi fused with Martial Dao True Intent... This is unheard of!"


    Zhao Kongming was deeply shaken. Innate True Qi fused with Martial Dao True Intent. He had never even thought about it.


    "Yes, it''s Innate True Qi fused with Martial Dao True Intent, forming thispletely new power. Because I fused it with saber intent, I named it Saber Qi! And this martial art is called True Intention Scroll, left behind by the founder of the Nine Profound Sect in the royal family''s Ascending Dragon Chamber..."


    Lin Fei didn''t conceal anything. He exined everything about the True Intention Scroll. Zhao Kongming and the sect master listened to Lin Fei''s ount of the True Intention Scroll. For a moment, both of them had extremely solemn expressions.


    "Disciple, you mean, this Saber Qi can easily cut through the spell defense shields of high-level Qi Condensation cultivators?"


    Zhao Kongming seemed to be restraining his excitement.


    "Yes, I killed He Mountain Dao''s He Yuanzi and He Qingzi in just two strikes! I didn''t even use anybat martial arts. I simply released a thirty-meter-high saber energy, and with a light sh, they were dead."


    "Thirty-meter-high saber energy..."


    The sect master and Zhao Kongming looked at each other. They were astonished.


    "Disciple, unleash your saber energy with full force," Zhao Kongming said.


    "Right here?"


    "Yes, right here. Even if it destroys something, we can always have someone repair it," Zhao Kongming said carelessly.


    "Alright, let the disciple give it a try."


    Lin Fei took a deep breath. Then, he stretched out his hand.


    "sh!"


    Lin Fei used his hand as a saber and shed down instantly.


    "Boom."


    A thirty-meter-high saber energy burst out of Lin Fei''s palm in an instant, condensed, and took shape, emitting a terrifyingly sharp aura. Then, the saber energy left Lin Fei''s hand. It fell towards the ground of the main hall.


    "Rumble."


    The entire main hall shook violently as if a dragon was turning over beneath the ground. Of course, this didn''tst long. It was only for an instant. Then, the thirty-foot-high saber energy directly split the ground open with a single sh, forming a huge crack.


    From a distance, it looked like a giant saber had forcefully cleaved it open.


    If the Saber Qi were evenrger, for example, hundreds of meters, the entire mountain peak would likely be split in half with a single sh!


    "It is said that a Martial Saint''s strike can turn rivers and split mountains. I didn''t believe it before. Now, I believe it..."


    After a while, Zhao Kongming sighed deeply, his heart full of emotion.


    "The founder was truly astonishing, creating such a terrifying technique. True Intention Scroll... It''s a pity that this martial art is too difficult to practice. Entering the innate realm andprehending Martial Dao True Intent at the same time is no easy task.


    Of all the years in the Nine Profound Sect, only Lin Fei has met the cultivation requirements of the True Intention Scroll. However, the founder''s foresight in not leaving this martial art within the Nine Profound Sect was the right choice. If the True Intention Scroll were to spread, the consequences would be unimaginable..."


    The sect master immediately understood the concerns of the Nine Profound Sect''s founder. The True Intention Scroll should be practiced only by those who are destined. It''s not suitable for widespread promotion and publicity within the sect. Otherwise, it would bring endless trouble!


    "Alright, Lin Fei. Now that you have be an innate martial artist, you should be a Master! There''s absolutely no precedent in the Nine Profound Sect for an innate realm master who is still a disciple.


    ording to the rules of the Nine Profound Sect, any martial artist who advances to the innate realm, regardless of their status, can be a Grand Elder of the Nine Profound Sect. So, from today onwards, Elder Lin, you are the Grand Elder of the Nine Profound Sect!"


    "Grand Elder?"


    Lin Fei was slightly stunned. He was just a disciple a moment ago. And now, he was a Grand Elder! Could this be considered a meteoric rise?

 119. Those Who Are Destined Will Come

    119. Those Who Are Destined Will Come


    Lin Fei became the Grand Elder of the Nine Profound Sect. Even Lin Fei himself was a little dazed. However, Lin Fei soon calmed down and he went to visit the Lin family members.


    The Lin family members were now all in the Nine Profound Sect. As for the business in Zhou Mountain Mansion City, the Lin family naturally handed it over. Now, there was no trouble in Zhou Mountain Mansion City for Lin family. His parents and elder brother wanted to return. But after weighing the pros and cons, Lin Fei decided against it.


    "Elder brother, our Lin family needs to shift our focus. In the future, gradually move our business to the towns near the Nine Profound Sect. And the Lin family should stay on the Nine Profound Sect mountain, which is the safest. Now, I am already the Grand Elder of the Nine Profound Sect. I have enough status to arrange for the Lin family."


    After careful consideration, Lin Fei decided to move all of the Lin family''s properties and slowly relocate them near the Nine Profound Sect. The Lin family members would live on the Nine Profound Sect mountain.


    After all, as Lin Fei''s strength grew stronger, it was inevitable that he would offend some people. And the strength of those people would grow stronger and stronger, and their power would be more terrifying.


    If the Lin family were still in Zhou Mountain Mansion City, Lin Fei would not only be distracted but he would also be unable to guarantee the safety of his parents and rtives.


    Moving the entire family was the wisest choice. Lin Fei''s move also tied himpletely to the Nine Profound Sect. This was also his sense of belonging to the Nine Profound Sect.


    Thinking about the founder of the Nine Profound Sect who was once amazingly talented and unparalleled and considering the current sect master and his master''s various treatments of him, Lin Fei had absolute trust in the Nine Profound Sect.


    They would prosper or decline together!


    Although his parents were somewhat reluctant, they were all reasonable people. Especially his elder brother, who finally agreed after careful consideration. He began to arrange for the relocation of the Lin family''s properties.


    Lin Fei left these matters to his elder brother, Lin Wen, without interfering.


    Lin Fei then found Lin Miao.


    "Lin Miao, do you know how to set up a Gathering Spirit Formation?" Lin Fei asked Lin Miao.


    Now that he had achieved the innate realm and even became the Grand Elder of the Nine Profound Sect. He had killed not just one or two Qi Condensation cultivators, even two high-level Qi Condensation cultivators had been killed by him. He would not be afraid of exposing a mere Qi Condensation cultivator like Lin Miao who was only at the first level.


    Lin Miao nodded and said, "The Qi Condensation cultivator from the Yin Ren Mansion had some formations on him. The Gathering Spirit Formation is a very simple one, the effect might not be very good, but I can set it up."


    "It doesn''t matter. As an innate cultivator, although I need the Spiritual Qi of heaven and earth, I don''t need it as much as you Qi Condensation cultivators. You can set up a simple Gathering Spirit Formation in my cave."


    So, Lin Fei took Lin Miao to his new cave.


    Lin Fei was now a Grand Elder. Naturally, he had a new cave. He even had his own mountain peak, just like his master, Zhao Kongming. Anyway, there were many vacant mountain peaks in the Nine Profound Sect. If one day, all the mountain peaks in the Nine Profound Sect were upied, It would probably be the most prosperous time for the Nine Profound Sect!


    Soon, Lin Miao finished setting up the cave.


    Lin Fei said to Lin Miao, "Lin Miao, now that you are in the Nine Profound Sect, you don''t have to hide anymore. You can cultivate or refine pills as you wish. If you encounter any trouble or problems,e directly to me. I think the sect master would also be very wee to have a Qi Condensation cultivator like you staying on the mountain."


    Lin Miao was overjoyed upon hearing this. This meant that he was truly free! Previously, in the Lin Mansion, Lin Miao had been hiding from others. People from the Lin Mansion didn''t dare toe to where he lived and he didn''t dare to interact with others either. But now, he hade to the Nine Profound Sect. He no longer needed to worry about his identity as a Qi Condensation cultivator.


    "Thank you, Young Master."


    "Alright, you can go now."


    Lin Fei waved his hand, letting Lin Miao leave.


    "Now that I''ve advanced to the innate realm, how can I not have a suitablebat martial art? I need to visit the Martial Arts Pavilion again."


    Lin Fei got up and went straight to the Martial Arts Pavilion. Soon, Lin Fei arrived at the Martial Arts Pavilion. The Martial Arts Pavilion was bustling with peopleing and going, just as lively as before.


    The elder guarding the Martial Arts Pavilion still holding a wine gourd, asionally took a sip of the fine wine in the gourd. Lying on the chair, squinting his eyes, he seemed veryfortable.


    Lin Fei walked into the Martial Arts Pavilion. The elder of the Martial Arts Pavilion didn''t even look at him, justzily said, "The first floor contains Body Refining level martial arts, and the second floor has acquired level martial arts, go in and choose for yourself."


    "Snap."


    A token was thrown in front of the elder of the Martial Arts Pavilion. At the same time, a familiar voice rang in the elder''s ears, "Where can I choose martial arts at the innate level?"


    "Innate level martial arts?"


    The elder of the Martial Arts Pavilion suddenly stood up. His murky eyes seemed to clear up instantly. He saw Lin Fei and he seemed to remember Lin Fei. When he was just about to get angry feeling that Lin Fei was teasing him, he saw the token on the table.


    It read, "Grand Elder, Lin Fei."


    Seeing the identity mark on the token, the elder widened his eyes.


    "You are... the inner sect disciple who chose three Body Refining martial arts in the Body Refining realm andbined three types of inner power at the acquired realm?" The elder of the Martial Arts Pavilion recognized Lin Fei.


    Lin Fei calmly said, "It seems that Elder still has some impression of me."


    "But your token..." The elder of the Martial Arts Pavilion was a bit confused. He had never encountered such a situation before.


    "I''ve advanced to the innate realm, so the sect master gave me this token, is there a problem?"


    The elder of the Martial Arts Pavilion''s eyes narrowed slightly. His heart was even more shocked by the news.


    Innate Realm! Lin Fei actually achieved the innate realm?


    He had been in the Nine Profound Sect for decades and had only reached the third level of the acquired realm. He was inferior to many disciples. Otherwise, he wouldn''t have been guarding the Martial Arts Pavilion.


    "No... No problem. When I first saw Grand Elder Lin, I felt that Grand Elder Lin was extremely talented and had unlimited potential! Now it seems, how could Grand Elder Lin be just extremely talented? You''re almost on par with the founder of our sect!"


    The elder of the Martial Arts Pavilion''s face turned red. Obviously, saying these words was somewhat difficult for him.


    "Alright, I''ve just advanced to the innate realm and need innate-level martial arts. Tell me, where are the innate level martial arts?"


    "Grand Elder Lin, the innate level martial arts are all on the third floor. Furthermore, as a Grand Elder, you can browse all the martial arts of our sect without paying any contribution points. And you can practice innate martial arts right on the third floor."


    Lin Fei nodded. The elder of the Martial Arts Pavilion respectfully handed the token back to Lin Fei. Lin Fei turned around and headed straight for the third floor of the Martial Arts Pavilion.


    There were many people on the first and second floors. But on the third floor, there was only Lin Fei. Moreover, the third floor was almost empty, and there were only a few rows of bookshelves.


    The martial arts secret books on the shelves were sparse and very rare. After all, innate level martial arts, even in the Nine Profound Sect, there weren''t many. Among them, many were martial arts collected by the founder of the Nine Profound Sect when he traveled the world.


    "I don''t need any cultivation techniques. The True Intention Scroll, it''s probably better than any innate-level cultivation technique. The key isbat martial arts. Saber technique, fist technique, and lightness technique, I should choose one of each."


    Lin Fei had a n in mind. He needed to choose a saber technique first. After all, Lin Fei''s body had been cultivated with Saber Qi by the True Intention Scroll. It was a natural fit for saber techniques. With the saber technique disyed by Saber Qi,bined with the support of saber intent, the power would probably be unimaginable.


    On the shelves, there weren''t many innate-level saber techniques, but each one was extraordinary.


    "Water Splitting Chop! When cultivated to perfection, a single saber can cut through a river."


    "Mountain Cleaving sh! When cultivated to perfection, the saber can cleave mountains!"


    "Three Abyssal Sabers! When cultivated to perfection, one will surely develop saber intent. The saber emerges as if hell descends, an Asura is born, and its killing intent can sever souls!"


    "Twenty-Three Sabers! When cultivated to perfection, one willprehend saber intent and can use Innate True Qi to control the saber to kill enemies!"


    Lin Fei looked at the shelves, filled with various saber techniques, and was quite shocked in his heart. These saber techniques, every single one of them was an earth-shattering divine skill.


    Some saber techniques even explicitly stated that once cultivated to perfection, one would be able to develop saber intent. Such saber techniques could already be considered top-notch.


    However, which saber technique should Lin Fei choose?


    Lin Fei followed the bookshelves, carefully examining each saber technique. Although these saber techniques were very powerful and their power could be considered earth-shattering, they were not Lin Fei''s most satisfactory martial arts.


    Choosing martial arts wasn''t about necessarily having the strongest power, but it must be the one that suits oneself best. And Lin Fei was now selecting the most suitable saber technique for himself.


    However, with so many choices, Lin Fei really had difficulty choosing.


    "Right, why should I pick one by one? Let these martial artse to me on their own."


    A sh of inspiration appeared in Lin Fei''s mind. He thought of a method. So, Lin Fei spoke to a row of saber technique secret books on the bookshelf: "I currentlyck a saber technique. I have Saber Qi and saber intent. If you feelpatible with my saber intent and Saber Qi, then take the initiative toe to me."


    The next moment, Lin Fei burst out with saber intent.


    "Boom."


    The saber intent exploded in the empty third floor of the Martial Arts Pavilion, sweeping all directions. At the same time, Lin Fei stretched out his hand. From his hand, a thirty meters high saber energy suddenly condensed, spanning across the void!


    "Those who are destined,e forth! Perhaps you can be my martial art!"


    Lin Fei''s voice echoed throughout the third floor of the Martial Arts Pavilion.

 120. Heavenly Saber Art

    120. Heavenly Saber Art


    Lin Fei unleashed his Saber Intent on the third floor of the Martial Arts Pavilion. Unbeknownst to him, his Saber Intent permeated through the third floor, enveloping the entire Martial Arts Pavilion.


    Thus, Lin Fei''s Saber Intent erupted. Everyone in the Martial Arts Pavilion felt as if a peerless treasure saber hung above their heads. Even some saber-wielding martial artists found their sabers humming uncontrobly, as if eager to break free from their sheaths.


    "What''s going on?"


    "Why can''t I control my saber?"


    "What a terrifying aura, who is responsible for this?"


    In an instant, martial artists on both the first and second floors felt the Saber Intent. The Martial Arts Pavilion elder instantly sobered up. His eyes widened as he looked towards the third floor.


    "Is this... Saber Intent? Did Grand Grand Elder Lin not only advance to the Innate realm but alsoprehend Saber Intent?"


    As a Martial Arts Pavilion elder, he was well-versed in Martial Dao True Intent. Naturally, he recognized that this was Martial Dao True Intent and most likely released by Lin Fei.


    "Saber Intent, huh! I wonder what martial art Grand Elder Lin has chosen? But if he continues releasing Saber Intent like this, the disciples won''t be able to choose their martial arts..."


    The Martial Arts Pavilion elder could only shake his head, a bitter smile on his face.


    Faced with such terrifying Saber Intent, disciples in the Body Refining and Acquired realm felt uneasy, their minds seemingly sliced by the Saber Intent repeatedly.


    However, there were benefits too. At the very least, it could temper the disciples'' mental fortitude. After all, Lin Fei didn''t attack anyone with his Saber Intent; he simply released it.


    As for asking the Martial Arts Pavilion elder to remind Lin Fei to restrain his Saber Intent? The elder dared not.


    Thus, the disciples within the Martial Arts Pavilion could only endure the "intimidation" of the Saber Intent.


    Lin Fei, on the third floor, released his Saber Intent and thirty-meter-high saber energy to attract martial arts techniques, allowing them toe to him on their own ord. As the saying goes, the destined shall have the martial artse to them!


    Time passed by the minute and second. Lin Fei didn''t notice anything unusual.


    Suddenly, a voice resounded within Lin Fei''s mind.


    <strong>"Water Splitting Chop, requesting to be your martial art."</strong>


    <strong>"Mountain Cleaving sh, requesting to be your martial art."</strong>


    <strong>"Water Splitting Chop and Mountain Cleaving sh arepeting to be your martial art."</strong>


    <strong>"Three Abyssal Sabers defeated Water Splitting Chop and Mountain Cleaving sh, requesting to be your martial art."</strong>


    One after another, voices emerged in Lin Fei''s mind. However, Lin Fei was somewhat bewildered. Hadn''t he made it clear that those destined woulde on their own?


    Water Splitting Chop and Mountain Cleaving sh could be consideredpatible with Lin Fei''s Saber Intent and Saber Qi. But what was the deal with the Three Abyssal Sabers?


    Its killing intent soared to the heavens! Moreover, practicing the Three Abyssal Sabers would lead toprehending Saber Intent on its own and the Saber Intent of the Three Abyssal Sabers would certainly differ from Lin Fei''s Saber Intent. Even so, the Three Abyssal Sabers still joined the fray. What was the meaning of this? And it even defeated Water Splitting Chop and Mountain Cleaving sh.


    However, whether Lin Fei would ept the Three Abyssal Sabers as his martial art depended on his approval.


    "Are there no other saber techniques that can defeat the Three Abyssal Sabers?"


    Lin Fei furrowed his brow. The Three Abyssal Sabers, judging from the description, seemed to be a very powerful saber technique. However, it was unsuitable for Lin Fei''s saber technique. Even if it were powerful, Lin Fei wouldn''t practice it.


    <strong>"Twenty-Three Sabers suddenly ambushed the Three Abyssal Sabers, heavily injuring it."</strong>


    <strong>"The Three Abyssal Sabers retaliated in anger, fiercely battling with Twenty-Three Sabers."</strong>


    <strong>"Twenty-Three Sabers eventually defeated the Three Abyssal Sabers and requested to be your martial art."</strong>


    Just when Lin Fei thought of rejecting the Three Abyssal Sabers, another saber technique emerged.


    Twenty-Three Sabers! Moreover, this saber technique was somewhat "treacherous." It had ambushed the Three Abyssal Sabers. Twenty-Three Sabers couldmand a saber to kill enemies. It seemed quite good as well.


    However, Lin Fei already had Saber Qi. Saber Qi itself could leave his body and be controlled by Lin Fei. He could effortlessly control Saber Qi. Therefore, the sabermanding technique of Twenty-Three Sabers was of little use to him.


    Lin Fei was still contemting whether to let Twenty-Three Sabers be his martial art. At present, Twenty-Three Sabers seemed quite good.


    "Boom."


    The next moment, a saber appeared in Lin Fei''s mind. A magnificent saber, condensing out of thin air. The moment this saber appeared, Lin Fei''s mind seemed to be illuminated. It was as if countless saber edges were slicing through the void.


    "Whoosh."


    Lin Fei''s gaze, guided by his intuition, instantly looked toward the corner of the bookshelf. There, a saber technique manualy.


    "Heavenly Saber Art!"


    Lin Fei murmured softly as he saw the name of this saber technique.


    <strong>"Twenty-Three Sabers, fearing the Heavenly Saber Art, voluntarily distance itself from the host."</strong>


    <strong>"Heavenly Saber Art requests to be your martial art."</strong>


    The moment the Heavenly Saber Art appeared, a voice resounded within Lin Fei''s mind. Moreover, Twenty-Three Sabers feared the Heavenly Saber Art and withdrew from thepetition voluntarily.


    This surprised Lin Fei. After all, Twenty-Three Sabers was not an ordinary martial art. It had defeated the Three Abyssal Sabers. Although it was due to an ambush... Even so, strength was required.


    It resisted the counterattack of the Three Abyssal Sabers and defeated it in the end. This showed that Twenty-Three Sabers was definitely a top-tier innate-level saber technique. However, even so, when the Heavenly Saber Art appeared, Twenty-Three Sabers voluntarily retreated.


    Lin Fei went to the corner of the bookshelf and took down the Heavenly Saber Art manual hidden in the corner.


    Flipping open the Heavenly Saber Art manual, he read:


    "Heavenly Saber Art, when cultivated to perfection, can condense a Heavenly Saber. With the Heavenly Saber unleashed, it can break the void and make countless sabers bow!"


    Lin Fei''s eyes narrowed slightly.


    "What a domineering tone. Heavenly Saber unleash, countless sabers bow. What kind of Heavenly Saber can make countless sabers bow?"


    Lin Fei was somewhat skeptical that this saber technique was bound to have some exaggeration or even boasting.


    Nevertheless, judging solely from the introduction of the Heavenly Saber Art and the fact that it had made Twenty-Three Sabers voluntarily withdraw from thepetition, the Heavenly Saber Art seemed to be the most suitable saber technique for Lin Fei.


    Lin Fei continued to study the contents of the Heavenly Saber Art.


    The Heavenly Saber of the Heavenly Saber Art had to be cultivated to perfection in order to condense a Heavenly Saber. When the Heavenly Saber was unleashed, countless sabers would bow, shattering the void!


    This could be described as the ultimate domineering and powerful. It was in line with the attributes of a "saber." After all, sabers were the epitome of domineering and sharpness.


    The Heavenly Saber Art took the domineering and sharpness of sabers to the extreme. However, it was clear that not everyone could cultivate the Heavenly Saber Art to perfection. Therefore, the specific cultivation steps of the Heavenly Saber differed.


    At the perfection realm, one could condense a Heavenly Saber. At the transcendence realm, one could condense a Tyrant Saber. At mastery or below, one could condense a Fierce Saber. But even without reaching perfection, the power of the Heavenly Saber Art was not inferior to other top-tier saber techniques.


    Seeing this, Lin Fei had already made up his mind.


    "Heavenly Saber Art, since you have chosen to follow me, you should know you are the Heavenly Saber, the king among sabers! As a top-tier and mature saber technique, you should disdain to remain at the beginner level. So,e on, let''s reach the mastery level directly! Show off the elegance of your Heavenly Saber!"


    After Lin Fei finished speaking, he silently agreed to Heavenly Saber Art''s request.


    "Boom."


    The next moment, the Heavenly Saber in Lin Fei''s mind shattered instantly. At the same time, a surge of new memories emerged in his mind.

 121. No Saber Available

    121. No Saber Avable


    In Lin Fei''s mind, new memories emerged, which all were memories of cultivating the Heavenly Saber Art. From beginner to proficient, and then to mastery, all appeared clearly in Lin Fei''s memory.


    It was as if Lin Fei had gone through a long period of time, slowly mastering the Heavenly Saber Art. At the same time, a system voice appeared in his mind.


    <strong>"Your Heavenly Saber Art has a noble origin, surpassing beginner and proficient, directly reaching mastery!"</strong>


    Lin Fei heard the voice in his mind. He paused for a moment.


    "Really... it directly reached mastery? This Heavenly Saber Art seems to have a very proud character. With just a little stimtion, it directly reached mastery, saving a lot of time."


    Lin Fei wondered if stimting it again would directly lead to transcendence. However, he only thought about it.


    It must be because the Heavenly Saber Art is very special, plus Lin Fei''s provocation, made it suddenly reach mastery. Perhaps it was because the Heavenly Saber Art had exhausted all its strength to barely achieve this.


    Of course, Lin Fei also had some guesses. The speed at which these martial arts could be improved actually had something to do with Lin Fei himself. It must be because Lin Fei''s saber realm was extraordinary. That''s why the Heavenly Saber Art could so easily be elevated to mastery.


    If Lin Fei immediately went to learn sword techniques or other martial arts. No matter how much Lin Fei provoked them, their progress wouldn''t suddenly improve to mastery.


    With the Heavenly Saber Art reaching mastery, Lin Fei could wield it as easily as moving his arm. However, this was the Martial Arts Pavilion. He couldn''t test his martial arts here.


    The power of the Heavenly Saber Art was extremely terrifying. Ifbined with Lin Fei''s Saber Qi, its destructive power would reach a terrifying level.


    "The saber technique has been chosen. Now for the fist technique and lightness technique. Let''s use the same method. Those who are destined, the martial arts wille naturally!"


    So, Lin Fei used the same method. One fist technique after another, one lightness technique after another, all wanted to be Lin Fei''s martial arts. This was because Lin Fei''s strength had increased. Naturally, he was very "attractive" to martial arts. Otherwise, those martial arts wouldn''t eagerly want to be Lin Fei''s martial arts.


    After careful consideration, Lin Fei chose a fist technique called the Immeasurable Fist.


    The Immeasurable Fist was, in fact, a burst technique and martial art that unleashed innate true qi. It allowed for an instantaneous eruption of nearly ten percent of the innate true qi within the body.


    This was incredibly terrifying. Moreover, as the realm advanced, the Immeasurable Fist could unleash even greater power.


    In the beginner and proficient realms, the innate true qi unleashed was likely less than ten percent. At the mastery realm, it could erupt about ten percent. In the transcendence realm, it could unleash twenty percent. If it reached perfection, it would be truly horrifying. A perfected Immeasurable Fist could even release half of the innate true qi within the body.


    The power of a single strike, unleashing half of the innate true qi, Its might was beyond imagination. Hence, it was named "Immeasurable."


    After all, a typical martial art that could release only ten percent of the innate true qi in a single strike was already considered quite remarkable. A perfected Immeasurable Fist, on the other hand, could unleash fifty percent of the innate true qi in a single blow. This could undoubtedly be considered one of the top innate fist techniques.


    Of course, its w might be a slight deficiency in prolonged battles. But when experts exchanged blows, who needed endurance? If a single punch couldn''t solve the problem, it most likely couldn''t be solved at all.


    Against ordinary opponents, Lin Fei could simply use Saber Qi. There was no need for him to throw a punch.


    Next was the lightness technique. This time, the winning lightness technique was called "Close Yet Distant." If Close Yet Distant were cultivated to perfection, even if it is far away, it allowed being reached in an instant. It would be challenging to capture Lin Fei''s silhouette.


    Moreover, the speed of Close Yet Distant was also incredibly fast. As long as there was innate true qi, Lin Fei could cover a distance of over one hundred meters in a single step. The stronger the innate true qi, the greater the distance that could be covered!


    Thus, Lin Fei ultimately chose Close Yet Distant as his specialized lightness technique. With that, Lin Fei had chosen his innate level saber, fist, and lightness techniques. Or rather, these martial arts had chosen Lin Fei.


    "System."


    Lin Fei immediately essed the system to check his martial arts progress.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Arts Realm: Innate Martial Artist</strong>


    <strong>Master: Early Stage</strong>


    <strong>True Intention Scroll: Early Stage (31% Progress)</strong>


    <strong>Saber Intent: Mastery (21% Progress)</strong>


    <strong>Fist Intent: Mastery (45% Progress)</strong>


    <strong>Heavenly Saber Art: Mastery (0% Progress)</strong>


    <strong>Immeasurable Fist: Proficient (0% Progress)</strong>


    <strong>Close Yet Distant: Proficient (0% Progress)</strong>


    The three martial arts Lin Fei had just chosen, Heavenly Saber Art reached mastery directly, while Immeasurable Fist and Close Yet Distant only reached proficiency.


    So, Lin Fei became even more certain that the Heavenly Saber Art was somewhat special. Or, Lin Fei''s aplishments in saber techniques were deep, which allowed the Heavenly Saber Art to reach mastery in an instant.


    Having chosen his martial arts, Lin Fei stood up and walked down from the third floor of the Martial Arts Pavilion. The Martial Arts Pavilion Elder was extremely respectful and didn''t dare to say anything.


    Then, Lin Fei left the Martial Arts Pavilion. He had just chosen the Heavenly Saber Art and it needed a suitable saber to match.


    Star Saber was no longer suitable ever since Lin Fei had cultivated Saber Qi. A treasure saber that could withstand the eruption of innate true qi was necessary.


    So, Lin Fei went to the Treasure Pavilion and revealed the identity token of the Grand Elder. Immediately, the Treasure Pavilion Elder became respectful.


    "Grand Elder Lin, what treasure do you need?"


    "A saber! After advancing to the innate realm, Ick a suitable treasure saber."


    "A saber? Grand Elder Lin might not know, once you advance to the innate realm, ordinary sabers are no longer usable because even a star saber cannot withstand the eruption of innate true qi from Masters! Therefore, only treasure sabers made from special materials can be used.


    This row of treasure sabers can be used by masters. They can fully withstand the eruption of innate true qi. Even Martial Grand Masters can use these treasure sabers without any issues. Grand Elder Lin, you can choose any treasure saber you like."


    Lin Fei nced at them. These treasure sabers emitted a cold light. Even from a distance, one could seemingly sense their sharp aura.


    Lin Fei casually picked up a treasure saber. The weight was just right.


    "Let''s test it."


    Lin Fei had thought and activated his Saber Qi. He swung it gently in the void.


    "sh!"


    With a soft shout from Lin Fei, the Saber Qi erupted instantly, saber energy roared out and shed into the ground. Instantly, arge pit appeared on the ground.


    "Crack."


    However, the treasured saber in Lin Fei''s hand, which was said to withstand the eruption of a Martial Master''s true qi, had shattered just like that.


    "Hmm? Didn''t you say it could withstand a grandmaster''s true qi eruption? What''s going on? Could it be that the sabers in the Treasure Pavilion are all defective?"


    Lin Fei''s expression turned cold.


    Immediately, the Treasure Pavilion Elder''s face turned pale, and he hurriedly said, "Grand Elder Lin, please calm down. The sabers in the Treasure Pavilion are definitely not defective. Perhaps it''s due to being stored for too long. Grand Elder Lin, please try this one."


    So, the Treasure Pavilion Elder handed Lin Fei another treasure saber. Lin Fei once again swung it casually.


    "Crack."


    The treasure saber shattered again.


    "Next."


    Lin Fei gripped the third treasure saber.


    "Crack."


    It was the same as before.


    After swinging the saber, the treasured saber shattered on the ground.


    "Uh... Grand Elder Lin, this..." The Treasure Pavilion Elder was cautious, hesitating to speak.


    Lin Fei threw away the broken treasure saber in his hand. His expression was calm as he said lightly, "I see now, it''s my problem."


    The Treasure Pavilion Elder didn''t know what to say.


    Three treasure sabers were that even Martial Grand Masters could use them. Why couldn''t Lin Fei use them? Could it be that Lin Fei was stronger than a Martial Grand Master? That was simply impossible!


    Only Lin Fei knew that it was most likely due to his Saber Qi. Saber Qi was much stronger than Innate True Qi. Even treasure sabers that innate martial artists could use couldn''t withstand the eruption of Lin Fei''s Saber Qi.


    "It seems I''m not suited for using sabers anymore. I can only unleash Saber Qi and use my hand as a saber."


    Lin Fei felt somewhat helpless in his heart. It seemed that in the future, the scenes of him using a thirty meters high saber energy to sh people wouldn''t be few...

 122. Chen Lian’s Shock

    122. Chen Lian¡¯s Shock


    Lin Fei returned to his cave dwelling.


    At this moment, the maid serving Lin Fei reported, "Elder, a letter just came from the inner sect addressed to inner sect disciple Lin Fei. After the inner sect elder learned about it, they forwarded the letter here."


    "A letter?" Lin Fei took the letter.


    Lin Fei had only been an inner sect disciple for a few months and only a small number of people in the Nine Profound Sect knew that Lin Fei was now a Grand Elder. Others didn''t know his identity at all. But even in the inner sect, Lin Fei hadn''t made many acquaintances. Who sent him the letter?


    Lin Fei opened the letter. Upon reading the contents, he understood. It turned out that the letter was from Chen Lian. When Lin Fei first entered the inner sect and was preparing to sell his outer sect courtyard, it was Chen Lian bought it.


    Moreover, Lin Fei epted Chen Lian''s invitation and became a guest elder of the Chen family. At that time, the Chen family gave Lin Fei 15,000 taels of silver, which was to be paid annually.


    They had paid a year''s worth of silver in advance, which showed sincerity. After all, Lin Fei had not yet be an acquired martial artist at that time.


    Lin Fei did a quick calction. He had been a guest elder of the Chen family for less than a year. That is to say, he had taken the silver and was still a guest elder of the Chen family.


    Now, Chen Lian sent a letter. She mentioned that the Chen family had encountered some troubles. They hoped Lin Fei could go to the Chen family and help them resolve the issue. The Chen family had prepared a generous reward for Lin Fei''s assistance: 10,000 taels of silver!


    If Lin Fei were an ordinary acquired martial artist, this reward would be quite impressive. It did demonstrate considerable sincerity. However, Lin Fei was now an innate martial artist! So, how much should an innate martial artist be rewarded for their assistance?


    "Never mind, I did ept the Chen family''s silver after all. And indeed, I am currently a guest elder of the Chen family. Bring Chen Lian here, and I''ll ask her in person what troubles the Chen family has encountered."


    "Yes, Elder."


    The maid left the cave dwelling. It wasn''t long before the maid brought Chen Lian to the cave dwelling.


    Chen Lian''s face was full of confusion. She was still in the outer sect of the Nine Profound Sect. Judging by the situation, it seemed difficult for her to reach the seventh level of Body Refining before the age of twenty.


    It was unlikely that she would be an inner sect disciple. Of course, this was normal. Chen Lian''s talent was quite average. Being able to stay in the outer sect was already quite good. She could provide the Chen family with information about potential disciples.


    It should be noted that the Chen family didn''t have Lin Fei as their only guest elder.


    Chen Lian looked at the cave dwelling with a mix of apprehension and confusion. She had been doing well in the outer sect. Suddenly, she was informed that the Grand Elder had summoned her. But what could a Grand Elder want with an insignificant outer sect disciple like her?


    Chen Lian couldn''t even enter the inner sect. When she needed to contact their guest elders in the inner sect, she could only send a message through someone. What merit or ability did she have to be invited by the Grand Elder?


    "Chen, the Grand Elder is inside. Pleasee in."


    The maid brought Chen Lian to the entrance of the main hall and stopped. Chen Lian hesitated a bit, but she quickly stepped inside.


    She didn''t dare to look up at the Grand Elder sitting at the top. Instead, she quickly entered the main hall and respectfully knelt down, saying, "Disciple Chen Lian pays her respects to the Grand Elder."


    "Chen Lian, you''re here. Lift your head and take a look at who I am."


    A young voice entered Chen Lian''s ears she faintly felt it was familiar. She cautiously raised her head and looked at the Grand Elder sitting at the top. However, when she saw the person clearly, her eyes widened in shock. A look of disbelief appeared on her face.


    "You... you are Senior Brother Lin Fei? But... why are you in the Grand Elder''s cave dwelling? Could it be that you have be a disciple of the Grand Elder?" Chen Lian immediately thought of a possibility.


    "Disciple?"


    Lin Fei smiled enigmatically, his gaze fixed on Chen Lian, "Some time ago, I advanced to the innate realm and became a Grand Elder of the Nine Profound Sect. So, I am the Grand Elder!"


    Lin Fei''s words exploded like a thunderbolt in Chen Lian''s mind.


    "What? Senior Brother Lin, you are the Grand Elder? And you have advanced to the innate realm..."


    Chen Lian was a skilled socializer among the Nine Profound Sect''s outer disciples. But now, her mind waspletely nk and she didn''t know what to say.


    Lin Fei being a Grand Elder, an innate martial artist, and a martial arts master was beyond her imagination.


    "Chen Lian, I don''t have time to joke with you. I am still a guest elder of the Chen family, after all. I have taken the Chen family''s silver, and a year has not yet passed. During this year, no matter what troubles the Chen family encounters, I can help resolve them. Chen Lian, are you sure you still want me to help resolve the troubles faced by the Chen family?"


    Lin Fei''s meaningful words brought Chen Lian back to her senses. She seemed to regain her usual calm demeanor.


    Chen Lian immediately replied, "No, Grand Elder Lin, it''s just a trivial matter for the Chen family. How could we bother the Grand Elder with it? But, may I ask the Grand Elder, can the Chen family announce the fact that you are our guest elder?"


    Chen Lian asked cautiously. She was still shocked in her heart that how the acquired disciple they had originally hired suddenly be an innate master and a Grand Elder of the Nine Profound Sect.


    This status was incredible. At the very least, if Lin Fei were associated with the Chen family, Even if it was just a little connection, it would be great news for the Chen family!


    "Of course, I am indeed your guest elder."


    "When the one-year period is over..." Chen Lian hesitated to ask.


    "Do you still want me to be your guest elder? But can your Chen family afford to support a martial arts master?" Lin Fei said calmly.


    When the one-year term expires, Lin Fei''s price won''t be the same. To be a guest elder? Of course, it''s possible! As long as they can provide treasures that can significantly improve his True Intention Scroll or rapidly enhance his saber intent.


    As long as they have those treasures, then there would be no problem supporting him as a guest elder. However, if it''s just some silver, It would be of no use to Lin Fei now.


    "Ah... I apologize for my thoughtlessness."


    Chen Lian''s expression stiffened slightly. Indeed, Lin Fei was now a martial arts grandmaster and a Grand Elder of the Nine Profound Sect. As soon as the one-year term with the Chen family ends, if the Chen family wanted to continue supporting him, they would have to pay the price of a martial arts master.


    Could the Chen family afford to support a martial arts grandmaster? It seemed impossible.


    "Grand Elder, I will take my leave now!"


    Chen Lian respectfully saluted and then hurriedly left the cave dwelling. She had to hurry back and report this news to the Chen family.


    The Chen family would be shocked as well. Originally, they had hired an acquired disciple as a guest elder. But in the blink of an eye, he became an innate master and even a Grand Elder of the Nine Profound Sect. This was like a pie falling from the sky. What a profit!


    If the Chen family could make good use of their rtionship with Lin Fei and announce their connection with Lin Fei, from then on, the Chen family might soar to new heights. Who would dare to provoke them?


    "Guest elder..."


    Lin Fei thought of the Zhang family. He was also a guest elder for the Zhang family. However, ever since thest time when Lin Fei helped the Zhang family to drive away the disciples from Autumn Haze Mountain, the Zhang family seemed to have not encountered any troubles.


    "Next, I should focus on cultivation. I must at least reach the middle stage of the True Intention Scroll and make my Saber Qi more profound, only then can I fight with Saber Qi for an extended period. I also need to continue honing my Martial Dao True Intents. I should go to the Ancestral Master Peak to polish them..."


    Lin Fei got up, left the cave dwelling, and headed towards the Ancestral Master Peak.

 123. Once Enlightened, One Can Die Happily

    123. Once Enlightened, One Can Die Happily


    Time passed quickly.


    The weather gradually became colder. Especially on the Ancestral Master Peak, the cold wind was as sharp as a saber, chilling to the bone.


    "Whoosh."


    Zhao Kongming''s figure appeared on the Ancestral Master Peak. He didn''t speak immediately but gazed into the distance at the figure beneath the stone stele.


    Lin Fei sat quietly beneath the stele, eyes closed. He sat there, letting the cold wind hit his face, like an old monk in meditation.


    However, as Zhao Kongming was about to approach,


    "Hmm?"


    a fierce saber edge burst out from Lin Fei''s body.


    At the same time, the stele also emitted a simrly fierce aura. It was Martial Dao True Intent, or rather, saber intent.


    One saber intent was extremely domineering. The other saber intent was incredibly sharp. The two intents shed with each other. However, the slightly domineering True Intent seemed to be losing strength. That was the saber intent left by the Nine Profound Sect''s Ancestral Master in the stone stele.


    After such a long time of consumption, it gradually diminished. Naturally, it was losing strength. Meanwhile, the incredibly sharp saber intent seemed to have endless power. That was Lin Fei''s saber intent.


    "Lin Fei."


    At this moment, Zhao Kongming finally spoke.


    "Swish."


    Lin Fei opened his eyes. The saber intent around him immediately retracted. The entire Ancestral Master Peak was restored to its previous tranquility.


    "Lin Fei, you''ve been cultivating beneath the stele every day for so long. It''s too dull and monotonous. Sometimes, haste makes waste. Too much effort and desire for improvement would lead to inferior results."


    Zhao Kongming couldn''t help but advise. He was satisfied with Lin Fei in every aspect. But sometimes, Lin Fei was too diligent and worked too hard. He had stayed on the Ancestral Master Peak for ten days or half a month, regardless of cloudy days or rain. He spent almost every day beneath the stele. This was akin to being an ascetic cultivator. Zhao Kongming admitted that he couldn''t be as diligent as Lin Fei.


    "Master, I understand."


    Lin Fei smiled faintly. Zhao Kongming felt somewhat helpless. Every time he reminded Lin Fei, Lin Fei would respond with the same words. Then, he would continue cultivating hard in his own way.


    In fact, Lin Fei also wanted to bnce rxation and diligence. The feeling of spending every day under the stele was not pleasant. However, his saber intent had a standard "ascetic" personality, only by cultivating hard beneath the stele every day could his saber intent improve slightly.


    Otherwise, there would be no improvement at all. This was different from his fist intent. No matter how Lin Fei tried to hone his fist intent under the stele, there was little improvement.


    Different martial arts personalities required different treatments.


    During this period, Lin Fei mainly focused on cultivating the True Intention Scroll and his saber intent. Therefore, naturally, he had to "cultivate hard" ording to the saber intent''s way.


    "By the way, Master, what do you want to tell me bying to the Ancestral Master Peak?" Lin Fei asked. He knew that Zhao Kongming was not so idle. He must have something important if he came to find him specifically.


    Zhao Kongming nodded and said, "Indeed, there is something. The once-in-a-decade Martial Alliance Exchange Conference is about to begin. Our Nine Profound Sect has already received the invitation. In the past, every Martial Alliance Exchange Conference was led by a Grand Elder from our Nine Profound Sect with some outstanding inner disciples participating in the Martial Alliance Exchange Conference.


    This time, I was supposed to lead the team. But seeing you cultivate hard on the Ancestral Master Peak every day, I think you should go out and take a break. Therefore, I''ll give you this opportunity to let you, the newly promoted Grand Elder, lead some disciples from the sect to gain some worldly experience. On the path of martial arts, the exchange and discussions between martial artists are also very important."


    Lin Fei pondered for a while, then nodded and said, "Master is right, it''s good to go out and take a break. When do we set off?"


    "In three days."


    "Is this Martial Alliance Exchange Conference just a simple exchange between disciples of various sects?" Lin Fei asked again. He wanted to ask clearly. So he could be prepared.


    "Actually, the main purpose of the Martial Alliance Exchange Conference is for the various sects to meet. The Martial Alliance was initially established to counter the Immortal and Daoist sects.


    However, as you know, the various sects are constantly scheming against each other and have many concerns. How could they possibly be united? So, over time, the Martial Alliance has be a loose organization.


    But even if it''s loose, on the surface, the Martial Alliance is still the strongest martial force in Great Chang. Exchanges and discussions among fellow martial artists can promote one''s martial arts.


    Moreover, it allows sharing of recent situations and even the movements of the Immortal and Daoist sects. After all, the world has not been peaceful recently. Those Immortal and Daoist sects have begun to stir again.


    Lin Fei, when you go, just feel the attitudes of the various sects and train the disciples along the way. As for the rest, the sect master and other Grand Elders will discuss."


    Lin Fei understood. This Martial Alliance Exchange Conference, in fact, was not a very important event. It was barely considered a martial arts gathering in the world of martial arts,


    "Onest question, Master, are there any Martial Saints in the Martial Alliance?" Lin Fei asked solemnly.


    "Martial Saints..."


    Zhao Kongming''s expression became serious, and his eyes gradually sharpened. Then, He spoke slowly, word by word, "In the past three hundred years, no Martial Saint has been born! As for whether there are hidden Martial Saint ancestors in the various martial sects, it is unclear.


    Once one bes a Martial Saint and establishes the foundation of martial arts, one can live for more than three hundred years. Some Foundation Establishment martial artists can even live up to five hundred years!


    Thest publicly known Martial Saint was the Sword Saint Bai of the Hidden Sword Sect. He passed away three hundred years ago when his time came.


    Since then, there has been no Martial Saint in Great Chang! Even, over the past three hundred years, the various martial sects have begun to believe. Perhaps, the path of the Martial Saint has been severed..."


    Lin Fei fell silent. In the past three hundred years, no Martial Saint had been born in the entire Great Chang''s martial sects. This was almost like a fault. This was not the same as those Immortal and Daoist sects.


    The Foundation Establishment cultivators of the Immortal and Daoist sects have never been severed. Every ten years, or several decades, a Foundation Establishment cultivator would be born. Over the course of nine hundred years in Great Chang, the umted number of Foundation Establishment cultivators was quite considerable.


    This was also the reason why martial sects were always suppressed by the Immortal and Daoist sects. It was too difficult for martial arts to produce a Martial Saint, almost as hard as ascending to heaven.


    But the Immortal and Daoist sects could steadily give birth to Foundation Establishment cultivators with such gains and losses, it was clear who was stronger and who was weaker.


    "The path of Martial Saints will not be severed!"


    Suddenly, Lin Fei raised his head, his eyes determined.


    "Hahaha, my disciple, I was initially somewhat shaken. In three hundred years, no Martial Saint has been born. Is it true that the path of Martial Saints has been severed? But since you appeared, I firmly believe. The path of Martial Saints must not be severed. Where there are martial arts, there are Martial Saints. No one can sever this path!"


    Zhao Kongming spoke passionately. He even couldn''t help but draw the long sword from behind him.


    "Whoosh."


    A sword light flew out in an instant. It shed at the empty ground of the Ancestral Master Peak.


    "Hum."


    A vast sword intent suddenly burst out from the stone tablet. It instantly enveloped Zhao Kongming''s body, Gradually, an incredibly sharp aura began to rise. Even the long sword in Zhao Kongming''s hand was emitting bursts of soft humming sounds.


    "Boom."


    Finally, above Zhao Kongming''s head, a long sword seemed to be faintly forming! Seeing this scene, Lin Fei immediately understood what was happening.


    "Congrattions, Master, onprehending sword intent!"


    At this moment, Zhao Kongming actuallyprehended the sword intent!


    "Hahaha, I have practiced the sword for eighty years, and now I have finallyprehended the sword intent! My heart''s wish is fulfilled! The path of martial arts is long, but even if I die tonight, I will have no regrets!"


    Zhao Kongmingughed loudly, his sword intent on soaring into the sky.

 124. Slaying immortals, Who Needs A Saber?

    124. ying immortals, Who Needs A Saber?


    The fierce wind howled. It was still snowing on the Ancestral Master Peak.


    "Whoosh."


    Lin Fei opened his eyes.


    "It''s been three days. It''s time to lead the disciples to the Martial Alliance and participate in the Martial Alliance Exchange Conference."


    Lin Fei murmured softly. Ever since three days ago, when Lin Fei''s master Zhao Kongming identallyprehended the sword intent, he returned to his cave and closed himself off.


    Zhao Kongming''s unexpectedprehension of sword intent. Nine Profound Sect had one more Grand Elder with sword intent. For the Nine Profound Sect, this was naturally a good thing.


    "System."


    Lin Fei brought up the system panel. He had been on the Ancestral Master Peak for almost twenty days. Every day, he honed his saber intent. He hadn''t carefully examined the changes in his martial arts.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Arts Realm: Innate Martial Artist</strong>


    <strong>Master: Mid-stage</strong>


    <strong>True Intention Scroll: Mid-stage (2% Progress)</strong>


    <strong>Saber Intent: Mastery (61% Progress)</strong>


    <strong>Fist Intent: Mastery (51% Progress)</strong>


    <strong>Heavenly Saber Art: Mastery (40% Progress)</strong>


    <strong>Immeasurable Fist: Proficient (40% Progress)</strong>


    <strong>Close Yet Distant: Proficient (40% Progress)</strong>


    Lin Fei''s True Intention Scroll had reached the mid-stage. That is to say, Lin Fei is now in the mid-stage of the Innate realm.


    The Saber Qi in his body had increased fivefold. It was very difficult for an innate martial artist to improve. However, even if it was just advancing a small realm, the gap was enormous and the strength would be greatly improved.


    However, after reaching the mid-stage of the Innate realm, Lin Fei found that even if there was abundant Spiritual Qi on the Ancestral Master Peak, the cultivation progress of the True Intention Scroll was still slow. It could only advance about 1% per day.


    Moreover, Lin Fei had a feeling. Once he reached thete stage, without external help, the cultivation progress of the True Intention Scroll might not be able to advance.


    This was not because the True Intention Scroll wasn''t working hard. In fact, the saber intent was pushing the True Intention Scroll every day, striving to cultivate. It''s just that the cultivation speed of the True Intention Scroll was so slow.


    After all, the True Intention Scroll had an extra step of integrating Martial Dao True Intentpared to ordinary martial arts, the speed would naturally slow down.


    As for saber intent and fist intent, saber intent had improved a lot, while fist intent had only improved a little bit. This showed that saber intent could still be improved through honing. It''s just that it was still very slow. Then there were Heavenly Saber Art, Immeasurable Fist, and Close Yet Distant. Their cultivation speed was about 2% per day.


    It should not be a problem for these three martial arts to reach transcendence. As for achieving perfection, it is necessary to find the "character" of the three martial arts. Or, the three martial arts might also need a bit of luck.


    "Innate mid-stage, with thick Saber Qi. It''s time to go out and explore the world..."


    Lin Fei stood up. Then, he took a step forward.


    "Whoosh."


    Lin Fei covered a distance of thirty meters in one step. Step by step, he walked towards the main hall.


    ...


    Nine Profound Sect main hall.


    More than a dozen inner disciples had arrived at the main hall and were on standby. They had already received the news that today Grand Elder "Immortal yer Saber" Lin Fei would lead the team to participate in the Martial Alliance Exchange Conference.


    The Martial Alliance Exchange Conference was held once every ten years. It was a grand event in the martial arts world! However,pared to the Martial Alliance Exchange Conference, these disciples were actually more interested in "Immortal yer Saber" Lin Fei.


    News about Lin Fei gradually spread within the Nine Profound Sect. After all, the Nine Profound Sect did not intentionally block the news. Moreover, throughout Great Chang, the feats of "Immortal yer Saber" Lin Fei became more and more widespread. These outstanding inner disciples of the Nine Profound Sect naturally received the news as well.


    "I heard that this time it''s ''Immortal yer Saber'' Grand Elder Lin Fei leading the team personally. Grand Elder Lin Fei has recently be a legendary figure in the martial arts world of Great Chang. His battle achievements are simply too fierce.


    What''s more important is that his saber can cut down those haughty Qi Condensation cultivators. Even when Grand Elder Lin was in the Acquired realm, he was able to y a sixth-level Qi Condensation disciple from the He Mountain Dao. It''s truly incredible. I wonder what kind of style ''Immortal yer Saber'' Grand Elder Lin has?"


    These inner disciples were all looking forward to it in their hearts. Martial artists worship the strong. Besides, the fame of "Immortal yer Saber" has spread far and wide. He can be regarded as the most prominent martial artist in the entire Great Chang right now. How could they not look forward to it?


    The sect master looked at these disciples below. Although his expression was solemn, he was very pleased. Nowadays, the Nine Profound Sect, because of Lin Fei''s "Immortal yer Saber" widespread reputation, everyone was practicing martial arts more diligently. Especially the confidence in martial arts. This was something the Nine Profound Sect never had before. The belief in martial arts is intangible and untouchable.


    For martial artists, it is very important. Even the sect master believed that, given time, the strength and cultivation of the entire Nine Profound Sect''s disciples would greatly improve.


    This was all thanks to Lin Fei, the "Immortal-yer Saber," and the changes he brought to the Nine Profound Sect. Even though Lin Fei, as a Grand Elder, rarely made appearances, it didn''t affect his prestige in the hearts of the numerous Nine Profound Sect disciples.


    "Hm? He''s arrived!"


    The sect master suddenly looked up and saw a faint shadow approaching in the distance outside the main hall. The shadow quickly closed the distance, arriving in the main hall within a few leaps.


    "Whoosh."


    Everyone''s gaze turned toward the figure that had just entered the hall.


    "Grand Elder Lin, these disciples have been eagerly awaiting you!" The sect master said with a smile. The eyes of a dozen inner sect disciples simultaneously focused on Lin Fei.


    "We greet the Grand Elder!" These inner sect disciples spoke in unison, saluting Lin Fei. Lin Fei nodded slightly in acknowledgment, having grown ustomed to his Grand Elder identity.


    "Sect master, can we depart now?" Lin Fei asked.


    "Grand Elder Lin, I entrust these disciples to you," The sect master saluted Lin Fei.


    These disciples were the elite of the Nine Profound Sect and represented its future. There could be no room for failure. Thus, for each Martial Alliance Exchange, an innate martial artist would lead the team to ensure the safety of the disciples to the greatest extent.


    "Alright, let''s set off."


    Lin Fei led the group of disciples out of the grand hall and arrived at the mountain gate. At this moment, at the mountain gate, more than a dozen swift horses had already been prepared for the long journey to the Martial Alliance. The dozen inner sect disciples had been carefully observing Lin Fei, but he remained silent, leaving them hesitant to overstep their bounds.


    Finally, one disciple, carrying arge saber and presumably skilled in saber techniques, couldn''t help but ask, "Grand Elder Lin, it''s widely rumored that you are the ''Immortal-yer Saber,'' possessing divine saber skills that can y Qi Condensation cultivators from the Immortal Sect.


    However, we notice that you don''t have a saber on you. Without a saber, how can you be the ''Immortal-yer Saber''? Pardon our boldness, but may we ask, Grand Elder Lin, have you forgotten to bring your saber?"


    This disciple, carrying therge saber, disyed some courage, voicing the greatest doubt in all the disciples'' minds.


    As a result, all the disciples'' gazes were now fixed on Lin Fei. They had searched but couldn''t find Lin Fei''s saber. But without a saber, how could he be the "Immortal-yer Saber"?


    With a calm expression, Lin Fei nced at the disciples and noticed the confusion on their faces. He slowly spoke, "Watch closely, all of you! ying immortals, who needs a saber?"


    The next moment, Lin Fei extended his hand. Instantly, the Saber Qi within his body burst forth.


    "Boom."


    The saber energy on Lin Fei''s hand surged and rapidly condensed into a thirty meters tall saber in mid-air.


    "Buzz."


    Some disciples carrying sabers were astonished, their faces filled with horror. Their sabers, seemingly beyond their control, began to tremble and hum as if wanting to break free from their sheaths. Simultaneously, Lin Fei fiercely swung his hand down toward the empty ground outside the mountain gate.


    "Rumble."


    The thirty-meter-tall saber energy viciously shed the ground, causing the earth to shake violently as if a dragon was turning beneath it. Where Lin Fei''s Saber Qi passed, a massive fissure was cleaved into the ground.


    From a distance, it seemed as though the emptynd outside the mountain gate had been split in two. All the disciples stood with their mouths agape, staring in amazement at the seemingly miraculous fissure on the ground, unable to speak for a long time.


    "Let''s go!"


    Lin Fei didn''t linger. He mounted a swift horse and sped away, leaving a trail of dust behind him.

 125. Lin Fei Takes His Seat, Stunning The Audience

    125. Lin Fei Takes His Seat, Stunning The Audience


    The Martial Alliance Headquarters was situated on Mount Cang City. The reason for choosing this location was quite simple. There was no powerful martial arts sect here.


    When the Martial Alliance was first established, its purpose was to jointly resist the pressure of the immortal sects. However, martial arts sects were also wary of each other. They feared that a major sect would control the Martial Alliance Headquarters, thereby threatening other sects. Thus, Mount Cang City, a ce without a powerful martial arts sect, was chosen.


    Nowadays, the Martial Alliance had declined and had be a mere shell of its former self. Usually, there were only a few disciples in charge of cleaning and guarding the ce, without even a single acquired martial artist. This showed the destion of the Martial Alliance Headquarters.


    However, recently, the headquarters had been receiving a steady stream of visitors from the martial arts world. Consequently, the town at the foot of Mount Cang City gradually became lively.


    Lin Fei, along with the members of the Nine Profound Sect, arrived at Mount Cang City. Seeing the endless stream of martial artists, many inner sect disciples were excited.


    "Are those people from the Blood Refining Sect? I heard that the Blood Refining Sect values body refining the most. Their body-refining techniques are extremely terrifying.


    "If one''s body refining doesn''t meet the Blood Refining Sect''s requirements, they might even be expelled from the sect. And those white-d swordsmen, they must be disciples of the Hidden Sword Sect, right?"


    "The Hidden Sword Sect excels in swordsmanship. Each generation of their disciples must venture into the world to inherit the title of ''The Number One Sword Under Heaven.''"


    "Yes, the Hidden Sword Sect is really arrogant. Each generation''s top swordsman must use actualbat to seize the title of ''The Number One Sword Under Heaven.''"


    "That''s why the ''Number One Sword Under Heaven'' in Great Chang almost alwayses from the Hidden Sword Sect."


    The Nine Profound Sect disciples were abuzz with chatter. For a moment, Lin Fei realized that these disciples knew more about martial arts sects than he did.


    "The Hidden Sword Sect, huh?"


    Lin Fei instantly spotted the Hidden Sword Sect disciples. They all carried long swords on their backs.


    Lin Fei''s deep impression of the Hidden Sword Sect was for two reasons. One was the Sword Saint Bai from three hundred years ago, who was considered thest Martial Saint of Great Chang. Secondly, each generation of the Hidden Sword Sect produced the most outstanding swordsmen.


    Moreover, without exception, those who inherited the title of "The Number One Sword Under Heaven" would definitelyprehend Sword Intent! In the entire Great Chang, martial artists who couldprehend Martial Dao True Intent were scarce, even countable on one''s fingers. But the Hidden Sword Sect always upied one or several spots on that list.


    Each generation saw the birth of a Sword Intent expert from the Hidden Sword Sect! In this aspect, the Hidden Sword Sect was much stronger than the Nine Profound Sect.


    Of course, while the Nine Profound Sect disciples discussed other sects, those from other sects also talked about the Nine Profound Sect.


    The Nine Profound Sect was not a sect without a foundation. The Nine Profound Sect had produced such a remarkable figure as the Nine Profound Sect''s founder.


    Back then, he had been invincible, seeking a worthy opponent but failing to find one. Even Foundation Establishment Realms praised him as an unparalleled genius, rarely seen in the world!


    And now?


    Although the Nine Profound Sect was no longer as strong as it used to be, the Nine Profound Sect produced an extraordinary individual. He was the most renowned figure in the entire Great Chang recently.


    Immortal yer Saber!


    The Nine Profound Sect had given birth to the "Immortal yer Saber." He had in two high-level Qi Condensation cultivators from He Mountain Dao.


    This news had already shaken the entire Great Chang martial arts world. All martial artists felt exhrated. After all, martial artists had been suppressed by Qi cultivators for too long.


    The appearance of the "Immortal yer Saber" undoubtedly restored some dignity to martial artists. However, as for who the "Immortal yer Saber" was? What did he look like? Most people were not clear about it.


    Therefore, many martial artists, although they saw the people from the Nine Profound Sect, they did not know which one was the Immortal yer Saber. Lin Fei also traveled with the inner sect disciples. He was equally young. No one could tell he was the Grand Elder of the Nine Profound Sect.


    Soon, the Nine Profound Sect''s group arrived at the Martial Alliance Headquarters. Disciples were already there to greet them.


    "We are disciples of the Nine Profound Sect."


    A disciple handed over the invitation letter from the Martial Alliance.


    "Senior brothers and senior sisters of the Nine Profound Sect, the Martial Alliance Exchange Conference is about to begin. Please follow me."


    The reception disciple led the Nine Profound Sect members directly to the venue of the exchange conference.


    Lin Fei took a nce. There were not many martial artists left at the foot of the mountain. Many sects'' disciples had arrived at Mount Cang City yesterday or even the day before. They just stayed in the town at the foot of Mount Cang City for one night. As for the Nine Profound Sect''s group, they had just arrived at Mount Cang City, looking travel-worn. Soon, Lin Fei and the others saw the venue of the Martial Alliance Exchange Conference in the distance.


    It was a huge open space. Weapon racks were ced all around and various weapons were disyed on them. Each sect upied a section, forming arge circle.


    Inside the circle, there were many temporary arenas. These were for the Martial Alliance Exchange Conference, used for disciples of various sects to "exchange" ideas.


    At the top of the arenas, thirteen chairs were arranged. They represented the thirteen sects of the Martial Alliance. Only the representatives of the thirteen sects could sit on those chairs.


    ording to past conventions, the martial artists representing the thirteen sects were generally innate martial artists. In other words, these thirteen chairs represented thirteen martial arts masters.


    At this moment, twelve masters had already taken their seats on the thirteen chairs. Only one chair was left unupied. Moreover, there was still an empty space on the ground. That was the position for the Nine Profound Sect.


    "The people from the Nine Profound Sect haven''t arrived yet."


    "The Nine Profound Sect is quite far from Mount Cang City. They should be here soon. Let''s wait a bit longer."


    "I wonder which master from the Nine Profound Sect will lead the team this time? Could it be the famous ''Immortal yer Saber''?"


    "Immortal yer Saber? It''s unlikely. Although the Immortal yer Saber has been in the spotlighttely, He Mountain Dao hates him to the core. How could Immortal yer Saber dare to leave the Nine Profound Sect at this time?"


    "Hehe, didn''t you know? He Mountain Dao has temporarily closed their mountain for some reason."


    "Closed the mountain? He Mountain Dao is a prestigious immortal sect. How could they just close their mountain like that?"


    "Perhaps it''s because of the ''Immortal yer Saber.'' I heard that the ''Immortal yer Saber'' has a deep connection with the royal family."


    "Anyway, I really want to see the ''Immortal yer Saber.'' What kind of demeanor does someone who can y immortals with a saber have?"


    Many disciples and martial artists were staring at the empty chair. Their eyes were filled with anticipation, hoping that the master leading the Nine Profound Sect would be the Immortal yer Saber. In this way, they could witness the demeanor of the ''Immortal yer Saber'' with their own eyes.


    "They''re here."


    "The people from the Nine Profound Sect have arrived."


    "Who is the master leading the Nine Profound Sect?"


    "Did the ''Immortal yer Saber''e?"


    As the Nine Profound Sect''s group arrived, the entire Martial Alliance Exchange Conference became lively. Countless martial artists craned their necks in anticipation. Their eyes were fixed on the Nine Profound Sect''s group.


    For a moment, the disciples of the Nine Profound Sect felt extremely proud. Even though they were travel-worn and had just arrived at Mount Cang City, they all held their heads high, looking spirited. However, among the disciples of Autumn Haze Mountain, one person was not as excited.


    Liu Hao!


    After being defeated by Lin Fei, he took it as a great shame. So, he practiced martial arts like crazy for several months. He actually soared from the acquired third level to the acquired sixth level! Of course, Liu Hao''s family also contributed a lot. But this was also due to Liu Hao''s outstanding talent and his extreme efforts.


    Liu Hao also came to the Martial Alliance Exchange Conference with Autumn Haze Mountain this time. He wanted to see if Lin Fei was among the Nine Profound Sect disciples. This time, he wanted to avenge his previous disgrace!


    "Lin Fei, your talent is quite impressive. You will most likelye to this Martial Alliance Exchange Conference. For this day, I have trained hard for months, which is equivalent to years of practice! We martial artists know shame and then be courageous. The grudge of that day''s saber, if we meet today, I will return it twice!" Liu Hao murmured quietly.


    He had been waiting for this day for a long time. As for the recent popr Immortal yer Saber from the Nine Profound Sect, Liu Hao didn''t pay any attention at all.


    Moreover, everyone was talking about the Immortal yer Saber. But who exactly was the Immortal yer Saber? What was his real name? Many people didn''t know. Liu Hao didn''t care either.


    How could he, a mere disciple, have any contact with such a lofty and influential figure? He was very clear that his biggest dream in this life was to achieve innate and be a martial arts master.


    However, even if he became a master, he would definitely not be able topare with top experts like the "Immortal yer Saber" who could stir up the world''s situation. Liu Hao still had this self-awareness.


    "The people from the Nine Profound Sect are here!"


    Liu Hao fixed his gaze, searching among the Nine Profound Sect group.


    Liu Hao''s eyes narrowed slightly. He locked onto a figure, Lin Fei! The Lin Fei, who had made Liu Hao flee in panic like a lost dog at the Zhang family that day, had indeede!


    "Lin Fei, you really came. It seems that I''m still lucky. Today, I have the opportunity to avenge my past disgrace!"


    Liu Hao was very excited. He had been practicing hard for months for this day! After that, Liu Hao watched as Lin Fei and his group came to the seats reserved for the Nine Profound Sect at the Martial Alliance Exchange Conference.


    Then, Liu Hao saw Lin Fei stand up. Surprisingly, he walked towards the thirteen chairs reserved for the masters.


    What was Lin Fei doing? Those thirteen chairs were reserved for martial arts masters. Lin Fei was an acquired disciple, what was he doing there?


    However, Lin Fei didn''t stop. Instead, under Liu Hao''s astonished gaze, step by step, he came to the empty chair. Then, Lin Fei directly sat down.


    "Boom."


    Suddenly, Liu Hao''s mind went nk.


    "Could it be..."


    Liu Hao''s face turned pale. At this moment, not only was Liu Hao shocked, everyone at the Martial Alliance Exchange Conference was stunned.


    Lin Fei was so young, yet he sat in the chair reserved for masters.


    "Nine Profound Sect Grand Elder, ''Immortal yer Saber'' Lin Fei, takes his seat!"


    A disciple from the Martial Alliance announced loudly. Each martial arts master would be announced by a Martial Alliance disciple. This was a sign of respect for the martial arts masters.

 126. Having No Saber IS Better Than Having A Saber

    126. Having No Saber IS Better Than Having A Saber


    "He is the Immortal yer Saber?"


    Liu Hao''s face turned pale. He widened his eyes, seemingly unable to believe the scene before him.


    However, the fact was right there. Lin Fei had already sat down in the chair and even the Martial Alliance disciple announced that the Immortal yer Saber was Lin Fei!


    At this moment, Liu Hao felt as if all the strength had left his body. His body was even trembling. He had practiced hard for months just waiting for the day when he could meet Lin Fei and avenge his past disgrace.


    But what about now?


    Lin Fei was the Immortal yer Saber! That was a top expert who could y high-level Qi cultivators from He Mountain Dao with his saber! He was a martial arts master, the Grand Elder of the Nine Profound Sect.


    How could he avenge his past disgrace?


    "How can a fireflypete with the bright moon?"


    Liu Hao''s face showed a bitter expression. Then, he closed his eyes and stopped talking.


    At this moment, when Lin Fei took his seat, the Martial Alliance announced it, instantly setting off amotion throughout the Martial Alliance Exchange Conference.


    Almost all martial artists'' gazes were focused on Lin Fei. Among them, there were some eager gazes, filled with a touch of reverence. It was at this time that Lin Fei began to faintly understand how famous he was now in the martial arts world.


    "Immortal yer Saber" Lin Fei, in just a few months, had in several Qi cultivators from He Mountain Dao. His fame then spread rapidly. Throughout the entire Great Chang, he had already surpassed the reputation of countless veteran masters. His poprity was at its peak."


    "I didn''t expect the famous ''Immortal yer Saber'' to be so young."


    "Just now, when ''Immortal yer Saber'' was among the Nine Profound Sect group, I thought he was an ordinary disciple. I didn''t expect him to be a martial arts master!"


    "This ''Immortal yer Saber'' Lin Fei is really low-key. He looks just like the other disciples of the Nine Profound Sect. Who would have thought that he is the famous ''Immortal yer Saber''?"


    "But why doesn''t the ''Immortal yer Saber'' Lin Fei carry a saber?"


    For a while, many people were discussing. Of course, many people also noticed that Lin Fei didn''t have a saber on him.


    One has to know that Lin Fei was the "Immortal yer Saber." He had in several Qi cultivators with his saber. Lin Fei''s saber was incredibly sharp that could not only cut down high-level Qi cultivators but also innate martial artists.


    However, there was no trace of a saber on Lin Fei. Could it be that Lin Fei practiced a type of martial arts that involved concealing a saber?


    In the martial arts world, there were some peculiar martial arts. For example, the Hidden Saber Technique. It involves hiding a saber in the most concealed ces on one''s body, making it difficult for others to detect. But once inbat, the saber is drawn silently, making it hard for the opponent to defend against.


    However, the hidden saber technique was ultimately a "peculiar martial art." The emphasis was on "peculiar." If it was seen through by others, it would lose its power.


    As for Qi cultivators, especially high-level Qi cultivators, they had magical artifacts to protect themselves, so they wouldn''t care about martial artists'' peculiar skills.


    There was only one way. That was to use overwhelming power, crush everything in its path, and defeat them head-on.


    Although curious about where Lin Fei''s saber was hidden, no one asked him. At this time, the focus was on the Martial Alliance Exchange Conference.


    "The Martial Alliance Exchange Conference begins now!" A Martial Alliance disciple announced loudly.


    In previous Martial Alliance Exchange Conferences, disciples from various sects would go on stage to exchange andpete with each other. There was a familiar process. Of course, there were rewards for the disciples''petitions. The rewards were provided by the various sects together. As for what the rewards were, Lin Fei didn''t ask.


    On both sides of Lin Fei were two martial arts masters. On his left was a middle-aged man dressed in white. Judging from his attire, he should be the Grand Elder of the Hidden Sword Sect. He looked to be in his early forties, quite young.


    After all, many martial artists only broke through to the innate realm and became martial arts masters in their fifties or even sixties. At forty years old, he naturally appeared young.


    However, he couldn''tpare to Lin Fei, who was not even twenty years old. His youthfulness was somewhat excessive.


    On Lin Fei''s right was an old man with white hair. He appeared old and frail, with a face full of wrinkles. But his spirit was still strong. As for which sect he belonged to, Lin Fei was not sure. After all, Lin Fei only knew a few sects.


    Lin Fei was new to the martial arts world. He hadn''t spent much time in the martial arts world and hadn''t made many acquaintances.


    Among the thirteen martial arts masters, Lin Fei didn''t recognize any of them. Therefore, Lin Fei didn''t engage in conversation. Instead, he looked at the stage below.


    The Martial Alliance Exchange Conference had begun. Disciples from various sects went on stage.


    They demonstrated their skills and began to exchange andpete.


    This was Lin Fei''s first time watching disciples''petitions as a Grand Elder and a martial arts master. After all, Lin Fei used to be on the stage, not in the role of a judge. This made him feel a little novel.


    However, after watching for a while, Lin Fei found it somewhat dull.


    These acquired realm disciples disyed various martial arts, studying martial arts techniques and moves. It seemed lively. But in reality, they were quite vulnerable.


    The essence of martial arts lies in oneself, inner power, body, martial arts beliefs, and so on. These were the most important aspects.


    Lin Fei didn''t practice that many martial arts in the past. Because he had long understood the essence of martial arts, practicing too many fighting martial arts and studying techniques was meaningless.


    At this moment, a white-clothed and heroic-looking female disciple from the Hidden Sword Sect took the stage. With a single sword stroke, she basically ended the battle.


    As soon as the sword was drawn, a sh of white light followed. Her opponent was defeated. Her sword technique was simr to Lin Fei''s saber method. Just one word, fast!


    Moreover, Lin Fei also noticed that this female disciple was not only fast, but her inner power was also very profound. Otherwise, speed alone would not be enough to defeat her opponent with a single sword strike.


    This female disciple had already grasped some of the fundamentals of martial arts, and her future was promising.


    "Brother Lin, what do you think of my Hidden Sword Sect disciple''s swordsmanship?"


    Suddenly, Lin Fei heard a voice in his ear.


    Lin Fei turned his head. He found that the person speaking was the innate martial artist from the Hidden Sword Sect beside him, the forty-something martial arts master.


    "What''s your name, sir?" Lin Fei asked. He really didn''t know this master.


    "Hidden Sword Sect, Lu Zongyi."


    "So, it''s Brother Lu. Your disciple''s swordsmanship is as fast as lightning and very urate, truly extraordinary. And with exquisite inner power, her future is boundless."


    Lin Fei didn''t hesitate to praise. This female disciple of the Hidden Sword Sect was indeed very remarkable. She could be considered the disciple with the greatest potential Lin Fei had discovered in this Martial Alliance Exchange Conference. Her future attainment of the innate realm was hopeful.


    "I heard that Brother Lin practiced Saber-drawing Technique in the acquired realm. In my Hidden Sword Sect, we also have a Sword-drawing Technique, simr to Saber-drawing Technique. I wonder which is superior, the sword-drawing technique or Saber-drawing Technique?"


    Lin Fei shook his head and said, "There may not be much difference. What really determines a martial artist''s strength is not the martial arts moves or even which martial art they practice. It''s the martial arts foundation and martial arts beliefs! This is the essence of martial arts!"


    Lu Zongyi''s eyes lit up, and he continued, "That''s right. The essence of martial arts is not about martial arts techniques or moves, but about martial arts beliefs and the foundationid down earlier. My Hidden Sword Sect disciples practice swordsmanship for ten years like a single day.


    Every day, they practice and spar with swords, always apanied by their swords. Every moment, the sword is never far from them, and they cherish their swords as they cherish their lives, only in this way can they achieve something in swordsmanship!"


    But I haven''t seen a saber on Brother Lin. I know a thing or two about whether Brother Lin has a saber or not. Since Brother Lin is the Immortal yer Saber, how can he y immortals without a saber? Could it be that Brother Lin has already given up using the saber?"


    Lu Zongyi expressed doubt in his heart. How could the Immortal yer Saber y immortals without a saber?


    As a swordsman, Lu Zongyi could naturally sense whether Lin Fei had a saber. So he knew that Lin Fei hadn''t practiced any hidden saber techniques. Lin Fei simply didn''t carry a saber!


    At this point, Lu Zongyi was puzzled. For a swordsman, it ismon knowledge to always have their sword with them. The same should apply to saber wielders. How could he not carry a saber? Especially when he was the famous Immortal yer Saber?


    Lin Fei had a smile on his face, his expression calm. In fact, Lin Fei also wanted to carry a saber. However, no treasured saber could withstand his Saber Qi.


    So naturally, Lin Fei couldn''t carry a saber. Instead, he used Saber Qi to condense and reced the saber with his hand.


    However, these were Lin Fei''s secrets. They couldn''t be easily revealed.


    Not to mention exining it to Lu Zongyi, so Lin Fei closed his eyes, and spoke calmly and slowly, "In my hand, there is no saber, but in my heart, there is a saber! My saber is in my heart! Having no saber is better than having a saber!"


    Upon hearing this, Lu Zongyi''s body shook as if a thunderbolt exploded in his mind and kept rumbling in his mind. The look in his eyes as he stared at Lin Fei was filled with extreme astonishment!

 127. The Battle Between Saber Intent and Sword Intent

    127. The Battle Between Saber Intent and Sword Intent


    Lu Zongyi felt as if he had received enlightenment in his mind. It was as if he had grasped a ray of inspiration.


    "What a concept! Having no saber is better than having a saber. No saber in hand, but a saber in the heart. No wonder you are the Immortal yer Saber, even though you have just reached the innate level, but in terms of the saber realm, you have already reached the peak..."


    Lu Zongyi''s emotions surged. For a long time, his sword realm had not made any progress. And now, Lin Fei''s few words seemed to have suddenly enlightened Lu Zongyi. shes of inspiration kept appearing in his mind.


    "Brother Lin, please ept my salute!"


    Lu Zongyi was obviously a genuine gentleman, or perhaps, a sword fanatic. He was devoted to the sword all his life, which led him to his current level. Lin Fei''s words were worth ten years of hard work!


    Lu Zongyi''s actions were noticed by others. Especially the martial arts masters nearby. They all looked at Lu Zongyi and Lin Fei with a hint of shock. They didn''t know what had gotten into Lu Zongyi, who was actually saluting Lin Fei.


    "Whoosh."


    The next moment, Lu Zongyi jumped onto one of the empty arenas. Then, he shouted to Lin Fei: "Hidden Sword Sect''s Lu Zongyi, specially seeks advice from ''Immortal yer Saber'' Lin Fei. I hope Brother Lin cane on stage and exchange pointers with me!"


    Lu Zongyi''s words left everyone somewhat dumbfounded. It was well known that the arena was for the disciples of various sects to exchange ideas. Why did Lu Zongyi take the stage?


    After all, Lu Zongyi was the Grand Elder of the Hidden Sword Sect. He was also a young martial arts master and his swordsmanship was very profound. An innate expert was actually going on stage himself! And most importantly, the one Lu Zongyi was challenging was the "Immortal yer Saber" Lin Fei. For a moment, this naturally caused a sensation.


    "What is Lu Zongyi doing?"


    "How can a respectable innate expert, martial arts master, and the Grand Elder of the Hidden Sword Sect act so recklessly?"


    "Although the Martial Alliance Exchange Conference does not forbid martial artists from exchanging ideas, isn''t a martial arts master being too impatient?"


    "The disciples haven''t even finished their matches, what''s the hurry for Lu Zongyi?"


    "However, I''m looking forward to the battle between Lu Zongyi and Lin Fei."


    "Let''s see whose swordsmanship is more powerful, Lu Zongyi''s or the ''Immortal yer Saber''s saber techniques?"


    The other martial arts masters were somewhat dissatisfied, but the disciples'' eyes were shining. Their emotions were extremely exciting. A battle between two innate experts! Moreover, it was a contest between a swordsman and a saber wielder.


    There is no first in literature, no second in martial arts. It is the same in the martial arts world. Conflicts between saber and sword often ur. Which is more powerful, the saber or the sword? This has been a long-standing debate in the martial arts world. And now, they could witness such an intense and exciting battle. How could these acquired martial artists not be excited and thrilled?


    "Challenge me?"


    Lin Fei''s eyes narrowed slightly. He saw the fighting spirit of Lu Zongyi. However, he did not immediately agree. Even if Lu Zongyi was an innate martial artist and a martial arts master, so what? Not everyone was qualified to challenge Lin Fei. Otherwise, wouldn''t Lin Fei be troubled by challenges wherever he went? Therefore, Lin Fei remained silent.


    Lu Zongyi seemed to guess Lin Fei''s thoughts. He took a deep breath. Then, a terrifying aura suddenly erupted from his body.


    "Boom."


    This aura condensed into a huge sword phantom above Lu Zongyi''s head that only innate martial artists could "see" it.


    At the same time. around the arena, disciples of various sects and some wandering martial artists, anyone holding a sword in their hand, these swords were trembling slightly. Faintly, it seemed that there was a light humming sound.


    "What''s going on?"


    "Is my sword moving?"


    "Sword intent! Lu Zongyi hasprehended sword intent!"


    "Is this sword intent? I thought only one master in the Hidden Sword Sect hadprehended sword intent?"


    "Hidden Sword Sect has always been mysterious. Letting Lu Zongyi lead the team this time may be to showcase the strength of the Hidden Sword Sect."


    "That''s right, although the Hidden Sword Sect is named ''Hidden Sword'', in fact, the sword should not be hidden. The sword should be exposed, and it should be disyed openly!"


    "Hidden Sword Sect, worthy of being a deep-rooted martial arts sect, once gave birth to a Martial Saint. Even though the Sword Saint Bai passed away three hundred years ago, the Hidden Sword Sect still has outstanding talents. Now another master who hasprehended sword intent has emerged!"


    "No wonder Lu Zongyi has the confidence to challenge ''Immortal yer Saber'' Lin Fei, it turns out he hasprehended sword intent. Lu Zongyi truly has the qualification to fight Lin Fei."


    "What kind of sparks will the collision of sword intent and saber intent create? How exciting would it be?"


    For a moment, countless people''s gazes were on Lin Fei. Now, Lu Zongyi had already challenged Lin Fei. Moreover, he had even disyed his sword intent. Would ''Immortal yer Saber'' Lin Fei ept or decline?


    "Sword intent..."


    A glint of light shed in Lin Fei''s eyes as well. Ever since Lin Fei hadprehended Martial Dao True Intent, he had not encountered a second martial artist who hadprehended Martial Dao True Intent except for his master Zhao Kongming.


    But since Zhao Kongming hadprehended sword intent, Lin Fei had never exchanged pointers with him. Therefore, Lin Fei was indeed very interested in other martial artists with sword intent. Martial artists were meant to battle against heaven and earth. Fighting was the instinct of martial artists.


    So, Lin Fei spoke, "The Martial Alliance Exchange Conference is for martial artists to exchange ideas with each other. Since Master Lu Zongyi wants to exchange pointers, I will dly apany him!"


    Lin Fei slowly stood up. However, Lin Fei did not quicklye to the arena. Instead, he took one step at a time. With a very slow and steady pace, he walked over slowly.


    With every step Lin Fei took, the momentum on his body became stronger. After arriving at the arena, Lin Fei''s momentum finally reached its peak.


    "Boom."


    Saber intent!


    Lin Fei''s saber intent eruptedpletely. Moreover, Lin Fei had honed his saber intent on Ancestral Master Peak. Although it hadn''t reached transcendence, the saber intent had indeed be stronger. Therefore, when the saber intent fully erupted, it instantly enveloped the entire exchange meeting in the sky.


    "Buzz, buzz, buzz."


    As Lin Fei''s saber intent erupted, the sabers in those saber-wielding martial artists'' hands also began to vibrate intensely. Moreover, the vibrations were very intense. As a result, a strange scene appeared among the many martial artists.


    The sounds of swords and sabers hummed one after another. Many martial artists were astonished. In the void, it seemed as if there were two invisible forces constantly shing with each other.


    "Shh, crack."


    Many people seemed to feel that Lin Fei''s saber intent and Lu Zongyi''s sword intent were constantly entwining and colliding. It was as if even the void would be torn apart.


    Of course, this was an illusion. Both Lin Fei and Lu Zongyi''s saber and sword intent had not yet reached the level of being able to tear apart space. That was simply impossible. But in the perception of many innate powerhouses, the collision of Lin Fei and Lu Zongyi''s Martial Dao True Intent made these innate experts feel a strong sense of threat.


    Martial Dao True Intent was not only effective against Qi condensing cultivators, but it was also a part of martial arts strength. Whether or not an innate martial artist had Martial Dao True Intent made a huge difference.


    "How terrifying saber intent and sword intent. Both Lin Fei and Lu Zongyi are extremely young. I didn''t expect them to haveprehended saber intent and sword intent to such an extent."


    "''Immortal yer Saber'' is truly extraordinary. His saber intent is clearly stronger than Lu Zongyi''s sword intent."


    "Saber intent is indeed stronger for Lin Fei. However, in a martial artist''s battle, as long as Martial Dao True Intent is not crushed, the oue still depends on their martial arts."


    "The swordsmanship of the Hidden Sword Sect is unparalleled in the world. It''s hard to predict who will win and who will lose in this battle."


    "Although Lin Fei is known as the ''Immortal yer Saber'', he only faced high-level Qi condensing cultivators, who were suppressed by his saber intent. In terms of real strength, Lu Zongyi is not inferior to Lin Fei, and may even be stronger!"


    These martial arts masters'' eyes were sharp and experienced. They all knew that the current situation between Lin Fei and Lu Zongyi was just apetition between Martial Dao True Intent.


    For martial artists, as long as Martial Dao True Intent doesn''t copse, it still depends on their own martial arts in the end. Both Lin Fei and Lu Zongyi were motionless as if they were looking for each other''s ws. They didn''t make a move, but once they did, they would decide the oue.


    At the level of Lin Fei and Lu Zongyi, martial arts, lightness techniques, and Martial Dao True Intent were all top-notch. To decide the oue, one move was enough!

 128. Sudden Change, Qi Cultivators Arrive

    128. Sudden Change, Qi Cultivators Arrive


    Just as the momentum of the two reached its peak, preparing to decide the victory with one move, a crane''s cry suddenly came from the distance. At the same time, Lin Fei and Lu Zongyi both felt something. They immediately looked towards the distant sky.


    In the sky, more than ten immortal cranes flew over the Martial Alliance Exchange Conference. On the cranes, there were more than ten Qi cultivators wearing Daoist robes!


    Yes, Qi cultivators.


    At a nce, innate martial artists could sense the spiritual power fluctuations of the Qi cultivators. Among them, an old man with white hair and proud eyes nced at the many martial artists below. Then he shouted loudly, "I am Yuan Gangzi from Guardian Primordial Mountain! I am tracking a demonic cultivator who stole our Guardian Primordial Mountain''s cultivation technique, and he deserves death for his crime!


    This demonic cultivator has blended into the crowd and may be among the Martial Alliance. So, I have no choice but to offend you all, and I must find this demonic cultivator today! Before the demonic cultivator is found, no one is allowed to leave the mountain. Set up the formation!"


    As Yuan Gangzi gave the order, more than ten Qi cultivators behind him who were sitting on immortal cranes, jumped off the cranes directly. Formation gs in their hands were ced in all directions in an instant.


    "Buzz."


    The next moment, the entire Martial Alliance headquarter was separated by ayer of light. This was a formation thatpletely sealed the inside and outside. Once someone tried to leave, Yuan Gangzi would be alerted. No one could escape!


    "Yuan Gangzi, what do you want? Today is our Martial Alliance''s grand event, quickly withdraw your formation to save face."


    "That''s right, Yuan Gangzi, let''s talk about whatever matter you have after the Martial Alliance Exchange Conference is over."


    For a moment, many older martial arts masters from various sects stood up, angry at Yuan Gangzi. Although their tone was severe, there seemed to be a hint of apprehension.


    "Guardian Primordial Mountain?"


    Lin Fei''s eyebrows furrowed slightly. He had never heard of Guardian Primordial Mountain. At this time, Lu Zongyi, who was opposite Lin Fei, had already withdrawn his sword intent.


    His face was pale, and he said in a deep voice, "Guardian Primordial Mountain is the only immortal sect near Cang City Mountian. Like He Mountain Dao, it is a major sect in the immortal Daoist school. There are many top Qi cultivators in the sect.


    More importantly, Guardian Primordial Mountain has a Qi Condensation Perfection cultivator. It is said that within a short period of time, no more than a year, he will definitely seed in forming his foundation. So, Guardian Primordial Mountain has been acting quite unscrupulously recently."


    Lin Fei understood. He looked at Yuan Gangzi who was still sitting on the back of the immortal crane, looking down at all the martial artists below from a high position.


    As for those Guardian Primordial Mountain''s Qi cultivators, their eyes were indifferent. They didn''t care about the curses from the martial artists below. More importantly, there was no fear in their eyes.


    Perhaps, in the eyes of the Qi cultivators of Guardian Primordial Mountain, the Martial Alliance is nothing at all. Cang City Mountain, rather than being the territory of the Martial Alliance, it is more like the sphere of influence of Guardian Primordial Mountain.


    "Too much bullying!"


    "This is the headquarters of the Martial Alliance, not the gate of your Guardian Primordial Mountain."


    "Talking about sealing off just like that, what do you Guardian Primordial Mountain think of us?"


    The Martial Alliance''s thirteen sects were established initially to counter the immortal sects.


    But what about now?


    Although they were angrily cursing one by one, not a single one dared to take action. Even the mighty innate martial artists and martial arts masters, facing the Qi cultivators of Guardian Primordial Mountain, didn''t even dare to make a move.


    "Martial Alliance..."


    Lin Fei nced at the martial arts masters of the Martial Alliance''s thirteen sects. He was very disappointed.


    These martial arts masters, innate experts, were unattainable powerhouses in the eyes of ordinary disciples.


    But what about now?


    Facing the Qi cultivators of Guardian Primordial Mountain, they didn''t even dare to make a move.


    Yuan Gangzi had already set up a formation directly. It was equivalent to sealing off all the martial artists here.


    This is a disgrace! The disgrace of martial artists!


    "Brother Lin, are you very disappointed?"


    At this moment, Lu Zongyi suddenly spoke up. His eyes were sharp as a sword.


    "This is the Martial Alliance. Or rather, this is the martial artist of today. For hundreds of years, they have been suppressed by the Qi cultivators. Facing the Qi cultivators, martial artists have long lost their bravery.


    Moreover, do you know why those innate martial artists don''t dare to make a move at all? Because Yuan Gangzi is at the eleventh level of Qi condensation. That is, a top Qi condensation cultivator! Other than martial arts Grand Masters, no one among martial artists can fight against top Qi Condensation cultivators."


    Lin Fei understood. No wonder Yuan Gangzi was so fearless. Even in the face of hundreds of martial artists and thirteen martial arts masters, he remained unflustered. Even standing proudly on the back of the immortal crane, looking down at the crowd. That''s because Yuan Gangzi had enough confidence!


    The eleventh level of Qi condensation was a truly top Qi Condensation cultivator.


    Qi condensation also had twelve levels. And those above the tenth level could be called top Qi cultivators. Unless martial arts grandmasters, no one couldpete with top Qi cultivators. Of course, except for some rare and exceptional talents.


    However, the current martial arts world was in decline. Where were those rare and exceptional talents? Even martial arts grandmasters are few and far between.


    On the back of the immortal crane, Yuan Gangzi stood with his hands behind his back. With an indifferent gaze, he looked at the martial artists below and said coldly, "All of you cooperate well with the search by my Guardian Primordial Mountain disciples. Otherwise, you will be killed without mercy!"


    Domineering!


    This is Yuan Gangzi.


    This is Guardian Primordial Mountain.


    This is the Immortal Sect!


    Some acquired martial artists clenched their teeth, obviously furious to the extreme. Guardian Primordial Mountain''s Qi-condensing disciples were about to begin their search.


    "Fuck your search!"


    "Die!"


    Martial artists neverck bravery. Some acquired martial artists or hot-tempered wanderers couldn''t hold back the anger in their hearts. They attacked the Qi condensing disciples who came to search.


    However, the next moment, these acquired martial artists couldn''t even break through the defensive spells of these disciples. They were killed by the magical artifacts activated by the Qi-condensing disciples, their heads severed, or their hearts pierced.


    A strong smell of blood filled the air. Many martial artists were extremely angry, but they dared not speak. They were acquired martial artists and they couldn''t even break the defensive spells of the Qi cultivators. What could they do to resist?


    Only innate martial artists could use Innate True Qi to break through the spells and magical artifacts of the Qi cultivators, topete with them.


    However, out of the thirteen innate martial artists, who would dare to take action?


    "Buzz."


    Many martial artists'' swords suddenly began to hum. Sword Intent! It was Lu Zongyi who had unleashed his Sword Intent.


    "Yuan Gangzi, martial artists are not to be insulted!"


    Lu Zongyi''s eyes were as sharp as a sword. At this moment, his eyes were filled with killing intent!


    "Whoosh."


    Lu Zongyi drew his sword! He pulled out the sword from behind him. Even just now, when Lu Zongyi challenged Lin Fei, he didn''t draw his long sword. But now, he unsheathed his sword.


    "Sword Control sh!"


    Lu Zongyi''s voice was loud and resounding, echoing in everyone''s ears. At the same time, his sword actually flew out directly, carrying a meter of sword energy and soaring Sword Intent, shed fiercely at Yuan Gangzi!


    "Boom."


    Everyone looked at Yuan Gangzi in the void. Sword Intent plus a meter of sword energy, none of the martial arts masters present, except Lin Fei, dared to guarantee that they could withstand Lu Zongyi''s sword. This was also Lu Zongyi''s strongest sword.


    However, this sword stopped. It stopped three meters in front of Yuan Gangzi. Yuan Gangzi didn''t even move his body. He just stared coldly at Lu Zongyi below. Even his eyes were filled with a hint of pity and mockery.


    "Sword Intent is indeed not bad. You martial artists always think that with Sword Intent, you can sh us Qi cultivators? How ignorant! And the recently popr ''Immortal yer Saber'', killing two useless He Mountain Dao disciples, was exaggerated by you as an immortal yer?


    Today, even if I stand here, the ''Immortal yer Saber'' won''t hurt a hair on my body! As for you, the innate martial artist of Hidden Sword Sect, go to hell!"


    Yuan Gangzi stretched out his hand, pointed at Lu Zongyi, and flicked his finger lightly.


    "Whoosh."


    A silver sh appeared and disappeared in an instant.


    Flying sword! This is a real flying sword!


    In the blink of an eye, it arrived in front of Lu Zongyi.


    The flying sword didn''t reveal any earth-shattering aura, only the ultimate sharpness!


    Lu Zongyi could only sh out with his sword again. A massive amount of Innate True Qi erupted instantly.


    However, the flying sword seemed unaffected. Its speed increased dramatically. It pierced through Lu Zongyi''s protective True Qi in an instant.


    Lu Zongyi knew he couldn''t block Yuan Gangzi''s flying sword. So, he closed his eyes in despair.


    "Snap."


    The next moment, a fair hand reached out in front of Lu Zongyi. It gently grabbed the sharp flying sword that was aimed at him.

 129. This Is My Saber

    129. This Is My Saber


    Silence!


    The entire Martial Alliance Exchange Conference suddenly became quiet that even the sound of people''s breathing could be heard. One could hear a pin drop!


    Lu Zongyi felt something was off. It seemed like he hadn''t died?


    Lu Zongyi slowly opened his eyes. The first thing he saw was a fair hand in front of him. Following the direction of the hand, he saw that in this fair palm, there was actually a delicate, exquisite-looking flying sword.


    The flying sword had no handle and was faintly silver-white in color. An endless sharp aura emanated from the flying sword. This was the flying sword that had just pierced through Lu Zongyi''s protective True Qi.


    In the hands of a Qi Condensation cultivator, a small flying sword could kill invisibly. Even a martial arts master like Lu Zongyi, who possessed Sword Intent, couldn''t block it.


    But at this moment, this terrifying flying sword was being held by a fair hand. Even though the flying sword was struggling violently, it was to no avail.


    "Brother Lin?"


    Lu Zongyi''s eyes suddenly focused. It was Lin Fei!


    Moreover, Lin Fei had actually caught the flying sword with his flesh and blood hand. How was this possible? This was a flying sword!


    The flying swords refined by Qi cultivators were made of special materials. The material was better than any treasure saber. Very hard, almost indestructible, and extremely sharp.


    Lu Zongyi had never heard of anyone being able to directly catch a flying sword with their bare hands. But now, the fact was right before his eyes.


    Although the flying sword was constantly struggling and the sharp aura of the flying sword continuously cut Lin Fei''s palm, trying to escape from Lin Fei''s hand, the jade-like palm seemed harder than refined steel. No matter how the flying sword struggled, it was futile.


    This scene shocked everyone. Even those innate experts and martial arts masters, were dumbfounded, with waves of astonishment surging in their hearts.


    "Is it true that a mere flesh and blood hand can grasp the flying sword of a top-notch Qi Condensation cultivator?"


    "Everyone says that ''Immortal yer Saber'' has an incredibly sharp saber technique. But his body is so strong too. Is he even a martial artist?"


    "Something''s not right. There seems to be some power in Lin Fei''s hand. Is it Innate True Qi?"


    "Innate True Qi can suppress a flying sword and even prevent its struggle?"


    Innate experts were shocked by this scene. Not to mention the acquired martial artists. They were beyond words with shock. Catching a flying sword with bare hands, was this still the martial artist they knew?


    "Who are you?"


    At this moment, Yuan Gangzi spoke. His expression was a mix of shock and anger. Knowing that his flying sword was caught by someone with their bare hands, he knew it was serious.


    He was very familiar with his own flying sword. How could someone catch a flying sword with their bare hands? But the reality was right in front of him, and he had no choice but to believe it.


    "Who am I?"


    Lin Fei smiled. He looked down at the flying sword in his palm. Then, he gently applied force.


    "Crack."


    The flying sword shattered! Not only did Lin Fei catch the flying sword with his bare hands, he even crushed the flying sword with his bare hands.


    "Puff."


    Yuan Gangzi spat out a mouthful of blood. The flying sword and the Qi cultivator were connected in life. Especially this flying sword, which had been refined by Yuan Gangzi for decades. Now that the flying sword was suddenly destroyed, Yuan Gangzi naturally suffered some bacsh.


    "How dare you destroy my flying sword?"


    There was still blood at the corner of Yuan Gangzi''s mouth and his expression became distorted with anger.


    "Who are you?"


    There was a cold killing intent in Yuan Gangzi''s voice.


    "Didn''t you just say that if you stand still and let me attack, you won''t be harmed in the slightest? Now you''re asking me who I am?"


    Lin Fei''s words made Yuan Gangzi''s eyes suddenly focus.


    "Immortal yer Saber!"


    Yuan Gangzi finally understood. The martial artist in front of him was none other than the Immortal yer Saber, whose recent exploits had caused a sensation throughout Great Chang.


    Before, Yuan Gangzi thought that the two Qi cultivators from He Mountain Dao were just too ipetent. They were killed by a mere martial artist. Even if it was an innate martial artist, what of it? As long as it wasn''t a Grandmaster, killing any innate martial artist wasn''t a problem for Yuan Gangzi.


    However, now that he faced the real "Immortal yer Saber," he suddenly realized. Maybe it wasn''t that the two high-level Qi Condensation cultivators from He Mountain Dao were too ipetent, "Immortal yer Saber" Lin Fei might be truly extraordinary. At least, Yuan Gangzi had never heard of any martial artist who dared to catch a flying sword bare-handed, and without any harm to themselves.


    Lin Fei released his hand. He casually threw the fragments of the flying sword to the ground. In fact, Lin Fei was able to catch the flying sword with his bare hands because of Saber Qi!


    Lin Fei''s Saber Qi had long been spread all over his palm. The Saber Qi far surpassed Innate True Qi that even a flying sword couldn''t prate it.


    No matter how the flying sword struggled, Lin Fei''s Saber Qi firmly trapped the flying sword. Even more, Lin Fei unleashed his Saber Qi, easily crushing it.


    Lin Fei looked at Lu Zongyi and said calmly, "Brother Lu, didn''t you want to see my saber? Now, I''ll show you my saber!"


    The next moment, Lin Fei extended his fair hand.


    "Boom."


    Lin Fei''s Saber Qi within his body erupted instantly. At the same time, the Saber Qi that burst from Lin Fei''s palm was immense. In the void, saber energy as tall as thirty meters was directly condensed.


    The terrifying sharpness radiated from it. Even a nce from afar would make the eyes feel stinging pain. Saber Qi was formed by the fusion of saber intent and arge amount of Innate True Qi. Every strand of Saber Qi contained saber intent!


    The Saber Qi as tall as thirty meters suddenly spanned across the void. Even Lu Zongyi, a well-versed martial arts master, couldn''t help but widen his eyes.


    Shocking!


    An unparalleled shock!


    A typical innate martial artist, having a three meters saber energy was already extraordinary.


    And now?


    Lin Fei had a thirty-meters saber energy and it was ten or even a hundred times stronger than the saber light!


    At the same time, the thirty-meter saber energy faintly gave people the feeling that it was like a peerless fierce de. A "killing aura" emanated from the ten-meter Saber Qi.


    "Watch closely, this is my saber! Heavenly Saber Art, sh!"


    Lin Fei''s eyes were cold. He directly waved his hand and shed fiercely toward Yuan Gangzi in the distance.


    "Boom."


    The terrifying saber energy was surging and overwhelming. Yuan Gangzi wanted to avoid it at first moment. However, he suddenly discovered that a killing aura locked him in. It seemed that no matter how he dodged, he couldn''t escape.


    This was the Heavenly Saber Art! Below mastery, it condensed a Fierce Saber. It could emit a killing aura, locking onto the opponent''s breath, leaving the opponent with no escape.


    It was Lin Fei''s first time using the Heavenly Saber Art to condense a Fierce Saber against an enemy, but it wasn''t his first time using Saber Qi. Therefore, this time using Saber Qi was incredibly satisfying for Lin Fei!


    "As long as I want, the saber is there! Victory without a saber. The saber is in the heart, and only then can this saber be unleashed!"


    Lin Fei''s words echoed in everyone''s ears. Like the sound of a giant bell, it made all martial artists feel enlightened.


    To what extent had his saber realm reached?


    "This youngster, his saber technique can reach divine levels!"


    After a long time, a white-haired martial arts master, staring at the thirty-meter saber energy in the void and said.

 130. Who in the world would dare to take on Lin Fei’s saber?

    130. Who in the world would dare to take on Lin Fei¡¯s saber?


    Compared to the shock of others, Yuan Gangzi, who was locked by the thirty-meter saber energy, felt like a lost soul. He seemed to have already sensed the threat of death.


    "I am at the 11th level of Qi Condensation. I have high hopes for building my foundation in the future. How can I be afraid of a mere martial artist? These saber energy must be superficially strong but weak inside. It''s impossible to break through my spells. Also, my magical artifact, the Four Divine Umbre, block it!"


    Yuan Gangzi pped his forehead. Suddenly, an umbre-shaped magical artifact flew out of his body. The magical artifact instantly opened, enveloping Yuan Gangzi inside.


    At the same time, Yuan Gangzi grabbed arge handful of talismans from his bosom. No matter what kind of talismans, his spiritual power crazily flowed, pouring into the talismans. He threw them directly at the terrifying thirty-meter Saber Qi in the void.


    "Rumbling."


    Countless talismans, dozens, even hundreds of them, instantly unleashed their spells. However, these spells were varied. The real defensive spells were few and far between. Under the immense saber energy, they werepletely crushed and cut, instantly turned into dust.


    At the same time, the thirty-meter saber energy finally fell, and the void seemed to emit a muffled sound.


    Yuan Gangzi was originally standing on a crane. But now, he was pressed down by Lin Fei''s thirty-meter Saber Qi. Both the person and the crane fell to the ground. The terrifying power acted on the crane''s body.


    "Stter."


    The crane let out a mournful cry. Then, the force of the saber energy shed directly and crushed the crane into a pool of blood.


    Yuan Gangzi''s face was full of horror. The defensive spells he had cast, and even severalyers of them, turned out to be as fragile as paper, easily cut open by the saber energy.


    The terrifying Saber Qi even directlynded on his Four Divine Umbre.


    The Four Divine Umbre was a half-finished magical treasure personally refined by a Foundation Establishment cultivator. All the materials used were suitable for magical treasure. It was just that the refining process failed in the end. So it didn''t be a magical treasure.


    It was considered a semi-finished product, an inferior one. But when used by Yuan Gangzi, who was at the 11th level of Qi Condensation, its defensive ability had reached a very terrifying peak. Yuan Gangzi''s hope was all in these Four Divine Umbre.


    The thirty-meter saber energy was like a mountain pressing down on him. With unstoppable momentum, it fiercely shed on the Four Divine Umbre.


    The sharpness of the saber energy and the terrifying saber intent it contained made Yuan Gangzi extremely nervous.


    The protective barrier of the Four Divine Umbre was brutally ttened by the saber energy.


    "Block it, you must block it!"


    Yuan Gangzi''s eyes turned bloodshot, full of blood vessels. However, the Four Divine Umbre ultimately couldn''t withstand Lin Fei''s thirty-meter saber energy.


    "Crack."


    The Four Divine Umbre shattered. Its spiritual light dimmed, no longer having any effect. Yuan Gangzi could only watch helplessly as the terrifying saber energy effortlessly cut through his protective spiritual power like cutting through tofu.


    "Bang."


    Yuan Gangzi''s figure was engulfed in the thirty-meter saber energy. In an instant, he was shredded into a mist of blood by the saber energy. The terrifying saber energy even had remaining power,nding on the ground, shed a huge crack.


    Silence!


    Very quiet!


    The Martial Alliance Exchange event, with hundreds or even thousands of people, was originally lively. The crowd was noisy.


    But now, it seemed to be silent. All the martial artists just stared nkly at the huge crack in the ground.


    Was that the crack created by Lin Fei''s saber energy? Even, it incidentally killed a top-level Qi Condensation cultivator!


    That was an 11th-level Qi Condensation cultivator, a core elder of Guardian Primordial Mountain!


    And now? Dead!


    Yuan Gangzi died just like that under Lin Fei''s saber energy, in one move!


    Yuan Gangzi couldn''t even withstand a single move. Just like the two high-level Qi Condensation cultivators from He Mountain Dao in the rumors, they were killed by Lin Fei with a single sh.


    Yuan Gangzi was a top-level Qi Condensation cultivator. It seemed that he wasn''t much stronger than the Qi Condensation cultivators of He Mountain Dao. The oue was the same.


    "Immortal yer Saber, this is the real Immortal yer Saber!"


    "Another Qi Condensation cultivator has died. This time, it''s a top-level one!"


    "How many Qi cultivators have died at the hands of the Immortal yer Saber?"


    "Sure enough, there are only wrong names in the martial world, but no wrong titles. The ''Immortal yer Saber'' truly lives up to its name, with the saber out, it ys immortals!"


    "Is this ''Immortal yer Saber'' really martial arts? The power of this saber is probably not inferior to that of a grandmaster, right?"


    "Even in some aspects, a grandmaster might not be able to sh out such a terrifying saber!"


    Some martial artists couldn''t help but think of martial arts grandmasters. It seemed that the grandmasters in the rumors were nothing more than this!


    Of course, martial arts grandmasters also varied in strength. The difference was very significant. For example, the grandmaster like the founder of the Nine Profound Sect, who was invincible below Foundation Establishment! Even if it was a Qi Condensation cultivator at the peak of perfection, when facing the Nine Profound Sect founder, it would only take a single sh.


    Otherwise, how could they be called invincible?


    The title of "invincible" isn''t so easy to obtain. It''s based on real achievements. Dominating the world, invincible in all directions!


    At this moment, Lin Fei seemed no different from being invincible in the eyes of some martial artists. They had just witnessed Lin Fei unleash a thirty-meter-tall saber energy.


    How terrifying was that?


    They didn''t know what kind of person or power could withstand such a thirty-meter saber energy.


    "This saber technique..."


    Lu Zongyi''s gaze wasplicated as he looked at Lin Fei, unable to speak for a long time. Such a saber technique was beyond his ability to describe. He even felt that his decades of practicing the sword paled inparison to Lin Fei''s single saber strike. Even if he practiced his sword for another hundred years, it would be no match for Lin Fei''s saber.


    Lin Fei stood with his hands behind his back, looking at Lu Zongyi, and calmly asked, "Brother Lu, do you still wish to continue the exchange?"


    Upon hearing this, Lu Zongyi couldn''t help but shake his head, sighing, "Master Lin''s saber technique is divine! I admit my inferiority, consider this exchange a joke on my part."


    Lu Zongyi admitted defeat, wholeheartedly epting it. Clearly, he had been thoroughly convinced by Lin Fei''s saber strike just now.


    At this point, the Qi Condensation cultivators Guardian Primordial Mountain finally came to their senses. How could they continue to blockade the Martial Alliance? They quickly collected their gs, jumped onto the back of their immortal cranes, and fled in panic.


    In the blink of an eye, they vanished without a trace. Gone was their arrogance from before. This allowed many martial artists to witness the weak side of the Qi cultivators for the first time. Immortal Sect''s Qi Condensation cultivators were nothing more than that!


    "Master Lin, let''s end this Martial Alliance Exchange Conference here. After this incident, it would be best for Master Lin to leave Cang City Mountain quickly. Guardian Primordial Mountain has not only top Qi Condensation cultivators but also powerful cultivators close to Foundation Establishment.


    Moreover, the Martial Alliance isn''t far from Guardian Primordial Mountain. If the Guardian Primordial Mountain sect leader bes furious and brings the mountain-protecting treasure, it''ll be troublesome.


    Guardian Primordial Mountain''s mountain-protecting treasure is a genuine magical treasure! If set up in a grand formation, even an ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivator can''t break through."


    Some masters of the Martial Alliance''s thirteen factions urged Lin Fei to leave quickly.


    "A mountain-protecting treasure that even Foundation Establishment cultivators can''t break?"


    A hint of curiosity shed in Lin Fei''s eyes. These immortal sects had a heritage spanning over a thousand years. Even the Great Chang''s founding emperor, the mighty Martial Saint, could only suppress but notpletely annihte these immortal sects. It seemed that it was because of these sects'' mountain-protecting treasures.


    "Well, this Martial Alliance Exchange Conference hase to an end, and it''s time to leave."


    Lin Fei nodded in agreement. He had killed Yuan Gangzi simply because Yuan Gangzi had provoked him. Unless it was absolutely necessary, no one would choose to confront an immortal sect with a thousand-year heritage.


    Lin Fei was no exception. As long as he returned to the Nine Profound Sect, Guardian Primordial Mountain would have no way to deal with him.


    "Brother Lin, once everything settles down, please do visit our Hidden Sword Sect. Our Hidden Sword Sect has produced a Martial Saint. As for sword intent perfectionists, there have been several throughout history. We won''t disappoint you."


    Lu Zongyi enthusiastically invited Lin Fei to be a guest at the Hidden Sword Sect. Lin Fei''s eyes lit up upon hearing this.


    Sword intent perfection! Martial Saints! Both had appeared in the Hidden Sword Sect''s history. In terms of foundation, it was much stronger than the Nine Profound Sect.


    "If I have the time, I will definitely visit the Hidden Sword Sect!"


    After saying this, Lin Fei led the Nine Profound Sect disciples and quickly left the Martial Alliance.


    Thus, the Martial Alliance Exchange Conference came to a hasty end. Many martial artists left Cang City Mountain one after another.


    However, even though there were some unexpected incidents during the Martial Alliance Exchange Conference, making it an iplete event, the martial artists who attended this exchange felt that their trip was worthwhile!


    Not only did they witness sword intent and saber intent, but they also saw the unparalleled prowess of the "Immortal yer Saber." Lin Fei yed immortals once again. Moreover, with a single saber strike, a thirty-meter saber energy! Who in the world would dare to take on Lin Fei''s saber?

 131. Master and Disciple Sparring

    131. Master and Disciple Sparring


    "Finally back."


    Lin Fei looked at the Nine Profound Sect and breathed a sigh of relief. After the Martial Alliance Exchange Conference had ended, he had not stopped at all. He led his disciples day and night, and they finally returned to the Nine Profound Sect.


    If it were only Lin Fei, he wouldn''t fear Guardian Primordial Mountain. However, there were many Nine Profound Sect disciples following him. So, Lin Fei had some concerns.


    "Alright, you all go back to the inner sect and rest."


    "Yes, Grand Elder."


    These disciples had all witnessed Lin Fei''s disy of power at the Martial Alliance Exchange Conference. With a single saber strike, he killed Yuan Gangzi, Guardian Primordial Mountain''s top Qi Condensation cultivator. The thirty-meter-tall saber energy and the terrifying saber intent deeply impressed these disciples. In their eyes, Lin Fei had be the spiritual symbol of the Nine Profound Sect.


    Lin Fei didn''t mind the fanaticism in the disciples'' eyes. Titles and fame were like passing clouds in his eyes. Strength was the foundation! He sought immortality!


    "Killing Yuan Gangzi this time didn''t increase my saber intent. This means Yuan Gangzi wasn''t strong enough in the eyes of saber intent. It seems I need to go to the Ancestral Master Peak to improve my saber intent."


    Lin Fei furrowed his brows. His saber intent was aloof. The only way to improve it was to defeat powerful opponents or hone it. Of course, there was also sudden enlightenment, but it was something one could encounter but not seek.


    "Going to Ancestral Master Peak."


    Lin Fei wanted his saber intent to reach transcendence as soon as possible. Being only at Mastery, Lin Fei felt it was no longer enough. Its power was far inferior to Saber Qi. After all, Lin Fei''s opponents were either top Qi Condensation cultivators or those at Qi Condensation perfection. His opponents would only grow stronger.


    At the Martial Alliance Exchange Conference, Lin Fei realized that though his saber intent was strong, only slightly surpassed Lu Zongyi''s sword intent. His saber intent was not that impressive among martial artists who hadprehended Martial Dao True Intent.


    If it could reach transcendence, it would be a different story. Transcendence saber intent would at least increase tenfold or even dozens of times! Moreover, Lin Fei had another consideration. His progress in cultivating the True Intention Scroll was slow. But the True Intention Scroll was closely rted to his saber intent.


    If his saber intent could improve, even reaching transcendence, the True Intention Scroll would undoubtedly advance rapidly. This would be killing two birds with one stone! So, upon returning to the Nine Profound Sect, Lin Fei had no intention of resting at all.


    With a step forward, his figure appeared thirty meters away. Step by step, he headed towards Ancestral Master Peak.


    At Ancestral Master Peak, in front of a stone tablet, an old man sat cross-legged. His eyes were closed, and his face was calm.


    Lin Fei approached the Ancestral Master Peak step by step. Seeing the old man in front of the stone tablet, he was slightly surprised.


    "Master!"


    Lin Fei called out. The old man in front of the stone tablet was none other than Lin Fei''s master, "Empty Abyss Sword" Zhao Kongming.


    "Buzz."


    Suddenly, a vast and mighty sword intent erupted from the stone tablet! It was as if the sky was about to be torn apart by the sword intent. At the same time, Zhao Kongming''s body also erupted with terrifying sword intent.


    Above Zhao Kongming''s head, a vague sword shadow appeared. It was confronting the sword intent within the stone tablet. Zhao Kongming was also learning from Lin Fei, using the sword intent left by the ancestor of the Nine Profound Sect within the stone tablet to hone his own sword intent.


    "Swish."


    Zhao Kongming opened his eyes. In his eyes, there seemed to be a hint of sharp sword intent. His edge was exposed! This was Zhao Kongming now.


    Ever since heprehended sword intent, Zhao Kongming felt rejuvenated. His swordsmanship realm advanced rapidly, making astonishing progress!


    "Hahaha, disciple, you''re finally back. The founder''s sword intent is truly extraordinary. Even after hundreds of years, the founder''s sword intent is still like a zing sun, making it difficult for me to resist.


    However, using the founder''s sword intent to hone my own sword intent has been quite effective. In just a few days, I feel that my sword intent has gradually be more stable, and even my swordsmanship realm has advanced rapidly.


    No wonder you always like to stay in front of this stone tablet and cultivate diligently. Is this cultivation? This is enjoying!"


    Zhao Kongming seemed to have seen through Lin Fei''s "secret." Previously, Zhao Kongming thought that Lin Fei had been cultivating diligently at Ancestral Master Peak. He thought Lin Fei was very hardworking.


    But now, he had alsoprehended sword intent. After honing his sword intent at Ancestral Master Peak, he finally understood. Lin Fei was not cultivating, It was just enjoying!


    Visibly improving sword intent and swordsmanship realm at an incredible speed. What a great opportunity! So, since Lin Fei left the Nine Profound Sect, Zhao Kongming had been staying at Ancestral Master Peak every day.


    "Congrattions, Master, for making great progress in your swordsmanship!"


    Lin Fei also congratted Zhao Kongming. Zhao Kongming was full of pride. Seeing Lin Fei, he couldn''t help butugh and say, "Disciple, currently within the Nine Profound Sect, only you and I, master and disciple, haveprehended Martial Dao True Intent.


    The path of martial arts is too difficult and requires other martial artists to apany us. Why not have a friendly spar between you and me? You use your saber technique, and I''ll use my sword technique. Let''s verify our martial arts and see if there are any shorings?"


    "Spar?"


    Lin Fei''s heart warmed up as well. He had always had some regrets during the Martial Alliance Exchange Conference. He was originally going to spar with Lu Zongyi, but it was ruined by Yuan Gangzi.


    Lu Zongyi was a martial arts master who hadprehended sword intent. Lin Fei also wanted to try and see what the differences were between him and other innate martial artists who hadprehended Martial Dao True Intent.


    Perhaps, as his master Zhao Kongming said, under the mutual verification of a friendly spar, both of them could gain something. However, Lin Fei knew that his strength was now too strong. Especially his Saber Qi, its power was terrifying. Zhao Kongming might not be able to withstand it.


    So, Lin Fei tactfully suggested, "Master, why don''t we justpare our saber intent and sword intent directly? As for the actual swordsmanship and saber techniques, since sabers and swords have no eyes, it''s better not to try."


    Hearing this, Zhao Kongming''s expression became serious, "Martial arts were originally created for fighting. We martial artists fight against the heavens and the earth, how can we be afraid of battle?"


    Besides, it''s just a friendly spar. How can we find out our ws without using saber techniques and sword techniques? You and I are both martial arts masters, so there won''t be any danger. Just fight freely."


    Zhao Kongming''s expression was solemn and serious. His eyes were also full of confidence. After all, he had been in the martial arts world for decades and was known as the "Empty Abyss Sword."


    In Zhao Kongming''s opinion, his swordsmanship was the best in the Nine Profound Sect. Even if he wanted to find an opponent in swordsmanship, he was afraid that only those sword fanatics from the Hidden Sword Sect could match him.


    "Alright, we''ll stop when we touch."


    Lin Fei nodded. Thinking about it, Zhao Kongming was also a martial arts master and now he hadprehended sword intent. How could he be underestimated? Lin Fei would never underestimate the martial artists of the world.


    "Come, my swordsmanship focuses on killing with a single strike."


    Zhao Kongming''s hand was already on the hilt of his sword. Once he drew his sword, it would undoubtedly be earth-shattering! Lin Fei took a deep breath and didn''t hesitate any longer.


    "Boom."


    Suddenly, Lin Fei unleashed all of his Saber Qi.


    "Heavenly Saber Art!"


    More than thirty-meter saber energy stretched across the void. Moreover, Lin Fei disyed the Heavenly Saber Art, condensed a Fierce Saber, which was filled with monstrous, sinister energy. This sinister energy directly locked onto Zhao Kongming.


    Suddenly, Zhao Kongming felt as if he would be instantly turned into dust with just a slight movement! Even his hand gripping the sword hilt was trembling slightly, Zhao Kongming had seen Lin Fei disy the thirty-meter-tall saber energy before.


    At that time, he had only felt shocked. Moreover, it was not aimed at him. As a bystander, his feelings were not too real. But now, when Lin Fei''s Saber Qi locked onto Zhao Kongming. Zhao Kongming finally felt how terrifying this thirty-meter-tall saber energy really was.


    "Master, why haven''t you drawn your sword yet? Do you want your disciple to make the first move?"


    Lin Fei was a bit puzzled. Zhao Kongming''s hand gripping the sword hilt showed no signs of movement. It seemed like he was letting Lin Fei make the first move. Thinking of this, Lin Fei didn''t hesitate any longer, he prepared to sh down his Saber Qi.


    "Stop!" Zhao Kongming immediately shouted, "Disciple, you''re right, sabers and swords have no eyes. Besides, at our level, havingprehended Martial Dao True Intent, no need to wield sabers and swords. Why don''t we justpare our sword intent and saber intent directly, and stop when we touch? What do you think, disciple?"


    Zhao Kongming gradually loosened his grip on the sword hilt. It seemed that he was really not nning to draw his sword.

 132. Yuan Gangzi deserved to die

    132. Yuan Gangzi deserved to die


    "Compare saber intent and sword intent?"


    Lin Fei''s eyes flickered slightly. Looking at Zhao Kongming''s tense expression, Lin Fei seemed to faintly understand something. So, Lin Fei directly waved his hand. The thirty-meter-tall saber energy instantly copsed and disappeared without a trace.


    "Master is right, sabers and swords have no eyes. We martial artists who haveprehended Martial Dao True Intent canpare Martial Dao True Intent. There''s no need to wield sabers and swords. However, does Master really want topare saber intent with his disciple?"


    "Of course,e on, let me see how far your saber intent has progressed."


    Zhao Kongming saw Lin Fei withdraw his saber energy. After the terrifying thirty-meter saber energypletely copsed and disappeared, his heart finally rxed a bit.


    That thirty-meter-tall saber energy was really frightening just looking at it. He actually wanted to have a friendly spar with Lin Fei using saber techniques and sword techniques just now? Thinking about it now, it was scary!


    Zhao Kongming knew how "fierce" his disciple was. He had killed He Mountain Dao''s Qi Condensation cultivators with a single saber strike. It would be better topare saber intent and sword intent. It''s not as dangerous.


    "Master, this is my saber intent, please give me your guidance!"


    The next moment, Lin Fei''s saber intent burst forth from within his body.


    "Boom."


    The terrifying saber intent soared into the sky. The sharp aura filled the air above the Ancestral Master Peak. It was as if countless sharp great sabers were suspended above Zhao Kongming''s head, ready to fall at any time, putting immense pressure on Zhao Kongming.


    Zhao Kongming''s face stiffened slightly. At that moment Lin Fei unleashed his saber intent. He already knew his sword intent was far inferior to Lin Fei''s. Even the gap was huge!


    Lin Fei had no expression on his face. However, he knew his saber intent had reached Mastery. His master Zhao Kongming had only just begun toprehend sword intent. There was still a long way to go to reach Mastery.


    Martial Dao True Intent, a difference of one realm was a world of difference. There was noparison at all. Even Lu Zongyi, who hadprehended sword intent for many years, was suppressed by Lin Fei''s saber intent. Not to mention Zhao Kongming.


    For a moment, Zhao Kongming fell silent.


    "Forget it, there''s no need topare saber intent and sword intent. You and I are master and disciple, and the sharpness of our saber intent and sword intent can cause harm to the opponent''s Martial Dao True Intent if we''re not careful. It''s better not topare."


    Zhao Kongming''s expression was resolute. He refused to unleash his sword intent.


    "Master, it''s true that saber intent and sword intent are sharp and dangerous, but I also have fist intent. I don''t know if Master would be willing to..."


    Lin Fei hesitated for a moment before saying. Fist intent didn''t seem as dangerous. It might be worthparing.


    Zhao Kongming resolutely refused: "Disciple, you''ve juste back, you should rest more. If you really want to spar, let''s do it another day. I want to ask you about this trip to the Martial Alliance Exchange Conference. How did youe back so soon?"


    Zhao Kongming immediately changed the subject. It seemed that he had just realized Lin Fei''s return seemed a bit too fast. He had also led a team to participate in the Martial Alliance Exchange Conference in the past. From the time they left to the time they returned, it should have taken at least ten days to half a month.


    After all, after the Martial Alliance Exchange Conference was over. Many martial artists would often stay behind to continue exchanging andworking for a while.


    But Lin Fei? It hadn''t even been ten days since he left the Nine Profound Sect.


    Lin Fei also withdrew his saber intent. He then exined, "Master, the trip to the Martial Alliance Exchange Conference went smoothly. However, after it began, suddenly a Qi Condensation cultivator from Guardian Primordial Mountain, Yuan Gangzi, wanted to seal off the Martial Alliance and prevent anyone from leaving.


    Yuan Gangzi''s reason was to capture a demonic cultivator who had stolen Guardian Primordial Mountain''s techniques. That demonic cultivator was hiding in the Martial Alliance Exchange Conference. Moreover, those Qi Condensation cultivators from Guardian Primordial Mountain even attacked other martial artists. Those who dared to resist were killed without mercy!


    Left with no choice, I had to draw my saber and kill Yuan Gangzi. So, the Martial Alliance Exchange Conference ended early. I brought those inner disciples back to the Nine Profound Sect."


    Lin Fei briefly exined his experience during the Martial Alliance Exchange Conference.


    "Wait, you killed Yuan Gangzi? The top Qi Condensation cultivator of Guardian Primordial Mountain, who had reached the eleventh level of Qi Condensation?"


    Zhao Kongming suddenly asked with a serious expression.


    "Yes, it was him. However, he didn''t seem to be much different from the two high-level Qi Condensation cultivators of He Mountain Dao. I ended them all with a single saber strike."


    Lin Fei calmly said. He didn''t think it was a big deal. Whether it was the eleventh level of Qi Condensation or the ninth level, for Lin Fei, it was all the same. He killed them all with just one saber strike, never needing a second one.


    Zhao Kongming fell silent again. He didn''t know how many times he had fallen silent. At this moment, he felt somewhat speechless.


    What did it mean that there was no significant difference between the top Qi Condensation cultivators and high-level Qi Condensation cultivators? What did it mean to end them all with a single saber strike?


    Top Qi Condensation cultivators were usually only dealt with by grandmaster-level martial artists. Those below the grandmaster level would face great danger when encountering a top Qi Condensation cultivator. Throughout the entire Great Chang, when a top Qi Condensation cultivator appeared, the martial artists had almost no way to deal with them.


    Especially Yuan Gangzi, who wasn''t an ordinary top Qi Condensation cultivator. He had reached the eleventh level of Qi Condensation. He was only one step away from Qi Condensation perfection!


    Such a top Qi Condensation cultivator could be considered one of the strongest in the entire Great Chang. And yet, he was in by Lin Fei with a single saber strike. Judging from Lin Fei''s demeanor, it seemed that he didn''t exert much effort.


    Now, Zhao Kongming thought about it, he had previously wanted to spar with Lin Fei. It was really too dangerous. Maybe Lin Fei would identally unleash his Saber Qi and with a single saber strike, Zhao Kongming would be in. That would be a great joke.


    After a long time, Zhao Kongming slowly sighed and said, "Disciple, you''ve caused trouble again. It seems that every time you go down the mountain, you stir up trouble. Last time, it was He Mountain Dao. This time, it''s Guardian Primordial Mountain. From high-level Qi Condensation cultivators to top Qi Condensation cultivators. Your master is starting to suspect that the next time you go down the mountain, you''ll provoke a Foundation Establishment cultivator..."


    Zhao Kongming looked at Lin Fei with aplicated expression. His disciple was good in every aspect. Except that he caused too much trouble. And not just small trouble, but big trouble every time.


    He Mountain Dao was already bad enough. They were now forced to seal off their mountain. Although Lin Fei didn''t cause He Mountain Dao to seal off the mountain, their decision to do so had a direct connection with Lin Fei.


    Now it was Guardian Primordial Mountain. A prominent eleventh-level Qi Condensation core elder, a top Qi Condensation cultivator, was in by Lin Fei with a single saber strike.


    "By the way, did you find the demonic cultivator Yuan Gangzi mentioned?" Zhao Kongming suddenly asked.


    "Demonic cultivator?"


    Lin Fei thought carefully. He hadpletely forgotten. None of the innate masters from the Thirteen Sects of the Martial Alliance had thought of it. It was likely that even if there was a demonic cultivator, they had already blended into the crowd and escaped.


    Lin Fei took a deep breath, his eyes as sharp as a saber, and said in a low voice, "Master, is the presence of a demonic cultivator important? Yuan Gangzi represented Guardian Primordial Mountain and the Qi Condensation cultivators. The Martial Alliance represents the martial arts sects and the martial artists of the world.


    Yuan Gangzi trampled on the dignity of martial artists! If the founder of our Nine Profound Sect were still alive, would Yuan Gangzi dare to do this? Even if the Great Chang founder were still here, during the peak of Great Chang''s martial arts, would Yuan Gangzi dare to do this?


    Yuan Gangzi was searching for a demonic cultivator, yet he trampled on the dignity of all the martial artists in Great Chang! If I don''t kill Yuan Gangzi, I will never be at peace!"


    Zhao Kongming looked at Lin Fei''s resolute expression. His heart was slightly shaken. He had thought that Lin Fei was just prone to causing trouble, causing a big incident every time.


    However, it seemed now Lin Fei''s decision to kill Yuan Gangzi was well thought out. Yuan Gangzi trampled on the dignity of martial artists all over the world.


    As a martial artist, if he didn''t kill Yuan Gangzi, his heart would never be at ease! When his faith in martial arts was gone, from then on, his martial arts would never progress!


    Yuan Gangzi deserved to die!

 133. Stone Tablet Shattered

    133. Stone Tablet Shattered


    "Disciple, you are right, Yuan Gangzi deserved his death. Since Yuan Gangzi is dead, let it be. Guardian Primordial Mountain is indeed stronger than He Mountain Dao. However, with the imperial family suppressing the world, at least in recent years, they dare not do anything," Zhao Kongming said coldly.


    Lin Fei raised his head, looked at Zhao Kongming, and calmly asked, "Master, there is something I don''t understand, and I would like to ask for your guidance."


    "Speak."


    "Those immortal sects seem to be getting more and more unscrupulous. But they haven''t caused anyrge-scale incidents. It''s as if they are waiting for something. What exactly are they waiting for?"


    Lin Fei had always been puzzled. Logically speaking, the Great Chang dynasty suppressed the world. Now that the world was unstable, the imperial family was weak and unable to control the local areas. It should be the time for these immortal sects to "be active". But although they were somewhat unscrupulous, they were also somewhat restrained. This seems contradictory.


    Zhao Kongming''s eyes were deep, and he sneered, "They are waiting for the imperial family''s Supreme Elder to pass away! The world''s instability is indeed due to the imperial family''s poor governance and the corruption and degeneration of the court. However, the key point is that the imperial family''s Supreme Elder is not far from his life limit.


    Although the Supreme Elder is not as powerful as the Great Chang founder who could suppress the world, be invincible, and dominate everywhere, he is still an extraordinary cultivator, a top-tier Foundation Establishment expert.


    It is precisely because of this imperial Supreme Elder that the Great Chang dynasty was able to revive. Otherwise, the Great Chang dynasty would have disintegrated long ago. Those immortal sects are now so active, yet they remain polite. They are actually fearing that imperial Supreme Elder."


    Once the imperial''s Supreme Elder passes away, it will probably be the time for chaos in the world and the disintegration of the Great Chang dynasty..."


    Zhao Kongming, as an elderly martial artist, could see the situation very clearly. The current Great Chang seemed calm, but in fact, it had long been filled with undercurrents.


    Once the imperial Supreme Elder passed away, the world would undoubtedly fall into chaos. Now those immortal sects were actually withholding. This time they probably won''t mobilize arge force.


    Even if Lin Fei just killed Yuan Gangzi, Guardian Primordial Mountain wouldn''t be furious and they won''te to Nine Profound Sect to capture people. Because they are focused on the "big picture" and waiting for the imperial Supreme Elder to pass away.


    Once the imperial Supreme Elder passes away, whether it''s He Mountain Dao or Guardian Primordial Mountain, it probably won''t be so easy to deal with. At that time, the immortal sects would surely rise. Perhaps, Nine Profound Sect would be in trouble!


    Lin Fei''s expression became serious. He understood everything. That is to say, even if He Mountain Dao and Guardian Primordial Mountain really gave birth to Foundation Establishment experts, they most likely won''t do anything to the Nine Profound Sect.


    The imperial Supreme Elder was like the anchor for the entire Great Chang. As long as the Supreme Elder didn''t encounter any idents, no matter how turbulent the world was, it would always remain an undercurrent.


    But once the Supreme Elder dies, those immortal sects will raise their banners and return to the world,pletely controlling the secr power of the world.


    Such things have happened before. Before the establishment of the Great Chang, it was like this. Immortal sects controlled the entire world. Various forces fought, and the people suffered. Finally, the Great Chang founder emerged, with the supreme power of a Martial Saint, sweeping across the world, establishing the Great Chang dynasty, only then could the world enjoy 900 years of peace.


    "However, disciple, you don''t need to worry. If you can reach innate perfection and be a grandmaster, even if you can''tpare to the founder, you won''t be far behind. By then, even if the world is in chaos, you can still protect the Nine Profound Sect."


    Zhao Kongming looked deeply at Lin Fei. The reason why the Nine Profound Sect values Lin Fei so much, even giving him everything he wanted and fully supporting him, even if it meant offending some immortal sects, was because they saw the hope of Lin Fei bing a grandmaster.


    At that time, if they want to protect the sect in the chaos of the world. There must be a grandmaster to sit in the town. And Lin Fei is almost the only hope of the Nine Profound Sect.


    "Master, rest assured, I will definitely practice hard, strive to be a grandmaster as soon as possible, and live up to the expectations of the sect!" Lin Fei said solemnly.


    "Good, I naturally believe in you. You continue to practice here at the Ancestral Master Peak. My sword intent is almost stable."


    Zhao Kongming voluntarily gave up his position and left the Ancestral Master Peak.


    Lin Fei didn''t stand on ceremony. He immediately sat cross-legged under the stone tablet. Now that he knew that the entire world might fall into chaos in the next few years. He had to seize every opportunity to enhance his strength.


    "A grandmaster of martial arts can protect the sect? However, my goal is not just to be a master or a grandmaster. What I want is longevity. To enter the Dao through martial arts and step onto the path of longevity..." Lin Fei murmured softly. Then, he closed his eyes.


    Time flew by, and two months passed. Every day, Lin Fei practiced on the Ancestral Master Peak, using the saber intent left by the Nine Profound Sect''s founder to sharpen his own saber intent.


    On this day, Lin Fei was still doing the same thing as usual. He stimted his own saber intent, hoping to trigger the saber intent on the stone tablet so that he could continue to sharpen his saber intent. However, an unexpected change urred.


    "Crack."


    A soft sound. The stone tablet cracked!


    Lin Fei opened his eyes. His gaze instantly fell on the stone tablet in front of him.


    A crack had appeared on the tablet. Although the crack was small and subtle. If he didn''t look closely, Lin Fei wouldn''t even notice it. But, a crack is still a crack. This meant that there was a problem with the stone tablet.


    But this stone tablet had been exposed to wind and rain on the Ancestral Master Peak for 900 years. There were no cracks before and it had only been slightly weathered but not seriously. How did it suddenly crack?


    Lin Fei looked at the stone tablet in front of him. He sensed Martial Dao True Intent within the tablet. Suddenly, Lin Fei understood.


    "It''s Martial Dao True Intent! The Martial Dao True Intent left by the founder is in the perfection realm. Three strands of Martial Dao True Intent, for a full 900 years, had already merged with the stone tablet. But as I constantly stimted the Martial Dao True Intent within the stone tablet to sharpen my own Martial Dao True Intent.


    Over time, the Martial Dao True Intent within the tablet would naturally be consumed. And now, with excessive consumption, the Martial Dao True Intent is about to disappear. Once the Martial Dao True Intent disappears, this stone tablet will quickly be an ordinary tablet, rapidly weathering and cracking, eventually copsing."


    Lin Fei fell silent. He knew he couldn''t continue. After all, this stone tablet was left behind by the founder and it still contained Martial Dao True Intent. He couldn''t destroy itpletely.


    "System."


    Lin Fei summoned the system to check his martial arts progress.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Arts Realm: Innate Martial Artist</strong>


    <strong>Master: Mid-stage</strong>


    <strong>True Intention Scroll: Mid-stage (92% Progress)</strong>


    <strong>Saber Intent: Mastery (96% Progress)</strong>


    <strong>Fist Intent: Mastery (51% Progress)</strong>


    <strong>Heavenly Saber Art: Transcendence (0% Progress)</strong>


    <strong>Immeasurable Fist: Transcendence (0% Progress)</strong>


    <strong>Close Yet Distant: Transcendence (0% Progress)</strong>


    Lin Fei''s True Intention Scroll had reached 92% progress. This was actually quite good. After reaching the mid-stage of Master, the cultivation speed of the True Intention Scroll had drastically reduced. Reaching 92% was thanks to the improvement of saber intent.


    The progress of saber intent had reached 96%. The growth was not huge. But it was already close to breaking through. Once it broke through, it would be saber intent transcendence and Lin Fei''s strength could increase by several times or even more than ten times. Heavenly Saber Art had also reached transcendence, and the Tyrant Saber could be condensed.


    The Tyrant Saber was much more powerful than the Fierce Saber. Once the Tyrant Saber was released, its terrifying aura would not only affect saber wielders, even martial artists and Qi cultivators would be suppressed by the Tyrant Saber.


    Immeasurable Fist and Close Yet Distant had both reached transcendence. However, after these three martial arts reached transcendence, there was no more progress. It seemed that reaching perfection still required some opportunities.


    Lin Fei knew that the higher the martial arts and the more profound they were, the more difficult it was to cultivate them to perfection. This had nothing to do with the martial artist''s efforts. To achieve perfection, one must rely on some opportunities.


    "The Martial Dao True Intent on the Ancestral Master Peak can no longer be used. I must find a ce to sharpen my saber intent and strive to make it reach transcendence. Where in the world can I find a ce to sharpen my saber intent?"


    A name shed through Lin Fei''s mind.

 134. Down The Mountain Again

    134. Down The Mountain Again


    "Hidden Sword Sect!" Lin Fei murmured softly.


    When it came to sharpening saber intent, the name "Hidden Sword Sect" appeared in his mind. After all, Hidden Sword Sect had Lu Zongyi. Moreover, it had once given birth to a Martial Saint. An innate martial artist with perfect sword intent was born there!


    For Lin Fei to sharpen his saber intent, Hidden Sword Sect was undoubtedly the best choice. What''s more, Lin Fei had also established a good rtionship with Hidden Sword Sect. He had saved Lu Zongyi''s life and Lu Zongyi had sincerely invited Lin Fei to visit Hidden Sword Sect.


    "It seems that I need to pay a visit to Hidden Sword Sect."


    Lin Fei stood up and prepared to leave the mountain. Under normal circumstances, he would quietly leave the mountain alone.


    However, his identity was different now. Nine Profound Sect Grand Elder! Every move he made represented the Nine Profound Sect. Therefore, Lin Fei had to inform the Nine Profound Sect''s sect master.


    Moreover, he could also learn about the situation of He Mountain Dao and Guardian Primordial Mountain from the sect master. After all, if there were forces that wanted Lin Fei dead and had enough power to kill him, it would be these two.


    Lin Fei had to pay more attention to the situation of these two forces when he left the mountain. So, Lin Fei went directly to the main hall of the Nine Profound Sect.


    The sect master was also in the main hall. It seemed that he was listening to a disciple''s report.


    "Greetings to the Grand Elder."


    Upon seeing Lin Fei, the disciple immediately saluted. Lin Fei''s prestige in the entire Nine Profound Sect was higher than anyone else''s. He had even be the symbol of the current Nine Profound Sect.


    Lin Fei nodded. The disciple hurriedly left the main hall.


    "Sect Master. I n to leave the mountain soon and visit Hidden Sword Sect. So I came to inform Sect Master."


    Upon hearing Lin Fei''s words, the sect master''s face changed drastically.


    "Elder Lin, you... you''re leaving the mountain again?"


    The sect master was somewhat scared. Although he was always calm and steady, he couldn''t help but feel an ominous premonition when he heard that Lin Fei was leaving the mountain again.


    The previous times Lin Fei left the mountain, he always caused trouble. Moreover, the troubles he caused grewrger andrger.


    When he was still in the Acquired Realm, he killed an ordinary Qi Condensation disciple of He Mountain Dao during a trip down the mountain. Then, he went to Chang City and killed a sixth-level Qi Condensation disciple of He Mountain Dao.


    Even on the way back to the mountain, he sessively killed two high-level Qi Condensation cultivators of He Mountain Dao. But that was not the end.


    Thest time he left the mountain, Lin Fei led a team to participate in the Martial Alliance Exchange. This should have been rtively safe.


    Many Grand Elders had led teams to participate in the Martial Alliance Exchange in the past. Almost no problems urred.


    And Lin Fei?


    He led a team to the Martial Alliance Exchange and ended up killing Guardian Primordial Mountain''s Yuan Gangzi with a single saber strike. That was a peak Qi Condensation cultivator at the eleventh level and he was a core elder of Guardian Primordial Mountain!


    When the sect master first heard this news, it was like a bolt from the blue.


    He was somewhat dazed.


    "Howe? Can''t I leave the mountain?" Lin Fei frowned.


    The sect master smiled bitterly, "Elder Lin, you are the Grand Elder of our Nine Profound Sect, how could you not be allowed to leave the mountain? It''s just that, for this trip to visit Hidden Sword Sect, I have a small request."


    "Sect Master, just say it."


    "I just hope that Elder Lin, during this trip down the mountain, won''t provoke any powerful enemies. Elder Lin has already provoked a peak Qi Condensation cultivator at the eleventh levelst time.


    ording to Elder Lin''s pattern of leaving the mountain. This time, you may provoke Qi Condensation perfection or even Foundation Establishment cultivators. Our Nine Profound Sect can''t withstand the wrath of Foundation Establishment cultivators now..."


    Lin Fei raised an eyebrow, "So Sect Master is worried about this. Sect Master, rest assured, I can''t defeat Foundation Establishment cultivators now, so I definitely won''t provoke them. So, Foundation Establishment cultivators won''te to the Nine Profound Sect."


    Moreover, I am going to visit Hidden Sword Sect to see if I can sharpen my saber intent there so that my saber intent can reach transcendence. For the matter of saber intent transcendence, I must leave the mountain!"


    The sect master breathed a slight sigh of relief. As long as he didn''t provoke Foundation Establishment cultivators, that would be fine.


    But Lin Fei didn''t say he wouldn''t provoke Qi Condensation perfection? The sect master thought for a moment and finally didn''t say anything. It was already good not to provoke Foundation Establishment cultivators.


    As for Qi Condensation perfection? Almost all Qi Condensation perfection cultivators were desperately trying to refine Foundation Establishment pills. Therefore, there were very few Qi Condensation perfection cultivators roaming outside. There was no need to worry too much.


    "By the way, have there been any recent movements from He Mountain Dao and Guardian Primordial Mountain?" Lin Fei asked again.


    Hearing Lin Fei mention this, the sect master''s eyes shed with a trace of solemnity.


    "Elder Lin, regarding He Mountain Dao and Guardian Primordial Mountain, we have been keeping an eye on them. Currently, He Mountain Dao is still sealed off.


    As for Guardian Primordial Mountain, it''s a bit strange. It''s as if they''re acting like Yuan Gangzi never died. They have no reaction to his death, which is really strange."


    "No reaction?" A glint shed in Lin Fei''s eyes, "No reaction is the biggest reaction. That means Guardian Primordial Mountain is harboring resentment. Once the Imperial Supreme Elder dies and the person they fear disappears, they will definitely make a move against our Nine Profound Sect! Guardian Primordial Mountain is even more dangerous than He Mountain Dao!"


    The Sect Master''s face gradually darkened. He clearly considered the possibility as well.


    "Rest assured, Sect Master. Once I be a Grand Master, or my saber intent reaches perfection. If Guardian Primordial Mountain dares toe, I will ensure they never return."


    After speaking, Lin Fei turned and left the hall.


    This time, Lin Fei didn''t ride a horse. His movement technique, Close Yet Distant, had reached transcendence. Moreover, Lin Fei''s Saber Qi was incredibly profound, using Close Yet Distant to travel was much faster than riding a horse.


    A dayter, Lin Fei had already arrived at the foot of the mountain where the Hidden Sword Sect was located.


    The Hidden Sword Sect was situated on a continuous range of mountain peaks. At the foot of the mountain, there was a town named Sword City.


    The people here, influenced by the Hidden Sword Sect, had some mastery in swordsmanship, almost everyone carried a long sword with them. Moreover, they were extremely hostile towards those carrying other weapons.


    Lin Fei even saw a saber-wielding guest constantly provoked by the people of the city. The saber-wielding guest dared not fight. Once a real battle took ce, and if he won, the trouble would be even greater. An endless stream of swordsmen woulde to challenge, utterly annoying.


    Lin Fei didn''t bring a saber. Ever since he possessed Saber Qi, he had stopped carrying a saber. Otherwise,ing to Sword City rashly would indeed be troublesome.


    Hidden Sword Sect was located on a mountain peak a few miles outside of Sword City. The peaks here soared into the clouds. Moreover, there was only one path for entering and exiting. That was a flight of steps. A total of one thousand and eight steps.


    Hidden Sword Sect''s gates were wide open. They didn''t refuse anyone seeking to be a disciple. But the prerequisite was to walk to the top of the mountain on their own.


    These steps were extremely narrow. One slight misstep, a slip of the foot, and falling would result in being shattered to pieces. Even some Hidden Sword Sect disciples had died, falling off the stone steps when entering or exiting the sect. But the Hidden Sword Sect showed no intention of improving the road conditions.


    The Hidden Sword Sect''s creed was only those who could climb the one thousand and eight steps were considered to have passed the test of will and courage and qualified to be a swordsman. Otherwise, they would be sent back to where they came from.


    As for the danger? A swordsman''s life was filled with life-and-death experiences. How could one be a swordsman without being tempered in life and death?


    Lin Fei had learned a bit about the Hidden Sword Sect. At the moment, he had only one thought in his mind.


    Ruthless! The Hidden Sword Sect was truly ruthless! Whether they were ruthless to others, Lin Fei didn''t know. But the Hidden Sword Sect was indeed ruthless towards its own people!


    However, perhaps it was such extreme and harsh conditions allowed the Hidden Sword Sect to endure for thousands of years.


    Among all the martial arts sects in Great Chang, it was the only one with a heritage surpassing a thousand years, that could stand alongside those immortal and Daoist sects!


    Lin Fei arrived at the foot of the mountain and saw many people gathered together. He made his way through the crowd. It turned out there were three unrecognizable corpses on the ground. All were young individuals. It seemed they had fallen from the tall stone steps.


    "Another three dead."


    "Five died this morning."


    "More and more people areing to join Hidden Sword Secttely, and more are unafraid of death."


    "Heh, these are all refugees. With the recent chaos, some think that joining the Hidden Sword Sect will at least provide food and clothing. And the result? People who can''t even feed themselves think they can easily enter the Hidden Sword Sect?"


    "Reaching the peak is nearly impossible for an ordinary person. Even martial artists with years of Body Refining and excellent physical strength often fall to their deaths."


    Lin Fei gazed at the corpses on the ground. It seemed that the one thousand and eight stone steps of Hidden Sword Sect were not easily surmountable.


    Lin Fei turned and stood at the base of the mountain. He prepared to step onto the first stone stair. However, he noticed a young man and a little girl standing before the steps.


    The boy appeared to be sixteen or seventeen, while the girl was only seven or eight. Both were dressed in rags and reeked. They likely hadn''t bathed in days and were probably refugees as well.


    The number of refugees in Great Chang was increasing. This foreshadowed potential unrest.


    "Brother, don''t climb the stone steps. So many people just fell to their deaths. If you climb, you will certainly die too."


    Tears streamed down the girl''s face. The youth was thin and sallow, but resilient. He clenched his teeth, gazing at the towering peak, and whispered, "Sister, if I don''t reach the top and be a disciple of the Hidden Sword Sect, we''ll both starve to death. Father and mother are gone.


    I swore I would raise you. Only by joining the Hidden Sword Sect and bing a disciple can I support you. Perhaps I could even be a powerful swordsman, ying our enemies and avenging our parents!"


    The youth took a deep breath and he then prepared to step onto the first stone stair.


    "This Hidden Sword Sect is interesting. They have people climb the stone steps to forge their willpower. Would carrying you to the top count as passing the Hidden Sword Sect''s test?"


    Suddenly, a calm voice sounded behind the youth.

 135. Hidden Sword Sect

    135. Hidden Sword Sect


    The youth turned his head and he saw a slender young man, who looked cold and refined, simr to the young masters he had seen in the city.


    The youth didn''t speak. But someone nearby did.


    "Heh, want to carry someone to the peak? People have tried it in the past. But you have to be at least an acquired martial artist to do that. Body Refining martial artists face danger just by climbing themselves, let alone carrying someone."


    Hidden Sword Sect wees all, regardless of background. Even acquired martial artists could join the sect. However, acquired martial artists must disperse all their inner power before joining Hidden Sword Sect. How many acquired martial artists have the courage?"


    Many people shook their heads. The one thousand and eight stone steps of Hidden Sword Sect had stumped countless people. Carrying another person meant bearing their weight as well. It was such a steep and treacherous cliff. One misstep could send them both plummeting.


    Lin Fei didn''t speak. His eyes were on the youth. What others said didn''t matter, he was waiting for the youth''s decision.


    The next moment, without hesitation, the youth knelt down with a "thud" and kowtowed to Lin Fei, "Please, take me up the mountain. I''ll be forever grateful for your kindness!"


    "Indeed, a clever one. Very well, let''s go."


    Lin Fei nodded. He was just intrigued and he thought the youth was promising. So he wanted to carry the youth up the mountain. That was all.


    "Whoosh."


    Lin Fei grabbed the youth with his right hand. And not only that, with his left hand, he picked up the youth''s little sister, the seven or eight-year-old girl. He then took a step onto the stone steps.


    Seeing this scene, many people at the foot of the mountain widened their eyes. Their gazes filled with disbelief. It wasn''t enough for Lin Fei to carry one person. He was actually going to carry two?


    The youth didn''t expect Lin Fei to be willing to carry his sister as well. He was about to say something. But the next moment, he couldn''t speak. Because Lin Fei''s stride spanned more than a dozen meters. Holding two people in his hands, he walked as if strolling leisurely.


    He headed towards the peak. It was called "walking." But in reality, Lin Fei''s speed was beyond belief. The howling wind made it impossible for the youth to open his eyes or speak. So, he could only tightly close his mouth and eyes.


    Seeing this scene, people at the foot of the mountain were dumbfounded. Never had anyone seen someone like Lin Fei, carrying two people and still walking briskly. Moreover, each step covered more than a dozen meters. They knew they had encountered a "master." Only those top martial artists possessed such abilities.


    It didn''t take long for Lin Fei to "walk" from the foot of the mountain to the peak. He saw the Hidden Sword Sect at the top of the mountain. In front of the gate of the Hidden Sword Sect, two disciples saw Lin Fei carrying two people up.


    One was a youth and the other was a seven or eight-year-old girl. Carrying two people and strolling up the treacherous Hidden Sword Sect stone steps, it was obviously not an ordinary person. Therefore, the two disciples immediately greeted them.


    Lin Fei took the initiative to ask: "I brought these two people to the peak. ording to the rules of your Hidden Sword Sect, can they join the sect?"


    The two Hidden Sword Sect disciples nced at the somewhat dazed youth and little girl and then they nodded: "No problem. ording to Hidden Sword Sect rules, no matter how one reaches the peak. As long as they are here and want to join Hidden Sword Sect, there is no problem. Are you two willing to join Hidden Sword Sect?"


    The youth was the first toe to his senses. Immediately pulling his sister, they said in unison: "We are willing, we want to join Hidden Sword Sect!"


    The youth was incredibly overjoyed. Who could have thought that he barely climbed the steps and was carried all the way from the foot of the mountain to the peak? Even his sister was brought to the peak as well.


    The two of them joined Hidden Sword Sect together. This sudden happiness made the youth feel as if he were in a dream. However, the youth knew their benefactor was Lin Fei.


    At this moment, the two Hidden Sword Sect disciples spoke solemnly: "Our Hidden Sword Sect wees all, without regard for one''s background or age. As long as they reach the peak and are willing to join Hidden Sword Sect, they can.


    However, if one is an acquired martial artist, one must first disperse their inner power. Considering you were able to carry two people to the peak, your inner power must be extremely profound. We wonder, are you willing to disperse your inner power and join the Hidden Sword Sect?"


    What the two Hidden Sword Sect disciples said had precedents to follow.


    In the history of the Hidden Sword Sect, there had even been martial artists at the twelfth level of the acquired realm who were unable to break through to the innate. They then came to the peak of the Hidden Sword Sect, voluntarily dispersed their inner power, and joined the sect.


    Therefore, among the Hidden Sword Sect disciples, those who had once possessed profound inner power were not few. After all, for a loose martial artist to be innate was as difficult as reaching the sky.


    If one dispersed their inner power and joined the Hidden Sword Sect, there might still be a glimmer of hope to advance to the innate realm. Of course, such people were ultimately in the minority. Those who could reach the twelfth level of the acquired realm were all geniuses.


    Many would rather risk everything to attempt a breakthrough to the innate realm rather than be willing to disperse their inner power and start all over again.


    At this moment, the youth looked at Lin Fei. If Lin Fei could also join the Hidden Sword Sect, wouldn''t he be a fellow disciple with his benefactor?


    "Benefactor, you''re still so young. Even if you disperse your inner power, you will surely stand out and be the most outstanding disciple of the Hidden Sword Sect. I''ve heard that there are peerless swordsmen in the Hidden Sword Sect, with divine swordsmanship like immortal beings. If the benefactor also joins the Hidden Sword Sect, you will surely be a peerless swordsman!"


    In the eyes of the youth, bing a peerless swordsman of the Hidden Sword Sect would be the dream of his life. Lin Fei was so young, yet so powerful. Even if he dispersed his inner power, he would certainly not be inferior to others.


    This was also what the two Hidden Sword Sect disciples were looking forward to. They also had high hopes for disciples like Lin Fei who had strong original strength but were willing to disperse their inner power and join the Hidden Sword Sect.


    Once such disciples joined the Hidden Sword Sect, most of them would be outstanding among the disciples of the sect. Even some could truly advance to the innate realm and be martial arts masters!


    Lin Fei looked at the two Hidden Sword Sect disciples. Then he looked at the youth. He shook his head slightly and said calmly: "I am a saber practitioner, I don''t practice the sword. I won''t join the Hidden Sword Sect."


    "Eh?"


    The expressions of the two Hidden Sword Sect disciples changed.


    "You''vee to the peak. You don''t practice the sword, nor do you want to be a disciple. So, what is the purpose of your visit to our Hidden Sword Sect?"


    Lin Fei nced at the gate of the Hidden Sword Sect. Then he gave a faint smile.


    "I don''t want to be a disciple, I''vee to pay my respects to the mountain!"


    The next moment, the saber intent within Lin Fei''s body was stimted.


    "Boom."


    A terrifying saber intent soared into the sky. The vast saber intent aura instantly enveloped the airspace of the Hidden Sword Sect.


    "Nine Profound Sect Lin Fei, especially here to pay respects to the Hidden Sword Sect!"


    Lin Fei stood with his hands behind his back. His voice was very calm, but it was like a thunderbolt, prating deep into the Hidden Sword Sect. It even emitted bursts of rumbling sounds.

 136. He is the Immortal Slayer Saber

    136. He is the Immortal yer Saber


    Lin Fei released his saber intent. It was sharp and revealing as if the entire sky above the Hidden Sword Sect was suspended with a huge saber. This was clearly a provocation to the entire Hidden Sword Sect.


    After all, the Hidden Sword Sect used swords. All of their disciples wielded only swords. They lived with swords, apanied by swords, practicing the sword, fighting with swords, and understanding the sword.


    The sword was the lifelong belief of the Hidden Sword Sect disciples. As long as the sword exists, they exist; when the sword perishes, they perish. Hidden Sword Sect disciples would never allow anyone else to surpass their sect, especially a saber practitioner!


    At this moment, the two acquired realm disciples guarding the entrance of the Hidden Sword Sect were drenched in sweat. Being suppressed by Lin Fei''s saber intent at close range was not a pleasant experience.


    Their eyes were filled with shock. Not only were they shocked by Lin Fei''s saber intent, but they were also shocked by Lin Fei''s identity. Nine Profound Sect Grand Elder meant an innate martial artist. And Lin Fei had another identity. Immortal yer Saber!


    "He is the Immortal yer Saber!"


    The two disciples'' faces were full of horror. It seemed that the three words "Immortal yer Saber" were extremely shocking to them.


    "Boom."


    As Lin Fei released his saber intent, a sword intent suddenly burst out from within the Hidden Sword Sect. This sword intent soared into the sky. Moreover, Lin Fei had a familiar feeling. Hidden Sword Sect, Lu Zongyi!


    "Hahaha, it''s been two months, Brother Lin has finallye to our Hidden Sword Sect. Our Hidden Sword Sect, of course, wees Brother Lin. However, isn''t this a bit too grand, Brother Lin?"


    Apanied by this soaring sword intent, a shadow flickered from within the Hidden Sword Sect. Every flicker covered a distance of several dozen meters. In the blink of an eye, it rushed out of the mountain gate of the Hidden Sword Sect and came to a stop in front of Lin Fei. It was none other than Lu Zongyi, whom Lin Fei had met at the Martial Alliance Exchange!


    "Disciple pays respect to Grand Elder!"


    The two Hidden Sword Sect disciples, upon seeing Lu Zongyi, were shaken. They immediately stepped forward and respectfully saluted. Lu Zongyi was a Grand Elder of the Hidden Sword Sect. Now that he had personallye to greet Lin Fei, It showed just how important Lin Fei, the "Immortal yer Saber," was!


    "Alright, you may leave. I will personally escort Brother Lin inside."


    Lu Zongyi waved his hand slightly, and the two disciples stepped aside. Lin Fei also withdrew his saber intent. He followed Lu Zongyi into the Hidden Sword Sect.


    Watching Lin Fei and Lu Zongyi''s disappearing figures, the two Hidden Sword Sect disciples looked at each other. There was a hint of astonishment in their eyes.


    "I didn''t expect him to be the ''Immortal yer Saber,'' and so young."


    "Also, that saber intent just now was terrifying. It felt even stronger than Elder Lu''s sword intent."


    "I wonder what the ''Immortal yer Saber'' hase to the Hidden Sword Sect for this time?"


    For a moment, the two disciples whispered in discussion. It seemed that they had forgotten the young boy and the little girl.


    The boy was still somewhat bewildered. When Lin Fei showed his saber intent just now, as an ordinary person, He didn''t feel much. He just thought that Lin Fei had suddenly be terrifying. Then, another person from the Hidden Sword Sect took Lin Fei in.


    The boy couldn''t help but ask, "Senior Brothers, it seems that my benefactor has no intention of joining the Hidden Sword Sect. Why did he enter the Hidden Sword Sect?"


    The two disciples noticed the boy and smiled, "Your benefactor is the well-known ''Immortal yer Saber'' Lin Fei, who is currently widely known throughout the world. He is a respected innate martial artist and a martial arts master. Even our Hidden Sword Sect''s Grand Elder Lu is somewhat inferior to him.


    Actually, you''re lucky to have met the ''Immortal yer Saber.'' Why would you need to join our Hidden Sword Sect? If you were to be a disciple of Master Lin Fei, you would be soaring to the heavens in one step!"


    The two disciples said with a smile. They were also a bit envious of the boy in front of them. He was so fortunate to be favored by the "Immortal yer Saber" and even brought the boy directly to the mountaintop.


    However, the boy ultimately missed this opportunity. He didn''t be Lin Fei''s disciple. Instead, he joined the Hidden Sword Sect as an ordinary disciple.


    "I don''t regret it! Even if my benefactor is a great master, evenparable to the peerless swordsmen, I believe that joining the Hidden Sword Sect will also enable me to be a peerless master like my benefactor!"


    The boy''s expression was solemn, and his demeanor was serious. His words just now were obviously from the heart. This surprised the two disciples.


    "Oh? With a firm will, you''re indeed a good seedling. Maybe one day, you''ll achieve something. And, you''re right. Although ''Immortal yer Saber'' Elder Lin is powerful, our Hidden Sword Sect is not bad.


    Centuries ago, our Hidden Sword Sect had a Sword Saint whose fame shook the world! Even the ''Immortal yer Saber'' is far from being as powerful as that Sword Saint of our Hidden Sword Sect. If you join the Hidden Sword Sect and diligently practice the sword, you will have an extraordinary achievement in the future. By the way, what''s your name?"


    "My name is Jing Hong."


    "Jing Hong, follow me. First, enter the Hidden Sword Sect to worship our ancestors, and then you can begin as a novice."


    Jing Hong nodded. But after walking two steps, he stopped It seemed like he remembered something. Then he knelt down in the direction where Lin Fei had left earlier and performed a deep bow.


    "Benefactor, I will always remember your kindness today and never forget it in my lifetime!"


    After that, with his sister, he followed one of the disciples into the Hidden Sword Sect.


    Lin Fei followed Lu Zongyi. They came to Lu Zongyi''s cave dwelling. The two sat down, and a maid served them fragrant tea.


    Lu Zongyi smiled and said, "Brother Lin, it''s been two months since west met. Every time I recall the events of thest martial arts exchange, I am grateful to Brother Lin. Since Brother Lin hase to my Hidden Sword Sect this time, I''m afraid there must be something. Brother Lin, please speak, I will definitely help with all my might!"


    Lu Zongyi didn''t say any polite words. He directly stated his attitude.


    Lin Fei nodded and said, "With Brother Lu''s words, I can rest assured. I have only one purpose for visiting the Hidden Sword Sect, to sharpen my saber intent! My saber intent is about to transcend.


    I heard that besides Brother Lu, the Hidden Sword Sect has the world''s number one sword in this generation, which has alsoprehended sword intent, and it is very powerful. I would like to ask for the opportunity to exchange martial dao true intent with the world''s number one sword. I hope it can help me break through my bottleneck and achieve saber intent transcendence!"


    Lin Fei also directly stated his purpose.


    "What? Brother Lin''s saber intent is about to transcend?"


    Lu Zongyi widened his eyes. His eyes were full of disbelief. That''s saber intent transcendence!


    Lu Zongyi had mastered sword intent a few years ago.


    And now?


    His sword intent had almost stagnated to achieve sword intent transcendence, Lu Zongyi even felt it was hopeless in his lifetime.


    Last time at the martial arts exchange, Lu Zongyi confronted Lin Fei''s saber intent with his sword intent. He didn''t expect Lin Fei''s saber intent to transcend so soon. This progress was so fast. It was hard for Lu Zongyi to believe.


    "Brother Lin, sabers and swords are ruthless, let alone exchanging martial dao true intent? Moreover, the world''s number one sword in this generation of my Hidden Sword Sect has been in seclusion. As for when he wille out, I don''t know."


    Lin Fei frowned slightly, "So there''s no way to exchange?"


    Although Lu Zongyi had sword intent, Lin Fei''s saber intent was far stronger than his even if they exchanged, Lin Fei''s saber intent wouldn''t improve at all.


    "There is no way to exchange. However, if Brother Lin wants to sharpen your saber intent and wants it to transcend, I have a way. It''s just that this method may have some risks. It depends on whether Brother Lin is willing to take the risk."


    Lu Zongyi looked solemn and stared at Lin Fei with a serious gaze.

 137. Sword Tomb

    137. Sword Tomb


    "Brother Lu, please tell me, what is the method?" Lin Fei slowly asked.


    "In Hidden Sword Sect, there is a ce called the Sword Tomb! All the predecessors in the sect, after their death, their apanying swords are buried in the Sword Tomb. Among them, there are quite a few martial arts masters who haveprehended sword intent.


    Over a thousand years, the number of swords buried in the Sword Tomb has umted to be countless! When the swordsmen of my Hidden Sword Sect condense sword intent, over time, the sword intent will attach itself to the apanying swords. Even after hundreds or thousands of years, they will not dissipate.


    If someone enters the Sword Tomb and stimtes Martial Dao True Intent, it will certainly provoke the sword intent inside the tomb, isn''t this a way to sharpen your intent?


    However, there are too many sword intents in the Sword Tomb. More than a hundred sword intents once provoked, are unparalleled in their attack. If you cannot withstand it, Brother Lin, I''m afraid your saber intent will be damaged, and the consequences would be unimaginable!"


    Lin Fei''s eyes lit up.


    "Sword Tomb?"


    Lin Fei didn''t expect that the Hidden Sword Sect would have such a ce. The depth of its foundation was simply unimaginable. More than a hundred sword intents! That meant that the Hidden Sword Sect had at least given birth to more than a hundred powerful martial artists who hadprehended sword intent. This deep foundation was far beyond what the Nine Profound Sect couldpare to.


    "Brother Lu, I would like to try my luck in the Sword Tomb."


    Lin Fei immediately expressed his stance. This Sword Tomb was an excellent ce. More than a hundred sword intents sharpening his saber intent together, as long as he could withstand it, Lin Fei was confident that he could achieve saber intent transcendence!


    "The Sword Tomb is of great significance to my Hidden Sword Sect. Generally, outsiders are not allowed to enter. However, Brother Lin has done me a great favor. With my guarantee, Brother Lin can naturally enter the Sword Tomb," Lu Zongyi got up, "Brother Lin,e with me."


    Lin Fei also stood up and followed behind Lu Zongyi. They left the cave dwelling. Lin Fei followed Lu Zongyi to another mountain peak. He didn''t know if it was his illusion. This mountain peak, at first nce, seemed like a long sword, reaching the sky!


    "What a majestic mountain peak!" Lin Fei eximed.


    "Brother Lin, this is the Sword Tomb Peak, and the Sword Tomb is right above. Under normal circumstances, no one wants toe to the Sword Tomb. Besides sword intent, there is also sorrow here, which is the sadness of the sword, and it will affect people''s emotions as well.


    Especially for the swordsmen of our Hidden Sword Sect, the impact is even greater. Therefore, I will not apany you up there.


    Oh, onest thing. I hope that you won''t touch the items inside the Sword Tomb, Brother Lin. Especially those swords, as they are the relics of our Hidden Sword Sect''s predecessors for our disciples."


    Lin Fei nodded and said, "I will only hone my saber intent and will not disturb the items in the Sword Tomb!"


    Having said that, Lin Fei looked at the narrow staircase leading up to the Sword Tomb Peak.


    "Whoosh."


    Lin Fei took a step and instantly set foot on the stone steps of the Sword Tomb Peak. Step by step, he walked towards the top of Sword Tomb Peak.


    The higher he went, the stronger the wind became. The cold was bone-chilling. Moreover, faintly, it seemed as if there were whispers of sorrow. That was the sorrowful cry of the swords.


    Lin Fei was undeterred and quickly reached the summit. The summit was the Sword Tomb. Underneath every piece of the ground, there might be a sword buried. Each sword once represented a disciple of the Hidden Sword Sect.


    Whether it was a disciple at the body refining level or a martial arts master, in the Sword Tomb, they were all treated equally, all were qualified to have their swords buried in the Sword Tomb after death. Therefore, the number of swords buried in the Sword Tomb was far more than ten thousand.


    "Crack."


    Lin Fei walked in the Sword Tomb. He identally stepped on a sword. The sword was broken.


    It was just a broken sword. And it was rusty. It was unclear how long it had been there.


    Lin Fei looked around. In all directions, there were simr broken swords.


    At this moment, Lin Fei didn''t show his saber intent. Naturally, no sword intent appeared.


    "Forgive me, predecessors of Hidden Sword Sect!"


    Lin Fei took a deep breath and bowed with his fists toward the four corners of the Sword Tomb.


    The next moment, Lin Fei mobilized his saber intent and burst forth.


    "Boom."


    A terrifying saber intent erupted from Lin Fei''s body. The horrifying saber intent, like a tidal wave, swept towards all directions. The originally calm Sword Tomb, at this moment, the tranquility waspletely shattered.


    "Buzz."


    Suddenly, the entire Sword Tomb seemed to vibrate. There were faint bursts of "sword cries" echoing throughout the Sword Tomb.


    "Boom."


    The first sword intent appeared. It was a rusty iron sword. It looked in and ordinary, but it didn''t affect the terrifying sword intent. It instantly rushed towards Lin Fei''s saber intent.


    "A transcendence-level sword intent?"


    Lin Fei''s whole body shook. This sword intent was indeed strong. It was only slightly weaker than perfection-level sword intent. With the appearance of the first one, the second followed, then came the third, fourth, fifth...


    In a blink of an eye, there were dozens, even hundreds of sword intents soaring into the sky. It was as if hundreds of divine swords had gathered in the sky above the Sword Tomb.


    The strength of these sword intents far exceeded any perfection-level sword intent. Even Lin Fei was initially hit hard and his face turned deathly pale.


    This was the first time Lin Fei''s saber intent was suppressed by other Martial Dao True Intents. Of course, the sword intent on the stone tablet of the Ancestral Master Peak didn''t count.


    Although the sword intent on the Ancestral Master Peak''s stone tablet was perfection-level, its quantity was small and it had been weakened a lot after being preserved for hundreds of years. Lin Fei couldpletely resist it.


    But now it was different. The sword intents in the Sword Tomb had also been preserved for hundreds, even thousands of years. There were so many of them. Not only ordinary sword intents, but also mastery, transcendence, and even perfection-level sword intents. All of them were in the Sword Tomb.


    Therefore, when hundreds of sword intents erupted at once, The impact on Lin Fei''s saber intent was tremendous. However, this also gave Lin Fei''s saber intent an opportunity. This was the true test!


    One second, two seconds, three seconds...


    As he forcefully persevered with his saber intent, finally, Lin Fei reaped the rewards. A voice rang in Lin Fei''s mind, from the system.


    <strong>"Your saber intent is being attacked by hundreds of sword intents."</strong>


    <strong>"Your saber intent is tenacious and bes stronger as the battle continues, increasing its cultivation progress by 10%."</strong>


    <strong>"Your saber intent has transcended!"</strong>


    "Boom."


    As the voice in his mind fell, Lin Fei''s mind began to roar. Then, a memory emerged in Lin Fei''s mind. It was a memory about saber intent.


    At this moment, Lin Fei was overjoyed. He could feel it his saber intent hadpletely transformed.


    Lin Fei''s aura was visibly increasing at a rapid pace. In the sky above the Sword Tomb, the overwhelming saber intent seemed to condense into arge saber, hanging above the Sword Tomb.


    Dozens, even hundreds of sword intents constantly attacked Lin Fei''s saber intent. However, it had no effect. Lin Fei''s saber intent only grew stronger. In the end, it faintly seemed to condense into a substantial form and formed a vast saber intent web, enveloping the Sword Tomb.


    Lin Fei''s robe fluttered in the wind. His saber intent grew more and more intense.


    "sh!"


    Lin Fei''s eyes were cold. The invisible saber intent seemed to descend from the sky and shed fiercely at the Sword Tomb.


    "Boom."


    An invisible force suddenly exploded in the entire Sword Tomb. The shockwave spread out in all directions. Lin Fei''s saber intent actually suppressed hundreds of sword intents.


    "Buzz."


    At this moment, Lin Fei seemed to hear the sorrowful cries of the swords. Perhaps, these swords in the Sword Tomb had never felt as aggrieved as they did now. They had once followed their masters, conquering all sides, sweeping across all obstacles, and being invincible.


    However, after being buried in the Sword Tomb, they were suppressed by saber intent. Each sword intent was incredibly angry! Then, one by one, the swords buried in the Sword Tomb began to tremble slightly.


    Ten swords, a hundred, a thousand, ten thousand...


    When tens of thousands of swords began to tremble, a series of soft cries echoed, as if they were weeping. That was thement of ten thousand swords!


    "Rumble."


    At this moment, the entire Hidden Sword Sect shook violently. Even the Sword Tomb Peak began to tremble.


    Lu Zongyi at the foot of the Sword Tomb Peak suddenly looked up. His eyes were filled with shock as he stared at Sword Tomb Peak. In his ears, the mournful cries of swords also reached him.


    "Ten Thousand Swords Lament! Brother Lin, what exactly did you do in the Sword Tomb?"


    Lu Zongyi suddenly had an ominous feeling in his heart.

 138. Number One Sword Under Heaven

    138. Number One Sword Under Heaven


    At this moment, the entire Hidden Sword Sect was shaken.


    "Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh."


    One innate martial artist after another, some were in seclusion, and some were practicing their sword skills. But at this moment, they all turned their eyes towards the Sword Tomb Peak. Some even rushed directly to the foot of the Sword Tomb Peak.


    "What happened to the Sword Tomb?"


    "Elder Lu, what''s going on at the foot of the Sword Tomb Peak?"


    "Why would Sword Tomb Peak tremble for no reason?"


    "Moreover, there''s the sound of swords from the Sword Tomb."


    "This is thement of ten thousand swords. What happened?"


    In a short time, more than a dozen innate martial artists had gathered. This was not the entire Hidden Sword Sect. There were definitely more than twenty innate martial artists in the Hidden Sword Sect.


    This was the foundation of the Hidden Sword Sect. Each generation had the world''s number one sword master and could be considered the world''s number one martial arts sect!


    Everyone''s eyes were on Lu Zongyi. Lu Zongyi smiled bitterly and said, "I don''t know what''s going on with the Sword Tomb either. But, I have a rough idea of who is involved. It''s the Immortal yer Saber on the Sword Tomb Peak!"


    "What, Immortal yer Saber?"


    "Lu Zongyi, you let the Immortal yer Saber enter the Sword Tomb?"


    "No wonder the Sword Tomb ismenting. The Immortal yer Saber hasprehended saber intent, and it must have done something in the Sword Tomb."


    For a moment, all the martial arts masters were indignant. The Sword Tomb was the "sacred ce" of the Hidden Sword Sect. Now Lu Zongyi had allowed a saber-wielding guest who hadprehended saber intent to enter, which made the martial arts masters of the Hidden Sword Sect feel very ufortable. Especially the sword intent erupted from the Sword Tomb was obviously at a disadvantage.


    "ng!"


    However, before these martial arts masters could climb the mountain, from a distant peak, an overwhelming aura surged out. This aura was majestic and vast. Like an unparalleled treasure sword, it soared straight into the sky.


    "That''s Soaring Skies Peak, it''s Senior Brother Liu''s sword intent!"


    "Senior Brother Liu has also been alerted and even came out of seclusion."


    All the martial arts masters of the Hidden Sword Sect had a look of astonishment. Soaring Skies Peak was Liu Yibai''s mountain. The world''s number one sword master of this generation in the Hidden Sword Sect, Liu Yibai, finally came out of seclusion!


    At this moment, inside the Sword Tomb, Lin Fei''s transcended saber intent, with an incredibly domineering manner, directly suppressed hundreds of sword intents.


    Ten thousand swordsmented. The entire Sword Tomb began to tremble. However, Lin Fei had indeed gained enormous benefits. Because the system''s voice rang in his mind.


    <strong>"Your saber intent has ovee difficulties, breaking through the suppression of hundreds of sword intents, and your cultivation progress has increased by 10%."</strong>


    <strong>"Your saber intent, with its supreme dominance, has suppressed ten thousand swords, making themment."</strong>


    <strong>"Your saber intent has gained immense satisfaction, and its cultivation progress has increased by 20%."</strong>


    Lin Fei was shocked. His saber intent was rapidly increasing. Moreover, having previously resisted the impact of hundreds of sword intents, his saber intent''s cultivation progress had already increased by 10%. Now it had increased by 40%. This was a terrifying number.


    Lin Fei''s saber intent had already transcended and it was not over yet. The saber intent was not just saber intent. It was also rted to the True Intention Scroll.


    Because the Saber Qi Lin Fei cultivated from his True Intention Scroll was actually a fusion of saber intent. The stronger the saber intent, the stronger the Saber Qi. Naturally, it could drive the cultivation progress of the True Intention Scroll.


    Now, the saber intent had suddenly increased the cultivation progress by 40%. Immediately, the Saber Qi within Lin Fei''s body began to increase crazily.


    <strong>"Your increase in saber intent makes the True Intention Scroll suffer twice as much."</strong>


    <strong>"Under the double incentive of saber intent, the True Intention Scroll fuses the saber intent crazily, and the Saber Qi surges."</strong>


    <strong>"Your True Intention Scroll cultivation progress has increased by 40%."</strong>


    <strong>"Your True Intention Scroll breaks through to thete stage!"</strong>


    Lin Fei''s Saber Qi within his body finally broke through another bottleneck, reaching thete stage directly! At the same time, the Saber Qi within Lin Fei''s body was also surging wildly. Not an increase of 10% or 20%, but doubling, tripling five times, or even ten times!


    The True Intention Scroll, created by the founder of the Nine Profound Sect, was the fusion of Innate True Qi and saber intent. An increase in a realm had an incrediblyrge span.


    "Boom."


    Above the Sword Tomb, in the void, a faint, translucent vortex appeared. Only innate martial artists could "sense" this vortex. This was a spiritual energy vortex!


    For Lin Fei''s True Intention Scroll to break through and his Saber Qi to surge, he naturally needed arge amount of Spiritual Qi. Therefore, Lin Fei''s transcendent saber intent was able to cover a part of the void, helping Lin Fei "capture" arge amount of Spiritual Qi from the heavens and the earth.


    In the void, it was as if a Spiritual Qi pir had formed, pouring straight into Lin Fei''s body. From innate Spiritual Qi to Innate True Qi, and then to Saber Qi.


    This conversion speed was very fast. Lin Fei seemed to feel that the True Intention Scroll was desperately transforming. With the pride of the True Intention Scroll, it certainly didn''t want to be so desperate. But now that the Saber Qi was too strong, and the True Intention Scroll was being suppressed by the saber intent, it could only practice desperately.


    At every moment, Lin Fei could feel his strength improving. It had been a long time since he had experienced such a rapid increase in power.


    "System."


    Lin Fei immediately summoned the system panel.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Realm: Innate Martial Artist</strong>


    <strong>Master: Late Stage</strong>


    <strong>True Intention Scroll: Late Stage (32% Progress)</strong>


    <strong>Saber Intent: Transcendence (36% Progress)</strong>


    <strong>Fist Intent: Mastery (51% Progress)</strong>


    <strong>Heavenly Saber Art: Transcendence (0% Progress)</strong>


    <strong>Immeasurable Fist: Transcendence (0% Progress)</strong>


    <strong>Close Yet Distant: Transcendence (0% Progress)</strong>


    Indeed, on the system panel, Lin Fei''s True Intention Scroll had reached thete stage. His saber intent had even reached transcendence. Moreover, the distance to perfection wasn''t too far. At least, it was now within reach.


    "Coming to the Hidden Sword Sect was the right choice!" Lin Fei muttered to himself.


    "Swish."


    At this moment, a terrifying sword intent soared into the sky, piercing straight into the clouds. This sword intent was sharp and pure, like a peerless divine sword that had been hidden for decades and was finally unsheathed. Its sharp aura seemed as if it could pierce the heavens.


    Lin Fei suddenly looked up. Vaguely, he saw a figure dressed in white as pure as snow. Step by step, it slowly walked into the Sword Tomb.


    Lin Fei saw the figure clearly. It was a man who didn''t appear to be young. His temples were already graying. It seemed to reveal traces of the passage of time. His eyes were extremely deep, showing no hint of sharpness. However, his sword intent was sharp to the extreme.


    As the man walked step by step, his sword intent seemed to be gathering strength. When he arrived at the Sword Tomb, the man''s sword intent reached its peak. The terrifying sword intent solidified as if it had be real, continuously colliding, cutting, and entangling with Lin Fei''s saber intent.


    For the first time, Lin Fei encountered a living martial artist whose Martial Dao True Intent could rival his saber intent. It should be known that Lin Fei''s saber intent had already reached transcendence, but when it came to Martial Dao True Intent alone, the two sides were evenly matched and equally strong.


    In the Hidden Sword Sect, there was only one person who could reach the transcendence of sword intent.


    "Number One Sword Under Heaven, Liu Yibai!"


    Lin Fei looked at the man with graying temples in front of him.

 139. Two Hundred And Fifty Meters Of Saber Energy

    139. Two Hundred And Fifty Meters Of Saber Energy


    Hidden Sword Sect was a very strange sect. They had an obsession with swords that was difficult for ordinary people to understand. For the disciples of the Hidden Sword Sect, swords were their family, even a part of their bodies.


    They practice swordsmanship, fight with swords, and consider being second-best a disgrace. They all strive to be the best. Among them, the title "Number One Sword Under Heaven" is the most typical.


    Every generation of the Hidden Sword Sect must fight to im the title of "Number One Sword Under Heaven." If they cannot win the title, the whole sect would be shamed and seen as a disgrace!


    For thousands of years, almost every generation of the Hidden Sword Sect had had the title of "Number One Sword Under Heaven." However, there have been exceptions.


    For example, 900 years ago, during the era of the founder of the Nine Profound Sect. That era belonged to the founder of the Nine Profound Sect! No matter fists, swords, or sabers, the founder of Nine Profound Sect was the best in the world!


    When the founder of the Nine Profound Sect dominated the world, the Hidden Sword Sect was very frustrated. Because they couldn''t win the title of the Number One Sword Under Heaven no matter what. So, for an entire generation, Hidden Sword Sect was suppressed by the founder of the Nine Profound Sect. And this generation''s "Number One Sword Under Heaven" of the Hidden Sword Sect was this man with graying temples in front of him, Liu Yibai!


    Liu Yibai stopped. He calmly looked at Lin Fei.


    "Immortal yer Saber, Lin Fei! Moreover, you''re from the Nine Profound Sect. Back then, the founder of the Nine Profound Sect suppressed our Hidden Sword Sect for an entire generation. It seems that the Nine Profound Sect is about to rise again.


    Late stage Master, saber intent at transcendence. You once defeated He Yuanzi and He Qingzi, two high-level Qi Condensation experts with your saber, making your name known throughout the world.


    Not long ago, at the Martial Alliance Exchange, you defeated Yuan Gangzi, another top-tier Qi Condensation expert with your saber. Your martial talent is almost on par with the founder of the Nine Profound Sect back then."


    Liu Yibai recounted Lin Fei''s past achievements as if they were old friends reminiscing. However, their saber and sword intents constantly shed and fought in the void. Some innate martial artists didn''t even dare to approach them. Getting too close would cause them to be affected by the aftershocks of the two''s Martial Dao True Intent, even innate martial artists couldn''t withstand it.


    The entire Sword Tomb could now only amodate Lin Fei and Liu Yibai.


    Lin Fei''s gaze was also calm. He said lightly, "Number One Sword Under Heaven'' Liu Yibai. Thirty years ago, you left Hidden Sword Sect to challenge the thirteen martial factions, remaining undefeated. Later, you defeated numerous sword masters to im the title of Number One Sword Under Heaven. Since then, you returned to Hidden Sword Sect and sealed your sword for thirty years. Thirty years without drawing the sword. Liu Yibai, are you going to unsheath your sword today?"


    Liu Yibai stared at Lin Fei and said calmly, "I''ve been sitting in my cave dwelling for thirty years, just to break through my shackles. Unfortunately, I haven''t been able to break through my shackles in thirty years. I understand, I need an opportunity. An opportunity to unsheathe my sword."


    Now that you''re here, I sense that opportunity. After thirty years of concealing my sword, today, I shall reveal it in your presence. With this strike, I hope the ''Immortal yer Saber'' will oblige!"


    Gradually, Liu Yibai''s hand gripped the sword hilt.


    "I, too, possess a saber; when my saber is unleashed, all others bow!"


    Lin Fei also reached out his fair hand. A terrifying saber energy brewed within him. Once it erupted, it would surely shake the heavens.


    Liu Yibai had concealed his sword for thirty years. To break through, he needed someone to test his sword against. Not just anyone was worthy of being Liu Yibai''s test subject.


    Lin Fei was qualified. Because he was the Immortal yer Saber. He could suppress a hundred sword intents, making ten thousand swords wail in despair!


    Lin Fei had now advanced to thete master stage. His saber intent had reached transcendence. He, too, wished to test his saber. It had been a long time since he had swung his saber with all his might.


    In the entire world, few could nowpel Lin Fei to strike with all his strength. One who had once dominated the world''s swordsmen as the world''s number one sword. Another, the Immortal yer Saber, whose saber would surely y immortals, its fame shaking the world!


    One to test a sword. One to test a saber.


    Suddenly, the wind began to blow atop the Sword Tomb. The cold wind pierced to the bone. Clothes rustled in the wind. Both stood silently in their ces and no one spoke.


    "Whoosh."


    Liu Yibai made his move. His swordsmanship was never about reacting. His sword emphasized the word "first." One step ahead, always ahead!


    Thus, Liu Yibai unsheathed his sword first. A dazzling sword light instantly tore through the void.


    In Lin Fei''s eyes, it seemed as if the entire world contained only this single sword. Brilliant white light. A sharp sword edge.


    Liu Yibai was, after all, the only Grand Master of the entire Hidden Sword Sect. His Innate True Qi had already reached perfection!


    This strike was also the first time the Grand Master, Liu Yibai, had taken action after concealing his sword for thirty years. And it was a full-force strike. His sword had always been a one-strike weapon. Victory or defeat all in this single strike.


    Lin Fei also unleashed his saber. However, his method of doing so was quite unique. He extended his hand. Then, the Saber Qi within his body exploded with a roar.


    "Vroom."


    In the next moment, a surging, torrential saber energy, like a volcanic eruption, instantly burst forth from his body.


    "Tyrant Saber!"


    The saber Lin Fei condensed was the Tyrant Saber from the "Heavenly Saber Art." The vast saber energy rapidly converged in the void. However, this time the saber energy extended far beyond thirty meters.


    Thirty meters, sixty meters, ny meters, one hundred and twenty meters, one hundred and fifty meters...


    The saber energy in front of Lin Fei rapidly soared. Incredibly, it rose from thirty meters to two hundred and fifty meters! The terrifying saber energy exuded an endless aura of dominance. This was the Tyrant Saber! Moreover, it was the Tyrant Saber condensed from two hundred and fifty meters of saber energy!


    Lin Fei''s eyes were deep. He calmly gazed at the sword light in the void.


    "This is my saber! Heavenly Saber Art, strike!"


    Lin Fei used his palm as a saber. Then, with a wave of his hand,


    "Boom."


    two hundred and fifty meters of saber energy resembled a towering pir, emanating a ruthless Tyrant Saber energy, vast and overwhelming, crushing everything in its path.


    Originally, the sky around them seemed to contain only that single sword light. But now, as soon as Lin Fei''s two hundred and fifty meters of saber energy appeared, the sword light shattered.


    Seeing Lin Fei''s two hundred and fifty meters of saber energy, Liu Yibai felt a shock in his heart. Then, the sword light in his hand unexpectedly surged again. Even the saber intent seemed to be on the verge of reaching its limit, about to transform.


    But it wasn''t enough. Still not enough. Nowhere near enough!


    ...


    Just a little bit more. With just a little bit more, Liu Yibai''s sword intent could reach perfection.


    "Crack."


    The next moment, the saber energy and sword light didn''t even collide. Liu Yibai''s sword actually began to show faint cracks, as if it would shatterpletely at any moment.


    "The sword... is breaking..."


    Liu Yibai closed his eyes. This sword had apanied him for decades, once wielding to dominate the world, earning the reputation of "Number One Sword Under Heaven."


    But now, the sword was about to break. One crack after another appeared on its surface, torn apart by the saber energy. If it weren''t for his Innate True Qi protecting it, it would have shattered long ago.


    "Bang."


    Finally, the sword in Liu Yibai''s handpletely crumbled.


    "Whoosh."


    However, the next moment, Liu Yibai suddenly opened his eyes. And his sword intent, at this very moment, transformed like a butterfly breaking free from its cocoon, reaching perfection!


    Sword intent perfected!


    At this moment, Liu Yibai finally achieved perfection in his sword intent!


    "Sword,e forth!"


    Liu Yibai beckoned. His voice seemed to reverberate through the void.


    "Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh."


    Instantly, countless swords on the Sword Tomb flew out, numerous swords hummed softly. Yet, they did not wail in despair but rejoiced. They were jubnt. It was as if these swords, hidden deep within the Sword Tomb, had been granted a new lease on life.


    One sword after another ovepped, radiating dazzling sword light. It also stretched almost one hundred meters.


    "sh!"


    Liu Yibai also fiercely waved his hand.


    Immediately, the one hundred meters of sword light, likewise shed towards the void.


    "Boom."


    Two hundred and fifty meters of saber energy and one hundred meters of sword light, at this moment, finally collidedpletely!

 140. Number One Saber Under Heaven

    140. Number One Saber Under Heaven


    At the foot of Sword Tomb Peak, many martial arts masters of the Hidden Sword Sect gathered together.


    Their eyes widened, staring intently at the scene above the Sword Tomb. The two hundred and fifty meters saber energy was vast and overwhelming as if it could destroy everything. Everyone knew it was the saber energy of the Immortal yer Saber!


    At the Martial Alliance Exchange, Lu Zongyi had personally witnessed Lin Fei unleashing more than thirty meters of saber energy. With one strike, he defeated the top-tier Qi Condensation expert Yuan Gangzi.


    And now?


    Two hundred and fifty meters of saber energy!


    Seeing this scene, Lu Zongyi fell silent. How much time had passed? From the Martial Alliance Exchange to now, it had only been a mere two months. And in just two months, Lin Fei was already able to sh out two hundred and fifty meters of saber energy.


    On the other hand, there was the pride of the Hidden Sword Sect, the "Number One Sword Under Heaven" of this generation in the Hidden Sword Sect, Liu Yibai!


    They all knew Liu Yibai''s situation. His Innate True Qi had long reached perfection, and he had advanced to the Grand Master realm. His sword intent had also transcended long ago but always fell just a bit short. He had concealed his sword for thirty years, all in search of an opportunity to break through.


    Therefore, when Liu Yibai drew his sword, it would surely be earth-shattering and the strongest sword in his life. Almost one hundred meters of sword light lived up to everyone''s expectations. It made the martial arts masters of the Hidden Sword Sect feel their hearts tremble. The sword light was simply astonishing.


    However, who was stronger and who was weaker? Was it the Number One Sword Under Heaven? Or the Immortal yer Saber?


    No one knew. Even Lin Fei and Liu Yibai, who were confronting each other on the Sword Tomb, didn''t know.


    "Crack."


    The two terrifying forces of saber energy and sword light continuously collided and intertwined. The aftermath spread out in all directions like ripples on the water. Wherever it passed, the Sword Tomb was leveled.


    Finally, the clouds dispersed, and the wind was gentle. Both the saber energy and the sword light had disappeared.


    Lin Fei stood quietly on the Sword Tomb. All around were broken sword fragments. And opposite Lin Fei, Liu Yibai, wearing a white robe, spotlessly clean. He also stood quietly, neither of them spoke.


    At this time, seeing that there was no movement on the Sword Tomb, the dozen or so Hidden Sword Sect martial arts masters at the foot of the mountain also hurried to the Sword Tomb.


    "Grand Elder Liu, you..."


    A martial arts master wanted to step forward and support Liu Yibai, but Liu Yibai slightly shook his head.


    The crowd was puzzled. Both of them seemed to be fine. They didn''t know who had the upper hand in the end.


    Liu Yibai lowered his head. Everyone followed Liu Yibai''s gaze. A corner of Liu Yibai''s robe, with a "puff" sound, was cut off and fell to the ground.


    Everyone was astonished but Liu Yibaiughed.


    "The ''Immortal yer Saber'' lives up to its name. I admit defeat!"


    Liu Yibai''s words shocked everyone. All the martial arts masters widened their eyes as if they couldn''t believe Liu Yibai''s words.


    How could Liu Yibai lose? How could the Number One Sword Under Heaven lose? How could a Grand Master lose?


    Lin Fei''s tone was very calm, responding indifferently, "The ''Number One Sword Under Heaven'' is indeed well-deserved. Grand Master is also well-deserved. Actually, this time, it''s not really about who wins and who loses.


    If it wasn''t for your sword intent just breaking through and fighting hastily, I wouldn''t have been able to cut your robe''s corner. You are the first martial artist to ever block my saber energy!"


    Liu Yibai shook his head, "I just took advantage of the location. Without the hundreds of sword intents in the Sword Tomb to assist me, I''m afraid I wouldn''t be able to withstand your saber.


    However, no matter what, I must thank you. Concealing my sword for thirty years, I finally found the opportunity today. I drew my sword and unleashed thirty years of sharpness, also cutting away thirty years of depression. Now, my achievements are perfection, and my sword intent has reached perfection as well. I owe you a favor, Brother Lin!"


    Liu Yibai didn''t seem to care too much about winning or losing anymore. His initial shout of "Sword,e forth!" was not just a casual one. After his sword intent reached perfection, the power of the hundreds of sword intents in the Sword Tomb reinforced his sword. Only then could hepete with Lin Fei''s two hundred and fifty meters of saber energy.


    Otherwise, in other ces, without so many sword intents, Liu Yibai would probably not be able to withstand Lin Fei''s saber.


    This saber was truly earth-shattering. Even now, as Liu Yibai recalled it, he still felt palpitations. Even though his sword intent had reached perfection and he was a true Grand Master, he had no confidence that he could block Lin Fei''s saber again.


    "Lin Fei, I am the Number One Sword Under Heaven. And you, you shall be Number One Saber Under Heaven!"


    Today, the surrounding Hidden Sword Sect martial arts masters had already been shocked countless times.


    Number One Saber Under Heaven!


    If these words were spoken by someone else, it would probably be taken as a joke. But these words were spoken by Liu Yibai. From the Number One Sword Under Heaven, from the mouth of a martial arts Grand Master. It was different.


    Moreover, just now Lin Fei''s saber had unleashed two hundred and fifty meters of saber energy. Just with this one saber! Lin Fei''s title of "Number One Saber Under Heaven" was truly well-deserved!


    "Back then, the Nine Profound Sect''s founder was unparalleled in fist, saber, and sword. Whether it was the Number One Sword Under Heaven or the Number One Saber Under Heaven, they were all from the Nine Profound Sect''s founder."


    "Unexpectedly, now the Nine Profound Sect has given birth to another ''Number One Saber Under Heaven''."


    "And, ''Immortal yer Saber'' Lin Fei hasn''t even be a martial arts Grand Master yet. He can still continue to improve, and his future achievements are unimaginable."


    "Could this be another figure like the Nine Profound Sect''s founder?"


    The many martial arts masters of the Hidden Sword Sect were extremely shocked in their hearts. They looked at Lin Fei withplicated gazes.


    As martial artists, especially the martial arts masters of Hidden Sword Sect, they actually didn''t want any martial artist to surpass Hidden Sword Sect. Hidden Sword Sect had been glorious for thousands of years. Except when Great Chang''s founding emperor swept the world and established Great Chang.


    At that time, Hidden Sword Sect had no Martial Saint. It was suppressed by Great Chang''s founding emperor. Being suppressed by a Martial Saint was somewhat understandable.


    However, there was another era. That was the era of the Nine Profound Sect''s founder. The Nine Profound Sect''s founder, as a Grand Master, suppressed the entire world''s martial arts! Hidden Sword Sect was also unable to hold its head high. At that time, Hidden Sword Sect also had a Grand Master.


    But what about it?


    No matter how many Grand Masters, the Nine Profound Sect''s founder only needed one sword, one saber, and one punch. He didn''t even need to use a second move.


    Such a peerless figure suppressed Hidden Sword Sect for an entire generation, making the millennium of the glory of the Hidden Sword Sect seem dim and dull.


    Now, the Hidden Sword Sect has finally gradually recovered its vitality and a Grand Master had been born. Moreover, his sword intent had reached perfection. He was a Grand Master with perfected sword intent.


    But now, "Immortal yer Saber" Lin Fei appeared. Just as astonishingly talented as the Nine Profound Sect''s founder but even younger than the Nine Profound Sect''s founder.


    Lin Fei was now only at thete stage of the Master level, but he could slightly surpass the perfected sword intent of Liu Yibai. In the future, when Lin Fei''s saber intent reached perfection and he achieved the level of Grand Master, wouldn''t he be able to suppress the world horizontally?


    Hidden Sword Sect was very likely to be suppressed by Lin Fei for an entire generation again! For a moment, the martial arts masters of the Hidden Sword Sect felt bitter in their hearts. Everyone looked at Lin Fei withplicated expressions. The atmosphere in the entire Sword Tomb seemed to quiet down all at once.


    "Lin Fei, do you want to build your foundation?"


    At this moment, Liu Yibai suddenly spoke and his gaze fixed on Lin Fei.

 141. The Secret of Foundation Establishment

    141. The Secret of Foundation Establishment


    Lin Fei''s gaze was as sharp as a saber. He stared intently at Liu Yibai.


    This was not the first time Lin Fei had heard this term. Martial artists also needed to build their foundation, but it was different from Qi Condensation practitioners. Martial artists build the foundation of their martial arts.


    This martial arts foundation was even more difficult than the immortal dao foundation! Even the Nine Profound Sect''s founder, who once suppressed the world and was peerlessly brilliant, ultimately failed to build his foundation sessfully. This showed how difficult foundation building was!


    "Which martial artist in the world doesn''t want to build their foundation? However, the difficulty of foundation building is as difficult as ascending to the heavens. Could it be that Elder Liu has a way to build the foundation?" Lin Fei spoke slowly, word by word.


    Liu Yibai did not speak. He waved his hand.


    "ng ng."


    The broken swords on the Sword Tomb all vibrated. Then they were buried underground.


    "Elder Lin, this is where the predecessors of our Hidden Sword Sect buried their swords. Let''s not disturb the swords of our predecessors. How about going to my cave dwelling to talk?"


    Lin Fei nodded and said, "In that case, I will respectfullyply!"


    Lin Fei had no problem bing a martial arts Grand Master with his perfected saber intent and saber energy.


    Even Lin Fei believed that he would not be inferior to the founder of the Nine Profound Sect in the future, but it was the foundation building that Lin Fei had no confidence. After all, even the Nine Profound Sect''s founder failed to build his foundation sessfully. He didn''t know any information about foundation building. He was naturally very interested in Liu Yibai''s invitation.


    Liu Yibai nced at the surrounding martial arts masters and spoke calmly, "I ask that today''s matter not be spread by the elders present."


    Liu Yibai was not afraid that others would know he couldn''t handle Lin Fei. It was just that the current situation in Great Chang was unfavorable for martial artists. What he and Lin Fei were going to do was not a trivial matter. The news must not be leaked.


    "Elder Liu, rest assured, we understand and will not spread the news!"


    The surrounding martial arts masters also responded one after another. At the same time, their hearts gradually settled down. Foundation building was the pursuit of martial arts masters. Even if Lin Fei, the Number One Saber Under Heaven, was strong, so what?


    Once Liu Yibai sessfully built his foundation. Their Hidden Sword Sect would have been the only Martial Saint in Great Chang for the past three hundred years.


    A Martial Saint is a saint in martial arts! Once they achieved the status of a Martial Saint, they would be much stronger than ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators.


    More importantly, martial Saints had a long lifespan. They could protect the Hidden Sword Sect for hundreds of years, allowing the Hidden Sword Sect to remain at its peak and flourish during this time.


    Thus, talents would continue to emerge and there would be no fear of the sect''s decline. The two hundred and fifty meters of saber energy that Lin Fei had unleashed earlier had shocked the martial arts masters, but they gradually calmed down now.


    Their Hidden Sword Sect''s Grand Elder Liu Yibai had already achieved sword intent perfection and True Qi perfection. He was now ready to start building his foundation.


    Even if Lin Fei were really another founder of the Nine Profound Sect, if the Hidden Sword Sect gave birth to a Martial Saint, there would be no fear of being suppressed for an era.


    Everyone left the Sword Tomb one after another. Lin Fei followed Liu Yibai, flying towards his cave dwelling. Soon, the two arrived at Liu Yibai''s cave dwelling. This cave dwelling was located on Soaring Skies Peak, which was Liu Yibai''s mountain.


    Entering the cave dwelling, Lin Fei saw that the surrounding arrangements were very simple. There was no unnecessary clutter. Everything was practical and minimalist to be able to cultivate.


    In such a cave dwelling for thirty years, Lin Fei admitted to himself that he couldn''t do it. How strong and determined must one''s spirit and will be? It was no coincidence that Liu Yibai achieved sword intent perfection.


    The two sat down cross-legged. Liu Yibai was the first to speak, asking, "Elder Lin, do you know the conditions for foundation building in martial arts?"


    "Conditions?"


    Lin Fei shook his head and said, "I''m not hiding anything from Elder Liu. Nine Profound Sect has never produced a Martial Saint who has built its foundation. Thus, I know nothing about foundation building in martial arts. Please enlighten me, Elder Liu!"


    Liu Yibai nodded slightly and said with a smile, "The so-called foundation building, those Qi cultivators say it''s like a carp leaping over the dragon''s gate, it''s the foundation for ''bing immortal'' or ''achieving dao.'' It sounds profound and mysterious.


    However, in the eyes of us martial artists, foundation building is actually very simple. It''s a metamorphosis, allowing our bodies to transform anew. The human body has its limits. This is a natural restriction; we can''t infinitely increase our Innate True Qi, nor can our physical bodies be infinitely strengthened.


    What should we do when our bodies reach their true limits? That''s when we build our foundation! Once the foundation is sessfully built, it''s equivalent to a different level of life, a sublimation of life.


    That''s why those Qi cultivators call those who have built their foundation ''True Person.'' And we martial artists, after building our foundation, are called Martial Saints, transcending the mundane and bing holy in martial arts!"


    Lin Fei understood. Both Immortal Dao Qi cultivators and martial artists could build their foundation. Although the foundation-building methods were different, in fact, both were the sublimation of life. Otherwise, it would not be possible for one''s lifespan to increase significantly upon building their foundation.


    It was equivalent to a different level of life. Only in this way could they break free from the original constraints of the human body and continue to enhance their strength.


    "Martial arts foundation building requires one to reach their limit. The limit, which we also call perfection, requires three perfections! Physical Body Perfection, True Qi Perfection, and Mental Perfection.


    In fact, these three perfections represent the essence, qi, and spirit of the human body, and none can becking. True Qi Perfection is when Innate True Qi reaches perfection, which ismonly known as a martial arts Grand Master.


    The mind is unfathomable. Martial artists use their will to represent the mind, so martial artists need toprehend Martial Dao True Intent. Once Martial Dao True Intent reaches perfection, it represents mental perfection.


    Thest one, physical body perfection, refers to the body. We, martial artists, have been refining the body from the beginning, which, in a sense, is actuallyying the foundation for physical body perfection. However, is the ultimate Body Refining, giving birth to inner power, truly the ultimate?


    Not necessarily. That is not the ultimate physical body; if we want to build our foundation, we must cultivate the physical body to the extreme and elevate it to the extreme.


    And this is actually very difficult. Because physical body perfection is the only one that cannot be achieved solely by the martial artist. It also requires the help of external objects."


    "External objects?"


    Lin Fei''s heart was moved.


    "Yes, external objects. All kinds of heavenly materials and earthly treasures, rare birds, exotic beasts, etc. In short, it is about sparing no effort to nourish one''s own body to make it reach perfection."


    "What characteristics represent physical body perfection?" Lin Fei asked.


    Liu Yibai paused for a moment. Then, he said solemnly, word by word: "Skin like a baby, body exuding a unique fragrance, wless and pure, untainted golden body! This is physical body perfection!


    Once the physical body reaches perfection, it is like the legendary Buddha or a holy being. The physical body is impervious to swords and spears, invulnerable to water and fire, unsinkable in water, and immune to all diseases!"


    Lin Fei stretched out his hand. His hand had fair and tender skin, but there was still a significant differencepared to a baby''s skin.


    As for the unique body fragrance, that was even more impossible. Not to mention being impervious to swords and spears, invulnerable to water and fire, and unsinkable in water.


    This was almost like a myth. Such a person with this kind of physical body, even without building their foundation, would be free from diseases and live a long life for hundreds of years! Because this represents the limit that a mortal body can reach!


    Lin Fei knew that his physical body had reached its limit. No matter how much he practiced hard martial arts or Body Refining techniques, it would be of no use.


    Achieve physical body perfection, it was almost impossible for martial artists to do it on their own. External objects were needed.


    "Elder Liu, please tell me straight. What kind of heavenly materials and earthly treasures, rare birds, and exotic beasts? How much effect can they have? To truly reach physical body perfection, what exactly is this external object?"


    Lin Fei''s gaze was fixed on Liu Yibai. He knew that this was the key.

 142. The Key of Foundation Establishment

    142. The Key of Foundation Establishment


    "Exotic beasts!" Liu Yibai spoke directly, "To truly achieve physical body perfection, one must consume the flesh and blood of exotic beasts. Actually, martial arts were very prosperous thousands of years ago, not inferior to Qi cultivators, and even more flourishing.


    At that time, there were many treasures that could help achieve physical body perfection. It wasn''t necessarily required to consume the flesh and blood of exotic beasts. After all, exotic beasts are too powerful. Most adult exotic beasts areparable to Foundation Establishment cultivators or Martial Saints."


    Unfortunately,ter martial artists and Qi cultivators seemed to have had a great war. The specific reason for that war is unknown. But since that war, the number of experts in Great Chang sharply decreased. There were even powerful beings above the Foundation Establishment realm left, and it''s unknown where they went.


    Perhaps they went to the outer seas, or perhaps to the northern countries. After that war, it seemed that various heavenly and earthly spiritual objects gradually decreased. In the beginning. some Martial Saints could hunt exotic beasts to prepare their flesh and blood for their younger disciples.


    However, as time went by, the number of exotic beasts became fewer and fewer, and eventually, they were almost extinct. When there were no exotic beasts, even the most astonishingly talented people could not establish their foundation and be Martial Saints.


    Do you think that there hasn''t been a Martial Saint born in Great Chang for three hundred years since the Sword Saint of my Hidden Sword Sect passed away because martial artists are not talented enough?


    Elder Lin, Nine Profound Sect''s founder was talented enough, right? Even among the Martial Saints that my Hidden Sword Sect has produced, I''m afraid none canpare to the talent of the Nine Profound Sect''s founder.


    Even Foundation Establishment cultivators praised the Nine Profound Sect''s founder. If he became a Martial Saint, the Nine Profound Sect''s founder might have been even more powerful than the Great Chang''s founding emperor and even had the potential to surpass the Foundation Establishment level.


    Unfortunately, the Nine Profound Sect''s founder was born in the wrong era. By the time his unparalleled talent dominated the world, exotic beasts had already be extinct.


    Even if he traveled the world, he couldn''t find a single exotic beast. Without the flesh and blood of exotic beasts, the physical body could never achieve perfection. Even if one forcefully established their foundation, it would be futile. In the end, he could only be depressed and regretful until their time was up."


    Lin Fei''s heart was moved. Liu Yibai mentioned the Nine Profound Sect''s founder. It turns out that the Nine Profound Sect''s founder couldn''t find an exotic beast. In the end, his physical body couldn''t achieve perfection. That''s why he couldn''t establish his foundation and be a Martial Saint.


    No wonder the royal elders mentioned after the Nine Profound Sect''s founder had read the martial arts secret records left by the Great Chang''s founding emperor, he had shouted several times "I don''t believe it!"


    Most likely, the Nine Profound Sect''s founder had also seen in the martial arts secret records, that to achieve Martial Saint, one''s physical body must achieve perfection. And to achieve physical body perfection, one must consume the flesh and blood of exotic beasts.


    Otherwise, it would be impossible to sessfully establish one''s foundation and be a Martial Saint. Both the founding emperor of Great Chang and the Sword Saint of Hidden Sword Sect from 300 years ago most likely had the fortune to consume the flesh and blood of exotic beasts. That''s why they were able to sessfully establish their foundation and be Martial Saints.


    "So, Elder Liu knows the whereabouts of exotic beasts?"


    A glint shed in Lin Fei''s eyes as he stared intently at Liu Yibai. Without any information on exotic beasts, Liu Yibai would not have wasted time telling Lin Fei so many secrets.


    "That''s right, I identally encountered an exotic beast decades ago. Later, I tracked it several times and discovered that there were actually several exotic beasts. I can''t do it alone, I can''t kill the exotic beasts. So, I need to find someone. Now in the entire Great Chang, there is probably no martial artist who can surpass you and me.


    Only by joining forces with Elder Lin can we have a glimmer of hope to kill that exotic beast and obtain its flesh and blood. By then, both of us can achieve physical body perfection and have the hope of sessfully establishing our foundation and bing Martial Saints!"


    Lin Fei''s mind was shaken. As expected, Liu Yibai knew the whereabouts of the exotic beasts.


    "But, exotic beasts are at the Foundation Establishment level. Do you know how difficult would it be to kill one? Those Martial Saints in the past were usually from powerful families or sects, capturing exotic beasts to have a chance to consume their flesh and blood.


    But now there are no Martial Saints. Elder Liu, can we two handle a Foundation Establishment level exotic beast?" Lin Fei was still very clear-headed.


    Liu Yibai nodded appreciatively and said in a deep voice, "Indeed, if it''s a Foundation Establishment level exotic beast, even if we join forces, the odds are against us. However, decades ago, I tracked down those exotic beasts, and they gave birth to two young ones.


    After decades of growth, those two exotic beasts have grown up but have not yet reached adulthood, and their strength is notparable to that of adult exotic beasts. If we join forces, there might be some chance.


    But, we can''t dy any longer. Those two exotic beasts are about to reach adulthood. Once they be adults, we will have no chance left!"


    This was the real reason why Liu Yibai urgently told Lin Fei about the secrets of the Martial Saint Foundation Establishment and exotic beasts.


    Liu Yibai couldn''t wait any longer! If he waited any longer, those two exotic beasts would be adults. By then, he wouldpletely lose the opportunity to kill the exotic beasts. Which is equivalent topletely losing the chance to establish his foundation and be a Martial Saint.


    Lin Fei was also considering it. If the matter about the exotic beasts was true, he absolutely could not miss it. Even though Lin Fei''s saber intent and True Qi had not yet reached perfection, that didn''t matter. It wouldn''t affect his physical body''s attainment of perfection.


    Once his physical body reached perfection first, after his True Qi and saber intent reached perfection, Lin Fei could directly attempt to establish his foundation and challenge the Martial Saint realm.


    If he missed this opportunity, even if Lin Fei had confidence in his Saber Qi, what if he still couldn''t kill an adult exotic beast? That would be troublesome.


    "When do we set off?"


    Lin Fei didn''t think too long. He raised his head and asked. He had already made a decision.


    "At the beginning of the third month, when the weather turns warmer, those adult exotic beasts seem to migrate to give birth to new exotic beasts. Those two immature exotic beasts are most likely to stay behind. That will be the best opportunity we have in a year!"


    Lin Fei calcted. There were still more than four months from now. In these four months, Lin Fei could make some preparations. He could even learn more about Martial Saints, Foundation Establishment, and exotic beasts to see if what Liu Yibai said was true.


    He couldn''t rely solely on Liu Yibai''s words. Lin Fei had to have his own judgment.


    "Alright, let''s set off at the beginning of the third month," Lin Fei agreed, "By then, I''ll give you a letter to confirm the specific location and time."


    "No problem."


    With that, the two discussed some more details. Lin Fei then bid farewell to Liu Yibai and left the Hidden Sword Sect.


    Watching Lin Fei''s departing figure, Liu Yibai''s eyes became deeper.


    "''Immortal yer Saber'' Lin Fei. I didn''t expect that the Nine Profound Sect would give birth to such a powerful martial artist. In terms of talent, he is no less than the Nine Profound Sect''s founder. However, this is a good thing. With Lin Fei, the chances of ying that exotic beast are even greater."


    Liu Yibai knew very well. This was almost hisst chance. If he didn''t seed, once detected by the exotic beasts, there would be no chance for the next attempt. Therefore, this time, sess was the only option; failure was not allowed!

 143. Ambition

    143. Ambition


    Upon returning to the Nine Profound Sect, Lin Fei headed straight to the main hall. The sect master, seeing Lin Fei, finally breathed a sigh of relief: "Elder Lin, was your trip to the Hidden Sword Sect smooth?"


    "Very smooth. I even gained some unexpected benefits. Hidden Sword Sect does have a deep foundation. There are actually over a hundred sword intents in their Sword Tomb. We don''t have such a foundation in the Nine Profound Sect."


    The sect master was slightly taken aback, "Sword Tomb? Over a hundred sword intents? That ce is a vital area of the Hidden Sword Sect, and ordinary people are not allowed to enter, let alone Elder Lin, who is a saber cultivator..."


    The sect master had a bad feeling in his heart.


    "Yes, the hundred sword intents in the Sword Tomb honed me, and helped my saber intent finally reach transcendence! Besides, Liu Yibai is also quite good, capable of withstanding one of my sabers. Ever since Iprehended saber intent, almost no one has been able to withstand one of my sabers. Liu Yibai is truly worthy of the title ''Number One Sword Under Heaven!''"


    As Lin Fei casually spoke of all this, the sect master''s face turned ugly. He had originally thought that since there had been no news from the foot of the mountain, Lin Fei shouldn''t have caused any trouble. But now it seemed he was a bit too optimistic.


    From Lin Fei''s words, it sounded like he had fought a battle with the "Number One Sword Under Heaven" Liu Yibai? The sect master knew how powerful Lin Fei''s saber energy was, which was more than thirty meters long. It was so powerful that even Zhao Kongming refused to discuss the matter of "sparring."


    Liu Yibai, the Number One Sword Under Heaven, had a long-standing reputation. Thirty years ago, he was already invincible and he was also a Grand Master. Could Lin Fei really provoke such a strong person?


    "Elder Lin, you didn''t kill Liu Yibai, did you?"


    The sect master''s voice trembled.


    "I didn''t. Liu Yibai is very strong. In the Hidden Sword Sect, I could barely defeat him, but I couldn''t kill him."


    Lin Fei told the truth. The Hidden Sword Sect''s Sword Tomb had over a hundred sword intents. Liu Yibai''s sword intent had already reached perfection. With the blessing of over a hundred sword intents in the Hidden Sword Sect, Lin Fei couldn''t do anything to Liu Yibai. However, if they were outside the Hidden Sword Sect, the situation might be different.


    The sect master sighed in relief. As long as Liu Yibai didn''t die, that was enough. If Liu Yibai had really died, it would probably lead to a life-or-death struggle between the Hidden Sword Sect and the Nine Profound Sect.


    But being able to barely defeat Liu Yibai, didn''t that mean Lin Fei was now on par with a martial arts Grand Master?


    "Sect master, has the founder not left any information about foundation building?" Lin Fei asked.


    The sect master was still shocked by Lin Fei''s "barely" defeating Liu Yibai. After hearing Lin Fei''s question, he shook his head and said, "The founder had traveled extensively for a long time. He only returned to the Nine Profound Sect when his life was nearing its end. Besides leaving the stele on the Ancestral Master Peak, he didn''t leave anything else. As for martial arts foundation building, there is no record of it in the Nine Profound Sect."


    Lin Fei thought for a moment. It was probably because the founder of the Nine Profound Sect couldn''t find any exotic beasts during his travels. In the end, he returned to the Nine Profound Sect disheartened.


    As for martial arts foundation building, the founder of the Nine Profound Sect couldn''t find any exotic beasts himself. Without exotic beasts, the path of foundation building for martial artists might bepletely severed.


    Therefore, the Nine Profound Sect naturally didn''t leave any information about foundation building. There would be no use in leaving it.


    "It seems that I have to go to Chang City. I hope the royal family will allow me to read the martial arts secret records left by the founder emperor, only then can I learn the specifics of martial arts foundation building."


    Lin Fei knew, at present, there were only a few ces in this world where information about martial arts foundation building and Martial Saints could be found. The royal family had martial arts secret records. The information about martial arts foundation building was probably the mostprehensive.


    Although Lin Fei believed that Liu Yibai''s words were true, he still had to gather more information. So he could make his own judgment.


    "Elder Lin, are you going to Chang City again?" The sect master asked softly.


    "Yes, going to Chang City. Don''t worry, this time I''m just asking the royal family to let me read the martial arts secret records. I won''t cause any trouble."


    Lin Fei knew the sect master''s concerns. He was afraid that Lin Fei would cause big trouble in Chang City again. But what kind of big trouble could there be now?


    Killing a perfection-stage Qi Condensation cultivator or provoking a Foundation Establishment expert? That was simply impossible!


    Lin Fei wasn''t going to cause trouble this time. He was asking the royal family for help.


    "Alright, Elder Lin, but you have to be careful on your journey. Recently, the Guardian Primordial Mountain seems to be making quite a lot of moves. We don''t know what they''re up to. Moreover, there have been signs of rebellion in various ces within the Great Chang territory. The world is bing more and more turbulent."


    The sect master also sighed. The more turbulent the world was, it meant that the Great Chang royal family''s control over various ces was getting weaker. Once the royal family couldn''t hold on, and chaos spread across the world, He Mountain Dao and Guardian Primordial Mountain wouldn''t be polite to the Nine Profound Sect.


    "Guardian Primordial Mountain¡­"


    A strange light shed in Lin Fei''s eyes. Now that Foundation Establishment couldn''te out, who could trouble him?


    If the Guardian Primordial Mountain quietly lurked and waited for the royal family''s Supreme Elder life to end, it would be fine. But if they dared to make a move against him, Lin Fei wouldn''t mind cutting down a few more top Qi Condensation cultivators from the Guardian Primordial Mountain.


    So Lin Fei went down the mountain alone again. He still didn''t ride a horse. Using Saber Qi, he traveled using the Close Yet Distant technique. Often, he could cover a distance of thirty meters in one step.


    This was not Lin Fei''s full power. If he exerted his full power, his Close Yet Distant technique would definitely cover more than forty meters in one step.


    Lin Fei didn''t use his full power to travel, because he wasn''t in a hurry. After all, there were still about four months left until his agreement with Liu Yibai. There was still plenty of time.


    On his journey from the Nine Profound Sect to Chang City, Lin Fei saw scenes different from before. It seemed that there were many more refugees than before. Some viges were filled with corpses. It was unclear whether they were the work of chaotic soldiers or bandits.


    Although it wasn''t as severe as widespread starvation or people resorting to cannibalism, the whole world was indeed bing chaotic. And when the world was in chaos, it was themon people who suffered the most.


    Lin Fei had heard from the sect master before. It seemed that there had already been rebellions in various ces in Great Chang. Once there were chaotic soldiers, the world might quickly decay.


    "Prosperity brings suffering to the people, and decline also brings suffering to the people. Better to be a peaceful dog than a person in a chaotic world."


    Lin Fei shook his head. He was just a martial artist. He couldn''t take care of all the people in the world. However, when he encountered bandits or chaotic soldiers killing ordinary people on the way, Lin Fei would take action, killing those chaotic soldiers or bandits.


    But inparison to all the people in the world, the ones Lin Fei saved were just a drop in the bucket. In the end, even when he was near Great Chang, there were actuallyrge numbers of refugees. Lin Fei knew that the situation in Great Chang was already very serious.


    "Chiyang Prefecture has fallen again."


    "I heard that it was those Paradise Sect members who stirred up trouble in Chiyang Prefecture, leading to its fall."


    "The Paradise Sect''s chaotic army is now powerful, and they have sessively conquered various prefectures."


    "Sigh, now that trade routes are cut off and prices are soaring, when will this end?"


    "I hope the court will quell the rebellion soon..."


    These ordinary people and merchants, obviously, all disliked the chaotic army of the Paradise Sect. They all hoped that the court would quickly put down the rebellion.


    "Paradise Sect¡­"


    Lin Fei frowned. He had a vague feeling that behind the Paradise Sect, there might be some immortal sects. Otherwise, their rise would not be so rapid.


    "Immortal sects, high above. For the interests of the immortal sects, they disrupt the world. No wonder the founder emperor suppressed the various immortal sects back then. One day, if I can establish my foundation and be a Martial Saint. I will definitely eliminate those chaotic immortal sects!"


    A hint of murderous intent shed in Lin Fei''s eyes. Some immortal sects truly deserved to have their mountain gates trampled and their lineage exterminated!


    Martial arts sects could at least integrate with themon people, sharing both glory and loss. But those immortal sects were high above, with an attitude of pointing out the world and saving the people.


    They even incited some chaotic soldiers, causing the world to decay and lives to be lost. They deserved to be killed!


    <strong>"Your saber intent, upon hearing your host''s ambitious aspirations, is stirred and its cultivation progress increases by 10%."</strong>


    <strong>"Your fist intent, upon hearing your host''s ambitious aspirations, is stirred and its cultivation progress increases by 30%."</strong>


    <strong>"Your Heavenly Saber Art, upon hearing your host''s ambitious aspirations, is stirred and wishes to help your host sweep the world. Cultivation progress increases by 50%."</strong>


    <strong>"Your Immeasurable Fist, upon hearing your host''s ambitious aspirations, is stirred and wishes to help your host sweep the world. Cultivation progress increases by 50%."</strong>


    In Lin Fei''s mind, a series of system voices rang out. Apart from the True Intention Scroll and Close Yet Distant, the progress of many other martial arts skills, surprisingly, improved due to Lin Fei''s ambition to sweep the world.

 144. Saber Qi Suppressed The Three Elders

    144. Saber Qi Suppressed The Three Elders


    "Here we are, Chang City!"


    Lin Fei raised his head and he saw the towering and majestic walls of Chang City. However, unlike thest time, outside the city gates of Chang City, on both sides of the road, arge number of refugees had gathered. Many corpses of refugeesy on the ground, emitting a stench and nobody cared.


    The number of soldiers at the city gate had clearly increased several timespared to before. Each of them was nervously looking at these refugees outside the city.


    Lin Fei frowned. If even the area outside Chang City was like this scene, the entire Great Chang Empire was probably hanging by a thread.


    "Stop, the city is under martialw, entry is not allowed."


    Lin Fei was about to enter Chang City, but he was stopped by the soldiers guarding the city.


    No entry was allowed. Even those who could enter, all had a pass token, otherwise, they were not allowed in.


    "Take a good look."


    Lin Fei directly threw out a token. This was the Princess Token given by Ling Yao, which could be used to travel throughout the Great Chang Empire.


    Upon seeing the token, the guard immediately became serious and saluted, "Please pass, sir!"


    With Lin Fei holding the Princess Token, how could the city guards dare to stop him? So, they immediately let him pass.


    Lin Fei didn''t hesitate and took back the token handed over by the soldier. With a stride of thirty meters, he directly entered Chang City.


    Inside Chang City, there were very few pedestrians on the streets. It seemed a bit deserted. After all, Chang City had begun to restrict entry. The city naturally lost its former prosperity.


    Judging from the situation in Chang City, the situation in Great Chang was also very grim. All this was happening while the Royal Supreme Elder was still alive and sitting in Chang City. If the Royal Supreme Elder passed away, to what extent would the entire Great Chang Empire fall apart?


    Lin Fei arrived at the residence of South King Mansion and threw out the Princess Token. As a result, he was able to meet Princess Ling Yao smoothly.


    "Lin Fei, why are you here?"


    Ling Yao''s expression was a bit haggard. Her face didn''t look good. She seemed very tired.


    "Senior Sister Ling, I have a request. I hope Senior Sister Ling can take me to meet an elder of the royal family and tell them I have something to discuss," Lin Fei said directly.


    "Requesting to meet the elder?"


    Ling Yao hesitated for a moment, unable to help but ask, "Lin Fei, if you want to meet the elder, can you tell me what it''s for?"


    Lin Fei thought about it and didn''t hide it from Ling Yao. He said directly, "I want to borrow the martial arts secret records left behind by the Great Chang Founding Emperor."


    Ling Yao didn''t know about any martial arts secret records. However, she expressed her concerns, "Lin Fei, the situation in the Great Chang has been unstabletely. I believe you saw it on the way here.


    Paradise Sect is causing chaos. They have conquered several Prefectures, causing shock throughout the Empire. The court has already dispatched arge army to suppress the rebellion, but they were defeated.


    Some of the elders of the royal family have gone to assist the army in quelling the chaos. So, there aren''t many elders left in the royal family now. Whether they will agree or not, I don''t know."


    Lin Fei nodded and said, "As long as Senior Sister Ling can let me meet the elder, that''s enough. As for whether the elder agrees or not, I will try to persuade them myself."


    "Alright, then wait for a while. There shouldn''t be any problem in letting you meet the elder."


    So, Ling Yao got up and went to the pce. She went to exin Lin Fei''s situation. Lin Fei waited quietly at the South King Mansion. About two hourster, Ling Yao returned.


    "It''s fine, you can go to the pce directly with my token. This time, I won''t apany you. As long as the Paradise Sect''s rebels are not dealt with, the more troubles I, as a princess, have to deal with."


    "Okay, I''ll go by myself."


    Ling Yao left in a hurry again. It seemed she was really busy.


    "Paradise Sect..."


    Lin Fei shook his head slightly. Now was not the time to think about these matters.


    Lin Fei moved at thirty meters per step, his figure fleeting. He quickly arrived at the entrance of the pce. At the pce gate, a eunuch was already waiting.


    "Is it Young Master Lin Fei?"


    "Yes, it''s Lin."


    "Please follow me."


    Following the eunuch, Lin Fei saw the familiar stairs again.


    Along the stairs, Lin Fei came to the underground Ascending Dragon Chamber of the pce. This time, there were still three elders of the royal family in the Ascending Dragon Chamber. However, these three were not the same elders Lin Fei had met thest time.


    "''Immortal yer Saber'' Lin Fei, the princess told us that you have something to discuss with us?" One of the elders spoke slowly.


    Lin Fei nodded and said, "Three elders, I would like to borrow the martial arts secret records left behind by the Great Chang Founding Emperor."


    Lin Fei directly stated his request.


    "Martial arts secret records?"


    The three elders shook their heads slightly, "We, the royal family, have been paying attention to your situation all along. Originally, our royal family established a good rtionship with you. However, we must still follow the rules.


    The martial arts secret records left behind by the Founding Emperor are only for those who have achieved the level of Martial Arts Grand Master. You haven''t be a Martial Arts Grand Master yet, have you? So, you cannot see the martial arts secret records now."


    The three elders directly refused Lin Fei''s request. Lin Fei frowned. However, he wasn''t surprised. Becausest time, he also wanted to take a look at the martial arts secret records and he was refused.


    Only Martial Arts Grand Masters were allowed to view the martial arts secret records. This was a rule set by the Great Chang Founding Emperor, and it could not be easily changed.


    "Can''t you make an exception? The Founding Emperor set this rule only because achieving Martial Saint through building the foundation can only be done by Martial Arts Grand Masters.


    Although I am not a Martial Arts Grand Master now, it''s only a matter of time before I be one. Moreover, even if I am not a Martial Arts Grand Master, I can defeat them with one saber strike. Is that not enough to qualify me to view the martial arts secret records?"


    Lin Fei frowned deeply. Aside from the royal martial arts secret records, Lin Fei couldn''t find any information on martial arts foundation building elsewhere.


    As for the rigid requirement of being a Martial Arts Grand Master, Lin Fei could now defeat a Martial Arts Grand Master with just one saber strike. He felt he was already qualified to view the martial arts secret records.


    The three elders looked at each other and were speechless.


    "Lin Fei, I know about the fame of your ''Immortal yer Saber''. However, you said that you can defeat a Martial Arts Grand Master with one saber strike, isn''t that a bit too overconfident?


    We are just Qi cultivators, so it''s not a big deal. But if a Martial Arts Grand Master heard your words, it might bring about disaster. So, it''s best not to say such things."


    All three elders shook their heads. Defeating a Martial Arts Grand Master with one saber strike? Even if Lin Fei the Immortal yer Saber was famous, he seemed to underestimate a Martial Arts Grand Master too much.


    Seeing the three elders didn''t believe him, Lin Fei took a deep breath and said, "My apologies to the three elders!"


    "Boom."


    The next moment, Lin Fei mobilized the Saber Qi within his body. Immediately, the Saber Qi surged and burst forth. It instantly condensed into a saber energy within the Ascending Dragon Chamber.


    "Crack."


    The saber energy even pierced directly through the roof of the Ascending Dragon Chamber. Above it was a thickyer of soil and bricks.


    Lin Fei stopped immediately. If he continued like this, the Ascending Dragon Chamber would be destroyed.


    At the same time, Lin Fei''s transcendent saber intent also suppressed the entire Ascending Dragon Chamber. Even the three Qi Condensation Level 7 elders felt as if they were being crushed by a mountain. It seemed they couldn''t even breathe.


    This was definitely not pressured that any ordinary martial arts Master could possess.


    Grand Master! This must be a Martial Arts Grand Master!


    "Three elders, am I now qualified to view the martial arts secret records?"


    Lin Fei stood with his hands behind his back, his eyes calmly looking at the three royal elders.

 145. The Task Of Suppressing Rebellion

    145. The Task Of Suppressing Rebellion


    "Lin Fei, you..."


    The faces of the three royal elders changed drastically. Lin Fei''s behavior was forcing their hand. They were royal elders! They represented the Great Chang royal family!


    "Let him see it!"


    At this moment, an old voice suddenly came from the void.


    "Huh?"


    Lin Fei quickly raised his head, trying to see who was speaking. However, Lin Fei looked around and didn''t find anyone. With Lin Fei''s current senses, he could detect any movement or person within a hundred meters. But now, someone was clearly speaking, yet Lin Fei couldn''t sense anything.


    Moreover, it sounded like someone was speaking, but in reality, the voice seemed to being directly into his ear.


    Upon hearing this voice, the three royal elders were immediately startled. They all knelt down excitedly and respectfully saluted, "Greetings to the Supreme Elder!"


    "Supreme Elder?"


    Lin Fei''s heart stirred. He knew who the owner of this voice was.


    There was only one Royal Supreme Elder. That was the Foundation Establishment True Person! Having lived for nearly five hundred years, he was the pir of the royal family.


    The Great Chang Dynasty had beensting for nine hundred years. The appearance of this Royal Supreme Elder had almost extended its life by another five hundred years.


    Thus, the prestige of the Royal Supreme Elder was even slightly higher than that of the Great Chang Founding Emperor.


    "Greetings, Supreme Elder!"


    Lin Fei also gave a slight salute. He was very respectful to the Foundation Establishment True Person. After all, it was equivalent to a Martial Saint level powerhouse.


    "Lin Fei, you may view the Founding Emperor''s martial arts secret records. However, the royal family has been facing many difficulties recently.


    Paradise Sect''s rebel army is attacking cities and seizing territories. The royal family has dispatched several high-level Qi Condensation cultivators, but they still cannot stop them.


    I estimate that some immortal sects are directly involved in the rebellion. ''Immortal yer Saber'' is famous for its ability to y top-tier Qi Condensation cultivators.


    If you go, you will definitely be able to assist the imperial army in suppressing the rebels and quelling the rebellion. Once you seed, you may return to the royal family and view the martial arts secret records! Furthermore, I can even meet with you and answer your many questions."


    The words of the Royal Supreme Elder echoed in Lin Fei''s ears, but Lin Fei couldn''t find its figure. This must be the means of the Foundation Establishment True Person. Mysterious and unfathomable, impossible to fathom.


    Lin Fei couldn''t help but ask, "Does the royal family not have top-tier Qi Condensation cultivators or powerful Martial Arts Masters?"


    The Royal Supreme Elder replied, "The royal family has top-tier Qi Condensation cultivators, but they have been sent to other ces. Currently, there are unstable factors everywhere in Great Chang.


    As for powerful Martial Arts Masters, unless they are Martial Arts Grand Masters or haveprehended Martial Dao True Intent, how much chance do you think they have against those immortal sect Qi cultivators?"


    Lin Fei understood. The Royal Supreme Elder had said so much, but the message he wanted to convey was just one thing, the royal family was in great difficulty!


    At least for now, it was very difficult. Even a small Paradise Sect''s rebel army could not be suppressed. Moreover, they had to ask for help from an outsider like Lin Fei, relying on external forces to suppress the rebellion.


    "Supreme Elder, I agree! After suppressing the rebellion, I will return to view the martial arts secrets!"


    Lin Fei didn''t think too long. In fact, he didn''t even need to consider this. The royal family had also been helpful to Lin Fei. Moreover, the rtionship between the Nine Profound Sect and the royal family was quite good. In addition, the Paradise Sect''s rebellion caused themon people to be disced and suffer. They were truly a chaotic army.


    Lin Fei had seen so many refugees along the way. All of them had to flee because of the Paradise Sect. He had no good feelings toward such a chaotic army. Suppressing the rebellion as soon as possible would bring peace to the world sooner.


    "Good, you are a straightforward person. Go and ask the emperor for a decree and token for Lin Fei. With it, he can smoothly travel to the imperial army that is suppressing the rebellion."


    After the Royal Supreme Elder finished speaking, his voice disappeared. The three royal elders respectfully said, "Yes, Supreme Elder!"


    The three elders slowly got up. They nced at Lin Fei and then smiled, "Master Lin, please wait a moment. We will go to the emperor for a decree right away."


    "Thank you, elder."


    Lin Fei sat in the Ascending Dragon Chamber. He closed his eyes to rest and quietly waited. Before long, the elder returned. He brought a decree and a token.


    Lin Fei took the decree. The general idea was to inform the frontline imperial army generals that Lin Fei was a martial arts expert sent by the emperor and that he would assist the imperial army in suppressing the rebellion. If necessary, they should follow Lin Fei''s lead.


    "Master Lin, this is just a decree. After all, your speed may be faster. The imperial court will also issue orders to the frontler, but they may be much slower than you. This decree and token can save you a lot of trouble."


    Lin Fei nodded. He directly took the decree and token and put them in his pocket.


    "Three elders, I take my leave!"


    Lin Fei didn''t dy. He just wanted to suppress the rebellion as soon as possible and thene back to view the martial arts secret records.


    Lin Fei calcted the time. He had four months until the agreed time with Liu Yibai. It should be enough.


    Watching Lin Fei''s departing figure, the three elders couldn''t help but sigh, "Our Great Chang, how did ite to this? We can''t suppress a mere Paradise Sect rebellion and even have to rely on external forces."


    "It''s because we, the descendants of the royal family, are ipetent. Otherwise, how could the Supreme Elder be so worried?"


    "Lin Fei is a martial artist after all. Can he really suppress the rebellion?"


    The three elders were all worried. Martial artists were iparable to Qi cultivators. Qi cultivators wield powerful magical artifacts, capable of suppressing thousands, even tens of thousands of people. Unstoppable on the battlefield. They could even copse city walls with their magical artifacts.


    But martial artists?


    How many could they kill with their personal strength?


    Although the three elders didn''t have high hopes for Lin Fei to quell the rebellion, it was the Supreme Elder''s decision. They dared not say more.


    Lin Fei returned to the South King Mansion from the pce. Ling Yao hurried over upon hearing the news.


    "Lin Fei, how was your visit to the pce? Did the elders agree to let you view the Martial Arts Secret Records?"


    Ling Yao asked directly.


    Lin Fei shook his head: "At first, the royal elders didn''t agree, but then the Royal Supreme Elder sent a message, asking me to go to Chiyang Prefecture to assist the imperial army in suppressing the rebels and putting down the Paradise Sect''s rebellion. Upon sess, I can return to the Ascending Dragon Chamber and view the Martial Arts Secret Records.


    I agreed. I came here to ask the princess for information on the recent movements of the Paradise Sect''s rebel forces. What''s the situation on the frontline?"


    Lin Fei didn''t rush to the frontlines without preparation. He needed to understand the situation on the frontlines before making a decision.


    "You''re going to the frontlines to quell the rebellion?"


    Ling Yao''s expression changed slightly.


    "Lin Fei, the situation on the frontline isplicated. Behind the Paradise Sect''s rebellion, there are traces of the Immortal Sects'' involvement. Moreover, there''s definitely more than one Immortal Sect.


    The royal family has sent Qi cultivators and martial artists to the frontlines. Even the high-level Qi Condensation cultivators from the royal family, those elders, have also gone.


    However, they still couldn''t put down the rebellion and instead suffered a great defeat with heavy casualties. Going into this muddy water at this time is too dangerous."


    Ling Yao''s voice was filled with urgency even some worry. At this moment, she wasn''t concerned about whether the court could quell the rebellion. Instead, she was concerned about Lin Fei''s personal safety.


    Lin Fei nced at Ling Yao. Then, with a calm tone, he said lightly, "Without a Foundation Establishment cultivator, who can kill me?"


    "Lin Fei, you..."


    Ling Yao''s mind was shaken. During this period, she didn''t know the news about Lin Fei. Why did Lin Fei seem to have changed somehow? It seemed that he had be more confident! His every move seemed to carry an air of disdainful arrogance!


    "Senior Sister Ling, you only need to know that without a Foundation Establishment cultivator, no one can harm me. Otherwise, do you think the Supreme Elder''s personal request for me to go to the frontlines to quell the rebellion is just casual talk?"


    When Lin Fei returned to the South King Mansion, he already had a faint suspicion. The Royal Supreme Elder might have already known about his battle with Liu Yibai in the Hidden Sword Sect.


    After all, the Royal Supreme Elder had lived for five hundred years. He was a true antique. In the entire world, there was no one who had lived longer than the Royal Supreme Elder. Not a single one!


    With such an ancient existence, what could be kept hidden from the Royal Supreme Elder?


    Ling Yao didn''t know how strong Lin Fei was now. But she believed in Lin Fei. That was enough.


    So, Ling Yao nodded and said solemnly, "The court had once dispatched an army to quell the rebellion, but they were defeated and retreated. This time, themander of the army is General Li Yuhu. General Li Yuhu has fought battles all his life and has very rich experience.


    If you can eliminate some hidden Qi Condensation cultivators or other hidden experts within the Paradise Sect''s rebels, then leave the battles to General Li Yuhu, who can certainly quell the rebellion in the shortest possible time!"


    Lin Fei nodded, "I understand. Themander of the imperial army is a capable general. Leave the battles to him and the ying of rebel experts to me. Only in this way can the Paradise Sect''s rebellion be quelled!"


    Lin Fei asked Ling Yao because he was afraid themander of the imperial army was ipetent. By that time, even if he killed the experts within the Paradise Sect''s rebels, if themander of the army was ipetent, leading to the army''s defeat, there would be trouble.


    Now it seemed that the court was not foolish. They had dispatched a steady and experienced general tomand the army.


    "Alright, Senior Sister Ling, there''s no time to lose. I will depart for the frontlines immediately, strive to quell the rebellion as soon as possible, and then return to Chang City."


    "Lin Fei, on the battlefield, sabers and swords are blind. Be careful!"


    Lin Fei nodded. Then, he took a step forward. In a few leaps, he disappeared without a trace.

 146. Grasp Flying Sword With Bare Hands

    146. Grasp Flying Sword With Bare Hands


    Lin Fei left Chang City, turning his course towards Chiyang Prefecture. The court''s army, engaged in quelling the rebellion, had reached Chiyang Prefecture. And so, a fierce assault wasunched. The course of the battle was unknown. With this in mind, Lin Fei pressed on with all haste. His figure was elusive as a faint afterimage.


    The closer he got to Chiyang Prefecture from Chang City, the less popted it became. Refugees were everywhere, and so were corpses. Even the sides of the official road were littered with bodies.


    Although it wasn''t summer yet, the smell of decay wafted from these bodies. The viges Lin Fei passed were merely remnants of broken walls.


    Such were the times of war. Whether it was the rebels or the imperial army, their passage was never a good omen for themon folk.


    The imperial army was somewhat bearable, some semnce of military discipline still remained. But the rebels, they were utterlywless, worse than bandits.


    Lin Fei knew this. In wars, the directly killed were not the majority. But the devastation brought by war was dreadful. Famine and disease caused by war were the true horrors.


    In the cold weather of winter, the chance of corpses breeding gue was minimal. Bute summer, if the Paradise Sect''s rebellion was not quelled, then the heat and the swarms of untreated corpses would breed gue. And should an epidemic break out, death would im far more.


    The more Lin Fei saw, the stronger the killing intent toward the Paradise Sect grew in his heart.


    "Atst!"


    Finally, Lin Fei beheld Chiyang Prefecture. Above it yet hung the g of the Paradise Sect''s rebels. While outside, a multitude of military camps were stationed. That was the court''s grand army, tasked with suppressing the rebellion. Many bodiesy scattered on the ground.


    The air was dense with the reek of blood. It was clear that both sides had likely already fought numerous battles. Yet, the lingering resistance of Chiyang Prefecture suggested the court''s forces had encountered difficulties.


    With a flicker, Lin Fei appeared before the army''s encampment after a few leaps.


    "Halt, this is a strategic area, approach is forbidden, vitors will be executed without mercy!" A soldier roared, brimming with killing intent.


    Lin Fei nced at the camp within. He did not feel the need to announce his arrival. With a soft whistle, Lin Fei stepped forth. He covered a distance of sixty meters in an instant. Just like that, he breezed past the guarding soldiers.


    Startled, the soldiers cried out, "Assassin!"


    A din arose as countless armored soldiers, wielding hefty sabers and long spears, instantly formed a battle line. Spears stood tall as trees, their sabers gleaming frostily all pointed at Lin Fei, the "assassin" who had audaciously trespassed into their camp.


    Such a formidable array would have been difficult to break through even for an innate martial artist.


    "Hmph."


    Lin Fei snorted dismissively. None could draw their saber in his presence. And so, Lin Fei''s figure came to a slight halt. Then, his saber intent trembled minutely.


    With a boom, the terrifying saber intent immediately enveloped the soldiers on the front line. Instantly, all the sabers within the formation began to vibrate.


    "What''s happening? I can''t draw my saber."


    "Sorcery, this is sorcery!"


    "Quickly fetch the camp''s immortal masters, only immortal masters can dispel this sorcery."


    The soldiers were seized by intense fear. As for the formation, it crumbled at the surge of Lin Fei''s saber intent.


    Lin Fei silently shook his head. These soldiers hardly constituted an elite force. If they were truly elite soldiers, even with his saber intent pressing down on them, they would have maintained their formation.


    And more so, they would haveunched a courageous charge. After all, Lin Fei''s saber intent could only suppress the sabers. It did not have much of an effect on those wielding long spears.


    With a soft whistle, Lin Fei took another stride. He passed this row of soldiers, preparing to step into themander''s tent.


    "Whence came this assassin? Trespassing into the military camp is a capital offense!"


    A streak of white light shot out from themander''s tent.


    A flying sword!


    This was Lin Fei''s second encounter with such a weapon. Moreover, judging by the spiritual power apanying the sword, it was evident that it was being controlled by a high-level Qi Condensation cultivator.


    Caught off guard, even a martial arts Grand Master might be severely disadvantaged. One would even be pierced through the head by the flying sword.


    With a "snap", Lin Fei simply extended a fair hand and seized the white streak of light. As the white glow faded, it revealed a delicate flying sword about a foot long.


    The flying sword attempted to struggle in Lin Fei''s grasp but was brutally suppressed by his saber energy.


    Holding the flying sword, Lin Fei walked straight into themander''s tent.


    "Whoosh."


    Inside the tent, countless gazes converged on Lin Fei. Especially on his right hand.


    Catching a flying sword barehanded! Even a martial arts Grand Master wouldn''t dare to attempt such a feat. But now, Lin Fei had actually caught a flying sword barehanded.


    What could this mean?


    Regardless of whether they were martial arts Masters or high-level Qi Condensation cultivators within the tent, everyone held their breath. Their hearts were filled with shock!


    "Immortal yer Saber, Lin Fei!"


    At this moment, a white-haired Daoist spoke. He obviously recognized Lin Fei.


    "You recognize me?"


    Lin Fei looked at the white-haired Daoist. He didn''t know the man.


    The white-haired Daoist sighed deeply, "I saw ''Immortal yer Saber'' Master Lin from the sidelines during the Royal Competition."


    Lin Fei understood. The man was probably a Qi Condensation cultivator of the royal family whose hiding in the crowd. Lin Fei, of course, hadn''t noticed him.


    "Master Lin, what is the purpose of your audacious entry into the military camp?" The Daoist asked.


    Lin Fei did not answer directly. Instead, he held up the flying sword in his hand. His gaze swept across those within the tent, "Whose sword is this?"


    At his question, another ck-robed Daoist stood up. His face flushed, but he waspelled to speak, "Master Lin, it is mine."


    Seeing that Lin Fei had made no move to return the flying sword, the Daoist continued, "I acted rashly. Please forgive me, Master Lin."


    Seeing the Daoist admit his mistake, Lin Fei said calmly, "The material of the flying sword is too poor, it can''tpare with Yuan Gangzi''s flying sword."


    Afterward, Lin Fei casually flicked the flying sword.


    "Whoosh."


    The flying sword flew back into the Daoist''s hands. The Daoist''s face grew even more ufortable. However, the fact was right in front of him. Lin Fei had caught his flying sword barehanded. What else could he say?


    As for theparison with Yuan Gangzi, he was naturally far inferior. Yuan Gangzi, after all, was a core elder of the Guardian Primordial Mountain. A top-notch Qi Condensation cultivator! How could hepare with Yuan Gangzi?


    Although the Daoist felt frustrated in his heart. He was also quite shocked.


    No one knew better than him how formidable his flying sword was. But Lin Fei had actually caught the flying sword with his bare hands. And it seemed to have been done effortlessly.


    Such power was truly terrifying. Living up to the renown of the "Immortal yer Saber"!


    Lin Fei''s gaze swept over everyone, finally resting on a burly but already aging general.


    "Are you General Li Yuhu?"


    Lin Fei asked.


    "I am indeed Li Yuhu. May I ask why Master Lin is trespassing into the camp?"


    "Take a look. The emperor''s imperial edict." Lin Fei directly took out the imperial edict and tossed it in front of Li Yuhu.


    Upon careful examination, Li Yuhu finally breathed a sigh of relief. He immediately stood up, respectfully returned the imperial edict to Lin Fei, and said, "Master Lin, the emperor has dispatched you to assist the imperial court in quelling the rebel army. If necessary, the emperor has ordered me to follow yourmand. I will certainly obey!"


    Lin Fei asked indifferently, "General Li, the imperial court''s army has been in Chiyang Prefecture for many days. Why have they been unable to break through Chiyang Prefecture and crush the rebels?"


    Upon hearing Lin Fei''s question, General Li Yuhu gave a bitter smile, "Master Lin may not be aware, but the military under the rebel banner, though a ragtag bunch, is receiving aid from a significant number of evil demonic beings within their camp.


    Among them, there is nock of high-level Qi Condensation cultivators. Some Daoist masters from the royal family and the court have gone into battle, but they were no match for those demonic beings.


    Moreover, the entire city wall and gate have been reinforced by formations from those demonic beings. Even if our army attacks for several days in a row, they cannot breach the city gate. At present, we can only besiege Chiyang Prefecture, hoping to find a way to breach the city.


    However, our army''s food and forage supply is somewhat insufficient. If we cannot breach the city after a prolonged period, I fear we may have to retreat."


    Li Yuhu was also helpless. Leading soldiers in battle was not a problem for him. Against these ragtag rebels, if it were a field battle, he could crush them in less than an hour.


    But this was a siege. The rebels were huddled in Chiyang Prefecture, guarding the city gate and walls with formations by those demonic beings. Ordinary soldiers werepletely helpless.


    "Demonic beings? Where do these demonic beingse from that they can withstand the Qi Condensation cultivator of the court and royal family? It must be the support from some immortal sects or Daoist schools."


    Lin Fei''s eyes turned cold. Then, he looked at Li Yuhu and said solemnly, "General Li, you immediately muster the troops. I''ll go and st open the city gate and walls. When the timees, I will take care of those demonic beings. The task of crushing the rebel Paradise Sect is yours. Any problems?"


    "Ah? Master Lin wants to go and st open the city gate alone? Even the Daoist masters casting magical artifacts couldn''t do that..." Li Yuhu was somewhat surprised.


    "Speed is of the essence in war, I will go and return quickly."


    After saying that, Lin Fei turned around and took a step out, leaving the tent. Despite being somewhat surprised, Li Yuhu understood. The emperor''s decree had made it very clear. If necessary, everything would follow Lin Fei''smand.


    Thinking of this, Li Yuhu gritted his teeth and immediately shouted, "All generals, muster the troops immediately and prepare to siege the city!"


    "The general of the rear obeys!"


    And so, the imperial court''s army to quell the rebellion also started to move.


    "sting open the city gate... Even for the ''Immortal yer Saber'', is it possible?"


    People still had some disbelief in their hearts. The strength of a martial artist was indeed powerful. But in terms of destructive power, it was far inferior to the magical artifacts of Qi Condensation cultivators.


    Magical artifacts couldn''t break open those city gates and walls reinforced by formations, what more a martial artist?


    The crowd could only hold their doubts in their hearts. They also quickly followed the army, preparing for the siege.

 147. The City Wall Was Broken With A Single Saber

    147. The City Wall Was Broken With A Single Saber


    Chiyang Prefecture was now upied by the leader of the Paradise Sect and a group of Daoists.


    The leader of the Paradise Sect did not dare to show off in front of these Daoists. These Daoists were all powerful immortals. The reason why the Paradise Sect could seed this time, even blocking the imperial court''s army to quell the rebellion, was because of the efforts of these immortals. Otherwise, he, as the leader of the rebels, would have been captured and beheaded by the imperial army to quell the rebellion long ago.


    "Esteemed immortals, I wonder how long the Chiyang Prefecture will be besieged by the imperial army this time. The food and fodder in the city may be a bit tight. Do you immortals have any ingenious methods?" The leader of the Paradise Sect asked cautiously.


    One of the Daoists in a gray robe spoke leisurely, "General, there''s no need to worry. The food and fodder in Chiyang Prefecture are enough for three months.


    Moreover, the city walls and gates have been reinforced by us using formations. Even the top Qi Condensation cultivators can''t break through the city gate in a short time. And the imperial court can''t send top Qi Condensation cultivators now.


    Although the imperial army is besieging us, their food and fodder can onlyst for ten more days. After ten days, the imperial army will definitely retreat. At that time, we will have won this battle!"


    Upon hearing this, the leader of the Paradise Sect was overjoyed. The Paradise Sect has now upied several prefectures and it has defeated the imperial army once before.


    If it defeated the imperial army again this time, then in a short time, the imperial court would find it difficult to dispatch arge army again.


    In this way, the reputation of the Paradise Sect would surely soar. At that time, they could capture more cities, and even upying a province was not impossible.


    Moreover, ording to these immortals, Great Chang was now decadent and degenerate. Once the Paradise Sect established its footing, there would surely be a response from all corners of Great Chang.


    At that time, when various forces rose up in rebellion, Great Chang would be overwhelmed and the Paradise Sect could achieve its great cause! This made the leader of the Paradise Sect extremely excited.


    Seeing the excited expression of the leader of the Paradise Sect, the surrounding Daoists couldn''t help but sneer in their hearts. A mere leader of the Paradise Sect, an ignorant fool, also vying for the world?


    They supported the Paradise Sect merely to probe the real "strength" of Great Chang, to see if the Great Chang royal family still has the ability to suppress the world.


    If the Great Chang royal family really couldn''t do it anymore, they didn''t even have to wait for the Royal Supreme Elder to die. Many immortal sects could support more people to "rise in rebellion," thereby causing chaos in the world.


    By then, Great Chang would copse. The immortal sects could return to their state a thousand years ago. High above, detached from the mundane, yet firmly controlling the entire world! As for Paradise Sect, it was just a pawn. If it was useless by the time, they could easily get rid of it.


    This leader of the Paradise Sect was still immersed in the excitement of "great things toe". He was foolishly dreaming of bing an emperor. How ridiculous.


    "Report, the imperial army hase to attack the city again."


    "Attacking the city again? How many people havee this time?"


    The leader of the Paradise Sect asked hurriedly.


    "Uh... One person."


    "One person?"


    The leader of the Paradise Sect and the Daoists looked at each other. There was a hint of doubt in their eyes.


    "Let''s go, let''s go to the city wall to take a look."


    So, everyone rushed towards the city wall. At this moment, the army to quell the rebellion had already assembled its soldiers and horses. Formations were set up.


    However, the army to quell the rebellion did not attack the city. They were quietly waiting in ce.


    Lin Fei was among the army. He nced at the city gate and wall of Chiyang Prefecture in the distance.


    It was a strong city. The city wall was tall and strong. Even without reinforcing with formations, it would also be very hard to break through. Not to mention, there were high-level Qi Condensation cultivators reinforcing it with formations.


    Such a formation, even top Qi Condensation cultivators would find it hard to break in a short time. Unless there was a very powerful magical artifact.


    Lin Fei no longer hesitated. He took a step forward.


    "Whoosh."


    Lin Fei took sixty meters in one stride. In just a few steps, he had already arrived at the city gate of Chiyang Prefecture.


    On the city wall, the soldiers were all looking at each other. One man attacking the city?


    "Shoot!"


    Suddenly, the soldiers on the city wall began to shoot arrows. Arrows rained down like a downpour, but Lin Fei didn''t move at all.


    Saber energy permeated his entire body. The rain of arrows hit him but all bounced off around him. It didn''t hurt Lin Fei at all.


    At this moment, the leader of the Paradise Sect and many Daoists had also arrived at the city wall.


    Seeing this scene, the leader of the Paradise Sect was somewhat panicked and quickly asked, "Who is this? Is he an Immortal Master sent by the imperial court?"


    The leader of the Paradise Sect felt that if one could remain unharmed under so much arrow rain, it could only be the method of the Immortal Master.


    However, the expressions of these Daoists were very solemn, and they all shook their heads, "This person is not a Qi cultivator, but a martial artist. If I''m not mistaken, it should be the recently famous ''Immortal yer Saber'' Lin Fei of Great Chang. I didn''t expect that the imperial court actually requested this person."


    "''Immortal yer Saber'' Lin Fei? A martial artist with such a title?"


    The leader of the Paradise Sect felt that it somewhat subverted his understanding.


    Usually, these fairy masters were very arrogant, even innate martial artists, martial arts Masters, these immortal masters did not take seriously.


    But now, mentioning this "Immortal yer Saber" Lin Fei, they all looked solemn. Even the leader of the Paradise Sect could vaguely feel that these Immortal Masters seemed to be somewhat wary of the "Immortal yer Saber."


    Yes, wariness!


    At this point, the leader of the Paradise Sect was sure he wasn''t mistaken.


    "Could it be that this ''Immortal yer Saber'' Lin Fei is very powerful?" the leader of the Paradise Sect asked carefully.


    "Powerful, although he is a martial artist, we have to admit, he is indeed very powerful."


    "''Immortal yer Saber'' has in two high-level Qi Condensation cultivators from He Mountain Dao and a top Qi Condensation cultivator from Guardian Primordial Mountain. The name ''Immortal yer Saber'' is not just called, it''s earned by killing! But no matter how powerful his ''Immortal yer Saber'' is, he has no use before this army."


    "Indeed, we have jointly used formations to strengthen the city walls and gates. How can he, a martial artist, breakthrough?"


    "If he dares to climb the city wall, we will besiege him. No matter how powerful the ''Immortal yer Saber'' is, he will inevitably be defeated under our many high-level Qi Condensation cultivators'' siege."


    "Chiyang Prefecture is still as solid as a rock!"


    These Daoists were also somewhat confident in their words. Although the "Immortal yer Saber" was strong, but he alone could not break Chiyang Prefecture.


    However, was it really so?


    The leader of the Paradise Sect always felt that something was wrong. So he looked at the figure under the city again.


    At this moment, Lin Fei was also looking at the city gate and walls of Chiyang Prefecture. There were runes shing on it. Indeed, there was the enhancement of formations.


    "Formations..."


    Lin Fei took a deep breath, and a sharp light shed in his eyes.


    "No matter if it''s a formation or a city wall. My saber can break it!"


    Lin Fei did not hesitate any longer. The Saber Qi within his body was released without restraint.


    "Boom."


    The surging Saber Qi gushed out from Lin Fei''s body. A huge amount of saber energy condensed a giant saber in the void.


    Thirty meters, sixty meters, one hundred and twenty meters...


    Lin Fei''s saber energy expanded crazily. In an instant, it reached two hundred and fifty meters! Two hundred and fifty meters of saber energy spanned across the void.


    Chiyang Prefecture could be considered a fortified city with very high walls. However, the two hundred and fifty meters of saber energy that Lin Fei disyed was more than twice as high as the city wall!


    Moreover, with the emergence of the two hundred and fifty meters of saber energy, Lin Fei''s saber intent also spread out, enveloping the sky above Chiyang Prefecture.


    "Buzz."


    Suddenly, the city-defending soldiers, originally holding arge saber, began to tremble violently and emit light sounds.


    "What''s going on, I can''t pull out my saber?"


    "My saber seems to be attracted by some force."


    "What kind of sorcery is this?"


    Even the leader of the Paradise Sect on the city wall turned pale, unable to hold his saber.


    "Sorcery, this is sorcery..."


    "Humph, this is not any sorcery, this is saber intent! This saber intent is terrifying, but it can''t affect the army. The only thing is this two hundred and fifty meters saber glow in the void, this should be saber glow, right?"


    "I wonder how powerful this two hundred and fifty meters saber glow is? It should not be able to break through the city gate reinforced by the formation..."


    Seeing the two hundred and fifty meters of saber energy in the void, these Qi Condensation cultivators mistook it for saber glow and were uncertain. Even if they had confidence in the formation, who had seen two hundred and fifty meters of saber energy?


    "Heavenly Saber Art, sh!"


    At this moment, Lin Fei, like a divine being, was demonstrating supreme power. He shed out this saber from the void.


    Immediately, the massive two hundred and fifty meters of saber energy shed toward the city wall ferociously.


    Yes, not the city gate, but the city wall. Lin Fei directly shed toward the city wall!


    The two hundred and fifty meters of saber energynded on the city wall. The formation on the city wall was almost instantly broken at the touch.


    "Boom."


    The formation was broken, and it was instantly cut open by the violent saber energy as if it were tofu.


    "Boom."


    Finally, the two hundred and fifty meters of saber energy fell on the city wall. The sturdy city wall actually copsed with a loud bang. A huge gap appeared in the long city wall.


    For a moment, the entire battlefield fell silent. Looking at the figure of Lin Fei under the city wall, everyone''s eyes were incredibly shocked.


    "Immortal yer Saber" Lin Fei, in front of the two armies, broke the city wall with a single sh!

 148. Unexpected Joy, Heavenly Saber Art Perfection

    148. Unexpected Joy, Heavenly Saber Art Perfection


    "The...the city wall is broken?"


    Looking at that huge gap, the leader of the Paradise Sect was stunned, with an undeniable look of fear in his eyes. He was afraid!


    Two hundred and fifty meters of saber energy descending from the sky, who could stop it? Lin Fei was a martial artist? Is there such a powerful martial artist? He''d believe it if one said Lin Fei was a god!


    "What to do, what to do? The city wall is broken, it can''t be blocked at all. Immortal Masters, quickly find a way to remedy this."


    The leader of the Paradise Sect urgently sought help from the cultivators beside him. However, these Qi cultivators, upon seeing the huge gap in the city wall and "Immortal yer Saber" Lin Fei standing below the wall, looked at each other and understood each other''s intentions.


    "Retreat!"


    Almost without any hesitation, the several Qi cultivators immediately left the city wall and even Chiyang Prefecture. They retreated!


    After all, with the city wall broken, what could they do? Besides, "Immortal yer Saber" Lin Fei was right below the city. They were confident and didn''t put martial artists in their eyes. But, this did not include the "Immortal yer Saber".


    After all, "Immortal yer Saber" made his great name known by killing countless Qi cultivators. They did not want to be souls under Lin Fei''s saber. So, the several Qi cultivators left very simply, without any hesitation.


    As for the leader of the Paradise Sect? They didn''t care about him at all.


    At this moment, the leader of the Paradise Sect was slightly stunned. It seemed that he hadn''t reacted yet to why the cultivators disappeared.


    "Immortal Masters, why did you leave? What should I do? What about the Paradise Sect?"


    The leader of the Paradise Sect nced at the huge gap in the city wall. He also didn''t dare to stay. He immediately said, "Quickly, retreat first, leave Chiyang Prefecture."


    The leader of the Paradise Sect didn''t even dare to take many people with him. He just hoped that the cannon fodder of Chiyang Prefecture could hold back some of the imperial troops, and then he could escape smoothly.


    Lin Fei saw the movement on the city wall. Regardless of the departure of those Qi cultivators or the leader of the Paradise Sect, Lin Fei didn''t care. He and Li Yuhu had agreed before that he would break the city gate, and Li Yuhu would lead the troops to quell the rebellion.


    Now, Lin Fei didn''t break the city gate but copsed the city wall. And those Qi cultivators just left, they did not obstruct the imperial army. So Lin Fei had no interest in chasing them. Besides, he might not even be able to catch up with them. As for capturing Chiyang Prefecture and annihting the rebel forces, that was Li Yuhu''s job.


    At this moment, the morale of the imperial troops soared. Their side had someone like Lin Fei, who was like a god, what was there to be afraid of? Li Yuhu, as an experienced veteran, made a decisive decision and immediately ordered, "Enter the city and annihte the rebels!"


    The army began to charge. Countless imperial troops, mighty and majestic, rushed into Chiyang Prefecture through the gap in the city wall.


    Lin Fei still stood in ce, motionless. Because the voice of the system unexpectedly sounded in his mind.


    <strong>"Your saber intent, because you broke the city wall with one saber, is greatly encouraged and excited. Its training progress has increased by 10%."</strong>


    <strong>"Your True Intention Scroll, because you broke the city wall with one saber, is greatly encouraged and excited. Its training progress has increased by 10%."</strong>


    <strong>"Your Heavenly Saber Art, because you broke the city wall with one saber, greatly disying the might of Heavenly Saber Art, and being excited, its training progress has increased by 50%."</strong>


    <strong>"Your Heavenly Saber Art has broken through to perfection!"</strong>


    A glint shed in Lin Fei''s eyes. Unexpectedly, he could gain so much from breaking the city wall with one saber in front of both armies.


    The increase in the True Intention Scroll and saber intent was fine. The magnitude of the increase was notrge. But the Heavenly Saber Art had increased by a full 50%. This was extraordinary. It directly allowed Heavenly Saber Art to reach perfection from transcendence.


    Lin Fei closed his eyes. He carefully sorted out the memories in his mind. There was an additional bundle of memories in his mind. It is the memory of Heavenly Saber Art. Or rather, the memory of Heavenly Saber Art''s perfection.


    "Heavenly Saber Art Perfection can condense a Heavenly Saber."


    "When the Heavenly Saber appears, all sabers bow their heads!"


    "When you cast the Heavenly Saber, you can possess a ''Heavenly Saber Momentum'', which forms a huge suppression on all saber users."


    "Even if it''s not a saber user, even Qi cultivators and martial arts Masters, can be suppressed by at least 20% of their strength."


    "For those whose will is not firm, even more strength is suppressed."


    The more Lin Fei examined the memory, the more shocked he was. This Heavenly Saber Art, once it reached perfection, waspletely different from the Fierce saber and the Tyrant saber he had condensed before. Or to say, it was on two different levels.


    Only by condensing the "Heavenly Saber" could one truly be considered a Heavenly Saber Art practitioner.


    Both the fierce saber and the Tyrant saber were just transitional phases of the "Heavenly Saber". Their power didn''t even amount to one-tenth of the Heavenly Saber. Only Heavenly Saber Art Perfection could condense the true Heavenly Saber.


    "System."


    Lin Fei immediately called up the system panel to check his martial arts status.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Arts Realm: Innate Martial Artist</strong>


    <strong>Master: Late Stage</strong>


    <strong>True Intention Scroll: Late Stage (Progress 42%)</strong>


    <strong>Saber Intent: Transcendence (Progress 56%)</strong>


    <strong>Fist Intent: Mastery (Progress 81%)</strong>


    <strong>Heavenly Saber Art: Perfection (Progress 0%)</strong>


    <strong>Immeasurable Fist: Transcendence (Progress 50%)</strong>


    <strong>Close Yet Distant: Transcendence (Progress 0%)</strong>


    Lin Fei''s saber intent had moved a step closer to perfection. even the True Intention Scroll had improved a lot. This time, Lin Fei didn''t expect to have an unexpected gain.


    Lin Fei raised his head. He saw that on the city wall of Chiyang Prefecture, the g of the Paradise Sect had fallen and it was reced with the g of the imperial court again. This indicated that the battle was going smoothly.


    Lin Fei took a step forward and directly arrived at Chiyang Prefecture. There were bodies everywhere, most of them were Paradise Sect rebels. The entire Chiyang Prefecture was filled with the smell of blood.


    Soon, a squad of soldiers came to Lin Fei. They respectfully said to Lin Fei, "The general invites Master Lin to the Yamen."


    Lin Fei nodded and followed the soldiers to the Yamen. Li Yuhu was in the Yamen.


    "Master Lin, you came just in time. We have captured the leader of the rebels. We have learned about the situation in detail. These rebels really are a rabble. The cities they upied before basically had no troops.


    Now that the rebels have suffered a great defeat, they no longer have the strength to fight. Other cities will soon be recaptured by the imperial army. In less than ten days, the rebellion will bepletely quelled!"


    Li Yuhu was very excited. This was a great achievement!


    Originally, Li Yuhu was almost at the end of his rope. If it weren''t for Lin Fei, the official army might have had to retreat due to ack of food. Perhaps they would have been ambushed by the rebels and suffered a defeat.


    Fortunately, Lin Fei came. With Lin Fei, Li Yuhu was able topletely crush the rebels and suppress the Paradise Sect rebellion.


    "Ten days? That''s good. General Li, the task of cleaning up the rebels is left to you."


    Lin Fei nodded. Suppressing the rebellion in ten days. He was quite satisfied.


    "Master Lin, there''s one more thing. ording to the confessions of the rebel leader, there were several unidentified Taoists who helped them defend Chiyang Prefecture. However, those Taoists, after Master Lin shed the city wall with one saber, all fled in all directions, their whereabouts unknown."


    Li Yuhu was a bit wary of these fleeing Taoists. After all, they were all Qi cultivators. Their methods were mysterious and unpredictable.


    "Let them run. They wouldn''t dare toe back. If they dare to, Lin will cut them down with one saber."


    Lin Fei said indifferently. Killing Qi cultivators was Lin Fei''s most skilled technique. After all, he was the "Immortal yer Saber". When the saberes out, immortals must be in!


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 149. “Capture� the Saber Technique, Force Integration!

    149. ¡°Capture¡± the Saber Technique, Force Integration!


    Outside of Chiyang Prefecture.


    Four Taoists looked at the fiery Chiyang Prefecture. Vaguely, there were still bursts of killing shouts. They knew that Chiyang Prefecture was done for and the Paradise Sect was also finished. Suppressing this rebellion was just a matter of time.


    "Fellow Taoists, this time the royal family actually invited the ''Immortal yer Saber'' to quell the rebellion. It seems that we have lost this time. Great Chang can also take a breather for now, which is not good for our major immortal sects."


    "That''s right, the biggest reason for this failure is the appearance of ''Immortal yer Saber'' Lin Fei."


    "This ''Immortal yer Saber'' Lin Fei, first yed a Qi cultivator of He Mountain Dao, then killed my top Qi cultivator of Guardian Primordial Mountain, now disrupting the major events of our immortal sects."


    "Lin Fei is from Nine Profound Sect. And the Nine Profound Sect has always been very close to the royal family,"


    "This Lin Fei must be removed. Otherwise, in the future, he will still ruin our big ns."


    "However, Lin Fei is the ''Immortal yer Saber'', even Yuan Gangzi, a top Qi Condensation cultivator, was killed by him with one saber. Even if there are a few more top Qi Condensation cultivators, they may not be his opponents."


    "Do we have to ask for Qi Condensation perfection or a Foundation Establishment True Person toe out?"


    For a while, the four Taoists also fell into silence.


    Qi Condensation perfection was impossible toe out of. No matter what happened, nothing was as important as Qi Condensation perfection cultivator establishing their foundation. So, the Qi Condensation perfection cultivator cannote down the mountain.


    As for Foundation Establishment True Person, that''s even less likely toe down the mountain. The True Persons were waiting for the royal family''s Supreme Elder to pass away. If the True Person moved, in case the royal family''s Supreme Elder took a few True Persons down with him before he died, that would be in trouble. No sect could afford such a loss.


    So, Foundation Establishment True Person cannote down the mountain. At least, before the death of the royal family''s Supreme Elder, there couldn''t be a Foundation Establishment True Personing down the mountain.


    "Fellow Taoists, don''t forget, we are Qi cultivators! Our strength as Qi cultivators is not just spells, talismans, and magical artifacts, but also arrays! Our Guardian Primordial Mountain has an array called the Five Directions Killing Array! If five top Qi cultivators set up the array together, below Foundation Establishment, death is certain!"


    For a while, the eyes of the four Taoists flickered with excitement. It seemed that they were all weighing the situation.


    "Our Guardian Primordial Mountain can dispatch a top Qi cultivator. After all, Lin Fei killed Elder Yuan Gangzi. This is a great revenge, and it must be avenged!"


    "He Mountain Dao has sealed the mountain, but they should be able to be contacted. Given the current situation of Great Chang, the royal family''s Supreme Elder can''t do anything to He Mountain Dao."


    "Lin Fei stepped on He Mountain Dao to achieve the reputation of ''Immortal yer Saber''. They should be able to send a top Qi Condensation cultivator."


    "We, Purple Sun Mountain, can also send a top Qi Condensation cultivator."


    "Our Mysterious Sky Cave can also send a top Qi Condensation cultivator."


    "And we, Taiyi Sect, can also send a top Qi Condensation cultivator."


    "Good, in this way, the Five Directions Killing Array can be formed. Now we will return to our sects first. As quickly as three days or as slow as ten days, there will surely be top Qi Condensation cultivatorsing down. By then, Lin Fei must die!"


    The four Taoists did not stay any longer. They quickly dispersed and moved far away from Chiyang Prefecture.


    ......


    Longshan City was thest city upied by the rebels because they had nowhere to go. Therefore, this time the rebels held the city in defense.


    In order to survive, the rebels also began to fight desperately. This caused great losses to the official army.


    In the end, Li Yuhu invited Lin Fei. Then, Lin Fei swung his saber, generating two hundred and fifty meters of saber energy. Just like in Chiyang Prefecture, the city wall copsed instantly.


    As a result, Longshan City was naturally retaken by the royal army. Thest force of the rebels was also annihted. At this point, the entire Paradise Sect was annihted. The rebellion waspletely suppressed.


    Starting from the day Lin Fei arrived at Chiyang Prefecture, it took only five days. The armypletely suppressed the rebellion.


    "''Immortal yer Saber'' Senior Lin."


    At this time, a young man dressed as a martial artist came to Lin Fei.


    "I am passionate about saber techniques. In the world today, when ites to saber techniques, you are at the top, Senior Lin. I want to be your disciple, I hope you agree."


    "Be my disciple?"


    Lin Fei looked up and down at the man.


    <strong>"The perfection stage saber technique ''One Leaf Saber Technique'' was captured by your Heavenly Saber Art."</strong>


    <strong>"Your Heavenly Saber Art forcibly integrated the ''One Leaf Saber Technique'', improving the practice progress by 1%."</strong>


    Lin Fei was slightly surprised.


    <em>"Capture the saber technique? And it can even increase the progress of practicing the Heavenly Saber Art. Is this characteristic that appears after the Heavenly Saber Art reaches perfection?"</em>


    Lin Fei immediately reacted. Once the Heavenly Saber Art reached perfection, its nature was quite domineering, directly capturing other saber techniques to enhance its own foundation.


    Although the Heavenly Saber Art was already at perfection, the practice progress could still be improved. And it was improved through this technique of forcibly "capturing" other saber techniques.


    Once the practice progress reached 100% again, there was a high probability that the Heavenly Saber Art would generate saber intent! At that time, Lin Fei would have two types of saber intent. Even the two types of saber intent might merge.


    To what extent would the practice progress of the saber intent improve then? For a moment, many thoughts shed through Lin Fei''s mind.


    "Senior?" Seeing that Lin Fei didn''t respond, the martial artist couldn''t help but carefully reminded him again.


    "Are you practicing the One Leaf Saber Technique?" Lin Fei asked.


    The man was slightly startled and then nodded, "Senior has keen eyes, I am indeed practicing the One Leaf Saber Technique. And, I have already practiced it to perfection..."


    "I understand."


    After Lin Fei finished speaking, he turned around and walked away directly.


    "If you want to practice the saber, go to the Nine Profound Sect. I do not take disciples."


    Lin Fei''s voice came from afar. He had already walked far away. The man could only stare nkly at Lin Fei''s retreating figure.


    Lin Fei arrived at the government office and found General Li Yuhu.


    "General Li, the rebellion has beenpletely suppressed, and I should return to Chang City."


    "Master Lin is leaving?"


    Li Yuhu was slightly startled. Since Lin Fei arrived, he found that fighting didn''t seem difficult at all. It was even quite simple.


    When encountering rebels defending the city, Lin Fei made a move, one saber strike, and the city wall was broken. When encountering tough nuts to crack, Lin Fei made a move, one saber strike, and all rebel leaders were killed.


    With such a powerhouse present, Li Yuhu became someone who picked up the credit.


    "I have some things to do back in Chang City. General Li, we shall part here."


    After saying that, Lin Fei turned around and left. The system''s voice just now in his mind made Lin Fei vaguely understand a direction.


    The way to further improve Heavenly Saber Art was to find some saber practitioners. Especially powerful saber practitioners. Preferably those who have perfected the saber technique.


    In this way, Lin Fei''s "Heavenly Saber Art" could continue to "capture" those martial arts, to merge and increase its foundation.


    Someday, if he practiced the saber intent and merged it with the current saber intent, then Lin Fei''s saber intent might increase instantly. It could even reach the realm of perfection!


    This was the domineering of Heavenly Saber Art. Lin Fei finally understood the phrase in Heavenly Saber Art.


    "When the Heavenly Saber appears, all other sabers bow!"


    Once the Heavenly Saber reaches perfection, it could almost suppress all lower-level saber techniques.


    Lin Fei left Longshan City. He rushed towards Chang City all the way. This time he helped the imperial court suppress the Paradise Sect rebellion. Once he returned to Chang City, he could watch the martial arts secret records. At that time, whether what Liu Yibai said was true or false, Lin Fei could tell by himself.


    As Lin Fei got closer to Chang City, there were fewer and fewer refugees.


    Lin Fei was a bit strange. Even if the court suppressed the rebellion, refugees had already be refugees. It was impossible to disappear all at once. Even when Lin Fei arrived at a bamboo forest, it was very quiet around. There was not a single refugee.


    "Something is wrong!"


    Lin Fei suddenly stopped. His eyes were keenly looking around. But it was already toote!


    "Hum".


    The next moment, the environment around turned blood-red all at once. It had suddenly be a bloody space here and enveloped Lin Fei instantly.

 150. The Five Directions Killing Array

    150. The Five Directions Killing Array


    "A formation array!"


    Lin Fei surveyed this blood-hued domain. The potent fluctuations of spiritual power instantly rified his understanding it was an array formed by Qi cultivators.


    "Lin Fei, stepping into our Five Directions Killing Array, arranged by five top-tier Qi Condensation cultivators, your death is certain!"


    Within the bloody space, a chorus of voices echoed, yet Lin Fei couldn''t discern their origins. Such was the nature of an array, Qi cultivators had methods to conceal their aura and location.


    "Five top-tier Qi Condensation cultivators. You truly hold me in high regard!"


    Lin Fei''s tone remained calm, his mind was equally serene. In such moments, one must maintain a cool head.


    Since this Five Directions Killing Array was the collective effort of five top-tier Qi Condensation cultivators, it suggested that they hold considerable confidence to kill Lin Fei through this array.


    "Cowards,e out!"


    A glint shed within Lin Fei''s eyes.


    "Boom."


    Instantaneously, his saber intent erupted. Transcendent saber intent, mighty and overwhelming, nketed the entire crimson expanse in an instant.


    Lin Fei''s saber intent wasn''t intended to break the Five Directions Killing Array. It was to locate the positions of the five Qi cultivators. Only then could he execute them. Only by executing them, perhaps, could he break this array.


    However, as Lin Fei unfurled his overwhelming saber intent, it proved to be of no avail. Even his saber intent seemed to be suppressed within a certain area.


    This Five Directions Killing Array could even suppress saber intent!


    "Hehe, Lin Fei, don''t waste your energy. We''re operating the array from outside the Five Directions Killing Array. Unless you can break the Five Directions Killing Array, otherwise, you can''t touch us. However, you have no hope. Five Directions Killing Array, unleash the sword energy!"


    As the words of the Qi cultivator fell, within the Five Directions Killing Array, strands of sword energy appeared. These strands of sword energy were finer than silkworm thread. This was the transformation of sword energy into the thread!


    The sword energy appearing as fine as thread, it didn''t seem very powerful. But in reality, transforming sword energy into thread could amplify the ''sharpness'' attribute of sword energy to its peak. Its sole trait was sharpness, capable of slicing through everything!


    Moreover, it wasn''t a single thread, but the entirety of the Five Directions Killing Array filled with these Sword Threads. Even a Martial Arts Grandmaster within this Five Directions Killing Array would likely die instantly.


    There would be no room for struggle. After all, a Grand Master''s Innate True Qi hadn''t yet reached the extent of withstanding so many Sword Threads.


    "Saber energy epasses the body!"


    Yet Lin Fei exhibited not the slightest panic. With a flicker of thought, saber energy covered his entire body, leaving no crevices exposed.


    "Hiss hiss hiss."


    Subsequently, within the blood-colored space, the sky filled with Sword Threads began to slice at Lin Fei. Each strand of sharp sword energy, when cutting across Lin Fei, collided with the saber energy enveloping him. Instantly, the sword energy dissipated into nothingness. Swiftly, the sword energy within the blood-colored space was consumedpletely.


    At this moment, outside the Five Directions Killing Array, the faces of the five top-tier Qi Condensation cultivators darkened upon observing the situation within the array.


    "''Immortal yer Saber'' isn''t easily killed, otherwise, why would it necessitate the five of us, top-tier Qi Condensation cultivators, to form an array to surround and kill him?"


    "Indeed, this was only the first killing array. The Five Directions Killing Array has a total of five killing arrays, each more formidable than thest."


    "If the sword energy array can''t kill him, activate the second killing array!"


    With the five top-tier Qi Condensation cultivators urging the array, the entire Five Directions Killing Array underwent another transformation. The sword energy had already vanished. Next, the blood-colored space seemed to ignite. The entirety of the bloody space subtly turned a fiery red.


    "Five Directions Killing Array, Blood me Kill!"


    Lin Fei''s internal Qi and blood seemed to tremble, faintly drawn by the surrounding bloody mes as if about to ignite. This was the Blood me Kill. Roaring mes of fire capable of reducing any person''s blood to ash.


    But Lin Fei''s body was epassed by saber energy and remained unshakeable. Unless his saber energy was broken, Otherwise, Lin Fei was impervious.


    "Cold Ice Kill!"


    "Bone Erosion Kill!"


    Four consecutiveyers of killing arrays, all powerless against Lin Fei. But Lin Fei hadn''t taken action all this while. Because he hadn''t discovered a weak point in the Five Directions Killing Array.


    Just now, he had already used a few tactics, attempting to destroy the Five Directions Killing Array, but he found that he could not break it. Even Lin Fei''s saber energy was formidable, it too had its limits.


    When dealing with an array, as long as the weak point of the array was found, breaking the array bes easy. Otherwise, even with ten or a hundred times the power, it was still not necessarily breakable.


    "Fouryers of killing arrays were unable to handle Lin Fei. It seems we can only resort to the finalyer of the killing array. With this finalyer of the killing array, Lin Fei is bound to die. Five Directions Killing Array, Heavenly Thunder Kill!"


    Suddenly, the thunder rolled. A massive thunderbolt descended from the sky, directly bombing into the Five Directions Killing Array.


    However, in this instant, Lin Fei immediately perceived the auras of the five Qi Condensation cultivators. The Five Directions Killing Array, upon the thunderbolt''s bombardment, finally revealed a w.


    At this moment, Lin Fei did not hesitate.


    "Heavenly Saber Art, sh!"


    "Boom."


    Instantly, Lin Fei employed the Heavenly Saber Art.


    Two hundred and fifty meters of saber energy, exuding terrifying power and following the direction of the thunderbolt''s descent, which was the only w in the entire Five Directions Killing Array.


    The "Heavenly Saber" condensed by Lin Fei, shed down mercilessly.


    "Boom."


    The two hundred and fifty meters saber energy Heavenly Saber directly split the massive thunderbolt. Next, the overwhelming saber energy fiercelynded on the unobstructed killing array.


    "Crack."


    Finally, the unobstructed killing array shattered. The surrounding blood-colored space also disappeared.


    Lin Fei''s vision returned to normal. He saw stood five unfamiliar Qi Condensation cultivators before him. The fluctuations of spiritual power in their bodies were exceedingly terrifying. Clearly, they were all top-tier Qi Condensation cultivators.


    "How could he break the Five Directions Killing Array, how is this possible?"


    "The Five Directions Killing Array couldn''t kill him!? How could he directly split the final Heavenly Thunder Kill with saber energy?"


    "What a terrifying saber energy. Can a martial artist without a foundation stage be so strong?"


    "The array has been broken, we can''t kill him anymore, let''s go!"


    The five top-tier Qi Condensation cultivators, seeing that the situation was hopeless, immediately prepared to flee.


    Under normal circumstances, if a Qi cultivator wanted to leave, a martial artist certainly couldn''t hold them back. After all, Qi cultivators have magical artifacts, controlling magical artifacts allows them to directly ascend and fly.


    And martial artists? Even a martial arts Grand Master cannot fly. Only upon achieving Martial Saint can one''s body undergo a rebirth and then possess various martial arts divine abilities and walking on air would no longer be a difficult feat. But in the innate realm, the methods of martial artists were far inferior to those of these Qi cultivators.


    The five top-tier Qi Condensation cultivators were also quite decisive. They directly employed their magical artifacts and immediately turned into five streaks of rainbow light, attempting to escape.


    If it were in the past, Lin Fei truly wouldn''t be able to do anything about these five. However, Lin Fei''s Heavenly Saber Art has now reached perfection. He did have a few tricks up his sleeve.


    "Want to escape?"


    Lin Fei''s eyes narrowed slightly, his Saber Qi erupted once again.


    "Heavenly Saber Art!"


    "Hum."


    With the implementation of the Heavenly Saber Art, two hundred and fifty meters of saber energy was again condensed in the void.


    This is the Heavenly Saber. With the appearance of the Heavenly Saber, not only was there saber intent but also a peculiar power.


    It was like arge, instantly enveloping the bodies of the five top-tier Qi Condensation cultivators.


    "Boom."


    Immediately, the five top-tier Qi Condensation cultivators felt a jolt throughout their bodies. Even the spiritual power within their bodies was somewhat suppressed.


    "What''s happening?"


    "Our spiritual power is being suppressed."


    "What kind of technique is this?"


    "Even the Martial Dao True Intent doesn''t have this kind of capability."


    The five top-tier Qi Condensation cultivators were flustered. They couldn''t escape!


    "Is this the power of the Heavenly Saber under the state of perfection? Under the power of the Heavenly Saber, the enemy''s strength will be suppressed. It''s as if they''re burdened by a heavy mountain. Want to escape? Their speed could be instantly slowed, enough for me to kill with one saber."


    Lin Fei looked at the five top-tier Qi Condensation cultivators, whose speeds sharply dropped.


    Even though he was very shocked by the effect of the Heavenly Saber''s power, Lin Fei didn''t hesitate at all.


    "sh!"


    Immediately, Lin Fei''s saber energy divided into five, instantly shing toward the five top-tier Qi Condensation cultivators.


    "No..."


    The five top-tier Qi Condensation cultivators never expected that this would happen. Their attempt to surround and kill Lin Fei failed, and even escaping turned out to be a luxury.


    Consequently, they let out terrified screams. They were all top-tier Qi Condensation cultivators. In theory, they all had the opportunity to establish their foundation. Who would want to die here?


    "Pfft."


    However, Lin Fei''s saber energy didn''t care about that. Each saber energy was more than thirty meters long.


    With a sh of the saber, the bodies of the five top-tier Qi Condensation cultivators were cut in half by the saber energy.


    With a "thud," they fell to the ground from mid-air. The five Qi Condensation cultivators fell.


    Lin Fei, with a single saber, ughtered the five top-tier Qi Condensation cultivators!

 151. How strong is Foundation Establishment True Person?

    151. How strong is Foundation Establishment True Person?


    Lin Fei approached the bodies of the five top-tier Qi Condensation cultivators. Their bodies had been cleaved into two by the saber energy. There was absolutely no chance of survival.


    Lin Fei was not worried about any feigned death. Even if Qi cultivators had unusual techniques, under these circumstances, they were surely dead.


    However, Lin Fei needed to ascertain the identities of these five top-tier Qi Condensation cultivators. After all, so far, the immortal sects that Lin Fei had offended were really only the He Mountain Dao and the Guardian Primordial Mountain.


    The two Immortal sects sending out five top-tier Qi Condensation cultivators, Lin Fei found it somewhat unlikely. Hence, Lin Fei searched through the five bodies, seeking the identities of these five top-tier Qi Condensation cultivators.


    After searching for a while, Lin Fei figured out the identities of the five Qi Condensation cultivators.


    "Guardian Primordial Mountain, He Mountain Dao, Purple Sun Mountain, Mysterious Sky Cave, and Taiyi Sect. Five major Immortal Sects in total.


    I can understand Guardian Primordial Mountain and He Mountain Dao. I''ve killed Qi cultivators from them, so it''s normal for them to want revenge.


    But what about Purple Sun Mountain, Mysterious Sky Cave, and Taiyi Sect? I''ve never even heard of these three Immortal sects before..."


    Lin Fei''s brow furrowed slightly. The intervention of these three Immortal sects, even dispatching five top-tier Qi Condensation cultivators to besiege him was not normal.


    Immortal sects were not monolithic. It wasn''t a given that the He Mountain Dao and Guardian Primordial Mountain, by inviting these sects, would definitely have Qi Condensation cultivators act.


    Qi Condensation cultivators were, in fact, experts at calcting. Why would they do anything without benefits?


    "Could it be that these three sects are actually rted to the rebel forces?"


    Lin Fei had a thought. He considered a possibility. These sects were probably the backers of the Paradise Sect rebels. Lin Fei had helped the court to suppress the rebel army, resolving the rebellion. These five major Immortal sects saw him as a threat, so they wanted to eliminate him in advance.


    This made sense.


    "Five major immortal sects...all should be killed! If I be a Martial Saint, I will trample these five major Immortal sects!"


    A glint of coldness shed in Lin Fei''s eyes. He didn''t care what these five major immortal sects were plotting, but they supported the Paradise Sect rebellion.


    Moreover, this rebellion was instigated by these five major Immortal sects. All Lin Fei saw along the way were fields of white bones. Millions of people were disced. That''s all because of this rebellion incited by the five major Immortal sects. The direct or indirect deaths due to this amounted to hundreds of thousands! Lin Fei could not turn a blind eye.


    However, Immortal sects had magical treasures to guard their sects. At least for now, Lin Fei was powerless against them.


    "I have to return to Chang City first."


    Lin Fei did not linger. With a step, he was instantly on his way back to Chang City.


    ......


    Chang City, the Imperial Pce.


    Lin Fei had a token given by the Emperor. Therefore, he could directly enter the pce.


    Lin Fei arrived at the Ascending Dragon Chamber and saw the three elders from before.


    "I have assisted the court army in suppressing the Paradise Sect rebellion. Should I be able to read the martial arts secret records left by the ancestor now?" Lin Fei calmly said.


    The three elders looked at Lin Fei withplex expressions. Although the official report had not yet reached the court, they had already learned through some intelligence about Lin Fei''s visit to the frontlines and the specific battle situation.


    Lin Fei copsed a city wall with one saber strike, scaring four high-level Qi Condensation cultivators into fleeing. The court army, in just a few days, quelled all the rebellion as if breaking a bamboo.


    The efficiency was high. This shocked all three elders of the royal family. Of course, they were still unaware of Lin Fei''s mid-way killing of five top-tier Qi Condensation cultivators.


    It''s estimated that those immortal sects might not necessarily spread the news. But even so, it was already enough to stun the elders of the royal family.


    "Master Lin, you may read the martial arts secret records left by the ancestor. Please follow me."


    Thus, one of the elders rose. He took Lin Fei to a secret room.


    "The martial arts secret records left by the ancestor are in this secret room. There''s no time limit, Master Lin. You can read as long as you want. But there''s one rule. You cannot copy, nor disclose the contents."


    Lin Fei nodded. Actually, the second rule, not to disclose the contents, was very hard for the royal family to monitor. Even the rule of not copying was hard to monitor. If Lin Fei secretly memorized and then wrote it down himself, there would be no problem.


    However, there was no need for that. Those who could view the martial arts secret records were extremely confident in themselves.


    If they wanted to leave it for future generations, they could just seed in foundation building and be a Martial Saint in the future.


    By then, these pieces of information would be left by the mouth of a Martial Saint, the royal family would have nothing to say.


    "Rumble."


    The stone door of the secret room fell. Only Lin Fei was left in the secret room.


    Lin Fei sat cross-legged. He grabbed the martial arts secret records from the stone table.


    The martial arts secret records were engraved on sheets of paper that were neither gold nor jade. Even after hundreds of years, there was no change.


    Lin Fei opened the martial arts secret records. Page by page, he scrutinized very carefully.


    The further he read, the more solemn his expression became.


    About half an hourter, Lin Fei had finished reading the martial arts secret records. He directly closed it.


    The content of the martial arts secret records was divided into several parts. One part was the personal experience of the Great Chang''s Ancestor.


    For example, the Great Chang''s Ancestor initially identally discovered an ancient sect''s relics from a thousand years ago. In there, he found many martial arts secret scripts. Then he made rapid progress and became a martial arts Grand Master.


    Moreover, in that ancient sect, he also discovered a thousand-year-old blood orchid that was still growing. With this thousand-year-old blood orchid, the Great Chang''s Ancestor achieved physical perfection, which allowed him to sessfully build his foundation and be a Martial Saint. Heter swept across the world and established Great Chang.


    Another part was some of the Great Chang''s Ancestor''s martial arts insights and some martial artsmon knowledge.


    For example, the Great Chang''s Ancestor learned from the ancient texts of that sect. Martial Saint was not the end of martial arts. Above Martial Saint, there are even stronger existences. The perfection of Martial Dao True Intent was not the limit either. After the perfection of Martial Dao True Intent,es momentum!


    For example, sword intent transforms into sword momentum. Saber intent transforms into saber momentum.


    Once Martial Dao True Intent transforms into momentum, one can suppress others with their "momentum". In the "momentum" of a martial artist, one can suppress enemies and weaken their strength. Once a martial artistprehends "momentum", they areparable to a Martial Saint!


    The difference between a Martial Saint with and without momentum is like night and day.


    Great Chang''s Ancestor was fortunate enough toprehend momentum. So, he was able to sweep through all opposition as a Martial Saint. Even those Foundation Establishment True Persons were not Great Chang''s Ancestor''s opponents.


    This "momentum" immediately reminded Lin Fei of his Heavenly Saber Art.


    Once the Heavenly Saber Art was perfected, one could have the "momentum of the heavenly saber". It could also suppress enemies.


    However,pared to the momentum mentioned by Great Chang''s Ancestor, capable of suppressing Foundation Establishment True Persons, the momentum of the heavenly saber was clearly much weaker. At most, it could be considered a weakened version of momentum.


    Lin Fei spected. Most likely, this Heavenly Saber Art was passed down from a martial arts sect from a thousand years ago. It was probably created based on the "momentum" of a Martial Saint. But even a weakened version of momentum was very powerful.


    Thest part was about cultivation techniques. Great Chang''s Ancestor left behind a cultivation technique. This cultivation technique was obtained from the scriptures of a sect from a thousand years ago.


    It was called "Refining The Golden Body". It was not a particrly profound martial arts technique, but an auxiliary cultivation method used specifically to absorb some heaven and earth treasures, or the flesh and blood of exotic beasts.


    It allowed martial artists to avoid waste when consuming heaven and earth treasures, or the flesh and blood of exotic beasts. It could significantly increase the efficiency of consumption, allowing the body to achieve perfection faster.


    Once the body had achieved perfection, this cultivation method bes irrelevant. This was a verymon auxiliary cultivation method a thousand years ago. So, Great Chang''s Ancestor also left it behind to help future generations have a greater chance of achieving physical perfection.


    Moreover, from the martial arts secret records left by the ancestor, in order for a martial artist to build their foundation and be a Martial Saint, the physical body did need to reach perfection, and to reach physical perfection, one must consume some heaven and earth treasures or the flesh and blood of exotic beasts. That is to say, one must rely on external help.


    In fact, Qi cultivators also need to rely on external help when building their foundations. The spiritual herbs needed for the refinement of Foundation Establishment Pills were precious.


    Most of the major sects had some blessednds where they could cultivate these spiritual herbs. Therefore, they could barely refine Foundation Establishment Pills.


    However, martial arts sects didn''t have any blessednds. Even if some sects were strong enough to keep exotic beasts during their prime. After the decline of martial arts, they gradually lost this ability, making it difficult to even find traces of an exotic beast now.


    "That is to say, what Liu Yibai said is all true. Exotic beasts are hard to find. The exotic beasts that Liu Yibai knows about might be the only remaining exotic beasts in Great Chang.


    If I miss this opportunity, even if my martial arts talent is strong, I will end up like the Ancestor of the Nine Profound Sect, unable to reach physical perfection, and forever unable to build my foundation. In the end, I can only sit and transform on the Ancestral Master Peak, bing a mound of yellow earth."


    Lin Fei seemed to be able to feel the despair of the Nine Profound Sect''s founder when he saw the martial arts secret records.


    At that time, the founder of the Nine Profound Sect must have known about reaching physical perfection and building a foundation. He even searched the entire Great Chang but couldn''t find any traces of exotic beasts.


    The martial arts secret records left by Great Chang''s Ancestor were his only chance. He wanted to see if he could find other ways to build a foundation. Unfortunately, the founder of the Nine Profound Sect eventually left in disappointment.


    Lin Fei closed the martial arts secret records. He had understood everything he needed to know. As for "Refining The Golden Body", it''s very simple.


    Lin Fei slightly recalled the method of Refining The Golden Body in his mind. Immediately, the system''s voice sounded in his mind.


    <strong>"Your martial arts technique, Refining The Golden Body, due to the absence of exotic beast flesh and blood, is like a good wife with no rice to cook, the progress of practice is 0."</strong>


    Lin Fei was not too surprised. This martial arts technique was only useful when consuming the flesh and blood of exotic beasts. At other times, there was not even a hint of improvement.


    Lin Fei got up and left the secret room.


    "Master Lin, you came out so soon?"


    The three old men of the royal family were somewhat surprised to see Lin Feiing out so soon. After all, anyone who sees the martial arts secret records would carefully ponder and check, staying in the secret room for several days, which was quitemon. But Lin Fei, took less than two hours before he came out.


    "I have already got the answer from the martial arts secret records. Therefore, naturally, I came out. But there is onest thing. The Supreme Elder previously said that if I suppress the rebellion, he might even meet me. Now, I just want to ask the Supreme Elder to agree to one thing. I want to know, how strong is Foundation Establishment True Person?"


    Lin Fei''s eyes were sharp as a saber and there was a hint of fighting intent on his body!


    ----------------------


    Due to cultural differences, you might feel confused about certain expressions, so I''ll provide exnations for some phrases.


    In Chinese culture, bamboo is often regarded as a symbol of strength and resilience. Therefore, "breaking a bamboo" is used to describe a person or a team''s unstoppable momentum, progress, victory, or achievement, just like the breaking of bamboo that cannot be hindered.

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    152. I have a saber, please try it


    "How audacious, Lin Fei, do you realize what you''re saying?"


    The three elders of the royal family''s faces instantly changed.


    What was Lin Fei doing? He was actually thinking about challenging the Supreme Elder of the Royal Family!


    One must know the Supreme Elder of the Royal Family within the royal family was like a steadfast pir. His prestige was unimaginably high. Lin Fei''s "disrespect" naturally made the three elders furious.


    However, Lin Fei''s expression remained calm.


    At this point in time, Lin Fei had already in six top-tier Qi Condensation cultivators. The power of the Five Directions Killing Array set up by the five top-tier Qi Condensation cultivators earlier was even more formidable than a perfect Qi Condensation cultivator.


    Now the only thing that can make Lin Fei feel cautious was only Foundation Establishment! Foundation Establishment was very mysterious and high above. Like a dragon that is often heard but seldom seen.


    Even though Lin Fei had heard of Foundation Establishment True Person many times now. Great Chang''s Ancestor, Hidden Sword Sect''s Sword Saint, and the Foundation Establishment True Persons of various major sects, etc.


    However, Lin Fei had never seen even one of them, let alone "sparring" with them. Lin Fei really wanted to try where was his current limit? Or to put it another way, where was the gap between him and Foundation Establishment?


    "A martial artist should be fearless and dauntless. He should have the courage to battle against heaven and earth! I just want to see the gap between me and Foundation Establishment. True Person, won''t you even grant me this small request?"


    Lin Fei suddenly looked up, looking at the ceiling. There was nothing on the ceiling of the Ascending Dragon Chamber. However, Lin Fei seemed to have pierced through the Ascending Dragon Chamber.


    Even, through countless distances, he seemed to "see" a Foundation Establishment True Person with an immortal demeanor somewhere.


    Supreme Elder of the Royal Family!


    Lin Fei believed that at this moment, whatever he saw, the Supreme Elder of the Royal Family would definitely know.


    Even more so, the saber intent on Lin Fei gradually began to rise.


    Facing the transcendent saber intent, even the three elders of the royal family, high-level Qi Condensation cultivators, couldn''t help but take a few steps back. They looked at Lin Fei with shock and awe on their faces. The ''Immortal yer Saber'' was renowned. They were no match for him.


    "Lin Fei, I hope you don''t misjudge yourself. The Supreme Elder is the pir of our royal family and even of Great Chang, how can you challenge him at will?"


    "Not to mention you, even if the founder of Nine Profound Sect were to reincarnate, he wouldn''t dare to speak to the Supreme Elder like that."


    The three elder''s faces were dark and they reprimanded loudly. However, Lin Fei didn''t pay any heed. Instead, he continued to gaze at the ceiling. After a long time, a sigh echoed.


    "Enough. Since you''ve made a request. I will satisfy you. Bring Lin Fei to the Imperial Garden, do not alert others."


    A hoarse voice came from the void. This was the voice of the Supreme Elder of the Royal Family.


    "Yes, Ancestor!"


    The three royal elders responded respectfully. They might look very old. Even though they were the elder of the royal family. However,pared to the Supreme Elder of the Royal Family who has lived for five hundred years, they were merely juniors.


    "Lin Fei,e with us."


    Since the Supreme Elder had spoken, the three royal elders no longer stopped him. They directly left the Ascending Dragon Chamber with Lin Fei.


    Lin Fei followed behind the three elders, turning several corridors. Finally, it was wide open in front of him.


    This was an open area surrounded by lush trees. Although it was already winter, but here, it was warm like spring. Even some flowers and trees didn''t seem to be affected by the winter.


    Lin Fei looked up, looking at the void. In the void, there was a faint light, visible to the naked eye.


    "Formation!"


    Lin Fei understood. The entire Imperial Garden was covered by a formation. That''s why it could be warm like spring here.


    In the Imperial Garden, there was a ck-robed old man standing quietly. This old man, in fact, didn''t look very old. He seemed to be about fifty years old. He even looked younger than the three elders. However, despite his youthful appearance, his eyes revealed a sense of age.


    "Greetings to the Ancestor!"


    The three elders were very excited. They respectfully saluted the ck-robed old man. The old man waved his hand, his gaze fell on Lin Fei.


    "''Immortal yer Saber'' Lin Fei. Although your Innate True Qi is not perfect, and your saber intent is not perfect either, you are the most talented person I''ve seen in thest five hundred years. Even the Sword Saint of the Hidden Sword Sect from three hundred years ago did not have your martial arts talent."


    The old man spoke in a hoarse, calm voice, his hands behind his back.


    "True Person!"


    Lin Fei also respectfully saluted. Then he lifted his head, looking at the Supreme Elder of the Royal Family, and said in a deep voice, "Without bing a Martial Saint, all is empty. The founder of the Nine Profound Sect was like this. What''s the use of being more brilliant? In the end, isn''t it just turning into a handful of dust?"


    The Supreme Elder nodded, "Indeed, you are very clear-headed. Without bing a Martial Saint, all is empty, no matter how brilliant, it can''t withstand the passage of time. Only by reaching Foundation Establishment, can one extend one''s life by hundreds of years.


    However, whether you can establish a foundation and be a Martial Saint, I can''t help you. After all, I don''t have any exotic beast flesh to give you, and I don''t have the good fortune of the Founding Emperor, who was able to obtain a thousand-year-old blood orchid. Whether or not you can establish a foundation depends on you."


    Lin Fei nodded, he didn''t expect the Supreme Elder of the Royal Family to give him exotic beast meat. That was impossible.


    "Senior, this time I came to see you. I have only one request. I hope you can let me know how strong Foundation Establishment is."


    The eyes of the Supreme Elder were profound. He calmly looked at Lin Fei, "How would you like to test?"


    "Whoosh."


    In the next moment, the aura on Lin Fei began to rise bit by bit. Even his saber intent gradually spread out. Above his head, a sharp great saber vaguely formed. A terrifying saber intent suddenly filled the entire Imperial Garden.


    Lin Fei''s expression was very serious. The opponent he faced was the Supreme Elder of the Royal Family, a True Person who had lived for five hundred years!


    Furthermore, the Supreme Elder was definitely not an ordinary True Person. He was very likely to be the top True Person. Otherwise, how could he suppress the world for hundreds of years?


    The suppressed immortal sects could only hide in their mountain gates. They could only wait until the time limit of the Supreme Elder was approaching, and then slowly move.


    Therefore, facing this unprecedented opponent, Lin Fei would concentrate all his attention, and adjust the state of his body to reach its peak state!


    The three elders of the royal family, at this moment, after feeling Lin Fei''s saber intent, couldn''t help but retreat a few steps. It was just saber intent, but they couldn''t even handle it.


    This also exposed their shorings. They were always in the royal family, living infort. Their minds and wills were too poor. Naturally, they couldn''t block Lin Fei''s transcendent saber intent.


    However, Lin Fei''s opponent, the Supreme Elder of the Royal Family seemed to be very casual. Even his spiritual power didn''t fluctuate.


    As for Lin Fei''s saber intent. It was as if he didn''t feel it at all. He was still standing quietly in the same ce.


    Lin Fei''s momentum had reached its peak. At this point, he took a deep breath.


    "Boom."


    A sky-high saber energy, up to two hundred and fifty meters, condensed in the void. And this wasn''t just saber energy. It was the Heavenly Saber condensed by Lin Fei!


    Under the Heavenly Saber, all sabers bowed! The might of the Heavenly Saber suddenly pressed down.


    The three elders, at this moment, felt like they were carrying a mountain on their backs.


    Under these circumstances, if they were to face Lin Fei, they couldn''t even resist, let alone fight back.


    "So this is the ''Immortal yer Saber''? So terrifying..."


    It was only at this time that the three elders understood how terrifying Lin Fei was.


    High-level Qi Condensation cultivators? Top-level Qi Condensation cultivators? It was nothing more than a casual saber from Lin Fei.


    When the Heavenly Saber was condensed, the power of the Heavenly Saber covered the Supreme Elder of the Royal Family.


    Lin Fei''s momentum finally reached its peak. He reached out his hand as if holding the Heavenly Saber in the void. His gaze was arrogant, with a momentum of cutting down all enemies with one saber!


    "I have a saber, please try it!"


    As soon as Lin Fei''s words fell, he used his hand as a saber, swinging it down.


    "Boom."


    The two hundred and fifty meters Heavenly Saber instantly cut through the void. It came down from the sky and shed toward the Supreme Elder!

 153. Fighting Against Foundation Establishment

    153. Fighting Against Foundation Establishment


    One saber shed down. It was like the earth sinking and the sky copsing.


    In everyone''s eyes, this saber came down from the sky. It seemed not to be a saber but the sky was copsing. This was the might of the sky falling!


    This saber was Lin Fei''s strongest saber so far. Without a doubt, whether it''s saber intent, saber energy, or the saber technique, they were all Lin Fei''s current strongest!


    Facing this saber, the three elders of the royal family, and even the top Qi condensation cultivators probably only have deep despair.


    However, Lin Fei''s opponent was the Supreme Elder of the Royal Family, a Foundation Establishment realm cultivator who had lived for five hundred years!


    "Good saber technique! This saber technique has even some implications of saber momentum. If your saber intent really turns into saber momentum, maybe it can really make me feel a headache.


    However, it''s just a saber momentum simted by the saber technique, it''s not worth mentioning. Now, let me show you what is Foundation Establishment."


    The Supreme Elder of the Royal Family slowly extended his hand. This hand was somewhat withered and looked a little thin. It was an old hand, but it was this hand that turned gently.


    "Boom."


    The whole heaven and earth, or to say, the whole imperial garden, all of them shook instantly. In the void, countless heaven and earth Spiritual Qi, all seemed to collectively "agitate".


    These heaven and earth Spiritual Qi turned into a huge palm. It seemed like the palm of the Supreme Elder had been magnified countless times, and then clenched hard.


    "Boom."


    Heaven and earth shook. Lin Fei''s saber energy, which seemed capable of shing everything, even the earth turning upside down, two hundred and fifty meters tall, actually disintegrated instantly under this huge palm made up of Spiritual Qi. Endless saber energy was annihted by this huge palm of Spiritual Qi and disappeared without a trace.


    "Hoo..."


    Everything became quiet. The entire imperial garden seemed to have returned to its calm. It didn''t even look like there had been a fight. Even the flowers, nts, and trees in the imperial garden hadn''t suffered any damage at all.


    The breeze was blowing. There seemed to be a hint of chill.


    A hint of astonishment appeared in Lin Fei''s eyes. Once upon a time, Lin Fei thought he could cut through the Foundation Establishment with his Heavenly Saber Art and Saber Qi.


    However, when he truly faced a Foundation Establishment cultivator, he found that his saber energy, his saber intent even his saber technique, seemed... insignificant!


    The Supreme Elder of the Royal Family looked at the slightly shocked Lin Fei. He shook his head slightly and said, "It''s not that your saber technique is too weak. Rather, it''s a difference in the realm. Do you know how much strength I used just now?"


    Lin Fei asked solemnly, "Please enlighten me, True Person."


    "Not even one percent of my power."


    "Boom."


    Lin Fei''s mind roared instantly.


    "This can''t be possible..."


    Even if Lin Fei knew that the gap between him and a Foundation Establishment cultivator wasrge, it couldn''t possibly be sorge that he couldn''t even withstand one percent of a Foundation Establishment cultivator''s strength. This was simply impossible!


    "As I said, different realms lead to different understandings. Just now, the palm that I struck used a very limited amount of my own spiritual power. I simply used my realm to manipte the Spiritual Qi of heaven and earth in the entire imperial garden.


    We Qi cultivators pursue coexistence with heaven and earth and make use of the mighty power of nature. Just now, I merely used a trace of spiritual power to leverage the Spiritual Qi of heaven and earth in the entire imperial garden to cast a sealing spell."


    Lin Fei understood. The Supreme Elder only used a small amount of his own power. But he was able to leverage the Spiritual Qi of the entire imperial garden. Therefore, the power of the spell he cast was so great.


    However, was the palm that the Supreme Elder just struck really a spell? That palm, it looked a bit like a martial arts technique.


    "Supreme Elder, was that palm really a spell?" Lin Fei couldn''t help but ask.


    "Of course it was a spell. However, different paths lead to the same goal. Once a martial artist builds his foundation and bes a Martial Saint, he will possess Martial Dao Divine Power, which is even more formidable than that of spells."


    Lin Fei understood.


    He bowed to the Supreme Elder and said, "Thank you, True Person, for helping me understand the gap between me and the Foundation Establishment. Without bing a Martial Saint, everything is in vain! I have disturbed you. I will take my leave."


    After speaking, Lin Fei turned around and strode away. In a few leaps, he disappeared without a trace.


    "Supreme Elder, this Lin Fei..."


    The three elders of the royal family watched as Lin Fei left. Their faces changed slightly. It seemed that they wanted to say something.


    But the Supreme Elder gently shook his head and said, "There''s no need to try to win him over, no need to say anything superfluous. Lin Fei knows what he''s doing. Right now, the Nine Profound Sect, the Royal Family, and even Great Chang are all inextricably linked. We either rise together, or we fall together."


    It''s just a pity that exotic beasts are now extinct, so it''s almost impossible for Lin Fei to build his foundation and be a Martial Saint. Otherwise, if Great Chang wants to extend its national destiny for another few hundred years, it might depend on him."


    The three elders were shocked. They hadn''t expected the Supreme Elder to rate Lin Fei so highly. He even said that the continuation of Great Chang''s national destiny might depend on Lin Fei.


    "Supreme Elder, your ultimate fate..."


    "Go back, let nature take its course, what''s supposed toe wille eventually."


    "Yes, Supreme Elder."


    The three dared not ask any further. They quickly left the imperial garden.


    Lin Fei returned to the South King Mansion. He didn''t go to see Ling Yao. Instead, he went directly back to his own room.


    "System."


    Lin Fei called out the system to check.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Art Realm: Innate Martial Artist</strong>


    <strong>Master: Late stage</strong>


    <strong>True Intention Scroll: Late stage (Progress 42%)</strong>


    <strong>Saber Intent: Transcendence (Progress 56%)</strong>


    <strong>Fist Intent: Mastery (Progress 81%)</strong>


    <strong>Heavenly Saber Art: Perfection (Progress 1%)</strong>


    <strong>Immeasurable Fist: Transcendence (Progress 50%)</strong>


    <strong>Close Yet Distant: Transcendence (Progress 0%)</strong>


    <strong>Refining The Golden Body: (Progress 0%)</strong>


    During this period, Lin Fei''s martial arts almost reached a bottleneck. Hard cultivation alone didn''t mean much. At least, there wasn''t much hope for a rapid increase in strength in a short time.


    The scene of his fight with the Supreme Elder of the Royal Family was still lingering in Lin Fei''s mind. He had no chance of winning!


    Even more so, Lin Fei had a faint feeling. Even if his True Qi reached perfection and he became a Grand Master, his Saber Qi could be stronger, he still wouldn''t be a match for the Supreme Elder.


    "If my saber intent progresses further, it bes saber momentum! Saber momentum can rival a Martial Saint, naturally, it can contend with a Foundation Establishment cultivator.


    However, to turn saber intent into saber momentum, one must first cultivate the saber intent to perfection. There are very few in the world who can have perfection in saber intent. It''s too hard to make saber intent perfection just by grinding!


    However, there is another way. That is the fusion of saber intents. If Heavenly Saber Art can generate saber intent, and then fuse with the original saber intent, there''s a good chance that the saber intent will reach perfection. To push Heavenly Saber Art further, I must absorb more saber techniques at the perfection stage."


    Lin Fei''s train of thought was clear. If he wanted to quickly improve his strength in a short time, there was only one way, to improve his saber intent. To get saber intent to perfection had to fall on Heavenly Saber Art. There were more than three months left until Liu Yibai''s appointment. That''s enough time.


    "There are many saber wielders in the world, especially famous ones. It seems that I have to learn from the Hidden Sword Sect. Use the title of ''Number One Saber Under Heaven'' as a pretext to challenge all saber wielders in the world. In this way, I can forcibly make Heavenly Saber Art ''capture'' those saber techniques at the perfection stage, and enhance its foundation."


    Lin Fei also made a decision in his heart. This method required him to act high-profile. This was a bit contrary to Lin Fei''s usual style.


    However, this was the only way. Moreover, with Lin Fei''s current strength, he couldn''t afford to be low-key.


    So, this "Number One Saber Under Heaven", he would be!

 154. Your saber has become dull

    154. Your saber has be dull


    "Lin Fei."


    Ling Yao came back. Lin Fei didn''t know what she was busy with all day. Every day she left early and returnedte. Moreover, it seemed that her martial arts hadpletely fallen into disrepair. After all, she was busy every day. Where would she have time to practice martial arts?


    "Senior Sister Lin, I just came back from the front line and went to the pce, I didn''t have time to tell you."


    "Lin Fei, I already know about your situation on the front line. How strong are you really?"


    Ling Yao couldn''t help but ask. When she received a report from the court''s rebellion suppression army and the messages that came in sessively, the whole person was a bit dazed. She was shocked. Lin Fei actually copsed the city wall of Chiyang Prefecture with a single saber stroke.


    It was not the city gate, but a wall! She also knew about Chiyang Prefecture. The city wall was high and strong. But even so, it couldn''t resist Lin Fei''s single saber stroke.


    During the suppression of the rebellion, whatever problem or trouble the court''s army encountered, it was Lin Fei who made a move, solved directly with a single saber stroke. There was almost never a second saber stroke.


    For such a long time, Ling Yao only knew that her junior brother was the top genius of the Nine Profound Sect and his strength was very strong. But exactly how strong Lin Fei was, Ling Yao didn''t know.


    If it were anyone else asking, Lin Fei wouldn''t bother. But, when Ling Yao asked, Lin Fei thought for a moment and said, "Under the Foundation Establishment, I should be invincible! Perhaps, the founder of the Nine Profound Sect in the past could barely beat me."


    Lin Fei told the truth. The founder of the Nine Profound Sect, although his True Qi was perfect and his Martial Dao True Intent was perfect and he also mastered three types of Martial Dao True Intents, Lin Fei had cultivated Saber Qi and he also had Heavenly Saber Art. He could exert the power of the heavenly saber.


    Even if the founder of the Nine Profound Sect came back to life, who was really stronger and who was weaker would have to be determined by a fight.


    "Invincible under the Foundation Establishment..."


    Ling Yao was shocked. Of course she understood what this meant. And she also knew how heavy the weight of "invincible under the Foundation Establishment" was. Not to mention that she is only a princess now, even if she inherited the title of the South King, even if she were the Great Chang Emperor, facing Lin Fei, she would have to treat him as an equal even with added respect.


    She finally understood the reason Lin Fei had advised her to practice martial arts back then. Back then, Lin Fei was only a mere acquired martial artist. Even if he had be innate, actually, in terms of status, it was still slightly lower than a princess.


    However, now it''spletely different. Invincible under the Foundation Establishment! In the royal family, no one was an opponent except the Supreme Elder.


    Such a person was a dominant force. Moreover, many immortal sects did not have a True Person in the Foundation Establishment. That is to say, they were not as good as Lin Fei. Lin Fei alone could bepared to many immortal sects!


    "Senior Sister Lin, I n to continue honing my saber intent. I hope to be able to train it to perfection. Therefore, I need to exchange ideas with some top saber practitioners. I wonder who in Chang City are the masters of saber techniques?


    It''s not necessarily about being strong, as long as the saber technique is outstanding, and there are one or several martial artists who have trained a saber technique to perfection, it will do."


    Lin Fei nned to stay in Chang City for a while. First, "challenge" all the top saber practitioners in Chang City. Then go to meet the top saber practitioners in the world,pletely solidifying his title of "Number One Saber Under Heaven", and also capturing some saber techniques to enhance the foundation of Heavenly Saber Art.


    "Lin Fei, if you want to exchange ideas with the saber practitioners in Chang City, that''s easy."


    Ling Yao had people investigate. She soon gave Lin Fei a list. On the list, there were some masters of saber techniques in Chang City, belonging to top saber practitioners.


    Of course, perfection realm saber techniques were not necessarily top saber practitioners. After all, some people could only perfect their saber technique at the Body Refining level. But those who could perfect the saber technique, especially those who could perfect the acquired saber technique, must be the top saber practitioners. They would definitely not be nameless.


    The probability of "capturing" the perfection realm saber techniques was much higher.


    Lin Fei looked at the masters of saber techniques in Chang City given by Ling Yao. With a sweep of his eyes, he saw the first top saber practitioner.


    "Mad Saber Xiahou Zheng, who has perfected the Mad Wind Saber Technique. One of the top masters of saber techniques in Chang City. Let''s start with this Xiahou Zheng tomorrow."


    Lin Fei made a decision in his heart.


    ...


    Chang City, Changping Street. Here, there was a Mad Wind Martial Arts Hall. Although it was a martial arts hall, those familiar knew that this hall was not easy to provoke.


    Because the owner of the hall was "Mad Wind Saber" Xiahou Zheng, who was an innate martial artist, a generation of Masters!


    Although a master opening a martial arts hall seemed a bit of a step down, in fact, the Mad Wind Martial Arts Hall did not rely on epting disciples to make a living.


    The hall only epted disciples who were either rich or distinguished, and then relying on the Mad Wind Martial Arts Hall opened a series of businesses such as a dart bureau, restaurant, silk and satin store, and so on.


    Of course, many people knew it was not that Xiahou Zheng had a business mind, but he has a few children. Relying on the Mad Wind Martial Arts Hall, they had developed to this point today.


    However, no matter what, this unprofitable Mad Wind Martial Arts Hall, in fact, was the foundation of the Xiahou family.


    At this moment, inside the Mad Wind Martial Arts Hall, all of Xiahou Zheng''s children were present.


    "Father, our Mad Wind Restaurant needs to continue expanding. We need a lot of silver. This Zhang Cheng is a famous wealthy businessman in Chang City. He just wants to pay his respects to you and use your reputation as an innate martial artist to grow his business even bigger, and he will also cooperate with our restaurant. In this way, wouldn''t the problem of our Mad Wind Restaurantcking silver be solved?"


    "Yeah, that Zhang Cheng is quite sincere, you just need to ept Zhang''s invitation every month and show your face..."


    "Shut up!"


    Xiahou Zheng''s face turned pale. His gaze swept over each of his sons and daughters. Finally, he said coldly: "The martial way is the foundation. And you? All day long, all you talk about is business and silver, do you still look like martial artists?"


    "Father, not everyone can be innate. If you are an acquired martial artist, what can you count in this Chang City?"


    "Exactly, even if it''s an innate Master, it''s just a bit of face in Chang City. There are nobles and even Qi Condensation cultivators everywhere here. It''s better to take advantage of your reputation as an innate Master and develop the business of our Xiahou family first. If there are any troubles, we have plenty of connections to smooth things over."


    "You all..."


    Xiahou Zheng was furious. He had practiced martial arts his whole life. As a result, when he came to Chang City, his children didn''t practice martial arts anymore. They switched to business.


    Although it seemed like they had connections and money now, Xiahou Zheng was very clear. Once he died, these connections, rtionships, and money were all useless. But his sons and daughters couldn''t see through it. They didn''t know the true weight of an innate martial artist.


    "Is ''Mad Wind Saber'' Xiahou Zheng in? I, Lin, havee specially to learn from Master''s Mad Wind Saber Technique!"


    Just then, a cold voice came from the courtyard.


    "Hm?"


    Xiahou Zheng suddenly looked up and towards the entrance. At the same time, his children also stepped out. Upon seeing the visitor, his eldest son furrowed his brows slightly and said, "This is not a ce where anyone can just walk in. Furthermore, my father does not ept any challenges, you''d best leave now."


    However, the visitor seemed to ignore his words. He stood in the courtyard, not moving. The eldest son, a bit irked, loudly rebuked, "Who let this ruffian in? He has no manners! If you don''t leave soon, I''ll have the constables take you to jail. This is Chang City, how dare a martial artist like you be so presumptuous? Even if you''re an innate martial artist, we can still throw you in jail!"


    In Chang City, there were dedicated constables. Among them were Qi Condensation cultivators and Innate martial artists. They were specifically there to deal with troublesome Innate martial artists or Qi Condensation cultivators.


    Xiahou Zheng''s son, having a good rtionship with some officials, had the confidence to say this.


    "Whoosh".


    Lin Fei''s gazended on Xiahou Zheng''s eldest son. Suddenly, Xiahou Zheng felt his body trembling. It felt like facing a treasure saber with its sharp edge exposed. A slightck of attention, and he would be cut in half.


    "Talk more, end up like this tree!"


    Lin Fei flicked his finger.


    "Whoosh".


    A strand of saber energy instantly flew towards a big tree in the courtyard.


    "Crack".


    The big tree was instantly cut in half by this strand of saber energy, copsing with a rumble.


    Immediately, the faces of Xiahou Zheng''s children all turned pale. Their gaze filled with fear as they looked at the young man in front of them.


    "Back down!"


    Xiahou Zheng came out. There was a hint of shock in his eyes.


    "May I ask who you are?" Xiahou Zheng asked.


    "Nine Profound Sect, Lin Fei!"


    "You are the ''Immortal yer Saber'' Lin Fei?"


    Xiahou Zheng''s eyes widened, and his heart suddenly shocked. He no longer counted as a member of the martial world. All these years in Chang City, he was practically a rich man.


    However, Xiahou Zheng was still an innate martial artist after all. And, he was a top-level saberist. He still had some understanding of major events in the martial world.


    Who was Lin Fei?


    He was the notorious Immortal yer Saber! His saber could y immortals!


    Xiahou Zheng had heard of Lin Fei''s strength. So, how could he dare to ept the challenge?


    Seeing Xiahou Zheng not speaking, Lin Fei''s eyes were icy, his gaze slightly disappointed.


    "Whoosh".


    Lin Fei, with his hand acting as a saber, made a gentle sh toward Xiahou Zheng.


    "Crack".


    A strand of saber energy instantlynded on the treasured saber in Xiahou Zheng''s hand. Immediately, the treasured saber shattered, turning into pieces on the ground. Throughout, Xiahou Zheng didn''t even draw his saber.


    <strong>"''Mad Wind Saber Technique'' is extremely disappointed with the original host, and actively merges into your Heavenly Saber Art."</strong>


    <strong>"The progress of Heavenly Saber Art increases by 5%."</strong>


    The system''s voice echoed in Lin Fei''s mind. This was the first time Lin Fei had encountered a martial art actively leaving its original host.


    However, Lin Fei had already achieved his goal. So, he didn''t seek to fight Xiahou Zheng anymore. He turned around and left directly.


    However, as Lin Fei was stepping out of the Mad Wind Martial Arts Hall, he paused for a moment.


    "Xiahou Zheng, your saber has be dull."


    Having said that, Lin Fei took a step forward. In a few leaps, he had disappeared without a trace.

 155. The Path of Martial Arts

    155. The Path of Martial Arts


    "Father, are you okay? That person is too arrogant, he just attacked without warning. This is Chang City, is it a ce where a martial artist like him can act recklessly?


    I''m going to inform Lord Liu, let him send the Qi Condensation cultivators and innate martial artists to directly arrest this unruly martial artist and throw him into jail!"


    It was only then that Xiahou Zheng''s eldest son seemed toe back to his senses and immediately spoke fiercely.


    "p".


    Suddenly, Xiahou Zheng pped his eldest son''s face. Immediately, there were five clear finger marks left on his son''s face.


    "Father, you..."


    "Unfilial son shut up!"


    Xiahou Zheng''s eyes instantly turned red, he roared angrily, "He is ''Immortal yer Saber'' Lin Fei, his saber is bound to y immortals! Even the top-level Qi Condensation cultivators have been in by his single saber stroke.


    Does your so-called Lord Liu dare to provoke Lin Fei? There is no one in the entire Chang City that Lin Fei does not dare to kill!


    Only Lin Fei is a real martial artist. And I... I have not deserved to draw my saber..."


    Xiahou Zheng''s expression was full of despair. As for his son, he waspletely dumbfounded. Covering his mouth, he didn''t dare to speak. Top-level Qi Condensation cultivators all in by a single saber stroke of Lin Fei?


    He didn''t know what the concept of a martial artist like Lin Fei was. However, he knew what it meant to be a top-level Qi Condensation cultivator. That was an immortal master who even the emperor had to respect!


    Yet to Lin Fei, even such top-level Qi Condensation cultivators could be in. Could a martial artist be this powerful? For a moment, the entire Mad Wind Martial Arts Hall fell quiet.


    Lin Fei had already left the Mad Wind Martial Arts Hall. Heavenly Saber Art had integrated the "Mad Wind Saber Technique". This was an acquired martial art. It was a pity that it only increased the practice progress of Heavenly Saber Art by 5%.


    ording to Lin Fei''s previous experience, the perfection saber techniques of the body refining level could increase the practice progress by 1%. Acquired level saber techniques could roughly increase the practice progress by 5%.


    Of course, this was not absolute. Some saber techniques were especially powerful. Once they reached the perfection state and were integrated into Heavenly Saber Art, it was certain that they could increase the practice progress even more.


    "There are three great saber masters in Chang City. Besides ''Mad Wind Saber'' Xiahou Zheng, there are also ''Astonishing Goose Saber'' Shen He and ''Soul Chasing Saber'' Tie Lin. The next one, go find ''Astonishing Goose Saber'' Shen He."


    Lin Fei directly arrived at the Astonishing Goose Gate. This was a sect established by Shen He.


    "Nine Profound Sect''s Lin Fei especially came to learn saber techniques from ''Astonishing Goose Saber'' Master Shen He!"


    Lin Fei directly strode into the Astonishing Goose Gate.


    A quarter of an hourter.


    "Swish."


    "Astonishing Goose Saber" Shen He, was disheveled. His hair was cut off by a strand of saber energy.


    Lin Fei turned around and walked out.


    "Shen He, your saber technique is stronger than Xiahou Zheng''s. At least, you can draw your saber."


    Having said that, Lin Fei didn''t care what Shen He would do, he directly went to the Soul Chasing Gang, where "Soul Chasing Saber" Tie Lin was. This was a gang.


    "Nine Profound Sect''s Lin Fei especially came to learn saber techniques from ''Soul Chasing Saber'' Master Tie Lin!"


    Another quarter of an hourter. Lin Fei walked out of the Soul Chasing Gang. Tie Lin was also disheveled, a picture of destion.


    In one day, Lin Fei challenged the three great saber masters of Chang City and all of them were defeated with one move. Especially Mad Wind Saber Xiahou Zheng didn''t even have the courage to draw his saber.


    For a time, "Immortal yer Saber" Lin Fei, in Chang City, stirred up another frenzy.


    However, Lin Fei was very disappointed. Among the three great saber masters, he only integrated three perfection-stage acquired saber techniques. It only increased his practice progress by a total of 15%. There was still a long way to go before Heavenly Saber Art could birth the saber intent.


    "Looking for martial artists with perfect saber techniques is too inefficient. Especially now in Chang City, there are only three saber masters, and I''ve sought them all out.


    Those Body Refining martial artists, or martial artists who have only perfected the Body Refining stage saber techniques, can also increase my saber technique foundation.


    I need to find a way to get them toe to me. But how can I attract these Body Refining martial artists and acquired martial artists toe to me?"


    A light shed in Lin Fei''s mind. He took out a porcin bottle from his bosom. In the porcin bottle, there was a pill. Heavenly Meridian Pill!


    Lin Fei helped Ling Yao be the champion of the Royal Competition. He received a Heavenly Meridian Pill.


    However, Lin Feiter consumed the blood of the Treasure Snake. Relying on its blood, Lin Fei directly reached the twelfth level of the acquired stage. Therefore, he didn''t use this Heavenly Meridian Pill. He always carried it with him. Unexpectedly, it came into use now.


    A Heavenly Meridian Pill, for Acquired martial artists and Body Refining martial artists, had an unimaginable attraction. After all, it could directly open up a meridian.


    So, Lin Fei directly announced through the South King Mansion that anyone who had perfected saber techniques could challenge him. Just discussing saber techniques. No need for True Qi or inner power. If they can defeat him, they could get a Heavenly Meridian Pill!


    Suddenly, countless acquired martial artists, especially saber practitioners, flocked to the South King Mansion.


    However, even if they didn''t use True Qi or inner power, justparing saber techniques, Lin Fei was still one of the top saber practitioners.


    In the blink of an eye, ten days passed. Lin Fei spent ten days at the South King Mansion and he defeated countless martial artists.


    But although the Heavenly Saber Art integrated many martial arts, they were basically saber techniques at the Body Refining level. There were very few acquired-level perfection saber techniques. Therefore, in ten days, the cultivation progress of Heavenly Saber Art only increased by 20%.


    Adding the 15% cultivation progress gained from defeating the three great saber masters, there was a total of 35% cultivation progress.


    Previously, Heavenly Saber Art only had 1% cultivation progress. Up to now, it was only 36%. There was still a long way to go.


    "Basically all the saber practitioners in Chang City havee to the South King Mansion. Continuing to wait has no meaning. When Liu Yibai obtained the ''Number One Sword Under Heaven'', he did it by traveling all over the world and defeating everyone.


    Now if I want to collect countless perfection saber techniques, and allow Heavenly Saber Art to birth saber intent. I''m afraid I also have to travel the world and meet saber practitioners from all over!"


    Lin Fei had already made up his mind. Even, he gradually spread some news that he wanted to follow the disciples of the Hidden Sword Sect, travel all over the world, meet all the saber practitioners in the world, and seize the title of "Number One Saber Under Heaven"!


    Whoever could defeat him, whether it was by martial arts or purely by saber techniques, he could give them a Heavenly Meridian Pill!


    This news, with the constant spread by travelers and martial artists, spread all over the world in just a few days. It quickly caused a stir in the entire martial world.


    After all, this was "Immortal yer Saber" Lin Fei! Now he was openly vying for the title of "Number One Saber Under Heaven". As the saying goes, there is no first in literature and no second in martial arts. Even the martial artist who was indifferent to fame and fortune, at this moment, couldn''t sit still.


    Number One Saber Under Heaven! The entire Great Chang hadn''t had a Number One Saber Under Heaven for a long time. Instead, the Hidden Sword Sect''s "Number One Sword Under Heaven" was well-known and revered.


    South King Mansion.


    Ling Yao looked at Lin Fei with aplex expression.


    "Lin Fei, have you really decided?"


    "Senior Sister Ling, I''ve made up my mind. The title of ''Number One Saber Under Heaven'' must be mine! Only in this way can I attract the top saber practitioners in the world," Lin Fei said calmly.


    "The title of ''Number One Saber Under Heaven'' plus a Heavenly Meridian Pill. I believe it''s enough to attract all the saber practitioners in the world."


    Ling Yao knew that Lin Fei''s grand disy, known to everyone, was actually for the perfection of saber intent. Lin Fei was single-mindedly focused on the path of martial arts. But no matter how strong he was, he was still only innate. Was it worth it?


    "Senior Sister Ling, what were you fighting for when you were contending for the position of a princess?" Lin Fei suddenly asked.


    "To control my own destiny!" Ling Yao immediately replied. That was what she thought back then.


    "But even if you inherit the title of the South Princess, can you really control your own destiny?"


    Ling Yao fell silent. Only after bing the princess did she realize howplex and difficult it was to seize power.


    Lin Fei looked at Ling Yao, his gaze deep and calm. He spoke slowly, word by word, "Senior Sister Ling, if you want power, what''s so difficult about it? Don''t even mention the title of South Princess, even if you want to be the Empress of Great Chang, it''s not a big deal. If I be a Martial Saint, everything will be easy! I follow the path of martial arts for longevity.


    Senior Sister wishes for power. But even if you gain power and control your destiny, it''s just a few decades. What does it amount to?"


    Lin Fei spoke word by word, staring at Ling Yao.


    "Senior Sister Ling, I hope you can figure out what you want during this time. Next time I return to Chang City, it will be time to help you achieve your wishes. Martial arts, power... you can choose either!


    If you choose martial arts, I will do my best to help you be innate! If you choose power, even if you want to be an empress, I will help you!"


    Lin Fei''s voice echoed in Ling Yao''s ears. By the time Ling Yao came to her senses, Lin Fei had already left the South King Mansion, disappearing without a trace.


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    There is no first in literature and no second in martial arts: This is a proverb. It means that even someone who writes exceptionally well would not dare to boast that their writing is the best in the world, while someone with great martial arts skills often boasts that their skills are unparalleled. It often refers to the tendency of martial artists to always im superiority in their abilities. You know, martial artists are alwayspetitive.


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    Actually, I''ve always wanted to write a romantic scene between Ling Yao and Lin Fei, but I realized that I''m not really good at it, so you might find it a bit awkward.

 156. Jiangyang Was Shocked

    156. Jiangyang Was Shocked


    Jiangyang City, thergest city in the Middle State of Great Chang, was virtually the core of the entire Middle State. Lin Fei''s first stop was here.


    Lin Fei sat at a wooden table in a tavern, observing the diverse crowd of customers, servers, and the owner. Everything seemed ordinary. However, when Lin Fei nced at the food on the table, his expression became even colder.


    "The world of martial arts is not just about martial skills. There are also schemes! I intend to solve matters with martial arts, but there are those who resort to schemes."


    Lin Fei''s tone was calm, but there was a hint of coldness in his voice. The food on the table was poisoned!


    This was the first time Lin Fei encountered such a situation. Throughout his journey in the martial world, whether he encountered Qi cultivators or martial artists, Lin Fei had never faced someone attempting to poison him.


    But now, as he sought the title of "Number One Saber Under Heaven" and attracted saber cultivators from around the world, he encountered a nefarious tactic he had never seen before at his first stop in the martial world.


    Poison!


    This poison was colorless and tasteless. However, Lin Fei''s perception was incredibly strong. As a result, when these people quietly poisoned the food, he already knew.


    Since they dared to poison him, it meant that the poison could affect innate martial artists and even potentially kill them. It was a formidable poison!


    "Come out, all of you! These tricks are not worth mentioning!" Lin Fei rebuked in a low voice.


    With a "whoosh", the expressions of those who were just ordinary pedestrians, servers, and the owner drastically changed. They all stood up, pulling out weapons from their bodies, and stared at Lin Fei.


    These people, totaling dozens, were all martial artists! At this moment, they all looked at Lin Fei with fear. Their attempt to poison him had failed.


    "Immortal yer Saber," one of them began, "We all know you are formidable, your saber can y immortals. Even the three saber masters of Chang City are no match for your saber. However, your Heavenly Meridian Pill is too tempting. For the sake of the Heavenly Meridian Pill, we can only take risks!"


    Lin Fei understood. The Heavenly Meridian Pill! He had underestimated the allure of the Heavenly Meridian Pill for acquired martial artists. Or perhaps he had underestimated human nature.


    Lin Fei lifted his head, looking at these martial artists, and said calmly, "I came to martial worlds to meet the saber cultivators of Jiangyang and confirm the saber techniques. I haven''t killed anyone in Jiangyang, but you want to poison me. As matters of the martial world, they should be resolved in the martial world. You should be killed!"


    At this moment, Lin Fei''s intent to kill was evident. Since they had attempted to poison him, Lin Fei would not be polite. After all, the martial world was never devoid of killing.


    In the next moment, Lin Fei flicked his finger.


    "Whoosh whoosh whoosh".


    Immediately, strands of saber energy burst out from his body and flew towards these dozens of martial artists.


    To deal with these martial artists, Lin Fei didn''t even need to use any saber techniques, let alone his saber intent. Just his saber energy was enough.


    The strands of saber energy moved incredibly fast. With just a slight sh, they were instantly in front of these martial artists.


    "Pfff".


    "Crack".


    The saber energy instantly cut off the weapons of the martial artists and entered their bodies. No one could block Lin Fei''s strand of saber energy. Therefore, within a short time, dozens of bodies fell on the floor of the tavern.


    Lin Fei stood up and left the tavern. Among these martial artists, there was not even a single one who had perfected saber techniques. Clearly, they were hardly considered saber cultivators. Even if they were saber cultivators, they were very ordinary ones. They didn''te to challenge Lin Fei in a saber duel but for the Heavenly Meridian Pill.


    Leaving the tavern, Lin Fei came to theke and saw an old man with a bamboo hat. The old man was holding an iron hammer and seemed to be hitting a rusty saber.


    The saber was very old and dull. It was repeatedly hammered by the old man, but it remained dull without any edge. Lin Fei quietly watched the old man continuously hammering the dull saber. After a long time, Lin Fei finally spoke, "Your saber is dull, it can''t be sharpened anymore!"


    "Yes, my saber hasn''t been used for forty years." The old man replied. "Only today, did I dig it up from the ground again. I may not care about profit, but in the end, I can''t escape the word ''fame''."


    The old man looked up, his eyes were sharp as a saber, "''Immortal yer Saber'' Master Lin, if you want to be the Number One Saber Under Heaven, and you chose Jiangyang as your first stop, then I had no choice but toe out of retirement. I''m Li Sandao of Jiangyang."


    Lin Fei''s eyes remained calm. He had never heard of this old man, but he could guess that he was a senior figure in the martial arts world of Jiangyang, especially among saber cultivators. This old man had retired his saber for forty years but had now returned because of him.


    "I''m Lin Fei from Nine Profound Sect," Lin Fei responded.


    "Aren''t you drawing your saber?" Li Sandao asked.


    Lin Fei remained silent.


    Li Sandao gently held the hilt of the rusty saber, as if talking to himself, "Sealed for forty years, old friend, I am holding you again! Forty years ago, the martial world called me ''Three Sabers'' because I had three unique saber techniques. But after sealing my saber for forty years, I''ve condensed those three into one. ''Immortal yer Saber'' Master Lin, do you dare to receive one saber strike from this old man?"


    "Senior, please draw your saber," Lin Fei said calmly.


    "Very well!"


    "Swish."


    The next moment, the old man made his move.


    Previously, the old man didn''t have any noticeable fluctuations of True Qi or inner power. Even Lin Fei couldn''t tell whether the old man was an acquired martial artist or an innate martial artist.


    But now, as the old man made his move, a trace of True Qi fluctuation, although very subtle, was still detected by Lin Fei.


    The old man in front of him was an innate master and even one step away from the realm of martial Grand Master.


    "One saber!"


    The old man''s saber strikepletely converged its sharpness, not even much True Qi erupted. Only when it was in front of Lin Fei did the innate True Qi explode instantly.


    This was the old man''s all-out strike, his strongest saber! This one saber, even if it was a martial Grand Master, the old man felt, perhaps would not be much different. However, Lin Fei just slightly shook his head, remaining unmoved.


    The next moment, the old man''s body shook. Following that, his whole body seemed to tremble. He held the hilt of the rusty saber tightly in his hand, but despite exerting all his strength, he seemed to be unable to control the saber.


    At this moment, the old man looked horrified.


    "Saber intent!"


    The old man''s eyes widened in shock, his heart filled with astonishment!


    What a terrifying saber intent!


    Although there were rumors in the martial world that Lin Fei, the "Immortal yer Saber", had a terrible saber energy that could cut through anything when he drew his saber, and the saber intent was also very powerful.


    However, in the vast majority of cases, the Martial Dao True Intent could only y a supporting role in martial artists'' battles. Li Sandao did not expect that simply unleashing the saber intent would render him unable to control his own de against Lin Fei.


    Lin Fei looked calm, looked at the old man, and said lightly, "Senior, you lost. You sealed your saber for forty years, but you didn''tprehend saber intent. It doesn''t matter if you condensed three sabers into one. Even if you condensed thirty sabers into one, what use is it?


    You''ve spent a lifetime studying saber techniques, but you don''t know the true essence of saber arts. In front of me, you can''t even draw your saber. This saber, you''ve wasted a lifetime practicing it!"


    After finishing his words, Lin Fei stepped forward. After a few leaps, he disappeared without a trace.


    "I... I''ve wasted a lifetime practicing this saber..."


    The old man''s face turned pale. Then, it seemed like he realized something.


    "Yes, I''ve wasted a lifetime practicing this saber. Hahaha, this saber, I don''t need it!"


    The old man grabbed his saber and threw it hard. With a "plop" sound, the rusty old saber instantly sank into the bottom of theke. Without looking back, the old man strode away.


    Lin Fei, the "Immortal yer Saber", descended from Chang City along the river to Jiangyang.


    In three days in Jiangyang, he defeated five saber technique masters. All the saber masters in Jiangyang surrendered and willingly respected Lin Fei as the Number One Saber Under Heaven.


    When the news spread out, Jiangyang was shocked!

 157. A Saber Severing the River!

    157. A Saber Severing the River!


    "Chang City, Jiangyang."


    Lin Fei reclined on a modest skiff. By this time, he had bidden farewell to Jiangyang and said his goodbyes to Middle State.


    Neen states under the heavens, a realm rich in resources and vast in territory. Great Chang, truly, was a kingdom flourishing in prosperity. Hence, the scope of merely two states, Lin Fei''s Heavenly Saber Art had already attained a mastery of 60%. It could be acimed his gains were abundant.


    However, the sole thing inducing a twinge of regret within Lin Fei was that in the entirety of Jiangyang and even throughout the whole of Middle State, not a single soul hadprehended the essence of the saber.


    Thus, Lin Fei continued to navigate downstream. This time, he was venturing towards a ce of utmost importance.


    Saber City! This city bore the name of the saber. There was no other reason than this ce had given birth to a revered saber saint!


    Fifteen hundred years ago, this ce had given birth to an unrivaled saber saint. He was also the most widely acimed saber saint throughout the entirety of Great Chang.


    Every person in Great Chang knew of the Hidden Sword Sect and the Sword Saint. But little did they know, Great Chang had also fostered a saber saint. Even more so, there existed a noble lineage of saber saints, continuing the bloodline of the saber saint, residing in Saber City!


    In Lin Fei''s aspirations to be the "Number One Saber Under Heaven" and even to facilitate the birth of saber essence within his Heavenly Saber Art, he must necessarily journey to Saber City. And now, he wasn''t far from Saber City. Or rather, this very river also fell within the confines of Saber City.


    The ferryman, a man of sixty winters, upon reaching midday, pulled out the fish stored in the cabin, using a kitchen saber, he swiftly gutted the fish.


    "Swish, swish, swish."


    With each rise and fall of the ferryman''s hand, his speed and proficiency were remarkable.


    Lin Fei, in tranquility, observed the ferryman carving the fish. In a muted voice, he uttered, "Old man, your skill with the saber is adept. With such mastery of the saber, if you held a deadly saber instead of a kitchen one, you would undoubtedly be a saber master!"


    The ferryman, hearing this, couldn''t help but chuckle, "Honored guest, you tter me too much. However, having been born and raised in Saber City, I''ve been steeped in its traditions since my youth. Wouldn''t it be a joke if I didn''t know a few saber techniques? In Saber City, there''s not a soul who doesn''t know how to wield a saber."


    The elderly man seemed quite proud.


    "Oh? Every person in Saber City is skilled in saber techniques? Do you, old man, know of the Saber Saint?" Lin Fei inquired.


    "Of course, I do! The story of the Saber Saint, even if I narrated it for three days and nights, wouldn''t be enough. From my youth, I''ve been familiar with the tales of the Saber Saint. He''s the pride of our Saber City!"


    Merely mentioning the Saber Saint sent the ferryman into a wave of enthusiastic storytelling, seemingly without end. Tales of sabers splitting mountains, of sabers breaking rivers, of the change in heaven and earth with a single swing of a saber, and more.


    To themon people, these were all figures akin to demigods. Naturally, the tales were as exaggerated as they could possibly be.


    Lin Fei didn''t interrupt the ferryman''s passionate discourse. He silently listened to the narratives about the Saber Saint.


    After a long while, the ferryman''s mouth turned dry from talking. Lin Fei passed him a cup of tea, then continued his inquiry, "Does the old man know about the noble lineage of Saber Saints within Saber City? Being descendants of the Saber Saint, they must possess many top-ss saber masters, right? After all, they are the bloodline of the Saber Saint, surely their legacy is substantial."


    The ferryman''s face darkened slightly, then he shook his head and said, "The lineage of the Saber Saint... the current lineage has long lost the spirit of the Saber Saint. I''ve heard it said that the beneficial influence of a good man ceases after five generations. As themon saying goes, wealth does not pass through three generations. But the lineage of the Saber Saint? They''ve been continuing for over a thousand years. Heh, continuing for a millennium, is that so easy? The intricacies within... Well, it''s better not to speak of the Saber Saint lineage."


    Every time the ferryman mentioned the "lineage of the Saber Saint," he shook his head. He seemed quite unsatisfied with the lineage, or perhaps, many people in Saber City were dissatisfied with them. This was also normal.


    A millennial lineage, how could there not be degenerates? Over a thousand years, the Saber Saint lineage had be an overwhelming entity, its reach extending to every facet of Saber City.


    However, what the Saber Saint lineage amounted to had nothing to do with Lin Fei. Lin Fei needed that mastery, even perfect, in saber techniques ¨C the top-ss saber masters. Therefore, regardless, he needed to visit this lineage of Saber Saints.


    Soon, the ferryman finished preparing the fish. "Honored guest,e and taste how well this old man''s craft fares," he warmly invited Lin Fei for a taste.


    "Hm?"


    Lin Fei suddenly looked up. His eyes narrowed slightly. At that moment, on the distant river surface, a ship stretching several dozen meters slowly approached. Hanging on the ship was a banner.


    Upon seeing it, the ferryman''s face subtly changed. In a low voice, he said, "It''s a ship from the lineage of the Saber Saint. We should steer clear."


    The ferryman immediately began to paddle, steering the small boat away from the lineage of the Saber Saint''s massive ship. However, therge ship unexpectedly adjusted its course slightly. Its destination was directly towards Lin Fei''s little boat.


    "Is the person aboard the small boat ahead the ''Immortal yer Saber'' Master Lin Fei?"


    Suddenly, a voice echoed from therge ship.


    Lin Fei narrowed his eyes slightly. He moved to the front of the boat and responded loudly, "It is indeed Lin, who are you?"


    "We are members of the Saber Saint lineage from Saber City. We heard that Master Lin is here to engage in a saber meet, aiming for the title ''Number One Saber Under Heaven.'' Our Saber Saint lineage hase specially to wee Master Lin."


    "Wee?"


    Lin Fei''s gaze turned cold. He looked at the huge ship, "If you''re here to wee me, why do you bring so much oil and ax saber wielders?"


    At this, the faces of the people aboard the ship from the Saber Saint lineage changed dramatically. The Saber Saint lineage gave a wave of their hand, no longer concealing their intentions. Arge number of archers poured out from the ship''s cabin, holding strong bows. Furthermore, the arrowheads were soaked in oil, aze with roaring mes.


    One by one, the "fire arrows" aimed at Lin Fei''s small boat. At this moment, the ferryman''s face turned deathly pale, his body trembling uncontrobly.


    "Disaster, disaster!" He murmured repeatedly.


    He was just a small ferryman, earning a living by ferrying boats. How could he have anticipated running into such a disaster today? Judging by the posture of the Saber Saint lineage, they were not merely trying to intimidate.


    "Those martial artists want to kill me for the Heavenly Meridian Pill. I can understand this point. But you, the Saber Saint lineage, even without the Heavenly Meridian Pill, should have no shortage of martial artists, right? You even have Innate Masters. Why are you trying to kill me?"


    Lin Fei''s tone remained calm.


    "Why? You''re just too confident, Master Lin. You want to im ''Number One Saber Under Heaven,'' and we, the Saber Saint lineage, do not object. But you should not havee to Saber City. This Saber City is the Saber City of our Saber Saint lineage!


    Once you arrive at the Saber City, you''ll inevitably challenge us. Given the strength of your ''Immortal yer Saber,'' we, the Saber Saint lineage, have enough self-awareness to know we can''t resist. If our lineage loses its prestige, how can we stand in Saber City? So, we have no choice but to take action."


    Lin Fei finally understood. In the end, it all came down to "fame and profit."


    The Saber Saint lineage had managed to continue for over a thousand years primarily because of its prestige. Their word wasw in Saber City. However, if Lin Fei were to topple the Saber Saint lineage, what prestige would they have left? Over time, the Saber Saint lineage would slowly decline in Saber City.


    This was the power of "fame and profit"!


    "But aren''t you afraid of me?"


    "Hahaha, who doesn''t know the fame of ''Immortal yer Saber''? If we were onnd, of course, we''d fear you. However, on this vast river, even the mighty ''Immortal yer Saber'' can only sumb!"


    Lin Fei looked around. Indeed. Here he was at the center of a great river, surrounded by endless water, with no sight of the shore.


    Martial artists were not Qi cultivators. They didn''t have magical artifacts and couldn''t fly. If they fell into the water, even the strongest martial artist wouldn''t be able to exert much power.


    Apparently, the Saber Saint lineage had been keeping an eye on Lin Fei all along, hence their decision to strike now. This was their only chance to kill Lin Fei!


    "Your n is impable, and your arrangement meticulous. It seems the Saber Saint lineage has some wise individuals. However, no matter the amount of scheming or strategizing, we, as martial artists and saber practitioners, rely ultimately on our sabers!"


    With that, Lin Fei jumped directly into the water.


    "Huh?"


    Everyone, whether from the Saber Saint lineage or the old ferryman, showed surprise on their faces.


    Instead of staying on the boat and fighting for his life, Lin Fei voluntarily jumped into the water. Was he trying tomit suicide?


    However, when Lin Fei leaped off the small boat, he stepped on the water''s surface.


    Immediately, ripples appeared on the water''s surface. Even under Lin Fei''s feet, a whirlpool formed. Lin Fei, step by step, walked on the water''s surface as if he were onnd, heading directly towards the Saber Saint lineage''srge ship.


    "He''s walking on water!"


    "How is this possible?"


    "The records left by our Saber Saint lineage say that only those who have achieved physical perfection can walk on water without sinking."


    "Could it be, Lin Fei has achieved physical perfection?"


    "But there have been no traces of exotic beasts, so how could he achieve physical perfection?"


    For a moment, the people from the Saber Saint lineage were shocked.


    "No, he hasn''t achieved physical perfection. His Innate True Qi is extremely rich, and there''s a rumor that Lin Fei doesn''t cultivate Innate True Qi, but Saber Qi! He''s using his thick Saber Qi to walk on water! We must stop him, shoot the arrows, kill him!"


    Despite their shock, the people of the Saber Saint lineage had to take action. They had no other choice.


    "Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh."


    Suddenly, a rain of arrows wasunched toward Lin Fei.


    Ayer of saber energy enveloped Lin Fei, bouncing off the arrows that struck him. They fell into the water.


    Lin Fei stood with his hands behind his back, walking on the water just like and-bound immortal,pletely at ease. The rain of arrows couldn''t touch him at all.


    Step by step, Lin Fei was nearing the colossal ship of the Saber Saint lineage. A glint of peculiarity shed in his eyes.


    "I have heard that the original Saber Saint could split the river with a single sh of his saber. Today, I, Lin Fei, would like to emte the Saber Saint. Let''s see if I can split the river with my saber."


    Lin Fei''s voice was calm, but it resonated clearly in everyone''s ears.


    "Boom."


    The next moment, Lin Fei''s saber energy burst forth, and two hundred and fifty meters long saber energy suspended in mid-air.


    This was Lin Fei''s condensed Heavenly Saber!


    The martial artists on the giant ship were all from Saber City, and almost every one of them carried a saber. However, in the presence of the Heavenly Saber, all of their sabers were trembling. Regardless of how hard they tried to pull their sabers out, they were unable to do so.


    "Ssh."


    The sabers actually flew out of their hands, ascending into mid-air as if drawn by an invisible force. The scene looked as if the sabers were showing their "submission" to the Heavenly Saber. Everyone was stunned as if they couldn''t believe their own eyes.


    "Heavenly Saber Art, sh!"


    In the next moment, Lin Fei waved his hand. Instantly, the two hundred and fifty meters long Heavenly Saber, carrying the might of overturning the heavens, shed fiercely toward the giant ship below.


    "Boom."


    In an instant, the giant ship was cut in half from top to bottom! Simultaneously, the horrifying saber energy even cut several hundred meters long and thirty meters wide trenches into the river, deep enough to see the bottom.


    Such power was akin to the divine!


    "Can... can a saber really split the river? Is it true?"


    The old man who witnessed this scene was wide-eyed, seemingly unable to believe it!


    "Old man, I''ll be on my way now."


    With that, Lin Fei tossed a silver ingot. He didn''t even nce at the people of the Saber Saint lineage floating in the water. Instead, he continued his leisurely walk on the water, heading towards Saber City.


    Five dayster, news spread from Saber City.


    "Immortal yer Saber" Lin Fei, walked on water, split the river with a single saber strike, annihted the Saber Saint lineage, and defeated all the Saber Masters in Saber City!


    Tens of thousands of saber practitioners in Saber City willingly acknowledged Lin Fei as the Number One Saber Under Heaven!


    As the news spread, Saber City was shocked! The martial arts world was shocked!

 158. Discussing Saber Techniques, a Matter of Life and Death

    158. Discussing Saber Techniques, a Matter of Life and Death


    "The so-called millennium-old families are nothing more than worms and dogs!"


    Lin Fei shook his head. He was referring to the Saber Saint lineage. Ever since he had sliced the Saber Saint lineage''s ship in half with a single saber strike and paid a personal visit to Saber City, he had wiped out the entire Saber Saint lineage.


    Regrettably, he only encountered two martial arts Masters, and they were the weakest ones. In front of Lin Fei, they couldn''t even draw their sabers.


    While Lin Fei''s saber intent was indeed formidable, a martial artist with firm conviction and strong willpower could ovee the intimidation of the saber intent and draw their saber forbat.


    Unfortunately, the supposedly prestigious Saber Saint lineage, the descendants of the Saber Saint, were unable to even draw their sabers. They had all been reduced to mere worms and dogs and were easily killed by Lin Fei with a single saber strike.


    His trip to Saber City also pushed his cultivation progress in the Heavenly Saber Art to 90%. Its progress had increased by almost 30%.


    Indeed, Saber City lived up to its reputation. Whether it was saber techniques at the Body Refining perfection level or the Acquired perfection level, there were countless. They had all integrated into Lin Fei''s Heavenly Saber Art, enabling it to progress rapidly.


    The birth of saber intent in the Heavenly Saber Art seemed not far off. The number of saber techniques that Lin Fei had integrated into the Heavenly Saber Art was already in the dozens. There were too many to count.


    However, to generate saber intent in the Heavenly Saber Art, more perfection-level saber techniques were needed. Lin Fei could only continue to move forward.


    However, with Lin Fei demonstrating his invincible prowess in Chang City, Jiangyang, and Saber City, his journey henceforth became much smoother. Even saber practitioners were bing scarce. Almost no one came looking for Lin Fei anymore. Apparently, they had implicitly acknowledged Lin Fei''s title of "Number One Saber Under Heaven".


    Moreover, even if they were coveting the Heavenly Meridian Pill, those Body Refining martial artists and Acquired martial artists also knew they were no match for Lin Fei. Even in a purepetition of saber techniques, they could notpete with Lin Fei.


    As such, Lin Fei continued on his journey for over a month without encountering a single martial artist who had reached the perfection level in saber techniques.


    "There''s still 10% left in my Heavenly Saber Art cultivation progress. The perfection level saber techniques at the Body Refining stage can increase the Heavenly Saber Art''s cultivation progress by 1%. Acquired level perfection saber techniques can increase the Heavenly Saber Art''s cultivation progress by 5%."


    ording to this assumption, innate-level perfection saber techniques should be able to increase the Heavenly Saber Art''s cultivation progress by over 10%. That means I don''t need to find other martial artists. I just need to find a Saber Technique Master who has reached the perfection level of the innate saber technique.


    By then, the cultivation progress of the Heavenly Saber Art will surely reach 100%, thus giving birth to saber intent. But where can I find a martial artist who has cultivated innate level saber techniques to perfection?"


    Lin Fei fell into deep thought. The Hidden Sword Sect had the Number One Sword Under Heaven and was filled with master swordsmen. Going to the Hidden Sword Sect, one could certainly find top-tier swordsmen.


    But in the whole of Great Chang, there wasn''t a sect dedicated to saber techniques like the Hidden Sword Sect. Hence, finding top-tier saber masters was difficult.


    Lin Fei sat by the river, holding a wine gourd in his hand. He took a sip of the wine. It was a little spicy and strong.


    However, Lin Fei had grown to like this feeling. Now, Lin Fei felt a tinge of loneliness in his heart. A kind of "unrivaled" loneliness.


    This was not to say that Lin Fei was invincible in terms of strength. He was still far from being truly invincible. At least for now, Lin Fei was no match for those who have reached the Foundation Establishment stage.


    Lin Fei felt invincible in terms of saber techniques. He felt lonely in terms of saber techniques.


    Back when he started his martial arts journey in the Nine Profound Sect, Lin Fei chose saber techniques, boxing, and lightness techniques. Among them, both saber techniques and boxing generated intent.


    But till this day, Lin Fei''s saber intent had reached transcendence, even approaching perfection, while his boxing intent remained at Mastery.


    Lin Fei was better suited to the saber. Not all martial arts need to be perfected and the strongest.


    In Lin Fei''s view, any martial art, once practiced to the extreme, was invincible! Even if in martial arts, at the Body Refining, Acquired, and even Innate levels, they were actually weaker than those Qi cultivators.


    Lin Fei was a special case. Other martial artists, even Martial Arts Masters, were weaker than those high-level, top-tier Qi Condensation cultivators.


    But once martial artists established their foundation and became Martial Saints, it was different. They might even be stronger than the average Foundation Establishment cultivators by a small margin.


    This was the result of practicing martial arts to the extreme!


    "Perhaps the founder was also this lonely. And the Sword Saint of Hidden Sword Sect three hundred years ago was also as lonely. In this world, who can challenge me in saber techniques?"


    As he gazed at the vast river, Lin Fei muttered to himself. His saber techniques, cultivated to such an extent, were nearly invincible. The number of people who could keep up with his pace, or even be his opponent, was very few.


    "The feeling of loneliness is ufortable. I felt this twenty years ago. So, twenty years ago, I sealed away my saber and went back to the countryside to be an old farmer."


    Suddenly, a strong voice sounded in Lin Fei''s ear.


    "Whoosh."


    Lin Fei swiftly lifted his head. With his current five senses, very few people could approach him without him noticing. But this person had intruded into his ten meters radius before he sensed it.


    Danger! This was a very dangerous person!


    Lin Fei saw the neer. It was a middle-aged man who seemed to have seen many hardships. Dressed in the tight clothing of an ordinary martial artist, he looked very ordinary.


    However, Lin Fei was very clear. Anyone who could get within his ten meters range definitely wasn''t ordinary.


    "Who are you?" Lin Fei asked.


    "Someone who can debate saber techniques with you."


    The middle-aged man replied calmly.


    "Debate saber techniques?"


    Lin Fei''s eyes became sharp. He saw the saber in the man''s hand. It was an utterly ordinary looking saber. Even the traces of the passage of time could be seen on the scabbard. It was a bit old.


    "It''s rare to see someone actively seeking to debate saber techniques with me. Justparing saber techniques, without using inner power or True Qi?" Lin Fei said.


    These days, even when Lin Fei debated saber techniques with others, they didn''t really put up a serious fight. Because no one was his match. They could only simplypete in saber techniques.


    "Those who practice the saber do it to kill, not for practicing martial arts forms. If they don''t fullymit to defeating their opponent and aim to kill, why practice the saber? I am here to debate saber techniques with you, naturally, I will use all means necessary. Debating saber techniques also involves life and death!"


    "Whoosh."


    The words of the middle-aged man made Lin Fei''s gaze incredibly sharp.


    "Good, debating saber techniques also involve life and death! Since you came to debate saber techniques with me, you should know who I am."


    "Of course I do, ''Immortal yer Saber'' Lin Fei, your saber ys immortals! Starting from Chang City, you went to Jiangyang, Saber City, defeating all the master saber practitioners.


    On the surface, you are fighting for ''Number One Saber Under Heaven''. But in reality, I know you''re not fighting for the title of Number One Saber Under Heaven. You are honing your saber intent, hoping that your saber intent can reach perfection. You are testing your saber against all saber practitioners in the world!"


    At this moment, Lin Fei was certain. This middle-aged man truly came to debate saber techniques with him. Moreover, he might be an unprecedented top-tier saber practitioner.


    A ripple of excitement formed in Lin Fei''s heart. That was the feeling of excitement!


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 159. Top Match

    159. Top Match


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    Lin Fei slowly stood up. He stared directly at this middle-aged man. This was the only one, and possibly thest one, who sought him out for a saber debate. And also, a saber practitioner who considered life and death.


    Lin Fei felt a sense of respect. This was a real martial artist, a true saber master!


    "Nine Profound Sect, Lin Fei!"


    "Wanderer of the martial world, Shen Lianxin!"


    A sh of enlightenment struck Lin Fei''s mind.


    "Twenty years ago, there was a transient figure in the martial world, Shen Lianxin, a saber fanatic who defeated all opponents across two states with a single saber!"


    Lin Fei finally remembered. Since he was aiming to meet all the saber masters under the heavens with his saber. He naturally had to know about the top saber masters in Great Chang. He had also asked Ling Yao to collect the list of all the top saber masters in the past fifty years. Among them, was Saber Fanatic Shen Lianxin.


    However, the information that Lin Fei collected clearly stated twenty years ago, Shen Lianxin suddenly appeared and then suddenly disappeared. Like a sh in the pan, it was only three months.


    But during those three months, Shen Lianxin, with a single saber, defeated all the martial arts Masters of the two states and eighteen prefectures! He also got a nickname in the martial world, known as the "Saber Fanatic".


    However, the Saber Fanatic then disappeared, vanishing without a trace. No one could investigate any clues as if evaporated from the world out of thin air.


    When Lin Fei first saw "Saber Fanatic" Shen Lianxin. He didn''t really care. After all, the records at that time stated Shen Lianxin was only at the mid-stage of a Master. Not worth mentioning.


    With Lin Fei''s strength, even a Grand Master in martial arts was not his opponent, let alone a mid-stage martial artist Master. Perhaps, only an opponent like Liu Yibai from Hidden Sword Sect was worthy of Lin Fei''s attention.


    However, he didn''t expect this "Saber Fanatic" to actuallye to him. Moreover, he even dared to initiate a "saber debate". Truly worthy of the name "Saber Fanatic". Obsessed with the saber, regardless of all costs!


    Shen Lianxin didn''t speak. He slowly reached out to the hilt of his saber. However, he didn''t rashly draw his saber.


    At their level, who struck first and who struckst didn''t really matter anymore. A single saber could decide victory or defeat!


    "Boom."


    Lin Fei''s saber intent exploded at the moment Shen Lianxin''s hand had just grasped the hilt of his saber.


    As a saber master especially one who hadprehended saber intent, even reaching saber intent transcendence, all saber practitioners were at a natural disadvantage in front of Lin Fei. For some saber practitioners with a weaker will, in front of Lin Fei, even drawing their sabers was a luxury.


    The vast saber intent like a raging flood surged toward Shen Lianxin. It was as if thousands of sabers were cutting at Shen Lianxin. However, the moment Shen Lianxin''s hand grasped the hilt of his saber, a more terrifying saber intent shot up to the sky.


    "Buzz."


    The void seemed to twist all at once. Lin Fei''s eyes narrowed sharply. He sensed a terrifying saber intent from the Saber Fanatic, exploding in an instant.


    Moreover, this saber intent was extremely condensed! Also extremely pure, it was like a regr saber, but it was this purity that was very terrifying. Because this was saber intent perfection!


    For the first time, Lin Fei''s saber intent was suppressed. Even though his saber intent was transcendent, at this moment, it was also suppressed.


    "Good, a good Saber Fanatic!"


    A strange light shed in Lin Fei''s eyes.


    Shen Lianxin, who had sealed his saber for twenty years, was very different from Li Sandao, who had buried his saber for forty years.


    Shen Lianxin, even if his saber was sealed, his heart had a saber. In fact, in every moment of the past twenty years, he had been progressing. It seemed like his saber was sealed, but he was actuallyprehending the saber!


    Shen Lianxin twenty years ago, surely his saber technique was powerful. Even, he had alsoprehended saber intent. Whether it was mastery or transcendence, but definitely not perfection.


    But, just twenty years. Saber Fanatic Shen Lianxin''s saber intent had already reached perfection. This was something Shen Lianxinprehended entirely on his own. By himself, he had slowly elevated his saber intent to perfection.


    And what about Li Sandao?


    Forty years. Only simplified three saber moves into one.


    The vast saber intent suppressed Lin Fei firmly. For the first time, Lin Fei was suppressed by someone else''s Martial Dao True Intent. He also felt the pain as if there was always a saber edge cutting his body. It seemed like at any moment, there was a hanging saber that would fall and kill him. This was the feeling of being suppressed by saber intent.


    Lin Fei knew that he couldn''t win against Shen Lianxin with saber intent. Therefore, he didn''t hesitate and immediately mobilized all the Saber Qi in his body.


    "Boom."


    A saber energy of up to two hundred and fifty meters appeared. It was vast and traversed in the void.


    Heavenly Saber!


    Lin Fei directly condensed a Heavenly Saber. With the appearance of the Heavenly Saber, an invisible momentum enveloped the entire void.


    The momentum of the Heavenly Saber!


    Once Heavenly Saber Art reached perfection, it could generate the momentum of the Heavenly Saber.


    Back then, Lin Fei used the momentum of the Heavenly Saber, suppressed the strength of five top-tier Qi Condensation cultivators, and killed all of them.


    Now, with the emergence of the momentum of the Heavenly Saber, Lin Fei, who was originally suppressed by Shen Lianxin''s saber intent, that feeling of being suppressed has reduced by about eighty to ny percent. Only a little bit was left.


    At the same time, Shen Lianxin felt a kind of suppression.


    "This is......"


    A glint shed in Shen Lianxin''s eyes. He had never seen this kind of power. This kind of suppression made him feel as if there was a sh of insight in his mind. It seemed that saber intent could also be like this.


    Suppression!


    To suppress with a certain power!


    Shen Lianxin''s saber intent had already reached perfection. But he didn''t know that the above saber intent was saber momentum. He just saw Lin Fei''s Heavenly Saber momentum and immediately had an outburst of inspiration and a slight touch of his saber intent. This understanding of the saber could be described as terrifying!


    However, no matter what his realization was, it must be after this battle. If he failed in this battle, that was death! When dead, everything is in vain!


    Therefore, when Lin Fei''s saber energy and Heavenly Saber momentum had not reached their peak, Shen Lianxin drew his saber.


    "Swish".


    This saber was earth-shattering. Quick to the extreme and also simple to the extreme. Just like the Saber-drawing Technique. Yes, it was the Saber-drawing Technique! Lin Fei saw a shadow of the Saber-drawing Technique in it.


    "Ultimate Saber sh!"


    Shen Lianxin''s voice echoed in the void. At the same time, a more than two hundred meters huge saber glow that seemed no less than Lin Fei''s saber energy suddenly prated the void. There was also a sharp edge and an unparalleled Innate True Qi.


    This saber exhausted Shen Lianxin''s twenty years of umtion! This was not the Saber-drawing Technique but the Ultimate Saber sh he created by referring to the Saber-drawing Technique.


    Dangerous!


    Lin Fei felt a trace of danger. Ever since he understood the saber intent, for the first time, Lin Fei felt danger in a battle with a martial artist. Even when he was in the Hidden Sword Sect, fighting against Liu Yibai, the number one swordsman in the world, Lin Fei did not feel this kind of danger.


    And now, he felt danger. That saber glow was very terrifying. Moreover, Shen Lianxin''s Innate True Qi, obviously, had also reached perfection. Shen Lianxin was a martial arts Grand Master!


    True Qi perfection, saber intent perfection! Shen Lianxin could be described as the strongest martial artist Lin Fei has ever encountered!


    "Heavenly Saber Art, sh!"


    Facing this saber, Lin Fei also didn''t think about anything. Without any reservation, instantly erupted all his Saber Qi.


    Immediately, that two hundred and fifty meters Heavenly Saber in the void was also directly vast and mighty, with the momentum of Heaven falling, shed fiercely toward Shen Lianxin.


    "Boom."


    Saber glow and saber energy collided with each other. This was their strongest blow. Endless saber energy and saber glow were entangled and collided crazily.


    At the same time, they were also wreaking havoc in the void. Even on theke''s surface, it set off waves of shockwaves, like rolling waves.


    "Ch."


    A saber glow cut open Lin Fei''s arm and drew a half-finger-long bloodstain.


    Lin Fei did not move. He looked at Shen Lianxin not far away.

 160. Two Saber Intents

    160. Two Saber Intents


    "Puh."


    Shen Lianxin''s robe was torn apart in an instant. Stunning bloodstains covered his body, making him look like a blood man.


    However, Shen Lianxin did not fall. He reached out his hand, touching a bloodstain on his neck. This bloodstain was very shallow. Although it was also bleeding, it was just a skin wound. If it was a little deeper, it would have cut the carotid artery.


    At that time, the blood would not stop, even if he was a martial arts Grand Master, he cannot escape the fate of death.


    Shen Lianxin''s expression was somewhatplex, and he asked in a low voice, "Why didn''t you kill me? Your saber energy can tear my body apart. But why did you hold back your saber energy at thest moment?"


    Shen Lianxin knew very well. If Lin Fei didn''t hold back his saber energy at thest moment, he would definitely died!


    For Shen Lianxin, death was not something to be afraid of. He had been looking for exotic beasts all over the ce, but there was no hope at all. In his lifetime, he could never reach body perfection nor could he establish a foundation to be a Martial Saint.


    Therefore, even if he had good luck and obtained countless superior saber techniques and martial arts, what about it? A hundred yearster, it''s still a mound of yellow earth. Dying in the hands of a top saber master could be considered a worthy life.


    Lin Fei looked at Shen Lianxin. He calmly said, "There are too few real saber masters in the world. If I be a Martial Saint in the future, but there are no peers, how lonely it would be? Besides, your talent in saber techniques is no less than mine. If you die now, won''t there be one less stunning Human Saber Saint in the future?"


    "Saber Saint?"


    Shen Lianxin sighed deeply and shook his head, "Although your True Qi has not reached perfection, with your strength and status, you must have known about martial arts foundation building, right?


    In Great Chang, exotic beasts have be extinct. I have searched everywhere, even all over Great Chang. But there is not a trace of an exotic beast."


    Without the flesh and blood of an exotic beast, how can one achieve body perfection? If the body is not perfect, one can never be a Martial Saint, so, whether it''s a Martial Saint or a Saber Saint, no matter how stunning you are, in the end, you are just a mound of yellow earth."


    Obviously, Shen Lianxin had given up. He couldn''t be a Martial Saint. No matter how high the talent of the saber technique was, what was the use? Not dead now. A hundred yearster, he would die.


    "Yes, without the flesh and blood of exotic beasts, whether it''s a Saber Saint or a Martial Saint, it''s ultimately an unreachable dream!"


    Lin Fei also sighed. The founder of the Nine Profound Sect probably experienced such despair.


    "Lin Fei, I owe you a life. If you need me someday. You can take this life!"


    Shen Lianxin said solemnly. Then, he turned around and prepared to leave. This time it was over. Having seen the saber technique of the "Immortal yer Saber", he had no regrets. He would return to the countryside and end this crippled life.


    "Interested in hunting exotic beasts?"


    Suddenly, Lin Fei''s voice came from behind.


    "Whoosh."


    Shen Lianxin abruptly turned around, staring intently at Lin Fei. Even his gaze was like a sharp saber.


    "You... what did you just say?"


    "Hunting exotic beasts, are you interested?"


    "Exotic beasts... you know where the exotic beasts are?"


    Shen Lianxin was very excited. Originally, he hadpletely given up. He thought he could not be a Martial Saint in this life. But now, Lin Fei''s words gave him a glimmer of hope.


    "Yes, I know something about the whereabouts of exotic beasts. So, do you dare to hunt exotic beasts?"


    "Hahaha, the heavens have mercy, the path of martial arts is not cut off! Hunt exotic beasts, why not? I''ve been waiting for this day for twenty years!"


    Shen Lianxin''s body once again emitted a terrifying saber intent. It was as if he had turned back into a peerless saber. Sharp andpelling!


    "Where are the exotic beasts?"


    "Don''t worry, wait for me for a while, my saber intent is about to reach perfection!"


    "Saber intent perfection?"


    Shen Lianxin suddenly looked at Lin Fei, unsure. He just remembered Lin Fei was testing his saber technique with all the saber masters in the world. Now, Lin Fei has defeated him.


    Did that mean he had seeded in testing the saber?


    However, Lin Fei did not speak. He immediately sat cross-legged on the ground, and the saber intent on his body began to radiate little by little. At the same time, a system voice sounded in Lin Fei''s mind.


    <strong>"Your martial art, Heavenly Saber Art, has captured the innate perfection level saber technique, Mountain Saber Technique. Training progress increased by 10%."</strong>


    <strong>"Your martial art, Heavenly Saber Art, has captured the innate perfection level saber technique, Ultimate Saber sh. Training progress increased by 20%."</strong>


    <strong>"Your martial art, Heavenly Saber Art, has given birth to saber intent!"</strong>


    Lin Fei was somewhat surprised. Unexpectedly, Shen Lianxin actually possessed two innate perfection-level saber techniques. Moreover, one of them could actually increase the training progress of Heavenly Saber Art by 20%. This was enough to show the terror of this saber technique. It was by no means amon innate saber technique.


    However, whether it was an increase of 20% or 10%, actually, it''s the same. Because once the training progress of Heavenly Saber Art reaches 100%, it would generate saber intent. And now, the saber intent was born.


    "Hum."


    A dominant and unparalleled saber intent suddenly erupted from Lin Fei''s body. At the same time, Shen Lianxin''s saber was even shaking violently. Obviously, it was also affected by Lin Fei''s saber intent.


    <strong>"Your saber intent of Saber Drawing Technique is trying to devour the saber intent Heavenly Saber Art."</strong>


    <strong>"The two saber intents have started to duel."</strong>


    <strong>"The duel is in progress..."</strong>


    Then, Lin Fei began to concentrate his consciousness in his mind again. At the same time, two distinct saber intents appeared on Lin Fei.


    For Shen Lianxin, who was very sensitive to saber intent, noticed it immediately.


    "Two saber intents?"


    Shen Lianxin was very surprised. Lin Fei actuallyprehended two saber intents. This was very rare in the world!


    Shen Lianxin himself had achieved saber intent perfection. He knew very well. Comprehending one kind of saber intent is already very difficult, let aloneprehending two saber intents.


    Usually, one wouldprehend a kind of saber intent, then use this saber intent as a foundation, continuously refining and understanding it. Finally, train it to perfection.


    And Lin Fei? Seemed to be taking a different path.


    "Two saber intents are conflicting, but Lin Fei did not interfere, instead letting the two saber intents conflict. Could it be that he''s walking the path of merging saber intents? He wants to merge two kinds of saber intents, and then make the saber intent reach perfection?"


    Shen Lianxin thought of a possibility. However, merging saber intents was much more difficult than simplyprehending a single saber intent to perfection. Not many people would choose this method of merging saber intents.


    However, if this method was sessful, the saber intent would be very strong. It would possess the characteristics and advantages of two kinds of saber intents.


    Moreover, if one could trulyprehend saber intent at an extremely fast speed, then, merging saber intents could also make the saber intent reach perfection in the shortest time.


    Clearly, Lin Fei was such a top talent. At a young age, he hadprehended two kinds of saber intents.


    At this moment, in Lin Fei''s mind, the Saber-drawing Technique''s saber intent and the Heavenly Saber''s saber intent were fiercely fighting.


    The Heavenly Saber''s saber intent, although it had just been born and even the Mastery couldn''t be considered, it was too powerful that even able to make other saber techniques bow down. This was the reason why when the Heavenly Saber was out, all the sabers bow down.


    Therefore, the saber intent born of Heavenly Saber Art was naturally extremely powerful. Even if the saber intent of the Saber-drawing Technique had already transcended, it was still unable to devour Heavenly Saber Art in a short time.


    At this time, Lin Fei needed to intervene. Saber-drawing Technique''s saber intent? Or Heavenly Saber''s saber intent? He fell into a dilemma.


    However, no matter which saber intent was the main one, Lin Fei must make a choice.

 161. Finally Became A Martial Arts Grand Master

    161. Finally Became A Martial Arts Grand Master


    Lin Fei closed his eyes. Memories emerged in his mind.


    Saber-drawing Technique!


    Lin Fei obviously had affection for Saber-drawing Technique. His saber intent generated was based on the Saber-drawing Technique and it helped Lin Fei to be the "Number One Saber Under Heaven".


    However, Lin Fei knew the Saber-drawing Technique was ultimately inferior to the Heavenly Saber Art.


    Heavenly Saber Art was not only an innate level saber technique, more importantly, Saber-drawing Technique also had the momentum of the heavenly saber. This was imitating the "saber momentum". There were some traces of saber momentum.


    If the saber intent of Heavenly Saber Art was the main one, then when Lin Fei''s saber intent tried to transform into saber momentum in the future, there would definitely be advantages.


    Thinking of this, Lin Fei made a decision instantly.


    "Heavenly Saber Art, sh!"


    Lin Fei shouted lowly. Immediately, in his mind, the illusion of the saber intent of Heavenly Saber Art instantly wiped out the saber intent of the Saber-drawing Technique.


    "Hum".


    The two saber intents in Lin Fei''s mind disappeared instantly.


    At the same time, Lin Fei felt that the transcended saber intent in his body seemed to have actively integrated into the saber intent of Heavenly Saber Art and the saber intent of Heavenly Saber Art was rapidly improving at a visible speed.


    Mastery, transcendence, perfection! There was almost no pause, no obstacles. The saber intent of Heavenly Saber Art directly reached perfection! Even more than that after reaching perfection, the saber intent of Heavenly Saber Art even improved a little bit more.


    Lin Fei could vaguely feel the progress of cultivation after saber intent reached perfection. It was actually improving in the direction of "saber momentum". Although it was just a direction, this was already luckier than countless martial artists. After all, even the direction, many martial artists didn''t have this method.


    Like Shen Lianxin''s saber intent had long reached perfection. However, he couldn''t find the direction to continue improving his saber intent.


    And Lin Fei used the saber intent of Heavenly Saber Art as the main one, integrating the transcendent saber intent of the Saber-drawing Technique, not only did the saber intent reach perfection, he even directly found the direction above the saber intent.


    "Did it work? It really worked, the fusion of the two saber intents, Lin Fei''s saber intent has reached perfection."


    A hint of seriousness appeared on Shen Lianxin''s face. Lin Fei actually fused two kinds of saber intents and made the saber intent reach perfection!


    "Boom."


    The saber intent of Lin Fei''s perfection spread out in all directions, vast and powerful.


    Shen Lianxin felt as if a huge mountain was weighing on him. So, Shen Lianxin naturally erupted his saber intent as well. His saber intent was also perfection. And before, Shen Lianxin''s saber intent had suppressed Lin Fei''s transcendent saber intent.


    But now, when Shen Lianxin once again erupted his perfection saber intent, he found out his saber intent was actually being suppressed by Lin Fei''s saber intent.


    "How is this possible?"


    Shen Lianxin was very confident in his own saber intent. He knew that saber intent also has strengths and weaknesses. Even if they were all perfection saber intent, there were still strengths and weaknesses.


    Shen Lianxin''s saber intent had been honed through countless trials. It was the purest saber intent. It could be considered as the "ultimate" saber intent. Therefore, he created the "Ultimate Saber sh". Its power was extremely terrifying. Among the innate saber techniques, it could be considered one of the top saber techniques. But even so, his saber intent was actually suppressed by Lin Fei''s saber intent. This was simply incredible.


    Shen Lianxin didn''t know Lin Fei''s saber intent was based on the saber intent of Heavenly Saber Art the top innate saber technique that imitates "saber momentum".


    The heavenly saber was out, and all sabers bow their heads! It could almost suppress all saber techniques. This was the terrifying part of Heavenly Saber Art. Otherwise, Heavenly Saber Art could not capture other saber techniques, forcefully integrate them, then give birth to saber intent.


    Lin Fei''s saber intent finally reached perfection and even suppressed Shen Lianxin''s saber intent, but it was not over yet. On the contrary, this was just the beginning.


    With the perfection of Lin Fei''s saber intent, the Saber Qi in Lin Fei''s body was also increasing crazily, as if boiling. After all, Lin Fei''s Saber Qi was closely rted to saber intent.


    The progress of Lin Fei''s True Intention Scroll was only 42%. But now, with the perfection of Lin Fei''s saber intent, its progress began to skyrocket.


    50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%......


    At the same time, in Lin Fei''s mind, the system''s voice sounded again.


    <strong>"Your martial arts True Intention Scroll, inspired by the perfection of saber intent, begins to actively integrate saber intent."</strong>


    <strong>"Your True Intention Scroll''s progress has increased to 100%."</strong>


    <strong>"Your True Intention Scroll has reached perfection!"</strong>


    "Boom."


    In the void, countless Spiritual Qi of heaven and earth converged above Lin Fei''s head, just like a giant vortex. The terrifying spiritual Qi, like a river rushing back, rushed crazily into Lin Fei''s body.


    Countless heavenly and earthly Spiritual Qi transformed into Innate True Qi, then fused with Lin Fei''s saber intent, and converted into Saber Qi.


    Lin Fei''s Saber Qi almost at a speed visible to the naked eye, quickly expanding. The pressure on Lin Fei was also revealed without concealment. This was the pure pressure of Saber Qi.


    "Is this... True Qi perfection? Martial Arts Grand Master?"


    Shen Lianxin was even more shocked. Lin Fei tried sabers with the world''s saber users not to temper the saber intent but to generate a second type of saber intent. Then the two types of saber intent fused, making the saber intentplete perfection.


    Shen Lianxin could understand that. But what did saber intent perfection have to do with Innate True Qi?


    The two werepletely unrted! But now, not only had Lin Fei''s saber intent reached perfection, but even True Qi had also reached perfection, was this a coincidence?


    Shen Lianxin simply didn''t believe that this was any coincidence. Lin Fei''s Innate True Qi definitely had a lot to do with the saber intent!


    "Shh."


    Lin Fei opened his eyes. At this moment, his Saber Qi and saber intent all radiated without scruples. Even Shen Lianxin had to take a few steps back. He felt that Lin Fei''s strength now had increased by more than ten times!?


    If he fought with Lin Fei again, Shen Lianxin estimated that he couldn''t even block a move!


    "Lin Fei, congrattions. Now that True Qi is perfection and saber intent is perfection. You are truly a martial arts grandmaster now! And it''s just a step away from being a Martial Saint!" Shen Lianxin spoke, congratting Lin Fei.


    "Saber Qi perfection. Saber intent perfection. Today, I finally became a martial arts grandmaster!"


    Lin Fei''s eyes were very calm. But, his heart was not calm.


    Martial Arts Grand Master!


    This was almost standing at the pinnacle of the innate. The next step was only one goal.


    Foundation Establishment!


    At this moment, Lin Fei''s Saber Qi was boiling inside his body. He couldn''t help but let out a long howl.


    "Boom."


    The next moment, Lin Fei''s saber energy quickly condensed into a giant heavenly saber in the void.


    Heavenly Saber Art!


    And this time the condensed heavenly saber was not two hundred and fifty meters but one thousand meters!


    One thousand meters of saber energy, as if it cut open the void. Looking far away, as if a huge crack had appeared in the sky.


    "System."


    Lin Fei murmured in his heart. Immediately, the system panel appeared in front of him.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Arts Realm: Martial Arts Grand Master</strong>


    <strong>True Intention Scroll: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Saber Intent: Perfection (Progress 5%)</strong>


    <strong>Fist Intent: Mastery (Progress 81%)</strong>


    <strong>Immeasurable Fist: Transcendence (Progress 50%)</strong>


    <strong>Close Yet Distant: Transcendence (Progress 0%)</strong>


    <strong>Refining The Golden Body: (Progress 0%)</strong>


    <strong>Lin Fei looked at the system panel.</strong>


    The martial arts realm had already be a Martial Arts Grand Master. Moreover, saber intent had reached perfection. And after perfection, there was still a 5% progress in cultivation.


    Lin Fei estimated that if the saber intent continued to improve, once it reached 100% progress in cultivation, then the saber intent could transform into saber momentum!


    Saber momentum could bepared to Martial Saints!


    Of course, this would definitely be difficult. However, this represented that Lin Fei now had a direction toward saber momentum. This point had already surpassed countless martial artists.


    Now that Lin Fei''s Saber Qi was perfect, and saber intent was perfect. His entire martial arts cultivation had reached a point where it can no longer progress. Next, he only had one goal. That was, to build the foundation.


    "Brother Shen, let''s go."


    Lin Fei left the riverside directly with Shen Lianxin.

 162. Saber Cleaves a Snow Avalanche

    162. Saber Cleaves a Snow Avnche


    The Northern Territory of Great Chang.


    This ce was once known as the North Country, the Snow Country. It snowed all year round, with nearly three hundred days of icy weather. The climate was extremely cold.


    The people living here were called the Snow n. They once established a kingdom called "Snow Country". However, it waster annihted by Great Chang.


    Great Chang incorporated Snow Country into its territory, bing its own northern frontier.


    Extreme North City. As the name suggests, it was the city at the farthest north. Beyond Extreme North Cityy an endless snowfield. The people of the Snow n all had white hair and their bodies were tall. They were different from people in other parts of Great Chang.


    At the city gate, there were two men of average stature, at least whenpared to the people of the Snow n here, standing quietly at the city gate. They were staring at the situation outside the city gate. Motionless.


    After an unknown amount of time. Shen Lianxin slowly said, "Today is the day we agreed with Liu Yibai. Brother Lin, but Liu Yibai hasn''t arrived yet!"


    These two men were none other than Lin Fei and Shen Lianxin. Since the day of their battle by the river, the two had been nearly inseparable. Every day they would spar with each other in saber techniques, honing their saber intent. Moreover, Lin Fei even shared the situation he had learned about saber momentum with Shen Lianxin.


    Lin Fei also wrote a letter to Liu Yibai exining Shen Lianxin''s situation. He hoped that Shen Lianxin could join them in hunting exotic beasts. Liu Yibai readily agreed, of course. After all, even an underage exotic beast was quite terrifying, even if he and Lin Fei joined forces, they would not be entirely confident.


    As for Shen Lianxin, ording to Lin Fei, he was also a powerful figure at the same level as them, nearly unbeatable below the Foundation Establishment realm.


    Therefore, with Shen Lianxin''s participation, the hunting of exotic beasts might go more smoothly. Of course, the most important point was an underage exotic beast was very huge. Its flesh and blood were enough for four or five people to reach body perfection.


    Therefore, even with the addition of Shen Lianxin, it would not pose a threat to the interests of Liu Yibai and Lin Fei.


    Liu Yibai wrote back agreeing to Shen Lianxin''s participation. Then he set the time. They would meet in the Extreme North City of the Northern Territory on the eighth day of the third month.


    Today was the eighth day of the third month. Lin Fei and Shen Lianxin arrived at Extreme North City three days in advance. But Liu Yibai has not shown up yet.


    "Continue to wait."


    Lin Fei calmly replied. Shen Lianxin also nodded. The two had been waiting in Extreme North City for three days. They didn''t mind waiting a little longer.


    "Huu..."


    The cold wind whistled. Snowkes fell.


    "Shush."


    Both Lin Fei and Shen Lianxin suddenly looked up, looking straight ahead. On the deserted street, a man wearing a thick cotton coat, with a long sword on his back, was walking step by step towards the city gate.


    "Number One Sword Under Heaven, Liu Yibai!"


    Shen Lianxin said solemnly. He had never seen Liu Yibai. But he had heard of Liu Yibai''s reputation a long time ago.


    Number One Sword Under Heaven! What an honor!


    Once, Shen Lianxin even thought about seeking Liu Yibai. However, Liu Yibai had been in seclusion for many years, with his sword sealed. Shen Lianxin gave up on the idea.


    "Saber Fanatic, Shen Lianxin!"


    Liu Yibai said calmly, "Master Lin says that your saber techniques are divine and are not weaker than his."


    "Brother Lin overpraises me."


    Shen Lianxin and Liu Yibai met each other and thus got acquainted. However, Liu Yibai did not mention the idea ofparing notes with Shen Lianxin. Shen Lianxin was a person recognized by Lin Fei. He trusted Lin Fei quite a bit.


    "Brother Liu, you asked us to meet in Extreme North City. Could it be that the exotic beast is in the Northern Territory?"


    Shen Lianxin couldn''t help but ask. He was even more anxious than Lin Fei. After all, both he and Liu Yibai were much older than Lin Fei. If they missed this opportunity, even if they had the flesh and blood of an exotic beast in the future, their age would be too great, their energy would not be up to par, and their vital energy would be declining. It''s doubtful they would be able to reach body perfection.


    "It''s not in the Northern Territory, but beyond the Northern Territory! Brother Lin, Brother Shen, let''s go."


    With that, Liu Yibai directly led Lin Fei and Shen Lianxin out of Extreme North City. They arrived outside the city. Outside Extreme North City, everywhere was a snowfield. The three of them walked through the snow, continuing northward.


    The further north they went, the colder it became. This kind of cold was already unbearable for ordinary people. Even acquired martial artist, it was afraid they would be frozen to death in this snowfield.


    "The Northern Territory is cold, especially this extreme northern ce, which is extremely cold. Go further north, and we''ll encounter the cold current. The cold current could even freeze our Innate True Qi, it''s a huge drain on Innate True Qi.


    So, we need to be quick. We must get through the cold current as quickly as possible. Remember, never burst out your Innate True Qi. Otherwise, once a big avnche is triggered, we would probably have no ce to be buried!"


    Liu Yibai reminded Lin Fei and Shen Lianxin with a serious expression. In fact, without Liu Yibai''s reminder, both Lin Fei and Shen Lianxin knew that this extreme northern ce was not to be underestimated. Because, of the cold right now, they had to use their Innate True Qi and saber energy to resist it.


    "Let''s go!"


    The next moment, Liu Yibai''s figure darted forward. He directly sprinted forward. Lin Fei also used the Close Yet Distant technique, following behind him. Shen Lianxin was not to be outdone. He also followed closely.


    The three of them ran wildly all the way. The Innate True Qi and Saber Qi in their bodies seemed to be vaguely frozen, running not smoothly.


    "Huu..."


    The gale howled. On both sides were towering snow mountains. Below was only a small canyon. There were hardly any traces of human activity. Even the birds and beasts had vanished. This ce seemed like a forbidden zone for life.


    Suddenly, Liu Yibai raised his head sharply. In the sky, the snow fell even heavier, and more terrifying was the wild wind, blowing incessantly. The snow mountains on all sides were faintly trembling and roaring.


    "Rumble..."


    Soon, the snow mountains on all sides were roaring.


    "Not good, it''s an avnche."


    Liu Yibai''s face changed.


    Avnche! And it was arge one. There were avnches on all sides. At such a fast speed, even with the speed of Lin Fei and the others, they could not retreat. This was the power of nature. It was the power of heaven and earth.


    Even if they were martial arts Grand Masters, standing at the peak of humanity, in the face of this natural force, they still seemed insignificant. This was the difference from a Qi cultivator. A Qi cultivator could at least fly.


    However, in this extreme northern ce, there were cold currents, which could freeze True Qi and spiritual power. If a Qi Condensation cultivator really tried to fly using magical artifacts, their spiritual power would be frozen, and they would instantly fall down and be smashed into a mush.


    This extreme northern ce was a true forbidden zone for life. Neither martial artists nor Qi Condensation cultivators dared toe here.


    "We must rush through, regardless of the cost!"


    Liu Yibai was furiously stimting his Innate True Qi. He used his body technique to try to rush through at the fastest speed before the avnche arrived. However, he was ultimately too slow!


    "Boom."


    The avnche arrived. It directly fell onto the path in front of the three of them. This only path in the canyon waspletely blocked.


    At the same time, a more massive avnche was rolling down from the mountain peak. At this moment, the three of them seemed to have fallen into a death trap!


    "This is the power of heaven and earth, the power of nature. How insignificant our power seems in the face of the power of heaven and earth. We can''t withstand a single avnche..."


    Shen Lianxin murmured quietly. He seemed to have foreseen the end.


    "Man can conquer nature! If there is no way, then I will cut a path!"


    Lin Fei dashed to the front where the path was blocked by the avnche.


    Arge amount of snow, rocks, and dirt blocked the path, like a small mountain. It was despairing.


    Lin Fei''s saber energy surged out wildly from his body. In an instant, a thousand meters high saber energy appeared in the void, emitting infinite sharpness.


    One thousand meters was almost as high as some mountain peaks.


    Lin Fei''s clothes were pping. His expression was solemn, filled with a murderous aura. He joined his hands together toward the direction that was blocked in front and direct sh downward.


    "Heavenly Saber Art, sh!"


    Suddenly, the one thousand meters saber energy, magnificent and carrying endless sharpness, was like a divine saber descending from the heavens, shed fiercely onto the snow heap.


    "Boom."


    The huge snow heap was directly shredded by the terrifying saber energy. A snow heap as high as thousand meters, simr to a small mountain peak.


    But at this moment, it was sliced open by Lin Fei''s one thousand meters saber energy, directly creating a huge ravine!


    Even if it was Shen Lianxin and Liu Yibai, who had already reached the pinnacle of the world''s martial arts, at this moment, they also felt an unparalleled shock in their hearts.


    This saber of Lin Fei was unlike any earthly saber technique! This was the real power of heaven and earth!

 163. The Exotic Beast is Here!

    163. The Exotic Beast is Here!


    "Let''s go!"


    Liu Yibai and Shen Lianxin were shocked. But after all, the two were martial arts Grand Masters, they quickly recovered their senses.


    Immediately, they employed their lightness skills, following the path that Lin Fei had cut out with his saber energy, they swiftly moved away.


    "Rumble."


    Just after they left, the big avnche arrived. The entire valley waspletely sealed off.


    "Huff..."


    The three of them breathed a sigh of relief. They looked back and nced behind them. The valley was gone. In its ce was a new mountain peak. It was a snowy mountain!


    Facing such power of nature, once they were still in the valley, would undoubtedly die. There would be no chance of luck.


    "Brother Lin, you..."


    Despite having interacted with Lin Fei for one or two months, ever since Lin Fei achieved perfection in Saber Qi and saber intent, the two had never made a full effort again.


    Unexpectedly, today, when Lin Fei made a move again, it was so shocking! He forcibly cut out a path with his saber energy.


    That terrifying power, even if those top-tier Qi Condensation cultivators used magical treasures, might not be able to match it.


    Magical treasures! These were usually owned by those who have achieved the Foundation Establishment realm.


    Lin Fei''s this saber seemed to be approaching the power of the Foundation Establishment realm. Even if it was not, it was not far off.


    Lin Fei was able to sh out such a terrifying saber. Even if the founder of the Nine Profound Sect were to resurrect, it probably wouldn''t be much different.


    In terms ofbat power, the founder of the Nine Profound Sect was truly invincible below the Foundation Establishment realm. And now Lin Fei, also vaguely possessed this kind of grandeur and style. Invincible below the Foundation Establishment realm.


    Especially that saber. It was no longer like any earthly saber technique. At least, Shen Lianxin and Liu Yibai, fairly speaking, couldn''t block that saber.


    However, despite being shocked, Shen Lianxin and Liu Yibai understood the most important thing right now was to y the exotic beast and be martial saints, once they became martial saints, they could sh a sword or saber stronger than Lin Fei just now. Foundation Establishment was the key!


    The three continued to head north. The further north they went, the colder it became.


    One day, two days, three days...


    They didn''t know how long had passed. Suddenly, Liu Yibai stopped.


    "We''re here."


    Lin Fei and Shen Lianxin looked ahead. It was a t in, and there was nothing in sight. No mountains, no vegetation, no animals. Only ciers. Endless ciers. It was so vast that one couldn''t see the end.


    "Are there exotic beasts here?"


    Lin Fei looked around. It was empty, where could there be traces of any exotic beast?


    Shen Lianxin couldn''t help but ask, "Brother Liu, this is an empty and vast expanse. It''s endless, where could an exotic beast possibly hide? Could you have remembered wrong?"


    Although the possibility was low, it was not impossible. After all, this snowy field looked the same everywhere. Not much difference.


    Liu Yibai shook his head slightly, pointing to the cier in front of him. He said calmly, "I didn''t remember wrong, the exotic beast is under the cier."


    "Under the cier?"


    Shen Lianxin had a thought in his heart. Since it was under the cier, wouldn''t that require breaking the cier? Therefore, Shen Lianxin pulled out his saber and was ready to break the cier.


    "Brother Shen, I advise you not to touch the cier, otherwise, it will be hard to predict life and death," Liu Yibai warned.


    "Hard to predict life and death?"


    Shen Lianxin didn''t understand. What danger could this mere cier pose?


    Liu Yibai didn''t speak. A strand of Innate True Qi flew out directly and fell above the cier.


    "Crack."


    When the Innate True Qi had just arrived above the cier, it was actually frozen into an ice block and fell to the ground, shattered to pieces. This scene made both Shen Lianxin and Lin Fei can''t help but feel shocked in their hearts.


    "This is..."


    Shen Lianxin also released a strand of True Qi. However, the result was the same as Liu Yibai''s. Both were frozen, fell on the cier, and shattered into pieces.


    "Swoosh."


    Lin Fei flicked his finger. His Saber Qi flew into the air above the cier and stayed a little longer. However, it was only a little longer. It was still the same as Shen Lianxin and Liu Yibai''s Innate True Qi. It was frozen into ice crystals, fell on the cier, and shattered.


    "It can actually freeze my Saber Qi. There''s something strange about this cier!"


    Lin Fei had a slight chill in his heart. He knew very well how strong his Saber Qi is currently.


    Lin Fei''s inner power was three-in-one. This foundation surpassed countless martial artists. Later, it was transformed into Innate True Qi, whichbined with saber intent to transform into saber energy. In essence, Lin Fei underwent an additional enhancement at the innate level.


    Overall, from inner power to Saber Qi, Lin Fei had almost undergone two enhancements. Therefore, Lin Fei''s Saber Qi was now so strong, so terrifying, and far exceeding other martial arts Grand Masters.


    However, even so, it still couldn''t resist this strange cier.


    Liu Yibai said solemnly, "This cier is very strange, it seems to be a real forbidden area for life. Whether it''s inner power, True Qi, spiritual power, magical artifact, etc, once step into the cier, it will be frozen. Even if a martial arts Grand Master steps in, within a breath, he will turn into an ice sculpture, forever left on the cier. Perhaps only a Martial Saint or a Foundation Establishment True Person can forcefully break into the cier. But even such existences probably won''t get far on the cier..."


    Lin Fei nodded. This world had too many secrets. Thisnd of the extreme north was actually such a terrifying ce.


    Lin Fei was afraid that many people want to leave the Great Chang through thend of the extreme north was wishful thinking.


    Great Chang was vast, but there were still people who want to leave. However, upon reaching thend of the extreme north. This cier was almost impassable.


    As for what was at the end of the cier, nobody knew.


    "What about the exotic beast?" Shen Lianxin asked.


    "It''s under this cier. Under the cier, is the sea, called the North Ice Sea! The exotic beast I found lives under the sea. It should be naturally adapted to the cold of the sea area.


    When the exotic beasts of Great Chang werepletely extinct, only this harsh environment of the North Ice Sea could possibly allow exotic beasts to survive."


    Lin Fei and Shen Lianxin thought carefully. It seemed to make sense. If the exotic beasts were not in harsh environments, they would probably have been killed by some Martial Saints long ago.


    Only in the North Ice Sea were even the Martial Saints helpless, so they have been able to reproduce safely till now. This also gave hope to people like Lin Fei.


    "Brother Liu, the cier is so dangerous, how can we lure out that exotic beast?"


    Shen Lianxin asked again. If the exotic beast was in the North Ice Sea, then the three of them, even as martial arts Grand Masters, were helpless. After all, they dared not step on the cier. How could they hunt the exotic beast in the North Ice Sea?


    "Young exotic beasts are very yful. I have observed that around the end of March each year, young exotic beasts will appear. Sometimes it''s one, sometimes it''s two. We just need to wait quietly.


    Wait for the exotic beast toe ashore from the North Ice Sea, and then immediately take action. We must kill the exotic beast at all costs! This is our only hope!


    Once failed, the exotic beast may note ashore again. By then, none of us will be able to build a foundation and be Martial Saint. This is also why, although I knew the whereabouts of the exotic beast many years ago, I have not taken any action. After all, once we fail, it would cut off ourst hope!"


    Lin Fei and Shen Lianxin looked at each other. They understood what Liu Yibai meant.


    "Alright, let''s wait then."


    So, the three of Lin Fei found a ce that could slightly hide their bodies. Then they sat down cross-legged. They have Innate True Qi or Saber Qi to protect their bodies. It was not a problem to hold on for half a month.


    Time passed bit by bit. They set off on the eighth of March. It took some time on the road, but it should only be a few days, now it''s only mid-March at most.


    The exotic beast had not yet appeared. The three of them sat cross-legged on the ground, unmoving. They were quickly covered by snowkes, forming three ice sculptures. Perfectly blending with the icy and snowy environment around.


    One day, two days, three days... They didn''t know how long it had passed.


    "Crack."


    Suddenly, on the usually calm cier, there was a faint vibration. On the solid cier, a faint crack appeared.


    "Boom boom boom."


    As if something terrifying was hitting the cier from underneath.


    "The exotic beast is here!"


    "Whoosh."


    The three ice sculptures in front of the cier opened their eyes instantly.

 164. It seems too weak

    164. It seems too weak


    "Crack."


    The cier was cracking. Numerous cracks appear, densely packed. The impact from below was getting louder and stronger.


    "Boom."


    Finally, the cier shattered. A region of the cier hundreds of meters in size waspletely shattered.


    "Ssh."


    A huge head slowly emerged from the North Ice Sea beneath the cier. It looked somewhat like a bear.


    However, when the head and body of this exotic beast gradually emerged, the three ice sculptures fell silent.


    This exotic beast was a bear erged several hundreds of times. It was several hundred meters tall, asrge as a mountain. It slowly crawled from the North Ice Sea onto the shore With every step it took, the ground shook.


    "Liu Yibai, was this the exotic beast you spoke of? And it''s a juvenile exotic beast?"


    Shen Lianxin sent a message.


    "Last time, it wasn''t this big."


    "When was thest time?"


    "Thirty years ago."


    Lin Fei fell silent. Shen Lianxin fell silent. Even Liu Yibai fell silent.


    Previously, in Liu Yibai''s description, this exotic beast was strong, but it was far from being as big as it was now, reaching several hundred of meters tall.


    Thirty years ago, the exotic beast wasn''t even thirty meters tall. What did this exotic beast eat in these thirty years? It directly grew to several hundreds of meters! Just looking at its size, that was the most straightforward deterrent.


    Thirty years ago, Liu Yibai, facing an exotic beast less than thirty meters tall, already found it tricky and needed to bring Lin Fei along.


    Now, facing the giant bear exotic beast reaching several hundred meters tall, the three of them really didn''t have confidence. They didn''t even have a glimmer of assurance.


    "Should we go back, cultivate for some more time, and thene back?"


    Shen Lianxin proposed a suggestion. Martial artists fight against the heavens and the earth, they do not fear. But not being afraid does not mean courting death.


    Facing such a terrifying giant beast. Just the three of them? They probably couldn''t even withstand a p.


    "Cultivate? At our level, we have reached the limit. Not to mention cultivating for some time. What if we cultivate for thirty or fifty years? Without foundation-building, there was no hope for even the slightest improvement.


    The next time wee, we will still face this exotic beast. By then, this exotic beast will no longer be a juvenile exotic beast, but an adult exotic beast. It might even be stronger than a typical Foundation Establishment cultivator or Martial Saint!" Liu Yibai slowly spoke.


    Theirmunication was done through spiritual messages. Therefore, it wouldn''t affect the exotic beast.


    Shen Lianxin also fell silent. He knew that Liu Yibai was right. Even if they cultivated for another thirty, fifty years, what could they achieve?


    "Brother Lin, do we fight or not?"


    Ever since the exotic beast appeared. It was Shen Lianxin and Liu Yibai who weremunicating. While Lin Fei had remained silent the whole time, not uttering a single word.


    "Its eyes were its weak points! Even the strongest exotic beast has weaknesses. My saber was too conspicuous, it won''t be able to harm its eyes. Brother Liu, your sword was silent and traceless, perhaps, it can blind its eyes. This was our only chance! And there was no way back!"


    Lin Fei finally spoke. However, he didn''t really answer the question of whether to fight or not. Instead, he pointed out the weak point of the exotic beast.


    From the beginning, Lin Fei had never considered retreating. Instead, he had been looking for the weaknesses of the exotic beast.


    Shen Lianxin was taken aback. Liu Yibai fell silent.


    "Hahaha, excellent, Brother Lin''s determination was admirable. I didn''t expect that after hiding my sword for thirty years, my mental will still hasn''t improved. What does it matter if I die today? Without bing a Martial Saint, even if I survive, there would be no meaning!"


    Liu Yibai began tough. His tone was incredibly determined.


    "That''s right, I have sealed my saber for twenty years. The loneliness and pain from not being able to improve have tortured me greatly. I would rather die than endure another day without any hope."


    Shen Lianxin also solidified His resolve. In this battle, they might die, but they had to go ahead regardless. Because this was their only chance to establish a foundation. Their only hope!


    "Brother Shen, we will hold off this exotic beast first, distract it. Brother Liu will seize the opportunity. However, Brother Liu, I hope you can seize the opportunity. We may not be able to hold on for long."


    Lin Fei calmly arranged. And so, the three quietly waited.


    Shen Lianxin was also brewing the timing, trying to lead the exotic beast as far away from the North Ice Sea as possible.


    Otherwise, once they made their move, if they scared off the exotic beast and let the exotic beast escape into the North Ice Sea, wouldn''t it all be for nothing? So, they waited quietly.


    One step, two steps, three steps... The exotic beast was gradually moving away from the North Ice Sea. It was almost in front of the three ice sculptures.


    "Swish".


    In the next moment, one of the ice sculptures shattered. Shen Lianxin made His move with all his strength. Several hundreds of meters long saber light suddenly cut through the sky. The sharp saber de pointed directly at the exotic beast.


    "Ultimate Saber sh!"


    Shen Lianxin shed out with His saber.


    "Roar..."


    The exotic beast roared angrily. It didn''t look at Shen Lianxin''s several hundred-meter-long saber light. It pped directly out.


    Amazingly, under the giant palm of the exotic beast, the saber light shattered. Even the skin of the exotic beast was not broken. Shen Lianxin could only watch as the giant palm fell.


    "Boom".


    The next moment, Lin Fei also made His move. Just as the exotic beast''s giant palm was about to hit Shen Lianxin, he didn''t try to save Shen Lianxin. Instead, he took advantage of the exotic beast''s palm swing when its defense was open, and the Saber Qi in Lin Fei''s body burst out.


    In the void, there appeared a one thousand-meter-high saber energy, condensed into a heavenly saber! Exuding the power of a heavenly saber!


    The terrifying power of the heavenly saber, like a huge mountain, pressed down on the exotic beast. Immediately, the exotic beast roared crazily, seemingly very angry.


    This was the characteristic of "momentum". Whether it was a person or an exotic beast, as long as it was a living being, it will be suppressed by "momentum". And this was only the momentum of the heavenly saber. If it was real saber momentum. How strong would that be? Even, perhaps there would be no need to make a move. Just using the saber momentum to suppress would immobilize this exotic beast.


    The roar of the exotic beast did not stop Lin Fei, he didn''t hesitate at all. He sped His hands together, just like holding up a big saber.


    "Heavenly Saber Art, sh!"


    The one thousand meters high saber energy, with Lin Fei''s saber intent bolstered, and the mysterious momentum of the heavenly saber suppressing.


    This saber was Lin Fei''s peak saber! Even, vaguely, this saber seemed to have broken some kind of boundary.


    In the void, a trace of ck cracks appeared. But it also disappeared in an instant as if it never appeared.


    Lin Fei didn''t care. His entire mind was on this saber. In his mind, there were no other thoughts, only this saber!


    "Boom".


    Finally, Lin Fei''s one thousand meters saber energynded on the head of the exotic beast. From top to bottom, it shed down fiercely.


    At the same time, Liu Yibai''s figure didn''t know when actually appeared on the head of the exotic beast. Silent and traceless, even Lin Fei did not perceive it.


    Just as Liu Yibai''s sword was about to pierce the exotic beast''s eye, a line of blood appeared on the beast''s head.


    "Squash".


    The next moment, the beast''s head exploded, extending to its entire body.


    With a "plop", the several hundred meters of the exotic beast was split in two. It was cut in half by Lin Fei''s saber energy.


    For a moment, Shen Lianxin fell silent. Liu Yibai fell silent. Even Lin Fei himself fell silent.


    "It, it seems too weak..."


    After a long while, Lin Fei slowly spoke.

 165. Swallowing Flesh and Blood, Heart Stops Suddenly

    165. Swallowing Flesh and Blood, Heart Stops Suddenly


    On the snow-covered ground, the body of the exotic beast was sliced in half by the saber energy. It quickly froze over. The cold wind was still howling, but the three of them seemed to be very quiet.


    "It''s not that it''s too weak. Perhaps you are too strong."


    After a long while, Shen Lianxin looked at Lin Fei with aplex gaze and slowly said.


    "Brother Lin, I''ve always had a question. Are you really still an innate martial artist?"


    That saber just now and the one that split the avnche, in fact, had already exceeded Shen Lianxin''s understanding of "innate martial artists".


    "We don''t need to say much. Since the exotic beast is already dead, this is our opportunity. Such a big exotic beast, not to mention the three of us, even if there were three more people, it should be enough for our bodies to reach perfection."


    Liu Yibai looked at the body of the exotic beast on the ground. There was a faint excitement in his eyes. The hope for physical perfectiony in this exotic beast''s body.


    "We can''t stay here. In case, an adult exotic beast breaks through the ice, we''ll be in trouble. So, take as much of this exotic beast''s flesh and blood as we can. Try to get as far away from here as possible."


    Lin Fei looked at the endless cier. Even though the cier had been cracked open by the exotic beast just now, in just a moment''s time, the cier froze over again, restored to its original state.


    Although he could kill an exotic beast with a single saber, this exotic beast had not yet reached adulthood. That is to say, it had not yet reached the Foundation Establishment realm. If an adult exotic beast of the Foundation Establishment realm came, that would be a different story. The three of them would probably not be able to get away.


    "Right, we need to leave here as soon as possible. First, take some of the exotic beast''s flesh and blood. Bury the rest here. If the exotic beast''s flesh and blood are not enough, we can dig it outter."


    Liu Yibai drew out his longsword.


    "Whoosh".


    A sword light shed out. He wanted to cut off a piece of the exotic beast''s flesh.


    "Sizzle".


    However, when Liu Yibai''s sword energy cut into the exotic beast''s body, it couldn''t even break the skin. It merely left a white mark on the exotic beast''s body.


    Liu Yibai decided to let the sword burst with Innate True Qi and stabbed it hard.


    "Squish".


    The sword finally pierced into the skin of the exotic beast, but only about a dozen centimeters. Dozen centimeters,pared to a several hundred-meter-long exotic beast, what use would it do?


    If the exotic beast closed its eyes, Liu Yibai probably couldn''t even pierce the beast''s eyelid.


    Shen Lianxin looked at Liu Yibai and said helplessly, "You understand what I felt before, don''t you? Cutting the body of the exotic beast is something only Brother Lin can do."


    So, Liu Yibai and Shen Lianxin both turned their gaze to Lin Fei.


    Lin Fei stepped forward. He came to the body of the exotic beast, used his saber energy, and cut toward the body of the exotic beast.


    "Squish".


    The body of the exotic beast was indeed very tough. Even Lin Fei''s Saber Qi couldn''t easily cut through it for a time. However, Lin Fei''s Saber Qi was plentiful. If one time didn''t work, then two times.


    Soon, Lin Fei cut the exotic beast into many pieces of meat. The three of them could only carry about one-third of the exotic beast''s body. However, that was already quite a bit. The remaining two-thirds of the exotic beast''s body was buried on the spot.


    "Let''s go!"


    After everything was settled. Lin Fei and the other two immediately used their body skills and quickly moved away from the cier.


    The three of them ran wildly. Until the evening, they finally saw a snow-capped peak.


    Halfway up the peak, there was a cave. The three of them went straight into it.


    "Now we have two choices. One is to return directly to the northern city and then slowly digest this exotic beast''s flesh and blood.


    However, if the exotic beast''s flesh and blood are not enough, we will have to travel thousands of miles, risk going to the cier again, and dig out the buried exotic beast''s flesh and blood.


    Nobody knows what would happen then. The second option is to consume the exotic beast''s flesh and blood right here until the body reaches perfection. If the exotic beast''s flesh and blood are not enough, we can quickly reach the cier from here, which is very convenient."


    Lin Fei looked at the exotic beast''s flesh and blood in the cave and said calmly.


    "Of course, we should consume the exotic beast''s flesh and blood right here."


    "Right, even though it''s a bit cold here, we are martial arts grandmasters, we can handle it. Achieving body perfection is the priority now!"


    Shen Lianxin and Liu Yibai immediately made their choice, to consume the exotic beast''s flesh and blood right here. Lin Fei also thought the same way.


    "I have a body refining method here. It''s a method left by Great Chang''s founder specifically for refining the flesh and blood of exotic beasts. You can try practicing it. Perhaps, it can help you better digest the flesh and blood of the exotic beast."


    Lin Fei gave the body refining method to Shen Lianxin and Liu Yibai.


    This was just amon method for refining the flesh and blood of exotic beasts left by the founder of Great Chang.


    "Then we must thank Brother Lin."


    Soon, Lin Fei finished imparting the technique. The three of them began in the cave, following the method of body refining, and started consuming the flesh and blood of the exotic beast for refinement.


    Lin Fei took out an ice cube from the body of the exotic beast. This ice cube was filled with the fresh blood of the exotic beast.


    Lin Fei opened his mouth and swallowed it. Immediately, the ice cube melted and the fresh blood of the exotic beast flowed into Lin Fei''s body.


    "Hum".


    Immediately, Lin Fei''s body felt a warm sensation. At the same time, there seemed to be a very strange force, with the digestion of the fresh blood of the exotic beast, that entered his body.


    It seemed to be causing some unknown changes in Lin Fei''s body. So, Lin Fei continued to consume the flesh and blood of the exotic beast. He did not know how long it had been. The system''s voice sounded in Lin Fei''s mind.


    <strong>"Your Refining The Golden Body, due to consuming the flesh and blood of the exotic beast, your progress has increased by 1%."</strong>


    "As expected, consuming the flesh and blood of the exotic beast, there is a change."


    Lin Fei was excited. Finally, there was a change. In that case, he would continue to consume it. Physical perfection didn''t require any technique, only need to consume the flesh and blood of the exotic beast. Therefore, the three of them stayed in the cave, consuming the flesh and blood of the exotic beast every day.


    One day, two days, three days, four days, five days......


    Lin Fei and the others even lost track of time. They were consuming the flesh and blood of the exotic beast non-stop every day. Their bodies, unknowingly, gradually started to change.


    For example, Lin Fei''s skin became more and more tender and resilient. Even if one cut it with a sharp saber, it could not cut Lin Fei''s skin. Moreover, Lin Fei''s body seemed to be slowly exuding a faint, almost unnoticeable, exotic fragrance.


    Skin as delicate as a baby, body exuding a unique fragrance.


    Lin Fei thought of the words that were used to describe physical perfection. His body was increasingly in line with the characteristics of physical perfection. Moreover, when Lin Fei reached out his hand. The tiny dust in the cave fell, surprisingly, none of it stuck to Lin Fei''s hand.


    Untouched by dust! Or could say, pure and clean!


    "Skin as delicate as a baby, body exuding a unique fragrance, untouched by dust... It''s increasingly like physical perfection. But it seems to be missing something. It seems the body never went through a metamorphosis."


    Lin Fei frowned. He had consumed so much of the exotic beast''s flesh and blood, and so had Liu Yibai and Shen Lianxin.


    "System."


    Lin Fei called out the system to check.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Arts Realm: Martial Arts Grand Master</strong>


    <strong>True Intention Scroll: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Saber Intention: Perfection (5% progress)</strong>


    <strong>Fist Intention: Mastery (81% progress)</strong>


    <strong>Immeasurable Fist: Transcendence (50% progress)</strong>


    <strong>Close Yet Distant: Transcendence (0% progress)</strong>


    <strong>Refining The Golden Body: (99% progress)</strong>


    The progress of refining the golden body stopped at 99%.


    "Is the flesh and blood of the exotic beast still not enough?"


    Lin Fei frowned.


    "Huh?"


    Suddenly, Lin Fei felt a pain in his heart. He seemed as if he was going to suffocate. He covered his heart with his hand.


    "Thump."


    The next moment, Lin Fei copsed. His heart had stopped.


    "Lin Fei!"


    "Brother Lin!"


    Immediately, Liu Yibai and Shen Lianxin came to Lin Fei''s side. Shen Lianxin touched Lin Fei''s heart. His face instantly changed.


    "How...how did Brother Lin''s heart stop?"


    When the heart stopped, whether it was a martial artist or a Qi cultivator, there was only one possibility, death!


    "Could it be, the flesh and blood of the exotic beast we consumed is poisonous?"


    Liu Yibai also turned pale. This situation seemed to be unrecorded in the Hidden Sword Sect''s archives. Just as the two of them were uncertain, suddenly, their expressions changed dramatically. They both looked as if they were in pain.


    "Thump."


    Then, the two of them clutched their chests. With painful expressions, they fell to the ground. Their hearts, too, had stopped beating.


    For a moment, the entire cave fell silent. All that remained were the three motionless "bodies" on the ground.

 166. Physical Perfection

    166. Physical Perfection


    The cave was very quiet. Three "corpses" quietlyy on the ground.


    One hour, two hours, three hours... No one knew how long it had been.


    Suddenly, Lin Fei''s "corpse" trembled slightly.


    "Thump thump thump."


    A deep sound came from Lin Fei''s body. It sounded like a heartbeat. At first, it was very faint. But as time passed, the sound of the beating grew louder.


    "Swoosh."


    One could feel, after the heart started beating, arge amount of Qi and blood flowing in the veins with a "booming" sound, making a huge rushing sound.


    At the same time, Lin Fei''s skin also began to crack.


    "Crack."


    The skin cracked open, just like an eggshell, revealing ayer of fair, delicate skin inside, glistening with a faint luster.


    "Swoosh."


    The next moment, Lin Fei opened his eyes. He quickly held his chest. He could feel the strong beat of his heart and even hear the sound of his heart beating.


    Lin Fei stretched out his hand. There were many cracks on the skin of his arm. A numb and tingling sensation made him feel ufortable.


    Lin Fei grabbed the cracked skin on his arm and pulled hard.


    The next moment, Lin Fei''s cracked skin was torn off directly, exposing skin as delicate as a baby''s.


    Moreover, a unique fragrance emanated from his body. It was somewhat simr to the scent of sandalwood. It was faint, but very clear.


    Lin Fei abruptly stood up. He could feel his whole body was full of strength.


    His Qi and blood, muscles, skin, etc seemed to bepletely renewed.


    "Rebirth!"


    Lin Fei thought of a word.


    "System."


    Lin Fei directly called out the system panel.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Arts Realm: Martial Arts Grand Master</strong>


    <strong>True Intention Scroll: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Saber Intent: Perfection (5% progress)</strong>


    <strong>Fist Intent: Mastery (81% progress)</strong>


    <strong>Immeasurable Fist: Transcendence (50% progress)</strong>


    <strong>Close Yet Distant: Transcendence (0% progress)</strong>


    <strong>Refining The Gold Body: Physical Perfection</strong>


    Seeing the words "Physical perfection" after the Refining The Gold Body, Lin Feipletely understood.


    "So, to achieve physical perfection, one needs to be reborn. Consuming the flesh and blood of the exotic beast is subtly refining and changing one''s body. At this moment, my internal organs, Qi and blood, etc., are probablypletely different from before. Even, some characteristics of the exotic beast have been integrated."


    Lin Fei murmured softly. His eyes were shining with a glint of light. No matter what he had fully achieved physical perfection.


    Looking at his current characteristics. Skin like a baby, body emitting a unique fragrance, pure and dust-free.


    Even more, Lin Fei''s body was now impervious to swords and spears, unaffected by water or fire, and never sinking in the water! This was physical perfection.


    Vaguely, it was a bit beyond ordinary people, equivalent to aplete rebirth. Only with such a body can one withstand the "Foundation Establishment". Otherwise, what to build the foundation with?


    After all, martial artists and Qi cultivators were different.


    A martial artist''s strength resided within their own body. All the power was on their own. Therefore, a martial artist''s body must be strong. So, to build the foundation, the body must achieve perfection and undergo rebirth.


    Lin Fei''s heart had previously fallen into stagnation. In fact, it wasn''t real death but "rebirth".


    Rebirth, just like a newborn baby, was equivalent to gaining a "new life". Not only Lin Fei, but Liu Yibai and Shen Lianxin were the same.


    "Thump thump thump."


    Sure enough, with Lin Fei''s awakening. Liu Yibai, and Shen Lianxin, their hearts also started to beat one after another. The two of them abruptly opened their eyes. After seeing Lin Fei, they looked at each other again.


    "Did we... undergo rebirth?"


    Obviously, they also knew what had happened. For a moment, they widened their eyes. Looking up and down their bodies.


    It was really a rebirth! Moreover, all the characteristics of physical perfection had them all!


    "Physical perfection, this is physical perfection! This physical perfection can be called a true rebirth, not just a transformation of Qi, blood, muscles, and skin, even the meridians inside the body also transform.


    This way, it allows us to burst out with even stronger Innate True Qi at once. Even, it makes the quantity of our Innate True Qi continue to increase. Our strength can naturally continue to improve!"


    Both of them were very excited. They were already martial arts Grand Masters. Their strength was almost impossible to improve further unless they built their foundation!


    But at this moment, after achieving physical perfection, they found that they still had room for improvement.


    Of course, this bit of improvement was not really important. Because, physical perfection, represented they could build their foundation!


    "Can we... can we really build our foundation?"


    Shen Lianxin was very excited. He kept looking at his own white, tender hands, which were like the skin of a baby. He had mixed feelings.


    Many years had passed, from being full of enthusiasm to despair, and then to a glimmer of hope. And now, he could finally build his foundation. He felt a bit unreal.


    Liu Yibai, on the other hand, seemed very calm. He was a martial arts Grand Master of the Hidden Sword Sect. The Hidden Sword Sect had a very detailed description of "physical perfection".


    Therefore, Liu Yibai nodded heavily and said, "Yes, with physical perfection, we can build our foundation. However, typically, to build a foundation, one must achieve physical perfection, True Qi perfection, and Martial Dao True Intent perfection, to have great hope.


    But it''s just a great hope. It''s not absolutely foolproof. In our Hidden Sword Sect''s ancient records, some martial artists who achieved physical perfection tried to build their foundation but still failed.


    Building a foundation is simple to say, but it''s difficult to do. It requires a martial artist to continuouslypress their own Innate True Qi. From gaseous Innate True Qi,press into liquid True Essence. This process will cause a huge impact on the body, equivalent to refining it through many trials. Those without physical perfection can never bear it.


    Once the True Essence appears, it means that the foundation has been sessfully built! With True Essence nourishing our body''s Qi, blood, muscles, and skin, our body will continue to improve. Our lifespan will increase, not inferior to those Foundation Establishment cultivators!"


    Lin Fei and Shen Lianxin felt a little stir in their hearts.


    "Compressing True Qi into True Essence, huh? Thanks for the guidance, Brother Liu."


    Shen Lianxin also made a fist salute to Liu Yibai. He was a solitary practitioner. If it weren''t for Liu Yibai telling him these things, he would probably have had to go through a lot of trouble to know the secrets of foundation building.


    "This process requires arge amount of support from the Spiritual Qi of heaven and earth. Therefore, it''s best to have some formations that gather Spiritual Qi, or simply be in a ce with abundant Spiritual Qi.


    The entire north region is actually not suitable for building a foundation. I will return to the Hidden Sword Sect and prepare properly before building my foundation."


    Lin Fei nodded. Building a foundation, of course, needed to be cautious. It''s impossible to rush to build a foundation.


    "But Brother Shen, you are a solitary practitioner. If you want to build your foundation and don''t have a suitable ce with Spiritual Qi, I''m afraid..."


    Liu Yibai intended to rope in Shen Lianxin. But Shen Lianxin smiled and said, "Brother Liu, you don''t have to worry about that. As Brother Lin knows, I identally found a ruin of an ancient martial arts sect. That ruin has plenty of Spiritual Qi of heaven and earth, I believe it''s enough for me to build my foundation."


    The three of them looked at each other.


    "In that case, let''s set off and go back."


    The hearts of the three were burning with anticipation. They wished they could go back right away to prepare well and build their foundation as soon as possible and achieve the status of Martial Saint!


    "Let''s go."


    With one step, Lin Fei left. He went straight out of the cave. In a few leaps, the three of them disappeared without a trace.

 167. Nine Profound Sect is in danger

    167. Nine Profound Sect is in danger


    Chang City, the Imperial Pce Garden.


    At this moment, outside the garden, many martial artists and Qi cultivators had already knelt down. There was even a middle-aged man in dragon robes. He was the Emperor of Great Chang.


    But now, this supreme sovereign actually knelt down in the garden. Behind him were Qi cultivators, martial artists, princes, etc. All were the core of the royal family.


    "Ancestor, what will we do when you''re gone?"


    "Yes, Ancestor. Now the world is filled with the smoke of war, the situation is shaking, I''m afraid our Great Chang''s nine hundred years of reign is in danger!"


    "Ancestor..."


    These people all knelt down in the garden. This was because the royal family''s Supreme Elder had informed the emperor and others tonight was the time when his lifespan woulde to an end.


    The Supreme Elder, at this moment, was already full of silver hair. Even his originally rosy face, at this time, gradually became pale. He was sitting cross-legged in the middle of the garden.


    Looking at the descendants who had knelt down in front of him, he couldn''t help but shake his head slightly and said, "When I was born, the Great Chang was already shaking. It was me, who built the foundation and became a True Person. I continued the fate of Great Chang for more than four hundred years!


    But, after four hundred years, even if I''m a Foundation Establishment True Person, I also have a lifespan. Great Chang has been established for nine hundred years, which is long enough. Even the founding emperor said that descendants will have their own blessings.


    Wishing for the reign tost forever is impossible. After my death, those immortal sects will surely cause trouble. If you want to keep Great Chang, with your abilities, I''m afraid it''s impossible.


    So, let nature take its course, even the strongest dynasty has its day of copse. It''s a pity that I don''t have the courage of the first emperor, daring to go out to sea alone in search of the Dao. Now, it''s toote to regret..."


    After speaking, the royal family''s Supreme Elder slowly closed his eyes. Then, he gradually lowered his head. Thest trace of vitality in his body waspletely cut off.


    "Ancestor..."


    Seeing this scene, everyone knew the ancestor was dead! The sky of the royal family copsed! From now on, the royal family of Great Chang no longer had a Foundation Establishment True Person to suppress the world. The entire world, copsing and disintegrating, may only be a matter of time.


    With the passing of the royal family''s Supreme Elder, the array that originally covered the entire pce gradually disappeared. The array of this pce was always maintained by the Supreme Elder. Without the Supreme Elder, other Qi cultivators of the royal family, even if they were top-notch Qi cultivators, would not expect to maintain it.


    The Emperor still wanted to keep it a secret. However, the array of the pce disappeared. This could not be kept secret.


    Moreover, in today''s Chang City, there are various immortal sects and factions. Openly and secretly.


    How many spies were there? How could the death of the royal Supreme Elder be concealed? For a time, the spies of various forces quickly spread the news.


    In the main hall of Guardian Primordial Mountain. The Grand Elder, who had reached the perfection of the twelfth level of Qi Condensation, had just received the news. His gaze swept over, and with a hint of excitement in his eyes, he slowly said, "I just received the news, the old man of the royal family has passed away!"


    This news immediately exploded the entire hall.


    "What, the royal supreme elder is dead?"


    "He lived for a full five hundred years and suppressed the world for hundreds of years."


    "The royal supreme elder is finally dead, the mountain pressing on our immortal sects has finally disappeared."


    "Hahaha, I''m afraid the prosperous age of our immortal sects ising!"


    Basically, the Qi cultivators in the hall were very excited.


    That supreme elder of the royal family was the one who made all the immortal sects gasp for breath. Strictly speaking, he was even more ruthless than the Great Chang Founding Emperor!


    After all, not long after the Great Chang Founding Emperor established the Great Chang, it seemed that in less than a hundred years, he went out to sea alone in search of the Dao.


    But the royal supreme elder was different. He suppressed the world for more than four hundred years. He also suppressed all the major immortal sects for more than four hundred years.


    Now, the royal ancestor was dead. Of course, everyone at Guardian Primordial Mountain was happy.


    "Humph."


    Suddenly, the Grand Elder at the perfection of the twelfth level of Qi Condensation seemed very dissatisfied. He snorted coldly and the entire hall became quiet.


    "I have finally refined another batch of Foundation Establishment Pills, and I will try to build the foundation again soon. This time, there shouldn''t be any problems, I should be able to seed in building the foundation. But there is one thing that bothers me.


    That is the death of Yuan Gangzi. Thest time he joined forces with the top Qi Condensation cultivators from He Mountain Dao and others was to kill Lin Fei. What''s the result? They all died!


    If Lin Fei and Nine Profound Sect are not removed, where is the prestige of our Guardian Primordial Mountain? To deal with the Nine Profound Sect, there is no need for me to build the foundation sessfully before making a move.


    Yuan Xingzi, Yuan Chenzi. You two bring the two magic treasures ''Heavenly Thunder'' and ''Earthly Evil'' of our sect, go and level the Nine Profound Sect, and kill Lin Fei! I hope to hear the good news of you wiping out the Nine Profound Sect when I finish building the foundation!"


    "Yes, Grand Elder!"


    So, Yuan Xingzi and Yuan Chenzi immediately went down to get the two treasures. These were the treasured items of Guardian Primordial Mountain!


    To be able to be called a magical treasure, it must be of the Foundation Establishment level.


    With these two magical treasures, leveling the Nine Profound Sect would be easy. It''s also because there was no deterrent from the royal supreme elder, Guardian Primordial Mountain would be so unscrupulous.


    Not only Guardian Primordial Mountain. At this moment, He Mountain Dao also received the news from Chang City.


    "Hahaha, the old bastard of the royal family is finally dead! We, He Mountain Dao, closed the mountain because of the old bastard. Humph, we have be aughingstock of the immortal sects, all because of Lin Fei and the Nine Profound Sect.


    "He Yuanzi, Imand you to take our He Mountain Dao''s treasure, the magical treasure Mountain River Seal, to destroy the Nine Profound Sect and kill Lin Fei!"


    "Yes, master!"


    He Yuanzi took themand and left. He was a top-notch Qi Condensation cultivator of the eleventh level. Plus, he had the Mountain River Seal bestowed by He Mountain Dao. Below the Foundation Establishment level, it was hard to meet an opponent. To kill a mere martial arts Master and destroy the Nine Profound Sect, wasn''t that easy?


    So, He Yuanzi, with a group of disciples from He Mountain Dao, carrying the magical treasure of the Mountain River Seal, descended the mountain in a grand manner.


    ......


    Bibo River.


    The river was calm, with blue water and blue sky. asionally, fish would jump out of the water. Lin Fei was standing on the bank at this moment.


    "Crossing Bibo River, it''s not far from Nine Profound Sect. Bibo River has no ferry, if it was in the past, it would require a detour. But I need to return to the Nine Profound Sect and prepare for the Foundation Establishment as soon as possible. I have to save a little time. It seems that I have to walk on the water directly and cross the Bibo River."


    Lin Fei had the ability to walk on water with Saber Qi. Lin Fei had gone to Saber City using Saber Qi to walk on the water. However, that would consume too much Saber Qi.


    But at that time, Saber City was not far away. It wouldn''t consume too much Saber Qi. But crossing the Bibo River, it''s not easy.


    But, today''s Lin Fei is much different from when he went to Saber City. Now, Lin Fei''s Saber Qi had reached great perfection!


    What''s more important, Lin Fei''s physical body had also reached perfection. He was impervious to saber and gun and immune to fire and water.


    What''s more, those who reached perfection in their physical body could walk on water without sinking!


    "Swoosh".


    Lin Fei took a step forward. He wanted to see what it was like to walk on water. So, Lin Fei''s foot directly stepped on the water''s surface.


    This time, Lin Fei did not use his Saber Qi. When his feet stepped on the water''s surface, a miraculous thing happened.


    Lin Fei''s legs felt as if they were stepping on soft cotton, they didn''t sink. Even Lin Fei was shocked by this.


    One step, two steps, three steps...


    Soon, Lin Fei was striding forward. On the river surface, he was striding along briskly.


    "This...this is walking on water... It''s incredible. Once the physical body reaches perfection, it will disy all kinds of incredible abilities."


    Lin Fei step by step, walked on the water surface. It immediately drew a lot of attention.


    Many ignorant people, even started kneeling and praying by the river bank, thinking they had encountered a deity.


    Lin Fei shook his head. He couldn''t really me these people for being ignorant. Weren''t his current skills the same as the gods in the legends?


    "Martial arts can lead to divinity..."


    Lin Fei thought of a phrase. It seemed to describe his current state quite aptly. Soon, Lin Fei crossed the Bibo River and arrived at the opposite bank.


    At this time, a dozen knights appeared on the opposite bank. Each one of them looked at Lin Fei, their faces showing a trace of astonishment.


    After all, Lin Fei crossed the river as if he was strolling in a courtyard. This was extremely shocking for anyone.


    However, the leader still asked loudly, "May I ask if you are ''Immortal yer Saber'' Master Lin Fei?"


    "Hmm? You know me?"


    Lin Fei looked at their attire. He knew they were people from the Great Chang court.


    "Master Lin, we are the secret guards of the South King Mansion. Ordered by the princess, we came to wait for you near the Nine Profound Sect. Here is a letter from the princess. Master Lin Fei will know once you see it."


    Then, these secret guards respectfully handed over a letter to Lin Fei. Lin Fei opened it and read it. The letter was indeed written by Princess Ling Yao. There was only one simple sentence on it.


    "The Supreme Elder is dead, Nine Profound Sect is in danger, leave quickly!"


    Few words, but they contained a lot of information.


    "Swoosh".


    Lin Fei suddenly raised his head.


    "Nine Profound Sect is in danger! Tell me, what happened to Nine Profound Sect?"


    Lin Fei''s eyes were fixed on these secret guards. Since they were stationed at the foot of the Nine Profound Sect, they must know what happened to the Nine Profound Sect.


    "Master Lin Fei, Qi cultivator disciples from He Mountain Dao and Guardian Primordial Mountain, carrying the treasures of their sects, are rushing towards Nine Profound Sect. If you go back to Nine Profound Sect now, I''m afraid..."


    The secret guard didn''t finish his sentence. Obviously, going back to Nine Profound Sect now was not a wise choice.


    "He Mountain Dao, Guardian Primordial Mountain. I''ll go up the mountain and wait for them!"


    In the next moment, Lin Fei''s saber energy exploded. The entire person, like a phantom, instantly burst out dozens of meters, rushing towards Nine Profound Sect.

 168. The Saber Light that Pierces Through Heaven and Earth

    168. The Saber Light that Pierces Through Heaven and Earth


    In the Nine Profound Sect, the ground was littered with bodies. At this moment, countless disciples had gathered together. Their eyes filled with a hint of hatred, staring intensely at the two groups of people in front of them.


    One group was Qi Condensation disciples from the Guardian Primordial Mountain, led by Yuan Xingzi and Yuan Chenzi. Each of them held a magical weapon in their hands, "Heavenly Thunder" and "Earthly Evil".


    The Heavenly Thunder was invincible, sharp, and unstoppable, even mountains could be copsed. The Earthly Evil would cover the sky and earth once it came out, whoever touches it would die. Forget about martial artists, even Qi Condensation disciples would keep as far away as possible.


    The other group was Qi Condensation disciples from He Mountain Dao led by He Yuanzi, holding a magical weapon "Mountain River Seal".


    Once it was unleashed, the Mountain River Seal seemed to carry the weight of a mountain and river, mighty and overwhelming. Once it strikes down, whether martial arts Masters or Qi Condensation disciples, all would be smashed into a pulp.


    Any defense of the Nine Profound Sect, in front of the Mountain River Seal, all seemed so fragile.


    At this moment, all martial artists of the Nine Profound Sect, including the three martial arts Masters, were all gathered together now. The Nine Profound Sect only had three martial arts Masters in total. Among them, Grand Elder Zhao Kongming was the strongest.


    After all, Zhao Kongming had alreadyprehended the Sword Intent. Zhao Kongming''s Sword Intent, when dealing with some high-level Qi Condensation disciples, could still be somewhat effective. But against top-level Qi Condensation disciples like He Yuanzi, Yuan Xingzi, and Yuan Chenzi, it was of no use.


    "Zhao Kongming, Lin Fei is your disciple, hand him over. Otherwise, the Nine Profound Sect will not escape destruction."


    He Yuanzi spoke indifferently. Even though he had killed his way to the Nine Profound Sect, so far, he had not seen Lin Fei. He thought that the Nine Profound Sect might have "hidden" Lin Fei. After all, Lin Fei had great potential. It''s possible for the Nine Profound Sect to protect Lin Fei.


    "That''s right, Zhao Kongming, if you don''t hand over Lin Fei, are you intending to have the entire Nine Profound Sect be buried with Lin Fei?"


    Yuan Xingzi also spoke. He and He Mountain Dao''s He Yuanzi actually did not have prior contact. But He Yuanzi arrived before the Guardian Primordial Mountain.


    Moreover, they had also sent top-level Qi Condensation disciples to surround and kill Lin Feist time. So they were familiar with each other.


    Besides, this time, their goal was the same. Not only to kill Lin Fei but also to destroy the entire Nine Profound Sect. So they simply teamed up.


    Before finding Lin Fei, Guardian Primordial Mountain, and He Mountain Dao were not in such a hurry to destroy Nine Profound Sect, they even had it all nned out.


    If Lin Fei is not here, then they would use the Nine Profound Sect as a threat, and let Lin Fei return to the Nine Profound Sect himself. In short, they had many means.


    Without the check and bnces of the Great Chang royal family, without the royal family''s supreme elder suppressing the world, these immortal sect Qi Condensation disciples werepletely unscrupulous. They held an absolute advantage, they had plenty of ways to deal with Lin Fei.


    Zhao Kongming nced at the two Grand Elders by his side.


    He chuckled and said, "Old Li, Old Bai, after so many years, I didn''t expect that we three old fellows would have to fight shoulder to shoulder again."


    "Haha, Zhao Kongming, when you were young, you made a name for yourself as ''Empty Abyss Sword'' in the martial world. Back then, your temper was quite hot. Howe you have be so motherly now that you''re old?"


    "That''s right, Old Zhao, since our ancestor founded the sect when has our Nine Profound Sect ever bowed its head? We, as martial artists, fight against heaven and earth, and die without regret!"


    "Even if we die, as long as there is a disciple of Nine Profound Sect, our sect can still be rebuilt!"


    "Remembering the past, our founder was invincible in the world. You Qi cultivators from the immortal sects, how dare you be so presumptuous?"


    "Hahaha, indeed. Forget about our founder, even Elder Lin Fei can kill Qi Condensation disciples as easily as killing chickens!"


    The three Grand Elders, martial arts Masters at this moment, showed no fear. Instead, they openly mocked.


    "How presumptuous! You''re nearing death and still dare to be stubborn! Good, then I''ll smash each of you into a pulp, then deal with Lin Fei. Mountain River Seal, kill!"


    He Yuanzi was extremely furious. Whenever Lin Fei was mentioned, He Mountain Dao was the most furious. Because, time and again, Lin Fei had killed too many disciples of He Mountain Dao.


    In fact, Lin Fei''s reputation as the "Immortal yer Saber" was built on the bodies of He Mountain Dao''s disciples, and became famous in Great Chang. This was simply a great disgrace to He Mountain Dao.


    "Hum".


    He Yuanzi directly threw a small seal from his hand into the air and spiritual power surged into it.


    "Whoosh".


    The Mountain River Seal expanded with the wind, emitting a grayish glow. In the blink of an eye, it went from a small seal to a covering the sky and earth, like a mountain, hovering in the air.


    Of course, it wasn''t as heavy as a real mountain. But even so, this was already extremely astonishing. This was a magical treasure! It could change size as desired and had all sorts of incredible powers. It was many times stronger than magical artifacts. Once a Qi cultivator possessed a magical treasure, their strength would be vastly different from before.


    Looking at the Mountain River Seal in the air, Zhao Kongming and the three innate elders nced at each other. They could all see the determination in each other''s eyes!


    "Under my Mountain River Seal, who in your Nine Profound Sect can resist? Martial artists, in the end, are merely nobodies, unable to withstand a single blow! You were born to be stepped under our Qi cultivators'' feet!"


    He Yuanzi''s body stirred with spiritual power. His robes fluttered, moving without wind. His aura was incredibly strong. Especially with the Mountain River Seal enhancing his aura.


    In front of such a magical treasure, martial artists, even innate martial artists were indeed very insignificant. Like ants.


    "Whoosh".


    Zhao Kongming made his move. His fierce sword intent surged to the sky. A terrifying sword light viciously shed toward He Yuanzi. He knew that he could not shake the Mountain River Seal. But He Yuanzi was different. He Yuanzi was just a Qi Condensation cultivator. He wasn''t at the Foundation Establishment stage. His sword could injure him.


    "Futile struggle. Mountain River Seal, fall!"


    He Yuanzi didn''t even nce at Zhao Kongming. He directly controlled the Mountain River Seal to fall toward Zhao Kongming.


    "Boom".


    Instantly, the Mountain River Seal fell directly. Zhao Kongming''s sword light dissipated inch by inch. He could only watch the Mountain River Seal, as big as a mountain, fall onto his head. All the Nine Profound Sect disciples had bloodshot eyes.


    "Hahaha, Old Zhao, you can''t go before us. Let''s go together!"


    Instantly, the two Grand Elders also burst out with Innate True Qi. They directly rushed to Zhao Kongming''s side, raised their fists, and viciously smashed towards the Mountain River Seal overhead.


    "Bang".


    However, the two innate martial artists were simply unable to shake the Mountain River Seal.


    "The three of us, let''s die together."


    The three martial arts Masters looked at each other. They also showed a trace of a smile on their faces, quietly waiting for the Mountain River Seal to fall.


    "Whoosh".


    Suddenly, from the corner of Zhao Kongming''s eye, seemed to see a familiar saber light. That saber light shook the heavens as if it pierced through the sky and earth. It stretched across the void and fierce aura swept across the entire sky.


    "That''s..."


    Zhao Kongming''s eyes slowly widened as if he had thought of something. His expression showed a hint of joy.

 169. Saber Breaks the Magic Treasure

    169. Saber Breaks the Magic Treasure


    Saber energy!


    One thousand meters high saber energy!


    And, it was emanating an extremely familiar aura.


    He''s back!


    Lin Fei is back!


    At this moment, all the disciples of the Nine Profound Sect were overjoyed to tears.


    "It''s Grand Elder Lin, it must be Grand Elder Lin returning!"


    "Saber energy, this is Grand Elder Lin''s unique saber energy!"


    "Grand Elder Lin''s saber energy is too terrifying. It pierces through the sky and earth. The saber intent it emits makes me feel like I''m suffocating."


    "A one thousand meters high saber energy, Grand Elder Lin has be stronger again!"


    At this moment, not just Zhao Kongming, in fact, even the ordinary disciples of the Nine Profound Sect knew that Lin Fei had returned.


    Lin Fei''s signature saber energy pierces through the heavens and earth, vast and overwhelming, rolling in. That was impossible to hide. Moreover, Lin Fei seemed to have no intention of hiding his figure.


    "Hm? Lin Fei..."


    He Yuanzi felt a terrifying force behind him. A terrifying saber intent directly rolling towards him. That terrifying power even made him feel like his body was being cut into pieces. That was the feeling of death! It made He Yuanzi''s scalp numb. His whole body shivering.


    "Mountain River Seal!"


    He Yuanzi immediately withdrew the Mountain River Seal. Although, as long as his Mountain River Seal was pressed down, it could definitely crush Zhao Kongming and the other two.


    But what''s the point?


    Just three innate martial artists. As long as Lin Fei was dealt with, he could kill these three innate martial artists at any time. For these three innate martial artists, he would have to face the risk of being killed by Lin Fei. Of course, He Yuanzi wouldn''t be so unwise!


    "Whoosh".


    The next moment, He Yuanzi turned around abruptly. At the same time, the Mountain River Seal also quickly turned into a stream of light. Overwhelmingly, it howled towards the saber light that pierced through the sky and earth behind him.


    At this moment, under that saber light that pierced through the sky and earth, there indeed was a figure, with every step spanning dozens of meters, step by step, he walked towards the gate of the Nine Profound Sect. The Grand Elder of the Nine Profound Sect, "Immortal yer Saber" Lin Fei finally returned!


    Lin Fei looked at the Mountain River Seal that was howling towards him, looking like a small mountain. He had a vague understanding. This was not a magical artifact but a magic treasure!


    However, what if it was a magic treasure?


    "Heavenly Saber Art, sh!"


    The next moment, Lin Fei reced his hand with a saber and shed fiercely toward the Mountain River Seal.


    "Boom".


    In the void, the one thousand meters high saber energy instantly descended from the sky, carrying the momentum of heaven''s copse. One shnded on the Mountain River Seal and collided fiercely with this treasure of the He Mountain Dao.


    "Bang".


    Immediately, the two forces collided. The terrifying shockwave swept in all directions. Endless saber energy, wherever it passed, everything was leveled!


    The huge Mountain River Seal was actually sent flying back by this one sh from Lin Fei. Even He Yuanzi couldn''t help but shudder.


    The spiritual power in his body was constantly surging as if he had been bacshed. He pped his hands together and use spiritual power to stabilize the Mountain River Seal.


    "What an ''Immortal yer Saber'' Lin Fei!"


    He Yuanzi''s eyes narrowed slightly. He looked somewhat uncertainly at a figure in the distance.


    "Immortal yer Saber" Lin Fei!


    This name was now well-known. Not only in the martial arts world. In the Immortal Sects as well, it was also well-known.


    Even top Qi Condensation cultivators like He Yuanzi actually felt quite wary of Lin Fei. This was the deterrence of "reputation" or "infamous reputation".


    "Hmph, so what if you are the ''Immortal yer Saber''? Last time, the Five Directions Killing Array couldn''t kill you. But this time, the headmaster has bestowed upon me the magic treasure Mountain River Seal!


    The magic treasure is Foundation Establishment level power, you are just a martial artist, even if the founder of the Nine Profound Sect were to reincarnate, what about it?


    You can''t do anything to me. Under the Mountain River Seal, I don''t know how many Martial Grand Masters have been crushed to death. Today, not only will I kill you, but I will also level the entire Nine Profound Sect!"


    He Yuanzi was high-spirited. Even though the previous strike, the Mountain River Seal failed to crush Lin Fei''s saber energy. But how many saber energies could Lin Fei have? He believed that with the Mountain River Seal in hand, he was invincible below the Foundation Establishment realm!


    However, as his words fell. He Yuanzi realized something seemed a bit off.


    Lin Fei''s eyes were extremely calm. He just stood quietly on the spot. His gaze seemed as if he was looking at a cold corpse and the gazes of the others around him also carried a hint of fear.


    "Senior Brother He Yuanzi, quickly look at the... the Mountain River Seal, it seems to have cracked...."


    A disciple''s face was full of horror and he was reminding He Yuanzi aloud.


    "Huh?"


    Only then did He Yuanzi take a closer look. He looked at the Mountain River Seal.


    At this moment, there were countless patterns on the Mountain River Seal, dense and covering the entire Mountain River Seal.


    Those were runes!


    Each rune was very mysterious. It was inscribed by a Foundation Establishment True Person by hand.


    It was these runes that allowed the Mountain River Seal to possess the terrifying power of arge mountain.


    But now, those mysterious runes had actually begun to crack and the number of cracks was increasing. Densely packed, like a spider web.


    In an instant, He Yuanzi''s face turned deathly white.


    "It''s impossible, the Mountain River Seal is a magic treasure, it was refined by a Foundation Establishment True Person,parable to the power of Foundation Establishment.


    Without reaching the level of Foundation Establishment power, how could it possibly break a magic treasure? Our He Mountain Dao''s Mountain River Seal is not just any Foundation Establishment magic treasure..."


    He Yuanzi immediately mobilized the spiritual power within his body. Handprint after handprint, he crazily imprinted onto the Mountain River Seal, trying to stimte the power of the Mountain River Seal.


    "Crack".


    But the next moment, the Mountain River Seal finally couldn''t hold on anymore.


    "Crack, crack".


    One after another, cracks appeared on the Mountain River Seal. Each one wasrger than thest, shocking to the eye. Even the aura of the Mountain River Seal was flickering continuously, fading in and out, gradually bing dim and lightless as if in the next moment, the aura wouldpletely disappear.


    "No..."


    He Yuanzi''s spiritual power eruptedpletely, trying to save the Mountain River Seal. But it was already toote.


    From the moment he activated the Mountain River Seal and forcefully collided head-on with Lin Fei''s one thousand meters high saber energy, the fate of the Mountain River Seal was already sealed.


    "Boom".


    When thest strand of aura from the Mountain River Seal disappeared, the enormous Mountain River Seal instantly copsed, transforming into piece after piece of rock, falling to the ground.


    "Boom".


    The Mountain River Seal itself was refined from a mountain peak. It was the Foundation Establishment True Person of He Mountain Dao, who used his heaven and earth prating spiritual power to summon a mountain peak, exhausting endless effort, to finally refine this treasure. But now, this magic treasure shattered into pieces andpletely copsed!


    "Immortal yer Saber" Lin Fei strongly returned to the Nine Profound Sect. One thousand meters high saber energy. One sh shattered the Treasure Mountain River Seal!


    For a time, the entire Nine Profound Sect was silent. Whether it was martial artists from the Nine Profound Sect, or cultivators from He Mountain Dao and Guardian Primordial Mountain, were silent, as if they couldn''t believe what was happening before their eyes.


    "One sh shatters a magic treasure. Lin Fei, have you reached the Saint-level?"


    Zhao Kongming looked at Lin Fei with fiery eyes. His expression was filled with a trace of shock that was hard to believe!

 170. Immune to all poisons, impervious to all spells

    170. Immune to all poisons, impervious to all spells


    Martial Saint!


    At this moment, these two words appeared in everyone''s minds and Zhao Kongming, couldn''t help but ask.


    Everyone knew a magic treasure was equivalent to the power of the Foundation Establishment.


    Below Foundation Establishment, let alone shattering a magic treasure with a single saber strike, even if someone could resist a single strike from a magic treasure would be worth recording. Even the founder of Nine Profound Sect and the top Qi Condensation realm cultivator, couldn''t handle a magic treasure.


    However, Lin Fei had done it. That huge one thousand meters high saber energy, hovering in the void. It was much stronger than the previous hundreds of meters high saber energy. It had already exceeded the limit of a Martial Arts Grandmaster. Therefore, Zhao Kongming asked this question.


    Everyone''s eyes were on Lin Fei. Especially the Qi cultivators of He Mountain Dao and Guardian Primordial Mountain. All of them looked at Lin Fei in disbelief.


    Martial Master and Martial Saint.


    Although both were martial artists, these were two different concepts. Once a martial artist reached Foundation Establishment and became a Martial Saint, he would be even more terrifying than a typical Foundation Establishment True Person!


    "Martial Saint?"


    Lin Fei shook his head and said calmly, "I haven''t reached Foundation Establishment, nor have I be a Martial Saint. However, dealing with these Qi Condensation stage cultivators shouldn''t be a problem.


    He Mountain Dao, Guardian Primordial Mountain, you were looking for me, right? I am here now. Today, my saber will begin its ughter!"


    Lin Fei exuded a cold killing intent. His heart was also filled with vast killing intent. If he had returned just a few hourster, perhaps the Nine Profound Sect would have ceased to exist.


    How could Lin Fei not be terrified? How could he not have a killing intent?


    "Lin Fei, you destroyed the magic treasure of my He Mountain Dao. Not only will you die, but Nine Profound Sect, and your Lin family, will also all die! All disciples of He Mountain Dao, form the formation!"


    He Yuanzi gritted his teeth. His body was also filled with killing intent. The Mountain River Seal shattered. That was the magic treasure of He Mountain Dao! It was even more precious than him. But now it had been destroyed by Lin Fei.


    If Lin Fei didn''t die, if Nine Profound Sect didn''t perish, how would he exin to He Mountain Dao? Therefore, the current He Yuanzi wished he could sh Lin Fei a thousand times!


    Thus, the many disciples of He Mountain Dao quickly formed a formation.


    Without the Mountain River Seal, there were still many disciples of He Mountain Dao and there was He Yuanzi, a top Qi Condensation realm cultivator.


    Once they formed a formation, they might have the power to fight against Lin Fei! Of course, He Yuanzi was very clear Lin Fei was the "Immortal yer Saber" and he could shatter the Mountain River Seal.


    If it was just the disciples of He Mountain Dao, he wouldn''t be so tough. He might turn around and run. However, there were people from Guardian Primordial Mountain here, and there were two magic treasures from Guardian Primordial Mountain!


    "Dao friends Yuan Xingzi and Yuan Gangzi. You have also seen it, this Lin Fei can shatter even the Mountain River Seal. If Lin Fei is not eliminated, he will surely leave endless troubles!


    Do we have to wait for a Foundation Establishment True Person to make a move? If our two Immortal sects join hands, we can definitely kill Lin Fei!"


    He Yuanzi loudly said to the people of Guardian Primordial Mountain. Yuan Xingzi and Yuan Chenzi looked at each other.


    Just now, Lin Fei had shattered He Mountain Dao''s Mountain River Seal with a single saber, which really scared them a bit. Being able to shatter a magic treasure with a single saber, wasn''t that a Martial Saint?


    However, Lin Feiter denied it himself. Lin Fei was not a Martial Saint!


    Moreover, the whole Great Chang was now devoid of exotic beasts. All top Qi Condensation cultivators knew this.


    No martial artist could reach Foundation Establishment and be a Martial Saint.


    Lin Fei, with the body of a Martial Master, shattered He Mountain Dao''s magic treasure, the Mountain River Seal. This was truly astonishing.


    Just as He Yuanzi said, if Lin Fei was not eliminated, endless troubles would ensue in the future!


    Besides, they brought two magic treasures from Guardian Primordial Mountain down the mountain.


    If they returned without any achievements, once the Grand Elder seeded in Foundation Establishment, wouldn''t they be punished?


    Even more so, their magic treasures weren''t like the Mountain River Seal of He Mountain Dao. They didn''t need to confront Lin Fei head-on.


    "Take action!"


    In the next moment, Yuan Xingzi and Yuan Gangzi had made up their minds. Moreover, the two top Qi Condensation cultivators took action together.


    When they were dealing with the Nine Profound Sect before, they were watching the show. They basically wouldn''t take action.


    Even if they did, it was just a casual shot from one person. But now, the two of them took action together. They directly activated the two magic treasures.


    This showed how much they valued Lin Fei. After all, the reputation of the "Immortal yer Saber" wasn''t just for show. It was earned through killing!


    "Heavenly Thunder."


    A blue bead appeared in Yuan Xingzi''s hand. It didn''t look very impressive. However, when his spiritual power poured into the blue bead, a thunderbolt condensed in the void.


    "Boom."


    Lightning struck, aiming unerringly for Lin Fei.


    Not just Yuan Xingzi but also Yuan Chenzi produced a white porcin bottle, twisting off the cap.


    From within seeped a wisp of greyish-ck mist, Yuan Chenzi channeled his spiritual power and blew hard against the escaping greyish-ck mist from the bottle.


    Instantaneously, the greyish-ck mist shot out of the bottle, increasing in volume, and it spread throughout the void. This was the "Earthly Evil."


    Upon contact with the human body, it would corrode flesh and bone. In the blink of an eye, it could reduce the human body to a heap of bleached bones. Even the Innate True Qi of a martial arts Master would find it hard to resist.


    Two magical treasures. Heavenly Thunder and Earthly Evil, attacking simultaneously.


    He Yuanzi also arranged his He Mountain disciples in a formation, pooling the spiritual power of dozens of Qi Condensation disciples. He released a series of talismanic scrolls. The scrolls pulsated with spiritual power, subtly forming a great.


    The continuously contracted, attempting to trap Lin Fei within.


    Three methods, three top-tier Qi Condensation cultivators, and two magical treasures, simultaneously attacking Lin Fei!


    It seemed Lin Fei had nowhere to escape, no means to evade!


    However, Lin Fei stood his ground, entirely unmoving. He raised his head, seeing the Heavenly Thunder descend.


    "Is it true Heavenly Thunder? That is the power of the natural world. How could a Qi Condensation cultivator, a single magical treasure hope to control it?


    It is nothing but a strand of thunderous energy. And this talismanic, does it hope to ensnare me?"


    Lin Fei took a deep breath. The Saber Qi within his body no longer held back. It exploded in full force.


    "Boom."


    In the void, Lin Fei''s saber energy formed a sky-high saber reaching one thousand meters. Furthermore, an invisible "saber momentum" shrouded all the Qi Condensation cultivators.


    This was the momentum of the Heavenly Saber! Though it could not match the true saber momentum, even if it could suppress the opponent''s strength by ten or twenty percent, it was utterly terrifying!


    "What sort of power is this?"


    For a moment, shock colored the faces of He Yuanzi, Yuan Xingzi, and Yuan Chenzi. They felt as if they were being oppressed by an invisible force. This was beyond theirprehension. Neither saber energy nor saber intent seemed to possess such power.


    "Heavenly Saber Art, sh!"


    The next moment, at Lin Fei''s mentalmand, the one thousand meters high saber energy shed downwards in a grand disy.


    The sky-high saber in the void finally moved. As the Heavenly Saber congealed, they only felt an awe-inspiring heavenly majesty. But once the Heavenly Saber shed down, in these Qi cultivators'' eyes, it seemed as if the sky was copsing!


    Their senses, seemed to discard everything else, leaving only the Heavenly Saber in the void. The saber carried with the momentum of the heavens falling, slicing down relentlessly!


    "Boom."


    The immense Heavenly Thunder was severed directly by Lin Fei''s massive saber energy. The endless saber energy constantly entwined and shed with the remaining force of the Heavenly Thunder. The Heavenly Thunder had yet to reach Lin Fei but was already obliterated by the saber energy.


    "Crash."


    Atst, the heavenly saber plummeted. He Yuanzi along with dozens of disciples formed a rune-script web, and it directly shed with the heavenly saber...


    Even though nearly half of the saber energy of the heavenly saber had been consumed by the heavenly thunder, could it really be stopped by the mere rune-script web?


    "Thwack."


    In an instant, the rune-script web shattered. The heavenly saber ferociously plummeted. Saber energy surged mightily. Countless Qi Condensation disciples wanted to use their spiritual power against the saber energy, which seemed to have no effect at all. Their bodies were torn apart by the saber energy in a sh.


    Only three of the topmost Qi cultivators, leveraging their abundant spiritual power, could slightly resist. Yet, even so, they were exceedingly disheveled.


    "Crack."


    The heavenly saber fell. The saber energy dissipated. The ground was cleaved, a gigantic rift left behind, as if it would split the entirend into two.


    He Yuanzi, Yuan Xingzi, and Yuan Chenzi, at this moment, exchanged nces. From the other''s gaze, they saw fear and shock.


    Was this the power of a martial artist? Was this the power of a martial arts master?


    It was even more terrifying than their magic treasures.


    "Ssst."


    However, Yuan Chenzi''s face suddenly lit up with joy.


    "It''s done! Hahaha, my ''Earthly Evil Qi'' has stealthily risen from beneath the ground, binding itself to Lin Fei. The Earthly Evil Qi corrodes bones and souls, Lin Fei will undoubtedly die!"


    Everyone was slightly taken aback. Then, there was ecstatic jubtion. Yes, the Heavenly Thunder was broken, the rune-script web was broken. Lin Fei''s saber energy was indeed formidable and able to annihte heavenly thunder and sever the rune-script web.


    Yet, it could not eradicate the Earthly Evil Qi. After all, the Earthly Evil Qi was inherently gaseous. It could even sneak into the ground, making it impossible to guard against.


    "Whoosh."


    Everyone immediately looked toward Lin Fei. Sure enough, in the spot where Lin Fei stood, from the ground, a multitude of gray-ck gas erupted, quickly enveloping Lin Fei.


    Lin Fei''s Saber Qi was rapidly corroding. Saber Qi, a form of Innate True Qi, which could not resist the Earthly Evil Qi. After all, the Earthly Evil Qi was a particrly toxic force. Once afflicted with the Earthly Evil Qi, flesh and blood couldn''t resist, death was inevitable!


    "Sssst."


    Lin Fei''s saber energy was quickly corroded by the Earthly Evil Qi. The Earthly Evil Qi, finally covered Lin Fei entirely, starting to corrode Lin Fei''s skin.


    Lin Fei, however, remained unmoved. He even stretched out his hand. His own fair hand was covered in gray-ck Earthly Evil Qi. It looked exceedingly ferocious and unsightly.


    "So, this is Earthly Evil Qi?"


    Lin Fei, step by step, slowly walked toward He Yuanzi and the others. From his body, there emerged a faint golden glow.


    At the same time, a peculiar, refreshing fragrance emanated from Lin Fei''s body. This sight had everyone wide-eyed as if they couldn''t believe what was happening. Why wasn''t the Earthly Evil Qi affecting Lin Fei?


    "Body emanates a fragrance, pure and dust-free, skin like a baby''s... This is a sign of physical perfection! Physical perfection, also known as the Golden Body! Immune to all poisons, impervious to all spells. Even the Earthly Evil Qi can''t harm those with physical perfection. But, Great Chang no longer has any exotic beasts. How could you attain physical perfection?"


    He Yuanzi, seeing this scene, had a sh of inspiration. It seemed he thought of something, staring at Lin Fei with a face full of shock!


    Physical perfection was a requirement that a martial artist must meet to build a foundation. And Lin Fei was now physically perfected.


    Didn''t this mean, Lin Fei was about to build the foundation?


    Thinking of this, for a moment, the three topmost Qi Condensation disciples, had a nk mind, their spirits trembling.


    Because this meant the Nine Profound Sect was about to birth a Martial Saint! Great Chang was about to birth a Martial Saint! The martial arts were about to prosper!


    ---------------------


    Immune to all poisons, impervious to all spells. It''s exaggerated.

 171. Preparing for Foundation Establishment

    171. Preparing for Foundation Establishment


    "Disperse!"


    With a mere thought, Lin Fei''s muscles and skin incessantly trembled. Subsequently, theyer of greenish-ck Earthly Evil Qi epassing his body was directly shattered by him.


    Only at this moment did Lin Fei trulyprehend the significance of purity, and imperviousness to a myriad of poisons. Indeed, the perfection of the physical body was not as straightforward as he had imagined. The perfection of the physical body, in itself, was a lofty achievement.


    Rebirth from the old, was this an insignificant feat?


    Almost since themencement of perfecting the physical body, the life strata of a martial artist became fundamentally different from those ofmon folk, or even Qi Condensation cultivators.


    "Retreat!"


    Yuan Xingzi and Yuan Chenzi exchanged nces, and without any hesitation, they immediately retreated, fleeing in a frenzy.


    Lin Fei had already attained physical perfection. Moreover, hisbat power was terrifyingly potent. He hadn''t yet built his foundation to be a Martial Saint, yet he could already unleash power rivaling those who had.


    Even if they were currently wielding magic treasures, they were no match for Lin Fei. They must report back to the Grand Elder.


    Once the Grand Elder established his foundation, they must annihte the Nine Profound Sect and behead Lin Fei with swift unerring might. Otherwise, once Lin Fei became a Martial Saint, that would truly sow the seeds for endless cmity!


    However, the first to flee were not Yuan Xingzi and Yuan Chenzi but He Yuanzi who earlier had be furiously indignant.


    Even with murderous intent surging to the heavens, pledging to behead Lin Fei, He Yuanzi was the first to retreat. He Yuanzi, surprisingly, retreated even before Yuan Xingzi and Yuan Chenzi.


    Regardless of the numerous disciples of the He Mountain Dao Sect still present, he spurred on his magical artifact. In a blink of an eye, he had retreated dozens of meters away.


    "Escaping? It''s toote!"


    Lin Fei''s gaze was icy cold. Instantly, the momentum of Heavenly Saber was fully unleashed. Within a radius of hundreds of meters, all fell under the dominance of his Heavenly Saber.


    "Boom."


    Being enveloped by the Heavenly Saber''s momentum, it was as if they were suddenly shouldering a huge mountain. He Yuanzi, Yuan Xingzi, and Yuan Chenzi, among others, paused in their tracks. Their speed drastically reduced. Although it didn''te to aplete halt, their speed had slowed significantly. That was enough!


    "Heavenly Saber!"


    Lin Fei waved his hand. The sky full of saber energy instantly came shing down. To deal with these top-tier Qi Condensation cultivators, there was no need for one thousand meters of saber energy, even dozens of meters of saber energy, these top-tier Qi Condensation cultivators couldn''t withstand.


    "No......"


    With a sh of saber energy, the first to perish was He Yuanzi. How could he withstand Lin Fei''s saber energy without his Mountain River Seal magic treasure?


    Therefore, saber energy instantaneously broke through He Yuanzi''s protective magical artifact. He Yuanzi was cleaved in half, his body falling to the ground.


    Then, it was Yuan Chenzi''s turn. His "Earthly Evil" magic treasure was indeed venomous, but it was not essentially a defensive magic treasure after all.


    When the Earthly Evil Qi failed against Lin Fei, Yuan Chenzi was left without any other means. He fell instantly under Lin Fei''s saber energy, meeting the same end.


    Finally, it was Yuan Xingzi''s turn. His magic treasure "Heavenly Thunder" could invoke a hint of thunder energy, transforming it into the utmost yang and unyielding Heavenly Thunder.


    It was indeed able to counter Lin Fei''s saber energy. Therefore, he managed to escape a certain distance. However, after Lin Fei had dealt with Yuan Chenzi and He Yuanzi, his huge saber energy immediately coalesced. One thousand meters of saber energy reappeared.


    "sh!"


    When one thousand meters of saber energy descended from the sky, all Yuan Xingzi could do was let out a miserable cry. He was instantaneously ground to a pulp by Lin Fei''s saber energy, turning into a pool of blood and flesh.


    As for the disciples of the He Mountain Dao and Guardian Primordial Mountain, they were all in by Lin Fei''s saber energy.


    In just a short time, not a single Qi cultivator from the He Mountain Dao and Guardian Primordial Mountain escaped, all were beheaded by Lin Fei!


    Looking at the corpses strewn about, each disciple of the Nine Profound Sect seemed to be in a dream.


    "A Martial Saint... is just so..."


    Many murmured softly, looking at Lin Fei''s figure, only one term appeared in their minds.


    Peerless brilliance!


    Wasn''t Lin Fei''s performance at this moment a disy of peerless brilliance?


    Killing immortal masters as if ughtering chickens. Even top-tier Qi Condensation cultivators, even those with magic treasures, were no match for Lin Fei.


    "Hahaha, with Elder Lin in our Nine Profound Sect, we shall flourish!"


    "The fortune of the Nine Profound Sect, the fortune of the Great Chang Martial Dao!"


    The master of the Nine Profound Sect was extremely excited at this moment, as were Zhao Kongming and the other three elders.


    Their excitement and exhration were not solely because Lin Fei had disyed his mighty prowess, ying three top-tier Qi Condensation cultivators and defeating the invading enemies. Rather, it was due to Lin Fei''s state at this moment.


    Skin as soft as a baby''s, emitting a unique fragrance, pure and untainted, impervious to myriad poisons, immune to all techniques...


    All in all, a myriad of extraordinary characteristics. And these characteristics all indicated one thing.


    Physical perfection!


    Lin Fei had already achieved physical perfection!


    Only the Sect Master and the three Grand Elders understood what physical perfection represented.


    It was the most crucial requirement for a martial artist to establish a foundation and be a Martial Saint!


    Now that Lin Fei had achieved physical perfection, it implied that Lin Fei could attempt a foundation establishment. There was a high hope that he might be a Martial Saint!


    Once Lin Fei became a Martial Saint, he would be the first Martial Saint of the Nine Profound Sect. In fact, he might even be the only Martial Saint in Great Chang at the moment!


    Lin Fei took a step forward, arriving beside the corpses of Yuan Xingzi and Yuan Chenzi.


    Although Yuan Xingzi''s body had turned into a puddle of mud, Lin Fei had still retained some saber energy, withoutpletely destroying the magic treasure "Heavenly Thunder."


    Thus, with a swipe of his big hand, he grasped both the "Heavenly Thunder" and "Earthly Evil" magic treasures in his hand.


    After all, even if he couldn''t use two magic treasures, for Qi Condensation cultivators, they were precious items they would want to get at any cost.


    It was just a pity about the Mountain River Seal. In fact, this seal was even better, especially in situations of group attack. The Mountain River Seal would have been more effective.


    For instance, on the battlefield, once one applied the Mountain River Seal, regardless of whether hundreds of thousands of soldiers or even more troops, they wouldn''t be able to withstand such terrifying power.


    Magic treasures represent the power of the Foundation Establishment level. Only True Persons who have built their foundations could refine them. This was not a power of the mundane world.


    Lin Fei put away the "Heavenly Thunder" and "Earthly Evil" magic treasures. At this point, Zhao Kongming, the Sect Master, and others had also rushed over.


    "Lin Fei did you... did you really achieve physical perfection?"


    Zhao Kongming was the first to ask. The other two Grand Elders and the Sect Master all focused their attention on Lin Fei with a hint of anticipation in their eyes. Although they felt that he should have achieved physical perfection, they still wanted to hear Lin Fei''s answer personally.


    Lin Fei nodded and said, "Yes, I have achieved physical perfection."


    "Boom."


    In the minds of the three Grand Elders and the Sect Master, it was as if a thunderous explosion had urred.


    Excitement!


    Too much excitement!


    "Hahaha, my disciple, my good disciple. You have fulfilled the wish that our founder failed to achieve. With physical perfection, you''re only a step away from bing a Martial Saint after building your foundation!"


    Zhao Kongming couldn''t help butugh out loud. The Nine Profound Sect was finally going to birth a Martial Saint!


    In the past, the founder of the Nine Profound Sect passed away with regret, sitting in loneliness on Ancestral Master Peak.


    And now, Lin Fei, a disciple of the Nine Profound Sect, finally had the opportunity to make up for the regret of the founder.


    "Elder Lin, the supreme elder of the royal family has passed away. Now, the world is about to fall into chaos. Those Immortal Sects can no longer contain themselves. As for the He Mountain Dao, it''s not a concern, as they won''t be able to produce a Foundation Establishment True Person in a short time.


    But the Guardian Primordial Mountain is different. I heard that the Grand Elder of the Guardian Primordial Mountain is currently taking Foundation Establishment Pills.


    There''s a high possibility that he will sessfully build his foundation in the near future and be a Foundation Establishment True Person. When the Guardian Primordial Mountain makes a move then, it will definitely be a Foundation Establishment True Person."


    The Sect Master spoke solemnly. He was reminding Lin Fei. Lin Fei must build his foundation and be a Martial Saint as soon as possible.


    Lin Fei nodded, and calmly said, "I came back this time to prepare for Foundation Establishment. Foundation Establishment requires the spiritual qi of heaven and earth. The most spiritual qi is found on Ancestral Master Peak. Lin Miao, go and set up Spirit Gathering Formations on Ancestral Master Peak, the more the better.


    Master, Sect Master, I will head to Ancestral Master Peak immediately to start it. No one is allowed to disturb me on Ancestral Master Peak until Ie down voluntarily."


    Lin Fei was also swift and decisive. The situation was pressing now. He couldn''t afford to slowly build his foundation.


    Given the current situation, only by building his foundation and bing a Martial Saint could he protect the Nine Profound Sect!


    Having given his instructions, Lin Fei''s figure shed, and he took a step, spanning tens of meters. Step by step, he walked towards Ancestral Master Peak. In a blink of an eye, he disappeared from sight.


    "You must seed in foundation establishment! Our Nine Profound Sect will definitely produce a Martial Saint!"


    Zhao Kongming and others, looking in the direction of Ancestral Master Peak, had a hint of hope in their eyes.

 172. Compressing Saber Qi, Birth of Saber Essence!

    172. Compressing Saber Qi, Birth of Saber Essence!


    On Ancestral Master Peak, Lin Fei stood once again beneath the stele. The turmoil of the Nine Profound Sect did not disturb Lin Fei.


    There was only Lin Fei at the peak. Lin Miao, after setting up the Spirit Gathering Formations, left Ancestral Master Peak.


    On the entire Ancestral Master Peak, a total of ten Spirit Gathering Formations were set up. Hence, the spiritual qi of heaven and earth was very abundant. It almost gathered all the spiritual qi of the Nine Profound Sect.


    Lin Fei did not immediately start the foundation establishment. Instead, he quietly looked at this stele. He seemed to see in a trance that the founder of the Nine Profound Sect, under this stele, was lonely and deste and eventually died in meditation.


    The founder of the Nine Profound Sect was unable to build a foundation to be a Martial Saint leaving behind this stele. This was the regret of the founder of the Nine Profound Sect.


    "Founder, your disciple will not leave any regrets!" Lin Fei said, sitting cross-legged in front of the stele.


    "Let''s begin..."


    Lin Fei''s spirit quickly immersed within his body.


    True Intention Scroll!


    Lin Fei rarely operated the True Intention Scroll. In general, the True Intention Scroll would operate automatically. But now, Lin Fei actively operated the True Intention Scroll.


    "Hum."


    The next moment, a massive amount of spiritual qi from heaven and earth surged into his meridians from the Ren and Du meridians, also known as the bridge of heaven and earth.


    Arge amount of spiritual qi from heaven and earth was crazily trying to transform into Innate True Qi. This process was very smooth.


    Lin Fei''s saber intent merged again with the Innate True Qi, transforming into Saber Qi. This was also very smooth.


    In the past, Lin Fei''s body had already reached its limit. Therefore, no matter how much spiritual qi he absorbed, no matter how much it transformed into Saber Qi, it couldn''t increase the Saber Qi in his body by a fraction.


    But now it was different. Lin Fei''s fleshly body has reached perfection. His body underwent aplete transformation. Therefore, both the meridians and the limit of the body have been further enhanced. So, the Saber Qi in Lin Fei''s body could still continue to increase.


    Lin Fei did not rashly attempt the foundation establishment. Instead, he first raised everything within his body to the peak limit.


    Time passed bit by bit. Several hourster, the Saber Qi in Lin Fei''s body had increased by about another thirty percent.


    With Lin Fei''s current volume of Saber Qi, an increase of thirty percent was extremely terrifying.


    For instance, if Lin Fei now fully utilized his Saber Qi, the condensed saber energy would likely not just be one thousand meters but closer to one thousand and five hundred meters!


    Of course, that was not important. Without foundation establishment, there could never be immortality. A hundred yearster, it was all just a handful of dust.


    Whether it was a martial foundation establishment or an immortal foundation establishment, they were all for the purpose of achieving immortality.


    Lin Fei never forgot his goal of practicing martial arts.


    Immortality!


    Martial arts started simple but be increasingly difficult. Inparison, immortal cultivation was tough from the beginning. After all, immortal cultivation required talent. Without talent, there''s no point in discussing it.


    Martial arts and immortal cultivation each had their own advantages and disadvantages.


    For example, Qi cultivators could initially overpower martial artists. However, there were far fewer Qi cultivators than martial artists. And not everyone could be a Qi cultivator. Talent selection had already eliminated over ny percent of people.


    While martial artists, although initially far inferior to Qi cultivators, had the advantage of sheer numbers. No matter who, regardless of talent, could practice martial arts. Numbers were the greatest advantage of martial arts.


    However, whether it was martial arts or immortal cultivation, once foundation establishment was achieved, everything became "equal".


    Immortal foundation establishment results in bing a True Person, transcending the mundane, and being above others! Martial foundation establishment results in bing a Martial Saint, beyond the ordinary with immeasurable divine abilities!


    Thus, different paths lead to the same goal. Martial arts and immortal cultivation, once foundation establishment was achieved, starting from the same line.


    And, the lifespan would range from three hundred to five hundred years. As Lin Fei''s Saber Qi within his body reached its limit and could no longer increase, Lin Fei beganpressing his Saber Qi.


    He used his saber intent, bit by bit, continuouslypressed his Saber Qi. Lin Fei''s Saber Qi was already very strong. Now that he wanted topress it, the difficulty was naturally higher.


    However, Lin Fei was not in a hurry. Hepressed it bit by bit. Each time, hepressed only a little bit of Saber Qi.


    For example, Lin Fei was nowpressing about one percent of his Saber Qi. With such a small amount of Saber Qi, Lin Fei''s saber intent could forcefully suppress it.


    As time passed bit by bit. A wisp of Saber Qi waspressed to one-tenth of its original size. Yet, it was still Saber Qi. The more it waspressed, the harder it was topress towards the end.


    For instance, after a wisp of Saber Qi was reduced to one-tenth of its original size, it became very difficult topress. One needed to withstand a huge bacsh.


    Moreover, during thispression process, Lin Fei''s meridians would also be severely impacted. If his physical body hadn''t reached perfection, undergone aplete transformation, and had his meridians strengthened countless times, even this slightpression of Saber Qi could have irreversible effects on his meridians.


    This was just the beginning of the foundation establishment and the pressure on the meridians had been so great. If the physical body wasn''t perfect, how could one build the foundation?


    Lin Feipressed a wisp of Saber Qi down to one-tenth of its original size, however, no True Essence was born. But Lin Fei was not discouraged at all. Instead, he was very patient, continuing topress this wisp of Saber Qi bit by bit.


    One-twentieth, one-thirtieth, one-fortieth, one-fiftieth...


    He didn''t know how long it had passed. When Lin Fei felt that this wisp of Saber Qi had beenpressed to about one percent of its original size even the wisp of Saber Qi had almost be invisible, at this moment, there was a slight tremor in Lin Fei''s meridians. Immediately following, that wisp of Saber Qi actually made a "ding" sound in his meridians.


    "Is this... the sound of a water droplet?"


    Lin Fei focused his mind. Suddenly, he saw it. In his Dantian, there was faintly a droplet, crystal clear, about the size of a hair.


    This droplet was really too small, it was almost imperceptible. Only Lin Fei''s perception could sense this droplet.


    However, this one droplet made Lin Fei incredibly excited.


    Because this was liquid Saber Qi! When Saber Qi became liquid, it transformed from Saber Qi into Saber Essence.


    This was stronger than the True Essence of ordinary Martial Saints. Because within the Saber Essence, Lin Fei''s perfection-level saber intent was contained!


    With the first droplet of Saber Essence, there would definitely be a second droplet of Saber Essence.


    So, Lin Fei continued topress Saber Qi. Gradually, the second droplet of Saber Essence was born.


    The third droplet, the fourth droplet, the fifth droplet, the sixth droplet, the seventh droplet, the eighth droplet...


    Each droplet of Saber Essence was crystal clear and looked beautiful. When countless droplets of Saber Essence came together, they formed a stream.


    When the quantity of Saber Essence surpassed that of Saber Qi, the Saber Essence began to devour the remaining Saber Qi. Countless Saber Qi were devoured by the Saber Essence.


    Suddenly, the amount of Saber Essence within Lin Fei''s body surged. Moreover, during the process of devouring, the Saber Essence faintly formed a vortex. Not only devouring Saber Qi but also devouring the Spiritual Qi of heaven and earth.


    "Boom."


    The entire Spiritual Qi of the Ancestral Master Peak seemed to shake. Countless martial artists paying attention to the Ancestral Master Peak at this moment felt a slight abnormality.


    However, the acquired martial artists didn''t know what was happening.


    Only the three Martial Masters of the Nine Profound Sect could see the giant Spiritual Qi vortex forming in the sky above the Ancestral Master Peak.


    Countless Spiritual Qi of heaven and earth were being devoured by the giant Spiritual Qi vortex. Not only did it involve the Nine Profound Sect, but it also drew in the elemental energy of the heavens and earth for miles around, which was rushing madly towards the peak.


    "What a terrifying vortex, it can actually devour so much Spiritual Qi of heaven and earth."


    "Even a hundred Martial Masters couldn''t absorb so much Spiritual Qi of heaven and earth."


    "It seems that Elder Lin is about to seed!"


    The three Grand Elders all looked serious, staring fixedly at the situation on Ancestral Master Peak.


    Although there was a greatmotion, therger themotion, the more settled they felt in their hearts.


    Building the foundation to be a Martial Saint was a breakthrough in bodily shackles, an upgrade of life. As the condensers of Qi put it, it was seizing the natural resources of heaven and earth, reversing Yin and Yang, and breaching life and death.


    How could there be nomotion?


    No one dared to disturb Lin Fei, they could only wait quietly at the foot of the peak.


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    Dantian: A ce to store energy, near the belly.

 173. Remolding the Dao Body, Achieving Martial Saint! Walking in the air!

    173. Remolding the Dao Body, Achieving Martial Saint! Walking in the air!


    One day, two days, three days...


    The Spiritual Qi vortex on Ancestral Master Peak had persisted for a full three days.


    In these three days, Lin Fei devoured countless Spiritual Qi of heaven and earth. Was it equivalent to the Spiritual Qi absorbed by hundreds of Martial Masters? Or even the Spiritual Qi of thousands of Martial Masters? Lin Fei himself wasn''t clear.


    But he could feel that as the Saber Essence in his body kept expanding, his body underwent another transformation. Yes, it was still a transformation of the flesh. And it was a second rebirth!


    The first rebirth was when Lin Fei''s physical body reached perfection. And now, the second rebirth was Lin Fei''s Saber Essence.


    Countless Saber Essence, along with the meridians, actually permeated into the blood, muscles, bones, and every inch of the body.


    Lin Fei''s blood was no longer merely bright red, but bright red with a hint of silver. That was the color of the Saber Essence. Saber Essence was silver-white.


    With the infiltration of the Saber Essence, Lin Fei felt that this body''s transformation was even greater than thest time. Moreover, he could clearly feel the rich life aura starting to emit from within his body.


    In the dark, Lin Fei felt that perhaps, that was the lifespan! Life aura represented lifespan. Once the foundation was sessfully built, it would break the shackles of life, and lifespan would increase. Foundation Establishment True Persons and Martial Saints could live for five hundred years!


    However, this was not the end. Lin Fei quietly experienced the continuous "remodeling" of his body by the Saber Essence inside his body.


    Back in the Northern Territory, Liu Yibai also mentioned that Foundation Establishment was very important. What was built was the foundation of the Martial Dao!


    And the infiltration of True Essence or Saber Essence into the body was actually a process of remolding the body.


    The human body, usually during gestation in the mother''s womb, forms the body. How a person''s body was formed at that time was closely rted to their parents. But this was uncontroble.


    Foundation Establishment, however, was actually the second remolding of the body. This time, the remolding of the body was controble.


    What did the True Essence look like? What did Martial Dao True Intent look like? This affected the direction of body remolding, making itpletelypatible with one''s True Essence and Martial Dao True Intent. This would allow the True Essence to explode with its strongest power!


    The direction of body remolding was closely rted to the direction of the Saber Essence. It could fully amodate the explosion of Saber Essence. This process of remolding the body was called Remolding the Dao Body!


    Whether it was Qi Cultivators building their foundations or Martial Artists doing so, the process was actually the same. Qi Cultivators build their foundations and what they remold was their Magic Body. Martial Artists build their foundations and what they remold was their Dao Body.


    This process could be fast or slow and varies from person to person. It was precisely because of the need to remold the Dao Body that Lin Fei absorbs so much Spiritual Qi from heaven and earth, converted it into Saber Essence, and then integrated it into his body.


    Time gradually passed. Lin Fei didn''t know how long it had been.


    "Swish."


    Lin Fei suddenly opened his eyes. He found that the Saber Essence in his body could no longer be integrated. The Spiritual Qi vortex in the sky gradually disappeared. Everything calmed down.


    "Did I make it?"


    Lin Fei stretched out his hand. His hand was still fair and tender, with skin like a baby''s. However, when he gently clenched his fist, an unimaginable sense of power rose in him.


    Lin Fei then slowly opened his palm and lightly imprinted it on a giant stone next to him. Even without using any power from the Saber Essence, just a slight exertion of force, his palm seemed to embed into the giant stone as if it were a piece of tofu.


    "That''s not tofu, it''s a hard giant rock! So, the problem isn''t with the giant rock, it''s with my hand! My hand seems to have be as sharp as a saber de. Even without using Saber Essence, just with the Dao Body alone, I can easily blow up a Martial Grand Master!"


    Lin Fei clenched his fist and smashed it into the ground.


    "Boom."


    The ground violently shook. It seemed as if the entire Ancestral Master Peak was shaking.


    "I understand now, remolding the Dao Body is actually making the body more closely matched with the energy inside. The energy in my body is Saber Essence, which has the sharp characteristics of a saber.


    Therefore, the Dao Body that I remolded subtly has the characteristics of a saber. In other words, my current Dao Body is equivalent to a peerless treasure saber..."


    Lin Fei finally understood what the Dao Body was all about. Even though Liu Yibai had talked about it before, how could it be as clear as experiencing it firsthand?


    Moreover, Lin Fei faintly recalled the challenge he faced against the Royal Family''s Supreme Elder in the garden,


    He gave it his all at the time, unleashing a terrifying two hundred and fifty meters of saber energy. But his previously unbeatable saber energy only made the Supreme Elder casually flip his palm and easily extinguished it.


    At that time, there were hardly any spiritual power fluctuations on Supreme Elder. Lin Fei was utterly puzzled at the time. The Supreme Elder just exined that this was the difference between Foundation Establishment and others.


    Now, Lin Fei finally understood. Even if the Supreme Elder had exined it at that time, Lin Fei probably wouldn''t have understood.


    The reason why the Supreme Elder was able to control the Spiritual Qi of heaven and earth in the void and directly extinguished Lin Fei''s saber energy without much use of his spiritual power was simple.


    It was because of the Magic Body that Foundation Establishment True Person remolded!


    The Magic Bodies of Foundation Establishment True Person probably had a natural affinity with the Spiritual Qi of heaven and earth. Their control over the Spiritual Qi of heaven and earth far exceeds the imagination of ordinary people.


    At least controlling the Spiritual Qi of heaven and earth in a small range was not very difficult for them. That was the function of the Magic Body.


    On the other hand, martial artists condense their Dao Bodies. The Dao Body cannot control the Spiritual Qi of heaven and earth, but it has incredible abilities.


    For example, the Dao Body that Lin Fei was currently remolding was almost like a peerless treasure saber.


    His Dao Body was the deadliest weapon. And not only that, Lin Fei also vaguely felt as if his body was very light as if he could walk in the void.


    Yes, walking in the void!


    Lin Fei took a deep breath, then, slowly stood up, lifted his foot, and took a step towards the void.


    Lin Fei immediately felt a difference with this step. He didn''t feel like he was stepping onnd but stepping on air. It was as if stepping on cotton, very soft.


    However, he did not step into the empty space. The Saber Essence in his body almost instinctively converged into Lin Fei''s legs and it was just a part of the Saber Essence that converged into the legs. But it didn''t go through the body. That is to say, it hardly consumed any Saber Essence.


    "Rise!"


    Lin Fei shouted lowly. Instantly, Lin Fei step by step, as if there were steps under his feet, walked into the void. The higher he walked, the smoother he walked. It was almost like instinct.


    "This is the Dao Body! This is Martial Saint! Today, I have sessfully built my foundation and have be a Martial Saint!"


    Even though Lin Fei has always been very calm andposed, at this moment, he couldn''t help but howl towards the sky. His howling sound instantly spread throughout the Nine Profound Sect.


    Lin Fei''s gaze naturally could see down below all the people under the Ancestral Master Peak at a nce.


    Lin Fei took step by step, walking in the air, stepping into the void. He walked down from the sky.


    Under the Ancestral Master Peak, hearing Lin Fei''s long howl, Zhao Kongming and the sect master, among others, immediately awakened. They looked in the direction of the Ancestral Master Peak abruptly.


    But at this sight, even martial artists like Zhao Kongming and the sect master who have seen and known a lot, widened their eyes. There was a look of disbelief in their eyes.


    What did they see?


    Lin Fei, surprisingly, walked down the void step by step as if there were invisible stairs in the void. But, how could there be stairs in the void?


    At this moment, it seemed as if their cognition was overturned. Only Zhao Kongming had a sh of insight in his mind as if he had thought of something.


    "Walking in the air, stepping in the void. This is a characteristic of a Martial Saint! A martial artist builds his foundation, bes a Martial Saint, and has all kinds of incredible means. Among them, walking in the air and stepping in the void are the most basic means! Lin Fei has be a Martial Saint!"


    Zhao Kongming''s body began to tremble from excitement.


    A Martial Saint! The Nine Profound Sect had finally given birth to a real Martial Saint! The Great Chang had also once again given birth to a Martial Saint!


    The Nine Profound Sect was going to rise! The martial arts were going to rise!

 174. Desire to Slash the Foundation Establishment, Cast the Martial Saint’s Reputation!

    174. Desire to sh the Foundation Establishment, Cast the Martial Saint¡¯s Reputation!


    "Master, sect master."


    Lin Fei stepped into the void, descending from the air. He carried an aura of faint oppression. It was as if it came from the soul, causing an unconscious pressure.


    This was the pressure of life level. Upon foundation building, the life level is different. Building a foundation was transcending the ordinary,pletely different from ordinary life.


    "Lin Fei, have you sessfully built the foundation?"


    Even though everyone had their suspicions. They still wanted to hear it from Lin Fei himself.


    Lin Fei nodded and said, "Master, your disciple has been sessful in building the foundation and achieving the status of a Martial Saint!"


    As Lin Fei''s words fell, everyone''s mind seemed to go nk. Excitement, jubtion, and a hint ofplexity in their eyes. Various emotions churned in their hearts.


    A Martial Saint!


    This was a realm that countless martial artists dream of. Even the founder of the Nine Profound Sect had not taken this step. But now, Lin Fei had be a Martial Saint. This had surpassed the founder and surpassed all the predecessors of the Nine Profound Sect.


    "It''s the fortune of our Nine Profound Sect!"


    Zhao Kongming was very excited, and so were the others. A Martial Saint''s life span ranged from three hundred to five hundred years. And now, Lin Fei was still very young. Not even twenty years old.


    With Lin Fei stationed at the Nine Profound Sect, the Nine Profound Sect would have a prosperous period of hundreds of years. At that time, what would the Nine Profound Sect develop into? The Grand Elders could hardly imagine.


    "What''s the reaction of He Mountain Dao and Guardian Primordial Mountain?"


    Lin Fei asked calmly. He hadn''t forgotten that Guardian Primordial Mountain and He Mountain Dao, these two immortal sects had attacked the Nine Profound Sect, even nning to annihte the entire Nine Profound Sect!


    "Elder Lin. He Mountain Dao and Guardian Primordial Mountain have made no move, which seems strange," The sect master said, frowning.


    "It''s not strange that He Mountain Dao has made no move. With He Yuanzi carrying the precious Mountain River Seal, it is almost the strongest force He Mountain Dao can put forth. But He Yuanzi is no match for me, He Mountain Dao has to swallow their anger! They are helpless. But it should not be the case that Guardian Primordial Mountain is silent because they are helpless.


    I''m afraid the Qi Condensation perfection elder of Guardian Primordial Mountain is building his foundation. Guardian Primordial Mountain probably wants to wait for the elder to sessfully build his foundation before personally taking action against our Nine Profound Sect."


    Lin Fei said calmly. In just a few words, he analyzed the situation and intentions of He Mountain Dao and Guardian Primordial Mountain.


    "Elder Lin, what do you n to do?" The sect master asked.


    Since Lin Fei said so. He must have a n.


    "Wait! He Mountain Dao, Guardian Primordial Mountain, these immortal sects with thousands of years of heritage, even the founding Emperor of the Great Chang, who swept all directions and suppressed the world, could not break the gates of these immortal sects.


    This shows that these immortal sects haverge formations guarding them, and even powerful magic treasures suppressing them that even a Martial Saint would find it hard to break through.


    Yet, having suffered such a tremendous loss, the Guardian Primordial Mountain will not rest. Once the elders of the Guardian Primordial Mountain attain the perfection of Qi condensation and sessfully establish their foundation, they will undoubtedly seek retribution.


    More likely than not, the Foundation Establishment cultivator of the Guardian Primordial Mountain will personally descend from the mountain to annihte the Nine Profound Sect! This is my opportunity.


    I may not be able to breach the mountain gates of those immortal sects, but who says I can''t cut down a Foundation Establishment cultivator? Hence, the news of my sessful Foundation Establishment and attainment of the Martial Saint status must be immediately sealed, and no information shall be divulged. Then, we shall quietly await the arrival of the Foundation Establishment cultivator from the Guardian Primordial Mountain."


    Lin Fei spoke calmly. Yet, within the hearts of Zhao Kongming, the Sect Master, and others, a storm of astonishment surged. Lin Fei''s words were spoken with a tranquil demeanor, seemingly ordinary. But the content was far from it.


    What does Lin Fei want to do?


    He aimed to cut down a Foundation Establishment cultivator! Even as a Martial Saint, one cannot casually im to be able to do so, can they?


    If Foundation Establishment cultivators were so easily in, the founding emperor of the beginning could have eradicated all Foundation Establishment cultivators in the past.


    Yet, in truth, Foundation Establishment cultivators might not rival Martial Saints, but ying a Foundation Establishment cultivator was a challenging task.


    Furthermore, Lin Fei had only just attained Martial Saint status. How dare he make such bold ims of ying a Foundation Establishment cultivator?


    "Elder Lin, you have just established your foundation to be a Martial Saint. If you are not confident, perhaps it would be better to tread more cautiously..."


    The Sect Master subtly reminded Lin Fei, that lest the Foundation Establishment cultivator from the Guardian Primordial Mountain truly arrives, only for Lin Fei had to prove not up to the challenge. That would pose a significant problem.


    "Sect Master, I am well aware of the situation. In recent times, the Nine Profound Sect should refrain from any action. We merely have to wait!" Lin Fei spoke indifferently.


    "We shall abide by Elder Lin''s orders!" The Sect Master responded with reverence.


    Now, Lin Fei was more than just a Grand Elder. He was also the first Martial Saint in the history of the Nine Profound Sect! Lin Fei''s words werew within the Nine Profound Sect. He, as the Sect Master, dare not defy them.


    "Master, fellow elders, I need to return to Ancestral Master Peak to consolidate my cultivation and prepare for a battle against the Foundation Establishment cultivator of the Guardian Primordial Mountain. So, forgive me I shall not linger here."


    After speaking, Lin Fei turned around, Step by step, he traversed the void, returning to the Ancestral Master Peak, he vanished without a trace.


    "Martial Saint..."


    The Sect Master murmured under his breath, his spirit greatlyposed.


    "Fellows, our Nine Profound Sect is on the cusp of a prosperous era spanning several centuries. This is indeed our Nine Profound Sect''s great fortune!


    However, we must first resolve the issue with the Guardian Primordial Mountain. As Elder Lin suggested, we must lure the Foundation Establishment cultivator of the Guardian Primordial Mountain to the Nine Profound Sect.


    Since Elder Lin has attained the Martial Saint status, let''s solidify his name with the fresh blood of a Foundation Establishment cultivator!"


    The Sect Master''s eyes also held a flicker of fiery fervor.


    ying a Foundation Establishment! Should Lin Fei truly achieve this feat, his prestige would undeniably skyrocket. The Nine Profound Sect would likewise gain renown throughout the world!


    In these chaotic times, nothing was more shocking to the heart than the ying of a Foundation Establishment cultivator!


    ...


    Within the secret chamber of the Guardian Primordial Mountain.


    "Hum."


    Suddenly, a rich whirlpool of Spiritual Qi materialized in the air above the secret chamber. Moreover, this vortex was gushing forth copious amounts of Qi from the heavens. Even the grand Spiritual Qi gathering array surrounding the entire secret chamber began fervently umting Spiritual Qi.


    Themotion was considerable. All the Qi condensation cultivators could see the enormous whirlpool of Spiritual Qi in the void. They all knew that direction was where the Grand Elder secluded himself, striving to establish his foundation.


    "He''s seeded, he must have seeded!"


    "The Grand Elder is about to sessfully establish his foundation."


    "Hahaha, finally, our Guardian Primordial Mountain will witness the birth of another Foundation Establishment cultivator!"


    Many Qi Condensation cultivators of the Guardian Primordial Mountain were all tremendously excited. Especially the high-level and top-tier Qi Condensation cultivators were well aware of what the birth of a Foundation Establishment cultivator signifies.


    The Guardian Primordial Mountain was a thousand-year-old immortal sect. In its history, several Foundation Establishment cultivators have been born. Only a Foundation Establishment cultivator, possessed the qualification to seize sufficient benefits in these turbulent times, ensuring the prosperity of the Guardian Primordial Mountain for hundreds if not thousands of years!


    The Spiritual Qi vortex in the skysted for three full hours.


    "Boom."


    The next moment, a terrifying surge of spiritual power shot skywards. The Spiritual Qi vortex in the void was instantaneously scattered.


    "Rumble."


    The stone door of the secret chamber opened. The Grand Elder of the Guardian Primordial Mountain slowly emerged. His gaze swept across, exuding an invisible pressure from his body, causing many Qi condensation cultivators to avert their eyes.


    "Congrattions, Grand Elder, on sessfully establishing your foundation and attaining the title of True Person!"


    For a time, countless Qi Condensation cultivators knelt on the ground, offering their congrattions to the Grand Elder.


    The Grand Elder''s face showed neither joy nor sorrow but appeared very calm. He calmly stated, "Today, I have achieved true enlightenment, bing a Foundation Establishment cultivator, I shall shelter the Guardian Primordial Mountain for hundreds of years. Where are Yuan Xingzi and Yuan Chenzi?"


    The Grand Elder asked indifferently. However, there was no response from below.


    "Hmm? Sect Master, where are Yuan Xingzi and Yuan Chenzi?"


    The Grand Elder''s face fell, his gaze fixed intently on the Sect Master. The Sect Master felt immense pressure. The Grand Elder had sessfully established his foundation. Just a single look made him feel somewhat unbearable.


    The Sect Master hurriedly reported, "Elder, Yuan Xingzi and Yuan Chenzi took the two treasures ''Heavenly Thunder'' and ''Earthly Evil'' to the Nine Profound Sect to y Lin Fei.


    However, it seems something went wrong. Both of them have not returned yet. Moreover, I also heard that He Mountain Dao had Heyuanzi with the ''Mountain River Seal'' to the Nine Profound Sect, who also has not returned. I''m afraid the odds are not in our favor."


    Upon hearing this, the Grand Elder became furious.


    "Yuan Xingzi and Yuan Chenzi, carrying two of Guardian Primordial Mountain''s magic treasures, could they actually fail? Does that Nine Profound Sect have a Martial Saint? Or did the founder of the Nine Profound Sect leave something behind for the Nine Profound Sect?"


    The Grand Elder was aware of the prestige of the Founder of the Nine Profound Sect. However, no one below responded. They dared not respond. If they were to anger the Grand Elder, it would lead to big trouble.


    "Forget it, since I have established my foundation, it''s time for the world to know the prestige of Guardian Primordial Mountain! Now the world is in chaos, the time for Immortal Sects to take over the secr world hase.


    Only by spreading the fame of Guardian Primordial Mountain can we gain enough benefits in this chaos. I will personally go down the mountain to tten the Nine Profound Sect and spread the fame of Guardian Primordial Mountain!"


    "May we follow the Grand Elder''s decree!"


    A group of Qi Condensation cultivators were very excited. The Grand Elder was going down the mountain. How could the Nine Profound Sect not be destroyed with a Foundation Establishment cultivatoring in person?


    Finally, Guardian Primordial Mountain could tten the Nine Profound Sect to dere to the world the prestige of Guardian Primordial Mountain!

 175. Hundreds of Saber Techniques

    175. Hundreds of Saber Techniques


    Atop the Ancestral Master Peak, Lin Fei sat cross-legged quietly. The Spiritual Qi of heaven and earth formed a gigantic pir that was poured into Lin Fei''s body.


    "Whoosh."


    Lin Fei opened his eyes. He gently shook his head and slowly said, "Too slow, the conversion efficiency of the Saber Essence is too slow. Without a Martial Saint level technique, I can only operate the Saber Essence myself, capturing the Spiritual Qi of heaven and earth, and transforming it into Saber Essence.


    But this efficiency is too slow! And even with such a slow efficiency, it still requires a massive amount of Spiritual Qi from heaven and earth. The amount of Spiritual Qi in the Nine Profound Sect is too little, not enough to support the cultivation of a Martial Saint."


    After achieving the Martial Saint level, Lin Fei discovered it turned out that the demand for Spiritual Qi by a Martial Saint was so massive.


    The location of this Nine Profound Sect was rtively good. The Spiritual Qi was abundant. However, it was not enough to satisfy Lin Fei''s daily cultivation.


    This was due to Lin Fei''s own cultivation. He didn''t practice for very long each day. If he found a Martial Saint-level technique in the future, then practicing the technique every day, every moment required a vast amount of Spiritual Qi from heaven and earth. At that time, Lin Fei was afraid the Spiritual Qi of the Nine Profound Sect would be even less sufficient.


    Of course, now Lin Fei was just consolidating his Martial Saint cultivation. He hadn''t thought so much yet. After all, a Martial Saint-level technique was not so easy to obtain.


    "System."


    Lin Fei had a thought in his heart and called up the system to check his martial arts.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Arts Realm: Early Martial Saint</strong>


    <strong>Saber Intent: Perfection (Progress 5%)</strong>


    <strong>Fist Intent: Mastery (Progress 81%)</strong>


    <strong>Immeasurable Fist: Transcendence (Progress 50%)</strong>


    <strong>Close Yet Distant: Transcendence (Progress 0%)</strong>


    Lin Fei''s realm was still in the early stage of Martial Saint. The True Intention Scroll had disappeared. Because the True Intention Scroll was just an innate level technique. What it cultivated was also Saber Qi.


    Now Lin Fei had achieved Martial Saint. What he cultivated was Saber Essence. He absorbed Spiritual Qi from heaven and earth, one step at a time, directly transforming it into Saber Essence.


    The Saber Essence needed to umte over a long period and it took an unknown amount of Saber Essence to reach the mid-stage of Martial Saint and advance Lin Fei''s martial arts cultivation.


    Of course, Lin Fei wasn''t too concerned about improving his cultivation right now. This was not something that could be improved in a short time. After all, he didn''t even have a Martial Saint-level technique.


    As for saber techniques, fist techniques, lightness techniques, etc. They could also be used with Saber Essence. This point was not affected at all. Moreover, deploying the Saber Essence, power would be even more terrifying.


    After all, Saber Qi and Saber Essence were actually the same kinds of power. With the same properties, the Saber Essence was just Saber Qi that had beenpressed continuously. It only formed a kind of high-density energy in the end.


    "I wonder if Shen Lianxin and Liu Yibai have also seeded in establishing their foundations and have be Martial Saints?"


    Lin Fei lifted his head, looking at the void outside the Nine Profound Sect. Back then, he, Liu Yibai, and Shen Lianxin went to the Northern Territory together. They killed an exotic beast together and reached physical perfection together.


    If there were no idents, Liu Yibai and Shen Lianxin should have also achieved Martial Saint. If the other two had be Martial Saints, then, their saber intent and sword intent would be pretty much the same. Even if Lin Fei''s saber intent was a bit stronger, there wouldn''t be a qualitative difference. Unless Lin Fei''s saber intent could transform into saber momentum. However, that''s very difficult.


    Lin Fei''s current saber intent had only reached cultivation progress of 5%. To reach cultivation progress of 100%, it could then be transformed into saber momentum. Therefore, Lin Fei''s only advantage was the Saber Essence. Lin Fei''s Saber Essence came from the umtion of inner power, True Qi, and Saber Qi. Each step was much stronger than martial artists of the same level. So this step-by-step umtion had reached the present.


    Therefore, Lin Fei''s current Saber Essence and the True Essence of other Martial Saints might already be a huge difference. Even when Lin Fei was building his foundation, the Dao Body he remodeled also became stronger because it was close to the Saber Essence. The Dao Body and Saber Essence were Lin Fei''s current advantages.


    "Foundation Establishment...I wonder if my saber can cut through Foundation Establishment cultivators?"


    Lin Fei murmured in a low voice. His tone was very calm. He wasn''t sure of victory.


    After all, the only time hepeted with a real Foundation Establishment cultivator was when the Supreme Elder of the royal family had not passed away. What''s more, at that time, the Supreme Elder of the royal family did not go all out and Lin Fei hadn''t be a Martial Saint. Therefore, how strong a Foundation Establishment cultivator was, Lin Fei was not clear.


    Now, Lin Fei''s strength growth was very slow. Relying on the Saber Essence, it was unknown how long it will take to umte more Saber Essence. But if Lin Fei wanted to improve his strength in a short time, relying on the Saber Essence was not enough.


    "Saber intent, saber momentum. Only by transforming saber intent into saber momentum. Only then can it be called a true saber saint! In three hundred years, that sword saint of the Hidden Sword Sect has definitely not cultivated sword momentum. Actually, he cannot be considered a true sword saint."


    A gleam shed in Lin Fei''s eyes. He was now a Martial Saint. But Lin Fei didn''t just want to be a Martial Saint. He wanted to be a Saber Saint!


    However, only by understanding saber momentum could he be considered a Saber Saint.


    But saber momentum, how difficult is it?


    So far, Lin Fei''s saber intent had only increased to 5%. Afterward, there was no movement at all.


    "Initially, the Heavenly Saber Art absorbed other perfection-level saber techniques, which improved its cultivation progress. The improvement of saber intent is actually the improvement of the realm of saber technique.


    As long as the saber technique is stronger, the foundation of the saber technique is more profound, then the saber intent should be able to improve.


    With my current realm of saber technique, I should be able to learn any saber technique at a nce. Especially with body refining and acquired level saber techniques, reaching perfection should not be a problem. Perhaps, it''s time to try the Martial Arts Pavilion."


    Lin Fei thought for a moment and immediately made a decision in his heart. If he wanted to challenge a Foundation Establishment cultivator, he shouldn''t be here in bitter guard. He still needed to find a way to improve his strength. A martial artist wanted to improve his strength, he could only rely on various martial arts.


    Therefore, Lin Fei got up. He directly walked through the air and descended from Ancestral Master Peak step by step.


    Soon, Lin Fei arrived at the Martial Arts Pavilion. The Martial Arts Pavilion was still guarded by that acquired third-level elder.


    Upon seeing Lin Fei, the elder immediately stood up, his expression showing a hint of excitement, he respectfully said, "Greetings Grand Elder, may I ask what martial arts you need?"


    Lin Fei nced at the elder of the Martial Arts Pavilion, nodded, and said, "Send all the saber techniques, whether they are body refining saber techniques, acquired saber techniques, or innate saber techniques, all into the training room."


    "All?"


    The elder was somewhat surprised. But he still promptlyplied.


    Lin Fei was the Grand Elder. Moreover, he had heard some rumors. It seemed that the Grand Elder in front of him was very likely to have be a Martial Saint!


    The only Martial Saint in the Nine Profound Sect, even in the whole Great Chang now!


    Therefore, the elder was so respectful. Lin Fei went directly to the training room.


    About half an hourter. The elder had brought all the saber techniques that could be found in the Martial Arts Pavilion.


    Around Lin Fei, various martial arts secrets were almost piled up like a mountain. These martial arts were all saber techniques. Among them, body refining and acquired-level saber techniques were the most especially the body refining level. It didn''t involve the cirction of inner power. They were just some saber techniques. The number was as many as hundreds!


    Then there were the acquired level saber techniques. The number was also huge. At least more than two hundred!


    The least was the innate level saber techniques. Only a scant twenty or so.


    So many saber technique secrets. Even if one wanted to read them all, it would take a lot of time. Maybe he wouldn''t be able to finish reading them in a few days. However, Lin Fei did not intend to read them himself.


    "Boom".


    In the next moment, Lin Fei''s saber intent erupted. His saber intent enveloped all the saber technique secrets in the room. At the same time, Lin Fei pointed with his finger.


    A wisp of saber essence that condensed into form and condensed into a Heavenly Saber. With the appearance of the Heavenly Saber, the power of the Heavenly Saber also appeared.


    Saber intent, saber essence, the momentum of the Heavenly Saber. Three forces that were closely rted to the saber, at this moment, all filled this small room.


    Lin Fei''s gaze was calm, looking at these hundreds of saber technique secrets. At this moment, these saber technique secrets, in his eyes, were as if they were no longer rigid books and texts but a living "life".


    Lin Fei and these saber technique secrets were equal. Therefore, Lin Fei also word by word, spoke to these saber technique secrets, "I have just be a Martial Saint and wish to evolve my saber intent into saber momentum. I need countless saber techniques to enhance the foundation of the saber technique. Would you like to help me evolve saber momentum?


    If the saber momentum is achieved, I will be a Saber Saint! All saber techniques will be engraved in my supreme Saber Dao! By then, you will no longer be ordinary saber techniques. Instead, you will be the cornerstone of my supreme Saber Dao! If anyone is willing, they can reach perfection on their own and integrate into my saber intent."


    After Lin Fei finished speaking, he did not say anything else. What should be said, he had said. And now, he could only wait quietly. Waiting for the choice of these saber techniques.


    After all, no matter how strong a saber technique was, it might be lost, damaged, or iplete.


    However, once it became the cornerstone of Lin Fei''s Saber Dao, then these saber techniques would exist forever in another way. Because no matter what, the Saber Dao would never be destroyed!

 176. Heavenly Fire Crossing the Sky

    176. Heavenly Fire Crossing the Sky


    Time passed by minute by minute. The whole room was filled with saber intent, saber essence, and the momentum of the Heavenly Saber. And around Lin Fei, hundreds of saber technique secrets, one by one were incredibly quiet, without the slightest movement.


    Lin Fei himself wasn''t sure whether these saber techniques would be stimted by him After all, Lin Fei''s request was to let these saber techniques self-practice to perfection, then integrate into the saber intent, help him evolve saber momentum. This was simply getting something for nothing.


    Lin Fei just moved his lips. But, Lin Fei believed his proposal was also attractive to these saber techniques.


    Saber techniques wouldst forever! The Saber Dao will never perish!


    Not many saber techniques could resist such a temptation. However, the evesting saber technique and the unperishing Saber Dao were also just based on Lin Fei''s words.


    Right now, Lin Fei couldn''t possibly achieve the evesting saber technique, the unperishing Saber Dao. So, Lin Fei was waiting.


    The entire secret room was very quiet. Lin Fei closed his eyes. His heart was also very calm. Waiting quietly. No one knows how long it had passed. Suddenly, a voice rang out in Lin Fei''s mind.


    <strong>"Perfection-level Blinking Saber Technique, willing to integrate into your saber intent, increasing the foundation of saber intent."</strong>


    <strong>"Your saber intent cultivation progress has improved."</strong>


    <strong>"Perfection-level Spring Wind Saber Technique, willing to integrate into your saber intent, increasing the foundation of saber intent."</strong>


    <strong>"Your saber intent cultivation progress has improved."</strong>


    <strong>"Perfection-level Empty Saber Technique, willing to integrate into your saber intent, increasing the foundation of saber intent."</strong>


    Finally, one saber technique after another began to merge into Lin Fei''s saber intent, and they were all at the perfection level.


    Of course, these saber techniques were at best Body Refining level or Acquired level saber techniques. The increase in the cultivation progress of saber intent was actually not much. Even if there were dozens of saber techniques, it would be hard to say whether they could increase the cultivation progress of saber intent by 1%.


    However, it was visible to the naked eye that Lin Fei''s saber intent cultivation progress was indeed improving bit by bit. And Lin Fei could clearly feel, in his mind, there were more perfection-level saber techniques. These saber techniques seemed to be all under Lin Fei''s control.


    Ten, twenty, thirty, fifty, a hundred...


    Countless saber techniques were all integrated into Lin Fei''s saber intent, increasing Lin Fei''s foundation. And Lin Fei''s saber intent was also improving bit by bit.


    6%, 7%, 8%, 9%, 10%...


    Although the increase was slow. A perfection-level Body Refining saber technique, the increase in saber intent cultivation progress was almost not countable.


    However, there were a lot of Body Refining level saber techniques. There were five or six hundred Body Refining level saber techniques and there were also acquired level saber techniques.


    Of course, what Lin Fei cared most about was the innate level saber techniques. Once the innate-level saber technique was integrated into the saber intent, the increase in the foundation of the saber technique would definitely be extremely terrifying.


    <strong>"Perfection-level Broken Saber Flow, willing to integrate into your saber intent, increasing the foundation of saber intent."</strong>


    <strong>"Your saber intent cultivation progress has improved by 3%."</strong>


    <strong>"Perfection-level Mountain-Cleaving Chop, willing to integrate into your saber intent, increasing the foundation of saber intent."</strong>


    <strong>"Your saber intent cultivation progress has improved by 3%."</strong>


    Lin Fei''s eyes lit up.


    Innate-level saber techniques!


    Broken Saber Flow and Mountain-Cleaving Chop were both innate-level saber techniques. They actually took the initiative to integrate into Lin Fei''s saber intent. Moreover, the increase in the cultivation progress of the saber intent was far beyond theparison of Acquired saber techniques and Body Refining saber techniques.


    However, Lin Fei was still waiting.


    These two innate-level saber techniques were not the strongest innate saber techniques of the Nine Profound Sect. Even among the innate level saber techniques, there were superior and inferior ones. Once integrated into the saber intent, the increase in the foundation was also different. Soon, in Lin Fei''s mind, the voice of the system echoed again.


    <strong>"Perfection-level Three Abyssal Sabers, willing to integrate into your saber intent, increasing the foundation of saber intent."</strong>


    <strong>"Your saber intent cultivation progress has improved by 5%."</strong>


    <strong>"Perfection-level Twenty-Three Sabers, willing to integrate into your saber intent, increasing the foundation of saber intent."</strong>


    <strong>"Your saber intent cultivation progress has improved by 5%."</strong>


    Sure enough, Three Abyssal Sabers and Twenty-Three Sabers, second only to the Heavenly Saber Art, also chose to integrate into Lin Fei''s saber intent.


    Within a short hour, in the room, most of the hundreds of saber techniques chose to integrate into Lin Fei''s saber intent. Of course, this was notpulsory. Therefore, there were still quite a few saber techniques unwilling to integrate into Lin Fei''s saber intent.


    Lin Fei didn''t mind.


    "System."


    Lin Fei muttered in his heart, calling out to the system panel to check his martial arts status.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Arts Realm: Early Stage Martial Saint</strong>


    <strong>Saber Intent: Perfection (Progress 55%)</strong>


    <strong>Fist Intent: Mastery (Progress 81%)</strong>


    <strong>Immeasurable Fist: Transcendence (Progress 50%)</strong>


    <strong>Close Yet Distant: Transcendence (Progress 0%)</strong>


    Lin Fei saw it on the system panel. The cultivation progress of the saber intent had increased directly from 5% to 55%. The saber intent had been enhanced more than ten times! The strength of Lin Fei''s saber intent now was incredible.


    However, saber intent had not yet transformed in the end. But saber intent could enhance saber techniques. Once Lin Fei performed the Heavenly Saber Art again, the power might be multiplied several times!


    Moreover, most importantly, this time he merged hundreds of saber techniques.


    The saber intent increased by 50%. This made Lin Fei see the direction of the saber intent evolving into saber momentum.


    That was "deception." "Deceive" the saber techniques.


    Let those saber techniques actively integrate into their own saber intent without having to work hard to practice saber techniques themselves. Of course, this is only useful for low-level saber techniques. If it were the Martial Saint level saber techniques, their pride was high, Lin Fei couldn''t "deceive" them.


    Forget about Martial Saint level saber techniques, even innate level saber techniques, Lin Fei might not be able to "deceive." But anyway, this was a direction.


    Now, it was just the saber techniques of the Nine Profound Sect that had merged into Lin Fei''s saber intent. And it had enhanced the saber intent so much. What if he collected all the saber techniques in the world? Or, Lin Fei didn''t even need to collect all the saber techniques in the world. Just a trip to Chang City, to the royal family''s martial arts secret chamber.


    Most of the lower-level saber techniques like body refining saber techniques and acquired saber techniques might be a lot of repetition. It was estimated that the royal family''s lower-level saber techniques were not much different from the Nine Profound Sect''s. But what about innate saber techniques? There must be differences.


    By then, Lin Fei would integrate some innate-level saber techniques. It was not impossible to evolve saber intent into saber momentum!


    If the royal family''s saber techniques were not enough, Lin Fei could go to Shen Lianxin and let him take him to the ruins of the ancient martial arts sects. There must be a lot of saber techniques there.


    In short, Lin Fei had found the direction to evolve saber momentum. He was one step closer to bing a "Saber Saint"! And for Martial Saints, saber momentum was equivalent to the significance of saber intent to an innate martial artist.


    Martial Saints with or without saber momentum were on two different levels. They were not to be mentioned in the same breath.


    "If I go to Chang City now, I wonder if it''s toote? Has that elder at the perfection stage of Qi Condensation in Guardian Primordial Mountain sessfully built his foundation? If I leave, once the Guardian Primordial Mountain Foundation Establishment cultivatores down, the consequences would be unthinkable."


    Many thoughts shed through Lin Fei''s mind. If he evolved saber momentum, then cutting down a Foundation Establishment True Person with a saber shouldn''t be much of a problem. Having saber momentum also gave him more confidence.


    However, if Lin Fei were to leave, Guardian Primordial Mountain''s Foundation Establishment True Persones down, and the Nine Profound Sect definitely couldn''t resist. At that time, the consequences would be serious.


    Lin Fei thought about it and decided to have the sect master send someone to go to the vicinity of Guardian Primordial Mountain and scout around again.


    "Buzz."


    Suddenly, the entire Nine Profound Sect slightly trembled. Many people felt a sense of being "isted." Then, in the sky above the Nine Profound Sect, there was an endless Spiritual Qi gathering. It faintly formed a huge vortex.


    However, this Spiritual Qi vortex was not just pure Spiritual Qi, but it was filled with fire attributes. It faintly turned into a fiery red color. It actually turned into a burning fire cloud. Like heavenly fire, it hovered in the sky above the Nine Profound Sect.


    For a moment, everyone in the Nine Profound Sect had a feeling of impending disaster, as if the end of the world wasing.


    "Nine Profound Sect has offended Guardian Primordial Mountain, offended the Immortal Dao. Today, this true person will personally descend the mountain, and with the ''Heavenly Fire Technique,'' wipe out all the people of the Nine Profound Sect. From now on, martial artists who disrespect Qi cultivators and Immortal Dao should be killed without mercy!"


    A vast and mighty voice came from the void, echoing throughout the Nine Profound Sect. The Nine Profound Sect was in an uproar.


    "A True Person, this is a Foundation Establishment True Person!"


    "Guardian Primordial Mountain has truly given birth to a Foundation Establishment True Person!"


    "Now, the True Person himself is taking action, executing the Heavenly Punishment, and wants to exterminate all of us in the Nine Profound Sect."


    "What do we do? Even if the ancestor were to resurrect, he would not be a match for the True Person!"


    For a moment, the Nine Profound Sect was in a state of anxiety. After all, only a few knew that Lin Fei had be a Martial Saint. Most of the disciples and sect members didn''t know that the Nine Profound Sect had given birth to a Martial Saint. They all felt that this was the time when the sky was falling, and the Nine Profound Sect was going to be destroyed!


    "Swish".


    Lin Fei raised his head, looking at the void.


    "Finally here. No matter, even without saber momentum, I can cut you down!"


    A hint of coldness shed in Lin Fei''s eyes.


    "Swoosh."


    The next moment, Lin Fei''s figure shed. He had already left the room.

 177. Martial Saint Lin Fei

    177. Martial Saint Lin Fei


    Foundation Establishment True Person! The Foundation Establishment True Person of Guardian Primordial Mountain, Yuan Kongzi, stood in the void. His spiritual power was unabashedly radiating pressure. His gaze overlooked all beings, looking down at the Nine Profound Sect below.


    In his eyes, no matter how brilliant the history of the Nine Profound Sect was, or how many astonishingly talented martial artists had been born, if one did not achieve Foundation Establishment, one was still a mere ant! Not to mention the current Nine Profound Sect, even if the founder of the Nine Profound Sect, the innate perfection Martial Grand Master, was resurrected.


    So what?


    In the eyes of a Foundation Establishment True Person, he was still an ant!


    This was the true thought in Yuan Kongzi''s heart. He even once thought it was a bit exaggerated. But now, after he became a Foundation Establishment True Person, he discovered it was not exaggerated at all.


    Whether it was a Martial Grand Master or a top Qi Condensation cultivator, as long as they had not achieved Foundation Establishment, in front of the True Persons, they were not much stronger than ants.


    Just like now, the Nine Profound Sect had thousands of disciples, and even a few Martial Masters exist. Even the top Qi Condensation cultivators, carrying magic treasures, would have to put in quite an effort to level the Nine Profound Sect to the ground.


    But what about Yuan Kongzi, the Foundation Establishment True Person himself?


    Just one Heavenly Fire Technique. An ordinary Heavenly Fire Technique, many ordinary Condensation cultivators could perform this spell. But, could those ordinary Condensation cultivators'' Heavenly Fire Techniques be as terrifying as the Heavenly Fire Technique performed by Yuan Kongzi?


    Heavenly Fire across the sky, forming a giant cloud of fire, hovering above the Nine Profound Sect! Once it fell, it would be like a meteor, Heavenly Fire descending. Not to mention the Nine Profound Sect, even a city would be turned into ashes by the Heavenly Fire. This was the terrifying aspect of a Foundation Establishment True Person.


    For Qi Condensation cultivators, even the top Qi Condensation cultivators, when casting spells, could only mobilize their own spiritual power and use their own spiritual power to cast spells.


    But what about a Foundation Establishment True Person? Once they shed their mortal body and reforge their Magic body, they could leverage the Spiritual Qi between heaven and earth.


    The spiritual power of a Qi Condensation cultivator was limited, but the Spiritual Qi of heaven and earth was infinite. Therefore, even though it was only a small Heavenly Fire Technique when cast by a Foundation Establishment True Person, it was a world of difference. It was like the me of destruction. Very terrifying.


    Looking at the panicked expressions of the Nine Profound Sect people, Yuan Kongzi felt it was boring. How could just this group of martial artists have caused Yuan Xing Zi and Yuan Chen Zi to fail?


    No matter, he didn''t bother to think about how Yuan Xing Zi and Yuan Chen Zi failed. Because, under his Heavenly Fire Technique, nothing else matters. The Nine Profound Sect was destined to be reduced to ashes.


    "Heavenly Fire, fall!"


    The next moment, Yuan Kongzi''s mind moved. The Spiritual Qi between heaven and earth exploded. In the void, the giant fire cloud suddenly fell down.


    "Whoosh".


    Just at the moment when the fire cloud was falling, from somewhere within the Nine Profound Sect below, a beam of saber light instantly flew out.


    The saber light shone. In an instant, it flew into the void. This saber light was a saber formed by the condensation of countless saber essence.


    The saber was notrge, just a mere thirty meters. Facing the Heavenly Fire cloud covering the entire Nine Profound Sect, the thirty meters seemed so tiny. However, it was this tiny saber light that shed on the Heavenly Fire cloud.


    "Boom".


    The saber light shed on the giant Heavenly Fire cloud. Suddenly, a violent and sharp energy erupted from this saber light in an instant. Endless saber edge instantly cut the giant Heavenly Fire cloud.


    "Sizzle".


    The Heavenly Fire cloud was split in half by this saber light. Then, itpletely copsed. The sky returned to calm. It was no longer the fiery red like a burning cloud.


    "Whoosh".


    Yuan Kongzi''s gaze instantly became sharp. He shouted loudly: "Who is it?"


    That saber light just now was definitely not something that an innate martial artist could sh out. No matter how strong an innate martial artist was, how could a saber light break his Heavenly Fire Technique?


    Even if it was just his ordinary Heavenly Fire Technique, that level of power already surpassed the innate martial artist and Qi Condensation cultivators and reached the Foundation Establishment level. That was not the power of the "mortal".


    Soon, Yuan Kongzi''s eyes narrowed slightly. He saw a figure.


    It was a young martial artist. From the Nine Profound Sect below, step by step, as if climbing thedder of the void.


    "Crossing the void, walking in the air, this... this is a Martial Saint?"


    Yuan Kongzi''s pupils contracted. He was extremely shocked in his heart!


    Martial Saint!


    He had never seen a Martial Saint. After all, thest Martial Saint of Great Chang had also passed away three hundred years ago. It was a Martial Saint from the Hidden Sword Sect.


    Yuan Kongzi only learned about some characteristics of a Martial Saint from the sect''s ssics. He only nced at it casually at the time. After all, Martial Saints and Foundation Establishment True Persons were at the same level.


    It was clearly recorded in the secrets. Once martial artists achieved the Martial Saint stage, they would rebuild their Dao Bodies and possess a variety of incredible abilities.


    Among them, crossing the void and walking in the air was the most obvious characteristic of a Martial Saint. And now, Yuan Kongzi saw such a martial artist. Crossing the void, walking in the air, and even capable of breaking his Heavenly Fire Technique with a single saber light.


    If that was not a Martial Saint, what was it?


    Lin Fei, step by step, as if strolling in a leisurely courtyard, slowly walked into the void. He did not hide his figure. Therefore, all the disciples of the Nine Profound Sect could also see Lin Fei''s figure in the void.


    Seeing Lin Fei''s figure in the void, all the disciples of the Nine Profound Sect couldn''t help but shudder. Their hearts were stirred up like a raging storm.


    "That... That''s Grand Elder Lin Fei?"


    "It must be Elder Lin. So young, there''s absolutely no mistake."


    "Elder Lin has reached the void without any use of Innate True Qi, and there''s even no power fluctuation on his body?"


    "Crossing the void, walking in the air. If the legends are correct, it can only mean one thing. Elder Lin has be a Martial Saint!"


    "Martial Saint, it must be a Martial Saint! Only a Martial Saint would have such great power!"


    "People always say that Elder Lin is an extraordinary talent, his martial arts talent is as good as the founder of our sect. But now it seems that he is not only as good as the founder, but he has surpassed him! After all, even the founder did not be a Martial Saint!"


    "Our Nine Profound Sect has finally produced a Martial Saint! Hahaha, even if the Foundation Establishment True Person from the Guardian Primordial Mountaines, we in the Nine Profound Sect can sleep without worries!"


    Countless disciples were fervently looking at the figure of Lin Fei in the void.


    Most ordinary disciples knew what a Martial Saint represented. It represented the pinnacle of martial arts! It represented transcendence! It represented the ability to contend with a Foundation Establishment True Person, even to be superior!


    Lin Fei, step by step, finally arrived not far from Yuan Kongzi. The two were only a hundred meters apart. Both could clearly see the other''s appearance.


    Yuan Kongzi took a deep breath and asked solemnly: "Who are you?"


    Lin Fei stood with his hands behind his back, and said calmly: "Nine Profound Sect, Lin Fei."

 178. Battle Between the Martial Saint and Foundation Establishment True Person!

    178. Battle Between the Martial Saint and Foundation Establishment True Person!


    "You are ''Immortal yer Saber'' Lin Fei?"


    Yuan Kongzi''s eyes slightly narrowed, and a look of disbelief appeared in his eyes.


    "Immortal yer Saber" Lin Fei. His name was well-known throughout Great Chang. He was aware of Lin Fei. After all, Lin Fei had in top Qi cultivators from Guardian Primordial Mountain.


    ording to Yuan Kongzi''s understanding, Lin Fei joined the Nine Profound Sect just four years ago, but for the first three years, Lin Fei did nothing notable, he did not disy any talent. But in the past year, he made rapid progress. He went from the fourth level of Body Refining all the way to bing a Martial Master.


    Moreover, he even slew many Qi cultivators. He made a great name for himself in the martial world as the "Immortal yer Saber". And now, Lin Fei had actually be a Martial Saint? This was too shocking!


    "Impossible! Exotic beasts in Great Chang have gone extinct. Without the flesh and blood of exotic beasts, how can martial artists reach physical perfection? If you can''t achieve physical perfection, you martial artists can''t possibly build a foundation to be a Martial Saint. The path of martial artists has been cut off!"


    Yuan Kongzi stared at Lin Fei intensely. It seemed that he wanted to find Lin Fei''s "w". Or rather, he wanted to find some evidence that Lin Fei was not a Martial Saint. However, no matter how he looked, it seemed that Lin Fei was a Martial Saint!


    "Whether or not I am a Martial Saint, wouldn''t True Person know if you tried? I have a saber strike. If the True Person can take it, you can leave safely. If you can''t take it, then I will step over your body and ascend to the pinnacle of martial arts!"


    Lin Fei stood with his hands behind his back, speaking calmly.


    "Arrogant! Even if you are a Martial Saint, so what? My Guardian Primordial Mountain has been passing down the Taoist lineage for thousands of years. How can a mere Martial Saint like you shake it? To kill this True Person is simply wishful thinking. Very well, today this True Person has seeded in building a foundation. I will get rid of you to proim the supreme name of this True Person!"


    Yuan Kongzi was greatly angered. But there was not a shred of fear in his heart. The might of Martial Saints seemed to have disappeared from people''s memories. Even the strongest Martial Saint was only a thing of three hundred years ago. There had always only been Qi cultivators ying martial artists. When did it ever happen that martial artists stood above Qi cultivators? Even if they were Martial Saints, it wouldn''t work!


    Moreover, this time Yuan Kongzi did note empty-handed. He was prepared! Guardian Primordial Mountain, with a thousand-year lineage, had a deep foundation. Among them, there were not a few magic treasures. This time, Yuan Kongzi also came bearing magic treasures.


    Above Yuan Kongzi''s head, a bead the size of a baby''s fist suddenly appeared, floating in the air. The bead revolved around Yuan Kongzi, continuously spinning.


    "Sea-Stablizing Pearl!"


    Yuan Kongzi''s eyes were cold. This Sea-Stablizing Pearl was a magic treasure of the Guardian Primordial Mountain''s sessive generations of True Persons. ording to legend, it was a replica made from a remarkable magic treasure.


    The Sea-Stablizing Pearl itself was made from the inner core of a special exotic beast from the sea. Although this one was just a fake one, it was not to be trifled with. It had a natural strong control over water. It was filled with arge amount of water. Once it was deployed, it would certainly be earth-shaking. It could be called the first magic treasure of the Guardian Primordial Mountain for attack! Even the "Heavenly Thunder" and "Earthly Evil" were far inferior to the Sea-Stablizing Pearl.


    "Whoosh."


    The Sea-Stablizing Pearl instantly turned into a stream of light and it was smashed towards Lin Fei. Lin Fei raised his hand and threw a punch.


    "Immeasurable Fist!"


    Lin Fei threw out a punch. The saber essence instantly covered his whole body. On his arm and fist, the saber essence also burst out instantly. Immediately, this punch sted out. The void seemed to be trembling.


    "Bang."


    Lin Fei''s fist hit the Sea-Stablizing Pearl. Immediately, he felt a strong forceing from the Sea-Stablizing Pearl. It sent him flying. However, his punch also directly bounced the Sea-Stablizing Pearl away.


    This scene left Yuan Kongzi stunned. His face was full of shock. He knew how terrifying the Sea-Stablizing Pearl was. With just a casual strike, a mountain peak could be easily smashed through.


    And now?


    Lin Fei actually used his flesh and blood fist to hard sh with the Sea-Stablizing Pearl. Moreover, he even sent the Sea-Stablizing Pearl flying. How terrifying was this power?


    "The power belongs to oneself, is this a Martial Saint?"


    Yuan Kongzi muttered to himself. In the world, a Martial Saint hadn''t been seen in three hundred years. Many people had forgotten the terror of a Martial Saint.


    Little did they know, the physical body of a Martial Saint was the most terrifying weapon. Lin Fei''s Dao Body was infinitely close to an unparalleled treasure saber.


    Therefore, he wasn''t using his flesh and blood to hard sh with the Sea-Stablizing Pearl but an unparalleled treasure saber with saber essence.


    "Bang, bang, bang."


    Lin Fei''s punches became more and more fierce, constantly shing hard with the Sea-Stablizing Pearl. The void was violently trembling, leaving the people below staring in amazement. Because, Lin Fei with a casual punch, sent the Sea-Stablizing Pearl flying.


    The Sea-Stablizing Pearl fell onto the mountain peak of the Nine Profound Sect, instantly copsing the mountain. Or, Lin Fei threw a punch across the air. The mountain on the other side would even be shattered.


    Many disciples of the Nine Profound Sect scattered away. Their eyes were filled with fervor.


    "The power of a Martial Saint shakes the heavens and the earth!"


    "So, practicing martial arts to the level of Martial Saint also has earth-shaking power."


    "Martial Arts, not inferior to the Immortal Dao!"


    Especially for innate martial artists like Zhao Kongming, the shock in their hearts was even greater. They were staring hard at the battle between Lin Fei and Yuan Kongzi.


    The battle between a Martial Saint and a Foundation Establishment True Person. No matter what era, that''s hard to encounter. The power of a Martial Saint, at this moment, was being disyed in front of everyone in its full glory.


    Yuan Kongzi''s face was somewhat ugly. He had even used the Sea-Stablizing Pearl, but he was still unable to handle Lin Fei. His eyes shed with a sharp light.


    "We Qi cultivators are not just good at controlling magic treasures. This True Person also has talismans and spells!"


    Spiritual power surged in Yuan Kongzi''s body. While he was controlling the magic treasure, he was also drawing talismans in the void with spiritual power.


    "Mountain Moving Talisman, Mountain Come!"


    Yuan Kongzi drew a talisman in the void. Immediately, spiritual power operated. The talisman radiated bursts of golden light. Soon, the talisman disappeared. The next moment, outside the Nine Profound Sect, a small mountain peak actually began to shake violently.


    "Rumble."


    Following that, the small mountain peak was directly uprooted as if it was lifted by an invisible force. With a lightning-fast force, it howled and smashed hard toward Lin Fei.


    "Bang."


    The next moment, Lin Fei''s body shook. His body was directly sent flying by the mountain. The Sea-Stablizing Pearl took advantage of this opportunity and smashed toward Lin Fei''s head again.


    Mountain peaks, the Sea-Stablizing Pearl, spells, talismans, magic treasures. These were the methods of Qi cultivators! Especially when performed by a True Person, it''s even more miraculous.


    Like this kind of "Mountain Moving Technique", Qi cultivators below the Foundation Establishment stage simply cannot perform it. The amount of spiritual power that it consumes was unimaginable.


    Even Yuan Kongzi, also felt a wave of weakness in his body as if his spiritual power had been drained. Such a spell required an amount of spiritual power that even a True Person who had built their foundation must carefully execute.


    However, Yuan Kongzi acted decisively. The effect of the Mountain Moving Technique was very good. It directly sent Lin Fei flying. Even more so, the Sea-Stablizing Pearl took advantage of the situation to rise again. Once it hit Lin Fei''s head, Lin Fei would undoubtedly die!


    "You have magic treasures, you have spells. But, I also have a saber! This one saber will cleave your Sea-Stablizing Pearl!"


    Lin Fei''s voice came from the void. The next moment, a dazzling saber light shot up into the sky.

 179. The Fall of the Foundation Establishment

    179. The Fall of the Foundation Establishment


    The saber light reappeared! Only, this saber was not merely thirty meters long but three hundred! And it was apanied by Lin Fei''s voice.


    "Heavenly Saber Art, sh!"


    It was only a three hundred meters saber light,pared with Lin Fei''s previous one thousand saber energy, it seemed not worth mentioning. However, the two couldn''t bepared at all.


    This three hundred meters saber light wasposed of saber essence. Saber energy waspressed hundreds of times, which produced such a bit of saber essence.


    A saber essence of roughly the same sizepared to saber energy was almost a hundred times saber energy! And the power was more concentrated.


    Once the power explodes, it was not just a hundred times that simple. More importantly, Lin Fei''s saber intent was also stronger. He had integrated hundreds of saber techniques. When the Heavenly Saber Art was shed out, it seemed as if there were countless shadows of saber techniques.


    As this saber shed out, the three-hundred meters saber light cut through the void. In everyone''s eyes, there seemed to be only this one saber light. This saber was too beautiful. This saber seemed to be able to sh everything! Where the saber light passed, the void seemed to have a little bit of ck silk. That''s the crack in the void.


    Only, it was fleeting, making it difficult for people to notice. This is enough to prove. The power of this saber had reached a terrifying level.


    "Boom".


    Finally, this saber shed on the Sea-Stablizing Pearl. Two terrible forces collided fiercely. The saber light was also smashed and dissipated by the Sea-Stablizing Pearl in an instant. Only, the Sea-Stablizing Pearl also stopped.


    Yuan Kongzi opened his eyes wide. At the moment when the Sea-Stablizing Pearl collided with the saber light, his mind was greatly shaken!


    "Puffing".


    Yuan Kongzi spat out a mouthful of blood. But he didn''t care at all. His gaze was fixed on the Sea-Stablizing Pearl. A look of shock appeared in his eyes.


    "Crack".


    As expected, the Sea-Stablizing Pearl cracked open.


    "Boom".


    The next moment, the Sea-Stablizing Pearl shattered. Arge amount of water fell into the Nine Profound Sect. Fortunately, the Nine Profound Sect is all mountains. Otherwise, so much water might be enough to cause a flood.


    "How can this be?"


    Yuan Kongzi seemed to not believe his own eyes.


    Shattered! The Sea-Stablizing Pearl actually shattered! This is a treasure passed down by the Guardian Primordial Mountain. How could it shatter? And, it was shed by Lin Fei.


    Lin Fei''s eyes were icy cold. He nced at his own palm. There was no more Saber Qi. But his Saber Essence was even more terrifying. The power had increased by more than a hundred times!


    A saber was swung out, which was simply earth-shattering. Even a magic treasure like the Sea-Stablizing Pearl couldn''t withstand Lin Fei''s single saber.


    "Wind Summoning Technique, Winde!"


    Yuan Kongzi gritted his teeth. Suddenly, a bone-chilling wind, seemed to blow into the bones, instantly filling the void.


    "Go!"


    Yuan Kongzi used the Wind Summoning Technique. He wasn''t prepared to defeat Lin Fei with the Wind Summoning Technique. But to escape!


    Immediately, Yuan Kongzi turned into a fleeing light. The speed was incredible. In this regard, martial artists were far inferior to Foundation Establishment True Person. After all, a True Person could perform escape techniques. If they couldn''t beat a Martial Saint, they could directly perform escape techniques to escape. The Martial Saint could do nothing about it.


    "Hmph, Heaven Saber Momentum!"


    Lin Fei seemed to have anticipated it. In the void, the Heavenly Saber condensed again. At the same time, the momentum of the Heavenly Saber quickly spread within a radius of thousands of meters.


    Yuan Kongzi, who had turned into a fleeing light and was preparing to escape, was enveloped in it. The momentum of the Heavenly Saber, although not real saber momentum, already possessed a bit of the power of the saber momentum.


    Especially Lin Fei''s saber intent increased significantly. It made the power of the Heavenly Saber Momentum stronger. Therefore, it could also have a certain impact on the Foundation Establishment True Persons.


    "Hm?"


    Yuan Kongzi''s speed dropped significantly. He had to reveal his figure through the escape technique. If it was said that True Persons had escape techniques far superior to martial artists, then martial artists also had corresponding means to cope with it. That''s saber momentum!


    Once a martial artist evolved the saber momentum, cultivators who wanted to escape would be suppressed by the saber momentum.


    Only, a typical Martial Saint was just hard toprehend saber momentum. Lin Fei didn''t have real saber momentum, but he had the momentum of the Heavenly Saber. He caught Yuan Kongzi off guard, even the escape technique was interrupted.


    "Now''s the time!"


    Lin Fei''s whole body was enveloped by the "Wind Summoning Technique". However, Lin Fei''s Dao Body was strong enough. And, it was also covered with ayer of saber essence letting the cold wind blow on his body couldn''t cause any harm to him.


    Lin Fei leaped up.


    Close Yet Distant!


    Even in the void, Lin Fei could also use Close Yet Distant. And, a leap was tens of meters. In the blink of an eye, he arrived in front of Yuan Kongzi.


    Lin Fei''s eyes were icy cold. He didn''t erupt with saber essence again. Because, when using the Heavenly Saber Art, Lin Fei''s saber essence was almost exhausted.


    However, it doesn''t matter. The strongest means of a Martial Saint, apart from the true essence in the body, is their own Dao Body. Once a True Person was approached by a Martial Saint, that''s pretty much a death sentence.


    Lin Fei extended his hand. With palm substitutes saber directly downward with his palm. A harsh chop, no saber essence, just a flesh and blood hand.


    However, Yuan Kongzi was like facing a great enemy as if he had encountered the most terrifying thing. A shield defending a magical artifact was immediately ced in front of him.


    "Crisp sound".


    However, it had no effect. The shield magical artifact, under Lin Fei''s palm, was like paper, instantly cut open. Then a defensive spellyer appeared.


    Lin Fei''s hand, with almost no obstruction, directly cut open this defensive spellyer. Magical artifact, spell. Twoyers of defense, in front of Lin Fei''s Dao Body were of no use.


    This was the Dao Body of a Martial Saint! Even without any saber essence and saber energy in the body, the Dao Body of a Martial Saint was still the most terrifying lethal weapon!


    Yuan Kongzi saw this scene. Finally, a trace of fear appeared in his eyes. Because he felt the threat of death.


    "No, I just built the foundation, standing at the pinnacle of the world, and can live for five hundred years, how can I die here? Lin Fei, you are a Martial Saint, I am a Foundation Establishment True Person, how can we fight to the death for these ants? I cannot die..."


    Yuan Kongzi''s voice became sharp. However, Lin Fei''s hand did not show any signs of stopping.


    "Bang".


    Lin Fei chopped down with a hand. It did not cut open Yuan Kongzi''sw body. He directly sted Yuan Kongzi''s head. Immediately, blood from Yuan Kongzi''s body spurted out, sprinkling in the void. A rich smell of blood drifted into Lin Fei''s nose. Yuan Kongzi''s head was sted, and even a Foundation Establishment True Person was undoubtedly dead.


    "Thump".


    The corpse fell from the sky and hit the ground and smashed into a pile of meat.


    For a while, the entire Nine Profound Sect was silent. Everyone''s mouth was wide open as if they couldn''t believe what was happening in front of them.


    Because a Foundation Establishment True Person had fallen! A dignified True Person had fallen! Moreover, he was killed on the spot by Lin Fei, witnessed by thousands of disciples of the Nine Profound Sect.


    Lin Fei killed Yuan Kongzi head-on. Killed the only Foundation Establishment True Person of the Guardian Primordial Mountain!


    Step by step, Lin Fei walked down from the void and came to Zhao Kongming and others. Seeing the crowd still in shock, noting back to their senses, Lin Fei calmly said: "Sect Master, go clean up and spread the news of today. Let the whole Great Chang know I''ve be a Martial Saint and killed the Guardian Primordial Mountain''s True Person!"


    At this time, Lin Fei was very clear. There''s no need to keep a low profile. On the contrary, it needed to be high-profile! Let everyone know Nine Profound Sect had a Martial Saint who could kill a Foundation Establishment True Person. With such a reputation, any force, before dealing with the Nine Profound Sect, needed to weigh it carefully!


    "Respect the Saint''s decree!"


    The Sect Master was shaking all over, his voice trembling with excitement. Lin Fei, killed the Foundation Establishment True Person. The entire Great Chang would definitely be shocked beyond measure! The Nine Profound Sect, of course, would rise with the tide. It could bepared with the first-ss immortal gates of the present world!


    ......


    The thirteenth year of Yongqing in Great Chang, early April.


    Yuan Kongzi, a Foundation Establishment True Person from Guardian Primordial Mountain, with the magic treasure the Sea-Stablizing Pearl, attacked the Nine Profound Sect, intending to exterminate the entire Nine Profound Sect. Lin Fei, the Martial Saint of the Nine Profound Sect, appeared out of nowhere. With his saber, he cut down Yuan Kongzi! The True Person fell!


    The news spread out. The martial world was shocked! The immortal sects were shocked! The entire world was shocked!

 180. The reactions from all sides, the might of the Martial Saint, fame shakes the world

    180. The reactions from all sides, the might of the Martial Saint, fame shakes the world


    Hidden Sword Sect.


    On top of a high mountain, Liu Yibai sat quietly with his legs crossed. He was still adjusting his condition. In order to build the foundation, he must adjust his state to the best. Moreover, after the perfection of his physical body, he could continue to absorb the Spiritual Qi of heaven and earth, converting it into Innate True Qi. During this period, he was converting Innate True Qi. He wanted to push his Innate True Qi to the limit.


    Liu Yibai was not in a hurry. He had already achieved perfection in his physical body. He could try to build the foundation at any time. He had waited for this day for thirty years. He did not mind waiting a bit longer. He must bepletely sure. Only then would he choose to build the foundation.


    "Senior Brother Liu. Three days ago, the Grand Elder of Nine Profound Sect, ''Immortal yer Saber'' Lin Fei shed Guardian Primordial Mountain''s True Person Yuan Kong Zi with his saber at Nine Profound Sect. The Nine Profound Sect announced that Lin Fei has sessfully built the foundation and be a Martial Saint!"


    Liu Yibai suddenly raised his head. A glint of light shed in his eyes.


    "shing a foundation establishment cultivator with a saber... Lin Fei, you are always faster than us..."


    How could Liu Yibai not be shocked? Initially, the three of them had achieved physical body perfection at the same time. Even, in terms of conditions, the Hidden Sword Sect was definitely better than the Nine Profound Sect.


    However, the first one to build the foundation and be a Martial Saint was Lin Fei. Moreover, Lin Fei had done something earth-shaking. He shed a Foundation Establishment cultivator with his saber as soon as he became a Martial Saint. This is a major event that shocked the world!


    "Lin Fei, since you have be a Martial Saint one step ahead of me, I can''t fall behind too much. From today, I will try to build the foundation. No one is allowed to disturb me on the mountain!"


    Liu Yibai instructed the people of the Hidden Sword Sect. Immediately, the faces of the people of the Hidden Sword Sect lit up with joy. Liu Yibai was finally going to build his foundation! The Hidden Sword Sect was about to give birth to another Martial Saint!


    ......


    In a small city''s inn, a carefree saber guest was drinking from his wine gourd, looking out the window.


    Shen Lianxin returned to his hometown. A small city, which was also the ce he discovered the ancient martial arts ruins. He didn''t prepare for the foundation establishment immediately. Instead, he was adjusting his mentality and emotions in the mundane world.


    This is his way of martial arts. He was walking on the Extreme Path! The mentality must be rxed asionally. Because once he starts cultivating, he would immerse himself fully into it. Being too tense can sometimes be a bad thing. Tension mixed with rxation is the best!


    Shen Lianxin, who had already achieved saber intent perfection, naturally knew this principle. Therefore, the bigger the event, the more rxed Shen Lianxin was.


    At this moment, there were many martial artists dressed in the martial world style in the inn. They seemed to be discussing something intensely, and their expressions were excited.


    Shen Lianxin had sharp senses. Even if he wasn''t intentionally listening, the discussions of those martial artists would still reach his ears.


    "Do you all know? There has been a big event in the martial arts world recently, an earth-shattering event! Just three days ago, news came from the Nine Profound Sect. The Grand Elder of the Nine Profound Sect, the once ''Immortal yer Saber'' Lin Fei, has finally built the foundation and be a Martial Saint. And, right after bing a Martial Saint, he shed Guardian Primordial Mountain''s Foundation Establishment True Person Yuan Kong Zi with his saber. The True Person of Foundation Establishment fell! And he was in by a Martial Saint!"


    "Martial Saint? Does our Great Chang really have a Martial Saint again? This is a blessing for Great Chang and for the martial arts!"


    "The reputation of the ''Immortal yer Saber'' is not in vain. He could sh a Qi Condensation cultivator before, and now he has be a Martial Saint, he even shed a Foundation Establishment True Person..."


    For a moment, the martial artists were all very excited. Under the excitement, they drank a few more bowls of wine. A hint of surprise shed in Shen Lianxin''s eyes.


    "Brother Lin, have you taken a step ahead of me again? Bing a Martial Saint and shing the Foundation Establishment! Indeed, this is your style, Brother Lin! It seems it''s about time for me to go into seclusion. I can''t fall too far behind you..."


    Shen Lianxin murmured softly. He put away his smile. There was no longer any carefree aura about him. He flicked his fingers. A small piece of silvernded on the table of a few martial artists.


    "Today is on me!"


    After saying that, Shen Lianxin rose and fell a few times, disappearing from everyone''s sight. A few martial artists were slightly stunned. Seeing that piece of silver, embedded in the table, who would not know that they had met a master?


    "Thank you, senior!"


    Several martial artists bowed respectfully in the direction where Shen Lianxin had disappeared.


    ...


    In Chang City, the South King''s Mansion.


    "Report, the southern three prefectures are in rebellion. Mo Wentian, the head of the rebels, has betrayed the officials and has currently seized three prefectures."


    "Report, the southeastern rebel leader, Liu Shuxian, is rallying troops in rebellion, and has currently captured two prefectures."


    With each sessive piece of bad news, Ling Yao was at her wit''s end. Recently, especially since the Supreme Elder''s passing, chaos had spread throughout the world. Discerning individuals seemed to have seen the writing on the wall.


    Great Chang was no longer sustainable. The royal family was no longer able to control the provinces. Princess Ling Yao was no longer just a princess. Due to Lin Fei, the "Immortal yer Saber", the Princess had even temporarily assumed some of the responsibilities of the South King.


    There were four kings in Great Chang. In the east, south, west, and north, each had a king to suppress the chaos. The South King was responsible for the south of Great Chang. With military and political power in hand, he was one of the highest-ranking royal rtives in Great Chang.


    In Great Chang, because of the martial artists and the Qi cultivators, there wasn''t too much fear regarding military and political power. With the royal supreme elder in ce, no royal rtive dared to rebel, so the royal family remained rtively united at the time.


    However, under the current circumstances, even a united royal family was powerless to cope. The territories under the control of the South King were engulfed in smoke and mes. The South was the tax foundation of the Great Chang Court.


    "Speak, which Immortal Sects are supporting these rebels this time?" Ling Yao asked coldly.


    She had long understood that even if the court''s control over the provinces had weakened, it would not mean that mere rebels could seed. Now, the world was shrouded in smoke. It was the Immortal Sects causing chaos behind the scenes. This was why the court, despite sending troops to quell the rebellion, repeatedly failed. The Immortal Sects were the root of all chaos!


    "Our investigation suggests that it should be the Fairy Crane Immortal Sect and the Water Moon Sect."


    "Hmph, two more Immortal Sects, neither of which even have a Foundation Establishment cultivator, dare to disrupt the world. They deserve death!" Ling Yao clenched her teeth.


    These two Immortal Sects couldn''t even be considered major sects that had existed for a millennium. Without the magic treasure to suppress the sect, even the court could step on their sect''s gate and eradicate their heritage. But, unfortunately, it was a time of chaos. The court was powerless to suppress even these second and third-rate Immortal Sects.


    At this moment, Ling Yao thought of Lin Fei. If Lin Fei were here, would these Immortal Sects dare to act so recklessly?


    "Report. There''s been a change in the Nine Profound Sect. Three days ago, news came out from the Nine Profound Sect. The Foundation Establishment cultivator of Guardian Primordial Mountain, carrying the magic treasure ''Sea Stabilizing Pearl'', had invaded the Nine Profound Sect, intending to annihte it.


    The Grand Elder of Nine Profound Sect, ''Immortal yer Saber'' Lin Fei, has attained the Saint Martial status, appearing out of nowhere. With his saber, he shed Yuan Kongzi, leading to the fall of the Foundation Establishment cultivator!"


    Upon hearing this, Ling Yao''s face changed dramatically. Her demeanor became incredibly agitated in an instant.


    "You... Are you telling the truth? Lin Fei has be a Martial Saint? And he even slew a Foundational Establishment cultivator?"


    Ling Yao seemed to hardly believe her own ears. A Martial Saint! That wasparable to a Foundation Establishment cultivator! Even more so, the rarity of Martial Saints far exceeded Foundation Establishment cultivators! Moreover, in the entirety of Great Chang, there hadn''t been a birth of a Martial Saint for three hundred years.


    Unexpectedly, Lin Fei had not only surpassed the founder of the Nine Profound Sect, but he also surpassed all martial artists in the past three hundred years and attained the title of Martial Saint!


    "This news has already spread throughout the world, and it was voluntarily released by the Nine Profound Sect. There should be no mistake."


    Ling Yao held the urgent reports from various regions in her hand. The urgent reports, which felt like death sentences, left Ling Yao feeling deeply helpless.


    "Immediately dispatch the secret guards, carrying my letter to the Nine Profound Sect, inviting the Martial Saint to Chang City!"


    Ling Yao gritted her teeth, making a decision.


    "Yes, Your Highness!"


    Her subordinates withdrew. However, Ling Yao''s gaze seemed somewhat dazed. Back then, when Lin Fei said he wanted to be a Martial Saint, Ling Yao treated it as a joke. Even if Lin Fei was stunningly talented, attaining the status of Martial Saint? That was simply impossible! Yet, who would have thought Lin Fei''s bold words back then had now be reality?


    In an instant, the news that Lin Fei of the Nine Profound Sect had be a Martial Saint and in a Foundation Establishment cultivator with his saber had spread throughout the entirety of Great Chang.


    The awe-inspiring might of Lin Fei, the Martial Saint, was as radiant as the midday sun! Countless martial artists were converging towards the Nine Profound Sect, desiring to pay their respects to the only Martial Saint in the world today! The Nine Profound Sect had already be a holynd in the hearts of martial artists worldwide!

 181. Lin Fei’s Decision

    181. Lin Fei¡¯s Decision


    In the Nine Profound Sect, Lin Fei sat cross-legged in his cave dwelling.


    "Reporting to the grand elder."


    Suddenly, the sect master arrived. Now, even when the sect master came to Lin Fei''s cave dwelling, he had to announce his arrival. After all, Lin Fei''s status was now different from before. He was now regarded by all martial artists throughout the Great Chang, and throughout the entire world, as a godlike figure. He was also currently the stabilizing force of the Nine Profound Sect!


    Lin Fei''s prestige had long since surpassed the ordinary scope of a Grand Elder. In fact, if Lin Fei wished to take the position of sect master at this moment, it would be as easy as amon urrence.


    "Sect master,e in."


    The voice of Lin Fei came from inside the cave dwelling. The sect master respectfully entered Lin Fei''s dwelling. Upon seeing Lin Fei sitting cross-legged on the ground, the sect master respectfully greeted, "Greetings, grand elder!"


    "Sect master, what brings you here?"


    Lin Fei opened his eyes.


    The sect master respectfully said, "Grand Elder, I have been closely monitoring the movements of He Mountain Dao and Guardian Primordial Mountain. After He Mountain Dao and Guardian Primordial Mountain learned that the grand elder has be a Martial Saint and in Yuan Kongzi with a saber stroke. Both of these immortal sects immediately dered a lockdown, activating their mountain protection arrays. It seems that they have no intention of involving themselves with the world any longer."


    In reality, when He Mountain Dao and Guardian Primordial Mountain learned that Lin Fei had killed Yuan Kongzi, they initially refused to believe it. After carefully investigating the news and discovering that it was indeed true, they didn''t hesitate any longer. They promptly secluded themselves from the world. Once they closed off their mountains, it meant that they would not venture down, and everything in the mortal world became irrelevant to them.


    The only exceptions might be the asional recruitment of disciples, which might necessitate a descent from the mountain. But only a handful of people would venture down and they wouldn''t make a big fuss about it. They were truly afraid.


    Even though a Foundation Establishment cultivator from Guardian Primordial Mountain was in by Lin Fei, the Guardian Primordial Mountain did not dare to retaliate. Instead, they worried that Lin Fei might tten the Guardian Primordial Mountain. Therefore, they promptly closed off their mountain and activated their grand array.


    These immortal sects, which have existed for over a thousand years, had experience with such matters. Back when the founding emperor of Great Chang swept across the four corners of the world with his Martial Saint prowess, subduing the world. Knowing they couldn''tpete, these immortal sects did exactly this.


    They closed off their mountains, secluded themselves from the world, and endured hardship. They continued to endure until the founding emperor of Great Chang disappeared. Only then did these immortal sects start stirring up trouble again.


    Fortunately, a Foundation Establishment True Person was born within the royal family. Although the Supreme Elder did not possess the might of the founding emperor of Great Chang, he was still a top Foundation Establishment True Person. He was able to keep other immortal sects from taking rash actions, leaving them with no choice but to seclude themselves. Thissted for over four hundred years until the royal supreme elder''s lifespan ended and passed away in meditation, they began to stir up trouble again, attempting to take control of the world''s power.


    Now, with Lin Fei''s power growing, other immortal sects might not necessarily fear him. However, He Mountain Dao and Guardian Primordial Mountain, these two great immortal sects, currently had no Foundation Establishment True Person. How could they dare to involve themselves in worldly affairs?


    They had no choice but to seclude themselves by closing off their mountains. They would wait until their sects produce another Foundation Establishment True Person, or until Lin Fei dies. It''s estimated that He Mountain Dao and Guardian Primordial Mountain would only dare to reopen their mountains then.


    This was the survival strategy of these immortal sects. If there were powerful enemies that cannot be defeated, could they not hide?


    He Mountain Dao and Guardian Primordial Mountain were both immortal sects with a thousand-year-old heritage. They possessed treasure that stabilizes their sects. Their mountain protection arrays were so powerful that even a Martial Saint with a manifested saber momentum cannot break through them.


    Otherwise, the founding emperor of Great Chang would have ttened those immortal sects long ago. How could there be room for the existence of those immortal sects?


    Now it was the same with Lin Fei. He didn''t think that he was stronger than the founding emperor of Great Chang at the moment. After all, the founding emperor of Great Chang had managed to master "momentum", and Lin Fei had yet to do so.


    If even the founding emperor of Great Chang couldn''t break through the mountain protection arrays of those immortal sects, naturally, Lin Fei wouldn''t be able to break through them either. He could only let those immortal sects close off their mountains.


    However, as long as he was present, He Mountain Dao and Guardian Primordial Mountain would have to obediently close off their mountains, not daring to take any rash actions. This was the deterrent power of Lin Fei, the Martial Saint!


    "I understand. Is there anything else?"


    Lin Fei looked at the sect master, who seemed to be hesitant, seemed there was more to be said.


    The sect master hesitated for a moment, but eventually took out a letter from his bosom, "Grand Elder, the secret guards of the South King, on behalf of the South King''s daughter, hope that the grand elder can make a trip to Chang City. This is a letter from Princess Ling Yao, please have a look, grand elder."


    Lin Fei raised his head. He took the letter from the sect master''s hand. Upon opening the letter, he saw the familiar handwriting. It was indeed from Ling Yao.


    The content of the letter was also very simple. First, it congratted Lin Fei on achieving the status of Martial Saint, reaching the peak of martial arts, and shaking the world with his might! Second, it hoped that Lin Fei could make a trip to Chang City.


    After putting down the letter, Lin Fei did not speak, falling silent.


    The sect master finally couldn''t help but say, "Grand Elder, the situation in Great Chang is unstable now, and the Great Chang dynasty is in danger. Although our Nine Profound Sect has a good rtionship with the Great Chang royal family, we need to think carefully about such important matters. Chang City is now a whirlpool. Once you step into the whirlpool, it will be difficult to extricate yourself!


    Although you, grand elder, are now a Martial Saint, there are more than just He Mountain Dao and Guardian Primordial Mountain among the immortal sects in the world. Some Foundation Establishment True Persons have been practicing for hundreds of years, their depth is unfathomable, far beyond what Yuan Kongzi canpare to. I hope grand elder will think thrice!"


    Lin Fei understood what the sect master was saying. He was hoping that Lin Fei would not go to Chang City to avoid stirring the troubled waters of the royal family.


    If anything happened to Lin Fei, Nine Profound Sect would be in danger. The current Lin Fei wasn''t just himself alone. It was the entire Nine Profound Sect behind him.


    Lin Fei looked at the sect master and said indifferently, "The reason why the world is so chaotic now, I believe is clear. Behind it all are those immortal sects, coveting control of the world''s power. If we truly go back to the time before Great Chang was established when those immortal sects held power. Do you think the Nine Profound Sect could stay out of it? Even if I, a Martial Saint, am sitting here, can Nine Profound Sect rest easy?"


    The sect master didn''t speak anymore. What was it like before the establishment of Great Chang? Some ancient texts briefly mention it. Back then, there were mortal nations. But they were divided into many nations, constantly warring with each other. And behind these nations all, were those immortal sects.


    The immortal sects, high above, controlled everything. They didn''t care about how many mortal people died or were injured. Holding power and controlling all kinds of spiritual resources in the world was all they cared for. Mortals were just people who served them generation after generation. If one generation died, another would grow. Moreover, ordinary people are without talent. In their eyes, they didn''t even count as the same kind. This kind of high and mighty mentality was not the same as martial artists. After all, martial artists were also "ordinary people" in the eyes of Qi cultivators. Anyone could be a martial artist. Even if a martial artist became a Martial Saint, he wouldn''t have this kind of high and mighty mentality.


    Martial artists and Qi cultivators. To say they are born enemies was a bit of an exaggeration. But once the immortal sects control the world''s power, martial arts would inevitably be suppressed. By then, let alone Martial Saints, even a martial arts Master, probably could only be a servant to be dispatched at will by the Qi cultivators.


    "Moreover, what the founding emperor of Great Chang was able to do, I can do too!"


    A sharp light shed in Lin Fei''s eyes! The sect master shuddered in his heart. He already knew Lin Fei''s determination.


    "Tell the secret guards that I will certainly go to Chang City."


    "Yes, grand elder!"


    The sect master did not try to persuade him further. Instead, he respectfully withdrew.

 182. Ling Yao’s Decision

    182. Ling Yao¡¯s Decision


    Chang City, South King Mansion.


    Ling Yao was handling arge amount of business every day. Mostly military affairs and logistics. The army on the front lines was putting down rebellions, but it was not going smoothly. Therefore, various resources need to be continuously transported to the front lines.


    War, like a gold-consuming beast, all the resources are swallowed up. However, there was no sign of any improvement now. It was like a bottomless pit, making Ling Yao feel exhausted.


    However, at this time, Ling Yao showed a firm will. She couldn''t fall! She now was not just one person anymore. Centered on her, behind her, there were already tens of thousands of people involved.


    She was a huge force. If she fell, there would be countless people falling with her. However, she was inherently weak. She also wished someone could help her. At this moment, in her mind, she couldn''t help but imagine a figure.


    "Will e?"


    Ling Yao hadn''t received any news from the secret guards. After all, it took time for the secret guards to pass on messages. A breeze blew past. The candlelight in the room flickered slightly.


    "Hmm?"


    Ling Yao suddenly looked up. She saw that in the room, she didn''t know when an additional figure appeared.


    "Lin Fei!"


    Ling Yao widened her eyes. She even felt like she was hallucinating. However, this familiar figure was now quietly standing in front of her.


    "Senior Sister Ling."


    Lin Fei spoke. The familiar voice let Ling Yao know this was not a hallucination. It was Lin Fei, he really came! For a moment, Ling Yao was overjoyed. Lin Fei was a Martial Saint famous all over the world. His status had already far surpassed her, a princess.


    Ling Yao lookedplicated, with a slight smile on her face, "I haven''t congratted you yet, for finally achieving Martial Saint, standing at the pinnacle of martial arts, and achieving your initial goal."


    When Lin Fei said he wanted to be a Martial Saint, Ling Yao just shook her head slightly. She didn''t believe it at all. But now, Lin Fei was standing in front of her as a Martial Saint. She couldn''t help but believe it.


    "Yes, the goal I set casually at the beginning has been achieved. But this is far from being the pinnacle of martial arts."


    After a pause, Lin Fei looked directly at Ling Yao and said word by word, "Senior Sister Ling, when I left Chang City, I gave you a choice...Now, you should have made a decision. Tell me, what is your decision?"


    Ling Yao was taken aback. She of course knew what Lin Fei was talking about. Originally, before Lin Fei left, he gave her a choice.


    Martial arts or power!


    If she chose martial arts, Lin Fei would help her be an innate martial artist with all his might. But the road after that would have to be taken by Ling Yao herself. If she chose power. Even if she wanted to be an empress, Lin Fei would help her.


    The words from the past were still vivid in her memory as if it was just yesterday. But now, Lin Fei had returned. She had to make a choice.


    Ling Yao sighed deeply and said quietly, "With my talent, bing innate is the limit. But, an innate martial artist is just a fleeting hundred years. To be a Martial Saint? How easy could it be?"


    Lin Fei closed his eyes. Ling Yao also remained silent. He knew that Ling Yao had made her choice.


    Lin Fei was not disappointed. On the contrary, he was very calm. It seemed that he had known Ling Yao''s choice a long time ago. After all, not everyone is willing to risk everything to reach the peak of martial arts! In the mortal world, glory and wealth, power to dominate a lifetime, isn''t it beautiful?


    If martial arts cannot be a Martial Saint, it would be like the founder of the Nine Profound Sect. Such a brilliant and peerless top powerhouse, in the end, could only sit withered on the peak of the founder. Alone, dying in loneliness and destion.


    "Lin Fei, there is a rebellion in the south now, and behind it are the Fairy Crane Sect and Water Moon Sect..."


    Before Ling Yao could finish her sentence, she was interrupted by Lin Fei.


    "Senior Sister Ling, I understand what you mean. But feelings are feelings, and trades are trades. The royal family has to offer something that satisfies me. Then I will make a move! This matter, you can''t decide, I will personally meet the Great Chang Emperor and the elders of the royal family."


    So, Lin Fei turned around. He had no intention of staying in South King Mansion. Since Ling Yao made her choice, Lin Fei knew that thest thread of affection between him and Ling Yao hade to an end.


    "Lin Fei..."


    Ling Yao called out.


    "Whoosh".


    But Lin Fei''s figure had already disappeared. However, although Lin Fei left, his voice still echoed in Ling Yao''s ears.


    "Sister Ling, since you have made your choice, let it be as you wish..."


    Ling Yao suddenly widened her eyes. But outside the window, Lin Fei''s figure was nowhere to be seen. Before long, Lin Fei arrived at the pce. He went straight to see the emperor.


    The Great Chang Emperor was a middle-aged man. His eyes were dark and lifeless. His body didn''t seem too good. This was the result of indulging in pleasure and emptying his body.


    "Who?"


    Seeing Lin Fei''s figure, the emperor was startled.


    Lin Fei stood with his hands behind his back and said lightly, "Nine Profound Sect, Lin Fei! Emperor, call the elders of the royal family, there are some things that the emperor might not be able to decide."


    Lin Fei''s words were a bit overbearing, even somewhat "rebellious". But the emperor sobered up at this moment.


    Nine Profound Sect, Lin Fei! Now this name was resounding throughout the world! Because Lin Fei was a Martial Saint!


    The emperor immediately called for the elders.


    The emperor seemed to be the supreme figure. But in fact, when it really came to the life and death of the royal family, he couldn''t make the decision either. The elders of the royal family must step forward.


    Soon, the elders of the royal family came. Among them, there were some "acquaintances" of Lin Fei. At this moment, after these elders of the royal family saw Lin Fei, all of them were taken aback. They immediately stepped forward, bowed respectfully, and said, "Greetings, Martial Saint!"


    Now, Lin Fei was already a Martial Saint, equivalent to a Foundation Establishment True Person. Even if they were of royal blood. They also had to pay their respects to Lin Fei.


    "The current predicament of Great Chang, I have learned about. There is rebellion in the South and even support from the immortals behind it. I can take action, quell the rebellion, and even tten the immortal sect behind the rebel army! But there are two conditions."


    The emperor and the elders were overjoyed. They were now in a mess because of the rebellion in the South. The death of the supreme elder caused the royal family to no longer had the power to suppress those immortal sects.


    If they did not suppress it in time, given time, the world would definitely be in turmoil. By then, the royal family would be helpless. But if this Martial Saint, Lin Fei, was willing to make a move, then it must be able to suppress the rebellion!


    After all, Lin Fei was the only Martial Saint who could sh the Foundation Establishment True Person with a saber, and the only Martial Saint in Great Chang!


    "Martial Saint, if you have any instructions, please feel free to tell."


    "First, proim Princess Ling Yao as the royal princess, and she will ascend to the throne in the future and be the Empress of Great Chang! Second, the secret collection of royal martial arts needs to be open to me."


    The second condition, of course, was not a problem. As for the first condition, in fact, it was just that the emperor was not very willing. But the elders of the royal family didn''t care who became the emperor. As long as it is the royal bloodline, there is no problem. Now, the world was in turmoil. The key was to preserve the royal family and protect Great Chang!


    "Good, we agree to the conditions of the Martial Saint!"


    Lin Fei was not surprised. With these two conditions, the royal family had no choice but to agree.


    "Let''s go, take me to the ce of the royal martial arts secret collection now."


    "Yes, Martial Saint."


    So, an elder led Lin Fei to the ce of the royal martial arts secret collection. Lin Fei walked in alone. He needed a lot of saber techniques to evolve his saber momentum, especially the saber techniques at the innate level.


    Lin Fei came to a row of saber technique bookshelves. He closed his eyes. In his mind, he thought of Ling Yao. Today, he helped Ling Yao be the Royal Princess. This was equivalent to severing the emotional bond between him and Ling Yao.


    "Shush."


    Lin Fei''s emotions gradually calmed down.


    "Now that the emotional bond is severed, it''s time for me to evolve my saber momentum! Let''s begin."


    Lin Fei''s gaze became calm again.

 183. Integrating Royal Saber Techniques, Saber Intent Transformation

    183. Integrating Royal Saber Techniques, Saber Intent Transformation


    Where Lin Fei''s gaze fell were rows of bookshelves. Saber techniques, sword techniques, fist techniques, etc. Body refining level, acquired level, and innate level were all included. As for the quantity, it''s at least ten times more than the Nine Profound Sect. This is the foundation of the Great Chang royal family.


    After establishing the Great Chang dynasty, the founder of the Great Chang began to collect martial arts techniques from all over the world. Many martial arts were collected by the founder of the Great Chang. They were put into the secret collection of royal martial arts. Therefore, there were so many saber techniques here.


    Lin Fei didn''t intend to examine the secret books one by one. He took a deep breath. Then, he released all his saber intent.


    "Boom."


    Lin Fei''s saber intent enveloped the entire secret martial arts collection.


    Now Lin Fei''s saber intent was not just perfection anymore but it had surpassed perfection. The cultivation progress had reached 55%. That is to say, Lin Fei''s saber intent only needed to increase the cultivation progress by another 45%, then he could evolve the saber momentum. Like the innate level saber techniques such as the Three Abyssal Sabers, and Twenty-Three Sabers, only ten were needed!


    "I wish to evolve the saber momentum. If you want to exist forever, then voluntarily integrate into my saber intent at the perfection level, and help me evolve the saber momentum. By then, you will all be the cornerstone of my Saber Dao. In the future, if my saber path transcends, you can also exist forever!"


    Lin Fei said calmly. He was doing the same as he did in the Nine Profound Sect Martial Arts Pavilion. Using the method of "drawing a big pie", he "bamboozled" these saber techniques. Of course, it''s not entirely a bamboozle. These saber techniques, once integrated into Lin Fei''s saber intent then evolved the saber momentum. These saber techniques could indeed exist forever.


    However, it was very difficult.


    Now, Lin Fei had onlyprehended the saber intent. He hadn''t even evolved the saber momentum yet. What if he got killed halfway through? Then the so-called Saber Dao will naturally be empty talk.


    However, for these saber techniques, whether they were willing or not, it was all voluntary. Some saber techniques were willing to gather dust on the bookshelves, unknown for a lifetime. But some saber techniques were willing to make a big ssh, to stand out.


    Therefore, Lin Fei''s words were voluntary on both sides, not forced. If there were those who were willing to integrate into his saber intent and be the cornerstone of his Saber Dao, he would naturally be happy.


    Lin Fei showed a pure saber essence, emitting a terrifyingly sharp edge. If Lin Fei wanted these saber techniques to voluntarily integrate into his saber intent at the perfection state, he naturally needed to demonstrate some characteristics worth following for these saber techniques.


    For instance, his saber essence, which was like a real treasured saber, was invincible. Moreover, his saber intent integrated the saber intent of pulling the saber and the heavenly saber, which was very special.


    Martial artists choose martial arts. But why wouldn''t martial arts have a choice to choose martial artists? Now, it''s time for these saber techniques to choose Lin Fei.


    <strong>"The Ripple Saber Technique at the perfection stage is willing to integrate into your saber intent to increase the foundation of saber intent."</strong>


    <strong>"The Shadow Saber Technique at the perfection stage is willing to integrate into your saber intent to increase the foundation of saber intent."</strong>


    <strong>"The Swallow Saber Technique at the perfection stage is willing to integrate into your saber intent to increase the foundation of saber intent."</strong>


    In Lin Fei''s mind, the system''s voices sounded one after another. These were all saber techniques that voluntarily integrated into his saber intent.


    However, these saber techniques were all acquired-level. So far, at least, none of the innate-level saber techniques were willing to integrate into Lin Fei''s saber intent.


    These acquired saber techniques might be numerous. However, without the integration of innate saber techniques, it was too difficult for Lin Fei to evolve the saber momentum.


    Even though the royal family had a deep foundation and many acquired saber techniques, most acquired saber techniques were simr to the Nine Profound Sect''s acquired saber techniques. They couldn''t increase the cultivation progress of saber intent by much.


    Lin Fei''s saber intent cultivation progress was slowly improving.


    56%, 57%, 58%, 59%, 60%......


    Indeed, it was very slow.


    Gradually, Lin Fei didn''t even know how many acquired saber techniques he had integrated. Finally, the cultivation progress of his saber intent also stopped. It finally froze at the number 78%. Compared to the previous 55%, it had only increased by 23%. However, there was still a gap from 78% to 100%.


    "Not a single innate saber technique is willing to integrate into my saber intent?"


    Lin Fei frowned. Back at the Nine Profound Sect, even saber techniques like the Three Abyssal Sabers, Twenty-Three Sabers, and so on, all voluntarily integrated into his saber intent. But in the secret martial arts collection of the royal family, it seemed that these innate-level saber techniques were all very aloof. They were unwilling to integrate into Lin Fei''s saber intent.


    "If I evolve the saber momentum. All innate-level saber techniques will be independently presented in my saber momentum. You will no longer be ordinary. You will all be unique saber techniques!"


    Lin Fei spoke again. The next moment, Lin Fei clearly felt it. It was as if a surge of extremely sharp breaths suddenly awakened.


    The so-called saber momentum, in fact, was the martial artist who integrated all the saber techniques learned into a powerful suppressing force.


    In the saber momentum, there could be individual saber techniques present. Even some saber techniques carry unique saber intents, all could be presented in the saber momentum.


    That is to say, once covered by the saber momentum, the enemy might face attacks from countless kinds of saber techniques and saber intents. This was the terrifying aspect of saber momentum!


    Of course, many martial artists integrated saber intent and saber techniquespletely. But Lin Fei made a promise he would retain these saber techniques in the saber momentum. He did not believe those innate-level saber techniques would remain indifferent to his words.


    The next moment, in Lin Fei''s mind, the system''s voice indeed sounded.


    <strong>"The Perfection Stage Eternal Night Saber Technique is willing to integrate into your saber intent, increasing the foundation of saber intent."</strong>


    <strong>"Your saber intent cultivation progress increased by 5%."</strong>


    <strong>"The Perfection Stage Samsara Saber Technique is willing to integrate into your saber intent, increasing the foundation of saber intent."</strong>


    <strong>"Your saber intent cultivation progress increased by 5%."</strong>


    <strong>"The Perfection Stage God ying Saber Technique is willing to integrate into your saber intent, increasing the foundation of saber intent."</strong>


    <strong>"Your saber intent cultivation progress increased by 5%."</strong>


    With the fall of Lin Fei''s words, one after another saber techniques were willing to integrate into Lin Fei''s saber intent actively. Moreover, they all could improve the cultivation progress of saber intent by 5% in one go. This indicated that these saber techniques were all innate-level saber techniques.


    Moreover, they were almostparable to the Three Abyssal Sabers, Twenty-Three Sabers among the innate-level ones. They could be considered top-notch saber techniques!


    Lin Fei''s saber intent was making rapid progress all the way.


    83%, 88%, 93%, 98%......


    "Boom."


    Lin Fei''s mind was booming. Finally, when Lin Fei''s saber intent cultivation progress reached 100%, his saber intent began its metamorphosis!

 184. Evolving Saber Momentum, I Am the Saber Saint!

    184. Evolving Saber Momentum, I Am the Saber Saint!


    Saber intent, invisible and intangible! It''s purely a force that cannot be seen or touched but could be sensed, closely rte to the spirit and will.


    But now, as Lin Fei''s saber intent began to metamorphose.


    Gradually, above Lin Fei''s head, the entire royal martial arts secret treasury, ayer of translucent light appeared faintly, as if shrouded in mid-air.


    A terrifying pressure arrived instantly! If it was an acquired martial artist, or even a Qi Condensation cultivator, stepping into this translucent light, even moving was probably a luxury.


    Saber Momentum!


    Lin Fei was overjoyed. He immediately understood his saber intent was finally starting to evolve into saber momentum! And this was just the beginning of the evolution.


    Saber momentum, notpletely materialized, was between tangible and intangible. It was translucent. This also meant saber momentum could interfere with a little bit of reality. No longer was it an empty and void force but a visible and tangible peculiar power.


    At this moment, within Lin Fei''s saber momentum, there seemed to be countless types of saber intents. There were sky saber intent, plucking saber intent, abyss saber intent, etc. And there were countless types of saber techniques.


    As long as Lin Fei is willing,


    "Whoosh."


    the next moment, a strand of saber energy flew out and transformed into severalrge sabers. Suddenly, theserge sabers automatically executed some profound innate-level saber techniques. It''s as if there were countless saber masters hiding in the saber momentum.


    Lin Fei was shocked. This is the terrifying aspect of saber momentum. Once a martial artist''s saber intent evolved into saber momentum, the number no longer had any significance.


    Moreover, under the coverage of saber momentum, to those who were weaker than oneself, it''spletely crushing.


    Even for those at the same level, for example, other Martial Saints, or other Foundation Establishment True Persons, Lin Fei''s saber momentum would have a clear advantage.


    With the blessing of saber momentum, the power of any saber technique would be extremely terrifying. Therefore, once a Martial Saint understood saber momentum, there would be another name. Saber Saint!


    "Whoosh."


    Lin Fei pointed out. A strand of saber essence erupted instantly. This was a saber technique that Lin Fei had never used before. The Three Abyssal Sabers!


    "Whoosh."


    Another strand of saber essence flew out. This was also a saber technique that Lin Fei had never used before. The Twenty-Three Sabers! There were also the Eternal Night Saber Technique, the Samsara Saber Technique, the God ying Saber Technique, and so on.


    Strand after strand of saber energy flew out one after another. What they were executing were different saber techniques. As long as they were under the cover of saber momentum, these saber essences were as if they had e alive."


    With the support of saber momentum, saber essence could even fight on its own! Moreover, because Lin Fei''s saber essence was closely rted to saber momentum, when saber essence fought within the saber momentum, the scattered saber essence would also be re-collected by saber momentum aside from the necessary loss, continuing to converge into other saber essences to fight. This greatly reduced thebat consumption of saber energy.


    "No wonder only the Martial Saints who have realized saber momentum have the qualifications to be called Saber Saints! In the hands of saber saints, flying flowers and leaves are all profound saber techniques. Just a casual strand of saber essence is a mysterious saber technique."


    Lin Fei was also shocked. If it was said that bing a Martial Saint would have various "non-human" means. And now, with the evolution of saber momentum, Lin Fei found saber saint''s various means were even more beyond the understanding of ordinary people, even other martial artists, martial arts masters, and grandmasters, Lin Fei was afraid it was hard to understand. These were twopletely different levels of power and means.


    "After building the foundation, life is elevated and fundamentally different from ordinary life. Realizing saber momentum, saber technique can be said to be reborn. Even, as long as I am willing, within the saber momentum, I can easily deduce many innate-level saber techniques. I can evenprehend saber intent of them..."


    Lin Fei closed his eyes. The whole body was shrouded in saber momentum. Countless saber technique inspirations erupted in his mind. Just, it was meaningless. Lin Fei had already evolved saber momentum. No matter how strong the innate-level saber technique was, it was useless for him. Moreover, now, even if he integrated more innate-level saber techniques, it would no longer improve any bit of Lin Fei''s saber momentum cultivation progress.


    "System."


    Lin Fei brought up the system panel to check his current martial arts situation.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Arts Realm: Early Stage Martial Saint</strong>


    <strong>Saber Momentum: Beginner (Progress 0%)</strong>


    <strong>Fist Intent: Mastery (Progress 81%)</strong>


    <strong>Immeasurable Fist: Transcendence (Progress 50%)</strong>


    <strong>Close Yet Distant: Transcendence (Progress 0%)</strong>


    "Saber momentum, progress at 0. Innate saber techniques have no effect on saber momentum anymore."


    Lin Fei stood up. This time, he was very satisfied he sessfully evolved saber momentum. The terror of this saber momentum exceeds many people''s expectations. Especially, there was only a Martial Saint three hundred years ago. Three hundred years ago, Although the Martial Saint of the Hidden Sword Sect was known as the Sword Saint, he didn''t realize the Sword Momentum.


    Since the founding emperor of Great Chang, there had been some more Martial Saints born one after another. However, without exception, all of them did not realize Momentum. Only the founding Emperor of Great Chang realized the Momentum, So, he was invincible at his time.


    The improvement of Lin Fei''s strength by this saber momentum was not one or two times but a tenfold increase! In terms ofbat, the role was incalcble! However, Lin Fei still did not forget what is the root of Martial Saint. That was still the level of cultivation. Now, Lin Fei didn''t have Martial Saint martial arts. Saber momentum couldn''t be improved. It almost reached the limit of strength.


    Lin Fei looked at it in the martial arts secret stash. There were no Martial Saint martial arts. Presumably, the founding Emperor of Great Chang became a Martial Saint at the beginning. But there were no Martial Saint martial arts. However, Lin Fei was not in a hurry about this. So, he stood up and left the martial arts secret stash.


    "Martial Saint, you are out."


    Outside were some people from the royal family, who had been guarding the stash. Seeing Lin Feie out, their faces showed respect. However, there was a hint of urgency in their eyes.


    "What happened?" Lin Fei asked.


    "Martial Saint, you''ve been in the stash for three days. Two days ago, there was an urgent report. The situation in the south has worsened, and two rebel forces have captured several prefectures. The court''s rebel suppression army was disastrously defeated and almostpletely lost. Now, in Chang City, the people are in fear. The court urgently needs a big victory to stabilize the people''s minds."


    Lin Fei looked at the other party. He should be from the royal family as well. Not some kind of eunuch. Otherwise, he wouldn''t know so much about the situation.


    At this moment, there was a dense sound of footsteps outside. Several elderly members of the royal family came. Upon seeing Lin Fei, the elderly members of the royal family quickly approached. And, they bowed deeply and said, "Martial Saint Lin, the emperor has decreed and conferred Ling Yao as the imperial princess. Can the Martial Saint set off now? The situation is worsening, if the rebellion is not quelled soon, I''m afraid..."


    Lin Fei''s eyes were deep. He said calmly, "Well. Since you have all met my conditions, then I shall depart. By the way, the Fairy Crane Sect and Water Moon Water Sect are behind this rebellion, right?"


    "Yes, the Fairy Crane Sect and Water Moon Sect. Although they are not millennia-old immortal sects and have not produced Foundation Establishment True Persons in the past, their strength should not be underestimated."


    Lin Fei remained nomittal. He took a step and his figure shot dozens of feet away, only leaving behind a sentence echoing in everyone''s ears.


    "Within seven days, I will quell the southern rebellion! Stamp out the Fairy Crane Sect and the Water Moon Water Sect''s mountain gate!"


    Having said that, Lin Fei''s figure disappeared from everyone''s sight.


    For a moment, the royal family looked at each other. They were not surprised that Lin Fei could quell the Southern rebellion. However, stamping out the Crane Gate and the Moon Sect''s mountain gate was another matter. After all, that''s the lineage of the immortal sects.


    Ordinary Foundation Establishment True Persons dare not im they can stamp out these two great immortal sects even without the suppressing treasure of the sect. Is it really that easy to extinguish?

 185. Nine Hundred Years Later, Saber Momentum Reappears!

    185. Nine Hundred Years Later, Saber Momentum Reappears!


    Yuan Province, outside Green Dragon Prefecture. A massive Imperial army meant to quell the rebellion, but at this moment, it had been utterly defeated. Bodies were strewn everywhere, piled up like mountains. The thick smell of blood was nauseating.


    The Imperial army of 150,000 intended to suppress the rebellion almost all were lost in this battle! The soldiers who escaped with themander were even fewer than ten thousand left.


    Themander, South Mountain Marquis, wanted tomit suicide with his own sword. Fortunately, his personal soldiers desperately stopped him, but the South Mountain Marquis was already disheartened.


    The elite soldiers of the court were lost in this battle under hismand. Even if he returned to the court, he would be thrown into the celestial prison. As for whether he would die or not, that would depend on his luck.


    "Marquis, this battle was not our fault!"


    "Yes, Marquis. Those immortal sect demons used spells, causing our army''s food and morale to be destroyed. They even used the technique of turning beans into soldiers, causing our army to panic. "


    "Not to mention an army of 150,000. Even an army of 300,000 would have to be defeated!"


    "If the court does not send top immortals with the army, no matter howrge the army is, it will be defeated!"


    The subordinates of South Mountain Marquis were persuading him. They dared not let South Mountain Marquismit suicide. Once South Mountain Marquismitted suicide, all of his subordinates, none of them could escape death. After all, themander of the armymitted suicide and they were still alive. How could that be possible? Therefore, they must desperately protect South Mountain Marquis. As long as South Mountain Marquis did not die, then they would still have hope.


    "Immortals... Now where does the court have any top immortals to apany the army?"


    South Mountain Marquis sighed. When a country was about to perish, there must be demons! This "demon", South Mountain Marquis understood now. Those were the hidden immortal sects! But these immortal sects, each of them had vast and boundless spiritual power. The court was helpless, what more could he, a South Mountain Marquis, do?


    "Report. Commander, there is a martial artist blocking our retreat ahead."


    A scout reported.


    "A martial artist, blocking our retreat?"


    South Mountain Marquis furrowed his brows.


    "South Mountain Marquis, the army was defeated, you cannot escape the me. Now there is only one way, defeat the rebels, and suppress the rebellion. Only then can the merits offset the demerits."


    At this time, a figure appeared to take slow steps. But each step seemed to span dozens of meters. In the blink of an eye, he had arrived in front of South Mountain Marquis. South Mountain Marquis was not an ignorant man. He immediately knew that this person was a master!


    "Please enlighten me, master!"


    South Mountain Marquis bowed respectfully.


    "I have promised the royal family toe and suppress the rebellion. You gather the defeated soldiers and wait quietly." Lin Fei said indifferently.


    "Even if I gather the defeated soldiers, how can they fight against those rebels? Those rebels have tens of thousands of troops. Even if the master is strong. But how can one man''s power resist a huge army?"


    South Mountain Marquis looked at Lin Fei with suspicion.


    "No worries, you all wait here and prepare to take over Green Dragon Prefecture. I will suffice alone!"


    "May I ask for your respected name?"


    "Nine Profound Sect, Lin Fei!"


    After Lin Fei finished speaking, his entire person had already disappeared from everyone''s sight. Upon hearing the name "Lin Fei", South Mountain Marquis was shocked. A look of disbelief appeared on his face.


    "He... He is the Martial Saint of the Nine Profound Sect! The only Martial Saint of Great Chang!"


    South Mountain Marquis was thrilled. The Martial Saint of Nine Profound Sect! His saber cut down a Foundation Establishment cultivator of Guardian Primordial Mountain! This matter had already shocked the world. How could South Mountain Marquis not know?


    "With the Martial Saint here, sess is guaranteed. Even if there is only one Martial Saint, those rebels will definitely be defeated! Immediately gather the troops, follow behind the Martial Saint, and return to Green Dragon Prefecture!"


    South Mountain Marquis swept away his previous destion. He became vigorous and spirited again.


    At this moment, inside the prefect''s Yamen of Green Dragon Prefecture. The leader of the rebels respectfully stood in front of several Daoists dressed in Daoist robes. Don''t look at him as the leader of the rebels, however, the real decision-makers were these Daoists. Or rather, the immortal sects behind these Daoists!


    Here, the Daoists were divided into two groups. One group was from Water Moon Sect. The other group was from Fairy Crane Sect. At this moment, Daoists from Water Moon Sect and Fairy Crane Sect were all beaming with joy.


    "This time the Imperial army was utterly defeated, with the entire 150,000 army wiped out in a single day."


    "Presumably, it will be difficult for the court to gather arge army in a short period."


    "We can take this opportunity to continue attacking cities and taking territory, at least first upy Yuan Province."


    "Now that the royal supreme elder has passed away, the royal family is powerless to suppress the world."


    "Not only Yuan Province, but also Xia Province must be upied."


    "We Fairy Crane Sect only want Yuan Province. You, Water Moon Sect, can upy Xia Province."


    "Our two sects, serving as each other''s horns, will be enough to upy thends of the two provinces."


    "As for other provinces, we can''t reach out, there are other immortal sects."


    The Fairy Crane Sect and the Water Moon Sect both seemed to be looking forward to upying Yuan Province and Xia Province. By then, their sects would be high above. With the people of the two provinces providing for the sect, that would truly be a heavenly life.


    "But we must be cautious. Great Chang has a history of nine hundred years after all. What if that old man really left something for the royal family? Or if Great Chang''s founder left something behind, then we might be in trouble."


    The Fairy Crane Sect and the Water Moon Sect Sect had notpletely let down their guard. Therefore, even at the beginning of the rebellion, they were all tentatively testing the waters. It wasn''t until the court had suffered defeat time and time again that they prepared to upy thends of the two provinces.


    "Report! Leader, and all Immortal Masters. There is a martial artist outside Green Dragon Prefecture, who is walking towards here alone."


    "A martial artist? Just one?"


    The leader and all the Immortal Masters were somewhat surprised.


    "Yes, just one person!"


    The several Immortal Masters looked at each other. Their eyes were full of doubt.


    "Let''s go and see, who this person really is?"


    So, a group of people went to the city wall of Green Dragon Prefecture. They came to the city wall. Looking into the distance, there really was a martial artist.


    This martial artist was step by step, walking towards Green Dragon Prefecture. However, it seemed like a step. But one step was dozens of meters. Moreover, as he got closer and closer to Green Dragon Prefecture, his body, astonishingly step by step, walked into the air.


    Crossing the air, walking in the void!


    Seeing this scene, the Immortal Masters on the city wall, one by one, their faces changed drastically.


    "Martial Saint! He is the Martial Saint of the Nine Profound Sect, ''Immortal yer Saber'' Lin Fei!"


    A person''s name can cast a long shadow.


    Just hearing the name "Lin Fei", these high-level and top Qi Condensation cultivators trembled slightly. They even wished they could run away right now!


    It''s not their fault for being scared. The notorious "Immortal yer Saber" Lin Fei was just too infamous. When Lin Fei first became a Martial Saint, he killed the Foundation Establishment True Person Yuankongzi of the Guardian Primordial Mountain. This matter was even more earth-shattering. Everyone knew about it, it was well-known. Since then, "Immortal yer Saber" Lin Fei had be a real and matchless fearsome figure in the eyes of all Qi cultivators! Absolutely not to be provoked!


    "Retreat!"


    At this time, a top Qi cultivator from the Fairy Crane Sect gritted his teeth and said.


    "Retreat, abandon Green Dragon Prefecture! Martial Saint Lin Fei ising, this person is not to be trifled with. We can only retreat! We''ll leave first."


    "Lin Fei is a martial artist, and also from the secr world, he shouldn''t massacre ordinary soldiers."


    "As for you, run if you can, may fortune be with you."


    Without a word. the Qi cultivators of the Water Moon Sect Sect and the Fairy Crane Sect immediately urged their magical artifacts and fled frantically backward.


    Lin Fei didn''t even arrive in person yet. He was merely recognized and scared off tens of thousands of troops. In the eyes of ordinary people, the immortal masters, who were high above and omnipotent, even just hearing Lin Fei''s name, were scared and fled in panic.


    This scene stunned the troops of the court who were suppressing the rebellion outside Green Dragon Prefecture. They couldn''t believe the scene before them.


    Lin Fei alone, without even saying a word, scared off tens of thousands of troops! Even when the founder of Great Chang was sweeping the world and was invincible, it wasn''t this exaggerated!


    At this moment, even Lin Fei in the void was slightly stunned.


    "They ran away?"


    Lin Fei seemed a little surprised too. Those Qi cultivators were so decisive. Seeing him, without a hint of hesitation, they even immediately abandoned tens of thousands of troops and turned around to run! If it was before, Lin Fei really had no solution. But now, Lin Fei was not the same Lin Fei as before.


    "Can you escape?"


    A sharp light shed in Lin Fei''s eyes.


    "Boom."


    With Lin Fei as the center, a terrifying momentum burst forth.


    Saber momentum!


    Nine hundred yearster, saber momentum reappeared!

 186. The Arrival of the Martial Saint, Thousands of Troops Kneel Down

    186. The Arrival of the Martial Saint, Thousands of Troops Kneel Down


    Lin Fei stood in the void. At this moment, his saber momentum exploded, like arge, instantly covering the sky above Green Dragon Prefecture, suddenly enveloping the entire prefecture.


    Immediately, the entire Green Dragon Prefecture seemed to be enveloped by a faint white light. Moreover, everyone seemed to suddenly fall into a quagmire. It was difficult to move! It seemed there was heavy pressure on them as if they were carrying a mountain.


    "What... what''s going on?"


    "I... I can''t seem to stand up."


    "Such a heavy pressure, I can''t even stand up."


    For a moment, many ordinary soldiers, their hearts were filled with fear. Under the suppression of the saber momentum, whether they had a saber or not, it didn''t matter. They all were suppressed.


    Lin Fei took a step forward.


    "Plop".


    Tens of thousands of rebel soldiers, at this moment, couldn''t bear the heavy pressure. They actually all fell to their knees. Whether they were ordinary soldiers or body refining martial artists, or even acquired martial artists at this moment, all fell to their knees as if greeting a deity.


    This scene was very shocking. And Lin Fei was step by step, slowly moving to the sky above Green Dragon Prefecture''s city wall. He looked down and saw the densely packed rebels on the ground and some ordinary people. Now they were all kneeling on the ground.


    A single person suppressed tens of thousands of troops! This is a Saber Saint! Even a Martial Saint couldn''t do this, only the Saber Saint who had evolved "saber momentum" could reach this level.


    By now, in the eyes of ordinary people, Lin Fei was actually no different from a deity! However, in Green Dragon Prefecture, there were still some people struggling. For example, those few Qi cultivators.


    When Lin Fei''s saber momentum descended, the Qi cultivators activated their magical artifacts and turned into a streak of light. When they tried to escape, they found their bodies shook. Then, they all fell to the ground as if carrying a mountain on their bodies, making them unable to move.


    "Impossible, this... what on earth is going on?"


    "A Martial Saint couldn''t possibly have this kind of power. Even if it''s saber intent, no matter how strong the saber intent is, no matter how strong the Martial Dao True Intent is, it wouldn''t make it impossible for us to even move an inch."


    "Move, move!"


    "Lin Fei hasn''t even made a move. What is this method?"


    Some Qi cultivators hadn''t fallen to their knees. They were only suppressed on the ground. Their spiritual power was surging and their magical artifacts were shaking. There was a faint struggle that was resisting Lin Fei''s saber momentum.


    Lin Fei came to the top of these Qi cultivators. His eyes coldly looked at them. When had Qi cultivators ever been so embarrassed?


    "Kneel down!"


    Lin Fei''s voice was calm. Yet it was like thunder, ringing in the ears of the Qi cultivators. Suddenly, the saber momentum pressed down again.


    "Plop".


    These few Qi cultivators finally knelt down as well. Like the other rebels, they all knelt on the ground. Their knees seemed to have grown roots, firmly stuck to the ground. These Qi cultivators felt as if they were going to suffocate. All of them looked at Lin Fei in the void with horrified expressions.


    Is this the Martial Saint of the Nine Profound Sect who cut down the Foundation Establishment stage with a saber?


    Their hearts were already filled with shock. In their sects, in fact, there were also records of some methods of the Martial Saints. However, although the Martial Saints were strong, they were not strong enough to this extent. They hadn''t even made a move yet, they were immobilized by the mere pressure. Of course, they didn''t know about the existence of saber momentum. Only some ancient Immortal Sects could know about the existence of "momentum".


    They just felt that Lin Fei''s pressure was too terrifying. So much so that they couldn''t even lift their heads. These Qi cultivators felt suffocated. They felt extremely suffocated in their hearts.


    As a respectable Qi cultivator, apart from the elders of their sect. When had they ever knelt to someone? Especially, to kneel to a martial artist! Even if Lin Fei was a Martial Saint, so what? They were the lofty Qi cultivators! They were Immortal Masters!


    But now, all their pride had been shattered. They had knelt down right in front of Lin Fei. And no matter what they tried to do, it was wishful thinking even to stand up. Lin Fei just stood quietly in the void.


    At this moment, it was quiet in Green Dragon Prefecture. Tens of thousands of rebels had knelt down. Even the lofty Immortal Masters were kneeling on the ground. This scene was witnessed by the distant imperial armies assigned to suppress the rebellion. The imperial armies seemed unable to believe the scene before them.


    What was this? A miracle?


    Lin Fei was just one person, even if he was a Martial Saint. He had only ascended above Green Dragon Prefecture. There was no sign of him taking action. And yet, an army of ten thousand had knelt! Even those arrogant, lofty Immortal Masters, too obediently knelt on the ground.


    "Is this the power of a Martial Saint?"


    This thought unconsciously shed through many people''s minds. The power of a Martial Saint was terrifying! When a Martial Saint arrived, ten thousand soldiers knelt!


    For a moment, the morale of the imperial armies surged. With such an invincible Martial Saint, what couldn''t they conquer?


    Lin Fei didn''t care if the morale of the imperial forces surged. To him, whether the morale of the army was high or not, it didn''t matter much. When his saber momentum was released, whether it was an army of one hundred thousand or several hundred thousand, it didn''t matter, even the slightest movement was wishful thinking. Sure enough, a Martial Saint with or without saber momentum was apletely different concept!


    Lin Fei had been silent the whole time. The Qi cultivators below couldn''t bear it any longer.


    One of the top Qi condensation cultivators gritted his teeth and said loudly, "Martial Saint, you are a lofty Martial Saint. We, the Fairy Crane Sect and the Water Moon Sect admit that we have never troubled any member of the Nine Profound Sect. We dare not provoke you, Martial Saint. Now, the entire world is suffering due to the ipetence of the royal family, causing the people to rise up and resist. We only hope to end the war as soon as possible and provide a stable environment for the people, because we cannot bear to see the people suffer from the saber and soldiers. Where is our wrongdoing?"


    Lin Fei looked coldly at this Qi cultivator. Everyone knew the real reason these Qi cultivators supported the rebels. It was for the benefit of their sects. Arguing was meaningless, so Lin Fei wouldn''t argue.


    "Whether there is a mistake or not, I''m toozy to think about it. You rebelled and supported the rebels. I don''t allow it. If I don''t allow it, then it''s a serious crime! And furthermore, the crime is unforgivable and must be punished!"


    With those words, a strand of saber essence flew out from his body.


    "Whoosh".


    The saber essence instantly transformed into a big saber, directly chopped down at the top Qi Condensation cultivator. Suddenly, this top Qi condensation cultivator let out a scream. But he couldn''t move at all. He could only watch as the saber essence cut into his own head.


    "Thump".


    This top Qi Condensation cultivator was directly split into two halves by the saber essence. His body fell to the ground. The other Qi Condensation cultivators'' faces turned pale, even their bodies were trembling.


    "Not only are you guilty, but the Fairy Crane Sect and the Water Moon Sect are also guilty. I will personally pay a visit to the Water Moon Sect and Fairy Crane Sect and sever their lineage as a warning!"


    Lin Fei''s tone was calm. But the content made several Qi cultivators'' faces change instantly. In their hearts, they couldn''t help but feel a sense of fear.

 187. Great Chang Has No Immortals

    187. Great Chang Has No Immortals


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    "No, no one can destroy our two great sects. Even a Martial Saint can''t..."


    Several Qi cultivators were utterly terrified.


    Destroy the sect! Exterminate the lineage!


    These were things they would not even think about under normal circumstances. But now, Lin Fei, this Martial Saint, said he wanted to destroy their sect. The words of a Martial Saint especially one who could sh a Foundation Establishment True Person with his saber were indeed quite intimidating.


    For a moment, all these Qi cultivators became terrified. Lin Fei was indifferent. Regardless of whether he could destroy the two sects or not, he would not let these people go.


    Thus, Lin Fei extended his hand. Then, he flicked his finger.


    "Whoosh whoosh whoosh".


    Next, strands of saber essence flew out. In an instant, they struck these Qi cultivators.


    "Ssh".


    For a moment, the ground was covered in blood. Several Qi cultivators from the Water Moon Sect and Fairy Crane Sect were all killed by Lin Fei.


    "Next up, Fairy Crane Sect!"


    Lin Fei''s gaze looked at the distant void. Fairy Crane Sect and Water Moon Sect. The royal family naturally had the locations of the two sects. The locations of all the sects in the world were all under the control of the royal family. When leaving Chang City, Lin Fei had already received the map. He knew the specific locations of the two sects.


    Soon, the South Mountain Marquis''s army entered Qinglong Prefecture. Theypletely controlled Qinglong Prefecture. Some of the high-ranking members and leaders of the rebels were all controlled by the suppressive forces.


    The remaining regions didn''t even need to bother. Because there weren''t many rebels in those ces. They were all a group of disorganized mobs. Without the Qi cultivators, even if only ten thousand men remained in the suppressive forces, they could easily crush them.


    "Marquis of South Mountain, I''ll leave this ce to you. I still have to go and destroy the sects of the Water Moon Sect and Fairy Crane Sect."


    After finishing his words, Lin Fei took a step out. In a few leaps and bounds, he disappeared from sight. However, when the Marquis of South Mountain heard Lin Fei''s voice, he seemed not to havee back to his senses. What had he just heard? Lin Fei was going to destroy the sects of the Water Moon Sect and Fairy Crane Sect?


    How could that be possible? Those were Immortal Sects! Lofty Immortal Sects!


    In the realm of Great Chang, there existed numerous secluded immortal sects. They had persisted for over a millennium, some even for several millennia, witnesses to the cyclic rise and fall of dynasties. Even the Great Chang Founding Emperor was powerless against them. Perhaps only those who could decimate Foundation Establishment True Persons could do that!


    In fact, such feats had urred. Once, the Great Chang Founding Emperor had in many a Foundation Establishment True Person. The original royal supreme elder, when suppressing the world, had likewise in many Foundation Establishment True Persons. Yet, to y a Foundation Establishment True Person was an entirely different concept from eradicating the immortal sect''s lineage.


    "Great Chang is on the brink of significant upheaval¡­" the Marquis murmured in a low voice.


    ...


    Seeking Immortal Town.


    Initially, this ce harbored no settlement. However, centuries prior, rumors spread of an immortal residing here. Thus, gradually, many were drawn here in an attempt to find the immortal or to try their luck, hoping to gain an immortal''s favor. So, this ce gradually buzzed with a lot more activity. Eventually, a town formed and named Seeking Immortal Town!


    At this moment, two young men arrived in Seeking Immortal Town.


    "Here we are, Seeking Immortal Town. But all our inquiries have only yielded that to find an immortal, we must venture into the mountains beyond the town. Those immortals sometimes appear in the mountains. If we''re lucky, they might ept us as disciples."


    "What are we waiting for? Let''s go! No matter what, we must find an immortal and be immortal disciples!"


    These two young men traversed a thousand miles to reach Seeking Immortal Town in pursuit of an immortal. Or rather, hoping for an immortal''s favor. They had once seen an immortal in their hometown. A figure of elegance and charm, idly wandering among the mortals. A sight that kindled their envy.


    Of course, what was most critical was that their closest rtives were of great age. They hoped to find some immortal elixir for their loved ones. Perhaps it might extend their years.


    The two young men, resolved and undeterred, immediately left Seeking Immortal Town for the mountains. The mountains were fraught with wolves and leopards, a realm of great peril, most would dare not venture within. But for the young men seeking the immortal, they paid no heed to the danger.


    They wandered in the mountains for several hours and even encountered danger en route. If they had not been armed with beast-repelling powder, they would have likely perished within this woond. Let alone the immortal, they didn''t even glimpse a shadow of one.


    "s, it seems we are not destined for the immortal''s favor. Immortals ce great importance on this destiny. Without this destiny, even if an immortal were before us, we would not see. Perhaps this mountain is indeed haunted by immortals. But the immortals refuse to see us. Even if we waited ten days, a month, or even a year, we would likely never find an immortal."


    The two young men felt a bitter disappointment. They had been seeking immortals for such a long time, And naturally knew that immortals valued "destiny."


    With destiny, they could encounter immortals wherever they went. Without destiny, even if an immortal were before them, they would not recognize it.


    Just as their spirits were dampened and they were preparing to leave, suddenly, one of the young men widened his eyes abruptly, looking into the far-off void.


    "Ah... An immortal! It''s really immortal! Have we finally encountered an immortal?"


    The two young men watched a silhouette materialize in the void. One step at a time, it descended from the void,nding at the foot of the nearby mountain. For a moment, the two young men were ovee with excitement.


    "Hurry, let''s go ask the immortal to take us as disciples!"


    The two young men decisively, immediately sprinted towards the "immortal''s" silhouette in the distance. Soon, they saw the "immortal" standing at the foot of the mountain, seemingly inspecting the grand mountain.


    The two young men gathered their courage and immediately approached. With a thud, the two young men fell to their knees, and reverently they said, "Oh, esteemed immortal, please ept our obeisance! We were able to see you, which surely signifies our destined bond. We hope for your mercy to ept us as disciples!"


    Without further ado, the two young men prostrated themselves. However, just as they were about to bow, They felt a sudden tightening around them and found they could not move at all, let alone bow their heads.


    "No need for prostration. Moreover, I am not immortal."


    Lin Fei spoke indifferently. The two young men were just ordinary people. He had noticed them long ago. He just didn''t expect that these two young men would mistake him for an immortal.


    "Ah? Not an immortal?"


    The two young men had seen Lin Fei descend from the sky. Such a divine technique, even if he was not immortal, he must not be far from it. Thinking this, the two young men immediately said, "Even if you are not immortal, you must be nearly one. We wish to be your disciples!"


    Lin Fei turned to look at the two young men.


    "I am a martial artist, not an immortal. Furthermore, there are no immortals here," Lin Fei spoke indifferently.


    "A martial artist?"


    The two young men were taken aback. They naturally knew of martial artists, those strong and formidable wanderers. But, the gap with the "immortal" before them was too vast. How could he be a martial artist?


    "We came from the Seeking Immortal Town. The people there all said that this ce is frequently visited by immortals."


    "Indeed, for hundreds of years, it''s been said that immortals haunt this ce. How can there be no immortals?"


    The two young men were somewhat disbelieving of Lin Fei''s words.


    "This is the mountain of the Fairy Crane Sect. It''s merely the ordinary disciples of the Fairy Crane Sect that appear here. Their asional appearances have led many people to mistakenly believe that there are immortals here. Those disciples of the Fairy Crane Sect are just Qi Condensation cultivators. They are like you, only with a lifespan of a hundred or so years. How dare these mere Qi Condensation cultivators dare to call themselves immortals?"


    "Ah? Qi Condensation cultivators..."


    The two young men were having their eyes opened today. They hadn''t expected that this "martial artist" would say that there were no immortals here at all. Only Qi Condensation cultivators!


    "Alright, you should leave. There will be a great battle today. I intend to destroy the mountain gate of the Fairy Crane Sect to avoid involving you."


    With a wave of Lin Fei''s hand, A strand of his saber essence directly took the two young men several hundred meters away. The two young men were astounded. Such a technique was no different from that of an immortal. As to whether he was immortal or not, what difference would it make?


    "May we ask, senior, to which martial arts sect do you belong?"


    "We also want to be powerful martial artists like you!"


    The two young men shouted.


    "If you wish to practice martial arts, go to the Nine Profound Sect! Remember, Great Chang has no immortals. Do these mere sects even deserve to be called immortals? Today, I shall trample the Fairy Crane Sect to the ground!"


    Lin Fei''s words echoed in the ears of the two young men. The next moment, they saw Lin Fei, step by step, walking in mid-air, as though treading on the void!


    "Fairy Crane Sect, your crimes of rebelling and causing the lives of innocents to suffer are unforgivable! Today, I will destroy the Fairy Crane Sect as a warning to others!"


    Lin Fei''s voice, resounding and mighty, echoed through the void.

 188. Martial Saint Lin Fei Destroys Two Major Immortal Sects in a Single Day! The World is Shocked!

    188. Martial Saint Lin Fei Destroys Two Major Immortal Sects in a Single Day! The World is Shocked!


    "Fairy Crane Sect? This martial artist wants to destroy the Fairy Crane Sect? But where is the Fairy Crane Sect?"


    Both of the young men had remembered the Nine Profound Sect. Weren''t they seeking the Immortals in order to gain powerful strength, like that of the Immortals? However, when Lin Fei said he would trample the Fairy Crane Sect, the two young men didn''t want to leave.


    How could they miss such an exciting battle? Although they were nearly several hundred meters away from Lin Fei, they were quite clever and felt that it was still unsafe. So they retreated further and further until they were a considerable distance away. Only then did they hide behind a big tree to watch.


    "Is there really a Fairy Crane Sect?"


    The two young men were somewhat puzzled. They looked at the deste peak in the distance. Where is the Fairy Crane Sect?


    Lin Fei stood in the void. He stood with his hands behind his back, gazing at the void in front of him. Without any response. His words fell, and there was no response from the Fairy Crane Sect.


    The Fairy Crane Sect, after all, was a sect of Immortal Dao. There must be a mountain-protecting formation that ordinary people simply could not find it.


    Even innate martial artists, martial arts Grand Masters, if the Fairy Crane Sect didn''t open the mountain gate, martial arts Grand Masters would be just as unable to find it.


    However, Martial Saints are different!


    In Lin Fei''s eyes, everything about the Fairy Crane Sect was clear at a nce. Since the Fairy Crane Sect did note out, then Lin Fei didn''t bother waiting.


    "Buzz."


    The next moment, Lin Fei exerted his saber momentum. Suddenly, ayer of semi-transparent light enveloped the void in front of him. The originally empty void, under the cover of the semi-transparent light, actually sent out ripples, just like the ripples of water. Then, the semi-transparent light rapidly extended. Layer uponyer of ripples, constantly stirring. Then, buildings appeared in the void. Even the towering mountain peak disappeared.


    Instead, countless mountain peaks appeared. Various pavilions and towers, even the sound of cranes could be heard. And in the void, there were also countless Daoists standing in the air.


    "Immortals?"


    The eyes of the two young boys nearly bulged out. Such a heavenlyndscape, if not immortals, then what else could it be?


    However, the "immortals" that the two young men saw at this moment had faces full of terror. They looked at Lin Fei from a distance, and spoke loudly, "We were unaware of the arrival of the Martial Saint, and the Fairy Crane Sect has failed to greet you properly! But isn''t the Martial Saint a bit too aggressive? If the Martial Saint is dissatisfied with our Fairy Crane Sect supporting the rebels, we can just withdraw. Moreover, we can promise not to support the rebels in the future, okay? Even, the Fairy Crane Sect can follow the example of He Mountain Dao, close the mountain for a hundred years, and ignore worldly affairs. Would the Martial Saint be satisfied?"


    The sect master of the Fairy Crane Sect, a top-tier Qi Condensation cultivator at the eleventh level, stated the decision of the Fairy Crane Sect. In fact, this was also a condition. Even in the old times when the royal supreme elder was in power, they said the same to him. And of course, they acted ordingly. Being able to proactively concede to Lin Fei even actively closing the mountain gate was already the greatest concession that the Fairy Crane Sect could make.


    Lin Fei''s gaze was calm. He looked down from a high position, looking down at the group of Qi cultivators from the Fairy Crane Sect below. Even if they conceded, in their eyes, there seemed to be no trace of fear.


    Perhaps, they were still thinking after several hundred years, the closure of the mountain would end. Or, the Fairy Crane Sect would give birth to a Foundation Establishment True Person and they could re-enter the world again.


    Those thousand-year-old immortal sects are like this.


    Even with a heritage of several thousands of years, when a powerful enemy appears, they would close the mountain gate, and could even close it for several hundred years. Avoiding and noting out. Wait until the end of the powerful enemy''s life, or after they disappear, then those immortal sects woulde out one after another, re-enter the world andpete for worldly power.


    "Immortal sects..." Lin Fei''s eyes were cold, and he asked indifferently, "He Mountain Dao, Guardian Primordial Mountain, both have powerful magic treasures of the sect and mountain-protection formations. They can protect the sect and are not subject to the attacks of Martial Saints and Foundation Establishment True Persons. What does your Fairy Crane Sect have? It seems that you still don''t understand your own situation. Now, let me help you understand better. Even if it''s an immortal sect, there are differences. In front of me, you don''t have the qualifications to negotiate terms!"


    "Boom."


    In the next moment, Lin Fei''s saber momentum burst out in full force. Almost instantly, the entire gate of the Fairy Crane Sect was enveloped within it. Many Qi cultivators from the Fairy Crane Sect felt as if they were carrying a mountain on their backs and their bodies unable to move.


    "Activate the mountain protection formation!"


    The Fairy Crane Sect did not dare to dy. The mountain protection formation was activated instantly. With the opening of the formation, it isted Lin Fei''s saber momentum. However, Lin Fei just stretched out his hand. The next moment, infinite saber essence exploded from within his body. Gradually in the void, it condensed into a saber! A saber that was solid as reality and was several hundreds of meters high!


    It was this saber that spanned across the void. Even through the mountain-protection formation, it caused numerous Qi cultivators to feel indescribably terrified.


    "sh!"


    Lin Fei''s hand waved lightly. Immediately, the several-hundred-meter-tall saber fell from the void, bringing the might to overturn heaven and earth. It fiercely shed on the mountain protection formation.


    "Crackle."


    The earth-shattering collision that was expected did not happen at all. All the people of the Fairy Crane Sect seemed to have frozen in ce all of a sudden. The mountain-protection formation that they had high hopes for actually couldn''t withstand even for an instant.


    "Crack, crack."


    "Boom, boom, boom."


    This mountain-protection formation wasposed of six magic treasures. It could be called the strongest measure of the Fairy Crane Sect! Even a general Foundation Establishment True Person definitely wouldn''t be able to break it. But now, these six magic treasures were all instantly shattered. The mountain-protection formation was instantly cut open by Lin Fei''s hundred-meter heavenly saber.


    "Rumble."


    The several hundred meters heavenly saber fiercely descended, directly cleaving a mountain peak of the Fairy Crane Sect. Suddenly, the sky copsed and the earth sank. Countless Qi cultivators from the Fairy Crane Sect tried to escape, but they couldn''t.


    Without the mountain-protection formation, Lin Fei''s saber momentum instantly suppressed the entire Fairy Crane Sect.


    "Kill!"


    Lin Fei shouted in a low voice. The heavenly saber that had originally condensed, its saber energy had already dissipated. However, under the saber momentum, these saber energies actually re-condensed again. The heavenly saber was instantly divided into thousands of strands of saber energy. These strands of saber energy were as if they had grown eyes, flying towards the disciples of the Fairy Crane Sect who were suppressed by the saber momentum.


    "Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh."


    Each strand of saber energy instantly pierced through the heads of a disciple from the Fairy Crane Sect. The Fairy Crane Sect had hundreds of disciples, but in less than a quarter of an hour, the entire Fairy Crane Sect had be dead silent. A thick smell of blood permeated the entire sect.


    Lin Fei took onest look at the Fairy Crane Sect. In the void, countless saber energies converged once more.


    "Heavenly Saber Art, sh!"


    The next moment, the several-hundred-meter tall heavenly saber in the void instantly fell.


    "Rumble."


    Countless mountain peaks of the Fairy Crane Sect were cut off by the heavenly saber. Rocks and mountains copsed just like an earthquake. In the blink of an eye, the huge Fairy Crane Sect waspletely buried in a pile of rubble. The Fairy Crane Sect was extinguished! Not a single disciple managed to escape. Even the lineage waspletely cut off!


    "Next, the Water Moon Sect."


    Lin Fei did not even look at the Fairy Crane Sect. His figure disappeared in an instant, leaving behind two young men with stunned expressions and shocked faces. They had witnessed with their own eyes the destruction of the Fairy Crane Sect. That was the "Immortal Sect" in their hearts. However, such a prestigious Immortal Sect had ended up like this.


    "I think we should go to the Nine Profound Sect to practice martial arts."


    "These immortals are so weak, it''s better not to seek the Dao of immortality!"


    "Good, let''s go to the Nine Profound Sect!"


    The two young men also had the idea of practicing martial arts in their hearts. So, they quickly left the Fairy Crane Sect and rushed towards the Nine Profound Sect.


    Lin Fei didn''t care about the thoughts of the two young men. He made another trip to the Water Moon Sect.


    As before, the Water Moon Sect was even worse than the Fairy Crane Sect. Simrly, Lin Fei broke the mountain protection formation with one saber. He ughtered everyone in the Water Moon Sect. And this time, many people outside the Water Moon Sect witnessed this scene. The Water Moon Sect was eradicated. News spread like wildfire.


    In the thirteenth year of Yongqing of Great Chang, on the eighteenth day of the fourth month.


    Martial Saint Lin Fei, with supreme power, in one day, sessively eradicated the Fairy Crane Sect and the Water Moon Sect, two major Immortal Sects!


    The two major Immortal Sects, their lineage was severed, and everyone in the Immortal Sect was ughtered to extinction!


    When the news came out, the Immortal Sects were greatly shocked! The martial arts world was greatly shocked! The world was greatly shocked!

 189. Two Martial Saints

    189. Two Martial Saints


    Hidden Sword Sect, the world''s number one swordsman, Liu Yibai, had been in seclusion for many days. The higher-ups of the Hidden Sword Sect were all anxiously waiting. They knew that Liu Yibai was in seclusion to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage and be a Martial Saint. Once sessful, the Hidden Sword Sect would have a Martial Saint presiding over it again. This was of utmost importance for the Hidden Sword Sect!


    However, so many days had passed, and there was no sign of movement. For a time, some of the innate elders of the Hidden Sword Sect were a little restless.


    "Could it be..."


    Some elders were worried in their hearts. They were about to speak to the sect master.


    "Boom."


    Suddenly, a huge Spiritual Qi vortex appeared in the void. A terrifying pressure emanated from the mountain.


    "This is..."


    Everyone''s expressions were shocked, but there was a hint of joy in their eyes. That direction was the mountain where Liu Yibai was. Many people knew what was going on in their hearts. They all had a bold guess, but no one said it out loud.


    Time passed little by little. About four hourster, the Spiritual Qi vortex disappeared.


    "ng."


    A dazzling sword light flew out from the mountain and instantly rushed to the sky. At the same time, a vast momentum swept across the entire Hidden Sword Sect!


    "Whoosh."


    Everyone''s eyes were fixed on the direction where Liu Yibai was. Then, they saw a figure. Liu Yibai!


    Liu Yibai indeed appeared. He took step by step, incredibly crossing the air, walking in the void. He came to everyone''s front.


    Everyone was excited in their hearts. They were all martial arts masters of the Hidden Sword Sect. Naturally, they knew the significance of crossing the air and walking in the void.


    "Elder Liu, have...have you taken that step?" An elder couldn''t help but ask.


    Liu Yibai nodded and said, "Yes, I have sessfully built the foundation and stepped into the realm of Martial Saint!"


    Liu Yibai''s words made everyone in the Hidden Sword Sect incredibly excited.


    The Hidden Sword Sect had a history of over a thousand years. It''s not because they had many martial artists neither their swordsmanship was exquisite, but because of the Martial Saints!


    Martial Saints born within the Hidden Sword Sect were not just one or two. The birth of each Martial Saint could preside over the Hidden Sword Sect for hundreds of years. That almost guaranteed the brilliance of the Hidden Sword Sect for hundreds of years.


    Several Martial Saints hade out of the Hidden Sword Sect. Each Martial Saint could guard the Hidden Sword Sect for three hundred to five hundred years. Several Martial Saints couldst for a thousand years. This was the essence of the Hidden Sword Sect!


    What extreme devotion to the sword, what the number one sword in the world, what harsher on oneself, all of these were useless. The Martial Saint was the guarantee of the Hidden Sword Sect!


    Since three hundred years ago, when the Martial Saint of the Hidden Sword Sect passed away, the power of the Hidden Sword Sect had been declining day by day. Facing the aggressive immortal sects, the Hidden Sword Sect was in constant retreat. It totally lost the spirit of being the number one martial arts sect. Even the Martial Arts Alliance. In fact, it was established by the Hidden Sword Sect. And the result? It was messed up by a Guardian Primordial Mountain.


    Now, the Hidden Sword Sect finally gave birth to a Martial Saint. They could finally hold their heads high. They no longer feared those immortal sects.


    "A Martial Saint, it''s really a Martial Saint!"


    "Hahaha, our Hidden Sword Sect finally has a Martial Saint again!"


    "With a Martial Saint presiding, our Hidden Sword Sect can ensure hundreds of years of glory!"


    For a time, many elders and martial arts masters were extremely excited. Liu Yibai''s eyes also carried a hint of pride.


    "Now, I am finally not inferior to others. I, the Number One Sword Under Heaven, should not be inferior to the Number One Saber Under Heaven. As for the conflict between the saber and the sword, I do want to spar with Lin Fei again."


    Liu Yibai also had pride in his heart. Originally, he was the number one sword in the world and he was a martial arts Grand Master early on.


    And the result?


    "Immortal yer Saber" Lin Fei emerged. Later, he became the Number One Saber Under Heaven. In the world, the number of saber users kept increasing. On the other hand, the number of swordsmen was decreasing. It was impossible for Liu Yibai to not have any thoughts about this.


    All were martial artists. How could they be willing tog behind?


    His sword had not shown its edge in the world for thirty years. And now, it was time to show his sword! Once he made a move, it would be the Sword of the Martial Saint!


    "Uh..."


    Compared to Liu Yibai''s ambition and warlike spirit even thinking of sparring with Lin Fei the Number One Saber Under Heaven, the sect master and many elders had somewhat unnatural expressions on their faces.


    "Elder Liu, Lin Fei the Martial Saint of Nine Profound Sect, cut down Foundation Establishment True Person Yuankong Zi with his saber, his strength is unfathomable. Even though Elder Liu has be a Martial Saint, he has not yet consolidated his power. If you rashly take action, I''m afraid..."


    The sect master hesitated to say. Liu Yibai was not an ordinary martial artist. He was the number one sword in the world! He represented the Hidden Sword Sect.


    If he reallypeted with Lin Fei, in case he lost, the one who would be damaged would only be the Hidden Sword Sect. This was the burden of reputation.


    Liu Yibai frowned. He wanted to say something more. Suddenly, a disciple of the Hidden Sword Sect flew to the front of the crowd.


    "Report! The Martial Saint of Nine Profound Sect, Lin Fei, in one day, sessively wiped out the Fairy Crane Sect and the Water Moon Sect, two major immortal sects! The two major immortal sects'' lineage was severed, and all members of the immortal sects were ughtered to thest man!"


    As soon as the disciple''s words fell, the elders, the sect master of the Hidden Sword Sect, and even Liu Yibai were all shocked. Deep inside, they were stirred with shock and horror.


    Lin Fei''s cutting down of the Foundation Establishment True Person, although shocking enough, some Martial Saints had done it before. However, destroying two major immortal sects and severing their lineages was truly too shocking! After all, those immortal sects'' mountain-protecting formations were not so easy to break through.


    As soon as Liu Yibai heard, he understood the gap between him and Lin Fei. So, Liu Yibai sighed deeply and said with a bitter smile, "I originally thought that after I became a Martial Saint, I couldpete with Lin Fei. But now it seems, not only is the gap not closing, but it seems to be getting bigger and bigger..."


    Liu Yibai knew very well. A martial artist like Lin Fei, with his unparalleled talent, once surpassed, would be too difficult for Liu Yibai to catch up again.


    "However, ughtering two major immortal sects, this is no small matter. Especially in the current situation, those ancient immortal sects will not sit idly by. Our Hidden Sword Sect is also a major martial arts sect, we can''t just stand by. Perhaps, I''ll have to draw my sword this time. Hiding the sword for thirty years, today I show it to you. Hahaha, I''m off..."


    Liu Yibai, one man, one sword,ughing heartily as he flew out of the Hidden Sword Sect, heading straight for the Nine Profound Sect.


    ...


    "Boom."


    In a deserted mountain, in the void, a huge Spiritual Qi vortex suddenly appeared. A massive amount of heaven and earth Spiritual Qi poured down. Several hourster, a long howl sounded from the deserted mountain.


    "Hahaha, I have seeded in building my foundation, today I finally be a Martial Saint!"


    Following this, a heaven-reaching and earth-piercing saber light, emitting unparalleled dominance and sharpness, instantly erupted from the deste mountain, breaking through the void. Even the Spiritual Qi vortex in the sky was instantly split apart by this saber light.


    Shen Lianxin, step by step, traversed the air, walking in the void.


    Martial Saint!


    Shen Lianxin had also finally achieved Martial Saint!


    "Brother Lin, I have finally notgged too far behind you. I wonder, whose saber is sharper now? Or even, who is the real Number One Saber Under Heaven?"


    A glint shed in Shen Lianxin''s eyes. In literature, there is no first ce, but in martial arts, there is no second ce! He was also a saber practitioner. His heart was also very proud. In the beginning, he lost to Lin Fei. And now, he had finally be a Martial Saint. Naturally, Shen Lianxin also wanted to try whose saber was the real Number One Saber Under Heaven.


    "Swoosh."


    In the next moment, Shen Lianxin did not want to dy even for a moment. Stepping the void, he headed toward the direction of the Nine Profound Sect.

 190. Immortal Sects’ Decision

    190. Immortal Sects¡¯ Decision


    Inside the East Pce of Chang City, Crown Princess Ling Yao was dealing with a pile ofplex official affairs.


    "Report! Lin Fei, the Martial Saint of the Nine Profound Sect, in a single day, sessively trampled over the Fairy Crane Sect and Water Moon Sect, two major immortal sects! Both major immortal sects had their lineage cut off, and everyone in the immortal sects was ughtered!"


    "Thump."


    The pen in Ling Yao''s hand fell to the ground.


    "He really... destroyed the immortal sects..."


    Ling Yao''s expression wasplicated. Not a single word Lin Fei had said seemed to be false. Every single word he said came true. Even the fact that she is now the Crown Princess, upying the East Pce. She was already the next heir to the throne. Her status was incredibly prestigious.


    But Ling Yao knew all she had now was all fought for her by Lin Fei. Without Lin Fei, she wouldn''t even be a princess, let alone a Crown Princess. Back then, Lin Fei gave her two choices. Martial Dao or power. She chose power. She even carefully considered if she chose the Martial Dao, maybe with Lin Fei''s help, she could achieve innate.


    But what about bing an innate martial artist?


    If she did not be a Martial Saint, it would all be in vain. Even if Lin Fei would do everything he could to help her build her foundation.


    But how much hope is there?


    It''s minuscule.


    However, now seeing Lin Fei trampling over the immortal sects, she didn''t know why there was a slight stir in Ling Yao''s heart.


    "Was I wrong?"


    Ling Yao murmured softly.


    ......


    In the towering Sky-Reaching Tower, one could not see its end at first nce. The Sky-Reaching Sect! One of the oldest immortal sects in Great Chang. At this moment, many top-tier Qi Condensation cultivators gathered within the Sky-Reaching Sect.


    No one knew the current generation of the Sky-Reaching Sect actually had three Foundation Establishment True Persons! These three Foundation Establishment True Persons were always waiting for the right time. It was only when the supreme elder of the royal family reached his limit and passed away, the Sky-Reaching Sect began itsyout. Their goal was to control at least half of the world''s power.


    However, they encountered a problem now. The three Foundation Establishment True Persons were sitting at the head. Below them were two rows of Qi Condensation cultivators.


    "Dao fellows, the world is now in great chaos, and the people are suffering. The Great Chang royal family has lost its authority, and the world is vying for it! Our Sky-Reaching Sect, after hiding for hundreds of years, is now time for us to emerge.


    However, recent news has emerged. The Fairy Crane Sect and the Water Moon Sect have been trampled and destroyed by Lin Fei, the newly promoted Martial Saint of the Nine Profound Sect. Everyone in the two major immortal sects has been ughtered to thest, and their lineage has thus been severed.


    When Lin Fei started to rise, he sessively slew many Qi Condensation cultivators, respectively killed those from He Mountain Dao, and Guardian Primordial Mountain, and earned the title of ''Immortal yer Saber''.


    Later, Lin Fei became a Martial Saint. He even used his saber to cut down the Foundation Establishment True Person Yuan Kongzi from the Guardian Primordial Mountain. Now, Lin Fei has trampled over the Water Moon Sect and the Fairy Crane Sect, acting recklessly.


    Compared with the founder of the Great Chang from nine hundred years ago, he probably would not be outdone. With him around, the world of Great Chang cannot be extinguished."


    Hearing the words of the Foundation Establishment True Person, many Qi Condensation cultivators also started to discuss. The Sky-Reaching Sect had been hidden for too long. Ever since the royal family''s supreme elder suppressed the world, the Sky-Reaching Sect had been hidden for hundreds of years.


    Unexpectedly, just as they wanted to emerge, vying for power in the world, and restore the glory of the Sky-Reaching Sect, there was a new Martial Saint Lin Fei! Moreover, all three Foundation Establishment True Persons of the Sky-Reaching Sect unanimously believed Lin Fei was probably not inferior to the founder of Great Chang. Even if he was not as good, he was almost there.


    "If we let Lin Fei suppress all the immortal sects in the world. Wouldn''t our Sky-Reaching Sect have to hide for another hundreds of years?"


    "Lin Fei has just built his foundation to be a Martial Saint. In terms of age, he is younger than the three True Persons, and he could sit in Great Chang for hundreds of years. We can''t wait that long!"


    "Now is not the same as when the founder of Great Chang rose to power. We, the immortal sects, have been hiding for hundreds of years, and our umtions are not ordinary. If it wasn''t that the old man of the royal family had reached his limit, with our current strength, we might not have feared him."


    "To ask us to endure for another hundreds of years, how is that possible?"


    "Endure, endure, always endure! When will it end? We, the dignified Qi cultivators, have to bow down to those martial artists, how frustrating is that? Even Martial Saints, during our glorious days of the immortal sects, were nothing more than a pawn we couldmand at will. How dare they act against us as they do now?"


    "Martial Saint Lin Fei must be eliminated!"


    For a moment, many of the elders had a very firm attitude. They simply did not want to endure. They couldn''t bear it any longer.


    Lin Fei had just be a Martial Saint, and his lifespan was hundreds of years. If they really had to wait it out, not one of them could oust Lin Fei.


    In the end, they couldn''t wear out Lin Fei, they would all have to die. As for whether the Sky-Reaching Sect could produce as many Foundation Establishment True Persons in the future. Or, whether they could be even more glorious than they are now. Who knew? It''s not always the case that sealing the mountain would make them continuously strong.


    The three Foundation Establishment True Persons looked at each other. In fact, they had a pretty good guess about these Qi cultivators'' attitudes. Moreover, they didn''t want to endure either.


    It was not easy to achieve the Foundation Establishment stage. It was not easy to oust the supreme elder of the royal family. Now another Martial Saint appeared and they were supposed to keep waiting? They couldn''t take it anymore!


    "It seems that all the elders have a unanimous opinion. That is to kill Martial Saint Lin Fei! Only with Lin Fei dead, can the world be ours, the immortal sects''. However, this matter cannot be aplished by our Sky-Reaching Sect alone. We also need to inform the other immortal sects.


    The Foundation Establishment of other immortal sects must also be unbearable now. Back then, the founder of Great Chang defeated each of our immortal sects individually. This time, we cannot repeat the same mistake. If we don''t take action, that''s fine, but once we do.


    We must gather all our strength, and with the momentum of thunder and lightning, we will kill Lin Fei in one fell swoop! By then, the power of the world will fall into the hands of our immortal sects... Those martial artists can only be driven by us! Even to prevent things like the founder of Great Chang from happening again, we can even enact Martial Prohibition. All martial arts above innate will bepletely abolished and destroyed! By then, no matter how many martial artists there are, if they can''t even reach the innate level, how can theypete with our immortal sects?"


    So, the Sky-Reaching Sect made a decision and immediately sent a message to the other immortal sects to join hands to deal with Lin Fei of the Nine Profound Sect. If they didn''t take action, that was fine. Once they took action, they must kill Lin Fei!


    ...


    Nine Profound Sect, in Lin Fei''s cave dwelling, the sect master respectfully came into the cave.


    "Elder Lin. Recently, all the major immortal sects have been very quiet. He Mountain Dao and Guardian Primordial Mountain have already sealed their mountains. Even those previously active hidden immortal sects have also stopped supporting the local rebels. It seems that they have all suddenly gone quiet."


    Lin Fei slowly opened his eyes. It seemed that he didn''t find it surprising. He spoke in a calm tone, "If there is no movement, then a storm may be brewing! Back then, the supreme elder of the royal family suppressed the major immortal sects for hundreds of years. At the same time, these immortal sects have also umted power for hundreds of years. Now the supreme elder of the royal family has passed away, but I have appeared. Sect Master, do you think those immortal sects will continue to endure?"


    "This..."


    The sect master questioned himself. If it were him, he definitely couldn''t endure it. After all, Lin Fei is too young. Having be a Martial Saint, he can suppress the world for hundreds of years.


    Those foundation establishment cultivators, not one of them could oust Lin Fei. If they didn''t make a move on Lin Fei now, then they would have even less chance in the future. Under such circumstances, how could the immortal sects remain indifferent?


    "Martial Dao, Immortal Dao..."


    Lin Fei murmured quietly. In fact, Martial Dao and Immortal Dao do not have much conflict. The resources each has are actually quite different. But why were the martial artists and Qi cultivators of Great Chang so tense in their rtionship?


    There''s only one reason. Great Chang was too small. The whole "world" was also too small. It couldn''t amodate both the Martial Dao and immortal sects.


    "Elder Lin, you are just one person. But there are dozens of immortal sects. Even the hidden immortal sects that have been passed down for thousands of years are more than ten. Once they really join forces, Elder Lin, how can you resist?"


    The sect master asked with concern. Ever since Lin Fei destroyed the mountain gates of the Water Moon Sect and Fairy Crane Sect, he hadpletely broken with the immortal sects, there was no possibility of any reconciliation.


    "I have my own ns, you may go..." Lin Fei said indifferently.


    "Yes, Elder."


    The sect master respectfully left the cave dwelling. However, he was still worried.


    Can Lin Fei hold on?

 191. The Arrival of Ten Foundation Establishment Stages

    191. The Arrival of Ten Foundation Establishment Stages


    Inside his cave dwelling, Lin Fei sat alone on the ground.


    "System."


    Lin Fei called up the system panel. He checked his martial arts.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Arts Realm: Early Martial Saint</strong>


    <strong>Saber Momentum: Beginner (Progress 0%)</strong>


    <strong>Fist Intent: Mastery (Progress 81%)</strong>


    <strong>Immeasurable Fist: Transcendence (Progress 50%)</strong>


    <strong>Close Yet Distant: Transcendence (Progress 0%)</strong>


    In these few days, Lin Fei''s fame spread throughout Great Chang. However, Lin Fei''s martial arts had not improved at all. The progress of saber momentum remains at 0. No matter how many saber techniques Lin Fei integrated, they had no effect at all.


    As for the martial arts realm, it was still in the early stage of Martial Saint. He didn''t have the cultivation method of Martial Saint and could only rely on the saber essence umting little by little on his own.


    The speed was too slow. At this rate, Lin Fei was afraid it would take hundreds of years to reach the middle stage of Martial Saint. That is to say, Lin Fei was truly stuck in a bottleneck now. It''s not that he didn''t work hard on his martial arts, but there''s no way.


    "ording to the supreme elder from the royal family, back then, the founder of Great Chang, swept all directions, suppressed the immortal sects of the world, and established Great Chang. He didn''t die of old age. He chose to leave Great Chang. Where he went, no one knows. Maybe he went out to sea. Maybe he disappeared to the south. Or even went to the north..."


    Lin Fei murmured quietly. The more he knew, the more Lin Fei understood the feelings of the founder of Great Chang back then.


    Probably, the situation of the founder of Great Chang back then was not much different from Lin Fei''s situation now. He had be a Martial Saint and evenprehended saber momentum, sweeping invincibly, suppressing the world.


    But what use was it? He couldn''t make any more progress.


    In Great Chang, this is the pinnacle of martial arts!


    So, the founder of Great Chang didn''t even want to be the emperor. He resolutely left Great Chang. Perhaps, he went to find the Dao. Martial arts is also a Dao! The founder of Great Chang might have gone to seek a stronger martial Dao.


    However, no one knew whether the founder of Great Chang seeded or not, whether he was alive or dead. After all, it has been nine hundred years. If the founder of Great Chang couldn''t make any further progress in martial arts, he probably would have reached his life limit and died a long time ago. After all, Martial Saints just have a lifespan of five hundred years.


    Lin Fei closed his eyes. The idea of leaving had already formed in his mind.


    However, how to leave? And where to go? What would happen to the Nine Profound Sect after he left? What about his family? What about the situation in the world?


    All of these matters need to be dealt with. However, of all these matters, actually, the most important and crucial thing was only one, the immortal sects!


    If the immortal sects were not handled well, even if Lin Fei wanted to leave, he wouldn''t be able to nor would he be at ease.


    Back then, the founder of Great Chang suppressed the world and made all the major immortal sects seal their mountains. He probably had the same worries as Lin Fei does now. That is, he was wary of the immortal sects.


    "The immortal sects are not all the same. What really left the founder of Great Chang helpless were actually only the top ten immortal sects. He Mountain Dao and Guardian Primordial Mountain are two of the top ten immortal sects. These immortal sects have a heritage of over a thousand years.


    The mountain-protecting formation is guarded by powerful magic treasures. Even the founder of Great Chang back then couldn''t break the mountain-protecting formation of those immortal sects. So, he couldn''t truly sweep the immortal sectspletely. He could only use another method to suppress the immortal sects to prevent them from causing trouble in a short period of time."


    Lin Fei thought for a while. He probably could only use this method as well.


    Among the top ten immortal sects, not everyone had a Foundation Establishment True Person. For example, He Mountain Dao did not. Although Guardian Primordial Mountain gave birth to a Foundation Establishment True Person, he was cut down by Lin Fei''s saber. Therefore, it didn''t have one either. Then, only the remaining eight major immortal sects were left.


    "If the Foundation Establishment stages of the eight major immortal sects are all killed. Even if I can''t break the gates of those immortal sects, at least I can make them dormant for several decades or even hundreds of years. By then, it should be enough time for me to go out and seek the Dao."


    Lin Fei had a vague n in his heart.


    However, it would be very difficult topletely kill the Foundation Establishment stages of the eight major immortal sects.


    However, now there was an opportunity. Lin Fei had destroyed the Water Moon Sect and the Fairy Crane Sect. This would certainly shake those immortal sects.


    Now, the eight major immortal sects were quiet. But Lin Fei knew they were brewing a major event that would shake the world. Once the eight major immortal sects made a move, it would definitely not be a small matter.


    Moreover, the eight major immortal sects were most likely to target Lin Fei. Unless the eight major immortal sects wanted to be like them during the time of the founder of Great Chang, being suppressed by the founder of Great Chang to the point of sealing their mountains. Otherwise, the immortal sects would definitely try to eliminate Lin Fei.


    What Lin Fei was facing next might be eight, or even ten Foundation Establishment cultivators! After all, who said there could only be one Foundation Establishment stage in the immortal sects? Those immortal sects had been in seclusion for hundreds of years. How many Foundation Establishment True Persons have been born?


    If Lin Fei faced them alone, this battle would indeed be very difficult! To face eight or even ten Foundation Establishment True Persons, even if Lin Fei was a Martial Saint, and has evenprehended the saber momentum, those Foundation Establishment True Persons also had powerful magic treasures passed down from the immortal sects a thousand years ago.


    "However, I am not alone..."


    A hint of a smile appeared at the corner of Lin Fei''s mouth. He had sent out letters to the Hidden Sword Sect and the small town where Shen Lianxin was.


    Although there was no reply yet, Lin Fei believed, at least, Shen Lianxin would definitelye! Because Shen Lianxin still owed Lin Fei a life! As for whether Liu Yibai woulde, Lin Fei was not sure. After all, Shen Lianxin was a loner, a wanderer in the martial arts world. But Liu Yibai was different. Behind Liu Yibai, there is the Hidden Sword Sect. Every move of Liu Yibai represents the Hidden Sword Sect.


    However, whether Liu Yibaies or not. Lin Fei must win this battle!


    "The founder of Great Chang was able to sweep invincibly and suppress the immortal sects, so can I!"


    Lin Fei closed his eyes. He was slowly adjusting his state, adjusting his mood.


    At this time, thinking about improving one''s strength was simply impossible. Moreover, what preparation, what scheme, under the power at this level, actually had no effect at all. At this time, it was apetition of true strength!


    Time passed bit by bit. Lin Fei kept his eyes closed. Nobody disturbed him. His state of mind, too, hadpletely fallen into a calm state.


    "Whoosh".


    Suddenly, Lin Fei opened his eyes. Just now, in that extreme state of mind, he sensed a slight fluctuation in the Spiritual Qi of the Nine Profound Sect. Although this fluctuation did not appear in the Nine Profound Sect and it was very faint, it was eventually caught by Lin Fei.


    "Finally here?"


    Lin Fei''s eyes were calm. He then stood up and took a step forward.


    "Whoosh".


    Lin Fei had arrived outside the cave mansion. Step by step, he walked through the air and arrived in the void.


    "Since you''re here, show yourself!"


    Lin Fei''s voice echoed in the void.


    "What a Nine Profound Sect Martial Saint! We just arrived and you''ve already noticed. But noticing us doesn''t mean anything, this time we came with a straightforward attitude topletely crush you!"


    With the sound of the voice in the void, above the Nine Profound Sect, one figure after another had appeared. One, two, three, four, five...


    Lin Fei swept his gaze over.


    "Ten Foundation Establishment True Persons. You really think highly of me. I''m afraid that even the founder of Great Chang didn''t have the treatment of being besieged by ten Foundation Establishment True Persons!"


    Lin Fei looked at the ten figures in the void and said calmly.

 192. Who said that there is only one Martial Saint

    192. Who said that there is only one Martial Saint


    Ten Foundation Establishment True Persons! Now, they had all descended upon the Nine Profound Sect.


    At this time, the people of the Nine Profound Sect finally noticed the anomaly. The ten figures in the void. The aura they exude was simply shocking. The aura of each one seemed to be far stronger than that of Yuan Kongzi. Obviously, they were all Foundation Establishment True Persons!


    Zhao Kongming, the sect master, and others immediately left the cave.


    "Sect Master, master, you better note over. These are the Foundation Establishment cultivators of the immortal sects. Your presence won''t make any difference. If I lose, the Nine Profound Sect will naturally be unprotected. If I win, the Nine Profound Sect can prosper for hundreds of years!" Lin Fei said calmly.


    Zhao Kongming, the sect master, both of their eyes reddened instantly.


    Ten Foundation Establishment True Persons! Such a lineup is simply unheard of and it''s all just to besiege Lin Fei?


    Zhao Kongming''s hand clenched tightly on the hilt of his sword. However, he also knew that Lin Fei was telling the truth. He could no longer intervene in this kind of battle. This is a battle of Foundation Establishment! It is the pinnacle battle of the entire Great Chang!


    "Indeed, Martial Saint Lin does have self-awareness. If you lose, the Nine Profound Sect will naturally cease to exist. As for winning, Martial Saint Lin, do you think there''s a chance?"


    One of the Foundation Establishment True Persons said with a sneer.


    "Whoosh".


    Lin Fei stared straight at him. He asked coldly, "Who are you?"


    "Sky-Reach Sect, True Person Tongxuan!" The Foundation Establishment True Person responded coldly as well.


    "Perhaps, I can''t kill the ten True Persons. But it''s still easy for me to kill you! If I lose, I will kill you!"


    Suddenly, a cold murderous intent emanated from Lin Fei. True Person Tongxuan''s heart shivered, and even the expression on his face froze slightly. Even though there were nine other Foundation Establishment True Persons by his side, True Person Tongxuan still felt a chill all over his body.


    Martial Saint!


    He was facing a Martial Saint who was no less than the founder of Great Chang! Moreover, Lin Fei''s saber had in Yuan Kongzi and trampled on the mountain gates of the Fairy Crane Sect and the Water Moon Sect. This was not just talk. This was a reputation earned through killing!


    "Martial Saint Lin, you are also a Martial Saint, there''s no need to make threats. In fact, the Nine Profound Sect can coexist peacefully with our immortal sects. But you were just too aggressive. Trampling on the Water Moon Sect and the Fairy Crane Sect is an insult to our immortal sects'' fundamentals, we had no choice but to take action!"


    "Is that so? You''re afraid of the appearance of a second founder of Great Chang, aren''t you?"


    Lin Fei stood with his hands behind him, his expression still calm. In fact, as long as Lin Fei achieved Martial Saint status and showed dominance, this battle was inevitable. It was just a matter of time.


    After all, if Great Chang copsed and the immortal sects controlled the world. Then the disciples of the Nine Profound Sect and other martial artists would inevitablye into conflict with the immortal sects sooner orter.


    At that time, where would Lin Fei go? In the end, he could only fight! What Lin Fei was defending was not Great Chang but the martial arts! The world of Great Chang was too small to amodate both martial arts and immortal cultivation.


    "Alright, the formation has been set up! Martial Saint Lin, you shouldn''t have talked so much with us. Now that the formation isplete, you have no hope of escape."


    "Buzz".


    With these words from the Foundation Establishment True Persons, the entire Nine Profound Sect was shrouded in ayer of faint light. This was the formation! The formation covered the entire Nine Profound Sect.


    Just now these Foundation Establishment True Persons were "talking nonsense" with Lin Fei, in fact, they were buying time, setting up the formation. The purpose of setting up this formation was to prevent Lin Fei from escaping. They cut off Lin Fei''s only hope of escape.


    "Escape?"


    Lin Fei''s eyes were deep, his expression indifferent, he coldly said: "Have you ever heard of me running away in this world? Moreover, you dy time and set up a formation. How is it not that I am also buying time, waiting for reinforcements?"


    The ten Foundation Establishment True Persons were taken aback for a moment. Then they burst intoughter: "Reinforcements? Martial Saint Lin, in this world, there is only you as a Martial Saint. What kind of reinforcements could you have? Is it some innate martial artists? Or, do you have any Foundation Establishment True Persons who are on good terms with you?"


    These Foundation Establishment True Persons allughed. In the entire Great Chang, Lin Fei was the only Martial Saint. As for the Foundation Establishment True Persons, they were all in the immortal sects.


    Even if, this time, some of the immortal sects'' Foundation Establishment True Persons didn''te with them, there were also no Foundation Establishment True Persons from any immortal sect who would lend a hand to Lin Fei and confront the eight major immortal sects. So, the reinforcements that Lin Fei was waiting for were probably a joke.


    Lin Fei''s gaze was deep. Suddenly, he looked towards the void outside the Nine Profound Sect. His eyes were calm, and a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth: "Who said that there is only one Martial Saint in Great Chang?"


    "Huh?"


    The ten Foundation Establishment True Persons'' faces changed slightly. The next moment, they all turned their gazes to the rear in unison. Behind them, a figure was walking step by step. It was a ck-robed saber wielder. In his hand was a in and unadorned saber. Most importantly, he was in the void. Walking on air!


    "Martial Saint?"


    The ten Foundation Establishment True Persons were somewhat uncertain. How did another Martial Saint appear? And they had no prior information.


    "Brother Lin, I''m d I''m notte."


    Shen Lianxin quietly looked at Lin Fei and the ten Foundation Establishment True Persons. There was not a trace of fear on his face.


    "Congrattions, Brother Shen, on your sessful Foundation Establishment and bing a Martial Saint!"


    Lin Fei smiled slightly. Shen Lianxin had arrived! This was the person Lin Fei had the most confidence in. Shen Lianxin was like the saber in his hand. Simple, cold, but a man of his word. Shen Lianxin owed Lin Fei a life. Then he would repay it! Even if faced with the ten Foundation Establishment True Persons, it would be the same!


    "The second Martial Saint! I didn''t expect that Great Chang has a second Martial Saint!"


    "That''s right, Lin Fei was able to be a Martial Saint, he must have found the flesh and blood of an exotic beast."


    "So, there must not be a small amount of exotic beast flesh and blood, creating a second Martial Saint is not impossible!"


    "So what if there''s a second Martial Saint? In the face of us, the ten Foundation Establishment True Persons, it''s still a dead end!"


    "Correct, it''s good that this second Martial Saint hase out, perfect for exterminating them all in one fell swoop. It will also save some obstacles in the future when implementing the prohibition of martial arts."


    "Hm? Prohibition of martial arts?"


    The faces of Lin Fei and Shen Lianxin grew cold. The ten Foundation Establishment True Persons now had the upper hand. Even if Shen Lianxin appeared, it would be the same. Therefore, there was nothing to hide about the prohibition of martial arts.


    "If we immortal sects were to hold the world''s power, naturally we would want to implement the prohibition of martial arts to avoid having characters like Great Chang''s founding emperor or Martial Saint Lin in the future. Without powerful martial artists, who willpete with the Qi cultivators? Wouldn''t the world be at peace then?"


    "Hahaha, what a peaceful world!"


    At this point, from the void outside the Nine Profound Sect. Another figure walked step by step. Still walking on air! Martial Saint! Another Martial Saint! This was the third Martial Saint!


    For a moment, the faces of the ten Foundation Establishment True Persons changed drastically. They could tolerate one variable. But now, there was a second variable. Who knows if there is a third, a fourth variable?


    "Brother Liu, I didn''t expect you toe too. Congrattions, Brother Liu, for also achieving the status of Martial Saint!"


    Lin Fei was a bit surprised. He didn''t expect Liu Yibai toe as well. The rtionship between Lin Fei and Shen Lianxin was naturally different. Shen Lianxin owed Lin Fei a life. While Liu Yibai only had a cooperative rtionship with Lin Fei. At most, there was a bit of friendship.


    However, this bit of friendship was not enough for Liu Yibai to stake his life and the entire Hidden Sword Sect to help Lin Fei. But Liu Yibai still came!


    "If I don''te, the immortal sects will implement the prohibition of martial arts. How can we Hidden Sword Sect avoid this?"


    Liu Yibai''s eyes were getting colder. Prohibition of martial arts! Liu Yibai didn''t expect these immortal sects to be so crazy. They wanted to implement the prohibition of martial arts!


    Once Lin Fei and Shen Lianxin were both defeated, the Hidden Sword Sect only had him as a Martial Saint. He would probably be unable to hold on alone. By then, he would still not be able to escape the fate of being destroyed by those immortal sects.


    This battle was no longer the immortal sects besieging Lin Fei. It was a confrontation between the Dao of Immortality and the Martial Arts of Great Chang!


    As the world''s number one swordsman and the Martial Saint of the Hidden Sword Sect, at this time, he had to stand up!


    "Hidden Sword Sect, the current world''s number one swordsman, didn''t expect him to be a Martial Saint as well."


    "That''s miscalcted."


    "If I''m not wrong, Lin Fei and the others bing Martial Saints must have something to do with Liu Yibai."


    "Hidden Sword Sect, the foundation is indeed not weaker than our immortal sects."


    "If I knew this, I should have destroyed the Hidden Sword Sect first!"


    "But now it''s not toote. Three Martial Saints, we ten Foundation Establishment True Persons join hands and each carrying our sect''s treasure, can''t we deal with three Martial Saints?"


    "Hmph, we ten Foundation Establishment True Persons join hands, even if the founding emperor of Great Chang is reborn, he will undoubtedly die!"


    For a moment, the spiritual power of the ten Foundation Establishment True Persons surged. True Person''s Magic Bodies were attracting the Spiritual Qi of heaven and earth within hundreds of miles, madly converging in the void. The momentum of the three Martial Saints and the ten Foundation Establishment True Persons also gradually confronted silently in the void.


    "sh!"


    Shen Lianxin made the first move! The saber in his hand was drawn instantly.


    "ng."


    A dazzling saber light, as if tearing the void. Like a ribbon that prated heaven and earth, it shed fiercely on the array set up by the ten Foundation Establishment True Persons.

 193. Saber Momentum Dominates the Scene!

    193. Saber Momentum Dominates the Scene!


    "Boom."


    This saber strike from Shen Lianxin was extremely terrifying. More than a thousand meters of saber light ripped through the void. Everywhere was filled with terrifying saber edges.


    This saber light struck the array. Although this array was set up jointly by the ten Foundation Establishment True Persons, it was from the inside out. It was specifically used to trap Lin Fei, to prevent Lin Fei from escaping. Breaking the array from the inside was too hard. However, to break it from the outside was a piece of cake. At least, the power at the Foundation Establishment level could easily break it.


    "Sss."


    This saber light from Shen Lianxin instantly broke the array.


    "Hahaha, ten Foundation Establishment True Persons! Try this sword of mine!"


    "Whoosh."


    Liu Yibai also drew his sword. This sword, its light reached the heavens and pierced the earth as if tearing the void. Every Foundation Establishment True Person present felt as if they were being torn apart.


    A great battle broke out between the Martial Saints and Foundation Establishment True Persons. Once they got close, martial artists would have an absolute advantage. And now, it was actually closebat.


    At such a close distance, whether it was Shen Lianxin''s saber or Liu Yibai''s sword, they both posed a substantial threat to each Foundation Establishment True Person.


    Once hit by a sword, these Foundation Establishment True Persons couldn''t withstand it. They would die from a single sword strike!


    However, these Foundation Establishment True Persons were not like Yuan Kongzi who had just entered the Foundation Establishment. Moreover, they had made ample preparations this time. They brought the sect''s treasures.


    "Watch my Purple Cloud Heavenly Robe!"


    One the Foundation Establishment True Persons, with a wave of his hand, a purple light enveloped many Foundation Establishment True Persons in front of him.


    "Hum."


    The saber light from Shen Lianxin and the sword light from Liu Yibai struck the Purple Cloud Heavenly Robe. But they could only ripple it slightly. Then, they disappeared into nothingness.


    Magic treasure!


    This was another incredibly powerful magic treasure. It could block one strike from Shen Lianxin and Liu Yibai, two Martial Saints. At the same time, in the void, arge Spiritual Qi vortex gathered and it covered the sky, exuding a terrifying pressure.


    Foundation Establishment True Persons need to utilize Spiritual Qi to use their spells and talismans. Without Spiritual Qi, relying solely on spiritual power, the power of spells and talismans would not be so terrifying. Magic treasures also need Spiritual Qi to function.


    Now, ten Foundation Establishment True Persons disyed their Magic Bodies together. The Magic Bodies naturally attracted arge number of Spiritual Qi of Heaven and Earth. Therefore, it had almost gathered into arge Spiritual Qi cloud now.


    As the Spiritual Qi cloud grew more and more terrifying, with the spiritual power of the ten Foundation Establishment True Persons casting spells or talismans, under such a huge Spiritual Qi cloud, their power would definitely be earth-shattering. In this scene, both Shen Lianxin and Liu Yibai looked solemn.


    "Heavenly Fire Art!"


    It was the Heavenly Fire Art again. Originally amon spell. However, once cast by a Foundation Establishment True Person and there was such a terrifying Spiritual Qi cloud, its power would also be very terrifying.


    Perhaps, it wouldn''t kill Martial Saints, but under the Heavenly Fire Art, the Nine Profound Sect would be burnt to ashes. The Nine Profound Sect faced a crisis of extermination. Would Lin Fei save them? This was a clear stratagem.


    The ten Foundation Establishment True Persons had reached a consensus long ago. Since they were going to take action, they would not hold back at all.


    First, they would lure Lin Fei away. Then they would join forces to kill Shen Lianxin and Liu Yibai. By that time, they would focus all their efforts on besieging Lin Fei.


    They all knew, among these three Martial Saints, the strongest one was definitely Lin Fei.


    "Whoosh."


    Liu Yibai immediately saw through the n of the ten Foundation Establishment cultivators. So, he swung out a sword light.


    This sword light contained a sharp edge, running through heaven and earth. The sharp true essence could cut everything. However, when his sword light struck the massive Spiritual Qi cloud, the result was like a mud cow entering the sea. Without a trace of reaction.


    Liu Yibai felt a slight sinking feeling in his heart.


    "It''s no use, there''s no power that can destroy such a massive Spiritual Qi cloud. The ten of us Foundation Establishment True Persons are not just about numbers when we take action together."


    "Our Magic Bodies of Foundation Establishment True Persons can attract arge amount of Spiritual Qi. With Spiritual Qi, the power of our spells can be greatly enhanced. Even if you have three Martial Saints, you are doomed to die!"


    The ten Foundation Establishment True Persons saw this scene. They were also greatly reassured! With the Spiritual Qi cloud, they were almost invincible. In other words, the power of any spell or talisman they cast would be amplified. How could they lose under such circumstances?


    "Is that so?"


    Lin Fei slowly spoke. He raised his head and looked at the Spiritual Qi cloud in the void. Then, Lin Fei''s mind moved. The saber momentum erupted!


    "Boom."


    On Lin Fei, a translucent light appeared. This translucent light, with Lin Fei as the center, spread in all directions, instantly enveloping all ten Foundation Establishment True Persons.


    "Hum."


    Suddenly, the ten Foundation Establishment True Persons felt as if they were in a quagmire. It was as if they were carrying a mountain on their bodies, very heavy, struggling to move!


    At the same time, Lin Fei''s saber momentum was even more overwhelming. It extended to the terrifying Spiritual Qi cloud in the void in an instant. It even trapped the Spiritual Qi cloud.


    "Disperse!"


    Lin Fei uttered softly.


    Suddenly, it was as if his words became reality. The Spiritual Qi cloud in the void actually began to shake violently and then rapidly shrank. In the end, it disappeared without a trace. The Spiritual Qi cloud had really been dispersed!


    "Impossible!"


    All the Foundation Establishment True Persons were looking at the Spiritual Qi cloud in the void with shock. Their hearts were filled with terror. Especially when the translucent light radiating from Lin Fei enveloped them, they felt their Magic Bodies and spiritual power seemed to be suppressed.


    A light shed through some of the older Foundation Establishment True Persons'' minds.


    "Momentum! This is, saber momentum? Just like the Great Chang Ancestor, he has realized the momentum?"


    For a moment, the ten Foundation Establishment True Persons were shocked! Whether a Martial Saint has momentum or not is apletely different concept.


    And now?


    Lin Fei had actually evolved the momentum. Moreover, it was one of the most terrifying saber momentum! In the saber momentum, Lin Fei held an absolute advantage. He could suppress the strength of the ten Foundation Establishment True Persons by three to five-tenths! This is a terrifying number, almost suppressing half of their power, for anyone, is a huge blow.


    Of course, this only referred to spiritual power. If the Foundation Establishment True Person were to use magic treasure, although magic treasure would also be suppressed by the saber momentum, it was just a small part.


    "Saber momentum... Brother Lin, have you already reached this step?"


    Shen Lianxin and Liu Yibai were slightly taken aback. Looking at Lin Fei, their eyes were somewhatplicated. They were all Martial Saints and naturally understood the meaning of saber momentum.


    Originally, they felt that they had be Martial Saints and they were back on the same level with Lin Fei. However, it seemed now the gap hadn''t been narrowed at all but even bigger! Because it''s too difficult toprehend the momentum.


    Liu Yibai knew there might be Martial Saints throughout the generations of the Hidden Sword Sect, but there were no Martial Saints who understood the sword momentum.


    Shen Lianxin also tried to evolve the saber momentum. However, it''s simply impossible. He even felt that there was no hope in this life to evolve the saber momentum. He didn''t expect that Lin Fei had already evolved the saber momentum. Lin Fei now was no longer just a Martial Saint. Once the saber momentumes out, Lin Fei is a saber saint!


    "Tongxuan!"


    Lin Fei''s gaze fell on True Person Tongxuan. He said that he would kill True Person Tongxuan. And now, it was his time to take action!


    "Whoosh."


    The next moment, Lin Fei took a step forward. At the same time, all the saber essence in Lin Fei''s body instantly gathered in his hand, condensing a thirty meters heavenly saber. A thirty meters heavenly saber, that was enough!


    "sh!"


    Lin Fei''s eyes were cold. The thirty-meter heavenly saber fell on True Person Tongxuan''s head. Again, within the saber momentum, the boost of the thirty-meter heavenly saber reached an unimaginable level. True Person Tongxuan seemed to feel the breath of death!

 194. Five Types of Saber Momentum

    194. Five Types of Saber Momentum


    There is great terror between life and death.


    True Person Tongxuan, a look of terror shed across his face. He was a high and mighty Foundation Establishment True Person. He could live for five hundred years! Even now, he was not even two hundred years old and still had three hundred years of life to live. He didn''t want to die!


    But, Lin Fei''s saber momentum, pressing down on him, already caused his spiritual power to run not smoothly. Now there was even a thirty-meter heavenly saber locked on him. True Person Tongxuan could feel, once the heavenly saber fell, he would die!


    "Sky Reaching Tower!"


    A small and exquisite magic treasure flew out of True Person Tongxuan''s body. This was an imitation of the real Sky Reaching Tower. Although it was an imitation, it was still a genuine magic treasure.


    Once the Qi cultivators of the Sky Reaching Sect reached the Qi Condensation 7th level or above, they would be bestowed a Sky Reaching Tower magical artifact by the sect. This could grow. With daily cultivation, once the Foundation Establishment is sessful, bing a Foundation Establishment True Person, then this Sky Reaching Tower magical artifact, will also transform into a magic treasure. Incredibly powerful!


    With this method, the strength of the Sky Reaching Sect''s high-level Qi Condensation cultivators above the 7thyer was quite good. Especially the Foundation Establishment True Persons. The longer the cultivation, the more terrifying the power of the Sky Reaching Tower.


    At this moment, True Person Tongxuan deployed the Sky Reaching Tower. This was his lifebound magic treasure. But he still felt insecure. He pointed a finger.


    "Shoo."


    A flying sword instantly flew towards Lin Fei. True Person Tongxuan, actually had two magic treasures! The Sky Reaching Tower in the open, the flying sword in the dark. When he fought someone, both of his magic treasures came out, even a Foundation Establishment True Person couldn''t withstand it.


    However, facing True Person Tongxuan''s two magic treasures, Lin Fei didn''t even look at them. The thirty-meter heavenly saber still shed down.


    In an instant, the flying sword arrived in front of Lin Fei. Lin Fei directly stretched out his fair hand. With his flesh and blood, he directly grabbed the flying sword.


    "Ding."


    The flying sword stabbed toward Lin Fei''s hand. It was as if it stabbed at metal. Then, Lin Fei grabbed the sharp flying sword. With a hard squeeze,


    "Crack."


    the flying sword was crushed and turned into fragments. It was then thrown by Lin Fei, and fell down.


    "My flying sword! You actually destroyed my flying sword?"


    True Person Tongxuan''s face turned pale white. His eyes instantly turned red. This was his magic treasure. He forged it with great difficulty. Now that the magic treasure was destroyed. It was simply heart-wrenching!


    However, Lin Fei didn''t care. The next moment, Lin Fei''s thirty-meter heavenly saber finally fell. It shed harshly onto the Sky Reaching Tower.


    "Boom."


    A tremendous force came from the thirty-meter heavenly saber. The Sky Reaching Tower was bright. Spiritual Qi surged, but it couldn''t hold for long.


    "Crack."


    A crack appeared. Then, the cracks grew more and more.


    "Boom."


    The next moment, the Sky Reaching Tower was directly shattered. Shattered by Lin Fei''s thirty-meter heavenly saber.


    "Pfft."


    True Person Tongxuan spits out a mouthful of fresh blood. The Sky Reaching Tower was different from the flying sword. This was his lifebound magic treasure. Once it shattered, it would cause a bacsh for him. But now, he didn''t even care about the consequences of the bacsh. Because when the Sky Reaching Tower shattered, once the heavenly saber fell, he would die!


    "Senior Brother, save me......"


    The Sky Reaching Sect, this time two Foundation Establishment True Persons came. The other Foundation Establishment True Person, seeing that Tongxuan was in danger, immediately deployed his own Sky Reaching Tower.


    "Suppress!"


    Immediately, a huge Sky Reaching Tower, shone brightly as if it had suddenly be hundreds of meters tall. From top to bottom, it covered Lin Fei''s head. Moreover, not only the Foundation Establishment True Person of the Sky Reaching Sect but there were also other Foundation Establishment True Persons. They also took action together to besiege Lin Fei.


    There were about five Foundation Establishment True Persons in total. They besieged Lin Fei together. Lin Fei''s face remained unchanged. The saber essence in his body was, even more, exploding wildly.


    "Shoo, shoo, shoo."


    Lin Fei flicked his finger. One after another saber essence instantly flew out, flying toward the five Foundation Establishment True Persons around him. Moreover, these saber essence directly condensed into treasure sabers. These treasure sabers were just like they were controlled by someone, exuding a fierce aura.


    Saber intent!


    These treasure sabers condensed from saber essence. They also had saber intent. Moreover, just like living creatures, they each performed the entire saber technique.


    Three Abyssal Sabers!


    Every saber was full of murderous aura. Just like a demon from hell. The terrifying saber killing intent was impacting the Foundation Establishment True Person''s mind, causing their heart to tremble.


    In the face of danger, where would they have the energy to save True Person Tongxuan?


    Twenty-Three Sabers!


    That was pure speed! One saber was faster than the other! So fast that in the end, one couldn''t even see the saber. Just incredibly sharp edges, surrounding a Foundation Establishment True Person.


    That Foundation Establishment True Person could only shrink in the protection of his magic treasure and dare not act rashly.


    Eternal Night Saber Technique.


    With a single saber strike, the whole world seemed to fall into a dead silence of darkness. The Foundation Establishment True Person could only try to tear the night in this darkness.


    Samsara Saber Technique.


    One saber, one world. Every saber seemed to create a world. Beautiful and fascinating, people unconsciously get lost in it.


    God ying Saber Technique was the most terrifying.


    With one saber, it seemed as if the spirit had been heavily hit. Every saber struck at the heart. After several sabers, the spirit and soul of the Foundation Establishment True Person showed ws.


    The saber intent was everywhere. No one expected that it would turn out like this.


    "How could this be?"


    "Are we... are we really fighting a Martial Saint?"


    "Even if the founder of Great Chang came back to life, he wouldn''t be this terrifying, right?"


    "One person fighting against six Foundation Establishment True Persons. Even,pletely suppressing the six Foundation Establishment True Persons."


    Seeing this scene, the ten Foundation Establishment True Persons were shocked. They underestimated Lin Fei too much. Especially Lin Fei''s methods at this moment, even though they had never heard of them, could a Martial Saint fight like this?


    A Martial Saint evolves saber momentum, then he uses saber essence, but can it make the saber essence fight on its own?


    The key is that those saber techniques could actually fight against the Foundation Establishment True Person on equal terms.


    This is a bit unbelievable. However, no matter how shocked these Foundation Establishment True Persons were, Lin Fei''s thirty-meter heavenly saber did not stop for a moment. Finally, it fell on True Person Tongxuan''s head.


    "No..."


    True Person Tongxuan let out a miserable scream. He wanted to escape. But under the suppression of the saber momentum, even escape is a luxury now.


    "Pfft."


    The next moment, the thirty-meter heavenly saber shed down fiercely. True Person Tongxuan''s body protection spell, just like tofu, was easily cut open by Lin Fei''s heavenly saber. At the same time, the terrifying saber essence directly shredded True Person Tongxuan''s body.


    "Boom."


    Not even the body of True Person Tongxuan did remain. It was directly shredded by the saber essence and turned into a mist of blood, permeating in the void, emitting a strong smell of blood.


    True Person Tongxuan was dead! A Foundation Establishment True Person had fallen! For a moment, everyone seemed to be still at this moment, their thoughts stopped!


    Another Foundation Establishment had fallen! Although before, Lin Fei had in Yuan Kongzi with his saber, no one saw it. At least, the Foundation Establishments and Martial Saints present, none of them saw it.


    But now, they watched with their own eyes, Lin Fei, under the siege of six Foundation Establishment True Persons, still forcefully killed a Foundation Establishment True Person.


    Moreover, it was True Person Tongxuan from the Sky Reaching Sect. Among the Foundation Establishments, he was not weak. But now, he had turned into a pool of blood mist. He died without a whole body!


    Moreover, the five saber essence split by Lin Fei also produced unexpected effects. In Lin Fei''s mind, the system''s voices sounded one after another.


    <strong>"Your Saber Technique, Three Abssyal Sabers, with the help of saber momentum, suppressed the Foundation Establishment True Person. In a good mood, it began to evolve the Killing Saber Momentum."</strong>


    <strong>"Your Saber Technique, Twenty-Three Saber, with the help of saber momentum, suppressed the Foundation Establishment True Person. In a good mood, it began to evolve Fast Saber Momentum."</strong>


    <strong>"Your Eternal Night Saber Technique, with the help of saber momentum, suppressed the Foundation Establishment True Person. In a good mood, it began to evolve Eternal Night Saber Momentum."</strong>


    <strong>"Your Samsara Saber Technique, with the help of saber momentum, suppressed the Foundation Establishment True Person. In a good mood, it began to evolve Samsara Saber Momentum."</strong>


    <strong>"Your God ying Saber Technique, with the help of saber momentum, suppressed the Foundation Establishment True Person. In a good mood, it began to evolve God ying Saber Momentum."</strong>


    Lin Fei never expected, just by dividing into five types of saber techniques to fight against the Foundation Establishment True Person, these saber techniques actually had insights during the battle and began to evolve the saber momentum!?


    This was really... too promising!


    After all, Lin Fei hadn''t even thought about letting other saber techniques evolve the saber momentum. After all, it''s too hard! But now, the five kinds of saber techniques were all too promising. They had already begun to evolve the saber momentum. Five kinds of saber momentum, once they evolve and integrate into Lin Fei''s saber momentum, Lin Fei''s saber momentum could probably make rapid progress immediately!


    Moreover, Lin Fei''s saber momentum not only integrated these five top-tier innate saber techniques but there were also even more top-tier innate saber techniques. Once those saber techniques evolved the saber momentum, then how strong would Lin Fei''s saber momentum be?

 195. Saber Momentum Mastery, Slaying Ten Foundation Establishments!

    195. Saber Momentum Mastery, ying Ten Foundation Establishments!


    However, the evolution of the five saber techniques was still ack of opportunity! As for what the opportunity was, Lin Fei already had a rough idea.


    "Whoosh."


    Lin Fei''s gaze was on the five Foundation Establishment True Persons. The five saber techniques were entangling with the five Foundation Establishment True Persons. In the end, it was just entanglement. To y the five Foundation Establishment True Persons, Lin Fei''s five saber techniques or Lin Fei''s five saber essence was still not enough!


    Lin Fei didn''t hesitate anymore. He no longer had any reservations.


    "Boom."


    The saber essence in Lin Fei''s body erupted in an instant. Strands of saber essence flew out from Lin Fei''s body. Lin Fei almost erupted more than 90% of the saber essence in his body all at once.


    Immediately, the five saber essence suddenly increased dramatically! The momentum of the five saber techniques also reached the peak all at once. The five Foundation Establishment True Persons had a chill in their hearts. But Lin Fei had already shouted in a low voice: "sh!"


    "Whoosh."


    The five saber essence, the saber light surged and, moreover, it carried the terrifying oppressive power of saber momentum. He gave a fierce sh at the five Foundation Establishment True Persons.


    "Boom."


    The five Foundation Establishment True Persons let out a scream. Then, the entire void quieted down. They were dead! The five Foundation Establishment True Persons all had fallen! For a moment, the void was filled with a strong smell of blood.


    <strong>"Your Three Abyssal Sabers have sessfullyprehended and evolved the Killing Saber Momentum!"</strong>


    <strong>"Your Twenty-Three Saber has sessfullyprehended and evolved Fast Saber Momentum!"</strong>


    <strong>"Your Eternal Night Saber Technique has sessfullyprehended and evolved the Eternal Night Saber Momentum!"</strong>


    <strong>"Your Samsara Saber Technique has sessfullyprehended and evolved the Samsara Saber Momentum!"</strong>


    <strong>"Your God ying Saber Technique has sessfullyprehended and evolved the God ying Saber Momentum!"</strong>


    "Shoo, shoo, shoo."


    The five saber essence instantly came to Lin Fei''s front. All of them emitted a kind of saber momentum. It''s no longer saber intent but the real saber momentum!


    "Take it!"


    Lin Fei took the five saber essence into his body.


    <strong>"Your Killing Saber Momentum merges with Heaven Saber Momentum."</strong>


    <strong>"Your progress in training saber momentum has increased by 20%."</strong>


    <strong>"Your Fast Saber Momentum merges with Heaven Saber Momentum."</strong>


    <strong>"Your progress in training saber momentum has increased by 20%."</strong>


    The system''s voice sounded again in Lin Fei''s mind.


    Five types of saber momentum fused with Lin Fei''s original saber momentum. Moreover, each saber momentum increased Lin Fei''s progress in practicing saber momentum by 20%. Five types of saber momentum, that''s 100%.


    "Boom."


    Lin Fei''s saber momentum began to metamorphose.


    <strong>"Your saber momentum training progress has reached 100%."</strong>


    <strong>"Your saber momentum has broken through to Mastery!"</strong>


    Lin Fei''s saber momentum, from beginner, finally broke through to Mastery. The saber momentum was also undergoing earth-shaking changes. Bursts of terrifying pressure descended on everyone in the saber momentum.


    At this moment, of the ten Foundation Establishment True Persons, only four Foundation Establishment True Persons were left. They saw Lin Fei sh five Foundation Establishment True Persons with one saber. Their hearts were filled with immense fear.


    Who dared to fight anymore?


    So, they all used their escape techniques, transforming into a light of escape, wanting to run away.


    "Want to leave? It''s toote!"


    A sharp light shed in Lin Fei''s eyes.


    Although the beginner-level saber momentum could suppress the Foundation Establishment True Persons, if they were determined to leave, they might really be able to escape. But Lin Fei''s saber momentum had already reached Mastery. The power of saber momentum at the Mastery level increased several times.


    "Suppress!"


    Lin Fei let out a low shout.


    Immediately, the saber essence in Lin Fei''s body instantly merged into the saber momentum.


    "Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh."


    Immediately, arge amount of saber essence, like raindrops, instantly pierced through the bodies of the four Foundation Establishment True Persons.


    "Ah..."


    The four Foundation Establishment True Persons screamed. Their bodies were pierced by the saber essence, pockmarked. It looked horrendous.


    "Plop."


    They all fell from the void, turned into a pile of mush. They were dead!


    All Foundation Establishment True Persons had fallen. These were the top ten Foundation Establishment True Persons! They were strong enough to sweep across the entire Great Chang.


    Seeing this scene, Liu Yibai and Shen Lianxin were silent. The disciples and elders of the Nine Profound Sect, at this moment, couldn''t believe their own eyes. They had seen the whole process of the fight. Ten Foundation Establishment True Persons were in by Lin Fei alone. This was simply one man ruling the world! Even the founder of Great Chang probably couldn''t do this, right? In fact, the founder of Great Chang was even inferior to Lin Fei!


    Shen Lianxin looked deeply at Lin Fei. He slowly said, "Brother Lin, it seems that even if we hadn''te, you would have been able to y these ten cultivators. Originally, when I seeded in foundation building and achieved the status of a martial saint, I wanted toe to the Nine Profound Sect andpete with Brother Lin in saber arts again, to see who is the Number One Saber Under Heaven. However, it seems now that there''s no need forpetition."


    Shen Lianxin was self-aware Lin Fei had evolved the saber momentum. If he were to fight with Lin Fei, in front of Lin Fei, he might not even have the qualification to unsheath his saber.


    The saber momentum might only be oppressive to others, but for a saberist, even for a martial saint saberist, as long as he didn''t evolve the saber momentum, it''s impossible to unsheath the saber under the cover of the saber momentum.


    This is the domineering nature of the saber momentum!


    Liu Yibai also looked deeply at Lin Fei. He said in a deep voice, "Saber momentum, ah... In the history of my Hidden Sword Sect, many martial saints were born, but none of them couldprehend the sword momentum. The only martial artist I know who has evolved the momentum is the founder of Great Chang. I didn''t expect that Brother Lin would alsoprehend the momentum, and it''s even the saber momentum!"


    Liu Yibai was a member of the Hidden Sword Sect. Naturally, he understood the power of "saber momentum".


    The saber momentum for a martial saint is just like the saber intent for an innate martial artist. A martial saint with and without the saber momentum arepletely two different levels. A typical martial saint can deal with a Foundation Establishment cultivator, or he can suppress a Foundation Establishment True Person. But if a martial saint evolves the saber momentum, he can suppress four or five or even more Foundation Establishment True Persons. And that''s by using his own power to suppress!


    Like Lin Fei, a martial saint with exceptional talent, onceprehend the saber momentum, that''s just like now, easily suppressed the top ten Foundation Establishment True Persons With his own power!


    The strength shown by Lin Fei can already be described as invincible! At least, after this battle, the whole Great Chang would spread the name of Lin Fei as "invincible"!


    "I must thank Brother Liu and Brother Shen foring to the Nine Profound Sect this time to lend me a hand."


    Lin Fei didn''t forget Liu Yibai and Shen Lianxin. After all, they came to the Nine Profound Sect and fought alongside him.


    "Both of you, please stay in my Nine Profound Sect for some time. We can exchange views and discuss sword and saber techniques. Especially, the saber momentum. I will share everything I know."


    Lin Fei invited Shen Lianxin and Liu Yibai. For martial saints like Shen Lianxin and Liu Yibai, what was the most attractive thing? It''s probably Lin Fei''s saber momentum!


    Lin Fei was now the only one in the Great Chang who had evolved the saber momentum. Even, he was the second martial saint who hadprehended the saber momentum after the founder of Great Chang. Lin Fei was undoubtedly the saber saint!


    If they discussed and exchanged views with Lin Fei, they would surely understand "momentum" more deeply. They might even find the direction to evolve "momentum". The two of them were naturally very interested.


    However, Liu Yibai suddenly spoke, "Brother Lin, you have in the ten Foundation Establishment cultivators, and your fame shakes the world. But this does not mean that you can rest easy. Foundation Establishment True Persons, when they die, they die. But as long as the immortal sects exist, there will be a constant stream of Foundation Establishment True Persons being born. The Immortal Sects are the fundamental issue!"


    As Liu Yibai''s words fell, everyone was silent. They naturally knew that the Immortal Sects were the fundamental issue. No matter how much damage the Immortal Sects suffered, as long as they close the mountain for a period of time, short as several decades, long as several centuries, they could recover.


    Without destroying the Immortal Sects, the Great Chang martial artists and Qi Condensation cultivators would inevitably wage war again.


    "Since the Immortal Sects are the fundamental issue, then I will shatter the Immortal Sects!"


    There was a glint in Lin Fei''s eyes.


    ...


    In the thirteenth year of Yongqing in Great Chang, April 23rd.


    The ten Foundation Establishment True Persons of the Immortal Sects set up a trap and attacked the Nine Profound Sect. The Saber Saint Lin Fei evolved the saber momentum and killed the ten Foundation Establishment True Persons!


    When the news spread. The Immortal Sects were greatly shocked! The martial arts world was greatly shocked! The whole world was greatly shocked!

 196. Unrivaled in the world

    196. Unrivaled in the world


    Chang City, the pce.


    Ever since Ling Yao became the Crown Princess, the emperor even actively delegated some powers to Ling Yao. Therefore, Ling Yao was busy every day.


    "Report! Internal strife has urred among the rebels in Dong Province. The rebel leader was beheaded, his head sent to the imperial army''s camp, and the rebels have surrendered!"


    "Report! The rebel leader in Lu Province killed several of his confidants in one day. He led the rebels to surrender to the court, asking the court for judgment!"


    "Report! Internal strife erupted among the rebels in Xia Province, several factions of rebels fought each other, the majority of the rebels were wiped out in the internal strife, and the remaining rebels were also defeated by our imperial army!"


    With one report after another, Ling Yao felt something was not right. These should all be good news. But why is there a series of such good news?


    One must know, Dong Province, Lu Province, and Xia Province were all breeding grounds for rebellion. Previously, they were causing chaos. It''s just that they didn''t make as much noise as the South. But if the court was not powerful enough to suppress the rebellion, given time, the rebels would definitely grow stronger.


    But now, these rebels were either having internal strife or surrendering. It seemed that overnight, the whole Great Chang had be peaceful again.


    But is this possible?


    Ling Yao knew very well. Behind those rebels represented a number of immortal sects! As long as the immortal sects were not extinguished, the rebels would continue to appear.


    "Go, investigate thoroughly what exactly has happened. Focus on the news about those immortal sects," Ling Yao immediately ordered.


    About a few hourster, Ling Yao''s subordinate hurried over. Even, his face had a hint of joy!


    "Report! Crown Princess, the matter has been investigated. Just yesterday, the ten Foundation Establishment True Persons of the immortal sects set up a trap and attacked the Nine Profound Sect. The Saber Saint Lin Fei evolved the saber momentum and killed the ten Foundation Establishment True Persons! Now, led by the Sky Reaching Sect, the ten major immortal sects have announced that they are sealing the mountain!"


    "Whoosh".


    Ling Yao stood up abruptly. She was greatly shocked!


    "As expected, it has to do with Lin Fei. Killing the ten Foundation Establishment True Persons of the immortal sects. All the major immortal sects have announced that they are sealing the mountain. They are scared. Even the founding emperor back then was no more than this..."


    Ling Yao understood. She understood everything. In various ces in Great Chang, the rebels were having internal strife or surrendering. Actually, it was because the immortal sects behind them had sealed their mountains.


    The immortal sects no longer support the rebels. Without the support of the immortal sects, those rebels were just a mob. How could theyst long? Therefore, internal strife urred. And Lin Fei, with his own strength, suppressed the immortal sects!


    The founding emperor of Great Chang, with his supreme power, swept across all directions, unstoppable. Finally, he established the Great Chang, forcing the major immortal sects to close their gates. This brought about longsting peace in the world.


    "Killing the ten Foundation Establishment True Persons, Lin Fei is already invincible....."


    Ling Yao murmured in a low voice. In the end, she fell silent. How much time has passed since Lin Fei said that he wanted to reach the peak of the martial dao? Ling Yao was still immersed in mundane matters, but Lin Fei had quietly achieved his initial dream. Unrivaled in the world! For a martial artist, this is the highest achievement!


    Now, Lin Fei''s words could determine the world. Even the Great Chang royal family had to look at Lin Fei''s face. This was what Lin Fei said.


    When martial arts is practiced to the extreme, one can control fate! Even, not only can one control their own fate, but also the fate of countless people.


    "The path, after all, is chosen by me. Besides, it''s already impossible..."


    Ling Yao shook her head. She had chosen power. From then on, Lin Fei and she were people on two different paths. There were no more possibilities. It was her own choice!


    ......


    In the main hall of the Sky Reaching Sect, everyone was silent. In the entire Sky Reaching Sect, there was only one Foundation Establishment True Person left. Because the two Foundation Establishment True Persons, True Person Tongxuan and True Person Tongguang, went down the mountain, and both were killed by the Saber Saint Lin Fei at the Nine Profound Sect!


    "True Person, it seems that Great Chang can still have a few hundred years of national luck."


    "Yes, who would have thought that a Saber Saint Lin Fei would emerge?"


    "With his own strength, he killed ten Foundation Establishment True Persons, I''m afraid even the founding emperor of Great Chang was no more than this, right?"


    "Lin Fei is truly the Saber Saint, evolving the saber momentum. Under the saber momentum, even Foundation Establishment True Persons have to weaken their strength by several times, even if they have precious treasures, they can only be ughtered."


    "I have to admit, the current Lin Fei is truly unrivaled in the world!"


    "Unrivaled, just like the founder of Great Chang, truly unrivaled..."


    Many Qi Condensation cultivators began to speak. When they received the news from the Nine Profound Sect, they even thought it was a tall tale.


    A total of ten Foundation Establishment True Persons! The ten Foundation Establishment True Persons working together could sweep the entire Great Chang. But they were killed by Lin Fei with his own power. This seemed like a tall tale no matter how they look at it.


    However, when they learned from other hidden immortal sects that those Foundation Establishment True Persons did not return and more and more news came in, they finally believed the ten Foundation Establishment True Persons were really killed by Lin Fei!


    "Unrivaled..."


    True Person Tongyuan, the only Foundation Establishment True Person in the Sky Reaching Sect, also sighed slightly, "Yes, Saber Saint Lin Fei is now unrivaled in the world. Just like the founder of Great Chang. Sweeping all directions, invincible, and dominating! Faced with such an opponent, our Sky Reaching Sect has only one choice, and that is to seal the mountain! As long as Lin Fei is there for a day, our Sky Reaching Sect will nevere out! Although it''s a bit suffocating, this is the way of survival for our immortal sects.


    We have a mountain protection formation, at the Foundation Establishment level, which no one can break. As long as we endure until Lin Fei dies, or disappears like the first emperor of Great Chang. That will be our opportunity for the immortal sects! Didn''t our Sky Reaching Sect survive in this way for a thousand years?"


    The Qi cultivators of the Sky Reaching Sect also nodded one after another. The so-called immortal sects are like iron, and the dynasties are like flowing water.


    The inheritance of the immortal sectsts for hundreds of years, even for several thousands of years. No matter how many strong people are born in the outside world, as long as the mountain gate is sealed, the immortal sect is then cut off from the world. No one can do anything about it. As for the existence of an invincible power in the world, just let him be invincible. After hundreds of years, the immortal sect is still the immortal sect, but the invincible power in the world will die.


    Thus, the Sky Reaching Sect announced the closure of the mountain. Not only the Sky Reaching Sect, but other hidden immortal sects also announced the closure of the mountain. As a result, almost all the immortal sects in the world have closed their mountains.


    The entire Great Chang seemed to have fallen into peace. And the name of Saber Saint Lin Fei''s invincibility also instantly spread all over the country.


    Everyone knew Saber Saint Lin Fei, with his own power, suppressed all the immortal sects in the world. He was already like the founder of Great Chang. Unrivaled in the world!

 197. The strongest saber and the strongest sect in the world

    197. The strongest saber and the strongest sect in the world


    "Invincible..."


    On the Ancestral Master Peak of the Nine Profound Sect, Lin Fei raised his head, looking at Liu Yibai and Shen Lianxin. It was Liu Yibai who just mentioned that the entire Great Chang had been spreading Lin Fei''s name of Invincibility recently.


    "What kind of invincible am I? I haven''t even been able to transcend saber momentum. Maybe I''m invincible in Great Chang, but on the road of martial arts, it is far from being invincible..."


    Lin Fei shook his head. Compared to being invincible, he was more eager to continue to enhance his saber momentum. He was even more eager to continue to improve his cultivation.


    In recent days, Lin Fei had been exchanging martial arts insights with Liu Yibai and Shen Lianxin. Lin Fei was generous with his advice. He shared his understanding of saber momentum with the two of them. After all, the only martial artists in the entire Great Chang who were qualified to exchange ideas with Lin Fei now were Liu Yibai and Shen Lianxin.


    Moreover, Lin Fei also figured out that, if he wanted to evolve saber momentum, he needed to meet certain conditions. It must be top-tier innate saber techniques that could cultivate saber intent. Otherwise, it would be impossible to evolve saber momentum.


    Moreover, these saber techniques must be used to defeat powerful enemies, even kill powerful enemies. For example, a Foundation Establishment True Person!


    However, the first condition was actually quite difficult. How rare is it to have a saber technique that can cultivate saber intent?


    The Broken Saber Flow and the Mountain Cleaving sh could actually be considered top-tier innate saber techniques, but they couldn''t cultivate saber intent. Naturally, it is impossible to evolve saber momentum.


    Lin Fei also exchanged some saber techniques with Shen Lianxin. Shen Lianxin had obtained one saber technique from the ruins of the ancient martial arts sect. The Mountain-River Saber. And after countless years of practicing the saber, Shen Lianxin summarized numerous saber techniques into one saber, the Ultimate Saber sh.


    These two saber techniques had been integrated into Lin Fei''s saber momentum. Just waiting to kill the Foundation Establishment True Person, perhaps it could evolve into saber momentum again. At that time, it would be integrated into Lin Fei''s Heavenly Saber Momentum. It would continue to enhance Lin Fei''s saber momentum, and even give the saber momentum hope to reach transcendence.


    However, in the whole world of Great Chang, the saber techniques that can cultivate saber intent are very few. After all, the secret treasures of the Nine Profound Sect and the royal family almost collected all the saber techniques in the world. It''s too hard to find pearls in the sea. And, cultivation techniques are also a big problem.


    Lin Fei asked Liu Yibai and Shen Lianxin. Neither of them had cultivation techniques at the Martial Saint level.


    "Brother Liu, have the predecessors of the Martial Saints in the Hidden Sword Sect not recorded anything outside of Great Chang?" Lin Fei suddenly asked.


    "Outside of Great Chang?" Liu Yibai looked deeply at Lin Fei. He slowly said, "Of course they have recorded. But, the predecessors also didn''t know much. The Martial Saints of my Hidden Sword Sect, just know that if you want to leave Great Chang, you can only go to sea. But, what will happen when you go to sea, no one knows. Those who go to sea, whether they are Foundation Establishment True People or Martial Saints, none of them have evere back. Maybe, going to sea is a dead end!"


    Liu Yibai''s words made Lin Fei fall silent. He raised his head, looking intently at Liu Yibai, and said, "Brother Liu, whether going to sea is a dead end, I don''t know. But if we can''t even find the cultivation techniques of Martial Saints in Great Chang, our martial arts will not make any progress. At most in five hundred years, like the supreme elder of the Great Chang royal family, our life limit wille and we will die. We can all feel it. Martial Saint is not the peak of martial arts! If we want to pursue the peak of martial arts, maybe, we can only leave Great Chang."


    In terms of martial arts, Lin Fei was the strongest in the world and number one in the world of Great Chang!


    But so what? A Martial Saint only has a lifespan of five hundred years.


    Lin Fei had never forgotten what he was pursuing. His goal was longevity! Practicing martial arts can achieve longevity. So, he embarked on the path of martial arts. But, his longevity was not just a mere five hundred years lifespan. He hadn''t reached the peak of martial arts yet.


    Therefore, Lin Fei would continue to move forward. No matter how difficult it was, he would continue!


    "If one day, I want to go to sea to seek the Dao. Brother Liu, Brother Shen, what are your ns?"


    Lin Fei''s gaze looked at Liu Yibai and Shen Lianxin.


    Without hesitation, Shen Lianxin immediately said, "I''m all alone in this life, and my dream is to reach the peak of martial arts! In Great Chang, I feel that I can no longer make any progress. Even if I exchange ideas with Brother Lin, it is very difficult for me to evolve saber momentum. But martial arts is not just about saber momentum. I can also practice martial arts techniques. I have other choices, other paths. So, if Brother Lin goes to sea to seek the Dao, please take me with you!"


    Liu Yibai, however, was silent. He didn''t speak at all.


    Lin Fei slightly smiled and said, "It''s okay, it''s too early to talk about going to sea to seek the Dao. Besides, even if I want to go to sea, I have to take care of some things first. Like, the Immortal Sects!


    These Immortal Sects, seal their mountains, living for hundreds of years, and then produce Foundation Establishment True Person. Then theye out of the mountain, causing chaos in the world, and vying for power.


    This cycle repeats over and over again. If I leave, the Immortal Sects will reopen their mountains. By then, not only the Nine Profound Sect will be in danger, but even the martial arts of Great Chang will be in danger!


    There is only one way topletely solve the Immortal Sects. That is, to destroy the mountains of these Immortal Sects!"


    Lin Fei''s words were filled with a murderous aura. In fact, how easy is it to destroy the mountains of those Immortal Sects?


    Liu Yibai shook his head and said, "About those Immortal Sects'' mountains, actually, the predecessors of the Martial Saints in my Hidden Sword Sect also mentioned them. These Immortal Sects, especially the top ten Immortal Sects, all have special magic treasures, connected to the earth''s veins.


    They connect the protective array of the mountain with the entire earth vein. If you want to destroy the mountains of these Immortal Sects, unless, you have the power to break the treasured objects of the Immortal Sects all at once. Or, destroy the earth veins of those Immortal Sects."


    But, both of these methods are not very realistic. The founding emperor of Great Chang, who was also a Martial Saint, and who also understood momentum, couldn''t break open the mountains of those Immortal Sects.


    As for destroying the earth''s veins, that''s even harder. The earth veins of the top ten Immortal Sects, connect the entire mountain range, extending for thousands of miles. There''s no way to destroy the earth''s veins.


    So, those Immortal Sects can sleep without any worries. The top ten Immortal Sects have already sealed their mountains early, intending to temporarily avoid your sharp edge, Brother Lin. To destroy the mountains of these Immortal Sects, it''s difficult, too difficult!"


    Liu Yibai felt that it was almost impossible. Lin Fei was also very clear. If the mountains of the Immortal Sects were so easy to destroy, how could they have been passed down for a thousand years?


    The oldest Immortal Sects had a history of thousands of years, or even longer.


    "It''s okay, why not give it a try? Among the top ten Immortal Sects, which is the most powerful one?" Lin Fei asked.


    "Sky Reaching Sect!" Liu Yibai immediately said.


    "Sky Reaching Sect? Brother Liu, could you please take me to the mountain gate of the Sky Reaching Sect."


    Liu Yibai nodded and said, "What''s so difficult about that?"


    Shen Lianxin also said, "The strongest saber in the world, and the strongest mountain gate, are rare encounters! I have to see it too."


    "Alright, let''s go together! Let''s see if my saber is sharper, or the mountain gate of the Sky Reaching Sect is harder?"


    Lin Fei stood up. With Shen Lianxin and Liu Yibai also stepped into the air and disappeared into the horizon in the blink of an eye.

 198. Six Sabers Fusion

    198. Six Sabers Fusion


    The Sky Reaching Sect had already sealed their mountain. Just a while ago, after hiding from the world for hundreds of years, they were ready toe out and make big ns.


    However, they were "scared" back by Lin Fei, the Saber Saint. Now, they were once again in a state of sealing their mountain.


    The so-called sealing of the mountain is to let the protective array of the mountain run continuously. Moreover, the mountain gate is hidden. Ordinary people can''t find it or see it.


    If they need to open the mountain gate and enter the world, then the mountain gate will appear. Ordinary people can see and find it. This is what is known as "immortal fate."


    Some people here can find the Immortal Sect and even join it. But some people, even if they dig three feet into the ground, can''t find the Immortal Sect. It''s because the Immortal Sect has sealed the mountain gate.


    At this moment, three figures were walking in the air. They came directly to this mountain range.


    "Brother Lin, this mountain range is known as the Sky Reaching Mountain Range because of the Sky Reaching Sect. There is a Sky Reaching Peak here that soars into the clouds. Even, the Sky Reaching Sect has an ancient magic treasure, the Sky Reaching Tower.


    It''s said that the Sky Reaching Tower is very magical, with all kinds of incredible abilities. The protective array of the Sky Reaching Sect is suppressed by the Sky Reaching Tower. For thousands of years, no one has been able to break the gate of the Sky Reaching Sect."


    "Sky Reaching Tower..." Lin Fei looked up. He couldn''t see the Sky Reaching Tower. In fact, let alone the Sky Reaching Tower, he couldn''t even see the mountain gate of the Sky Reaching Sect.


    However, all three of them were Martial Saints. They were extremely sensitive to the Spiritual Qi of heaven and earth. Therefore, they could clearly feel there was a rich Spiritual Qi of heaven and earth here.


    The Immortal Sect could indeed hide from the world. It could restrain its aura and make it invisible to people. But it couldn''t hide the Spiritual Qi of heaven and earth.


    Within the Immortal Sect, arge number of formations gathered together. The Spiritual Qi was like a tide. Even if there were blessednds, it would be the same. After all, it''s impossible for every disciple to practice in the blessednds. They still had to rely on the Spiritual Qi of the outside world. Where there was an Immortal Sect. the Spiritual Qi of heaven and earth would inevitably be rich.


    "Brother Lin, for the task of ''greeting'', it''s better for me to do it."


    At this time, Shen Lianxin spoke. His saber was already bing impatient.


    "Alright, then I''ll leave it to Brother Shen!"


    Shen Lianxin looked at the empty void in front of him with cold eyes. In his eyes, he couldn''t see the mountain gate of the Sky Reaching Sect either. But he could see arge amount of Spiritual Qi gathered in this void.


    "ng."


    Shen Lianxin drew his saber.


    "Ultimate Saber sh!"


    A saber light one thousand meters long tore through the void like a piece of cloth, piercing the heavens and the earth. Overwhelming, it shed into the void.


    However, such a huge saber light should havended on the ground. Just that, as Shen Lianxin shed out this saber, it was still in the void. It seemed to be blocked by an invisible force.


    "Hum."


    In the void, a faint glow emerged. Then, this light continued to tremble. Like ripples in water, spiritual Qi surged continuously. The empty void could no longer hide, it revealed a series of mountain peaks and there was also a ck tower, soaring into the clouds.


    Sky Reaching Tower!


    Seeing that tower, anyone''s heart would be shaken! That was really shocking. Soaring into the clouds, one couldn''t see the end at first nce. It seemed to emit an endless aura of vastness, antiquity, and mystery. And each mountain peak seemed to have mysterious runes, densely packed. They also looked very ancient and mysterious.


    This was the Sky Reaching Sect! The number one Immortal Sect in the world!


    "Boom."


    However, when Shen Lianxin shed out the second saber. A huge roar shook the entire Sky Reaching Sect. For a while, many disciples and elders were awakened.


    "What''s going on? Why is the mountain gate shaking?"


    "The protective array is shaking?"


    "That''s...three Martial Saints?"


    "They''re traversing the air, walking in the air. And there''s no fluctuation of spiritual power on them. No doubt, they are Martial Saints!"


    "News has alreadye from below the mountain. There are now three Martial Saints in Great Chang, the leading one being Saber Saint Lin Fei."


    "Lin Fei is here?"


    "What does he want to do? Our Sky Reaching Sect has already sealed the mountain, yet he''s still not letting go. Could it be that he wants to break the mountain gate?"


    "Even the founder of Great Chang in the past couldn''t break the mountain gate of our Sky Reaching Sect. Just based on a single Martial Saint Lin Fei?"


    "Hmph, let Lin Fei attack. He can''t break the mountain gate of our Sky Reaching Sect!"


    The many disciples had also guessed it. Saber Saint Lin Fei was not prepared to let the Sky Reaching Sect go. He was trying to break the mountain gate of the Sky Reaching Sect.


    The only Foundation Establishment True Person of the Sky Reaching Sect, also arrived in the void at this moment, looking at Lin Fei across the void.


    "I am Tongyou. Saber Saint Lin Fei, you have in ten Foundation Establishment cultivators, we, Sky Reaching Sect, concede! Now, our Sky Reaching Sect has announced the closure of the mountain, withdrew all disciples, and no longer interferes in mundane affairs. Saber Saint, however, has made a big fuss ande to our doorstep, isn''t this a bit too much?"


    True Person Tongyou looked at Lin Fei with a hint of fierceness in his eyes. The Sky Reaching Tower might have sealed the mountain. But it wasn''t to the point where it could be ughtered at will.


    Lin Fei looked at True Person Tongyou, speaking calmly, "Too much? So it''s okay for your Sky Reaching Sect''s True Persons to attack my Nine Profound Sect, but it''s not okay for me toe to your Sky Reaching Sect? True Person Tongyou, since I''m here today, I have to at least give it a try. Let''s see what the current number one Immortal Sect has to offer?"


    True Person Tongyou also knew that Lin Fei''s trip would not be called off just because of his few words. So he sneered, "Good, then I''d like to broaden my horizons. Let''s see just how astonishing the saber techniques of the current Saber Saint are, that you could actually y ten Foundation Establishment True Persons!"


    True Person Tongyou had absolute confidence in his own mountain gate. With the Sky Reaching Tower suppressing the mountain gate, whether it''s a Martial Saint or a Foundation Establishment level. it''s simply impossible to break the mountain gate. Even the founder of Great Chang couldn''t do it!


    At this time, Shen Lianxin unleashed three "Ultimate Saber shes" in session. The sharp saber light howled down, shing on the protective array of the Sky Reaching Sect. However, it was just like a y ox entering the sea. There was no response at all. Shen Lianxin knew that he could not break the mountain gate of the Sky Reaching Sect no matter what.


    "Brother Shen, let me give it a try." Lin Fei said lightly.


    Shen Lianxin also put away his saber. Lin Fei stood in the void. His gaze calmly looked at True Person Tongyou. There wasn''t a hint of murderous intent. But it was this kind of cold, calm gaze that made True Person Tongyou feel a little palpitations.


    "Hum."


    The next moment, a semi-transparent light swept out from Lin Fei''s body.


    "Boom."


    Saber momentum!


    The mastery-level saber momentum was just like an enormous mountain pressed on the entire mountain protection formation of the Sky Reaching Sect.


    Suddenly, the fierce saber edge and the light of the mountain protection formation intertwined and shed. However, the mountain protection formation remained unshaken. Lin Fei''s saber momentum, even if it was mastery, it was just slightly interfering with reality.


    The existence of saber intent is intended to suppress the spirit and will. Even if it evolves from saber intent to saber momentum, the actual interference and destruction of reality, naturally, is far less than the power of saber essence. If one wants to break the Sky Reaching Sect''s mountain gate, relying on saber momentum alone is not enough.


    However, Lin Fei seemed not surprised. The next moment, Lin Fei kept condensing his saber momentum. The smaller the range of the saber momentum, the stronger its power will be.


    However, Lin Fei didn''t need to use saber momentum to suppress the Sky Reaching Sect anymore, nor could he suppress it. Now Lin Fei was allowing saber momentum to return to its original "face". In other words, saber momentum was used to enhance the power of saber techniques!


    "Boom."


    Lin Fei''s saber essence exploded instantly. It was as overwhelming as a tidal wave. Arge amount of saber essence emerged from Lin Fei''s body. In the void, a saber gradually formed.


    A heavenly saber!


    Under the bolster of saber momentum, the might of the heavenly saber was even more terrifying. However, this was not the end.


    "Shoo."


    Another strand of saber essence also condensed into a saber.


    Three Abyssal Sabers!


    Under the evolution of saber momentum, the power of the Three Abyssal Sabers also reached its peak. Moreover, the Three Abyssal Sabers also evolved saber momentum.


    "Buzz buzz buzz."


    Then, one by one, terrifying sabers condensed in the void.


    Twenty-Three Saber, Eternal Night Saber Technique, Samsara Saber Technique, God ying Saber Technique. A total of six saber techniques all evolved saber momentum. In the void, six sabers also formed.


    "Six Sabers Fusion!"


    Lin Fei wasn''t in a hurry. He merged the six sabers in the void into one.


    "Boom."


    Instantly, the saber formed after the fusion of the six sabers, and the saber essence skyrocketed.


    Ten meters, fifty meters, a hundred meters, two hundred meters, three hundred meters...


    In a blink of an eye, the saber in the void exceeded one thousand meters! And this was saber essence! Each strand of saber essence was hundreds of times the saber energy.


    If it were really calcted in saber energy, one thousand meters was roughly the equivalent of a Hundred thousand meters of saber energy! And it was only going up, not down!


    At this moment, even the people of the Sky Reaching Sect, who were in the mountain protection formation, felt a bit threatened. Some were even restless. Even True Person Tongyou, the expression on his face was extremely serious. He stared hard at the one thousand meters saber in the void.


    How could a Martial Saint condense such a terrifying saber?


    Lin Fei closed his eyes. This saber not only fused six top-tier saber techniques but alsobined all the saber techniques Lin Fei had learned in his life.


    Moreover, under the mastery level saber momentum, power could be continuously umted. Therefore, how powerful this saber was, Lin Fei didn''t know. This was destined to be his pinnacle saber!


    "Swoosh."


    The next moment, Lin Fei opened his eyes.


    "sh!"


    With a low roar from Lin Fei, the saber essence spanned the void, reaching as high as one thousand meters, like a god saber from the heavens, cutting everything and annihting everything! It heavilynded on the mountain protection formation of the Sky Reaching Sect.


    This saber was no longer the strike in the mortal world!

 199. Sky Reaching Tower Spirit

    199. Sky Reaching Tower Spirit


    "Sky Reaching Tower!"


    The next moment, True Person Tongyou''s spiritual power surged. As a Foundation Establishment True Person, naturally, he can control the mountain protection formation of the Sky Reaching Sect.


    Therefore, facing Lin Fei''s indescribable terrifying saber, True Person Tongyou didn''t hesitate. He immediately activated the Sky Reaching Tower, maximizing the power of the mountain protection formation! He had to block this saber!


    Moreover, he was confident in blocking this saber. After all, the confidence passed down for thousands of years. Generations of Foundation Establishment seniors told him the mountain protection formation is absolutely unbreakable at the Foundation Establishment level. No matter how strong Lin Fei was, he was still a Martial Saint, still at the Foundation Establishment level.


    The Sky Reaching Tower shone brightly. Surged Spiritual Qi poured into the mountain protection formation. The phantom of the Sky Reaching Tower expanded continually as if it had appeared in the void in a sh.


    At this moment, there were no other thoughts in Lin Fei''s heart. In his eyes, there was only this saber!


    "Boom."


    Finally, this saber fell! It struck the mountain protection formation. Instantly, ripples on the mountain protection formation spread out continuously. Ring after ring. Even the Sky Reaching Tower began to shake violently. The phantom of the Sky Reaching Tower flickered on and off as if it was about to disperse.


    All disciples of the Sky Reaching Sect were looking up at the sky. There, one thousand meters tall sabers, like an enormous mountain, gave people a strong sense of oppression. It was as if the next moment, the entire Sky Reaching Sect would be split in half!


    "No, impossible! Our Sky Reaching Sect''s mountain protection formation, for thousands of years, no one has been able to break it. Not even the founder of Great Chang of the past, and not even the saber saint Lin Fei now!"


    True Person Tongyou let out a loud roar. He felt the danger! The mountain protection formation was shaking violently at this moment. Together with the entire Sky Reaching Sect also shaking violently.


    Many people looked at the saber in the void with fear. This was the first time the Sky Reaching Sect faced such a big crisis. However, was the mountain protection formation really unbreakable?


    "Bang."


    The next moment, the phantom of the Sky Reaching Tower suddenly shattered. With the shattering of the phantom of the Sky Reaching Tower. Next, the mountain protection formation also started to totter.


    "Rumble."


    Finally, the Sky Reaching Sect shook violently. The mountain protection formation hadn''t been broken for thousands of years. At this moment, it finally copsed! Instantly, the sky was filled with that boundless, terrifying to the extreme saber!


    "It''s broken, how could the mountain protection formation be broken? Impossible, this is impossible! Our Ten Immortal Sects inherited for thousands of years. Even the founder of Great Chang couldn''t break the mountain protection formation. Could it be that Saber Saint Lin Fei is stronger than the founder of Great Chang? Today, is it the great catastrophe of our Sky Reaching Sect that hasn''t happened for six thousand years?"


    True Person Tongyou''s soul was trembling.


    A great cmity! A real life-and-death cmity! Every Immortal Sect, every Dao lineage, will face a great cmity.


    Perhaps, many people didn''t know how ancient the Sky Reaching Sect was. It had been passed down for six thousand years! It was arguably the oldest Immortal Sect in all of Great Chang. Without a doubt!


    After six thousand years of ups and downs, the Sky Reaching Sect had weathered them all and maintained its lineage intact. Now, however, it is facing such a cmity of extermination. Once the saber in the void fell, the entire Sky Reaching Sect, they were afraid they would turn into ruins.


    "No, the Sky Reaching Sect will not perish! With my spirit, awaken the spirit of the tower! Tower Spirit, please awake and save our Sky Reaching Sect!"


    True Person Tongyou seemed to have performed a secret method. Suddenly, his whole body surged with spiritual power. Countless Dao marks struck the Sky Reaching Tower.


    "Hum."


    Suddenly, the towering Sky Reaching Tower actually began to shake violently. At the same time, it was as if a beast''s roar, emanated from the void.


    "Roar......"


    A strange ancient being''s phantom emerged from the Sky Reaching Tower.


    "Who has awakened me?"


    This huge phantom shook its head, seeming somewhat dazed.


    "Tower Spirit, our Sky Reaching Sect is facing a crisis of extermination, someone has broken the mountain protection formation, please, tower spirit, make a move and kill the invading enemy!"


    True Person Tongyou was overjoyed when he saw the tower spirit appear. He immediately reported. In fact, True Person Tongyou was just giving it a try. As for the spirit of the Sky Reaching Tower, he had always thought of it as a legend. After all, the Sky Reaching Tower was just a magic treasure. How could it have a Tower Spirit?


    But now, at the critical moment of life and death for the Sky Reaching Sect, True Person Tongyou could only give it a try. Unexpectedly, there really was a tower spirit awakening.


    "The critical moment of life and death for the Sky Reaching Sect? How dare anyone attack the Sky Reaching Sect? Don''t they know that the Sky Reaching Sect is a Golden Core Dao lineage? Don''t worry, with me here, no one can exterminate the Sky Reaching Sect!"


    With the awakening of the tower spirit, the Sky Reaching Tower suddenly shrank.


    "Rumble."


    The Sky Reaching Tower suddenly shrank from towering into the clouds to a treasure tower of tens of meters. Although it was much smaller, on the Sky Reaching Tower, precious light was abundant and colors were overflowing. It emitted a very strong spiritual pressure. Even True Person Tongyou, at this moment, felt as if he was being suppressed by the Sky Reaching Tower.


    In a single moment, tion surged within his heart. A glimmer of hope revealed itself upon his countenance. The moment Tongyou awoke the Tower Spirit, the Sky Reaching Tower transformed into a splendid structure, several dozen meters tall, suspended in the ethereal void.


    All of this took less than a breath''s time. Yet Lin Fei harbored no hesitation. A saber essence of a thousand meters, after cleaving through the protective mountain formation, proceeded downwards, striking mercilessly upon the Sky Reaching Tower.


    "Boom!"


    The void resonated, vibrating abruptly.


    "Ah... Damn it, what kind of saber intent is this? No, it''s saber momentum! Thebination of saber momentum and true essence? When did martial arts be like this, where saber momentum can bebined with true essence?"


    The Tower Spirit shrieked in agony. This one strike from Lin Fei seemed to inflict on the Tower Spirit an unparalleled torment.


    "Crack."


    The next moment, the Sky Reaching Tower dimmed, its divine glow waning. A fissure was formed. Although it was a mere, insignificant crack and it was hardly worth mentioning inparison to the dozens of meters tall Sky Reaching Tower, don''t forget about the one thousand meters long saber! Moreover, it was saber momentum! Should this strike truly descend, the Sky Reaching Tower would surely be destroyed!


    "Damn you, the old ghost of Tongming, the inheritance you left for your disciples is on the verge of being obliterated. And you expect me to be their scapegoat? Impossible! Sky Reaching Tower, retract!"


    In the next moment, the Tower Spirit roared in rage. The dozens of meters tall Sky Reaching Tower astonishingly contracted. In a blink of an eye, it reduced to the size of a grain, vanishing into thin air.


    At this moment, True Person Tongyou was dumbfounded. The disciples of the Sky Reaching Sect who cultivated Qi were equally bbergasted.


    The Sky Reaching Tower...had actually disappeared. The proud Tower Spirit that stood there just moments ago, thought of as the savior of the Sky Reaching Sect, was believed to be able to turn the tide.


    And what was the oue?


    With a single strike, the spirit of the Sky Reaching Tower had actually fled!


    "Thud."


    Lin Fei''s one thousand meters long saber fiercely crashed into the grounds of the Sky Reaching Sect.


    "No..."


    The True Person Tongyou, devoid of any resistance, was engulfed by the one thousand meters long saber essence, and instantly ground into dust. Many of the disciples and elders failed to escape, most of them butchered by the vast saber essence.


    "Rumble."


    The peaks of the Sky Reaching Sect copsed one after another. Even the ground below bore a colossal chasm. The Sky Reaching Sect was thoroughly reduced to ruins! A millennia-old inheritance was destroyed in a moment!

 200. Obliterating the Ten Great Immortal Sects

    200. Obliterating the Ten Great Immortal Sects


    "It''s broken... Even the mountain gate of the foremost immortal sect of this era has been shattered..."


    Liu Yibai and Shen Lianxin exchanged nces, each seeing the shock mirrored in the other''s eyes. Who could have anticipated that Lin Fei could actually break through the mountain gate of the Sky Reaching Sect?


    Especially Shen Lianxin. He had previously unleashed three saber strikes, but what was the oue? Not even the protective mountain formation of the Sky Reaching Sect could be shaken in the slightest. Even more, he felt that even if his strength increased tenfold, he still would not be able to disrupt the mountain protection formation.


    Yet now, Lin Fei had cleaved open the mountain gate of the Sky Reaching Sect with a single saber strike, even obliterating the Sky Reaching Sect entirely. A millennia-old inheritance, destroyed in a moment! The entire Sky Reaching Sect was instantaneously reduced to ruins.


    "Eliminate evil thoroughly, cut the grass, and remove the roots! Saber momentum, suppress!"


    Yet Lin Fei didn''t let his guard down or be negligent. He stood in the void, his robe fluttering, his saber momentum expanding once again, enveloping the entirety of the Sky Reaching Sect in an instant.


    Under the envelopment of the saber momentum, any Qi cultivator hidden within the Sky Reaching Sect could not evade Lin Fei''s senses. Thus, Lin Fei flicked his fingers.


    "Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh."


    His saber essence instantaneously transformed into hundreds of precious sabers, flying towards those Qi cultivators who had luckily survived with their fierce edges.


    "Squelch."


    Not a single Qi cultivator could withstand Lin Fei''s saber essence. Perhaps this was somewhat brutal, but Lin Fei was very clear.


    Eliminate evil thoroughly!


    If he did not cut the grass and remove the roots, who knew when the remnants of the Sky Reaching Sect would rise from the ashes? When that time came, it would threaten the entire Nine Profound Sect!


    Therefore, at this moment, Lin Fei showed not a shred of hesitation. Hundreds, even thousands of saber essences continued to ughter within the ruins of the Sky Reaching Sect.


    These saber essences were indomitable, pierced through even those hiding beneath the broken walls and ruins. A quarter of an hourter, the saber essences returned to Lin Fei''s body. The air was thick with the stench of blood.


    The Sky Reaching Sect, in fact, did not have many disciples, only a few hundred. But these were all Qi cultivators, several hundred Qi cultivators now ally buried within the ruins of the Sky Reaching Sect.


    "Hmm?"


    Suddenly, something stirred in Lin Fei''s heart, His gaze turned to a certain direction in the void.


    "Want to escape? Return!"


    Lin Fei seized with hisrge hand.


    "Hum."


    Immediately, a strand of saber essence flew out, instantaneously condensing into several hundred meters long heavenly saber! The terrifying edge seemed to slice through the void itself.


    "Stop, don''t strike, please, don''t strike. If you strike again, I''ll shatter..."


    At this moment, a voice sounded from the void, It was none other than the spirit of the Sky Reaching Tower from before. Subsequently, the originally empty void revealed the Sky Reaching Tower once again.


    However, this tower was only about dozens of centimeters tall, delicately exquisite, emitting a precious glow. Yet the glow appeared somewhat dim as if it could disappear at any moment. This indicated that the Sky Reaching Tower had suffered heavy damage. Clearly, it was Lin Fei''s earlier saber strike that severely damaged the Sky Reaching Tower.


    "What sort of magic treasure are you? You have sentience?" Lin Fei asked with a furrowed brow.


    A sentient magic treasure was simply unheard of. At least, the magical artifacts and magic treasures wielded by Qi Condensation cultivators and Foundation Establishment True Persons did not possess any form of sentience.


    Yet, this Sky Reaching Tower seemed to be somewhat special.


    "I''m a magic treasure that has passed through a heavenly tribtion. Isn''t it normal to develop sentience? Every magic treasure that has passed through a heavenly tribtion will develop sentience, only varying degrees of wisdom. I was originally of weak sentience. But after six thousand years in the Sky Reaching Sect, my wisdom naturally grew to about the same level as you cultivators," The Tower Spirit spoke confidently.


    "So you''ve existed for six thousand years?"


    Lin Fei was somewhat astonished. Six thousand years! Even a Foundation Establishment cultivator only has a lifespan of a mere five hundred years. But the tower spirit before him had existed for six thousand years.


    "Indeed, I have had sentience for six thousand years. But you needn''t be so amazed. The foundation of a spirit is the magic treasure. If the magic treasure is damaged, then the spirit dies as well. Moreover, the spirit is forever trapped within the magic treasure and cannot stray far from it. In this aspect, we are far inferior to you cultivators."


    Lin Fei remained silent. The Tower Spirit seemed quite fond of talking, rambling on and on.


    After speaking for a while, the spirit seemed to sense that something was off. It hastily asked, "Your gaze is very dangerous. What are you nning to do? I have answered every question you''ve asked without the slightest concealment."


    The spirit became somewhat anxious.


    Lin Fei calmly stated, "You know so much, it''s no different from those Foundation Establishment True Persons. You are the fundamental magic treasure of the Sky Reaching Sect. So, I was considering whether or not to destroy you."


    The Tower Spirit turned pale with fright, immediately shouting, "No, please, don''t! I''m merely a spirit, and the Sky Reaching Tower is just a magic treasure. Ever since that old devil, Tongming left to cross the sea, I''ve been staying in the Sky Reaching Sect. No one has been able to make me acknowledge them as my master. Only some seals and prohibitions left by Tongming could control me slightly. You can use those seals and prohibitions to control me too."


    The will to live was strong. The Sky Reaching Tower Spirit did not want to die. Once the Sky Reaching Tower was destroyed, it would be equivalent to it dying. And Lin Fei''s earlier saber strike had proven that Lin Fei was capable of destroying the Sky Reaching Tower.


    "But I''m not a Qi cultivator. I don''t have spiritual power. Those seals and prohibitions are of no use to me."


    "There is a way, I have a way! For all these years, no one within the Sky Reaching Sect has been able to make me recognize them as my master. I am now an unowned magic treasure. I can recognize you as my master."


    "I''ve heard that to control a magic treasure, one needs to refine it with special seals. I have no spiritual power, how am I to refine it?"


    "Minor problem, it truly is a minor problem. It doesn''t matter if you don''t have spiritual power, just drip a drop of blood on it."


    "A drop of blood?"


    Lin Fei furrowed his brows. He had never heard of magical artifacts or magic treasures being controlled by dripping blood on them.


    Seeing Lin Fei''s doubt, the tower spirit of the Sky Reaching Tower hurriedly exined, "Ordinary magic treasures certainly can''t be controlled by dripping blood on them. Even ordinary people can''t control them by dripping blood. But you''re a Martial Saint, and you have sessfully established your Foundation, undergoing aplete transformation. Within your blood, there is a trace of the Laws of Heaven and Earth. To control a magic treasure, all you need is this trace of the Laws of Heaven and Earth."


    The tower spirit was terrified that Lin Fei might be unwilling and end up destroying it. Its desire for survival was extremely strong.


    Dripping blood for recognition might sound easy, but in reality, is it that simple? It required a spirit that has achieved transcendence. And the spirit should actively refine a drop of Martial Saint''s blood. It''s not the Martial Saint refining the magic treasure but the magic treasure refining the Martial Saint''s blood. And then recognize the master in turn.


    This was too humbling! The spirit of the Sky Reaching Tower would have never imagined that one day it would fall into such a state. But for the sake of survival, the Sky Reaching Tower had no other choice.


    Lin Fei thought for a moment and still flicked out a drop of fresh blood. It dropped onto the body of the Sky Reaching Tower. Immediately, the tower spirit, "like a starving beast," immediately absorbed this drop of fresh blood and began to actively and rapidly "refine" this drop of Lin Fei''s blood.


    About half an hourter,


    "Buzz."


    the Sky Reaching Tower emitted a brilliant light. Lin Fei abruptly raised his head.


    "Hmm?"


    He had a thought and reached out his hand.


    "Whoosh."


    The Sky Reaching Tower had already fallen into his hand. Lin Fei could feel he could control the Sky Reaching Tower. Even, any secret within the Sky Reaching Tower, couldn''t escape Lin Fei''s control. This showed that the Tower Spirit had indeed recognized Lin Fei as its master.


    But his control over the Sky Reaching Tower was very limited. Having no spiritual power, every time Lin Fei activated the Sky Reaching Tower, in fact, the Sky Reaching Tower was relying on its own spirit power.


    This Sky Reaching Tower was indeed a marvelous magic treasure, it could be big or small. When big, it could reach into the clouds, higher than any mountain. When small, it could transform into the size of a grain of rice, like a speck of dust, hiding in the void. It was a very magical, very powerful magic treasure.


    Just that, no one controlled it. The Sky Reaching Tower itself could unleash a great power that even the founder of Great Chang presumably might not match. But it just happened to meet Lin Fei. His saber essence contained true essence and saber momentum. Its power was earth-shattering even the Sky Reaching Tower couldn''t withstand it. In the end, it could only out of a desperate will to live, actively recognize Lin Fei as its master, to save itself.


    Lin Fei still had many questions about the Sky Reaching Tower. However, Lin Fei first put away the Sky Reaching Tower.


    "Whoosh."


    The Sky Reaching Tower transformed into a streak of light, flying into Lin Fei''s blood. Only in the blood of a Martial Saint could the Sky Reaching Tower be nurtured.


    "The Sky Reaching Sect has been destroyed. Next immortal sect."


    Thus, Lin Fei, along with Shen Lianxin and Liu Yibai, tread on air and departed, swiftly flying toward the horizon.


    ...


    In the thirteenth year of the Yongqing era of the Great Chang, on the twenty-eighth of April,


    The Saber Saint, Lin Fei, crushed the ten major immortal sects! Millennium Taoist traditions were destroyed in an instant! The immortal sects were greatly shaken. The remaining immortal sects all emerged from their seclusion,ing to the Nine Profound Sect to apologize to the Saber Saint.


    From then on, the immortal sects were greatly defeated. All Qi cultivators were under the control of the court. The court established the Immortal Inquiry Hall and Martial Saint Hall, opening up the secrets of Qi cultivation and martial arts to the world.


    From then on, both the Immortal Dao and Martial Dao were on par, and the world was greatly stabilized!


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 201. The glacier shatters, exotic beast reappears!

    201. The cier shatters, exotic beast reappears!


    Inside the cave dwelling of Lin Fei at the Nine Profound Sect.


    "You''re saying that the Spiritual Qi of heaven and earth is gradually decreasing? Even to the point where, in the end, the Spiritual Qi of heaven and earth might be extremely scarce?"


    In front of Lin Fei, the Sky Reaching Tower was hovering. Ever since he crushed the Ten Major Immortal Sects, he had been staying in the Nine Profound Sect.


    Many questions about the Immortal Sects, The tower spirit of the Sky Reaching Tower could provide Lin Fei with answers.


    The tower spirit replied: "Yes, although I have been asleep for most of the time and can''t leave the Sky Reaching Sect. But during my six thousand years, I''ve also woken up many times. Each time I wake up, I feel that the Spiritual Qi of heaven and earth has decreased a lot. Up to this time, I find that the Spiritual Qi of heaven and earth has actually be so scarce. You must know that in the era of Tongming, the old ghost, there could be cultivators who could form a golden core. But what about now? Don''t even mention the golden core, even Foundation Establishment is difficult."


    Lin Fei was digesting what the spirit of the Sky Reaching Tower had said.


    Golden Core! That''s above Foundation Establishment.


    ording to the spirit of the Sky Reaching Tower, once the golden core is achieved, one can live for a thousand years!


    As for martial arts, above Martial Saint, there is the Sovereign, the Martial Sovereign! Once a martial artist bes a Sovereign, that''s equivalent to mastering one''s own "fate".


    Fate is also a kind of power. The cultivation of a martial artist''s body refining series ispletely different from that of the Immortal Dao, but they end up in the same ce.


    For example, there''s a saying about the golden core cultivators. Swallowing a golden core, I control my own fate, not dictated by the heavens!


    Whether it''s the golden core or the Sovereign, They both represent a qualitative leap. Even, it''s like going through another rebirth, taking control of one''s own destiny!


    However, as for how a Martial Sovereign mastered his own "fate", the spirit of the Sky Reaching Tower wasn''t clear.


    Because, even six thousand years ago, as far as the Sky Reaching Tower knew the Martial Sovereigns were few and far between. The number was even less than that of the Golden Core cultivators.


    As for the golden core, the Sky Reaching Tower knew a lot of information. For example, in order to condense a golden core, one must endure the heavenly tribtion. Only after experiencing the baptism of the heavenly tribtion can the spiritual power in one''s body condense into a golden core. Otherwise, one will never be able to condense a golden core.


    Below the golden core all are insignificant!


    Countless Foundation Establishment True Persons attempted to cross the tribtion, But all ended up reduced to ashes.


    In the six thousand years of the Sky Reaching Sect, There was only Tongming, the true person, who formed a golden core. Moreover, after achieving the golden core, Tongming hastily left, saying he was going to pursue the Great Dao. He only left behind the Taoist session and the Sky Reaching Tower.


    "You are a magic treasure that has survived the heavenly tribtion. ording to your division of cultivators. You should belong to the golden core level of magic treasure. But why was a golden core level magic treasure, with the power of the golden core level, injured by my saber? Even, possibly shattered by me?"


    Lin Fei coldly looked at the Sky Reaching Tower in front of him. This Sky Reaching Tower indeed was an incredibly magical treasure. Not only was it an integrated attack and defense, but most importantly, a huge internal space was inside the Sky Reaching Tower, which could store many things. This was quite fascinating.


    Lin Fei destroyed the Ten Major Immortal Sects. None of the other nine major Immortal Sects had magic treasures simr to the Sky Reaching Tower.


    The spirit of the Sky Reaching Tower said with a wry smile: "I have indeed survived the heavenly tribtion and possess the power at the golden core level. But I am a magic treasure. To disy the power at the golden core level, certainly requires spiritual power at the golden core level. But in the Sky Reaching Sect, there is only a Foundation Establishment cultivator left. His bit of spiritual power can''t even bring out one-tenth of my might.


    Although I, as a spirit, can also independently operate the Sky Reaching Tower, I still can''t disy one hundred percent of its power, I can probably only disy about twenty to thirty percent of its power. As for why you, master, could shatter me, I am also at a loss.


    All I can say is, your saber essence is truly miraculous. It has integrated the saber intent, saber momentum, innate power, spiritual qi, and so on, eventually forming apletely new power.


    Although this new power is not as good as the power of the golden core of a Golden Core True Person. Or not as strong as the power of a Martial Sovereign, it surpasses an average Martial Saint or Foundation Establishment True Person And I can''t fully exert the power of the Sky Reaching Tower, so that''s why it could be shattered by your saber essence."


    Lin Fei understood. However, he was also slightly amazed in his heart. So, his saber essence is actually so miraculous? It''s even only slightly inferior to the power of the golden core of a Golden Core True Person. Even a golden core level magic treasure that has survived the heavenly tribtion can be shattered.


    Tongming left behind the Taoist session and the Sky Reaching Tower. At the level of the Martial Saint and Foundation Establishment, they couldn''t break the Sky Reaching Tower. This statement wasn''t wrong.


    But who could have thought Lin Fei possesses this peculiar power of "saber essence"? And the saber essence was cultivated from the True Intention Scroll. Initially, it was saber qi, andter transformed into saber essence. Even the founding master of the Nine Profound Sect who created the True Intention Scroll wouldn''t have been aware of this.


    After all, the founding master of the Nine Profound Sect was just an innate grand perfection back then. He didn''t be a Martial Saint. How could he know that practicing the True Intention Scroll to the Martial Saint level would bring about such a terrifying change?


    Of course, this was also because Lin Fei hadprehended the saber momentum. Without the saber momentum''s saber essence, there''s no way it could possess such terrifying power.


    "Tower Spirit, you mentioned that True Person Tongming has left. Where did he depart from?" Lin Fei inquired further.


    At present, his strength was at its zenith, advancing no further. Naturally, he needed to seek a method of departure.


    "Tongming, the old ghost, seemed to have mentioned that he could only leave by sea. As for the specific reason, I''m uncertain."


    "By sea?"


    Lin Fei recalled the Northern Territory. That expanse of ciers! Boundless. Back when he was still an Innate Martial Artist, even approaching the cier posed a risk. But now, things were different. He wanted to see if he could pass through the cier and leave the Great Chang.


    Lin Fei had a hunch. There seemed to be a secret beneath that cier.


    "Store!"


    Lin Fei brought the tower into his body. Afterward, without notifying anyone, he directly took a step forward. In an instant, he transformed into a streak of light, vanishing into the horizon.


    A few hourster, Lin Fei arrived at Extreme North City. Having be a Martial Saint, he could walk on air. Naturally, his speed was far superior to his previous days as a Martial Master.


    As long as he wished, Lin Fei could reach any part of the Great Chang in a short time.


    Silently, Lin Fei flew out of the Extreme North City. Guided by the memories in his mind, he trudged on through the snowfield. This time, he sessfully beheld the cier.


    "Hmm?"


    Lin Fei looked down at the cier. Therey huge footprints. Moreover, the surroundings looked as if they had been turned upside down. The flesh of the Exotic Beast he had in before was buried underground. But now it was nowhere to be found. Seeing the entire snowfield, pitted and scarred, as if leveled.


    A thought shed through Lin Fei''s mind.


    This was probably not the work of Shen Lianxin or Liu Yibai. Most likely, an even more terrifying Exotic Beast had visited.


    Liu Yibai had mentioned this before. Beneath the cier lived adult Exotic Beasts. Chances were an adult Exotic Beast had been here and it had taken away the Exotic Beast''s flesh.


    Lin Fei didn''t ponder much. His circumstances had vastly improved. Even if he encountered an adult Exotic Beast, so what? He could y it. He arrived at the edge of the cier. Beneath this boundless cier was an incredibly frigid ice river. Moreover, inner power, the spiritual power of a Qi Condensation cultivator, and so forth, upon the cier, all would freeze. This was truly a forbidden zone for life!


    However, Lin Fei was now a Martial Saint. He could try his luck.


    "Shoo".


    Lin Fei unleashed a Saber Essence. In an instant, it flew above the cier.


    "Crack".


    The Saber Essence shed into the cier, causing a crevice to form. The Saber Essence was not frozen.


    "Indeed, Martial Saints or Established Foundation cultivator can traverse the cier. I''m curious to see where this cier ends."


    Lin Fei''s countenance was tranquil. Without any hesitation, he took a step forward.


    "Whoosh".


    Lin Fei''s footstep was on the cier.


    Cold! Unspeakably cold!


    When Lin Fei stepped onto the cier, even with the protection of his Saber Essence, even though his Dao Body was extremely robust, he could still feel the cold. The Saber Essence within his body was even somewhat impeded in its cirction. However, he could withstand it in the end.


    Thus, Lin Fei quickened his pace. Now Lin Fei could cover three hundred meters distance with one step. The speed was unimaginable.


    One step, two steps, three steps...


    Lin Fei lost count of the steps he took. Looking back, he could no longer see the snowfield on the shore. Yet, there was still no end in sight for the cier.


    "Crack, crack".


    At that moment, numerous cracks appeared on the hard cier. Dense, like a spiderweb, as if something terrifying beneath the cier was striking it, attempting to break out.


    Lin Fei''s figure ascended into the void. He coldly watched the cier below.


    "Rumble".


    Finally, the cier broke open. A terrifying beast, more than three hundred meters tall, burst out from beneath the ice river. Its formidable aura rushed toward Lin Fei like a tidal wave.


    Upon seeing this Exotic Beast, Lin Fei''s eyes narrowed slightly.


    Familiar. This Exotic Beast was too familiar!


    Its appearance was almost identical to the Exotic Beast that Lin Fei, Shen Lianxin, and Liu Yibai had killed previously. The only difference was this Exotic Beast was several timesrger than the previous one. It looked even more terrifying.


    "Adult Exotic Beast!"


    A thought shed through Lin Fei''s mind. He had a rough guess about this Exotic Beast''s identity. Most likely, it was the parent of the Exotic Beast that helped him achieve his Martial Saint status. This was a truly mature Exotic Beast on par with a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

 202. The Empress Ascends to the Throne, Proclaiming to the World!

    202. The Empress Ascends to the Throne, Proiming to the World!


    "Roar..."


    The exotic beast roared furiously at Lin Fei. Incredibly, its massive body even leaped into the sky. Opening its huge maw, it wanted to swallow Lin Fei in one gulp.


    Lin Fei''s expression remained indifferent. He didn''t even show any intention of using martial arts.


    Lin Fei extended his fair hand. With a thought, a small exquisite pagoda quickly emerged in the palm of his hand.


    "Sky Reaching Tower, suppress!"


    Lin Fei threw the Sky Reaching Tower into the void. Instantly, the Sky Reaching Tower grew with the wind. In an instant, it towered several hundred meters high. Moreover, it continued to grow wildly, reaching a height of thousands of meters. The mighty Sky Reaching Tower descended from the heavens, directlynding on the massive exotic beast.


    "Boom".


    The gigantic exotic beast was directly pushed down by the Sky Reaching Tower, falling onto the cier. Although the cier had just been shattered by the exotic beast, it quickly reformed and became incredibly sturdy.


    The exotic beast fell heavily onto the cier, causing the cier to crack. Despite the exotic beast''s furious roars, yet, the Sky Reaching Tower was like a true mountain, firmly suppressing the exotic beast.


    The Sky Reaching Tower might seem like it couldn''t take a single blow in front of Lin Fei. But in reality, this was a genuine Golden Core level magic treasure. Even if it was manipted by the spirit, it could only unleash two to three-tenths of its power. Yet even this two to three-tenths of power was enough to suppress an exotic beast. There was no problem at all.


    Lin Fei looked at the exotic beast, speaking in a calm tone: "Perhaps, you are one of the few remaining exotic beasts in the Great Chang. I was able to build my foundation and be a Martial Saint, and the exotic beasts contributed greatly. I won''t kill you, go."


    Lin Fei extended his hand, directly taking back the Sky Reaching Tower. Now, in Lin Fei''s eyes, this exotic beast seemed too weak, just the Sky Reaching Tower was enough to suppress it. If Lin Fei were to make a move, a single saber could y the exotic beast!


    Yet in the end, Lin Fei did not y this exotic beast. There were now too few exotic beasts in the Great Chang. Killing one meant one less. To achieve Martial Saint status in the future, how difficult would it be? Therefore, Lin Fei didn''t want to senselessly ughter these exotic beasts.


    "Roar......"


    Exotic beasts were intelligent. Ultimately, they were fundamentally different from wild beasts, knowing that it was no match for Lin Fei. So, it let out a low growl, quickly breaking through the cier and diving into the ice river.


    Lin Fei didn''t pay any attention to the exotic beast. He continued to walk forward on the cier, step by step. Every step spaned hundreds of meters. His speed getting faster and faster.


    One hour, two hours, three hours...


    Lin Fei didn''t know how long he had been walking. Even when night fell, he continued to move forward. But the cier seemed to have no end.


    One day, two days, three days...


    With Lin Fei''s speed, he didn''t know how far he could travel in three days. However, the cier in front of him still seemed endless.


    Suddenly, Lin Fei stopped. He lowered his head, seeing traces of blood on the cier ahead. Although it had turned into ice, it was still very clear. The ice contained fresh blood.


    "I''ve been here before..."


    Lin Fei''s eyes hardened. This blood, wasn''t it left behind by the exotic beast when he suppressed it with the Sky Reaching Tower? And now it appeared here again!


    Lin Fei remembered he had been walking forward all the time. But unexpectedly, he had circled back. In fact, he might have been walking in circles all this time in thest three days.


    "Formation!"


    Lin Fei immediately thought it might be a formation.


    The formations wereid by Qi cultivators. Had such means. They could make people feel like they''re moving forward. But in reality, they''re just going in circles.


    However, with Lin Fei''s current strength, how could he not detect it was a formation? Yet now, he didn''t have the slightest hint of it.


    "Let me see what secrets are hidden beneath this cier."


    Lin Fei was toozy to continue walking. He directly flew up into the void.


    Lin Fei''s saber momentum burst forth. Doing everything he could to expand the range of his saber momentum. Then, Lin Fei''s saber essence also burst forth, covering every part of his saber momentum.


    "Fall!"


    In the next moment, countless saber essence fell. Like raindrops, the surrounding cier was instantly cut open by the fierce saber essence, shattering one after another.


    "Boom."


    As far as the eye could see, the endless cier was all shed apart by Lin Fei''s saber energy. The ice river immediately surfaced in front of Lin Fei''s eyes. But still, it was boundless. There was no change at all. After a while, the ice river froze again. The boundless cier appeared again!


    Lin Fei was silent. He knew there was a problem with this cier. However, with his current abilities. He couldn''t figure out the reason.


    "Go south!"


    Lin Fei didn''t continue to stay on the cier. Instead, he went to the South again. The south was a lush forest, mountains, stretching endlessly, there was no end in sight.


    Lin Fei still kept flying forward. However, the experience was the same as with the cier. After flying for several days, he returned to the original ce.


    Lin Fei then went to the west of Great Chang. That was an endless desert. In the desert, Lin Fei also kept flying. However, he still returned to the original ce.


    For half a month, Lin Fei had been rushing to the north, south, and west of Great Chang. However, without exception, he couldn''t get out. No matter how he walked, eventually, he would return to the original ce.


    At this moment, anyone would know that there must be a problem here. It was as if the whole Great Chang was "trapped". No matter how he walked, he couldn''t get out.


    Lin Fei returned to the Nine Profound Sect. Now, the only ce he hadn''t been to was the East. Because there was an ocean. The ocean was boundless.


    ording to the records of the Hidden Sword Sect and the statement of the Sky Reaching Tower''s spirit. If so many Foundation Establishment and even Golden Core cultivators really left Great Chang, the north, south, and west were all unable to leave. Then there was only one direction to leave, the east.


    Go to sea!


    However, once at sea, if he could really leave, then Lin Fei definitely wouldn''t return to Great Chang in a short time.


    Lin Fei was still considering.


    "System."


    Lin Fei summoned the system panel, checking the martial arts on the panel.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Arts Realm: Early Martial Saint</strong>


    <strong>Saber Momentum: Mastery (Progress 10%)</strong>


    <strong>Fist intent: Mastery (Progress 81%)</strong>


    <strong>Immeasurable Fist: Transcendence (Progress 50%)</strong>


    <strong>Close Yet Distant: Transcendence (Progress 0%)</strong>


    The progress of saber momentum reached 10%. This was because Lin Fei had evolved the Mountain River Saber and Ultimate Saber sh into saber momentum. Therefore, the progress of saber momentum practice improved. But each saber technique only added 5% to Lin Fei''s practice progress.


    To know, when Lin Fei''s saber momentum wasn''t at mastery, a saber technique evolved into saber momentum could increase the practice progress by 20%.


    ording to this progress, to make saber momentum transcendence needed 20 top-notch innate saber techniques that could cultivate saber intent and evolve into saber momentum, only then was it possible for saber momentum to transcend.


    However, Lin Fei searched all over the world, but he didn''t find more top-notch saber techniques. So, whether it was in terms of techniques or saber momentum, he had now reached a dead end. He reached a bottleneck!


    "It seems I really have to leave. Great Chang can''t make my martial arts go any further. If I want to be immortal, I can only leave Great Chang and pursue the highest realm of martial arts..."


    Lin Fei gradually made up his mind. However, before leaving, there was always a figure in Lin Fei''s mind.


    "Onest time..."


    Lin Fei''s figure shed and turned into a streak of light, disappearing in the Nine Profound Sect.


    Chang City, within the pce. Now, the entire pce was full of joy. Tomorrow, Emperor Yongqing was going to hold a ceremony to abdicate. He would pass the throne to the Crown Princess Ling Yao. Therefore, the entire pce was very busy.


    As for why the emperor would abdicate, that naturally was the decision of the royal family. Moreover, everyone knew it must be rted to Lin Fei, the saber saint who was now popr.


    After all, there were rumors the saber saint Lin Fei had a deep rtionship with the crown princess Ling Yao. However, this could only be thought of privately. No one dared to discuss it rashly.


    Ling Yao was now wearing a dragon robe. Because it''s abdication. Therefore, there''s plenty of time to tailor a suitable dragon robe for Ling Yao.


    "You all go down."


    Ling Yao waved her hand.


    "Yes, your highness!"


    So, many pce women left. The whole room was left with only Ling Yao. She was wearing a dragon robe, standing in front of a huge mirror, looking at herself in the mirror.


    At this moment, Ling Yao didn''t feel very happy. Instead, she felt veryplicated.


    "Senior Sister Ling, you finally got what you wanted. You have control of the world''s power and control of your own destiny!"


    Suddenly, a familiar voice came from behind Ling Yao. Ling Yao''s body trembled. She saw that familiar figure in the mirror.


    "Whoosh".


    Ling Yao turned around abruptly.


    "Lin Fei, you...you finally came!"


    Ling Yao was very excited. But, she didn''t know what to say. Now, the two of them had different identities.


    Ling Yao, who would ascend the throne tomorrow and be the Empress of Great Chang, ruling the world!


    Lin Fei, the saber saint of Great Chang, single-handedly destroyed the ten major immortal sects and the strongest person in the world!


    One wanted power.


    One wanted martial arts.


    Now, both of them had reached the peak of their original dreams.


    "Senior Sister Ling, I''m leaving."


    "Leaving?"


    "Yes, leave Great Chang. In Great Chang, Martial Saint is the limit, and there is no further progress. My goal is the pinnacle of martial arts, longevity. So, I have to leave."


    Ling Yao''s body trembled. Leave Great Chang! Lin Fei was leaving Great Chang! She knew very clearly. Perhaps Lin Fei would nevere back once he left.


    Lin Fei just came to Chang City to take a final look at Ling Yao. As for Ling Yao''s initial choice, it didn''t matter anymore.


    Ling Yao had obtained what she wanted. And Lin Fei had to continue his pursuit of martial arts.


    "Whoosh".


    Lin Fei left. He didn''t say another word nor did he stay for a long time. Just like that, he resolutely turned around and left.


    Ling Yao watched Lin Fei''s disappearing figure. She murmured, "Should...should I regret it?"


    Ling Yao didn''t know whether she should regret it or not. But, no matter how much she said, it was of no use. Lin Fei had left after all.


    ......


    Great Chang, the thirteenth year of Yongqing, May 15th.


    Crown Princess Ling Yao ascended the throne and became the empress, establishing the era of Changping.


    The first edict of the empress'' ascension was awarded the Martial Saint Lin Fei as the Martial Saint of Great Chang who guards the nation.


    The Lin family for generations, prosperity and decline with the nation.


    From now on, dere it to the world!

 203. Crossing the Sea, The Astonishment of the Qi Cultivator

    203. Crossing the Sea, The Astonishment of the Qi Cultivator


    In Great Chang, within the city of Haizhou, a sliver of sea breeze swept through, infusing the air with a touch of salinity.


    "Brother Lin, Brother Shen, have you truly made up your minds?"


    Liu Yibai nced at Lin Fei and Shen Lianxin standing before him, his expression imbued withplexity.


    "Brother Liu, since you''ve chosen to remain within the Hidden Sword Sect, we would kindly ask you to extend your protective gaze over the Nine Profound Sect and my Lin family."


    Lin Fei, reciprocating with a respectful bow, had long informed Liu Yibai and Shen Lianxin of his intentions to voyage across the sea in pursuit of the Dao.


    However, after deliberate contemtion, Liu Yibai declined. He chose to stay in the Hidden Sword Sect, preserving its centuries-long glory, akin to the Martial Saints of its history.


    Furthermore, Liu Yibai''s willingness to remain in Great Chang was indeed a boon. With this Martial Saint at the helm, Great Chang was as secure as a fortress of gold. No matter what transpired, Liu Yibai could lend his support to the Lin family.


    "Rest easy, Brother Lin. Your Lin family is under the personal care of the Empress. How could it be my turn? The Martial Saint who guards the nation shares the nation''s fate. The decree from the Empress is teeming with sincerity."


    Liu Yibaimented, his smile teetering between sincerity and mockery.


    For nine hundred years since the founding of Great Chang, there had never been a Martial Saint tasked with guarding the nation. Lin Fei was the first!


    Rumors about the rtionship between Lin Fei and the Empress were already circting in the city. Liu Yibai was merely teasing Lin Fei.


    Lin Fei offered no rebuttal. Following that, with a single stride, he stepped into the void.


    "Until we meet again, Brother Liu! If there everes a day when I sessfully find the Dao, I shall return to Great Chang!"


    "Brother Lin, Brother Shen, may your journey be smooth!"


    In an instant, Lin Fei and Shen Lianxin transformed into a streak of light. Soaring out of Haizhou City, they vanished within the vast expanse of the sea.


    "Pursuing the Dao... I hope there will be a day of reunion..."


    Liu Yibai gazed towards the outskirts of Haizhou City, remaining still for a long while.


    ...


    The boundless sea stretched out before them, a sight that never ceased.


    Lin Fei and Shen Lianxin had been flying for over a month.


    Finally, Lin Fei could rest assured they hadn''t circled back to their starting point. Haizhou City was nowhere to be seen. This confirmed that they had truly distanced themselves from Haizhou City.


    Indeed, the ocean was the only path leading away from Great Chang. However, the sea was perilous.


    In the initial few days, they faced no threats. Yet, barely a fortnightter, Lin Fei and Shen Lianxin encountered sea beasts, which were exotic beasts.


    Great Chang was not devoid of such creatures, but they were simply found within the depths of the sea. The ordinary innate martial artist, even Grand Masters, would encounter numerous perils in the deep sea. Even Martial Saints would be at a disadvantage when facing these exotic beasts, a situation likely to end in disaster.


    Shen Lianxin was acutely aware of this. In this short span of a month, they encountered seven crises. If Shen Lianxin had been alone during these seven crises, his death would have been almost certain! Fortunately, they had Lin Fei. Together, they had weathered these seven crises.


    The pursuit of Dao was an arduous journey. Lin Fei even harboured suspicions that many of those who had departed - Foundation Establishment True Persons and even the Martial Saints - were likely more prone to disaster than fortune.


    Take, for instance, the founding patriarch of Great Chang. Despite hisprehension of Momentum, the vast sea was riddled with peril. At any moment, a powerful sea beast could strike him down.


    Yet, Lin Fei held an advantage - he possessed the Sky Reaching Tower. Within it, a world unto itself, he stored abundant fresh water and food. Although a Martial Saint could procure sustenance from the sea, the vast and treacherous waters demanded that they maintain a low profile. Their movements should be as discrete as possible.


    With the Sky Reaching Tower, they could even retreat within it for rest. As such, Lin Fei and Shen Lianxin were able to delve deeper into the sea with more surprises than threats.


    One month, two months, three months... Time trickled by, with Lin Fei and Shen Lianxin drifting aimlessly across the sea. Several months passed, and yet they had not spotted anynd or coastline. They even lost track of the way back to Great Chang.


    However, both of them were Martial Saints with unyielding resolve. Even though they were "adrift" at sea and directionless, their willpower remained steadfast. After all, it had only been a few months.


    Even if they were to drift at sea for years, their convictions would not waver. Bing a Martial Saint required an indomitable spirit!


    Lin Fei, hovering above the sea, nced at Shen Lianxin. Hispanion was as reticent as ever. If Lin Fei did not initiate conversation, Shen Lianxin might remain silent for months, or even years. Though they journeyed together, their conversations were few and far between.


    "Brother Shen, have you noticed that in recent days, the number of sea beasts we''ve encountered has been decreasing? Sometimes, we wouldn''t encounter a single sea beast in a day or two."


    "Brother Lin, what do you imply?"


    "Perhaps, we are nearingnd."


    A gleam of anticipation shimmered in Lin Fei''s eyes. The dwindling number of sea beasts could only be attributed to one reason - they had been hunted. Or, there was something in the vicinity that deterred them.


    However, with the vastness of the ocean, it seemed imusible that there would be several days, even weeks, without encountering a single sea beast.


    Near thend, there would be people, and where there were people, there would likely be strong martial or immortal cultivators hunting vast amounts of sea beasts. Thus, the number of sea beasts naturally decreased. Moreover, sea beasts, inclined to seek fortune and avoid cmity, would hesitate to approachnd.


    However, this was only a hypothesis on Lin Fei''s part. As of now, they hadn''t even sighted a coastline, let alone thend. He didn''t know how long it would take before they could truly set eyes on drynd.


    "Let''s enter the Sky Reaching Tower," Lin Fei suggested, his fatigue bing evident. "We''ve been on the move for so long, we could use some rest. We''ll recover in the tower."


    With a wave of his hand, the Sky Reaching Tower appeared in the void.


    "Tower Spirit, be on guard."


    "Yes, Master."


    With that, Lin Fei and Shen Lianxin flew straight into the Sky Reaching Tower. They would continue their journey once their bodies had fully recovered. The Sky Reaching Tower stood tall in the void, absorbing the faint Spiritual Qi from the sea to replenish Lin Fei and Shen Lianxin''s internal energy.


    Time slipped by unnoticed.


    From the distant sea, four or five Qi Condensation cultivators appeared. These cultivators, each controlling a magical artifact, were flying above the sea as if searching for something.


    "This area has been swept by Foundation Establishment True Persons, so there aren''t any powerful sea beasts here. It''s rtively safe," one of themmented. "But the ck Swine Beast doesn''t appear in this sea area. We need to venture deeper, but the deeper we go, the greater the chance we encounter powerful sea beasts. With our current strength, such encounters will likely be disastrous."


    "We have no other choice. Without catching the ck Swine Beast, when will we be able to gather enough contributions for the Foundation Establishment Pill?"


    "Once we catch the ck Swine Beast, we can get at least two Foundation Establishment Pills. If one of us sessfully establishes the Foundation, catching ck Swine Beasts will be much easier. Then, everyone could receive a Foundation Establishment Pill."


    These Qi Condensation cultivators were all at stages ten, eleven, or even at the pinnacle stage twelve. They adventurously ventured onto the vast sea to hunt the ck Swine Beast to exchange it for a Foundation Establishment Pill.


    "Huh? Look, there''s a ray of treasure light ahead. Could it be a magic treasure?"


    "Magic treasure?"


    "Indeed, auspicious treasure light signifies the presence of a magic treasure!"


    "It''s rumored that beneath this sea, there are immortal dwellings. Could it be that this magic treasure came from one of those dwellings?"


    "If it really is a magic treasure, perhaps we wouldn''t need to risk catching the ck Swine Beast. We could sell the magic treasure and get the Foundation Establishment Pill."


    For a moment, these Qi Condensation cultivators were filled with excitement.


    A magic treasure in the open sea wasn''t entirely impossible. There were often rumors of fortunate Qi Condensation cultivators who had identally fallen into the sea and found magic treasures. Some even rumored that there were ancient immortal dwellings at the bottom of the sea.


    It seemed that their luck had finally turned. They "found" a magic treasure.


    With that, the five Qi Condensation cultivators, each controlling their magical artifacts, quickly flew towards the treasure light.


    Soon, the five cultivators arrived at the void andid their eyes on the magic treasure. It was a tower radiating with treasure light, appearing mysterious, ancient, and emanating a powerful aura.

 204. A strand of Saber Essence decimates the sea beast

    204. A strand of Saber Essence decimates the sea beast


    "Atst, human figures meet our sight¡­"


    The voice of Lin Fei resonated in tranquility.


    Unfortunately, these figures were merely Qi Condensation cultivators. As fornguage and scripts, they seemed akin to those of Great Chang.


    Perhaps this was somewhat peculiar. But upon closer contemtion, it appeared to fall within the bounds of reason. After all, this was a world of cultivation. Possibly, ages ago, Great Chang had been connected with the outside world. Now, these were trivial concerns.


    What mattered was that Lin Fei and Shen Lianxin had finally encountered others. And these were Qi Condensation cultivators no less! This implied that there were ces suitable for cultivation. Undeniably, these Qi Condensation cultivators wouldn''t be able to cultivate on the sea.


    "Retrieve."


    Lin Fei withdrew the Sky ReachingTower. Simultaneously, he also pulled back the Saber Momentum. Instantly, the five Qi Condensation cultivators began to gasp for air vehemently.


    The oppressive aura exerted by Lin Fei had been overwhelmingly terrifying. Could this be the legendary "Martial Saint"?


    Indeed, in legend. Because for a very long time, they hadn''t seen a Martial Saint. The Fairy Mist Ind housed martial artists. However, the Martial Saints were nearly extinct!


    "From whence do you cultivators hail?"


    Lin Fei inquired.


    "With due respect, senior, we are cultivators from the Zhao family of Fairy Mist Ind."


    "Fairy Mist Ind?"


    A flicker passed through Lin Fei''s gaze. Judging by the name, it seemed to be an ind.


    The Qi Condensation cultivators exchanged nces. Subsequently, one of them gritted his teeth and cautiously queried, "Dare I ask, senior, are you a Martial Saint?"


    "Hmm?"


    A glint shed in Lin Fei''s eyes.


    For a moment, even without the exhibition of the Saber Momentum, the inherent oppression of a Martial Saint was not something these Qi Condensation cultivators could match. More so, Lin Fei was no ordinary Martial Saint.


    "I am indeed a Martial Saint. Are there no martial artists on your Fairy Mist Ind?"


    Lin Fei''s question hung in the air with an aura of calm. He had just extinguished the ten immortal sects in Great Chang. The enmity between him and the Qi cultivators was far from trivial. Even before, in Great Chang, the rtionship between martial artists and Qi cultivators had been fraught with tension.


    If the situation on Fairy Mist Ind was simr, then Lin Fei would have to consider whether to annihte these Qi Condensation cultivators. After all, since they had encountered Qi cultivators here, it implied the proximity of Fairy Mist Ind. A bit more searching, and they would certainly find it. They didn''t even need these Qi cultivators to guide them.


    "Senior, we do have martial artists on Fairy Mist Ind. Perhaps the senior has misunderstood. On Fairy Mist Ind, martial artists and Qi cultivators coexist. However, it has been a long time since a Martial Saint was born on Fairy Mist Ind, hence the query. May I ask elder, have you traveled across the sea?"


    "Indeed, I, Lin, have drifted in the vast sea for several months. This is the first encounter with living beings."


    Lin Fei did not conceal his identity. This was something that simply couldn''t be hidden. Even these Qi cultivators had discerned at a nce that Lin Fei had arrived across the sea.


    Upon hearing this, the five Qi cultivators exchanged nces. A hint of shock shimmered in their eyes. He really had journeyed across the sea! Moreover, he had drifted on the sea for several months.


    Several months! It should be noted, once one strayed away from the vicinity of Fairy Mist Ind and slightly ventured into the outer sea, terrifying sea beasts would be encountered. Even the lofty Foundation Establishment True Persons would more likely face cmity than fortune. To have endured three days'' time was deemed a feat for top-tier Foundation Establishment True Persons.


    And now?


    These two Martial Saints who had journeyed across the sea could actually drift for several months at sea. This was truly unimaginable!


    The five Qi cultivators weren''t fools, under such circumstances, it could only indicate that the two Martial Saints before them were incredibly powerful. Even beyond their imaginations.


    For a moment, the hearts of the five Qi Condensation cultivators burned with excitement.


    "Seniors, since you have journeyed across the sea, you must be seeking the Dao, right? Our Fairy Mist Ind asionally hosts visitors from the outer sea who are on a quest for Dao. Seniors could firste to Fairy Mist Ind, rest a while, and understand the situation. And then make ns, how about it?"


    The Qi cultivators took the initiative to invite Lin Fei and Shen Lianxin.


    "Inviting us, what''s in it for you?"


    Lin Fei asked straightforwardly. After all, this was not Great Chang. For Lin Fei, everything here was unfamiliar.


    "This..."


    The five Qi cultivators felt a bit abrupt, but when they thought that Lin Fei and Shen Lianxin had journeyed across the sea and might have encountered countless dangers, being vignt was quite justified.


    "Seniors, if we say there are no benefits, you probably wouldn''t believe us. To be honest with you, both of you are Martial Saints and there are martial arts families on Fairy Mist Ind, they are currently desperate for Martial Saints. If we bring the two Martial Saints back to Fairy Mist Ind. Then, those martial arts families will certainly seek us out. As Qi Condensation cultivators, we desire some resources, and we believe those martial arts families will certainly give them. After all, they are all former Martial Saint families, each with deep resources."


    These Qi cultivators didn''t dare hide anything. They basicallyid everything out on the table.


    "There are Martial Saint families on Fairy Mist Ind?"


    "Yes, there are indeed Martial Saint families, and more than one!"


    Lin Fei and Shen Lianxin exchanged a nce. Now they had journeyed across the sea and had been drifting on the vast ocean for several months, wasn''t it to seek the Dao and hope to make further progress in martial arts? Since there were Martial Saint families on Fairy Mist Ind, it was natural to go take a look. Even if there was no breakthrough in martial arts, they would also know the direction for a breakthrough in martial arts.


    "Alright, we will follow you back to Fairy Mist Ind."


    Lin Fei agreed.


    "Great! Now, even if we can''t find the ck Swine Beast, there might still be hope for our Foundation Establishment Pills. This trip wasn''t in vain."


    The faces of the five Qi Condensation cultivators all held a glimmer of joy.


    Martial Saints! It is believed that the Martial Saint families on Fairy Mist Ind would each go crazy. And those Martial Saint families, each was exceedingly wealthy. In order to meet a Martial Saint, giving them some resources was nothing.


    However, just as they were about to leave,


    Suddenly, someone eximed: "Look, the ck Swine Beast!"


    "The ck Swine Beast has been found!"


    "Isn''t our trip out to sea for the purpose of hunting the ck Swine Beast?"


    "Now that we''re here, and it''s so close, it would be a pity not to hunt it."


    For a moment, the five Qi Condensation cultivators were somewhat hesitant.


    "Seniors, our trip out to sea was specifically to hunt the ck Swine Beast. This rtes to whether we can obtain the Foundation Establishment Pills. So, please wait a moment, seniors, let us hunt this ck Swine Beast first, then we''ll take you back to Fairy Mist Ind."


    In the end, these Qi Condensation cultivators decided to hunt the ck Swine Beast first.


    Lin Fei nced at the ck Swine Beast. He had seen this kind of sea beast. Its strength was not worth mentioning. Even a Foundation Establishment cultivator could handle it.


    Lin Fei was in a hurry to go to Fairy Mist Ind. So, he lightly said, "You want to hunt this sea beast? Forget it, consider it as a greeting gift."


    Lin Fei flicked his finger.


    "Whoosh".


    A wisp of saber energy flew out. In an instant, this wisp of saber energy grew with the wind and it transformed into a heavenly saber several tens of meters high.


    "sh!"


    The sky saber fell instantly. It shed on the ck Swine Beast.


    "Splurt".


    The ck Swine Beast let out a miserable cry. Almost without the power to resist, it was cut into two halves by the heavenly saber.


    Blood dyed the surrounding seawater red. The air was filled with a rich scent of blood. The five Qi Condensation cultivators were all looking at Lin Fei with an incredibly shocked expression.


    With a casual wave, He killed the ck Swine Beast. Even a Foundation Establishment True Person couldn''t do it this easily and casually. And they knew, Martial Artists, especially Martial Saints, excel in closebat.


    As for Lin Fei? Thousand of meters away, his true essence flew out, easily killing the ck Swine Beast. This was beyond their understanding of martial artists. They felt incredibly shocked! At this moment, perhaps they could more intuitively understand what it means to drift at sea for months.

 205. Cross the Sea to Seek Dao, we are all Seekers of Dao

    205. Cross the Sea to Seek Dao, we are all Seekers of Dao


    When Lin Fei and Shen Lianxin finally set foot onnd, both of them breathed a sigh of relief as if a huge weight had been lifted off their shoulders.


    Drifting at sea for months, exotic beasts lurking all around, having to be on high alert at every moment. Every moment, their minds were stretched taut. Life during those times was not easy.


    "Senior, this is Fairy Mist Ind. Most of the people on the ind are Qi cultivators. They are connected to dozens of nearby inds, forming the Overseas Immortal Inds. There are no powerful sects here, so calling it an Immortal Ind is just a name we give ourselves. In reality, on the Ancient Continent, we are called overseas loose cultivators,cking resources, even sects are reluctant toe to us..."


    Zhao Mingyu said with a bitter smile. Lin Fei knew the names of these five Qi Condensation cultivators. Among them, Zhao Mingyu was the leader.


    Zhao Mingyu had reached the twelfth level of Qi Condensation, at great perfection. He had taken two Foundation Establishment Pills. Unfortunately, both attempts at Foundation Establishment failed.


    In the Zhao family, once someone reached the twelfth level of Qi Condensation at great perfection, the family would grant a Foundation Establishment Pill. Some people could make it in one leap, sessfully establishing their foundation. But for most people, one Foundation Establishment Pill is simply not enough for Foundation Establishment.


    This was the case for Zhao Mingyu. Later, he tried all sorts of ways and used several years to finally purchase a second Foundation Establishment Pill. However, he still failed to establish his foundation. So, this time, Zhao Mingyu took the risk to hunt the ck Swine Beast at sea in exchange for a Foundation Establishment Pill.


    Now it seems that Zhao Mingyu was lucky. Not only did he meet Lin Fei, he even obtained the ck Swine Beast. Perhaps, this time he could get two Foundation Establishment Pills.


    "Ancient Continent? So, there''s another big continent?"


    "Of course, the Ancient Continent is boundless...Specifically, senior, if you stay on Fairy Mist Ind for a while, you''ll naturally understand."


    Lin Fei nodded. Upon arriving at Fairy Mist Ind, he broadened his horizons. There were so many Qi cultivators here. Almost everywhere were Qi cultivators.


    Of course, there were also ordinary people. However, these ordinary people were not ordinary at all. Because they practiced martial arts. And unlike Great Chang, The Qi cultivators here seem to not have that superior attitude towards martial artists.


    "Two seniors, we''ve arrived at the Zhao family. You two rest first, I''ll go report to the family."


    Lin Fei nodded. The Zhao family was a Qi cultivator family with five Foundation Establishments. In the entire Fairy Mist Ind, they could be considered in the top ten.


    After Lin Fei and Shen Lianxin were received by a Foundation Establishment True Person of the Zhao family. Both parties had a brief exchange.


    Under the arrangement of the Zhao family, Lin Fei and Shen Lianxin stayed with the Zhao family. And the two, through the Zhao family members, as well as some books and notes, gradually came to understand Fairy Mist Ind and the Ancient Continent.


    The Ancient Continent was a vast and boundless continent. On it, various sects stood tall. There were nations, sects, noble families, martial artists, Qi cultivators, and so on. But basically, each area was controlled by a sect. For example, the Immortal Sect and the Martial Arts Sect.


    The martial arts sects here were not like those in Great Chang. These were true rulers that stand alongside the Immortal Sect!


    As for Fairy Mist Ind, martial arts had declined there used to be Martial Saint families. But in the past few centuries, not a single Martial Saint had emerged. Therefore, the whole of Fairy Mist Ind was still dominated by Qi cultivators.


    Lin Fei and Shen Lianxin only understand some of these generalities. But they knew, on the Ancient Continent, there is a higher level of martial arts, and that was enough.


    This indicated that their path of seeking the Dao had hope. As for specific Martial Saint techniques, or some martial arts secret books, on Fairy Mist Ind, only a few Martial Saint families had them.


    Lin Fei and Shen Lianxin did not actively seek out those Martial Saint families. Instead, they waited quietly. After understanding some of the situations in the Ancient Continent and Fairy Mist Ind, Lin Fei and Shen Lianxin both understood those Martial Saint families would definitely take the initiative to find them.


    A few dayster.


    Zhao Mingyu, with a face full of joy, came to find Lin Fei.


    "Senior Lin, Senior Shen, the eight Martial Saint families of Fairy Mist Ind have sent people to find me. They hope to meet the two seniors. Originally, they were all prepared toe in person. But this involves some secrets of the Martial Saint families, and it''s not quite convenient in my Zhao family. So, the two seniors need to make a move and go to the Shangguan family among the Martial Saint families."


    Lin Fei looked at Zhao Mingyu and said calmly, "The eight Martial Saint families are quite generous. I suppose they''ve given you a lot of benefits."


    Zhao Mingyu did not hide anything, a smile appeared on his face, and he respectfully responded, "Thanks to the two seniors, the eight Martial Saint families have really put in a lot of effort this time. They have actually gathered two Foundation Establishment Pills. As long as I can invite the two seniors, these two Foundation Establishment Pills will be mine."


    It has to be said, the eight Martial Saint families were indeed sincere. They gave the middleman Zhao Mingyu two Foundation Establishment Pills. Considering the current situation of the eight Martial Saint families, these two Foundation Establishment Pills were not easy toe by. And Zhao Mingyu also did not hide anything. His attitude was very sincere.


    However, Zhao Mingyu was a smart man. He knew that Lin Fei would definitely agree. Because Lin Fei was a seeker of the Dao! He crossed thousands of miles, crossed the sea, all for the sake of seeking the Dao. Lin Fei was a Martial Saint. So naturally, he sought the martial dao! What Lin Fei wanted only the eight Martial Saint families had it.


    Lin Fei looked deeply at Zhao Mingyu and nodded, "Two Foundation Establishment Pills, I hope you can seed in your foundation establishment! Let''s go, lead the way!"


    Zhao Mingyu was overjoyed. So, he immediately led Lin Fei and Shen Lianxin away from the Zhao family.


    Fairy Mist Ind, though it was an ind, was actually quiterge. At least, it should be a quarter the size of Great Chang. Otherwise, it would not be able to amodate so many Qi cultivators and ordinary people.


    Soon, the three arrived at the mansion of the Shangguan family.


    The Martial Saint family''s mansion was also very impressive. After all, they had given birth to Martial Saints. Butpared to the Zhao family, it seemed to have declined a lot. After all, the Zhao family was bing stronger and stronger. They have five Foundation Establishment True People, and the family''s power naturally grows day by day. On the other hand, Once the Martial Saint families had not given birth to a Martial Saint, they would decline.


    Lin Fei was now a Martial Saint. He also gradually knew some differences between the Martial Dao and the Immortal Dao.


    For example, the Immortal Dao required talent from the beginning. It excludes over 90% of people. The number of martial artists wasrge, and ordinary people could practice martial arts. Even the number of martial artists who had achieved innate was definitely more than that of Qi cultivators. But when it came to the stage of Martial Saint, it was difficult. The difficulty was not exotic beasts. There were many exotic beasts in the sea.


    The Martial Saint families themselves were storing exotic beast flesh and blood, True Qi Perfection was not difficult. The real difficulty was Martial Dao True Intent! Martial Dao True Intent, to achieve perfection was too hard! If Martial Dao True Intent cannot achieve perfection, then one cannot establish a foundation, and cannot be a Martial Saint.


    This is the same in Great Chang. In Great Chang, there were very few martial arts masters who couldprehend Martial Dao True Intent.


    As soon as Lin Fei and the others stepped into the mansion of the Shangguan family,


    "Swish".


    dozens of gazes were focused on Lin Fei and Shen Lianxin.


    Lin Fei saw the eight people in the lead. There was an exotic fragranceing off their bodies. Their skin was like a baby''s, free of dust and dirt. This is a characteristic of physical perfection!


    And True Qi had achieved perfection. But there is one point, Martial Dao True Intent had not achieved perfection. Even, there were many who have not achieved the transcendence of True Intent. The worst few didn''t even have Martial Dao True Intent.


    Obviously, these people were all martial arts grandmasters. But they were just True Qi Perfection and physical perfection. They didn''tck exotic beast flesh and blood. For these innate martial artists, physical perfection was the easiest to achieve.


    "Greetings to the two Martial Saints!"


    The eight people in the lead should be the so-called representatives of the eight Martial Saint families, upon seeing Lin Fei and Shen Lianxin, all bowed respectfully.


    "May I ask why the two Martial Saints havee to Fairy Mist Ind?"


    One of the martial arts Masters asked in a deep voice. Lin Fei nced at the eight people and calmly said, "I crossed the sea, just to seek the Dao. Brother Shen and I are both seekers of the Dao!"


    As soon as Lin Fei''s words fell, the representatives of the eight Martial Saint families all showed expressions of joy.


    "So, they are seekers of the Dao!"


    "After so many years, we finally have seekers of the Dao again."


    "Hahaha, seekers of the Dao, and Martial Saint at that, our eight families have hope again!"


    For a moment, the expressions of these eight family representatives seemed to carry a hint of excitement.

 206. The saber momentum erupts, intimidating the eight great aristocratic families

    206. The saber momentum erupts, intimidating the eight great aristocratic families


    Seeing how the representatives of the eight great aristocratic families were so excited, Lin Fei and Shen Lianxin remained calm. Because they had learned some stories about "Seekers of the Dao" during their few days on Fairy Mist Ind.


    Whoever could cross the sea would usually arrive at Fairy Mist Ind first. Those people were either top-tier Foundation Establishment True Person or Martial Saints. They appear once every few hundred or even a thousand years. But every time they appear, they bring great changes to Fairy Mist Ind. Because these seekers of the Dao, their final achievements were not small!


    There were those who be Golden Core True Person and also those who have be Martial Sovereign. Even, there were those who have achieved even higher! For the eight great Martial Saint families, seekers of the Dao represented a guarantee! A guarantee that they could enter the sect!


    "Senior Martial Saints, I believe you both are aware of the situation. Since you are seekers of the Dao, you are destined to climb to the pinnacle of martial arts, you must go to the martial arts sect! Such as Martial Saints like you two, those sects with profound martial arts, capable of climbing to the pinnacle of martial arts, usually don''t ept. The only exception is the Ancient Origin Sect. Ancient Origin Sect''s purpose is to amodate all rivers, different paths lead to the same goal. Even if it''s a Martial Saint, Ancient Origin Sect will ept. But it needs a rmendation quota.


    This rmendation quota is not easy to find. Even if you two are Martial Saints, it won''t be easy to get a rmendation quota. But our eight great families on Fairy Mist Ind have a rmendation quota. We rmend you two Martial Saints go to Ancient Origin Sect andpete for the position of 18 outer gate elders. This is equivalent to the position of inner gate disciples. Once you be outer gate elders, each of you Martial Saints can rmend five disciples, without exams, directly entering the outer gate of the Ancient Origin Sect.


    Joining hands will benefit both, going separate ways will hurt both! I wonder what you two seniors think?"


    The representatives of the eight great aristocratic families did not beat around the bush but straightforwardly stated this matter. Joining hands will benefit both. Going separate ways will hurt both. Everything is out in the open.


    "That is reasonable, you need Martial Saints and we need rmendation quotas. However, I have one condition. Your eight great Martial Saint families must have collected a lot of martial arts, right? I need innate-level saber techniques that can cultivate saber intent. The more the better."


    Lin Fei also proposed a condition. He did not choose martial techniques of the Martial Saint level. Because there was no need. Only those major sects had techniques that could reach the level of Martial Sovereign. Besides, he wanted to enter Ancient Origin Sect. Where would he need themon techniques of these Martial Saint families?


    But saber techniques were different. Each top-tier innate level saber technique, especially those that could cultivate saber intent, could increase Lin Fei''s foundation in saber techniques.


    Lin Fei could find ways to let these top-tier saber techniques evolve saber momentum. When Lin Fei''s saber momentum achieved transcendence, its power could increase countless times. Therefore, top-tier saber techniques were very important to Lin Fei.


    "Saber techniques that can cultivate saber intent? This is not a problem. Our eight great families have collected some top-tier saber techniques."


    The eight great families also nodded. It was just some saber techniques. They could copy them and give them to Lin Fei.


    "Two Martial Saints, there is one more thing. Although you two are seekers of the Dao, we would like to know more about your strength. After all, there are many Martial Saints who want to enter Ancient Origin Sect. If you don''t have particrly strong power, it might not be easy to get into Ancient Origin Sect smoothly."


    The eight great families also made a request to understand the strength of Lin Fei and Shen Lianxin.


    "This request is not excessive. How would you like to know?"


    "Of course, it''s through a spar. Although we''re not Martial Saints, we have achieved perfection in our physical bodies. And, the martial arts we have learned are not weak. Even if it''s a Martial Saint, the eight of us can resist when joining forces."


    The eight people finished speaking and turned their gazes to Lin Fei.


    "I will only draw my saber once!"


    At this time, Shen Lianxin stepped forward. He swept his gaze over the eight people.


    "Thank you, senior, for your guidance!"


    Therefore, the eight Martial Grandmasters also exuded a strong momentum.


    "Ultimate Saber sh!"


    Shen Lianxin shed out with his saber. Suddenly, a saber light of thousands of meters cut through the sky, like a dazzling rainbow.


    The eight people were greatly shocked.


    "Nine Dragons Dance!"


    "Eternal Saber sh!"


    "Dragon Gate Shadow!"


    One by one, the Martial Grandmasters disyed their own martial arts. True Qi burst out, and even Martial Dao True Intent also burst out. The eight people joined hands, and their momentum reached its peak. It seemed like they could really resist a Martial Saint.


    "Bang."


    The next moment, the saber light shed down. The eight Grandmasters, each one of them shook. Their clothes were cut by the saber light. They looked very embarrassed.


    "ng."


    Looking at Shen Lianxin again. After shing that saber, he had already sheathed his saber. The whole person was like an indifferent iceberg, silent and reserved.


    "Senior Shen is really too strong."


    "Even though he is a Martial Saint, this saber, Senior Shen is even stronger than all the Martial Saints we have seen!"


    "And that saber intent, it''s simply reached an extreme sharpness."


    "With just one saber, we couldn''t resist it..."


    Although the eight Grandmasters were shocked, they were very happy in their hearts. They used their rmendation quotas to send Lin Fei and Shen Lianxin to the Ancient Origin Sect. The stronger Shen Lianxin and Lin Fei were, the happier they were. If both could enter the Ancient Origin Sect, it might be the turning point for the eight great families in recent centuries.


    "Senior Shen''s strength is amazing, even among the Martial Saints, he is a strong one!"


    The eight innate Masters from the great families recognized Shen Lianxin''s strength. So, their gazes turned to Lin Fei.


    "I wonder, Senior Lin..."


    "Do you also want to spar with me?"


    Lin Fei spoke in a calm tone. Shen Lianxin had always kept a cold face. Like an ice sculpture, he remained silent. But now, his gaze swept over the people from the eight great families. A hint of pity was revealed in his eyes.


    The people from the eight great families didn''t understand. They nodded and said respectfully, "We rudely ask for guidance from Senior Lin!"


    Lin Fei''s gaze was deep. Looking at the eight innate Masters in front of him. He spoke calmly, "A spar is fine, but don''t draw your sabers. No one can draw their saber in front of me!"


    Lin Fei''s gaze fell on the three Masters who used sabers. Out of the eight innate Masters, there were three saber users. They had even allprehended saber intent. However, the saber intent had only reached transcendence, far from perfection.


    "Uh? Senior, although you are a Martial Saint, we haven''t reached the point where we can''t even draw our sabers."


    The three saber users had anger on their faces. Lin Fei''s words made them feel as if they were being "disrespected". So, they put their hands on the hilt of their sabers, trying to draw them.


    "Hum."


    But the next moment, their expressions changed slightly. The sabers in their hands actually began to tremble violently. No matter how hard they tried, they couldn''t draw them. Even using their True Qi didn''t change anything. The sabers seemed to be tightly sucked by their sheaths. They simply couldn''t draw their sabers.


    "This is..."


    The eight Innate Masters suddenly looked up. Their gazes were incredibly shocked as they looked at Lin Fei.


    "Boom."


    The next moment, Lin Fei didn''t hold back any longer. His saber momentum instantly exploded. Majestic and overwhelming, it pressed on the eight Innate Masters.


    Immediately, the eight Innate Masters, not to mention making a move, even moving a single step was extremely difficult. Without bing a Martial Saint, in the face of Lin Fei''s saber momentum, even making a move was a luxury!


    "Saber momentum!"


    "It''s actually saber momentum!"


    "Hahaha, senior can actuallyprehend saber momentum!"


    "Dao Seeker, this is a true Dao Seeker!"


    For a moment, the eight innate Masters, expressions of immense shock appeared on their faces. Even their voices began to tremble with excitement.


    "Now, do we still need to spar?"


    Lin Fei stood with his hands behind his back. His gaze fell on the eight Grandmasters as he calmly asked.

 207. Transformation, Saber Momentum Transcendence

    207. Transformation, Saber Momentum Transcendence


    Shangguan family mansion.


    Lin Fei and Shen Lianxin had both moved in here. After all, the Zhao family was a Qi cultivator family. It wouldn''t be a long-term n to stay at Zhao''s. And Lin Fei and Shen Lianxin had already reached an agreement with the eight great families. The two had officially be guest elders of the eight great families. It could be said that they shared honor and disgrace now. So, Lin Fei and Shen Lianxin simply moved into the Shangguan family. They quietly waited for the eight great families to arrange for their trip to the Ancient Origin Sect.


    ording to the arrangement of the eight great families, they first needed to build momentum for Lin Fei. Yes, build momentum. They needed to publicize Lin Fei''s status as a Dao Seeker.


    Bing an elder of the Ancient Origin Sect was not easy. Not only did they need to have great strength but also needed some other factors. For example, Lin Fei being a Dao Seeker would definitely attract the attention of the high-level figures in the Ancient Origin Sect. After all, many Dao Seeker seniors have proven all Dao Seekers achieved great things in the future!


    The eight great families went to build momentum while Lin Fei looked at the secret saber technique manuscripts sent by them. Although they were transcriptions, there wasn''t much difference from the originals. Moreover, the number of secret saber technique manuscripts sent by the eight great families greatly exceeded Lin Fei''s estimate. There were a total of twenty-four top-tier saber techniques. Almost every family contributed three top-tier saber techniques.


    One should know these were not ordinary saber techniques. They were saber techniques that could cultivate saber intent. Such saber techniques were rare and very valuable no matter where.


    "If I can evolve all these saber techniques into saber momentum. Then my saber momentum should be able to break through to transcendence!"


    A strange light shed in Lin Fei''s eyes.


    Saber momentum is very unique. It doesn''t require umtion over time. Often a sudden insight couldprehend saber momentum, even directly leading to saber momentum perfection. If they can''t have sudden insight, even after hundreds of years of hard cultivation, the saber momentum will not improve a bit.


    Lin Fei didn''t need toprehend saber momentum. His saber momentum took a different path from other martial artists.


    Other martial artists, most of themprehend a type of saber momentum. Then they constantlyprehend this type of saber momentum, continuously evolve this kind of saber momentum, hoping to evolve this saber momentum to transcendence, or even to perfection.


    But Lin Fei didn''t take this path. He took the path of integrating saber momentum. He wanted to integrate arge amount of saber momentum and then be inclusive of all, reaching perfection!


    This method required Lin Fei to integrate various kinds of saber techniques. In order toprehend various types of saber momentum, even the most talented martial artists had limited energy. No one couldprehend a top-tier saber technique in one or two days, or half a month, and evolved its saber momentum. That''s simply impossible.


    But Lin Fei could! Because he didn''t need to practice himself. Even the saber techniques didn''t need him toprehend himself. His saber techniques could all cultivate and evolve saber momentum by themselves. Of course, the prerequisite was that Lin Fei could attract these saber techniques.


    "Let''s begin."


    Lin Fei took a deep breath.


    "Boom."


    In the next moment, Lin Fei released his saber momentum. A semi-transparent glow erupted from his body. Suddenly, the entire room was covered by this transparent glow.


    Lin Fei took a deep breath. Then he said calmly: "I need more top-tier saber techniques to evolve my saber momentum. If you can fuse your perfection state saber techniques into my saber momentum on your own. I will definitely help you sessfully evolve to the saber momentum!"


    Having said that, Lin Fei quietly waited. These were all top-tier innate-level saber techniques. All of them could cultivate saber intent and the saber techniques that could cultivate saber intent all wanted to evolve saber momentum. Saber momentum was almost the highest achievement for these saber techniques.


    Therefore, Lin Fei didn''t say much. Just these few sentences. He believed these saber techniques could all choose on their own.


    Sure enough, as soon as Lin Fei finished speaking, a system voice sounded in his mind.


    <strong>"Heaven-Earth One Saber sh, self-cultivated to perfection state, wishes to integrate into your saber momentum."</strong>


    <strong>"Shadow Slicing Saber, self-cultivated to perfection state, wishes to integrate into your saber momentum."</strong>


    <strong>"Nine Heavens sh, self-cultivated to perfection state, wishes to integrate into your saber momentum."</strong>


    <strong>"Wind Slicing Saber, self-cultivated to perfection state, wishes to integrate into your saber momentum."</strong>


    One by one, the saber techniques were all integrated into Lin Fei''s saber momentum. In the blink of an eye, all twenty-four top-tier innate-level saber techniques chose to integrate into Lin Fei''s saber momentum on their own.


    Now, Lin Fei''s saber momentum had an additional twenty-four top-tier innate-level saber techniques! Of course, this had no effect on Lin Fei''s saber momentum for now.


    To improve the saber momentum, he had to integrate another saber momentum. And these saber techniques just integrated into the saber momentum but had not yet evolved saber momentum.


    Lin Fei also promised he would definitely help these saber techniques to evolve saber momentum. Only then could he attract so many saber techniques to integrate into his saber momentum. If Lin Fei did not fulfill his promise, then these saber techniques might go silent. They would not add any saber technique foundation to Lin Fei.


    "Shoo."


    Lin Fei opened his eyes. With a thought, he retracted his saber momentum. Immediately, the glow that covered the entire room also instantly returned to Lin Fei''s body.


    "I need to help these saber techniques evolve their saber momentum."


    Lin Fei murmured in a low voice. To evolve saber momentum, the only way he knew now was to let these saber techniques fight against Foundation Establishment level powerhouses. Even, they must kill those Foundation Establishment level powerhouses.


    For example, when Lin Fei''s saber techniques were able to evolve saber momentum, it was because Lin Fei had destroyed the ten immortal gates, killing countless Foundation Establishment True Persons. Only then could those top-tier saber techniques evolve saber momentum. It might sound cruel, but it couldn''t be more normal. And this was also the broad road! After all, sabers were inherently lethal weapons!


    From the moment the saber was born, the saber was used for killing. And the saber techniques were natural for killing as well. There was never a "kind" saber technique. If the saber techniques in Lin Fei''s saber momentum could each take a human form, they would definitely be ferocious and terrifying. So, if saber techniques want to improve, besides enlightenment, they must fight and kill!


    "I need to kill Foundation Establishment level powerhouses..."


    A thought shed through Lin Fei''s mind.


    The ocean!


    In the vast ocean, there was ack of everything. But there was no shortage of Foundation Establishment level sea beasts. If he wanted to kill, go to the ocean!


    Under normal circumstances, the ocean was actually very dangerous for Foundation Establishment True Persons. But for Lin Fei, he had drifted at sea for several months. What danger had he not encountered?


    With the Sky Reaching Tower and saber momentum, as long as he didn''t provoke some very powerful or surpassing the Foundation Establishment level sea beasts, then he wouldn''t be in danger.


    So, Lin Fei got up. He left the Shangguan family and turned into a streak of light, flying toward the ocean.


    At this moment, the sea was surging, especially in the deep sea far away from Fairy Mist Ind, there lurked many terrifying sea beasts.


    "Boom."


    Lin Fei''s saber momentum exploded in an instant. In a sh, it enveloped an area of ten miles. This was not the limit of Lin Fei''s saber momentum, but that was enough.


    "Roar..."


    Under the suppression of Lin Fei''s saber momentum, one after another, sea beasts emerged, showing their huge heads. They were emanating terrifying auras, roaring furiously at Lin Fei.


    "Go."


    Lin Fei flicked his finger. Immediately, streaks of saber energy flew out. They quickly transformed into a giant saber. Then, the saber intent burst forth. These were the twenty-four saber techniques that Lin Fei had just integrated into his saber momentum. Now, they all transformed into heavenly sabers, fighting with those sea beasts.


    One, two, three...


    In the sea area of ten miles, there were actually eight sea beasts. And without exception, all were at the Foundation Establishment level.


    But Lin Fei seemed very calm. His saber momentum kept suppressing these sea beasts. In the battle with the sea beasts, the saber intent of the saber techniques kept rising.


    Lin Fei was using these sea beasts to temper his saber techniques. Moreover, the speed was very fast. Beginner, Mastery, Transcendence, Perfection!


    When the saber intent of a saber technique reached Perfection, it could no longer be improved. Because it faced the evolution into saber momentum. Therefore, it needed an opportunity. And this opportunity was to kill sea beasts.


    "sh!"


    With the suppression of Lin Fei''s saber momentum, helping these saber techniques to kill sea beasts was a breeze.


    "St."


    One after another, sea beasts were killed by the saber techniques. Afterward, those saber techniques sessfully evolved into saber momentum.


    <strong>"Your ''Heaven-Earth One Saber sh'', excited after ying a Foundation Establishment sea beast, has evolved into saber momentum."</strong>


    <strong>"Your ''Shadow Slicing Saber'', excited after ying a Foundation Establishment sea beast, has evolved into saber momentum."</strong>


    <strong>"Your ''Nine Heavens sh'', excited after ying a Foundation Establishment sea beast, has evolved into saber momentum."</strong>


    <strong>"Your ''Wind Slicing Saber'', excited after ying a Foundation Establishment sea beast, has evolved into saber momentum."</strong>


    All twenty-four saber techniques had evolved into saber momentum.


    "Fuse!"


    The next moment, Lin Fei did not hesitate. He immediately started the fusion of saber momentum. Originally, Lin Fei''s progress in cultivating saber momentum had reached 10%. And now, after fusing twenty-four saber momenta. Lin Fei''s progress in cultivating saber momentum began to advance by leaps and bounds.


    20%, 40%, 60%, 80%, 100%......


    When the progress of cultivating saber momentum reached 100%, Lin Fei''s saber momentum started shaking violently.


    "Saber Momentum Transcendence!"


    At this moment, Lin Fei was overjoyed. He immediately knew his saber momentum has transformed. It had finally reached Transcendence!

 208. The Eight Great Families Rally, the “Dao Seeker� Shocks Ancient Origin Sect

    208. The Eight Great Families Rally, the ¡°Dao Seeker¡± Shocks Ancient Origin Sect


    "Transcendence!"


    Lin Fei was sensing his saber momentum. Transcendent saber momentum was significantly different from the Mastery stage. The glow of the saber momentum appeared more substantial. The saber momentum might just be a process of turning from the virtual to the real. As to when it wouldpletely "be real", Lin Fei was not sure.


    Transcendent saber momentum made Lin Fei''s saber essence even more terrifying. With the boost of saber momentum, the power of Lin Fei''s saber essence was multiplied!


    Under saber momentum, even a thread of Lin Fei''s saber essence could possess the terrifying power of splitting mountains and rivers. As for the saber momentum itself, its suppression of enemies had increased several times.


    Perhaps, an average Foundation Establishment True Person or an average Martial Saint could only exert half of their strength under the suppression of Lin Fei''s saber momentum. It''s quite possible that they couldn''t even exert half of it.


    This was the horror of saber momentum. A Martial Saint with and without saber momentum was onpletely different levels.


    "System."


    Lin Fei brought up the system panel.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Realm: Early Martial Saint</strong>


    <strong>Saber Momentum: Transcendence (Progress 0%)</strong>


    On Lin Fei''s system panel now, things like boxing techniques and lightness techniques had disappeared. It had been extremely simplified. This was intentional on Lin Fei''s part. After all, things like boxing techniques and boxing intent were not of much significance to Lin Fei after he had evolved the saber momentum. What boxing intent can do, saber momentum can do as well.


    As for lightness techniques, Lin Fei had saber momentum. As long as it''s within the range of his saber momentum, Lin Fei''s moving and dodging would be at the top level. Lightness techniques had temporarily lost their relevance.


    Besides, when he reached the Ancient Origin Sect, there would be better lightness techniques. If necessary, he would choose more powerful lightness techniques then.


    What Lin Fei paid the most attention to was his saber momentum. The progress bar behind it was surprisingly at 0. In fact, Lin Fei had evolved twenty-four kinds of saber momentum. Each fusion of saber momentum increased the cultivation progress by 5%.


    In theory, Lin Fei''s saber momentum reaching Transcendence would only require another eighteen saber momenta. After all, Lin Fei''s saber momentum already had a 10% cultivation progress. But now, after Lin Fei fused all twenty-four saber momenta, the cultivation progress remained at 0 even after his saber momentum reached Transcendence.


    This could only exin one thing. After Lin Fei''s saber momentum reached Transcendence, fusing with the saber momentum evolved from those top-tier innate saber techniques could no longer increase the cultivation progress.


    This was just like Lin Fei integrating those basic saber techniques to increase his saber intent in the past. After enhancing the saber intent, no matter how many basic saber techniques were fused, they couldn''t increase the saber foundation anymore. The same went for saber momentum.


    Once saber momentum transcended, the saber momentum evolved from the innate level saber techniques might not be of much use. Unless there were some Martial Saint level saber techniques.


    Lin Fei didn''t think too much. He nced at the sea area, which had a strong smell of blood. This might attract even more terrifying sea beasts. Therefore, Lin Fei didn''t linger any longer.


    "Let''s go back."


    Then, Lin Fei instantly transformed into a stream of light, heading back towards Fairy Mist Ind.


    ...


    Tianqi Country, where martial arts were supreme!


    Tianqi Country had been in existence for over ten thousand years. Of course, it wasn''t that Tianqi Country was special, capable of being passed down for over ten thousand years. It was because Ancient Origin Sect was backing Tianqi Country!


    Ancient Origin Sect had been established for over ten thousand years as well. Unlike some other sects that directly control their territories, the Ancient Origin Sect established Tianqi Country to govern its vast territory. All the Ancient Origin Sect needed to do was control Tianqi Country.


    Everyone in Tianqi Country was from Ancient Origin Sect. Even in the entire Tianqi Country, almost all martial artists had intricate connections with Ancient Origin Sect.


    Although Tianqi Country didn''t ban Qi cultivators, there were very few of them. After all, ambitious Qi cultivators would go to the vast Ancient Continent and other ces. Those areas were controlled by immortal sects and were more convenient for immortal cultivators.


    At this moment, Ancient Origin City, located at the foot of the Ancient Origin Sect mountain, had be very lively. Because Ancient Origin Sect was recruiting disciples again.


    Ancient Origin Sect''s philosophy was that all rivers run into the sea, leading to the same goal through different paths. Therefore, whether they weremoners, martial families, or the nobility of Tianqi Country, they all had the chance to join Ancient Origin Sect.


    However, there was a special case to it. The nobility and children of martial families could use rmendation slots to directly enter the outer sect.


    As for the children ofmoners? They had to passyers of assessment before they had the chance to join the outer sect. The number of disciples in the outer sect of the Ancient Origin Sect was extremelyrge, amounting to hundreds of thousands! Arge number of disciples were eliminated from the outer sect each year. The outer sect was inpetition at all times.


    The path of martial arts was unlike the path of immortality. Martial arts were like rowing against the current; if you don''t advance, you retreat.


    Therefore, a terrifyingpetition must be maintained. Once an outer sect disciple reached the innate realm, they could be promoted to the inner sect and be an inner sect disciple.


    As for Martial Saints, they were the true disciples! The real foundation of the Ancient Origin Sect was the true disciples. Each of them was a powerful Martial Saint. If a Martial Saint from the outside world wanted to reach the peak of martial arts, they could also join Ancient Origin Sect.


    However, they would also need topete. And it could only be done by some of the affiliated forces of the Ancient Origin Sect, using rmendation slots to participate in Ancient Origin Sect''spetition.


    These "beginner" Martial Saints, once selected into Ancient Origin Sect, would immediately be elders of the outer sect. Their status was only slightly lower than that of the true disciples. But that was just some difference in resource allocation.


    In fact, in terms of identity, the status of outer sect elders and true disciples was equal. Even if they stayed in Ancient Origin Sect for a long time, they might be inner sect elders. Then they would truly be the core of the Ancient Origin Sect!


    Lin Fei, Shen Lianxin, and Shangguan Feiyun arrived in Ancient Origin City.


    In Ancient Origin City, top-notch geniuses appeared from time to time. Carrying a huge "genius" aura, they appeared in Ancient Origin City, receiving the admiration of many martial artists.


    "That''s Little Divine Dragon, Liu Xuan, right?"


    "This Little Divine Dragon is not simple. He''s only sixteen this year and has alreadyprehended sword intent. He''s a peerless genius in swordsmanship."


    "Although he''s only in the acquired realm since Little Divine Dragon has understood sword intent, he''s most likely going to be promoted to the inner sect, bing an inner sect disciple!"


    "Little Divine Dragon doesn''te from a big martial family. He''s just an ordinarymoner, but his talent in swordsmanship is outstanding."


    Many people were discussing Little Divine Dragon, Liu Xuan. Even Lin Fei, upon hearing this, took a few more looks at Liu Xuan.


    Liu Xuan had a cold demeanor and remained unflustered. Although he was young, he was very calm. Under the praise of everyone, he remained calm.


    Being in the acquired realm and understanding sword intent, that''s absolutely top-notch genius.


    Lin Fei had also understood saber intent in the acquired realm back then, which allowed him to kill high-level Qi Condensation cultivators. And Lin Fei was very clear. The reason he understood saber intent was that his saber technique was very promising. The saber technique had understood saber intent on its own.


    However, Liu Xuan was different. Heprehended saber intent based on his swordsmanship talent. Moreover, he was even younger than Lin Fei when heprehended saber intent.


    Seeing Lin Fei''s interest in Little Divine Dragon Liu Xuan, Shangguan Feiyun said with a smile, "Seniors, every year there are top-notch talents like Little Divine Dragon Liu Xuan. They don''t hide their talents at all. On the contrary, they publicize it. Because in Ancient Origin Sect, the more talented you are, the more resources you can get. So, every time Ancient Origin Sect begins to ept disciples, arge number of geniuses emerge. It''s all to get the attention of the Ancient Origin Sect. Now, seniors, you should understand why our eight major families have spent a huge price to create momentum for you, right?"


    Both Lin Fei and Shen Lianxin understood. In this Ancient Continent, in this Ancient Origin Sect, things seemed to be quite different from Great Chang.


    Great Chang had Qi cultivators, dynasties, and other sects. If one''s talent was too dazzling, they might face various unpredictable events. But Ancient Origin Sect was different.


    In Tianqi Country, Ancient Origin Sect was supreme, suppressing everything! Ancient Origin Sect hoped that more people with good martial arts talents would appear. Anyone who dared to attack the disciples of the Ancient Origin Sect would undoubtedly die!


    "So, how is the momentum you created?" Lin Fei asked.


    "Hehe, seniors," Shangguan Feiyun responded. "Although our eight major families have declined for a long time, some connections still exist. Moreover, you two are Dao Seekers. Just the words ''Dao Seeker'' are enough to attract the attention of the Ancient Origin Sect!


    However, when the mountain gate openster, no matter what, you two must try your best to create the greatest momentum. Even better if you could create a sensation throughout the venue, and shake the Ancient Origin Sect, that would be the best! Especially Senior Lin. I believe that Senior Lin can definitely shake the entire Ancient Origin Sect!"


    There was a trace of eagerness in Shangguan Feiyun''s eyes as he looked at Lin Fei.


    At this time, a figure suddenly appeared in the void. This figure walked step by step to the sky above Ancient Origin Sect. His gaze swept across Ancient Origin City. Then, he shouted loudly, "Where are the Dao Seekers from Fairy Mist Ind?"


    "Boom."


    Immediately, all the martial artists in Ancient Origin City were greatly shocked.


    "Dao Seekers?"


    "Are there really Dao Seekers on Fairy Mist Ind?"


    "Seekers have not appeared for hundreds of years."


    "The Seekers who appeared before were all Foundation Establishment True Persons."


    "This time Dao Seeker is finally one of our martial artists. I heard it''s two powerful Martial Saints!"


    Shangguan Feiyun hurriedly said to Lin Fei, "Senior Lin, Senior Shen, this is the benefit of the momentum we created! Both of you go quickly."


    Lin Fei and Shen Lianxin looked at each other and nodded. Then they took a stride and directly arrived in the void.

 209. The Saber Momentum Emerges, Hundreds of Martial Saints Suppressed Within a Ten-Mile Radius!

    209. The Saber Momentum Emerges, Hundreds of Martial Saints Suppressed Within a Ten-Mile Radius!


    Lin Fei and Shen Lianxin moved steadily onward, each step echoing like the silent tread of an invisible staircase. Traveling through the vast emptiness, they trod upon thin air and arrived in front of the Martial Saint of the Ancient Origin Sect.


    "We two are Dao Seekers from Fairy Mist Ind," Lin Fei dered with tranquility.


    Even when facing the dignified Martial Saint of the Ancient Origin Sect, he neither groveled nor acted pretentiously. After all, the figure before him was just a Martial Saint. And so was Lin Fei.


    "What a good poise!" The Ancient Origin Sect''s Martial Saint gave Lin Fei an appraising nce.


    His aura was not something one could easily endure. Lin Fei and Shen Lianxin managed to stride toward him step by step. This was not something an ordinary Martial Saint could achieve. They were indeed the rare seekers seen only once in centuries!


    "Dao Seekers are known for their steadfast spirits and wills, promising remarkable achievements in the future. However, that''s allter. First, you must pass our Ancient Origin Sect''s assessment, sessfully join us as outer elders, and then you will have the chance to ascend to the pinnacle of martial arts!"


    "What is the assessment?" Lin Fei queried further.


    "No rush."


    Subsequently, the Martial Saint of the Ancient Origin Sect called out to the crowd below, "Dragon Hidden Mountain, Martial Saint Lu Xuan!"


    Following this, a man garbed in ck emerged from the crowd, his entire demeanor chilly and detached.


    "Lu Xuan pays his respects to the Envoy Gu!"


    The ck-robed man was none other than Lu Xuan, a Martial Saint.


    Lin Fei had heard this name in the Ancient Origin City. It was said that Lu Xuan came rmended by Dragon Hidden Mountain, having once vanquished thirty-eight Martial Saints in session, among whom were top-tier Martial Saints! This was a testament to his prowess.


    Therefore, Dragon Hidden Mountain had made a show of him, ensuring the higher echelons of the Ancient Origin Sect knew of Lu Xuan. The purpose of this spectacle was exactly this¡ªto make the Ancient Origin Sect take notice.


    "Cold Water Pavilion, Ying Wuming!"


    "Great Snow Mountain, Xia Zongtian."


    "Red Maple Manor, Zhao Canglong."


    The Ancient Origin Sect''s Martial Saint called out a dozen more names, all of whom were currently enjoying considerable fame within Ancient Origin City.


    In truth, all of this was merely to create a sensation. These Martial Saints'' respective backers had expended immense resources and leveraged vastworks for this spectacle. Otherwise, how would the higher-ups of the Ancient Origin Sect know the names of these Martial Saints? Although the Martial Saints were powerful, they were not yet within the sights of the Ancient Origin Sect''s upper echelons.


    These ten Martial Saints were all eyeing each other. After all, there were limited spots within the Ancient Origin Sect. They werepetitors. Of course, these were the famous ones, known to the Ancient Origin Sect''s higher-ups. There were still some Martial Saints who were not known to the upper echelons of the Ancient Origin Sect, but who had rmendations. There were quite a few of them.


    "I trust your backers have mentioned this. Once you create a sensation, and catch the eyes of my Ancient Origin Sect''s upper echelons, then, upon passing the assessment, the upper echelons of the Ancient Origin Sect will bestow various rewards. Of course, the premise is that you have to pass the Ancient Origin Sect''s assessment. Come with me."


    Thus, Lin Fei and the others, following the Martial Saint of the Ancient Origin Sect, arrived at the foot of the Ancient Origin Sect''s mountain.


    Apanying Lin Fei and the others were actually as many as hundreds of Martial Saints! With so many Martial Saints vying for spots, though the Ancient Origin Sect''s quota was not fixed, it typically epted only around a dozen. If the Ancient Origin Sect was unsatisfied, it would only admit a few. The most outrageous urrence was once when none were epted.


    "Dare I ask, what is the content of this assessment?" A Martial Saint inquired.


    Each time, the content of the Ancient Origin Sect''s assessment was different. Thus, there wasn''t any reference point. However, one thing was certain. The strength of the Martial Saints was extremely important. After all, these Martial Saints, unlike the disciples, upon joining the Ancient Origin Sect, would directly be outer elders. Naturally, the stronger they were, the better.


    As for potential? Having be Martial Saints, potential no longer mattered. What mattered was strength! Hence, typically each assessment would see the strongest Martial Saints able to join the Ancient Origin Sect and be outer elders.


    This was clear to all the Martial Saints. This was also the reason why people from the eight great families initially wished to spar with Lin Fei. They wanted to gauge Lin Fei''s approximate strength, so they wouldn''t invest heavily only to find out that the strength of Lin Fei and Shen Lianxin was too weak to join the Ancient Origin Sect. That would mean a major loss for the eight great families.


    The Martial Saint of the Ancient Origin Sect looked at Lin Fei and the others, a smile tugging at the corner of his mouth: "The content of this assessment is simple. Do you see the gate of the Ancient Origin Sect? We are currently at the foot of the Ancient Origin Sect''s mountain. Your task is to reach the gate of the Ancient Origin Sect as quickly as possible! The first batch of Martial Saints to reach there will be able to join the Ancient Origin Sect smoothly and be the elders of the Ancient Origin Sect!"


    "Hm? Is it that simple?"


    Some of the Martial Saints seemed somewhat incredulous.


    "Is it really simple?"


    The Martial Saint of the Ancient Origin Sect looked amused but didn''t answer.


    At this moment, a ck-robed Lu Xuan coldly asked, "Can we kill?"


    Lu Xuan''s words tightened the hearts of the many Martial Saints. Indeed, those who first reach the gate of the Ancient Origin Sect could smoothly join it. Actually, this did not refer to speed, but to ranking. Just getting to the mountain before their opponents was enough. If they killed all the Martial Saints at the foot of the mountain, they would certainly be able to join the Ancient Origin Sect.


    All present were Martial Saints. All had experienced ughters and walked their paths through battle. Could they not understand Lu Xuan''s meaning? Even Shen Lianxin was momentarily moved to kill.


    However, the Martial Saint of the Ancient Origin Sect regretfully shook his head and said, "Unfortunately, you can''t kill."


    "Can''t kill?"


    "But you didn''t say we can''t hurt others?"


    The eyes of the crowd brightened. They immediately understood the meaning of the Ancient Origin Sect''s Martial Saint. Can''t kill, but he didn''t say they couldn''t injure. Evidently, fighting was inevitable. This scene was simply too cruel.


    Over a hundred Martial Saints! What a grand line-up! These hundreds of Martial Saints had to pit their wits and courage against each other, fighting amongst themselves just for a chance to join the Ancient Origin Sect.


    The Ancient Origin Sect was conducting the Martial Saint assessment first. Therefore, those disciples at the foot of the mountain who wanted to join the outer or even the inner sect of the Ancient Origin Sect were also watching the scene unfold. Perhaps their hearts were shocked. Even at the Martial Saint level, they had to join the Ancient Origin Sect in such a cruel manner. Now, their chances of joining the outer sect of the Ancient Origin Sect seemed much easier than the Martial Saints''.


    If they missed this opportunity, they wouldn''t need to consider bing Martial Saints and joining the Ancient Origin Sect in the future. The probability of that was infinitesimal.


    "I wonder who will be the first to climb to the top of the mountain?"


    "Maybe it will be Martial Saint Lu Xuan."


    "These two Dao Seekers look a bit ordinary."


    "They say Dao Seekers have strong willpower, but their strength might not necessarily be the strongest."


    "Foundation Establishment Dao Seekers do asionally appear. Those Dao Seekers are highly valued by the Immortal Sects."


    "The Ancient Origin Sect certainly values Dao Seekers, but whether they can pass the assessment is still a big question."


    Many disciples temporarily didn''t need to take the assessment. So, they were all discussing these Martial Saints. After all, it was rare to see these Martial Saints fighting so fiercely for a few spots under normal circumstances.


    "Brother Shen, you go first. I''ll stay at the foot of the mountain to ensure everything goes smoothly."


    Suddenly, Lin Fei said to Shen Lianxin. Shen Lianxin understood immediately. Lin Fei was going to stop the other Martial Saints.


    Shen Lianxin understood. Naturally, the others did too. Lu Xuan, Ying Wuming, and the others remained expressionless. However, a hint of murderous intent shed through their eyes.


    Although they were not allowed to kill, it didn''t mean they couldn''t injure others. Injuring a Martial Saint was much easier than killing one.


    When it came to the opportunity to enter the Ancient Origin Sect, they would strike against anyone who dared to obstruct them. Even the Martial Saint of the Ancient Origin Sect seemed a bit surprised. He looked up and down at Lin Fei, a hint of doubt in his eyes. However, no matter what the doubt was, he would soon know.


    "Alright, let''s begin."


    With the order from the Ancient Origin Sect''s Martial Saint, thepetition started.


    "Whoosh."


    Without any hesitation, Shen Lianxin rushed toward the mountain almost immediately. He was well aware of Lin Fei''s strength. Therefore, Shen Lianxin wouldn''t distract Lin Fei. Anyway, no matter what, if Lin Fei wanted to ascend the mountain, Shen Lianxin believed that no one could stop him. So, he didn''t beat around the bush. Without any hesitation, he activated the true essence within his body and rushed towards the mountain at the fastest speed.


    However, as fast as Shen Lianxin was, Ying Wuming, Lu Xuan, and the other Martial Saints seemed to be even faster! They moved ahead even faster than Shen Lianxin at first.


    A gleam shed across Lin Fei''s eyes.


    "I didn''t allow you to move!"


    In the next moment, without any hesitation, Lin Fei''s saber momentum exploded!


    "Boom."


    A circle of white light erupted from Lin Fei''s body. Instantly, it covered the area beneath the mountain of the Ancient Origin Sect. Hundreds of Martial Saints, even including the martial artists who were preparing to participate in the Ancient Origin Sect outer disciple assessment, were all enveloped by Lin Fei''s saber momentum.


    Suddenly, whether they were ordinary martial artists or Martial Saints, they all felt as if they were stuck in a swamp, finding it difficult to move. Even those Martial Saints felt as if they were carrying mountains on their backs. The weight made their whole bodies tremble. Even the Martial Saint of the Ancient Origin Sect, who was originally high above and prepared to stand by and watch the show, at this moment, was also suppressed by Lin Fei''s saber momentum.


    The entire area beneath the mountain of the Ancient Origin Sect, within a radius of ten miles, was suppressed by Lin Fei''s saber momentum!


    For a moment, the entire area beneath the mountain fell silent, and one could hear a pin drop.

 210. Transcendence Saber Momentum Suppress Martial Saints

    210. Transcendence Saber Momentum Suppress Martial Saints


    Lin Fei stood with his hands behind his back. He stood quietly at the foot of the mountain. He didn''t move, and neither did the others. Because of the momentum they had created, they were being noticed by the high-ranking members of the Ancient Origin Sect.


    Being noticed in itself was a testament to these Martial Saints'' power. Perhaps, each had their own special traits and trump cards. Every single one of them was a highly renowned individual. To rise from an ordinary martial artist to be a Martial Saint was undoubtedly extraordinary.


    Even so, at this moment, under the suppression of Lin Fei''s saber momentum, everyone felt as if they had fallen into a swamp. Their bodies carried the weight of heavy mountains, trembling. Even the true essence within their bodies couldn''t flow smoothly. They all stopped in their tracks.


    As for trying to force their way up?


    Certainly, it could be done. However, it would consume an enormous amount of true essence. If their true essence was exhausted, what would they do when they encountered attacks from other Martial Saintster?


    Therefore, for a while, these Martial Saints didn''t move. Their eyes were all fixed on Lin Fei. They recognized Lin Fei.


    Dao Seeker Lin Fei.


    Now, because of the hype created by the eight major families, his name was known far and wide. Only, they hadn''t expected Dao Seeker Lin Fei was actually this terrifying. He hadprehended saber momentum!


    "Saber momentum, this is saber momentum!"


    "Even if it''s saber momentum, it won''t trap me. Break!"


    "Ah... Break for me!"


    Among these Martial Saints, there were still some fierce characters. For example, Lu Xuan, Ying Wuming, etc. Their true essence was indeed powerful. They tried to break free from Lin Fei''s saber momentum. If it were before, when he had only mastered saber momentum, Lin Fei''s saber momentum might not have been able to suppress these Martial Saints.


    But now, it was different. The transcendence of saber momentum wasn''t a doubling or tripling of power. But a tenfold, dozens of times increase! Therefore, even if these Martial Saints tried their best to struggle, their efforts were in vain.


    As for the disciples at the foot of the mountain, they were even more terrified. Looking at Lin Fei, their eyes were a hint of fear and dread.


    Saber momentum, evolved from the saber intent. Not only could it interfere with reality, but it could also deter the spirit! For these acquired martial artists, being suppressed by the saber momentum, even if Lin Fei''s saber momentum didn''t intentionally suppress them, just a little bit of the leaked power was enough to make them feel incredibly shocked and terrified.


    However, at the foot of the mountain, there was one exception. That was the Martial Saint of the Ancient Origin Sect.


    Originally, this Martial Saint was merely "supervising." Or, watching the excitement from the side. He was high above, detached from the world. But now, he was also suppressed by Lin Fei''s saber momentum. Although there was a hint of surprise on his face, he seemed to have no fear or panic.


    "Saber momentum, he actuallyprehended saber momentum. Interesting. It seems the Dao Seeker truly lives up to his reputation. How could someone who managed to cross the vast sea from the other end be ordinary? But, you have saber momentum, I have fist momentum!"


    At this time, the Martial Saint of the Ancient Origin Sect, a fierce light shed in his eyes!


    Perhaps, many people didn''t understand his identity. He was a true disciple! In the Ancient Origin Sect, his status was higher than that of the elders.


    Each direct disciple, in the outside world, could be the overlord of a region. All were terrifying Martial Saints standing tall and upright. And he was among the best of them. This time, he presided over the initiation ceremony out of interest. Unexpectedly, he encountered such an "interesting" Martial Saint like Lin Fei. As a dignified direct disciple, how could he be suppressed by Lin Fei''s saber momentum?


    "Boom."


    The Martial Saint of the Ancient Origin Sect, originally bent slightly by Lin Fei''s saber momentum, now, bit by bit, slowly straightened up. His body became upright again.


    At the same time, a circle of grey light radiated from the body of the Ancient Origin Sect''s Martial Saint. One circle after another, exuding an overbearing, fierce, utterly rigid, and masculine aura.


    Everyone seemed to "see" an iparable fist as if it spanned across the void. This fist seemed to be able to destroy everything, crush everything!


    Fist momentum!


    No one expected that this Martial Saint of the Ancient Origin Sect had actuallyprehended fist momentum too!


    "Fist momentum... I remember now, he is the true disciple of the Ancient Origin Sect, the Fist Saint Gu Meng!"


    "What, he is Fist Saint Gu Meng? The Fist Saint Gu Meng who killed three top Martial Saints with one punch, shocking the entire Tianqi Nation?"


    "Fist Saint Gu Meng, the true disciple of the Ancient Origin Sect, is actually presiding over the ceremony."


    "What a terrifying fist momentum, is this the true disciple of the Ancient Origin Sect? It''s simply incredible..."


    "Why do I feel like Fist Saint Gu Meng''s fist momentum seems a bit inferior to Dao Seeker Lin Fei''s saber momentum?"


    For a moment, the hearts of many people at the foot of the mountain were shocked.


    A true disciple of the Ancient Origin Sect. Fist Saint Gu Meng.


    Thebination of these two titles made everyone look at Gu Meng with newfound awe. Even Lin Fei''s gaze at Gu Meng''s fist momentum held a touch of surprise. But, that was all. If he didn''t move, then no one had the right to move under his saber momentum!


    "Suppress!"


    Lin Fei just spat out a single word. Suddenly, it seemed as if countless strands of saber intent in the void, covering the sky and the earth, pressuring towards the numerous Martial Saints.


    "Thud!"


    Some of the Martial Saints flew into the void, preparing to walk on air, rushing to the top of the mountain at the fastest speed, but they were directly pressed by Lin Fei''s saber momentum, causing them to fall to the ground. Even after falling to the ground, they had to desperately seek support from the ground with both hands, resisting the pressure of the saber momentum.


    As for Fist Saint Gu Meng, originally, he detached from the world. Even when Lin Fei disyed his saber momentum, he didn''t take it seriously. He felt that once his fist momentum came out, he would be able to easily break free from Lin Fei''s saber momentum.


    However, the expression on Gu Meng''s face had be rigid. Even the smile on his face was gradually disappearing. Because he found that when his fist momentum erupted, the circles of grey light were actually beingpressed back.


    Yes, bit by bit, they werepressed back. Whether it''s fist momentum or saber momentum. The smaller the range, the stronger the power. Now being suppressed back could only mean one thing. His fist momentum was inferior to Lin Fei''s saber momentum!


    Moreover, Gu Meng himself felt even with the protection of fist momentum, under the cover of Lin Fei''s saber momentum, he still felt as if he was surrounded by a mountain of sabers. Countless sabers were ready to fall at any time, cutting him into pieces!


    Thepetition between saber momentum and fist momentum didn''t tolerate any deception.


    Strength is strength. Weakness is weakness.


    Clearly, Gu Meng''s fist momentum was inferior to Lin Fei''s saber momentum. Even, far inferior! The two were not even on the same level.


    "Saber momentum... Transcendence!"


    Gu Meng uttered each word slowly. At this moment, his expression had be extremely solemn. He finally understood Lin Fei''s saber momentum had reached transcendence.


    And him?


    Fist momentum at the Mastery level! Even among the true disciples of the Ancient Origin Sect, Fist momentum at the Mastery level could be considered an outstanding achievement. That''s why he could always appear so rxed.


    But, Lin Fei''s was transcendence-level saber momentum. Only at this time did Gu Meng truly understand what "Dao Seeker" really meant. Why every Dao Seeker ultimately achieved no small feat. Just based on Lin Fei''s understanding of the transcendence-level saber momentum, he could make the entire Ancient Origin Sect take him seriously!


    Thinking of this, Gu Meng withdrew his fist momentum.


    He said to Lin Fei, "Lin Fei, withdraw your saber momentum. Yourpanion has reached the top of the mountain. As for you, there''s no need topete with them for the quota. It''s their misfortune topete with you for the quota. With you here, they can''t even move. Won''t they be wiped out by then? You can directly enter the Ancient Origin Sect and be an outer elder!"


    The other Martial Saints were also all taken aback. Their eyes were filled with shock!


    Lin Fei was going to directly enter the Ancient Origin Sect. He didn''t even have to take the examination!


    Many Martial Saints, who were proud and arrogant, thought they were not inferior to anyone. But they were easily suppressed by this "Dao Seeker" alone. Hundreds of Martial Saints, not one could move. Their pride was shattered by Lin Fei.


    This was a Dao Seeker who truly lived up to his reputation!

 211. Energy billows, forming flowers

    211. Energy billows, forming flowers


    Lin Fei looked up towards the top of the mountain. Shen Lianxin had reached the top. So, Lin Fei nodded and directly withdrew his saber momentum. Once the saber momentum was withdrawn, the suppression of everyone also disappeared in an instant.


    "Whoosh".


    The next moment, hundreds of Martial Saints immediately rushed frantically toward the top of the mountain. Among them, the Martial Saints like Ying Wuming and Lu Xuan were the fastest.


    Hundreds of Martial Saints even started to make their moves. True essence burst forth. Martial arts shocked the heavens and the earth.


    It was a shocking battle. If it weren''t for Lin Fei''s saber momentum, suppressing everything, then this battle of hundreds of Martial Saints would have shaken the heavens and the earth.


    Such a battle was something one could onlye across but not seek. It made countless disciples yearn for it. However, just now Lin Fei, with his own strength, disyed saber momentum, suppressing hundreds of Martial Saints!


    Looking back now, these Martial Saints were fighting passionately. It seemed to have a different taste, but it felt a little nd. Even those acquired disciples felt the same. Their gazes, from time to time, fell on Lin Fei.


    Suppressing hundreds of Martial Saints with his own strength, no one dared to move. What kind of power is this? What kind of boldness? What kind of domineering attitude? They also hoped that one day they could be this domineering!


    "Brother Lin, let''s go up the mountain together."


    Gu Meng changed the way he addressed Lin Fei. Obviously, Gu Meng had also acknowledged Lin Fei. Perhaps, other people didn''t know what saber momentum transcendence meant. But Gu Meng knew very well.


    All the true disciples of the Ancient Origin Sect knew, for a Martial Saint, reaching the peak of cultivation wasn''t difficult. The Ancient Origin Sect had various resources piled up. For a typical genius, spending some time reaching the peak of Martial Saint was also possible. But if one wanted toprehend momentum, that was not something that could be achieved by piling up resources.


    Moreover, above Martial Saints, there is the Martial Sovereign! Withoutprehending momentum, there would be no breakthrough to achieve the status of Martial Sovereign. Momentum is essential!


    Therefore, among the true disciples of the Ancient Origin Sect, only the true disciples who hadprehended momentum could be considered Martial Sovereign seeds.


    "Alright, let''s go up the mountain together."


    Facing the "goodwill" released by Gu Meng, Lin Fei didn''t refuse. So, the two of them, step by step, crossed the void, walked in the air, and arrived at the top of the mountain.


    At this moment, on the top of the mountain, many Martial Saints had already reached their destination. There were still some Martial Saints fighting. But Gu Meng didn''t even look at them. He was just a supervisor. As for gathering those beginner Martial Saints, that was not his jurisdiction. Naturally, there were others in charge. Gu Meng only brought the most special one, the Dao Seeker Lin Fei!


    Lin Fei looked at the Ancient Origin Sect in front of him.


    The mountain gate was huge. There was no immortal qi lingering inside nor were there any precious birds or exotic beasts. Instead, there was energy rushing to the sky. Like a cloud of smoke, it rushed into the clouds.


    "This is energy smoke cultivated to an extremely profound level. When you enter the Ancient Origin Sect and acquire the cultivation method, you naturally will have energy, and even cultivating to the point of energy smoke is not difficult," Gu Meng said with a smile.


    Lin Fei nodded. Soon, two figures walked out from inside the Ancient Origin Sect. These two figures didn''t have energy smoke, but they had an extremely strong sense of oppression! Even Lin Fei felt the pressure.


    Even Gu Meng, seeing these two martial artists, immediately paid his respects: "Greetings. Two transmission elders!"


    The others also paid their respects one after another. Obviously, these two transmission elders seemed to have different statuses and positions.


    The two martial artists had cold gazes and serious expressions. Only when they saw Lin Fei, their expressions seemed to soften slightly, even a smile appeared.


    "The examination is over, this time, a total of eleven people passed the examination, can join our Ancient Origin Sect, and be the outer elder. Dao Seeker Lin Fei, Dao Seeker Shen Lianxin, Lu Xuan, Ying Wuming..."


    Then, these two transmission elders began to read out the names. Soon, all eleven names were read. Lin Fei found that there were several Martial Saints who were not those who were mentioned by Gu Meng to build momentum. Instead, they were obscure. Some of the Martial Saints who built momentum failed the examination.


    "I don''t ept this! I went through all kinds of hardships and expended countless efforts to reach the Ancient Origin Sect. Just a trivial examination eliminated me? If there really was a big fight, more than half of the eleven people you chose are not my matches! Why can''t I enter the Ancient Origin Sect?"


    Suddenly, a Martial Saint roared. His expression was ferocious. His body was full of momentum. His eyes were red. Obviously, he had reached the point of extreme anger and he was extremely unwilling to ept this.


    Lin Fei also looked over. He recognized this person. Zhao Canglong! He was previously named by Gu Meng, one of the Martial Saints who greatly built momentum. But he was not selected.


    It was unknown what happened at the foot of the mountain. That prevented Zhao Canglong from reaching the top of the mountain first. It must be that his movement technique wascking.


    In Lin Fei''s view, this examination was full of loopholes. It wasn''t even an examination. It seemed that anyone could be chosen. It was entirely up to the preferences of the two transmission elders.


    Of course, if there were really good talents like Lin Fei who hadprehended momentum, the transmission elders would definitely not miss it. As for the others, it really depended on luck.


    "Don''t ept it? Hehe, these scattered cultivation Martial Saints from the outside world really think they''ve reached the peak step by step? Since you don''t ept it, then die!"


    One of the transmission elders stepped forward. He didn''t burst out any momentum, just punched out. This punch, without any extra fancy moves, was just a straightforward punch, even the true essence in his body didn''t burst out much.


    It was just barely visible that this elder''s body erupted with terrifying energy. This was no longer just energy smoke but rather a flower that was vaguely opening on top of his head. A flowerpletely condensed from energy.


    The moment the flower opened, this punch arrived in front of Zhao Canglong.


    "Ah..."


    Zhao Canglong was as if awakening from a dream. His body''s blood and true essence exploded instantly and also punched out. It seemed as if there was a faint sound of a dragon chant. It was obviously some very profound boxing method.


    On the other hand, the transmission elder was just an ordinary straight punch.


    "Boom".


    The two fists collided hard. But the next moment, Zhao Canglong''s body exploded on cue. He was directly blown up by the elder''s punch and turned into a cloud of blood mist.


    He died!


    A Martial Saint of such prestige, even everyone could see Zhao Canglong was no ordinary Martial Saint. However, he was still blown up by this ordinary punch from the transmission elder. He didn''t have any resistance at all.


    This waspletely crushing! Even a crushing that didn''t leave any hope. Just like an adult and a baby. Worlds apart!


    For a moment, the faces of all the Martial Saints present changed drastically. Those two transmission elders obviously were also just Martial Saints. Their realm was the same. Even, they didn''t use any momentum, and the true essence wasn''t used. Just a punch with physical strength alone instantly exploded a top Martial Saint.


    Was this possible?


    Even Lin Fei''s pupils shrank sharply. Danger! He sensed a trace of danger from the two transmission elders. Especially when the flower made of energy appeared on the elder''s head. The danger Lin Fei could sense was more intense.


    "This is the Energy Flower! The elder has condensed the Energy Flower, which means that the body has reached its limit! If the three flowers gather at the top. The elder doesn''t even have to make a move, just a nce can kill Zhao Canglong. The gap between Martial Saints and Martial Saints is worlds apart. How can a loose cultivation Martial Saint bepared with a Martial Saint from my Ancient Origin Sect?"


    Gu Meng sneered.


    "Energy Flower?"


    A glimmer of surprise shed in Lin Fei''s eyes.


    "Brother Lin, don''t be surprised. Once you enter the Ancient Origin Sect, you will naturally know. Like you, a Dao Seeker who has alreadyprehended saber momentum, your future achievements will definitely be extraordinary. Even the gathering of the three flowers is not impossible! By then, I''m afraid I''ll have to rely on Brother Lin."


    Gu Meng said with a smile. In dealing with Lin Fei, his attitude waspletely different. After all, even though they were all Martial Saints, not all Martial Saints were the same.


    "The eleven Martial Saints whose names were read, follow us to the Ancestral Hall for the beginner ceremony."


    After saying that, the two transmission elders turned around and walked towards the mountain gate of the Ancient Origin Sect.


    "Brother Lin, go ahead. After you''re settled, I''lle to visit you."


    Gu Meng said with a smile to Lin Fei. Lin Fei nodded. He then followed the two transmission elders and flew into the Ancient Origin Sect.

 212. Martial Dao Tower

    212. Martial Dao Tower


    In the Outer Sect of the Ancient Origin Sect, Lin Fei and Shen Lianxin had now received the clothing of the Outer Sect elders. They were Outer Sect elders and naturally had to preside over the Outer Sect. Therefore, the cave mansion they lived in was also in the Outer Sect.


    The Ancient Origin Sect was veryrge, with the Outer Sect disciples, Inner Sect disciples, true disciples, and so on all divided into different mountain peaks. There were dense mountain peaks, stretching as far as the eye could see. Lin Fei didn''t believe these mountains naturally existed.


    After casually asking around, Lin Fei found out that these mountains were all moved here by some of the predecessors of the Ancient Origin Sect using their astonishing Divine Abilities.


    Moving mountains!


    Even though Foundation Establishment True Persons could also cast some mountain-moving spells, they could only move small mountains. The mountains of the Ancient Origin Sect, however, were all very tall and grand, clearly not ordinary mountains.


    "Divine Abilities..." A gleam shed in Lin Fei''s eyes. He had heard this term more than once.


    Did the Martial Sovereign have Divine Abilities? He didn''t know.


    However, the various aspects of a Martial Saint were magical enough. It was just that Lin Fei had always been a loose martial artist, and he hadn''t even acquired any Martial Saint cultivation methods.


    Take a look at those two transmission elders. They were also Martial Saints, but they didn''t use any momentum and still could punch out such a terrifying punch.


    "Brother Shen, we are now the Outer Sect elders of the Ancient Origin Sect. Here, we can find the direction forward in martial arts. So, let''s each perform our duties here and jointly step onto the pinnacle of martial arts! As for the matters of the eight major families, I will deal with them."


    Shen Lianxin nodded and didn''t say much. He turned around and left.


    The two of them each had their own cave mansions. Lin Fei knew that Shen Lianxin was a martial fanatic and wasn''t good at socializing. He could handle some trivial matters, like those of the eight major families.


    Now, although both of them were Outer Sect elders, their responsibilities were different. Lin Fei was the Elder of the Enforcement Hall of the Outer Sect, and Shen Lianxin was the Elder of the Transmission Hall of the Outer Sect. Of course, there wasn''t much to do as an Outer Sect elder. Besides, not all elders were the same.


    Lin Fei and Shen Lianxin were both Martial Saints. What could surprise them? If it were up to elders at the Martial Saint level like Lin Fei in the Enforcement Hall of the Outer Sect to take action, what major event must have happened in the Outer Sect?


    Although the Ancient Origin Sect was not very strong in the Ancient Continent, it still suppressed one side. At least in the Tianqi Country, no one dared to provoke the Ancient Origin Sect.


    Lin Fei sat alone in the cave mansion. Being an Outer Sect elder of the Ancient Origin Sect certainly had some benefits. The most direct benefit was contribution points. He could get three thousand contribution points.


    The source of these contribution points had two ways. One was the contribution points distributed to disciples and elders each year. For example, Lin Fei, an Outer Sect elder, would receive only a thousand contribution points per year, roughly the same as a true disciple. True disciples got slightly more, approximately 1,200 contribution points per year. As for Outer Sect disciples, they received none at all. Only Inner Sect disciples received a distribution of 300 contribution points per year.


    The second source was sect missions. One could undertake some sect missions and thereby gain some contribution points. But there weren''t many high-level sect missions, and even if a Martial Saint took on a mission, it entailed certain risks. Most of these missions were not within the Tianqi Country. Hence, the Ancient Origin Sect''s contribution points were precious. Unlike the Nine Profound Sect, they could not be exchanged for silver. It was impossible in the Ancient Origin Sect.


    "Three thousand contribution points, it''s obviously for the Outer Sect elders to exchange for cultivation methods in the Martial Dao Tower," Lin Fei thought excitedly. He had traveled thousands of miles across the sea and endured great hardships, all for what? Now, he could finally get what he wished for - the cultivation method!


    Moreover, joining the Ancient Origin Sect had given Lin Fei an extra benefit - an additional 3,000 contribution points! While the other ten Martial Saints received 3,000 points, Lin Fei had 6,000 points, a full double!


    Clearly, this was due to his "building momentum" and understanding the "saber momentum", suppressing hundreds of Martial Saints at the foot of the mountain. In the Ancient Origin Sect, the higher-profile and more talented one was, the more benefits one got.


    With his contribution points doubled, the range of martial arts Lin Fei could choose from was undoubtedly broader. Without any hesitation, he stood up, took a step, and transformed into a stream of light, rushing towards the Martial Dao Tower.


    In the Ancient Origin Sect, martial arts were exchanged in the Martial Dao Tower.


    Dressed in the attire of an Outer Sect elder, Lin Fei was greeted with respect by many Outer Sect disciples as he walked in. He entered the Martial Dao Tower. The first floor contained Body Refining and Acquired level martial arts. The second floor contained Innate level martial arts. The third floor had Martial Saint level martial arts. Lin Fei could only enter the third floor as the fourth was beyond his reach.


    Upon reaching the third floor of the Martial Dao Tower, he found two Martial Saint elders stationed there. He handed over his elder''s token to the two Martial Saint elders.


    "Hmm? So you''re a newly promoted Outer Sect elder. Since you were a loose martial artist before, do you know the path of a Martial Saint?" one of the elders asked.


    "Please give me your guidance, elder."


    "Take this and study it carefully. Make sure you understand so that you don''t choose the wrong martial arts."


    Lin Fei took a small booklet that contained an exnation of the Martial Saint realm. Excited, Lin Fei immediately moved aside to read it thoroughly.


    ording to the booklet''s description, a Martial Saint who wishes to achieve the pinnacle of martial arts must cultivate three aspects: Energy, Qi, and Spirit.


    Energy refers to human energies, which in fact represent the body. Qi refers to a Martial Saint''s true essence. Spirit refers to Martial Dao True Intent, or a Martial Saint''s momentum.


    When a Martial Saint cultivates their body to the extreme, they can condense the Energy Flower. When their True Essence is cultivated to the extreme, they can condense the Qi Flower. When the saber momentum is cultivated to the extreme, the Spirit Flower can be condensed.


    Only when the Three Flowers converge at the top and energy, qi, and spirit be one is there a glimmer of hope to unlock the "chains of life wheel" and manifest the life wheel. Manifestation of the life wheel means that a martial artist has taken control of their own "life". This is the pinnacle of martial arts!


    A Golden Core cultivator survives the Heavenly Tribtion. Martial arts master controls the life wheel!


    "Swallowing a golden core, I control my fate, not heaven!" This describes a Golden Core cultivator, and simrly, it describes a Martial Sovereign. Controlling the life wheel means controlling one''s own life!


    Lin Fei finally understood why his evolution of the saber momentum and reaching transcendence was taken seriously by the higher-ups of the Ancient Origin Sect. If he hadn''t evolved the saber momentum, he wouldn''t have been able to condense the Spirit Flower. He would never achieve the convergence of the Three Flowers, and lose the opportunity to break the chains of the life wheel.


    Without the manifestation of the life wheel, one naturally cannot be a Martial Arts Sovereign. For a martial artist like this, it means losing hope. Even if he is a Martial Saint, in the eyes of the Ancient Origin Sect''s higher-ups, his potential has been exhausted.


    With a snap, Lin Fei closed the booklet and respectfully returned it to the two elders.


    "I understand," he said.


    "Good, now that you understand, go in and choose. You can''t touch the martial arts inside until you''ve made your choice. Otherwise, if you touch it, it will trigger the prohibition and reveal the martial arts content. That would be the equivalent of choosing that martial art, and the contribution points will be deducted directly. Each martial art inside, regardless of its profundity, is at the Martial Saint level, and each one requires a thousand contribution points."


    Lin Fei nodded and entered the third level. Each martial art costing a thousand contribution points was indeed very affordable. The three thousand contribution points of an Outer Sect elder could be used to choose three.


    As for the profound martial arts, or slightly weaker martial arts, what''s the difference? At the level of a Martial Saint, everyone knows that martial arts is not about profundity, but about what suits oneself. This is the most important thing.


    Lin Fei stood before the bookshelves. Various martial arts, saber techniques, sword techniques, and so on, were all avable, all at the Martial Saint level.


    Now Lin Fei had to choose a cultivation method first. He saw the names of these cultivation methods:


    "Star Fighting Technique: absorb the power of the stars and the moon, transform them into true essence, and use the vastness of the stars and the moon to condense the Qi Flower."


    "Glutton Technique: created by observing the ancient fierce beast Glutton. You can transform various exotic beasts you devour into blood essence, increase your blood essence, and ultimately condense the Energy Flower."


    "Sky Beast Blood Transformation Technique: transforms the blood essence of all beasts in the world, making it your own, increases your blood essence, and ultimately condenses the Energy Flower."


    "Clouds gathering Technique: gather the rosy clouds of the world, and transform them into true essence. If you can gather extremely special rosy clouds, your cultivation can advance by leaps and bounds, and ultimately condense the Qi Flower."


    Seeing these martial arts techniques, each was earth-shattering. Just reading the introductions of these techniques was enough to make his spirit tremble, demonstrating the extraordinariness of these techniques. To say these techniques are "creation-inspired" is no exaggeration.


    Lin Fei calmed his emotions, then closed his eyes. He did not go to choose a martial art. Because he had long understood his own characteristics. The martial arts he needed could only be those with "fate". The so-called, destined ones, the martial arts wille naturally. Only the martial arts that choose Lin Fei on their own can be cultivated more quickly. This is Lin Fei''s best choice.


    So, Lin Fei spoke.


    "I wish to set foot on the pinnacle of the martial path. Which supreme martial art technique would be willing to lend me a helping hand? I promise to make you famous throughout ancient times, celebrated for thousands of years!"


    After finishing speaking, Lin Fei closed his eyes and quietly waited. He believed that the "destined one" would surely choose him.

 213. True Intention Scroll Wants to Advance

    213. True Intention Scroll Wants to Advance


    Time passed little by little. Lin Fei was quietly waiting. He was very patient. However, an incense stick''s time had passed, and it seemed there was no movement. A quarter of an hour passed, and there was still no movement.


    Lin Fei couldn''t help but frown slightly.


    "It seems that martial arts techniques at the level of Martial Saint are indeed different. They are high-spirited and arrogant and have unique personalities. Just listening to my few words, I''m afraid they won''t be persuaded..."


    Lin Feipared it to his time in Great Chang. At that time, whether Lin Fei was a Martial Master or a Martial Saint, he still had a strong appeal to some top martial arts techniques. Because, at that time, Lin Fei had a great reputation. Moreover, in the history of Great Chang, martial artists stronger than Lin Fei were few and far between!


    So, at that time, as long as Lin Fei was willing, those top martial arts techniques flocked to him like moths to a me. For instance, in the True Intention Scroll, with Lin Fei''s understanding, it was difficult to even be a beginner in a short period of time. But the True Intention Scroll wanted to get out, so it simply helped Lin Fei "begin", bing Lin Fei''s martial art technique. This was almost like a "reverse charge".


    Also, when Lin Fei needed some top saber techniques to increase his saber foundation, or to increase the progress of saber momentum cultivation, he needed perfection-level top saber techniques. And those top saber techniques actually integrated into Lin Fei''s saber momentum in the state of "perfection-level saber techniques". That was very "proactive".


    However, when he arrived in the Ancient Origin Sect, things were different. Lin Fei was just an outer sect elder. Even his cultivation was only at the early stage of Martial Saint. Therefore, it''s not hard to imagine his appeal to these Martial Saint level techniques in the Ancient Origin Sect.


    "It seems that if I can''t attract these Martial Saint level techniques, I need to find a way."


    Lin Fei pondered for a while. These techniques were all at the Martial Saint level. Moreover, almost every martial art could reach the Martial Sovereign realm. To impress such martial arts, he must have some of his own characteristics.


    And what was Lin Fei''s current advantage?


    Lin Fei quickly had an answer. Saber momentum and Saber Essence!


    Obviously, Lin Fei''s biggest advantagepared to other Martial Saints was his saber momentum and saber essence. Transcendence-level saber momentum, even among the core disciples of the Ancient Origin Sect, not many could reach this level.


    As for saber essence, it was also very special. The founder of the Nine Profound Sect, although only a martial arts Grand Master, not even a Martial Saint, was astonishingly talented. He actually created such an amazing technique as the True Intention Scroll which could merge saber intent into true qi.


    Now that Lin Fei had be a Martial Saint, it had evolved into saber essence. Perhaps only thebination of the Spirit Flower and the Qi Flower could achieve a simr effect to the saber essence. Therefore, this saber essence of Lin Fei''s was unique. Other Martial Saints simply couldn''t possess it.


    Thinking of this, Lin Fei took a deep breath.


    "Boom."


    The next moment, he released his saber momentum. The transcendence-level saber momentum enveloped the entire third floor. There were few people usuallying and going on this third floor, but there were a few Martial Saints.


    At this moment, these Martial Saints felt as if they were carrying a mountain on their backs. They were all suppressed from head to toe. A hint of shock appeared on their faces.


    "Huh? Is this... saber momentum?"


    The two Martial Saint elders guarding the third floor raised their eyebrows and immediately looked inside the third floor. They too felt the saber momentum. Even, this saber momentum gave them a bit of pressure.


    "Transcendence-level saber momentum. It seems that this newly-promoted outer sect elder is not simple."


    "Being able toprehend transcendence-level saber momentum at the early stage of Martial Saint is indeed not simple."


    "But what is he doing releasing his saber momentum in the Martial Dao Tower?"


    "It doesn''t matter, as long as he doesn''t take action and doesn''t break the rules."


    The two Martial Saint elders shook their heads slightly. Lin Fei had only released his saber momentum. He did not break the rules of the Martial Dao Tower. They naturally did not need to pay attention.


    At this moment, in the saber momentum, Lin Fei stretched out his hand. Suddenly, arge amount of saber essence surged out of his hand. These saber essence condensed into a sharp Heavenly Saber.


    Lin Fei spoke again, "I wish to reach the pinnacle of martial arts. Is there any divine technique that would lend me a hand? I will make you famous throughout the Ancient Continent and praised for eternity!"


    As Lin Fei''s voice fell, the entire third floor of the Martial Dao Tower became very quiet.


    Time passed little by little.


    <strong>"The Glutton Technique wishes to be your martial art. However, the Glutton Technique is sealed and needs the host to unseal it."</strong>


    "Seal?"


    Lin Fei immediately understood. It must be a restriction. On the third floor of the Martial Dao Tower. every martial art had restrictions. As long as one touched it, he could lift the restriction.


    Lin Fei was not in a hurry. If the martial art chose him, then he would choose the martial art. He had seen the Glutton Technique before. It can devour the flesh and blood of exotic beasts, increase essence blood, and ultimately condense the Energy Flower. This should be a martial art for cultivating the body.


    Once the Glutton Technique was chosen, Lin Fei would probably have to go and hunt exotic beasts constantly, and then swallow their flesh and blood.


    Soon, a voice from the system sounded in Lin Fei''s mind.


    <strong>"The Heavenly Blood Transformation Technique wishes to be your martial art. But the Heavenly Blood Transformation Technique is sealed and needs the host to unseal it."</strong>


    <strong>"The Glutton Technique is enraged, feeling its dignity challenged by the Heavenly Blood Transformation Technique daring topete with it."</strong>


    <strong>"Thus, the Glutton Technique and the Heavenly Blood Transformation Technique started a fierce confrontation."</strong>


    <strong>"The two are evenly matched, and it will take at least a few days to determine the winner, so neither can temporarily be the host''s martial art."</strong>


    Lin Fei listened to the system''s voice in his mind. He didn''t know what to say. The Glutton Technique and the Heavenly Blood Transformation Technique were fighting and thus didn''t have time to be his martial arts. So, he still didn''t have any martial art to choose?


    "So fiercelypetitive, these two martial arts are too aggressive and do not consider the overall situation. Even if I chose these two martial arts, I''m afraid they would be difficult to manage."


    Lin Fei shook his head. He was very dissatisfied with the performance of these two martial arts. Even if these two martial arts were earth-shattering and wonderfully created, if they became Lin Fei''s martial arts and were impulsive and inconsiderate, Lin Fei would never be able to cultivate the Energy Flower in his lifetime. That would be a big problem.


    However, Lin Fei was a little curious. Why were all the martial arts he came across rted to body cultivation? He disyed saber momentum and saber essence. Aren''t there any martial arts for cultivating true essence?


    Just then, the true essence in Lin Fei''s body suddenly started to run wildly. This was the first time such a thing had happened.


    Lin Fei was taken aback. Then, the voice of the system sounded in his mind.


    <strong>"Your True Intention Scroll wishes for the host to give it a chance."</strong>


    <strong>"The True Intention Scroll hopes that the host will unlock the seal of the Myriad Transformation Technique. The True Intention Scroll is willing to duel with the Myriad Transformation Technique, devour it, and upgrade to the Martial Saint level!"</strong>


    Lin Fei was a little surprised. The True Intention Scroll wanted to duel with the Myriad Transformation Technique. Even more, it was prepared to devour the Myriad Transformation Technique and upgrade to the level of a Martial Saint Technique. However, could the True Intention Scroll seed?


    Lin Fei was a bit uncertain. The True Intention Scroll, although previously a bit willful and domineering, it had been diligent after being tamed by Lin Fei''s saber intent, fulfilling its mission, allowing Lin Fei''s saber qi to sessfully transform into saber essence. It certainly made a considerable contribution!


    Unexpectedly, the True Intention Scroll now had such grand ambitions. It even wanted to upgrade to the level of Martial Saint Techniques.


    However, Lin Fei did not rashly agree. He had to first take a look. What kind of martial art is the Myriad Transformation Technique that the True Intention Scroll wanted to devour?


    So, Lin Fei looked around at the bookshelf. Finally, he found the Myriad Transformation Technique and some introductions about it.

 214. True Intention Myriad Transformation Technique

    214. True Intention Myriad Transformation Technique


    "Myriad Transformation Technique: transform heaven and earth, sun, moon, stars, and everything, there''s nothing it can''t transform! It can open up any power and integrate any power. It''s hard to get started, and it requires an extraordinary genius to start practicing. After practice, everything, such as heaven and earth, sun and moon, and stars, can be transformed into energy and converted into True Essence. The more energy you transform, the more True Essence you can convert."


    When Lin Fei saw this Myriad Transformation Technique, his eyes lit up. This Myriad Transformation Technique seemed really extraordinary. The phrase "transform heaven and earth, sun, moon, stars, and everything, there''s nothing it can''t transform" certainly wasn''t ordinary.


    Moreover, ording to the Myriad Transformation Technique, the speed of this martial art could be fast or slow. The speedpletely depended on the "transformed energy".


    As long as it could transform a strong power, even if it condensed the Qi Flower in one day, there probably wouldn''t be a problem. However, it was too hard to get started. This martial art did not want to be Lin Fei''s martial art.


    If it were before, Lin Fei really didn''t have a way. After all, this martial art seemed to have "no fate" with him. But now it was different.


    The True Intention Scroll wanted to duel with the Myriad Transformation Technique. Once sessful, the True Intention Scroll would devour the Myriad Transformation Technique. At that time, the Myriad Transformation Technique would naturally be Lin Fei''s martial art. Moreover, it could perfectly integrate with Lin Fei''s saber essence.


    "True Intention Scroll, I hope you won''t disappoint me!"


    Lin Fei didn''t hesitate at all. He reached out his hand and pressed directly on the secret book of the Myriad Transformation Technique.


    "Buzz".


    A faint white light shed. Then, the restriction on the secret book of the Myriad Transformation Technique on the bookshelf was also lifted.


    Lin Fei picked up the secret book and began to read. The next moment, Lin Fei closed his eyes.


    In Lin Fei''s mind, two rays of light appeared. One was the True Intention Scroll. The other was the Myriad Transformation Technique.


    However, the light of the True Intention Scroll looked much smaller than the light of the Myriad Transformation Technique, almost only one-tenth of the light of the Myriad Transformation Technique.


    "Whoosh".


    However, the True Intention Scroll was the first to attack, instantly charged toward the Myriad Transformation Technique. Immediately, the Myriad Transformation Technique seemed to be angered too. It also emitted a great light and went directly toward the True Intention Scroll.


    "Boom".


    The two martial arts made a big mess in Lin Fei''s mind. The True Intention Scroll was full of fighting spirit. It seemed fearless. However, the Myriad Transformation Technique was obviously much stronger than the True Intention Scroll. Therefore, it soon became clear that the True Intention Scroll was gradually unable to hold on.


    Lin Fei knew if it continued like this, the True Intention Scroll would undoubtedly lose! Naturally, Lin Fei would like the True Intention Scroll to defeat the Myriad Transformation Technique and even devour it.


    Thinking of this, Lin Fei had a thought.


    "Saber momentum, go, help the True Intention Scroll!"


    Suddenly, another ray of light appeared in Lin Fei''s mind. That was saber momentum. The transcendence saber momentum was extraordinary. It covered the Myriad Transformation Technique all at once.


    The True Intention Scroll also immediately pounced on it. The Myriad Transformation Technique was expanding crazily, trying to break free from the saber momentum''s restriction.


    However, both the saber momentum and the True Intention Scroll were supported by Lin Fei. How could the Myriad Transformation Technique break free?


    About a quarter of an hourter, under the joint ughter of the saber momentum and the True Intention Scroll, the Myriad Transformation Technique finally couldn''t hold on. The True Intention Scroll immediately incorporated the Myriad Transformation Technique into itself.


    "Shh".


    The next moment, Lin Fei opened his eyes. The voice of the system also came into his mind.


    <strong>"Your martial art True Intention Scroll has devoured the Myriad Transformation Technique and started to advance."</strong>


    <strong>"Your martial art True Intention Scroll has advanced to the Martial Saint Technique, True Intention Myriad Transformation Technique!"</strong>


    Lin Fei digested the memories in his mind. The True Intention Scroll had be the True Intention Myriad Transformation Technique. Not only did it possess all the characteristics of the Myriad Transformation Technique, but also it could perfectly integrate with Lin Fei''s saber essence.


    This allowed Lin Fei to easily convert the Spiritual Qi of heaven and earth directly into saber essence. Moreover, not just Spiritual Qi, there was also the energy of the sun and moon, the power of stars, and so on. Even some heavenly treasures could also be transformed. This was the terrifying part of the True Intention Myriad Transformation Technique. Everything can be transformed!


    The martial art for cultivating true essence was finally settled. However, the martial art for cultivating the body was still without a clue.


    <strong>"Blood Essence Nine Transformations hopes to be your martial art. But Blood Essence Nine Transformations has been sealed and requires the host to unseal it."</strong>


    The voice of the system sounded in Lin Fei''s mind. By the name, it should be a martial art for cultivating the body. So, he immediately went to check out the Blood Essence Nine Transformations martial art.


    Soon, Lin Fei found this martial art.


    "Blood Essence Nine Transformations: the first transformation is for umting blood essence. The second transformation doubles, the third transformation quadruples, the fourth transformation multiplies by eight, and the fifth transformation multiplies by sixteen. So on and so forth, all the way to the ninth transformation, which multiplies by two hundred and fifty-six! With two hundred and fifty-six times the blood essence, you will surely be able to condense an Energy Flower!"


    When Lin Fei saw the content of the Blood Essence Nine Transformations, he couldn''t help but feel a tremor in his heart.


    This martial art didn''t have many fancy moves. It was purely to increase blood essence. Blood essence is the foundation of the body. As long as the blood essence increases, then the body can correspondingly increase. Therefore, this martial art aims to condense the Energy Flower as its ultimate goal.


    To condense an Energy Flower, no one knows how much blood essence is needed. However, with the Blood Essence Nine Transformations, as long as he could practice the ninth transformation, the amount of blood essence would be two hundred and fifty-six times. Such a terrifying amount of blood essence can almost guarantee a hundred percent that it can condense an Essence Flower.


    "Let it be Blood Essence Nine Transformations then!"


    Lin Fei reached out and touched the secret book of the Blood Essence Nine Transformations. Suddenly, the restriction on the Blood Essence Nine Transformations was instantly lifted. Then, in Lin Fei''s mind, an extra segment of memory appeared. That was the memory of the Blood Essence Nine Transformations. And after the Blood Essence Nine Transformations became Lin Fei''s martial art, it started practicing immediately.


    Blood Essence Nine Transformations was very diligent. The first step was to transform blood into blood essence in Lin Fei''s body. Originally, Lin Fei was a Martial Saint with a very strong body. Therefore, now transforming into blood essence was also the umtion of the first transformation of Blood Essence Nine Transformations. Of course, this required some time.


    "I have martial arts for cultivating the body and the saber essence. Next, it''s time to cultivate the saber momentum."


    Lin Fei looked at the martial arts on the bookshelf. There were no martial arts that directly cultivated saber momentum. There were only martial arts for cultivating saber techniques.


    Toprehend the saber intent and then evolve the saber momentum is the hardest. Many martial artists of the Ancient Origin Sect, by chance, could condense an Energy Flower or a Qi Flower. Even, both flowers bloom together. But it was the Spirit Flower that they couldn''t condense.


    That''s because the momentum that represents the Spirit Flower was always imperfect. The biggest reason is that there is no martial art that directly cultivates momentum. Momentumpletely depends on one''s ownprehension!


    In this regard, Lin Fei had an advantage. Because his saber momentum was already transcendent.


    Lin Fei didn''t need toprehend saber momentum. His saber momentum was a fusion of various saber momentums, and then further enhances it.


    The saber momentum which evolved from the innate level saber techniques could no longer improve Lin Fei''s saber momentum. To bring his saber momentum to perfection, Lin Fei figured that there was only one way. That is to practice martial arts of the Martial Saint level.


    To evolve their saber momentum, and then incorporate it into the saber momentum of the Heavenly Saber. By then, his saber momentum would be able to improve again.


    Therefore, Lin Fei needed more than one saber technique. He needed to practice more saber techniques at the Martial Saint level as soon as possible.


    <strong>"Holy Spirit Saber Technique hopes to be your martial art. But Holy Spirit Saber Technique has been sealed and requires the host to unseal it."</strong>


    <strong>"me Burning Heaven Saber hopes to be your martial art. But me Burning Heaven Saber has been sealed and requires the host to unseal it."</strong>


    <strong>"Rainbow Transformation Saber Technique hopes to be your martial art. But Rainbow Transformation Saber has been sealed and requires the host to unseal it."</strong>


    The system''s voice came out in Lin Fei''s mind. Lin Fei also looked at these three saber techniques in turn. All seemed feasible. So, he chose these three saber techniques.


    In fact, Lin Fei could choose more saber techniques. After all, the more saber techniques he practices, the better. However, he had already chosen five martial arts. That is five thousand contribution points. Lin Fei needed to save a thousand contribution points for emergencies.


    Wait until the saber momentum was evolved to see how much one Martial Saint level saber technique could increase the cultivation progress of the saber momentum. By then, it''s not toote to continue choosing saber techniques.


    After choosing five martial arts, Lin Fei didn''t stay on the third floor of the Martial Dao Tower. He went directly to the two elders on the third floor.


    "You''ve chosen five martial arts, deducting five thousand contribution points."


    Lin Fei nodded. Then he directly left the Martial Dao Tower. He needed to return to his seclusion for cultivation as soon as possible and wait for the first transformation of the Blood Essence Nine Transformations toplete the transformation of the blood essence in his body.

 215. Who hurt you？

    215. Who hurt you£¿


    Lin Fei had been meditating in his cave for three days. Suddenly, Lin Fei''s body shook. He felt the Blood Essence Nine Transformations pause slightly. It seemed to stop. The Blood Essence Nine Transformations was quite diligent. It''s always transforming the blood essence in the body every moment.


    <strong>"Your Blood Essence Nine Transformations, after three days of hard cultivation, has finally transformed all the blood essence in your body."</strong>


    <strong>"Your Blood Essence Nine Transformations, cultivation progress increased by 50%."</strong>


    "Whoosh."


    Lin Fei opened his eyes.


    "Is the transformationplete?"


    Lin Fei knew that his body needed toplete the first transformation of the Blood Essence Nine Transformations cultivation. That was to transform the blood in the body. He also wanted to see how much blood essence can his body now transform.


    "System."


    Lin Fei immediately brought up the system panel to check the cultivation situation of martial arts.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Arts Realm: Early Martial Saint</strong>


    <strong>True Intention Myriad Transformation Technique: Early stage (Progress 3%)</strong>


    <strong>Blood Essence Nine Transformations: First transformation (Progress 50%)</strong>


    <strong>Holy Spirit Saber Technique: Mastery (Progress 8%)</strong>


    <strong>me Burning Heaven Saber: Mastery (Progress 15%)</strong>


    <strong>Rainbow Transformation Saber Technique: Mastery (Progress 10%)</strong>


    <strong>Saber Momentum: Transcendence (Progress 0%)</strong>


    Lin Fei''s martial arts were increasing again. For example, the True Intention Myriad Transformation Technique''s cultivation progress had reached 3%. Almost increasing by 1% each day.


    It seemed very little. But actually, it''s not.


    In about a hundred days, the True Intention Myriad Transformation Technique''s cultivation progress could reach 100% and thus break through to the middle stage. Once it broke through, Lin Fei''s cultivation would also reach the middle stage of Martial Saint!


    Under normal circumstances, the cultivation of a Martial Saint actually looks at "Qi". That is the situation of true essence cultivation.


    Of course, Lin Fei was very clear nothing was unchangeable.


    If he got a bit of heaven and earth''s treasures, for example, some spiritual grasses containing abundant spiritual power, then his True Intention Myriad Transformation Technique could advance by leaps and bounds.


    Next is the Blood Essence Nine Transformations. The first transformation is to umte blood essence.


    Currently, it had transformed all the blood essence in Lin Fei''s body. The cultivation progress had only reached 50%.


    In other words, he could still continue umting to break through to the second transformation. So he had to increase his blood essence.


    Typically, the augmentation of blood essence came from the blood and flesh of exotic beasts, or from elixirs made from the same. This, essentially, was a resource! As long as he had enough resources, forming the Energy Flower wouldn''t be an insurmountable task.


    As for the three martial saint level saber techniques, it took him a mere three days to achieve mastery in all of them. This was rather terrifying. These were martial saint level saber techniques, each unfathomably profound. It would be considered quite impressive to achieve proficiency in just one of them within three days.


    As for mastery?


    That was destined to be challenging for others.


    However, Lin Fei was different. After all, Lin Fei had already reached the level of saber saint with his transcendence in saber momentum. His foundation in saber technique was extraordinary, surpassing the majority of martial saints.


    Therefore, with such a profound foundation in saber technique, it seemed reasonable that he could master the pinnacle martial saint level saber techniques in just three days.


    However, this was just about his limit. Lin Fei''s foundational saber technique had been almostpletely depleted. Moving forward, If he wished to enhance his saber technique further, enlightenment was his only recourse.


    Lin Fei hoped that these saber techniques were "hard-working" enough to reach transcendence or even perfection soon.


    Toprehend the essence of the saber, to then reach perfection. Even just hearing this sounded extremely difficult. But this was the only way for Lin Fei''s saber momentum to reach perfection. Moreover, this was the only method!


    The path of martial arts was challenging, this was clearly demonstrated at the martial saint level. Every step was difficult. Even if the physical body could be enhanced with resources, it required a vast amount of them. It wasn''t as simple as just piling them on. Some independent martial saints couldn''t amass enough in their entire lifetime.


    "I have only a thousand contribution points. To use them to buy resources from the sect at the early stage of Martial Saint would be somewhat uneconomical. For the Blood Essence Nine Transformations, I just need to consume the blood and flesh of exotic beasts. The vast ocean is home to an infinite number of sea beasts. Seems I could make a trip back to Fairy Mist Ind. I could hunt sea beasts and consume their blood and flesh. At the same time, I could fulfill my agreement with the eight noble families."


    Lin Fei nned a return to Fairy Mist Ind. After all, he had an agreement with the eight noble families. Once he and Lin Fei became outer sect elders of the Ancient Origin Sect, each of them could nominate five disciples to join the sect, without the need for an examination.


    The eight noble families on Fairy Mist Ind were probably yearning for Lin Fei and Shen Lianxin''s attention. The reason they had not disturbed Lin Fei yet was probably because they knew he needed time to familiarize himself with the Ancient Origin Sect.


    Once Lin Fei gained a foothold in the Ancient Origin Sect, people from the eight noble families would certainlye to him. Now, if Lin Fei took the initiative to go back, he could also settle the agreement with the eight noble families.


    Lin Fei thought of Shen Lianxin. He had been in the Ancient Origin Sect for several days now. How was Shen Lianxin doing? Since he had to go back to Fairy Mist Ind, Lin Fei naturally had to ask Shen Lianxin if he wanted to go back too. Thus, Lin Fei rose to his feet and flew towards Shen Lianxin''s cave dwelling.


    Lin Fei was in the Outer Enforcement Hall, and Shen Lianxin was in the Outer Transmission Hall. Their caves were not in the same ce and were a distance apart.


    Soon, Lin Fei arrived at Shen Lianxin''s cave. Shen Lianxin was sitting cross-legged. When he saw Lin Fei, he opened his eyes. However, Lin Fei frowned.


    "You''re injured," Lin Fei asked coldly, "Brother Shen, who hurt you?"


    Shen Lianxin and Lin Fei had journeyed together from Great Chang, struggling to find their Dao, and finally arrived at the Ancient Continent. Naturally, they had to help each other.


    Seeing that Shen Lianxin had only been in the Ancient Origin Sect for a few days and had already been injured, Lin Fei felt a trace of anger. However, Shen Lianxin seemed quite calm.


    "Brother Lin, it''s no big deal. As you know, I''m a martial fanatic. Injuries are inevitable when sparring with others. Moreover, the injuries are not severe. I can handle this."


    Lin Fei stared at Shen Lianxin. It seemed Shen Lianxin didn''t want Lin Fei to interfere.


    Lin Fei did not continue to inquire. In the Ancient Origin Sect, nobody dared to kill the elders. It was just an injury. Since Shen Lianxin said he could handle it, Lin Fei would not press the matter.


    "Brother Shen, I am nning to go back to Fairy Mist Ind. Do you need to go back?" Lin Fei asked.


    Shen Lianxin shook his head and said, "I need to heal now, so I won''t go back to Fairy Mist Ind for the time being. As for the matter of nominating five disciples from the eight noble families, Brother Lin, I ask you to take care of it for me."


    "That''s natural. Brother Shen, rest assured, you take good care of your injuries. I will handle the matter with the eight noble families."


    "Thank you, Brother Lin."


    Lin Fei did not say much. He turned around and left the cave dwelling. Shen Lianxin''s injury was a bit unexpected for Lin Fei. However, judging by Shen Lianxin''s demeanor, he should be able to handle it himself.


    Lin Fei did not want to interfere too much. After all, Shen Lianxin was also a Martial Saint. He and Lin Fei were friends, he was not Lin Fei''s follower. Some things, Shen Lianxin could handle himself. He didn''t need Lin Fei to step in.


    Moreover, even in the Ancient Origin Sect, even though Lin Fei had the transcendence saber momentum, there were still others who were Martial Saints with transcendence martial arts momentum.


    Even the two elders who transmitted their skills had formed the Energy Flower. Even with Lin Fei''s transcendence saber momentum as pressure, Lin Fei did not feel that he was an opponent for those two transmitting elders. The three flowers of energy, qi, and spirit. Once a flower was formed, it represented a Martial Saint at the peak!


    In some aspects, they had reached the limit. Compared to other Martial Saints, the difference was as great as the difference between heaven and earth! They werepletely on different levels.


    So, Lin Fei also had to enhance his strength as soon as possible. He didn''t need to think about the saber momentum for the time being. Reaching perfection was too difficult. On the contrary, forming the Energy Flower or Qi Flower seemed to have a glimmer of hope.


    "Let''s go."


    Lin Fei didn''t stay in the Ancient Origin Sect for long. He turned into a streak of light and flew towards Fairy Mist Ind.

 216. Lin Fei Returns to Fairy Mist Island

    216. Lin Fei Returns to Fairy Mist Ind


    Lin Fei had returned to Fairy Mist Ind. In the Ancient Origin Sect, especially in Tianqi Country, everyone was a martial artist. But what about Fairy Mist Ind? Almost everyone was a Qi cultivator. For a while, Lin Fei was somewhat unustomed.


    Regardless, Fairy Mist Ind was not within the sphere of influence of the Ancient Origin Sect. It didn''t even belong to any force. Fairy Mist Ind was a group of overseas cultivators, primarily Qi cultivators. There were also martial artists. They all lived together on these overseas inds.


    However, when Lin Fei returned to Fairy Mist Ind, he found that something was not quite right. Fairy Mist Ind seemed to be on higher alert. Lin Fei was detected as soon as he arrived.


    Fortunately, Lin Fei was now a guest elder of the eight noble families. Therefore, he had a token with him. He passed the questioning of the patrolling Qi cultivators and smoothly entered Fairy Mist Ind.


    The entire atmosphere of Fairy Mist Ind seemed somewhat heavy. There were noticeably fewer peopleing and going.


    Lin Fei did not inquire. Instead, he quickly went to the Shangguan family and met Shangguan Feiyun.


    "Elder Lin, you''re back? That''s great. Where is Elder Shen?"


    When Shangguan Feiyun saw Lin Fei, he seemed somewhat surprised. A smile appeared on his face.


    "Brother Shen is busy cultivating and can''t spare the time. This time I came back, I n to take away ten juniors from the eight noble families to fulfill our agreement. Have the eight noble families settled on the people?" Lin Fei asked.


    Together, Lin Fei and Shen Lianxin could rmend a total of ten people. There were only eight noble families. Each family could nominate one person, leaving two vacancies. Everyone wanted these two spots. Therefore, this definitely involved some wrangling among the eight noble families.


    However, Lin Fei didn''t care at all. This was an internal matter of the eight noble families. They could handle it themselves. He just needed to take ten people to the Ancient Origin Sect.


    "Elder Lin, we have already arranged the spots. You can take them away anytime."


    Lin Fei nodded. Shangguan Feiyun was preparing to notify the eight noble families.


    Lin Fei then asked, "By the way, has something happened on Fairy Mist Ind recently? A lot of Qi cultivators are on patrol. Also, the atmosphere on the ind seems quite tense."


    When it came to this matter, Shangguan Feiyun''s expression also became solemn. He said in a deep voice, "Elder Lin, there have indeed been some changes on the ind recently. Our Fairy Mist Ind has many inds, three of which were raided by pirates a while ago. These pirates looted three inds and then fled. The defensive formations on the inds couldn''t hold for long. By the time the Foundation Establishment True Persons arrived, it was already toote. Three inds were wiped clean. Therefore, all the inds of Fairy Mist Ind are currently tense, preparing for the pirates'' next attack."


    "Pirates?"


    Lin Fei thoughtfully considered this. Shangguan Feiyun exined in detail. Originally, the people of Fairy Mist Ind were uncared for by both heaven and earth. Being overseas, they seemed tomand the vast sea.


    But in reality? The ce was actually quite barren. Neither martial arts sects nor immortal sects cared about them. Therefore, though Fairy Mist Ind was home to many people, including Qi cultivators and martial artists, norge forces intervened. Though this gave them some freedom, it also brought increased risks.


    For instance, pirates. These pirates consisted of martial artists and Qi cultivators. They had fallen into piracy for various reasons, specializing in looting.


    In ces like Fairy Mist Ind, whichcked the backing of arge force, these pirates acted without restraint. asional raids on several inds weremonce. This was not the first time such a thing had happened.


    The pirates came and left without a trace. Even if the Foundation Establishment True Persons of Fairy Mist Ind set up ambushes, once the pirates began to flee, the True Persons would not dare to chase after them.


    Because pirates were desperadoes. They could venture into the open sea. But Foundation Establishment True Persons? They dared not!


    The open sea was incredibly dangerous. Although it seemed that Lin Fei and Shen Lianxin who had sailed across the sea and survived several months of drifting in the open sea didn''t face much danger.


    In fact, they had encountered numerous perils. Luckily, they had the Sky Reaching Tower. After all, it was a magic treasure at the Golden Core level. It had a trace of heavenly thunder aura. This could deter some sea beasts. Thus, Lin Fei and Shen Lianxin were able to survive and reach Fairy Mist Ind.


    As for other Foundation Establishment True Persons and Martial Saints, venturing into the open sea would truly be a gamble with their lives. The pirates, too, often ended up in the bellies of sea beasts. But they were desperadoes. They could pay any price. Therefore, Fairy Mist Ind was helpless against these pirates. They could only do their best to defend themselves.


    Having understood the ins and outs of the situation, Lin Fei then quietly waited in the Shangguan family. Soon, the other noble families also arrived. Upon seeing Lin Fei, they all paid their respects. Lin Fei was no longer an ordinary Martial Saint. He was an outer sect elder of the Ancient Origin Sect. His status was revered.


    "Greetings to Elder Lin."


    "All right, you can leave the people here," Lin Fei responded indifferently.


    Soon, the eight great families left behind ten family disciples. There were seven males and three females in total. They were all in their teens the right time to build their foundation. Moreover, all of them had strong martial arts talents. Once they were sent to the Ancient Origin Sect, they would likely make rapid progress and quickly reach the acquired level. They might even have a chance to reach the innate level! From the outer sect to the innate level, they could be inner disciples. Only then could they be truly carefree. Otherwise, as outer disciples, they could be expelled from the Ancient Origin Sect at any time.


    "Elder Lin, please take good care of them," Shangguan Feiyun once again bowed in salute.


    "The rules of the Ancient Origin Sect are clearer to you than to me," Lin Fei said calmly. "Whether they can stand out or not is up to them!"


    Thepetition in the outer sect of the Ancient Origin Sect was extremely fierce. Lin Fei estimated that it would be good if half of these ten individuals could stay in the Ancient Origin Sect. If a third of them could advance to be inner disciples, that would be considered a great sess. As an elder of the outer sect, his ability to help was quite limited.


    "We are well aware of that. Thank you in advance, Elder Lin!"


    The people from the eight great families also showed great respect for Lin Fei. Although their rtionship with Lin Fei was essentially a transaction and it was now over, their rtionship still was unusual. After all, Lin Fei was an elder of the outer sect of the Ancient Origin Sect. If he really wanted to help, he could. Now, it was not Lin Fei who needed the eight great families, but the eight great families that needed Lin Fei.


    The people from the eight great families took their leave, and the ten disciples were left behind. Lin Fei did not immediately take the ten disciples back to the Ancient Origin Sect. Instead, he said to Shangguan Feiyun, "This trip down the mountain is not only for taking the disciples from your eight great families to the Ancient Origin Sect. I also need to kill sea beasts to aid my cultivation. So, I need to go to the open sea. Please let these ten disciples stay at Shangguan''s house. After Ie back, I''ll take them to the Ancient Origin Sect."


    Hearing that Lin Fei was going to the open sea, Shangguan Feiyun''s face changed slightly. He said softly, "Elder Lin, it''s not safe to go to the open sea at this time. There have been pirate invasions on Fairy Mist Ind recently. And those pirates are drifting in the open sea. If you encounter them, wouldn''t it be dangerous?"


    Lin Fei''s face remained calm as he said, "The open sea is vast, and the pirates are just a drop in the ocean. It''s not that easy to encounter them. Besides, even if I do encounter them, I have my ways of escaping. If I can''t even deal with pirates, how could I have crossed the sea?"


    Although Lin Fei seemed a bit overconfident, when Shangguan Feiyun thought about it, Lin Fei was no ordinary Martial Saint. He was an enquirer who hadprehended the reverse side. He had drifted in the open sea for several months in the past. What kind of danger hadn''t he faced? Lin Fei surely had some reliance.


    "Regardless, Elder Lin, it''s better to be cautious. If you encounter pirates, try to return to Fairy Mist Ind. No matter how rampant the pirates are, they wouldn''t dare to attack Fairy Mist Ind," Shangguan Feiyun advised.


    Lin Fei nodded. Then, he took a step forward, turned into a streak of light, and flew out of Fairy Mist Ind, heading towards the vast sea.

 217. Encountering Old Acquaintances at Sea

    217. Encountering Old Acquaintances at Sea


    The sea was vast, with waves rolling. Smelling the saltiness in the air, Lin Fei felt a sense of "familiarity." He had been drifting on the sea for several months. Even though his will was strong, he couldn''t help but feel a little lost. Now, having finally found the Ancient Continent and his martial path forward, he once again came to the sea. However, this time, Lin Fei came to the sea for cultivation.


    Fairy Mist Ind divided the sea into the near sea and the open sea. The near sea was the sea area near Fairy Mist Ind. This was a rtively safe area, with not many powerful sea beasts. After all, sometimes some Foundation Establishment True Persons would patrol the near sea. But once one left the near sea and reaches the open sea, there are many more sea beasts.


    Lin Fei flew all the way and quickly arrived at the open sea. He didn''t have to wait long before he sensed a sea beast.


    "Saber momentum, suppress!"


    Lin Fei unleashed his saber momentum. Immediately, it enveloped the sea beast. The transcendent saber momentum instantly suppressed the sea beast, rendering it unable to move.


    "Shoo."


    Next, Lin Fei flicked a finger. A thread of saber essence flew out, turning into a heavenly saber, directly beheaded the sea beast. For a moment, blood filled the air.


    "Sky Reaching Tower, collect!"


    For Lin Fei, killing a Foundation Establishment level sea beast was too easy. Saber momentum plus saber essence, it couldn''t be easier.


    "Hmm? There''s another sea beast?"


    Under Lin Fei''s saber momentum, he discovered another sea beast. This sea beast seemed slightly stronger than the one Lin Fei had just killed.


    Suddenly, Lin Fei thought of the three Saint-level saber techniques he had just practiced. These saber techniques, Lin Fei wanted to practice these all the way to transcendence, and perfection, giving birth to saber intent, and finally evolving into saber momentum.


    Saber techniques were all for battle, only battle could improve saber techniques. So, Lin Fei had an idea. He flicked his finger.


    "Shoo."


    A thread of saber essence flew out. This thread of saber essence actually turned into a rainbow light. Its speed was too fast. It was actually the Rainbow Transformation Saber Technique that Lin Fei had recently mastered.


    "Plurt."


    The next moment, the Rainbow Transformation Saber Technique instantly severed the head of the sea beast. The sea beast didn''t even have a chance to resist.


    "So strong! The Rainbow Transformation Saber Technique, even in the mastery realm, is so mysterious and powerful. And whenbined with my saber essence, it makes the Rainbow Transformation Saber Technique invincible."


    Lin Fei felt a chill in his heart. A Saint-level saber technique was indeed extraordinary. Of course, there was also the support of his transcendence saber momentum. Externally, saber momentum could suppress enemies. Internally, it could support saber techniques.


    The role of saber momentum for saber practitioners was just too great. Martial Saints with and without saber momentum were onpletely different levels.


    <strong>"Your Rainbow Transformation Saber Technique has in a Foundation Establishment sea beast, and in its excitement, it has fallen into enlightenment."</strong>


    "Enlightenment?"


    Lin Fei was somewhat surprised. He hadn''t expected that merely using the Rainbow Transformation Saber Technique to y a sea beast would trigger enlightenment of the technique. It seemed that the Rainbow Transformation Saber Technique had a pretty good aptitude for understanding.


    Lin Fei had long known that the martial arts he possessed each had different characters. Even their aptitude forprehension was different. The Rainbow Transformation Saber Technique yed a Foundation Establishment sea beast and fell into enlightenment. But other saber techniques might not necessarily do the same.


    Every saber technique had its own opportunities. They couldn''t all be treated the same way. However, the Rainbow Transformation Saber Technique didn''t stay enlightened for long.


    <strong>"Your Rainbow Transformation Saber Technique''s enlightenment is over. By virtue of its extraordinary understanding, it hasprehended the realm of transforming into a rainbow, and the progress of cultivation has increased by 100%."</strong>


    <strong>"Your Rainbow Transformation Saber Technique has broken through to the transcendence realm!"</strong>


    In Lin Fei''s mind, the system''s voice sounded again. The Rainbow Transformation Saber Technique had indeed broken through. It had directly broken through from mastery to transcendence!


    Lin Fei tasted the sweetness of sess. He then caught a few more sea beasts. Unfortunately, aside from the Rainbow Transformation Saber Technique''s enlightenment and breakthrough to transcendence, the other two saber techniques, Holy Spirit Saber Technique and me Burning Heaven Saber, did not fall into enlightenment. They merely made some progress in cultivation, but they didn''t break through to transcendence. And after killing the sea beasts multiple times, the improvement to his saber techniques was limited.


    Seeing that his saber techniques were no longer improving, Lin Fei stopped killing sea beasts.


    "Let''s first try out the flesh and blood of these sea beasts."


    Lin Fei didn''t return to Fairy Mist Ind. He just wanted to give it a try. It was troublesome to go back and forth. So, with a sh, he directly entered the Sky Reaching Tower.


    Inside the Sky Reaching Tower, several sea beasts were piled up. Arge amount of fresh blood permeated the air. Lin Fei took a deep breath.


    "Let''s begin."


    With that, Lin Fei began to consume the flesh and blood of the exotic beasts. After his body had undergone a rebirth, consuming some exotic beast''s flesh and blood was absolutely normal. Large amounts of exotic beast flesh and blood were consumed by Lin Fei.


    At the same time, the Blood Essence Nine Transformations within Lin Fei''s body also started operating on their own. Clearly, it was stimted by arge amount of exotic beast flesh and blood. Therefore, the cultivation speed of the Blood Essence Nine Transformations also started to rapidly increase.


    50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%......


    As Lin Fei consumed arge amount of exotic beast flesh and blood, the transformation, quickly converted into blood essence in his body. Lin Fei''s physical body, at a speed visible to the naked eye, was rapidly improving. And Blood Essence Nine Transformations was also undergoing a momentous transformation.


    "Boom."


    The blood essence in Lin Fei''s body directly doubled. Equivalent to twice the original amount. Moreover, Blood Essence Nine Transformations had broken through from the first transformation to the second at this moment.


    "As expected, consuming the flesh and blood of exotic beasts is effective. Can I keep consuming the flesh and blood of exotic beasts until Blood Essence Nine Transformations forms the Energy Flower?"


    A glint of sharpness shed in Lin Fei''s eyes. So, he continued to consume the flesh and blood of the exotic beasts. However, as soon as he consumed more, Lin Fei immediately felt a change.


    Slow!


    The speed of Blood Essence Nine Transformations transforming blood essence had slowed down. Or rather, it wasn''t that the efficiency had be slower. But rather, Lin Fei needed more of them. So, it appeared to be slowing down in converting blood essence. However, blood essence was still increasing. That was enough. So, Lin Fei continued to consume the flesh and blood of sea beasts and convert blood essence within the Sky Reaching Tower.


    At this moment, on the sea surface, a rainbow light was frantically fleeing towards Fairy Mist Ind. However, behind him, there were a full three rainbow lights. Their speed was even faster.


    In the rainbow light, Zhao Mingyu''s face was flushed red. The aura on his body had be extremely chaotic. Even his Magic Body had been severely injured.


    Zhao Mingyu had actually reached the Foundation Establishment stage! He relied on two Foundation Establishment pills and then exhausted all he had to buy another Foundation Establishment pill. Therefore, he had gathered a total of three Foundation Establishment pills.


    After taking three Foundation Establishment pills, Zhao Mingyu sessfully reached the Foundation Establishment stage and became a Foundation Establishment True Person!


    ording to the rules of the Zhao family, upon being promoted to Foundation Establishment True Person, one could obtain an ind.


    The Zhao family owned numerous inds. Each ind had some resources. Zhao Mingyu was assigned to Liuli Ind. He didn''t expect to encounter pirates before he''d even stayed on Liuli Ind for long. The pirates attacked Liuli Ind. Even with Zhao Mingyu, a Foundation Establishment True Person, in charge, Liuli Ind was still captured.


    Zhao Mingyu fought as if his life depended on it. He self-detonated a magic treasure only then did he manage to escape narrowly. However, in the vast sea, there were three Foundation Establishment True Persons from the pirates chasing after him.


    "Damn it, I''ve just established my foundation and I have hundreds of years of life left, how can I die? Moreover, these pirates must have a big conspiracy. I must go back and tell my family, tell everyone on Fairy Mist Ind. I can''t die, I absolutely can''t die here..."


    Zhao Mingyu gritted his teeth. He once again forcefully maintained his stance. He performed a spell. Immediately, his injuries worsened once again.


    "You can''t escape. Why not join us, with your aptitude, it''s hard for you to reach the mid-stage of the Foundation Establishment in your lifetime. But if you join us, you might even reach the mid-stage of the Foundation Establishment or even theter stage! Isn''t it much better than staying in the small Fairy Mist Ind?"


    Three Foundation Establishment True Persons from the pirates tried to confuse Zhao Mingyu''s mind. But in reality, how could they possibly really ept Zhao Mingyu? If Zhao Mingyu really stopped, they would immediately destroy him.


    "ck Blood Needle, go!"


    One of the pirates, a sh of ck light in his hand, disappeared in a sh. Inaudibly, it pierced through Zhao Mingyu''s protective spell in an instant. And, it pierced through Zhao Mingyu''s body.


    "Crack."


    Cracks had appeared on Zhao Mingyu''s body. Clearly, it was not far from copsing.


    "Pfft."


    Zhao Mingyu even spat out a mouthful of blood. The whole person fell towards the sea below.


    "Ssh."


    Zhao Mingyu fell into the sea.


    "My life is over."


    Zhao Mingyu knew that he had no hope. There was no doubt he would die!


    However, when he fell into the sea, from the corner of his eye, he vaguely saw a hint of treasure light. And this strand of treasure light was very familiar. He took a closer look. On the sea surface, there was actually a tower floating. This tower, Zhao Mingyu was too familiar with it. It was because of this tower Zhao Mingyu changed his fate and became a Foundation Establishment True Person.


    "Is... is it Senior? It must be Senior Lin! I heard that Senior Lin has be an Outer Sect Elder of the Ancient Origin Sect. He''s back? Senior, save me, I am Zhao Mingyu, please save me!"


    Zhao Mingyu staked hisst bit of spiritual power and quickly approached the tower. The three Foundation Establishment True Persons from the pirates also saw that tower.


    "Is there someone else?"


    "That''s a tower, is it a magic treasure?"


    "This Zhao Mingyu is shouting for help, could it be that there is a powerful Foundation Establishment True Person nearby?"


    "Hmph, maybe Zhao Mingyu doesn''t know this tower at all. He just wants to drag others down."


    "Anyway, first kill Zhao Mingyu, then see what this tower is all about."


    The three Foundation Establishers looked at each other. They made a decision immediately.


    "Shoo."


    Immediately, the ck Blood Needle flew out again. This needle against the now desperate, severely injured Zhao Mingyu. It would surely kill with one blow!


    "Senior, save me..."


    Zhao Mingyu''s eyes were wide open. He saw the ck Blood Needle, but he was powerless to resist now. He could only shout desperately towards the tower. However, the tower seemed to have no response and the ck Blood Needle was already close at hand.


    "Suppress!"


    Suddenly, a cold voice sounded. Immediately afterward, that ck Blood Needle stopped two inches away from Zhao Mingyu. The ck Blood Needle was shaking violently. However, it had been suppressed. It was a luxury to even move a little.

 218. Killing a Foundation Establishment is as easy as killing a chicken

    218. Killing a Foundation Establishment is as easy as killing a chicken


    "What?"


    The Foundation Establishment cultivator who controlled the ck Blood Needle had an inexplicably horrified look on his face. He was frantically urging his spiritual power, disying his seal. However, it was useless. His ck Blood Needle seemed to be firmly suppressed. It couldn''t move at all.


    "Swoosh."


    Lin Fei stepped out of the Sky Reaching Tower.


    "Senior, it really is you, please save me..."


    Seeing Lin Fei, Zhao Mingyu was overjoyed. This was simply a narrow escape.


    "Zhao Mingyu..."


    Of course, Lin Fei recognized Zhao Mingyu. Just didn''t expect that Zhao Mingyu had already established his foundation. As for the three Foundation Establishments that were pursuing Zhao Mingyu, Lin Fei had also heard Zhao Mingyu''s words.


    Pirates! These three Foundation Establishment True Persons were all pirates.


    Lin Fei had a thought. The Sky Reaching Tower instantly flew into his body. At the same time, he moved. With one step, he arrived in front of Zhao Mingyu. In front of Zhao Mingyu, the ck Blood Needle was still trembling. However, it was suppressed by Lin Fei''s saber momentum, unable to move.


    Lin Fei stretched out his fair hand and directly reached for the ck Blood Needle.


    "Hmm? He''s courting death! Flesh and blood body dare to touch my ck Blood Needle. Even if you''re a Martial Saint, the ck Blood Needle can instantly pierce through your palm covered with True Essence."


    Seeing Lin Fei actually trying to grab the ck Blood Needle directly. The owner of the ck Blood Needle couldn''t help but sneer in his heart. They had already seen Lin Fei was a Martial Saint.


    After all, the difference between a Martial Saint and a Foundation Establishment True Person was too great. The vitality of a Martial Saint was incredibly powerful, like a zing sun. It was too conspicuous.


    His ck Blood Needle specialized in breaking flesh and blood. There had been several Martial Saints died from the ck Blood Needle before. However, when Lin Fei''s hand grabbed the ck Blood Needle, he gave it a hard pinch.


    "Crack."


    The ck Blood Needle broke! The spiritual light flickered, and thenpletely disappeared. Lin Fei casually threw the ck Blood Needle into the sea.


    "The magical treasure is not bad, but it''s too weak."


    Lin Fei said in a calm tone. He really didn''t use much strength just now. This time, Lin Fei just wanted to test how strong his physical body was now. After all, he had consumed so many sea beasts this time. The blood essence umted in Lin Fei''s body was already unimaginablyrge. Although it was still far from condensing the Energy Flower,pared to his previous body, it was at least ten times stronger!


    So, with a casual pinch of his physical body, Lin Fei found that the magic treasure was even more fragile than he had imagined, and it broke directly.


    Now Lin Fei understood, why back then, Zhao Canglong, facing the elder who had condensed an Energy Flower, exploded with one punch.


    Perhaps, the elder who had condensed an Energy Flower back then didn''t even use ten percent of his strength.


    Once Martial Saints started cultivating their physical body and reached the point of condensing an Energy Flower, that would be indestructible and incredibly powerful. Even the magic treasure of a Foundation Establishment True Person would be easily crushed.


    "Not good, his physical body is too powerful, and he''s probably not far from condensing the Energy Flower."


    "We''re no match for a Martial Saint like him."


    "Retreat quickly!"


    Seeing this scene, the three Foundation Establishments were greatly shocked, knowing that the Martial Saint in front of them was probably not easy to provoke!


    Those who could crush magic treasures barehanded, even if they hadn''t condensed an Energy Flower, were not far off. This was a top-tier Martial Saint!


    Such a Martial Saint is very terrifying. Impervious to swords and spears, immune to fire and water, indestructible. Even magic treasures can be easily crushed.


    They were just at the early stage of the Foundation Establishment, and they didn''t have powerful magic treasures in their hands. Facing such a top-tier Martial Saint, how could they take advantage? Moreover, they were pirates!


    Therefore, without any hesitation, the three Foundation Establishment cultivators made a decision and ran away. Even the owner of the ck Blood Needle, at this moment, was forcibly enduring the pain of bacsh and quickly fleeing.


    "Hum?"


    But just as they wanted to leave, a vast saber momentum enveloped them, instantly trapping them inside.


    "Suppress!"


    Lin Fei uttered a single word.


    "Boom."


    The saber momentum was suppressed with all its might. The three Foundation Establishments were like they were stuck in the mud. They were finding it difficult to move. Even the cirction of spiritual power in their bodies became somewhat difficult.


    "Saber momentum? How can there be such a terrifying saber momentum, who are you?"


    The faces of the three Foundation Establishment cultivators changed dramatically. Even if Lin Fei was about to condense an Energy Flower, they could still escape. But with a Martial Saint with saber momentum, their chances of escape were slim to none. There was only one way. That was to kill the opponent!


    "Spare no effort, kill him!"


    The three Foundation Establishment True Persons were very decisive. Knowing that Lin Fei had a saber momentum, they could not escape. Therefore, they made a prompt decision. Their internal spiritual power surged. They used their magic treasures and spells again, bombarding Lin Fei.


    Lin Fei''s saber momentum was indeed strong. It could suppress some of the power of a Foundation Establishment True Person. But it wasn''t to the point ofpletely suppressing the other party, making them immobile.


    The three Foundation Establishments were very decisive when they started, they exerted their magic bodies. In the void, arge amount of Spiritual Qi was gathered. The entire saber momentum was filled with storms, mes, etc. These were all spells. There were even magic treasures!


    The ck Blood Needle could be suppressed by the saber momentum, but that was because the ck Blood Needle was not very powerful. For other magic treasures, Lin Fei''s saber momentum might not be able to suppress them.


    Seeing the three''s fierce counterattack, Zhao Mingyu couldn''t help but tremble in his heart. However, Lin Fei was as calm as ever. In his view, this was a true Foundation Establishment True Person!


    The Foundation Establishments he had killed before were too weak. Whether in will or strength, both were weak. As for the sea beasts, although they were also at the Foundation Establishment level, they had no magic treasures, only some innate abilities. Compared to Foundation Establishment, they were somewhat inferior. And these three Foundation Establishment True Persons were all pirates. Being able to fall into piracy, apart from anything else, theirbat experience was definitely very rich.


    "Swoosh."


    Lin Fei reached out his hand. There wasn''t much movement. He simply flicked his finger. Three strands of saber essence flew out instantly, condensing into threerge sabers.


    "Boom."


    As soon as these threerge sabers appeared, they immediately erupted with an earth-shattering momentum. One of therge sabers swung out. It was like a brilliant sun. Moreover, it seemed to burn the void. This was me Burning Heaven Saber. One saber swung out, burned the sky, and boiled the sea!


    There was also arge saber turned into a rainbow light. This was the Rainbow Transformation Saber. Its speed was as fast as a startled swan.


    There was another saber, holy, grand, magnificent. One saber swung out like a goding down from the heavens, possessing infinite power. This was the Holy Spirit Saber Technique.


    Three great saber techniques were all top-tier saber techniques at the Martial Saint level.


    "You..."


    They felt Lin Fei was so bold that he didn''t make a move and he only used a strand of true essence. Of course, they didn''t know about saber essence. They just took saber essence as the true essence of a Martial Saint.


    Even if Lin Fei had saber momentum, the three Foundation Establishment True Persons felt insulted. Just a strand of true essence, and he wanted to defeat them? It was a fantasy. They were also dignified Foundation Establishment True Persons! And they were even notorious pirates!


    "Puff."


    However, the Rainbow Transformation Saber vanished in a sh. Then, a Foundation Establishment True Person widened his eyes as if he couldn''t believe it. From his head, a line of blood emerged. With a "plop", the body of a Foundation Establishment True Person fell into the sea. He was dead! The Rainbow Transformation Saber was like a rainbow. Against the enemy, it always took only one sh!


    "Boom."


    Next was the Holy Spirit Saber Technique. Upright and open-minded, with one sh, the other party''s magic treasure was directly shattered.


    "Crack."


    The magic treasure shattered. The saber essence instantly turned hisw body into minced meat. The second Foundation Establishment was also dead. Only thest Foundation Establishment True Person was left. His soul was in great fear. How would he dare to make a move?


    The me Burning Heaven Saber seemed to carry a sky full of mes. One sh swung out. The mes were rampant, and instantly engulfed thest Foundation Establishment True Person. In an instant, he was burned to ashes. He was dead!


    Three Foundation Establishment True Persons had been chasing Zhao Mingyu before. Now, Lin Fei killed them all with a flick of his finger and a strand of saber essence.


    Moreover, in the entire process, those three Foundation Establishment True Persons had no power to fight back.


    "Killing Foundation Establishment is like killing a chicken..."


    This sentence emerged in Zhao Mingyu''s mind. At this moment, wasn''t Lin Fei''s method of killing the Foundation Establishment like killing a chicken?


    Zhao Mingyu thought that he had seeded in Foundation Establishment and he was a dignified Foundation Establishment True Person, feeling that he might not be far behind Lin Fei.


    But what was the result? The further he went and the higher he stood, the more terrifying he found Lin Fei was. That was far beyond his imagination.


    "Swoosh."


    Lin Fei turned around, standing with his hands behind his back, looking calmly at Zhao Mingyu. But it made Zhao Mingyu feel his scalp tingle. His whole body felt like it had fallen into an ice cer, the pressure was immense.


    "Zhao Mingyu, what exactly happened?"


    After a while, Lin Fei slowly asked.

 219. Lin Fei’s Fury

    219. Lin Fei¡¯s Fury


    The scrutiny in Lin Fei''s gaze had ced a significant amount of stress on Zhao Mingyu just moments prior.


    Hearing Lin Fei''s inquiry now, Zhao Mingyu felt slightly relieved and promptly responded, "Senior, thanks to your blessings, I gathered three Foundation Establishment Pills, sessfully established my foundation, and was assigned by my family to oversee the Liuli Ind. Unexpectedly, pirates invaded and shattered the protective array of Liuli Ind. The entire Liuli Ind was piged.


    I escaped in the ensuing chaos, only to be pursued relentlessly by these pirates. Fortunately, I encountered you, senior. Otherwise, I fear I would not have survived."


    Even now, Zhao Mingyu felt a chill of fear at the memory.


    "A horde of pirates, piging as their primary objective. Why did they specifically target you? Moreover, they dispatched three Foundation Establishment level experts to pursue you relentlessly. This does not match the usual behavior of pirates," Lin Fei calmly analyzed, his gaze fixed on Zhao Mingyu.


    He knew that there was more to Zhao Mingyu''s story than he had disclosed.


    As expected, Zhao Mingyu gritted his teeth and revealed, "Senior, you are no outsider. When I was escaping from Liuli Ind, I overheard some information from the pirates. It turned out that the pirates'' purpose was not merely to pige. They intended topletely conquer Fairy Mist Ind. Our Fairy Mist Ind has no major power to intervene. This has inadvertently be the pirates'' ideal target. Senior, I must rush to convey this information back to Fairy Mist Ind. Once there, the various powers on Fairy Mist Ind will be prepared for the uing threat."


    Lin Fei nodded in understanding. So that was the case. Those pirates were quite audacious indeed. However, upon closer consideration, it seemed usible.


    Fairy Mist Ind had no major powers, only minor families of Qi cultivators and small organizations. If it were to fall, it would merely fade into obscurity. Once the pirates took control of this ce, they might abandon their pirate status.


    After all, given a choice, who would willingly choose the pirate life?


    However, Zhao Mingyu''s escape and his potential to ry this information back to Fairy Mist Ind would allow the various powers there to prepare in advance.


    "Alright, return and deliver your message," Lin Fei stated, showing no intention of getting involved.


    Having existed for such a long time, Fairy Mist Ind and its families of Qi cultivators surely had some means to resist. If they were truly helpless, the pirates would have conquered them long ago. They wouldn''t probe Fairy Mist Ind''s strengths and weaknesses in such a manner.


    The intermittent harassment from pirates who dared notunch a direct attack on Fairy Mist Ind was actually an attempt to discern the true strength of Fairy Mist Ind. This suggested that the pirates were somewhat wary of Fairy Mist Ind.


    Zhao Mingyu left. He needed to hurry back to Fairy Mist Ind with the information. Lin Fei didn''t give the matter much thought. Once the message reached Fairy Mist Ind, the numerous Foundation Establishment True Persons there would naturally devise a solution.


    "System," Lin Fei summoned his system panel, checking his martial arts progress.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Arts Realm: Early Martial Saint</strong>


    <strong>True Intention Myriad Transformation Technique: Early Stage (Progress: 6%)</strong>


    <strong>Blood Essence Nine Transformations: Seventh Transformation (Progress: 12%)</strong>


    <strong>Holy Spirit Saber Technique: Mastery (Progress: 58%)</strong>


    <strong>me Burning Heaven Saber: Mastery (Progress: 65%)</strong>


    <strong>Rainbow Transformation Saber Technique: Transcendence (Progress: 10%)</strong>


    <strong>Saber Momentum: Transcendence (Progress: 0%)</strong>


    Lin Fei had spent approximately three days at sea. In this triad of days, his practice of the True Intention Myriad Transformation Technique progressed steadily at a rate of 1% per day. By now, he had escted from 3% to a whopping 6%. Each of his three martial arts saber techniques, each hailing from the level of a Martial Saint, had also made appreciable advancements. Naturally, the centerpiece of his focus was the Blood Essence Nine Transformations.


    Over these three days, Lin Fei consumed the flesh and blood of sea beasts without ceasing. Hence, each passing moment saw an increase in the essence of blood circting within him. At present, Lin Fei''s Blood Essence Nine Transformations had escted from the first transformation to the astounding seventh transformation.


    Seven transformations implied a sixty-four-fold increase in Lin Fei''s blood essence - a truly terrifying magnitude. In such circumstances, he could even attempt to condense an Energy Flower.


    However, Lin Fei was not one to rush. The condensation of an Energy Flower was not a task to be taken lightly. A failed attempt would deplete his blood essence, leading to its decay and even a slight erosion of his foundation. A long period of recovery would be needed.


    Thus, without absolute certainty, Lin Fei would not risk condensing an Energy Flower. The Blood Essence Nine Transformations had made it clear: once the nine transformations were achieved, his blood essence could multiply to a horrifying two hundred and fifty-six fold! At that time, with the blood essence multiplied two hundred and fifty-six times, the condensation of an Energy Flower would be a sure sess.


    This was a significant reason why Lin Fei chose the path of Blood Essence Nine Transformations. Mastering it to the highest realm would allow for the condensation of the Energy Flower.


    However, Lin Fei found that his current consumption of ordinary sea beast flesh and blood no longer provided any substantial benefits.


    The progress of his Blood Essence Nine Transformations had noticeably slowed. He had a fair idea as to why. After all, he had already achieved seven transformations, and the total volume of blood essence in his body had grown exceptionallyrge. How much blood essence could ordinary sea beasts provide?


    If he were to keep ughtering one beast after another, Lin Fei feared that it would take three to five years of relentless killing to advance to the eighth transformation.


    And then, perhaps a decade or even several decades of ughtering and consuming the flesh and blood of sea beasts daily might finally bring him to the Blood Essence Nine Transformations.


    Perhaps for other Martial Saints, a mere decade or several decades to condense an Energy Flower would be a cause for jubtion and unparalleled exhration.


    But for Lin Fei, it was far too lengthy. With his martial arts pursuits so arduous, he must naturally provide them with the best resources, not resort to inefficient, cumbersome methods.


    Moreover, the ocean held its share of dangers.


    Constant ughter by Lin Fei and his sustained presence in the outer seas could potentially provoke a mighty sea beast, oneparable to a Martial Sovereign or Golden Elixir, thereby putting him in danger.


    Even if he survived smoothly in the outer seas for ten years, a single day of danger could nullify all his decade-long efforts.


    "Better to return to the Ancient Origin Sect. If I can obtain more potent exotic beast flesh and blood..."


    Lin Fei had made up his mind.


    As an external elder of the Ancient Origin Sect, and a Martial Saint among the major factions, he ought to fully utilize this rtionship, rather than behaving like an independent martial artist, killing sea beasts relentlessly.


    Now that his Blood Essence Nine Transformations had reached seven transformations, he was quite close to his goal.


    Thus, Lin Fei set a course for Fairy Mist Ind.


    Soon, he arrived back at Fairy Mist Ind and headed straight to the Shangguan household.


    At the moment, Shangguan Feiyun seemed quite agitated.


    On seeing Lin Fei, his face brightened.


    Shangguan Feiyun hurried forward, "Elder, you''re finally back. Fairy Mist Ind is in grave danger. News has emerged that a group of sea pirates ns to capture Fairy Mist Ind. The whole ind is in a state of anxiety."


    However, Lin Fei was not surprised. Instead, he calmly replied, "I am aware. Therefore, I have returned to bring people back to the Ancient Origin Sect."


    "You''re leaving?" Shangguan Feiyun''s countenance changed slightly.


    "Do you eight great families think I''ll stay on Fairy Mist Ind to guard you all? What transpires between us is merely a transaction. The ten external disciple quotas I promised will be delivered. But beyond that, it has nothing to do with me."


    Having said this, Lin Fei ignored theplex expression on Shangguan Feiyun''s face, and with a wave of his hand, he lifted the ten geniuses from the eight great families with his saber essence.


    "Let''s go!"


    With hispanions, Lin Fei rose into the air and disappeared into the horizon in the blink of an eye.


    Shangguan Feiyun wore aplex expression, muttering softly, "Yes, it''s just a transaction between us...But after all, Elder Lin has some ties of kindness with our eight great families. If anything happens in the future, we can still seek Elder Lin''s help. As for the affairs of Fairy Mist Ind, let those of the Foundation Establishment True Person and Qi cultivator families worry about it. Our eight martial art families haven''t had a Martial Saint for too long, we''ve been in decline..."


    Lin Fei paid no heed to the thoughts of the eight great families.


    He returned to the Ancient Origin Sect with the ten disciples of the eight great families and immediately exercised his privilege as an outer sect elder, admitting five of them as outer disciples of the Ancient Origin Sect. However, the remaining five required the rmendation of Shen Lianxin. Thus, Lin Fei made his way to Shen Lianxin''s cave abode.


    "Hmm?"


    As he stepped into Shen Lianxin''s abode, Lin Fei''s eyes narrowed as he fixated his gaze upon Shen Lianxin.


    "Brother Shen, you''re injured again! Tell me, who inflicted this upon you? And with such a ruthless hand at that. With injuries like these, you''ll need at least a year to recuperate!"


    Upon seeing Shen Lianxin''s condition, a glint of cold fury shed across Lin Fei''s eyes. Such injuries were clearly inflicted deliberately!

 220. A Challenge Letter, Storm Brewing in Ancient Origin Sect

    220. A Challenge Letter, Storm Brewing in Ancient Origin Sect


    "True disciple, Ao Yunxiao!"


    Shen Lianxin finally uttered a name.


    "Ao Yunxiao?"


    Lin Fei frowned. He had not heard of this name before.


    "Brother Shen, have you offended him?" Lin Fei asked.


    "No, in fact, I didn''t even know him before."


    "So why did he injure you?"


    Shen Lianxin looked up at Lin Fei, speaking word by word: "For momentum! Ao Yunxiao ranks well among the true disciples, both in physical strength and true essence." He''s not far from condensing his Energy Flower or Qi Flower. But he hasn''tprehended any momentum. So, he practiced a special martial art. As long as he can defeat opponents of the same level one by one, he can sessfullyprehend momentum!


    Among the true disciples, except for those who have condensed their Energy Flower or Qi Flower, he has challenged almost all of them. Without exception, he has won. Even a true disciple who has understood the momentum of transcendence martial arts fell under his fist.


    We might not be true disciples, but we are ''Dao Seekers'', well-known. Especially Brother Lin, with your supreme saber momentum, suppressing hundreds of Martial Saints. Although not a true disciple, your reputation and poprity even overshadow many true disciples. Ao Yunxiao came to me, seeking a duel. And as you know, the result. I am not afraid of any challenge. I fought him and lost."


    Lin Fei understood. Shen Lianxin was injured by Ao Yunxiao.


    "But, after losing thest time, why did he injure you again?" Lin Fei asked.


    Ao Yunxiao just wanted to challenge, to build up momentum. He did not have any deep hatred for Shen Lianxin. It wouldn''t warrant a second attack.


    Shen Lianxin spoke with aplex expression: "Two days ago, Ao Yunxiao was going to find you. But he couldn''t find you, so he came to me to inquire about your whereabouts. I naturally ignored him. He was not happy with my response, and he injured me again."


    Shen Lianxin was sinct, exining the reason. Lin Fei understood. Shen Lianxin was injured for the second time on his behalf. Ao Yunxiao''s target was Lin Fei. But Lin Fei had just happened to go down the mountain, back to Fairy Mist Ind. So, in the absence of Lin Fei, Ao Yunxiao found Shen Lianxin.


    There was some verbal conflict between them. A fight was inevitable. That''s why Shen Lianxin got injured this time. And the injuries were very serious. Because this time, Ao Yunxiao was full of anger. He vented all his anger on Shen Lianxin. If it weren''t for the Ancient Origin Sect''s prohibition against disciple killing, Ao Yunxiao might have wanted to kill Shen Lianxin.


    "Ao Yunxiao..."


    Lin Fei''s gaze was growing colder and colder. In the Ancient Origin Sect, he didn''t really have any friends. Lin Fei only had one real friend, Shen Lianxin!


    Shen Lianxin was usually quiet and reticent. Even when they were drifting on the sea for months, they hardly spoke. But as friends, they understood each other. Lin Fei was very clear about this. If there was a need, Shen Lianxin would help him at all costs. Even if it meant giving up his life! He and Shen Lianxin were truly friends who had shared life and death together!


    However, Lin Fei''s anger did not show. He simply said calmly, "Brother Shen, I brought back ten disciples from the eight major families from Fairy Mist Ind. I have rmended five disciples. And another five disciples need your rmendation."


    Shen Lianxin nodded.


    "Brother Shen, rest well. I''lle to see you in a few days."


    Lin Fei didn''t say much more. He turned around and prepared to leave. As Lin Fei reached the entrance of the cave, Shen Lianxin spoke: "Brother Lin, hit him hard!"


    Lin Fei paused slightly but didn''t look back. A smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.


    "The one who knows me is Brother Shen!"


    With that, Lin Fei strode away. Even though he didn''t say anything, Shen Lianxin knew Lin Fei would definitely go to find Ao Yunxiao!


    Shen Lianxin might be quiet and reticent, but he was not ignorant. On the contrary, Shen Lianxin understood everything. Between him and Lin Fei, there was no need to say much. A single look was all it took to understand!


    Lin Fei left Shen Lianxin''s cave dwelling. He did not directly go to find Ao Yunxiao. Didn''t Ao Yunxiao want to umte momentum? Wanting to defeat Martial Saints at the same level and thenprehend the momentum of martial arts?


    Lin Fei did not want to let Ao Yunxiao get his wish. He wanted to publicly fight Ao Yunxiao, andpletely defeat Ao Yunxiao. Let all the momentum that Ao Yunxiao had umted before dissipate!


    So, Lin Fei didn''t need to find Ao Yunxiao. A challenge letter would be enough!


    ...


    The mountain peak of the true disciples. This area was off-limits to inner disciples. Only some elders at the Martial Saint level and true disciples could enter this area. This was the core of the entire Ancient Origin Sect! After all, each true disciple was a hope for the future of the Ancient Origin Sect. There were even many seeds of Martial Sovereign.


    Of course, they were only seeds. True disciples hade and gone in waves. But who had be a Martial Sovereign? Few and far between! Scarce! So-called seeds of Martial Sovereign, maybe, would always remain seeds, never growing into towering trees!


    Inside Ao Yunxiao''s cave dwelling, several true disciples gathered. Although Ao Yunxiao was not a seed of Martial Sovereign, even the seeds of Martial Sovereign feared Ao Yunxiao. Because, apart from not havingprehended momentum, his physical body and true essence were about to condense into Energy Flower and Qi Flower. By then, with both flowers blooming, even if he hadn''tprehended momentum, Ao Yunxiao would still be a top-tier Martial Saint!


    Such a person, no matter how much emphasis was ced on him was not excessive. Even if he didn''t be a Martial Sovereign, he would dominate one side in the future. Therefore, around Ao Yunxiao, there would be some true disciples who took the initiative to befriend him.


    "Brother Ao, the momentum you''ve umted should be almost enough, right? Could it be that you still haven''tprehended momentum? Almost all the true disciples at the same level as Brother Ao have been defeated by you. Only those brothers who have condensed the Energy Flower and Qi Flower have not been challenged. But for those who have condensed the Energy Flower and Qi Flower, the gap is too big, and the challenge is also useless."


    Many true disciples hoped that Ao Yunxiao couldprehend momentum. Because, in that case, once Ao Yunxiaoprehends momentum, he might even have the chance to be listed as a seed of Martial Sovereign. By then, Ao Yunxiao''s identity and status in the Ancient Origin Sect will be greatly different.


    "I''m just one short! Defeat him and I canprehend momentum!"


    Ao Yunxiao had been waiting all along, waiting for that person to appear.


    "Brother Ao, you''re referring to the ''Dao Seeker'' Lin Fei, aren''t you? I heard heprehended the saber momentum, and he was in the limelight for a while in the beginner stage. But he seems to have gone down the mountain."


    "Going down the mountain at this time is probably to avoid Brother Ao."


    "Yes, Lin Fei definitely doesn''t dare to fight with Brother Ao. After all, Brother Ao is famous and invincible among the true disciples. If he epts the challenge, wouldn''t it be a humiliation for himself?"


    Everyone knew who Ao Yunxiao was referring to.


    Dao Seeker Lin Fei!


    Although he was not a true disciple but an outer elder, his status as a "Dao Seeker" made him a prominent figure in the Ancient Origin Sect. Ao Yunxiao wanted to umte momentum, and he definitely couldn''t do it without Lin Fei.


    "He will appear. I purposely injured Shen Lianxin to show him. As long as he is still a martial artist and has a bit of arrogance, he won''t be able to resist! If he can''t resist, I can defeat him. By then, my martial momentum will be achieved!"


    Ao Yunxiao said faintly. His tone was filled with unwavering conviction.


    "Report! Master, the outer elder, ''Dao Seeker'' Lin Fei has issued a challenge letter to the master, requesting the master to fight him on the Sect''s stage in three days!"


    "Whoosh."


    Suddenly, a glint shed in Ao Yunxiao''s eyes. The many true disciples were also somewhat surprised. They didn''t expect that Ao Yunxiao''s prediction woulde true. Lin Fei indeed couldn''t resist, and even took the initiative to issue a challenge! However, this was exactly what Ao Yunxiao intended.


    "I ept the challenge! Junior brothers, please return. I need to adjust my condition. In three days, I will defeat Lin Fei and fullyprehend the martial momentum! See the guests out!"


    Ao Yunxiao waved his hand. Many true disciples also got up one after another and left the cave dwelling.

 221. The Big Battle Begins

    221. The Big Battle Begins


    Three dayster, the area under the Ancient Origin Sect''s arena was already crowded with people. It was filled with disciples of the Ancient Origin Sect. The Ancient Origin Sect''s arena, whether they were true disciples, inner disciples, or outer disciples, all could challenge on the stage.


    Ordinary disciples could go to the stage to resolve their conflicts, but they cannot kill the opponent. Otherwise, whether intentional or unintentional, they will be heavily punished!


    After all, martial artists are all impulsive. They could start a fight at the slightest disagreement. If life-and-death battles were allowed, many disciples probably would go to the stage and fight to the death. By then, the Ancient Origin Sect would also lose many talented disciples. This was undoubtedly an unnecessary loss. Fighting was okay. Resolving grievances was also okay. But they cannot kill the opponent. This was the bottom line of the Ancient Origin Sect.


    At this moment, the area under the stage was crowded with people. This was because the people who challenged the stage today were extraordinary.


    Ordinary disciples fight on the stage to resolve grudges. Actually, the disciples of the Ancient Origin Sect had grown ustomed to it. But this time it was different. One side was Ao Yunxiao, who was currently gaining prominence among the true disciples!


    It is said that Ao Yunxiao, whether in physical strength or true essence was not far from condensing the Energy Flower and Qi Flower. Moreover, Ao Yunxiao was still umting momentum. He had already defeated many true disciples. Once he defeated his opponent today, then Ao Yunxiao''s momentum could be established. There is a great possibility ofprehending the martial momentum!


    By then, Ao Yunxiao could even be a seed of Martial Sovereign in the Ancient Origin Sect! Being able to witness the birth of a Martial Sovereign seed with their own eyes was something that many disciples of the Ancient Origin Sect cannot miss.


    As for Ao Yunxiao''s opponent, he was not a nobody. Dao Seeker Lin Fei! The title "Dao Seeker" alone was enough to make Lin Fei famous! After all, "Dao Seekers" were often associated with some legends. Even, there''s a saying a seeker will surely be a Golden Core!


    That is to describe those Foundation Establishment seekers. What if it''s a Martial Saint Seeker? Some people specte that was it possible that they must be Martial Sovereigns!?


    Of course, this was just spection. Or some private guesses. And when Lin Fei was a beginner, he suppressed hundreds of Martial Saints with his saber momentum with his own power! Such a feat was not inferior to Ao Yunxiao!


    Therefore, the battle between Lin Fei and Ao Yunxiao could be described as a fierce battle between dragons and tigers. It immediately attracted the attention of all the disciples of the Ancient Origin Sect.


    Even some of the top Martial Saints who have condensed the Energy Flower and Qi Flower were all paying attention to this battle.


    "Who knows who will win this battle?"


    "Ao Yunxiao has been in the Ancient Origin Sect for many years, stepping up from an outer disciple to a true disciple. Such a true disciple, both in talent and intelligence, is among the best. I favor Ao Yunxiao more!"


    "Ao Yunxiao is indeed strong and has even defeated many true disciples. However, Ao Yunxiao has notprehended the Momentum, which is his biggest disadvantage. A Martial Saint with or without Momentum ispletely different."


    "Even without Momentum, Ao Yunxiao''s true essence and physical body have reached the level of top Martial Saints. How long has Lin Fei been a beginner? He hasn''t even studied his techniques for a few days. Even if he has Momentum, he is not invincible."


    For a time, many people were discussing, analyzing the odds of victory between Lin Fei and Ao Yunxiao. There were some elders also among the crowd. They had a better understanding of Ao Yunxiao.


    "Ao Yunxiao, this kid is extraordinary and determined. In this battle, he will most likely win. Once he wins, he will definitelyprehend the Martial Momentum!"


    Most of the elders, actually, favored Ao Yunxiao. Only they knew how strong Ao Yunxiao''s physical body and True Yuan were.


    Although, true essence, the physical body, especially the physical body seemed that they could be stacked with resources and quickly be strong. But even if they could be stacked with resources, the entire Ancient Origin Sect, even the true disciples, how many of them could condense the Energy Flower?


    Easy to say, hard to do.


    Moreover, Ao Yunxiao also had powerful true essence. On the other hand, they just knew that Lin Fei hadprehended the saber momentum. Even, the saber momentum had reached transcendence.


    However, those saber momentums could be very effective against martial artists of average will. For a martial artist like Ao Yunxiao with a firm will, even if there was a suppression effect, Ao Yunxiao could withstand it.


    Having saber momentum, even saber momentum transcendence, was not invincible. However, it didn''t matter who favors whom. The fight hadn''t started yet. Only when the fight is over could they see who was the winner.


    "Ao Yunxiao is here!"


    Suddenly, someone looked up at the sky. A streak of light fell directly onto the stage.


    Ao Yunxiao was in a white robe. He didn''t bring any weapons, because he practiced boxing. No need for any weapons.


    Ao Yunxiaonded on the stage. He nced around. Then closed his eyes and stopped talking. Even if Lin Fei didn''te. He was not anxious at all. Very steady. Very calm. As if he had the victory in his hands! For a while, the noise below the stage gradually diminished.


    "Is that ''Dao Seeker'' Lin Fei?"


    Suddenly, another figure flew from the void.


    "Dao Seeker" Lin Fei. The current elder of the Ancient Origin Sect''s outer door, although there was much news about "Dao Seeker" Lin Fei in the Ancient Origin Sect, and even though Lin Fei''s fame was not small, very few people had actually seen him.


    Most people did not recognize him.


    Only today when Lin Fei step by step, descended from the sky andnded on the stage, did the disciples of the Ancient Origin Sect see Lin Fei and recognized him.


    "''Dao Seeker'' Lin Fei is quite calm!"


    "Worthy of someone who can suppress hundreds of Martial Saints with his own power."


    "This kind of courage is not inferior to any true disciple!"


    With the arrival of Lin Fei, there wasplete silence around the stage, all eyes were on Lin Fei.


    "Swish".


    Ao Yunxiao opened his eyes.


    "Lin Fei, you''re finally here!"


    Ao Yunxiao''s voice was very calm. Although this battle was very important to him, he was still not impatient.


    Lin Fei''s gaze was also looking at Ao Yunxiao. He did not see any arrogance or domineering on Ao Yunxiao''s face. What he saw was only confidence. Extreme confidence!


    This kind of confidence, Lin Fei also has. Or to say, Ao Yunxiao and Lin Fei were actually the same kind of person.


    "Ao Yunxiao, you intentionally injured Shen Lianxin for the second time, didn''t you? How could a person as determined as you start a fight because of some words? You intentionally injured Shen Lianxin to show me. To provoke my anger, forcing me to take action! Once I take action, you defeat me, you can fullyprehend the Martial Momentum!


    You are very confident. You are confident that you can win! I have to say, you seeded. I indeed have a bit of anger. All your ns and every step were sessful. But you can''t defeat me. If this step fails, you will fall into the abyss! You should never have injured Shen Lianxin to force me to take action. With me here, you won''tprehend Momentum!"


    Lin Fei spoke word by word. Although his tone was calm, every word was attacking the heart. He spoke out all of Ao Yunxiao''s ns. Injuring Shen Lianxin was just a trick. Everything was just Ao Yunxiao''s n, in effect, he was forcing Lin Fei to take action.


    This was very dangerous. Once defeated by Lin Fei, all the momentum that Ao Yunxiao had umted before would be nothing, even casting a shadow on Ao Yunxiao''s mind, harder toprehend the Martial Momentum again.


    Ao Yunxiao''s move was like betting all he had, betting everything, leaving no room. This was ruthless. Ruthless to others. Even more ruthless to himself!


    Ao Yunxiao''s n was exposed by Lin Fei, but he didn''t look surprised. Instead, he calmly said, "The path of martial arts is like rowing against the current, if you don''t advance, you will retreat. Without the courage to go all out, how can one reach the peak of martial arts? Moreover, I will definitely win this battle! No one can shake my belief!"


    Indeed, Ao Yunxiao''s belief was very strong. A verbal confrontation. Both sides were equally matched. No one had the upper hand.


    Lin Fei didn''t speak anymore. There''s no point. A martial artist still has to prove himself with his strength!


    "You want to fight, I will give you the opportunity! However, whether you can seize this opportunity, it''s not up to you. I''m the one who has the final say!"


    "Boom".


    On Lin Fei''s body, a huge, fierce aura burst out instantly. A circle of white light instantly enveloped the entire stage.


    Without any hesitation, Lin Fei released his saber momentum at the first moment!

 222. I will break your momentum

    222. I will break your momentum


    No one who hadn''t directly faced a saber momentum especially a transcendent saber momentum would ever know how terrifying it was. And Lin Fei''s saber momentum was not just ordinary saber momentum.


    Lin Fei''s saber momentum was the integration of dozens of top-notch saber techniques. It was supported by the foundation of hundreds of saber techniques and eventually evolved into the current saber momentum.


    Therefore, Lin Fei''s saber momentum was different from other people''s saber momentum. Some people''s saber momentum was quite extreme. But Lin Fei? His saber momentum epassed everything. It had countless saber technique foundations. It had the integration of countless saber momentum. There''s no weak point at all. Veryprehensive.


    Butprehensive doesn''t mean mediocre. On the contrary, once saber momentum isprehensive, it will be even more terrifying. Under the suppression of the saber momentum, a peer''s strength will be suppressed to a very low level.


    "What a terrifying saber momentum! Fame is not as good as seeing it in person."


    "Although it was known long ago that ''Dao Seeker'' Lin Fei suppressed hundreds of Martial Saints with his saber momentum, I thought it was simply because those hundreds of Martial Saints were loose cultivators and were too weak. But now it seems that this is not the case. It''s just that Lin Fei''s saber momentum is too strong! Even if it is also saber momentum transcendence, it will be suppressed by Lin Fei''s saber momentum. This level of saber momentum, once it reaches perfection in the future, will be the top martial momentum, no one canpare!"


    Laymen watch the bustle of the crowd, while professionals perceive the knack and how. Those inner sect elders who had condensed the Energy Flower, Qi Flower, orprehended momentum could see the terror of Lin Fei''s saber momentum at a nce.


    Martial momentum also had strengths and weaknesses. And Lin Fei''s saber momentum was top-notch saber momentum, second to none. Under this kind of saber momentum suppression, one''s strength would be reduced to a very low level.


    At this moment, on the stage, Ao Yunxiao personally experienced the horror of Lin Fei''s saber momentum. He felt as if his whole body was being cut by countless sabers. Even the true essence in his body and his physical body were suppressed. Moreover, this suppression far exceeded Ao Yunxiao''s imagination.


    "Swish".


    Ao Yunxiao raised his head. He looked at Lin Fei and said word by word, "Worthy of ''Dao Seeker'', your saber momentum is much stronger than I imagined. But if you think that you can suppress me just by relying on saber momentum, then you are wrong, very wrong! I''m not one of those martial artists with a weak will. Even if it''s saber momentum, it can''t break my will!"


    In the next moment, Ao Yunxiao''s body also burst with momentum. It was just momentum, not martial momentum. But a person''s momentum represents his mental will. What''s more, the true energy in Ao Yunxiao''s body was like a volcano erupting. It exploded violently.


    "Boom."


    Under such terrifying saber momentum, Ao Yunxiao''s true essence was still able to flow smoothly. Even more, the more Lin Fei''s saber momentum was suppressed, the more Ao Yunxiao''s true essence was shaking violently.


    At the same time, Ao Yunxiao''s body also moved.


    One step, two steps, three steps...


    Every step Ao Yunxiao took was under the immense pressure of Lin Fei''s saber momentum. Every step he took came at a great cost. It was as if he was carrying severalrge mountains on his back, but not even Ao Yunxiao''s back bent a bit, showing the strength of his body.


    Ao Yunxiao was getting closer to Lin Fei. In a blink of an eye, he was very close to Lin Fei. It must be said Ao Yunxiao could be considered the strongest opponent Lin Fei had ever seen, whether among the Martial Saints or Foundation Establishment level. Facing his terrifying saber momentum, his mind and will were not affected at all.


    "Shoo."


    Lin Fei flicked his finger. Suddenly, a saber essence flew out instantly and turned into a rainbow light. In the blink of an eye, it reached Ao Yunxiao''s face.


    Rainbow Transformation Saber Technique! This is a real Martial Saint level saber technique. Many true disciples might not necessarily be able to cultivate it to transcendence. But now, Lin Fei just used a saber essence to disy Rainbow Transformation Saber Technique. And the speed of that rainbow light was definitely a transcendent Rainbow Transformation Saber Technique!


    How long had Lin Fei joined Ancient Origin Sect? At most, not even a month!


    "Bang."


    The rainbow transformation saber shed at Ao Yunxiao. Ao Yunxiao''s eyes were indifferent. He punched out directly.


    "Boom."


    This punch seemed to shake the entire saber momentum. After all, Ao Yunxiao''s punch was not just physical. True essence also exploded together!


    Whether it was the physical body or the true essence, Ao Yunxiao was infinitely close to condensing the Energy Flower and Qi Flower. But Lin Fei''s rainbow-transforming saber was not weak either. It was a Martial Saint level, transcendent saber technique. Moreover, it was also boosted by saber momentum. Its power was increased by several times!


    What''s more important was Lin Fei''s saber essence. It was not any divine weapon. But it was more terrifying than any divine weapon. It contained terrifying power.


    "Bang bang bang".


    Ao Yunxiao threw several punches in a row. Above his head, it seemed that there were shadows of mountains and rivers. That was his fist technique.


    Lin Fei''s eyes were cold and his face was expressionless.


    "Shoo."


    He flicked his finger again. Another saber essence flew out.


    "Boom."


    This saber essence was like a volcano erupting. There was a faint sense of heat as if it was a ball of fire. It broke through the void and shed toward Ao Yunxiao.


    "Is that... me Burning Heaven Saber!"


    "How can Lin Fei disy two kinds of Martial Saint level saber techniques?"


    "This me Burning Heaven Saber is not at transcendence, but it should be at the mastery realm. Moreover, it seems not far from transcendence."


    "me Burning Heaven Saber and Rainbow Transformation Saber Technique. Both of these are Martial Saint level saber techniques, and both can evolve saber momentum. Generally, Martial Saints who can learn one saber technique have already expended countless efforts. Lin Fei actually practices two saber techniques?"


    "Moreover, he can even evolve it from within his saber momentum. How amazing is his true essence?"


    For a moment, the esteemed practitioners of the saber technique rose abruptly from their seats, their gazes riveted upon the figure of Lin Fei on the stage.


    Rainbow Transformation Saber Technique, and me Burning Heaven Saber ¨C two distinct saber techniques. To the observers, it appeared as if two saber saints had taken control. Lin Fei, though stationary at the center of the stage, put Ao Yunxiao in a challenging defensive position. The two saber techniques were not to be easily quelled, let alone when enhanced by the power of saber momentum!


    Yet, before Ao Yunxiao could fully grasp the situation, Lin Fei''s finger twitched in another subtle motion, "Whoosh," unleashing the third surge of saber essence. This time, the saber essence was suffused with a divine, monumental aura, akin to the grand arrival of celestial spirits from above, directing their wrath towards Ao Yunxiao.


    The Holy Spirit Saber Technique! Three sessive saber techniques, each one a pinnacle of martial saint level, all under the empowerment of saber momentum, increasing their force manifold.


    "Bang, bang, bang."


    One saber attack followed another, ceaselessly, each strike potentially lethal for a typical martial saint. Even Ao Yunxiao could barely stand against such an onught. Consequently, he took a step back.


    One step, two steps, three steps...


    From whence Ao Yunxiao hade, he retreated, continuing further until he was nearly at the edge of the stage.


    And Lin Fei? He remained as cid as a tranquil cloud, hands casually behind his back, showing no signs of exertion. The mere three saber essences had put Ao Yunxiao into a retreating position, nearly at the brink of defeat. This spectacle left the disciples, who were expecting a fierce sh, with wide-eyed disbelief. This was no fierce duel ¨C it was a downright crushing defeat!


    Yes, a crushing defeat!


    Lin Fei was overpowering Ao Yunxiao, leaving thetter helpless, unable to retaliate. No one had expected such a lopsided battle.


    "Ao Yunxiao is being overwhelmed by Lin Fei ¨Cpletely suppressed. Is saber momentum truly that potent?"


    "There''s a vast difference between having martial momentum and not. But hasn''t Ao Yunxiao defeated those who transcended martial momentum before?"


    "It''s not that Ao Yunxiao is weak, it''s just that Lin Fei is too strong! Lin Fei''s saber momentum is unbelievable, arguably one of the strongest. At least in the current Ancient Origin Sect, there''s no martial momentum this powerful. Moreover, Lin Fei''sprehension of the saber technique is unimaginable. The Holy Spirit Saber Technique, me Burning Heaven Saber, Rainbow Transformation Saber Technique ¨C mastering any of these saber techniques requires a martial saint to dedicate decades or even a century


    But what about Lin Fei? It hasn''t even been a month since he joined the Ancient Origin Sect. In other words, he mastered these three saber techniques in less than a month. Even though they haven''t reached perfection, it''s only a matter of time. Such saber talent andprehension are stunning, making him a born saber genius! And what about the true essence Lin Fei exerts? Do any of you think it''s just true essence? It''s far stronger! Along with the saber technique and saber momentum, they seem to be perfectly fused. That''s why Lin Fei is so strong!


    However, don''t assume Ao Yunxiao will be easily defeated. He''s been gathering his energy. Now it''s a crucial moment. With Ao Yunxiao''s willpower, he might be able to ovee the immense pressure and perceive his fist momentum. Who wins and who loses is still uncertain."


    Many disciples were abuzz with talk. Even some with discerning eyes saw the current situation of Ao Yunxiao. His situation was indeed dangerous. But for Ao Yunxiao, was it not also an opportunity? Under pressure, Ao Yunxiao might understand the martial momentum!


    Indeed, Ao Yunxiao was doing just that at the moment. His whole body was trembling violently. That was the power being exerted to its extreme. Even his genuine energy and physical body were suppressed to the utmost by Lin Fei, injuries started to appear on him, and Ao Yunxiao''s fighting will do not diminish at all. Instead, his fighting spirit was rising more and more prosperous.


    "No one can defeat me, no one can! I will counterattack under pressure! Lin Fei, the pressure you give me is destined to make me understand the martial momentum. I have to thank you for that! Today, I willprehend the momentum!"


    With a roar, the next moment, Ao Yunxiao threw a punch. With this punch, the air trembled. Vaguely, Ao Yunxiao seemed to be about to break through a certain threshold. As if a great martial momentum was about to be born.


    Under pressure, in the dire straits, Ao Yunxiao was about to break through and understand the martial momentum! This was also what Ao Yunxiao had been dreaming of. This was his fundamental goal of fighting Lin Fei.


    However, Lin Fei''s eyes became colder and colder. His battle with Ao Yunxiao today was not to help Ao Yunxiao seed, was it? Ao Yunxiao had injured Shen Lianxin. Shen Lianxin would be unable to cultivate for a year. Lin Fei had to make Ao Yunxiao pay ten times, a hundred times the price. If he could not kill Ao Yunxiao, he would make Ao Yunxiao regret it for a lifetime!


    "You want toprehend the momentum? Then I will break your momentum!"


    Lin Fei''s eyes were icy cold. The next moment, his saber momentum shrank violently, almost condensed to a point. At the same time, the three sabers merged into one. In the void, a terrifying great saber appeared.


    "sh!"


    The next moment, saber momentum, saber essence, and saberw all merged into one, transformed into a heavenly saber, descending from the sky.


    A saber shed into Ao Yunxiao''s body. Ao Yunxiao only felt a tremor in his body. It felt as if his body was being torn apart. The genuine energy instantly became chaotic. But that was not important. He knew very well that Lin Fei would not kill him. This was the iron rule of the Ancient Origin Sect!


    Since he would not die, he would have no fear. He only wished that the martial momentum could seed! However, Lin Fei''s saber was not just the saber essence and saber technique. It also contained saber momentum!


    This saber, actually directly severed Ao Yunxiao''s fighting will that was about to reach a critical point, causing Ao Yunxiao''s momentum to copse in an instant.


    "No... my momentum!"


    Ao Yunxiao roared, his voice even carrying a touch of fear.


    "Sputter."


    The next moment, Ao Yunxiao''s momentum plummeted. He spat out a mouthful of fresh blood and was knocked off the stage by Lin Fei''s saber!

 223. Shocking Ancient Origin Sect

    223. Shocking Ancient Origin Sect


    Silence. A deathlike stillness enveloped the entire arena.


    Defeat. Ao Yunxiao had been defeated.


    However, many were well aware the defeat of Ao Yunxiao, in truth, held no significance. Ao Yunxiao had always been gathering momentum. Even in the battle against Lin Fei, it was all for the purpose of building momentum.


    Just moments ago, under intense pressure, his fist momentum was almost taking form. Once that urred, sess or failure, for Ao Yunxiao, his objective would have been achieved.


    Yet, who would have thought?


    Lin Fei had unexpectedly cut through Ao Yunxiao''s momentum with a single strike of his saber. Ao Yunxiao, on the brink ofprehending his fist momentum, was abruptly severed!


    Momentum was not something one could grasp immediately uponprehension. It required the right time, advantageous ground, and opportunity amongst other factors. Only whenbined could one, in a fleeting moment, understand the momentum of martial arts.


    Even Ao Yunxiao had spent an expanse of time, practicing a singr fist technique, even deliberately embarked on the path of umting momentum, having defeated numerous true disciples in session. Finally, he reached the present moment, on the verge ofprehending his fist momentum.


    But, at that crucial juncture of imminent sess, his fist momentum was broken! This sort of blow was almost a fall from the pinnacle to the nadir. No martial saint could bear such an impact. Ao Yunxiao was no exception.


    "Pff."


    Ao Yunxiao spat out another mouthful of fresh blood. However, this was not a result of physical injury. Rather, it was the blood expelled due to a mix of anger, self-me, and frustration. Hisplexion was pale as a sheet. His spirits plummeted drastically. If he could not recover from this, he would neverprehend the martial momentum for the rest of his life. Even more, whether he could still condense the Energy Flower, Qi Flower, was uncertain.


    Lin Fei''s single strike of his saber had almost severed Ao Yunxiao''s path to Martial Sovereign!


    "You''re ruthless! Severing my path. We are irreconcble!"


    Ao Yunxiao gritted his teeth in rage. Even with his level ofposure, at this moment, he was on the verge of erupting, unable to bear such a consequence.


    Lin Fei''s gaze remained calm, staring coldly at Ao Yunxiao. He spoke slowly, "You want to build momentum, that''s fine. But, you intentionally injured Shen Lianxin, forcing my hand. So, I did as you wished, I acted. You should know, when you forced my hand, you should be ready to bear all consequences! Didn''t you want to use me as a stepping stone to aid you in gathering momentum? Then I will sever your momentum! This is a lesson!"


    Lin Fei''s words echoed across the entire arena. Everyone understood the reason. Lin Fei intentionally severed Ao Yunxiao''s momentum to give Ao Yunxiao an unforgettable lesson. Only, this lesson was tremendously harsh. It was possible that a shadow would shroud Ao Yunxiao''s life henceforth.


    "Lin Fei, such ruthlessness indeed! He almost obliterated the path of Martial Sovereign for Ao Yunxiao."


    "And it urred just as Ao Yunxiao was about to seed."


    "In the throes of Ao Yunxiao''s ecstasy, all his hopes were shattered."


    "This... this is simply too cruel!"


    "But wasn''t Ao Yunxiao cruel too?"


    "In order to provoke Lin Fei, Ao Yunxiao purposefully injured Shen Lianxin."


    "To my knowledge, Shen Lianxin journeyed across the sea with Lin Fei, adrift for several months. They arerades who have stared death in the face together. And what was the result? Ao Yunxiao twice injured Shen Lianxin, rendering him unable to practice martial arts for a year due to his recuperation. Ao Yunxiao''s actions led Lin Fei to retaliate in this way, defeating Ao Yunxiao. He was merely avenging Shen Lianxin! Having a friend like Lin Fei is truly a blessing!"


    At that moment, the disciples began to converse fervently. Despite Ao Yunxiao''s failure toprehend the Momentum of Martial Arts was indeed a pity. Yet, this was the essence of cultivation! Smooth sailing was never guaranteed.


    Furthermore, if Ao Yunxiao truly possessed unyielding mental strength and exceptional willpower, he would certainly rise again, dispelling the shadow in his heart. When that time came, Ao Yunxiao''sprehension of the Momentum of Martial Arts would surely be smoother.


    However, if he could not dispel the shadow in his heart and forever wallowed in destion, it would imply that there were still ws within Ao Yunxiao''s spirit. Even if he hadprehended the Martial Momentum now, in the future, he would not be able to condense the Spirit Flower. Not to mention achieving the Three Flowers and challenging the realm of Martial Sovereign.


    The path of martial arts is indeed the path of tempering one''s spirit. If one''s spirit is not resilient, or if there are defects in one''s spirit, one will not reach the pinnacle of martial arts. Temporary fortune will notst forever.


    "I willprehend the Momentum! Moreover, I will condense the three flowers. I will attain the Sovereign of Martial Arts, and no one can stop me!"


    Ao Yunxiao''s voice resonated like a low beastly roar. His teeth gritted, his expression ferocious. However, no matter how fiercely he swore, whether he could truly rid himself of the shadow in his spirit, nobody knew. Supported by several true disciples, Ao Yunxiao departed.


    Lin Fei also stepped forward, descending the stage.


    "Whoosh."


    The crowd automatically made way. Lin Fei saw a familiar figure. Shen Lianxin! Although Shen Lianxin was injured, His actions were not impeded. The duel between Lin Fei and Ao Yunxiao was caused by him after all. How could he not be present?


    "Brother Lin, you''ve grown stronger."


    Shen Lianxin''s expression was somewhatplex. He did not utter words of gratitude. Between him and Lin Fei, there was no need for pleasantries.


    Lin Fei nced around, calmly stating, "Brother Shen, the most important aspect of martial arts is the spirit! Your spirit does not fall shortpared to anyone else. Your path of the saber does not fall shortpared to anyone else."


    Shen Lianxin remained silent. He merely nodded gravely. Subsequently, Lin Fei, along with Shen Lianxin, departed straight from the dueling stage.


    "Spirit..."


    Many disciples heard Lin Fei''s words. They contemted them earnestly in their hearts. Was the spirit indeed so important?


    Some disciples harbored doubts. After all, they believed that talent, insight, and opportunity were the most crucial elements.


    Yet, spirit... Intangible, unseen. No one thought that the spirit held such significance. But from Lin Fei''s perspective, he appeared to prioritize the spirit above all else!


    For a moment, subtle shifts began to transpire within many disciples'' hearts. The elders and top martial saints hidden throughout the dueling stage all fell silent at this moment.


    "This young man, he has the potential to be a Martial Sovereign! Without even consolidating his Energy Flower and Qi Flower, he already realizes the importance of the spirit. And moreover, he ces such emphasis on the spirit. No wonder it is said that the ''Dao Seekers'' are exceptional and destined to form golden cores."


    "I say, it''s more than just forming golden cores. They are destined to be Martial Sovereign! Elder Lin Fei possesses potential that surpasses many true disciples, even those who are seen as seeds of the Martial Sovereign."


    "In our Ancient Origin Sect, we have another top martial saint whose potential rivals that of a Martial Sovereign seed! What a joyous asion!"


    Many elders showed faint smiles on their faces. As for Ao Yunxiao? He was a failure! In the Ancient Origin Sect, no one cared about the failures. Unless one day, Ao Yunxiao could truly shed the shadow in his spirit andprehend the momentum of martial arts anew. Only then, perhaps, would people regard him highly.


    Otherwise, continuing like this, Ao Yunxiao might not even be able to retain his status as a true disciple. After all, the statuses of true disciples and inner disciples were not forever guaranteed. If their martial arts did not progress, if their strength did not improve, they might even be expelled from the inner sect, or lose their status as true disciples, only to be elders.


    The difference between a true disciple and an elder, the disparity was as vast as heaven and earth. The elder served while the true disciples dedicated themselves solely to cultivation. They were the future of the Ancient Origin Sect and could not be treated on the same level.


    ...


    Lin Fei escorted Shen Lianxin back to his cave dwelling. Although Shen Lianxin could not cultivate, this pertained only to his true essence and physical body. It didn''t affect his understanding of the saber momentum.


    On the contrary, Shen Lianxin had made a blessing of misfortune. In this period, he waspletely at peace, fully devoted toprehending the saber momentum.


    Unexpectedly, Shen Lianxin indeed gained some understanding. At most, within a year, Shen Lianxin would likelyprehend his own saber momentum!


    Regarding Shen Lianxin''s impending understanding of the saber momentum, Lin Fei wasn''t surprised. After all, Shen Lianxin was renowned for his martial obsession. He was devoted to the saber dao.


    With an incredibly steadfast spirit, having traveled across seas with Lin Fei to seek the Dao at the Ancient Origin Sect, if he couldn''t understand the saber momentum, then he would not be Shen Lianxin.


    "In theing days, I can visit regrly to assist your understanding of the saber momentum to help you grasp the saber momentum as soon as possible."


    Lin Fei said to Shen Lianxin.


    "I am in your debt, Brother Lin."


    Shen Lianxin didn''t decline. After all, having the stimulus and honing Lin Fei''s saber momentum, his own understanding of the saber momentum woulde more quickly.


    "Alright, then concentrate on understanding the saber momentum. I''ll return in a few days."


    After finishing, Lin Fei turned and departed from Shen Lianxin''s cave dwelling.

 224. Essence Enhancement Pills

    224. Essence Enhancement Pills


    Lin Fei returned to his cave dwelling.


    News about him in the outside world was undoubtedly being spread far and wide. After all, he had overpowered Ao Yunxiao with great force that day. Furthermore, he had severed Ao Yunxiao''s Dao with a single saber stroke.


    Whether Ao Yunxiao could recover remained uncertain. As for harboring resentment in Ao Yunxiao''s heart, Lin Fei was even less concerned. Until this day, had there been any shortage of individuals who bore ill will towards him? He Mountain Dao, Guardian Primordial Mountain, Sky Reaching Sect - didn''t each hold a grudge against him? Yet, he had destroyed the top ten immortal sects of Great Chang.


    Therefore, Lin Fei was indifferent to others holding any resentment towards him. Those he had surpassed, none had ever managed to catch up!


    Lin Fei carefully savored the battle with Ao Yunxiao. Although Ao Yunxiao was defeated by him, in fact, Ao Yunxiao had his merits. For example, Ao Yunxiao''s physical body and true essence were indeed strong. Even when Lin Fei had given his all, disying his saber momentum and the three saber skills at the Martial Saint level, he was still unable to do anything to Ao Yunxiao.


    In the end, he had tobine three saber strokes into one, concentrating his saber momentum to defeat him with a single, most powerful saber strike! If that one saber stroke still failed to defeat Ao Yunxiao, then ultimately, Lin Fei could only resort to attrition. This also allowed Lin Fei to see some of his own shorings, or rather, his areas of weakness.


    "Merely relying on saber momentum, if my saber momentum does not reach perfection, then there can be no substantial improvement. However, for my saber momentum to reach perfection, there is still a long way to go. Therefore, to enhance my power, I should focus on my physical body and saber essence.


    I have saber momentum. When using it to perform saber skills, the stronger my saber essence, the stronger my power, even increasing exponentially. On the other hand, the strengthening of the physical body can be dyed. It is not easy for the physical body to condense an Energy Flower.


    To enhance saber essence, given the nature of my True Intention Myriad Transformation Technique, I can transform heaven and earth and the sun and moon. Some heavenly treasures or elixirs can rapidly enhance the cultivation progress of my True Intention Myriad Transformation Technique, increasing saber essence. Seems that a trip to the Treasure Exchange Pavilion is in order."


    Lin Fei analyzed the area he should now focus on enhancing. Saber essence! Or rather, he should enhance the True Intention Myriad Transformation Technique.


    The True Intention Myriad Transformation Technique could transform heaven and earth, the sun, moon, and stars, leaving nothing untouched. As long as there are heavenly treasures or elixirs, the True Intention Myriad Transformation Technique could improve.


    However, this martial art was difficult to cultivate sessfully. Yet Lin Fei had used the True Intention Scroll, swallowing this martial art, so this martial art had be Lin Fei''s skill. Now, without the need for heavenly treasures or elixirs, his cultivation progress could increase by 1% each day.


    In a hundred days, approximately three months, he could break through to the mid-stage of Martial Saint. This was an incredibly terrifying speed. But Lin Fei still found it too slow.


    With elixirs or heavenly treasures, the speed would undoubtedly be faster. So, Lin Fei left his cave dwelling and flew towards the Treasure Exchange Pavilion.


    Soon, Lin Fei arrived at the Treasure Exchange Pavilion. The pavilion was bustling with peopleing and going. Many disciples coulde here to trade various treasures. Here, one could not only buy but also sell. And the transactions could only be made using contribution points.


    Lin Fei arrived at the Treasure Exchange Pavilion and directly took out his Elder token. The one who attended to Lin Fei was an inner sect disciple. He was only at the innate level. He was likely there to earn some negligible contribution points.


    Seeing that Lin Fei was an Elder, the disciple''s eyes brightened slightly. His demeanor became more respectful: "Elder, may I know what treasures you need?"


    "Do you have any elixirs that can directly enhance a Martial Saint''s True Essence?" Lin Fei asked directly.


    "Elixirs that enhance a Martial Saint''s True Essence? Yes, definitely. And, there are many types of elixirs."


    Then, this disciple took Lin Fei to see those elixirs. Based on different effects, the elixirs were also categorized into several types. For example, there was the Great Revival Pill, which had a mild butsting effect. It could increase Martial Saint''s True Essence without damaging the foundation. But, it was too expensive! And honestly, its effects were not very noticeable. It also required time to refine.


    Then there were the impressively effective Essence Enhancement Pills! These Essence Enhancement Pills were indeed very effective. They could have excellent effects on the True Essence of early and even mid-stage Martial Saints. However, they were not easy to refine. Often, it required immense energy to refine. And, in a word, expensive! In two words, very expensive!


    Many Martial Saints would rather cultivate slowly on their own. After all, Martial Saints had a lifespan of five hundred years. Slowly cultivating their True Essence, they could also cultivate their True Essence to the peak one day.


    "Essence Enhancement Pills, how much do they cost?"


    Lin Fei was interested in the Essence Enhancement Pills.


    "One Essence Enhancement Pill costs one hundred contribution points."


    "One hundred contribution points?"


    Lin Fei thought for a moment.


    "Give me ten Essence Enhancement Pills."


    Thus, Lin Fei spent the remaining one thousand contribution points to buy ten Essence Enhancement Pills. He quickly returned to his cave dwelling.


    "Let''s test the effect."


    Lin Fei directly swallowed an Essence Enhancement Pill.


    "Boom."


    As soon as the Essence Enhancement Pill went down his throat, a surge of heat quickly flowed through his entire body. Immediately afterward, arge amount of energy radiated from the Essence Enhancement Pill. The True Intention Myriad Transformation Technique rapidly operated and transformed this energy into the saber essence.


    One hour, two hours, three hours...


    After an entire day, the effect of the Essence Enhancement Pill gradually disappeared. Lin Fei''s True Intention Myriad Transformation Technique took a whole day to refine a single Essence Enhancement Pill. It should be noted that other Martial Saints could not always maintain the operation of their techniques. And they didn''t have the True Intention Myriad Transformation Technique. Their refining speed was far slower than Lin Fei''s.


    ording to the inner sect disciple from the Treasure Exchange Pavilion, generally, a Martial Saint would need five to ten days to fully refine an Essence Enhancement Pill.


    And Lin Fei? It only took him one day to refine a single Essence Enhancement Pill. As for the effect of the Essence Enhancement Pill, Lin Fei could feel that it was not bad.


    "System."


    Then, Lin Fei immediately pulled up the system panel to check.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Arts Realm: Early Martial Saint</strong>


    <strong>True Intention Myriad Transformation Technique: Early Stage (Progress 10%)</strong>


    <strong>Blood Essence Nine Transformations: Seventh Transformation (Progress 12%)</strong>


    <strong>Holy Spirit Saber Technique: Mastery (Progress 58%)</strong>


    <strong>me Burning Heaven Saber: Mastery (Progress 65%)</strong>


    <strong>Rainbow Transformation Saber Technique: Transcendence (Progress 10%)</strong>


    <strong>Saber Momentum: Transcendence (Progress 0%)</strong>


    Lin Fei saw the progress of the True Intention Myriad Transformation Technique. It had increased from 6% to 10%.


    That is to say, a single Essence Enhancement Pill could enhance the cultivation progress of the True Intention Myriad Transformation Technique by 4%. This effect was actually quite terrifying. After all, if he took twenty-five Essence Enhancement Pills, doesn''t that mean he could reach the mid-stage of Martial Saint?


    "No, Essence Enhancement Pills definitely don''t have such a good effect on ordinary Martial Saints. The pills will also have some wastage. Most Martial Saints can''t refine all the energy in the pill. As time goes on, the slower the refining speed, the more the pill is wasted. After all, not everyone has the True Intention Myriad Transformation Technique and can refine the power of the pill every moment of the day..."


    Lin Fei thought carefully. Perhaps, only he himself could utilize the medicinal power of the Essence Enhancement Pills so well. Other Martial Saints, if they could absorb 20% of the power of the pill, would be considered pretty good.


    But Lin Fei, because of the True Intention Myriad Transformation Technique, and because he could refine the power of the pill at every moment almost let this Essence Enhancement Pill have no medicinal power wastage, he absorbed 100% of the medicinal power of the Essence Enhancement Pill. That''s why he was able to increase the cultivation progress by 4% all at once. So, Lin Fei continued to take the Essence Enhancement Pills.


    Two, three, four, five...


    Nine days passed, and the remaining nine Essence Enhancement Pills were consumed by Lin Fei.


    Lin Fei opened his eyes. He nced at the progress of the True Intention Myriad Transformation Technique. The cultivation progress was at 46%. If he took about fourteen more Essence Enhancement Pills, Lin Fei''s True Intention Myriad Transformation Technique should be able to break through to the middle stage.


    Just that, there were no more Essence Enhancement Pills. Even the contribution points were gone, unable to purchase from the Treasure Exchange Pavilion.


    "Either find the pill form for Essence Enhancement Pills and refine the pill myself or buy Essence Enhancement Pills directly. But no matter which method, it requires contribution points."


    Lin Fei now also realized the importance of contribution points. Before, he had the six thousand contribution points given by the Ancient Origin Sect, even the true disciple would be envious. But now, the contribution points were spent. If he wanted to improve his strength faster, he could only do tasks to earn contribution points.


    The sect is just like that. To get something, one has to give something. Even true disciples are no exception.


    So, Lin Fei got up and left the cave, flying towards the task hall of the Ancient Origin Sect.

 225. The benefits of reputation

    225. The benefits of reputation


    Lin Fei arrived at the Task Hall. Unexpectedly, there weren''t many people in there. Because outer sect disciples didn''t even have the qualifications to take on tasks. Only inner sect disciples, true disciples, and some elders were qualified to take them.


    For outer sect disciples, they need to practice step by step until they enter the inner sect. This also showed the Ancient Origin Sect''s attitude towards outer sect disciples. It was like a selection ce. Among the countless disciples of the outer sect, select those with outstanding potential and promote them to the inner sect. Only then could they be considered true disciples of the Ancient Origin Sect.


    On the wall, there were some tasks. There could be private tasks or tasks issued by the sect. However, some tasks were published privately. The contribution points were rtively low.


    For example, some true disciples needed some heavenly treasures and there were none in the Treasure Exchange Pavilion. So they submitted tasks, but the contribution points were not much. And, these kinds of tasks were usually moreplex.


    Sect tasks provide many more contribution points. However, to receive a sect task there was also a special requirement. It was not something one could take at will.


    And, many were investigation tasks. One had to spend a lot of energy and time. And it was not necessarily clear. For example, Lin Fei saw a task.


    "Investigate the Foggy Sea, the traces of three missing true disciples. Find clues, and you can get 3,000 contribution points. Find the true disciples, and you can get 10,000 contribution points."


    This contribution point, indeed, was very generous. Even, Lin Fei was moved. However, of the Foggy Sea, Lin Fei also had heard. It was not in the Tianqi Country. That is to say, it was not within the power range of the Ancient Origin Sect.


    Those three true disciples had even been missing for a year. Even with 10,000 contribution points, most people would not be willing to take on this task. However, this also reflected the Ancient Origin Sect''s emphasis on true disciples. Just missing, it offered 10,000 contribution points. That''s a big shot!


    Lin Fei needed at least fourteen Essence Enhancement Pills to break through to the middle stage of Martial Saint.


    Lin Fei did a task not just wanting to get over a thousand contribution points, he also hoped that going out once could get enough contribution points. After all, after reaching the middle stage of Martial Saint, he still needed to continue practicing.


    Essence Enhancement Pills seemed to be effective for the middle stage of Martial Saint as well. Therefore, Lin Fei continued to look for tasks.


    Some investigation tasks were tooplicated and draining. Lin Fei didn''t even look at them.


    Having gone through all the options, finally, Lin Fei found a task that seemed suitable for him.


    "In the Imperial City of Tianqi Country, asionally martial artists at the Martial Saint level disappear. Even members of the royal family are among them. Now, everyone in the Imperial City is in fear, willing to give out 10,000 contribution points to issue a task. They hope that a Martial Saint from the Ancient Origin Sect will go to the Imperial City, find the missing people, and deal with the true culprit behind the scenes. The royal family suspects that the real culprit behind the scenes is powerful. To take on this task, you need to be at the top Martial Saint level."


    Lin Fei saw this task. It was a task issued by the royal family. The royal family of Tianqi Country had a close rtionship with the Ancient Origin Sect. Many members of the royal family were outer, inner, or even true disciples of the Ancient Origin Sect. By rights, the strength of the royal family was not weak. Unexpectedly, they still needed to issue a task, asking for help from the Ancient Origin Sect.


    Normally, if a major event urred in the royal family, the Ancient Origin Sect would send a sect expert to investigate. However, these were just some missing cases. Even if they involve members of the royal family, they were not core members They did not affect the normal operation. Therefore, the Ancient Origin Sect did not send a sect expert to investigate. They just let the royal family solve it themselves. The royal family could only issue tasks. Fortunately, the royal family had umted a lot. 10,000 contribution points were not a problem.


    Lin Fei''s eyes lit up. Although it was also an investigation task, the scope was much smaller. It was just in the Imperial City. Moreover, there were Martial Saints missing. There must be a true culprit behind it.


    As long as it was confirmed to be in the Imperial City, then Lin Fei didn''t have to search all over the ce, wasting time and energy, and even in the end not finding any clues. It was just in the Imperial City.


    Lin Fei thought it wouldn''t be a problem. Although his saber momentum couldn''t cover the entire Imperial City, he could cover it multiple times if necessary. He would always find the true culprit.


    Moreover, 10,000 contribution points was definitely not a small amount. Only the royal family, with their wealth and influence, could make such a big offer. After all, the contribution points of the Ancient Origin Sect were very precious.


    However, the task required a top Martial Saint to take on. This is a basic condition. Lin Fei didn''t know if he now met the condition of a top Martial Saint.


    A topMartial Saint should be an existence that is infinitely close to condensing an Energy Flower, Qi Flower. Like Ao Yunxiao, who was a top Martial Saint.


    As for Martial Saints who had condensed Energy Flower, and Qi Flower, they were generally referred to as Limit Martial Saints, implying one aspect had reached its limit.


    Lin Fei''s current cultivation level was only at the early stage of Martial Saint. Although his physical body and blood essence were vast, he hadn''t reached the point of condensing an Energy Flower.


    However, Lin Fei''s saber momentum was in transcendence, this was his biggest advantage. Lin Fei didn''t hesitate, he directly went to ask the elder of the task hall. Therefore, Lin Fei walked up to the two elders in the task hall. He pulled out the identity token of the outer sect elder.


    "Elder, I want to take the task of investigating the Imperial City," Lin Fei said directly.


    "The task of investigating the Imperial City?"


    The elder looked up and nced at Lin Fei.


    "It requires a top Martial Saint to ept. You are an outer sect elder...Hmm? ''Dao Seeker'' Lin Fei?"


    The elder in the task hall was slightly surprised. Then, another elder came over. The two discussed for a while. Finally, they nodded and said: "Elder Lin, you just joined the outer sect, and your cultivation level has not been confirmed to reach the top Martial Saint level. Normally, you wouldn''t be allowed to ept this task. However, you recently defeated Ao Yunxiao. Ao Yunxiao is a true top Martial Saint. Since you can defeat Ao Yunxiao, your strength must have reached the level of a top Martial Saint. Therefore, you can ept this task."


    This was the advantage of having a reputation. Even if they hadn''t seen Lin Fei, they knew that "Dao Seeker" Lin Fei''s strength was extraordinary. Therefore, others were not eligible to take this task. But Lin Fei was eligible!


    "There is no time limit for this task. After the task ispleted, the royal family will naturally send out a message to the Ancient Origin Sect. Then, you cane to collect the contribution points. If the task is notpleted, you must alsoe to the task hall to abandon the task."


    Lin Fei nodded, indicating that he understood. Then, Lin Fei made a note and received the token for the task. When the time came, he just needed to show the token at the Imperial City. The royal family would know that Lin Fei was a Martial Saint from Ancient Origin Sect who came to take the task. They would certainly cooperate with Lin Fei in investigating the case of the missing Martial Saint in the Imperial City.


    "By the way, has anyone else taken this task before?"


    Lin Fei suddenly asked.


    "You are the first Martial Saint to take this task."


    The elder shook his head.


    "The first one?"


    A strange light shed in Lin Fei''s eyes. He could tell this task had been issued for some time. Why was he the first Martial Saint to take the task? 10,000 contribution points. For many Martial Saints, it''s arge number.


    The elder of the task hallughed and said, "Hahaha, there must be Martial Saints who want to take this task. But they need to have the qualifications. Do you think that any Martial Saints in Ancient Origin Sect can be called a top Martial Saint? They must be evaluated by us. Otherwise, they are not qualified to take the task."


    Lin Fei understood. There were indeed many Martial Saints in Ancient Origin Sect. But there weren''t so many that could be called top Martial Saints.


    10,000 contribution points were indeed a lot, but those top Martial Saints were all busy condensing Essence Flower or Qi Flower. Few of them would do this task. It could be considered Lin Fei''s luck.


    "Thank you, both elders."


    After saying that, Lin Fei left the task hall with the token.

 226. Another Martial Saint Disappears!

    226. Another Martial Saint Disappears!


    Lin Fei returned to his cave dwelling. He didn''t immediately go to the Imperial City of Tianqi Country. Since he had taken the task, he first needed to understand the ce where the task was located. He couldn''t go to the Imperial City blindly.


    Lin Fei first looked for a misceneous record. It recorded some power distributions of the Ancient Origin Sect and Tianqi Country. For example, the royal family. The first emperor of Tianqi Country was named Gu Xuan! In fact, he was an inner elder of the Ancient Origin Sect who had condensed an Energy Flower. He was sent by the Ancient Origin Sect to conquer all sides. Finally, he established Tianqi Country.


    Therefore, the royal family of Tianqi Country was the Gu family. Later, the royal family of Tianqi Country also respected the Ancient Origin Sect. Even the selection of the heir to the emperor must also get the consent of the Ancient Origin Sect.


    Of course, the royal family was rich and powerful, with a deep foundation. They had sessively sent many true disciples into the Ancient Origin Sect. Among them, there were even Limit Martial Saints who had condensed Energy Flower and Qi Flower!


    However, that was all in the past. In the past few hundred years, the royal family''s talent has withered. Although there were also members of the royal family who became the true transmission of the Ancient Origin Sect, they couldn''t reach the level of the Limit Martial Saint. Even the top Martial Saint was not reached. This is also why the royal family had no way to handle the case of the missing Martial Saint in the Imperial City this time. The strength was really weak.


    Of course, the weakening of the royal family''s strength would not cause any problems in Tianqi Country. After all, the entire Tianqi Country was the power of the Ancient Origin Sect. As long as there was no problem with the Ancient Origin Sect, even if the royal family died, there will be no impact at all. At most, just change a person or a family to be the royal family of Tianqi Country.


    Lin Fei had a pretty good understanding. The royal family of Tianqi Country seemed weak and the Ancient Origin Sect didn''t have a strong master stationed in the Imperial City. There were only one or two ordinary Martial Saints.


    Moreover, the real culprit behind the case of the missing people seemed to know the measure. He didn''t move the Martial Saint of the Ancient Origin Sect. Otherwise, the Ancient Origin Sect would have intervened long ago. It showed that the real culprit was also very afraid of the Ancient Origin Sect.


    This point didn''t need to be thought about. The Ancient Origin Sect was the overlord of Tianqi Country. No one would not fear the Ancient Origin Sect.


    "It seems that I just need to go directly to the Imperial City. If the royal family has clues, that''s fine. If there are no clues, then directly use saber momentum to search forcefully! As long as you are in the Imperial City, the murderer won''t escape!"


    A sharp light shed in Lin Fei''s eyes. He made up his mind.


    Lin Fei directly left the cave dwelling. He quickly flew into the sky and disappeared into the horizon in the blink of an eye.


    ......


    Tianqi Country, Imperial City.


    Inside the pce, the Emperor was furious. Even the Martial Saints of the royal family all had gloomy faces.


    Because, Gu Yujian, the King of Leisure, was missing! The King of Leisure was the younger brother of the current Emperor. He was now a Martial Saint. Although he didn''t enter the Ancient Origin Sect, he was also a Martial Saint master among the royal family. But he had also disappeared. Just like the other missing Martial Saints in the Imperial City.


    Sudden and there were no traces left. They couldn''t be found no matter what. In this case, the odds were more likely bad than good. Although the Emperor sent people to search, they didn''t find any trace of the King of Leisure. Not even a single trace as if he had evaporated from the world.


    The Mansion of the King of Leisure.


    Gu Lin, the little daughter loved by the King of Leisure. Now she was biting her lip tightly. Her eyes were red. She looked haggard. It looked like she hadn''t slept for many days.


    Gu Lin had not bestowed any title. However, everyone knew that she was the most beloved daughter of the King of Leisure. Her status in the mansion was also very high.


    In front of Gu Lin, there were two Martial Saints dressed in the Ancient Origin Sect''s attire.


    With a "plop" sound, Gu Lin knelt down in front of the two Martial Saints.


    "Uncle Qiu, Uncle Li, you have always been good friends with my father. Now my father is missing, and his life or death is unknown. Although the Emperor sent people to search, no Martial Saint dares to go. How could they find any clues? Please, the two Martial Saints, help to look for my father. Perhaps you can find a clue about my father."


    These two Martial Saints were sent by the Ancient Origin Sect to the Imperial City. They basically had no hope of promotion. Sent to the Imperial City was also considered as retirement. They enjoyed luxury and wealth. It was afortable job. Both of them and Gu Yujian, the King of Leisure, got along well. Every day, they enjoyed painting, chess, and music, and had fun. It was indeed a happy life.


    However, the King of Leisure had now disappeared. Suddenly, the two of them were somewhat unprepared. Even, there was a hint of vignce in their hearts. After all, they were also Martial Saints! The mysterious killers seemed to specialize in capturing Martial Saints. Their strength must be very terrifying.


    Seeing Gu Lin kneel down and ask for their help, the two were quite helpless. They could only shake their heads and say, "Gu Lin, get up first. It''s not that we don''t want to find Brother Yujian. It''s really that our strength is limited. Even Brother Yujian, who is as strong as us, was captured without any resistance. If we go to search, it''s nothing more than walking into a tiger''s den."


    Gu Lin''s face turned pale. She said tremulously, "So, there''s no way?"


    "Of course there is a way! That is to wait! Your royal family has issued a task in the Ancient Origin Sect. They have offered a reward of ten thousand contribution points. I believe that soon the top Martial Saints of the Ancient Origin Sect will take the task ande to investigate the case of the missing Martial Saints. At that time, they will naturally find out the real culprit, and even kill the real culprit!"


    "The top Martial Saints of the Ancient Origin Sect?"


    Gu Lin''s eyes widened. It seemed to show a glimmer of hope again.


    "But when will the top Martial Saints of the Ancient Origin Sect arrive?"


    "Nobody knows that. Only when a top Martial Saint takes the task will theye to the Imperial City."


    "But what if no one takes the task for a long time? Won''t no onee to the Imperial City to investigate then?"


    The two Martial Saints from the Ancient Origin Sect looked at each other, both fell silent. Theoretically, this possibility exists. No one takes the task. Otherwise, after so long, the top Martial Saints should havee down from the mountain. But so far, no Martial Saint from the Ancient Origin Sect hase to the Imperial City.


    "If you don''t go and look for him, then I will go by myself!"


    Gu Lin gritted her teeth. She immediately stood up, ready to leave the mansion to go look for clues on her own.


    "Nonsense!"


    The Martial Saint from the Ancient Origin Sect snorted coldly.


    "My father''s whereabouts are unknown, life or death is uncertain. Others may choose not to look. But as the daughter of my father, how could I sit idly by and wait in the mansion? What''s more, you are Martial Saints from the Ancient Origin Sect. How would that mysterious killer dare to target you? If you are willing to investigate, as long as there are any clues, you don''t need to act. Just pass the clues to the royal family. The royal family''s Martial Saints will naturally take action!"


    The faces of the two Martial Saints changed constantly. What Gu Lin said made sense. In fact, that mysterious killer, although rampant, had never offended anyone from the Ancient Origin Sect. Obviously, the other party was also wary of the Ancient Origin Sect. If they both went to investigate, there would probably be no danger. But they just didn''t want to take risks. What if the other party dared to take risks? Wouldn''t they be in danger then?


    Looking at Gu Lin''s expectant expression, the two Martial Saints sighed and said, "Fine, we are good friends with Brother Yujian. Moreover, we have already lived for more than four hundred years, and we are not far from our lifespan. Even if something unexpected happens, it''s enough! We will go out together and look for clues about Brother Yujian!"


    Gu Lin was overjoyed in her heart and bowed respectfully, "Thank you, both Martial Saints!"


    "Alright, there''s no need to talk nonsense. Brother Yujian hasn''t been missing for long, there may still be some clues."


    So, the two Martial Saints took Gu Lin, left the mansion, and went to the Imperial City to look for clues about the disappearance of Gu Yujian.

 227. Sudden Changes in the Imperial City

    227. Sudden Changes in the Imperial City


    Gu Lin and the two Martial Saints from the Ancient Origin Sect together went out to look for clues about Gu Yujian''s disappearance. However, after searching for a day, there were no traces at all. It was as if Gu Yujian had truly evaporated from the world.


    For a moment, Gu Yujian was like a dead man. She was desperate!


    Qiu Long and Li Yuan, the two Martial Saints, at this moment, were helpless as well. They had searched for a day. Indeed, they hadn''t been attacked by the mysterious killer, but they also couldn''t find any clues. Clearly, the other party had a great ability to hide. If this continued, even if the Ancient Origin Sect really sent people, it might be hard to find the real killer.


    "Report. Zhang Xuan, the Marquis of Yang Martial in the east city, has also mysteriously disappeared. However, there are traces of a struggle at the scene. The royal family has already sent a Martial Saint there."


    Suddenly, a servant from the royal mansion hurriedly reported.


    "Marquis of Yang Martial? Let''s go and see. Marquis of Yang Martial just disappeared, there might be some clues."


    So, Gu Lin and the two Martial Saints from the Ancient Origin Sect immediately set off. The three quickly arrived at the Zhang Mansion.


    At this moment, Zhang''s mansion had been surrounded by people from the royal family. Gu Lin is the daughter of King Xiaoyao. Naturally, she could go in.


    "Greetings to the two Martial Saints."


    The royal general inside, upon seeing Qiu Long and Li Yuan, immediately gave a respectful salute. After all, Qiu Long and Li Yuan represented the Ancient Origin Sect.


    "Tell us, what clues do you have?" Qiu Long asked in a deep voice.


    "There are indeed some clues. Although Marquis of Yang Martial didn''t know the mysterious killer would target him, he was prepared. He sprinkled a kind of medicine powder on himself. This medicine powder is colorless and tasteless. Only a special kind of bug can track it."


    Qiu Long and Li Yuan were overjoyed in their hearts. As long as they find the Marquis of Yang Martial, Zhang Xuan, perhaps they could find the King of Leisure. So, the two hurriedly asked, "Where is the tracking bug? We''re about to set off."


    "Good, let''s go find it together!"


    So, the royal family dispatched two Martial Saints. Qiu Long and Li Yuan were also two Martial Saints. Four Martial Saints, apanied by arge number of guards, began to follow the tracking bug.


    The bug flew fast. It crossed many streets. Suddenly, an open space appeared in front of them. They actually arrived at a cemetery. There were tombs everywhere here. It was the cemetery of the Imperial City. Generally, no one woulde here. The entire cemetery was now filled with a gloomy atmosphere.


    When the bug arrived here, it stopped. It seemed to want to fly inside. But it seemed to be afraid of something and didn''t dare to enter the cemetery.


    "Look, there are footprints on the ground."


    "There are traces of blood too."


    "Go in and search, Marquis of Yang Martial must be near the cemetery!"


    So, arge number of guards rushed into the cemetery.


    "Roar..."


    Suddenly, a low roar echoed from within the cemetery. Following this, a tomb exploded violently. A pitch-ck corpse, emanating a foul stench, burst from the ground. And it charged straight toward the guards.


    "St."


    "Is it a zombie?"


    "Someone is keeping and refining zombies here!"


    "And this zombie has a very strong power."


    The two Martial Saints of the royal family took action at the same time. Even if it was a zombie, with their Martial Saint''s strength, they were naturally unafraid. However, as soon as the two Martial Saints took action, they immediately regretted it. A big mistake!


    A Martial Saint, indeed, doesn''t have to fear a zombie. But what if the zombie is at the level of a Martial Saint?


    "Bang, bang."


    With just two punches, two royal Martial Saints were directly blown up. They didn''t even have the strength to resist. Seeing this scene, everyone was filled with immense fear.


    "Run!"


    Qiu Long and Li Yuan didn''t hesitate. They almost instantly pulled Gu Lin and fled frantically backward. As for those guards who had entered the cemetery, they were no longer important. Qiu Long and Li Yuan now only wanted to escape with Gu Lin.


    The three were lucky. The zombie did not pursue them. They fled all the way back to the royal mansion only then did they let out a sigh of relief.


    Gu Lin was even trembling all over. She asked with a hint of fear in her voice, "What...what kind of monster was that?"


    Gu Lin was indeed very afraid. Those were two Martial Saints! In the Tianqi Country, no matter where Martial Saints were absolutely strong. They wereparable to Foundation Establishment cultivator! Living up to five hundred years! Moreover, those two Martial Saints, in a strict sense, were Gu Lin''s elders. They were the Martial Saints of the royal family. But now, they were directly blown up by a zombie.


    "It''s a zombie! And it''s a Martial Saint level zombie! Seems that a Foundation Establishment True Person is refining Martial Saint level zombies. No wonder that mysterious killer keeps capturing some Martial Saints. No wonder there are Martial Saints disappearing continuously. The other party is refining those Martial Saints into zombies!"


    For a moment, the voices of Qiu Long and Li Yuan were also trembling.


    Zombie! A Martial Saint level zombie!


    This is definitely not something that an ordinary Qi cultivator can achieve. Only a Foundation Establishment True Person! Even, it must be a top Foundation Establishment True Person who can achieve this.


    "So, my father has already..."


    Gu Lin seemed to suddenly realize something. Her face instantly turned pale. Qiu Long and Li Yuan also fell silent. They didn''t speak. Obviously, Gu Yujian was most likely turned into a zombie by the mysterious Foundation Establishment True Person. He was already dead!


    However, the Tianqi Country was the territory of the Ancient Origin Sect. Everyone here was a martial artist. Where would there be Qi cultivators? Even top-tier Foundation Establishment True People?


    "Gu Lin, this is no longer something we can handle. We will report to the Ancient Origin Sect immediately. There is a Foundation Establishment True Person capturing Martial Saints to refine Martial Saint level zombies. The Ancient Origin Sect will surely be furious and send top-tier Martial Saints to deal with this matter. All we can do now is wait!"


    Indeed, that zombie was too terrifying. Two royal Martial Saints couldn''t even block one attack. Moreover, the previous Martial Saints who were taken away were not just one. If all of them were that strong, then even if all the royal Martial Saints gathered together, they wouldn''t be a match.


    Gu Lin''s heart now was like ashes. Her father had be a zombie. He could never be saved again!


    On the faces of Qiu Long and Li Yuan, there was also a hint of worry. They even thought about leaving the imperial city directly. After all, the mysterious Foundation Establishment cultivator dared to capture Martial Saints in the royal city of Tianqi Country to refine them into zombies. This was happening under the nose of the Ancient Origin Sect.


    The other party certainly knew that it was dangerous. But they still risked it. There''s only one reason for this. The other party had a big n! It''s probably not just as simple as refining zombies. With their strength, staying in the imperial city was too dangerous.


    Who can guarantee that the mysterious Foundation Establishment True Person wouldn''t go crazy and capture them too, turning them into zombies?


    "buzzing~"


    Just as Qiu Long and Li Yuan were uneasy, suddenly, theirmunication stone began to vibrate violently. This kind ofmunication stone is made in the way of certain Qi cultivators'' magical artifacts. As long as it''s within a certain distance, it will react.


    "Is it...the sect sent Martial Saints?"


    "We haven''t reported the situation in the imperial city yet, the sect can''t possibly know about the zombies. There''s only one possibility. A Martial Saint from the sect has epted a mission from the royal family and has arrived in the imperial city!"


    "It must be so! Let''s hurry to meet them, the person who came must be a top-tier Martial Saint!"


    A look of surprise appeared on the faces of Qiu Long and Li Yuan. At this time, the arrival of a top-tier Martial Saint from the sect would also be a kind of safety guarantee for them!


    "Top-tier Martial Saint?"


    Gu Lin abruptly lifted her head, her eyes shining.


    "A top-tier Martial Saint from the Ancient Origin Sect epted the royal family''s task. That must mean he''s here to solve the disappearances in the imperial city. Now that we know there''s a Foundation Establishment True Person causing trouble. Can this top-tier Martial Saint take action to kill the Foundation Establishment True Person and avenge my father and the other Martial Saints? I wonder if this top-tier Martial Saint can handle those Martial Saint level zombies?" Gu Lin asked solemnly.


    "This..."


    Qiu Long and Li Yuan looked at each other. Then they gritted their teeth and said, "The top-tier Martial Saints of our Ancient Origin Sect are extraordinary. Although those zombies are strong, they certainly cannot be the opponents of top-tier Martial Saints."


    Both of them were elders of the Ancient Origin Sect. They knew what top-tier Martial Saints within the Ancient Origin Sect signify.


    "Alright, then I will also go with the two Martial Saints to wee this top-tier Martial Saint!"


    Gu Lin gritted her teeth and stood up. Qiu Long and Li Yuan did not stop her. Gu Lin is a member of the royal family. It is only right for her to go and wee the top-tier Martial Saint from the Ancient Origin Sect.


    "We should not dy, let''s go to wee him!"


    After that, Qiu Long and Li Yuan, together with Gu Lin, quickly flew toward the direction where themunication stone was sensing.


    "I wonder, who is the top-tier Martial Saint who epted the task this time?"


    Although Qiu Long and Li Yuan were not in the Ancient Origin Sect, they knew something about some of the top-tier Martial Saints in the Ancient Origin Sect. If they saw them, they would probably know. After all, they had lived for more than four hundred years. They were quite ancient.


    Soon, themunication stone on the three of them began to vibrate more and more intensely. They flew to the city gate. Then, they slowlynded. They saw a man in white standing with his hands behind him at the gate. His gaze was calm, just standing there quietly.


    Although there was no momentum on his body, he stood in the crowd, with a temperament that was ipatible with ordinary people. At first nce, he was not an ordinary person.


    "Is this the top-tier Martial Saint from our sect?"


    Qiu Long and Li Yuan looked at each other. There was a trace of doubt in their eyes. Because they didn''t recognize the Martial Saint in front of them. In their memories, the man in white did not match the characteristics of any top-tier Martial Saint in the Ancient Origin Sect.


    Could it be that the Martial Saint who epted the task this time is not a top-tier Martial Saint?

 228. Lin Fei Descends

    228. Lin Fei Descends


    "Qiu Long, Li Yuan?"


    Lin Fei regarded the two Martial Saints assessing him from a distance. Themunication stone vibrated. Instantly, he discerned their identities.


    Qiu Long and Li Yuan. Two Martial Saints were dispatched by the Ancient Origin Sect to the Imperial City of the Tianqi Country. Each a venerable Martial Saint over four hundred years old. Facing imminent demise, they arrived at Tianqi Country''s Imperial City to relish life''s pleasures.


    Qiu Long and Li Yuan hurriedly approached, bowing in respect, "We''re not certain which True Disciple you might be?"


    True Disciples held an extraordinary status within the Ancient Origin Sect. Even the Inner Sect Elders were inferior to True Disciples.


    Lin Fei calmly stated, "Outer Sect Elder, Lin Fei."


    "Outer Sect Elder?"


    The pair blinked in mild surprise. Of course, they understood the term ''Outer Sect Elder''. Though Outer Sect Elders were Martial Saints, the rank primarily epassed ordinary Martial Saints. There were none among them who were top-tier Martial Saints. How could the Sect allow an ordinary Martial Saint to undertake an Imperial City mission?


    Qiu Long seemed to seek further confirmation, asking again, "Elder Lin, are you here for a mission?"


    "Indeed, the Imperial City Disappearance Case, ten thousand contribution points. I''m Lin Fei. I''m here to unravel the mystery of it."


    Upon hearing Lin Fei''s confirmation, Qiu Long and Li Yuan exchanged a nce. Their eyes concealed an undeniable disappointment.


    Lin Fei, being able to ept this mission, perhaps had some distinctive traits. But, what use could they be?


    The current Imperial City Disappearance Case involved a Foundation Establishment True Person capable of turning Martial Saints into zombies. What use could an Outer Sect Elder be?


    Lin Fei perceived the disappointment in Qiu Long and Li Yuan''s eyes. He could guess why. The two, no doubt, had not heard his name before, which was reasonable. After all, they had been in the Imperial City for quite some time. Their information wouldn''t be up-to-date. Moreover, it was only recently that Lin Fei defeated Ao Yunxiao. His name had just begun to circte throughout the Ancient Origin Sect. It was forgivable if the two were unaware.


    "Have there been any new developments in the Imperial City Disappearance Case, honorable Martial Saints?" Lin Fei inquired.


    "Well..."


    Qiu Long and Li Yuan hesitated. Even if they exined, what use could Lin Fei be? However, Gu Lin didn''t know the considerations within the Martial Saints'' minds. She only knew that someone from the Ancient Origin Sect had finally arrived and possibly a top-tier Martial Saint! Perhaps he could deal with the enigmatic Foundation Establishment True Person.


    Therefore, Gu Lin quickly intervened, "Elder Lin, we already have leads in the Imperial City Disappearance Case. It involves a mysterious Foundation Establishment cultivator. He has captured many Martial Saints and turned those Martial Saints into zombies. My father has also been captured and is now likely in grave danger. I beg you, Elder Lin, to kill this Foundation Establishment cultivator, to avenge my father and the numerous Martial Saints of the Imperial City!"


    With a choked voice, Gu Lin copsed to her knees.


    Lin Fei nced at Gu Lin. His expression remained tranquil. He stated, "I am here only to investigate the Imperial City Disappearance Case. If it pertains to the case, I will take action. Other matters are not of concern to me. Esteemed Elders, is her ount urate?"


    Lin Fei turned his gaze toward Qiu Long and Li Yuan. Both Martial Saints gritted their teeth and nodded, "Elder Lin, every word Gu Lin uttered is true. Her father is Gu Yujian, the King of Leisure, also a Martial Saint who vanished abruptly a few days ago. We investigated together and happened to find the Marquis of Yang Martial also disappeared.


    We followed a trail to a graveyard, where we discovered zombies of Martial Saint strength. Two Martial Saints from the royal family could not withstand even a single strike. To deal with such zombies, only top-tier Martial Saints might stand a chance. And there are true culprits behind the scenes. So, we nned to report to the Ancient Origin Sect, requesting that they dispatch top-tier Martial Saints to deal with the situation."


    This matter pertained to a mysterious Foundation Establishment True Person who''s kidnapping Martial Saints in the Imperial City. The Ancient Origin Sect would undoubtedly not turn a blind eye. A Foundation Establishment True Person running rampant in the Imperial City was almost an affront to the dignity of the Ancient Origin Sect!


    Once reported, the Ancient Origin Sect would certainly send a formidable Martial Saint to the Imperial City. The implication of their words was to let Lin Fei wait a while longer. To report together and wait for the arrival of the Martial Saints from the Ancient Origin Sect.


    Lin Fei naturally understood what Qiu Long and Li Yuan meant. However, he neither agreed nor disagreed. He even disregarded it entirely and said directly, "Take me to the cemetery to have a look. If the real culprit behind this can be caught sooner, I can return to the sect earlier to hand over the mission."


    Qiu Long and Li Yuan were stunned. Was Lin Fei really going to intervene in the Imperial City Disappearance Case? They had already made it clear. In the Imperial City, there was a powerful Foundation Establishment True Person. It might even be a top-tier Foundation Establishment True Person. Only a top-tier Martial Saint, or even a Limit Martial Saint, would be able to deal with them. If Lin Fei intervened now, wouldn''t it be dangerous?


    However, the two were now the only Martial Saints stationed in the Imperial City by the Ancient Origin Sect. Their status wasn''t even equal to Lin Fei, an Outer Sect Elder. Therefore, after some hesitation, they still nodded.


    "Elder Lin, let''s be careful and go see what''s happening at the cemetery."


    So, the group of four quickly headed toward the cemetery. When they arrived at the cemetery, they discovered that the entire ce was in ruins. Blood and corpses were everywhere on the ground. The thick stench of death permeated the entire cemetery.


    "This is the cemetery. I don''t know if the zombie is still here?"


    Qiu Long and Li Yuan were still somewhat apprehensive. If they hadn''t acted decisively and run fast, they would probably have been killed by the terrifying zombie by now.


    Lin Fei took a step forward and "swoosh", he instantly entered the cemetery. Qiu Long, Li Yuan, and Gu Lin followed closely behind. The ground was littered with the corpses of the royal guards.


    "We found them, these two were royal Martial Saints, blown up by a single strike of the zombie. Now they''re just a pile of flesh and blood. But the zombie seems to have disappeared. Did it escape?"


    The group only found the shattered corpses of the two Martial Saints. They didn''t see the zombie. If it escaped, it was normal.


    After all, if the mysterious culprit chose to hide, they must have some scruples. Once their whereabouts were discovered, they naturally had to hide.


    "Could it be that mysterious Foundation Establishment cultivator has escaped?" Gu Lin suddenly spoke.


    Indeed, there was this possibility. After all, this incident had caused quite a stir. Perhaps the Ancient Origin Sect would send a powerful Martial Saint. After all, this was the Ancient Origin Sect''s territory. No matter how powerful a Foundation Establishment True Person was, how dare they confront the Ancient Origin Sect?


    "Since the mysterious Foundation Establishment cultivator dared to risk kidnapping some Martial Saints in the Imperial City to turn into zombies, there must be a reason he had to do it. I think the goal of the mysterious Foundation Establishment has not been achieved yet, he might not escape for the time being. However, I fear he will be more frantic. He will definitely seize the opportunity before the Martial Saints of the Ancient Origin Sect descend from the mountain, to frantically capture Martial Saints. I''m afraid the entire Imperial City''s Martial Saints are now in danger." Qiu Long said in a deep voice.


    "That makes sense. However, as long as he doesn''t leave the Imperial City, it''s good news. Capture him or kill him, then the disappearance case in the Imperial City would be solved." Lin Fei calmly said.


    "But how can we catch that mysterious Foundation Establishment cultivator? Up until now, we have only seen his zombie. And that Foundation Establishment cultivator has not shown his face. Even a city-wide manhunt by the royal family hasn''t found him." Gu Lin gritted her teeth as she spoke.


    If it were that easy to find, she would have found his father long ago. Unfortunately, that mysterious Foundation Establishment cultivator seemed very good at hiding his figure. So far, there had been no clues.


    "As long as he''s still in the Imperial City, I will definitely find him! Time is of the essence. To prevent the Foundation Establishment cultivator from escaping, I will have to go all out!"


    Lin Fei''s words left Qiu Long, Li Yuan, and Gu Lin momentarily stunned. They didn''t understand what Lin Fei meant.


    "Go all out? Elder Lin, you..."


    Qiu Long was about to say something.


    "Boom".


    Suddenly, a white light instantly radiated from Lin Fei. And it quickly spread out in all directions. Everyone was enveloped by the white light. Even if they were Martial Saints, they felt their bodies trembling and broke out in cold sweat. Their bodies felt as if they were being weighed down by several mountains.


    "This... is this... saber momentum?"


    Qiu Long and Li Yuan looked up. Their eyes were filled with astonishment as they looked at Lin Fei.


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 229. Lin Fei’s Move

    229. Lin Fei¡¯s Move


    Without hesitation, Lin Fei deployed his saber momentum. The vast saber momentum covered all directions. Everyone was enveloped by the saber momentum. They lifted their heads in shock, looking up into the void.


    This was the Imperial City. There were countless martial artists. Moreover, there were even more saberists with sabers. At this moment, as the saber momentum enveloped them, not only did the martial artists feel as if they were carrying a heavy mountain on their bodies, moreover, the sabers in those saberists hands even started to tremble violently.


    "Buzz."


    Countless sabers were trembling and humming.


    "What on earth is that?"


    "Why does my saber seem to be drawn by some force?"


    "What a terrifying pressure, what''s happening to the Imperial City?"


    "That''s saber momentum and not an ordinary one."


    "That Martial Saint, possessing such a terrifying saber momentum."


    "Could it be that someone from the Ancient Origin Sect hase?"


    In the Imperial City, there were definitely many strong individuals. Thus, they immediately recognized it. This was saber momentum! Generally, only a Martial Saint couldprehend saber momentum. Moreover, this saber momentum was very powerful. Under the envelope of the saber momentum, anyone''s strength would be suppressed. Many Martial Saints were also suppressed. However, they were not terrified. Instead, they were delighted.


    Because of such saber momentum most likely only the top Martial Saints of the Ancient Origin Sect could possess. Which meant. the Ancient Origin Sect had finally sent someone.


    Qiu Long and Li Yuan were both shocked. Such terrifying saber momentum was clearly a top Martial Saint!


    Gu Lin was not a Martial Saint. But she was also suppressed. But she was very happy. The stronger Lin Fei was, the more likely it was to catch the real culprit. Even, kill the real culprit.


    Lin Fei, however, did not pay attention to the thoughts of these people. He just stood quietly in ce, trying to expand his perception to the extreme.


    In terms of perception, in fact, Martial Saints are at a disadvantagepared to Foundation Establishment True Persons. Those Foundation Establishment True Persons have spiritual consciousness, which could sweep arge range. Even a single spiritual consciousness could easily cover the entire Imperial City.


    Under the sweep of spiritual consciousness, any different person can be easily found. But it''s different for Martial Saints. Martial Saints don''t have such abilities. Although the five senses of a Martial Saint are very sharp and the range that the five senses can perceive is just too small. It''s nearly impossible to find a hidden person from the vast sea of people.


    However, once a Martial Saintprehends the momentum of martial arts, things will be different. The momentum of martial arts is vast and can cover arge range. Under the coverage of martial arts momentum, all people would have their strength suppressed. Moreover, the Martial Saint knows everything that happens within the martial arts momentum.


    Therefore, Lin Fei immediately unleashed his saber momentum, directly sweeping a radius of several miles. Although it couldn''t cover the entire Imperial City, just a few rounds of saber momentum coverage would sweep every corner of the Imperial City.


    Lin Fei carefully sensed for a while. He didn''t find any Foundation Establishment cultivators. Even, no zombies. However, Lin Fei didn''t rush. After all, his saber momentum could only cover part of the Imperial City.


    "Swoosh."


    The next moment, Lin Fei walked in the air. He turned into a streak of light, flying toward the sky. Qiu Long and Li Yuan looked at each other. Then they gritted their teeth and said, "Follow him!"


    So, the two of them, along with Gu Lin, also followed Lin Fei, flying toward the sky. On the way, Lin Fei maintained the coverage of his saber momentum. In less than the time it took for an incense stick to burn, Lin Fei could cover every corner of the Imperial City with his saber momentum. It''s as if he also searched the entire Imperial City. Under the saber momentum, any trace could not escape Lin Fei''s perception.


    "Hmm?"


    Suddenly, Lin Fei stopped. His saber momentum sensed he found a trace of spiritual power.


    Spiritual power! Only Qi cultivators have spiritual power. And the entire Tianqi Country was full of martial artists. Where did the Qi cultivatore from?


    "Swoosh."


    The next moment, Lin Fei''s figure appeared on the street. His gaze was quietly fixed on a shop. It was a coffin shop. Qiu Long and Li Yuan also flew over. Seeing Lin Fei''s gaze, the two immediately shouted at the crowd below, "Everyone get away quickly."


    Immediately, many people ran in all directions in case a real fight broke out. Being able to tread in the air. That must be a Martial Saint. The aftereffects, how terrifying? Being slightly affected, ordinary people can''t stand it.


    "Elder Lin, did you find the real culprit?" Qiu Long asked softly.


    Lin Fei didn''t answer. Instead, he began to shrink his saber momentum. The more saber momentum ispressed, the stronger the power. Lin Fei''s saber momentum had shrunk to only cover the coffin shop.


    "Whoosh."


    Suddenly, the coffin shop owner raised his head abruptly. His cloak shattered in an instant. There was a vague talisman, floating around. It seemed to be struggling to resist Lin Fei''s saber momentum suppression.


    In the face of Lin Fei''s saber momentum suppression, even the most hidden Foundation Establishment True Persons would reveal ws. Because their magic bodies would involuntarily operate the spiritual power. Therefore, this deeply hidden Foundation Establishment True Person, in front of Lin Fei, has nowhere to hide.


    "Why? Why must you find out who I am? I really don''t want to kill wantonly. But, tribtion is difficult. I just wanted to cultivate a few Martial Saints with the Yin Day Birth attribute and form the Nine Yin Zombie Array. I hope to get through the tribtion and achieve the golden pill. But, you insist on finding out who I am. Then I can only kill wantonly!"


    This Foundation Establishment True Person slowly stood up. Even though there was the terrifying suppression of the saber momentum, the talisman around him seemed to be able to resist the suppression of the saber momentum.


    Qiu Long and Li Yuan''s faces changed dramatically.


    "A tribtion-crossing true person? Not good, this Foundation Establishment True Person is actually about to cross the tribtion. Elder Lin, let''s go quickly, we probably are not his match!"


    This was not rmist. The true persons who can cross the tribtion, even if it is just approaching the tribtion, are very terrifying. They are equivalent to those Limit Martial Saints who have condensed Energy Flower and Qi Flower.


    Of course, Foundation Establishment True Person and Martial Saints are different. The strength of a Foundation Establishment True Person depends on spells and magic treasures.


    "Bang bang bang".


    As the Foundation Establishment True Person operated the spiritual power. Immediately, the coffins in the coffin shop were broken open one by one. One after another, zombies flew out of the coffins.


    Zombies! All zombies! And, all were Martial Saint-level zombies!


    "Swoosh swoosh swoosh."


    One after another, zombies flew into the void. The corpse energy from their bodies was emitted, vaguely forming a cloud of darkness, covering Lin Fei and the others within.


    These zombies, actually, are not affected by the saber momentum at all. After all, zombies are no longer considered alive. They have no consciousness of their own. They are just walking dead. Saber momentum can''t suppress zombies.


    "Eight zombies!"


    "What a terrifying momentum, even a top Martial Saint might find it difficult."


    "The Nine Yin Zombie Array, that is an array that can resist some of the power of tribtion, how terrifying!"


    "This time, I''m afraid we are in great danger..."


    Qiu Long and Li Yuan''s faces changed dramatically. They couldn''t escape anymore. The sky was full of corpse energy. If they were not careful, they might even be corroded by the corpse''s energy. Even if they were Martial Saints, they would be corroded all the same.


    Moreover, eight Martial Saint-level zombies formed arge array. The entire void, as if it had be purgatory in an instant. This was the method of a Foundation Establishment True Person. Without a powerful magic treasure, they can use the array to rece it.


    Even if these eight zombies were resurrected, just eight Martial Saints wouldn''t be so terrifying. But, refined into zombies by the Foundation Establishment True Person, after forming therge array, they became so terrifying. The strength had increased at least ten times even dozens of times!


    "Today, this True Person will kill wantonly. If I can''t find the ninth Yin Day Birth Martial Saint, then I will use you three Martial Saints even the blood of the entire Imperial City to help me refine a blood corpse, to rece the ninth zombie! Hahaha, the Eight Yin Zombie Array, kill!"


    The voice of the Foundation Establishment True Person was filled with madness. He actually wanted to use the blood of the entire city to forcefully refine blood corpses!


    For a moment, the entire Imperial City seemed to be echoing with the madughter of the Foundation Establishment True Person. At the same time, the sky also gradually darkened. Countless Yin Qi and corpse energies converged together and shrouded the entire Imperial City.


    This Foundation Establishment True Person actually had preparations early on. Even the array had been set up. He wanted to refine the entire Imperial City with blood! This is indeed extremely mad. Even at any cost. Even the Ancient Origin Sect couldn''t make this Foundation Establishment True Person stop his madness.


    "I''m afraid you''re going to be disappointed!"


    Suddenly, a cold voice rang out.


    "Whoosh."


    Immediately afterward, a saber pierced through the darkness. Just like a burning sun, it emitted endless heat and mes, shining brightly, dispersing all darkness and corpse energy.

 230. Three Sabers Merge into One

    230. Three Sabers Merge into One


    "y!"


    Lin Fei''s voice was cold, carrying a hint of killing intent.


    Immediately, the hundreds of meters long saber in the void emitted surging mes, falling from the sky and slicing onto the eight zombies.


    "Boom".


    The raging mes were burning madly. me Burning Heaven Saber! Although it was just a saber technique, under the impetus of saber essence and saber momentum, this saber seemed to really have the power of burning heavens and boiling seas.


    Moreover, Lin Fei used most of his saber essence to execute this saber. Therefore, the power of this saber was beyond belief. Of course, the key point was that the me Burning Heaven Saber carried mes, which could precisely restrain these zombies.


    Otherwise, just in terms of the power of the saber technique, Rainbow Transformation Saber Technique, and Holy Spirit Saber Technique, none of them were inferior to me Burning Heaven Saber. But when facing the eight zombies, me Burning Heaven Saber undoubtedly could y a stronger role.


    As this saber fell, endless mes, seemed to fill the entire void.


    The Yin Qi and corpse Qi on the eight zombies, under this saber, seemed to have all turned into fuel for the fire, thereby enhancing the fire, burning even more fiercely.


    "No...Come back to me!"


    The expression on the mysterious Foundation Establishment True Person was twisting, madly forming hand seals, wanting to recall the eight zombies. After all, this was his only hope of crossing the tribtion. He had gone through all kinds of hardships to find the eight martial saints who were born on Yin days, only then would he be able to form the Nine Yin Zombie Array to help him resist the heavenly tribtion.


    He even riskeding to Tianqi Country, under the eyes of the Ancient Origin Sect, to undertake this risky task. It was because there were enough Martial Saints in the Imperial City of the Tianqi Country only then was it possible to find Martial Saints born on Yin days.


    Originally, he was about to seed. He was short of only one zombie. Just give him a little more time, he would be able to sessfully gather nine zombies born on Yin days and thus achieve great sess!


    But everything was ruined. The arrival of this Martial Saint from the Ancient Origin Sect, not only did it expose him ahead of time, it even destroyed his eight zombies. Now, he had no hope of crossing the tribtion. For a top Foundation Establishment True Person, the most important thing is to cross the tribtion!


    For the purpose of crossing the tribtion, these top Foundation Establishment True Persons could do anything at any cost! But, if anyone ruins their hope of crossing the tribtion, then they would immediately be insane.


    "You destroyed my hope of crossing the tribtion! You destroyed my Dao! Then let the entire Imperial City apany me in burial!"


    This top Foundation Establishment True Person, his Magic Body''s spiritual power vibrated.


    "Boom."


    Immediately, above the entire Imperial City, a huge Spiritual Qi cloud gathered. Like a huge vortex.


    At this moment, Lin Fei didn''t make a move. Because voices were echoing in his mind.


    <strong>"Your me Burning Heaven Saber, having in the Yin-Evil Martial Saint zombie,prehended the Supreme Yang state, cultivation progress increased by 100%."</strong>


    <strong>"Your me Burning Heaven Saber has broken through to transcendence!"</strong>


    Lin Fei''s me Burning Heaven Saber, unexpectedly, had reached transcendence at this time.


    "Supreme Yang state?"


    Lin Fei closed his eyes. A piece of memory also appeared in his mind. With a slight organization, he immediately understood the so-called Supreme Yang state. However, that top Foundation Establishment True Person was trying to cast a terrifying spell that could destroy heaven and earth. He had gathered such a terrifying Spiritual Qi of heaven and earth.


    "Suppress!"


    Lin Fei''s saber momentum suddenly contracted. A terrifying suppressing power suddenly all fell on that Foundation Establishment True Person.


    Immediately, the Foundation Establishment True Person''s expression changed. His whole body was trembling. Obviously, he was enduring tremendous pressure. However, the talisman in front of him was truly miraculous. It could actually withstand Lin Fei''s suppressing saber momentum.


    "It''s useless, with my Void Talisman here. Even if your saber momentum is stronger, it won''t affect me. Unless it''s a Limit Martial Saint, otherwise, no one can kill me! Today, all of you will die!"


    The Foundation Establishment True Person''s expression twisted, his demeanor was like madness.


    "Is that so?"


    Lin Fei''s expression was still calm.


    Qiu Long and Li Yuan, looking at the huge Spiritual Qi cloud in the sky, were almost in despair. Such a terrifying Spiritual Qi cloud, once a spell was cast, how strong would the power of that spell be? Even if a Martial Saint could barely resist it without dying. But what about ordinary people? The entire Imperial City, with a poption of millions. Now, they are probably all going to die under this terrifying spell.


    "Shoo."


    Lin Fei flicked his finger. The hundreds of meters long me Burning Heaven Saber was suspended in the void.


    "Shoo."


    Another saber essence. The hundreds of meters long Holy Spirit Saber also appeared in the void.


    "Shoo."


    A rainbow light shed past. That was the hundreds of meters long Rainbow Transformation Saber.


    Each saber emanated a formidable heavenly might, all reaching hundreds of meters!


    "Unite, three sabers as one!"


    The thought flitted through Lin Fei''s mind. Instantaneously, the three terrifying heavenly sabers merged into one. They formed an imposing heavenly saber, reaching one thousand meters high. Near this heavenly saber, even the void itself seemed to birth a multitude of dark lines. These were fractures in the fabric of space!


    "y!"


    With a single sh, Lin Fei struck down. This fusion of three sabers was even more powerful than thest, several times over. Lin Fei''s True Intention Myriad Transformation Technique was advancing rapidly. Though he hadn''t broken through, his saber essence was continually increasing, and at a breakneck pace. The power of Lin Fei''s united three sabers depended on his saber essence and saber momentum. The stronger the saber essence, the greater the power of the saber!


    As Lin Fei shed his saber, the void itself seemed to be rent open by the de. Every person within the imperial city looked skyward, their eyes drawn to the void. The awe-inspiring heavenly saber elicited a feeling akin to suffocation. This saber was no longer of the mortal realm!


    "Mere martial saint yet to reach the limit, how could you possibly wield such a saber?"


    The Foundation Establishment True Person, driven to madness, was suddenly stirred to lucidity by the stimtion of the endless saber points. However, it was toote. The saber descended mercilessly, striking his Void Talisman. The Void Talisman flickered wildly, even sending out ripples. But, after just a moment, the spiritual light on the talisman dimmed.


    "Snap."


    The talisman shattered, instantly turned to ashes by the saber essence. A trace of fear shed across the eyes of the Foundation Establishment True Person. Despite his madness, he didn''t want to die. If this saber fell, his death would be certain!


    "No..."


    The Foundation Establishment True Person let out a horrified scream.


    "Boom."


    In the next moment, the saber fell. The entire coffin shop, and even the whole street, was instantly turned to ashes. Not ruins, but truly ashes,pletely annihted by the terrifying saber essence. There was no corpse left, not even a trace of blood.


    The entire imperial city was eerily silent. Everyone was staring nkly at the void and the powerful saber. The Foundation Establishment True Person was dead! The once frenzied, Foundation Establishment True Person, who was on the brink of a breakthrough, had been ground to dust under Lin Fei''s terrifying saber. Even the Spiritual Qi cloud in the void gradually dissipated until it vanished without a trace.


    With the fall of the Foundation Establishment True Person and the copse of the aura cloud, the void, which turned pitch ck by the shadowy and necrotic air, brightened again. A ray of warm sunlight fell on everyone''s faces.


    "This saber..."


    Qiu Long and Li Yuan were so shocked they couldn''t utter a word. Even if they had been in the Ancient Origin Sect, they had never seen a martial saint unleash such terrifying power.


    Was this the power of a top martial saint? Clearly, it was a power of a Limit Martial Saint! Even an average Limit Martial Saint might not have such terrifying power. Only a martial saint who had condensed the Spirit Flower and evolved his martial arts to perfection could potentially unleash such a terrifying saber.


    "Something must have happened in the Ancient Origin Sect that caused Outer Sect Elder Lin Fei..."


    The two men understood very well that a man like Lin Fei couldn''t remain nameless. But they hadn''t heard of him. It could only mean one thing: they were out of touch with the Ancient Origin Sect, and maybe something major had happened there recently.


    "Mission aplished. Remember to report to the Ancient Origin Sect. I need to go back to debrief on the mission."


    Lin Fei didn''t seem particrly shocked. He looked quite calm. He was more concerned about the ten thousand contribution points from the sect mission.


    "Elder Lin..."


    Qiu Long wanted to say something more, but Lin Fei had already taken a step, transforming into a streak of light that disappeared into the horizon.

 231. The higher the profile, the more important it is

    231. The higher the profile, the more important it is


    Ancient Origin Sect, Task Hall.


    "Elder, I havepleted the mission of the Imperial City disappearance case."


    Lin Fei arrived at the Task Hall, ready to hand over the mission.


    The elder of the Task Hall opened his eyes. A glint shed in his eyes.


    "We have already received the details of the situation. You did well on this mission, and the Imperial Family has highly praised you. However, do you know the identity of that top Foundation Establishment True Person?"


    Looking at the gaze of the elder of the Task Hall, Lin Fei''s eyes slightly narrowed. He began to contemte.


    In fact, Lin Fei had thought a lot. After seeing that top Foundation Establishment True Person, Lin Fei knew that person was definitely not an unknown individual. He must be a Foundation Establishment True Person from some major sect. Otherwise, for a typical independent cultivator, it''s already a fluke to sessfully establish the foundation. Let alone reach the point where one can ovee the tribtion.


    That''s impossible! He must be a Foundation Establishment True Person from one of the major sects of the immortal gate. His identity was probably extraordinary.


    But Lin Fei killed him anyway! Even without hesitation. He was a Foundation Establishment True Person from a major sect of the immortal gate. So was he, an outer sect elder of the Ancient Origin Sect, a decoration?


    Lin Fei directly responded, "Is the identity important? He was in the Imperial City of Tianqi Country, capturing Martial Saints to make zombies. No matter who he is, this is something that the Ancient Origin Sect does not allow. I killed him to uphold the dignity of the Ancient Origin Sect!"


    Lin Fei''s words made the elder reveal a hint of a smile.


    "Well said, no matter who it is, if theymit a crime in the Tianqi Country, they are challenging the authority of the Ancient Origin Sect! Of course he should be killed! That Foundation Establishment True Person was from the Profound Light Cave Heaven, a sect no less prestigious than our Ancient Origin Sect.


    His name¡®s Xuan Yun, one of the top Foundation Establishment True Persons of the Profound Light Cave Heaven. He was nearing the end of his lifespan and was preparing to draw down the heavenly tribtion in an attempt to achieve the Golden Core. But in fact, his chance of sess was minuscule. Otherwise, he would have ovee the tribtion long ago, why wait until now?


    And what''s more, in order to ovee the tribtion, he even used a forbidden method, secretly capturing Martial Saints in the territory of our Ancient Origin Sect to make zombies. He intended to set up the Nine Yin Zombie Array. Hmph, he didn''t even think about it. Even if he really set up the Nine Yin Zombie Array, how could he truly ovee the heavenly tribtion? It was nothing more than wishful thinking.


    You killed him, the Profound Light Cave Heaven has nothing to say. Moreover, this time, you also upheld the dignity of the Ancient Origin Sect. Therefore, in addition to the 10,000 contribution points from the imperial family''s mission reward, the sect will reward you with an additional 10,000 contribution points. That''s a total of 20,000 contribution points."


    Lin Fei''s eyes brightened.


    "20,000 contribution points?"


    Lin Fei was a bit surprised. The imperial family gave 10,000 contribution points. The other 10,000 contribution points were rewards given to Lin Fei by the sect. It''s said that it was a reward for Lin Fei for upholding the dignity of the sect. But, the dignity of the Ancient Origin Sect, did it really need him, an outer sect elder, to uphold?


    That Xuan Yun, even in the Imperial City of Tianqi Country, was always cautious, not daring to be discovered by the Ancient Origin Sect. Where would he dare to challenge the dignity of the Ancient Origin Sect?


    For a moment, Lin Fei thought of a possibility. Among the inner disciples or true disciples of the Ancient Origin Sect, there had always been a rumor circting.


    The Task Hall elder said to his colleague, "We have to admit, the boy does have potential."


    His colleague responded, "Indeed. With the way he handled the mission and his performance in the sect, it''s clear that he has a high chance of reaching the peak of Martial Saints."


    The first elder chuckled, "Well, seems that our Ancient Origin Sect will have another promising disciple in the future."


    His colleague nodded and said, "Yes, let''s see how far he can go."


    The elders watched as Lin Fei''s figure disappeared from the Task Hall. Meanwhile, Lin Fei was feeling very happy with his reward. He realized that the Ancient Origin Sect had a very unique way of cultivating their disciples. They took care of their disciples in subtle ways without making it obvious, thus maintaining fairness within the sect.


    The Ancient Origin Sect didn''t directly give resources or favor to disciples with potential, instead, they utilized their system of missions and rewards to provide extra help. This method not only encouraged the disciples to work harder but also helped to increase their sense of belonging to the sect. This was an important reason why the Ancient Origin Sect could continue to prosper. The sect knew the heart of people well and applied it to their management method.


    As for whether Lin Fei could reach the level of the peak Martial Saint, that would depend on his future performance. But for now, Lin Fei had already proven his worth and potential to the sect. As he walked away from the Task Hall, Lin Fei couldn''t help but feel a sense of anticipation for his future in the Ancient Origin Sect.


    As soon as the Essence Enhancement Pill entered Lin Fei''s body, it began to dissolve, releasing arge amount of pure and rich energy. Lin Fei instantly mobilized his cultivation method to absorb and refine these energies.


    In his Dantian, the Spiritual Sea began to ripple and churn as the Spiritual Qi from the Essence Enhancement Pill was poured into it. The Spiritual Qi was refined and converted into martial energy, which began to circte around his body, strengthening his meridians and nourishing his body.


    Lin Fei could feel his cultivation level rising steadily. The barrier to the middle stage of Martial Saint seemed to be getting thinner and thinner.


    With his concentrationpletely immersed in cultivation, Lin Fei lost all sense of time. He continued to consume Essence Enhancement Pills one after another, absorbing the released Spiritual Qi to increase his cultivation level.


    Finally, after an unknown period of time, a powerful energy explosion urred within Lin Fei''s body. The barrier to the middle stage of Martial Saint was broken through, and his cultivation level sessfully reached the middle stage of Martial Saint.


    But Lin Fei didn''t stop there. He continued to take the Essence Enhancement Pills, aiming to reach thete stage of Martial Saint. As he continued his cultivation, the Spiritual Qi within his body became denser and denser, and his cultivation level continued to rise steadily.


    With the help of the Essence Enhancement Pills, Lin Fei could clearly feel his strength growing at a terrifying speed. The desire for strength in his heart grew stronger and stronger.


    "I will not stop until I reach the perfection stage of Martial Saint and form my Qi Flower!" Lin Fei dered to himself, his determination unwavering. With this goal in mind, he continued to consume the Essence Enhancement Pills, immersing himself in his cultivation journey.

 232. Crazy Upgrade

    232. Crazy Upgrade


    With each Essence Enhancement Pill, Lin Fei''s True Intention Myriad Transformation Technique was able to refine in one day. One pill could improve the training progress of the True Intention Myriad Transformation Technique by 4%.


    So, in his cave dwelling, Lin Fei declined all visitors and started taking Essence Enhancement Pills.


    One day, two days, three days...


    In the blink of an eye, fourteen days had passed. Lin Fei had already taken fourteen Essence Enhancement Pills, and the cultivation progress of his True Intention Myriad Transformation Technique had increased by 56%.


    "Boom."


    The next moment, Lin Fei''s True Intention Myriad Transformation Technique reached 100%. He felt a sense of immense joy as he had finally made a breakthrough. The True Intention Myriad Transformation Technique had broken through to the middle stage, causing his saber essence to soar several times over! And all he had used up were fourteen Essence Enhancement Pills.


    "Continue."


    Lin Fei didn''t stop his cultivation. After all, he had only consumed a mere fourteen Essence Enhancement Pills. This time, he used his contribution points to buy a whole two hundred Essence Enhancement Pills. His goal was not just to reach the mid-stage of Martial Saint.


    Thus, Lin Fei continued to take an Essence Enhancement Pill. Still refining one pill per day. However, when he refined a pill, Lin Fei noted the effects of the Essence Enhancement Pill. One pill could only improve the cultivation progress of the True Intention Myriad Transformation Technique by 2%. The effect was halved.


    Lin Fei estimated that this was rted to his increased cultivation level and the fact that the more pills he took, the less effective they would be.


    2% cultivation progress seemed small but in reality? It was quite a lot. After all, if he didn''t take any pills at this time and only relied on the True Intention Myriad Transformation Technique to "work hard" every day, even if he didn''t stop, he wouldn''t be able to improve his cultivation progress by 1%. This is due to the higher cultivation level requiring more saber essence, resulting in slow cultivation progress.


    However, if he took Essence Enhancement Pills, he would only need fifty pills to make another breakthrough. Thus, Lin Fei closed his eyes again and continued to take the Essence Enhancement Pills.


    Ten days, twenty days, thirty days, forty days, fifty days...


    After fifty days, the True Intention Myriad Transformation Technique within Lin Fei''s body shook violently. Following this, the saber essence in his body soared once more.


    "Boom."


    A terrifying aura radiated from Lin Fei''s body. This time, he didn''t exert any saber momentum. The mere power of his own saber essence was terrifying to such an extent, it was unthinkable.


    This time, Lin Fei''s True Intention Myriad Transformation Technique directly reached thete stage! His cultivation level also reached thete stage of Martial Saint!


    From the early stage of Martial Saint to thete stage of Martial Saint, from the previous fourteen days to the current fifty days, Lin Fei only took sixty-four days, almost two months'' time.


    The saber essence in Lin Fei''s body had already soared to a terrifying extent. Originally, his saber essence was much deeper than the True Essence of a Martial Saint at the same level.


    Now, Lin Fei even had a feeling that he could try to condense the Qi Flower! Of course, this was just an illusion. Like his physical body, although it was very strong, it was still far from reaching the limit of Energy Flower. At least, if he tried to condense the Qi Flower now, the probability of Lin Fei failing was very high! Once failed, it could even harm his foundation or lead to more severe consequences. He might never be able to condense the Qi Flower.


    Thus, the Saber Essence that Lin Fei possessed was indeed considerable. However, Lin Fei had not yet entertained the thought of condensing a Qi Flower. He had to ensureplete sess, only then would he opt to condense the Qi Flower.


    In condensing the Qi Flower, if he were to guarantee absolute sess, the best choice, of course, was to elevate the True Intention Myriad Transformation Technique to a state of perfection!


    Once the True Intention Myriad Transformation Technique reached perfection, the Saber Essence of Lin Fei would, without a doubt, surge to a terrifying extent. When the time came to attempt the condensation of the Qi Flower, sess was bound to be within his grasp!


    Thus, Lin Fei''s attention returned to the Essence Enhancement Pills.


    "There are still one hundred and thirty-six Essence Enhancement Pills. There are many, but I wonder if they would still have an effect after reaching thetter stages of Martial Saint? Or, is the effect greatly diminished?"


    Lin Fei did not hesitate for long. One could only know by trying. Hence, Lin Fei ingested another Essence Enhancement Pill.


    A dayter, Lin Fei opened his eyes. He examined the progression of his practice of the True Intention Myriad Transformation Technique. This time, the True Intention Myriad Transformation Technique had only improved by 1%.


    Nevertheless, Lin Fei was delighted beyond measure.


    "Not bad, even though the effects have halved once again. An effect of 1% is already quite good, even exceeding my expectations. At this rate, it would only require one hundred days, roughly over three months. For the True Intention Myriad Transformation Technique to break through again, reaching perfection! Once perfection is achieved, I can attempt to condense the Qi Flower!"


    A glint of determination shed in Lin Fei''s eyes. Such was the benefit of "contribution points". As long as one had a sufficient number of contribution points, a substantial amount of resources could be exchanged. In certain aspects, when resources were abundant, it could truly save a lot of time and energy.


    Hence, Lin Fei hesitated no more. He continued to consume the Essence Enhancement Pills.


    One month, two months, three months... Just this once, Lin Fei''s seclusion had been longer than ever before. For more than three whole months, Lin Fei remained motionless within his cave. Even considering the additional two months prior, Lin Fei had almost been in practice for over five months!


    "Boom."


    After Lin Fei had consumed another hundred Essence Enhancement Pills, His True Intention Myriad Transformation Technique broke through once more. Progressing directly from thete stages of Martial Saint to the state of Martial Saint perfection. Moreover, his internal Saber Essence experienced a dramatic increase, surging several-fold in an instant.


    "Swoosh."


    Lin Fei opened his eyes.


    "System."


    Without a second thought, Lin Fei promptly called upon the system to examine the state of his martial prowess.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Arts Realm: Late Stage Martial Saint</strong>


    <strong>True Intention Myriad Transformation Technique: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Blood Essence Nine Transformations: Seventh Transformation (Progress 12%)</strong>


    <strong>Holy Spirit Saber Technique: Mastery (Progress 58%)</strong>


    <strong>me Burning Heaven Saber: Transcendence (Progress 65%)</strong>


    <strong>Rainbow Transformation Saber Technique: Transcendence (Progress 10%)</strong>


    <strong>Saber Momentum: Transcendence (Progress 0%)</strong>


    Lin Fei''s True Intention Myriad Transformation Technique had already reached perfection. Even the progress meter behind had vanished. This indicated an inability to further advance. Even consuming more elixirs would prove futile.


    However, Lin Fei noted, even though the True Intention Myriad Transformation Technique had reached perfection, in terms of the realm, Lin Fei remained in thete stage of Martial Saint. He had not yet reached the Limit Martial Saint.


    In truth, this was because Lin Fei had yet to condense a Qi Flower. Only upon condensing at least one of the three flowers could one be termed a Limit Martial Saint!


    Lin Fei had only achieved perfection in his technique, he had not yet condensed the Qi Flower.


    "Only thirty-six Essence Enhancement Pills remain. Seems their effectiveness is waning."


    Lin Fei murmured under his breath. There was no need to fear the Essence Enhancement Pills were wasted, unused ones could be returned and exchanged back into contribution points.


    The Ancient Origin Sect was quite considerate in this aspect. Of course, some intended to exploit this, procuring their own elixirs from outside, to "return" to Exchange Treasure Pavilion, acquiring contribution points.


    Once such a scheme was confirmed, one might even be expelled from the Ancient Origin Sect. No one would risk the greater picture for such small exploits.


    Lin Fei was not overly concerned about the thirty-six Essence Enhancement Pills, they could be returned at any time. What Lin Fei was more focused on was his cultivation. The True Intention Myriad Transformation Technique had reached perfection and the Saber Essence had surged to an inconceivable extent.


    At this moment, Lin Fei was confident he could condense the Qi Flower. Upon a Martial Saint condensing a Qi Flower, they would be a Limit Martial Saint!


    If one were a true disciple, they could instantly be a Martial Sovereign candidate, enjoying the best resources in the Ancient Origin Sect. Their status would be of the highest esteem.


    Although Lin Fei was not a true disciple, once he had condensed the Qi Flower, his status and standing would undoubtedly be elevated. Let alone, the Ancient Origin Sect always valued Martial Saints with potential. The more exceptional Lin Fei''s performance, the more attention he would receive from the Ancient Origin Sect.


    Considering Lin Fei''s time in the Ancient Origin Sect, in total, it might only be half a year. Condensing the Qi Flower so quickly, Was it not too swift? This concern waspletely needless for Lin Fei.


    In the Ancient Origin Sect, some even stumbled upon fortunate encounters, emerging from Martial Saint and condensing a Qi Flower within just ten days. Half a year for Lin Fei was indeed considered quite a length. Of course, that''s the most exceptional geniuses throughout history.


    In the current Ancient Origin Sect, being able to condense a Qi Flower within half a year indeed marked one as an unparalleled, top-notch genius. This was beyond doubt.


    "To condense the Qi Flower, I need a tremendous amount of Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi. Therefore, I must go to a specific ce. Seems I need to make a trip to the Spiritual Qi Pool!"


    Lin Fei knew that there were some special ces within the Ancient Origin Sect. For instance, the Spiritual Qi Pool. It was reserved for those Martial Saints preparing to condense a Qi Flower.


    Lin Fei did not hesitate in the least. He rose to his feet directly, transforming into a streak of light in an instant, soaring toward the Spiritual Qi Pool.

 233. Spiritual Qi Pool

    233. Spiritual Qi Pool


    The Spiritual Qi Pool, as the name implies, is a pool made up of Spiritual Qi. However, it''s not merely Spiritual Qi within this pool but Spiritual Essence! That is to say, Spiritual Qi is continuouslypressed, finally bing a liquid, bound within the Spiritual Qi Pool. This involves not merely a simple array, but also some treasures containing rich Spiritual Qi. In short, this Spiritual Qi Pool is precious to the Ancient Origin Sect. It is one of the Sect''s important locations.


    The Ancient Origin Sect expended considerable effort to construct this Spiritual Qi Pool. The fundamental goal was to assist the Martial Saints within the sect to sessfully condense the Qi Flower.


    When Lin Fei arrived outside the Spiritual Qi Pool, there were not many people there. After all, the Spiritual Qi Pool was for condensing the Qi Flower. How many Martial Saints within the whole Ancient Origin Sect are qualified to condense a Qi Flower?


    However, to maintain the consumption of the Spiritual Qi Pool, it was also open to inner disciples and true disciples. The reason is simple. These inner disciples and true disciples, either innate or martial saints, have certain requirements for Spiritual Qi, and though not as great as those Qi cultivators, there is still a demand.


    The wealthier ones could spend contribution points to cultivate within the Spiritual Qi Pool. Cultivating here, the results would be twice as effective with half the effort. But it''s expensive! One day requires a thousand contribution points. Therefore, the martial artists who cane to the Spiritual Qi Pool all seize every minute to cultivate.


    "Swoosh."


    Lin Fei arrived outside the Spiritual Qi Pool. Many disciples saw Lin Fei and also recognized him. After all, Lin Fei was not an unknown person in the Ancient Origin Sect now. He was the one who defeated Ao Yunxiao under everyone''s watch, He was a prominent figure in the Ancient Origin Sect. Moreover, Lin Fei was a "Dao Seeker." Therefore, when he arrived, all eyes were focused on him.


    "Isn''t that Elder Lin, the ''Dao Seeker''?"


    "Elder Lin has actuallye to the Spiritual Qi Pool."


    "He''s only in the early stage of Martial Saint, having just arrived at the Ancient Origin Sect about half a year ago, does he already need the aid of the Spiritual Qi Pool for cultivation?"


    "Elder Lin has an extraordinary understanding of saber momentum. However, he doesn''t seem to have anything particrly outstanding in physical cultivation and True Essence. Therefore, spending contribution points toe to the Spiritual Qi Pool to assist with True Essence cultivation seems normal."


    Many people knew about Lin Fei''s past. They knew Lin Fei was a "Dao Seeker". He had joined the Ancient Origin Sect for only half a year. And he was merely in the early stage of Martial Saint.


    How much could he improve in half a year? They didn''t think much about it. Instead, they assumed that Lin Fei was here to cultivate using the Spiritual Qi Pool. After all, cultivating in the Spiritual Qi Pool gives one twice the result with half the effort, and it''s much more efficient.


    Lin Fei did not pay attention to the discussions of others. He walked straight into the Spiritual Qi Pool. There was more than one Spiritual Qi Pool. There were nine.


    There is a difference among these nine Spiritual Qi Pools. There is one located in the best spot. Its Spiritual Essence is the densest. But regr disciples can''t go in and even ordinary Martial Saints can''t go in. Even if they spend contribution points, they can''t go in. Because this Spiritual Qi Pool is for those Martial Saints who are condensing the Qi Flower and it doesn''t cost any contribution points. But once one enters the Spiritual Qi Pool, he must try to condense the Qi Flower.


    This rule deters most people. And no one would try to exploit loopholes. After all, once one enters this Spiritual Qi Pool, he must condense the Qi Flower. If he doesn''t attempt to condense, he will be severely punished!


    There was no one in this Spiritual Qi Pool at the moment. After all, in the whole Ancient Origin Sect, there are very few instances of two people attempting to condense the Qi Flower at the same time. Most of the time, this Spiritual Qi Pool is empty. Now was the same.


    However, when Lin Fei headed straight for that one Spiritual Qi Pool, the elder who was guarding the Spiritual Qi Pool had already blocked Lin Fei''s path.


    "The Spiritual Qi Pool, one thousand contribution points for one day''s use."


    The Martial Saint Elder spoke calmly.


    "Do I also need to spend contribution points to use that highest Spiritual Qi Pool?"


    Lin Fei asked.


    "Hm?"


    The elder raised an eyebrow. He examined Lin Fei carefully from head to toe. Seemingly, he realized something.


    "You are the ''Dao Seeker'' Lin Fei, I recognize you. You defeated Ao Yunxiao, and your understanding of saber momentum is indeed strong. But you''ve only been in the Ancient Origin Sect for half a year. Even if you''ve been cultivating True Essence all this time, how far could your cultivation have progressed? If you forcefully try to condense the Qi Flower and fail, it could even damage your foundation, making it impossible for you to condense it in the future."


    The Martial Saint Elder was also reminding Lin Fei. Going to that Spiritual Qi Pool, one must condense the Qi Flower.


    "Please open the Spiritual Qi Pool for me, elder."


    Lin Fei''s tone was still calm. But it was filled with unwavering determination. The elder didn''t try to persuade him any further. After all, whether or not to condense the Qi Flower was Lin Fei''s own choice.


    So Lin Fei passed the elder directly. He entered the highest-located Spiritual Qi Pool.


    The disciples around who were originally cultivating hard all opened their eyes one by one, looking at Lin Fei in surprise.


    "That... That is the Spiritual Qi Pool for breakthroughs, Elder Lin is going there, is he trying to condense the Qi Flower?"


    "So Elder Lin didn''te to cultivate with the help of the Spiritual Qi Pool, but to try to condense the Qi Flower. But, he just joined the Ancient Origin Sect half a year ago, can he condense the Qi Flower?"


    "Even if Elder Lin''s talent is high. How much True Essence can he cultivate in half a year? If he fails to condense the Qi Flower, it will damage his foundation."


    "Elder Lin is too impatient. Energy Flower, Qi Flower, Spirit Flower. Among these three flowers, the Spirit Flower is the hardest. But Elder Lin has already transcended in saber momentum, he has a great chance to condense the Spirit Flower first. When the timees, wouldn''t it be better to slowly condense the Essence Flower and Qi Flower, with the guarantee of sessful condensation? He''s being too rash."


    Many disciples were somewhat puzzled. Lin Fei was trying to condense the Qi Flower so early. This is very hard to seed. Did Lin Fei think that condensing the Qi Flower was easy? Or was Lin Fei too confident? Almost everyone was surprised and puzzled by Lin Fei''s choice to condense the Qi Flower now. They even felt it was a pity.


    But Lin Fei didn''t hesitate at all. His expression was still calm. Step by step, he came to the front of this Spiritual Qi Pool.


    Lin Fei looked down. Inside the Spiritual Qi Pool, the green Spiritual Essence filled the whole pool. Moreover, around the Spiritual Qi Pool, there were at least dozens of array formations densely packed, keeping the Spiritual Essence fixed within the pool.


    These array formations were set up by the Foundation Establishment True Persons who were invited. Presumably, the Ancient Origin Sect also paid a heavy price. Only with these dense array formations could they firmly fix that Spiritual Essence inside the Spiritual Qi Pool.


    Lin Fei took a deep breath. Then, without hesitation, he jumped directly into the Spiritual Qi Pool. With a "plop", Lin Fei had already fallen into the Spiritual Qi Pool. Suddenly, arge amount of Spiritual Essence surrounded him. They desperately tried to drill into Lin Fei''s body.


    If one cultivates here, the efficiency would increase at least tenfold, or even higher! No wonder so many innate martial artists or Martial Saints were willing to spend a thousand or even several thousand contribution points. However, Lin Fei did note to the Spiritual Qi Pool to cultivate. He was preparing to condense the Qi Flower.


    Lin Fei closed his eyes. He slowly adjusted his state. He could sense numerous gazes around him were focused on him, but Lin Fei didn''t care. He slowly calmed his mind. His thoughts gradually calmed down as well.


    It''s not known how long it had been.


    "Whoosh".


    Lin Fei opened his eyes. His eyes were as calm as an ancient well. Clearly, he hadpletely adjusted his mood. Moreover, having soaked in such precious Spiritual Essence for such a long time, his body was also almost adjusted to its best condition!


    "Let''s start."


    Lin Fei took a deep breath, no longer suppressing the True Essence in his body.


    "Boom".


    The next moment, Lin Fei''s True Essence exploded from within his body. A terrifying aura emanated from him, instantly enveloping the entire Spiritual Qi Pool.

 234. Limit Martial Saint

    234. Limit Martial Saint


    Lin Fei sat cross-legged in the Spiritual Qi Pool in a calm manner. Arge amount of Spiritual Essence was frantically trying to drill into Lin Fei''s body.


    Lin Fei''s True Intention Myriad Transformation Technique was operating. Terrifying saber essence emanated. Its power instantly covered the entire Spiritual Qi Pool.


    Suddenly, everyone in the Spiritual Qi Pool, whether they were disciples or elders, even the top-tier Martial Saints, all felt a terrifying pressure. This wasn''t the pressure of saber momentum. It waspletely different from saber momentum. It was purely the pressure of True Essence. Or to put it another way, it was the pressure of Lin Fei''s saber essence!


    Just this pressure alone made many disciples in the Spiritual Qi Pool feel as if they were unable to breathe.


    "This aura... has the cultivation technique reached perfection?"


    "Such terrifying True Essence, there can be no mistake. Elder Lin must have perfected a technique for cultivating True Essence. Otherwise, it''s impossible to have such a terrifying pressure of True Essence."


    "How long has Elder Lin been in the Ancient Origin Sect? It''s only about half a year at most. How could he have perfected a cultivation technique?"


    "Incredible, it''s truly incredible! I originally thought Elder Lin was just talented in saber momentum, a natural Saber Saint. I didn''t expect that in the cultivation of True Essence, Elder Lin is also a top-tier genius."


    "Could Elder Lin really be able to condense the Qi Flower?"


    Many disciples were uncertain. Their hearts were filled with shock. They had cultivated for decades, even a hundred years. and they might not be able to reach the point of condensing the Qi Flower.


    But what about Lin Fei? It was just a mere half a year. The elders of the Spiritual Qi Pool also immediately changed their expressions.


    "All of you leave the Spiritual Qi Pool immediately and go outside. Otherwise, under such great pressure, you won''t be able to cultivate. As for the contribution points you''ve paid, you can continue to cultivate in the Spiritual Qi Pool after Elder Lin finishes condensing the Qi Flower."


    Actually, without the elder''s words, many disciples also got up and left the Spiritual Qi Pool. Under these circumstances, they simply couldn''t cultivate at all. Continuing to stay in the Spiritual Qi Pool was just a waste of time. So, the disciples inside the Spiritual Qi Pool all left the Spiritual Qi Pool one after another and came outside.


    However, from the outside, they could still see the situation inside the Spiritual Qi Pool. Almost all the disciples did not leave. The elders didn''t stop them either. As long as they weren''t noisy and didn''t affect Lin Fei''s condensation of the Qi Flower. After all, being able to witness a Martial Saint condensing a Qi Flower with their own eyes and seeing the whole process would be of some help to them when they tried to condense a Qi Flower in the future.


    Even, some disciples started to send messages to each other. They notified their friends one after another.


    "Get to the Spiritual Qi Pool quickly. Outer Sect Elder Lin Fei is about to condense the Qi Flower."


    "It''s absolutely true, hurry up."


    "''Dao Seeker'' Elder Lin, is trying to condense the Qi Flower half a year after defeating Ao Yunxiao. It would be a pity to miss this opportunity."


    Inside the Ancient Origin Sect. the distance is very close and there are array methods that are interconnected. Therefore, they canmunicate with each other.


    For a time, many disciples came to the Spiritual Qi Pool. Innate martial artists, Martial Saints, and so on. Even some of the top-tier Martial Saints also came to the Spiritual Qi Pool upon hearing the news.


    After all,pared to the ordinary disciples who came to watch the excitement, these top-tier Martial Saints were the most qualified to condense the Qi Flower.


    The number of people outside was increasing. But Lin Fei in the Spiritual Qi Pool was not disturbed at all. He didn''t pay attention to the situation around him. His entire attention was on himself. Especially the saber essence within his body.


    The True Intention Myriad Transformation Technique kept operating. Because he had devoured a Martial Saint-level technique. Therefore, Lin Fei naturally knew how to condense the Qi Flower. Arge amount of saber essence was surging and spouting out of his body. At the same time, Spiritual Essence drilled into his body, trying to transform into saber essence.


    However, it was of no use. The saber essence in Lin Fei''s body had already reached its limit. The greater use of this Spiritual Essence was to help Lin Feipensate for some of the losses caused by condensing the Qi Flower. The saber essence within Lin Fei''s body hadpletely emanated from his body and gradually started to condense above his head.


    "Let''s begin."


    Lin Fei took a deep breath. He immediately took over control of the True Intention Myriad Transformation Technique. ording to the True Intention Myriad Transformation Technique, he activated the method to condense the Qi Flower.


    "Boom".


    Immediately, the vast saber essence around Lin Fei actually started to expand frantically, continuing to expand. Finally, it exploded with a loud bang. With the explosion of the saber essence, terrifying power was shaking.


    However, at the same time, the countless exploding saber essence above Lin Fei''s head faintly condensed into a flower.


    Qi Flower!


    Lin Fei very smoothly condensed the Qi Flower! It was as easy as eating and drinking. Too easy!


    Lin Fei even thought about the possible troubles he might encounter. But he didn''t encounter any of them. The phrase "when water flows, a channel is formed" couldn''t help but emerge in Lin Fei''s mind.


    Yes, Lin Fei now felt, condensing the Qi Flower was like water flowing into a channel.


    In fact, Lin Fei felt that even if he didn''t do it in the Spiritual Qi Pool, he could still condense the Qi Flower.


    Too easy! But is condensing the Qi Flower really that easy? Just look at the stunned disciples outside with shocked expressions. Some top-tier Martial Saints had tried to condense the Qi Flower. Unfortunately, they failed. It took them many years to slowly recover. Therefore, they knew very well how difficult it was to condense the Qi Flower. But now they saw Lin Fei actually did it in one go. The whole process was too smooth.


    There were no twists and turns, even more, there were no earth-shaking moments. Just like nature, everything falls into ce. The Martial Saints who understood the significance of this couldn''t help but feel a tremor in their hearts!


    "This is the real meaning of ''when water flows, a channel is formed''! When the True Essence reaches a certain level of profoundness, the condensation of Qi Flower is as natural as water flowing into a channel, without any difficulty. I didn''t believe it before, but now seeing Elder Lin condensing the Qi Flower, I believe it..."


    "So, it can be so easy to condense a Qi Flower."


    "Easy? Even if one practices the technique to perfection, it''s not necessarily easy to condense a Qi Flower. It can only be said that the technique Elder Lin has practiced must be sophisticated. Moreover, the level of True Essence in Elder Lin''s body is unimaginable, far surpassing other top Martial Saints."


    "Does this mean that our Ancient Origin Sect has given birth to another Limit Martial Saint? And he is an outer sect elder?"


    "Worthy of being a ''Dao Seeker'', not only is hisbat power amazing, but even in terms of cultivation, his talent is not inferior to any true disciple."


    "Elder Lin is now ranked as a Martial Sovereign seed, and his potential is even greater than other Martial Sovereign seeds..."


    Many disciples had serious expressions. A hint of excitement shed in their eyes. When water flows, a channel is formed! Although it was difficult, Lin Fei had proven it. When the True Essence reaches a certain level of profoundness, one can truly naturally condense a Qi Flower.


    There is no need to rely on luck. Otherwise, if the True Essence is not profound enough, forcing oneself to condense a Qi Flower can only rely on luck! And even if one condenses a Qi Flower, there is still a difference.


    Like Lin Fei, with such a profound level of True Essence, once a Qi Flower is condensed, True Essence will surge. Even among Limit Martial Saints, the level of True Essence might vary greatly.


    What''s more important is that condensing a Qi Flower is not the end. On the contrary, it''s just the beginning. To be a Martial Sovereign, one must unite the three flowers. If the Qi Flower is strong enough, obviously, the chance of bing a Martial Sovereign can greatly increase.


    At this moment, the Qi Flower appeared above Lin Fei''s head. At the same time, the True Intention Myriad Transformation Technique within Lin Fei''s body began to crazily absorb the spiritual essence. Arge amount of spiritual essence was absorbed into his body, quickly transforming into saber essence.


    One time, three times, five times, ten times...


    In just a moment, the amount of saber essence in Lin Fei''s body surged and increased by more than ten times in an instant. Such a terrifying increase, no wonder Limit Martial Saints are powerful on a different level. It''s a world apart from ordinary Martial Saints.


    "Ssh."


    Lin Fei stood up directly from the Spiritual Qi Pool.


    "Boom."


    The Qi Flower above Lin Fei''s head emerged again. Moreover, the shadow of the Qi Flower immediately reflected in the sky above the Spiritual Qi Pool, forming a huge flower. Grand and impressive, like a huge cloud.


    All the martial artists under the coverage of the Qi Flower. Whether they were innate martial artists or Martial Saints, everyone felt that the True Qi, the True Essence in their bodies seemed to be under great pressure. This Qi Flower actually had a simr ability to suppress opponents like martial momentum. It just targeted True Essence and True Qi.


    At this moment, no one doubted anymore. Lin Fei had condensed the Qi Flower. He truly reached the pinnacle of Martial Saints, bing a Limit Martial Saint!

 235. Have a Reputation Far and Wide

    235. Have a Reputation Far and Wide


    "He did it!"


    Lin Fei retracted his Qi Flower. The momentum gradually disappeared. This time, although it was a bit different from what he had imagined, as long as he could condense the Qi Flower, it would be fine.


    Moreover, this also gave Lin Fei a reference. To condense the Energy Flower or Spirit Flower, he still needs to practice the technique to perfection. In that way, the chance of condensing the three flowers should be greater.


    "Congrattions to Elder Lin, for sessfully condensing the Qi Flower and achieving the status of a Limit Martial Saint!"


    The elder of the Spiritual Qi Pool also hurried forward to congratte him.


    In the Ancient Origin Sect, Limit Martial Saints hold a lofty status. Basically, they were all high-ranking figures of the Ancient Origin Sect. If they were true disciples, they were seeds of Martial Sovereigns. All kinds of resources would be tilted towards them to the greatest extent.


    Whether they were disciples or elders, once they reached the status of ultimate Martial Saints, they would be the real core. Their status was second only to the Martial Sovereign of the sect.


    Lin Fei nodded.


    The disciples outside the Spiritual Qi Pool also shouted in unison: "Congrattions to Elder Lin for condensing the Qi Flower and achieving the status of a Limit Martial Saint!"


    Everyone knew that with Lin Fei achieving the status of Limit Martial Saint, he was set to rise to prominence. His identity and status would undergo qualitative changes. This waspletely different from the battle with Ao Yunxiao.


    Lin Fei defeated Ao Yunxiao. At most, he was just given attention by the sect. But he was still an outer sect elder. His status and identity did not improve at all. But bing a Limit Martial Saint, he automatically entered the core high levels of the sect. It''s a world apart from before.


    Lin Fei also nodded at the many disciples, but he didn''t say anything. Instead, he took a step and left the Spiritual Qi Pool.


    As Lin Fei left, the news of Lin Fei condensing a Qi Flower and advancing to Limit Martial Saint also immediately spread throughout the entire Ancient Origin Sect. This was no small matter. Lin Fei was also a famous Dao Seeker. He entered the Ancient Origin Sect half a year ago and he condensed a Qi Flower. When this news came out, it immediately shocked the entire Ancient Origin Sect.


    In Ao Yunxiao''s cave dwelling, Ao Yunxiao''s injuries were actually healed a long time ago. However, he was still in closed-door cultivation. His injury was not physical but in his soul. He was defeated by Lin Fei in front of everyone. Not only did he fail in his build-up, but also a shadow was cast on his soul.


    If this issue of the shadow on his soul was not resolved, then Ao Yunxiao should not think aboutprehending the momentum of martial arts anymore. It was equivalent to cutting off the path of martial arts!


    Therefore, for the past half year, Ao Yunxiao had been adjusting his state, gradually adjusting his soul. After half a year of adjustment, he had already made some progress. However, topletely resolve the issue of the shadow on the soul, how easy could it be? It still needed a long time to adjust slowly.


    However, it finally gave Ao Yunxiao some hope. He was confident. Within ten years, he would definitely be able to resolve the issue of the shadow on his soul.


    Even more, Ao Yunxiao had a feeling. Once he resolved the shadow on his soul, he might be able to turn a cmity into a blessing and rise to great heights, even directlyprehend the martial momentum!


    It''s just that the time frame of ten years might be a bit long. But Ao Yunxiao could wait! He had patience.


    Step by step at the beginning, he was able to be a true disciple because he had patience. Even if it wasted ten years, Ao Yunxiao firmly believed that he could get rid of the shadow on his soul. Even condense the Spirit Flower and achieve the pinnacle of martial arts! At this moment, his maid ran back hastily from outside the cave.


    "Report! Master, the outer sect elder Lin Fei, today in the Spiritual Qi Pool, in front of everyone, has condensed the Qi Flower and achieved the status of Limit Martial Saint!"


    "What?"


    Ao Yunxiao widened his eyes. The aura on his body even became chaotic. The confidence that had just been established disappeared without a trace in a blink of an eye. Even in the depths of Ao Yunxiao''s heart, there was a deep sense of defeat.


    "How is it possible? Lin Fei has only joined the Ancient Origin Sect for a mere half a year. How could he condense a Qi Flower?"


    Ao Yunxiao murmured to himself in a low voice. His voice was trembling. He didn''t believe it!


    "Master, it''s true. The news has now spread throughout the entire Ancient Origin Sect. It''s absolutely true!"


    "Bang".


    Ao Yunxiao''s fist mmed into the ground.


    "Get out!"


    The maid was in a panic, her face pale. It was Ao Yunxiao who had always asked her to collect information about Lin Fei. She didn''t dare to linger and immediately fled the cave-like she was escaping.


    Ao Yunxiao''s face was as pale as paper. The confidence that had just been built up was gonepletely. In the dark, he seemed to feel that the little belief that he had been holding onto in his heart hadpletely copsed!


    ......


    In the cave of Shen Lianxin. He had been injured by Ao Yunxiao. It''s been a whole half year. Half a year''s time, he kept recuperating. Although he couldn''t cultivate true essence, it was a blessing in disguise for Shen Lianxin. Because his understanding of the saber momentum improved by leaps and bounds. Half a year''s time, he kept pondering over saber techniques, saber intent. For the evolution of saber momentum, he already had confidence.


    "Report! Master, the outer sect elder Lin Fei, today in the Spiritual Qi Pool, in front of everyone, has condensed the Qi Flower, and achieved the status of a Limit Martial Saint! Now the entire Ancient Origin Sect has been shaken up.."


    When the maid entered the cave, after informing Shen Lianxin of the news.


    "Swish."


    Shen Lianxin instantly opened his eyes.


    "Limit Martial Saint......"


    Shen Lianxin murmured to himself in a low voice. He wasn''t shocked. It was just a bit unexpected. But even if he felt surprised, upon careful thought, it seemed to be within reason.


    Shen Lianxin understood Lin Fei too well. Among the entire Ancient Origin Sect, the person who understood Lin Fei the best was Shen Lianxin.


    "Master, you don''t seem surprised? News about Elder Lin is now being spread all over the Ancient Origin Sect. There are all kinds of spections."


    The maid seemed a bit puzzled. She came to the cave to serve Shen Lianxin, but the number of words she heard from Shen Lianxin was few and far between. She even felt Shen Lianxin could remain silent for years. But such big news, how could Shen Lianxin not be surprised?


    "You don''t understand," Shen Lianxin shook his head, speaking in a calm tone, "Even if it was a month, not half a year, I wouldn''t be surprised if Lin Fei became a Limit Martial Saint. Back in Great Chang, Brother Lin grew all the way and fought unbeaten under the heavens, which was much more shocking than this. If he didn''t be a Limit Martial Saint in a year or so, I would be the one surprised."


    Shen Lianxin shook his head. Lin Fei became a Limit Martial Saint, condensing the Qi Flower had been within his expectations. Shen Lianxin was not surprised at all. However, even though he wasn''t surprised, there was still a slight ripple in his heart.


    "Brother Lin, I came to the Ancient Origin Sect with you. Now that you''ve be a Limit Martial Saint. I can''t fall too far behind you. Today, let''s evolve the saber momentum."


    Shen Lianxin felt a sense of happiness in his heart. He immediately felt that the opportunity hade! After all, Lin Fei bing a Limit Martial Saint was also a stimulus to Shen Lianxin. He couldn''t possibly be truly indifferent. If he were truly indifferent, then his martial arts path would certainly not go far.


    "Boom."


    The next moment, Shen Lianxin''s saber intent erupted. It was vast and mighty, filling the entire cave. Finally, the terrifying saber intent began to evolve. The various saber techniques Shen Lianxin had practiced before all appeared within the saber intent.


    This is evolution! The evolution of saber momentum! Everything fell into ce naturally. At this moment, Shen Lianxin also sessfully evolved the saber momentum!

 236. The Invitation of the Martial Sovereign

    236.The Invitation of the Martial Sovereign


    Lin Fei returned to his cave. He sat cross-legged on the ground.


    "System."


    With a thought, he summoned the system to view his martial arts.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Arts Realm: Limit Martial Saint</strong>


    <strong>True Intention Myriad Transformation Technique: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Blood Essence Nine Transformations: Seventh Transformation (Progress 12%)</strong>


    <strong>Holy Spirit Saber Technique: Mastery (Progress 58%)</strong>


    <strong>me Burning Heaven Saber: Transcendence (Progress 65%)</strong>


    <strong>Rainbow Transformation Saber Technique: Transcendence (Progress 10%)</strong>


    <strong>Saber Momentum: Transcendence (Progress 0%)</strong>


    Lin Fei''s martial arts hadn''t changed much. Only the martial arts realm had risen from thete stage of Martial Saint to the Limit Martial Saint. It might seem like just a change in name. But Lin Fei knew very well. This step was a qualitative metamorphosis!


    In the entire Ancient Origin Sect, the number of Martial Saints was actually quiterge. If it looked at the entire Ancient Continent, the number of Martial Saints would be even greater.


    But the Limit Martial Saint was different. As the strongest existence below the Martial Sovereign, their status was very high anywhere.


    Lin Fei had been in retreat for more than five months. Refining Essence Enhancement Pills was part of the True Intention Myriad Transformation Technique, Lin Fei couldn''t run around. Because once he used the saber essence, it would consume the saber essence. And then it would affect the cultivation of the True Intention Myriad Transformation Technique.


    During the period when the True Intention Myriad Transformation Technique was refining Essence Enhancement Pills, it''s best to stay put and not move. Therefore, this five-month retreat could be considered the longest retreat Lin Fei ever had.


    "I wonder how Shen Lianxin is doing?"


    Lin Fei thought about it. So, he got up and went directly to Shen Lianxin''s cave. When Lin Fei arrived at Shen Lianxin''s cave, he saw that Shen Lianxin was actually practicing True Essence, swallowing the Spiritual Qi.


    "Huh? Brother Shen, have your injuries healed?"


    How did Shen Lianxin recover in just a few months? After all, Ao Yunxiao injured Shen Lianxin with such an injury. It would take at least a year to recover.


    A rare smile appeared at the corner of Shen Lianxin''s mouth as he slowly spoke, "Brother Lin, you''re here. I haven''t congratted you yet on sessfully condensing the Qi Flower, achieving the status of Limit Martial Saint."


    However, Lin Fei shook his head and said, "It''s just the condensation of a Qi Flower, it''s nothing to mention. There''s still the Energy Flower and Spirit Flower that hasn''t been condensed. Even if all three flowers are condensed, it''s nothing unless I achieve the status of Martial Sovereign."


    If he didn''t know Lin Fei and didn''t believe that what he said came from his heart, Shen Lianxin might even think Lin Fei was a bit insincere.


    Limit Martial Saint. How many martial artists dream of reaching that realm? In the Ancient Origin Sect, there were countless Martial Saints who fail to condense any of the three flowers in their lifetime. And Lin Fei, in just half a year after joining the Ancient Origin Sect, condensed the Qi Flower and became a Limit Martial Saint.


    Such an achievement was already awe-inspiring. But Shen Lianxin knew what Lin Fei said was genuine. He knew that Lin Fei''s goal was not the Limit Martial Saint but the Martial Sovereign!


    "By the way, Brother Shen, you still haven''t answered me, how did your injuries heal?" Lin Fei continued to ask.


    Shen Lianxin smiled slightly and said, "The sect gave me a healing treasure, which healed my injuries."


    "The sect gave you a healing treasure?"


    Lin Fei frowned slightly, seeming a little puzzled.


    "Hahaha, Brother Lin, what do you think of my saber momentum?"


    Shen Lianxin burst intoughter. In the next moment, a unique saber momentum erupted instantly.


    "Boom".


    Although it was just newly evolved saber momentum and it hadn''t even reached mastery yet, it was a genuine saber momentum.


    In the Ancient Origin Sect, anyone who could evolve martial momentum was considered a genius! Moreover, Shen Lianxin was only about forty years old. Among the Martial Saints around forty was very young. Such a young age and he had already evolved saber momentum. Obviously, the Ancient Origin Sect also regarded Shen Lianxin as a top genius to cultivate.


    Lin Fei immediately understood. It seems that the Ancient Origin Sect also saw Shen Lianxin''s potential. Therefore, they directly gave some resources and benefits, just like Lin Fei.


    However, the Ancient Origin Sect gave Lin Fei contribution points, and what they gave to Shen Lianxin was a healing treasure, letting Shen Lianxin heal as soon as possible and then continue to cultivate.


    "Not bad, Brother Shen, it was only a matter of time before you evolved saber momentum. I just thought that it would take a year or two for you to possibly evolve saber momentum. I didn''t expect that in just a few months, you have evolved saber momentum."


    Lin Fei was a bit surprised. He didn''t doubt that Shen Lianxin would evolve saber momentum. But he didn''t expect it to be so fast.


    Shen Lianxin nodded and said, "I have to thank Brother Lin for honing my saber intent with saber momentum. We both traveled from Great Chang to seek the Dao. I can''tg too far behind Brother Lin."


    So, the two discussed saber momentum again. Of course, Shen Lianxin''s saber momentum was far inferior to Lin Fei''s. Lin Fei also shared his experience of condensing the Qi Flower with Shen Lianxin.


    Shen Lianxin was also determined. He must cultivate his technique to perfection and then try to condense the Qi Flower.


    Lin Fei stayed in Shen Lianxin''s cave for a few hours. Then, Lin Fei returned to his own cave.


    Just after returning to his cave, Lin Fei saw a Martial Saint.


    "Elder Lin."


    This Martial Saint took the initiative to approach Lin Fei.


    "Are you an elder of the Law Enforcement Hall?"


    Lin Fei noticed the attire of the Martial Saint. He roughly knew that the other party was from the Law Enforcement Hall.


    However, the Law Enforcement Hall was divided into the Outer Law Enforcement Hall and the Law Enforcement Hall of the entire Ancient Origin Sect. Lin Fei himself was an elder of the Outer Law Enforcement Hall.


    "Elder Lin, I''m under the order of the master of the Ancient Origin Sect Law Enforcement Hall. I''m here to deliver a token to you. You are now the vice hall master of the Ancient Origin Sect Law Enforcement Hall."


    "Vice hall master?"


    Lin Fei knew that the other party was referring to the entire Law Enforcement Hall of the Ancient Origin Sect. This was not a leisurely position. It held great power!


    After all, the Law Enforcement Hall was responsible for enforcing thew. They might be dealing with some true disciples. At that time, it would be up to the Law Enforcement Hall to take action. And the vice hall master was obviously high above, belonging to the high level of the Law Enforcement Hall.


    "The position of vice hall master holds high authority, and I am only interested in cultivation, I''m afraid..."


    Lin Fei was preparing to refuse. If they want him to be an elder, that''s no problem. But the vice hall master? That was a position that required action. Even if it had various benefits, he didn''t want to waste his cultivation time.


    However, this Martial Saint smiled and said, "Elder Lin, don''t worry, our Law Enforcement Hall''s vice hall master actually doesn''t need to do much. Only certain major matters need to be reported to you. Moreover, the vice hall master has many benefits. It''s much better than being an elder. Besides, this was something the hall master personally instructed."


    "The hall master personally instructed?"


    Lin Fei knew that the hall master of the Law Enforcement Hall is a Martial Sovereign. In fact, throughout the Ancient Origin Sect, the power of the Law Enforcement Hall is the most formidable. Therefore, the hall master must be a Martial Sovereign. As for other Martial Sovereigns, most of them are Grand Elders or sect masters. Every sect master of the Ancient Origin Sect is a Martial Sovereign.


    "Vice hall master, if you have any questions, you can ask the hall master directly. The hall master is still in the Law Enforcement Hall, waiting to see Vice Hall Master Lin."


    Lin Fei looked at the Martial Saint in front of him. He knew that this Martial Saint was not only here to deliver the token but also to invite him.


    After some thought, Lin Fei nodded and said, "Alright, please lead the way."


    After all, it was a personal invitation from a Martial Sovereign. Moreover, Lin Fei was indeed curious. What did a Martial Sovereign look like? This was an opportunity.


    So, Lin Fei and this Martial Saint turned into two streaks of light and flew towards the Law Enforcement Hall.

 237. Wind Sovereign

    237. Wind Sovereign


    The Law Enforcement Hall was a ce that everyone in the Ancient Origin Sect feared. There was no disciple who wanted to be taken into the Law Enforcement Hall. Because, once that happened, it basically meant that they had "caused trouble". Moreover, the trouble would certainly not be small. Otherwise, there would be no need to mobilize the Law Enforcement Hall.


    This was Lin Fei''s first visit to the headquarters of the Ancient Origin Sect''s Law Enforcement Hall. This was not the Outer Law Enforcement Hall but the one that governed the entire Ancient Origin Sect''s inner sect and true disciples. Even the elders of the Ancient Origin Sect were all within the jurisdiction of the Law Enforcement Hall.


    As long as someone "caused trouble", the Law Enforcement Hall would take action. Therefore, the hall master of the Law Enforcement Hall held high authority.


    The power was so great that it was only below the sect master. Therefore, the hall master of the Law Enforcement Hall has always been held by a Martial Sovereign. If not for the Martial Sovereign, probably no one could uphold the reputation of the entire Law Enforcement Hall.


    Following the Martial Saint of the Law Enforcement Hall, Lin Fei arrived at a spacious room.


    "Vice Hall Master Lin, please, the hall master is inside."


    Lin Fei nodded and walked straight in. As soon as he entered the room, Lin Fei saw an old man. The old man had his eyes closed. He was sitting cross-legged on the ground. There was no strong aura around him.


    However, Lin Fei vaguely felt a kind of oppressive feeling as if the old man in front of him was a terrifying existence.


    Lin Fei had never felt this way before. So, he was taken aback. He knew that the old man in front of him was extraordinary. It was probably the hall master of the Law Enforcement Hall, Wind Sovereign!


    Wind Sovereign, the hall master of the Law Enforcement Hall. It''s pretty much well-known in the Ancient Origin Sect.


    "Swish".


    Wind Sovereign opened his eyes.


    "You must be Vice Hall Master Lin, right?"


    "Lin Fei pays his respects to Wind Sovereign!"


    Lin Fei respectfully saluted. A Martial Sovereign equivalent to a Golden Core True Person. With a lifespan of a thousand years, Wind Sovereign was one of the real core figures in the entire Ancient Origin Sect, even considered a pir of heaven!


    "No need to be so formal. Vice Hall Master Lin must be very curious now. Why did I summon you and even make you the vice hall master of the Law Enforcement Hall?"


    Lin Fei nodded. He was indeed curious.


    "Very simple, strength!" Wind Sovereign smiled and said, "You defeated Ao Yunxiao, and you are very strong in your own right. Now that you have condensed a Qi Flower, coupled with your saber momentum. Your strength, even among the Limit Martial Saints, can be considered top-notch. Therefore, it''s only fitting for you to serve as the vice hall master of the Law Enforcement Hall!"


    Lin Fei''s face remained calm. He knew it wasn''t that simple. If it was simply because of his strong strength that he was appointed as the vice hall master of the Law Enforcement Hall, there was no need for Wind Sovereign to summon him personally.


    Not to mention Lin Fei, even a Limit Martial Saint who had condensed Qi Flowe and Energy Flower might not necessarily be able to meet Wind Sovereign.


    Martial Sovereign, high above. Even if two flowers have been condensed, as long as one does not be a Martial Sovereign for one day, there will always be a world of difference with the Martial Sovereign.


    Seeing that Lin Fei didn''t speak, Wind Sovereign''s expression turned serious and he said in a deep voice, "Of course, there is indeed a reason for making you the vice hall master of the Law Enforcement Hall so quickly. The vice hall masters of my Ancient Origin Sect''s Law Enforcement Hall are in charge of the inner hall and the outer hall respectively. The inner hall mainly deals with disciples or elders who have vited the rules of the Ancient Origin Sect, mainly responsible for internal matters of the Ancient Origin Sect.


    The outer hall mainly deals with external matters. For instance, if the disciples or elders of my Ancient Origin Sect are killed by external forces or individuals, the outer hall of the Law Enforcement Hall will handle it. A big incident has recently urred in my Ancient Origin Sect. Three true disciples were killed by some Foundation Establishment cultivators. But the culprits escaped to the Illusion Worry City. This Illusion Worry City is a bit special. It has two city masters, namely Illusion Heart True Person and Worry-free Sovereign! One is a Golden Core True Person, the other is a Martial Sovereign.


    It is located at the junction of the three forces: Ancient Origin Sect, Profound Light Cave Heaven, and Red Hades Mansion, but it has be a no man''snd! Anyone can enter the Illusion Worry City, and no fighting is allowed there. Over time, Illusion Worry City has be a carefree ce in the eyes of some Martial Saints and True Persons. But this time is different. The culprits killed three true disciples of our Ancient Origin Sect, one of whom even had the potential to be a Martial Sovereign seed.


    Originally, I nned to personally go down the mountain. But the Ancient Origin Sect, Pround Light Cave Heaven, and Red Hades Mansion once had some agreements with the two city masters of Illusion Worry City. Martial Sovereign and Golden Core True Persons are not allowed to enter Illusion Worry City without permission. So, the matter of capture can only be handled by the Martial Saints.


    You have grasped the transcendence saber momentum, which is currently the only one in the Law Enforcement Hall. When ites to arresting people, your saber momentum has more advantages than other Martial Saints who have condensed two flowers. Moreover, your strength is not bad, it may not be worse than the Martial Saints who have condensed two flowers. It''s most appropriate for you to capture the real culprit."


    Wind Sovereign didn''t hide anything. He revealed the hidden information. It turns out that Lin Fei was to be sent to capture some troublesome figures.


    Illusion Worry City. No man''snd and there were even Golden Core True Persons and Martial Sovereigns. It doesn''t sound like an easy task.


    However, Lin Fei was originally an elder of the outer Law Enforcement Hall. The Law Enforcement Hall has the right to order Lin Fei to perform some tasks. This is also a duty of Lin Fei as an elder of the Ancient Origin Sect. After all, he has gained cultivation techniques from the Ancient Origin Sect.


    He got resources. Since he got the benefits, then of course he has to pay.


    "Wind Sovereign, Illusion Worry City has Golden Core True Persons and Martial Sovereigns. And it''s explicitly forbidden to take action in Illusion Worry City. If I go to Illusion Worry City to arrest or even kill people, wouldn''t that break the rules of Illusion Worry City? If the Golden Core True Person and Martial Sovereign take action..."


    Lin Fei didn''t continue his words. But Wind Sovereign naturally understood Lin Fei''s meaning.


    If the Golden Core True Person and Martial Sovereign took action, then Lin Fei would be in danger. Even if he''s strong, how could he possibly contend with a Golden Core True Person or a Martial Sovereign?


    Wind Sovereign smiled faintly and said, "You don''t need to worry about this. You represent my Ancient Origin Sect. The Ancient Origin Sect, Profound Light Cave Heaven, and Red Hades Mansion had an agreement with Illusion Worry City. The two city masters of Illusion Worry City are not allowed to take action against people from our three sects.


    Simrly, our three sects'' Golden Core True Persons or Martial Sovereigns are not allowed to enter Illusion Worry City and take action. So, when you take action in Illusion Worry City, you don''t need to worry about Golden Core True Persons or Martial Sovereigns.


    However, the strong ones under themand of the two city masters and those who killed the true disciples of the Ancient Origin Sect may take action against you. And the Law Enforcement Hall will also dispatch some elders to apany you to Illusion Worry City."


    Lin Fei understood. The Golden Core True Person and Martial Sovereign would not take action. After all, if they take action, it would be equivalent to tearing up the agreement. It''s not a difficult task for the Ancient Origin Sect to raze Illusion Worry City to the ground with all its strength. But the strong ones below the Martial Sovereigns could take action. So, this trip of Lin Fei actually faced a great challenge!


    Wind Sovereign stopped talking. He waited quietly. Lin Fei also closed his eyes. Many thoughts shed through his mind. He was quietly considering his options.

 238. Accept the Task

    238. ept the Task


    "Wind Sovereign, since the sect has assigned me to carry out this task, I naturallyply. However, I still feel unsuited to the position of vice hall master. Just a leisurely elder will suffice. If the Law Enforcement Hall needs me, I am at its disposal at any time."


    Lin Fei opened his eyes and said slowly. His words meant that he had agreed. However, he rejected the position of vice hall master. Even if it''s more leisurely, as a vice hall master in charge of external affairs, how could it possibly be truly leisurely?


    Even if the position of vice hall master has great benefits, Lin Fei didn''t want to be entangled in mundane affairs, which would affect his cultivation. His goal is to reach the pinnacle of martial arts. How could he be distracted by dealing with mundane affairs?


    Wind Sovereignughed. He nodded slightly and said, "Alright, since you don''t want to be the vice hall master, then be an elder. However, this time you will definitely represent the Ancient Origin Sect, and even more so, the Law Enforcement Hall. Amon elder is also not suitable. With your strength, you should be the first elder of the Law Enforcement Hall! This position happens to be vacant."


    Wind Sovereign gave Lin Fei another arrangement. This "First Elder" is suitable. After all, "First Elder" is just an honorary title. In terms of specific duties, he is still an elder. And the elders of the Law Enforcement Hall, most of the time are quite leisurely. Unless something big happens in the Ancient Origin Sect. Then the elder will be dispatched. As for Lin Fei, this First Elder, unless there''s an extremely big event, he probably won''t be disturbed.


    "Thank you, Wind Sovereign!"


    Lin Fei gave a slight bow.


    "Alright, Elder Lin, you can go back to your cave dwelling first. Once the Law Enforcement Hall arranges the candidates, you can set off for Illusion Worry City together. This is equivalent to going on a mission. The sect also offers arge number of contribution points as rewards."


    Lin Fei nodded.


    There are rewards for going on missions. For this kind of task where the sect needs a Martial Saint to exert great effort, the reward of contribution points is extremely generous. Therefore, Lin Fei was not worried about the rewards at all. With his current strength and potential, the Ancient Origin Sect would only look for more excuses to give him contribution points.


    Lin Fei returned to his cave dwelling. Although he believed that Wind Sovereign would not deceive him, he had to lead a team to a strange ce. Even ces where Golden Core True Person and Martial Sovereign are stationed.


    Lin Fei of course had to be more careful. So, he found some information about Illusion Worry City. He learned about the beginning and end of Illusion Worry City.


    The establishment of Illusion Worry City actually carries some legendary color. Illusion Heart True Person and Worry-Free Sovereign are actually independent cultivators!


    Lin Fei found it somewhat incredible to see the introduction to the information. After all, it''s not easy for independent cultivators to be Martial Saints or Foundation Establishment True Persons. Not to mention achieving the level of Golden Core True Person and Martial Sovereign. But it is indeed the case.


    Illusion Heart True Person and Worry-Free Sovereign rose step by step and were chased to the ce where Illusion Worry City is now. There, they were protected by a group of martial artists and Foundation Establishment True Persons who were also independent cultivators. Later, they grew step by step, and actually achieved Golden Core True Person and Martial Sovereign. This is indeed legendary.


    Of course, Lin Fei also knew. The past experiences of these two people are not simple. There must be some adventures. Because, ording to the information, Illusion Heart True Person and Worry-Free Sovereign were not ordinary Golden Core True Person and Martial Sovereign. They could be considered among the top existents in Martial Sovereigns and Golden Core True Persons.


    Therefore, the three major forces of the Ancient Origin Sect, Profound Light Cave Heaven, and Red Hades Mansion, finally acknowledged the existence of Illusion Worry City. Otherwise, with the domineering style of these three forces, where would there be any no man''snd? Only with strength can the existence of Illusion Worry City be guaranteed.


    After the establishment of Illusion Worry City, because of its rtive safety and the freedom of trading, and even many treasures that could not see the light of day could be traded through Illusion Worry City, gradually, it developed.


    Nowadays, even some disciples of the three major forces would go to Illusion Worry City to exchange for some things they couldn''t get in their sects. It had truly be a big scene!


    Among them, Illusion Worry City is known for its "safety". No matter how malicious, once in Illusion Worry City, it''s safe. Because, within Illusion Worry City, fighting is not allowed. Once a fight happens, thew enforcement team of Illusion Worry City will strictly punish it!


    Lin Fei finally understood why even Wind Sovereign was troubled. Even specifically summoned Lin Fei. Turns out, going to Illusion Worry City to catch someone is not easy at all.


    Once a fight happens, it will inevitably conflict with Illusion Worry City. Either immediately kill the real culprits who killed the Ancient Origin Sect disciples. Then leave Illusion Worry City immediately. Once out of Illusion Worry City, the forces of it would not take action or confront the forces.


    Over the years, Illusion Heart True Person and Worry-Free Sovereign had also recruited a lot of Limit Martial Saints and top Foundation Establishment cultivators. Therefore, their power is very strong.


    A slight carelessness. Lin Fei and others might even be in danger. If they break the rules of Illusion Worry City and get killed inside, perhaps the Ancient Origin Sect wouldn''t make a fuss about it.


    Therefore, this trip carries certain dangers. However, it''s not really dangerous for Limit Martial Saints. To kill a Limit Martial Saint is too difficult. Moreover, it''s not just Lin Fei going this time. There are also some elders at the Law Enforcement Hall. Among them, there are Limit Martial Saints!


    "Although it''s dangerous, I now have saber momentum, and with the Qi Flower condensed, my saber essence has greatly increased. Even if I''m not a match, I shouldn''t be in danger."


    Lin Fei muttered to himself. How strong his strength is now, even Lin Fei himself was not clear. After all, Lin Fei''s strength cannot be quantified. His current strength was made up of saber momentum, saber essence, and saber method. Only by really giving a full fight, perhaps, can Lin Fei''s realbat power be confirmed.


    Lin Fei waited for three days. Finally, he received news from the Law Enforcement Hall.


    So, Lin Fei went directly to the Law Enforcement Hall. This time, he didn''t see Wind Sovereign but a total of thirteen Martial Saints. Almost all were elders of the Law Enforcement Hall.


    Among them, there were two Limit Martial Saints who had condensed Energy Flower in their bodies, and one who had condensed Qi Flower. Apart from them, there were ten powerful Martial Saints in total. Such a lineup was actually very strong. It showed that the Wind Sovereign of the Law Enforcement Hall was not just talking.


    They were really serious. Those who killed the true disciples of the Ancient Origin Sect, the Ancient Origin Sect must kill them even if it had to chase them to the ends of the earth.


    This is the style of a big sect! Otherwise, a sect that can''t protect its true disciples, where would there be any cohesion?


    "Respect to the First Elder!"


    These Martial Saint elders apparently already knew Lin Fei''s identity. Upon seeing Lin Fei, they immediately paid their respects. However, Lin Fei could vaguely feel. The three Limit Martial Saints, their gazes seemed a bit strange.


    Lin Fei''s eyes grew cold. His gaze swept over these Martial Saint elders. He said coldly, "I want to ask a question first. Does anyone feel that I, as the First Elder, am not qualified? I give you a chance. One move, if I can''t beat you, I will voluntarily resign to Wind Sovereign. The opportunity is given to you. If you want to try, you can step forward!"


    After speaking, Lin Fei just stood there with his hands behind his back, quietly standing in front of the thirteen Martial Saint elders. The atmosphere in the whole Law Enforcement Hall immediately became tense.

 239. Just do it

    239. Just do it


    In the Law Enforcement Hall, thirteen Martial Saints were all motionless now. Looking at Lin Fei, they looked a bitplicated.


    Strong! Obviously, they didn''t expect Lin Fei the First Elder to be so dominant! If they disagreed, they had to take action. Those who might be dissatisfied with Lin Fei were probably only the three Limit Martial Saints.


    After all, their strength wasparable to Lin Fei''s. However, they also knew very well. Lin Fei had saber momentum and it was transcendence. Coupled with Lin Fei''s Qi Flower, it was not inferior to them either. If they really wanted to do it, the three Limit Martial Saints, none of them were confident that they could beat Lin Fei. If there was the strength to surpass Lin Fei, Wind Sovereign wouldn''t have asked for Lin Fei immediately.


    Seeing no one speaking, Lin Fei nodded and said coldly, "Since no one is making a move, they are acknowledging me. Once we leave the Ancient Origin Sect, my orders, you can''t have any doubts. Otherwise, my saber will not just be shing at the enemy. If there are any doubts, we will talk about it when we return to the Ancient Origin Sect. Set off!"


    Lin Fei immediately turned around and left the Ancient Origin Sect. The thirteen Martial Saints looked at each other. However, they still followed immediately.


    Even if Lin Fei was a bit dominant, they were all Martial Saints of the Law Enforcement Hall. Naturally, they cannot vite the orders of the Law Enforcement Hall. Moreover, they all knew this time was to go to Illusion Worry City. They had actually been to that ce. Even if they hadn''t been, they all heard about it.


    The Illusion Worry City was not simple. If it was not dominant enough, they were afraid the task really couldn''t bepleted. Therefore, the more dominant Lin Fei was, the more reassuring it was for everyone.


    ......


    Illusion Worry City is busy and unusually prosperous. However, the people who came here would hide their identity. No one wants to reveal their identity. Even if Illusion Worry City is safe, once one leaves here, it''s not necessarily safe. Therefore, everyone who enters Illusion Worry City, whether it''s a martial artist or a Qi cultivator, uses aliases.


    At this moment, in the distant void, dozens of streaming lights flew in. And although there was no revealing of momentum, there was terrifying pressure. Obviously, they were all Martial Saints. After all, those who can walk in the air, at least are all Martial Saints.


    "Swoosh".


    More than a dozen Martial Saints suddenlynded outside Illusion Worry City. It attracted the attention of many people.


    "Why are there so many Martial Saints?"


    "And they all look very powerful, definitely not ordinary Martial Saints."


    "Looking at their clothes, they seem to be Martial Saints of the Ancient Origin Sect."


    "They didn''t want to hide their identities at all."


    "Ancient Origin Sect Martial Saints, more than a dozen came all at once, what are they going to do?"


    "Are there any of our people in Illusion Worry City?" Lin Fei asked.


    "Of course. We also have secret informants in Illusion Worry City. This secret informant, I''m afraid it''s not a secret to the two city lords of Illusion Worry City. Not only do we have them, Profound Light Cave Heaven and Red Hades Mansion also have informants."


    Lin Fei nodded and said, "Then let''s go ask the informant about the specific situation in Illusion Worry City first."


    So, Lin Fei and his group directly came to a courtyard. The courtyard gate opened. Two innate martial artists came out from inside. Seeing Lin Fei and the others, they showed joy on their faces. They immediately saluted and said, "Greetings all the Law Enforcement Hall Elders."


    Lin Fei and others entered the courtyard.


    "Are there only the two of you? Have you found out who is the real killer of our Ancient Origin Sect disciples?" Lin Fei asked directly.


    Since Wind Sovereign asked him toe to Illusion Worry City, there must be clear clues. Otherwise, why would they make such a big movement and put up such a big formation?


    "Reporting to First Elder, there are indeed specific clues."


    The two innate martial artists said all the information they had investigated in Illusion Worry City. It turns out that the killer who killed the three Ancient Origin Sect''s true disciples had indeed been found. They were three Foundation Establishment cultivators and they were not obscure in their fame.


    They were called Spiritual Rhythm Three Immortals!


    Spiritual Rhythm Three Immortals, their names seem to be full of immortal charm, but they are undoubtedly demonic heads in the immortal dao. They are all top Foundation Establishment True Persons.


    Facing the threat of heavenly tribtion plus the arrival of the end, they were almost unscrupulous and extreme in their actions. They killed three Ancient Origin Sect true disciples just because the three Ancient Origin Sect true disciples discovered a cave house left by a Golden Core True Person.


    As a result, they were killed by the Spiritual Rhythm Three Immortals. Later, they were afraid that the incident would be revealed, and the Ancient Origin Sect would not let them go. They immediately fled back to Illusion Worry City and they have never left. They n to even cross the tribtion in Illusion Worry City.


    "First Elder, there is no sign that the Spiritual Rhythm Three Immortals are leaving Illusion Worry City. Even, they may stay in Illusion Worry City until the endes, and then they will make a desperate move to cross the tribtion. We probably can''t force them to leave Illusion Worry City by any means."


    The Martial Saints of the Law Enforcement Hall all frowned. They seemed to be at a loss.


    "We are here to arrest the Spiritual Rhythm Three Immortals. Since we''ve found them, then just do it! If they resist, kill them directly!"


    Lin Fei stood up, his eyes cold and his tone calm.

 240. Saber Strikes Foundation Establishment

    240. Saber Strikes Foundation Establishment


    In the Illusion Worry City, the Spiritual Rhythm Three Immortals were in a courtyard.


    Although the Spiritual Rhythm Three Immortals were Foundation Establishment True Persons, they were almost inseparable, even living together. They were very cautious. Even if the end was near, they were always careful and would never be negligent. Just now, they had received a message.


    "Big brother, we have received a message. The Ancient Origin Sect has sent people, and there are quite a few, more than a dozen, all are Martial Saints! The Ancient Origin Sect mobilizing in such arge manner, I fear the visitors have ill intentions. Most likely, they areing for us."


    The third among the Spiritual Rhythm Three Immortals said with a solemn face. They had killed true disciples of the Ancient Origin Sect and knew that they could not hide this matter. Now it seems that they were indeed found out by the Ancient Origin Sect.


    Therge sects were all very protective. Killing a true disciple was no small matter. Now that the Ancient Origin Sect had sent people, they were naturally somewhat panicked. Even if they were top Foundation Establishment True Persons, it was the same.


    The "big brother" of the Spiritual Rhythm Three Immortals, True Person Deer, sneered, "Don''t panic, even if the Ancient Origin Sect sends a dozen Martial Saints, what if they send a hundred? This is Illusion Worry City! As long as it''s not a Martial Sovereigning, there won''t be any problem. Who dares to do it in Illusion Worry City? Even the Ancient Origin Sect can''t!


    Originally, I was still worried that the Martial Sovereign of the Ancient Origin Sect would take action personally. After all, there has been a precedent. Wind Sovereign, the Hall Master of the Ancient Origin Sect Law Enforcement Hall, once took action personally and pursued a Limit Martial Saint who had condensed two flowers!


    But now, Wind Sovereign didn''te and only sent a team of Martial Saints. Seems that the rumor is true. The Ancient Origin Sect and Illusion Worry City have an agreement that the Martial Sovereign can''te to Illusion Worry City. So, we don''t need to worry at all."


    The second and third both sighed slightly.


    "So, we don''t need to worry?"


    "We can''t bepletely careless andcent. Those Martial Saints of the Ancient Origin Sect definitely don''t dare toe hard. But they probably will try their best to force or lure us out of Illusion Worry City. Therefore, we must be vignt next. No matter what happens, we must not leave Illusion Worry City!"


    True Person Deer said solemnly. This was also his method. At any time, they must not leave Illusion Worry City. Even when the endes, they must stay in Illusion Worry City.


    After all, he knew very well that if one offend a major martial arts sect like the Ancient Origin Sect and still want to live freely, he can only stay in Illusion Worry City. Once he leaves, he will undoubtedly die! There will be no fluke.


    "Big brother, rest assured, no matter what happens, we will not leave Illusion Worry City."


    The two True Persons also repeatedly assured. They were very convinced by True Person Deer. It was True Person Deer''s ns and decisive actions that led them step by step to today. Otherwise, it would have been difficult to even establish a foundation. True Person Deer had almost never taken a wrong step!


    "Hmm?"


    Just then, True Person Deer''s divine consciousness seemed to sense something.


    "Bang".


    The next moment, the door was smashed open. The three Foundation Establishment True Persons immediately got up, looking somewhat surprised at the door. That was a group of Martial Saints, all dressed in the Ancient Origin Sect''s robes, as many as a dozen.


    "Ancient Origin Sect''s Martial Saints?"


    The Spiritual Rhythm Three Immortals were uncertain.


    "What are you doing? Fighting is forbidden in Illusion Worry City. Do you dare to do it? When the timees, the enforcement team of Illusion Worry City will show no mercy!"


    True Person Deer immediately shouted loudly. He didn''t believe that the Ancient Origin Sect''s Martial Saints wouldn''t know the rules of Illusion Worry City¡£


    Once they started fighting, even if they really died, how could this group of Ancient Origin Sect Martial Saints in front of them escape from Illusion Worry City?


    "Did you y the three true disciples of my Ancient Origin Sect?" Lin Fei disregarded Deer True Person''s reprimand, addressing him directly.


    The Spiritual Rhythm Three Immortals exchanged nces. Perhaps realizing that any further concealment was pointless, Deer True Person replied with a cold chuckle, "What if it was us? Hmph, to dare challenge the Spiritual Rhythm Three Immortals for the abode of a Golden Core True Person is to seek death! It''s merely their misfortune. Furthermore, they were naive. Assuming that being true disciples of the Ancient Origin Sect would deter us."


    "You admitted it..." Lin Fei''s eyes turned icy.


    "And what if we did? This is Illusion Worry City, not your Ancient Origin Sect''s domain. Here in Illusion Worry City, you cannot touch us. And no matter what you attempt, we will never leave this city. Unless, of course, you n to stalk us here for all eternity. Hahaha¡­"


    Deer True Person burst intoughter, his demeanor hinting at a touch of madness. He was nearing the end of his life''s limit.


    In fact, many Foundation Establishment True Persons or Martial Saints nearing the end of their lifespan became emotionally extreme.


    For instance, the evil cultivator that Lin Fei had in in the Tianqi Country''s imperial city or the present Spiritual Rhythm Three Immortals, all willing to pay any price. Even daring to kill the true disciples of the Ancient Origin Sect, they were bordering on madness. Their acts showed aplete disregard for consequences.


    "If it''s so, then prepare to die!"


    Without warning, Lin Fei flicked his finger.


    "Whoosh."


    A sh of saber essence shot out, transforming into a vibrant rainbow, disappearing almost as quickly as it appeared. It arrived in front of Deer True Person in an instant.


    Rainbow Transformation Saber!


    This saber technique emphasized speed. A sh so swift it mirrored a fleeting bird. Moreover, the potency of Lin Fei''s saber essence had now reached unimaginable levels.


    Thus, with that strike unleashed, it arrived in front of Deer True Person in a mere blink. Moreover, by the time it reached Deer True Person, the sh had grown to a staggering hundred meters in height!


    Deer True Person had never anticipated that Lin Fei would dare to act within Illusion Worry City. Thus, he waspletely unprepared. Only when Lin Fei''s Rainbow Transformation Saber was right before him did he manage to muster a defensive spell in the nick of time. However, faced with Lin Fei''s colossal saber essence spanning hundred of meters, what could such a meager spell possibly achieve?


    "Boom."


    The saber essence descended, instantly shattering Deer True Person''s body into a mist of blood. He was dead!


    Deer True Person, a top-tier Foundation Establishment True Person, had fallen! Caught utterly off guard, he was killed by a single sh from Lin Fei!


    At this moment, not only were the remaining two Foundation Establishment True Persons stunned, but also the surrounding martial artists and Qi cultivators, even the Ancient Origin Sect martial saints led by Lin Fei also stood agape.


    Perhaps no one had expected that Lin Fei''s move would be so decisive and ferocious, yed Deer True Person with a singr sh.


    "How audacious! Those who dare act in Illusion Worry City shall meet their death!"


    Right after Lin Fei killed Deer True Person, a chilling voice echoed from a distance. Simultaneously, a terrifying oppressive aura descended upon all present. A Limit Martial Saint! A Limit Martial Saint of the Illusion Worry City''s enforcement team had arrived!

 241. Saber Splits Limit Martial Saint

    241. Saber Splits Limit Martial Saint


    "It''s Liu Hong!"


    "Deputy captain of the Illusion Worry City Enforcement Team, Liu Hong! He has condensed the Qi Flower, acts decisively, and is utterly impartial."


    "Liu Hong has in countless Martial Saints and Foundation Establishment True Persons who have stirred up trouble in Illusion Worry City."


    "It''s Liu Hong in person! It seems that Illusion Worry City has been keeping an eye on the people of the Ancient Origin Sect."


    "These Martial Saints from the Ancient Origin Sect are really bold. They dare to take action in Illusion Worry City. I''m afraid they won''t be able to leave the city today."


    "They are from a major martial arts sect after all. They are used to being domineering and would not care about Illusion Worry City."


    "Let''s see how these Martial Saints from the Ancient Origin Sect handle this. If they aren''t careful, they might have to stay in Illusion Worry City today."


    Many martial artists and Qi cultivators in Illusion Worry City were talking. And they didn''t seem to like Lin Fei and the others. There were quite a few sarcastic remarks. This was quite normal.


    Lin Fei represented the Ancient Origin Sect, which was a major martial arts sect that usually acted very domineering. The disciples of the Ancient Origin Sect always had a superior feeling when they went down the mountain. This was the truth.


    Most martial artists and Qi cultivators in Illusion Worry City were independent cultivators. It would be strange if they had a good impression of the Ancient Origin Sect. Under the intimidation of Liu Hong''s voice in Illusion Worry City, the Martial Saints of the Ancient Origin Sect''s Law Enforcement Hall also stopped.


    "Didn''t you hear mymand? Spare no one from Spiritual Rhythm Three Immortals!"


    Lin Fei''s voice was already somewhat cold. These Martial Saints from the Law Enforcement Hall seemed to have thought of something.


    They immediately gritted their teeth and attacked the remaining two Foundation Establishment True Persons of Spiritual Rhythm Three Immortals.


    Lin Fei''smand was "Spare no one." Therefore, they didn''t need to capture them alive. They directly aimed to kill the remaining two Foundation Establishment True Persons.


    "Dare to take action again?"


    Liu Hong was very fast. However, he was still toote. The Martial Saints of the Law Enforcement Hall had already taken action.


    More than a dozen Martial Saints, among them, were even three Limit Martial Saints. How difficult could it be to kill two Foundation Establishment True Persons?


    "Ah..."


    The two Foundation Establishment True Persons screamed and were immediately killed. At this point, all members of the Spiritual Rhythm Three Immortals were killed!


    Liu Hong was extremely furious. It had been a long time since anyone had dared to be so presumptuous in Illusion Worry City.


    "Surround them all! Kill anyone who dares to resist!"


    Liu Hong yelled loudly. The many Martial Saints and Foundation Establishment True Persons behind him quickly surrounded the entire courtyard. Lin Fei and the others were in the middle of the courtyard.


    At the same time, Liu Hong had already punched out, directly aiming at Lin Fei. Because Lin Fei was blocking the entrance to the courtyard, clearly intending to obstruct the Illusion Worry City Enforcement Team.


    "Suppress!"


    Lin Fei gave a soft shout.


    "Boom."


    The transcendental saber momentum exploded instantly. It was as if the void had suddenly solidified. Under the cover of the saber momentum, everyone felt as if they were carrying several heavy mountains on their backs, making them unable to move. For a moment, even Liu Hong''s fist, which was shot from the air, disintegrated directly under the suppression of the saber momentum.


    "Transcendence saber momentum!"


    Liu Hong''s face was solemn, and he said each word distinctly.


    "Boom."


    Liu Hong''s words seemed to ignite the surrounding martial artists and Qi cultivators. Even though they were independent cultivators, they understood what the transcendence saber momentum meant due to their mutual exchange in Illusion Worry City.


    After all, it is difficult toprehend the momentum of martial arts. Among the three flowers of a Martial Saint, the Energy Flower and Qi Flower are not particrly rare. But the Spirit Flower is really rare. To condense a Spirit Flower, one needs to cultivate the momentum of martial arts to perfection. This is a hurdle that blocks more than 90% of Martial Saints.


    Many Martial Saints can''t evenprehend the momentum of martial arts, let alone cultivate it to perfection. But now, this Martial Saint from the Ancient Origin Sect hadprehended the transcendence saber momentum.


    "The Ancient Origin Sect came prepared."


    "Transcendence saber momentum, how rare it is! Even within the Ancient Origin Sect, that''s an absolute top-tier Martial Saint."


    "A top-tier Martial Saint? It must be a Limit Martial Saint!"


    "Why did the Ancient Origin Sect send such a top talent down the mountain, even to kill the Spiritual Rhythm Three Immortals in Illusion Worry City? What do they want to do?"


    "Aren''t they afraid that Illusion Worry City will kill him?"


    "Perhaps the Ancient Origin Sect has confidence in this Martial Saint? Or they feel that Illusion Worry City would not dare to do anything to him."


    "Heh heh, Martial Saint Liu Hong is famous for his mercilessness. Once he takes action, it''s a fight to the death!"


    More and more people flocked to the scene. Liu Hong is known for his violent temper. Once he takes action, it''s a fight to the death. This was a big battle!


    "Transcendence saber momentum? Break!"


    Just as others had said, Liu Hong was indeed fearless. A Qi Flower suddenly appeared above his head.


    "Boom."


    With the emergence of the Qi Flower, the pressure of Lin Fei''s transcendence saber momentum seemed to disappear instantly. At least that was the case for Liu Hong. A Qi Flower could block the suppression of the saber momentum to some extent. Of course, this was only because Lin Fei''s was the transcendence saber momentum. If Lin Fei''s saber momentum reached perfection and even condense the Spirit Flower, the saber momentum would suppress opponents.


    Endless True Essence pressure erupted from Liu Hong. Limit Martial Saint! For the first time, Lin Fei faced a Limit Martial Saint directly.


    At the same time, Liu Hong also made his move. When he made his move, it was like a mountain copsing and the earth cracking, the terrifying True Essence explosion, the power of a single punch, was earth-shattering.


    No wonder Liu Hong was able to be the deputy captain of the Illusion Worry City Enforcement Team. With such terrifying strength, even if he was just a Qi Flower martial artist, he was a standout among them.


    "Shoo."


    The next moment, Lin Fei flicked his finger, and a saber essence flew out instantly.


    "Boom."


    Fierce mes seemed to ignite the void with the emergence of the saber essence. Everyone couldn''t help but look up. They saw the mes in the void. No, not mes. But a saber. A saber that was burning with fierce mes, or rather, a saber made up of mes! One thousand meters tall! And it exuded an endless fierce aura.


    Lin Fei only flicked his finger lightly, and less than one-tenth of the saber essence inside his body erupted. But he condensed more than one thousand meters of saber essence.


    This is the me Burning Heaven Saber. A remarkably powerful saber technique.


    "sh!"


    Facing Liu Hong''s Qi Flower explosion and an all-out punch, Lin Fei''s me Burning Heaven Saber, under the blessing of the saber momentum, shed down.


    Even during the shing process, Lin Fei''s saber essence was still increasing. The me Burning Heaven Saber was also still expanding.


    One thousand meters, fifteen hundred meters...


    No one could describe this saber. Lin Fei didn''t even disy the Qi Flower, yet how could he condense such a terrifying saber?


    "Boom."


    Finally, the me Burning Heaven Saber shed down. It shed directly against Liu Hong''s punch.


    Liu Hong was a true Limit Martial Saint. Even if all his True Essence erupted, this punch, under Lin Fei''s fifteen hundred meters me Burning Heaven Saber, was as weak as tofu. It was instantly cut open by the me saber. The fierce mes fell directly, instantly engulfing Liu Hong!

 242. Limit Martial Saint with Two Flowers

    242. Limit Martial Saint with Two Flowers


    The me Burning Heaven Saber, along with the transcendence saber momentum and Lin Fei''s terrifying saber essence, exploded at this moment with a force that was earth-shaking! Even when facing a powerful Limit Martial Saint, Lin Fei''s saber was not inferior, it was even stronger!


    At least, Liu Hong was in a crisis. He was engulfed by Lin Fei''s me Burning Heaven Saber. The endless saber essence could possibly severely injure or even kill Liu Hong in an instant!


    "Whoosh."


    A shadow shed and disappeared in an instant. Almost in an instant, it took Liu Hong away.


    "Huh?"


    Lin Fei''s eyes flickered slightly. He saw a shadow, saving Liu Hong from the sea of fire at thest moment. The speed of the opponent was very fast. And most importantly, from the moment he entered Lin Fei''s area to rescuing Liu Hong, it was all in one go. There was no pause in between. Obviously, the opponent was extremely powerful. Otherwise, he would not have been able to move freely under Lin Fei''s suppressive area.


    Lin Fei waved his hand. The scattered saber essence was actually retracted back into his body. Although it would consume some of it, this could ensure that Lin Fei could use the saber essence to its maximum extent in battle.


    Of course, not every martial artist who hadprehended the saber momentum could do this. This was a special characteristic of Lin Fei''s saber essence. Others didn''t have the saber essence. For example, Shen Lianxin. He couldn''t retract his True Essence. Lin Fei''s saber essence was integrated with the saber momentum. Therefore, under the saber momentum, he could retract the saber essence.


    Without the saber essence and the sea of fire, the smoke and dust gradually disappeared. Lin Fei also saw the situation on the other side clearly. Liu Hong''s face was a bit unsightly. He didn''t say a word, staring fixedly at Lin Fei. And beside Liu Hong stood a man in ck, calm andposed. He stood quietly, as steady as a towering mountain. Even someone as powerful as Liu Hong seemed very quiet next to this man.


    Moreover, behind the man, arge number of Foundation Establishment True Persons and Martial Saints rushed over. Some of them were evenparable to Liu Hong Limit Martial Saints or top Foundation Establishment True Persons!


    However, top Foundation Establishment True Persons usually excel in magic treasure. Without using magic treasure, it''s hard to tell if they can match the Limit Martial Saint.


    "Thank you, Captain," Liu Hong said respectfully with a salute.


    If it weren''t for the Captain''s rescue, he would have died just now. Thinking of the saber that Lin Fei had shed, even now, Liu Hong was still somewhat in shock and unsettled. He never thought that one day, facing a Martial Saint, he would almost be killed.


    "Law Enforcement Team Captain, Martial Saint Jiang Tianyun!" Lin Fei slowly said, word by word.


    Jiang Tianyun! This was the most frequently mentioned person in the information about the Illusion Worry City that Lin Fei had collected beforeing down the mountain.


    Jiang Tianyun not only condensed the Energy Flower and Qi Flower but also mastered the martial momentum. And it was sword momentum! Even if it hadn''t reached transcendence, it was still very terrifying. Most importantly, he was a disciple of the Worry-free Sovereign and the most hopeful Martial Saint in the entire Illusion Worry City to achieve the Martial Sovereign status.


    Jiang Tianyun on the other side was also looking at Lin Fei. He also spoke, "Liu Hong, don''t be resentful. Losing to him, you did not lose in vain. If I''m not mistaken, you should be Lin Fei, the ''Dao Seeker'' of the Ancient Origin Sect, who has been in the limelight recently. Transcendence saber momentum is indeed extraordinary. Moreover, you have just condensed the Qi Flower in the Ancient Origin Sect Spiritual Qi Pool. No wonder the Wind Sovereign sent you to the Illusion Worry City. Transcendence saber momentum, plus Qi Flower. Even if someone can defeat you, but wants to hold you back, it''s simply impossible."


    Jiang Tianyun''s tone was calm. Even if he guessed Lin Fei''s identity, Jiang Tianyun seemed not surprised at all. However, his words shocked the people around him. Especially Liu Hong. His eyes widened. His expression was filled with a trace of shock.


    "Dao Seeker Lin Fei? And he has transcended saber momentum, and even condensed the Qi Flower? But just now, he clearly did not even burst out with the Qi Flower..."


    Liu Hong''s eyes widened as he stared closely at Lin Fei. That one saber made him desperate. It almost killed him. And the result?


    Lin Fei didn''t even burst out the Qi Flower. The strength he disyed might not even be half of his full potential. This result was a little hard for Liu Hong to ept. However, he knew very well. Jiang Tianyun''s words would not be wrong. Besides Liu Hong, when others heard Jiang Tianyun''s words, they were also shocked, their eyes all turned to Lin Fei.


    "Dao Seeker Lin Fei?"


    "So, he is Dao Seeker Lin Fei!"


    "I heard long ago that there was a Dao Seeker who crossed the sea andter joined the Ancient Origin Sect, so it was him."


    "When Dao Seeker Lin Fei joined the Ancient Origin Sect, he suppressed hundreds of Martial Saints by his own power. But at that time, he certainly had not condensed the Qi Flower. How long has it been since then?"


    "Just half a year. In just half a year, Lin Fei has already condensed the Qi Flower."


    "As expected, the rumors about the ''Dao Seekers'' in the Ancient Continent are true. Every Seeker is a genius. Their future achievements are immeasurable!"


    "Dao Seeker Lin Fei versus Jiang Tianyun, this will be interesting. I wonder who wille out on top?"


    In fact, many people knew. Now that Jiang Tianyun had arrived, he would not let Lin Fei and the others leave.


    Otherwise, where is the dignity of the Illusion Worry City? Regardless of what the Spiritual Rhythm Three Immortals did today, regardless of how angry the Ancient Origin Sect is, this is the Illusion Worry City. No one can kill in the Illusion Worry City.


    Lin Fei, the Martial Saint of the Ancient Origin Sect, killed the Spiritual Rhythm Three Immortals. The Illusion Worry City must intervene!


    "Lin Fei, how about we fight in the void? So as not to destroy the Illusion Worry City and anger my master. That would be bad."


    Jiang Tianyun said calmly. Although his tone was calm, in reality, this fight was not as simple as it appeared on the surface.


    This battle is not an ordinary fight. It is a life-and-death battle!


    Jiang Tianyun intended to kill Lin Fei. In order to maintain the rules of the Illusion Worry City, even if Lin Fei was the Limit Martial Saint of the Ancient Origin Sect, it would be the same.


    Lin Fei stared at Jiang Tianyun deeply. Word by word, he said coldly, "Jiang Tianyun, are you sure you want to fight with me? In this battle, even in the Illusion Worry City, you might die!"


    Lin Fei''s words were also very calm. But within that calmness, there was a chilling coldness.


    "Hahaha, I will die?"


    Jiang Tianyun took a step forward.


    "Boom."


    Above his head, a Qi Flower emerged. Immediately afterward, an Energy Flower also emerged.


    Two flowers!


    The terrifying momentum was directed straight at Lin Fei.


    Two flowers are not as simple as one plus one. Two flowers are a multiple increase because they are interrted. Once the Energy Flower and Qi Flower are condensed, the twoplement each other, the power is multiplied!


    Therefore, this momentum was vast and mighty. Just like a storm, it swept in all directions.


    The terrifying power, even more, terrifying than Lin Fei''s transcendence saber momentum. Some martial artists and Foundation Establishment True Persons watching around, and their faces all changed at the same time.


    "Retreat!"


    "Quickly retreat! The power of two flowers, even an average Martial Saint cannot withstand!"


    "How terrifying, is this the power of two flowers?"


    For a time, many people were looking at Jiang Tianyun with unspeakable horror.


    "I won''t die! Under the Martial Sovereign, no one is qualified to let me die! Lin Fei, you can''t either!"


    Jiang Tianyun no longer had that calm expression on his face. The two flowers above his head spanned the entire void, filling with its terrifying pressure. Even Lin Fei''s saber momentum was also suppressed!


    This is a Martial Saint with two flowers. Each additional flower is a world of difference!

 243. It’s either your end or mine

    243. It¡¯s either your end or mine


    "Two flowers!"


    A gleam shed through Lin Fei''s eyes. Dominance! Jiang Tianyun before him was indeed dominant. The overbearing aura brought forth by the two flowers was terrifying.


    Ever since Lin Fei achieved Saber Momentum Transcendence, it was the first time he felt suppressed in terms of aura. The surrounding crowd, even the three Limit Martial Saints behind Lin Fei, struggled under this pressure, taking steps back.


    "Vice Hall Master Lin..."


    Lin Fei waved dismissively. The enforcement hall martial saints behind him ceased to speak.


    One step, two steps, three...


    Jiang Tianyun steadily advanced toward Lin Fei. With every step he took, the aura radiating from Jiang Tianyun grew even more fearsome. Even Lin Fei''s Saber Momentum was slowly being pressed to its limits. A peculiar light flickered in Lin Fei''s eyes.


    "You possess the Qi Flower, do you think I do not?"


    In the next moment, the saber essence within Lin Fei erupted. A tremendous wave of saber essence swept out in all directions. At the same time, above Lin Fei''s head, a flower appeared. It was the Qi Flower! As soon as Lin Fei''s Qi Flower manifested, his aura surged like a tidal wave, directly pressing back against Jiang Tianyun.


    Moreover, Lin Fei took a forceful step toward Jiang Tianyun. A resonating hum echoed two terrifying auras, collided in an instant.


    Lin Fei''s Qi Flower, even when unleashed on its own, surpassed the Qi Flower of others. More so, Lin Fei''s Qi Flower was intimately connected with the Saber Momentum.


    Lin Fei''s saber essence was the fusion of True Essence and Saber Momentum. Therefore, when Lin Fei unleashed his Qi Flower, the might of his Saber Momentum and Qi Flower almost blended into one. Instantly, the potency of Lin Fei''s Saber Momentum surged, counter-pressuring Jiang Tianyun as Lin Fei took a step.


    "Hmm?"


    Jiang Tianyun''s expression subtly shifted. Since he had manifested those two flowers, never had he been suppressed duringbat. But now, at least in terms of aura, he was being suppressed! Of course, perhaps ''suppression'' was too strong a word. The forces were evenly matched, neither side showing a clear advantage in their aura.


    With a whoosh, in the next moment, Jiang Tianyun transformed into a streak of light, soaring straight into the void. Clearly, he still held reservations about damaging the Illusion Worry City.


    Lin Fei''s expression remained calm. He took a step forward, soaring simrly into the void.


    In the vastness of the void, Lin Fei and Jiang Tianyun stood off from a distance.


    "You are the first opponent to ever match me in aura!"


    Jiang Tianyun dered coldly, His eyes held a trace of seriousness.


    "You too are the first to challenge me post my Saber Momentum Transcendence, preventing me from suppressing you with my Saber Momentum."


    Lin Fei also held no contempt for Jiang Tianyun. Manifesting the Energy Flower and Qi Flower, Jiang Tianyun was evidently no ordinary adversary.


    "Ha! But Lin Fei, you have still underestimated me. You possess Saber Momentum, do you think Ick martial momentum? Sword,e forth!"


    With a gesture from Jiang Tianyun, the scabbard on his back trembled slightly. Following that, a silvery de gleamed as it shot out.


    A sword! A de that shone with undeniable sharpness! And as Jiang Tianyun gripped its hilt, a surge of martial prowess evolved instantly.


    Sword Momentum! Jiang Tianyun was exuding Sword Momentum. Though not at transcendence, it was certainly in its mastery phase. Particrly under the support of his twin-flower aura, Jiang Tianyun''s aura surged overwhelmingly, enveloping the skies as it bore down on Lin Fei.


    "Sword Momentum..."


    Lin Fei''s gaze turned even colder. Jiang Tianyun''s aura was undeniably stronger. And having manifested the two flowers while grasping the Sword Momentum, this was the true seed of a Martial Sovereign! But, the oue would always be determined bybat. For what use was a strong aura without a fight?


    "Jiang Tianyun, you are worthy of my saber!"


    With a swish, Lin Fei flicked his finger, the saber essence erupted instantly. A radiant arc shed briefly,


    Rainbow Transformation Saber! Its speed was inconceivably fast. Especially under Lin Fei''s Saber Momentum, it was even faster.


    But Jiang Tianyun possessed Sword Momentum. With another swish, his swordshed out, Its radiance stretching for thousands of meters.


    Lin Fei''s Rainbow Transformation Saber also expanded dramatically in the wind, reaching the same vastness.


    One saber, one sword, collided with immense force. A thunderous boom resonated.


    Saber essence, sword light, saber momentum, sword momentum, Qi Flower, Energy Flower. All these forces converged into one area. A direct confrontation! A muted thud echoed through the void as if the void had birthed myriad ck fissures. But in a moment, these cracks vanished as if they had never existed at all.


    Simultaneously, a terrifying aftershock surged forth, vast and overwhelming, spreading in all directions. Even from a great distance, the martial artists and the Foundation Establishment cultivators from Illusion Worry City were profoundly shaken.


    "Is this truly a battle of the Martial Saint level?"


    "A Martial Saint, wielding such immense power?"


    "It''s just two flowers now. What if there were three? How formidable would that be?"


    "This is the Martial Dao! Just as profound as the Immortal Dao..."


    Such a battle was utterly astonishing to the Martial Saints and Foundation Establishment cultivators. A spectacle that might be witnessed once in a lifetime, if at all. Only surpassed by the Martial Sovereign and the Golden Core True Persons.


    However, the Limit Martial Saints and the top Foundation Establishment True Persons felt an even greater tumult within.


    Liu Hong stared nkly at the silhouettes of Lin Fei and Jiang Tianyun in the void. While Lin Fei was a mystery, Liu Hong was quite familiar with Jiang Tianyun. Jiang Tianyun manifested two flowers. In all of Illusion Worry City, he was hailed as the strongest, second only to the Martial Sovereign.


    Yet, deep inside, Liu Hong felt he could match up. He believed he too could manifest two flowers and when that time came, he''d stand equal to Jiang Tianyun. But now he realized his folly, a grave one at that. Even amongst those with two flowers, there were ranks.


    Moreover, Jiang Tianyun had also mastered the sword momentum. And Liu Hong? As of now, he had no insight into the martial momentum. How could he contend with Jiang Tianyun?


    But what even more made him despair was Lin Fei. Lin Fei manifested only one Qi Flower. But coupled with his Transcendent Saber Momentum, he became this formidable, even holding his ground against Jiang Tianyun.


    In front of Lin Fei and Jiang Tianyun, Liu Hong couldn''t help but feel a pang of defeat. The three Limit Martial Saints from the Law Enforcement Hall of the Ancient Origin Sect felt the same overwhelming astonishment!


    Previously, Lin Fei''s domineering and overbearing attitude towards them surely left a sense of difort in their hearts. Yet, Lin Fei was the "First Elder." Moreover, they came to Illusion Worry City under themand of Wind Sovereign. They dared not disobey.


    However, witnessing the battle between Lin Fei and Jiang Tianyun, a hint of relief bloomed within them. Despite their standing as peak Martial Saints, if Lin Fei wished to end them, perhaps a single sh would suffice.


    In the midst of theirbat, neither Lin Fei nor Jiang Tianyun paid any heed to the thoughts of onlookers.


    With a swing, Lin Fei''s saber descended, only to be parried by Jiang Tianyun. Undeterred, Lin Fei unleashed another two consecutive shes. "Whoosh, whoosh."


    me Burning Heaven Saber! Holy Spirit Saber!


    Each streak of saber essence extended thousands of meters, vast and unyielding, one sh following another, targeting Jiang Tianyun. In response, Jiang Tianyun''s swordsmanship escted to its zenith. Notably, the Energy Flower and Qi Flower atop his head unleashed their full might, each sword thrust mirroring Lin Fei''s saber. Their forces were evenly matched.


    Eventually, Lin Fei paused. Jiang Tianyun followed suit. Both recognized that their usual tactics wouldn''t prevail over the other. It was now a desperate struggle.


    "I possess a saber; a single stroke assures death. It''s either your end or mine. Will you dare to take it?"


    After a long silence, Lin Fei finally spoke, his eyes coldly fixated on the figure of Jiang Tianyun across from him.

 244. Act of Desperation

    244. Act of Desperation


    Lin Fei''s voice, though not loud, resonated through the void. Everyone heard it and felt their hearts tighten.


    It''s either your end or mine


    Clearly, with these words, Lin Fei had rified his stance. The impending sh was a true act of desperation, and when a Limit Martial Saint, especially not a mere ordinary one, resorts to such measures, what terrifying powers would be unleashed?


    Many present realized the gravity of the situation. Whether Lin Fei or Jiang Tianyun perished, significant turmoil was bound to ensue. They represented the Ancient Origin Sect and Illusion Worry City respectively, the death of either would be earth-shattering.


    All eyes were now focused on Jiang Tianyun. Jiang Tianyun stared intently at Lin Fei, understanding that this was no jest. epting the challenge meant it was truly a matter of life and death. But why would Jiang Tianyun be afraid? On the contrary, he felt invigorated. Only through such a dire battle might his sword techniques achieve transcendence, perhaps even perfection. Martial artists sought to elevate themselves throughbat.


    "Why not?" Jiang Tianyun replied, his voice echoing through the void.


    Lin Fei responded not with words, but with action. With a powerful thrust, he channeled all his energy, and the Qi Flower above him seemed to cover the entire sky. One after another, streaks of saber essence materialized, forming massive sabers in the void: me Burning Heaven Saber! Rainbow Transformation Saber! Holy Spirit Saber!


    At this moment, the three saber techniques all merged, creating a massive saber suspended in the void.


    "Merge!"


    With Lin Fei''smand, the three sabers fused into one, theirbined might amplify from several hundred meters to over several thousand. The vast saber, hanging in the void, resembled a divine entity, radiating a destructive aura as if its release would obliterate everything in its path. Especially bolstered by Lin Fei''s Transcendence Saber Momentum, it was even more terrifying. Just the mere glint of its edge was enough to slice through the void, causing ck cracks to form.


    The atmosphere became thick with tension, as all awaited the next moment. The moment was fleeting, yet it was enough for all to gauge the power behind Lin Fei''s saber. Seeing this, everyone''s heart raced, and their breathing becamebored, as though being strangled. Just a nce at that towering saber was enough to leave them gasping for breath.


    Jiang Tianyun, who was directly targeted by Lin Fei''s saber essence, bore the full brunt of this pressure. However, Jiang Tianyun too was summoning a secret technique. His physical body and True Essence were converging continuously. Holding his sword, a massive sword shadow also appeared in the void, radiating a terrifying sword light. Its aura kept rising.


    "Sword Dragon Dance!"


    With a swish, Jiang Tianyun made the first move. He couldn''t afford to let Lin Fei''s saber reach its peak power. Even the mere aura from Lin Fei''s saber was already threatening to Jiang Tianyun. Without hesitation, Jiang Tianyun thrust forward. Not a sh, but a stab! A powerful, earth-shattering stab! The fierce sword light tore through the sky, locking onto Lin Fei.


    This strike seemed to have depleted almost all of Jiang Tianyun''s True Essence. It was undoubtedly his most powerful strike, as swift as a shooting star and arriving in an instant.


    "sh!"


    Lin Fei''s voice was cold. Though he had been outpaced, he was unfazed. Even in his gaze, there was no trace of that meteor-like sword light. His eyes saw only Jiang Tianyun and his saber!


    With a boom, he brought his saber down. This was the culmination of three saber techniques, all of the Martial Saint level. Moreover, it was further bolstered by the Transcendence Saber Momentum. With the full explosive release of his Saber Essence, even the Qi Flower dimmed.


    This was undoubtedly Lin Fei''s most potent sh. And with this sh, there was no turning back. The two mightiest attacks, a sword, and a saber shed with a deafening sound that threatened to tear the world asunder. All eyes were fixed on the point of impact, awaiting the oue of this legendary duel.


    When Lin Fei released his saber, Jiang Tianyun''s sword light of several thousand meters was already before Lin Fei. However, under Lin Fei''s sh, the sword light shattered like fragile ss obliterated instantaneously.


    Jiang Tianyun''s eyes widened in disbelief. This was his pinnacle sword move, abination of all his strengths: Energy Flower, Qi Flower, and his sword momentum. Yet, how could it be so easily shattered by Lin Fei''s saber? It didn''t even look like an equal match, but rather as if their strengths were onpletely different levels.


    Various emotions surged through Jiang Tianyun: regret, fear, and disbelief. The shadow of impending death loomed over him. He realized he couldn''t withstand or escape Lin Fei''s saber. This was the face of real death.


    Previously, Jiang Tianyun believed that in the face of death, he could achieve a profound understanding of his sword momentum, even reaching Transcendence. But now, he knew he was gravely mistaken. While facing death might offer great opportunities, it also brought immense terror.


    For the first time, Jiang Tianyun realized his will wasn''t as unyielding as he imagined. He didn''t want to die. Despite his efforts to amplify the power of his Qi Flower and Energy Flower to their limits, they proved futile against Lin Fei''s divine saber, which seemed as though it could destroy worlds. Everything in its path was destined to be obliterated.


    Finally, the saber fell, aiming directly at Jiang Tianyun. The terrifying saber essence engulfed him. The onlookers felt a pit in their stomachs, thinking Jiang Tianyun was doomed.


    However, when the dust settled, Lin Fei saw a sight that left him stunned: Jiang Tianyun was unscathed! Before him stood a graceful, middle-aged man in white robes.


    "Excellent saber technique!" The man remarked, a faint smile on his face as he looked at Lin Fei.


    Lin Fei''s pupils constricted. Jiang Tianyun was unharmed, not because of his own strength but because of this mysterious middle-aged man. This stranger had effortlessly taken Lin Fei''s most potent sh.

 245. Worry-free Sovereign

    245. Worry-free Sovereign


    "Who are you?" Lin Fei demanded, each word deliberately enunciated.


    It had been this very man before him. He had done nothing but stand there, taking Lin Fei''s saber with nothing but his flesh and blood as a shield! This saber of Lin Fei''s had even rendered Jiang Tianyun to feel utter despair. Even a martial saint with Three Flowers could not have endured his saber unscathed.


    Behind the man in white robes, Jiang Tianyun trembled visibly. He immediately bowed deeply and said, "Master, I greet you." The others, like Liu Hong, were even more reverent, falling to their knees and proiming, "We greet the Worry-free Sovereign!"


    Witnessing this scene, everyone understood the identity of the man in white.


    "The Worry-free Sovereign! It''s actually the Worry-free Sovereign!"


    "Why would a Martial Sovereign appear here?"


    "Probably for Jiang Tianyun? After all, Jiang Tianyun is his disciple, the one he values the most, and the one most likely to be a Martial Sovereign."


    "It''d be the joke of the century if Jiang Tianyun were to die in Illusion Worry City."


    "Lin Fei and those from the Ancient Origin Sect are in real trouble now. Regardless of Lin Fei''s incredible talent, against Worry-free Sovereign, he doesn''t stand a chance."


    Lin Fei''s gaze remained fixed on the Worry-free Sovereign, sensing the magnitude of the man''s identity. A grand Martial Sovereign was right in front of him. One of the two rulers of Illusion Worry City.


    "Do you intend to kill me, Worry-free Sovereign?" Lin Fei inquired icily. Though confident, he was well aware that in the face of a Martial Sovereign, his present state wasn''t enough. Even if he had all three flowers, without bing a Martial Sovereign, he wouldn''t be a match for Worry-free Sovereign. Killing him would be child''s y for the sovereign.


    "Kill you?" The Worry-free Sovereign chuckled softly, shaking his head. "I only intervened to prevent my wayward disciple from meeting his end at your hands. No matter howcking Tianyun might be, he remains my disciple. Besides, I would not bully the weaker by attacking you. What''s more, do you truly believe that if I were to strike, I could certainly kill you?"


    Lin Fei was puzzled by his words. At that moment, the Worry-free Sovereign turned, gazing at the distant horizon, and called out, "Wind Sovereign, what do you think of my words?"


    From Lin Fei''s vantage point, he couldn''t see outside the city, but from the implication of the Worry-free Sovereign''s words, had the Wind Sovereign also arrived?


    "Hey! Worry-free Sovereign, after all these years, you haven''t changed a bit," came a voice from beyond the city walls. "I simply came to have a look. With you in charge of Illusion Worry City, I can''t help but feel uneasy."


    It truly was the voice of the Wind Sovereign! It seemed he had always been outside and hadn''t entered Illusion Worry City. But with the mystical abilities of a Martial Sovereign, even from outside, he could discern all that transpired within. It was likely he had seen the entire sh between Lin Fei and Jiang Tianyun.


    "Enough, be on your way. However, let there not be a next time. Next time, even the face of the Wind Sovereign will not suffice..."


    Though the Worry-free Sovereign''s face still bore a smile, Lin Fei and the martial saints of the Law Enforcement Hall seemed to feel an icy chill to the bone. Soon after, the Worry-free Sovereign took a single step, transforming into a beam of flowing light, disappearing without a trace.


    "Lin Fei,e back," came the voice of the Wind Sovereign, transmitted to Lin Fei''s ear, clear and sharp despite the distance of an entire city. This was the prowess of a Martial Sovereign! Such abilities, almost supernatural, far beyond the imagination of ordinary martial artists, even beyond that of martial saints.


    Lin Fei did not hesitate. The previous words of the Worry-free Sovereign were clearly a warning. Though the Worry-free Sovereign seemed affable and approachable, perhaps such a person was the most terrifying of all.


    Lin Fei could vaguely guess that if the Wind Sovereign had not been outside the city, the Worry-free Sovereign might indeed have executed him and all the martial saints of the Law Enforcement Hall.


    "Go!"


    Lin Fei did not hesitate, leading the dozen or so martial saints of the Law Enforcement Hall, quickly transforming into a beam of flowing light, leaving the Illusion Worry City.


    This scene caused a shock to many martial artists and Qi cultivators within Illusion Worry City, and they dared not even discuss it. This matter involved the two great Martial Sovereigns of Illusion Worry City and the Ancient Origin Sect; it was not something they could casuallyment on. They dispersed quickly.


    However, the name of Lin Fei, the Dao Seeker of the Ancient Origin Sect, would likely soon spread throughout Illusion Worry City, even reaching various other ces.


    At this moment, outside Illusion Worry City, Lin Fei and the martial saints of the Law Enforcement Hall had already arrived whereupon a small hill stood the Wind Sovereign.


    "Greetings, Sovereign!" they hurriedly advanced to pay their respects.


    "Elder Lin, you have many doubts, right?" Wind Sovereign said with a smile.


    Lin Fei nodded. He indeed had many questions.


    "Wind Sovereign, why did youe to Illusion Worry City but not enter it?" Lin Fei asked.


    "Enter the city?" Wind Sovereign shook his head, sighing deeply. "In the beginning, our three great forces made an agreement with Illusion Worry City. Sovereigns cannot enter the city. Therefore, I could only stay outside, intimidating the Worry-free Sovereign. So that he dare noty hands on you. If he were to act, it would break the rules. We, the Ancient Origin Sect, would immediately level Illusion Worry City!"


    Lin Fei said nothing, for his heart held its own judgment. Was Wind Sovereign''s reluctance to enter Illusion Worry City truly due to the agreement? Perhaps it was not so simple. If it were truly possible to level Illusion Worry City, it would likely have been done long ago. Why wait until now?


    The Wind Sovereign did not enter Illusion Worry City for one singr reason: apprehension. The Wind Sovereign was wary of certain individuals within the Illusion Worry City. Or perhaps, he feared a particr power. Even the Ancient Origin Sect, Profound Light Cave Heaven, and the Red Hades Mansion harbored a hesitancy towards a specific force within Illusion Worry City. Thus, they permitted such a unique ce as the Illusion Worry City to exist.


    However, all of this had no relevance to Lin Fei. After this event, Lin Fei vowed never to set foot in Illusion Worry City again. Otherwise, the Worry-free Sovereign might truly take action against him.


    "Lin Fei, you executed this mission impably," Wind Sovereign praised, "You upheld the prestige of our Ancient Origin Sect! Moreover, you even made the Worry-free Sovereign swallow a bitter pill. Hahaha! Outsmarting the Worry-free Sovereign is no mean feat."


    The Wind Sovereign seemed thoroughly pleased with Lin Fei''s performance during this mission. Under the gaze of all, Lin Fei had defeated Jiang Tianyun. Even the Worry-free Sovereign feltpelled to intervene personally, rescuing Jiang Tianyun from the clutches of defeat. In essence, this made the Worry-free Sovereign suffer a setback. Such a revered Martial Sovereign, held in such high esteem, was forced to stoop so low as to intervene on behalf of a lesser, rescuing Jiang Tianyun. For someone as proud as the Worry-free Sovereign, this was an unprecedented event.


    It seemed that the Wind Sovereign took great delight in seeing the Worry-free Sovereign''s loss. Perhaps the two had crossed paths more than once in the past.


    "Very well. You all have performed exceptionally on this mission," Wind Sovereign continued, "Each of you shall receive a substantial amount of contribution points. Lin Fei, your reward is even greater! Now, let''s head back."


    And with that, the Wind Sovereign personally led the group away from Illusion Worry City, heading back to the Ancient Origin Sect.

 246. Century Flood Dragon

    246. Century Flood Dragon


    Inside the cave dwelling of the Ancient Origin Sect, Lin Fei was awarded a whopping 30,000 contribution points. ording to Wind Sovereign, the sect usually only gave out 20,000 contribution points. However, considering Lin Fei''s exceptional talents, deeming him a potential Martial Sovereign, an additional 10,000 points were added.


    But at this moment, Lin Fei wasn''t concerned about the contribution points. He was awaiting something else. During the battle, he had barely noticed a notification from the system in his mind. There was one notification: his Holy Spirit Saber Technique had experienced an epiphany due to his audacity to challenge a Martial Sovereign. And this epiphany hadn''t yet concluded.


    This epiphany seemed more extended than usual. Unlike the me Burning Heaven Saber and Rainbow Transformation Saber Technique, the Holy Spirit Saber Technique seemed to grow stronger against more potent foes and thrived in situations where it was the underdog.


    In the heat of the battle, Lin Fei had merged three saber strokes into one and aimed it at the Worry-free Sovereign. This led the Holy Spirit Saber Technique into its profound epiphany.


    <strong>"Your Holy Spirit Saber Technique''s epiphany has concluded, and it has sessfully grasped the ''Holy Realm''. Your Holy Spirit Saber Technique has now reached perfection!"</strong>


    Boomed the system''s voice in Lin Fei''s mind. A sudden surge of memories flooded his consciousness¡ªthese were insights into the perfected Holy Spirit Saber Technique.


    Swiftly, Lin Fei integrated this newfound knowledge, mastering the perfected state of the Holy Spirit Saber Technique. The power of this Martial Saint-level saber technique was beyond Lin Fei''s imagination. Once perfected, it was immensely formidable.


    With the Holy Spirit Saber Technique in its perfected state, Lin Fei could instantly immerse himself in the "Holy Realm". The might of his saber strokes under this realm would be tremendously amplified. Whenbined with his triple saber merge, its power would see an exponential increase.


    "For the first time, my saber technique has progressed directly from mastery to perfection," Lin Fei mused a gleam of realization in his eyes.


    However, he was well aware that this was an exception¡ªa very special situation, something serendipitous. Encountering a Martial Sovereign as a Martial Saint was rare, let alone challenging. Though Lin Fei didn''t directly challenge the Martial Sovereign, his triple merged saber stroke had genuinely struck the Sovereign. Hence, the significant improvement in his Holy Spirit Saber Technique.


    Not only did his Holy Spirit Saber Technique see such an upgrade, but his me Burning Heaven Saber and Rainbow Transformation Saber Technique also experienced growth. But back then, with his focus wholly on the Worry-free Sovereign, Lin Fei had ignored the system''s notifications.


    "System," Lin Fei muttered, invoking the system''s interface to inspect his current martial arts status.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Arts Realm: Limit Martial Saint</strong>


    <strong>True Intention Myriad Transformation Technique: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Blood Essence Nine Transformations: Seventh Transformation (Progress: 12%)</strong>


    <strong>Holy Spirit Saber Technique: Perfection (Progress: 0%)</strong>


    <strong>me Burning Heaven Saber: Perfection (Progress: 0%)</strong>


    <strong>Rainbow Transformation Saber Technique: Perfection (Progress: 0%)</strong>


    <strong>Saber Momentum: Transcendence (Progress: 0%)</strong>


    Lin Fei stared at the system''s disy, noting that the Holy Spirit Saber Technique, Rainbow Transformation Saber Technique, and me Burning Heaven Saber had all reached perfection. Clearly, this was due to thebined strike he unleashed on Worry-free Sovereign.


    Thoughts of ambition and slight recklessness began to emerge in Lin Fei''s mind. If one strike could bring about such rapid improvement, what could multiple strikes achieve? Would he then grasp the saber intents of the three saber techniques and subsequently evolve their saber momentums?


    But such thoughts were dangerous. Following this train of thought, Lin Fei might be tempted to seek out and challenge another Martial Sovereign. However, confronting a Martial Sovereign was no small matter. Even with his current perfected techniques, challenging a Martial Sovereign would likely be suicidal. If not for Wind Sovereign''s presence outside the city during his encounter with Worry-free Sovereign, the consequences might have been dire.


    Shaking his head, Lin Fei tried to rid himself of these dangerous notions. He might have perfected three Martial Saint-level saber techniques, and even with the power ofbining these techniques, challenging a Martial Sovereign¡ªa being who had broken the shackles of Life Wheel and harnessed ultimate power¡ªwas still out of his league. The power gap between Martial Saint and Martial Sovereign was vast.


    "I now have 30,000 contribution points," Lin Fei mused. "My Qi Flower has formed, but my Spirit Flower, despite the perfected saber techniques, can''t be enhanced for now. However, I can enhance my Energy Flower by consuming the flesh and blood of exotic beasts, pushing my Blood Essence Nine Transformations to the ninth transformation."


    With his current wealth, Lin Fei considered visiting the Treasure Exchange Pavilion. While he could hunt exotic beasts in the sea, he no longer needed ordinary ones. He required beasts on par with Limit Martial Saints. Even in the vast seas, encountering such beasts was rare. Venturing deeper would only increase the risk of encountering beasts equivalent to Martial Sovereigns, which would spell trouble.


    Lin Fei now possessed arge number of contribution points. Exchanging these for the flesh and blood of exotic beasts was the safest approach. So, he headed straight for the Treasure Exchange Pavilion.


    At the pavilion, Lin Fei returned the remaining thirty-six Essence Enhancement Pills and received 3,600 contribution points in exchange. Combined with the 30,000 contribution points he earned frompleting the Illusionary Worry City mission, he now had a total of 33,600 contribution points - a truly impressive number in the Ancient Origin Sect.


    "Do you have the flesh of any powerful exotic beasts?" Lin Fei inquired straightforwardly.


    "Of course. Elder Lin, I presume you want it to enhance your blood essence? Our Ancient Origin Sect offers an extensive collection of such materials," the attendant replied.


    Lin Fei nodded. The flesh of exotic beasts was more abundant than pills that increase one''s inner energy. Many Martial Saints, given sufficient resources, could elevate their physical bodies to the pinnacle and form an Energy Flower. Unlike Qi Flower, which required specific cultivation techniques and pills to progress, the Energy Flower was mostly about resource umtion. The challenge, however,y in obtaining the vast amount of resources required.


    Of all the Limit Martial Saints, those who formed an Energy Flower were the most numerous due to the straightforward nature of its cultivation.


    "I require flesh corresponding to the level of Limit Martial Saints," Lin Fei stated. Regr exotic beast flesh would be too slow for his needs. To advance his Blood Essence Nine Transformations to its ninth stage, he needed the essence of more potent creatures.


    "No problem. How about a Century Flood Dragon?" the attendant suggested. "It hasn''t matured to a millennium yet, so it hasn''t transformed into a true dragon. Once it does, it would be at the level of a Martial Sovereign. We can''t dare to mess with or capture a Millennial Flood Dragon. However, a Century Flood Dragon, which rivals a Limit Martial Saint who has formed an Energy Flower, can be obtained. But it''s expensive, costing 10,000 contribution points."


    "10,000 points? Show it to me," Lin Fei responded, eyes gleaming.


    Before long, he was presented with a Century Flood Dragon. Its massive form, spanning hundreds of feet,y listlessly as if its internal power was sealed. Seeing its potential, Lin Fei agreed to the deal. "10,000 contribution points. Deliver the Century Flood Dragon to my cave dwelling."


    "Understood."


    Lin Fei then returned to his dwelling, waiting patiently for the Century Flood Dragon to be delivered.

 247. Gravity Tower

    247. Gravity Tower


    Just two hourster, Treasure Exchange Pavilion delivered the Century Flood Dragon to Lin Fei''s dwelling. However, it wasn''t alive. The once-majestic creature had been divided into several sections, with its blood still fresh, filling Lin Fei''s cave dwelling with a thick, blood scent.


    Lin Fei sighed lightly, realizing the potential this beast could have achieved, possibly evolving into a true dragon that could rival a Martial Sovereign. Yet, now, it was but a means for him to enhance his blood essence.


    Without any further dy, Lin Fei began the process of assimtion. The essence of this mighty creature was indeed different, causing Lin Fei''s Blood Essence Nine Transformations to run wildly, absorbing and converting the beast''s essence into his own strength.


    Days went by, and a booming sound resonated from within Lin Fei. At this moment, he realized that his Blood Essence Nine Transformations had progressed from the seventh to the eighth stage! However, the Century Flood Dragon''s essence was almost entirely consumed. To reach the ninth transformation, he would need even more.


    Without hesitation, Lin Fei returned to Treasure Exchange Pavilion. With 20,000 contribution points, he purchased two more Century Flood Dragons. Thus, he spent all his 33,600 contribution points, leaving only 3,600 behind. But if it meant an increase in strength, it was all worth it.


    Once again, Lin Fei immersed himself in the absorption process. This time, it took even longer, a full seven days, for him to integrate the essence of the two Flood Dragons.


    Suddenly, a resonating boom echoed from within Lin Fei. His entire body glowed with a blood-red hue, indicating the immense strength and vitality flowing within him. This was a sign of his blood essence reaching an extremely profound level, allowing the energy to exude outside his body. The potent aura of his blood essence filled the entire cave and could easily envelop an area several hundred meters around him.


    Any being within this aura''s range would feel suppressed, their own vitality and strength stifled under Lin Fei''s overpowering presence.


    "Exuding blood energy¡­"


    A glint of realization flickered in Lin Fei''s eyes. He had never anticipated that after assimting the essence of two Century Flood Dragons, his Blood Essence Nine Transformations would reach its peak at the ninth transformation, allowing him to project his blood essence outside his body.


    Such a feat was notmon. Even the Martial Saints who had sessfully condensed the Energy Flower, a manifestation of their profound energy, found it challenging to project their blood essence. Only those whose physical foundation was unyielding and whose blood essence was unimaginably vast could achieve this. But the ones who could project their blood essence were usually those who had condensed the Energy Flower.


    Yet, Lin Fei hadn''t condensed the Energy Flower. He had only reached the perfection of the Blood Essence Nine Transformations. Still, his strength now rivaled, if not surpassed, those with the Energy Flower.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Realm: Limit Martial Saint</strong>


    <strong>True Intention Myriad Transformation Technique: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Blood Essence Nine Transformations: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Holy Spirit Saber Technique: Perfection (Progress 0%)</strong>


    <strong>me Burning Heaven Saber: Perfection (Progress 0%)</strong>


    <strong>Rainbow Transformation Saber Technique: Perfection (Progress 0%)</strong>


    <strong>Saber Momentum: Transcendence (Progress 0%)</strong>


    With the Blood Essence Nine Transformations having reached its utmost limit, Lin Fei felt confident in his ability to condense the Energy Flower. However, something puzzled him. Despite having achieved perfection in his Blood Essence Nine Transformations, he felt that his blood essence still had room for growth, as if it hadn''t reached its absolute peak.


    Having delved deep into the realms of martial arts, Lin Fei had profound knowledge about the Martial Saint''s domain and the concept of the ''Three Flowers''. How could one elevate without understanding martial realms?


    While many Martial Saints focused on Qi Flower and Spirit Flower, neglecting their physical foundation, thinking that they could rely on consuming the flesh and blood of exotic beasts and using resources to condense the Energy Flower, Lin Fei was well aware of the truth. Among the ''Three Flowers'', none could be disregarded. The bnce of Qi, energy, and spirit was vital.


    Furthermore, the physical body was the fundamental basis for a martial artist. While others might neglect it, for Lin Fei, it was the essence of his strength and the key to unlocking even greater potential.


    Without a robust physical body, a martial artist''s true essence and martial momentum would be like drifting water hyacinths, mere castles in the air. The essence of a martial artist lies within their flesh and bone! Therefore, the body is foundational and must be unyieldingly strong.


    Although Lin Fei''s Blood Essence Nine Transformations had reached perfection, he always felt that his physical form hadn''t achieved its utmost peak. Even if there was a slight possibility of improvement, it might make a world of difference. After all, bing a Martial Sovereign meant breaking the shackles of the Life Wheel and manifesting it. Such a formidable Life Wheel required a body equally strong to sustain its power.


    As a result, Lin Fei did not immediately attempt to condense the Energy Flower.


    "I need to visit the Gravity Tower," Lin Fei muttered, rising from his seat. Without hesitation, he left his dwelling and flew directly toward the Gravity Tower.


    The Gravity Tower was bustling with disciples. Many were fond of this tower, which harnessed a unique gravitational formation set up by the Foundation Establishment cultivators. In the field of setting up formations, the Immortal Dao indeed had advantages. In some respects, martial and immortal waysplemented each other.


    The Gravity Tower had nine levels, each with varying degrees of gravity. The primary purpose was to refine and temper the body. Whether for cultivators at the body refining, acquired, innate, or even martial saint stages, the tower held its benefits.


    Many martial saints visited the Gravity Tower, utilizing its gravitational forces to temper and strengthen their physical bodies. The first three levels were designed for martial artists below the martial saint level. Starting from the fourth, only martial saints could withstand the intense gravitational pull. The ninth level was so extreme that only Limit Martial Saints, those who had condensed the Energy Flower, could bear such ferocious gravity.


    Lin Fei arrived at the entrance of the Gravity Tower, which was mostly transparent. This design allowed those outside to see inside and vice versa, ensuring the safety of its upants. Given the dangers associated with increased gravity, the tower was well-guarded by elite martial saints. Even a Limit Martial Saint stood guard, ready to act in case of emergencies, especially if something went wrong in the ninth level.


    The moment Lin Fei arrived, he instantly became the center of attention.


    "Isn''t that Elder Lin? Elder Lin is here to temper his body in the Gravity Tower?"


    "With Elder Lin''s strength, it shouldn''t be difficult for him to hunt down exotic beasts and consume their flesh and blood, right? Why bothering to the Gravity Tower for body refinement when there are easier methods avable? The Gravity Tower is certainly not afortable ce."


    Many were puzzled by Elder Lin''s decision. The Gravity Tower was primarily designed for those with limited resources but strong willpower. Those whocked the means or power to hunt exotic beasts and consume their flesh and blood for body refinement would typically rely on their sheer determination. By facing the oppressive gravity within the tower, they aimed to strengthen their bodies.


    Thus, the Gravity Tower was a frequent haunt for regr disciples. Entry cost merely ten contribution points, making it an affordable option.


    "Greetings, Elder Lin," the martial saint guarding the Gravity Tower greeted with a respectful bow upon seeing Lin Fei. Lin Fei was no longer just an outer sect elder but had be the First Elder of the Law Enforcement Hall. The Law Enforcement Hall was a ce feared by all in the Ancient Origin Sect.


    "I wish to enter the Gravity Tower," Lin Fei dered.


    "Elder Lin, you''re free to enter. However, if your physical body isn''t robust enough, it''s rmended to stay below the seventh level. The levels above seven are reserved for top-tier Martial Saints with incredibly sturdy physiques. As for the ninth level, without the Energy Flower, it is strictly off-limits. Please keep this in mind," the guardian advised.


    Lin Fei nodded in understanding.


    With that, the martial saint made way. With a single step, Lin Fei''s silhouette soared, entering the confines of the Gravity Tower.

 248. The Ninth Level

    248. The Ninth Level


    "Voom!"


    With a single step, Lin Fei entered, his figure slightly trembling. Before he knew it, he was already in the firstyer of the Gravity Tower.


    "Shhh!"


    This firstyer was bustling with martial artists, most of whom were acquired martial artists. A strong physique for an acquired martial artist has its advantages when ites to inner power cultivation.


    Upon Lin Fei''s appearance, all eyes turned to him. As a prominent figure in the Ancient Origin Sect, Lin Fei was ustomed to such attention wherever he went. Nevertheless, his expression remained calm. For acquired martial artists, the firstyer was bearable. From the secondyer onwards, only innate martial artists could proceed.


    Lin Fei closed his eyes, sensing the gravity of the firstyer. To him, it felt like a gentle breeze, entirely ineffectual. Realizing this, he moved on without hesitation. Upon entering the secondyer, he saw many martial artists, all of whom were innate martial artists, the inner disciples of the Ancient Origin Sect. They looked at Lin Fei with wide eyes, but quickly returned to their training; for them, cultivation was their top priority.


    Lin Fei felt the increased gravity here, much more potent than the firstyer, but still, he didn''t feel any strain. Thus, he proceeded to the thirdyer.


    The thirdyer was meant for peak innate martial artists. Only those who have consumed the flesh and blood of exotic beasts and undergone a profound transformation can bear the pressure here. Yet, even this level was too easy for Lin Fei. So, he ascended to the fourthyer.


    "Boom!"


    Stepping into the fourthyer, Lin Fei immediately felt a difference. Pressure! It was only slight, but it was undeniable. Compared to the thirdyer, the pressure here had increased at least tenfold, if not more. As a result, only martial saints could step into thisyer. Few were present, and they merely nced at Lin Fei before returning to their meditation.


    Feeling the pressure of the fourthyer, Lin Fei realized it was still not enough. He needed more, much more.


    And so, Lin Fei passed through the fifth and the sixth levels. Where the force of gravity had indeed intensified considerably. Yet, it still wasn''t sufficient.


    "The seventh floor!" dered Lin Fei, stepping onto it without hesitation.


    Suddenly, a resonating "boom" echoed, and the pressure dramatically escted. Lin Fei stood motionless, silently enduring the immense force bearing down on him from every direction.


    Outside the Gravity Tower, elite martial saints guarding the structure watched Lin Fei intently. They had previously cautioned him against entering the seventh floor, for it was a domain where only the physically mightiest martial saints ¡ª those with unparalleled physical prowess ¡ª could withstand its tremendous pressure. Yet, against their expectations, not only had Lin Fei ventured there, but he also seemed to be resisting the gravity of the seventh floor effortlessly.


    "Didn''t Elder Lin just form his Qi Flower?" one remarked in disbelief.


    "With such talent in his true essence, could he possibly possess an equally remarkable physical prowess?" another wondered aloud.


    "If he can withstand the pressure of the seventh floor, doesn''t that mean Elder Lin could potentially form the Energy Flower?"


    "And if so, could it be that Elder Lin might soon form his second flower?"


    For a moment, the area was engulfed in a contemtive silence. The Energy Flower might be perceived as an easier achievement for some martial saints, given its physical nature. However, for Lin Fei to reach such a stage at this speed seemed nearly inconceivable.


    Time trickled by, with Lin Fei continuously standing firm on the seventh level without the slightest sign of movement. Then, unexpectedly, he opened his eyes. In truth, he had been deeply immersed in experiencing the gravitational force of the seventh level. While formidable, making him feel immense pressure throughout his being, it was far from his limit.


    "Forward," Lin Fei murmured to himself, stepping with steadfast determination towards the eighth floor.


    Upon reaching it, the gravitational force intensified even further. For the first time, Lin Fei''s physical form began to show subtle changes. Massive amounts of blood essence within him began to be suppressed by gravity. Atst, he encountered a force that could genuinely challenge and suppress his potent blood essence.


    However, the sheer quantity of his blood essence was unimaginably vast. So much so that when Lin Fei felt the weight pressing down on him, the blood essence within him began to circte automatically, nullifying the sensation of being suppressed.


    Useless!


    The pressure of the Gravity Tower''s eighth floor still couldn''t provide the level of challenge Lin Fei sought. He wished to utilize external pressures to suppress his blood essence, push his physical limits further, and reach a pinnacle of perfection. This meant he still needed to amass even more blood essence. And though Lin Fei was withstanding the tremendous pressure of the eighth level, it still couldn''t suppress the vast amounts of blood essence within him.


    "It''s not enough. The pressure is far from sufficient," Lin Fei murmured. "It seems only the ninth level of the Gravity Tower might achieve what I seek..."


    Lifting his gaze, he looked toward the ninth floor - the highest level of the Gravity Tower. It was said that only those martial saints who had formed the Energy Flower could withstand its gravity. Any martial saint without an Energy Flower dared not venture there, lest their physical form copse.


    Yet, taking a deep breath, Lin Fei, step by step, began to ascend resolutely toward the ninth floor.


    Outside the Gravity Tower, all onlookers witnessed Lin Fei''s actions, astonishment evident on their faces.


    "Elder Lin is actually heading to the ninth level? He hasn''t formed the Energy Flower, has he?"


    "Without the Energy Flower, stepping into the ninth level of the Gravity Tower would lead to physical disintegration. We must stop Elder Lin!"


    In that instant, the martial saints guarding the tower disyed a hint of urgency. But they couldn''t enter the ninth floor. Only those who had formed the Energy Flower could. Among the guardians of the Gravity Tower, only one elder had achieved such a feat.


    "Elder Ouyang, you must stop Elder Lin! He is determined to step onto the ninth level, and only you can prevent him."


    "Yes, only you can enter the ninth level."


    All eyes turned to a still figure sitting outside the Gravity Tower with closed eyes. Then, in a swift motion, Elder Ouyang opened his eyes.

 249. Energy Flower

    249. Energy Flower


    Elder Ouyang opened his eyes and instantly fixed his gaze on Lin Fei inside the Gravity Tower, who was step by step heading towards the ninth floor.


    "Elder Ouyang, you..." Watching Elder Ouyang remain indifferent, the other martial saint elders grew increasingly anxious.


    With a calm demeanor, Elder Ouyang shook his head and dered, "Elder Lin possesses the Qi Flower. Even the gravitational force of the ninth floor will not crush him. Elder Lin might not employ his true essence if I am not mistaken. He seeks to temper his physical body."


    Hearing Elder Ouyang''s words, everyone was taken aback. To refine one''s body, did one need to brave the ninth floor? Besides, which Martial Saint without an Energy Flower could withstand the ninth floor''s gravitational force with just their body? However, since Elder Ouyang assured them that Lin Fei would be fine, their worries abated, and their attention turned once more to the Gravity Tower, curious about Lin Fei''s intentions.


    Step by step, Lin Fei finally reached the ninth floor.


    Boom.


    Upon setting foot on the ninth floor, Lin Fei felt an immense shock enveloping his being. A terrifying, unparalleled gravitational force instantly acted upon him. Even the Blood Essence within him initially struggled to resist, being suppressed relentlessly. Lin Fei''s body began to hunch over as if he couldn''t stand upright. However, he forcefully resisted the urge to let saber essence cover his body. On the contrary, a trace of excitement emerged in his heart.


    "Yes, this is the pressure I sought!"


    The Blood Essence within Lin Fei was being continuouslypressed.


    Boom.


    In the next moment, Lin Fei''s Blood Essence surged, and a burst of blood energy emanated from him. Slowly, almost miraculously, Lin Fei''s stature began straightening. This sight astounded everyone outside the Gravity Tower.


    "Elder Lin hasn''t even activated his true essence for protection?"


    "This is the ninth floor of the Gravity Tower! How is Elder Lin resisting its force?"


    "Incredible, truly inconceivable."


    "Wasn''t it said that without the Energy Flower, one simply couldn''t bear the gravitational force of the ninth floor?"


    "If I''m not mistaken, that should be blood energy, right?"


    "Blood energy! Even a Martial Saint with an Energy Flower might not be able to harness such blood energy."


    "Elder Lin indeed hasn''t manifested an Energy Flower, that''s an absolute certainty! But that''s genuinely blood energy..."


    For a moment, everyone was left in sheer awe. The revtion was even more astonishing than Lin Fei''s entry to the ninth floor of the Gravity Tower. Blood energy! In a sense, a Martial Saint capable of generating blood energy was considered the pinnacle among Limit Martial Saints. Yet, Lin Fei, without manifesting the Energy Flower, could still produce such blood energy. This was indeed beyond belief.


    Only one exnation could suffice. The foundation of Lin Fei''s physical body was far beyond the imaginations of other Martial Saints. Even Elder Ouyang, always so indifferent, showed a significant change in expression, after witnessing Lin Fei''s surge of blood energy, his gaze intently fixated on Lin Fei on the ninth level of the Gravity Tower.


    This blood energy had another name, the Blood Energy Domain! In some ways, this Blood Energy Domain could rival the might of martial momentum. It''s a unique ability attainable only through refining the physical body.


    At this moment, within the Gravity Tower, as Lin Fei released his Blood Energy Domain, the pressure on him was significantly reduced. However, it wasn''t that the pressure was gone, On the contrary, the pressure of the ninth level of the Gravity Tower remained unchanged. It''s just that the pressure from the tower was entirely countered by his blood energy.


    Yet, Lin Fei''s blood essence continued to bear the brunt of the tower''s pressure.


    "Yes, this kind of pressure. Continue."


    Lin Fei''s blood essence was robust, but still, it was being suppressed. Bit by bit, the essence within was beingpressed to its limits.


    Initially, Lin Fei''s blood essence had already reached its peak. It couldn''t elevate any further. Even the Blood Essence Nine Transformations had reached its pinnacle.


    However, with the current gravitational pressure of the tower''s ninth level, Lin Fei''s blood essence was furtherpressed. He faintly felt that he might actually be able to enhance his blood essence again.


    "Let''s try."


    Lin Fei fetched the century Flood Dragon''s flesh from the Sky Reaching Tower. Although he had almostpletely refined the three Century Flood Dragons, there was still some left.


    "Refine!"


    Activating the Blood Essence Nine Transformations, Lin Fei consumed the Flood Dragon. An enormous amount of flesh was gradually transforming into blood essence.


    Feeling the increase in his internal blood essence, Lin Fei remained calm. His goal had been achieved!


    Watching Lin Fei meditate on the ninth floor of the Gravity Tower, outside the Gravity Tower, everyone was silent, unsure of what to say.


    Others who entered the Gravity Tower did so with caution, mustering all their strength, trying every method to resist the gravitational force. But what about Lin Fei? He was cultivating! Moreover, he was cultivating on the most challenging ninth level of the Gravity Tower. How immense could that pressure be? It was beyond their imagination. No one below the realm of the Limit Martial Saint could probably resist such intense gravity. But Lin Fei managed. He was even consuming the flesh of exotic beasts, constantly cultivating, and enhancing his blood essence.


    Many were silent. After a while, a disciple with aplicated expression looked at Lin Fei on the ninth floor of the Gravity Tower and bitterlymented, "Elder Lin was able to condense the Qi Flower so quickly. Now his physical body has reached such a terrifying level. The chances of him condensing the Energy Flower are high."


    "There is absolutely no fluke here. Who can surpass such a determined will?"


    Many martial artists remained silent. Indeed, they couldn''t match Lin Fei''s willpower. While others viewed the Gravity Tower with trepidation, Lin Fei saw it as an excellent ce for cultivation. If such a person doesn''t reach the pinnacle of martial arts, then who else is worthy?


    Lin Fei was unaware of the discussions outside. Even if he knew, he wouldn''t care. At the moment, he was wholly engrossed in refining the flesh of the century Flood Dragon. Inside him, the blood essence was slowly but steadily increasing. The growth was slow, But it was gradually reaching its limits.


    An hour, two hours, three hours...


    "Hmm?"


    Lin Fei opened his eyes. He surprisingly found that no matter how much the Flood Dragon flesh he consumed, his blood essence couldn''t increase anymore. Furthermore, upon sensing the blood essence within, he finally felt a sense of pleteness". His blood essence had truly reached its limit!


    "Now that my blood essence has reached its limit, there''s nothing to hesitate about. I''ll condense the Energy Flower right here..."


    With a thought, Lin Fei immediately mobilized the blood essence within his body.


    "Boom."


    The next moment, Lin Fei''s internal blood qi surged again. Simultaneously, a vast amount of blood essence erupted like a volcanic explosion, raging and torrential.


    Following the methods detailed in Blood Essence Nine Transformations, Lin Fei meticulously began the process of condensing the Energy Flower.


    "Energy Flower, condense!"


    With a low shout from Lin Fei, streams of bloody luminescence above his head began converging together. Ultimately, it faintly took the shape of a blood-colored flower.


    At this juncture, the blood essence within Lin Fei roared anew. The external blood energy skyrocketed, covering the entirety of the ninth level of the Gravity Tower in an instant!


    "Whoosh."


    Lin Fei abruptly raised his head. The entire ninth level was engulfed in the tumultuous surge of blood energy. The Energy Flower was formed!

 250. The Letter from Fairy Mist Island

    250. The Letter from Fairy Mist Ind


    Lin Fei was enveloped in blood energy. Atop his head bloomed the Energy Flower. Even on the ninth level of the Gravity Tower, there was now not a trace of pressure.


    "Has my blood energy formed into a Blood Energy Domain?"


    Lin Fei felt the aura of this Blood Energy Domain. Powerful! Yet, it was entirely different from Saber Momentum. The Blood Energy Domain didn''t seem to contain any essence of spiritual will. Nor did it needprehension, but when one''s blood reached a certain threshold, the Blood Energy Domain would naturally emerge.


    Previously, Lin Fei''s blood essence was merely vast, allowing him to release blood energy, But he had not reached the realm of the domain. Now, as Lin Fei condensed the Energy Flower, his blood energy transformed into the Blood Energy Domain. Any life force within his Blood Energy Domain, if they possessed blood energy, would be suppressed. Such was the nature of the Blood Energy Domain! Combined with Saber Momentum, it would be even more formidable. This was mightier than merely condensing an Energy Flower.


    As Lin Fei condensed the Energy Flower, step by step, he exited the Gravity Tower.


    "Elder Lin, congrattions on sessfully condensing the Energy Flower and birthing the Blood Energy Domain!"


    Elder Ouyang greeted upon seeing Lin Fei, taking the lead. Even though he was a Limit Martial Saint, in the face of Lin Fei, who had birthed the Blood Energy Domain, his own Energy Flower seemed inconsequential.


    Lin Fei nodded in acknowledgment, "Thank you for guarding the Gravity Tower."


    Deep down, Lin Fei knew, If anything unexpected had urred to him on the ninth floor of the Gravity Tower, this Limit Martial Saint would havee to his rescue without dy. Having spoken, Lin Fei left straight away. However, outside the Gravity Tower, the disciples became instantly abuzz with excitement.


    "The Energy Flower! That''s truly an Energy Flower!"


    "Including the Qi Flower, has Elder Lin now condensed two flowers?"


    "Given Elder Lin''s Transcendent Saber Momentum, elevating it to Perfect Saber Momentum with the Spirit Flower seems usible, doesn''t it?"


    "Does that mean Elder Lin might potentially condense the three flowers, reach the pinnacle of Tri-Flower Fusion, and challenge the Martial Sovereign?"


    "Could it be that our Ancient Origin Sect is about to witness the rise of a new Martial Sovereign?"


    For a moment, many disciples were deeply astounded. Martial Sovereign! A lifespan of a millennium! In any ce, a Martial Sovereign could establish a sect and be the patriarch of a lineage! Even tracing back through countless ages, founding a sect akin to the Ancient Origin Sect isn''t beyond possibility. Even within the Ancient Origin Sect, in truth, several centuries had passed without the emergence of a new Martial Sovereign.


    But as it appears now, the martial saint most likely to achieve the rank of Martial Sovereign within the century in the Ancient Origin Sect might very well be the "Dao Seeker" Lin Fei!


    ...


    Lin Fei returned to his cave dwelling. He knew there must be amotion outside. After all, his circumstances were quite exceptional. In just half a year, he had condensed the Qi Flower and the Energy Flower, even giving birth to the Blood Energy Domain. Additionally, he possessed the Saber Momentum. All signs indicated that Lin Fei bore the potential to be a Martial Sovereign. The entire Ancient Origin Sect, perhaps, was abuzz with chatter.


    However, Lin Fei was well aware that he was still a long way from achieving Martial Sovereign status. Though his Transcendent Saber Momentum seemed only a step away from Perfect Saber Momentum, in reality, that step was profoundly challenging.


    Lin Fei would need to cultivate the saber techniques of all three martial saint levels, developing them into Saber Intents, which then must reach perfection.


    These Saber Intents would then evolve into Saber Momentums, merging with Lin Fei''s existing Saber Momentum. Only then might his Saber Momentum attain perfection. Furthermore, mastering these three saber techniques might still be insufficient.


    Lin Fei was fully aware of these challenges, but this was the path he had chosen! The other martial saints continuously grasped one martial arts momentum, their path was different from Lin Fei''s. That approach was just as challenging, relying on luck, or perhaps, an otherworldlyprehension to grasp the Perfect Saber Momentum. Otherwise, one would be left without any direction whatsoever, let alone condensing the Spirit Flower and achieving the Tri-Flower Fusion, or even challenging the rank of Martial Sovereign.


    At least Lin Fei had a direction to pursue.


    "My three saber techniques have already reached perfection, but there seems to be no clue on how to give birth to Saber Intent from them. Perhaps I can consult with the martial saints who have developed Saber Intent from these three saber techniques."


    Lin Fei pondered deeply. This could be a solution. In the past, when Lin Fei was honing his saber technique, He would seek out those who were proficient in the art, to provide guidance.


    As forprehension, Lin Fei wasn''t worried. After all, his saber techniques could practice on their own. They had a decent level of understanding of these arts.


    "I can issue a private reward task. However, I only have 3,600 contribution points, which is too little."


    Lin Fei frowned slightly. With 3,000 contribution points, he could offer a reward for one saber technique. But for three techniques, especially wanting someone who had mastered the Saber Intent to "guide", each one would not be less than 3,000 contribution points. Gaining insight into just one saber technique wouldn''t suffice.


    "Let''s head to the Task Hall."


    The first ce Lin Fei thought of was the Task Hall. So, he stood up, preparing to head there.


    "Master, there''s a letter for you, it''s from Fairy Mist Ind."


    At that moment, a maid came in with a letter.


    "A letter from Fairy Mist Ind?"


    Lin Fei immediately understood. It should be a letter from the eight major families on Fairy Mist Ind. Thest time, he took away ten disciples from the eight families, making them external disciples of the Ancient Origin Sect. This also meant that his "deal" with the eight families was concluded.


    "Bring me the letter."


    Lin Fei took the letter and opened it. As expected, it was from the eight major families of Fairy Mist Ind. The letter, although written by Shangguan Feiyun, was in the name of all eight families, requesting Lin Fei to return to Fairy Mist Ind to help them through a crisis. The letter exined the situation clearly. Fairy Mist Ind was currently facing a threat. The sea pirates, after two failed attempts to invade Fairy Mist Ind, hadn''t given up.


    If Lin Fei had predicted correctly, Fairy Mist Ind had some means to defend itself, or else how could they have stayed on the ind for such a long time? But after two failures, the sea pirates seemed to be plotting something. Using some special means, the families of Fairy Mist Ind found out these sea pirates were waiting for a very terrifying Foundation Establishment cultivator. It was said that this individual was one of the top Foundation Establishment experts, and had even once killed Limit Martial Saint.


    Such a fearsome Foundation Establishment cultivator, though his identity remained shrouded in mystery, the many families of Fairy Mist Ind felt a looming catastrophe. A master who could y a Limit Martial Saint¡ªHow terrifying must he be? With his singr power, he could annihte Fairy Mist Ind entirely.


    Thus, every force on Fairy Mist Ind was mobilized, including the Eight Great Families. They were unwilling to abandon Fairy Mist Ind. For, should they depart this sanctuary, given the plight of the eight great families, without even a single Martial Saint amongst them, how would they survive on the Ancient Continent?


    In but a short span, they would likely vanish without a trace. So, much like those families of the Immortal Dao, they strained every sinew to weather this crisis. And thus, they sent word, beseeching Lin Fei to descend from his mountain retreat. After all, among the Martial Saint echelon of might, the eight great families could now only appeal to Lin Fei and Shen Lianxin. It stood to reason that they must''ve reached out to Shen Lianxin as well.


    "Brother Lin,"


    At that moment, Shen Lianxin arrived. Catching sight of the letter in Lin Fei''s hand, he inquired with a tranquil tone, "Brother Lin, it seems you too have received the eight great families'' letter. What do you think should be done?"

 251. Arrival

    251. Arrival


    Shen Lianxin was always reticent, his words brief and to the point. Though it seemed like a question, his presence to speak with Lin Fei alone indicated his resolution.


    "Brother Shen, our pact with the eight families is already concluded," Lin Fei responded.


    "We''ve journeyed across oceans from Great Chang in our pursuit of the Dao, and only upon glimpsing Fairy Mist Ind did we find hope."


    Shen Lianxin spoke with serene rity, and Lin Fei understood. It was not the eight families that Shen Lianxin cared for but Fairy Mist Ind itself. Indeed, Fairy Mist Ind held a unique significance to both Lin Fei and Shen Lianxin. Even if they were to return to Great Chang in the future, They would have to embark from Fairy Mist Ind.


    "We share a bond of sentiment with Fairy Mist Ind. Brother Shen, Iprehend your meaning now. However, you''ve just grasped the Saber Momentum and should not descend the mountain. I''m about to look for a task, so might as well return to Fairy Mist Ind to help them resolve this crisis. After all, we cannot allow the sea bandits to upy Fairy Mist Ind."


    Shen Lianxin nodded, saying, "With Brother Lin descending the mountain, I am naturally at ease. The task falls to you then, Brother Lin!"


    Shen Lianxin rose and departed the cave dwelling. That was his nature, no need for empty pleasantries, he trusted Lin Feipletely. Since Lin Fei was willing to descend, he was sure to defuse Fairy Mist Ind''s crisis.


    "Fairy Mist Ind..." Lin Fei murmured softly. The mere thought of it brought Great Chang to his mind. But it was not yet time to return there. He was not even a Martial Sovereign yet, and the vast ocean was perilous. Even with his current strength, the sea remained fraught with danger. Perhaps only by attaining Martial Sovereign status could he ensure some self-preservation at sea.


    "Whoosh."


    In the next instant, Lin Fei had transformed into a streak of flowing light, heading towards Fairy Mist Ind.


    ...


    Fairy Mist Ind, the Zhao Family Residence.


    At that moment, within the Zhao household were gathered many cultivators, almost epassing all the significant forces on Fairy Mist Ind.


    "Have the eight great families not yet arrived?"


    A Zhao Family Foundation Establishment True Person inquired coldly.


    "They have note."


    "Hmph, this time, all of Fairy Mist Ind''s forces have been marshaled, even inviting some Foundation Establishment True Persons to assist. Only the eight families were unable even to summon a single Martial Saint. What face have they to remain on Fairy Mist Ind?"


    A hint of anger lurked in the True Person of the Zhao Family. It wasn''t just the Zhao family that was displeased. All the forces on Fairy Mist Ind shared the same sentiment. The eight families were once considered homes to martial saints. How was it that they couldn''t even invite a single martial saint now? It was evident that these families were unwilling to lend their strength.


    Facing a crisis of potential annihtion, every power on Fairy Mist Ind was pooling their resources and offering various incentives to invite top-tier Foundation Establishment True Persons. For instance, the Zhao family had invited a leading Foundation Establishment True Person from Red Hades Mansion, True Person Lu Zhen.


    True Person Lu Zhen was ranked on the "Hades List" ¨C a list that ranked Foundation Establishment True Persons not by their cultivation but by their battle prowess. Despite being ranked 38th out of 50, it was an impressive feat. Anyone who could make it onto this list could be considered amongst the top-tier powerhouses just below the Golden Core True Persons.


    Be it in Red Hades Mansion or even the vast ancient continent, they were undoubtedly considered formidable. The Zhao family had only managed to invite someone of True Person Lu Zhen''s stature due to past favors they had done for him and by offering him precious treasures and numerous benefits.


    "True Person Zhao, are the eight families not the martial saint families of Fairy Mist Ind?" True Person Lu Zhen suddenly asked.


    True Person Zhao nodded, "Indeed, they were once."


    "Eight martial saints once emerged from Fairy Mist Ind, each of them top-tier, and exceptional," True Person Lu Zhen seemed to have heard of them.


    However, a member of the Zhao family shook their head, "That was in the past. The current eight families don''t even have a single martial saint. They''ve declined. Moreover, during this life-and-death crisis for Fairy Mist Ind, every faction and family is trying to muster as much help as possible. What about the eight families? No movement, not a single martial saint found. They didn''t even bother to attend the discussion on how to counter the sea bandits."


    True Person Zhao''s voice grew colder, "Hmph, if we survive this crisis, I must rally all the forces on Fairy Mist Ind to expel the eight families from here!"


    It was clear that Zhao True Person was genuinely angered.


    True Person Lu Zhen offered a faint smile, remarking, "True Person Zhao, why let anger cloud your judgment? It''s merely a band of pirates. Should they dare approach, I shall deal with them on your behalf. As for the eight families, their ancestors undeniably made significant contributions to Fairy Mist Ind. Perhaps, the glory of these families has truly waned. They can no longer secure the services of a Martial Saint. And even if they do, how formidable could such a Martial Saint be? Against those pirates, who are mostly Foundation Establishment True Persons, a single Martial Saint can only do little."


    True Person Lu Zhen, gently shook his head. It wasn''t that he looked down upon Martial Saints, but he held a formidable rank on the Hades List!


    Even when makingparisons, it was only with the Limit Martial Saints. Mere ordinary Martial Saints, even if they were elite, what of it? True Person Lu Zhen scarcely gave them a second thought. This wasn''t arrogance. It was confidence! The confidence the Hades List bestowed upon him!


    "Indeed, with True Person Lu Zhen who else do we truly need? Even if the eight families brought forth a Martial Saint, it would merely be a token representation. They wouldn''t y a pivotal role."


    True Person Zhao echoed the sentiments of Lu Zhen. It wasn''t mere ttery. Lu Zhen truly possessed such prowess. Otherwise, the Zhao family wouldn''t have invested so much to enlist him. With Lu Zhen by their side, Fairy Mist Ind had the confidence to repel the pirate onught. After all, who knew the kind of formidable figures lurking amongst the pirates? However, with True Person Lu Zhen, the odds were overwhelmingly in their favor.


    "The eight great families have arrived!"


    At that moment, the eight great families finally made their appearance. People then noticed them following a young martial artist. The young artist radiated a vitality akin to a zing sun.


    A Martial Saint! Only a Martial Saint could exude such terrifying vitality.


    "It seems the eight families aren''t entirely inept after all, managing to find a Martial Saint! However, I suspect he''s just an ordinary Martial Saint. Still, something is better than nothing. Having one is certainly preferable to having none."


    True Person Zhao''s, expression softened slightly.


    "We must greet this Martial Saint, as he is our guest after all."


    True Person Lu Zhen remained seated, implying that it was Zhao who should greet the Martial Saint the eight grand families had invited. After all, in Lu Zhen''s view, there was no one on Fairy Mist Ind worth rising for.


    Zhao nodded in agreement. Thus, he rose to approach the eight grand families, courteously inquiring, "I thank the Martial Saint foring to aid Fairy Mist Ind. May I ask for your esteemed name?"


    "Ancient Origin Sect, Lin Fei."


    "Lin Fei? The same Martial Saint Lin Fei who left our Fairy Mist Ind for the Ancient Origin Sect?"


    True Person Zhao recalled him. Yet, only half a year had passed since. He hadn''t given it much thought. Even if he was a Martial Saint from the Ancient Origin Sect, he was merely an outer sect elder. How powerful could he be? The reputation of the Ancient Origin Sect might earn him a slight degree of regard, but that was all. Now, facing the threat of pirates, other factors were irrelevant. Power was paramount!


    While Zhao might not have been too concerned, True Person Lu Zhen was visibly shaken upon hearing "Ancient Origin Sect, Lin Fei."


    In an instant, True Person Lu Zhen stood up, "Might you be the very Lin Fei who defeated Jiang Tianyun in the Illusion Worry City, the foremost elder of the Ancient Origin Sect''s Law Enforcement Hall, and renowned Saber Saint?"


    Lu Zhen''s demeanor turned serious.

 252. The pirates are here

    252. The pirates are here


    Silence!


    The entire Zhao family hall was hushed. Everyone stared at the True Person Lu Zhen in astonishment. They had never expected him to personally greet the Martial Saint invited by the eight grand families.


    True Person Zhao also in surprise, inquired, "True Person Lu, do you know this Martial Saint Lin?"


    Though Lin Fei''s reputation was renowned in the Ancient Origin Sect, his tenure there had been brief. As Fairy Mist Ind had little dealings with the Ancient Origin Sect, they were unaware of his prestige. They only knew of Lin Fei as a Dao Seeker who had journeyed across the seas and had joined the Ancient Origin Sect half a year prior. Beyond that, they knew little.


    "Know him? How could I not?" True Person Lu Zhen replied with deep significance, "True Person Zhao, the fact that the eight grand families managed to invite the Saber Saint of the Ancient Origin Sect suggests that these pirates are no longer a concern."


    "What do you mean, True Person Lu?" True Person Zhao was still puzzled, sensing from Lu''s tone that this "Lin Martial Saint" was extraordinary.


    "You all don''t recognize the Saber Saint from the Ancient Origin Sect? In the Illusion Worry City, he, with the prowess of a Limit Martial Saint, executed the Saber Momentum, defeating the disciple of Worry-free Sovereign, Jiang Tianyun. It was a battle that shook the heavens!


    Jiang Tianyun, proud and arrogant, was acimed as the Illusion Worry City''s most promising prodigy to achieve Martial Sovereign. He had condensed both the Energy Flower and Qi Flower and even grasped the martial momentum. Yet, such a peak martial figure was still shed down by a single strike from Saber Saint Lin Fei. Had it not been for Worry-free Sovereign intervening to block Lin''s strike, Jiang Tianyun would''ve surely perished.


    True Person Zhao, given that the eight grand families have managed to invite the Saber Saint from the Ancient Origin Sect, your efforts in summoning so many Foundation Establishment True Persons for Fairy Mist Ind seem a mere extravagance. Even my presence might be superfluous."


    True Person Lu''s gaze was profound. Yet, his words bore a deep respect for Lin Fei. He was a man who knew his own worth.


    The Hades List seemed prestigious, appearing as if making it into the top fifty signified being amongst the mightiest below the Golden Core True Persons. However, that was only within the Red Hades Mansion. Across the vast Ancient Continent, the Hades List was rtively insignificant.


    The Ancient Origin Sect was also a major faction standing parallel to the Red Hades Mansion. Lu Zhen might not be entirely familiar with Lin Fei''s capabilities, but he was undoubtedly aware of Jiang Tianyun''s prowess. In the Illusion Worry City, Jiang Tianyun was revered as the foremost Martial Saint and was touted as the most promising disciple nurtured by the Worry-free Sovereign. It was widely believed that he could possibly achieve Martial Sovereign.


    Many peak Foundation Establishment True Persons, including those on the Hades List, had perished at Jiang Tianyun''s hands. Some even ranked significantly higher than Lu Zhen himself. This testified to Jiang Tianyun''s staggering might. Yet, he almost fell to a single strike from Lin Fei. Just how formidable was Lin Fei''s strength?


    If measured by the Hades List, Lu Zhen spected that Lin Fei''s strength could beparable to the top three, perhaps even the first rank. Hence, he dared not underestimate Lin Fei in the slightest. With Lin Fei''s presence, what dangers could Fairy Mist Ind possibly face?


    Hearing Lu Zhen''s words, both True Person Zhao and the other Foundation Establishment True Persons were profoundly shaken. Lu Zhen''s demeanor wasn''t mere courtesy; he genuinely held a low posture in front of Lin Fei. There could only be one reason: Lin Fei was genuinely powerful, powerful enough to make even Lu Zhen sincerely submit.


    At this moment, the eight grand families were also startled. They were well aware that the Zhao family had invited Lu Zhen. After all, to stabilize the situation on Fairy Mist Ind, the Zhao family had extensively publicized Lu Zhen''s various achievements. Almost everyone on Fairy Mist Ind was familiar with them. Lu Zhen was a strong figure, ranked thirty-eighth on the Hades List of the Red Hades Mansion. However, witnessing him humbling himself so much in front of Lin Fei left even the eight grand families in awe.


    They only knew that Lin Fei had returned and promised to assist them. Naturally, Lin Fei''s help wasn''t unconditional. He required the eight grand families to offer something in return. The families, recognizing the gravity of the situation, understood that if Fairy Mist Ind fell, they too would meet their end. Thus, they presented their most precious treasures to Lin Fei. Initially, the act pained them as these were treasures they held dear. But now, it seemed utterly worth it.


    To their surprise, Lin Fei had attained the Limit Martial Saint. Even a powerful figure like Jiang Tianyun of the Illusion Worry City couldn''t withstand a single strike from him.


    "With both True Person Lu Zhen and Elder Lin Fei of Ancient Origin Sect on our side, our ind is saved. Those pirates wouldn''t stand a chance."


    "People said the eight grand families were in decline. But now, it seems their depth and heritage are indeed profound, as they could invite a Martial Saint like Lin Fei."


    "We can only hope that with the help of True Person Lu Zhen and Elder Lin Fei, Fairy Mist Ind can survive this crisis."


    Such whispers were all around, with most people rejoicing. The stronger Lin Fei was, the safer Fairy Mist Ind would be.


    "True Person is too kind," Lin Fei responded modestly to Lu Zhen. Being referred to as "Saber Saint" felt somewhat nostalgic for him. Back in Great Chang, he was also known as the Saber Saint, a title that resonated far and wide. But upon his arrival at Ancient Origin Sect, not many referred to him by that title. After all, in the vast Ancient Continent, there were many Martial Saints who wielded sabers. Even among them, those who had mastered Saber Momentum surely existed. The title "Saber Saint" wasn''t one to be used lightly.


    "Elder Lin, please take your seat!"


    True Person Zhao proimed with the utmost respect. Once he recognized Lin Fei''s stature and capabilities, where would True Person Zhao dare to act with any hint of negligence? Even his previous grievances against the eight great families had now vanished like mist before the sun. To have someone as formidable as Lin Fei here was surely a merit of the eight families!


    Without any hesitation, Lin Fei seated himself in the headmost position. Beside him was True Person Lu Zhen


    "True Person Lu, True Person Zhao, have the pirates made any move?" Lin Fei inquired straightforwardly.


    "Elder Lin, as of now, the pirates remain dormant," responded Lu.


    "Dormant? Shall we just wait here indefinitely?"


    Lin Fei furrowed his brows. He was not keen on lingering on Fairy Mist Ind for an extended period.


    "Report! Numerous ships are approaching the shores, and a multitude of Foundation Establishment cultivators and Martial Saints are converging on Fairy Mist Ind. The pirates are here!"


    At that moment, a Qi cultivator rushed into the hall, announcing the news with urgency.


    "Perfect timing!"


    A peculiar glint shed across Lin Fei''s eyes. With the pirates'' arrival, he no longer had to wait idly.


    "Let''s see what audacious power backs these brazen pirates," Lu Zhen expressed his curiosity. What gave these pirates the audacity to challenge the Fairy Mist Ind continually? Were they so certain of their triumph over the ind?


    Thus, everyone promptly followed Lin Fei, Lu Zhen, and the rest, swiftly leaving the Zhao residence and heading towards the seashore.

 253. Tidal Waves

    253. Tidal Waves


    "Behold, Five Light True Person and Clear Light True Person, that is Fairy Mist Ind."


    A Foundation Establishment True Person of the sea raiders stood respectfully beside the two. His demeanor showed utmost reverence.


    "Useless! Can''t even handle a mere Fairy Mist Ind. We have to intervene personally."


    Five Light True Person''s gaze was icy. Even facing such a rebuke, the Foundation Establishment True Person from the sea raiders did not dare retort. He merely lowered his head in silence.


    "Enough, Senior Brother," said Clear Light True Person with a calm expression, a smile ying on his lips. "These are mere loose cultivators. Fairy Mist Ind has stood for such a long time. How could they possibly defeat it?"


    "Isn''t Fairy Mist Ind also made up of loose cultivators?" Five Light True Person retorted. "The ind is closest to the Ancient Origin Sect. Yet, it''s dominated by Qi Cultivators of the Immortal Dao. The Ancient Origin Sect is truly pathetic. What does the sect fear? Merely the Ancient Origin Sect. If they dare interfere, we''ll annihte them."


    Five Light True Person seemed to disregard the Ancient Origin Sect entirely.


    "Senior Brother, our sect surely has its reasons," Clear Light True Person reasoned. "Perhaps the Ancient Origin Sect alone isn''t significant, but together with Profound Light Cave Heaven and Red Hades Mansion, they are unified. While these three powers might squabble asionally, they stand united against external threats. Engaging them would indeed be troublesome. Besides, we''re here on our sect''smand, to establish a foothold. Our ultimate goal is to probe the immortal mansion beneath these seas. While we''re now fairly certain an immortal mansion exists here, wouldn''t it be better to secure Fairy Mist Ind without rming the Ancient Origin Sect, Profound Light Cave Heaven, and Red Hades Mansion?"


    Five Light True Person remained silent, but it was merely lip service. If he truly believed the Ancient Origin Sect, Profound Light Cave Heaven, and Red Hades Mansion were easily vanquished, he''d be sorely mistaken. If they were truly so weak, the sect wouldn''t strategize so meticulously, even refraining from sending Golden Core True Persons, instead sending only Foundation Establishment ones. Clearly, there was a certain wariness towards these three major powers.


    "No matter the stance of these three major powers, today, this Fairy Mist Ind shall fall!"


    With a wave of Five Light True Person''s hand, massive waves rose mightily. A resounding "BOOM" echoed. Endless waves churned and swelled, forming a colossal tidal wave, vast and overpowering, heading straight for Fairy Mist Ind.


    With such a formidable tidal wave, even the defenses of Fairy Mist Ind might falter before it. The spell Five Light True Person casually conjured was truly astounding. Compared to an ordinary Foundation Establishment True Person, he was in a league of his own!


    At that moment, on Fairy Mist Ind, Lin Fei, True Person Lu Zhen, True Person Zhao, and other Foundation Establishment cultivators had gathered by the sea.


    "What is that..."


    Suddenly, their expressions shifted.


    A tidal wave! Such an enormous wave was practically unheard of. The overwhelming tidal wave surged relentlessly toward Fairy Mist Ind.


    "Someone has conjured this tidal wave using a spell," True Person Lu Zhen remarked gravely. "I''m afraid the ind''s defenses won''t hold."


    To summon such a tidal wave was no ordinary feat, and surely not by an ordinary Foundation Establishment True Person.


    True Person Zhao, decisive as ever, bellowed, "All Foundation Establishment cultivators, prepare defenses immediately! We must withstand this tidal wave!"


    Foundation Establishment True Persons rapidly deployed various spells and treasures, rushing out beyond the main formation, attempting to hold back the monumental wave.


    Another resounding "BOOM". The tidal wave was upon them in a sh. It crashed down instantaneously. The multitude of spells and treasures conjured by the Foundation Establishment True Persons now seemed so feeble in the face of the immense tidal wave. With one sweep of the wave, they were shatteredpletely. With just that one strike, many Foundation Establishment True Persons were wounded.


    As the tidal wave was about to strike the defensive formation, True Person Lu Zhen coldly snorted, "Heavenly Net, deploy!"


    With a flick of his wrist, a-shaped treasure shot into the air. In the blink of an eye, it expanded boundlessly, positioning itself right before the approaching tidal wave.


    With a thunderous "BANG," the tidal wave bore down, crashing hard against the treasure. True Person Lu Zhen, rightfully listed on the Hades List as a Foundation Establishment cultivator, had indeed disyed a powerful treasure. Its luminescent glow only flickered slightly, yet it held firm, stopping the tidal wave in its tracks.


    "Uh? A unique treasure indeed. But can it withstand my Infinite Pearl?"


    Behind the waves, hovering above Five Light True Person''s head was a blue pearl. It was this pearl that triggered the immense tidal wave. Without this pearl, even with Five Light''s prowess, conjuring such a formidable spell would have been impossible.


    The Infinite Pearl above Five Light True Person''s head gleamed in blue once more. Immediately, from the deep sea, another tidal wave emerged, vast and mighty, rolling towards Fairy Mist Ind once again.


    "Another wave?" True Person Lu Zhen''s expression subtly shifted. Momentster, the tidal wave ferociously crashed against his treasure. Instantaneously, Lu Zhen trembled, his Magic Body fervently absorbing the ambient Spiritual Qi from the surroundings, converting it into magical power. The Heavenly Net held on, its luminosity merely flickering.


    "He held it back! True to his reputation from the Hades List."


    "Inviting True Person Lu Zhen was truly a wise decision by the Zhao family,"


    Relief washed over the crowd as they witnessed Lu Zhen thwarting the second wave. However, as they lifted their gazes, hope quickly drained from their faces. On the vast horizon, they beheld not just one, but multiple tidal waves - two, three, four, five, and even more, crashing towards them. Just how many more waves were there?


    No one had any idea about the identities of these attackers. They hadn''t even clearly discerned who the enemy was. None of the Foundation Establishment True Persons who cast spells were visible. As a result, the entirety of Fairy Mist Ind plunged into crisis.


    Even though True Person Lu Zhen managed to withstand the first two tidal waves, he couldn''t help but feel some pride. After all, being ranked thirty-eighth on the Hades Lists as an elite True Person was not an empty title. But what followed was an endless onught of waves, seemingly infinite in number.


    In a contest between Foundation Establishment cultivators, it was a battle of spells. And in this duel, it was clear that Lu Zhen was on the losing end. Not only he but all of Fairy Mist Ind''s Foundation Establishment True Persons were defeated. And their defeat was absolute.


    "Who is behind this?" Lu Zhen wondered, his face ashen. "Such a terrifying spell or magic treasure could probably even challenge those in the top ten of the Hades Lists."


    His eyes darted to Lin Fei, known for his unparalleled martial prowess. However, Lin Fei''s strengthy in closebat. Without seeing the figure of their adversaries, how could they engage in melee?


    "Elder Lin, perhaps we should retreat," Lu Zhen said solemnly. "We must avoid this head-on. Even if Fairy Mist Ind is flooded, it won''t endanger us, the Foundation Establishment True Persons and Martial Saints."


    The faces of the ind''s residents, both Qi cultivators and martial artists, paled. If they retreated, the ind would surely be submerged. While the strongest among them might survive, the majority would perish. Even if the inders ultimately triumphed, the damage would be irreversible.


    But as the five tidal waves roared toward them, about to crash upon the ind''s protective array, Lin Fei finally spoke, "Retreat? Why should we retreat? I shall sh these tidal waves!"


    With a "whoosh", a strand of saber essence shot out from Lin Fei. This terrifying force exploded outwards, and for a moment, it seemed like the whole void was dominated by a single gigantic de. A de that spanned thousands of meters, ready to cleave the very heavens and earth, standing defiantly against the oing tidal waves.

 254. Great Mountain Seal

    254. Great Mountain Seal


    "Is that...?"


    Everyone''s gaze was fixed upon the void. A saber, stretching for thousands of meters, radiated a chilling sharpness. Moreover, it exuded a divine, solemn, and overwhelming aura.


    Holy Spirit Saber!


    At that moment, every eye was drawn to the de in the void.


    Even the likes of Five Light True Person and Clear Light True Person observed the de that spanned several thousand meters in the void, their hearts filled with astonishment.


    "A Limit Martial Saint?"


    The two Foundation Establishment True Persons exchanged nces, detecting a hint of surprise in each other''s eyes.


    "What does it matter if there''s a Limit Martial Saint? Could he possibly slice through the vast ocean with just one swing?"


    Five Light True Person scoffed. He then channeled more of his power, activating his magic treasure. Suddenly, the ocean was stirred up once more, creating five enormous waves, making it a total of ten waves that surged mightily, engulfing their way toward Fairy Mist Ind.


    "Another five massive waves are approaching! Indeed, someone must be manipting a magic treasure. Otherwise, a mere spell couldn''t possibly harness such profound power."


    True Person Lu Zhen''s expression darkened. At the same time, he noticed Lin Fei, wielding that grand saber in the void.


    What was Lin Fei nning? Did he genuinely aim to sever these towering waves? How could that be possible?


    Everyone knew that when one tries to cut water, it merely flows even more. Let alone these towering waves.


    Lin Fei took a step forward, instantly positioning himself within the void. A humming sound resonated above his head as a flower emerged.


    Qi Flower!


    With the appearance of this colossal Qi Flower, the saber essence around Lin Fei surged wildly, channeling itself into the Holy Spirit Saber in the void.


    Five hundred meters, one thousand meters, two thousand meters, three thousand meters!


    Lin Fei''s Holy Spirit Saber expanded, reaching a length of three thousand meters. And this was all forged from the concentrated essence of the saber. It stretched across the void, radiating a majestic divine might.


    Witnessing this spectacle, many felt as if they were being suffocated. The force emanating from the saber essence, even before it transformed into Saber Momentum, was already so oppressive that they struggled to breathe.


    "Qi Flower! Truly the mark of a Limit Martial Saint! Martial Saint Lin truly is Limit Martial Saint. Moreover, the saber he forged from his true essence is terrifying. Who could possibly withstand such a sh?"


    For a moment, many Foundation Establishment True Persons silently weighed the odds in their hearts. They were certain they could not withstand it. Whether they invoked spells or utilized magic treasures, even if Lin Fei hadn''t unleashed his sh, simply sensing its overwhelming presence made them realize they would be no match.


    "sh!"


    Lin Fei too noticed the ten towering waves upon the sea. Yet, his gaze remained calm, seemingly indifferent to the addition of five more waves. To him, ten waves appeared no different than five.


    With a deafening crash, Lin Fei swung his de. As it descended, it felt to everyone as if the skies had darkened instantly. The entire expanse of the sky seemed to be consumed by this one sh, filled with inky void cracks, casting the heavens in a night-like shroud.


    Moreover, as the de fell, everyone felt as if the sky was copsing and the earth caving in. It seemed as if this single sh could cleave the heavens and the earth.


    With a resounding boom, the thousands of meters long Holy Spirit Saber finally descended, striking atop the ten massive waves. Instantly, the ten towering waves, which bore the momentum to engulf and annihte everything, were cleaved apart under the saber''s might. Yes, they werepletely severed. Not only were the waves split apart, but Lin Fei''s sh alsonded upon the sea itself, cleaving the vast expanse of water in twain.


    The terrifying saber''s aura, vast and sweeping, ensnared the pirate ships on the sea, pulling them in, utterly obliterated. Hundreds of ships were annihted in mere moments. Only a few Foundation Establishment True Persons and martial saints, sensing the imminent danger, managed to soar into the void and evade just before Lin Fei''s saber descended. Otherwise, had they been caught in the wake of that sh, they would have surely perished.


    "How is this possible?"


    Five Light True Person''s eyes widened in disbelief, seemingly unable to ept the spectacle before him.


    Ten massive waves had been cleaved apart by the power of a single martial saint with a single sh. Even the sea had been split open. Now, the vast ocean, with the saber essence undispersed, was starkly divided into two halves, revealing a deep chasm that reached the ocean floor.


    Such immense power was unimaginable, even to Five Light True Person and Clear Light True Person.


    A sh that cleaved the waves. A sh that split the sea. A sh that obliterated hundreds of the pirates''rge ships. It was as if a divine being had descended from the heavens, so majestic that all could only look up in awe.


    At this moment, everyone, whether from the Fairy Mist Ind or the remaining pirates, was deeply shaken, their astonishment unparalleled.


    The representatives of the eight families exchanged nces, mutually astounded. Their ancestors had been martial saints, so they were no strangers to the capabilities of martial saints. But even with their knowledge, they had never encountered a martial saint of such terrifying prowess.


    Is he still a martial saint?


    Zhao True Person was utterly stupefied, his voice trembling, "True Person Lu, Elder Lin, is he really a martial saint?"


    True Person Lu Zhen stared fixedly at Lin Fei. He had already held Lin Fei in high regard, even elevating him to the rank of the top ten in the Hades List. However, after witnessing that sh, he realized he had been mistaken. Severely mistaken.


    Where did Lin Fei belong in the top ten of the Hades List? He was undoubtedly the number one spot, potentially the most powerful martial saint beneath the Golden Core True Person and the Martial Sovereign! Even within the Ancient Origin Sect, Lu Zhen believed it would be the same.


    "How can a martial saint be this powerful?"


    "Nevertheless, what of it? How could a mere martial saint know of our Foundation Establishment techniques? After all, we have the treasure bestowed upon us by our sect. Anyone below a Golden Core True Person will surely perish!"


    Five Light True Person and Clear Light True Person exchanged nces once more. They had no intention of retreating.


    The sect had dispatched them to Fairy Mist Ind with the intention of taking it over, and they had even bestowed upon them precious treasures for this mission. If they were to retreat due to encountering merely one Martial Saint, the sect''s punishment would be severe. It might even mean the end of their cultivation journey, extinguishing any hopes of crossing the tribtion to achieve the Golden Core stage. The cost of failure was too high; they couldn''t afford it. Thus, they had no choice but to conquer Fairy Light Ind and defeat any force that stood in their way.


    "Senior Brother, let''sbine our powers and unleash the magic treasure," Five Light True Person said solemnly. Even though he seemed somewhat dismissive of the Martial Saints and Foundation Establishment True Persons here, Lin Fei''s sh had clearly demonstrated his formidable strength. Without using the sect''s bestowed treasure, they would probably find it hard to defeat this Martial Saint. Their only option was to join forces and activate their sect''s precious treasure.


    "Great Mountain Seal!"


    With a low chant from both Five Light True Person and Clear Light True Person, a murky light immediately flew out from Clear Light''s bosom.


    Another magic treasure!


    As this magic treasure emerged, under the two''sbined spiritual power, it expanded upon exposure to the wind. The grey light transformed into an ancient divine mountain that stood tens of thousands of meters tall, exuding an imposing might.


    Everyone felt as if they had been struck by a heavy blow, their bodies trembling violently. The sheer presence of this divine mountain seemed to suffocate many of the Foundation Establishment True Persons.


    "This aura, this magic treasure... it even has the essence of tribtion lightning. This is a Golden Core magic treasure that has undergone the heavenly tribtion!"


    For a moment, True Person Lu Zhen couldn''t help but exim out loud, his eyes filled with shock and awe.

 255. Collision

    255. Collision


    "Golden Core magic treasure?"


    Lin Fei unmistakably caught the exmation of True Person Lu Zhen. Speaking of Golden Core magic treasures, he possessed one. It was the Sky Reaching Tower!


    However, the Sky Reaching Tower was a sealed magic treasure. Moreover, Lin Fei was not a cultivator. Hecked spiritual power. Thus, he couldn''t unleash the full potential of the Sky Reaching Tower.


    Yet this "Great Mountain Seal", evidently, was a fearsomely potent magic treasure. Moreover, it was jointly activated by two Foundation Establishment True Persons. Its might was earth-shattering. Nearly enough to subdue any power beneath the Golden Core True Person!


    At this moment, escape was undeniably futile. The towering Great Mountain Seal, its dreadfulness was unparalleled. Once it descended, even unparalleled speed would be moot.


    The several thousand meters saber essence was previously disyed by Lin Fei. Now, juxtaposed with the Great Mountain Seal seemed utterly insignificant. Such is the way of the Immortals!


    Qi Cultivators'' strength was never merely about their spiritual powers. It was about their magic treasure! A powerful magic treasure could make a Foundation Establishment True Person''s strength skyrocket, even rivaling a Limit Martial Saint. And a Golden Core-tier magic treasure could render a Foundation Establishment True Person invincible!


    Yes, invincible. Invincible beneath the Golden Core! In the Ancient Continent, though both the paths of Immortals and Martial Arts coexisted, in reality, the pinnacle martial artist of the same tier wasrgely dominated by the Qi cultivators. The reason was simply: magic treasure!


    Qi cultivators could strike disproportionately. For instance, if a Qi Condensation cultivator possessed a magic treasure, he could easily dominate all Martial Grandmasters. A Foundation Establishment True Person with a Golden Core magic treasure could also nearly dominate Martial Saints.


    However, the martial artist had its advantages. That is, martial artists rely solely on their own strength. Be it Grandmasters or Martial Saints, their power is inherent. Independent of any external objects. Without their magic treasure, many Foundation Establishment True Persons often stand inferior to Martial Saints.


    Even with a Golden Core-tier magic treasure, do you truly think they''re so easily obtained? Clearly, it''s not likely. When a magic treasure reaches the Golden Core tier, it must undergo the baptism of heavenly tribtion.


    Each Golden Core magic treasure is immensely precious. Unless supported by a major Immortal sect, it''s virtually impossible for a Foundation Establishment True Person to have it.


    Clearly, behind the Five Light True Person and the Clear Light True Person, there must be a powerful Immortal sect! Perhaps, their backgrounds are even incredibly prominent.


    However, delving into their identities now is of no further significance. The Great Mountain Seal descended rapidly, threatening to grind Lin Fei and everyone on the Immortal Mist Ind into dust.


    "Hum".


    The very next moment, without any hesitation, Lin Fei''s Saber Momentum erupted.


    The terrifying Saber Momentum surged forth, engulfing the entirety of the Fairy Mist Ind. And that wasn''t all.


    The essence of Lin Fei''s blood vibrated.


    "Boom".


    Above his head, another flower surprisingly materialized. The Energy Flower!


    With the appearance of the Energy Flower, a sanguine aura, spanning a thousand meters, instantaneously spread out, subtly merging with the Saber Momentum.


    The Blood Energy Domain!


    In this instant, Lin Fei channeled every ounce of his power. Every technique was fully unleashed.


    Energy Flower, Qi Flower, Blood Energy Domain, Saber Momentum, saber essence! And yes, the saber techniques!


    "Swoosh".


    The Qi Flower above Lin Fei''s head quivered slightly. Following this, massive amounts of saber essence shot out, morphing into a sacred, solemn, and vast saber.


    Holy Spirit Saber!


    "Swoosh."


    Another surge of saber essence shot forth, transforming into a beam of rainbow light, spanning across the void.


    Rainbow Transformation Saber!


    "Swoosh."


    The third stream of saber essence emerged, bursting forth, it was enveloped in raging mes, as if the entire sky was painted in a fiery hue.


    me Burning Heaven Saber!


    "Merge!"


    Suddenly, the three sabers converged, and the saber essence intensified, one thousand meters, five thousand meters, ten thousand meters! It reached an astounding ten thousand meters!


    At this moment, Lin Fei held nothing back, every ounce of his saber essence erupted,bining the three sabers into one, expanding it to ten thousand meters!


    Furthermore, Lin Fei''s Blood Energy Domain seemed to merge seamlessly with the Saber Momentum. Under the augmentation of the Saber Momentum and blood essence, the enormous ten thousand meters saber essence faintly bore a shade of blood-red. A terrifying aura immediately descended upon the entire Fairy Mist Ind.


    "Thud."


    Atst, someone couldn''t withstand the pressure of the Great Mountain Seal and Lin Fei''s Saber Momentum and saber essence, copsing directly to the ground. Even the Foundation Establishment True Persons had to desperately channel their energy to ensure they weren''t overwhelmed and forced to the ground.


    Everyone stared in shock at the massive saber and towering peak in the sky.


    "Two flowers. And even the Blood Energy Domain! Elder Lin is even more formidable than I imagined. In fact, Elder Lin''s Saber Momentum has transcended. Once it''s perfected, wouldn''t he be able to condense three flowers? By then, with the Three Flowers Converging Atop, he might achieve the status of a Martial Sovereign! But facing a Golden Core-tier magic treasure, I fear..."


    Lu Zhen True Person murmured softly, he knew all too well, at this point, even if he was a formidable figure on the Hades List, he was utterly powerless. He didn''t even have the right to intervene.


    "What a Martial Saint! To think he could manifest two flowers. And even the Saber Momentum and Blood Energy Domain. Among the Martial Saints, he must be the most elite. Perhaps even worthy of beingbeled as a Martial Sovereign seed. Pity, he''s up against our Great Mountain Seal. You''re doomed! Great Mountain Seal, descend!"


    Five Light True Person shouted loudly. Together with Clear Light True Person, they channeled their full power to activate the Great Mountain Seal.


    Clearly, they had recognized Lin Fei''s extraordinary prowess. The martial Saint before them wasn''t just any ordinary Martial Saint. So, they took no chances. They unleashed all their power, even consuming elixirs to pour all their energy into the Great Mountain Seal.


    Looking at the hovering Great Mountain Seal above, it resembled an ancient divine mountain as if it could crush anything and everything.


    Such was the might of a Golden Core-level magic treasure. Compared to the Sky Reaching Tower that Lin Fei had encountered previously, the difference was night and day.


    After all, the Sky Reaching Tower was only activated by Qi cultivators and paled inparison to the two Foundation Establishment cultivators before him. These two Foundation Establishment cultivators were undoubtedly among the elite, their prowess matching that of the Limit Martial Saints.


    Lin Fei could see that much. Moreover, he even suspected, That these two Foundation Establishment True Persons were on the brink of facing their tribtions, but for reasons known only to them, they hadn''t. However, all of this was now inconsequential.


    "sh!"


    Lin Fei pped his hands together, it seemed as though he was gripping the ten thousand meters de in the void. He fiercely shed at the hovering Great Mountain Seal.


    "Boom!"


    The void seemed to crack open. With this sh, Lin Fei channeled every ounce of his skills and power. The Saber Momentum evolved, taking on myriad forms of saber techniques and intentions, all of which poured into the ten thousand-meter de.


    This was a true strike, where spirit, energy, and vitality were perfectly aligned! With this sh, Lin Fei felt as if he had surpassed the Martial Saint realm, reaching a level that was somewhere between a Martial Sovereign and a Martial Saint. He felt as though he had be one with the sh. It appeared as a singr sh, but it was a culmination of hundreds, even thousands of Lin Fei''s saber techniques, melded with his profound understanding and mastery of the saber.


    "Rumble!"


    Atst, Lin Fei''s ten thousand meters saber fiercely collided with the Great Mountain Seal. The terrifying aftermath instantly tore the void asunder. The vast sea below was instantly stirred, giving rise to monstrous waves and whirlpools. It felt like the world was being turned upside-down.


    A muffled boom echoed, sending shockwaves through everyone present. It felt as if their consciousness had been halted at that moment. All that remained was the wildly rampaging saber in the void and the all-suppressing, annihting Great Mountain Seal!

 256. Taiyi Dao Palace

    256. Taiyi Dao Pce


    "Thud."


    A tremendous noise echoed across the sea, stirring a vast ssh of waves. When the dust and smoke cleared, everyone''s eyes widened in shock. The Great Mountain Seal was nowhere to be seen.


    Lin Fei remained, hovering in the void. All that was left were ripples and waves on the sea''s surface. Moreover, a massive whirlpool had formed in the water.


    "Was... was the Great Mountain Seal sent flying?"


    Five Light True Person and Clear Light True Person looked on in disbelief. What had they just witnessed? The formidable Great Mountain Seal, after shing head-on with Lin Fei''s saber, was actually sent flying, plunging directly into the sea, causing the formation of that vast whirlpool.


    Yet Lin Fei remained untouched. The two peak Foundation Establishment True Persons couldn''t quite believe it. Was Lin Fei''s sh really that powerful? A head-on collision with a Golden Core-level magic treasure Great Mountain Seal, only to send it flying.


    This was no longer the power of a Martial Saint or a Foundation Establishment True Person. Even if he hadn''t reached the level of a Martial Sovereign, he was close.


    "Go!"


    Without hesitation, Five Light True Person and Clear Light True Person turned to leave. They quickly cast a spell, trying to recall the Great Mountain Seal. However, it was already toote.


    "Boom."


    Although Lin Fei''s saber essence was drained, he still had his Saber Momentum. In an instant, Lin Fei''s Saber Momentum descended, making the two Foundation Establishment True Persons feel like they were trapped in quicksand. Every move became incredibly difficult!


    "Immeasurable Fist!"


    Lin Feiunched a punch. Indeed, his saber essence had been exhausted and would take time to recover. However, the power of the martial artists lies within themselves. A martial artist''s body is still immensely formidable. Especially for Lin Fei, who had condensed the Energy Flower. He also possessed the Blood Energy Domain. Thus, even if his saber essence was depleted, Lin Fei''s body remained incredibly strong!


    "Boom."


    Lin Fei''s Blood Energy Domain epassed both the Five Light True Person and Clear Light True Person. Immediately, their Qi and Blood were suppressed. Their entire beings, under the dual pressure of Saber Momentum and Blood Energy Domain, found it almost impossible to even move an inch, let alone escape.


    The main issue was that their spiritual power had also been exhausted by the Great Mountain Seal. If they had abundant spiritual power, they could infinitely deploy the Great Mountain Seal and genuinely utilize its utmost power. Sadly, there was no opportunity for that now.


    Lin Fei''s terrifying punch made it seem as if the very air was exploding. The force of his punch hadn''t evennded on them yet, but they felt the chilling touch of death. They were very clear; if that punchnded on them, given their current state of zero spiritual power and relying solely on their Magic Bodies, they wouldn''t stand a chance against Lin Fei''s strike! Even if they had spiritual power but were without the Great Mountain Seal, they couldn''t withstand this punch.


    "We can''t die, we mustn''t die. You can''t kill us, even if you are a Martial Saint of the Ancient Origin Sect, you can''t kill us. We are from the Taiyi Dao Pce..."


    "Thud."


    The two Foundation Establishment True Persons couldn''t even finish their sentence before Lin Fei''s punchnded on them. In an instant, their bodies were blown apart by his strike.


    This punch of Lin Fei, which embodied the Energy Flower and the suppression of the Blood Energy Domain, was so potent that even a top-tier Martial Saint would struggle against it. And these two Foundation Establishment True Persons, devoid of any spiritual power, stood no chance.


    The two peak Foundation Establishment True Persons died just like that. Obliterated by a single punch from Lin Fei, leaving no trace behind.


    "Hmm?"


    Lin Fei''s gaze shifted as he looked toward the vast sea below.


    "Ssh."


    The Great Mountain Seal shot out from the water. Without the support of spiritual power, it quickly reverted to its original state, a small square object, norger than a fist.


    Lin Fei''s figure shed, arriving instantly in front of the Great Mountain Seal. He reached out to grasp it.


    "Whoosh."


    However, the Great Mountain Seal was even faster. It transformed into a streak of light, soaring into the sky, heading towards the horizon. In a blink of an eye, it disappeared without a trace.


    "Did it just... fly away?"


    Lin Fei''s brow furrowed. Though he had repelled the Great Mountain Seal, he hadn''t inflicted any harm upon it. He was indeed intrigued by this Great Mountain Seal. After all, it was a magic treasure of the Golden Core tier.


    Pity the magic treasures possess consciousness. Any magic treasure that survives the Heavenly Tribtion, given time, would likely develop a sense of sentience. Thus, with the demise of both the Five Light True Person and the Clear Light True Person, the Great Mountain Seal had fled. It probably returned to whence it came.


    At that moment, some Foundation Establishment True Persons from the sea raiders still lingered in the void. Witnessing Lin Fei''s terrifying power, they dared not linger. One after another, they activated their magic treasures and fled in an instant.


    Lin Fei didn''t pursue it. There was no point. For him, averting the crisis of Fairy Mist Ind was enough. Moreover, he was now devoid of his saber essence. To rejuvenate his saber essence would require time. This was his most vulnerable moment.


    Still, even in such a state, Lin Fei was a Limit Martial Saint with the Energy and Blood Energy Domain.


    With a ''whoosh'', True Person Lu Zhennded before Lin Fei.


    "Elder Lin, are you aware of the identities of those two Foundation Establishment True Persons?"True Person Lu Zhen inquired gravely, seemingly devoid of any tion.


    "Weren''t they sea raiders?" Lin Fei queried in return.


    "Before you vanquished those two Foundation Establishment True Persons, Elder Lin, they uttered a name¡ªTaiyi Dao Pce! And possessing such formidable Golden Core-tier magic treasures, it is undoubted they are likely the Foundation Establishment True Persons from the Taiyi Dao Pce."


    "Taiyi Dao Pce?"


    Lin Fei hadn''t heard of this sect. Yet, from the expression on True Person Lu Zhen''s face, this sect seemed of significant consequence.


    "Elder Lin, you''ve perhaps only recently joined the Ancient Origin Sect. It''s understandable if you''re unaware of the Taiyi Dao Pce. The vastness of the Ancient Continent harbors innumerable martial arts sects and immortal sects. Our Red Hades Mansion, the Ancient Origin Sect, and the Profound Light Cave Heaven, though secluded, stand rtively firm. Yet, even as these three major powers, we still face a formidable adversary in the Taiyi Dao Pce! But the Taiyi Dao Pce is located far from Fairy Mist Ind. With Fairy Mist Indcking resources, why would the Taiyi Dao Pce disguise themselves as sea raiders, intent on seizing it? I fear there are hidden reasons at y.


    Moreover, the Great Mountain Seal has likely returned to the Taiyi Dao Pce. Soon, they''ll learn of the events here. Elder Lin, while your strength is impressive, the Taiyi Dao Pce isn''t something we at the Foundation Establishment or Martial Saint levels should meddle with. It''s best to urgently report the presence of the Taiyi Dao Pce on Fairy Mist Ind to our sect. Letting the sect handle this matter would be more prudent."


    Lin Fei nodded in agreement. Initially, he had onlye to resolve the crisis on Fairy Mist Ind. Now that the peril had been averted, this matter had no bearing on him. Reporting the appearance of the Taiyi Dao Pce members on Fairy Mist Ind to the sect would alleviate many of his troubles.


    "Thank you for the reminder, True Person Lu. As the crisis on Fairy Mist Ind has been resolved, I shall take my leave first. Farewell!"


    With that, Lin Fei stepped forward. He didn''t meet with members of the eight great families but chose to leave Fairy Mist Ind directly.


    Lin Fei set his course back to the Ancient Origin Sect.

 257. Spontaneously Integrate

    257. Spontaneously Integrate


    In the vast Ancient Continent stood the Great Divine Mountain, where celestial tunes lingered, and mystical mists swirled around. From time to time, heavenly music echoed from within the mountain, ensnaring any mortal who chanced upon its melody. Legend held that if one were to hear these celestial sounds, they were fated with immortality. This was the tale many mortals passed down.


    However, for the other immortal sects and martial arts schools of the Ancient Continent, it was known that within the Great Divine Mountain, there truly existed an immortal sect. It was named the Taiyi Dao Pce!


    The Taiyi Dao Pce had ancient roots. It was rumored to have been established by a Great Being. Only those at the Nascent Soul stage were worthy of being termed as such Great beings.


    While those at the Golden Core stage could move mountains and oceans with their sheer will, Nascent Soul cultivators could carry mountains, chase the moon, move stars, and destroy worlds with a mere wave of their hand. Hence, they were called Great Beings!


    Golden Core cultivators possessed a lifespan of a thousand years. In contrast, Nascent Soul cultivators had ten thousand years of longevity. The Taiyi Dao Pce was founded by one such Nascent Soul Great Being. Although after the founder of the Taiyi Dao Pce passed away, the pce had not birthed another Nascent Soul Great Being, its profundity remained unfathomable.


    Over millennia, the Taiyi Dao Pce expanded vigorously, conquering dozens of immortal sects and decimating hundreds of martial arts schools. Their influence spanned countless kingdoms. However, in the southeast corner of the Ancient Continent, they met resistance. The Profound Light Cave Heaven, Red Hades Mansion, and Ancient Origin Sect¡ªtwo immortal sects and a martial arts school¡ªbanded together. Surprisingly, they halted the expanding march of the Taiyi Dao Pce.


    Both sides deployed their Golden Core True Person and shed multiple times. Though the Taiyi Dao Pce did not face defeat, they didn''t gain an upper hand either. As a result, an unspoken truce was established between the two factions, maintaining peace for centuries.


    Suddenly, a faint grayish beam of light shed, darting into the Great Divine Mountain. It swiftly entered a cave-dwelling within the Taiyi Dao Pce. With a soft rustle, the Golden Core True Person, Lu Feng, abruptly opened his eyes.


    Before him floated a majestic and square magic treasure seal, known as the Great Mountain Seal. In truth, this seal was a replica. The real treasure of the Taiyi Dao Pce was the Great Divine Mountain Seal, personally crafted by the Nascent Soul founder of the pce who had been suppressing the pce for tens of thousands of years. Even though the seal in front of Lu Feng was a mere replica, it had undergone heavenly tribtions, making it a genuine Golden Core-level magic treasure.


    The sight of the grayish Great Mountain Seal brought a grave expression to Lu Feng''s face. He reached out and grasped the seal, extracting information embedded within.


    "My disciples, Five Light, and Clear Light, are dead," he murmured, a deep frown forming on his brow. "Killed by an unfamiliar Martial Saint. This Martial Saint was powerful enough to resist the Great Mountain Seal with a single strike, even repelling it. It is suspected to be a Martial Saint from the Ancient Origin Sect!"


    The cold gleam in Lu Feng''s eyes intensified. He even "saw" the appearance of the said Martial Saint from within the seal''s memories. A young-looking Martial Saint with two flowers above his head, wielding a saber that manifested a ten thousand meters long saber light, apanied by a Saber Momentum and Blood Energy Domain.


    This indicated a top-tier prodigy, likely on the verge of achieving the Triple Flower pinnacle and breaking through to the level of Martial Sovereign. Such prowess was nearly impossible for a rogue cultivator. Only a powerful entity like the Ancient Origin Sect could produce such a Martial Saint, especially one near the Fairy Mist Ind.


    "Looks like we couldn''t keep it a secret after all," Lu Feng thought. "That maritime region is too far from our Taiyi Dao Pce. But now that we''ve ascertained the location of the immortal mansion in that sea area, it''ll be easier. Under no circumstances can we, the Taiyi Dao Pce, miss out on that immortal mansion."


    Thoughts shed across Lu Feng''s mind. Ancient Origin Sect, Red Hades Mansion, Profound Light Cave Heaven ¡ª these three major forces were indeed tough to handle. The Taiyi Dao Pce had no immediate ns to wage an all-out war. However, they had unintentionally discovered the existence of the immortal mansion in that maritime region. An immortal mansion, left behind by a very ancient Nascent Soul Great Being, could contain untold treasures.


    Originally, the Taiyi Dao Pce had intended to covertly explore and then dominate the sea area housing the immortal mansion. But their unsessful attempt to conquer Fairy Mist Ind had inadvertently revealed their ns to the Ancient Origin Sect. Now, the news of the immortal mansion was likely no longer a secret.


    Should the three major forces be alerted, it would be nearly impossible for any member of the Taiyi Dao Pce to approach that sea region.


    Lu Feng, in a resolute manner, dered, "If we can''t monopolize it, then it shall be a fair game based on each one''s capabilities." In a sh, he transformed into a streak of light, heading towards the headmaster of the Taiyi Dao Pce for consultation.


    The death of his disciples, Five Light True Person and Clear Light True Person seemed less significant now. As a prestigious Golden Core True Person, all he needed to do was remember who the Martial Saint responsible for their deaths was. He would find plenty of opportunities for revenge in the future.


    ...


    At the Ancient Origin Sect, Lin Fei gave a detailed report about the two suspected Foundation Establishment True Persons from the Taiyi Dao Pce he encountered on Fairy Mist Ind. He even mentioned the magic treasure "Great Mountain Seal". Upon hearing about the "Great Mountain Seal", the higher-ups of the Ancient Origin Sect had already formted some judgments, although these were of no concern to Lin Fei.


    Lin Fei returned to his cave dwelling and sorted out the spoils from this mission. Although Lin Fei had assisted on this mission, the eight families had generously rewarded him with treasures. While Lin Fei might not need these treasures, he could exchange them for contribution points at the Treasure Exchange Pavilion.


    Heading straight to the pavilion, Lin Fei exchanged all the treasures bestowed upon him by the eight families. To his surprise, the treasures amounted to nearly 24,000 contribution points, averaging 3,000 points for each treasure. Given the stature of these powerful Martial Saint families, it was only natural that their most precious treasures were extraordinary. This haul had even surpassed the rewards from a regr mission. With his existing 3,600 points, Lin Fei now possessed a total of 27,600 contribution points.


    With sufficient points in hand, Lin Fei proceeded to post tasks in the Task Hall, "Those who haveprehended the saber intent of the ''Rainbow Transformation Saber Technique'' can earn 3,000 contribution points for each guidance session."


    The same offer was extended for the ''Holy Spirit Saber Technique'' and ''me Burning Heaven Saber''.


    Lin Fei''s tasks were specific to saber guidance, and the requirement was toprehend the saber intent. These three saber techniques were true of the Martial Saint level and even considered among the peak techniques for Martial Saints.


    Among all the Martial Saints in the Ancient Origin Sect, many might have practiced these three saber techniques. However, the number who have trulyprehended the saber intent could probably be counted on one hand. After all, only after mastering the saber technique and gaining deep insight could one potentially manifest the saber intent. It''s exceedingly challenging, which is precisely why Lin Fei set the reward at 3,000 contribution points. While the points seemed easy to earn at face value, the actual requirements were lofty.


    After Lin Fei posted the task, he returned to his cave dwelling to wait quietly. Merely three dayster, a core disciple named Hu Xiao arrived at Lin Fei''s residence.


    "Disciple Hu Xiao pays his respects to Elder Lin!" he greeted.


    Lin Fei recognized Hu Xiao as a core disciple of the Ancient Origin Sect, specializing in the Rainbow Transformation Saber Technique. He also knew that Hu Xiao had managed to cultivate the saber intent of the technique.


    While Hu Xiao held the status of a core disciple, he dared not show any arrogance in front of Lin Fei. After all, who wasn''t aware that Lin Fei was the head elder of the Law Enforcement Hall with significant power?


    Moreover, with Lin Fei having condensed two flowers and even manifesting the Transcendence Saber Momentum, he was regarded as a top genius of the Ancient Origin Sect with the potential to be a Martial Sovereign. After defeating Jiang Tianyun from the Illusion Worry City, Lin Fei even gained the unofficial title of the top Martial Saint of the Ancient Origin Sect.


    "Since you''ve taken up the task, you must haveprehended the saber intent of the Rainbow Transformation Saber. Let me give it a try," Lin Fei said calmly.


    The next moment, his overwhelming Saber Momentum descended with a thunderous impact. Hu Xiao felt as though several mountains were pressing down on him, his entire body weighed down. Such was the pressure of Lin Fei''s Saber Momentum. The saber in Hu Xiao''s hand trembled violently. He realized that drawing his saber under Lin Fei''s momentum was an extravagant hope. However, he had the saber intent.


    With a resonating hum, Hu Xiao unleashed the saber intent of the Rainbow Transformation Saber. It was vast and overwhelming, so powerful that even under Lin Fei''s immense Saber Momentum, it managed to burst forth.


    "Indeed, it is the saber intent of the Rainbow Transformation Saber. Yet, it seems somewhat feeble, perhaps merely in its mastery stage."


    Lin Fei acknowledged with a subtle nod, his tone measured and serene. To Lin Fei, the mastery-level saber intent of the Rainbow Transformation Saber was hardly noteworthy. However, he coveted that very intent from his adversary.


    "The saber intent ismendable. Yet, even if one grasps saber intent, one must not neglect the technique. This strike devoid of saber intent, how are you going to resist??"


    With a flick of Lin Fei''s finger, the Rainbow Transformation Saber manifested, instantly transforming into a radiant arc of light, hovering in front of Hu Xiao.


    "I am indebted to Elder Lin for his guidance."


    Hu Xiao''s spirit nearly fled his body. He had momentarily feared he would be cleaved in twain.


    "It was you who enlightened me on saber intent of the Rainbow Transformation Saber."


    Lin Fei gently shook his head. He had merely wielded the Rainbow Transformation Saber on a whim. Yet, the saber intent still required Hu Xiao''s elucidation.


    <strong>"The host''s Rainbow Transformation Saber Technique has profoundly captivated the intent of Hu Xiao''s Rainbow Transformation Saber."</strong>


    <strong>"Hu Xiao''s Rainbow Transformation Saber Intent ardently seeks to meld with the host''s technique."</strong>


    Suddenly, an unforeseen twist urred. Lin Fei halted mid-step. A voice resonated within his mind. The saber intent of the Rainbow Transformation Saber yearned to spontaneously integrate into his technique!?

 258. An invitation from Sect Leader.

    258. An invitation from Sect Leader.


    "Agreed."


    After a moment of contemtion, Lin Fei silently affirmed in his heart. A sudden "thud" echoed in his mind, immediately followed by a rush of memories. These were memories of the Rainbow Transformation Saber. From its basics to its beginner, and from its birth to the realization of the saber intent, culminating in its mastery stage. It felt as though Lin Fei had lived through it all himself. All the revtions and insights were instantly clear to him.


    With a swift motion, Lin Fei''s eyes shot open. He realized that these were, in fact, Hu Xiao''s fullprehension of the Rainbow Transformation Saber. They were "drawn out" by Hu Xiao''s saber intent and wlessly integrated into Lin Fei''s Rainbow Transformation Saber Technique.


    <strong>"Your martial art, the Rainbow Transformation Saber Technique, has perfectly merged with the Rainbow Transformation Saber''s saber intent."</strong>


    <strong>"You''ve grasped the saber intent from your Rainbow Transformation Saber Technique, reaching its mastery stage."</strong>


    The system''s voice reverberated in Lin Fei''s mind.


    "Elder Lin, I have demonstrated it all. You..."


    Hu Xiao looked up, a hint of uncertainty in his eyes. After his demonstration of the Rainbow Transformation Saber''s saber intent, Lin Fei had remained still, seemingly lost in thought.


    "It''s done. Your task isplete. Head to the Task Hall to im your reward."


    Lin Fei finally spoke, his gaze steady as it met Hu Xiao''s.


    "The task... isplete?"


    Hu Xiao paused, taken aback. That was worth three thousand contribution points! Even as a true disciple, he had to undertake missions, particrlyplex ones, to potentially earn that many points.


    And now? Merely demonstrating the Rainbow Transformation Saber''s saber intent, he hadpleted the task and earned three thousand points!?


    However, Lin Fei was an Elder of the Law Enforcement Hall and a Limit Martial Saint, Hu Xiao naturally trusted his words.


    "Then, I shall take my leave!"


    With that, Hu Xiao promptly exited the cave dwelling.


    Lin Fei watched his retreating figure. Hu Xiao''s saber intent from the Rainbow Transformation Saber seamlessly integrated with Lin Fei''s technique. Of course, this had no effect on Hu Xiao. Should Hu Xiao remain driven, relying on his own insights, there was still a chance for his Rainbow Transformation Saber''s saber intent to transcend, even achieve perfection.


    But for Lin Fei, this was profoundly significant. Having reached the mastery stage meant that Lin Fei was one step closer to evolving his Saber Momentum.


    Moreover, from this incident, Lin Fei uncovered a method to birth the saber intent from the saber technique. The saber intent of the Rainbow Transformation Saber¡ªwhy did it willingly integrate into Lin Fei''s Technique?


    Lin Fei pondered deeply. It was probably due to him manifesting the Rainbow Transformation Saber Technique within his Saber Momentum. That had "subdued" the Rainbow Transformation Saber''s saber intent.


    After all, when Lin Fei unleashed the Rainbow Transformation Saber Technique, he harnessed the saber essence, amplified further by the power of Saber Momentum.


    Even if Hu Xiao utilized his saber intent, it certainly couldn''t match Lin Fei''s technique. With the Rainbow Transformation Saber Technique, Lin Fei had the capability to y even a Limit Martial Saint in a single strike!


    Hence, it was perfectly reasonable for the saber intent of the Rainbow Transformation Saber to be subdued by Lin Fei''s Technique.


    "So, can I continue to ''subdue'' the saber intent of other saber techniques? And if the saber intent of other techniques reaches perfection and then integrates into my saber technique, perhaps my own saber intent could directly achieve perfection!"


    A glint sparkled in Lin Fei''s eyes. However, he was well aware. Be it the Rainbow Transformation Saber Technique, the me Burning Heaven Saber, or even the Holy Spirit Saber Technique¡ª they were all of the Martial Saint levels.


    Within the Ancient Origin Sect, how many could perfect the saber intent of a Martial Saint-level technique? Even if there were any, it probably wouldn''t be from these three techniques.


    Nevertheless, justprehending the saber intent was sufficient. Once the saber intent was grasped, one would naturally be a step closer to manifesting the Saber Momentum!


    The reward of three thousand contribution points did not disappoint Lin Fei. Subsequently, two more Martial Saints arrived, having recognized Lin Fei''s reward task. Their primary techniques were the me Burning Heaven Saber and the Holy Spirit Saber Technique, respectively. Moreover, both had birthed their own saber intents, albeit at a mastery stage.


    For a Martial Saint-level saber technique to generate a saber intent was already a rare achievement. Reaching Transcendence or even Perfection was exceedingly challenging.


    "System."


    Lin Fei essed the system panel to review the progress of his martial arts.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Arts Realm: Limit Martial Saint</strong>


    <strong>True Intention Myriad Transformation Technique: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Blood Essence Nine Transformations: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Holy Spirit Saber Technique: Saber Intent: Mastery(Progress 14%)</strong>


    <strong>me Burning Heaven Saber: Saber Intent: Mastery (Progress 62%)</strong>


    <strong>Rainbow Transformation Saber Technique: Saber Intent: Mastery (Progress 32%)</strong>


    <strong>Saber Momentum: Transcendence (Progress 0%)</strong>


    All three Martial Saint-level saber techniques had birthed their own saber intent. Although they were still in the Mastery stages, as long as he reached saber intent, Lin Fei had a method to enhance them. The method Lin Fei employed was simple: honing the saber intent. Using stronger saber intents to constantly refine the three types of saber intents.


    Back when Lin Fei was at the Nine Profound Sect, this was the method he utilized to elevate his saber intent. At that time, he needed to seek out other saber intents and spar with others. Now, he didn''t need to. Within Lin Fei''s Saber Momentum, there were countless perfected saber intents. If one type of saber intent wasn''t sufficient, then two, three, four... He could use as many as he desired.


    Under such circumstances, Lin Fei''s three saber intents were honed daily, making steady progress. While it was uncertain if he could achieve the state of evolving Saber Momentum, under the relentless daily refinement of numerous saber intents, reaching transcendence should not be a problem.


    Time passed swiftly. Lin Fei immersed himself in his chamber, refining his saber intents day after day. This was something Lin Fei couldn''t skip over. He had already condensed the Energy Flower and Qi Flower. Only the Spirit Flower was left. Only by achieving perfection in Saber Momentum could he attempt to condense the Spirit Flower. As a result, Lin Fei had no choice but to keep honing his saber intent.


    In the blink of an eye, a month passed. On this day, a Martial Saint appeared outside Lin Fei''s chamber.


    "Elder Lin, the Sect Master wishes to see you."


    "Sect Master?"


    Lin Fei opened his eyes. The Martial Saint was holding the Sect Master''s decree, indeed representing the Sect Master. However, Lin Fei was slightly taken aback. Despite having been in the Ancient Origin Sect for quite some time, he had never met the Sect Master in person.


    Even though Lin Fei had established quite a formidable reputation, he had only ever met the Chief of the Law Enforcement Hall, known as Wind Sovereign. Both the leader of the Ancient Origin Sect and Wind Sovereign held the esteemed title of Martial Sovereign.


    Ordinarily, Lin Fei had no interactions with the Sect leader. However, a sudden summons from the leader now gave him pause. Surely, something significant must have transpired.


    "Lead the way," Lin Feimanded without hesitation, promptly rising to follow the martial saint.


    "What might the Sect leader want with me?" Lin Fei inquired of the martial saint before him.


    With a faint smile, the martial saint reassured, "Elder Lin, there is no cause for concern. It is likely good news. The Chief of the Law Enforcement Hall, Wind Sovereign, is currently with the Sect leader."


    "Wind Sovereign?" A flicker of realization crossed Lin Fei''s eyes. He had a vague inkling of why the leader might have called for him. It was probably at the behest of Wind Sovereign. After all, Wind Sovereign was well aware of Lin Fei''s capabilities. If the leader had sought Lin Fei''s presence, it undoubtedly concerned a grave matter pertaining to the Ancient Origin Sect. Still, Lin Fei refrained from overthinking. Meeting the Sect leader and Wind Sovereign would reveal all.


    "We have arrived at the grand hall of the Ancient Origin Sect," the martial saint announced. "Elder Lin, please enter. Both the Sect leader and Wind Sovereign await inside."


    Lin Fei, gazing upon the magnificent hall before him, didn''t hesitate and stepped confidently inside.

 259. Immortal Mansion Task

    259. Immortal Mansion Task


    With a soft swish, Lin Fei had barely stepped into the grand hall when he immediately became the focus of many piercing gazes. Seated in prominent positions were two martial artists. One was a face Lin Fei recognized well ¡ª it was none other than the Chief of the Law Enforcement Hall, the esteemed Martial Sovereign, Wind Sovereign. Beside Wind Sovereign sat another martial artist exuding an aura of authority. Without needing an introduction, Lin Fei deduced that this must be the leader of the Ancient Origin Sect, another of the famed Martial Sovereigns.


    Within the hall, other figures, though only martial saints, were key figures in the Ancient Origin Sect: the Chief of the Transmission Hall, the Master of the Treasure Exchange Pavilion, and the Chief of the Task Hall, among others. While these martial artists weren''t Martial Sovereigns, each had harnessed the power of at least two flowers, marking them as formidable forces and core members of the Ancient Origin Sect. Besides the reclusive and meditating elder figures of the sect, almost every influential individual who had a say in the sect''s affairs was present. The scale of the gathering indicated the gravity of the situation.


    "Greetings, Sect leader, Wind Sovereign, and esteemed elders," Lin Fei offered a modest salute towards the Sect leader and Wind Sovereign. For the others, he simply gave a nod of acknowledgment. As the foremost elder of the Law Enforcement Hall and next only to the Sovereigns, his standing was second to none. At most, some might have had slightly more authority, but in terms of status, Lin Fei was undoubtedly at the core of the Ancient Origin Sect.


    "Elder Lin, please take a seat," the Sect leader gestured after observing Lin Fei, and a chair materialized beside him. Without any pretense, Lin Fei settled down. Assessing his seating, he realized he had been given a prominent position. In certain contexts, seating arrangements symbolized one''s stature and the Sect leader''s gesture acknowledged Lin Fei''spetence and standing.


    "Elder Lin," began the Sect leader, "we''ve summoned you today for a consultation. Regarding thest matter you reported, concerning the appearance of a Foundation Establishment cultivator from Taiyi Dao Pce on the Fairy Mist Ind. After you brought this to our attention, our sect took it very seriously andmenced an investigation into Taiyi Dao Pce. As it turns out, there was indeed a matter of concern.


    Just a few days ago, Taiyi Dao Pce proactively contacted the Ancient Origin Sect, Profound Light Cave Heaven, and Red Hades Mansion, the three major forces. They admitted that they couldn''t keep their secret any longer and revealed their reason for heading to Fairy Mist Ind. In that maritime region lies an immortal mansion left behind by a Nascent Soul Great Being. They''ve even ascertained its approximate location. All three factions have dispatched Martial Sovereigns and Golden Core True Persons to explore that maritime region along with the cultivators from Taiyi Dao Pce."


    "It is indeed an Immortal Mansion," the Sect leader continued. "But this mansion is no ordinary ce. It is protected by a powerful array. Even for us, the Martial Sovereigns and Golden Core True Persons, it''s challenging to break through.


    Yet, since the mansion is without a master, we managed to work together and create a small entrance in the protective array, just enough for someone to enter. However, this entrance only allows Martial Saints or Foundation Establishment cultivators to enter. If a Golden Core True Person or Martial Sovereign attempts to go in, the array would exert a powerful suppressive force. If that happens, the mansion will disappear and be untraceable.


    After discussions with Taiyi Dao Pce, our three factions decided to deploy our Golden Core True Persons and Martial Sovereigns to suppress the mansion''s array for one month. This will give our Foundation Establishment True Persons and Martial Saints the opportunity to enter the mansion and search for treasures.


    While the three factions will enter and exit together, we can''t overlook the allure of the treasures inside an Immortal Mansion left by a Nascent Soul Great Being. Disputes might arise over the ownership of these treasures, especially with members of Taiyi Dao Pce present.


    All factions will undoubtedly send their top-tier Foundation Establishment cultivators into the mansion. Although the Ancient Origin Sect is a martial arts sect, the treasures left behind by a Nascent Soul Great Being can be highly beneficial to martial artists too. Hence, we have decided that Elder Lin will lead our sect''s elite Martial Saints to the mansion to secure these treasures.


    Elder Lin, what are your thoughts?"


    Everyone''s eyes were now on Lin Fei. He took a moment to digest everything that the Sect leader had conveyed.


    An Immortal Mansion! Beneath the waters of the Fairy Mist Ind was a mansion left behind by a Nascent Soul Great Being. Even though Lin Fei was a martial artist, he was well aware of the cultivation system of the Immortal Dao. A Golden Core cultivator could live for a thousand years and was regarded as an ancestral figure. As for Nascent Soul, they could live for ten thousand years, with vast powers enough to destroy worlds. Bing a Nascent Soul meant truly bing a Great Being.


    On the vast ancient continent, Nascent Soul powerhouses could roam freely and dominate. An Immortal Mansion left behind by such power could cause countless factions to be desperate for possession. It was now clear why Taiyi Dao Pce had secretly attempted to take control of Fairy Mist Ind. They probably wanted to monopolize the mansion. Fortunately, their ns were disrupted by Lin Fei, and not only did they fail to gain control over the ind, but their covert actions were also exposed. Knowing they couldn''t keep it a secret, they openlymunicated with the three major factions, proposing a joint exploration of the mansion.


    The mansion''s protective array, even without the presence of a Nascent Soul Great Being, remained formidable. It was not something that Golden Core True Persons or Martial Sovereigns could break easily.


    The four sects joined forces and they barely managed to breach a tiny opening in the formation. It only allowed those at the Foundation Establishment level to enter the Immortal Mansion. The four forces, naturally, coveted the treasures within the mansion. Thus, they would send their Foundation True Persons and Martial Saints into the mansion.


    Lin Fei weighed his options. With the might of a Nascent Soul cultivator, even if not a martial arts great being, the paths of martial arts and immortality converged. The remnants might very well benefit martial artists. Under no circumstance could the Ancient Origin Sect remain indifferent to this mansion.


    As for the risks? Lin Fei had considered them, venturing into the mansion was undoubtedly perilous. But with his current prowess. Lin Fei was confident. Protecting himself shouldn''t prove challenging.


    Thus, Lin Fei had made up his mind.


    "Sect Leader, Wind Sovereign, I wish to journey to the Immortal Mansion. However, I have a minor request."


    Lin Fei stated, neither humble nor arrogant, in a calm tone.


    "Elder Lin, state your request."


    "To enter the mansion, only I should go. The other Martial Saints, I fear they would only be burdens to me. Therefore, for this venture into the mansion, I wish to go alone."


    As Lin Fei''s words settled, the crowd was abuzz. Especially the Martial Saints present in the grand hall. One by one, their expressions darkened. Their eyes fixed on Lin Fei, revealing their displeasure. What did Lin Fei mean by that statement? Was he looking down on all the Martial Saints of the Ancient Origin Sect? Even if they were the elders and leaders who stood at the pinnacle of Martial Saints, they were also the "burdens" Lin Fei spoke of?


    "Elder Lin, you might be underestimating the Martial Saints of our Ancient Origin Sect."


    "Indeed, Elder Lin''s strength is awe-inspiring, capable of defeating Jiang Tianyun of the Illusion Worry City. However, the depth of our Ancient Origin Sect is unparalleled. Where can Illusion Worry City evenpare? Even for Jiang Tianyun, there are no less than ten Martial Saints in the Ancient Origin Sect who can defeat him!"


    "Elder Lin, having joined the Ancient Origin Sect midway, perhaps you do not truly grasp our essence. Our Ancient Origin Sect boasts a profound legacy. We have numerous formidable Martial Saints. Defeating Jiang Tianyun doesn''t render one invincible amongst the Martial Saints."


    "To view other Martial Saints as burdens, Elder Lin, you might be overestimating yourself."


    For a moment, virtually all of the Martial Saint elders were discontented with Lin Fei. Only the Wind Sovereign and the Sect Leader remained silent. Both of them understood clearly. Lin Fei''s aplishments weren''t just limited to defeating Jiang Tianyun. Lin Fei had also repelled the Golden Core level magic treasure, the Great Mountain Seal! He even killed the two proud disciples of the Taiyi Dao Pce.


    With a swift nce, Lin Fei''s cold voice rang out, "If any dissenters exist, you are wee to test my strength in the arena! I don''t wish to enter the perilous Immortal Mansion while being distracted by the need to protect others."


    Lin Fei didn''t intend to offend everyone. However, entering the Immortal Mansion posed undeniable risks. Lin Fei didn''t want to be burdened with protecting others.


    Furthermore, acting alone, he could operate without any restraints. The gains would surely be much more than if several Martial Saints acted together.


    "There might be dangers within the Immortal Mansion. Elder Lin''s concerns are understandable. If anyone truly has confidence, they can challenge Elder Lin on the tform. Even teaming up is permissible. Elder Lin, you wouldn''t mind, would you?"


    Wind Sovereign suddenly interjected. This was akin to pouring oil onto a raging fire! All the Martial Saints'' faces turned unsightly. Only the Sect Leader and Wind Sovereign retained theirposure. Their gaze toward Lin Fei carried a subtle depth.


    "I don''t mind. Team up if you wish. I''ll take on all challengers."


    Lin Fei responded indifferently.

 260. Lin Fei Versus the Five Elders

    260. Lin Fei Versus the Five Elders


    Lin Fei''s words caused an uproar amongst the Martial Saints present in the grand hall. Each one of them held status and prestige, standing high within the ranks of the Ancient Origin Sect, and wielding considerable power.


    Yet today, there was a Martial Saint who tantly disregarded their existence. He even belittled them, deeming them as burdens. How could they tolerate such insolence?


    However, some Martial Saints found it curious that neither the Sect Leader nor the Wind Sovereign intervened. On the contrary, they seemed to be fanning the mes, as if they supported Lin Fei.


    At that moment, the Wind Sovereign was secretlymunicating with the Sect Leader.


    "Sect Leader, these Martial Saints have be toocent in the Ancient Origin Sect. We haven''t shed with Taiyi Dao Pce for several centuries. Look at these Martial Saints. Some have managed to form two flowers but couldn''t cultivate the Spirit Flower. Many haven''t even condensed their Saber Momentum. At this rate, when will our sect produce another Martial Sovereign? Lin Fei, who joined us merely half a year ago,cks roots here. Yet his power is undeniable. Why not let him give these Martial Saints a proper lesson? Remind them that the Ancient Origin Sect stands upon martial prowess. Without formidable martial strength, all words are in vain."


    The Sect Leader nodded repeatedly. Although he didn''t always oversee the sect''s affairs and just reserved his intervention for significant events, it didn''t mean he was oblivious to the state of the Ancient Origin Sect.


    Without external threats, many of the sect''s Martial Saints had lost their ambition and drive. Thus, for centuries, the sect had failed to produce another Martial Sovereign. If this persisted, the lifespans of the Ancient Origin Sect''s Martial Sovereigns would soon reach their end. At that point, the sect might find itself without a single Martial Sovereign, signaling the sect''s impending doom.


    In this scenario, Lin Fei appeared like a ferocious dragon, recklessly and audaciously asserting his might within the Ancient Origin Sect, relying solely on his martial prowess. This wasmendable. In a martial arts sect, if strength doesn''t dictate status, would seniority? If a sect starts prioritizing seniority over strength, then its downfall is imminent.


    "Which among the Martial Saints is willing to spar with Elder Lin?" The Sect Leader spoke deliberately.


    Hearing the Sect Leader''s solemn tone, it appeared as if he truly wished to see a duel between the Martial Saints and Lin Fei. For a moment, some of the Martial Saints began to sense the underlying meaning. Was the Sect Leader indirectly supporting Lin Fei? Yet, these Martial Saints, esteemed as they were, could not swallow their pride.


    "I would like to experience Elder Lin''s techniques for myself."


    "Count me in as well."


    "Elder Lin has cultivated two flowers and has also grasped the Saber Momentum. He''s not ordinary; include me."


    "I am currently attempting to evolve my Saber Momentum. This would be an excellent opportunity to learn from Elder Lin."


    And so, one by one, the Martial Saints stepped forward. Each of these Martial Saints was remarkably potent. Each had cultivated two flowers. Some had understood the momentum of martial arts, while others had not. Yet, once they descended from their mountaintop abodes, their powers were fearsome enough to sweep across all directions.


    "Good. Five elders in total. Elder Lin, what say you?"


    "Agreeable."


    Lin Fei nodded. Facing the top five most formidable Martial Saints, each having cultivated two flowers, did ce some pressure upon him. Battling against those of the Foundation Establishment True Person stage was, after all, not the same as battling martial artists.


    "Very well, without dy, let''s proceed to the arena."


    The Sect Leader made a decisive call. Thus, Lin Fei and the five elders flew directly toward the arena. At this moment, in the center of the arena, several Martial Saint disciples seemed to be in the midst of a battle. However, with a mere wave of the Sect Leader''s hand, an overpowering force descended, suppressing these Martial Saint disciples.


    "Postpone your battle for now. Clear the arena. Elder Lin and the five elders will engage in a sparring match."


    The Sect Leader''s voice echoed through the void. The disciples in the arena were immediately and forcefully relocated outside of it.


    "Is that the Sect Leader?"


    "Not just the Sect Leader, but also the Law Enforcement Hall''s Master, Wind Sovereign."


    "Did the Sect Leader just say that Elder Lin is going to spar with the five elders?"


    "Yes, Elder Lin has arrived, and so have the five elders."


    "All five elders have cultivated two flowers. Are they joining forces to duel against Elder Lin?"


    "What exactly transpired here?"


    For a moment, many disciples were taken aback. Each of these five elders held significant power and influence. Within the entire Ancient Origin Sect, they belonged to the core echelon.


    Yet now, they were joining forces to battle Lin Fei. Merely a friendly spar? Who would believe that? It was simply unimaginable!


    Certainly, some significant event had taken ce, though they remained in the dark about it. Consequently, many disciples immediately notified their friends. Within a short span, a multitude of disciples crowded onto the arena. The Sect Leader, without initiating the duel, seemingly intended for a vast assembly of disciples to witness the event.


    By this time, the five elders were well-aware: they couldn''t afford a loss in this battle. A defeat would mean aplete loss of face, making it impossible to retain their present dignified positions. They were trapped in a situation with no easy exit. Thus, this duel wasn''t just a simple spar; it pertained to their identities, statuses, and prestige. Victory was the only option; defeat was uneptable.


    Before long, the arena below was densely packed with disciples. Among them, some elite true disciples had also rushed to the scene upon hearing the news. The Sect Leader, discerning that the crowd had gathered substantially, finally dered, "Enough attendees. Five elders, Elder Lin, spar gently and begin."


    Upon the Sect Leader''smand, the five elders moved without dy or courtesy. The moment the Sect Leader ordered, they took immediate action, holding nothing back. Above their heads, two blossoms materialized. Employing swift techniques, theyunched direct assaults on Lin Fei. The might of five Martial Saints, each with two blossoms, was nothing to scoff at, especially in the confined space of the arena. The moment they acted, the elders could almost instantly close the distance to Lin Fei. Such a battle, in essence, ced Lin Fei at a significant disadvantage.


    The pressure was indeed immense as the five eldersbined their forces. Their formidable aura was overwhelming. Thebined Energy Flowers and Qi Flowers in the void numbered ten, merging to form an overpowering force that swept toward Lin Fei. Moreover, the elders attacked with the force of a thunderbolt, not giving Lin Fei even a moment to catch his breath.


    Facing such an assault, many disciples below the arena felt their hearts constrict. They believed that even a Martial Saint with three flowers, who hadn''t stepped into the Martial Sovereign realm, would probably not withstand such a fearsomebined blow from the five elders.


    However, in the next instant, Lin Fei made his move. A crimson radiance emerged from within him. The Blood Energy Domain!


    Immediately, as the Blood Energy Domain enveloped the area, the five elders felt a sudden heaviness, as if the cirction of blood throughout their bodies became constricted. They were being suppressed! The Energy Flowers above their heads flickered and wavered violently, clearly under the intense oppression of the Blood Energy Domain. For a moment, the speed of the five elders slowed down considerably.


    This was merely the beginning.


    The hum of an immense force filled the arena once more. It was Lin Fei''s Transcendent Saber Momentum. Among the five elders, one wielded a saber. But now, under the influence of Lin Fei''s Saber Momentum, the elder''s saber trembled violently. Drawing the weapon seemed almost an impossible task.


    With the dual oppression of the Blood Energy Domain and the Transcendent Saber Momentum, the elders found their strength reduced by more than half. If it had been merely the Saber Momentum, the pressure wouldn''t have been so fearsome. Butbined with the Blood Energy Domain, the suppression was truly terrifying.


    However, the confines of the arena meant that even while under suppression, the elders still had some strength left. They continued their approach to Lin Fei. A hint of a smirk even appeared on their faces. It was as if, once they got close enough, victory would be theirs.


    In a swift movement, Lin Fei flicked his finger, unleashing the Rainbow Transformation Saber Technique. A streak of rainbow light, which instantly expanded to hundreds of meters in length, shed across the arena. Above Lin Fei, a second flower appeared ¨C the Qi Flower. As the Qi Flower materialized, the Rainbow Transformation Saber, now stretching over hundreds of meters, shed directly at the five elders. Another streak appeared, the me Burning Heaven Saber. It was as if a deprised entirely of mes had emerged, causing the surrounding air temperature to surge dramatically. Yet another saber, the Holy Spirit Saber, emerged.


    All three des, reaching heights of several hundred meters, shed forward with unmatched power.


    The entire arena shook violently. It seemed as if the tform itself was on the brink of shattering. Wind Sovereign and the Sect Leader exchanged a nce and, with a gesture, a unique force enveloped the entire arena, preserving its integrity.


    One of the elders, under the attack of the me Burning Heaven Saber, was severely injured, coughing up blood. Following him, the second, third, and the rest were all driven back, wounded.


    With a mere thought, Lin Fei suspended the three massive sabers in the void.


    "Merge."


    The three des united into one. These were the techniques of a Martial Saint level, imbued with saber intent. Now, as the threebined, they formed a divine saber stretching several thousand meters. Its mere presence and the aura it radiated were enough to make hearts race.


    Lin Fei stood calmly atop the tform, his power evident for all to witness. The oue of the battle was bing clear, and the atmosphere in the arena was thick with anticipation.


    "You''re too weak!" Lin Fei expressed his disappointment with a tinge of sadness. He had initially thought that the five elders would be formidable opponents. However, after their encounter, he realized that these elders were not even a match for Jiang Tianyun. They might have possessed high cultivation realms, but in an actual fight, they were sorelycking.


    Theplexions of the five elders grew ashen. Their gazes were fixed on the massive saber suspended in the air, its intimidating presence undeniable. Deep down, they all knew the truth ¨C they had lost, and it wasn''t just a mere loss. It was a crushing defeat. Lin Fei hadn''t even disyed his full strength, and they had already been bested. Their internal pride was shattered, making them feel as if they were on the verge of vomiting blood.


    They had previously thought that even though Lin Fei was powerful, they also had two flowers. Even if there was a disparity in strength, it shouldn''t have been that vast. But now, after a fierce battle, the painful realization dawned upon them. The gap between Lin Fei and them was not just a mere difference; it was a chasm, a stark contrast.


    "We... we admit defeat," one of the elders finally mustered the courage to speak, breaking the tense silence. Had Lin Fei''s saber descended, they wouldn''t even have had the opportunity to surrender; their fate would have been sealed.


    With the elders'' concession, the spectators surrounding the tform, all disciples of the Ancient Origin Sect, were left in utter shock.

 261. Finished Preparing

    261. Finished Preparing


    "The elders... the five of them lost..."


    "Elder Lin single-handedly defeated the five prominent elders. Within our Ancient Origin Sect, below the rank of Martial Sovereign, these were our strongest Martial Saints. Yet, they were defeated."


    "It wasn''t just a loss. It was an utter rout! Elder Lin didn''t even employ his full strength to overpower the five elders."


    "The terrifying power of Elder Lin... he must now be the top Martial Saint of our Ancient Origin Sect."


    "And, not just within our sect. Considering the entire ancient continent, at the level of Martial Saints, Elder Lin might very well be one of the strongest!"


    Nobody among the disciples of the Ancient Origin Sect had ever imagined Lin Fei could defeat the five elders so decisively. Yes, his duel with Ao Yunxiao had created quite a stir, but Ao Yunxiao was not among the top Martial Saints of the sect. Later, there were rumors that Lin Fei had defeated Illusion Worry City''s disciple, Jiang Tianyun. But how powerful Jiang Tianyun truly was remained spection.


    Moreover, the defeat of Jiang Tianyun had urred in Illusion Worry City, and not many from the Ancient Origin Sect had witnessed it. Hearing is not the same as seeing, after all. But now, they had seen it with their own eyes - Lin Fei''s prowess against thebined force of five top-tier Martial Saint elders. Perhaps, below the Martial Sovereign, Lin Fei was now unmatched.


    "Well done, Elder Lin has won this match," the sect leader finally spoke, trying to calm the agitated crowd. "But, remember, it was only a spar. Other elders should not take it to heart."


    Though the sect leader tried to downy the situation, the five defeated elders exchanged meaningful nces. They had made up their minds. After this shameful defeat, they couldn''t possibly retain their positions with dignity. It seemed they were now reminded of the original purpose of practicing martial arts - true power in the martial path was of utmost importance. They even considered resigning from their elder positions soon to go into seclusion, striving toprehend the essence of martial arts better.


    However, all these matters were now irrelevant to Lin Fei. The sect leader and Wind Sovereign had already sent him a message, asking him to return to the main hall.


    Soon, Lin Fei arrived at the main hall of the Ancient Origin Sect, where only the Wind Sovereign and the sect leader awaited him.


    "Elder Lin," the sect leader began, "your request has been epted. For this journey to the immortal mansion, only you, a Martial Saint from our Ancient Origin Sect, will enter. However, you must ensure that you bring out any treasure you find within.


    Even if we martial artists have no use for them, as long as they''re treasures, we can exchange them with those at the Foundation Establishment or Golden Core stages for precious resources. So, you have but one goal upon entering the immortal mansion. That is to plunder! Empty out the entire immortal mansion of any treasures you can find.


    For this purpose, I''ll lend you a storage pouch. It''s crafted by a Golden Core True Person, specially tailored for martial artists like us. You can use your true essence to ess it, and it should be spacious enough to store anything you need."


    The sect leader then handed Lin Fei the storage pouch. Lin Fei, taken aback, channeled his saber essence into the pouch and found a vast space inside.


    Lin Fei wasn''t truly in need of storage space. He possessed the Sky Reaching Tower, an artifact with ample internal storage to amodate anything. However, he could only use the spirit of the Sky Reaching Tower to ess that space. This new storage pouch, designed especially for martial artists, could be essed using saber essence, which was considerably more convenient.


    "Thank you, Sect Leader."


    "This pouch is only a loan. Once the journey to the immortal mansion concludes, you must return it," the sect leader reminded him with a smile.


    Lin Fei nodded. He recognized that while martial artists and immortal cultivators might be equally matched in terms ofbat strength when it came to crafting magical treasures or auxiliary items, cultivators were far superior. Such a storage pouch, easily crafted by a Golden Core True Person, was beyond the reach of martial artists to replicate.


    Lin Fei wasn''t particrly concerned about returning the pouch since he had the Sky Reaching Tower. But upon reflection, he realized the sect leader''s intentions. Anything Lin Fei brought out from the immortal mansion would likely be stored in this pouch, making it easier for the sect leader to reim the treasures without fearing that Lin Fei might conceal anything.


    Yet, it was probable the Ancient Origin Sect''s leader was unaware of Lin Fei''s possession of the Sky Reaching Tower. Should there be any valuable items, Lin Fei would certainly ce them inside the tower.


    "Sect Leader, when will we depart?" Lin Fei inquired.


    "The exact time is yet to be determined," the sect leader responded. "We still need to negotiate with Profound Light Cave Heaven and Red Hades Mansion. We must ensure that Taiyi Dao Pce isn''t plotting something. However, in about a month or so, we should be able to finalize the date. Wait for further information in your dwelling."


    Lin Fei nodded and exited the main hall.


    Watching Lin Fei''s departing figure, Wind Sovereign squinted his eyes and calmly asked, "Sect Leader, what do you think of Lin Fei?"


    "Inscrutable."


    "Really? Even you can''t see through him?" Wind Sovereign seemed taken aback.


    The Ancient Origin Sect''s leader slightly shook his head. "Lin Fei has been with our Ancient Origin Sect for less than a year. Yet, he evolved from an ordinary Martial Saint to nearly an invincible one. How can one see through such genius? Moreover, he is a ''Dao Seeker''. Every ''Dao Seeker'' is said to achieve the Golden Core level, and it seems the rumors are true. He might be a Martial Sovereign."


    Wind Sovereign mused, "Bing a Martial Sovereign might be an overstatement. It''s more urate to say there''s a high chance. After all, his Saber Momentum is not yet perfected. Even if he perfects it and forms the Spirit Flower, achieving the ''Three Flowers Converging Atop'', it doesn''t guarantee to break the Life Wheel of shackles to reveal it. We both have broken through the Life Wheel''s shackles. If given another chance, are you confident in breaking through, Sect Leader?"


    The sect leader fell silent. Indeed, even with ''Three Flowers Converging Atop'', not everyone can achieve the title of Martial Sovereign. The critical step is breaking the Life Wheel''s shackles. And this very step halts countless exceptionally talented Martial Saints. To break the Life Wheel''s shackles is as challenging as a Foundation Establishment cultivator trying to ovee the heavenly tribtion. It''s akin to defying fate and challenging the heavens ¡ª an incredibly arduous task. Regardless of how impressive Lin Fei has been, whether he can break the chains of fate remains uncertain.


    "All we can do is to see how Lin Fei''s destiny unfolds..." The Sect Leader''s words echoed throughout the grand hall.


    ...


    Time flew by day by day.


    Lin Fei stayed in his cave, constantly refining three saber intents with the Saber Momentum. With each passing day, the cultivation progress of his saber intent increased by approximately 1%.


    Several dayster, the saber intent of one of the three Martial Saint-level techniques, the me Burning Heaven Saber, reached 100% cultivation progress. The saber intent sessfully achieved Transcendence! However, once the saber intent reached Transcendence, no matter how much he honed it further, the results seemed insignificant.


    Soon after, the saber intent of the Rainbow Transformation Saber Technique also achieved Transcendence. Roughly two monthster, the Holy Spirit Saber Technique''s saber intent reached Transcendence as well.


    After two long months, Lin Fei finally received a message from the Sect Leader. He immediately proceeded to the main hall of the sect, where the Sect Leader and Wind Sovereign awaited him.


    "Lin Fei, it''s settled," the Sect Leader announced. "In three days, the Taiyi Dao Pce, Red Hades Mansion, Profound Light Cave Heaven, and our Ancient Origin Sect will jointly open the Immortal Mansion. By then, you will enter the mansion alongside the Foundation Establishment True Persons from the other factions."


    Having waited for two months, Lin Fei finally received specific information.


    "Sect Leader, I have a question," Lin Fei said, "Once inside the Immortal Mansion, are we allowed to kill?"


    The Sect Leader and Wind Sovereign exchanged nces. The Sect Leader then spoke in a deep voice, "The four major factions have reached an agreement. Once inside the Immortal Mansion, anything goes. You can kill not only the members from Taiyi Dao Pce but also those from Red Hades Mansion and Profound Light Cave Heaven. Anyone who contests treasures with you can be killed!"


    The Sect Leader''s words were resolute and unequivocal.

 262. Immortal Mansion

    262. Immortal Mansion


    In the vast and boundless expanse of the ocean, Lin Fei and the Wind Sovereign gracefully tread the air, arriving over these immense waters. Not far from herey the Isle of Fairy Mist Ind, yet the two did not pause there. The exact location of the Immortal Mansion was well-known to the Ancient Origin Sect.


    The Wind Sovereign took the lead. After all, thebined might of the four Golden Core True Person and the Martial Sovereign was essential. Together, they needed to suppress the formation of the Immortal Mansion, forging a passage through.


    "Over there, those are the representatives of the Profound Light Cave Heaven and the Red Hades Mansion," remarked the Wind Sovereign softly.


    Following the gaze of the Wind Sovereign, Lin Fei''s eyes discerned them as well. Suspended above the sea, the silhouettes of two groups could vaguely be seen, seemingly waiting for something. The ones dressed in ashen robes belonged to the Profound Light Cave Heaven. In contrast, those of the Red Hades Mansion adorned themselves in vibrant, multicolored attire, a medley of styles without any uniformity. Yet, both the Profound Light Cave Heaven and the Red Hades Mansion had many Foundation Establishment True Persons among them, all presumably intending to enter the Immortal Mansion.


    "Wind Sovereign, does the Ancient Origin Sect only send a single Martial Saint into the Immortal Mansion?" queried the Golden Light True Person from the Profound Light Cave Heaven. He was leading the group from the Profound Light Cave Heaven this time and was no stranger to the Wind Sovereign.


    "One is sufficient," Wind Sovereign replied calmly. "Entering the Immortal Mansion, it''s the quality that counts, not the quantity."


    "Is that so? Every single one from my Profound Light Cave Heaven is a top-notch Foundation Establishment True Person. It appears the Ancient Origin Sectcks sessors; not many formidable Martial Saints left," the Golden Light True Person remarked with the same tranquillity.


    "Really? Let us see once we enter the Immortal Mansion," retorted Wind Sovereign, the tension palpable between them.


    The three great factions, only when faced with external pressures, like the presence of the Taiyi Dao Pce, would they unite. Beneath the surface, deep-seated conflicts and covert struggles were ever-present. Take, for instance, the animosity between Wind Sovereign and the Golden Light True Person. Even before they had ascended to their current statuses, disagreements had marred their history. Their meetings were anything but amicable. Constant conflicts have persisted between the Ancient Origin Sect and the Profound Light Cave Heaven.


    "Wind Sovereign, Golden Light True Person, let''s table this for now," an urgent voice interrupted. "The envoys from the Taiyi Dao Pce have arrived!"


    The one speaking was the Red Crane True Person of Red Hades Mansion, a female Golden Core True Person. Both the Wind Sovereign and Golden Light True Person raised their heads, casting their gaze toward the distant horizon. Indeed, on the far-off skyline, there loomed a grand ship. Evidently, this vessel was a magical treasure, capable of flight. Its magnificent presence stirred the winds and cloaked the skies with mist, making its way toward them with grandeur.


    "Hmph, the Taiyi Dao Pce always sees themselves as superior, making such a grand entrance," sneered a voice.


    "Hasn''t the Taiyi Dao Pce always been like this?" both the Wind Sovereign and Golden Light True Person, for once, agreed. It seemed only in the face of the Taiyi Dao Pce would the two findmon ground.


    In a sh, the ship from the Taiyi Dao Pce arrived. A Golden Core True Person, apanied by more than twenty Foundation Establishment True Persons, appeared over the sea, and with a gesture, recalled the magical treasure. The sheer number of top-tier Foundation Establishment True Persons surpassed thebined forces of the Ancient Origin Sect, Red Hades Mansion, and Golden Light Cave Heaven. In a certain sense, the Taiyi Dao Pce indeed boasted formidable power. Their deep-rooted strength was astonishing! No wonder they had always overshadowed the three great factions.


    "My fellow Daoists, I apologize for the wait," the Golden Core True Person from the Taiyi Dao Pce said, sweeping his gaze over them.


    "So, it''s True Person Lu Feng. Now that you''ve arrived, let us begin," Golden Light True Person remarked coldly. The three major factions and True Person Lu Feng had no pleasantries to exchange. The mere fact they didn''t immediately sh was already a testament to their restraint. However, Lu Feng''s gaze eventually settled on Lin Fei, a hint of surprise flickering within.


    "Is this the Martial Saint of the Ancient Origin Sect?" Lu Feng recognized Lin Fei. An image of him was captured within the Great Mountain Seal. It was Lin Fei who had in his disciples, the Five Light True Person and the Clear Light True Person.


    "Yes, this is the First Elder of the Law Enforcement Hall from the Ancient Origin Sect, Elder Lin Fei," the Wind Sovereign replied calmly.


    "Only Elder Lin is representing the Ancient Origin Sect in the Immortal Mansion? It seems the Ancient Origin Sect has great confidence in Elder Lin. Elder Lin''s prowess must be truly formidable."


    Throughout, Elder Lu Feng''s tone remained tranquil.


    Lin Fei''s brows slightly furrowed. Even though True Person Lu Feng spoke with calmness, Lin Fei sensed a subtle coldness in his eyes. Lin Fei was certain he had never met Lu Feng in his memories. In fact, he could count on one hand the number of people from the Taiyi Dao Pce he had met ¡ª just a very few.


    Suddenly, a thought crossed his mind. The two top-tier Foundation Establishment True Persons he had in among the pirates on Fairy Mist Ind were from the Taiyi Dao Pce, weren''t they? Perhaps those two had some connection with the Lu Feng before him. The more he pondered, the more convinced Lin Fei became that there was a connection between Lu Feng and those two.


    Nevertheless, Lin Fei wasn''t afraid. With Wind Sovereign by his side and the three major powers on high alert against the Taiyi Dao Pce, there was little to fear from them. As for potential ambushes from the Taiyi Dao Pce''s Foundation Establishment True Persons, once they entered the Immortal Mansion, Lin Fei couldn''t care less. Once inside the mansion, it was uncertain who would be hunting whom.


    At this moment, Lu Feng sent a telepathic message to the Foundation Establishment True Persons of the Taiyi Dao Pce: "Remember Lin Fei of the Ancient Origin Sect. Keep a close eye on him. Lin Fei''s strength is remarkable; even when Five Light and Clear Light had the Great Mountain Seal, they were in by him. Do not act rashly against Lin Fei once inside the Immortal Mansion. Our priority is to find the treasures. If you must confront him, make sure it''s a lethal strike. Use all your power and work together to besiege him."


    The hearts of the many Foundation Establishment True Persons tightened. The mention of Lin Fei, who had in Five Light and Clear Light even when they deployed the power of the Great Mountain Seal, emphasized his extraordinary abilities. However, they were not afraid. For this trip to the Immortal Mansion, the Taiyi Dao Pce had prepared thoroughly. They believed that unless confronted by a Golden Core True Person, they would surely prevail.


    "Alright, let''s dive in."


    And so, the factions from all sides plunged straight into the waters.


    Deep beneath the sea, a sense of unease mingled with awe. Lin Fei, known as Martial Saint, possessed a body that was impervious to the elements, allowing him to dive deep into the ocean without trouble. It wasn''t long before thebined forces of the four powers reached the seabed and gazed upon a magnificent Immortal Mansion.


    The mansion was inscribed with intricate runes and array patterns, making it clear that it wasn''t meant to be essed by just anyone. True Person Lu Feng, Red Crane True Person, Golden Light True Person, and Wind Sovereign¡ªthe three Golden Core True Persons and one Martial Sovereign¡ªjoined forces, encircling the mansion.


    With a thunderous rumble, the mansion vibrated intensely. Though the great formation of the mansion started its operation, thebined strength of the four powerhouses suppressed it, creating an opening for entry.


    "Enter the mansion quickly," one of the leaders directed. "Remember, you have only one month. After that period, you must return. If the mansion seals while you''re inside, escape will be almost impossible."


    Every Foundation Establishment True Person and Martial Saint felt their hearts tighten. They understood the stakes: Only a formidable Nascent Soul Great Being could breach this mansion. Even for a Golden Core True Person, the best they could hope for was temporarily suppressing the mansion''s defensive arrays. Over time, the defenses would reactivate, and if they weren''t out by then, they could be trapped forever, with the mansion possibly vanishing entirely.


    The opportunity was a singr one, fraught with peril. Being trapped would mean an eternity of confinement.


    "Lin Fei, if you can,e out earlier!" Wind Sovereign telepathicallymunicated to Lin Fei. His caution was based on prudence and an element of distrust. Who could know what True Person Lu Feng of the Taiyi Dao Pce might do? Leaving early would minimize the risks.


    Lin Fei nodded in acknowledgment. Without further dy, he and the other Foundation Establishment True Persons flew into the Immortal Mansion, ready to confront whatevery inside.

 263. Human-faced Fruit

    263. Human-faced Fruit


    Within the Immortal Mansion, Lin Fei was greeted by an astonishing sight. The water that surrounded the mansion outside was nowhere to be found. Instead, it resembled a typical, grandiose mansion one would expect onnd. The air was fresh, and it felt as though he was standing above ground.


    The Immortal Mansion''s interior truly showcased its miraculous nature. Lin Fei deduced that the entire mansion was, in essence, a treasure unto itself. If it could be imed entirely, it would be the most valuable acquisition. Yet, even the Taiyi Dao Pce, with its profound heritage, could not currently harness the entire mansion''s essence.


    Within the vast hall of the mansion, members from the various factions exchanged nces, sizing up potential rivals. The eyes of those from the Taiyi Dao Pce especially rested upon Lin Fei. However, none took immediate action. They were all aware that their primary objective was the treasures within, and initiating conflict without even locating the treasures would be premature.


    Leading the way, the twenty-odd Foundation Establishment True Persons from the Taiyi Dao Pce advanced in one direction. Their figures soon vanished, seemingly melding with the mansion''s intricate architecture. Their choice not to split up was a strategic one. Alone, they might be vulnerable to members from the Ancient Origin Sect, Red Hades Mansion, or Profound Light Cave Heaven. There was strength in numbers, and staying together was the safest option.


    Profound Light Cave Heaven and Red Hades Mansion, however, looked at each other, sensing a palpable mutual distrust. They silently decided on diverging paths, ensuring they would not inadvertently sh.


    Soon, the expansive hall was devoid of anyone but Lin Fei.


    Taking his time, Lin Fei meticulously surveyed his surroundings. While the mansion was adorned with intricate carvings and various curious artifacts, none of these items appeared to be the treasures everyone sought. Had there been any, the members of the other factions wouldn''t have left in such haste.


    Making his decision, Lin Fei picked a pathway that seemed promising and ventured deeper into the Immortal Mansion, ready to uncover its hidden secrets.


    The paths within the Immortal Mansion branched in all directions, resembling abyrinth at first nce. Inside the Immortal Mansiony treasures, the most coveted of which were undoubtedly the magic treasures.


    Yet, Lin Fei held little regard for such magic treasures. Even though the Ancient Origin Sect wished for him to amass a vast collection of these treasures, Lin Fei had his ns upon entering the Immortal Mansion. His primary concern was enhancing his saber intent. Lin Fei''s saber intent had already reached the level of Transcendence. Only by advancing it to perfection could he potentially evolve his Saber Momentum.


    However, what within the Immortal Mansion could possibly elevate Lin Fei''s saber intent? Lin Fei was as much in the dark about that as anyone. He could only press on.


    After what felt like an eternity of wandering without encountering any perils, Lin Fei began to suspect that the Nascent Soul Great Being truly hadn''t set any treacherous traps within the mansion. It made sense, after all. This wasn''t some test; it was the Immortal Mansion left behind after the fall of a Nascent Soul Great Being, the very abode where they had resided. Who wouldce their dwelling with snares?


    Moreover, with a being as formidable as a Nascent Soul Great Being, even without defenses, who would dare trespass into their Immortal Mansion as long as they lived?


    "Hmm? Is this... an herb garden?" Lin Fei''s wandering suddenly brought him out into the open. Before him stretched an expanse of lush verdancy ¨C an extensive herb garden. Qi cultivators, whether Qi Condensation, Foundation Establishment, or even Golden Core, all seemed to have an inherent affinity for alchemy. To craft various elixirs, an abundance of rare medicinal herbs was essential. Given that this Nascent Soul Graet Being had an Immortal Mansion, it seemed only natural for there to be an herb garden.


    Though Lin Fei couldn''t recognize many of the precious herbs in the garden, a mere whiff of many of them invigorated him, clearing his mind and refreshing his spirit. Without hesitation, he moved closer to explore.


    With a swift "whoosh", a strand of saber essence shot out, shing a vast stretch of nts before him, which Lin Fei promptly stashed in his storage bag. Though he hadn''t found any magic treasures, these rare herbs were a good find. After all, such treasures that even a Nascent Soul Great Being valued couldn''t be ordinary.


    Lin Fei harvested the herbs vigorously. Had a Golden Core True Person been present, they would''ve surely used him of being wastefully extravagant. Many of these divine and earthly treasures required special harvesting methods. Lin Fei''s direct approach, shing them with his saber, undoubtedly damaged many. It was truly heart-wrenching for any cultivator to see. However, Lin Fei was indifferent to whether he diminished their efficacy; he just wanted them all.


    Suddenly, a refreshing aroma caught Lin Fei''s attention. Looking up, he spotted a tree situated at the garden''s prime spot. Strangely, this tree bore only a single fruit. And even more oddly, this fruit bore the resemnce of a human face ¨C vivid and lifelike. Just as Lin Fei reached out to pluck it, the fruit unexpectedly opened its eyes. Yes, just like a human.


    Lin Fei''s eyes tightened, and his saber essence was on the brink ofunching. But then, the fruit spoke, "Don''t be rmed. I am but a Human-faced Fruit. What harm can I possibly cause you? You''re a martial artist, aren''t you? Good, martial artists won''t eat me, nor use me for pill concoction."


    This fruit, referring to itself as the Human-faced Fruit, surprisingly had a voice, which was youthful, much like a little girl''s.


    "A Human-faced Fruit? Why can you talk?" Lin Fei inquired.


    "I am the Human-faced Fruit. nted here by the Seven Sacred Daoist in the Immortal Mansion, I don''t know how many years ago. Over time, I gradually gained consciousness. In essence, I am a spirit object! If you promise not to eat me or refine me into a pill, I can guide you to any ce within the Immortal Mansion. Having been a spirit for so long, I understand the mansion much better than neers like you, especially a warrior like yourself. To be honest, there''s hardly anything in this entire Immortal Mansion that would be of use to you."


    "The only thing that might be of use to you in the Immortal Mansion is the prison," the Human-faced Fruit continued. "Many fearsome individuals were once held there, all captured by the Seven Sacred Daoist. Among them are powerful martial artists, many times stronger than you, even a hundred times more potent!"


    Lin Fei''s eyes lit up at this revtion. Anyone that much stronger than him was undeniably a Martial Sovereign.


    "So the Seven Sacred Daoist is the master of the Immortal Mansion? That Nascent Soul Great Being?" Lin Fei inquired.


    "Yes, the Seven Sacred Daoist is the lord of the Immortal Mansion," the fruit affirmed.


    Lin Fei, with a glint in his eyes, pressed on, "Such a prominent Nascent Soul figure nted you in this medicinal garden, in its prime spot no less. That means you are held in high regard. You must not be just an ordinary spirit."


    The Human-faced Fruit appeared visibly flustered at Lin Fei''s deduction and hastily replied, "Indeed, I''m not ordinary. I have a specific use for Nascent Soul cultivators, particrly for those in the Dao of Immortality. As a martial artist, even if you consumed me, it wouldn''t benefit you. As long as you spare me, we can negotiate. I can guide you to the prison in the Immortal Mansion, where you might find what you''re seeking."


    This fruit did not dare to conceal anything. As merely a spirit object, anyone could consume it. All it wished for was survival.


    "So, I should just pluck you?" Lin Fei asked.


    "Yes, I''m mature and have be a spirit. Just pluck me and store me in a box. As long as I can absorb spiritual energyter on, I''ll remain in this state," the fruit answered.


    Lin Fei nodded and, with a flick of his finger, used his saber essence to cut the Human-faced Fruit from its branch.


    "Oops!¡°


    The fruit let out a yelp as it tumbled to the ground. Lin Fei ensured that it was unharmed before picking it up again.


    "Lead the way to the prison in the Immortal Mansion," Lin Fei ordered with a calm demeanor.


    Despite the rough handling, the Human-faced Fruit didn''t darein. Complying with Lin Fei''s directive, it began guiding him deeper into the Immortal Mansion, towards the prison.

 264. Honing the Saber Intents

    264. Honing the Saber Intents


    The Immortal Mansion was expansive, but with the Human-faced Fruit leading the way, Lin Fei quickly located the prison deep underground. As they descended flights of stairs, Lin Fei lit up an oilmp, illuminating the prison''s secondyer.


    His expression shifted slightly when he discovered corpses within the cells. The bodies, though lifeless, remained remarkably intact, devoid of the usual signs of decay. They appeared as though they had just met their life''s end.


    The prison waspartmentalized with many cells, each secured with formidable arrays and formations. It was evident that these arrangements, which were capable of holding the upants inside, were set up by the Nascent Soul Great Being. Such an extraordinary feat.


    However, every inhabitant within the cells was dead. Even if they were once at the Golden Core True Person level, they would only have a lifespan of a millennium. The master of this mansion, the Seven Sacred Daoist, had been dead for perhaps tens of thousands of years.


    Lin Fei ventured deeper into the prison until he felt a sudden surge of powerful saber intent emanating from one of the cells, possibly even Saber Momentum. Though he couldn''t see the source due to the distance, the overwhelming force it exerted was palpable.


    "This intense saber intent, possibly even Saber Momentum! The being inside that cell must be an incredibly formidable martial artist," Lin Fei mused. "A Saber Saint? Unlikely that a Saber Saint would be imprisoned here. It might actually be a Martial Sovereign!"


    A realization dawned upon him. Why would a Nascent Soul Great Being have a Martial Saint imprisoned? It seemed improbable. A Nascent Soul cultivator was a supreme being, capable of walking the vast ancient continent without fear or challenge. To be caught and imprisoned by such an entity, one had to be of extraordinary power, at least at the Golden Core or Martial Sovereign level.


    Amid the intimidating aura of the cell, Lin Fei faced the challenge head-on. The menacing Saber Momentum and Saber Intent emanating from the cell made it almost impossible for him to approach. Such potent forces, even after the death of its possessor, made Lin Fei realize the indomitable spirit of the person once imprisoned.


    But challenges like this were what Lin Fei lived for. This was the type of environment in which he thrived. To him, these intimidating forces weren''t mere obstacles; they were opportunities for growth.


    Without hesitation, Lin Fei sat cross-legged and began his meditation. Soon, his three unique saber intents manifested before him: The Rainbow Transformation Saber, the Holy Spirit Saber, and the me Burning Heaven Saber. These saber intents had seen little progress after reaching that transcendence stage. But now, with this immense pressure and saber aura around him, Lin Fei saw a chance to push his limits and refine these saber intents further.


    As he unleashed his three saber intents, the overwhelming force from the cell nearly dispersed them. The oing saber intent threatened to shatter Lin Fei''s intent. But his own Saber Momentum surged to protect his saber intent, forming a shield that kept them intact. This back-and-forth battle not only prevented his saber intents from dissipating but also refined them, making them stronger.


    Lin Fei could feel the incremental growth in his strength. Just a short session had increased his saber intent''s strength by 1%.


    "With such formidable saber intent and Saber Momentum to contend with, the rate at which my saber intent grows is impressive," he thought. "If I have a month under such conditions, to what level can I elevate my saber intent?"


    Uncertainty lingered, but Lin Fei was undeterred. With determination burning in his eyes, he set forth to harness as much of this unique opportunity as he could, pushing his saber intents to new heights.


    1%, 2%, 3%, 4%, 5%...


    As Lin Fei''s cultivation progress of saber intents progressed, he began to stride forward.


    One step, two, three, four, five...


    With the enhancement of his saber intent, Lin Fei found himself resilient enough to withstand the saber intent and saber momentum within the prison. He moved closer, albeit only by a few steps, but with the prison being a hundred steps away, even this small advancement signified his increasing proficiency.


    Days turned into nights.


    Lin Fei''s attention had wholly drifted away from the rest of the Immortal Mansion. Upon his arrival at the mansion, he had already amassed numerous heavenly treasures, sufficient to present to his sect. Such an opportunity to encounter and cultivate using this caliber of saber intent and saber momentum was rare and invaluable. Missing it would be a real loss.


    In his heart, Lin Fei harbored the ambition to perfect his saber intent and evolve it into Saber Momentum.


    One day, two days, three days...


    In the blink of an eye, fifteen days had passed. Throughout this time, Lin Fei persisted within the Immortal Mansion''s prison, harnessing the formidable saber intent and saber momentum to refine his own.


    However, among his three saber intents, their rates of improvement varied. Some progressed rapidly, while others advanced slowly.


    Suddenly, there was a resonant hum. The me Burning Heaven Saber intent within Lin Fei underwent a profound transformation. Simultaneously, a voice echoed in Lin Fei''s mind.


    <strong>"Your me Burning Heaven Saber intent has reached 100% proficiency. It has now achieved perfection."</strong>


    "Has it truly reached perfection?"


    Lin Fei paused momentarily in astonishment. At that moment, his me Burning Heaven Saber intent soared into the skies, its power surging explosively. Astonishingly, it could now contend with that formidable saber intent head-on!


    Of course, there was still a difference. After all, that was the saber intent of a Martial Sovereign. However, it was likely that the adversary had been long deceased, hence their saber intent had undoubtedly weakened significantly over time.


    Moreover, Lin Fei''s saber intent was far from ordinary. It was the saber intent born from a pinnacle martial technique of the Martial Saint tier ¡ª naturally exceptional.


    At that moment, Lin Fei took a brief nce. He had managed to advance a mere ten steps! Any further progress seemed virtually impossible.


    A glint of determination shed in Lin Fei''s eyes, and a thought crossed his mind. The saber intent of the me Burning Heaven Saber had reached its peak and could no longer be enhanced. At this juncture, there was only one recourse ¡ª evolve it into Saber Momentum!


    Once Saber Intent achieves perfection, its evolution to Saber Momentum bes the natural next step. However, Lin Fei couldn''t afford to wait. His experience with evolving Saber Momentum was extensive, so with perfected saber intent, he was confident in his ability to make this transition.


    If he didn''t make the shift to Saber Momentum, augmenting his current Transcendence Saber Momentum, Lin Fei would find himself at an impasse, unable to forge ahead. The progression speed of the saber intents of the Rainbow Transformation Saber and the Holy Spirit Saber was evidently slower than that of the me Burning Heaven Saber. This indicated that these two saber intents required more profound pressures for advancement. Lin Fei needed to draw closer to that dominant Saber Momentum to hasten the development of the other two saber intents.


    With that, Lin Fei closed his eyes. He knew this day was inevitable. He had to evolve his Saber Momentum. Without hesitation, he resolved, "Let itmence, me Burning Heaven Saber, evolve into Saber Momentum!"


    "Boom."


    The next moment, a thunderous resonance erupted in Lin Fei''s mind. The evolution of the Saber Momentum had begun!

 265. Leave or Die

    265. Leave or Die


    The evolution of Saber Momentum, Lin Fei had mastered it with adept expertise.


    At this moment, a sonorous mor echoed within his mind. It felt as though he stood amidst an endless inferno, where the fiery seas brandished ferocious sabers. Such was the saber intent of the me Burning Heaven Saber. Once evolved into Saber Momentum, its potency was not to be underestimated. Indeed, it was awe-inspiring!


    Time trickled away. the me Burning Heaven Saber Intent, which had once been but a tiny spark now zed fiercely.


    From a single spark, a wildfire grows! With the eruption of mes, the sessful evolution of the me Burning Heaven Saber''s Saber Momentum had been realized.


    With a swish, Lin Fei opened his eyes. With a mere thought, the Saber Momentum of the me Burning Heaven Saber manifested instantly. Immediately, a radiant circle of fiery red light surged, sweeping in all directions. Such was the Saber Momentum of the me Burning Heaven Saber!


    Within this Saber Momentum, one had not only to endure the fierce saber''s onught but also the searing pain of mes. Of course, this was but an illusory sensation, not the true burn of mes. All Saber Momentum remained ethereal. Perhaps, only beyond the realm of Saber Momentum might a metamorphosis into reality be possible.


    Yet, even in its ethereal form, its terror was profound. Submerged in such Saber Momentum, one''s strength was suppressed. Beyond enduring the saber''s sharpness, one felt the scald of mes. Under the weight of such Saber Momentum, even the mightiest would be subdued. It was akin to facing both a mountain of sabers and a sea of mes.


    The Saber Momentum at the level of Martial Saint was indeed extraordinary. However, Lin Fei sought not just individual Saber Momentum. His aim was to merge all Saber Momentum into one!


    "Fuse!"


    In the very next moment, without a hint of hesitation, Lin Fei seamlessly merged the Heavenly Saber Momentum with that of the me Burning Heaven Saber.


    The two Saber Momentums within Lin Fei tangled and shed with each other. Concurrently, a battle of the two Saber Momentum erupted in Lin Fei''s mind. This time, Lin Fei didn''t interfere, simply waiting patiently to see which one would emerge superior. After all, regardless of which Saber Momentum assimted the other, or which became dominant, it wouldn''t have a significant impact on Lin Fei.


    As time flowed on, a victor between the two Saber Momentum was eventually determined. The Heavenly Saber Momentum, having already integrated numerous Saber Momentum and even having achieved Transcendence, was undeniably formidable. Even if the me Burning Heaven Saber Momentum was at the level of Martial Sovereign, how could it possibly match the profound foundation of the Heavenly Saber Momentum?


    Thus, the Heavenly Saber Momentum sessfully merged with the me Burning Heaven Saber Momentum.


    A deep rumble echoed as the Heavenly Saber Momentum, after absorbing the me Burning Heaven Saber Momentum, began its transformation. Within the Saber Momentum, traces of mes emerged, creating an ambiance as if one were amidst a raging inferno. It had fully integrated the features of the me Burning Heaven Saber Momentum.


    A voice from the system resonated in Lin Fei''s mind.


    <strong>"Your Heavenly Saber Momentum has sessfully integrated the me Burning Heaven Saber Momentum, elerating its cultivation progress by 40%."</strong>


    "A 40% increase in cultivation progress?" Lin Fei mused aloud. "That''s just from the me Burning Heaven Saber Momentum. If the Holy Spirit Saber and Rainbow Transformation Saber Momentum each added 40%, my Saber Momentum will certainly reach perfection!"


    Even Lin Fei, who always maintained hisposure, couldn''t hide a hint of joy in his eyes. His choice to practice three Martial Sovereign-level saber techniques, followed by painstakinglyprehending the saber intent and evolving the Saber Momentum, now seemed all the more worthwhile.


    Indeed, the Martial Saint-level saber techniques, once their Saber Momentum was evolved and integrated into the original Saber Momentum, truly stood out, significantly enhancing one''s cultivation pace.


    "Let''s see how many steps I can take now," Lin Fei pondered aloud.


    The strength of his Saber Momentum had magnified considerably. Thus, he unleashed it, carrying a faint scent of burning mes, and strode forward: ten steps, twenty, thirty, forty...


    By the time Lin Fei reached the fortieth step, he realized his Saber Momentum had reached its limit. To push further might strain it beyond its capacity. This spot was ideal. In fact, to ensure absolute precision during the sharpening of his saber intent and to avoid any unforeseen mishaps, he voluntarily stepped back three paces, settling around the thirty-seventh step.


    From here, Lin Fei could glimpse the distant prison. However, a mystical array enveloped the prison, seemingly obstructing his view. The insides of the prison remained elusive, discernible perhaps only if he drew much closer.


    Lin Fei didn''t waste a moment. He had merely evolved the Saber Momentum from the me Burning Heaven Saber. There were still the Holy Spirit Saber Technique and the Rainbow Transformation Saber Technique. Both techniques need to be transformed into Saber Momentum. He remembered distinctly that he could remain in the Immortal Mansion for just a month. After that, the four major powers would no longer be able to suppress the array. If he was still inside by then, escape would be impossible.


    Thus, he had only half a month left. Time was of the essence. Thankfully, in the previous half-month, his saber intent from the other two techniques had improved significantly, although not as drastically as the me Burning Heaven Saber.


    One day, two days, three days... In the blink of an eye, ten days had passed.


    <strong>"Your Rainbow Transformation Saber Intent has achieved perfection!"</strong>


    Lin Fei opened his eyes. Perfection in the Rainbow Transformation Saber Intent had been achieved in just twenty-five days. Only five days remained.


    The saber intent of the Holy Spirit Saber Technique was nearing perfection. Lin Fei was confident that within five days, he would achieve the pinnacle. And when that happened, he would simrly evolve it into Saber Momentum.


    However, Lin Fei was in no rush now. Five days remained, and he needed to make the most of every moment. Even evolving into Saber Momentum would consume time, time Lin Fei was loath to squander. Once outside, he could evolve it at will, there was no need to spend precious time within the Immortal Mansion.


    One day, two days, three days, four days... Only the final day remained.


    Lin Fei nced at the progress of his Holy Spirit Saber Intent, which had reached an impressive 97%. By the end of the twenty-ninth day, he would likely perfect it. As the critical moment approached, Lin Fei''s resolve was to remain moreposed and centered than ever.


    Yet just as he had closed his eyes, immersing his entire being into refining his saber intent, footsteps echoed from the outside. Members of the Taiyi Dao Pce had unexpectedly found this location. Not only them, but the Red Hades Mansion and the Profound Light Cave Heaven members also arrived in session.


    "Is that Lin Fei?"


    "It''s Lin Fei of the Ancient Origin Sect. We haven''t seen him in so long, and here he is."


    "Looks like a prison here."


    "Look inside! They''ve imprisoned some Golden Core True Persons."


    "Even if they''re dead, they surely possess magic treasures."


    Whether from Taiyi Dao Pce, Red Hades Mansion, or Profound Light Cave Heaven, all eyes were drawn to the cells. To them, the discovery of magic treasures, especially those left by a Golden Core True Person, was the greatest gain. Maybe they had already secured many treasures, but greed knew no boundaries.


    Suddenly, Lin Fei''s eyes snapped open. With so many present, it was impossible for him to quietly refine his saber intent. This was crucial for the perfection of his intent, the eventual evolution of Saber Momentum, the formation of the Spirit Flower, and even his potential ascension to Martial Sovereign.


    A chilling light shed in Lin Fei''s eyes. At this juncture, he couldn''t maintain hisposure. "You have the span of three breaths," his voice was icy, "Leave or die." Concerning his Dao, his murderous intent could no longer be suppressed. Those who obstructed his way would face deadly consequences.

 266. Combined Great Mountain Seal

    266. Combined Great Mountain Seal


    Inside the immortal mansion''s prison, many were stunned. No one expected Lin Fei to be so assertive and audacious, especially when he was the only representative from the Ancient Origin Sect. The presence of individuals from the Red Hades Mansion and the Profound Light Cave Heaven didn''t imply their unequivocal support for Lin Fei. The Taiyi Dao Pce had posed no threats to them, yet now it was Lin Fei who was the one threatening not only the Taiyi Dao Pce but also them. There was hardly any reason for the Red Hades Mansion or the Profound Light Cave Heaven to intervene.


    However, Lin Fei was indifferent to these deliberations.


    "One breath!" Lin Fei''s voice was as cold as ice as he started his countdown, the murderous intent emanating from him unmistakably real.


    "Two breaths!" His gaze grew colder, and his attention fixed on the Taiyi Dao Pce group, which was thergest and nearest to him.


    The members of the Taiyi Dao Pce were still in two minds. They had already ransacked most of the immortal mansion, and only the prison remained unexplored. It was believed that the Nascent Soul Great Being, who used to own the mansion, imprisoned important figures here. Even if these figures had passed away or most of their treasures were taken by the Nascent Soul Great being, there might still be some relics left behind, which could be of immense value.


    Moreover, before entering the immortal mansion, True Person Lu Feng had instructed them, that if the chance presented itself, they were to eliminate Lin Fei at any cost.


    "Attack!"


    In the next instant, more than twenty Foundation Establishment True Persons, instead of retreating when Lin Fei called out "Two breaths!", not only advanced but alsounched their assaults. Their moves were fierce, with the intent to kill.


    "Great Mountain Seal!"


    Again, the Great Mountain Seal.


    The surprising thing was that all these twenty-plus disciples possessed a Great Mountain Seal. While most of them were likely replicas of the genuine Great Mountain Divine Seal, at least five among them were of the Golden Core level, qualifying as Golden Core magic treasures. The remaining seals were at the peak Foundation Establishment level.


    If these magic treasures were simply numerous, it wouldn''t be such a concern. However, the Great Mountain Seals of the Taiyi Dao Pce were unique. Almost every Foundation Establishment True Person of the pce had a Great Mountain Seal that they had cultivated from an early age. When activated, these seals couldbine their powers. Two, three, or even countless seals, regardless of their levels, could unite. This extraordinary feature made the Great Mountain Seal so sought after within the Taiyi Dao Pce.


    Facing one or two Taiyi Dao Pce Foundation Establishment True Persons might not be a significant challenge. But confronting a group of them wielding Great Mountain Seals was virtually an unbeatable force. This unique trait of the Great Mountain Seal was the reason behind the Taiyi Dao Pce''s consistent expansion over the years despite not having produced any Nascent Soul Great Beings since their founding ancestor.


    Other sects couldn''t replicate the Great Mountain Seal because its initial crafting required the imprint of the original Great Mountain Divine Seal. With this imprint, countless Great Mountain Seals could integrate their powers¡ªa testament to the Nascent Soul Great Being''s formidable skill, and something that other sects could not emte.


    Now, the sky was filled with these Great Mountain Seals, especially dominated by the five Golden Core level seals. They began to merge rapidly. Over twenty sealsbined into one, exponentially magnifying its power. Thisbined seal emitted a grayish light, reminiscent of an ancient divine mountain with the might to crush and annihte everything. Its sheer presence was enough to instill fear in onlookers.


    Some Foundation Establishment True Persons from the Red Hades Mansion and Profound Light Cave Heaven initially looked down upon the disciples of Taiyi Dao Pce. They felt that these Taiyi Dao Pce disciples were not significantly superior. But seeing the merged Great Mountain Seal silenced them. With such a formidable weapon, even dozens of top-tier Foundation Establishment True Persons would be no match for thebined might of the Great Mountain Seals of Taiyi Dao Pce. It was true invincibility!


    It was hard for them to imagine any Foundation Establishment or Martial Saint-level cultivator being able to withstand the power of the Great Mountain Seal. For a Foundation Establishment True Person, a significant portion of their strength came from their magic treasures. If the magic treasure was too potent, the Foundation Establishment True Person would be unable to activate it. But thisbined Great Mountain Seal, infused with the power of over twenty Foundation Establishment True Persons, didn''t have that problem.


    Its formidable strength could likely challenge even Martial Sovereigns and Golden Core True Persons.


    "Descend."


    Suddenly, the Great Mountain Seal, reminiscent of an ancient divine mountain, began its descent. Though it wasn''t as enormous inside the immortal mansion, its power remained undiminished. True Person Lu Feng was certain that thebined might of these two dozen Foundation Establishment True Persons from Taiyi Dao Pce was almost invincible, primarily because of the unique Great Mountain Seal.


    "Shhh."


    Lin Fei drew his saber.


    Without any hesitation, the moment the Great Mountain Seals merged, Lin Fei made his move.


    me Burning Heaven Saber!


    It was like a roaring fire. And at such close proximity, Lin Fei''s blood energy domain erupted instantly, filling the entire immortal mansion prison. The two dozen Taiyi Dao Pce Foundation Establishment True Persons felt the oppressive force of Lin Fei''s blood energy domain.


    However, that was just the energy domain; they could still resist it. But then, the next moment, Lin Fei''s saber momentum descended.


    "Boom."


    It felt as if boundless mes and infinite sabers were cutting through them. The mes seemed to be searing their bodies, threatening to turn them into ashes. This was Lin Fei''s saber momentum, infused with the me Burning Heaven Saber''s power, its might skyrocketed!


    "What a terrifying saber momentum!"


    "Isn''t this saber momentum perfected yet?"


    "He is the most formidable Martial Saints we''ve seen."


    "Hold on! As long as we resist, once the Great Mountain Seal descends, he will undoubtedly perish!"


    The twenty-plus Foundation Establishment True Persons were the cream of the crop from Taiyi Dao Pce. They were acutely aware of the immense power of the Great Mountain Seal. If they could just withstand Lin Fei''s saber momentum and maintain the merger of the twenty-plus Great Mountain Seals, then once the Seal descended, Lin Fei would surely perish. After all, no Martial Saint or Foundation Establishment cultivator could withstand this terrifying Great Mountain Seal.


    "sh!"


    With one swing, Lin Fei unleashed his saber. Countless saber essences converged into his me Burning Heaven Saber. With the boost of his current saber momentum, its power surged manifold. One sh seemed to plunge the entire immortal mansion into a purgatory of mes.


    Witnessing this, Foundation Establishment True Persons from both Red Hades Mansion and Profound Light Cave Heaven were bbergasted and deeply shaken.


    Was this really still the power level of the Foundation Establishment?


    In their eyes, neither Foundation Establishment True Persons nor Martial Saints could exhibit such terrifying power, especially Lin Fei. While they had heard rumors of him defeating Jiang Tianyun from Illusion Worry City and knew he was the strongest Martial Saint of the Ancient Origin Sect, those were merely rumors. To them, no matter how strong a Martial Saint was, there was always a limit.


    But witnessing Lin Fei''s sh, they realized how deeply mistaken they were. If they were to face Lin Fei, even if not his saber, just the oppressive force of his blood energy domainbined with his fearsome saber momentum would be enough to overwhelm them. One sh, and they''d be in.


    But now, Lin Fei''s target was the Great Mountain Seal, that terrifying Great Mountain Seal.


    "Boom!"


    Finally, Lin Fei''s sh collided with the Great Mountain Seal, causing it to wobble intensely, its spiritual light flickering. After all, it was a merger of dozens of Great Mountain Seals, not a true integral magic treasure. When faced with potent force, it could potentially break apart.


    However, the Great Mountain Seal didn''t shatter. Despite its intense wobbling, supported by thebined magical prowess of the twenty-plus elite Foundation Establishment True Persons, the Great Mountain Seal withstood Lin Fei''s devastating sh.


    The hearts of the twenty-plus Foundation Establishment True Persons from Taiyi Dao Pce surged with exhration. They believed that they had won this battle. Once the Great Mountain Seal descended, Lin Fei was certain to meet his doom.


    The Great Mountain Seal continued its descent towards Lin Fei.


    Lin Fei looked up at the looming Great Mountain Seal with an unperturbed expression. That strike was the most potent one he could muster, yet it still fell a tad short of breaking the Seal.


    "Whoosh."


    Lin Fei lifted his head, eyes locked onto the Great Mountain Seal above. Without any hesitation, he announced, "Rainbow Transformation Saber, evolve saber momentum!"


    "Boom."


    Instantly, Lin Fei''s Rainbow Transformation Saber began its evolution. Though his saber intent for the Rainbow Transformation Saber was previously perfected, he hadn''t evolved its momentum. He had hoped to save time and evolve it after getting out. But now, it was imperative.


    Soon, Lin Fei''s Rainbow Transformation Saber rapidly evolved to the Rainbow Momentum ¡ª an ultimate speed. Within the Rainbow Momentum, the saber''s speed could reach an unprecedented pinnacle, akin to a rainbow''s brilliance. When the saber''s speed increased, its might would be earth-shattering.


    Without any hesitation, Lin Fei merged his Heavenly Saber Momentum with the Rainbow Transformation Saber Momentum. These two terrifying momentums fused instantly, giving rise to a new saber momentum.


    <strong>"Your Rainbow Transformation Saber Momentum has merged with the Heavenly Saber Momentum."</strong>


    <strong>"Your saber momentum has improved by 40%."</strong>


    The system''s voice echoed within Lin Fei''s mind. As expected, his saber momentum training progress shot up by 40%, reaching approximately 80%.


    That was sufficient!


    "Rainbow Transformation Saber! me Burning Heaven Saber! Holy Spirit Saber! Three-in-one, sh!"


    At that moment, Lin Fei sped his hands together,bining all three sabers into one. Every bit of saber essence, blood essence, saber techniques, and saber momentum was infused into this singr sh. Enhanced by the momentum, the sh was as swift as a fleeting shadow and seemingly reached a groundbreaking level.

 267. Pefect Saber Momentum

    267. Pefect Saber Momentum


    "Bang!"


    Lin Fei''s strike was incredibly fast. From the moment he evolved his Rainbow Transformation Saber Momentum to the shing of his de, it was all done in a fleeting moment. With the enhancement of his newfound saber momentum, the speed of his sh wasn''t just a mere increase. The speed of his saber technique multiplied manifold, thereby multiplying its power ¡ª even tenfold!


    As such, when his strikended on the Great Mountain Seal, it paused ever so slightly. Then, the luminance of the Great Mountain Seal dimmed instantly.


    "Crack."


    Surprisingly, cracks began to appear all over the massive Great Mountain Seal.


    "How could this be?"


    "The Great Mountain Seal is breaking apart?"


    "This is a merger of over twenty Great Mountain Seals, including five that are at the Golden Core level!"


    "How can anyone below the Golden Core True Person break the Great Mountain Seal?"


    For a moment, every Foundation Establishment True Person from Taiyi Dao Pce was stunned.


    "Boom."


    Finally, the Great Mountain Seal shattered, scattering back into individual seals, their luminance dim. Even if they weren''t destroyed, they were severely damaged. They couldn''t be used for some time and would require significant nurturing before they could be activated again.


    Witnessing this, whether it was the people from Taiyi Dao Pce or those from Red Hades Mansion and Profound Light Cave Heaven, a single word resonated in their minds.


    Invincible!


    Invincible below the Golden Core!


    In the ancient continent, it was challenging tobel anyone as invincible. No matter who, no matter the realm, there always seemed to be someone stronger lurking in the shadows.


    "Leave, let''s go now!"


    The people of Taiyi Dao Pce, without a second thought, decided to flee immediately. Theirbined force, even with the fusion of the Great Mountain Seals, couldn''t handle Lin Fei. Staying would mean certain death.


    "Those who obstruct my path will be shown no mercy!"


    Lin Fei''s eyes were cold, emitting an intense killing intent. The people from Taiyi Dao Pce had dyed him for a significant amount of time. Considering the impending closure of the immortal mansion, they had effectively hindered his progress. Naturally, Lin Fei would show no mercy.


    "Swish, swish, swish."


    With a flick of his fingers, Lin Fei sent out multiple streaks of saber essence hurtling towards the Foundation Establishment True Persons of Taiyi Dao Pce. Now, under Lin Fei''s incredible saber momentum, every streak of saber essence was further augmented in speed. Their velocity was almost inconceivable.


    His saber essence reached cultivators in virtually an instant, a testament to the enhancement of the saber momentum. Lin Fei was beginning to understand the difference between the saber momentum derived from martial saint-level techniques and those from innate-level techniques.


    When martial saint-level techniques evolved into saber momentum, they often incorporated a unique power. For instance, when the me Burning Heaven Saber''s momentum was unleashed, it engulfed everything in mes, making it feel like one was trapped in purgatory. The Rainbow Transformation Saber''s momentum, on the other hand, boosted Lin Fei''s saber speed, amplifying its swiftness manifold.


    This is why every single streak of Lin Fei''s saber essencended on these cultivators, cutting through their defenses.


    "Splurt...sizzle."


    Even if Lin Fei manifested only a single streak of saber essence, its potency was awe-inspiring. Most of the cultivators couldn''t defend against it. Some didn''t even have the time to react, unable to even cast their protective spells before they were split in half by the power of Lin Fei''s saber essence. A few managed to barely summon their damaged Great Mountain Seal, but the seals, with their dimmed spiritual light, were instantly shattered by Lin Fei''s de.


    Out of more than twenty elite Foundation Establishment True Persons, only five managed to escape. Those five managed to survive only because they had the Golden Core level Great Mountain Seals, which barely held off Lin Fei''s saber essence.


    "Quick, we need to leave the immortal mansion at the fastest speed possible!"


    The remaining five cultivators were in a frenzied panic, desperate to escape without lingering within the confines of the mansion. They were willing to pay any price just to get out. Once outside the mansion, they could find safety under the protection of the Golden Core True Persons of Taiyi Dao Pce.


    Inside the mansion, an eerie silence took over. The representatives from the Red Hades Mansion and Profound Light Cave Heaven seemed to still be in shock, staying motionless.


    Lin Fei nced at the people from the Red Hades Mansion and Profound Light Cave Heaven. These individuals hadn''t acted against him, so he had no intention of wasting further time on them. He sat down cross-legged and dered impassively, "Leave or die."


    Profound Light Cave Heaven and Red Hades Mansion had a unique rtionship with the Ancient Origin Sect, and since they hadn''t taken action, Lin Fei didn''t want to go to the extreme of ughtering them.


    "Leave!" The people from Red Hades Mansion and Profound Light Cave Heaven dared not linger any longer and fled from the immortal mansion''s prison as if escaping for their lives.


    Once more, the prison fell into silence, leaving Lin Fei alone with the scattered bodies on the ground. No storage bags were to be found near the corpses, likely held by the five cultivators who had Golden Core-level magic treasures.


    However, Lin Fei had no intention of profiting from these bodies. He had something more crucial at hand ¨C the continued honing of his Holy Spirit Saber Intent.


    At present, the saber intent of his Holy Spirit Saber reached 97%pletion. It was approaching 100%, and Lin Fei was almost there.


    Soon, Lin Fei immersed his mind in his practice and stepped closer to the prison. As he did, he could see not corpses, but a horrifying sh mark within the prison, radiating intense saber intent and momentum.


    A single cut, emitting such terrifying saber momentum, made Lin Fei''s heart shudder. Determined to quickly polish his Holy Spirit Saber Intent to perfection, he gritted his teeth and approached the prison gate.


    "Boom!"


    The terrifying saber intent and momentum struck him immediately.


    "Hum."


    Lin Fei''s Holy Spirit Saber Intent erupted at once, seeming on the verge of copse. However, Lin Fei''s control over the saber momentum allowed him to iste its crushing pressure just before the intent copsed. It was a risky move, but the benefits were clear.


    98%, 99%, 100%...


    Finally, the saber intent of Lin Fei''s Holy Spirit Saber reached 100%.


    <strong>"Your Holy Spirit Saber Intent has reached a cultivation progress of 100%."</strong>


    <strong>"Your Holy Spirit Saber Intent has achieved perfection!"</strong>


    At the pinnacle of perfection with the Holy Spirit Saber Intent, Lin Fei immediatelymanded, "Evolve saber momentum."


    Without hesitation, the saber intent began to evolve its momentum. A radiant white light emanated from within Lin Fei, filling the space with a sense of the divine, weightiness, and mystery. Being enveloped in this glow would amplify one''s war intention, courage, and much more. This was a kind of saber momentum that could amplify one''s soul and emotions¡ªa rarity indeed.


    "Three saber techniques, three types of saber momentum, done!" A unique glint appeared in Lin Fei''s eyes.


    "Merge."


    The crucial step had arrived. Lin Fei immediately integrated the Holy Spirit Saber Momentum into his Heavenly Saber Momentum. The two forms of saber momentum intertwined, shing and merging with one another. As they did, Lin Fei''s progress in cultivating his saber momentum elerated rapidly.


    "Boom."


    Perhaps much time had passed, or perhaps it was just a mere instant, but Lin Fei felt the Holy Spirit Saber Momentum vanish, merging fully into the Heavenly Saber Momentum. Simultaneously, Lin Fei''s Transcendent Saber Momentum broke through its threshold, undergoing aplete metamorphosis.


    <strong>"Your saber momentum cultivation progress has reached 100%."</strong>


    <strong>"Your saber momentum has broken through to perfection!"</strong>


    At this moment, Lin Fei''s saber momentum had finally achieved perfection!

 268. Lu Feng’s Conspiracy

    268. Lu Feng¡¯s Conspiracy


    "Saber momentum perfected!"


    Lin Fei''s eyes were profound. From manifesting the saber momentum to its ultimatepletion, he had undergone countless trials. In the grand era of Great Chang, Lin Fei manifested the saber momentum. And with this momentum, he vanquished the ten immortal gates of Great Chang, earning him the title "Saber Saint".


    However, Lin Fei traveled across the seas from Great Chang, a journey that spanned nearly a year. In that year, countless events unfolded. Many would not experience in decades or even centuries, what Lin Fei encountered in that single year. Thus, he felt a deep sense of hardship. Yet, his efforts finally bore fruit. The saber momentum was perfected.


    Now, Lin Fei could attempt to condense the Spirit Flower. Furthermore, he felt that the Spirit Flower woulde effortlessly to him. After all, his saber momentum was unprecedented in its might. It had integrated countless saber techniques, including three top-tier techniques of the Martial Saint level.


    Fusing myriad saber momentums, Lin Fei''s now perfect momentum was so powerful, that its extent was even unclear to him. However, now was not the time to condense the Spirit Flower.


    Since entering the immortal mansion, though merely twenty-nine days had passed, he had in many of Taiyi Dao Pce''s top Foundation Establishment True Persons. The remaining five True Persons had fled. Who could predict the next move of Taiyi Dao Pce''s Golden Core True Person? Thus, Lin Fei needed to leave the immortal mansion posthaste.


    "Let''s go."


    Without further hesitation, Lin Fei immediately departed from the prison of the immortal mansion. Guided by the Human-faced Fruit, He could swiftly return to where he first entered the immortal mansion, and thus, leave the mansion entirely.


    Beneath the ocean depths, Golden Light True Person, Red Crane True Person, and Wind Sovereign were covertlymunicating. All of them were intently observing Taiyi Dao Pce''s True Person Lu Feng.


    Regardless of any grudges between Wind Sovereign and Golden Light True Person, in the face of Taiyi Dao Pce, the three powers stood united, setting aside past grievances and presenting a united front. They dared not let their guard down against True Person Lu Feng.


    A hum resonated. It originated from the heart of the immortal mansion.


    Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh.


    Five figures, seemingly fleeing in panic, emerged from the mansion. Their movements appeared staggered, unsteady. These were the five Foundation Establishment True Persons of Taiyi Dao Pce. Yet, now they looked utterly terrified, their eyes reflecting sheer horror. Their appearance was rather pitiable.


    "We''ve finally escaped!"


    "Ha, we made it out!"


    "True Person Lu Feng is here too; we''re safe."


    The relief was palpable on the faces of the five cultivators upon spotting Lu Feng.


    However, witnessing this, Lu Feng''s expression darkened ominously. He coldly inquired, "What exactly happened that left you all in such a state of panic, forcing you to leave the immortal mansion in such disarray? And where are the others?"


    Facing Lu Feng''s question, the five hurriedly approached him. Their eyes still harbored traces of lingering fear toward the immortal mansion behind them. The group reported, "Elder Lu, there''s no one else. Only the five of us remain; the others have perished."


    "Perished?"


    The news visibly shook Lu Feng.


    "Yes, all gone. We initially entered the immortal mansion and, following your instructions began collecting various magical treasures. However, weter encountered Lin Fei of the Ancient Origin Sect in the mansion''s prison. He struck at us fiercely, ying over a dozen of us. We were the only ones fortunate enough to escape."


    The five Taiyi Dao Pce True Persons chose their words carefully, subtly pinning the me entirely on Lin Fei.


    "Lin Fei?"


    Lu Feng''s gaze sharply turned towards Wind Sovereign. In fact, Wind Sovereign, Red Crane True Person, and Golden Light True Person all wore expressions of shock. They were all well aware of Taiyi Dao Pce''s distinct features.


    Over twenty top-tier Foundation Establishment True Persons, each possessing a Great Mountain Seal. Thebined might of these True Persons was terrifying. Could Lin Fei, on his own, have truly defeated so many from Taiyi Dao Pce?


    Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh.


    At that moment, even more figures emerged from the immortal mansion. These were members from the Red Hades Mansion and Profound Light Cave Heaven.


    "Why have youe out? It''s only been twenty-nine days; you could have stayed an extra day."


    Red Crane True Person and Golden Light True Person both frowned, seemingly discontented. After all, opportunities in the immortal mansion were rare toe by. Every moment inside could lead to discovering valuable treasures. Leaving a day early could mean missing out on numerous magical treasures.


    Members from both Red Hades Mansion and Profound Light Cave Heaven spoke with wry smiles, "Elders, it''s not that we didn''t want to stay in the immortal mansion for another day, but we simply couldn''t and didn''t dare to. Earlier, there was a conflict between members of Taiyi Dao Pce and Elder Lin of the Ancient Origin Sect. The Taiyi Dao Pce initiated an attack using their magical treasures against Elder Lin. As a result, Elder Lin showed immense strength and killed over a dozen of Taiyi Dao Pce''s Foundation Establishment True Persons. Elder Lin then drove us out as well. We figured there wasn''t much point in staying another day, given the danger, so we immediately left the immortal mansion."


    The exnations from the members of Red Hades Mansion and Profound Light Cave Heaven rified the situation to the three Golden Core True Persons and Wind Sovereign. However, the news that Lin Fei, all on his own, had in more than a dozen top-tier Foundation Establishment True Persons from Taiyi Dao Pce was astonishing. The power disyed by a Martial Saint of such caliber was beyond their imagination.


    Wind Sovereign internally felt a great shock. He knew Lin Fei was powerful, but he hadn''t expected this magnitude of strength.


    "What an Ancient Origin Sect, what a Lin Fei!" True Person Lu Feng eximed, his anger evident, as a chilling intent to kill emanated from him.


    Wind Sovereign retorted, "True Person Lu, our four major forces agreed before entering the immortal mansion that it would be every man for himself. Now, can''t Taiyi Dao Pce ept a loss? Especially when it was your disciples who initiated the attack on Elder Lin of my Ancient Origin Sect and they were countered and killed by Elder Lin. It just means that your Taiyi Dao Pce is inferior."


    Lu Feng''s anger reached its peak. "Inferior?! Humph! How about, Wind Sovereign, you and I have a direct confrontation?"


    As the tension intensified, Red Crane True Person and Golden Light True Person intervened, "True Person Lu Feng, are you trying to ignite a conflict between Taiyi Dao Pce and our three major forces?"


    The atmosphere was thick with tension, the oue of this confrontation uncertain.


    "We''ve already agreed that once inside the immortal mansion, it''s every person for themselves," Golden Light True Person reiterated.


    "Now, True Person Lu Feng is acting out of spite against Wind Sovereign. Attacking Wind Sovereign is essentially provoking all three of our major forces. We stand united," Red Crane True Person added with conviction. The bond and understanding among the three major forces were evident.


    Wind Sovereign nodded subtly in agreement, grateful for the support of Red Crane True Person and Golden Light True Person. The unity of the three major powers was their strongest card, ensuring that Taiyi Dao Pce could not target them individually.


    Lu Feng''s expression turned somber. He could potentially take on Wind Sovereign alone, but with the additional support of Red Crane and Golden Light, he would definitely be at a disadvantage. However, the thought of letting Lin Fei go after thetter had in many of his elite Foundation Establishment cultivators, including two of his own disciples, did not sit well with him. Even as a Golden Core True Person, returning to Taiyi Dao Pce with such a loss would be a humiliation. His status demanded revenge.


    Lu Feng''s gaze shifted to the grand formation of the immortal mansion. An idea dawned on him. Lin Fei hadn''t emerged yet. In fact, he was the only one left inside. "Hmph, if that''s the case, then let Lin Fei stay in the immortal mansion forever," he thought maliciously.


    With that, Lu Feng began retracting his spiritual power, deliberately ceasing to suppress the grand formation of the immortal mansion alongside Wind Sovereign and the others.


    "Lu Feng, you dare?!" Wind Sovereign''s expression changed dramatically, his power surging towards the mansion''s grand formation in a desperate bid to prevent its closure.


    But without Lu Feng''s assistance, Wind Sovereign''s efforts, no matter how intense, could not halt the inevitable.


    Boom!


    The grand formation of the immortal mansion sealed itself. rmingly, the entire mansion began to vibrate¡ªit was preparing to depart. Once the immortal mansion disappeared, even if the Ancient Origin Sect could muster the strength of four Martial Sovereigns, rescuing Lin Fei would be impossible.


    Lin Fei was at risk of being trapped inside the immortal mansion forever.

 269. Three Flowers Converging Atop

    269. Three Flowers Converging Atop


    Inside the immortal mansion, Lin Fei was rushing towards the entrance at top speed. Suddenly, a thunderous vibration shook the entire mansion.


    "What''s going on?" Lin Fei''s expression changed from confusion to rm.


    The Human-faced fruit quickly analyzed the surroundings and said, "It appears the immortal mansion''s formation is attempting to flee. This formation wasid by the Seven Holy Daoist. If it senses an attack, it will try to escape. Perhaps someone outside has triggered the formation."


    Lin Fei''s face paled. If the immortal mansion was fleeing, wouldn''t that mean he''d be trapped inside forever?


    With a humming sound, he immediately deployed his saber momentum. This technique allowed Lin Fei to move at an enhanced speed, and soon he arrived at the ce where he had entered a month ago. However, a chill shed in his eyes as he noticed the formation that allowed him to leave the immortal mansion rapidly closing.


    Something must have happened outside.


    After all, it was only the twenty-ninth day, not yet the agreed-upon thirty. Under normal circumstances, the Golden Core True Persons and Wind Sovereign outside should be able to support the formation without it closing. But now it was closing, and something must have gone wrong outside. What''s more, it seemed that Lin Fei was the only person left inside the entire immortal mansion.


    "Human-faced Fruit, the grand formation is closing. Do you know how to control it?" Lin Fei asked urgently.


    "This grand formation was personally arranged by the Seven Sacred Daoist. No one but him can control it," the Human-faced Fruit replied helplessly.


    A heavy feeling settled in Lin Fei''s heart. Was he really going to be trapped in the immortal mansion? He refused to ept this fate.


    "There must be a way!" Lin Fei eximed andshed out with his saber.


    "Bang!"


    Lin Fei''s de was blocked by the formation, creating ripples before the surface returned to calmness.


    "Hmm? This formation was momentarily suppressed by the Golden Core True Persons and Martial Sovereigns of the four major factions. Even if the formation has recovered, there still seem to be some issues. If my power were just a bit stronger, to strike the formation... It might not be impossible to create a crack in the formation, even a tiny fissure would be enough for me to leave the Immortal Mansion."


    Lin Fei unleashed several shes in session. As a result, the formation was indeed violently shaking. It wasn''t as invincible as one might think especially from the inside. There was a chance to create an opening.


    However, even if the formation is currently not operating smoothly, the power of a mere Martial Saint would undoubtedly be insufficient to create an opening. At the least, it would require the strength of a Golden Core or Martial Sovereign.


    "Martial Sovereign..."


    Lin Fei muttered softly.


    "You must hurry and give it a try. The formation is activating and might disappear soon. When that happens, the formation might just repair itself. You won''t have even this slightest chance then. Unless you reach the realm of Martial Sovereign, then perhaps you''ll have a slim hope of breaking the formation and leaving."


    The Human-face Fruit reminded Lin Fei.


    If he wanted to escape, time was of the essence. Once the formation recovered, Lin Fei wouldn''t have even a sliver of opportunity.


    With that thought, Lin Fei no longer hesitated. He had originally nned to condense the Spirit Flower after getting out. However, there wasn''t any time left now.


    "Boom."


    Lin Fei unleashed his saber momentum. Now, Lin Fei''s saber momentum had reached perfection. Within the saber momentum, Lin Fei''s strength could increase tenfold, even dozens of times. Under the influence of saber momentum, Lin Fei was invincible!


    Yet, that invincibility was only at the level of a Martial Saint. He still couldn''t break the Immortal Mansion''s formation.


    "Condense."


    The next moment, Lin Fei''s saber momentum seemed to begin boiling. The saber momentum continuously gathered above him. The endless power of the saber momentum, it seemed like it was constantly rolling and churning. When the saber momentum had reached its peak,


    "Boom."


    Above Lin Fei''s head, a flower suddenly manifested.


    The Spirit Flower!


    The most challenging Spirit Flower for a Martial Saint had finally been condensed by Lin Fei. And it happened as naturally as water flowing into a channel. It didn''t seem as difficult as the legends suggested.


    Of course, Lin Fei understood. It was likely due to the merit of his saber momentum. The emergence of the Spirit Flower signified that Lin Fei had reached the pinnacle at the Martial Saint level!


    "Vroom, vroom."


    The next moment, the Energy Flower and Qi Flower also emerged. Lin Fei''s aura continually soared. Three flowers hovered above Lin Fei''s head, enshrouding the entire Immortal Mansion within the aura of these three blossoms.


    Three Flowers Converging Atop!


    These three flowers even attracted one another, holding an intricate connection between them. With the three flowers converging, Lin Fei''s blood energy, saber essence, and even his saber momentum, all seemed to subtly merge together. Once they trulybined, it would signify the unity of the three flowers. Only then could one attempt to shatter the Life Wheel''s shackles, revealing the Life Wheel itself.


    However, it is a gradual process. Typically, once the three flowers are condensed, reaching the realm of the Three Flowers Gathering, one would need to adjust their state and patiently wait. It might take a few days, or as long as a year and a half. The three flowers would then slowly merge autonomously, ultimately uniting as one to challenge the shackles of the wheel of destiny.


    However, even if the three flowers unite, whether one can break the shackles is still uncertain. This is a gradual process. By this point, most Martial Saints would typically be osciting between the realm of a Martial Sovereign and that of a Martial Saint.


    However, Lin Fei was no ordinary Martial Saint. Even if when he only condensed two flowers, and his saber momentum wasn''t yet perfect,bining the power of three shes into one, Lin Fei''s strength had been at a level that oscites between a Martial Sovereign and a Martial Saint.


    And now, with Lin Fei''s perfected saber momentum, and even the condensed Qi Flower, having reached the realm of Three Flowers Converging Atop, how profound might his strength be?


    Lin Fei wasn''t sure. But now, he had to test it out. Regardless, this was his only chance to break the grand formation of the Immortal Mansion. His sole opportunity to leave the Immortal Mansion! And so, the three flowers hovering above Lin Fei''s head shimmered slightly.


    At the same moment, in the void, countless saber essences converged, forming yet another de. This de bore the echoes of the Holy Spirit Saber, Rainbow Transformation Saber, and me Burning Heaven Saber. In essence, it was a fusion of the three des!


    The techniques of all three sabers evolved within the saber momentum. Thus, with a mere thought from Lin Fei, the casually unleashed sh was, in fact, a union of the three. There was no need to premeditate the tri-saber fusion any longer. Furthermore, Lin Fei''s saber momentum permeated the entire Immortal Mansion.


    Empowered by Lin Fei''s saber momentum, this de continued to condense. All the saber essence seemed to converge to a single focal point. The Energy Flower, Qi Flower, and Spirit Flower showed merging hints.


    "sh!"


    Without any hesitation, Lin Fei executed the strike. With the culmination of the Three Flowers, countless saber essences, blood energy, and saber momentum, were all concentrated into this one sh. This strike could be considered Lin Fei''s most powerful sh to date!


    "Boom!"


    The strike, resembling the descent of the heavens, was unleashed. Instantaneously, it felt as though the heavens were shattering. The entire Immortal Mansion quaked violently. The explosive power seemed to have broken through some mysterious threshold of the universe.

 270. Standoff

    270. Standoff


    Outside the Immortal Mansion, deep under the sea.


    When True Person Lu Feng withdrew from the formation, Wind Sovereign was seething with anger. He could only watch helplessly as the mansion''s defensive formation closed, and it seemed that the Immortal Mansion was about to activate and disappear.


    "Lu Feng!" Wind Sovereign gritted his teeth.


    Lu Feng''s action was a clear breach of their agreement. In truth, Wind Sovereign had anticipated such a scenario, even warning Lin Fei to leave the Immortal Mansion beforehand. Yet, he still fell into Lu Feng''s trap.


    This highlighted the gap between the three major powers and the Taiyi Dao Pce. The Taiyi Dao Pce, in its dominant position, acted unterally, fearing no consequences. Even if Lu Feng suddenly withdrew, what could Wind Sovereign do?


    However, Wind Sovereign, Red Crane True Person, and Golden Light True Person couldn''t act with such impunity, fearing that Lu Feng, representing Taiyi Dao Pce, would use any indiscretions as an excuse against them. The three major powers could just barely hold on, further showcasing the dominance of Taiyi Dao Pce.


    "Lin Fei dared to kill so many Foundation Establishment cultivators from my Taiyi Dao Pce; let him be forever trapped inside the Immortal Mansion," said Lu Feng, his gaze icy. But even if he killed Lin Fei, it wouldn''t quench his anger. He even nced at Wind Sovereign, but didn''t act. Nearby were the vignt eyes of both Red Crane True Person and Golden Light True Person.


    Lu Feng had previously tried to sow discord among them, hoping to weaken them and kill Wind Sovereign. Perhaps even using this rift as a wedge to further divide the three major powers. Unfortunately, he underestimated the unity of the three powers and the resolve of both Red Crane True Person and Golden Light True Person. Even Golden Light True Person, who had conflicts with Wind Sovereign, stood resolutely by his side now.


    True Person Lu Feng wasn''t confident in taking on three powerful figures at the Golden Core and Martial Sovereign levels. Thus, he refrained.


    Although many Foundation Establishment cultivators had died, this expedition to the Immortal Mansion had yielded numerous treasures. At the very least, they managed to extract some treasures. Perhaps, this was the only gain for the Taiyi Dao Pce from this journey.


    "Let''s go," dered True Person Lu Feng preparing to leave with the remaining five Foundation Establishment True Persons.


    Wind Sovereign''s face grew cold.


    "Lu Feng," he bellowed, "I give you onest chance. Join us, the three of us, to once again activate the Immortal Mansion''s grand formation. If you do, all past grievances will be forgotten. However, if you refuse, perhaps you might escape, but the five Foundation Establishment cultivators of your Taiyi Dao Pce will not!"


    Wind Sovereign''s eyes bore into Lu Feng with an icy intensity. He struggled to swallow his rage. Who was Lin Fei? He was a Dao Seeker of the path, the brightest talent of the Ancient Origin Sect in centuries. He held the potential to shatter the chains of the Life Wheel and ascend to the realm of Martial Sovereign. And now, he was gone, lost forever within the Immortal Mansion, all because of Lu Feng.


    Wind Sovereign''s rage was palpable. Perhaps he couldn''t kill Lu Feng, but the five Foundation Establishment cultivators by his side? For Wind Sovereign, snuffing out their lives would be as easy as crushing five mosquitoes. Lu Feng would be powerless to protect them.


    "Wind Sovereign," Lu Feng said icily, "are you really consideringying a hand on the disciples of my Taiyi Dao Pce? Do you truly wish to incite a war between Taiyi Dao Pce and your Ancient Origin Sect?"


    Wind Sovereign remained silent, simply staring coldly at Lu Feng.


    "Red Crane True Person, Golden Light True Person," Lu Feng continued, directing his gaze to the other two Golden Core True Persons, "Do you share his sentiments?"


    The Red Crane True Person and Golden Light True Person exchanged a nce. They were well aware of Wind Sovereign''s resolve. Although the three major powers moved in harmony, they were not truly united. They could stand united against Lu Feng, but in the Immortal Mansion, only Lin Fei was lost. Their sects hadn''t lost anyone within it. Thus, Wind Sovereign''s aggressive stance meant he was leaving no room forpromise with the Taiyi Dao Pce.


    Finally, the Red Crane True Person spoke, a frown marring his features. "Wind Sovereign, I suggest you immediately seek reinforcements from the Ancient Origin Sect. We three can hold the fort for a while and try to prevent the Immortal Mansion from escaping. This might offer us a glimmer of hope. Otherwise, even if you annihte the Foundation Establishment cultivators of Taiyi Dao Pce, what purpose will it serve?"


    The words of the Red Crane True Person wereden with reason. Yet, if they waited for the Martial Sovereign to arrive, the Immortal Mansion would have long since vanished. How could the three of them possibly contain the Immortal Mansion, empowered by a Nascent Soul Great Being?


    "Lu Feng," Wind Sovereign voiced darkly, "if you do not stay to activate the Immortal Mansion''s grand formation, the five Foundation Establishment cultivators of Taiyi Dao Pce are doomed. Mark my words!"


    Wind Sovereign remained unyielding. As a formidable Martial Sovereign, his will was steadfast. Would mere words be enough to sway him? If someone as prodigious as Lin Fei, the peak talent, couldn''t be protected by the Ancient Origin Sect, then how could they consider themselves a grand martial sect? Even if Lin Fei could not be saved, Wind Sovereign was resolved that Lu Feng, and the Taiyi Dao Pce, would pay the price!


    With that, Wind Sovereign took a step forward. A resounding "boom" echoed. The entire ocean floor seemed to turn on its head as if heaven and earth were reversing. An overwhelming aura enveloped the seabed. Even True Person Lu Feng was staggeringly affected. Behind Wind Sovereign, a faint luminescent ring began to emerge ¨C the Life Wheel! This was the core of a Martial Sovereign! Once a Martial Sovereign invoked it, there would be no holding back, leaving no room for fortuity.


    Witnessing this, the faces of Red Crane True Person, Golden Light True Person, and even Lu Feng slightly changed in color. As for the five Foundation Establishment cultivators beside Lu Feng, their faces turned ashen. Just the sheer aura exuded by Wind Sovereign was unbearable for them. If Wind Sovereign truly acted, their fates would undoubtedly be sealed.


    "Elder Lu, save us..." The five Foundation Establishment cultivators were truly frightened. Inside the Immortal Mansion, they encountered a ruthless person like Lin Fei who single-handedly forced more than twenty of their peak Foundation Establishment cultivators to flee in disgrace. After leaving the Immortal Mansion, they believed that with True Person Lu Feng by their side, they would be safe.


    However, they hadn''t anticipated encountering another fearsome figure in Wind Sovereign, a Martial Sovereign of terrifying might. If it came to a real confrontation, Lu Feng might remain unscathed, but judging by Wind Sovereign''s demeanor, he seemed determined to annihte them, whatever the cost.


    Lu Feng hadn''t imagined that Wind Sovereign would be so unyieldingly fierce, seemingly willing to pay any price.


    Consequently, True Person Lu Fengughed in fury. A hint of Golden Core energy emanated from him, and a flicker of light shed from within him. A great seal appeared in front of him ¨C the Great Mountain Seal!


    This was the Golden Core stage''s Great Mountain Seal. And having been refined by Lu Feng himself over countless periods, its power, when deployed by him ¨C a Golden Core True Person ¨C was naturally iparable.


    "I''d like to see how Wind Sovereign ns to kill our Taiyi Dao Pce''s Foundation Establishment True Persons!"


    The tension was palpable, with both sides unwilling to back down, as if on the brink of a battle.


    Red Crane True Person and Golden Light True Person were at a loss for what to do next.


    Just then, the Immortal Mansion began to tremble violently.


    "Boom!"


    The Immortal Mansion''s grand formation shook intensely. Furthermore, a terrifying force seemed to erupt from within it. The entire grand formation of the Immortal Mansion flickered non-stop as if it was about to disintegrate.


    "What''s happening..." Everyone was taken aback, gazing at the changes happening to the Immortal Mansion. Could such a massive disturbance indicate some mishap inside the Immortal Mansion?


    Suddenly, everyone witnessed a transformation in the Immortal Mansion. A crack appeared in its grand formation. And from this crack, a brilliant de of light emerged. This dazzling de of light prated the Immortal Mansion''s formation from the inside out.


    Simultaneously, a silhouette swiftly emerged from the fissure in the Immortal Mansion''s formation!

 271. Attack True Person Lu Feng

    271. Attack True Person Lu Feng


    Silence!


    The entire ocean floor suddenly became still. Whether it was Wind Sovereign, True Person Lu Feng, Red Crane True Person, Golden Light True Person, or any of the Foundation Establishment True Persons from Taiyi Dao Pce, Profound Light Cave Heaven, and Red Hades Mansion, all eyes were fixed on this figure.


    Lin Fei!


    Lin Fei of the Ancient Origin Sect had actually escaped from the Immortal Mansion. Wasn''t it said that without reaching the Golden Core stage, breaking the formation was impossible? Even causing a slight tremor was difficult. Yet Lin Fei hade out, and it seemed he had sliced open the grand formation of the Immortal Mansion with a single de.


    Lin Fei''s gaze swept over the surroundings. He noticed the Life Wheel behind Wind Sovereign. Once a Martial Sovereign disys the Life Wheel, it signifies a battle - potentially even a fight to the death. Opposing Wind Sovereign was Lu Feng. However, with his appearance, both sides ceased their hostilities.


    "You can stille out?" Lu Feng''s face was ashen, his eyes filled with undisguised killing intent. If Lin Fei remained trapped in the Immortal Mansion, it would have been fine, equivalent to him being dead. But Lin Fei escaping from the Immortal Mansion was something Lu Feng couldn''t ignore.


    "Lin Fei, you''vee out?" Wind Sovereign, on the other hand, was overjoyed. Unexpectedly, Lin Fei had emerged and seemed unharmed. Lin Fei nodded and asked Wind Sovereign, "What happened outside earlier? Why did the formation''s gateway disappear on the 29th day?"


    Lin Fei desperately wanted to know what had transpired outside. He was so close to not making it out.


    Wind Sovereign nced at Lu Feng and said with a cold smile, "Lu Feng of Tianyi Dao Pce knew you were on a killing spree within the Immortal Mansion, eliminating numerous Taiyi Dao Pce Foundation Establishment cultivators. Thus, he prematurely withdrew from the grand formation. Relying on just the three of us, we couldn''t maintain the Immortal Mansion''s gateway. That''s why you almost couldn''t get out."


    Wind Sovereign exined everything in detail.


    Lin Fei''s gaze fixed on Lu Feng. Through Wind Sovereign''s words, he had a rough understanding of what had happened. He realized that Wind Sovereign had even threatened Lu Feng for his sake. The tension between the two sides was palpable. If he hadn''t emerged, a great battle would surely have ensued.


    Lin Fei was naturally pleased with Wind Sovereign''s actions. This was the Ancient Origin Sect he remembered. Even if it was against the Taiyi Dao Pce, if anyone endangered an Ancient Origin Sect disciple, they had to pay the price!


    At this moment, Lu Feng was also filled with murderous intent. He genuinely wanted to kill Lin Fei. Had it not been for the presence of the five Foundation Establishment True Persons from Taiyi Dao Pce, perhaps Lu Feng would have acted without hesitation. Even with Wind Sovereign present, he would not have hesitated and would surely attempt to kill Lin Fei.


    However, with the five Foundation Establishment True Persons from Taiyi Dao Pce present, he had to be cautious. No matter how much he loathed Lin Fei, he had to prioritize the bigger picture for now. At the very least, he had to ensure the safety of hispanions and return to Taiyi Dao Pce.


    "Lin Fei, I''m sparing you this time," Lu Feng dered coldly. "But remember, you killed over a dozen of our top Foundation Establishment True Persons from Taiyi Dao Pce. Not just you, but even your Ancient Origin Sect, should brace yourselves for the wrath of Taiyi Dao Pce."


    Having said his piece, Lu Feng was ready to leave with his group. But out of nowhere, a saber shot directly towards him. With a swift move, Lu Feng raised his hand, and his Golden Core energy immediately blocked Lin Fei''s de.


    No one expected Lin Fei to take the initiative, especially against a Golden Core True Person. It was... unimaginable! No matter how powerful a Martial Saint or Foundation Establishment cultivator was, they could never match a Golden Core True Person. The difference between the two realms was simply vast and incalcble.


    "Lu Feng, did I say you could leave?" Lin Fei''s tone was calm, but his killing intent was clear. Lu Feng had nearly trapped him inside the Immortal Mansion, essentially attempting to kill him. No one had ever tried to harm Lin Fei without facing consequences, not even a Golden Core True Person!


    "To think you''d dare to act against me. Very well!" Lu Feng roared in fury. "No one can save you today!"


    Lin Fei, a mere Martial Saint. How dare he raise his hand against the esteemed Golden Core True Person!


    For this audacity alone, Lu Feng vowed to end Lin Fei''s life this very day! Even if the Wind Sovereign intervened, it would make no difference. No one could stop him. At any cost, he would strike down Lin Fei!


    "Lin Fei, you..."


    The countenance of Wind Sovereign shifted slightly. Even he thought Lin Fei had acted recklessly. Having emerged thus far, one ought to curb their impulsiveness. Wait until he ascends to the Martial Sovereign, plenty of opportunities would then present themselves to confront Lu Feng.


    It was unwise to entirely enrage him now. To provoke such a Golden Core True Person, especially one from the Taiyi Dao Pce, it wasn''t a wise course of action.


    "Boom."


    Yet, Lin Fei remained impassive, appearing unafraid of any challenge. With a single step, it seemed as if the very void trembled. Simultaneously, an Energy Flower suddenly blossomed above his head. His blood energy domain erupted. Then, as he took a second step, another flower, a Qi Flower, appeared.


    In the void, a de materialized, its presence even more terrifying. The ferocious essence of the saber poured wildly into the de. But the spectacle did not end there.


    As Lin Fei''s third stepnded, another flower, Spirit Flower, emerged above him!


    Instantly, the three flowers converged above Lin Fei''s head, casting a radiant light upon each other. It seemed as if they would merge into one.


    Witnessing this, everyone was profoundly stunned.


    "Three flowers! The Gathering of the Three Blooms?"


    "Has Lin Fei actually achieved the Three Blooms Gathering? He''s merely half a step from Martial Sovereign!"


    "Lin Fei has almost set foot in the realm of Martial Sovereign."


    "What kind of fortune did Lin Fei obtain within the immortal mansion?"


    Wind Sovereign, Lu Feng, Red Crane True Person, Golden Light True Person. Three Golden Cores and a Martial Sovereign all were deeply shaken at this moment.


    Even if many weren''t martial artists, they recognized the significance of the Three Flowers Gathering. If all went as anticipated, the Ancient Origin Sect might witness the rise of another Martial Sovereign!


    However, upon witnessing this, the murderous intent in Lu Feng grew even more intense. His resolve to eliminate Lin Fei only strengthened. If he didn''t act against Lin Fei now, once Lin Fei became a Martial Sovereign, he wouldn''t be able to!


    Thus, now was the only opportunity.


    "Great Mountain Seal!"


    Without a moment''s hesitation, Lu Feng unleashed the Great Mountain Seal.


    "Boom."


    The Great Mountain Seal was activated. Below the sea, where everything was submerged in water, yet, the Great Mountain Seal still soared to immense heights, resembling a colossal mountain within the ocean''s depths.


    Propelled by the might of the Golden Core True Person''s magic, its power was earth-shattering.


    "Saber momentum!"


    Lin Fei''s saber momentum descended. The Spirit Flower quivered slightly, and Lin Fei''s saber momentum, a radiant circle of multicolored light, spread instantaneously in all directions. It enveloped the Great Mountain Seal and even Lu Feng. Within Lin Fei''s saber momentum, there was a hint of scorching mes. Even under the sea, it was the same, as if raging mes were consuming everything from the inside out, reducing it to ash.


    Furthermore, there was a formidable oppressive force. The blood energy domain melded seamlessly with the saber momentum. Simultaneously, boosted by the saber momentum, the luminance of Lin Fei''s de stretched to immense heights!


    With the Gathering of the Three Flowers, Lin Fei''s spirit, energy, and Qi were all propelled to their pinnacle at that moment.


    "sh!"


    Suddenly, Lin Fei''s de descended in a swift cut. The de''s luminance spanned immense distances boosted by the saber momentum. Its speed was astonishingly swift, like a fleeting shadow. As the de came down, it felt as if the heavens were copsing and the earth was splitting, with an overwhelming force, it cleaved the deep sea waters apart. The terrifying luminance of the de fiercely struck the towering Great Mountain Seal.

 272. The Power of Martial Sovereign

    272. The Power of Martial Sovereign


    "Boom!"


    The sh echoed mightily. Lin Fei''s strike against the Golden Core-level magic treasure, the Great Mountain Seal, was nothing short of direct confrontation with the might of a Golden Core True Person Lu Feng.


    Lin Fei was only at the Three Flowers Gathering stage and not a Martial Sovereign. How long had it been since a martial artist at the Three Flowers Gathering stage dared to confront a Golden Core True Person?


    Many couldn''t even recall. Perhaps such records were only found in ancient texts.


    The towering Great Mountain Seal, initially as steady as Mount Tai, was menacingly crushing down on Lin Fei. However, Lin Fei''s de, powered by the Three Flowers Gathering, had struck it directly. Instantly, the Great Mountain Seal quivered, and the entire sea seemed to boil in response. The terrifying de''s aura could prate tens of thousands of meters.


    For the first time, Lu Feng felt a jolt through his entire being. His Great Mountain Seal was actually repelled by Lin Fei''s single strike!


    "Impossible! A mere Martial Saint, no matter how powerful, is still just a Martial Saint. How could he repel the Great Mountain Seal of this True Person?"


    Lu Feng was deeply shocked, finding it hard to believe. Even with the reality before him, he was in disbelief. Lin Fei, a mere Martial Saint, had actually managed to repel his Great Mountain Seal head-on.


    Although he hadn''t broken through the Great Mountain Seal, the mere act of repelling it was astonishing, leaving Lu Feng unable to ept it. This signified that Lin Fei, in his Martial Saint form, possessed a strengthparable to that of the Golden Core!


    "You think a Golden Core True Person only possesses magic treasures? Water Shadow Thunder! Explode!"


    Lu Feng was genuinely infuriated. His hands subtly formed several magic symbols. Instantly, the entire seabed began to boil. Around Lin Fei, there seemed to be massive bubbles forming, all made up of seawater.


    "Boom, boom, boom!"


    These water bubbles explosively detonated. Magic! This was an underwater magic technique. Golden Core cultivators differed from Foundation Establishment cultivators. A Golden Core True Person could instantaneously deploy a myriad of magical techniques, having virtually no weaknesses. Whether underwater, onnd, or in the sky, they possessed a diverse array of magical skills, making them incredibly versatile.


    Once these Water Shadow Thunders exploded, their power was immensely terrifying. Each of them could easily kill a Martial Saint or a Foundation Establishment True Person.


    However, Lin Fei had his saber momentum and Blood Energy Domain. As his Energy Flower and Spirit Flower shifted slightly, the saber momentum and Blood Energy Domain rapidly contracted, encapsting him within. Each explosion from the Water Shadow Thunder impacted Lin Fei''s domains, but that was the extent of it. These mere impacts weren''t lethal to him.


    Yet, the might of the Water Shadow Thunders drastically upheaved the entire seabed.


    "Whizz¡­ Whizz¡­"


    Lin Fei wasn''t just passive. His saber essence erupted instantaneously. Wave after wave of saber essence shot out, turning into sharp des in a blink. elerated by the saber momentum, they flew towards Lu Feng in no time.


    But Lu Feng had the Great Mountain Seal, a treasure both offensive and defensive. He positioned the seal in front of him, and Lin Fei''s des struck it one after the other. The Great Mountain Seal trembled violently with each impact. Even Lu Feng began to doubt if the seal could withstand this onught.


    The two adversaries exchanged blows fiercely, not holding back at all. Lu Feng had already deployed almost all his capabilities¡ªmagical techniques, magic treasures, and more. Except for the grand array, he was going all out. Yet, he couldn''t get the upper hand over Lin Fei. Moreover, every sh from Lin Fei posed a significant threat to him.


    Witnessing this, many onlookers were left in silence, with turmoil raging deep within their hearts. Lin Fei, with the stature of a Martial Saint, was actually holding his ground against a Golden Core True Person! And not with magic treasures, but with his own saber techniques, saber momentum, and Blood Energy Domain. Thispletely overturned everyone''s understanding of a Martial Saint.


    Generally, even the most potent Martial Saint would never match up to a Golden Core True Person. But now, Lin Fei, who was merely at the Three Flowers Gathering stage and not a true Martial Sovereign, seemed untouchable by Lu Feng. Given the saber techniques Lin Fei was disying, every strike required a Golden Core True Person to defend with all their might; otherwise, they would be shed.


    This proved that Lin Fei''s strength was nowparable to a true Golden Core cultivator or even a Martial Sovereign.


    Lin Fei was merely at the stage of Three Flowers Gathering, just a Martial Saint. Once he breaks the shackles of the Life Wheel and manifests it, how powerful will Lin Fei be? It''s beyond imagination.


    With these thoughts, the Wind Sovereign stepped forward, his Life Wheel emerging behind him. On the Wheel, there was a halo of light defending it. That was a divine ability! Every Sovereign possesses a martial divine technique unique to them.


    "Boom!"


    The Wind Sovereign made his move. With a single wave, the surrounding seawater seemed to explode. A terrifying force, akin to an avnche, surged towards the Great Mountain Seal.


    "Bang!"


    The Great Mountain Seal shuddered momentarily, and immediately after, Lin Fei''s saber essence arrived, striking it again.


    "Crack!"


    Atst, the Great Mountain Seal couldn''t withstand any longer. When Lin Fei and the Wind Sovereign joined forces, even the Great Mountain Seal of Lu Feng couldn''t stand the assault. Instantly, Lu Feng felt the looming threat of death.


    "Ancient Origin Sect, well yed! Wait for the wrath of the Taiyi Dao Pce! Water Escape!"


    In the next moment, Lu Feng summoned a stream of water, swiftly retracting the Great Mountain Seal. Then, with the waters rippling around him, he disappeared without a trace, leaving even Lin Fei''s saber momentum unable to restrain him.


    Lin Fei looked coldly in the direction where Lu Feng had fled. This time, they hadn''t managed to kill Lu Feng. Noticing Lin Fei''s disappointment, the Wind Sovereign shook his head slightly, saying with a smile, "Lin Fei, do you know how difficult it is to kill a Golden Core True Person? Even if I teamed up with Red Crane True Person and Golden Light True Person, we wouldn''t be sure of killing a Golden Core True Person.


    Your current strength, allowing you to confront a Golden Core True Person head-on, is already at the level of a Martial Sovereign. In the history of our Ancient Origin Sect, no one has achieved this. In the vast Ancient Continent, among all Martial Saints, you''re probably at the pinnacle. If you wish to kill Lu Feng, it''s not too hard. Once you be a Martial Sovereign, the next time you encounter Lu Feng''s True Person, you''ll undoubtedly be able to y him."


    Red Crane True Person and Golden Light True Person both wore expressions ofplexity. Lin Fei''s strength had surpassed their expectations. This wasn''t a minor matter. This revtion had the potential to change the bnce of power among the three major forces in their world. After all, in this universe, the strong are revered above all.


    Lin Fei was currently just a Martial Saint, but he had already disyed such formidable strength. How powerful would he be once he ascends to the status of Martial Sovereign?


    With a series of swift motions, Lin Fei released five streaks of saber essence. They targeted five Foundation Establishment True Persons from the Taiyi Dao Pce. These individuals were among the top tier of Foundation Establishment True Persons.


    While Lu Feng managed to escape, these five couldn''t. Even though the treasures they acquired in the immortal mansion had been taken by Lu Feng, they themselves possessed five magic treasures of the Golden Core tier - the Great Mountain Seals, bestowed upon them by the elders of Taiyi Dao Pce. These seals were invaluable treasures. This time, however, the Great Mountain Seals couldn''t escape, as they were suppressed by Lin Fei''s saber essence and seized.


    "Next time, Lu Feng will surely die!" Lin Fei''s eyes were filled with cold determination.


    Soon after, Lin Fei and the Wind Sovereign swiftly left the seabed, heading towards the Ancient Origin Sect. Golden Light True Person, Red Crane True Person, and the Foundation Establishment True Persons of their respective sects witnessed the entire sequence.


    "A figure like Lin Fei has emerged from the Ancient Origin Sect. He acts so decisively. Taiyi Dao Pce surely won''t let this slide easily. Perhaps, a great battle is on the horizon."


    The eyes of the two Golden Core True Persons held a hint ofplexity. Whether they were concerned for Lin Fei or apprehensive about Taiyi Dao Pce was unclear.


    Soon, the two Golden Core True Persons, along with the disciples of their sects, departed. The entire seabed regained its tranquility. Even the immortal mansion, under the operation of its grand formation, vanished without a trace.

 273. Life Wheel

    273. Life Wheel


    Within the hallowed halls of the Taiyi Dao Pce, Lu Feng returned in utter disarray. He personally sought an audience with the Pce Master.


    "Pce Master," he began, his voice weighed with regret, "I have failed in our mission to the Immortal Mansion. Not only have I faced defeat, but the apanying two dozen elite disciples have all perished. Worse yet, even the five Golden Core level Great Mountain Seals have fallen into the hands of the Ancient Origin Sect."


    Meeting the gaze of the Pce Master, Lu Feng held nothing back,ying bare every event that transpired within the oceanic depths of the Immortal Mansion.


    With a swift movement, the Pce Master''s eyes opened, the cold glint of murderous intent dancing within them.


    "Elder Lu, for the grave losses suffered under your leadership, you shall be punished."


    Lu Feng trembled, but he recognized the weight of his failure. Those two dozen Foundation Establishment cultivators were among the most promising disciples of Taiyi Dao Pce. Their untimely deaths held the potential loss of future Golden Core True Persons. The blow to the Pce was indeed monumental. Such a loss necessitated ountability. Thus, even as a revered Golden Core cultivator, Lu Feng was not exempt from the penalty.


    Gritting his teeth, Lu Feng dered, "Pce Master, I will ept any punishment the sect deems fit."


    "Yet," he continued with a fire in his eyes, "the Ancient Origin Sect disregards our Taiyi Dao Pce so tantly. We must not show leniency. Moreover, that martial saint from the Ancient Origin Sect, Lin Fei, although merely at the saint level, already rivals Golden Core cultivators in power. Should he ascend to be a Martial Sovereign, who can fathom the extent of his might? Lin Fei is undoubtedly a looming threat to our Taiyi Dao Pce. He must be eliminated."


    The Pce Master regarded Lu Feng inscrutably. "Elder Lu Feng, be on your way."


    Without further words, Lu Feng departed to ept his punishment.


    Lost in thought, the Pce Master stared into the void. He saw through Lu Feng''s ulterior motives. Yet, the unyielding stance of the Ancient Origin Sect, coupled with the pressure from other powerful factions, rendered Taiyi Dao Pce somewhat powerless.


    The emergence of Lin Fei was indeed a cause for concern.


    "Over the years," he mused, "our Taiyi Dao Pce has enjoyed peace for too long. Many have forgotten the true might that we wield. Perhaps it''s time to remind the world..."


    A fierce glint shed in his eyes as he pondered the path forward.


    ...


    In ces like the Red Hades Mansion and the Profound Light Cave Heaven, many Foundation Establishment cultivators too made their return to their respective sects.


    As the Foundation Establishment cultivators returned to their sects, word about the events in the Immortal Mansion beneath the sea spread like wildfire. Among the many tales, one stood out as the most sensational.


    Elder Lin Fei of the Ancient Origin Sect, despite being at the Martial Saint stage, had not only faced off against Taiyi Dao Pce''s Elder Lu Feng but also vanquished over two dozen top Foundation Establishment cultivators.


    The news was met with disbelief from both the Taiyi Dao Pce and the Ancient Origin Sect.


    Many in the Taiyi Dao Pce could not fathom its truth. However, the undeniable fact was that over twenty of their elite Foundation Establishment cultivators had vanished. And, astoundingly, rumors emerged that Elder Lu Feng faced punishment, imprisoned within the Fiery Dungeon to endure a decade of torment.


    This was a severe penalty, especially given that Lu Feng was a Golden Core cultivator. Gradually, many within the Taiyi Dao Pce began to believe the astonishing reports.


    When the news reached the Ancient Origin Sect, it left everyone stunned. The information hade from outside, while within the sect, there hadn''t been a whisper about it. Had it been any other individual, some might have expressed skepticism. But the rumor was about Lin Fei, who as a Martial Saint with the Three Flowers Gathering stage, could challenge a Golden Core cultivator. This made it difficult for the Ancient Origin Sect members to dismiss.


    Lin Fei''s reputation within the Ancient Origin Sect was already legendary. His previous battles, especially the one where he bested five elders, had sent shockwaves through the sect. Now, to hear that he could match a Golden Core cultivator seemed fantastical, yet not entirely imusible.


    Many within the Ancient Origin Sect turned their eyes towards Lin Fei''s cave dwelling. However, no one dared to disturb him, for Lin Fei had entered seclusion.


    "System," Lin Fei whispered, summoning his system interface to check his martial progress.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Realm: Three Flowers Gathering</strong>


    <strong>Saber Momentum: Perfection (Progress: 0%)</strong>


    Lin Fei''s system interface appeared quite simple. The martial techniques he had perfected had vanished from the disy. Of course, while they were gone from the panel, his skills remained intact.


    The only thing that hadn''t disappeared was the saber momentum. Even though it had reached perfection, there was still a progress indicator, albeit at 0%. In a way, this hinted that beyond the perfection of saber momentum, therey another realm.


    Through his conversations with Wind Sovereign, Lin Fei hade to understand the realm thaty beyond saber momentum, called the "Domain" or more precisely, "Saber Domain." ording to Wind Sovereign, once the saber momentum evolves into a Saber Domain, it would transform from an abstract force to a tangible power, possessing incredible abilities.


    However, the specifics of the Saber Domain''s capabilities remained shrouded in mystery even to Wind Sovereign. Throughout the history of the Ancient Origin Sect, no martial artist had ever evolved their skill to such a level. Thus, the concept of the Saber Domain was more of a legendary realm within the sect''s lore.


    For Lin Fei, the Domain seemed distant, without any clear path toward it. In contrast, the next stage, the Martial Sovereign, felt tantalizingly close.


    Lin Fei was now at the Three Flowers Gathering stage. ording to Wind Sovereign, the only barrier left was to break the shackles of the Life Wheel, manifesting it and thus gaining mastery over his destiny. But this task was easier said than done. It was extremely challenging.


    Lin Fei had sought guidance from Wind Sovereign on breaking these shackles. However, Wind Sovereign had merely shaken his head, stating that the method to do so varied for each Martial Sovereign. The key was to sense the shackles of the Life Wheel and then muster all one''s strength to shatter them. For a martial artist, this process was akin to defying fate itself.


    It bore simrity to a Foundation Establishment cultivator facing the heavenly tribtion. If they seeded in crossing it, they would evolve into a Golden Core cultivator. But failing meant obliteration. Simrly, breaking the Life Wheel''s shackles was a gamble. There was only one attempt allowed. Failure meant the three flowers of a Martial Saint would shatter, leading to physical disintegration, reversal of the true essence, and eventual death.


    Hence, it was a path where sess led to ascension, and failure meant certain death.


    Wind Sovereign hadn''t provided an extensive guide. And even if he had, it wouldn''t have been of much use. The only thing he emphasized was that Lin Fei shouldn''t hold back or prepare excessively, as it would be futile. Reaching the Three Flowers Gathering stage meant that Lin Fei had peaked in his cultivation; no amount of extra preparation would make a difference. Whether he could break through the shackles of the Life Wheel was essentially predetermined at the moment of reaching the Three Flowers Gathering.


    Now, all Lin Fei needed was to adjust his mindset and sense the Life Wheel. After spending days in seclusion, he decided to face his destiny.


    "Let''s begin," Lin Fei murmured, closing his eyes. The Three Flowers atop his head vibrated subtly, and with the addition of the saber momentum, Lin Fei began to attune to every part of his being.


    Gradually, he seemed to disconnect from the external world, drawn deep into himself. There was a ce within him, calling out, and he was drawn to it. And then he saw it.


    Deep within his being, there was a massive wheel emanating faint rays of light ¨C the Life Wheel. The glow was subtle, flickering inconsistently. On its surface, dark streams flowed, looking much like chains that held the wheel in ce¡ª the shackles of the Life Wheel.


    Seeing his Life Wheel and its bindings brought a wave of realization over Lin Fei. To break these shackles, he had tobine the energies of his Three Flowers, merging spirit, energy, and qi into one. It was an all-or-nothing move, a desperate gamble against fate itself.

 274. Life Wheel Manifests

    274. Life Wheel Manifests


    Lin Fei''s eyes snapped open. Without a moment''s hesitation, the three flowers above his head swayed ever so slightly.


    "Merge!"


    In the very next moment, the trio of blossoms atop Lin Fei''s head began to merge seamlessly. These flowers, in essence, symbolized the Qi, energy, and spirit of a martial artist ¨C the foundation of their prowess.


    "Boom."


    The merging process was smoother than Lin Fei had ever imagined. Once the three flowers converged, a power, unparalleled and novel, coursed through Lin Fei. He felt as if he could reach out and "touch" the Life Wheel. Even the shackles binding that wheel seemed palpable.


    A low "hum" resonated.


    In the next instant, a vast luminous circle materialized behind Lin Fei. It was reminiscent of the luminous halo he''d seen behind the Wind Sovereign. That was the Life Wheel ¨C the very heart of a martial artist.


    However, unlike the Wheel behind the Wind Sovereign, Lin Fei''s Wheel was ensnared by streams of dark energy, binding it tightly. These were the shackles of the Life Wheel.


    Through the merger of the three flowers, Lin Fei had forcefully drawn out the Wheel from within him, letting it hover where the blossoms once did. This was Lin Fei''s golden opportunity. His sole chance is to shatter the shackles and fully reveal the Life Wheel.


    "Break!"


    With a fierce roar, Lin Fei''s Qi, energy, and spirit converged into the form of a de. Not that he intended to manifest a de. However, following the merger of the three flowers, a de was naturally formed. This de was the crystallization of Lin Fei''s martial prowess, integrated and singr. This very de bespoke of Lin Fei''s path ¨C the Dao of the saber.


    Once, Lin Fei harbored the intent of the fist. But as his journey evolved, he realized the saber''s way was the path meant for him. Thus, the de birthed from the merger of the three flowers became Lin Fei''s most formidable saber.


    "sh!"


    With unmatched ferocity, the de shed toward the shackles on the Life Wheel. In this singr strikey the culmination of countless saber techniques that Lin Fei had learned. His vitality, saber essence, saber momentum, willpower, enlightenment, and much more were all embedded within.


    With this strike, Lin Fei''s journey through the Nine Profound Sect, his initial ventures into saber techniques, body cultivation, the birth of his inner power, his first brush with true essence, his awakening to saber intent, the evolution of his saber momentum, and myriad other milestones shed before him. All these formative moments led him to this pivotal day.


    "The Life Wheel is the self..."


    At that moment, a profound epiphany washed over Lin Fei. He understood. The reason behind severing the shackles of the Life Wheel was that the Wheel itself embodied one''s true self. And those very shackles? They were the many veils obscuring one''s true self, both from external and internal sources. All that clouded the self must be decisively cut away!


    "Boom."


    As Lin Fei''s de struck the shackles of the Wheel, what seemed like a simple, ordinary sh resonated with profound power. Against the Life Wheel''s vast array of dense shackles, it appeared inconsequential. Yet, this unassuming strike upon the Wheel''s shackles caused the entire Wheel to quiver ever so slightly.


    "Crack."


    It felt as if something had "shattered". As if something had been "severed."


    Atop Lin Fei''s head, the Life Wheel, which was once shrouded in a dark miasma, now saw that very miasma recede. Upon closer inspection, the darkness had been "broken", severed cleanly by Lin Fei''s singr strike.


    "Boom."


    In the next instant, the Life Wheel behind Lin Fei expanded dramatically. Its terrifying visage even pierced through his dwelling, manifesting in the vast expanse of the void.


    The skies of the Ancient Origin Sect seemed to suddenly amodate an enormous, luminous wheel.


    The moment it appeared, it felt as if the entirety of the Ancient Origin Sect was suppressed. Even the Limit Martial Saints, those who had formed the Energy Flower and Qi Flower, felt an existential dread. It was as though deep within their souls, something was suppressing them with overwhelming force.


    This sensation was one of sheer terror; it made their very souls tremble.


    "Is that... the Life Wheel?"


    "It truly is! The Wheel of a Martial Sovereign!"


    "Whose terrifying Life Wheel could that be?"


    "That direction... It''s Elder Lin''s dwelling."


    "Yes, the Wheel hovers right above Elder Lin''s abode."


    "Could it be that Elder Lin sessfully shattered the shackles of the Wheel, manifesting it and thus achieving the stature of a Martial Sovereign?"


    "Has the Ancient Origin Sect birthed a new Martial Sovereign?"


    Everyone could clearly see the Life Wheel hovering in the void.


    "Whoosh, whoosh."


    Two figures appeared in the void.


    The Sect Master of the Ancient Origin Sect and the Head of the Law Enforcement Hall, Wind Sovereign! Both of them were Martial Sovereigns!


    Gazing upon the Life Wheel above Lin Fei''s dwelling, the Sect Master and Wind Sovereign exchanged nces, their eyes filled with astonishment and joy.


    "Just one year! In merely one year! Lin Fei truly broke the shackles of the Life Wheel and advanced to Martial Sovereign. It''s incredible! Wind Sovereign, you''re right. With Lin Fei, our Ancient Origin Sect might truly rise to prominence."


    "Hahaha, Lin Fei, you didn''t disappoint me! Breaking the Wheel''s shackles and advancing to the Sovereign Realm so quickly."


    It had been centuries since thest Martial Sovereign was born in the Ancient Origin Sect. The youngest Sovereign was Wind Sovereign, but even he was several centuries old. If the Ancient Origin Sect didn''t produce another Martial Sovereign soon, the Sect Master would have grown anxious.


    Yet, who could have expected that the one to advance to Martial Sovereign wouldn''t be a core disciple or even a Martial Sovereign seed, but an elder of the Law Enforcement Hall? And not just any elder, but one who had risen from the outer sect, step by step, to be an elder of the Enforcement Hall.


    At this moment, Lin Fei sensed that the Life Wheel within him had materialized. As the Life Wheel manifested, a mysterious power flowed from it into his body, causing earth-shattering changes. His skin began to molt rapidly, his vital essence roared within him, and every bone, every piece of flesh underwent monumental transformations.


    But even more notable was the "Force of Life" or, to put it differently, lifespan. Intuitively, Lin Fei could sense his lifespan skyrocketing. It surged from 500 years to a staggering 1,000 years!


    Martial Saints had a lifespan of 500 years. Martial Sovereigns possessed a lifespan of a millennium!


    This meant that the emergence of a Martial Sovereign could potentially ensure the prominence and prosperity of a martial arts sect for a thousand years. This was the true significance of a Martial Sovereign.


    While Lin Fei''s physical body was undergoing transformations, so was his saber essence. However, the transformation of the saber essence seemed to gradually integrate into the Life Wheel and then vanish.


    Indeed, his saber essence had disappeared. Moreover, Lin Fei could sense a subtle movement in the Life Wheel inside him.


    "Boom."


    The Life Wheel seemed to transform into a ck hole, drawing in the Spiritual Qi of the surroundings. The Spiritual Qi from tens of miles around was being forcefully absorbed by the Life Wheel. Massive amounts of this energy entered the Life Wheel and then disappeared as if the Life Wheel was nurturing something.


    Lin Fei wasn''t hasty. He waited patiently, sensing that the longer the Life Wheel nurtured this new essence, the more powerful and astounding it would be. This could potentially benefit him greatly. So, he waited.


    Time passed by slowly.


    An hour, two hours, three hours...


    Lin Fei had no idea how long he''d waited. The sky was almost dark. The amount of Spiritual Qi he''d absorbed was vast. He could even sense that the Sect Master of Ancient Origin and Wind Sovereign were aiding him from the void, capturing even more Spiritual Qi for him.


    The vast amounts of spiritual energy and the saber essence continuously entered the Wheel, nurturing something within.


    "Boom."


    Finally, the Wheel quivered slightly. A brand-new power had been nurtured and born. It flowed from the Life Wheel into Lin Fei''s body, infusing him with newfound strength and potential.

 275. Great Divine Abilities and Lesser Divine Abilities

    275. Great Divine Abilities and Lesser Divine Abilities


    Suddenly, Lin Fei''s physique began its metamorphosis. This marked the inception of bing a Martial Sovereign. It was akin to a leap in one''s life force.


    The Golden Core True Person had to face the trial of heavenly thunder. In the midst of the thunder''s strikes, life was rejuvenated.


    At that moment, it was a transition, a leap in life itself. Yet, a Martial Sovereign did not require the trial of the heavenly thunder.


    However, the power nurtured within the Life Wheel was essential for the body''s transformation. Swiftly, every aspect of Lin Fei''s being¡ªhis muscles, flesh, bones, and even his skin¡ª began undergoing this transformation.


    Moreover, this transformation was irreversible. It would endure for an extended period.


    One day, two days, three days...


    Lin Fei''s transformationsted an extensive duration. His Life Wheel absorbed vast amounts of Spiritual Qi daily, turning it into a mysterious force. Then, that force reshaped his physique.


    In the blink of an eye, seven days had passed. Lin Fei''s body resembled a cocoon.


    With a crisp "snap," the cocoon abruptly broke open. Emerging from it, Lin Fei stepped out. With a soft swish, he opened his eyes. A streak of golden light seemed to sh across them. Simultaneously, he lifted his hand.


    Upon observing his arm, it was delicate and fair. Moreover, the very constitution of his muscles and veins had altered profoundly from before. Subtle hints of golden radiance emanated from him.


    At the same time, a novel power surged within Lin Fei''s grasp. This power, birthed from the Life Wheel, had once been too immense for his former physique. Now, with his newly transformed body, he could effortlessly harness it.


    In that very instant, two figures appeared in Lin Fei''s cavern abode.


    "Sect Master, Wind Sovereign!"


    These individuals were none other than the Master of the Ancient Origin Sect and the Chief of the Law Enforcement Hall, Wind Sovereign. Joy sparkled in the eyes of the Sect Master.


    "Seven days, Elder Lin. Your transformation took a full week! Incredible, truly remarkable!"


    "Hmm? What''s significant about these seven days?" Lin Fei inquired, unaware of the importance of a week-long transformation.


    Wind Sovereign replied with a smile, "The difference is immense. The longer the transformation, the more thorough the rejuvenation of one''s body and the greater the life force expended. Of course, once the transformation isplete, your body will inevitably be more robust. It''s an all-epassing enhancement. This transformation prepares the body to bear the Life Power. This represents a holistic enhancement. The transformation of the flesh was, after all, to harness Life Power. The nature of Life Power thus determines the characteristics of your mortal vessel.


    Ah, perhaps you''re unfamiliar with Life Power. Life Power is the novel force forged through your Life Wheel. This Life Power emerges slowly, crafted from the convergence of your Qi, energy, and spirit. Its attributes and strength are intrinsically linked to your Qi, energy, and spirit. Your lengthy transformation suggests the potency of your Life Power."


    Lin Fei grasped the concept. Life Power dictated the metamorphosis of the flesh. The more potent the Life Power, the stronger the transformed flesh became. This Life Power was intrinsically connected to a martial artist''s Qi, energy, and spirit, also known as the Three Flowers.


    "Life Power..."


    Lin Fei extended his hand, and a strand of Life Power shimmered above his palm. This Life Power exuded a peculiar aura, glinting with a faint golden luminance.


    A thought struck Wind Sovereign. With a snap of his fingers, a strand of Life Power sped towards Lin Fei. Lin Fei responded in kind, and their Life Powers collided ferociously. It wasn''t a world-shattering impact, nor was it an entanglement difficult to untwine.


    The two Life Powers merely grazed each other, and then... nothing.


    The strand of Life Power from Wind Sovereign vanished. Yes, simply vanished. It seemed to be entirely absorbed by Lin Fei''s strand of Life Power. To put it another way, it was devoured.


    Lin Fei''s Life Power shed with that of Wind Sovereign and, in an instant, "swallowed" Wind Sovereign''s Life Power.


    "What is this...?"


    Wind Sovereign, the Sect Master, and even Lin Fei himself were utterly astonished. With a wave of his hand, the strand of Life Power seamlessly integrated back into Lin Fei''s body, showing no signs of discordance. In fact, it felt slightly more robust.


    "Devouring? Is the nature of your Life Power devouring?"


    Wind Sovereign''s eyes widened in disbelief, his emotions running wild. His gaze bore the weight of seeing the unimaginable. Every Life Power has its unique attributes.


    For example, the distinguishing feature of Wind Sovereign''s Life Power was its "explosiveness". Even a single wisp of Life Power bore immense might. In contrast, the Sect Master''s Life Power was stability¡ª profound stability. The Sect Master too unleashed a wisp of his Life Power.


    Simrly, Lin Fei manifested a strand of his Life Power. Once again, they shed. And just like with Wind Sovereign, the result was the same. Lin Fei''s Life Power "devoured" the Sect Master''s Life Power.


    "It truly devoured the Life Power. What sort of trait is this Life Power?"


    The Sect Master was taken aback. Never had he heard of someone''s Life Power possessing the characteristic of "devouring". But upon closer introspection, Lin Fei had a theory. It wasn''t really devouring; it was more akin to fusion. An all-epassing embrace!


    Because Lin Fei''s saber momentum had, in essence, integrated the strengths of countless styles. It was the confluence of numerous de techniques, saber intent, and saber momentum. Only through such amalgamation could the saber momentum be perfected, culminating in the Qi Flower.


    Life Power, too, was birthed from the foundation of saber momentum, saber essence, and more. Its hallmark was the fusion of all elements, an all-embracing merger.


    Even Lin Fei''s very flesh likely embraced this concept of universal integration. As for the specifics, further experimentation was necessary on Lin Fei''s part. Moreover, simply "devouring" with Life Power didn''t lead to direct cultivation enhancement.


    Upon reaching Martial Sovereign, progression wasn''t solely reliant on Life Power.


    "Lin Fei, do you know what a Martial Sovereign cultivates? It isn''t just the cultivation of Life Power. It''s the cultivation of Divine Ability! While a Golden Core True Person has magic treasures, we, the Martial Sovereigns, possess Divine Abilities!


    In fact, only upon attaining the rank of Martial Sovereign can martial artists truly stand on par with immortal dao cultivators. No longer fearing the spells and magic treasures of the Golden Core True Persons. Our spells are every bit as potent as, if not superior to, those of the Golden Core True Persons.


    Have you noticed theyers of radiant rings on our Life Wheel? Each luminous ring represents a Divine Ability. At the pinnacle of Martial Sovereign, one possesses nine such rings, equating to nine Divine Abilities.


    Of course, not all Divine Abilities are created equal. They''re categorized into Great Divine Abilities and Lesser Divine Abilities. To journey further and ascend beyond the realm of Martial Sovereign, each of your Divine Abilities must be of the Great category. Otherwise, cultivating even a single Lesser Divine Ability might severely hinder one''s chances of transcending the Martial Sovereign realm.


    There had also been people who had first cultivated Lesser Divine Abilities and then advanced them to Great Divine Abilities with their supreme talent. But that''s too difficult.


    So, having just achieved the rank of Martial Sovereign, the most pressing matter is to cultivate a Divine Ability. As for whether you opt for a Great Divine Ability or a Lesser Divine Ability, That''s a decision you''ll have to make.


    However, typically, only those who find it genuinely challenging to master a Great Divine Ability would choose to cultivate a Lesser Divine Ability, aiming to enhance theirbat capabilities.


    Divine Ability can be selfprehended or learned from others, essentially amounting to martial arts at the Martial Sovereign level. Generally speaking, a Divine Ability that oneprehends on their own tends to be highlypatible and potent.


    Learning a Divine Ability from another will always have certain inadequacies. But it''s undoubtedly a quick way to cultivate a Divine Ability. Specifically, Elder Lin can weigh this for yourself."


    Both the Sect Master and Wind Sovereign were imparting Lin Fei with foundational knowledge on Martial Sovereign cultivation. This gave Lin Fei a very direct understanding of the cultivation process at the Martial Sovereign level.

 276. Black Wind Prison

    276. ck Wind Prison


    The Sect Master and Wind Sovereign had both left. Inside the cave-dwelling, only Lin Fei remained. Now, Lin Fei truly stood as a Martial Sovereign. He possessed a newfound strength, Life Power. Furthermore, his physical form underwent yet another transformation.


    The cultivation of a Martial Sovereign required the practice of Divine Ability. This was an area Lin Fei had never ventured into before. In terms of creating his own Divine Ability, everyone knows that self-created Divine Abilities are superior. But without even understanding the fundamental principles of Divine Abilities, how can one create?


    Thus, Lin Fei honestly decided to visit the Martial Arts Tower. Leaving his dwelling, he arrived at the Martial Arts Tower. The elder of the tower, upon seeing Lin Fei, widened his eyes. He immediately stood up, reverently saying, "Greetings, Sovereign Lin!"


    Clearly, the entire Ancient Origin Sect was aware of Lin Fei''s ascension to Martial Sovereign.


    "Is the cultivation method for Martial Sovereigns avable on the fourth floor?"


    "Yes, all martial arts at the Martial Sovereign level are on the fourth floor of the Martial Arts Tower. Furthermore, there''s a rule within the Ancient Origin Sect. All Martial Sovereigns can freely view any martial art in the tower without spending any contribution points."


    The elder of the Martial Arts Tower exined. In reality, this was a privilege! Even if one were a true disciple, a potential Martial Sovereign, or even an elder of the sect, they wouldn''t have this privilege.


    Practicing martial arts typically requires contribution points. But it''s different for Martial Sovereigns. A Martial Sovereign represented the pinnacle within the Ancient Origin Sect. They were akin to the pirs supporting the heavens for the sect. The entire Ancient Origin Sect relied on Martial Sovereigns for stability and protection.


    The only assistance the sect could offer to a Martial Sovereign was ess to these martial arts. How could they not have such a privilege?


    Lin Fei nodded. Consequently, he directly ascended to the fourth floor of the Martial Arts Tower. The fourth floor was empty; aside from Lin Fei, there was no one else.


    Martial Sovereigns in the entire Ancient Origin Sect could be counted on one''s fingers. Only a few existed. For centuries, Lin Fei was the first Martial Sovereign of the Ancient Origin Sect. As for the other Martial Sovereigns, most of them had already almost mastered their martial arts. Basically, they wouldn''t visit the Martial Arts Tower anymore.


    "Divine Ability..."


    Lin Fei didn''t hastily start reviewing the Divine Abilities. Although he had listened to the Sect Master and Wind Sovereign''s introduction, he still held many questions about the cultivation of a Martial Sovereign.


    For instance, what lies beyond the realm of Martial Sovereign? And why does the cultivation of a Martial Sovereign require Divine Ability?


    Only by understanding the principles of martial cultivation can one have a clearer vision of the Martial Dao. Instead of blindly practicing Divine Ability without anyprehension.


    On the shelves, not everything was about martial arts. Indeed, there were some misceneous notes. For example, borations on cultivation philosophies or martial arts concepts.


    Lin Fei carefully picked one up for a closer look. It outlined some martial cultivation concepts, organizing them into a system, and even contrasting it with the immortal cultivation system.


    For example, Qi cultivation progresses from Qi cultivator, Foundation Establishment, Golden Core to Nascent Soul. But what about the Martial Dao?


    For Qi cultivators, it''s equivalent to the Innate realm. It progresses from Innate, Martial Saint, Martial Sovereign, to Martial King. Above Martial Sovereign, lies the Martial King. Martial Sovereign signifies the pinnacle of the Martial Dao, while Martial King means the king of the Martial Dao.


    Golden Core cultivators need to step by step transform their Golden Cores into Nascent Souls. Upon reaching the Nascent Soul, they can gradually transcend the physical body. Even if the body perishes, the Nascent Soul can reincarnate, avoiding death.


    At this juncture, there''s a clear divergence between Immortal Dao and Martial Dao. The Martial Dao continuously strengthens the physical body. The body is fundamental! For instance, to attain Martial Sovereign, one must condense the Energy Flower.


    Transitioning from Martial Sovereign to Martial King, one needs to integrate the Nine Great Divine Abilities and merge them with the body. Harnessing the terrifying power of the Nine Divine Abilities topletely reshape the body. Once sessful, every move of the Martial King is infused with the force of Divine Abilities.


    Furthermore, being transformed by Divine Abilities, a special bloodline forms throughout the body. This is the Martial King Bloodline!


    If a Martial King has descendants, these descendants could inherit one or even two Divine Abilities from the Martial King Bloodline. This is akin to being born with Divine Abilities, affording them a tremendous advantage from the outset.


    A Martial King can have a lifespan of ten thousand years, matching the mighty Nascent Souls, bing beings that can suppress the ages!


    If one could say, a Martial Sovereign might briefly shine and then vanish, with their family or power declining due to their disappearance, this is not the case for Martial Kings because they can leave behind a bloodline, a bloodline that contains the potency of Divine Abilities.


    The descendants of a Martial King might awaken these Divine Abilities, hence, possessing a natural advantage. Thus, the Martial King Bloodline can perpetuate, allowing the family of the Martial King to continue and flourish, growing stronger with each generation!


    "Thud."


    Lin Fei closed the notes. He now had a clearer understanding of the principles of the Martial Dao ahead. Starting from Martial Sovereign, there''s a significant emphasis on the body.


    In fact, the ultimate goal of practicing martial Divine Abilities is to transform and upgrade the physical body. Whereas, the Nascent Soul powerhouses in the Immortal Dao aim to gradually transcend the physical body. They seem like two different paths, but in essence, they serve the same purpose - to prolong life, to live longer. The chosen paths are just different.


    "From Martial Sovereign to Martial King, the ultimate goal is to transform the body," Lin Fei pondered. "It''s essentially about using martial Divine Abilities to achieve this transformation. So, the requirements for the Divine Abilities must be extremely stringent. Lesser Divine Abilities may not sessfully transform the body, meaning they can''t help one achieve the Martial King status. Only Great Divine Abilities can achieve this transformation, giving rise to the Martial King Bloodline."


    Lin Fei''s understanding grew clearer, and he felt more confident about his path. He then shifted his attention back to the martial arts techniques and Divine Abilities on the bookshelf.


    This time, Lin Fei didn''t wait for a martial art technique to "voluntarily" select him. He knew that when martial techniques are of the same level or even higher than oneself, they won''t willingly follow one unless under very special circumstances. Having just achieved the rank of Martial Sovereign, what advantage did he possess to attract martial techniques to automatically follow him? He decided to pragmatically and carefully make a choice.


    "Divine Ability, Raging Sun! Once cast, it''s like the scorching sun in the sky, suppressing all dark and evil powers!"


    This Divine Ability was pure and dominant, capable of restraining dark and malevolent forces. It seemed promising, but its power was slightlycking. It was merely a Lesser Divine Ability.


    Combining Lin Fei''s saber momentum with three martial saint-level saber techniques, he might already rival or even surpass the power of Lesser Divine Abilities. As such, Lin Fei decided not to choose this particr Lesser Divine Ability.


    "Divine Ability, ck Wind Prison! Once unleashed, it feels like plummeting into hell. It seals the five senses, and directions be indistinguishable. The wind within is bone-eroding. When it blows, it decays flesh and turns it into white bones in the blink of an eye."


    Upon reading about this Divine Ability, Lin Fei was taken aback. ck Wind Prison was indeed terrifying! It was a true Great Divine Ability. Not only was it adept at imprisoning, creating illusions, and sealing, but its most fearsome attribute was the bone-eroding wind. Even peers of the Martial Sovereign rank could be eroded by this wind and reduced to mere bones. A truly invisible and deadly technique; it was a sinister and dreadful Divine Ability.


    Of course, there were also saber-rted Divine Abilities. Lin Fei could follow a lineage, choosing only saber-rted Divine Abilities. If he did, once he achieves the rank of Martial King, the bloodline he would form would be centered around the saber. However, finding a saber-rted Great Divine Ability was not that simple.


    Another important consideration was that if Lin Fei exclusively practiced saber-rted Divine Abilities, it would essentially narrow his Martial Dao. He aimed for a diverse approach, absorbing techniques from multiple sources rather than pursuing an extreme path. Only those with unyielding resolve like Shen Lianxin would choose such a singr direction.


    "Then, I''ll choose the ck Wind Prison Divine Ability for now."


    Lin Fei reached out and took this Divine Ability. But he didn''t start cultivating it immediately. Instead, he spoke to the ck Wind Prison''s Divine Ability manual, "I wish to ascend to the pinnacle of the martial world. ck Wind Prison, are you willing to be my Divine Ability and lend me your strength?"


    After asking, Lin Fei waited silently for any signs or responses.

 277. Fusion Saber Momentum

    277. Fusion Saber Momentum


    <strong>"Divine Ability ck Wind Prison desires to be with a host who is ruthless, cunning, and has a propensity for bloodshed."</strong>


    <strong>"Thus, Divine Ability ck Wind Prison refuses to be your martial technique."</strong>


    The system''s voice echoed in Lin Fei''s mind.


    Lin Fei remained silent. For the first time, he was rendered speechless. Not only was ck Wind Prison refusing him, but it was also essentially saying that it was "looking down" on him. It considered Lin Fei too kind...


    "Who said martial techniques don''t have a sense of good and evil?" Lin Fei murmured, shaking his head. ck Wind Prison certainly had a peculiar personality.


    But was Lin Fei really that "kind"?


    "Fire."


    With a mere thought, a tiny me appeared on Lin Fei''s fingertip. With a swift motion, he flicked the me onto the ck Wind Prison manual. Instantly, the manual caught fire, burning vigorously.


    Wasn''t ck Wind Prison iming Lin Fei was "too kind" and not ruthless enough? Well, Lin Fei just showed it some ruthlessness. The manual for the ck Wind Prison was now on fire.


    <strong>"Divine Ability ck Wind Prison deems the host as ruthless and decisive. You are indeed the perfect choice for a host."</strong>


    <strong>"ck Wind Prison wishes to voluntarily be your martial technique. Do you ept?"</strong>


    A faint smile appeared on Lin Fei''s face.


    "Approved!"


    With a wave of his hand, the mes on the ck Wind Prison manual were immediately extinguished.


    In reality, even if the ck Wind Prison manual was burned, Lin Fei wouldn''t have been worried. He had nced over it and had pretty much memorized the contents. If ck Wind Prison chose "death over submission", Lin Fei would simply reproduce the manual.


    However, it appeared Lin Fei had overestimated ck Wind Prison''s resolve. It actively sought to be Lin Fei''s technique, and of course, he wouldn''t refuse. This was a Great Divine Ability after all, and indeed an impressive one at that.


    A booming sound resounded within Lin Fei''s mind. Following that, a set of memories appeared. Within these memories, step by step, Lin Fei learned the Divine Ability ck Wind Prison. At least, he was now a beginner.


    "System."


    Lin Fei immediately essed the system interface.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Level: Early Martial Sovereign</strong>


    <strong>Great Divine Ability: ck Wind Prison: Beginner (Progress 0%)</strong>


    <strong>Saber Momentum: Perfection (Progress 0%)</strong>


    Seeing that ck Wind Prison had reached the beginner stage and be his martial technique, Lin Fei manifested his Life Wheel. Instantly, a ck luminous ring appeared on his Life Wheel. This vast and obvious circle signified that Lin Fei now possessed a Divine Ability.


    However, Lin Fei realized that this was as far as he could go for now. To start practicing a second Divine Ability, he would first have to perfect the first one. Due to this restriction, many Martial Sovereigns progressed very slowly in their martial journeys. Many, even after decades or centuries, only mastered one Divine Ability.


    Lin Fei remembered observing Wind Sovereign''s Life Wheel and noting that it bore only a single luminous circle. Despite centuries of practice, Wind Sovereign had managed to master just one Divine Ability. With such a pace, one''s martial journey would essentially stagnate.


    Most Martial Sovereigns reached a point of contentment with just achieving the Martial Sovereign rank and enjoying a long lifespan. As for reaching the rank of Martial King? That was an incredibly arduous endeavor. Throughout the entire history of the Ancient Origin Sect, no one had ever reached that esteemed rank.


    "Currently, I have no clues on how to advance ck Wind Prison," Lin Fei thought. "Let''s see how much progress I can make with daily diligent practice. However, there''s potential for growth with saber momentum. Once it evolves into Saber Domain, my strength will transform from being abstract to tangible, making a significant leap."


    Even though Lin Fei didn''t choose a saber-rted Divine Ability, he didn''t abandon the evolution of his saber momentum. Transforming it into a Saber Domain would bring about a metamorphosis in his strength.


    After some contemtion, Lin Fei decided to head to the third floor of the Martial Arts Tower.


    The entire Martial Arts Tower was at Lin Fei''s disposal, and the third floor was no exception.


    Lin Fei arrived at the third floor with the primary intention of selecting a saber technique. His Saber Momentum had already reached perfection, and to evolve it into the Saber Domain, he needed to continuously integrate various saber momentums to enhance its foundation until it ultimately transformed into the Saber Domain.


    "Buzz."


    As soon as Lin Fei stepped onto the third floor, he activated his saber momentum, enveloping the entire level. The Martial Saints present at the moment immediately bowed in respect and hastily left the third floor. Now, Lin Fei was the only one left.


    "I wish to evolve into Saber Domain. If anyone wishes to assist me in this evolution, manifest your saber momentum and integrate it with mine. Are there any saber techniques willing to lend me their strength?"


    Lin Fei dangled the allure of "Saber Domain" ¨C the transformation from abstract to tangible. He believed no Martial Saint-level saber technique could resist such a temptation.


    "Buzz."


    As expected, various saber techniques began to resonate. Lin Fei promptly unlocked their seals.


    <strong>"Yin Blood Saber has manifested the saber momentum and merged into your saber momentum."</strong>


    <strong>"Unfeeling Saber has manifested the saber momentum and merged into your saber momentum."</strong>


    <strong>"Supreme Destion Saber has manifested the saber momentum and merged into your saber momentum."</strong>


    One after another, top-tier Martial Saint saber techniques, all manifested saber momentum, eagerly infused into Lin Fei''s saber momentum, wishing to be integrated.


    Lin Fei weed them all without hesitation. As long as they could bolster his saber momentum''s foundation, why would he reject any?


    However, as each saber momentum integrated, Lin Fei noticed a drastic decrease in the progress added to his cultivation. Now, integrating a Martial Saint-level saber momentum only contributed around 5% to his progress. In contrast, earlier, a single integration would boost his progress by 40%.


    Upon reaching the pinnacle of saber momentum, the efficiency had sharply diminished. In the entire Ancient Origin Sect, there were only about sixteen saber techniques capable of evolving saber momentum. Lin Fei had already practiced three, leaving only thirteen more for him to master.


    Now, these thirteen saber techniques had all evolved their saber momentum, merging seamlessly into Lin Fei''s own. Yet, it only added 65% to his cultivation progress. He still had a ways to go to reach 100% and evolve into Saber Domain.


    However, this progress instilled hope in Lin Fei. He estimated that if he could find seven more Martial Saint de techniques capable of evolving saber momentum, he would achieve the Saber Domain evolution. This alone set him apart and above countless Martial Sovereigns.


    Within the entire Ancient Origin Sect, not a single Martial Sovereign had managed to evolve a Domain. Now, Lin Fei''s Great Divine Ability was already at the beginner stage, and his path to Saber Domain had been illuminated. He just needed seven more de techniques.


    "The Ancient Origin Sect has no more top-tier saber techniques," Lin Fei mused. "Where else can I find them?"


    A thought shed across his mind: Illusion Worry City.


    In Illusion Worry City, one could purchase anything if one had the necessary resources. Perhaps, there he could find the seven top-tier saber techniques he sought. However, Martial Sovereigns were not permitted inside Illusion Worry City. Moreover, Lin Fei''s rtionship with the city''s leader, Worry-Free, was far from friendly.


    "I should consult Wind Sovereign," thought Lin Fei. Without hesitation, he left the Martial Arts Tower and flew towards the Enforcement Hall. Whether it was about top-tier saber techniques, Illusion Worry City, or the Worry-Free Sovereign, Lin Fei believed that Wind Sovereign would have some answers for him.

 278. The Power of Black Wind Prison

    278. The Power of ck Wind Prison


    Lin Fei arrived at the Law Enforcement Hall and found Wind Sovereign.


    "Hmm? Sovereign Lin, shouldn''t you be consolidating your cultivation and practicing your Divine Ability? Why have youe to see me?" Wind Sovereign remarked with surprise upon seeing Lin Fei.


    It wasmonly understood that new Sovereigns would seclude themselves to train. Wind Sovereign himself had done just that, closing himself off for three whole years before mastering his first Divine Ability. Almost every Martial Sovereign became irresistibly engrossed in cultivating their Divine Abilities.


    "Sovereign Lin, did you encounter difficulties in your Divine Ability training?" he asked with a smile. "If you have questions, you can always ask."


    Wind Sovereign held Lin Fei in high regard. After all, Lin Fei was the first Martial Sovereign the Ancient Origin Sect had produced in centuries. There was a chance that, in the future, his family might need Lin Fei''s support.


    Lin Fei calmly replied, "Regarding my Divine Ability, I have mostly grasped it and haven''t encountered many challenges. I came to ask about Illusion Worry City. I need top-tier Martial Saint saber techniques to augment my saber base, hoping to evolve into the Saber Domain. I''ve already explored the best techniques in the sect''s Martial Arts Tower, but they''re insufficient. I need more top-tier Martial Saint-level saber techniques. I wish to visit Illusion Worry City to see if I can obtain some, and that''s why I wanted to consult you about the city."


    Wind Sovereign blinked in disbelief.


    "You want to go to Illusion Worry City for top-tier Martial Saint saber techniques? Wait, rewind a bit. Did you just say you''ve already begun mastering your Divine Ability? Did you choose to cultivate the Great Divine Ability or the Lesser?"


    His eyes widened, and a hint of astonishment graced his features.


    "It''s a Great Divine Ability called the ck Wind Prison. I presume you''re familiar with it?" Lin Fei inquired without any reservation. After all, it wasn''t a secret.


    "ck Wind Prison... That''s indeed a Great Divine Ability! And it''s by no means weak among the Great Divine Abilities. You''ve already cultivated it sessfully in such a short time..."


    Wind Sovereign had already been profoundly stunned when Lin Fei became a Martial Sovereign so quickly. But now, hearing that Lin Fei had mastered a Great Divine Ability in just a few days? It took him three whole years for his first one! The stark contrast left Wind Sovereign somewhat at a loss for words.


    "It''s just the beginning. I haven''t fully mastered it yet," Lin Fei remarked with a shake of his head. He had merely "intimidated" the ck Wind Prison once, demonstrating his ruthless determination, after which it willingly became his martial art. By Lin Fei''s assessment, he was far from having mastered it.


    "Lin Fei, let''s spar," Wind Sovereign proposed, unable to contain his curiosity about Lin Fei''s rapid cultivation of such a powerful Divine Ability, especially one of the Great Divine Abilities.


    Lin Fei nodded. He too was eager to gauge the strength of other Martial Sovereigns'' Divine Abilities.


    Both promptly exited the cave dwelling. Opting not to spar on the standard tforms ¡ª as a sh between two esteemed Martial Sovereigns, both employing Divine Abilities, could cause a massivemotion that might demolish the entire arena and potentially harm spectators ¡ª they soared directly into the void. And they kept ascending until they reached the clouds.


    Here, amidst the drifting white clouds, their activities would be hidden from prying eyes below. Although the high altitude exerted an intangible pressure on the physical body, both Lin Fei and Wind Sovereign, having undergone several bodily transformations, could withstand this force.


    "Let''s begin," Wind Sovereign dered. "Sovereign Lin, my Divine Ability is called ''Mountain Copse'', also a Great Divine Ability. Be careful."


    Lin Fei nodded in understanding. This was merely a friendly spar, not a fight to the death. Both would exclusively disy their Divine Abilities without resorting to other tactics.


    In the next moment, both simultaneously manifested their Life Wheels.


    A resonating hum filled the air.


    Behind Wind Sovereign, a massive Life Wheel emerged. On the Life Wheel, a halo of light circled, signifying the presence of a Divine Ability. Simrly, behind Lin Fei, another Life Wheel materialized, also surrounded by a radiant glow, representing yet another Divine Ability. The two colossal Life Wheels, suspended in the void, exuded an overwhelming aura. Both being Martial Sovereigns, neither was suppressed by the other''s aura.


    Though Wind Sovereign had be a Martial Sovereign centuries before Lin Fei, he had cultivated only one Divine Ability so far. Upon reaching the Martial Sovereign level, it''s not umon to experience little to no progress for decades or even centuries.


    "Wind Sovereign, my Divine Ability is called ck Wind Prison. Be prepared," Lin Fei warned.


    Both unleashed their Divine Abilities simultaneously with a resounding "boom." Wind Sovereign''s Mountain Copse ability was overpowering, simting the cataclysmic force of mountains crumbling and the ground splitting apart. The void itself trembled under its might, with thunderous bursts of energy echoing around. And adding to its potency, Wind Sovereignunched this ability with a single punch. This was no ordinary martial skill but a genuine Divine Ability, rivaling spells and magic treasures in strength.


    "ck Wind Prison!"


    With a mere thought, Lin Fei stretched out his finger, pointing directly at Wind Sovereign. The required Life Power was instantly mobilized to fuel the Divine Ability. The activation of a Divine Ability demands the support of Life Power, which naturally regenerates over time without the need for cultivation. But unless the adversaries are evenly matched and a war of attrition ensues, the amount of Life Power is not usually a deciding factor. Rarely are Divine Abilities equal in power.


    As Lin Fei executed his move, Wind Sovereign''s world was enveloped in darkness. He could neither see nor hear, feel, or sense anything. His five senses were entirely sealed off. Swiftly, Lin Fei retreated. With Wind Sovereign''s senses sealed, his Mountain Copse Divine Ability went berserk, manifesting its true might. Even from a distance, Lin Fei felt as if he was on the verge of beingpletely crushed. He had to deploy his saber momentum for protection, evading the brunt of Wind Sovereign''s attack.


    This escape was only possible because Lin Fei''s ck Wind Prison had incapacitated Wind Sovereign''s senses, leaving him momentarily unaware of his surroundings.


    "Bone-Eroding Wind."


    Almost simultaneously, within Lin Fei''s ck Wind Prison, the Bone-Eroding Wind began to blow.


    A gentle gust of this wind passed by, and Wind Sovereign felt a jolt throughout his body. Following this, his reborn physique, which had undergone transformation and rebirth, began to dissolve swiftly, just like snow under sunlight. Even his Life Wheel behind him seemed to be affected by the Bone-Eroding Wind, its luminescence dimming as if on the verge of disintegration.


    "Stop! Sovereign Lin, halt immediately!" Wind Sovereign shouted, urgency evident in his voice.


    With a wave of his hand, Lin Fei promptly dispersed the ck Wind Prison Divine Ability. Almost instantly, the world lit up before Wind Sovereign''s eyes, and his senses returned to their natural state. However, when he looked down at his body, his expression turned somber.


    "ck Wind Prison, Great Divine Ability ck Wind Prison!" he muttered to himself.


    "Sovereign Lin, this ck Wind Prison is more than just a Great Divine Ability," Wind Sovereign said, a bitter smile crossing his face.


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 279. Egging

    279. Egging


    Lin Fei noticed Wind Sovereign''s condition. The Bone-Eroding Wind had only blown for a brief moment, estimated to be no longer than three breaths. Yet, the aftermath was severe. In such a short span of time, Wind Sovereign was pushed to the brink. The flesh on his body was eroded by the wind and turned into dust, even exposing his white bones.


    However, fortunately for him as a Martial Sovereign, he possessed Life Power. As long as the Life Wheel was intact, the Martial Sovereign would not perish. Even if his body looked terribly damaged, with the cirction of Life Power, the flesh that was eroded by the wind began to regrow at a visible pace.


    Though a Martial Sovereign is far from achieving the terrifying stage of regenerating from a drop of blood, injuries like these seemed minor. Soon, Wind Sovereign was restored to its original state. On the surface, he looked unharmed.


    "Wind Sovereign, the Mountain Copse Divine Ability you practice is indeed potent," Lin Fei remarked, furrowing his brows. "However, in hundreds of years, how have you only cultivated one Divine Ability? Moreover, while both are Great Divine Abilities, my ck Wind Prison seems to be slightly stronger than your Mountain Copse."


    Lin Fei had many questions. Being a Martial Sovereign for centuries without any improvement?


    Wind Sovereign sighed deeply, "In truth, I was overly ambitious. When I first became a Martial Sovereign, I was full of vigor, believing I could be the top martial king of the Ancient Origin Sect. So, for my first Divine Ability, I chose a Great Divine Ability, which was Mountain Copse. This Divine Ability was incredibly challenging. I spent three years just to get started, and that was only the beginning. It took me a century to master it. But once mastered, it became almost impossible to advance further. Reaching Transcendence was a luxury, let alone achieving perfection. As a Martial Sovereign, you must perfect your first Divine Ability before cultivating the second. Had I not been so ambitious and chosen a Lesser Divine Ability, by now I might have cultivated two, three, or even more Divine Abilities."


    Wind Sovereign''s tone was filled with regret.


    "Hm? Why didn''t you mention how difficult it was to cultivate a Great Divine Ability?" Lin Fei stared at Wind Sovereign.


    "It''s a rule!" Wind Sovereign responded. "Every newly ascended Martial Sovereign in our Ancient Origin Sect is not rmended any Divine Ability by the existing Martial Sovereigns, nor are they allowed to share their experiences. After all, the path of a martial artist is like rowing upstream: one must progress or regress. If one knows the challenges ahead, wouldn''t it lead to despair? If everyone started practicing Lesser Divine Abilities, it would be a dead-end."


    Lin Fei understood now. Essentially, the Ancient Origin Sect was worried that their newly promoted martial artists wouldck ambition, all of them choosing to cultivate Lesser Divine Abilities. Although these Lesser Divine Abilities are easier, they are nowhere near as powerful as the Great Divine Abilities. Thus, to promote ambition and challenge, they chose not to mention it and let the new Martial Sovereigns choose their Divine Ability paths themselves.


    "Sovereign Lin, you needn''t worry," Wind Sovereign advised. "You are different from me. In just a few days, you can cultivate a Great Divine Ability. In the future, there''s a real possibility you might cultivate a second or even a third Great Divine Ability. Your martial path still holds promise; it hasn''t been severed. Among all the Martial Sovereigns in the Ancient Origin Sect, only you still have an unbroken path."


    Wind Sovereign''s tone was full of emotion, and when he looked at Lin Fei, there was a hint of envy.


    "But your Mountain Copse has reached mastery," Lin Fei pointed out. "My ck Wind Prison has only just begun. Yet, you had almost no power to counter when we shed. How is that possible?"


    Lin Fei wasn''t being polite. If anything, he was being quite respectful. During their recent duel, they merely exchanged Divine Abilities, without employing other techniques.


    Lin Fei hadn''t even utilized his saber momentum or his ''three-in-one'' technique, both of which were incredibly formidable. His strength in the past was enough to challenge a Golden Core True Person. Now, they were undoubtedly even more powerful.


    "Divine Abilities vary greatly," Wind Sovereign exined. "I''ve heard of ck Wind Prison. The demands of this Divine Ability are so high; that its cultivation is incredibly challenging. Throughout the history of the Ancient Origin Sect, with its many Martial Sovereigns, nearly none have managed to cultivate ck Wind Prison. And it''s not just ck Wind Prison. Many Divine Abilities remain uncultivated. So, to truly know the might of a Divine Ability, one must engage inbat."


    Lin Fei then grasped the situation. ck Wind Prison was said to seal all five senses, rendering the opponent devoid of any sensation. It appeared to be a confinement-type Divine Ability. As for the Bone-Eroding Wind, it was said to turn a person into bones instantly. Since no one in the Ancient Origin Sect had managed to cultivate it, its true power was unknown. Now that Lin Fei had achieved it, even if only at the beginner level, its terrifying power was undeniably exceptional.


    "Lin Fei, with your strength, coupled with your impressive saber momentum," Wind Sovereign suddenly suggested, "perhaps you should try venturing into Illusion Worry City."


    "Martial Sovereigns are forbidden from entering Illusion Worry City," Lin Fei reminded him. "Moreover, Illusion Worry City has two city masters. That Worry-free Sovereign is likely not easy to deal with."


    "Indeed, Illusion Worry City does not permit Martial Sovereigns and those of the Golden Core level to enter," replied Wind Sovereign. "But it depends on the individual. Worry-free Sovereign only practices Lesser Divine Abilities, but he has cultivated three of them. He''s just a step away from the mid-phase of Martial Sovereign. And the Illusion Heart True Person possesses a powerful magic treasure of the Golden Core level.


    This is why our three great forces give some face to Illusion Worry City. Their reputation was hard-earned by the two city masters themselves! Worry-free Sovereign is only slightly stronger than me. After all, how can Lesser Divine Abilitiespare to Great Divine Abilities? Even if he has three Divine Abilities, your ck Wind Prison is not just an ordinary Great Divine Ability. Coupled with your saber momentum, you might not necessarily lose to Worry-free Sovereign."


    "If you defeat Worry-free Sovereign," Wind Sovereign continued with determination, "you can have anything you want from Illusion Worry City. Even if you lose, not only will the city master of Worry-free not harm you, but he wouldn''t dare to do anything either. Behind you stands the entire Ancient Origin Sect! If Worry-free Sovereign dares to kill you, our Ancient Origin Sect could tten Illusion Worry City in an instant."


    Wind Sovereign''s tone was decisive and dominant.


    "So, you''re saying that Illusion Worry City can only take hits and can''t strike back?"


    "That''s right," Wind Sovereign admitted. "It might be a bit stifling for Illusion Worry City, but that''s the reality. The city itself juggles between the three major forces, trying to survive the pressures from all sides. They''re always walking on thin ice."


    Lin Fei came to an understanding. While Illusion Worry City seemed to be thriving and prominent, in the eyes of the three major forces, it wasn''t a big deal. The only reason they hadn''t attacked the city was out of respect for the two city masters. It wasn''t out of fear of them. Even if Worry-free Sovereign seemed dominant in the past, he had to be. Without that dominance, Illusion Worry City would fall.


    "Sovereign Lin," Wind Sovereign proposed, "if you truly want those top-tier saber techniques within Illusion Worry City, I''ll apany you. If you defeat Worry-free Sovereign, whatever saber technique you want, Illusion Worry City will surely provide."


    Lin Fei looked at the eager Wind Sovereign, noting the excitement in his eyes. It seemed as though Wind Sovereign was "egging on" Lin Fei, almost as if he was very keen for Lin Fei to visit Illusion Worry City. Or perhaps, Wind Sovereign was looking forward to a showdown between Lin Fei and Worry-free Sovereign?

 280. Challenge

    280. Challenge


    "Wind Sovereign, you seem eager for me to face Worry-free Sovereign in battle," Lin Fei inquired directly.


    "You''re right," Wind Sovereign acknowledged. "I''ve indeed wished for you to challenge him. It''s simple, really. In the past, I dueled with Worry-free Sovereign, and I lost, rather badly at that. Over the years, even as I mastered my Divine Ability, I never dared to challenge him again. Now that you have bested me, it proves your strength surpasses mine. If you defeat Worry-free Sovereign, it would be a vindication for me."


    Wind Sovereign didn''t attempt to hide the underlying animosity he harbored towards Worry-free Sovereign. By the intensity of his sentiments, it suggested that there was more to their story than just a defeat.


    However, what did that matter to Lin Fei? If defeating Worry-free Sovereign meant gaining the top Martial Sovereign-level saber techniques from Illusion Worry City, then that was all Lin Fei required.


    "Then I appreciate yourpany on this trip to Illusion Worry City," Lin Fei decided after some thought. The journey to the city was imperative.


    "When shall we set out?" Wind Sovereign asked.


    "Tomorrow," Lin Fei responded, bidding his farewell and leaving the Law Enforcement Hall.


    Back at his dwelling, Lin Fei examined his ck Wind Prison technique. Even after his duel with Wind Sovereign, there was no improvement in the cultivation progress of the technique. This indicated that Lin Fei hadn''t found a way to advance it yet.


    If mere effort was sufficient, Wind Sovereign would have long surpassed the ''mastery'' stage of his Divine Ability. There had to be a unique method. Like the earlier "Tendon Transformation and Bone Forging Technique" which improved upon hearing Buddhist or Daoist scriptures, the "ck Wind Prison" must also satisfy certain conditions to progress.


    However, there was no clear indicator or hint about what the ck Wind Prison technique needed. Lin Fei, with his wealth of experience in martial arts cultivation, delved deep into his memories, recalling every nuance of his practice with the ck Wind Prison. Every detail was etched in his mind, holding the potential key to the next breakthrough.


    "ck Wind Prison is a Divine Ability formed by imitating numerous ''peculiar winds''," Lin Fei murmured to himself. "The Bone-Eroding Wind within it faintly resembles the Yin Evil Wind. If I can find the Yin Evil Wind and cultivate within it, the ck Wind Prison technique might just progress."


    For the practice of Divine Ability, one has to understand the essence of the ability itself. Divine Abilities are, in essence, martial arts, albeit different from themon ones and sometimes transcending certain martial categories. Many Divine Abilities came into existence when predecessors had sudden epiphanies, deriving insights from nature, and then integrating those insights with their unique martial art styles.


    Lin Fei surmised that ck Wind Prison was probably realized by some martial arts experts through their experience with the Yin Evil Wind or simr phenomena. However, this was only his spection. Only by finding a ce with the Yin Evil Wind or something akin to it could he truly validate his theory.


    At present, his primary concern was to acquire the pinnacle saber technique and deal with Worry-free Sovereign. Lin Fei was well aware that the Worry-free Sovereign possessed three Lesser Divine Abilities. Even though they were termed ''lesser'', their powers were likely earth-shattering, beyond the capabilities of ordinary Martial Sovereigns. Otherwise, the three major powers wouldn''t fear him.


    Relying solely on ck Wind Prison might not guarantee a victory against Worry-free Sovereign. Even though ck Wind Prison was an upper-echelon Great Divine Ability, Lin Fei had only reached its beginner realm and couldn''t yet unleash its full potential. Hence, he needed the power of saber momentum.


    Lin Fei''s saber momentum and technique, even during the Three Flower Gathering, wereparable to a Golden Core True Person. Now, as a Martial Sovereign, it was undoubtedly even more potent. Ifbined with Divine Ability, even Lin Fei couldn''t predict the extent of the power he could unleash.


    The next day, Lin Fei left his dwelling to meet Wind Sovereign. Together, they transformed into a streak of light, speeding directly toward Illusion Worry City.


    ...


    Illusion Worry City was as bustling as ever, full of life and activity.


    Within a mansion in the city, Worry-free Sovereign entered a courtyard.


    "Master," Jiang Tianyun opened his eyes and greeted the Worry-free Sovereign with a salute.


    Thest time, Jiang Tianyun was defeated by Lin Fei. Instead of being discouraged, Jiang Tianyun took his failure as motivation, advancing his cultivation at an unprecedented speed. Given this pace, perhaps in ten years, he might perfect his martial momentum and form the Spirit Flower, potentially achieving the status of a Martial Sovereign. Worry-free Sovereign highly regarded Jiang Tianyun and often checked in on him.


    "Tianyun, you''ve heard the news, haven''t you?" Worry-free Sovereign asked.


    "Yes, Master. Lin Fei has achieved the Three Flowers Gathering and defeated Taiyi Dao Pce''s True Person Lu Feng head-on," Jiang Tianyun responded calmly, showing he had been aware of this for a while.


    The Three Flowers Gathering! This news alone was shocking. But the fact that Lin Fei could even defeat a Golden Core True Person from the Taiyi Dao Pce was not only a sensation in Illusion Worry City but also throughout the entire Ancient Continent.


    "What are your thoughts?" Worry-free Sovereign inquired.


    "Three Flowers Gathering can likely break the shackles of the Life Wheel. Although there''s a chance of failure, considering Lin Fei''s aplishments, he''s likely to seed. He might have already be a Martial Sovereign. I can''t reallypare myself to such a prodigy. I just hope to continue, step by step, to the peak of martial arts. Whether I seed or fail, I have no regrets."


    Hearing Jiang Tianyun''s words, Worry-free Sovereign nodded with a hint of a smile on his face. "Good. Such realization and determination... If you remain steadfast, you might surpass Lin Fei in the future. I started as a Qi cultivator and was once rejected by martial sects. And what about Wind Sovereign from the Ancient Origin Sect? He was quite renowned. In the end, while Old Wind did be a Martial Sovereign, so did I. I even defeated him and have suppressed him ever since. As long as I exist, I can suppress him. Even if Lin Fei reaches a higher realm before you, you can still catch up and even surpass him."


    Worry-free Sovereign''s words were filled with unyielding confidence. His own story was legendary, and his words ignited a fire within Jiang Tianyun. A temporary setback meant nothing; he still had opportunities to catch up.


    "Hmm? Speaking of old wind, he''s actually arrived," Worry-free Sovereign noted. "Has hee to Illusion Worry City to seek revenge? This time, he''ll only lose even more miserably."


    With a coldugh, Worry-free Sovereign took a step, transforming into a streak of light, heading towards the outskirts of Illusion Worry City.

 281. Confront

    281. Confront


    "Illusion Worry City..."


    At that moment, both Wind Sovereign and Lin Fei stood outside the gates of Illusion Worry City.


    Lin Fei appeared tranquil. This was his second visit to the city. But now,pared to his previous visit, Lin Fei''s identity, status, and strength had undergone a seismic shift, and the contrast was stark.


    For Wind Sovereign, however, his visits to the city had been numerous, yet none of those memories were particrly fond.


    With a swift "whoosh", a streak of light burst forth from Illusion Worry City, revealing a figure amidst the void: Worry-free Sovereign!


    "Old Ghost of the Wind, you''ve returned," he taunted. "After all these years, have you finallye to your senses and mustered the courage to challenge me?"


    From his lofty stance, Worry-free Sovereign looked down upon them, his voice dripping with arrogance and disdain.


    Wind Sovereign''s expression darkened. Gazing intently at the hovering figure, he retorted, "Worry-free, it''s not I who seeks you today. It''s Sovereign Lin!"


    "Sovereign Lin?"


    Worry-free Sovereign''s eyes narrowed, and it was then that he truly noticed the figure standing behind Wind Sovereign.


    Lin Fei. He did recall him. After all, Lin Fei had oncended a strike on him. It had been the first time a Martial Saint had dared to challenge him so. Of course, Worry-free Sovereign had taken the blow to save his disciple, Jiang Tianyun.


    Since then, tales of Lin Fei had only proliferated. With the realm of the Three Flowers Gathering, he even directly confronted Lu Feng of the Taiyi Dao Pce.


    But now, upon seeing Lin Fei, Worry-free Sovereign found something wrong immediately.


    A Martial Sovereign!


    Lin Fei had evidently broken the chains of the Life Wheel and ascended to the status of Martial Sovereign. The intense aura of "Life Power" emanating from him was undeniable.


    "Well done, Lin Fei," hemended. "I had thought your ascent to Martial Sovereign might face some obstacles, or perhaps require more time. Yet here you are, having achieved it so swiftly!"


    Being a Martial Sovereign himself, Worry-free Sovereign knew all too well. Lin Fei''s ascent might seem simple, but it was fraught with innumerable uncertainties. To be a Martial Sovereign was a testament to Lin Fei''s prodigious talent. Every Martial Sovereign was truly worthy of admiration!


    "Martial Sovereign..."


    At that instant, numerous figures flew out from the Illusion Worry City, among them, Jiang Tianyun. Though he prided himself on a will as steadfast as rock, untouched by worldly distractions, the sight of Lin Fei¡ªespecially now that he had be a Martial Sovereign¡ªcaused a ripple of emotion deep within him. He couldn''t feign indifference!


    The reactions of the others were even more profound.


    "Lin Fei has be a Martial Sovereign? I''d heard rumors and spections, but I hadn''t expected them to be true."


    "The Ancient Origin Sect has birthed another Martial Sovereign. This ensures the sect''s prosperity for another millennium without any doubt. This is what you call profound heritage. The depths of a martial arts sect are truly unfathomable."


    "I had assumed that for centuries, the Ancient Origin Sect hadn''t produced any Martial Sovereigns."


    "Once the present Martial Sovereigns of the Ancient Origin Sect reach their end, the sect would inevitably decline. Yet, here is Lin Fei, bing a Martial Sovereign, capable of upholding its prestige for a thousand more years!"


    For a moment, many felt a mixture of emotions. A Martial Sovereign! A statureparable to a True Person of the Golden Core with a lifespan spanning millennia. Wherever they went, they were revered figures, founders of sects, and lineage patriarchs!


    For those loose cultivators, reaching the echelons of a Martial Sovereign or a Golden Core True Person was a distant dream. Though they had Illusion Heart True Person and Worry-free Sovereign, in the several centuries since the establishment of Illusion Worry City, only the two of them had achieved such heights. For loose cultivators to attain the Golden Core level¡ªit was a steep path! Such was the reality for them.


    "Sovereign Lin," Worry-free Sovereign said, standing with his hands behind him, hovering in the void, and looking down at Lin Fei, "You must be aware of the agreement between the Ancient Origin Sect and my Illusion Worry City. Sovereigns are not permitted to set foot within."


    Lin Fei remained unperturbed, replying serenely, "Worry-free Sovereign, I have but one request for this visit. I wish to possess every top-tier martial arts saber technique from within Illusion Worry City. I hope you can provide a copy of these techniques. Once I receive them, I naturally won''t proceed into the city."


    Worry-free Sovereign''s gaze chilled instantly. "Sovereign Lin, are you threatening Illusion Worry City? Hmph, do you think with Wind Sovereign backing you up, you can intimidate my city? I fear you might be gravely mistaken. Wind Sovereign of the Ancient Origin Sect. Such a prestigious title. But Sovereign Lin, aren''t you aware? Wind Sovereign was merely one of an opponent I defeated. If he, after all these years, has not dared to challenge me, what makes you think you can?"


    "Worry-free!"


    Wind Sovereign was instantly incensed.


    "Boom!"


    Wind Sovereign''s face was as dark as a stormy sky. Behind him, the Life Wheel manifested with sudden intensity, apanied by a halo of Divine Ability, its imposing aura immediately bearing down on Worry-free Sovereign.


    Yet Worry-free Sovereign remained unperturbed, even allowing a cold chuckle to escape. "After all these years, Old Wind, you''ve shown no progress. Relying on just one Divine Ability and not even reaching Transcendence. With your current strength, you''ll lose even more miserably this time."


    Simultaneously, behind Worry-free Sovereign, another Life Wheel emerged with a great flourish.


    "Boom!"


    The Life Wheel was vast and radiated an equally terrifying aura. Moreover, on Worry-free Sovereign''s Life Wheel, halos of light kept emerging,yer uponyer. It was the glow of Divine Ability.


    Oneyer, twoyers, threeyers in total!


    This indicated that Worry-free Sovereign possessed three Divine Abilities. Even if all were Lesser Divine Abilities, thebined might significantly surpass that of Wind Sovereign''s Life Wheel.


    "Boom!"


    In the next moment, an even more terrifying aura erupted. Lin Fei took a step forward. As he stepped into the void, it was as if invisible steps materialized beneath his feet. With each step, his aura grew even stronger.


    Eventually, a massive Life Wheel materialized behind Lin Fei, hovering majestically. It bore a grand halo of light, the luminance of Divine Ability. Though there was only oneyer, its might was in no way inferior, even surpassing Wind Sovereign''s aura slightly.


    Witnessing Lin Fei revealing his Life Wheel, no one harbored any doubts anymore. Lin Fei had truly be a Martial Sovereign!


    Jiang Tianyun''s expression was a mix of emotions. Even though he prided himself on his unwavering resolve, at this moment, upon seeing Lin Fei''s Life Wheel, he couldn''t hold back the tumultuous emotions churning within him. No matter how resilient he had been, he couldn''t maintain hisposure now.


    Martial Sovereign!


    That was the ultimate goal Jiang Tianyun had strived for all his life. Yet, it seemed Lin Fei had achieved it with seemingly effortless ease. However, Lin Fei didn''t even spare a nce at Jiang Tianyun.


    In Lin Fei''s eyes, he had only one opponent: Worry-free Sovereign. Step by step, he ascended the void, positioning himself at the same elevation as Worry-free Sovereign. The two confronted each other from a distance.


    Lin Fei calmly stated, "Worry-free Sovereign, your true opponent is me."

 282. Three Divine Abilities of Worry-free Sovereign

    282. Three Divine Abilities of Worry-free Sovereign


    In the void, Lin Fei and Worry-free Sovereign stood in confrontation. Worry-free Sovereign''s gaze was now fully centered on Lin Fei.


    Challenge!


    It was clear to everyone. This was Lin Fei challenging Worry-free Sovereign!


    Whispers spread among the crowd. While they recognized Lin Fei''s ascension to Martial Sovereign, they couldn''t believe he was actually challenging Worry-free Sovereign.


    Worry-free Sovereign, in the past, joint force with Illusion Heart True Person, contending against three major powers'' Martial Sovereigns and Golden Core True Persons. Even though the oue of those battles remained unknown, the very existence of Illusion Worry City was ultimately acknowledged by these three powers. This recognition itself testified to the might of the two city leaders of Illusion Worry City.


    "Quite bold of you, Sovereign Lin!" Worry-free Sovereign''s eyes shed with a hint of coldness. He had initially thought that Lin Fei had Wind Sovereign''s backing and even anticipated abined assault from both of them. However, he was wrong. This challenge wasn''t from Wind Sovereign, nor was it a coborative effort from both Wind Sovereign and Lin Fei. It was solely Lin Fei!


    A mix of shock and fury filled Worry-free Sovereign. He wasn''t underestimating Lin Fei. In fact, he now viewed him with great importance. Wind Sovereign, being no fool, was aware of his own strength. Yet, he still allowed Lin Fei to challenge Worry-free Sovereign. That, in itself, hinted at something: Lin Fei was no ordinary contender.


    "Divine Ability, Frost Seal of a Hundred Miles!"


    Wind Sovereign took action. With his move, a Divine Ability was unleashed. A radiant white light burst forth, causing the surrounding void to seemingly freeze instantly. Especially around Lin Fei, everything was rapidly encased in ice, even his flesh. This was one of Worry-free Sovereign''s three Divine Abilities, the Frost Seal of a Hundred Miles!


    Given free reign, Worry-free Sovereign could truly freeze a stretch of a hundred miles with this ability. Even though it''s a Lesser Divine Ability, its power was formidable.


    Moreover, Worry-free Sovereign didn''t merely rely on this one ability. He was well aware that a single Lesser Divine Ability might not suffice against Lin Fei. Hence, a secondyer of radiant light shone brightly from the Life Wheel behind Worry-free Sovereign.


    "Divine Ability, Shadow Fist of Ten Thousand!"


    "Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh."


    Lin Fei witnessed countless fists emanating an immense force, surging toward him like a relentless storm.


    Thebination of Frost Seal of a Hundred Miles and Shadow Fist of Ten Thousand created a force that was formidable. When paired together, their might could rival a Great Divine Ability and was arguably even more potent than most of them.


    If one was trapped within the icy grasp of the Frost Seal, and then struck by the formidable force of the Shadow Fist, their body could potentially be pulverized into dust. Such synergisticbinations of Lesser Divine Abilities were indeed rare. This was one of the reasons why Worry-free Sovereign could defeat and suppress Wind Sovereign.


    However, as the power of the Shadow Fist exploded forth, a formidable aura erupted from Lin Fei.


    Saber Momentum!


    Lin Fei unleashed his saber momentum. As it descended, it seemed as though the skies were aze with roaring mes. Even the icy grip of the Frost Seal of a Hundred Miles, which had immobilized Lin Fei, began melting rapidly under the searing intensity of the saber momentum''s mes.


    As for the overwhelming fistsing his way, countless saber essences burst forth from Lin Fei''s saber momentum.


    Thud thud thud thud!


    Each saber essence shed against the oing fists. Within the saber momentum, Lin Fei''s saber essences seemed endless and moved with astonishing speed.


    Regardless of the number or speed of the oing fists, Lin Fei''s saber momentum effortlessly parried them. The two Divine Abilities were thus easily neutralized by Lin Fei''s saber momentum.


    "Saber momentum?" Worry-free Sovereign''s expression darkened, mixed with surprise and doubt. In his understanding, saber momentum was merely a martial technique of a Martial Saint. Such techniques shouldn''t even stand up to his casual strikes, let alone his Divine Abilities. Yet, Lin Fei had effortlessly neutralized both of his Divine Abilities using saber momentum.


    This was no ordinary saber momentum!


    Worry-free Sovereign began to piece together why Lin Fei could directly confront True Person Lu Feng head-on. It must be due to Lin Fei''s exceptionally strong saber momentum.


    However, Worry-free Sovereign wasn''t limited to just two Divine Abilities. He had a third! But before he could unleash this third Divine Ability, he noticed a radiant light emanating from the Life Wheel atop Lin Fei.


    Lin Fei was about to unleash his own Divine Ability.


    "Worry-free Sovereign, experience my Divine Ability," Lin Fei dered. "Divine Ability, ck Wind Prison!"


    As Lin Fei''s voice echoed, Worry-free Sovereign suddenly felt everything darken around him, as if night had instantly fallen. He couldn''t see his own hand in front of him. All his senses were cut off. No sound. No light. No direction. Everything was immersed in utter darkness.


    "Frost Seal of a Hundred Miles!"


    Almost reflexively, the Worry-free Sovereign unleashed his Divine Ability. Immediately, a freezing chill enveloped him, ensuring that anyone who approached would be instantly frozen. This was both a form of defense and protection.


    Divine Abilities could be quite diverse and peculiar. Worry-free Sovereign quickly deduced the nature of Lin Fei''s ck Wind Prison - it seemed to iste one''s senses, rendering them directionless. As long as he defended himself, he could gradually break through this Divine Ability.


    It had to be said that Worry-free Sovereign''sbat experience was indeed vast.


    After the ck Wind Prison isted Worry-free Sovereign''s senses, a gentle wind seemed to rise around him. This wind, though seemingly mild, was the Bone-Eroding Wind, capable of reducing a person to bare bones in an instant, without causing any pain.


    "Master!"


    Many witnessed this, and Jiang Tianyun couldn''t help but shout, warning Worry-free Sovereign. Nobody expected the battle between Lin Fei and Worry-free Sovereign to take such a dramatic turn. Worry-free Sovereign, who had been dominating and seemed invincible, was suddenly pushed into a corner by Lin Fei''s counter-attack.


    Being isted from his senses and now threatened by the Bone-Eroding Wind that could turn him into a skeleton, this wasn''t merely a Great Divine Ability; it was a top-tier, insidiously vicious one. The kind that guarantees severe harm, if not death.


    However, Worry-free Sovereign did not need Jiang Tianyun''s reminder. He was already alert when the Bone-Eroding Wind approached.


    A bright light emanated from the thirdyer of Worry-free Sovereign''s Life Wheel, signaling his third Divine Ability, an ability he seldom used.


    "Divine Ability, Quicksand!"


    Very few had seen Worry-free Sovereign''s third Divine Ability. Even in his battle against Wind Sovereign, he only had to use two of his Divine Abilities to secure victory. Now, he was forced to disy Quicksand in front of everyone.


    The Bone-Eroding Wind continued to blow, and Worry-free Sovereign, already reduced to a skeletal state, transformed into countless grains of quicksand. These grains were then scattered in all directions, breaking through Lin Fei''s ck Wind Prison. In the blink of an eye, the quicksand grains converged, reforming Worry-free Sovereign.


    Worry-free Sovereign had finally escaped! His third Divine Ability was purely a life-saving measure. In some sense, it was akin to an undying body. Once transformed into quicksand, as long as the quicksand remained intact, it would be incredibly challenging to kill him.


    However, it was undeniable that this time, Worry-free Sovereign was defeated. Forced to resort to his third Divine Ability in a desperate bid for survival, he was utterly defeated.

 283. Worry-free Sovereign’s Decision

    283. Worry-free Sovereign¡¯s Decision


    Worry-free Sovereign nced at his own body, reduced to bare bones. It looked incredibly tragic. If he had acted even a momentter, his physical body would have beenpletely destroyed. At that point, even as a Martial Sovereign, he would have undoubtedly perished.


    Dangerous!


    This time, the risk was too great. Worry-free Sovereign had never expected that he might fall at Lin Fei''s hands. Fortunately, he had chosen a life-saving Divine Ability as his third. Otherwise, this time would have been truly perilous.


    The contests between Martial Sovereigns are this intense. Divine Abilities are mysterious and unpredictable. One can never be sure about the opponent''s Divine Ability. In terms of mysterious and arcane techniques, they are even more enigmatic than Golden Core True Persons.


    It''s known that the way of the Qi cultivator has many techniques, like spells, magic treasures, and formations. Only a Martial Sovereign, possessing a Divine Ability, can truly match up with the Golden Core True Persons.


    As Worry-free Sovereign channeled his Life Power, fresh flesh and blood grew at a speed visible to the naked eye. Quickly, Worry-free Sovereign was restored to its original state.


    At that moment, Wind Sovereignughed out loud, "Hahaha, Worry-free, how was that? Our Ancient Origin Sect''s Martial Sovereign isn''t too shabby, right? Sovereign Lin is just a newly advanced Martial Sovereign from our sect. Surprisingly, even after disying three Divine Abilities, you''re still no match for him. As long as Sovereign Lin is around, you''ll always be overshadowed!"


    Wind Sovereign''s words were dripping with sarcasm. Worry-free Sovereign''s expression changed repeatedly, while Lin Fei calmly asked, "Worry-free Sovereign, do you wish to continue the battle?"


    Worry-free Sovereign looked deeply at Lin Fei and asked in a deep voice, "What was that wind just now?"


    "Bone-Eroding Wind. A wind that reveals bones upon touch," Lin Fei answered sinctly.


    "A formidable Bone-Eroding Wind," Worry-free Sovereignmented. "Sovereign Lin, I admit my defeat..."


    He had lost. If the battle continued, he would still lose.


    With Worry-free Sovereign''s admission, the entire poption of Illusion Worry City was in shock.


    He lost! Worry-free Sovereign actually lost! Did this mean that the bnce of power in Illusion Worry City would change? And it was Lin Fei who defeated him.


    Who was Lin Fei? He was the rising star who, with the body of a Three Flowers Gathering Martial Sovereign, had repelled True Person Lu Feng.


    And now, Lin Fei had just attained the title of Martial Sovereign. While others might still be diligently practicing a single Divine Ability, Lin Fei was already capable of challenging Worry-free Sovereign. He even defeated Worry-free Sovereign in one fell swoop.


    Wind Sovereign felt so ted that the bottleneck in his cultivation of the Great Divine Ability seemed to loosen. Perhaps, the Divine Ability is on the verge of Transcendence!


    "Sovereign Lin, the top-tier saber techniques you requested will be delivered as promised," Wind Sovereign assured.


    "Tianyun, fetch the top-tier saber techniques," Worry-free Sovereign ordered.


    "Yes, Master!" Jiang Tianyun responded, his expressionplex. His previous bold ims seemed to have copsed the moment Lin Fei defeated his master. His confidence was thoroughly shattered! Facing such a formidable Lin Fei, who would dare to catch up? Even the most resolute will would waver in front of Lin Fei.


    Jiang Tianyun then flew back into Illusion Worry City. Meanwhile, Worry-free Sovereign and Lin Fei remained in a standoff. Even though he was defeated, Worry-free Sovereign would not permit Lin Fei to enter Illusion Worry City. It was a rule: no Sovereign should step into Illusion Worry City! This was not just his decision but also that of Illusion Heart True Person. After all, this was merely a martial arts spar. A real life-and-death battle would be a different story. No matter how powerful Lin Fei was, Worry-free Sovereign still possessedbat capabilities.


    Lin Fei had no intention of entering Illusion Worry City, nor did he intend to kill Worry-free Sovereign. His current power was still somewhat forced. He might defeat Worry-free Sovereign, but to kill him would be too challenging. After all, he only had one Divine Ability, which was at a beginner level. His saber momentum was indeed formidable,parable to an average Golden Core True Person or Martial Sovereign. Yet, it was just saber momentum and not enough to kill those of higher ranks.


    Moreover, Lin Fei''s objective was clear: he just wanted the top-tier saber techniques at the Martial Sovereign level.


    Before long, Jiang Tianyun flew out of the city again, holding several martial arts manuals. However, there weren''t many, perhaps less than ten in total.


    "Sovereign Lin, here are the top-tier saber techniques of the Martial Sovereign level you requested," Jiang Tianyun said, presenting the items. "After searching throughout Illusion Worry City, we only found these nine top-tier saber technique manuals."


    Lin Fei took a look at the manuals. They were different from the techniques in the Ancient Origin Sect, and they were indeed the top-tier saber techniques at the Martial Sovereign level, each capable of manifesting saber momentum. Nine top-tier saber techniques ¨C it was sufficient!


    "Wind Sovereign, let''s leave," Lin Fei said, after safely storing the technique manuals. Without uttering another word, he and Wind Sovereign turned into streaks of light and vanished into the horizon.


    As Lin Fei''s figure disappeared, an elderly figure slowly emerged from the crowd.


    "City Lord Illusion Heart!" Many were taken aback. Illusion Heart True Person had been amidst them, and they hadn''t even noticed.


    "This Sovereign Lin is truly remarkable," Illusion Heart True Person remarked thoughtfully. Lin Fei''s decisive departure had not gone unnoticed. While others might not understand, how could he not? Lin Fei had detected his presence.


    "Indeed, he''s exceptional," Worry-free Sovereign coldly replied. "The Ancient Origin Sect might have truly ushered in a formidable Martial Sovereign. But this might not be a good thing. Don''t forget, that Taiyi Dao Pce has set its sights on the Ancient Origin Sect and even on Lin Fei. A great battle between the three major powers and Taiyi Dao Pce seems inevitable..."


    "Illusion Heart, I''ve decided to go into seclusion," Worry-free Sovereign continued, "I had intended to dy it, but recent events have made me realize that I''ve been toocent. My Divine Ability, Quicksand, has reached perfection. Therefore, I can cultivate a fourth Divine Ability anytime. I was previously unsure whether to choose a Lesser Divine Ability or a powerful Great Divine Ability. Now, I''ve made up my mind. How much stronger can multiple Lesser Divine Abilities make me? Moreover, with my Divine Ability, Quicksand, I already have sufficient defensive capabilities. Thus, I have decided to cultivate a Great Divine Ability!"


    It seemed that Worry-free Sovereign was deeply affected by recent events. In the past, even with Lesser Divine Abilities, he was able to defeat Martial Sovereigns like the Wind Sovereign who cultivated Great Divine Abilities. He had been somewhat proud, thinking his path of relying on Lesser Divine Abilities to defeat those with Great Divine Abilities was correct.


    However, now he realized he was mistaken. Lesser Divine Abilities were just that ¨C lesser. They couldn''tpare to a true Great Divine Ability. He had defeated Martial Sovereigns like Wind Sovereign in the past, not because Great Divine Abilities were weak, but because those Martial Sovereigns were. Now, Lin Fei had defeated him using just one Great Divine Ability, shattering Worry-free Sovereign''s pride.


    Illusion Heart True Person looked deeply at Worry-free Sovereign and finally nodded, "It''s wise. Not only should you seclude yourself, but even Illusion Worry City needs to stay low-key. I will handle everything; you focus on your cultivation."


    With that, Worry-free Sovereign turned into a streak of light and flew into Illusion Worry City.

 284. Saber Domain

    284. Saber Domain


    Lin Fei and Wind Sovereign returned to the Ancient Origin Sect. Wind Sovereign even took the opportunity to express his gratitude to Lin Fei. Witnessing Lin Fei defeating Worry-free Sovereign firsthand illuminated Wind Sovereign''s understanding, and even his long-stagnant Great Divine Ability seemed on the verge of Transcendence. Consequently, Wind Sovereign hurriedly went into seclusion.


    Lin Fei, meanwhile, returned to his own cave dwelling. He arranged the nine top-tier saber technique manuals before him. The trip to Illusion Worry City had rified his understanding of his own strength. While he could defeat both Wind Sovereign and Worry-free Sovereign, he only had a limited advantage over them. He could defeat but not annihte them, indicating that his strength was still far from sufficient. However, should he be able to evolve the Saber Domain, things would be different.


    "Let''s begin," Lin Fei said to himself, looking at the nine top-tier saber techniques before him, without any more hesitation.


    With a "boom", Lin Fei was enveloped by his saber momentum. Instantly, one after another, these top-tier saber techniques began to actively evolve their own saber momentum, which then merged into Lin Fei''s saber momentum.


    This was the advantage of having a higher realm. With a sufficiently high realm, Lin Fei could actively integrate martial techniques of lower levels into his own, as these techniques naturally followed the stronger entity.


    Lin Fei''s saber momentum was already at perfection, and his cultivation progress was at 65%. Now, as he began integrating one saber technique after another, each one increased his saber momentum''s cultivation progress by 5%.


    70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%...


    By the time he integrated the seventh technique, Lin Fei''s saber momentum cultivation progress reached 100%.


    With another "boom", Lin Fei''s saber momentum began to evolve. During this evolution, Lin Fei could clearly see that the originally illusory saber momentum was gradually bing tangible.


    Previously, due to the integration of the me Burning Heaven Saber''s momentum, his saber momentum was filled with zing mes, resembling a sea of fire. But it was ultimately just an illusion, not genuine mes. However, as Lin Fei''s saber momentum evolved into the Saber Domain, everything changed.


    From illusion to reality.


    Terrifying mes surged skyward, nketing the heavens and obscuring the sun. It felt as though one was truly immersed in a sea of mes.


    "Fire..." Lin Fei murmured in awe.


    Lin Fei observed the void as if it was distorted. It was scorched by the terrifying mes. Within his cave dwelling, wherever the Saber Domain enveloped, everything was burned to ashes!


    Saber Domain!


    This was the true Saber Domain!


    The momentum transformed into a domain. It wasn''t merely a change in name ¨C it was a monumental shift, a qualitative transformation. Within the Saber Domain, Lin Fei could control everything: teleportation, eleration, mes, saber lights, and more.


    Whatever Lin Fei desired could be manifested in the Saber Domain. Even if he wanted to move mountains and drain seas within the domain, it would be a trivial matter. He could alter everything!


    "Rise," Lin Fei thought.


    A rumble resounded. The interior of Lin Fei''s dwelling began to undergo tumultuous changes, reshaping ording to Lin Fei''s imagination. Sometimes the ground sank, at other times, the walls of the cave changed. If Lin Fei willed it, there seemed to be nothing impossible within the Saber Domain.


    The spectacle left Lin Fei deeply astounded. This had surpassed the scope of mere "martial arts". It was even more magical than Divine Ability. When martial arts cultivation reaches higher levels, the abilities and methods acquired far exceed the understanding of average martial artists.


    Lin Fei closed his eyes, sorting through the memories rted to the "Saber Domain" in his mind. After an indeterminable amount of time, he opened his eyes. Before him was a stone, but with a mere thought, as the Saber Domain descended, the stone rapidly changed its shape. It disintegrated into fine powder and quickly reformed into a saber, which was then engulfed in mes and turned to ash. The ash once again coalesced.


    This stone could be transformed into anything. Such was the domain ¨C controlling everything.


    Within this domain, Lin Fei could manipte everything. The Saber Domain he had manifested inherently carried the sharpness of a saber. Within this domain, one would face relentless saber attacks. If someone was a saber master, they might even be in by their own de.


    Such was the power of Saber Domain!


    Lin Fei''s heart surged with emotions. With the Saber Domain, he was no longer like any ordinary Martial Sovereign. If he were to encounter Worry-free Sovereign again, why would he bother with trivialities? He could simply envelop everything with his Saber Domain. The Divine Ability of Worry-free Sovereign would be merely wishful thinking to even touch him.


    Inside the Saber Domain, Lin Fei was omnipotent. Unless someone could directly tear apart his Saber Domain. But that would require someone to be ten, or even a hundred times stronger than it. Otherwise, they would be at Lin Fei''s mercy.


    Paired with Lin Fei''s Divine Ability, his threat level would skyrocket.


    "System."


    Lin Fei promptly essed the system to inspect.


    Host: Lin Fei


    <strong>Martial Realm: Early Martial Sovereign</strong>


    <strong>Great Divine Ability: ck Wind Prison: Beginner (Progress 0%)</strong>


    <strong>Saber Domain: Beginner (Progress 0%)</strong>


    Upon the system''s disy, the saber momentum had vanished. It had transformed into Saber Domain. Yet, his cultivation progress stood starkly at zero.


    Lin Fei recalled that his saber momentum had evolved into the Saber Domain. A mere integration of seven premier saber techniques had sufficed. Thus, he still had two saber techniques yet to merge.


    Without hesitation, Lin Fei merged them. After which, he immersed himself in profound contemtion. There wasn''t a trace of change in the Saber Domain. The cultivation progress remained unaltered at zero.


    This signified that even if Lin Fei incorporated martial techniques from the Martial Saint realm, the sheer volume of integration would likely bear no meaning. It wouldn''t enhance the Saber Domain by even the slightest degree.


    However, Lin Fei wasn''t overly taken aback. After all, the Saber Domain was aligned with the Martial Sovereign stage. Hence, the saber techniques of the Martial Saint realm were bound to be redundant.


    Yet, Lin Fei found himself mired in puzzlement. Martial Sovereigns primarily cultivated Divine Abilities. Where then, did traditional saber techniques fit in? How would his Saber Domain further advance?


    "Could it be that I need to cultivate the Divine Ability of the Saber Dao?"


    A thought stirred within Lin Fei. While Martial Sovereigns had long ceased delving into saber techniques, saber masters were never in shortage. In their stead stood the Divine Abilities of the Saber Dao!


    Albeit, Lin Fei possessed scant knowledge of these Saber Dao Divine Abilities. But he could always go to the Martial Arts Tower.


    Lin Fei wasn''t in a rush. The Ancient Origin Sect housed the Divine Abilities of the Saber Dao. He could engage in cultivation whenever he wished. For now, he sought to discern the limits of his Saber Domain.


    To what extent could the Saber Domain envelop?


    Lin Fei had an inkling. The Saber Domain, it seemed, was not merely a simple evolution of saber momentum.


    "Whoosh."


    In a blink, Lin Fei''s silhouette vanished. He had departed from his cave dwelling, stepping directly into the void.


    Floating in mid-air, Lin Fei gazed downward. He could see disciples of the Ancient Origin Sect below. Some practiced their fist and saber techniques, while others were immersed in their cultivation methods. It seemed as if all of creation wasid bare before his eyes.


    "Boom."


    Suddenly, Lin Fei''s Saber Domain erupted. Terrifying power instantly permeated the void, radiating outwards in all directions. Consequently, the entire Ancient Origin Sect was ensnared within it.


    The skies above the Ancient Origin Sect turned a fiery red, reminiscent of burning clouds. Lin Fei''s Saber Domain was now aze with fierce mes, seemingly scorching the very fabric of the void.


    Ten meters, a hundred meters, a kilometer...


    Lin Fei''s Saber Domain continued its rampant expansion, swiftly engulfing the entirety of the Ancient Origin Sect. It was as if a colossal formation had entirely isted the Ancient Origin Sect from the outside world.


    "What''s happening?"


    "Such terrifying mes!"


    "Who is attacking our Ancient Origin Sect with such a fearsome formation?"


    "Could it be the Taiyi Dao Pce?"


    In an instant, the entire Ancient Origin Sect was abuzz. Countless disciples and elders held a trace of fear in their hearts. They gazed upward in rm. Above them, all they could see was a sky consumed by mes that seemed poised to reduce the entire Ancient Origin Sect to ashes.


    Observing the panicked disciples and elders below, Lin Fei remained unperturbed. He could distinctly feel, under the shroud of his Saber Domain, annihting the Ancient Origin Sect would be effortless. Merely a thought would suffice.


    Within the Saber Domain, Lin Fei was the true Sovereign!

 285. Clues of Yin Evil Wind

    285. Clues of Yin Evil Wind


    Lin Fei''s Saber Domain continued its expansion. Covering a radius of one mile, then five miles, and finally ten miles...


    It was only at about ten miles that the Saber Domain began to strain.


    "That should be its limit, a radius of ten miles!"


    Lin Fei pondered. His Saber Domain, spanning ten miles, was truly awe-inspiring. Within this domain, Lin Fei was the true sovereign! With a mere thought, everything within the ten miles could be reduced to ashes!


    This was the might of the Saber Domain! In some respects, the Saber Domain could even rival certain supremely powerful Divine Abilities, if not surpass them.


    "Whoosh."


    At that moment, two figures appeared in the void. It was the Sect Master of the Ancient Origin Sect and the Wind Sovereign. Both wore expressions of profound shock as they gazed upon the sea of mes consuming the void. These were real mes, not mere illusions.


    "Sovereign Lin, what are you doing?"


    The Sect Master inquired. Just approaching Lin Fei, he felt an immense pressure bearing down on him. It must be noted that both he and Lin Fei were at the Martial Sovereign level. Yet, the Sect Master''s realm was even higher than Lin Fei''s. Despite that, standing beside Lin Fei wasn''t easy for him.


    "Sect Master, Wind Sovereign, I was merely evolving and testing the limits of my Saber Domain," Lin Fei replied calmly. He had intended to test the limits of the Saber Domain, and hence, had no thoughts of concealing it.


    "You... evolved the Saber Domain?"


    "This... is the result of your evolution?"


    Both the Wind Sovereign and the Sect Master exchanged a nce, their gazes fixed intently on their surroundings, where mes danced wildly.


    Wind Sovereign even reached out and caught a wisp of me.


    "Sss."


    The me extinguished. Yet, a burn mark appeared on the Wind Sovereign''s hand. While the me couldn''t truly harm the Wind Sovereign, he, who knew his own body inside and out, could distinctly feel the pain. He had genuinely been burned.


    "It''s a real me, not an illusion. From illusion to reality... this truly is the Saber Domain..."


    Wind Sovereign''s tone was filled with astonishment as if he couldn''t believe what he was witnessing. He knew of Lin Fei''s formidable saber momentum. Lin Fei hadprehended saber momentum quite early and was perhaps extremely gifted in it. But evolving saber momentum into the Saber Domain? That was incredibly challenging!


    After all, it entailed the transition from illusion to reality. Even the Wind Sovereign and the Sect Master of the Ancient Origin Sect, or for that matter, all the Martial Sovereigns of the current and past generations of the Ancient Origin Sect, none had evolved their martial momentum into a true martial domain. Not a single one!


    "Sovereign Lin, is this truly the Saber Domain?" The voice of the Ancient Origin Sect''s Sect Master trembled, overwhelmed with emotion.


    "Whoosh."


    In the next moment, Lin Fei vanished, only to reappear instantly in front of the Sect Master and the Wind Sovereign.


    "Is... Is this teleportation?" Both were visibly shocked.


    This wasn''t just immense speed. It was true teleportation. No martial technique or spell known could achieve this instantaneous movement. But Lin Fei had done it.


    "Within the Saber Domain, I am the sovereign!" Lin Fei stated calmly. He had deployed the Saber Domain, and within it were the figures of both the Wind Sovereign and the Sect Master of the Ancient Origin Sect. But inside the Saber Domain, Lin Fei felt that neither of them posed the slightest threat to him. If he wanted, he could probably kill both Martial Sovereigns quite easily, perhaps even effortlessly.


    Without the Saber Domain, trying to kill a Golden Core True Person or another Martial Sovereign would be extremely challenging unless one''s power truly surpassed the opponent''s by at least tenfold, only then could one possibly kill a Martial Sovereign or a Golden Core True Person. But with the Saber Domain, all these challenges seemed trivial.


    Of course, this was also because the Wind Sovereign and the Sect Master of the Ancient Origin Sect weren''t particrly strong. If someone possessed two, three, or even four Great Divine Abilities, they could likely shatter Lin Fei''s Saber Domain with ease. Then, Lin Fei''s Saber Domain wouldn''t stand a chance.


    But those capable of mastering two or more Great Divine Abilities were no ordinary individuals. They would undoubtedly be top-tier geniuses with ambitions of bing Martial Kings, or perhaps they even possessed the bloodline of a Martial King, inheriting some of its Divine Abilities. That would be on apletely different level.


    "Excellent, this is truly wonderful!" eximed the Sect Master. "Once a Martial Sovereign evolves a Saber Domain, it''s equivalent to mastering two or even three Great Divine Abilities. In the history of the Ancient Origin Sect, the most powerful have only ever mastered two Great Divine Abilities. And as for those who mastered three Great Divine Abilities, our sect''s history hasn''t seen even one. With Sovereign Lin''s aplished Saber Domain, you can protect the Ancient Origin Sect for millennia!"


    The Sect Master of the Ancient Origin Sect was very excited. If Lin Fei had just mastered a single Great Divine Ability, even if he defeated the Worry-free Sovereign, the Sect Master would have felt deep-seated worries. The better Lin Fei performed, the more the Sect Master worried, especially about Taiyi Dao Pce.


    Taiyi Dao Pce had always had its eyes on the Ancient Origin Sect. They might move against Lin Fei at any moment. And at that time, Lin Fei might be in danger.


    However, now that Lin Fei had evolved the Saber Domain, it would be difficult for Taiyi Dao Pce to harm him. In fact, it might be impossible. Once a Martial Sovereign has a domain, not only does their power surge, but their ability to protect themselves also greatly increases. This is even stronger than mastering an "Undying Body" Divine Ability!


    "By the way, Sect Master, Wind Sovereign, do you know of any Yin Evil Wind?" Lin Fei suddenly asked, "Or ces that have a scene simr to the wind?"


    Having evolved his Saber Domain, Lin Fei found it hard to improve it in a short time. Any improvements wouldn''t be transformative. The only thing Lin Fei could now cultivate was his Divine Ability. His sole Divine Ability, ck Wind Prison, was nearly unprogressed.


    The more profound a Divine Ability, the harder it is to cultivate. Even with Lin Fei''s determination, the cultivation of a Divine Ability typically takes years, if not centuries, to show any improvement. Lin Fei didn''t want to wait that long. To elerate his Divine Ability''s cultivation, he needed to find a conducive environment or rely on external resources. ck Wind Prison required Yin Evil Wind.


    "Yin Evil Wind?" The Wind Sovereign slowly spoke, "I haven''t heard of it. I know ces with Yin or Evil Qi, but Yin Evil Wind¡ªis it a wind caused by a heavy umtion of Yin Evil Qi?"


    "You know where to find arge concentration of Yin Evil Qi?" Lin Fei asked eagerly.


    "It''s simple. Mundane battlefields with tens or hundreds of thousands of casualties generate overwhelming evil Qi. Some special ces also produce Yin Qi. But if you''re talking about ces where both Yin and Evil Qi coexist inrge quantities, there''s only one ce."


    "Where?" Lin Fei asked eagerly. With Yin Evil Wind, his Divine Ability, ck Wind Prison, could quickly achieve transcendence, or even perfection.


    "Corpse Demon Mountain," Wind Sovereign slowly replied, looking directly into Lin Fei''s eyes, emphasizing each word with a deep tone.

 286. Corpse Demon Mountain

    286. Corpse Demon Mountain


    A streak of light shed and settled in the sky above Corpse Demon Mountain, revealing its form.


    "It truly lives up to its name, Corpse Demon Mountain," Lin Fei muttered as he looked down, "Cold, lifeless energy everywhere, coupled with a terrifying aura of decay. Even on its outskirts, I''d wager that anyone below the Foundation Establishment or Martial Saint levels wouldn''t be able to enter."


    Lin Fei had journeyed from the Ancient Origin Sect, traveling over a hundred thousand miles just to reach the Corpse Demon Mountain. Ever since he learned from Wind Sovereign about the abundance of Yin Evil Qi here, Lin Fei had set out without hesitation, even though the destination was so far away.


    It was a long journey, but Lin Fei had finally arrived. For the cultivation of his Divine Ability, ck Wind Prison, distance was no barrier. Even if it were a million miles, as long as it benefited his Divine Ability, he would go.


    With another sh, Lin Fei descended into the heart of Corpse Demon Mountain. This mountain range stretched for hundreds of miles, an incredibly vast expanse. The reason for the mountain''s dense Yin Evil Qi was its history. Before it became Corpse Demon Mountain, it was an immortal sect known as Corpse Demon Sect.


    This sect was once a major faction among the immortal sects, even ruling as a dominant power in the region. They primarily practiced corpse refinement, and their methods were unique. What truly set them apart was their ability to use refined corpses to resist the heavenly tribtions. Though they couldn''t block them entirely, they could certainly mitigate a significant portion of its might. This advantage meant that Foundation Establishment cultivators from the Corpse Demon Sect had a much higher sess rate when facing tribtions. As a result, many of them achieved the Golden Core stage.


    At its peak, the Corpse Demon Sect boasted of having three hundred Golden Core cultivators. With this power, they expanded aggressively, annihting countless other immortal sects and martial arts factions. Even legacies left behind by Nascent Soul Great Beings stood no chance against the might of the Corpse Demon Sect unless those legacies were protected by a Nascent Soul Great Being.


    The peak period of the Corpse Demon Sect was so awe-inspiring that it changed the very fabric of conversations around them. Yet, such a splendid and magnificent sect was razed to the ground overnight and vanished. Yes, utterly vanished. Not a trace remained. Their famed three hundred Golden Core cultivators all perished silently. The cause? A Nascent Soul Great Being had taken action.


    One can''t help but wonder, how did the Corpse Demon Sect offend such a formidable Nascent Soul Great Being?


    Some say that the Corpse Demon Sect had refined the corpse of a Nascent Soul Great Being''s rtive into a puppet. Others spected that they had killed a descendant of a Nascent Soul Great Being. Numerous guesses were made, but the real reason remained known to very few. Regardless of the reason, Nascent Soul Great Being indeed took action.


    Using a divine method that spanned the heavens and the earth, he transported an ancient divine mountain from the Ancient Continent. Although the continent had many mountains, very few bore the title "Divine Mountain." Being termed a "Divine Mountain" was special, let alone an ancient one. This ancient divine mountain, moved by the Nascent Soul Great Being, was directly pressed onto the Corpse Demon Sect. When the mountain descended, the entire Corpse Demon Sect was razed to the ground. All three hundred of their Golden Core cultivators turned to dust!


    From that moment on, the Corpse Demon Sect ceased to exist. Many of their techniques, however, spread. For example, the Qi cultivator whom Lin Fei had killed in the Tianqi Nation''s imperial city, had attempted to refine nine corpse puppets and set up the Nine Yin Zombie Formation to ovee the heavenly tribtion. This formation was a technique that had spread from the Corpse Demon Sect.


    While the Corpse Demon Sect''s methods were unique in helping cultivators ovee the heavenly tribtion, they had no advantages when it came to transitioning from the Golden Core to the Nascent Soul stage. Even in their prime with three hundred Golden Core cultivators, they never birthed a Nascent Soul Great Being.


    Then, with just one move from a Nascent Soul Great Being, the vast Corpse Demon Sect was obliterated.


    Looking around, Lin Fei could see that the entire Corpse Demon Mountain now resembled a valley. Although termed a "mountain," it appeared more like a valley, as if a tremendous force had "copsed" it. It must have been the work of the Nascent Soul Great Being and the ancient divine mountain he brought.


    "Whether it''s the path of immortals or martial arts, only the most powerful Great Beings truly dictate the rules," Lin Fei murmured.


    The Corpse Demon Sect was a prime example. Three hundred Golden Core cultivators, a massive number whenpared to the Taiyi Dao Pce. Even with the legacy of a Nascent Soul Great Being, how many Golden Core cultivators did they have? Not three hundred, maybe thirty at best. But what was the oue? Three hundred Golden Core cultivators of the Corpse Demon Sect were wiped out by a Nascent Soul Great Being in an instant, without any resistance.


    Even if the Nascent Soul Great Being had faced three thousand Golden Core cultivators, the result would have been the same. In both the path of immortals and martial arts, numbers aren''t that significant. What matters most are the pinnacle Great Beings!


    This was precisely why Lin Fei traveled such a long distance to reach the Corpse Demon Mountain, hoping to elerate the cultivation progress of his Divine Ability, ck Wind Prison. Only when the Divine Ability was perfected could Lin Fei practice the second Divine Ability and have a chance to ascend beyond the Martial Sovereign to be the Martial King. At that point, Lin Fei would truly be a Great Being and could move freely and unbridled even on the vast maind.


    As Lin Fei descended into Corpse Demon Mountain, he noticed many cultivators inside. There were Martial Saints and Foundation Establishment cultivators. Most were Foundation Establishment cultivators, but there were also Golden Core cultivators and Martial Sovereigns. They seemed to be practicing with the Yin Qi found inside the mountain.


    "The Yin Evil Qi here is indeed dense," Lin Fei observed. He felt the cold, malicious Yin Evil Qi attempting to corrode his body continuously. However, Lin Fei''s body could resist this corrosion. He wasn''t truly here to cultivate personally. He just wanted to provide an ideal environment for his ck Wind Prison to cultivate. Thus, Lin Fei found a spot and sat down in meditation.


    <strong>"Your Divine Ability, ck Wind Prison, is ted in this dense Yin Evil Qi, improving its cultivation progress by 1%."</strong>


    A system voice echoed in his mind after Lin Fei had been in the mountain for a short while. The progress of his ck Wind Prison had indeed increased. Though it was only by 1%, Lin Fei had spent just a short time here.


    After spending an entire day, the cultivation progress of his ck Wind Prison increased by a total of 10%. Lin Fei realized that this ce offered impressive benefits for his skill. Even without the Yin Evil Wind, the mere presence of Yin Evil Qi was greatly beneficial to the ck Wind Prison. Its rapid cultivation progress was also due to the "effort" put in by the ck Wind Prison itself.


    Lin Fei stayed in the Corpse Demon Mountain. One day, two days, three days... With time, the progress of his ck Wind Prison kept elerating - 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%...


    Merely ten dayster, Lin Fei felt a tremor throughout his body. Then, behind him, a massive Life Wheel materialized. On the Life Wheel, theyer symbolizing the ck Wind Prison shone brightly. The light expanded suddenly, radiating an intense aura.


    Lin Fei''s Life Wheel exuded a terrifying pressure, spreading in all directions.


    Immediately, many Martial Saints and Foundation Establishment True Persons within the Corpse Demon Mountain felt oppressed by Lin Fei''s Life Wheel''s might. Their faces disyed shock and awe.

 287. Yin Evil Array

    287. Yin Evil Array


    "Has a Divine Ability broken through?"


    "Which Martial Sovereign? How long has he been in Corpse Demon Mountain? He actually achieved a breakthrough!"


    "This Martial Sovereign''s Life Wheel is terrifying. And its Divine Ability is no ordinary one."


    Those who could enter Corpse Demon Mountain were worldly. They recognized the manifestation of Lin Fei''s Divine Ability breaking through, causing his Life Wheel to materialize.


    Lin Fei opened his eyes, noticing the Life Wheel above him, especially the luminousyer representing the ck Wind Prison. Generally, the brighter andrger the glow, the stronger the Divine Ability. Although his ck Wind Prison had just reached mastery, its subsequent levels were transcendence and perfection. Yet, its current brilliance was already so immense, underscoring its exceptional nature.


    Had Lin Fei not threatened the ck Wind Prison with fire, perhaps it wouldn''t have be his Divine Ability. No one from the Ancient Origin Sect had ever mastered the ck Wind Prison, so its potency remained unknown. To Lin Fei, this Divine Ability was much more powerful than the Wind Sovereign''s Mountain Copse, not even on the same level.


    "The origin of ck Wind Prison must be extraordinary," Lin Fei murmured. By now, he roughly understood its uniqueness and challenging cultivation process. Fortunately, he had discovered the right method to cultivate it.


    "System," Lin Fei summoned.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Arts Realm: Early Martial Sovereign</strong>


    <strong>Great Divine Ability: ck Wind Prison: Mastery (Progress 0%)</strong>


    <strong>Saber Domain: Beginner (Progress 0%)</strong>


    Indeed, the ck Wind Prison had reached mastery. However, after achieving this level, its cultivation speed decreased significantly. To enhance its progress, Lin Fei needed to delve deeper into the Corpse Demon Mountain, an area he was unfamiliar with.


    Spotting the nearest Martial Saint, Lin Fei stepped forward, startling the practitioner who immediately paid respects, "Greetings, senior."


    "I have a question," Lin Fei began, "Where is the Yin Evil Qi most concentrated in the Corpse Demon Mountain?"


    "Senior, is this your first time here?" The Martial Saint replied, "This is just the periphery of Corpse Demon Mountain; the Yin Evil Qi here is average. The deeper you go, the denser it gets. But it also demands more from the cultivators. If one''s power isn''t strong enough or they can''t resist the Yin Evil Qi, they shouldn''t venture deeper.


    The densest Yin Evil Qi is at the core of the Corpse Demon Sect. There lies a massive Yin Evil Array set up by hundreds of Golden Core True Persons. Its Yin Evil Qi is so dense that even the corpse of a Martial Sovereign thrown into it will, after some time, transform into a terrifying refined corpse."


    Lin Fei nodded. He looked towards the center of Corpse Demon Mountain, where the Yin Evil Qi was the most concentrated.


    Without hesitation, Lin Fei flew directly towards the center of the mountain. The closer he got, the fewer people he encountered. Initially, he saw many Martial Saints and Foundation Establishment True Persons. However, as he neared the heart of Corpse Demon Mountain, not even a single Martial Saint or Foundation Establishment True Person could be seen. Only Golden Core True Persons or Martial Sovereigns were visible.


    Soon, Lin Fei arrived at the ce where the Yin Evil Qi was most dense. He halted his flight andnded on the ground. Dense Yin Evil Qi wasn''t necessarily better; what was essential was its appropriateness. After all, such energy could greatly harm both Martial Sovereigns and Golden Core True Persons. Lin Fei saw many Golden Core True Persons, most of whom were refining zombies here. There were fewer Martial Sovereigns and those present were likely using the Yin Evil Qi to cultivate their Divine Abilities.


    At the very center of Corpse Demon Mountain, there was a raised tform. On this tform stood nine pirs, all drawing in a vast amount of Yin Evil Qi. Lin Fei realized that beneath these pirs likelyy the core of the Yin Array. The energy here surely surpassed other ces. Yet, only eight people were atop the nine pirs, leaving one pir vacant. However, no one around, whether Golden Core True Persons or Martial Sovereigns, seemed to want to im it.


    Lin Fei''s gaze swept across the scene. Those on the other eight pirs were strenuously resisting the oppressive Yin Evil Qi. Such dense energy was dangerous; if not handled carefully, it could invade the body, corrupting the flesh and potentially turning the person into a zombie. Both Golden Core True Persons and Martial Sovereigns knew that ascending to that vacant pir was a perilous endeavor.


    However, Lin Fei didn''t hesitate. Step by step, he walked directly toward thest unupied pir. As he reached it, a loud "boom" echoed. A tremendous surge of Yin Evil Qi, over ten times that from the base of the pir, rushed towards him. This sinister energy crazily poured into Lin Fei. Only then did he notice inscriptions carved onto the pir. It read, "Zombie Pir!"


    Turns out, these nine pirs were indeed used by the Corpse Demon Sect to refine the strongest zombies. Such dense Yin Evil Qi was too overpowering, even for Martial Sovereigns and Golden Core True Persons under normal circumstances.


    "Swoosh."


    Beside Lin Fei, a woman dressed in red appeared. She opened her eyes and coldly said to Lin Fei, "If you can''t withstand it, get down. Staying forcefully on the Zombie Pir can turn you into a zombie." Even though her tone seemed indifferent, she was genuinely offering a kind reminder.


    Lin Fei merely nodded without uttering a word. At that moment, a system''s voice echoed in his mind.


    <strong>"Your Divine Ability, ck Wind Prison, has witnessed the Yin Evil Array andprehended the Intent of Yin Evil from it."</strong>


    <strong>"Your Divine Ability, ck Wind Prison, has improved its cultivation progress by 100%."</strong>


    <strong>"Your Divine Ability, ck Wind Prison, has advanced to Transcendence!"</strong>


    Simultaneously, the Life Wheel behind Lin Fei emerged dramatically. A "boom" echoed as theyer of Divine Ability on Lin Fei''s Life Wheel expanded again, now ringly prominent.


    The woman in red nced at Lin Fei''s Life Wheel, revealing a hint of surprise. Yet, she remained silent. Clearly, she realized Lin Fei was directly using the Yin Evil Qi to cultivate a Divine Ability. Hence, staying on the Zombie Pir shouldn''t be an issue for him. In contrast, it seemed she wasn''t directly cultivating a Divine Ability but was tempering something, as her physical body strained against the erosion of the Yin Evil Qi.


    "ck Wind Prison has transcended," Lin Fei thought. "Even though the Divine Ability has reached transcendence, the dense Yin Evil Qi on the Zombie Pir can still enhance it. I need to stay on the Zombie Pir for a while longer."


    A day passed. The cultivation progress of Lin Fei''s transcended Divine Ability improved by merely 3%. Yet, he was content. At this pace, in just over a month, his top-tier Great Divine Ability, ck Wind Prison, would break through once again, reaching perfection. Then, he could return to the Ancient Origin Sect to cultivate his second Divine Ability. He was already very pleased with the rapid progress of refining a top-tier Great Divine Ability like ck Wind Prison to perfection. Thus, Lin Fei continued to stay on the Zombie Pir.


    One day, three days, five days, ten days... In a blink, half a month passed. One day, a Golden Core True Person arrived in front of the Yin Array. He looked at the Zombie Pirs, all of which were upied. This Golden Core True Person seemed in dire need of a Zombie Pir. So, he said, "I am the Law Protector of the Sky Soul Sect, Soul Hook True Person. I''m cultivating a magic treasure and urgently need the Corpse Demon Sect''s Zombie Pir. I wonder which fellow daoist can give up their spot on the Zombie Pir. I would be eternally grateful."


    After speaking, the Soul Hook True Person stood silently below the Zombie Pir, patiently waiting for a response.

 288. Soul Hook True Person’s Provocation

    288. Soul Hook True Person¡¯s Provocation


    Naturally, Lin Fei heard the words of the Golden Core cultivator. However, he had never heard of the Sky Soul Sect. Moreover, even if he had, Lin Fei wouldn''t relinquish his spot on the Zombie Pir. At this moment, everyone else on the Zombie Pirs shared Lin Fei''s sentiment, showing no intention of moving.


    For a moment, the expression of Soul Hook True Person from the Sky Soul Sect darkened slightly. He hadn''t expected that, even after revealing his identity, no one would give up their spot. Soul Hook True Person wasn''t someone to be taken lightly, and neither was the Sky Soul Sect.


    Seeing that everyone on the nine Zombie Pirs remained indifferent, Soul Hook True Person''s gaze scanned them. If no one would willingly give up their ce, then he would have to take it by force!


    Although Soul Hook True Person was known to be aggressive, he wasn''t foolish. Those who could upy these nine Zombie Pirs and withstand the intense Yin Evil Qi for such a long time were not to be underestimated. Even if he wanted to act rashly, he had to pick the easiest target.


    Among the nine, seven were Golden Core True Persons, and the remaining two were Martial Sovereigns. Golden Core True Persons had a myriad of abilities and were challenging to deal with. Who knows what terrifying magic treasures a Golden Core True Person might possess? At least, it wasn''t apparent on the surface. As for the Martial Sovereigns, although they had Divine Abilities, some top-tier Martial Sovereigns had an overwhelming aura that was easily detectable.


    Soul Hook True Person''s gaze swept over Lin Fei and the woman in red. Finally, he settled on the woman in red. In general, women were perceived as weaker, and even among Martial Sovereigns, there were fewer females. Subconsciously, Soul Hook True Person felt that the woman in red might be the weaker of the two. (I don''t think women are weaker than men. It''s just all in his head.)


    "You should leave the Zombie Pir," he warned. "Otherwise, when I take action, things might get unpleasant."


    Having targeted the woman in red, she suddenly opened her eyes. Simultaneously, a Life Wheel gradually emerged behind her.


    "Boom!"


    As the Life Wheel appeared, two Divine Abilities manifested from it. Concurrently, a rich aura of blood emanated, forming a blood-red phantom shadow behind her. An overwhelming and terrifying pressure descended instantly.


    Seeing this phantom, theplexion of Soul Hook True Person changed drastically.


    "The Martial King Bloodline!"


    Seeing this scene, Soul Hook True Person eximed in shock, his face instantly darkening. The Martial King Bloodline! Any martial artist would hesitate to provoke someone possessing it. This is because once someone with the Martial King Bloodline awakens their bloodline, they can cultivate the various Divine Abilities it holds. It''s akin to following a set path in cultivation.


    These nine Divine Abilities don''t need to be chosen but are inherent in the bloodline. Once one manages to cultivate all of them to perfection, they are assured of bing a Martial King! Typically, such Martial Sovereigns are very powerful, as they inherit the Divine Abilities of former Martial Kings.


    "Do you still need me to step down?" The woman in red asked coldly.


    "My apologies!" Soul Hook True Person clenched his teeth and gave a polite bow. Anyone with the Martial King Bloodline undoubtedly hailed from a prominent Martial King family ¨C one that he couldn''t afford to offend. These Martial King families held special positions and were not entities that major cultivation sects or martial arts factions wanted to provoke. He was no exception. Clearly, the woman in red was a tough nut to crack, and he had to concede.


    So, the woman in red ignored Soul Hook True Person. She didn''t mind using her Martial King Bloodline status to get out of troublesome situations. After all, she needed to cultivate her Divine Abilities and didn''t want to waste time unnecessarily.


    Seeing Soul Hook True Person getting outyed, the expressions of many in the vicinity becameplicated, even somewhat profound. Feeling embarrassed, Soul Hook True Person''s face turned gloomier, and an anger brewed within him with nowhere to vent. His gaze shifted to Lin Fei.


    "Do you also possess the Martial King Bloodline?" he coldly asked, clearly bing more agitated.


    "No," Lin Fei replied calmly.


    "If you''re not of the Martial King Bloodline, then why are you still on the Zombie Pir? Do I need to personally deal with you and knock you down?"


    Hearing that Lin Fei wasn''t of the Martial King Bloodline, Soul Hook True Person became even bolder, directing all his pent-up anger towards Lin Fei. At this moment, all eyes converged on Lin Fei.


    "Soul Hook True Person from the Sky Soul Sect chose a martial artist with the Martial King Bloodline as his first pick. But he faced a setback. It''s not easy to provoke someone with the Martial King Bloodline. He lost face but ultimately didn''t dare to act against the Martial King Bloodline."


    "Now, the second Martial Sovereign he targeted doesn''t have the Martial King Bloodline. It seems like Soul Hook True Person is venting all his anger on this second Martial Sovereign. I wonder which sect or faction this second Martial Sovereign belongs to?"


    Many were clear about the situation. Soul Hook True Person was now picking on the weaker one. Moreover, after being sternly rebuffed by thedy in red, he was furious. As long as Lin Fei didn''t have the Martial King Bloodline, there was nothing for Hook Soul True Person to fear.


    "Make me get off?" Lin Fei challenged, "Are you even qualified?"


    As his words fell, a tremendous aura suddenly burst forth. Lin Fei did not use his Life Wheel; it wasn''t yet powerful enough to suppress any Golden Core True Person. Clearly, if Hook Soul True Person dared topete for the zombie pir, he must have some tricks up his sleeve.


    Thus, Lin Fei immediately unleashed his Saber Domain!


    The Saber Domain instantly enveloped Hook Soul True Person. Lin Fei didn''t expand the domain''s scope; the smaller the domain, the more terrifying its power.


    Within Lin Fei''s Saber Domain, fierce mes were burning. Hook Soul True Person''s face turned ashen, and his entire body began to tremble.


    "Saber... Saber Domain!" He gasped, his face white as a sheet and his expression one of utter shock, yet internally, bitterness surged.


    A Saber Domain! He had unexpectedly encountered a Martial Sovereign who had mastered the Saber Domain. His luck seemed to have hit rock bottom. Martial Sovereigns who could grasp the Saber Domain were usually formidable inbat, often surpassing any Divine Ability. Few Golden Core True Persons dared to provoke such a Martial Sovereign.


    For an average Martial Sovereign, even if they had a powerful Divine Ability, a Golden Core True Person could still escape if they couldn''t win. But against one with a Saber Domain? Escape became a far-fetched dream.


    "My apologies," the trembling Hook Soul True Person managed, suppressed by the Saber Domain. He knew that under the Saber Domain''s oppression, his magic treasures and spells would be significantly weakened. Even if he felt humiliated, he immediately admitted defeat. There was an underlying feeling that if he didn''t, he would undoubtedly die at Lin Fei''s hands¡ªpossibly in a single strike. This Martial Sovereign seemed even more terrifying than thedy in red with the Martial King Bloodline.


    Lin Fei nced at Hook Soul True Person and withdrew his Saber Domain. He was here to cultivate his Divine Ability and didn''t want any disturbances. Now that Hook Soul True Person had admitted his inferiority, there was no need for killing.


    Humiliated, Hook Soul True Person couldn''t stay any longer. He transformed into a streak of light, quickly leaving Corpse Demon Mountain. However, the crowd''s attention wasn''t on him but had shifted to Lin Fei.


    Saber Domain!


    Martial Sovereigns who couldprehend the Saber Domain were indeed rare. Many Golden Core True Persons and other Martial Sovereigns felt a chill in their hearts, categorizing Lin Fei as someone "not to be trifled with." Even thedy in red with the Martial King Bloodline opened her eyes again, a strange glint in them.


    Lin Fei ignored the thoughts of others. He continued to sit quietly on the zombie pir, harnessing the Yin Evil Qi to cultivate the Divine Ability ck Wind Prison. His mastery of the ck Wind Prison was nearing perfection!

 289. Deal with Xiao Yuchen

    289. Deal with Xiao Yuchen


    As days passed by, following the farcical intervention of the Soul Hook True Person, the core region of Corpse Demon Mountain remained profoundly serene. After all, all who ventured to Corpse Demon Mountain sought to cultivate their skills. There was no need for unnecessary diversions, especially to provoke formidable adversaries.


    Suddenly, one day, a Life Wheel abruptly manifested behind Lin Fei. Upon this Life Wheel shone a light symbolizing Divine Ability.


    At that very moment, the radiance brilliantly intensified, growing so luminously that the entire Life Wheel appeared to erge by a measure. Simultaneously, an overwhelming force spread near the entire Yin Evil Array. Many, affected by this force, opened their eyes. Being suppressed by the might of the Life Wheel was far from pleasant.


    Swiftly, Lin Fei opened his eyes as well.


    <strong>"Your Divine Ability, ck Wind Prison, after a month of diligent cultivation, has finally achieved perfection!"</strong>


    The voice of the system echoed in Lin Fei''s mind.


    "System."


    Lin Fei summoned the system panel.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Arts Realm: Early Martial Sovereign</strong>


    <strong>Great Divine Ability: ck Wind Prison: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Saber Domain: Beginner (Progress 0%)</strong>


    Indeed, Lin Fei''s ck Wind Prison had reached perfection. Furthermore, the subsequent cultivation progress was absent. This indicated that there was no room for even the slightest improvement in ck Wind Prison. Unless he began cultivating a second Divine Ability. And if he wished to enhance his realm and strength, he would have to proceed with a second Divine Ability.


    Lin Fei retracted the Life Wheel. He leaped down from the zombie pir. Given that ck Wind Prison was perfected, there was no further need for the Yin Evil Qi for Lin Fei. Staying atop the zombie pir became redundant.


    As Lin Fei descended from the zombie pir, suddenly, thedy in red spoke, "Congrattions on perfecting your Divine Ability! If I''m not mistaken, having perfected your first Divine Ability, you''re preparing to cultivate a second one, aren''t you? Do you have any ns for this second Divine Ability? You must understand, for us, the Martial Sovereigns, if the mere aim is to rapidly enhance strength, then any Divine Ability would suffice. But if one aspires to attain the title of Martial King, then the choice of Divine Ability must be made judiciously."


    Lin Fei paused. He turned around, directing his gaze at thedy in red.


    "What do you suggest?"


    While Lin Fei was unfamiliar with thedy in red, he knew only that she bore the "Bloodline of the Martial King." Her origins and identity were undoubtedly profound.


    With a swift motion, thedy in red descended. She cast her gaze around the surroundings, stating calmly, "Corpse Demon Mountain is not a ce for conversation. We should depart from here first."


    Without hesitation, thedy in red transformed into a streak of light, heading towards the outskirts of Corpse Demon Mountain.


    Intrigued by what she might say, Lin Fei likewise became a radiant streak, following closely behind her. Quickly, one after the other, they left the boundaries of Corpse Demon Mountain.


    Thedy in rednded in an open space, no longer surrounded by the ominous Yin Evil Qi, she seemed to breathe a little easier. With a swish, Lin Fei appeared before her.


    Nodding slightly, thedy in red introduced herself, "From the Martial King''s lineage, I am Xiao Yuchen."


    "Lin Fei."


    He simply stated his name, withholding details of his origin. Xiao Yuchen did not press further.


    "Sovereign Lin," she began, "I possess a top-tier Great Divine Ability here. It''s truly extraordinary. If Sovereign Lin aspires to be a Martial King, this particr Divine Ability will undoubtedly exceed your expectations."


    Xiao Yuchen straightforwardly revealed the existence of the Divine Ability - a top-tier Great Divine Ability.


    For most ordinary Martial Sovereigns, the allure of such an ability isn''t strong. Some might even find it entirely unattractive. Because, to many, they remain Martial Sovereigns all their life. Even when presented with a top-tier Great Divine Ability, they cannot cultivate it.


    Most Martial Sovereigns often cultivate Lesser Divine Abilities. Fewer still attempt to cultivate Great Divine Abilities, let alone a top-tier Great Divine Ability. However, for those Martial Sovereigns with ambitions of bing a Martial King, the allure of such an ability is undeniably immense.


    "What sort of Divine Ability is this?" Lin Fei inquired.


    "Divine Ability - Gravity Domain," she exined. "In essence, this Divine Ability attempts to emte the Domain of a Martial Sovereign. However, in its failed emtion, a new Divine Ability was inadvertently created. Upon its activation, this Divine Ability exerts gravitational forces, creating a domain-like sphere. Though not a true domain, within the Gravity Domain''s influence, one''s adversaries would be subjected to unimaginable gravitational pressure.


    No matter their number, all would be suppressed. This Divine Ability is already fearsome in its own right. But for Sovereign Lin, it might be even more fitting. Given that Sovereign Lin possesses the Saber Domain, thebined usage with the Gravity Domain Divine Ability might produce power of an inconceivable magnitude."


    Lin Fei''s eyes sparkled with interest. Indeed, this Divine Ability was exceptional. He instantly envisioned its synergistic potential with his own Saber Domain. Its power would surge dramatically. This was truly a Divine Ability well-suited for Lin Fei.


    "What do you want me to do?" Lin Fei asked directly. It was clear that Xiao Yuchen wouldn''t offer such a top-tier Great Divine Ability without a reason. She must want something from Lin Fei.


    "It''s simple. Apany me back to the Xiao family and help me pass a level in the Martial King Tower," Xiao Yuchen responded. "If you can clear one level of the Martial King Tower, this Divine Ability will be yours."


    "Martial King Tower?" Lin Fei voiced, unfamiliar with the term.


    "It''s a tower my Xiao family''s Martial King spent a thousand years building. The first level of the Martial King Tower only allows a Martial Sovereign who cultivates a single Divine Ability to enter. Once the level is cleared, I can immerse myself in the family''s Blood Pool and receive its baptism. This might awaken my Martial King Bloodline once more. The awakening of the Martial King Bloodline is crucial for me, but Ick the power to clear the first level. With your Saber Domain, you should face little difficulty in passing it. Additionally, you only have a single Divine Ability, meeting the requirements of the tower''s first level."


    Understanding dawned on Lin Fei. It was a transaction. If Lin Fei clears the Martial King Tower, he will obtain the Divine Ability, Gravity Domain.


    "But I have a question," Lin Fei interjected. "Such a prized and top-tier Great Divine Ability as Gravity Domain, is the Xiao family fine with you freely passing it on? And why aren''t you cultivating this Divine Ability yourself?"


    Xiao Yuchen shook her head, exining, "Gravity Domain is not the Xiao family''s Divine Ability. I obtained it during my external adventures. As for not cultivating it, there''s no need. I possess the Martial King Bloodline. I simply need to awaken the Divine Abilities within this bloodline and cultivate the nine Divine Abilities step by step. This way, I can achieve the Martial King status. It''s a path already paved by my ancestors. If I were to cultivate other Divine Abilities, there''s uncertainty in theirpletion and my path to bing a Martial King."


    Lin Fei fell silent upon hearing her words. This was his first time hearing of the benefits of the Martial King Bloodline. It means methodically inheriting the Divine Abilities within one''s bloodline. Once all nine Divine Abilities are perfected, bing a Martial King is a certainty!


    This is as if the Martial King has already paved the way for their descendants. This is the advantage of the Martial King Bloodline - a clear path to achieving Martial King status. Just awaken the Divine Abilities within one''s bloodline.


    Xiao Yuchen desires to enter the Blood Pool because it can stimte her bloodline, increasing the chances of awakening it. The Divine Abilities inherited from the bloodline,pared to cultivating one independently, are worlds apart.


    To cultivate on one''s own and achieve perfection is almost impossible, akin to ascending to the heavens. Inheriting and cultivating the Divine Abilities within one''s bloodline makes it significantly easier.


    Lin Fei finally understood. He realized why the families of Martial Kings continued to thrive. In contrast, the families of Martial Saints would gradually decline if they lost their Martial Saint. The differencey in the fact that the descendants of the Martial King could inherit the Martial King Bloodline!


    "Deal! I will pass the first level of the Martial King Tower," Lin Fei dered. "In exchange, you will give me the Divine Ability Gravity Domain."


    In the end, he decisively agreed. Although the Ancient Origin Sect possessed top-tier Great Divine Abilities, a Divine Ability like Gravity Domain wasn''t something one came across casually. Since he had encountered it, he needed to seize the opportunity to obtain it. Besides, Xiao Yuchen''s conditions were not particrly strict. Lin Fei believed he should be able to pass the first level of the Martial King Tower.


    "Alright, let''s head back to the Xiao family as soon as possible," Xiao Yuchen said, showing a hint of eagerness.


    Her initial trip to the Corpse Demon Mountain was to refine a treasure using the Yin Evil Qi. Unexpectedly, her most significant gain turned out to be meeting Lin Fei ¨C a Martial Sovereign with the Saber Domain and only one Divine Ability. This was a fortunate encounter that was hard toe by. She believed that her moment of destiny had arrived!

 290. Challenging the Martial King Tower

    290. Challenging the Martial King Tower


    The family of the Martial King, Xiao Family.


    After traveling for several hours, Lin Fei and Xiao Yuchen arrived back at the Xiao residence. Being a family descended from a Martial King, the territories and resources they controlled were vast, likely even surpassing those of the Ancient Origin Sect.


    In essence, the families of Martial Kings were akin to individual sects. However, while sects mainly recruited disciples from the outside world, the families of Martial Kings were different. They had no disciples, only descendants who carried the bloodline. Thus, the Xiao family held their bloodline descendants in high regard.


    It wasn''t necessarily true that stronger parents would produce offspring with stronger bloodlines. Achieving the rank of a Martial King was the only way to pass down a heritage bloodline. The descendants with Martial King''s bloodlines were entirely a matter of probability. It was quitemon for ordinary descendants of the Xiao family to suddenly have children who awakened the bloodline.


    The Xiao family''s approach was straightforward. They didn''t need to recruit outsiders. They encouraged early marriages among their descendants, especially those with no martial talent, to ensure the continuation of the lineage. The number of offspring one had would even be recorded and used as a criterion for resource allocation. The more offspring produced, the more rewards from the Xiao family.


    Ordinary mortals, with their limited lifespans, spent most of their years trying to produce as many descendants as possible. Their only task was to have many children.


    Over time, almost everyone in the territories controlled by the Xiao family bore the Xiao surname. But even among the Xiao family members, there were differences in status. Those who awakened their bloodlines would see a massive elevation in their social standing, akin to ascending to the heavens in one step.


    For those in the Xiao family who had already awakened their bloodlines, marriage was no longer a pressing issue. The most crucial task was to continue cultivating their awakened bloodlines, aiming to achieve the rank of Martial Sovereign, or even Martial King!


    As Lin Fei followed behind Xiao Yuchen, they encountered many members of the Xiao family.


    "Greetings, Martial Sovereign!"


    Being a Martial Sovereign, Xiao Yuchen held a high status within the family. Everyone who met her would bow respectfully.


    "Sovereign Lin, would you like to rest first and visit the Martial King Tower tomorrow?" Xiao Yuchen asked Lin Fei.


    "We are both Martial Sovereigns. Why would we need to rest?" Lin Fei responded, "Let''s head straight to the Martial King Tower. I want to obtain the Gravity Domain as soon as possible."


    Lin Fei shook his head. He didn''t need any rest. The journey was trivial for any Martial Sovereign.


    "Alright, let''s head directly to the Martial King Tower," Xiao Yuchen agreed. She led the way, and they flew straight to the tower.


    From a distance, Lin Fei could see the tower. It wasn''t particrly tall, having only eight levels. However, this eight-story tower was the core of the Xiao family.


    Throughout the journey, Lin Fei felt at least ten pairs of eyes observing him. Most of them likely belonged to other Martial Sovereigns, and some were immensely powerful ones at that. Were it not for Xiao Yuchen leading the way, Lin Fei felt sure that a few of them would have confronted him.


    Soon, they stood at the base of the Martial King Tower, where few people ventured. Only Martial Sovereigns could approach it.


    "Aurora Sovereign, you''re back at the Martial King Tower," an elderly man with white hair and a beardmented calmly from outside the tower. "Do you n to attempt it again? Last time, you failed at the very first level. Now, with two Divine Abilities under your belt, you can only attempt the second level."


    Xiao Yuchen replied, "Elder, it''s not me who wishes to attempt the tower this time. I''ve invited a friend to try it. ording to our family rules, as long as the criteria are met, we, the family''s Martial Sovereigns, can invite another Martial Sovereign to attempt the tower on our behalf."


    Elder cast a nce at Lin Fei. With a slight smile, he said, "Of course, as long as he meets the basic criteria. But remember, even if you invite someone else, you can only try each level once."


    Xiao Yuchen clenched her teeth and said, "I''ve made up my mind. I want Sovereign Lin to attempt a level for me."


    "Very well. Let your Martial Sovereign friende forward." Elder nodded.


    Xiao Yuchen whispered to Lin Fei, "Sovereign Lin, remember our agreement. If you clear the first level, after I return from the Blood Pool, I''ll give you the scripture for the Divine Ability: Gravity Domain."


    Lin Fei didn''t reply and walked towards Elder. The elder eyed him without any significant change in demeanor and said, "Please release your Life Wheel."


    With a "boom," Lin Fei unleashed his Life Wheel. A massive Life Wheel emerged behind him, radiating an immense glow. That glow represented a Divine Ability. He had one Divine Ability.


    "Hmm? One Divine Ability, yet such overwhelming pressure." Elder''s expression tightened slightly.


    The Life Wheel was fundamental to a Martial Sovereign. Its strength was determined by the power of its Divine Ability. The stronger the Divine Ability, the more imposing the Life Wheel.


    Lin Fei had only one Divine Ability, but when he released his Life Wheel, four or five of the Martial Sovereigns outside the Martial King Tower felt an oppressive weight, as if a mountain had settled on their backs. Clearly, this was the pressure exerted by Lin Fei''s Life Wheel.


    For a moment, these Martial Sovereigns were taken aback, their eyes filled with astonishment.


    "Who is this man? Only one Divine Ability, but so formidable?"


    "He''s the Martial Sovereign Aurora invited to attempt the Martial King Tower on her behalf."


    "But, Martial Sovereigns at our level are usually not as strong as us. Our Martial Sovereigns are basically top-tier. Who could possibly surpass us from the Martial King lineage?"


    "I''m not sure, but if Aurora Sovereign invited him, he must be very strong."


    "However, whether he can pass the first level of the Martial King Tower remains to be seen."


    "The Martial King Tower is incredibly difficult to ovee."


    Many of the Xiao family''s Martial Sovereigns concurred, shaking their heads. They were well aware of the challenges the tower posed. Inside the towery the Blood Pool. Conquering the tower granted one ess to this pool, which increased the chances of awakening the Martial King bloodline.


    While the Xiao family would love for everyone to have ess to the Blood Pool, establishing such pools wasn''t easy. Resources couldn''t be distributed evenly. Hence, only the best had the privilege of using the Blood Pool.


    As to why the Xiao family allowed their members to invite other Martial Sovereigns to attempt the tower, it was likely tied to their method of nurturing the next generation.


    "Alright, with one Divine Ability, you may enter the first level of the Martial King Tower. Remember, if you meet a formidable opponent, concede immediately. Otherwise, you might die," Elder cautioned Lin Fei.


    Lin Fei nodded in acknowledgment. He then took a step forward, directly entering the first level of the Martial King Tower.


    Elder nced at Lin Fei and then at Aurora Sovereign. Shaking his head slightly, he remarked, "Aurora Sovereign, you should be very clear. Sovereign Lin''s Divine Ability may be powerful, but it''s impossible for him to conquer the first level of the Martial King Tower. You''re wasting an opportunity."


    Facing the Elder''s well-intentioned advice, Xiao Yuchen revealed a mysterious smile. "Elder, if I weren''t confident, why would I have invited Sovereign Lin to attempt the Martial King Tower? My invitation wasn''t because of his Divine Ability."


    "Other than his Divine Ability, does Sovereign Lin have another means?"


    "Of course. Although our Martial King lineage is strong, there are always bigger fish in the sea. Many Martial Sovereigns outside our family might be on par with, or even surpass us."


    Xiao Yuchen exuded unwavering confidence, making Elder and the other Martial Sovereigns even more curious. With only one Divine Ability, what other methods could Lin Fei have that would inspire such confidence in Xiao Yuchen?

 291. Devouring Sky Beast

    291. Devouring Sky Beast


    One cannot see the outside from the inside of the Martial King Tower. However, once someone starts the challenge, the situation inside bes visible from the outside.


    At this moment, as Lin Fei stepped into the first level of the Martial King Tower, a formation was activated, revealing everything inside through a special method.


    With a "swish", Lin Fei arrived at the first level of the tower. Darkness enveloped him, but it didn''t hinder Lin Fei. There seemed to be no movement around him. But then, with a faint "hum", Lin Fei sensed subtle fluctuations of a formation. These fluctuations were fleeting.


    Suddenly, a gigantic head appeared before him, its enormous maw open wide and lunging directly at Lin Fei. It seemed to appear out of nowhere.


    An exotic beast!


    Within the first level of the Martial King Towery a terrifying exotic beast that couldunch surprise attacks, catching intruders off-guard.


    Lin Fei instinctively felt that he shouldn''t be swallowed by this creature. If he were, death might be imminent.


    The first level of the Martial King Tower wasn''t entirely safe. On the contrary, it was perilous. One could only ensure their safety by admitting defeat.


    Outside the tower, the sudden appearance of the exotic beast shocked the elder, who eximed, "How could it be the Devouring Sky Beast?"


    The elder had been guarding the Martial King Tower for hundreds of years and had seen numerous Martial Sovereigns challenge the first level. The tower would manifest various beings ¨C sometimes a Martial Sovereign, sometimes a mere formation, and often times, exotic beasts. But never had he seen the Devouring Sky Beast.


    This beast, only mentioned in ancient texts, was known to be inside the first level of the Martial King Tower. Though calling it a creature that could "devour the sky" might be an exaggeration, it was certainly capable of swallowing a mountain. Its strength was formidable. Even a Martial Sovereign with multiple Great Divine Abilities could be swallowed by the beast if they were careless.


    Being ingested by this creature would mean certain death. Yet, the Devouring Sky Beast had rarely appeared on the first level of the tower. Why did it appear now?


    In fact, not only the elder recognized the Devouring Sky Beast. Other Martial Sovereigns, who had vast experience and knowledge, also identified the creature.


    "That''s the Devouring Sky Beast, the legendary exotic beast."


    "With such a beast, even if he possesses two Great Divine Abilities, it''s not certain he''d win. Unless he has a specific Divine Ability to counter it. But what are the chances?"


    "Poor Aurora Sovereign, she invested so much to invite a powerful-looking Martial Sovereign. And now they encounter the Devouring Sky Beast. He won''t get past the first level of the Martial King Tower."


    Upon seeing the Devouring Sky Beast, many Martial Sovereigns shook their heads, believing that Lin Fei had no other choice but to surrender unless he wanted to be swallowed whole by the beast. Such an oue would surely mean death. Even the always-confident Xiao Yuchen was taken aback upon seeing the beast. She knew Lin Fei possessed the Saber Domain, but could that even stand against the Devouring Sky Beast?


    Inside the tower, Lin Fei saw the massive head and even smelt the putrid odor from the beast''s mouth. It was too fast. So swift that even invoking a Divine Ability might be toote. The only choice seemed to be surrendering. If he didn''t, he risked being swallowed and possibly facing death.


    Lin Fei wasn''t one to easily risk his life. But surrender? It never crossed his mind.


    With a loud roar, the beast lunged, seemingly swallowing Lin Fei whole. However, sensing something amiss, the beast swiftly turned around. To its surprise, Lin Fei was standing right behind it. Considering the iprehensible speed of the Devouring Sky Beast, there seemed no way for Lin Fei to escape, yet there he was, unharmed.


    Lin Fei''s eyes, cold as ice, stared down the beast. True, the beast was fast, so fast that he couldn''t react in time. Even with his own speed, he couldn''t evade its gaping maw. However, he managed to escape thanks to his Saber Domain!


    The very moment the beast appeared, Lin activated his Saber Domain. Within its boundaries, Lin Fei was the sovereign. He teleported ¨C an instant movement beyond mere speed. As long as he was within the domain, Lin could teleport to any corner. So, with a blink, he was behind the beast.


    "Fire!" With a step, mes engulfed everything. A white aura covered the entire first level of the Martial King Tower.


    Saber Domain! Lin Fei''s Saber Domain was fully unleashed.


    Within the Saber Domain, raging mes burned fiercely. Moreover, an intangible pressure was exerting its force on the Devouring Sky Beast. Though it couldn''tpletely suppress the beast, Lin Fei''s Saber Domain managed to restrain at least half of its strength. This was the terrifying power of Lin Fei''s Saber Domain, effectively halving the beast''s prowess.


    Suddenly, within the confines of the Saber Domain, a gust of wind began to blow. It was a chilling breeze that swept over the Devouring Sky Beast, causing it to let out a mournful howl. It seemed to have sensed some imminent danger and struggled desperately but to no avail. Within Lin Fei''s Saber Domain, unless one possesses a force ten or even dozens of times stronger than the Domain itself, there''s no breaking free.


    Lin Fei hadn''t even used his three-in-one sword technique. He merely unleashed the "ck Wind Prison." This Great Divine Ability summoned the "Bone-Eroding Wind." At its perfected realm, the might of the ck Wind Prison had increased manifold.


    As the wind swept through, the massive body of the Devouring Sky Beast began to disintegrate at a visible rate, gradually turning to ashes.


    Suddenly, the beast vanished. A tremendous force from all directions sliced through Lin Fei''s Saber Domain, taking the Devouring Sky Beast with it. The beast hadn''t died. For such an exotic beast, losing part of its body wasn''t a big deal. It could regenerate.


    "You have passed the first level of the Martial King Tower!"


    An emotionless, mechanical voice echoed within the tower. Shortly after, Lin Fei was teleported out of the first level.


    "The power of the Martial King Tower?" Lin Fei narrowed his eyes slightly. The force that had just cleaved through his Saber Domain was clearly far superior to it. Lin Fei had a growing suspicion. The power didn''t seem to be of the Martial Sovereign. It likely belonged to the Martial King Tower itself.


    The Martial King Tower was, after all, forged by the Martial King. Naturally, it possesses mysterious powers.


    Lin Fei had been transported outside of the Martial King Tower. He looked around and saw various Martial Sovereigns, each with widened eyes and solemn expressions. Their attention was focused on him.


    However, Lin Fei paid them no mind. He nced at Xiao Yuchen and calmly stated, "Aurora Sovereign, I have passed the first level of the Martial King Tower. Now, you can proceed to the blood pool to try and awaken your bloodline."


    Upon hearing Lin Fei''s words, Xiao Yuchen quickly realized his meaning. "Alright, I''ll head to the blood pool right away. Please wait here outside the Martial King Tower, I''ll be back soon."


    Xiao Yuchen immediately approached the elder guarding the outside of the Martial King Tower and went through some procedures before entering the tower itself. It seemed that the blood pool was located within the Martial King Tower. Lin Fei had not noticed it when he was on the first level, indicating that the tower truly was extraordinary.


    With Xiao Yuchen now inside the tower, the elder turned his gaze to Lin Fei, his eyes filled with a hint of astonishment. "If my eyes do not deceive me, the technique Sovereign Lin disyed within the Martial King Tower was the Saber Domain. Only with the Saber Domain can one teleport.


    Moreover, Sovereign Lin''s Divine Ability is immensely powerful, definitely among the top-tier Great Divine Abilities. A Saber Domain and a top-tier Great Divine Ability... It''s no wonder you managed to pass the first level. It''s rare for Aurora Sovereign to find such a top-tier Martial Sovereign like you. Truly extraordinary!"


    The elder who guarded the Martial King Tower was a figure of considerable stature and discernment. Having seen countless Martial Sovereigns over the years, receiving praise from such an esteemed figure spoke volumes about Lin Fei''s recent performance and abilities. It was no wonder the elder was so impressed.


    As for the other Martial Sovereigns from the Xiao family, their gazes towards Lin Fei became even more intricate. Many were filled with admiration, perhaps even envy, that Xiao Yuchen had managed to enlist someone like Lin Fei.

 292. Gravity Domain

    292. Gravity Domain


    The descendants of the Xiao family, even though they possess the bloodline of the Martial King, still face internalpetition. For instance, all of them aspire to be the next Martial King and reawaken their bloodlines. Such an awakening would greatly and rapidly enhance their power. Hence, they go to great lengths to venture into the Martial King Tower. However, the number of those who seed is very few.


    Even if they were to recruit powerful Martial Sovereigns from outside, only a handful have been known to conquer the Martial King Tower. After all, the Martial Sovereigns of the Xiao family are already quite formidable in their own right. If even they cannot pass through the Martial King Tower, how much better can outsiders be? Who can guarantee sess? No one can.


    Now, Xiao Yuchen has found Lin Fei, and as a result, she was granted the chance to enter the blood pool, potentially reawakening her bloodline. This could give her a significant edge over others, making them undeniably envious.


    Lin Fei sat cross-legged on the ground, quietly waiting.


    A few hourster, Xiao Yuchen emerged from the Martial King Tower. Lin Fei opened his eyes. Xiao Yuchen, with a wave of her hand, tossed a book towards him. "Thank you, Sovereign Lin. As per our agreement, here''s the manual for the Divine Ability Gravity Domain."


    Lin Fei nced at the manual in his hands. It was indeed the Gravity Domain. As per their agreement, Lin Fei would pass the first level of the Martial King Tower, and upon Xiao Yuchen''s emergence from the blood pool, he would provide Lin Fei with the Divine Ability manual. Both kept their word. However, Lin Fei noted that Xiao Yuchen with a seemingly unenthusiastic expression.


    "Aurora Sovereign, did the bloodline awakening fail?" Lin Fei inquired. He understood that entering the blood pool didn''t guarantee the awakening of one''s bloodline but simply increased the chances.


    With a dejected look, Xiao Yuchen nodded and replied, "Indeed, the awakening of the bloodline failed. I spent so long preparing, and when I finally entered the blood pool, I gained nothing..."


    Achieving entry to the blood pool was a dreame true for her, but the failure to awaken her bloodline was a massive blow to Xiao Yuchen''s spirits.


    Looking determined, Xiao Yuchen said, "Sovereign Lin, I have a request. Can you attempt the second level of the Martial King Tower? If you seed, I''ll have another opportunity to enter the blood pool. I believe that, on the second attempt, I will certainly awaken my bloodline."


    Currently, Xiao Yuchen possesses two Divine Abilities, which qualify her to challenge the second level of the Martial King Tower. However, she is certain she cannot pass it. On the other hand, Lin Fei might stand a chance. Even though Lin Fei has only one Divine Ability, he possesses the Saber Domain. Combined with a top-tier Great Divine Ability, he might be able to conquer the second level.


    With hopeful eyes, Xiao Yuchen gazed at Lin Fei. Yet, Lin Fei did not hesitate at all and said coldly, "I refuse. Our transaction is over. You gave me one Divine Ability, and I helped you pass the first level of the Martial King Tower. That was the limit."


    Lin Fei outright refused her. The idea of him tackling two levels of the tower for a single Divine Ability was impossible.


    "If there''s nothing else, I''ll take my leave now."


    "Hold on," Xiao Yuchen said suddenly, determination evident in her voice. "Sovereign Lin, how can I contact you in the future? Currently, I don''t possess any more Divine Abilities or treasures to entice you to challenge the second level of the Martial King Tower. But, if I acquire something valuable in the future, I hope I can invite you back."


    She still felt discontented. Even though Lin Fei had rejected her, she understood that her request was indeed unreasonable, even excessive. It wouldn''t make sense for Lin Fei to help her for nothing.


    To attract someone of Lin Fei''s caliber, Xiao Yuchen knew she needed to offer something truly enticing. After all, Martial Sovereigns like Lin Fei were rare. If she wished to venture into the second level and ess the blood pool again, she would need Lin Fei''s assistance.


    Lin Fei pondered for a moment. He had found their coboration with Xiao Yuchen quite satisfactory, and he believed that the treasures of the Martial King''s lineage might be more than what he had seen elsewhere. Maintaining a good rtionship with Xiao Yuchen might benefit his future cultivation.


    Therefore, he conveyed to Xiao Yuchen, "Aurora Sovereign, if you have any matters, you can send a letter to the Ancient Origin Sect." With that, Lin Fei turned and transformed into a streak of light, vanishing into the horizon.


    "Ancient Origin Sect..." Xiao Yuchen murmured. She had a vague idea that Lin Fei had revealed his true identity to her. She had heard of the Ancient Origin Sect but was not very familiar with it. However, that didn''t matter now. As long as she knew Lin Fei was affiliated with the sect, she had a lead. Her immediate concern was to gather treasures or Divine Abilities that would entice Lin Fei.


    ...


    At the Ancient Origin Sect, a streak of light descended outside a dwelling.


    Lin Fei had finally returned. The Ancient Origin Sect remained as it always was, with little change. Upon arriving at his dwelling, Lin Fei reflected on his journey to the Corpse Demon Mountain, which was quite rewarding. Not only did he perfect his Divine Ability, "ck Wind Prison," but he also acquired a new top-tier Great Divine Ability. What''s more, this Great Divine Ability could integrate with his Saber Domain to some extent.


    Inside his dwelling, Lin Fei took out this Divine Ability named "Gravity Domain." Rather than studying it slowly on his own, he decided to integrate it immediately to save time.


    "Come, Gravity Domain," Lin Fei murmured, "Be my Divine Ability. When I achieve the Martial King status and obtain the Martial King Bloodline, you will forever reside in my bloodline, indestructible and eternal..."


    This knowledge about the Martial King Bloodline, and its capability to inherit Divine Abilities, was something Lin Fei learned from his visit to the Xiao family. Once an individual has the Martial King''s bloodline, their Divine Ability would hardly ever vanish. As long as the bloodline is awakened, the Divine Ability can manifest. This concept is immensely attractive, and very few Divine Abilities could resist such temptation.


    Sure enough, a voice echoed in Lin Fei''s mind.


    <strong>"The Divine Ability ''Gravity Domain'' wishes to be integrated into your martial techniques. Do you ept?"</strong>


    "Of course," replied Lin Fei without hesitation. He embraced the Gravity Domain.


    A rumbling noise followed. Behind Lin Fei, the "Life Wheel" manifested. On the Life Wheel, ayer of immense Divine Ability light exerted a formidable pressure. Now, on top of thatyer, anotheryer of radiance appeared, signifying his second Divine Ability. Lin Fei now possessed two Divine Abilities.


    Simultaneously, a set of memories emerged in Lin Fei''s mind. These were memories of him "practicing" the Gravity Domain, as if he had genuinely cultivated it. However, it was just beginner.


    Lin Fei opened his eyes and, with a mere thought, extended his hand and clenched it lightly. An enormous rumbling sound reverberated, and it felt as if his entire dwelling had copsed. This was the power of gravity.


    Lin Fei''s Gravity Domain could affect everything around him. Anything within the scope of his Gravity Domain would endure the terrifying pressure of immense gravity. Furthermore, if he expanded the reach of his Gravity Domain, he could reshape the veryndscape, moving mountains and redirecting seas. Whenbined with the Saber Domain, its power would be unfathomable.

 293. Practising in the Gravity Tower

    293. Practising in the Gravity Tower


    Now, Lin Fei had acquired two Great Divine Abilities, both of which were top-tier. Even without the Saber Domain, Lin Fei''s status in the Ancient Origin Sect was that of a top-tier Martial Sovereign.


    In fact, considering the three major powers, he stood out as an elite Martial Sovereign! If he were to add the Saber Domain into the mix, Lin Fei''s strength would be immeasurable.


    In reality, the power gaps between different Martial Sovereigns are vast. Some Martial Sovereigns, having cultivated Lesser Divine Abilities, might have higher realms. They might even possess multiple Divine Abilities that, whenbined, can be formidable inbat.


    However, this is inparison to the average Martial Sovereign. Once a Martial Sovereign has cultivated two or even three Great Divine Abilities, the disparity bes evident. And if they are top-tier Great Divine Abilities, even having one or two can make a significant difference.


    Naturally, Great Divine Abilities are challenging to cultivate, not to mention the top-tier ones. The fact that Lin Fei could perfect the Divine Ability ck Wind Prison in such a short period was nothing short of a miracle.


    Lin Fei was pondering the Gravity Domain. He had just begun to grasp its essence. Although he hadn''t nned to cultivate the Gravity Domain so soon, the memories he acquired informed him of the detailed cultivation process.


    The Gravity Domain seemed to be more effectively cultivated in areas with abnormal gravitational forces. Lin Fei immediately thought of the Ancient Origin Sect''s Gravity Tower, which was designed to temper one''s physical body. Having ventured into the Gravity Tower before, he wondered if cultivating the Gravity Domain there might yield better results.


    This was purely coincidental, but Lin Fei didn''t want to miss such an opportunity.


    "Let''s give it a try," Lin Fei thought. With a single step, he left his dwelling and flew straight to the Gravity Tower.


    Outside the Gravity Tower in the Ancient Origin Sect, many disciples came and went, many wishing to temper their physical bodies within the tower. The required contribution points to enter the Gravity Tower were minimal, so it was popr among disciples.


    As Lin Feinded outside the tower, revealing himself, a wave of recognition swept through the crowd. Their hearts trembled slightly at his sight, and they hurriedly bowed, saying, "Greetings, Sovereign Lin!"


    Lin Fei might not yet fully realize the esteem in which he was held within the Ancient Origin Sect. Thest time, he had decisively defeated the Worry-free Sovereign from the Illusion Worry City. This news had reached the Ancient Origin Sect, shocking both the disciples and the elders. They were not only amazed but also thrilled. Many viewed Lin Fei as the number one figure in the Ancient Origin Sect. Therefore, seeing him in person was naturally exciting for many.


    The elder guarding the Gravity Tower hurriedly approached Lin Fei and respectfully said, "Sovereign Lin, do you wish to use the Gravity Tower? We will immediately evacuate the disciples inside."


    This was Lin Fei''s "privilege" or, more urately, the privilege of a Sovereign. Whenever a Sovereign wished to use certain facilities within the Ancient Origin Sect, they had priority.


    Lin Fei pondered for a moment. He didn''t really want to disturb others. However, if he were to cultivate the Gravity Domain inside the tower, he might inadvertently unleash its power, which could be very dangerous. If someone were to be trapped within his Gravity Domain, even a Martial Sovereign would not be able to withstand it. Not to mention those at lower ranks. They could be instantly crushed to death by the Gravity Domain.


    Therefore, Lin Fei straightforwardly stated, "I need to use the Gravity Tower to cultivate a Divine Ability. If someonees near me, it might be dangerous. So, it''s better to evacuate everyone from the tower for now."


    "Yes, Sovereign Lin," the elder replied. "But, may we observe from outside the tower?" he asked with hopeful eyes. Watching a Martial Sovereign cultivate a Divine Ability was a rare opportunity.


    Lin Fei did not refuse, saying, "Stay at least three hundred meters away from the tower."


    "Thank you, Sovereign!" The elder''s face lit up with joy. He then proceeded to evacuate all the disciples from the Gravity Tower.


    "Sovereign, the Gravity Tower is now empty. You may enter at your convenience."


    "Alright." Lin Fei nodded and then stepped into the Gravity Tower.


    Once Lin Fei''s figure disappeared, some disciples outside hurriedly asked the elder, "What is Sovereign Lin doing inside the Gravity Tower? He is already a Martial Sovereign, so he doesn''t need to temper his body in the tower, does he?"


    The elder nced over the curious crowd and said solemnly, "Sovereign Lin is here to cultivate a Divine Ability. Everyone must stay more than three hundred meters away from the tower."


    Upon hearing that Lin Fei was cultivating a Divine Ability, the crowd erupted with excitement.


    "What? Cultivating a Divine Ability? Sovereign Lin is cultivating a Divine Ability in the Gravity Tower? This is a must-watch!"


    The idea that witnessing this might be beneficial for their own cultivation sparked further interest.


    Although disciples and elders of the Ancient Origin Sect knew about Martial Sovereigns possessing Divine Abilities, they were unclear about what these abilities looked like or how they were cultivated. In fact, most had never even seen a Martial Sovereign in action.


    Having received Lin Fei''s permission to watch, the elder spread the word. Many disciples and elders were drawn to the Gravity Tower out of curiosity. Eventually, the activity even caught the attention of the Ancient Origin Sect''s leader and Wind Sovereign. Both of these prominent Martial Sovereigns made their way to the outside of the Gravity Tower.


    "Greetings, Sect Leader and Wind Sovereign."


    Both the Sect Leader and Wind Sovereign nodded slightly, their gaze immediately fixated on Lin Fei''s figure inside the Gravity Tower. The Ancient Origin Sect''s leader seemed somewhat incredulous.


    "Are you certain that Sovereign Lin mentioned he wishes to cultivate a Divine Ability?" he inquired once more.


    "We are sure. Sovereign Lin indeed said he wishes to cultivate a Divine Ability," the elder of the Gravity Tower confirmed with certainty.


    For a moment, both the Sect Leader and Wind Sovereign exchanged nces. They were well aware that the first Divine Ability Lin Fei had cultivated was the ck Wind Prison, which surely had nothing to do with gravity. Thus, there would be no need for the Gravity Tower for its cultivation.


    Therefore, the Divine Ability that Lin Fei aimed to cultivate wasn''t the ck Wind Prison. It was his second Divine Ability! Only after mastering the first Divine Ability could one begin to cultivate the second.


    "Could it be that Lin Fei has already perfected his first Divine Ability?" Even Wind Sovereign found it hard to believe. ck Wind Prison was a top-tier Great Divine Ability. How much time had passed since Lin Fei began his cultivation journey? And he was already starting on his second Divine Ability! Moreover, he was cultivating it openly. How confident must he be?


    "No matter what, let''s just observe for now," said the Sect Leader, setting the tone for the discussion. "We can inquire further once Sovereign Lin emerges."


    Above all else, Lin Fei''s cultivation was of the utmost importance. Besides, both the Sect Leader and Wind Sovereign were curious to see for themselves - what kind of Divine Ability was Lin Fei''s second?

 294. Power of Gravity Domain

    294. Power of Gravity Domain


    Lin Fei practiced the Divine Ability. This caused a sensation throughout the entire Ancient Origin Sect. Numerous disciples and elders flocked to the vicinity of the Gravity Tower.


    However, Lin Fei remained unperturbed by the externalmotion. At that moment, he had ascended to the ninth floor of the Gravity Tower.


    In the past, Lin Fei had ventured into this tower. Step by step, he had conquered each floor, eventually reaching the ninth. Back then, the immense gravitational force had exerted a notable pressure upon him.


    But now, as Lin Fei revisited the ninth floor, he found the gravity here to be almost insignificant to him, even trivial. Still, there was gravity, and to Lin Fei''s Divine Ability, perhaps this held some significance. Indeed, after spending a short while on the ninth floor of the Gravity Tower, Lin Fei heard the system''s voice echo in his mind.


    <strong>"Host is in an environment with abnormal gravity; your Divine Ability, Gravity Domain, is pleased. Training efficiency has increased."</strong>


    <strong>"Your Divine Ability, Gravity Domain, has advanced by 10%."</strong>


    Lin Fei had only just arrived on the ninth floor, and already, his Gravity Domain Divine Ability had improved by 10%. He continued to sit cross-legged, waiting in silent anticipation.


    Indeed, waiting was all he did. The training was not something Lin Fei had to actively engage in. The Gravity Domain took it upon itself to "work hard" in its cultivation. Even insights were gained autonomously by the Gravity Domain.


    In time, Lin Fei would obtain memories of these epiphanies. It felt as if he was the one who had experienced them firsthand.


    Lin Fei was reminded of the lore surrounding the Gravity Tower. It was said that this tower was the creation of the Ancient Origin Sect''s ancestors, who had invited a Golden Core True Person. They had poured endless effort and resources into its creation.


    The Gravity Tower itself was a Golden Core-level magic treasure! Of course, this magic treasure wasn''t meant forbat, but to emit gravity and aid in cultivation.


    Time ticked away. The longer Lin Fei stayed within the Gravity Tower, the steadier his progress in mastering the Gravity Domain.


    10%, 30%, 50%, 70%, 90%...


    With a resonant "boom", a massive Life Wheel materialized behind Lin Fei. And on it, two radiantyers became visible. These represented his two Divine Abilities. The secondyer now shone even brighter, expanding and bing increasingly luminous.


    While every person''s Life Wheel was more or less the same size, the more formidable a Divine Ability, therger the radiance behind the Life Wheel. Thus, thebined luminescence of Lin Fei''s two Divine Abilities surpassed even the triad of abilities once possessed by the Worry-free Sovereign. And not just by a little, but by a considerable margin!


    At that moment, with the Life Wheel and its two expansive radiances manifesting behind him, Lin Fei emanated an aura of terrifying power.


    <strong>"Your Divine Ability, Gravity Domain, has advanced to 100%."</strong>


    <strong>"Your Divine Ability, Gravity Domain, has achieved mastery!"</strong>


    Lin Fei''s Divine Ability, Gravity Domain, had broken through. In less than one day, it had already achieved this breakthrough. Moreover, upon reaching mastery, the range of his Gravity Domain skyrocketed, extending even beyond the confines of the Gravity Tower.


    A thunderous "rumble" resounded. The might of Lin Fei''s Gravity Domain was truly fearsome. Everything within its range was subjected to tremendous gravitational force. As the scope of Lin Fei''s Gravity Domain expanded, immediately, massive rocks and the ground outside the Gravity Tower were all ground into fine powder. It felt as if the entire earth trembled.


    "Retreat, everyone!" came a shout.


    "Hurry, fall back!"


    The faces of the Ancient Origin Sect''s leader and Wind Sovereign paled instantly. They understood that this was an unconscious disy of Lin Fei''s Divine Ability during its breakthrough. Such a formidable Divine Ability was clearly a top-tier Great Divine Ability. Even at a distance of a hundred meters from the Gravity Tower, the danger was palpable.


    "Mountain Copse!" Wind Sovereign eximed.


    A Life Wheel simrly appeared behind him, as he summoned his Divine Ability in an attempt to counter Lin Fei''s Gravity Domain.


    However, in the next moment, Lin Fei''s Gravity Domain engulfed him. Wind Sovereign felt as if he was being pressed down by infinite weight, instantly pinned to the ground. He plummeted from the sky and crashed heavily onto the earth.


    A thunderous "crash" echoed as a massive crater formed. Within the crater, Wind Sovereign was a bloodied mess. The sight was truly heartbreaking.


    But Wind Sovereign, being a Martial Sovereign, possessed astounding regenerative abilities. Despite being battered, his recovery was frighteningly swift. Relying on his Mountain Copse Great Divine Ability, he managed to hold on.


    A swift "whoosh" signified Lin Fei''s emergence from the Gravity Tower. He nced at the crater where Wind Sovereigny and seemed at a loss for words.


    "Cough... Sovereign Lin, what kind of Divine Ability have you been practicing? Just now, I was caught off guard, and it almost cost me my life."


    It was Wind Sovereign who spoke first. At this moment, everyone had witnessed the spectacle, and they were profoundly shaken.


    What had they just seen?


    The prestigious Wind Sovereign had been flung to the ground by an unintentional release of Sovereign Lin''s Divine Ability. He was utterly defenseless.


    Even the most naive among them could interpret the implications. It meant that Wind Sovereign was simply no match for Lin Fei. The gap between them was vast.


    "Has Sovereign Lin truly be this powerful?"


    "And that Divine Ability¡ªit''s terrifying. It seems somewhat simr to the Gravity Tower."


    "Not just simr, that Divine Ability is gravitation itself. Only, it''s ten, perhaps even a hundred times more potent than the gravity inside the tower!"


    "This is what a Martial Sovereign''s Divine Ability looks like. It''s not merely about martial moves anymore."


    "It''s a wondrous method, rivaling the spells and magic treasures of those Golden Core True Persons."


    "Only when one''s martial arts have reached this level can it be called true martial arts!"


    Witnessing Lin Fei''s unintentionally disyed Gravity Domain Divine Ability, the Martial Saints and innate disciples were all filled with admiration and envy.


    However, they were also keenly aware of how challenging it is to attain the status of a Martial Sovereign. In the Ancient Origin Sect, only Lin Fei had be a Martial Sovereign in hundreds of years.


    "Wind Sovereign, I was practicing my Divine Ability in the Gravity Tower. When my Divine Ability broke through, I couldn''t control it. I hope you understand," Lin Fei said, extending his hand to help Wind Sovereign up.


    Wind Sovereign looked at Lin Fei with a peculiar gaze, then sighed deeply, "Is this a new top-tier Great Divine Ability? Have you perfected your ck Wind Prison?"


    "I went to Corpse Demon Mountain and, with the aid of the Yin Evil Qi there, brought ck Wind Prison topletion. Later, by a stroke of luck, I met a Martial Sovereign from a martial king family and acquired this Divine Ability."


    "Corpse Demon Mountain? Indeed, ck Wind Prison is best suited for cultivation there. We must promote this Divine Ability more in the future, making sure to note this. If we choose to cultivate another Divine Ability in the future, we can select ck Wind Prison and then practice at Corpse Demon Mountain."


    The leader of the Ancient Origin Sect and Wind Sovereign both had their eyes light up. The challenge in cultivating a Divine Ability is often finding the correct method of practice.


    Lin Fei''s trip to the Corpse Demon Mountain personally demonstrated that the yin-sha energy was beneficial for the cultivation of ck Wind Prison. Future Martial Sovereigns who cultivate ck Wind Prison will now have a specific method to follow, ensuring much more efficient results.


    Of course, Lin Fei didn''t mention that his cultivation at Corpse Demon Mountain was due to the Divine Ability''s own effort and understanding. For an average Martial Sovereign, even if they practiced ck Wind Prison, the benefits of cultivating at Corpse Demon Mountain might be limited.


    "Sect Leader, I''ve been using the Gravity Tower''s gravitational force for my practice. After the recent breakthrough, its effects aren''t as pronounced. How is the gravity in the Gravity Tower produced?"


    Lin Fei needed a more potent gravitational force to cultivate his Gravity Domain. The Gravity Tower could no longer offer much assistance to Lin Fei. At most, it could aid in reaching Transcendence. For achieving perfection, relying solely on the Gravity Tower would likely prove very challenging!

 295. State of Affairs

    295. State of Affairs


    "Gravity Tower?" The sect leader pondered for a moment before slowly saying, "This Gravity Tower is one of the treasured assets of our Ancient Origin Sect. When we were crafting this treasure, we needed a very special material. It''s called ''Gravity Stone''. To find this Gravity Stone, the Ancient Origin Sect''s ancestors sent out many top-tier Martial Sovereigns, and after much difficulty, they managed to acquire some of them, only then did we invite a top-tier Golden Core True Person to craft this Gravity Tower."


    "Gravity Stone?"


    Lin Fei''s eyes lit up. He originally thought that the reason the Gravity Tower possessed such immense gravitational force was due to the formations crafted by the Golden Core True Persons. He believed that these formations simted gravity. Unexpectedly, there was something as miraculous as the Gravity Stone.


    "Where can I find these Gravity Stones?" Lin Fei inquired.


    "Gravity Stones are very unique, almost all of them were found in the Ancient Battlefields. However, the Ancient Battlefield is extremely dangerous. Not only are there terrifying exotic beasts but there are also terrifying powers that can emerge at any time. Even a Martial Sovereign entering would face danger."


    "Ancient Battlefield?"


    This was the first time Lin Fei had heard of it. The sect leader then exined to Lin Fei.


    The Ancient Battlefield was a mysterious location within the vast Ancient Continent. Legend has it that this battlefield might date back to a very ancient time. Perhaps, a significant battle had taken ce there. It''s unclear who fought in this battle, but the residual powers that lingered were immensely terrifying. Despite the danger, there were also opportunities. For instance, some found special materials there, used to craft magic treasures. These magic treasures were immensely powerful. Simrly, materials like the Gravity Stone were of great importance.


    Lin Fei continued his cultivation within the Gravity Tower before going to the Ancient Battlefield. However, after mastering the Gravity Domain, the pace of his cultivation slowed down significantly. He could only progress by about 2% each day.


    In a blink of an eye, two months passed.


    "Boom."


    Lin Fei''s Life Wheel emerged once more from his back. But this time, with his prior experience, he immediately retracted the Life Wheel.


    <strong>"Your Divine Ability, Gravity Domain, through diligent cultivation, has broken through to Transcendence!"</strong>


    The system''s voice echoed in Lin Fei''s mind.


    "System."


    Lin Fei quickly checked.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Arts Realm: Early Martial Sovereign</strong>


    <strong>Great Divine Ability: ck Wind Prison: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Great Divine Ability: Gravity Domain: Transcendence (Progress 0%)</strong>


    <strong>Saber Domain: Beginner (Progress 0%)</strong>


    Indeed, the Divine Ability, Gravity Domain, had reached Transcendence. In this transcended state, the demand for gravitational force was much greater. Within the Gravity Tower, Lin Fei''s Gravity Domain would hardly see any further improvement.


    "The gravitational force in the Gravity Tower is insufficient now. To perfect the Gravity Domain, an even more intense gravitational environment is required. Perhaps it''s time to head to the Ancient Battlefield to seek out the Gravity Stone," Lin Fei contemted.


    Lin Fei left the Gravity Tower. The tower was open again to others.


    Lin Fei returned to his dwelling. He checked information on the Ancient Battlefield.


    In the vast Ancient Continent, "Ancient Battlefield" wasn''t referring to a single location. Instead, it was a general term. In reality, there were many Ancient Battlefields. The closest one to the Ancient Origin Sect was located in a ce named Cangli Ancient City. This city was said to have a very long history. It experienced several declines but was rebuilt many times. Gradually, due to its proximity to an Ancient Battlefield, it flourished again.


    Lin Fei decided to visit Cangli Ancient City to look for clues about the Gravity Stone. His progress in the Saber Domain had almost stalled, and he hadn''t found a way to cultivate it. Neither did the Ancient Origin Sect.


    Lin Fei had also consulted Xiao Yuchen, who was equally clueless. How profound was the foundation of the Martial King family? But they also didn''t know the cultivation method for the Saber Domain.


    However, Xiao Yuchen mentioned that while evolving domains as a Martial Sovereign indeed increases one''s strength, achieving the title of Martial King isn''t directly linked to one''s domain. Hence, not many focused on domain cultivation. They instead concentrated on refining their Divine Abilities.


    After all, even cultivating a Divine Ability was energy-consuming. Most found it hard to cultivate a Divine Ability, let alone divert their attention to domains. Many Martial Sovereigns who perfected their domains relied on personal epiphanies without specific cultivation techniques.


    As a result, Lin Fei couldn''t rely on the Saber Domain to enhance his strength. Without a specific cultivation method or even a clear direction for improvement, he felt helpless. His only option was to focus on cultivating his Divine Ability.


    "Sovereign Lin."


    At this moment, the voice of the sect leader echoed from outside the dwelling. Lin Fei weed him in.


    "Sect Leader, how can I assist you?"


    Typically, the sect leader wouldn''t approach Lin Fei without a reason.


    "I heard Sovereign Lin left the Gravity Tower, indicating your Divine Ability cultivation must have reached a phase ofpletion. I came to inform Sovereign Lin about something. Recently, Taiyi Dao Pce has been very active, even attempting to gradually iste the disciples of our Ancient Origin Sect. Therefore, if Sovereign Lin ns to leave the sect, please be cautious. It might be best not to leave the Ancient Origin Sect at all."


    Lin Fei frowned, "Is Taiyi Dao Pce targeting the disciples of the Ancient Origin Sect? Or are Profound Light Cave Heaven and Red Hades Mansion also involved?"


    The Sect Leader hesitated for a moment, then replied in a deep voice, "Only our Ancient Origin Sect disciples."


    Lin Fei fell silent.


    Profound Light Cave Heaven, Red Hades Mansion, and Ancient Origin Sect. These three major powers were supposed to be in sync. However, in reality, the rtionship between the three forces was not as solid as it seemed. There were constant overt and covert conflicts between them. Still, they usually presented a united front against Taiyi Dao Pce. But this situation seemed different.


    "Fissures!" Lin Fei deduced. "Taiyi Dao Pce has found the rifts in our rtions with Profound Light Cave Heaven and Red Hades Mansion. That''s why the other two are silently consenting to Taiyi Dao Pce''s actions against us."


    Lin Fei, ever analytical, noted, "They must have used some tactic."


    The Sect Leader nodded, "Your insight is sharp. Indeed, Taiyi Dao Pce exploited the cracks in our alliance. And primarily, it''s because of you."


    "Because of me?" Lin Fei''s eyes flickered, guessing the reason. "Is it because I defeated Worry-free Sovereign, or because my rapid cultivation progress threatened the other two forces?"


    The Sect Leader smiled bitterly, "Both reasons. By defeating Worry-free Sovereign, you''ve established yourself as one of the top powers among us. Plus, being a ''Dao Seeker'', your potential is boundless. If you continue to grow, you might overshadow both Profound Light Cave Heaven and Red Hades Mansion."


    Understanding dawned on Lin Fei. The two powers were indeed wary of him. He smirked, "They have good judgment. Indeed, if things continue as they are, I can overshadow the three major forces. Their scheming is pointless. If I''m still around, it''s inevitable."


    "As for Taiyi Dao Pce, if they want to kill me, they better have the strength!" Lin Fei dered coldly.


    With his current capabilities, he could indeed influence the power dynamics. If he advanced further, especially by mastering the four Great Divine Abilities, he could challenge Taiyi Dao Pce directly.


    "I''m going to the Ancient Battlefield to find the gravity stone," Lin Fei stated. "As for Taiyi Dao Pce, there''s no need to worry. While they pride themselves on their Nascent Soul lineage, they no longer have any Nascent Soul Great Beings. If need be, I can make a trip to Taiyi Dao Pce myself and see whose foundation is deeper, theirs or mine?"


    As his voice echoed in the cave, Lin Fei transformed into a beam of light and swiftly left the area.

 296. Actions of Taiyi Dao Palace

    296. Actions of Taiyi Dao Pce


    Inside the main hall of Taiyi Dao Pce.


    "Pce Master, Lin Fei has left their premises," a disciple reported, "Based on ourtest information, he has mastered the second Divine Ability."


    The hall was instantly filled with murmurs of shock.


    "The second Divine Ability? How long has it been since Lin Fei became a Martial Sovereign? He''s already perfected the first Divine Ability?"


    "And his first Divine Ability was a Great Divine Ability. To have it perfected and now moving on to the second... his talent and speed of cultivation are unparalleled in the history of the Ancient Origin Sect. This is a grave threat to our Taiyi Dao Pce."


    "Indeed, even if Lin Fei doesn''t be a Martial King, a top-tier Martial Sovereign with multiple Great Divine Abilities is a force to be reckoned with. Who can challenge him?"


    "We must act decisively. We should eliminate him now before he bes an unstoppable force. Furthermore, if we take out Lin Fei now, both Profound Light Cave Heaven and Red Hades Mansion would be pleased."


    For a moment, almost every Gold Core True Person in the hall agreed that Lin Fei must be eliminated immediately.


    The leader of Taiyi Dao Pce, expressionless, swept his gaze across all present before slowly stating, "Now is indeed the best opportunity to eliminate Lin Fei. If left unchecked, he will undoubtedly be a thorn in our side. But the question is, who will take on the task? Who''s willing to make the move?"


    Suddenly, the hall was silent. All the Gold Core True Persons were quiet. They were filled with righteous indignation and knew that Lin Fei had to be eliminated. But who would do it?


    By now, Lin Fei''s power was formidable. Even Worry-free Sovereign wasn''t such a headache for Taiyi Dao Pce. But Lin Fei was even stronger than him, not just any Martial Sovereign could match him.


    However, someone finally stepped forward.


    "Let the five of us, the old-timers, handle it," a voice echoed, "We have lived for nine hundred years. Our time is near. We can give it our all."


    Five Gold Core True Persons stood up.


    The leader nodded in recognition, "Ah, the Five Elders of Precious Spring Peak. With you five taking action, I can rest easy. To ensure sess, I will bestow upon you the Five Directional Array gs. They can iste the external world, creating a unique space. It is designed to counter Lin Fei''s Saber Domain. If his Saber Domain is suppressed by the array, his power will be greatly reduced, and you should be able to defeat him."


    With a wave of his hand, "whoosh", five rays of light flew toward the Five Elders.


    "Thank you for the treasure, Pce Master!"


    With that, the five Gold Core True Persons transformed into beams of light and departed from Taiyi Dao Pce.


    ...


    "Cangli Ancient City!"


    Lin Fei transformed into a beam of light and appeared outside the Cangli Ancient City. The city was bustling, with peopleing and going. Despite the dangers of the ancient battlefield, many still ventured into it in search of treasures and opportunities. Cangli Ancient City served as a resting point for such adventurers.


    However, in the city''s square, five old men sat cross-legged, catching the attention of many passersby. But the old men remained motionless, seemingly oblivious to the curious nces they received until Lin Fei appeared.


    In an instant, all five old men snapped open their eyes, fixating their gaze directly on Lin Fei.


    "Hmm?" With his keen senses, Lin Fei immediately felt the intense scrutiny of the five. But he did not recognize any of them.


    "Sovereign Lin, we''ve been waiting for you," one of the elderly men spoke up.


    "Who are you?" Lin Fei inquired.


    "We are the Five Elders of Precious Spring Peak from Taiyi Dao Pce," the oldest-looking among them answered an almost palpable aura of impending death about him. For a Gold Core True Person to emit such an aura meant their time was nearly up.


    "Taiyi Dao Pce?" Lin Fei''s face darkened in realization. They had finally made a move against him. And they had sent five Gold Core True Persons on the brink of their life''s end.


    Though these elders were nearing their final days, it didn''t mean they were weak. On the contrary, they were extremely powerful. With centuries of cultivation, their powers and spells had reached their peak, and they possessed magical treasures. Each one was among the top Gold Core True Persons. Such a team assembled to deal with just him was indeed cautious.


    Without a word, Lin Fei instantly released his Saber Domain. Immediately, the domain began enveloping the Five Elders. mes erupted everywhere. Within the Saber Domain, the five Gold Core True Persons found their powers suppressed, and their strengths diminished by half due to the domain and the engulfing mes.


    Themotion was immense, drawing the attention of the entire Cangli Ancient City.


    "Who are those five Gold Core True Persons?"


    "They''re attacking a single Martial Sovereign? But that Martial Sovereign has mastered the Saber Domain!"


    "I recognize them! They are the Five Elders of Precious Spring Peak from Taiyi Dao Pce!"


    "The Five Elders of Precious Spring Peak? They were legendary figures in Taiyi Dao Pce centuries ago. Rumors said they were nearing their life''s end. Why would they be attacking a single Martial Sovereign now?"


    "Who is so significant that he would warrant thebined assault of the Five Elders of Taiyi Dao Pce?"


    Inside Cangli Ancient City, numerous Gold Core True Persons and Martial Sovereigns looked towards the city''s outskirts. While many didn''t recognize Lin Fei, many were familiar with the Five Elders of Precious Spring Peak, given that the Taiyi Dao Pce was an esteemed Nascent Soul lineage.


    Yet, the Martial Sovereigns seemed most intrigued by Lin Fei, particrly because he disyed the Saber Domain. In some sense, evolving a domain was even more challenging than cultivating top-tier Great Divine Abilities. To witness an unfamiliar Martial Sovereign demonstrating such prowess was indeed a surprise.


    The battle between Gold Core True Persons and a Martial Sovereign was always captivating. But now, with five Gold Core True Persons ganging up on one Martial Sovereign, the scene naturally drew a lot more attention.


    "Saber Domain!" The Five Elders of Precious Spring Peak''s eyes shed with a sharp glint. With a flick of their fingers, a surge of magical energy burst forth, sending beams of light shooting toward Lin Fei from all directions.


    These beams of light revealed themselves to be massive gs. Positioned around Lin Fei, the five gs appeared to establish a formation.


    Instantly, Lin Fei felt as if he was isted from the external world by these gs. While he could still see outside, he could no longer sense anything, like the Spiritual Qi of the world. It seemed these gs had formed an enclosed space. More than just istion, the gs even began to suppress Lin Fei''s Saber Domain.


    "Suppressing my Saber Domain?" Lin Fei''s eyes narrowed. Ever since he evolved his Saber Domain, this was the first time it had ever been stifled. Clearly, this suppression was the true function of the gs.


    "Sovereign Lin, our Taiyi Dao Pce is a lineage of the Nascent Soul." An elder rasped, "The depths of our heritage are beyond your imagination. These Five Directional Array gs can suppress your Saber Domain. Without it, your strength is halved. Today, you''re doomed!"


    Cold murderous intent radiated from the eyes of each of the Five Elders.

 297. One Against Five

    297. One Against Five


    "Great Mountain Seal!"


    The Five Elders simultaneously cast the Great Mountain Seal. All five were Gold Core-level magic treasures. More crucially, they could merge with each other!


    With Lin Fei''s Saber Domain suppressed by the Five Elders'' Five Directional Array gs, it was the first time his domain had lost its ability to overwhelm opponents.


    "You''ve certainlye prepared," Lin Fei remarked coldly. "But did you think I rely solely on the Saber Domain? I am a Martial Sovereign!" His eyes were icy, filled with lethal intent.


    In the next instant, a massive Life Wheel materialized behind Lin Fei. Twoyers of radiant light adorned the Life Wheel, dazzling to behold. A formidable aura of suppression immediately descended upon the Five Elders.


    This was the pressure from the Life Wheel!


    However, the Five Elders were all top-tier Gold Core True Persons with a high life level, so they remained unaffected by Lin Fei''s Life Wheel. But Lin Fei hadn''t intended to merely suppress them with it. He was preparing to use a Divine Ability!


    "Using your Divine Ability will be pointless," one of the elders dered. "We are well aware of your ck Wind Prison Divine Ability. We''re protected by magic treasures. Your corrosive wind won''t touch us. Great Mountain Seal, descend!"


    The Five Elders seemed to be highly informed about Lin Fei, even knowing about his ck Wind Prison, and had prepared ordingly. However, mere preparation didn''t guarantee sess. If simply knowing about a Divine Ability and preparing defenses against it were enough, why would Martial Sovereigns bother to cultivate them?


    As a result, the Five Elders not only had their defenses ready, but they also immediately merged with five Great Mountain Seals, attacking Lin Fei directly.


    The Great Mountain Seal, towering tens of thousands of meters, was like an ancient divine mountain. The terrifying pressure enveloped Lin Fei instantly. This was the fusion of five Gold Core-level magic treasures, and its power was earth-shattering.


    With thebined might of the Five Elders, they could easily overwhelm most Martial Sovereigns. Many immortal sects and martial arts schools would be defeated by them. Yet, at this moment, all this formidable power was being used to deal with just one person: Lin Fei. This showed the extent of the Taiyi Dao Pce''s determination to eliminate him.


    In the sky, the colossal ancient divine mountain descended towards Lin Fei. Deprived of his Saber Domain''s power, and even with the limited effectiveness of the ck Wind Prison (which was mainly designed for humans and not magic treasures like the Great Mountain Seal), many onlookers believed they knew the oue.


    After all, with the Five Elders taking action, they must have been confident in their sess.


    "What a pity! If the Five Elders are taking action, Lin Fei must be truly skilled."


    "The Great Mountain Seal of Taiyi Dao Pce can merge with one another. Such a technique is terrifying. This is the essence of the Nascent Soul tradition!"


    "The power of the Nascent Soul tradition is indeed formidable. Just this one technique alone makes Taiyi Dao Pce an incredibly powerful sect."


    "Even without a Nascent Soul overseeing them, they''re still immensely powerful."


    Witnessing the Five Elders merging the Great Mountain Seal and disying the Five Directional Array gs, many Gold Core True Persons and Martial Sovereigns in the Cangli Ancient City felt a chill in their hearts.


    They empathized with Lin Fei, wondering if they, in his ce against the Five Elders, would face a simr inevitable doom. No one dared to underestimate Taiyi Dao Pce.


    In the sky, the Great Mountain Seal thundered down. The Five Elders were confident in their impending victory. If they could suppress Lin Fei''s Saber Domain, dealing with him would be effortless.


    Yet, Lin Fei appeared unfazed. He stared at the descending Great Mountain Seal while the secondyer of light on his Life Wheel flickered slightly.


    A hum resonated.


    "Divine Ability, Gravity Domain!"


    Upon Lin Fei casting the Gravity Domain, an invisible force of gravity immediately enveloped the Great Mountain Seal and the Five Elders. The Seal elerated under the influence of this gravitational pull.


    Although Lin Fei couldn''t destroy the Great Mountain Seal with his gravity, he could alter its descent path. Guided by Lin Fei''s gravitational pull, the Seal unexpectedly veered directly toward the Five Elders.


    "What?!"


    Witnessing this, the Five Elders were astounded. They hadn''t anticipated this twist. How could the Great Mountain Seal, out of their control, plummet towards them?


    They tried to dodge, but their bodies felt incredibly heavy as if an overwhelming force had pinned them down, making even the slightest movement seem nearly impossible. They could only watch helplessly as the Great Mountain Seal descended.


    "Divine Ability, Lin Fei''s second Divine Ability!"


    The Five Elders instantly realized the issue. It was Lin Fei''s Divine Ability! They knew he had cultivated a second Divine Ability but were unaware of its specifics. They hadn''t expected it to manifest as this fearsome gravitational force.


    "Great Mountain Seal split!"


    Without any dy, the Five Elders separated the Great Mountain Seal. Instantly, the single Seal was divided into five. Although still influenced by Lin Fei''s gravity, the Elders managed to control them, turning them into beams of light that swiftly returned to their hands.


    Lin Fei extended his hand.


    "Gravitational Copse!"


    The very next moment, a terrifying force of gravity converged on the five Baoquan Peak elders.


    "Boom!"


    The void itself seemed to distort. Such a horrifying gravity, even the physique of a Martial Sovereign couldn''t withstand. How could the Five Elders endure?


    Their defensive magic treasures were immediately distorted. As for their defensive spells, they were instantly shattered, not able to withstand the gravitational force. Only the Great Mountain Seal remained, shielding them.


    However, under the Gravity Domain, the Great Mountain Seal was also rendered ineffective. They could only watch as their bodies were graduallypressed by the overwhelming gravity, threatening to copse.


    "Five Directional Array gs, return!"


    The Five Elders were frightened and immediately recalled the Five Directional Array gs. These gs were adept in both offense and defense. More importantly, they could create their own space. This space could suppress Lin Fei''s Saber Domain and also fend off external attacks.


    "Whoosh."


    As the Five Directional Array gs were swiftly recalled by the elders, they encapsted the Five Elders within, creating a space of their own that shielded them from Lin Fei''s Gravity Domain. The gs even seemed to resist Lin Fei''s gravitational realm, freeing the Five Elders from its pressing force.


    However, while the Five Directional Array gs resolved the immediate peril for the elders, they released Lin Fei''s Saber Domain.


    "Bang!"


    Lin Fei''s Saber Domain descended, covering the Five Directional Array gs. At the same time, the Saber Domain began to merge slowly with the Gravity Domain. The two powers melded into one.


    "Fire!"


    A thought emerged in Lin Fei''s heart, and mes roared to life, turning the void into a zing inferno. The Five Elders and the Five Directional Array gs were trapped within, continuously scorched. In a matter of moments, the situation for the Five Elders became dire. Their position was precarious.


    Lin Fei, with his power alone, entirely suppressed the Five Elders!


    Witnessing this, the numerous Gold Core True Persons and Martial Sovereigns in the Cangli Ancient City were utterly astounded!

 298. Clues to the Gravity Stone

    298. Clues to the Gravity Stone


    "He suppressed them! This Martial Sovereign, with his own strength, managed to suppress the five elders from Taiyi Dao Pce!"


    "It''s inconceivable. Can a Martial Sovereign be this powerful? Looking at his Life Wheel, he merely possesses two Divine Abilities."


    "Hehe, these two Divine Abilities are no simple feat. Moreover, until now, he has only showcased one of them."


    "If I''m not mistaken, both of his Divine Abilities are Great Divine Abilities, perhaps even top-tier ones!"


    "Furthermore, he has the Saber Domain. His Saber Domain alone can rival several Great Divine Abilities. This Martial Sovereign is indeed powerful."


    "No wonder Taiyi Dao Pce went to such lengths as to dispatch the Five Elders just to eliminate this Martial Sovereign."


    Watching Lin Fei single-handedly turn the tables, pinning the Five Elders in a precarious situation, many in the city were left in awe. Were they in a simr situation, they would have been powerless.


    Even those Martial Sovereigns in the mid orte stage, possessing several Great Divine Abilities, would find themselves in peril. The gap between Martial Sovereigns is indeed vast. Possessing mere Lesser Divine Abilities, even if one has mastered nine, often pales inparison to mastering two or three Great Divine Abilities. Moreover, Lin Fei possesses two top-tier Great Divine Abilities!


    The Five Elders were struggling. They hadn''t anticipated that, even with the Five Directional Array gs, the Great Mountain Seal, and theirbined strength as five Gold Core True Persons, they''d end up in this dire situation. They were constantly on the defense, utterly unable to counter Lin Fei.


    "Lin Fei''s momentum is unstoppable. Even if we risk everything, we cannot ovee him. Let''s go!"


    The Five Elders knew they couldn''t contend with Lin Fei. So, their first instinct was to retreat.


    "Trying to leave? It''s toote!"


    Lin Fei''s gaze was icy cold. How could he let the people of Taiyi Dao Pce go? If the Taiyi Dao Pce could dispatch the Five Elders to eliminate him, it proved their unwavering determination to see him dead.


    Given this, Lin Fei would naturally not be merciful. Killing the Five Elders would mean the Taiyi Dao Pce would lose five Gold Core True Persons.


    "Buzz."


    Within Lin Fei''s Saber Domain, a de quickly materialized. A towering de, thousands of meters in length. Perhaps everyone had forgotten that he was not just a Martial Sovereign but also a Saber Sovereign. His strongest techniques, especially under his Saber Domain, are rooted in his saber skills!


    "sh!"


    With a single swing of Lin Fei''s saber, the world seemed to rupture.


    A force as if the heavens themselves were descending bore down on the Five Elders, shing mightily. The Five Elders had to use the Great Mountain Seal to protect themselves.


    "Boom!"


    The Five Elders had no choice but to ce the Great Mountain Seal in front of them. However, the power of this saber strike was too overwhelming! Even their Great Mountain Seal was knocked flying by Lin Fei''s attack.


    The moment the Great Mountain Seal was sent flying, mes scorched the Five Elder''s spells.


    Now, without their protection, Lin Fei chanted, "Divine Ability, ck Wind Prison!"


    A wind began to stir.


    Inside Lin Fei''s Saber Domain, the Five Elders suddenly felt a chilly breeze. But as they lowered their heads, they realized that where the wind passed, their flesh instantly turned into white bones. It was the wind of bone erosion!


    Moreover, Lin Fei''s ck Wind Prison had reached perfection. Its power surged tremendously. Anything touched by this wind, unprotected, would be reduced to bones, whether it be Magic Body or Dao Body. The proverbial ''wind that turns flesh to bone'' referred precisely to this eroding wind.


    "Screams..."


    Witnessing this scene, many Martial Sovereigns and Gold Core True Persons in the city shivered in horror.


    In an instant, the Five Elders were turned into bones by the bone-eroding wind. Then, with a crushing force, their bones shattered into dust. mes soon reduced them to ashes.


    Dead!


    The Five Elders had fallen!


    Five top-tier Gold Core True Persons, once renowned, were now annihted by Lin Fei, leaving no trace behind.


    Silence!


    The entire ancient city of Cangli was eerily quiet. Many witnessed this scene. The fall of five Gold Core True Persons was no minor event anywhere. Such a group was a powerful force in its own right, especially when they were the top-tier Gold Core True Persons of Taiyi Dao Pce.


    "Retrieve."


    Lin Fei withdrew his Saber Domain. Simultaneously, the magic treasures, the Great Mountain Seals of the five Gold Core True Persons, were all collected by him.


    In fact, Lin Fei already possessed many Great Mountain Seals. However, the Great Mountain Seal was very unique. Only the continuous refining by disciples of the Taiyi Dao Pce allowed for their integration. Otherwise, they remained separated magic treasures. Although still Gold Core level treasures, their effectiveness was clearly reduced.


    Lin Fei chose not to use these newly acquired magic treasures for now. Very few people dared to take the Great Mountain Seal due to the fear of Taiyi Dao Pce''s pursuit.


    But Lin Fei wasn''t in a rush. Once he obliterated the Taiyi Dao Pce in the future, he believed there would be no issue in dealing with the Great Mountain Seal. However, now that the Taiyi Dao Pce had openly dispatched the Five Elders to assassinate him, they would undoubtedly go mad upon hearing of their defeat and death at Lin Fei''s hands. Given the depth and strength of the Taiyi Dao Pce, they were not limited to just the Five Elders.


    "I must increase my strength quickly," Lin Fei pondered. "It''s best to perfect the Gravity Domain and then cultivate another Divine Ability. By that time, with three top-tier Great Divine Abilities coupled with my Saber Domain, I''ll be ready to face the threat of Taiyi Dao Pce!"


    Lin Fei was well aware of his power. Unlike an ordinary Martial Sovereign, with his two top-tier Great Divine Abilities and the Saber Domain, he could already be considered a top-tier Martial Sovereign. One only needed to look at the shocked expressions of the Gold Core True Persons and other Martial Sovereigns in Cangli Ancient City to understand how powerful he had be.


    Seizing the moment when most Martial Sovereigns and Gold Core True Persons in Cangli ancient city were focused on him, Lin Fei loudly dered, "I havee here solely for the Gravity Stone. Whoever has it, or clues about it, will be generously rewarded by me!"


    His voice echoed throughout the Cangli ancient city. Had Lin Fei been an unknown figure, his words might have fallen on deaf ears. However, having publicly killed the top-tier Gold Core True Persons of Taiyi Dao Pce outside the city, his disyed strength was nothing short of astounding. Thus, his words carried significant weight.


    Lin Fei realized that if not for the incident with the Five Elders, he might have had the leisure to search for the Gravity Stone on the ancient battlefield. But now that they had shown up, there was no telling when the next ambush by the Taiyi Dao Pce woulde. He couldn''t afford to waste any more time.


    He didn''t want to dy and put himself in danger. This was the only way to obtain the gravity stone the fastest. Yet, as Lin Fei''s words settled, the crowd exchanged nces, and no one responded.


    After what felt like a long time, a female voice finally whispered into Lin Fei''s ear, "I have clues about the Gravity Stone! I guarantee you''ll be satisfied, Sovereign. However, I don''t wish to reveal my identity. Please wait for me on the outskirts of the ancient battlefield, and I''lle to you."


    Lin Fei scanned the area but couldn''t identify the source of the message. It seemed the person intentionally hid her identity. However, as long as there were clues to the Gravity Stone, that was enough for him.


    With that, Lin Fei took a step forward, transforming into a streak of light. He bypassed Cangli ancient city and headed directly for the ancient battlefield.

 299. Deal

    299. Deal


    The ancient battlefield was vast and deste. Below, there was a massive crater, as if a great force had caused the ground to copse and fracture. It appeared scarred and damaged.


    Lin Fei arrived at the outskirts of the ancient battlefield. The ce was deserted. The scope of the ancient battlefield was enormous, and its edges were expansive and almost endless. He could sense any movement from a long distance away. Moreover, Lin Fei did not conceal his presence, ensuring that the mysterious woman could find him easily.


    About an hourter, a figure approached from a distance. It was a woman, her demeanor cold as ice, but her aura was weak, seemingly just at the Martial Saint level. In other ces, a Martial Saint would be considered powerful. But on the ancient battlefield, they would be in great danger, nearly akin to a death wish.


    "Are you the one with information about the Gravity Stone?" Lin Fei calmly asked.


    The woman gritted her teeth and solemnly replied, "Senior, I indeed know of the Gravity Stone''s whereabouts. Moreover, it''s arge piece with an intense gravitational pull, surely enough to meet your needs. I can lead you to it."


    Lin Fei studied the woman. She had witnessed him kill the Five Elders of Taiyi Dao Pce and knew his strength. She would not dare to lie to him. There must be genuine information about the Gravity Stone.


    "What do you want in return? Martial arts secrets? Elixirs?" Lin Fei believed that, for a Martial Saint like her, he could satisfy her demands.


    The woman gritted her teeth again and firmly stated, "I don''t need martial arts secrets, nor do I need elixirs. I only have one condition. I hope you can kill someone for me¡ªa Martial Sovereign who has cultivated three Lesser Divine Abilities. Since you could kill the Five Elders from Taiyi Dao Pce, you can surely kill this Martial Sovereign."


    "Assist you in killing a Martial Sovereign?" Lin Fei looked at her and then nodded, "I agree."


    The woman appeared somewhat stunned upon hearing Lin Fei''s prompt agreement. She had prepared various arguments, yet Lin Fei had epted without any hesitation.


    "You agreed, just like that?" She asked in disbelief.


    "Yes, I did."


    "Don''t you want to know why I want him dead? Or who this Martial Sovereign is?"


    Lin Fei gazed at her with a profound expression and calmly said, "Does it matter who he is or why you want him dead? Perhaps it''s crucial for you, but for me, it''s merely a simple task. I need the Gravity Stone, and you want that Martial Sovereign dead. It''s just a straightforward exchange."


    The woman paused for a moment, lost in thought. To her, a Martial Sovereign was an insurmountable foe, one she could spend a lifetime trying to defeat.


    However, to Lin Fei, killing one seemed like a trivial matter. She had once dedicated her life to martial arts training, paying any price to advance. But to this day, she was merely at the Martial Saint level. Perhaps she had been wrong all along. Terribly wrong. Revenge could be sought in many ways. It wasn''t necessary for her to do it personally.


    "Lead me to the Gravity Stone," Lin Fei said calmly. "If I find the stone, I will kill your enemy for you. If the stone is not found or fails to meet my expectations, you know the consequences."


    Clearly, he had recognized her thirst for revenge. The task of eliminating a single Martial Sovereign, especially one with just three Lesser Divine Abilities, wasn''t a big deal to Lin Fei.


    "Senior, please follow me." The woman said, her teeth gritted as she flew towards the ancient battlefield below. Thendscape was vast and endless, but she was flying too slowly for Lin Fei''s liking.


    Suddenly, with a swift motion, Lin Fei grabbed her hand. The woman looked at him, startled.


    "You''re too slow. You just point the way," Lin Fei said.


    Following her directions, Lin Fei used his Saber Domain to travel. Within this domain, he could almost teleport, making it ideal for covering long distances rapidly.


    After some time, the woman spoke, "Senior, we are here. That valley below holds a massive Gravity Stone. Do not fly directly above the valley, or the stone''s gravitational force will pull you down. Even a Martial Sovereign can be killed by its force."


    Lin Fei took note of the valley and gradually descended. As he unleashed his Saber Domain, it attempted to envelop the entire valley. But as soon as it reached above the valley, a terrifying gravitational force tore through his domain.


    "Such fearsome gravity!" Lin Fei eximed. "This is the Gravity Stone I have been searching for. The stronger the gravity, the better."


    A glint shed in his eyes as he took a step forward. Having tested his Saber Domain earlier, he had a rough idea of the strength of gravity. Now, he wanted to experience it firsthand.


    As expected, when Lin Fei reached above the valley, a powerful gravitational force immediately yanked him down, pulling him swiftly toward the valley floor.


    "Senior!" The woman eximed, a trace of worry evident in her voice. However, she dared not get any closer and could only watch from afar.


    "Gravity Domain!" As Lin Fei plummeted at a rapid pace due to the overwhelming gravitational pull, he knew that the powerful force would be lethal once he crashed into the valley floor. Even his robust physique wouldn''t be able to withstand the impact.


    But Lin Fei possessed the Gravity Domain. With this ability, he could manipte gravity within its confines and remain unaffected by external gravitational forces. As he activated it, his descent slowed considerably. However, the Gravity Domain alone wasn''t strong enough to counteract the immense gravitational force of the valley, it only reduced a fraction of it.


    "Saber Domain!" Lin Fei then deployed his Saber Domain. Individually, neither the Saber Domain nor the Gravity Domain couldpletely withstand the crushing gravitational force, but whenbined, they held firm against it. As a result, Lin Fei''s rapid descent came to a halt, and he began to descend slowly and deliberately.


    Upon reaching the valley floor, Lin Fei observed a colossal skeleton that appeared to belong to an enormous beast. It seemed as though this gargantuan creature had been brutally smashed into the valley. Or more urately, the valley itself had been formed by the impact of this exotic beast''s crashnding. This was the aftermath of a force so potent that it carved out an entire valley, leaving the exotic beast lifeless.


    Scattered on the ground were various small stones. These were the Gravity Stones. However, upon closer inspection, Lin Fei realized that these stones were fragments of bones. Over an extended period, these bone fragments merged with the soil to form rocks. And the most terrifying gravitational pull didn''t emanate from these stones but from the enormous skeleton itself.


    "So, the Gravity Stones are essentially the bones of this exotic beast?" Lin Fei pondered. "Could it be that certain exotic beasts inherently possess the ability to manipte gravity? Even in death, their bones generate such a formidable gravitational field?"


    Lin Fei was astounded. Such a magnificent creature that could control gravity must have been extraordinarily formidable in its lifetime. Yet, despite its immense power, this beast had been forcefully hurled to the ground, creating an entire valley in the process. What force or being was capable of ughtering such beasts?


    <strong>"Having found the source of the gravity and being so ted has led to a sudden insight, your Divine Ability Gravity Domain has now entered a state of enlightenment, and its cultivation progress is elerating."</strong>


    1%, 2%, 3%, 4%, 5%...


    A voice echoed in Lin Fei''s mind. The progress of his Gravity Domain cultivation was increasing at a visible pace. The intense gravitational stimuli here made it the perfect environment for the Gravity Domain.

 300. Easy Kill

    300. Easy Kill


    "Boom!"


    As the cultivation progress of Lin Fei''s Gravity Domain reached 100%, it underwent a breakthrough. It transcended its current state and reached Perfection - the pinnacle of the Gravity Domain.


    A massive Life Wheel materialized behind Lin Fei. Both the Divine Ability ck Wind Prison and Divine Ability Gravity Domain, two top-tier Great Divine Abilities, radiated with unparalleled brilliance. The glow of these two Great Divine Abilities made the Life Wheel appear even more formidable.


    "System," Lin Fei quickly summoned the system panel to inspect.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Arts Realm: Early Martial Sovereign</strong>


    <strong>Great Divine Ability: ck Wind Prison: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Great Divine Ability: Gravity Domain: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Saber Domain: Beginner (Progress 0%)</strong>


    The system clearly indicated that both of Lin Fei''s Divine Abilities had achieved Perfection. They could progress no further.


    "Both Great Divine Abilities have reached Perfection!" Lin Fei eximed with satisfaction. Slowly, he rose to his feet. With the Gravity Domain at its peak, he didn''t even need to deploy the Saber Domain to resist the immense gravitational pull.


    Taking a step, Lin Fei found himself hovering in mid-air. Looking down, he gazed upon the colossal skeleton below. Although he couldn''t identify the exotic beast it once belonged to, since it was already dead, he believed it should be allowed to rest peacefully. He extended his hand and with a gentle grip,


    "Rumble!"


    The valley below underwent tremendous changes, centered around Lin Fei. The ground cracked open as if it were being torn apart. The mountains surrounding the valley copsed instantaneously. Massive amounts of earth and rubble cascaded, filling and leveling the entire valley.


    Witnessing this spectacle, the woman in the distance stared with her mouth agape, her eyes filled with amazement. This disy of alteringndscapes and shifting mountains was indeed a true Divine Ability. "Martial arts can reach divine levels," she thought, seeing Lin Fei''s prowess fully manifest.


    Lin Fei observed the valley now leveled, devoid of its previous gravitational force. With the bones of the massive beast now buried deep beneath the earth, who would ever know of its existence?


    "Senior, you didn''t take the Gravity Stones?" The woman asked with curiosity, noticing that Lin Fei had returned empty-handed and had even filled the valley.


    "I merely used the Gravity Stones for cultivation," Lin Fei responded. "Now that my cultivation isplete, why would I need to take them? Let''s go."


    "Senior, where are you headed?"


    Gazing deeply into the woman''s eyes with a profound intensity, Lin Fei calmly dered, "To kill."


    In a sh, Lin Fei grabbed the woman, transforming into a streak of light as they headed toward the ancient battlefield.


    ...


    In Cangli Ancient City, there stood a vast mansion, the residence of Martial Sovereign Meng Sanqian.


    Meng Sanqian started as a loose cultivator. Despite his ruthless and cruel nature and he never joined any martial arts sects, he experienced smooth sailing in his martial arts cultivation. He not only achieved the status of Martial Sovereign but had also mastered several Divine Abilities. This earned him a renowned reputation in Cangli Ancient City.


    Meng Sanqian was a man of indulgence, especially for beautiful women. His mansion was constantly upied by numerous young and beautiful women, be they martial artists or ordinary mortals. Meng Sanqian wasn''t choosy.


    Even though his martial path had been smooth, he had hit a teau. The Divine Abilities he practiced were of the lesser kind, preventing him from bing a Martial King. Even though he still had centuries left to live, Meng Sanqian had no intention of progressing further. Instead, he immersed himself in luxury, indulging in fine wine, gourmet food, and beautiful women.


    At that moment, Meng Sanqian was lounging in his mansion, enjoying his wine and delicacies. Below him, over a dozen enchanting women danced to entertain him. These were women who had recently been sent to please him. As a Martial Sovereign, just a word from him couldmand countless people to fulfill his every whim. Every day, numerous factionspeted to send him beautiful women.


    Suddenly, two figures appeared in the living room.


    "Is that him?" Lin Fei asked casually.


    "Yes, that''s Meng Sanqian! That despicable, treacherous man. I''ll never forget him in my life," the woman, Zhang Chu, spat bitterly. "My father used to be good friends with him, helping him in every way. But how did Meng Sanqian repay him? He attacked my father from behind, killing him. He even dared to harm my mother..."


    Zhang Chu gritted her teeth, her eyes turning bloodshot as she red hatefully at Meng Sanqian, wishing she could tear him apart.


    On their journey, Lin Fei had already learned about Zhang Chu''s past. Her father and Meng Sanqian used to berades. However, due to a treasured item that Zhang Chu''s father possessed, Meng Sanqian deceived him, leading to the ughter of Zhang Chu''s family. At that time, Meng Sanqian was just at the Martial Saint. Zhang Chu, who was hiding in a secret chamber, was the only one who survived the massacre.


    From then on, her life''s goal became clear. She tried every means to improve her martial arts, hoping to avenge her family by killing Meng Sanqian. But not everyone is a genius, especially in the path of martial arts. Simply relying on determination isn''t enough to advance. Zhang Chu had trained for over a hundred years, but she only achieved the rank of Martial Saint. Meanwhile, Meng Sanqian had already ascended to the level of Martial Sovereign.


    Zhang Chu understood. She might never be able to seek revenge on her own in this lifetime. Fortunately, she learned about the Gravity Stone and struck a "deal" with Lin Fei. Now, with Lin Fei taking action, she finally saw hope for revenge.


    "Descendant of the Zhang family!"


    Meng Sanqian''s gaze briefly passed over Zhang Chu, but he didn''t linger on her. Instead, his attention shifted to Lin Fei, standing next to Zhang Chu. He sensed that Lin Fei was a Martial Sovereign, whereas Zhang Chu, being just a Martial Saint, was inconsequential. He could crush her anytime. But facing an unfamiliar Martial Sovereign, Meng Sanqian was cautious.


    "Leave!"


    Without attempting to fight or even utter a word, Meng Sanqian''s first instinct was to flee. His decision was resolute. However, in front of Lin Fei, escape was a far-fetched dream.


    "Gravity Domain!"


    Suddenly, an intangible force of immense gravity descended. With a rumbling sound, the ground copsed. Centered around Meng Sanqian, the entire mansion began to crumble.


    Zhang Chu, upon seeing the terrified women, waved her hand, teleporting them away. She quickly distanced herself from Lin Fei. The sheer might of Lin Fei''s Gravity Domain was evident¡ªits power was catastrophic. The whole of Cangli Ancient City was shaken.


    "Divine Ability, perish!"


    With his ruthless nature, Meng Sanqian unleashed all three of his Divine Abilities in one go, directing them at Lin Fei. However, before they could even get close to Lin Fei, they were obliterated by his gravitational force.


    Step by step, Lin Fei approached Meng Sanqian. With each step, the gravitational force exerted on Meng Sanqian grew stronger.


    "Who... who are you?" Meng Sanqian''s voice trembled. "Even if I''m to die, let me know the reason!"


    He didn''t want to die. He had centuries of luxurious life left to enjoy. How could he wish to die now? Yet, the mysterious Martial Sovereign in front of him was overpowering, rendering Meng Sanqian as defenseless as a child.


    "You''re not worthy of knowing."


    Lin Fei extended his hand and, with a gentle squeeze, the body of Meng Sanqian was instantly crushed by gravity, turning into a mist of blood.


    Meng Sanqian was no more.

 301. Seek Asylum

    301. Seek Asylum


    In Cangli Ancient City, such amotion had surely not gone unnoticed. In fact, when Lin Fei activated his Gravity Domain, numerous Martial Sovereigns and Golden Core True Persons were alerted.


    However, upon realizing it was a confrontation between Lin Fei and Meng Sanqian, they promptly retreated to a safe distance. Lin Fei''s reputation outside the city was formidable; he had, on his own, defeated the Five Elders of Taiyi Dao Pce. Now, confronting merely Meng Sanqian seemed like child''s y. Who would dare cross Lin Fei?


    Lin Fei nced at the crowd surrounding them. In actuality, not everyone in Cangli Ancient City could act recklessly. Though the city''s rules were not as strict as in Illusion Worry City, Cangli Ancient City still had its enforcers. They were aw enforcement team formed by several major factions. But at this moment, no enforcers were in sight.


    Lin Fei realized his notorious reputation was having an effect; the powers of Cangli Ancient City did not want any conflict with him.


    Zhang Chu was still in a daze. She had watched with her own eyes as Meng Sanqian was obliterated by Lin Fei, turned into a mist of blood, dead beyond doubt. But instead of feeling tion, she felt empty. For over a century, hatred had been her driving force. But now, with her enemy effortlessly eliminated, she felt lost.


    "Zhang Chu, now that Meng Sanqian is dead, our deal isplete. Take care," Lin Fei said to her. With that, he took a step, turning into a beam of light, and left Cangli Ancient City.


    "Senior..." Zhang Chu wanted to say something, but Lin Fei had already left.


    "If you wish to continue practicing martial arts, go to the Ancient Origin Sect for an assessment," Lin Fei''s voice echoed in her ears. "Being a Martial Saint, whether you pass the assessment and join the Ancient Origin Sect is up to fate."


    Zhang Chu''s eyes brightened. "Ancient Origin Sect..." She had been initially confused, but determination now shone in her eyes. It seemed she had made up her mind.


    Having flown out of Cangli Ancient City, Lin Fei paused. Rying a message to Zhang Chu was a mere gesture. He didn''t care whether Zhang Chu would go to the Ancient Origin Sect or not. At this moment, he had no intentions of returning to the Ancient Origin Sect.


    "By now, Taiyi Dao Pce has probably received news of my killing the five elders," he thought. "If Taiyi Dao Pce has decided to act against me, they''ll be fully prepared next time. The depth and resources of a Nascent Soul sect should not be underestimated. Returning to Ancient Origin Sect at this time would risk getting ambushed by their forces."


    Lin Fei was very clear about the situation. Taiyi Dao Pce had openly dered enmity. They were determined to eliminate him at any cost. Thus, Lin Fei couldn''t return to the Ancient Origin Sect. As for the safety of the Ancient Origin Sect, he was not too concerned.


    Neither Profound Light Cave Heaven nor Red Hades Mansion would be foolish enough to let Taiyi Dao Pce target the Ancient Origin Sect. Although they might tolerate Taiyi Dao Pce targeting Lin Fei due to his potential threat, they would definitely not stand by if the Sect was threatened. Should that happen, the three major powers would unite against Taiyi Dao Pce, making it challenging for thetter to triumph.


    So, Lin Fei only needed to protect himself. He didn''t have to worry about the Ancient Origin Sect. However, staying in Cangli Ancient City was no longer an option. If Taiyi Dao Pce arrived, the city would not have resisted them. He also couldn''t venture into the territories of the three major powers, as he would still be under threat from Taiyi Dao Pce there.


    "Where can I go to avoid the threat of Taiyi Dao Pce?" Lin Fei pondered, "A ce where I''m not in the dark and have some form of support?"


    Soon, a light bulb went off in Lin Fei''s mind. He thought of a location, and more importantly, a person associated with that ce. Even if Taiyi Dao Pce was aware of this ce, they couldn''t do much about it.


    "Xiao family!" Lin Fei thought of Xiao Yuchen and the Xiao family. As a prestigious Martial King family, the Xiao family was not afraid of Taiyi Dao Pce. Moreover, the Xiao family was located far from Taiyi Dao Pce''s reach.


    Lin Fei also knew Xiao Yuchen personally, so he wouldn''t bepletely lost in the Xiao family. Once he settled there, he could then search for a new Great Divine Ability and continue his cultivation.


    By the time Lin Fei''s strength was sufficiently robust, the question wouldn''t be whether Taiyi Dao Pce could assassinate him, but whether Lin Fei would tten Taiyi Dao Pce!


    "Let''s go." Lin Fei transformed into a streak of light, flying toward the Xiao family.


    ...


    Lately, Xiao Yuchen had been in low spirits. Many knew she had entered the Blood Pool, attempting to reawaken her bloodline. However, she had failed. Entering the Blood Pool was a rare opportunity, and her failure became a source of ridicule. For a while, several Martial Sovereigns in the Xiao familyughed at her, both openly and behind her back.


    The Martial King Family differed from other powers. In the Martial King Family, there were many Martial Sovereigns. After all, awakening one''s bloodline and unlocking one''s Divine Ability automatically elevates one to the rank of a Martial Sovereign.


    Of course, awakening the bloodline is no simple feat. However,pared to ordinary martial artists who diligently progress from refining their bodies to postnatal and prenatal cultivation, and all the way from Martial Saint to Martial Sovereign, the descendants of the Martial King Family had it much easier. This privilege was a legacy from their ancestors, an innate advantage. Others could only envy such fortune, unable to replicate it.


    Given the abundance of Martial Sovereigns and the limited ess to the Blood Pool,petition among the Xiao family''s Martial Sovereigns was inevitable, albeit subtle. Xiao Yuchen''s recent experience, which some saw as wasting an opportunity for the Blood Pool''s baptism, became fodder for ridicule, especially among those who harbored grudges against her. Consequently, Xiao Yuchen preferred to stay secluded.


    "If only Lin Fei were here..." Xiao Yuchen thought. With his Saber Domain and formidable Divine Ability, he could attempt the second level of the Martial King Tower with high chances of sess. If he seeded, she would have another opportunity to enter the Blood Pool and try awakening her bloodline.


    However, "inviting" Lin Fei came at a cost. Last time, Xiao Yuchen had offered the Gravity Domain Divine Ability as an incentive. Now, she no longer had such top-tier abilities to entice him. She couldn''t "afford" Lin Fei.


    "It seems I''ll need to venture into some forbiddennds," she mused. "Without acquiring treasures and opportunities, how can I persuade Lin Fei? Without his help, my chances of entering the Blood Pool and awakening a third Divine Ability are slim..."


    Determined, Xiao Yuchen steeled herself. She was highly ambitious and aspired not just to remain a Martial Sovereign, but to achieve the rank of Martial King!


    Suddenly, a report came in. "Aurora Sovereign, there''s a Martial Sovereign outside who calls himself ''Lin Fei.'' He ims to know you and wishes to see you. Do you recognize Sovereign Lin Fei?"


    "What? Lin Fei?" Xiao Yuchen eximed in surprise.


    "Bring him in. No, wait¡ªI''ll go greet him personally!" Overjoyed, Xiao Yuchen almost instantly flew towards the main gate of the Xiao family to wee her unexpected guest.

 302. The second level of the Martial King Tower

    302. The second level of the Martial King Tower


    "Whoosh."


    Xiao Yuchen swiftly flew out of the gate. At first nce, she recognized the familiar figure standing outside.


    "Sovereign Lin, it really is you!" A hint of joy shone in Xiao Yuchen''s eyes.


    "Old friend, I trust you''ve been well, Aurora Sovereign?" Lin Fei greeted with a gentle smile, noting her evident excitement. He could tell that she was pleased to see him.


    Xiao Yuchen weed Lin Fei into the Xiao residence. The two then headed to her personal living quarters. Being a Martial Sovereign, Xiao Yuchen naturally had her own private space. They settled down in her living room.


    Curiously, Xiao Yuchen asked, "Sovereign Lin, what brings you to me?"


    Not one to beat around the bush, Lin Fei replied, "To be honest, I''vee seeking refuge with you." He then briefly exined his issues with the Taiyi Dao Pce. "So, I''vee to you for shelter."


    Upon hearing this, Xiao Yuchen smiled warmly, "It''s an honor to have Sovereign Lin here. Rest assured, once you''re in the Xiao residence, you''ll be safe. Not only is the Taiyi Dao Pce unaware of your presence here, but even if they did, they wouldn''t dare to act."


    She spoke confidently, "The Taiyi Dao Pce is indeed impressive, being of the Nascent Soul lineage. But our Xiao Family is also formidable, hailing from the Martial King lineage. The Taiyi Dao Pce wouldn''t dare to cause trouble on our turf unless they had a Nascent Soul Great Being overseeing them. But since theyck such a figure, we of the Martial King lineage have nothing to fear."


    "I''m grateful for your protection," Lin Fei paused, then inquired, "Aurora Sovereign, have you awakened your bloodline yet?"


    Regrettably, Xiao Yuchen replied, "No, I have yet to awaken it. Myst venture into the Blood Pool didn''t result in its awakening. Without the pool, the awakening bes even more challenging."


    Lin Fei had by nowe to understand the unique cultivation methods of the Martial King lineage''s Martial Sovereigns. They were exceptionally fortunate. Once they awoke a Divine Ability, they didn''t even need to deeplyprehend or work excessively hard. Each Divine Ability had detailed records within the family on how to elevate it. Thus, once they awakened a Divine Ability intrinsic to their bloodline, it would inevitably reach perfection. It was merely a matter of time.


    Hence, descendants of the Martial King lineage focused on awakening their bloodlines. They didn''t need to invest much effort in honing their Divine Abilities. As long as their bloodlines awoke, new Divine Abilities would naturally manifest. Once perfected, these abilities posed no challenges. Furthermore, if one could awaken all nine Divine Abilities, they were guaranteed to be a Martial King. This was the unparalleled advantage of the Martial King bloodline.


    It was as if their ancestors, the Martial Kings, had already paved the way for them. The descendants simply needed to follow the path, and they would undeniably achieve the Martial King status.


    Of course, awakening the nine Divine Abilities is quite challenging. Otherwise, the Xiao family wouldn''t still be waiting for the birth of their second Martial King after all this time. However,pared to ordinary martial artists, descendants of the Martial King family have a much easier path in cultivation.


    Xiao Yuchen''s current aspiration is to enter the blood pool, hoping to awaken her bloodline. By doing so, she would activate her third Divine Ability, significantly boosting her strength and bringing her a step closer to bing a Martial King.


    "Aurora Sovereign, perhaps I can attempt the second floor of the Martial King Tower," Lin Fei suggested. "While I haven''t yet cultivated my third Divine Ability, I can still ess the second floor of the Martial King Tower. If I sessfully navigate it, you''ll be granted another entry into the blood pool. I believe you''ll surely awaken your bloodline and unlock the third Divine Ability!"


    Lin Fei willingly brought up the challenge of the Martial King Tower.


    "Sovereign Lin, you don''t need to go to such lengths for me," Xiao Yuchen responded. "I''d be delighted to have you stay in the Xiao family. There''s no need for you to take risks like that."


    Xiao Yuchen obviously longed to enter the blood pool again, but she also realized Lin Fei''s intentions - to secure his stay at the Xiao residence. She wasn''t the type to take advantage of someone in distress. She believed in principles.


    With a calm demeanor, Lin Fei replied, "Aurora Sovereign, I don''t view it as a risk. I am confident in passing the second floor of the Martial King Tower. If you feel indebted, you can help me by keeping an eye out for top-notch Divine Abilities in the future. I can''t return to the Ancient Origin Sect for now, and Ick superior Divine Abilities to cultivate."


    In the end, Xiao Yuchen agreed. She remembered Lin Fei''s words about seeking high-tier Great Divine Abilities.


    Soon, Lin Fei and Xiao Yuchen arrived at the Martial King Tower. This time, there were hardly any people around. Lin Fei, being familiar with the tower''s process, confidently stepped onto the second floor. He was met by two exotic beasts, both significantly more powerful than the one he faced on the first floor. But with Lin Fei''s mastered top-tier Divine Abilities, especially whenbining his Gravity Domain and Saber Domain, these creatures were no match for him. In less than a moment, Lin Fei emerged victorious.


    Facing an expectant Xiao Yuchen, Lin Fei smiled, "Aurora Sovereign, you can now ess the blood pool on the second floor of the Martial King Tower. I wish you sess in awakening your bloodline!"


    Xiao Yuchen''s eyes widened in surprise. "In just a few moments, you cleared the second floor of the Martial King Tower? Sovereign Lin, you''ve be even more powerful!"


    She was well aware of the difficulty of the second floor. If it were so simple, every member of the family would have essed the blood pool by now, rendering the tower''s existence meaningless.


    Members of the Xiao family needed not only two Divine Abilities to clear the second floor but also some other unique skills. Lin Fei had his Saber Domain, and his two Divine Abilities were even stronger than those innate to the Xiao family''s Martial King bloodline.


    "Aurora Sovereign, go ahead," Lin Fei said calmly. Wasn''t it quite normal for his strength to have increased? In fact, he even felt that the progress was slow.


    Taking a deep breath to steady herself, Xiao Yuchen resolutely stepped into the second floor of the Martial King Tower.


    One hour passed, then two, and then three...


    This time, Xiao Yuchen''s duration in the blood pool was rather lengthy. A total of six hours had passed.


    "Boom!"


    The next moment, the entire Martial King Tower trembled. Concurrently, a burst ofughter echoed from within the tower.


    "I''ve awakened, I''ve finally awakened!"


    "Whoosh."


    Xiao Yuchen emerged from the second floor of the Martial King Tower. Behind her, a massive Life Wheel materialized. On the Life Wheel, threeyers of radiance shone brilliantly.


    This indicated the presence of three Divine Abilities!


    Meaning, that Xiao Yuchen had sessfully awakened the third Divine Ability within her bloodline.

 303. Deal with Ring Sovereign

    303. Deal with Ring Sovereign


    Lin Fei assisted Xiao Yuchen in awakening her bloodline, allowing her to possess the third Divine Ability. This caused a great stir within the Xiao family. Xiao Yuchen was still young, yet she had awakened three Divine Abilities, promising a vast potential for the future.


    Consequently, Lin Fei firmly settled down in the Xiao family residence. He was considered a guest of honor by Xiao Yuchen. His life within the Xiao family wasfortable. However, the only thing that disappointed Lin Fei was the absence of a top-tier Great Divine Ability.


    As of now, he possessed merely two Divine Abilities. In order to ensure absolute perfection, every Divine Ability he sought had to be of the utmost top-tier Great Divine Ability. The stronger the Divine Ability, the higher the probability of merging nine Divine Abilities into one in the future, which would increase the chance of achieving the Martial King bloodline.


    This was pivotal for Lin Fei''s journey to be a Martial King, and naturally, he ced great emphasis on it. Establishing a solid foundation was paramount. Hence, when cultivating a Divine Ability, he wouldn''t even consider ordinary Great Divine Abilities. Only the top-tier ones would suffice.


    "Sovereign Lin, good news," Xiao Yuchen eagerly approached Lin Fei, "You now have an opportunity to acquire a top-tier Great Divine Ability."


    Lin Fei''s eyes sparkled, "Top-tier Great Divine Ability?" He had been waiting for this piece of information from Xiao Yuchen. "Aurora Sovereign, what''s the news?"


    "It''s about Xiao Yuhuan, Ring Sovereign!" Xiao Yuchen informed. "Ring Sovereign has announced that she''s looking for a top-tier Martial Sovereign with two Divine Abilities. If one can assist her with a task, she promises to reward them with a top-tier Great Divine Ability. While Ring Sovereign may not be exceptionally powerful and hasn''t awakened many abilities, she possesses numerous treasures."


    Lin Fei nodded in understanding. The Xiao family also had top-tier Great Divine Abilities, but those were closely guarded secrets. Lin Fei, not being a member of the Xiao family, naturally had no ess to them. But the top-tier Great Divine Ability that Xiao Yuchen mentioned was a personal belonging of Ring Sovereign. If one could satisfy her conditions, they''d acquire it.


    "Alright, let''s give it a try," Lin Fei agreed, curious about Ring Sovereign''s terms.


    Thus, Lin Fei and Xiao Yuchen flew together toward Ring Sovereign''s residence. Upon arrival, Lin Fei found that Ring Sovereign was a woman who seemed to share a good rapport with Xiao Yuchen. Upon understanding the purpose of their visit, she shifted her gaze to Lin Fei.


    "Sovereign Lin, can you disy your Life Wheel?" Ring Sovereign inquired.


    With a "boom," Lin Fei didn''t hesitate and directly released his Life Wheel. Instantly, a massive Life Wheel appeared, with two huge light rings on it, representing his two Divine Abilities. The immense pressure emanating from it was palpable. Even Xiao Yuchen and Xiao Yuhuan, both of whom had awakened three Divine Abilities as Martial Sovereigns, felt a subtle pressure.


    "Such a powerful aura! And indeed, he has two Divine Abilities. Moreover, Sovereign Lin possesses the Saber Domain and can easily traverse the second level of the Martial King Tower. It seems that this time, we can definitely retrieve the lost treasures..."


    Subsequently, Ring Sovereign exined everything in detail. It turned out that Xia Xuan from the Martial King lineage Xia family had somehow found a Martial Sovereign named Sovereign Yuan, who also had two Divine Abilities.


    What''s more, they publicly dered that Sovereign Yuan could ept challenges from anyone with three or fewer Divine Abilities. They even showcased various treasures to entice challengers. The stakes? Defeat Sovereign Yuan and im the treasures.


    Given that Sovereign Yuan only had two Divine Abilities, and with the allure of the disyed treasures, many Martial Sovereigns from the Martial King families, including Ring Sovereign, couldn''t resist the challenge. However, the result was a catastrophic defeat! These Martial Sovereigns with three Great Divine Abilities were astonishingly defeated by Sovereign Yuan, who only had two Divine Abilities.


    For a time, Ring Sovereign and others suffered massive losses, parting with numerous treasures. Ring Sovereign even lost some treasures she had gathered in preparation for awakening her bloodline. Many were unwilling to ept their defeats and sought other Martial Sovereigns for assistance, but the oues were invariably the same ¨C utter defeat.


    "Sovereign Yuan defeated so many Martial Sovereigns from the Martial King families with two Divine Abilities. How did he achieve such a feat of oveing stronger opponents with weaker abilities?" Lin Fei inquired.


    Without understanding an opponent''s strength, it would be risky to confront them recklessly.


    "Just like Sovereign Lin, it''s a martial domain," responded Ring Sovereign. "This Sovereign Yuan also possesses a martial domain, and it''s the Sword Domain! Coupled with his two Divine Abilities, he''s immensely powerful."


    "Sword Domain?" A glint of surprise shed in Lin Fei''s eyes. Ever since Lin Feiprehended the Saber Domain, he was aware that even among Martial Sovereigns, very few could grasp the martial domain concept. Not to mention Martial Sovereigns, even Martial Kings rarely understood the martial domain.


    This was because once someone became a Martial Sovereign, they primarily focused on cultivating Divine Abilities. The essence lies in mastering Divine Abilities. Who would distract their focus and cultivate the martial domain?


    The domain merely enhances one''s strength but doesn''t contribute to achieving the status of Martial King. Of course, the most crucial point was thatprehending the domain was challenging, even more so than mastering Divine Abilities.


    "Sovereign Lin, my request is simple," Ring Sovereign said, "As long as you can defeat Sovereign Yuan and win back what I lost, I''ll give you a top-tier Great Divine Ability. And I assure you, this Great Divine Ability won''t disappoint."


    Ring Sovereign waved, and a secret manual appeared in Lin Fei''s hand. It was a manual of Divine Ability. However, it only contained a brief introduction and no detailed content.


    "Great Divine Ability, Dual-World Saber! One saber splits two realms. One world sees physical demise, the other spiritual annihtion!"


    Lin Fei was deeply shocked. What a domineering Divine Ability! Moreover, it was a saber-focused Divine Ability, which is even more challenging than regr Divine Abilities as it requires profound mastery in the Dao of the saber. Reading the introduction of the "Dual-World Saber", Lin Fei was thrilled. He had decided; he wanted the Dual-World Saber!


    "Ring Sovereign, prepare the Dual-World Saber," Lin Fei stated firmly, "I''ve made my choice."


    ...


    In the Martial King family of Xia n, Xia Xuan and Sovereign Yuan gained significant fame among the Martial King families.


    "In ten days, I''ll stop," Sovereign Yuan told Xia Xuan. "ording to our agreement, I want 50% of the treasures obtained."


    Xia Xuan smiled lightly, "Rest assured, everything''s prepared. Who would''ve thought these Martial King families'' Sovereigns were so wealthy? With these treasures, I can even awaken my fourth or even fifth Divine Ability."


    Xia Xuan was overjoyed. This time, she had struck gold. Thankfully, she encountered Sovereign Yuan. Together, they set up this scheme. It was a fair gamble. A loss was a loss, and no one could me her.


    Concerned about holding grudges? Xia Xuan wasn''t worried at all. Once she awakened her fourth or even fifth Divine Ability, who would dare hold a grudge? By then, she would be among the top-tier Martial Sovereigns in the Xia family, a genuine seed of Martial King with boundless potential.


    "Always remember, there''s always someone better out there. We should always be careful," Sovereign Yuan advised, even nning to withdraw after this round.


    "Report! Ring Sovereign and Aurora Sovereign from the Xiao family wish to challenge Sovereign Yuan. They''re now outside the Xia residence."


    Xia Xuan smirked, "Herees another treasure delivery. Ring Sovereign hase twice already, hasn''t she? And she still hasn''t given up, even bringing along Aurora Sovereign this time."


    "Very well, let them in," Xia Xuan ordered, turning to Sovereign Yuan, "It''s your move."


    Sovereign Yuan closed his eyes, his expression serene.

 304. Battle with Sovereign Yuan

    304. Battle with Sovereign Yuan


    At the Xia Family''s martial arts arena, Xia Xuan looked at Ring Sovereign andughingly said, "Ring Sovereign, why do you wish to battle with Sovereign Yuan again? You''ve already lost twice. What treasures could you possibly have left to wager?"


    Xia Xuan was in high spirits. Being from the Xia family, she had awakened her bloodline three times and possessed three Great Divine Abilities as a Martial Sovereign. They all belonged to the same group of prestigious Martial King families. Within this group, there was a hierarchy andpetition. Ordinarily, Xia Xuan and Ring Sovereign weren''t on the best of terms. Having won against Ring Sovereign twice, Xia Xuan naturally felt ecstatic.


    Ring Sovereign''s face darkened, and he coldly retorted, "Xia Xuan, today will be thest time. And for thisst time, I intend to win back everything I''ve lost!"


    "Is that so? So confident. Will you be sending Aurora Sovereign into the fray, or will you step up yourself?" Xia Xuan asked, her eyes falling upon Aurora Sovereign, assuming Ring Sovereign''s newfound confidence came from inviting her.


    "Neither," Ring Sovereign turned to Lin Fei, "Sovereign Lin, please."


    Lin Fei nodded and flew directly onto the tform.


    With a swoosh, Sovereign Yuan opened his eyes. In a soft voice, Xia Xuan whispered, "Sovereign Yuan, if we can defeat this Sovereign Lin, perhaps we can end this sooner. This time, both Ring Sovereign and Aurora Sovereign have wagered a lot of treasures. Of course, we cannot lose. If we do, most of the treasures we''ve won previously will be lost."


    Evidently, Xia Xuan was gearing up for a big win, but with the understanding that a loss woulde at a great cost.


    "I will not lose! As long as he does not surpass the power of three Divine Abilities, I cannot be defeated!" Sovereign Yuan replied with a calm face but a determined voice. Subsequently, he stepped onto the tform.


    Although it''s called a tform, it wasn''t particrly safeguarded. After all, what barrier could possibly withstand their immense power? Even the top-notch barriers would be instantly torn apart by their Divine Abilities. They chose this location primarily because of the spaciousness of the martial arts arena.


    There were many spectators around the arena. When Lin Fei and Sovereign Yuan took their positions on the tform, the eyes of many in the Xia family brightened.


    "It''s Sovereign Yuan again. I wonder where Xia Xuan found such apetitor."


    "He seems to have a neen-win streak, right?"


    "Yes, he''s already defeated neen Sovereigns. What''s more incredible is that these weren''t ordinary Sovereigns but those with the Martial King bloodline, the elites of Martial King families."


    "Does anyone know Sovereign Yuan''s background?"


    "That unfamiliar Sovereign seems to have been brought by Ring Sovereign and Aurora Sovereign from the Xiao family."


    "Ring Sovereign has already lost twice. She must be getting desperate toe for the third time."


    "Pity though, she''ll likely lose again."


    The members of the Xia family were already quite familiar with Sovereign Yuan. They knew of Sovereign Yuan''s terrifying strength. Nearly all who challenged him met with defeat.


    At that moment, in the arena, Lin Fei was also sizing up Sovereign Yuan. The whispers from the Xia family martial artists, Lin Fei naturally overheard.


    Sovereign Yuan had defeated neen Martial Sovereigns. And these were Martial Sovereigns who possessed the bloodline of Martial Kings. That was no small feat!


    "To think Ring Sovereign and Aurora Sovereign specifically invited you, Your strength must indeed be formidable. Ring Sovereign and Aurora Sovereign, they''re well aware of my capabilities, but they still chose to trust you, letting you challenge me. You surely have something to rely on. Then, disy it all. Otherwise, you won''t have another chance."


    Sovereign Yuan''s tone was even, exuding confidence as if victory was already in his grasp. Regardless of Lin Fei''s methods, He was certain of his triumph.


    Lin Fei gazed at Sovereign Yuan, A faint smile crept up the corner of his lips. For some unknown reason, he saw a reflection of himself in Sovereign Yuan. Sovereign Yuan was so much like Lin Fei, Only, Lin Fei wasn''t one for so much talk.


    "Boom!"


    In the blink of an eye, Lin Fei made his move. A radiant white light enveloped the entire arena. Suddenly, the skies were filled with mes and the gleam of sabers. The sharp edge of the saber seemed as if it was slicing through Sovereign Yuan.


    "This is... the Saber Domain!"


    For the first time, Sovereign Yuan''splexion shifted. The Saber Domain! He had actually encountered a Martial Sovereign with a domain.


    "Boom!"


    Without hesitation, Sovereign Yuan erupted with his own radiant aura. The Sword Domain! Furthermore, Sovereign Yuan''s Sword Domain was pure. Within the Sword Domain, it seemed there was nothing but swords, razor-sharp swords. Swords capable of cutting through everything.


    Immediately, the two luminous forces intertwined and shed. The Sword Domain and Saber Domain were in constant collision.


    "Atst, I''ve met a Martial Sovereign who hasprehended a domain. I had long anticipated this day. While domains are difficult to grasp, there will always be those who do. If you believe that just any Martial Sovereign with a domain can contend with me, you are sorely mistaken. Because my domain has already Transcended!"


    As Sovereign Yuan''s words echoed, the power of his Sword Domain astonishingly kept intensifying. A Transcendent Sword Domain was indeed terrifying. The skies were filled with sword lights!


    In truth, Lin Fei''s Saber Domain was mighty. His Saber Domain, infused with countless saber momentums, had evolved into its current form. Even if it was merely in its beginning stages, A typical domain, even if mastered, might not match up to the Saber Domain. Yet, when faced with the Transcendent Sword Domain, Lin Fei''s Saber Domain was inevitably at a disadvantage.


    "Hum."


    However, Lin Fei''s repertoire was not limited to just the Saber Domain. His Saber Domain might be in its nascent phase, But he also possessed a Divine Ability! And it was a top-tier Great Divine Ability at that.


    "Gravity Domain!"


    Suddenly, behind Lin Fei, a massive Life Wheel materialized. On the Life Wheel, twoyers of intense light flickered briefly. A profound gravitational force instantly acted upon Sovereign Yuan.


    Furthermore, Lin Fei''s Gravity Domain merged with the Saber Domain. The tide of battle shifted immediately. The saber momentum astonishingly surged, suddenly suppressing Sovereign Yuan''s Sword Domain.


    "This kind of Divine Ability..."


    Sovereign Yuan felt a jolt in his heart. Such a Divine Ability was immensely powerful. In just a moment, His physical body began to struggle, even starting to crumble, bleeding profusely.


    "Hum."


    Behind Sovereign Yuan, a grand Life Wheel likewise emerged, radiating a threeyered light. This implied that Sovereign Yuan had cultivated three Divine Abilities. One more than even Lin Fei''s.


    "Such a powerful Divine Ability. Divine Ability, Vajra Unbreakable Chains!"


    Oneyer of Divine Ability light on Sovereign Yuan''s Life Wheel also started to shimmer. Subsequently, on Sovereign Yuan, Chains, one after another, appeared.


    "ng ng."


    The chains vibrated intensely. This too was a Great Divine Ability, Moreover, a defensively formidable one at that. With the chains materialized the Sovereign Yuan was no longer suppressed. His physical body began rapidly healing.


    "ze."


    With a mere thought from Lin Fei, On the surface of those chains wrapping Sovereign Yuan, mes ignited. The fire roared intensely.


    "Futile. My Vajra Unbreakable Chains are a Great Divine Ability. Once deployed, there''s no force capable of damaging them. Can mere mes harm me?"


    Sovereign Yuan let out a cold chuckle. His Vajra Unbreakable Chains had never let him down.


    "Is that so?"


    Lin Fei''s Gravity Domain sharply contracted, Instantaneously narrowing to just a foot around Sovereign Yuan. The contraction of the Gravity Domain signified a gravitational force magnified several or even tenfold!


    "Crack."


    A crisp sound.


    Broken! The chains around Sovereign Yuan suddenly snapped!

 305. Admit Defeat

    305. Admit Defeat


    Sovereign Yuan''s face turned stiff.


    The chains broke! His Divine Ability, the Vajra Unbreakable Chains, had actually been broken!


    At the same moment, Lin Fei had a mere thought.


    "Whoosh..."


    The wind began to blow.


    Within Lin Fei''s Saber Domain, a chilling gust of wind swept across. Sovereign Yuan, now devoid of his Divine Ability''s protection, felt the wind''s touch. Instantly, his flesh was eroded. Only bones remained.


    This was the Bone-Eroding Wind! With the wind''s touch, only bones were left.


    "Retract!"


    Immediately, Sovereign Yuan''splexion changed dramatically. He retracted his Sword Domain. Although being heavily suppressed by the Saber Domain, the retracted Sword Domain managed to stifle the Bone-Eroding Wind instantly.


    "Sword,e forth!"


    "ng!"


    Sovereign Yuan gestured with his hand, From behind him, a sword swiftly flew out. The moment the sword left its sheath, countless sword lights, bolstered by the Transcendent Sword Domain, seemed to slice through the void.


    "He drew his sword! Sovereign Yuan, having grasped the essence of the Sword Domain, is a top-tier swordsman, yet we''ve never seen him unsheathe his de. It turns out that Sovereign Yuan''s sword is this terrifying."


    At that moment, many were deeply shaken!


    A single de, its gleam shattering the void. For many martial artists, the sword is a familiar weapon. However, many martial artists, once they be Martial Sovereigns, rarely use swords. They mostly deploy their Divine Abilities.


    But now, Sovereign Yuan unsheathed his sword, The fierce sword light aimed directly at Lin Fei. Yet, Lin Fei keenly discerned, that this strike from Sovereign Yuan wasn''t a mere sword technique.


    It was a Divine Ability!


    The Dao of the Sword Divine Ability! This was Sovereign Yuan''s second Divine Ability. This Sword Divine Ability was boosted by the Sword Domain, the power of this strike would be immensely fearsome.


    Regrettably, Lin Feicked a Saber Dao Divine Ability. However, he possessed the Heavenly Saber and the Gravity Domain.


    "Heavenly Saber, strike!"


    Endless saber lights, burning with roaring mes, carrying the might of the heavens, shed fiercely against Sovereign Yuan''s sword strike. Moreover, a terrifying gravitational force instantaneously acted upon Sovereign Yuan''s sword light.


    "Crack."


    Endless sword radiance seemed to slice the void. Yet, at this moment, it shattered. With the sword''s radiance shattered, the Divine Ability was also broken.


    Lin Fei''s Saber Domain vibrated intensely. This strike had clearly affected Lin Fei''s Saber Domain. However, Lin Fei''s Saber Domain, having incorporated numerous saber techniques and saber momentum, merely trembled momentarily and then returned to tranquility.


    "Whoosh..."


    The wind blew again. Lin Fei''s ck Wind Prison never stopped. Even if Sovereign Yuan had the power of the Sword Domain to suppress, it could still restrain him, restricting his Sword Domain to a small area. Whereas Lin Fei''s Saber Domain could freely suppress any Divine Ability that Sovereign Yuan exerted.


    At this moment, the oue was clear.


    "I''ve lost..."


    Sovereign Yuan said with aplex expression. He admitted defeat.


    "Hmm?"


    Lin Fei stared at Sovereign Yuan, speaking calmly, "You still haven''t used your third Divine Ability."


    Sovereign Yuan had three Divine Abilities. He had only shown two.


    "Your one Divine Ability suppressed my Sword Domain. With your Saber Domainbined with the Gravity Divine Ability, what other Divine Ability could harm you? My final Divine Ability, even if unleashed, won''t change the oue. I never thought that thebination of Divine Ability and martial domain could be executed to this extent by you.


    Your Saber Domain is clearly inferior to my Sword Domain in level, yet whenbined with Divine Ability, bes so terrifying. You don''t possess the bloodline of the Martial King. However, your two Divine Abilities are both top-tier, and you can even manifest a Saber Domain... So, I admit defeat wholeheartedly!"


    Sovereign Yuan''s tone was calm. He lost. It had been a long time since he tasted defeat. It felt terrible. But it made Sovereign Yuan realize, there''s always someone better!


    Lin Fei had one less Divine Ability than him. His domain was also inferior. Yet, he still lost. And it was a total defeat. In a battle to the death, Sovereign Yuan knew clearly he would die. There wouldn''t be any other oue. However, Sovereign Yuan admitting defeat caused a stir among the spectators.


    "Sovereign Yuan lost?"


    "With his three Great Divine Abilities and a Transcendent Sword Domain, he still lost?"


    "And he lost to a Martial Sovereign with only two Divine Abilities?"


    "This Sovereign Lin not only possesses a Saber Domain but also two top-tier Great Divine Abilities. In all aspects, the Sovereign Yuan was almostpletely suppressed. His loss was justified."


    The martial artists of the Xia family merely discussed among themselves. But Xia Xuan turned pale, she stepped forward to Sovereign Yuan. With a trembling voice, she growled, "How could you admit defeat? Once you lose, all our prior efforts are wasted. Everything we''ve gained will be lost. Do you understand the consequences? Fight, fight to the death, you must win back our honor!"


    Sovereign Yuan just gave Xia Xuan a cold nce. Expressionless, he calmly said, "Xia Xuan, when you lose, you lose. You merely lost what you obtained before; there''s no real loss. But if I had continued the fight, I would have died! If you think you can beat Lin Fei, then you go ahead."


    Having said that, Sovereign Yuan directly threw a spatial pouch to Xia Xuan.


    "All the things I''ve won before are yours. From now on, we are settled."


    Having spoken, Sovereign Yuan transformed into a streak of light. He quickly left the Xia residence, vanishing without a trace.


    "Damn it!"


    Xia Xuan''s face turned ashen. She had never imagined that Sovereign Yuan would be defeated. Previously, she had neen consecutive victories. Hardly any Martial Sovereign below three Divine Abilities was a match for Sovereign Yuan.


    "Xia Xuan, hand over the items."


    Ring Sovereign''s face broke into a slight smile. She felt incredibly exhrated. Especially seeing the flustered and exasperated look on Xia Xuan''s face. It made her even more ted.


    Xia Xuan had no choice. Under everyone''s gaze, she couldn''t act dishonestly. Furthermore, Xiao Yuhuan was a Martial Sovereign from the Martial King lineage. She couldn''t default on what she owed to Xiao Yuhuan.


    Thus, Xia Xuan clenched her teeth and handed over the items to Xiao Yuhuan.


    Xiao Yuhuan, along with Xiao Yuchen and Lin Fei, departed the Xia residence and returned to the Xiao family. She gave half of the items to Xiao Yuchen. This was their agreement. But, the most vital item was the Divine Ability manual.


    "Sovereign Lin, we owe you big this time. Without you, I couldn''t have found anyone to defeat Sovereign Yuan. This is the secret for the Divine Ability, Dual-World Saber. Take good care of it."


    Ring Sovereign, staying true to their agreement, produced the manual for the Divine Ability Dual-World Saber. Atst, this top-tier Great Divine Ability was now within grasp.


    "Ring Sovereign, Aurora Sovereign. I am eager to cultivate this Divine Ability. I bid you farewell."


    Without waiting, Lin Fei eagerly returned to his room to practice the newly obtained Divine Ability.


    Watching Lin Fei''s departing figure, Xiao Yuhuan nced at Xiao Yuchen. With profound meaning, she said, "Aurora Sovereign, someone like Sovereign Lin has boundless potential. Even bing a Martial King in the future isn''t impossible. Even if he doesn''t be a Martial King, with his talent, bing an unparalleled Martial Sovereign isn''t an issue. If you can forge a good rtionship with Sovereign Lin and get his support, what would you have to fear about the Martial King Tower?"


    Xiao Yuchen''s heart shuddered. She sank into deep contemtion.

 306. Dual-World Saber

    306. Dual-World Saber


    "Saber Dao Divine Ability!"


    Lin Fei retreated into the room. He beheld the manual of the Divine Ability before him.


    The Dual-World Saber!


    It was a genuine Saber Dao Divine Ability. Today, Lin Fei witnessed Sovereign Yuan manifesting the Sword Dao Divine Ability. Its potency was undoubtedly impressive.


    Where there''s Sword Dao Divine Ability, there''s Saber Dao Divine Ability. Correspondingly, if there exists a Sword Realm or Saber Domain, cultivating Sword Dao or Saber Dao Divine Abilities bes rtively easier.


    Previously, Lin Fei hadn''t practiced the Saber Dao Divine Ability, simply because he hadn''t found an apt one. Moreover, he already possessed a Saber Domain, feeling that practicing Saber Dao Divine Ability might not hold much significance.


    To achieve the status of Martial King, especially a King of powerful lineage, one''s Divine Abilities shouldn''t be too uniform. Variety was essential! Diversity was key!


    A wide array of skills was preferable. One should have a touch of every Divine Ability. The Ancient Origin Sect, however,cked top-tier Saber Dao Divine Abilities. If Lin Fei persisted on a single path, acquiring nine top-notch Saber Dao Great Divine Abilities might be a different journey.


    Thus, Lin Fei chose other Great Divine Abilities. The oue had been rather fruitful. Yet, this Dual-World Saber was distinctive. When the saber strikes, it splits two realms! One realm experiences mortal demise, and the other, spiritual annihtion!


    This was indeed a supreme Great Divine Ability. Lin Fei even faintly felt that this Dual-World Saber surpassed his ck Wind Prison and Gravity Domain.


    However powerful a Divine Ability might be, one must start as a beginner. Facing the Saber Dao Great Divine Ability, Lin Fei naturally invoked his Saber Domain, seeking to "subdue" this Divine Ability.


    With a thunderous roar, Lin Fei manifested his Saber Domain. Instantaneously, the Saber Domain enveloped the Dual-World Saber manual.


    "Follow me and be my Divine Ability. In the future, if I be the Martial King, you will fully integrate into my bloodline. You will be eternal! Indestructible for all ages!"


    Lin Fei addressed the Dual-World Saber. With the support of his Saber Domain, any ordinary Saber Dao Divine Ability would undoubtedly be unproblematic.


    Lin Fei waited in stillness. Time ticked away. After a quarter of an hour, Lin Fei''s brow furrowed. The Dual-World Saber remained unresponsive.


    "No response? Is it unwilling, or are my terms insufficiently enticing?"


    Lin Fei had the Saber Domain and ambitions of bing the Martial King. Was this not enough?


    Typically, top-tier Great Divine Abilities, under the influence of Lin Fei''s Saber Domain and the grand ambition to be Martial King, would readily sumb. Yet, the Dual-World Saber remained unresponsive.


    <strong>"The Dual-World Saber is prideful, refusing to serve the host."</strong>


    "Refused?"


    In Lin Fei''s mind, the system''s voice finally rang out. With seemingly no reason, it was simply unwilling.


    "Fire."


    Lin Fei''s gaze grew icy. Apparently, the Dual-World Saber responded better to force than coaxing. He conjured mes, Immediately setting the Dual-World Saber manual aze. After all, he hadmitted the Dual-World Saber manual to memory. He could easily recreate it if needed.


    <strong>"The Dual-World Saber would rather die than serve, preferring to be reduced to ashes than to follow the host."</strong>


    Lin Fei fell silent. It was the first time he encountered such a situation. While he had faced refusals from Divine Abilities or martial arts in the past, Usually, when he threatened to destroy their manuals, they would relent. Yet, this Dual-World Saber showed a true "spine." It preferred death over servitude.


    "In that case..."


    Lin Fei prepared to truly burn the Dual-World Saber manual. Would a recreated Dual-World Saber have a different temperament?


    <strong>"Your Divine Ability ck Wind Prison sensed the disdain of the Dual-World Saber and is aggrieved. It has now challenged the Dual-World Saber."</strong>


    <strong>"Your Divine Ability Gravity Domain sensed the disdain of the Dual-World Saber and is aggrieved. It too has now challenged the Dual-World Saber."</strong>


    Again, the system''s voice resonated in Lin Fei''s mind. He hadn''t expected his two Divine Abilities to defend his honor, directly challenging the Dual-World Saber.


    So, Lin Fei closed his eyes, focusing his consciousness inward. Indeed, in his mind''s eye, three luminous orbs manifested. They were ck Wind Prison, Gravity Domain, and Dual-World Saber.


    ck Wind Prison and Gravity Domain jointly assailed the Dual-World Saber. Yet, the Dual-World Saber was truly remarkable. With a single strike, both ck Wind Prison and Gravity Domain seemed hard-pressed to defend.


    Watching as his two Divine Abilities seemed to be steadily losing ground, Lin Fei''s heart grew cold. Regardless, ck Wind Prison and Gravity Domain were HIS Divine Abilities. They had even taken the initiative to battle the Dual-World Saber. How could Lin Fei stand by and watch them be defeated?


    "Saber Intent!"


    In the next moment, Lin Fei unleashed his saber intent. For only the saber intent could aid ck Wind Prison and Gravity Domain within his mind. Moreover, Lin Fei possessed not just one type of saber intent, but hundreds!


    "Boom!"


    Countless saber intents, like a massive tidal wave, rushed toward the Dual-World Saber. ck Wind Prison and Gravity Domain, sensing Lin Fei''s support, were reinvigorated, charging at the Dual-World Saber once more.


    There''s truth to the saying that many ants can kill an elephant. Eventually, the Dual-World Saber waspletely overwhelmed by the myriad of saber intents.


    <strong>"Your Divine Abilities, ck Wind Prison, and Gravity Domain have together defeated Dual-World Saber."</strong>


    <strong>"Dual-World Saber, defeated by the host''s Divine Abilities, haspletely surrendered and wishes to be the host''s Divine Ability."</strong>


    <strong>"The Divine Ability Dual-World Saber has be the host''s Divine Ability."</strong>


    <strong>"Upon sensing the host''s Saber Domain, Divine Ability Dual-World Saber is enthused, and its cultivation progress instantly increases by 200%."</strong>


    <strong>"Your Divine Ability Dual-World Saber has advanced to Mastery."</strong>


    <strong>"Your Divine Ability Dual-World Saber has ascended to Transcendence."</strong>


    A series of notifications from the system echoed in Lin Fei''s mind. Simultaneously, a new memory emerged. It was his hard work in cultivating the Divine Ability Dual-World Saber, progressing from beginner to mastery, and then to Transcendence! It took a whole hour for Lin Fei to fully assimte this memory.


    "Whoosh."


    Lin Fei opened his eyes.


    "System."


    Immediately, Lin Fei essed the system panel to check on his martial arts progress.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Arts Realm: Early Martial Sovereign</strong>


    <strong>Great Divine Ability: ck Wind Prison: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Great Divine Ability: Gravity Domain: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Great Divine Ability Dual-World Saber: Transcendence (Progress 0)</strong>


    <strong>Saber Domain: Beginner (Progress 0)</strong>


    Lin Fei''s list of Divine Abilities had expanded, with the addition of Dual-World Saber. And it had directly reached Transcendence!


    "This Divine Ability..."


    Lin Fei was at a loss for words. Dual-World Saber, which was initially so challenging to even begin, had staunchly refused to follow him. But now? It had skyrocketed from beginner to Transcendence!


    However, after sifting through his memories about the Dual-World Saber, Lin Fei couldn''t help but gasp in astonishment.


    Powerful! Incredibly powerful!


    He had encountered numerous Divine Abilities, Be it Lesser Divine Abilities, Great Divine Abilities, or even top-tier Great Divine Abilities. Yet, none couldpare to this Dual-World Saber.


    In a single word, it was: Ferocious!


    It was a Divine Ability that epitomized ferocity to the utmost!


    "Let''s give it a try."


    With a single step, Lin Fei exited the room.

 307. The Power of Dual-World Saber

    307. The Power of Dual-World Saber


    Lin Fei had already flown away from the Xiao family. He flew continuously, directly reaching a mountain range. If he wanted to test his new ability, Lin Fei naturally needed a ce without constraints. In popted areas, it would be inconvenient.


    This dense forest, devoid of any human presence, was popted with flora, fauna, and various wild beasts. Perhaps even some exotic beasts. It was the most fitting ce for a test.


    Floating above the mountain range, Lin Fei looked down, seeing the lush forest below, and the various wild animals roaming within.


    The next moment, a Life Wheel emerged behind Lin Fei. On the Life Wheel, threeyers of light emerged, representing his three Divine Abilities!


    The thirdyer of light represented Lin Fei''s newly acquired Divine Ability, Dual-World Saber. Although it was at Transcendence, it wasn''t yet perfected.


    Yet, the glow of the Dual-World Saber was even more radiant and vast than that of the perfected Gravity Domain and ck Wind Prison. The brighter and more radiant the light, the stronger the Divine Ability!


    "Dual-World Saber, strike!"


    With a mere thought, Lin Fei unleashed the Divine Ability, Dual-World Saber. He didn''t have a saber, but he had the power of the Life Wheel.


    Lin Fei''s Life Wheel power had merged with the saber essence. So, at this moment, the power of the Life Wheel materialized, forming a saber.


    This saber was not particrlyrge, merely tens of meters.pared to Lin Fei''s previously used sabers, which stretched thousands of meters, it seemed insignificant. Yet, this tens-of-meters-long saber seemed to contain terrifying power.


    "Boom."


    With a sh, the saber cut through the air. It didn''t create a world-shaking tremor, no roaring winds, no earth-shattering quakes. However, this singr sh, merely seeing it made one''s heart race.


    "Whoosh."


    The Dual-World Saber descended, and a saber of tens of meters fell from the sky, dropping into the forest below.


    The forest wasn''t bisected. The ground didn''t crack. Instead, an invisible force instantly split the entire forest in two.


    On the left, whether it was nts, animals, or even stones, everything vanished. Turned to dust. As if erased from existence by some tremendous power.


    On the right, everything remained intact. Trees, flowers, even the stones on the ground, and fallen leaves. Everything was unharmed. Only the animals and insects, suddenly and silently fell.


    Without any visible injuries, they just dropped dead. Their life force rapidly fades, turning them into cold, lifeless bodies.


    Dead silence!


    On the right side of the forest, there was utter silence. It was as if the consciousness or spirit of these creatures had beenpletely erased. Even the mighty bodies of some creatures had no resistance to offer.


    On one side, devastation, on the other, a silent void.


    It was as if they were two distinct worlds.


    "This is the Dual-World Saber. One saber splits two realms. One sh ends life, another obliterates the spirit!"


    Lin Fei murmured softly. He finally grasped the meaning of the "two worlds" in the Dual-World Saber.


    One side met physical annihtion,pletely obliterated. On the other side, consciousness and spirit are wiped away, dying in absolute silence. One sh manifesting two different worlds!


    This kind of Divine Ability, Lin Fei felt, was quite unlike any other Great Divine Abilities.


    "Martial arts can reach divinity! This Divine Ability is almost a miracle..."


    Lin Fei murmured to himself. Even with his vast experience, he was stunned by the might of this single sh.


    However, as powerful as this saber skill was, Lin Fei faced a dilemma. How could he perfect the Dual-World Saber? What conditions were needed?


    Gravity Domain requires gravitational force. ck Wind Prison requires Yin Qi. So, what about Dual-World Saber?


    Lin Fei was at a loss. Closing his eyes, he once again sorted through his memories of the Dual-World Saber. This technique, in essence, incorporated the powers of Yin and Yang, spirit, annihtion, and more.


    Although it''s just one sh, one Divine Ability, it melds multiple powers together. Thus, resulting in this Divine Ability. If it were used within the realm of Saber Domain, the might of this sh would be even more terrifying.


    Cultivating the Dual-World Saber is extremely challenging. It relies heavily onprehension. However, prehension" can be elusive.


    "That''s it! Maybe there''s another way."


    Lin Fei thought of a solution.


    Saber Domain!


    If he could enhance his Saber Domain, and elevate it from a beginner to mastery, it would undergo a monumental transformation. Perhaps then, the Dual-World Saber could reach its pinnacle.


    After all, no matter how strong a saber-rted Divine Ability is, it still pertains to the "Dao of the saber." And as the Saber Domain evolves and progresses, it remains aligned with the "Dao of the saber."


    The two are deeply connected. Otherwise, how could Saber Domain augment and enhance the power of the Dual-World Saber?


    However, how does one elevate the Saber Domain?


    Lin Fei had developed the Saber Domain for quite some time, yet, it remained at the beginner stage. The progress was still at zero. There hasn''t been any advancement.


    "Methods like saber techniques, saber intent, and saber momentum seem to be of limited help for the Saber Domain. Perhaps, by integrating with other Saber Domains, I might be able to progress in its cultivation. But no saber technique can be cultivated directly to the level of the Saber Domain. At best, one reaches saber momentum..."


    Lin Fei''s cultivation of the Saber Domain had reached a bottleneck. In the past, Lin Fei integrated directly. But now, saber techniques can only reach the momentum. None can be directly cultivated into the realm of the Saber Domain.


    After all, the realm of the Saber Domain corresponds to that of a Martial Sovereign. And those at the level of Martial Sovereign are already cultivating Divine Abilities.


    Who would then delve deep into saber techniques, let alone evolve them into the Saber Domain? This path seems impassable.


    "Wait, honing the Saber Domain might still boost its cultivation. But, I''d need another powerful martial domain to sharpen the Saber Domain. Where can I find such a powerful martial domain?"


    A thought shed through Lin Fei''s mind. Powerful martial domains, hadn''t one appeared today? And so, in a sh, Lin Fei''s figure transformed into a streak of light, disappearing into the horizon.


    ...


    The sun was rising. On a steep peak, belowy a bottomless cliff. At this moment, Sovereign Yuan sat cross-legged at the edge. He seemed to have been sitting there for a long time. In his hand, he held a sword. This sword was merely made ofmon iron, not some divine weapon. Yet, it was the sword that had been with Sovereign Yuan since his weaker days. Defeating enemies, defending against rivals, guarding Sovereign Yuan on his journey to be a Martial Sovereign.


    It was Sovereign Yuan''s "Guardian Sword". As Sovereign Yuan infused it with various materials, even thismon iron de began to transform. Sovereign Yuan could even sense that this mundane sword now seemed to possess a vague consciousness, connecting with his soul.


    Suddenly, Sovereign Yuan''s eyes snapped open. He grasped the sword tightly.


    "I''m not mistaken! Although the Sword Domain''s Transcendence couldn''t suppress his Saber Domain, my path is not wrong. If the Transcendence Sword Domain fails to suppress, then I''ll perfect the Sword Domain. Though his Divine Ability is powerful, my path is that of the sword. Divine Ability is but an aid. Even if I be a Martial King, my way is the sword! Nothing can shake my will."


    The next moment, the sword in Sovereign Yuan''s hand vibrated. It seemed to emit a sword aura, brighter than ever before!


    "What amitment to the Dao of the sword! I never expected someone to follow the Dao of the sword with such determination."


    From behind Sovereign Yuan, a familiar voice sounded.

 308. Threat

    308. Threat


    Lin Fei stood behind Sovereign Yuan. He searched for several days before finally finding him.


    Sovereign Yuan turned,ying eyes upon Lin Fei. "Sovereign Lin, having manifested the Saber Domain, I assume your Dao is that of the saber," he remarked calmly.


    "Saber Dao?" Lin Fei shook his head, "No, you are mistaken. I don''t tread the Saber Dao. Even though I have cultivated the Saber Domain, I have never contemted embracing the Saber Dao. The saber technique and Saber Domain are merely instruments to guard my Dao. My pursuit is the Dao of Immortality! Whether it be the Martial Dao, the Saber Dao, or any other, I am willing to explore any that grants me eternity."


    Lin Fei spoke with an unwavering tone. His devotion wasn''t singrly to the Saber Dao. For him, being devoid of the Saber Dao didn''t mean being devoid of life''s purpose. Lin Fei wasn''t that fanatical. From the very beginning, Lin Fei had always trodden the Path of Immortality, and this conviction remained steadfast, impervious to doubt.


    "The Dao of Immortality..." Sovereign Yuan contemted, not probing further. Everyone has their own Dao. Who, amongst those who attained the title of Martial Sovereign, did not possess their own Dao? The only difference was the strength of their conviction. Sovereign Yuan didn''t need to gauge others'' determination; his own unwavering belief was sufficient.


    "Sovereign Lin, reaching this ce must''ve taken some effort on your part. What brings you to me?" Sovereign Yuan inquired directly.


    "It''s simple," Lin Fei replied. "Though I don''t tread the Saber Dao, I wish to enhance my Saber Domain. To do so, I believe only immense pressure can hone it. And your Sword Domain is apt for that."


    Sovereign Yuan instantly understood. Lin Fei came to spar, to harness the power of Sovereign Yuan''s Sword Domain to elevate his Saber Domain.


    Sovereign Yuan fell silent. Assisting would be effortless, even beneficial for him. Perhaps their realms could mutually elevate. But, he also bore pride.


    "Why should I aid you?"


    Lin Fei had defeated Sovereign Yuan. To im that this left no dent in Sovereign Yuan''s pride would be false. Now, he was expected to assist Lin Fei in advancing the Saber Domain. Sovereign Yuan was reluctant.


    "Why aid me?" Lin Fei responded with a smile.


    "Helping me is akin to helping yourself," Lin Fei said calmly. "Refuse, and you die. For I shall end you."


    The atmosphere immediately grew tense, almost palpable. Both parties fell silent.


    "You''d kill me?" Sovereign Yuan''s eyes frosted over even more. "In the Xia residence, you indeed bested me, Sovereign Lin. But if I wish to leave, none can halt me. Not even you."


    His confidence was unmistakable. He had been defeated by Lin Fei, yes, but to kill him? Impossible. If he chose to leave, Lin Fei couldn''t stop him.


    "Is that so?" Lin Fei countered, "Observe this saber technique, Sovereign Yuan."


    With a single stride, the Life Wheel behind Lin Fei manifested. Atop the Life Wheel shimmered threeyers of light, representing three Divine Abilities.


    Sovereign Yuan recalled clearly: back in the duels at the Xia family, Lin Fei''s Life Wheel disyed only two. Meaning, that at that time, Lin Fei possessed merely two Divine Abilities. Now, a third had appeared. In such a brief span, Lin Fei had cultivated yet another Divine Ability.


    Sovereign Yuan''s focus shifted to the currently disyed third Divine Ability. Countless energies from the Life Wheel coalesced into a saber in the void. A saber, spanning tens of meters, looked enigmatic. Itcked the might to move mountains, to obliterate all or the grandeur of the heavens. Yet, a mere nce and Sovereign Yuan felt a tremor in his heart. This saber was no ordinary de, or rather, this Divine Ability was extraordinary.


    Yet Lin Fei had merely disyed this Divine Ability, not even invoking his Saber Domain.


    "Divine Ability, Dual-World Saber! Strike!"


    With that deration, Lin Fei''s saber shed forth in an instant. There was no earth-shattering prowess with this move. On the surface, it seemed amon saber strike. However, once that de descended, an rm rang in Sovereign Yuan''s heart. An immense danger enveloped him, a sensation suggesting that if he failed to block this saber, his end would be certain.


    Sovereign Yuan''s senses were incredibly sharp, and they had never betrayed him before. Yet, now, he felt an ominous premonition. There was only one reason for it: this saber was immensely powerful.


    "ng!"


    Without a hint of hesitation, Sovereign Yuan drew his sword. As it left its sheath, a Sword Domain erupted instantaneously. Furthermore, the Vajra Unbreakable Chains Divine Ability enveloped him. This particr sword unleashed a radiant beam spanning hundreds of meters, tearing through the sky. Within the Sword Domain, it felt as though countless sharp des hovered just above, each amplifying the power of Sovereign Yuan''s strike, elevating it to earth-shattering proportions.


    Yet, when the sword met Lin Fei''s saber''s glow, "Crack!" ¨C the sword shattered!


    Simultaneously, two peculiar forces targeted the Sovereign Yuan. The Vajra Unbreakable Chains around him held for a mere moment before disintegrating. Sovereign Yuan felt as if a mysterious force had struck his consciousness. His mind went nk, and his body began disintegrating, turning into ashes bit by bit.


    Sovereign Yuan''s Sword Domain swiftly contracted, vibrating as if resisting a formidable force. In the end, the Sword Domain held firm. The power of Lin Fei''s Dual-World Saber had been entirely depleted.


    Sovereign Yuan survived. However, his situation was dire. One could even say he was in a terribly disheveled state. Nearly half of his body had vanished. His face was ghastly pale, and though his mind wasn''t entirely nk, it felt like a heavy blow had struck his consciousness, almost scattering it. The agony was almost unbearable.


    Sovereign Yuan, with the support of his Sword Domain, managed to deplete the power of Lin Fei''s Dual-World Saber. But it''s worth noting that Lin Fei had only used the Dual-World Saber Divine Ability. He hadn''t invoked his Saber Domain or any other Divine Abilities. Just a single strike of the Dual-World Saber and Sovereign Yuan was almost overwhelmed. He had narrowly escaped death.


    "What kind of Divine Ability is this?" Sovereign Yuan asked in a deep voice, his gaze fixed intently on Lin Fei.


    "It''s the Saber Dao Divine Ability, Dual-World Saber," Lin Fei responded. "The saber divides into two realms. One side results in physical death, and the other leads to spiritual annihtion. Sovereign Yuan, the fact that you could withstand a single saber indeed surprised me. But, how about the second saber? The third? Or countless more? How many can you fend off?"


    Lin Fei''s words rendered Sovereign Yuan silent. True, he had managed to block one saber, and perhaps, by pushing his limits, he might block two or even three. Even if he unleashed his ace Divine Ability, how many more sabers could he possibly block? Moreover, Lin Fei still had other Divine Abilities up his sleeve.


    At that moment, Sovereign Yuan had to admit that Lin Fei truly possessed the strength to kill him!


    Neither spoke. The two of them simply stood still, locked in a distant standoff. Lin Fei waited patiently for Sovereign Yuan''s response. His demands might seem domineering, but it was actually a win-win.


    Lin Fei was determined to employ every means necessary to achieve his objective. As for whether Sovereign Yuan would agree, Lin Fei was uncertain. He was only sure of one thing: if Sovereign Yuan didn''tply, then he would unleash another saber, two sabers, or countless more until he slew Sovereign Yuan. It wasn''t merely a threat; he meant every word.

 309. Mastery

    309. Mastery


    "I want to learn the Divine Ability, Dual-World Saber!" Sovereign Yuan dered, "In exchange, I will spar with you using my Sword Domain against your Saber Domain."


    Sovereign Yuan ceased his words, setting forth his conditions, with the Dual-World Saber as the currency of exchange. The strike from just a moment ago truly sent chills down his spine. That saber technique was too captivating, surpassing any Divine Ability that Sovereign Yuan had ever seen. Even though the Dual-World Saber was rooted in the saber dao, any Divine Ability can be cultivated. And Sovereign Yuan desired to master this particr saber technique.


    Lin Fei observed Sovereign Yuan in silence. Thetter resembled a sword: cold and resolute. Even if Lin Fei declined the exchange and killed Sovereign Yuan, it would be impossible to coerce him into helping hone Lin Fei''s Saber Domain. This was Sovereign Yuan''s indomitable spirit.


    "Agreed!" Lin Fei responded. While the Dual-World Saber was indeed a top-tier Great Divine Ability, he realized after acquiring it just how challenging it was to cultivate. Even for beginners, mastering it seemed like an insurmountable task. Without hesitation, Lin Fei handed over the Dual-World Saber scripture to Sovereign Yuan.


    After a careful look, Sovereign Yuan promptly returned the manual to Lin Fei, remarking, "No wonder Sovereign Lin agreed so readily. I cannot cultivate this Divine Ability!"


    Sovereign Yuan had aspirations to be a Martial King. He did not want to waste time on a Divine Ability if he couldn''t cultivate it. Even if one manages to initiate the practice, a Divine Ability requires mastery, transcendence, and eventual perfection. How much time and effort would that consume?


    Lin Fei''s choice to cultivate the Dual-World Saber earned him Sovereign Yuan''s newfound respect. At least in terms of talent for the Dual-World Saber, Lin Fei surpassed Sovereign Yuan.


    "Do you want to refine your Saber Domain?" Sovereign Yuan questioned, "It indeed is a sound approach. However, the extent to which your Saber Domain can be enhanced depends entirely on you."


    A humming sound resonated.


    In the next moment, Sovereign Yuan released his Sword Domain. Lin Fei did the same with his Saber Domain. What ensued was a pure contest between the two domains: Saber against Sword. With the sharpening pressure from Sovereign Yuan''s transcendent Sword Domain, Lin Fei''s Saber Domain finally began to ascend.


    5%, 10%, 15%, 20%... Lin Fei''s Saber Domain steadily climbed. Thus, a day, two days, three days passed... Lin Fei and Sovereign Yuan settled on the mountain together, sparring daily topare and contrast their Saber and Sword Domains.


    With each passing day, Sovereign Yuan grew increasingly astonished and eventually even numb to the progress. He had always considered himself to possess a top-tier talent in swordsmanship, having cultivated his Sword Domain to the state of Transcendence and even believed reaching perfection was within reach. Yet, every day he felt the progress in Lin Fei''s Saber Domain, advancing from beginner stages, little by little, toward mastery.


    Moreover, Lin Fei made an exciting discovery. As his Saber Domain grew, his Dual-World Saber Divine Ability was also improving. Though the increments were modest, there was undeniable progress, a delightful two-fold benefit. Over time, a synergy developed between Lin Fei and Sovereign Yuan. Their sparring extended beyond just the domains to also epass their Divine Abilities. Both being martial experts with distinct Divine Abilities, their exchanges felt seamless.


    Furthermore, Sovereign Yuan was experiencing his advancements. His third Divine Ability had already reached the state of transcendence and was on the brink of perfection. But that tiny gap felt insurmountable, impossible to bridge.


    However, after sparring with Lin Fei, he sensed a subtle shift in this third Divine Ability, attributed to Lin Fei''s Gravity Domain. This third Divine Ability was essentially a life-preserving technique, somewhat akin to an undying state. This was why Sovereign Yuan had never revealed it, as it functioned more passively, focusing on preservation.


    Had Lin Fei genuinely attempted to kill Sovereign Yuan, he would have to deploy all his Divine Abilities and expend an extensive amount of time. It was evident Lin Fei had underestimated Sovereign Yuan.


    Who would have thought that Sovereign Yuan''s third Divine Ability was purely a life-preserving technique? With his Sword Domain, three Great Divine Abilities, and a life-preserving ability, killing Sovereign Yuan would be immensely challenging.


    In the blink of an eye, over a month passed.


    "Boom."


    One day, while Lin Fei was engaged in a sparring match with Sovereign Yuan, Lin Fei''s Saber Domain began to expand wildly. Concurrently, the sky was filled with mes and saber glows under the coverage of the Saber Domain.


    The domain''s pressure surged immensely, to the point where even Sovereign Yuan''s transcendent Sword Domain was barely holding up against the onught.


    "Has he broken through?"


    Sovereign Yuan felt a chill in his heart. He looked at Lin Fei. This situation only urs when the Saber Domain breaks through. For a moment, Sovereign Yuan felt a mix of emotions.


    In just over a month, Lin Fei''s Saber Domain had made a breakthrough. And it was all due to his sword domain''s sharpening. This rate of progress and improvement was simply unbelievable!


    Meanwhile, Lin Fei''s mind roared, and he seemed to hear the system''s voice faintly.


    <strong>"Your Saber Domain, after days of diligent cultivation, has progressed by 100%."</strong>


    <strong>"Your Saber Domain has broken through to mastery!"</strong>


    In Lin Fei''s mind, memories of mastering the Saber Domain appeared. After sorting out these memories, Lin Fei willed it, and


    "Buzz."


    Saber Domain expanded again, sweeping towards Sovereign Yuan.


    Sovereign Yuan understood Lin Fei''s intention, immediately releasing his Transcendence sword domain.


    "Boom."


    Two martial domains. One mastery Saber Domain. One Transcendence sword domain. Both are extremely terrifying martial domains. Now, they were shing head-on. Even without their Divine Abilities, the power they emitted was already far beyond any top-notch Great Divine Ability.


    "Hmm? Your Saber Domain..."


    Sovereign Yuan''s expression changed instantly. In fact, when Lin Fei''s Saber Domain was at beginner level, Sovereign Yuan''s sword domain could always suppress it. But now, when Lin Fei''s Saber Domain reached mastery, Sovereign Yuan''s sword domain could no longer suppress it.


    The two were nearly equal. Even if the sword domain had a slight advantage, it was only a slight upper hand. Just using the sword domain, Sovereign Yuan couldn''t do anything to Lin Fei. It''s worth noting that this is only the mastery level of Saber Domain.


    For a moment, Sovereign Yuan felt a mix of emotions. Even if his martial heart was firm, at this moment, he felt some unusual emotions.


    "Sovereign Lin, your Saber Domain is now on par with my sword domain." Sovereign Yuan calmly stated. Both of them withdrew their domains.


    "System."


    Lin Fei thought to himself, immediately calling up the system panel.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Arts Realm: Early Martial Sovereign</strong>


    <strong>Great Divine Ability: ck Wind Prison: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Great Divine Ability: Gravity Domain: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Great Divine Ability: Dual-World Saber: Transcendence (Progress 50% )</strong>


    <strong>Saber Domain: Mastery (Progress 0%)</strong>


    Indeed, Lin Fei''s Saber Domain had reached mastery. However, what surprised Lin Fei more was his Great Divine Ability Dual-World Saber. Its cultivation progress was 0 before.


    But now?


    The progress of the Dual-World Saber has reached 50%. When did this happen? After thinking back, he realized. It must have been when Saber Domain broke through to mastery that the Dual-World Saber also improved. Perhaps this is the benefit of the saber way Divine Ability.


    As Lin Fei''s Saber Domain improved, his saber way Divine Ability could also improve. And it directly improved by 50%. That is to say, if Lin Fei''s Saber Domain could reach Transcendence, would his Dual-World Saber possibly reach perfection?


    For a moment, Lin Fei was filled with excitement.


    "Sovereign Yuan, let''s continue."


    Lin Fei wished he could use every moment of every day to hone his Saber Domain. While he could withstand it, Sovereign Yuan couldn''t!

 310. Saber Sovereign Sect

    310. Saber Sovereign Sect


    Lin Fei and the Sovereign Yuan continued to refine their Saber Domain. However, Lin Fei''s Saber Domain was now on par with the Sword Domain of Sovereign Yuan. Their current refinement served as a mutual honing.


    To Sovereign Yuan''s surprise, his Sword Domain had seen an improvement. Albeit a slight one, there was a definitive enhancement. Such progress was a delightful surprise.


    As time passed, Lin Fei''s Saber Domain also improved, but at an ever-decreasing rate. A monthter, the progress of Lin Fei''s Saber Domain had grown by merely 10%. More concerning, in recent days, there has been hardly any noticeable improvement.


    "Sovereign Lin," Sovereign Yuan began, his voice measured, "I assume you''ve noticed? Your Saber Domain has barely improved. Simrly, my Sword Domain experienced initial growth but slowed down considerably, with little to no subsequent enhancement. It seems the pressure our Domains impose upon each other has lessened. There''s little point in continuing this mutual refinement."


    Lin Fei understood that their time together hade to an end. "Sovereign Yuan, it''s time for me to take my leave," he remarked without further boration.


    In reality, the two had sparred atop the mountain for over two months and had forged a bond of friendship. Sovereign Yuan had not left empty-handed either. Even though he wouldn''t practice the Dual-World Saber, under Lin Fei''s Gravity Domain, his third Divine Ability had advanced rapidly, nearing perfection. It would be perfected in a month.


    Regardless, Sovereign Yuan was sure his third Divine Ability would soon reach its pinnacle. Thereafter, he''dmence his training in the fourth Divine Ability. Progressing from three to four Divine Abilities might seem minor, but for a Martial Sovereign, it signified the leap from an early to a mid-stage Martial Sovereign¡ªa significant advancement. Furthermore, Sovereign Yuan''s Sword Domain had also undeniably improved.


    "Sovereign Lin," Sovereign Yuan''s voice echoed as Lin Fei departed, "I hope, upon our next meeting, you won''t disappoint me."


    Without turning his head, Lin Fei responded, "Anyone who falls behind me will only find the gap widening."


    His voice lingered in the void as he walked away, leaving Sovereign Yuan perched on the cliff, pondering for a long while.


    ...


    Upon Lin Fei''s return to the Xiao family, Xiao Yuchen immediately approached him.


    "Sovereign Lin, where have you been all this while?"


    A hint of relief graced her features upon seeing Lin Fei. Although Lin Fei had mentioned he''d be refining his Saber Domain, two months without a word had caused Xiao Yuchen some distress, especially when she couldn''t locate Lin Fei.


    "Aurora Sovereign, what can I do for you?" Lin Fei inquired, not divulging his time with Sovereign Yuan.


    "Sovereign Lin, didn''t you express a desire to cultivate your Saber Domain?" Xiao Yuchen inquired with a hint of mischief in her gaze. "I know of a ce that might assist in its refinement."


    "Oh? What ce is that?" Lin Fei''s eyes sharpened, locking onto Aurora Sovereign with keen interest.


    While Lin Fei had achieved mastery in his Saber Domain, reaching Transcendence seemed a distant dream, leaving him somewhat exasperated. He was uncertain where to venture next for its further enhancement.


    Xiao Yuchen chuckled, "It''s quite serendipitous, actually. Recently, a martial arts sect under the Xiao family''s banner sought our assistance. This sect is known as the ''Saber Sovereign Sect''.


    A bold name, indeed. Due to their plea for aid, I delved deeper into their background. It appears the Saber Sovereign Sect once basked in glory. Established by a paramount Martial Sovereign, he wasn''t titled ''Saber Sovereign'' without reason. The sect''s founding master was a saber enthusiast, having not only evolved a Saber Domain but attained its perfect Domain!


    However, after the founder''s demise, the Saber Sovereign Sect gradually waned. Eventually, unable to sustain themselves, they sought the patronage of our Xiao family. Initially, we weed them, they had a Martial Sovereign after all.


    Yet, as time went on, they no longer boasted even a single Martial Sovereign, merely retaining some martial saints. Consequently, our family began overlooking the sect. Their recent plea indicates a dire predicament, even the potential of theirplete obliteration.


    Our family wasn''t initially inclined to intervene. The Saber Sovereign Sect, while nominally under the Xiao banner, has progressively reduced its yearly tribute. We even contemted expelling them."


    "However," Xiao Yuchen paused for emphasis, "considering that the Saber Sovereign Sect once produced a Martial Sovereign with a perfected Saber Domain, I thought their knowledge could benefit Sovereign Lin. Hence, I''ve undertaken their case. Would Sovereign Lin be interested in visiting the Saber Sovereign Sect? With our Xiao family''s token in hand, and should you resolve their predicaments, wouldn''t their Saber Domain archives be at your disposal?"


    Lin Fei''s eyes gleamed with renewed interest. The Saber Sovereign Sect was established by a Saber Sovereign who achieved a perfect Saber Domain. Being called a "Saber Sovereign", it was clear that this was a true saber practitioner, someone who truly walked the saber path. Even if the Saber Sovereign Sect was now in decline, they surely still retained treasures or knowledge left by the great Saber Sovereign. Any information, especially concerning the perfect Saber Domain, was invaluable to Lin Fei.


    "Thank you for the offer, Aurora Sovereign," Lin Fei responded gratefully. "I am indeed keen on visiting the Saber Sovereign Sect."


    Xiao Yuchen nodded and handed Lin Fei the Xiao family''s token, along with a map to the Saber Sovereign Sect''s location. "Sovereign Lin, you can embark on your journey to the Saber Sovereign Sect whenever you please."


    It was evident that Xiao Yuchen was going out of her way to assist Lin Fei. However, after some hesitation, Lin Fei spoke, "Aurora Sovereign, I wish to visit the Martial King Tower."


    "The Martial King Tower?"


    "Yes, I aim to challenge the third floor of the Martial King Tower. Once I seed, Aurora Sovereign, you''ll gain ess to the blood pool on the same floor."


    Lin Fei was well-versed with the rules of the Martial King Tower. Passing the third floor or any subsequent ones granted eligibility to use the blood pool. But whether one chooses to utilize it depends on the individual''s decision.


    Usually, warriors would only venture into the third-floor blood pool after mastering the third Divine Ability. And once their bloodline was awakened there, they could directly activate the fourth Divine Ability.


    Xiao Yuchen looked surprised. She hadn''t expected Lin Fei to be ready to challenge the third floor so soon. "Sovereign Lin, there''s no need to rush. My own third Divine Ability might take anywhere from a year to even more than a decade to master. So there''s ample time."


    She thought that Lin Fei might be hastening his decision as a gesture of gratitude for her help. However, Lin Fei rified, "Aurora Sovereign, I fear I might inadvertently perfect the Dual-World Saber and even begin cultivating the fourth Divine Ability. If that happens, I''ll lose my eligibility to challenge the third floor. Wouldn''t that deprive you of an opportunity to ess the blood pool?"


    Xiao Yuchen''s smile faltered slightly. She seemed caught off guard, a touch of embarrassment evident on her face. Lin Fei''s reasoning made sense. If he advanced too swiftly, surpassing a certain level and cultivating the fourth Divine Ability, then indeed she would lose a chance at the blood pool''s benefits.


    Such a logical argument, yet it left a strange taste in Xiao Yuchen''s mouth. Anyone else making such a im might be met with skepticism, but when it came from Lin Fei, she believed it wholeheartedly. Lin Fei''s prowess was such that he could indeed return from a journey having mastered the fourth Divine Ability.

 311. Martial King Projection

    311. Martial King Projection


    "Alright then, I appreciate your efforts, Sovereign Lin..." Xiao Yuchen murmured, her expressionplex and thoughtful. Perhaps she had never imagined that one day the pace of cultivation could actuallyg behind the opportunity to partake in the blood pool''s ritual.


    At this rate, wouldn''t it be soon that Lin Fei would be attempting the fourth floor of the Martial King Tower? The thought that her own third Divine Ability was still a ways from reaching its pinnacle made Xiao Yuchen feel a peculiar sensation in her heart.


    Most were eager for even a single chance to enter the blood pool and awaken their bloodlines. But she? She might soon find herself umting numerous opportunities to enter the pool. It was a "blessed problem" to have.


    "It seems I should also focus on cultivating my bloodline''s Divine Ability," she mused to herself, "aiming to perfect my Divine Ability sooner rather thanter."


    Prior to this, Xiao Yuchen had been calm and patient, not rushing her cultivation. But now, the urgency to hone her Divine Ability felt real.


    Subsequently, Lin Fei and Xiao Yuchen both made their way to the Martial King Tower once again. There were already some individuals inside the Martial King Tower. However, the third floor remained unupied.


    The younger members of the Xiao family, upon seeing Lin Fei and Xiao Yuchen, felt their hearts skip a beat.


    Lin Fei had be a "celebrity" in the Xiao family. Ever since he defeated Sovereign Yuan, his fame had soared amongst the Martial King ns.


    Recognizing Lin Fei, they immediately concluded that Lin Fei was preparing to challenge the Martial King Tower once again!


    "Sovereign Lin, who passed the second floor of the Martial King Tower not too long ago, is now aiming for the third floor?"


    "How much time has passed since hisst attempt? Is he ready for the third floor already?"


    "After his battle with Sovereign Yuan, Sovereign Lin''s strength is truly frightening. Challenging the third floor doesn''t seem out of reach for him."


    "And let''s not forget, Sovereign Lin has likely already cultivated the third Divine Ability. With the power of three Divine Abilities, what could possibly hinder him from conquering the third floor?"


    "Lucky Aurora Sovereign to know Sovereign Lin. In the future, will she everck opportunities to enter the blood pool?"


    "Even if Aurora Sovereign doesn''t awaken her bloodline nine times, awakening it three or four more times will be enough to establish her as a top-tier Martial Sovereign!"


    For a moment, everyone''s gaze was fixed on Xiao Yuchen, filled with envy. Deep envy. The Xiao family had originally established the Martial King Tower to increase the challenge and filter out the most talented amongst them.


    But now? The Martial King Tower had be Lin Fei''s "venue" for essing the blood pool ritual. Every time he seeded, Xiao Yuchen benefited.


    Even if Xiao Yuchen had limited natural talent, just one immersion in the blood pool could potentially awaken her bloodline. If her luck failed her once, she had multiple chances left. It would be challenging for her not to be a top-tier Martial Sovereign.


    After all, there wasn''t a weak Martial Sovereign in the Martial King ns. The Divine Abilities awakened within the Martial King bloodline were all Great Divine Abilities, with some even being the peak among them!


    Regardless of the spections, Lin Fei had already stepped into the third floor of the Martial King Tower. This floor was still popted by exotic beasts¡ªthree of them. But in addition to these beasts, there was also a shadowy figure. The beasts didn''t attack immediately, instead, they stared intently at Lin Fei, who turned his attention to the shadow.


    "A Martial King projection? How can there be a Martial King projection?"


    "It seems there really is a Martial King projection within the Martial King Tower."


    "It''s unbelievable! Why would a Martial King projection appear during Sovereign Lin''s attempt?"


    "When a Martial King projection appears, it indicates that the Martial King Tower has taken issue with the one attempting to ascend it."


    "Haha! I understand now. Sovereign Lin has been progressing too rapidly, moving from the first to the third floor of the Martial King Tower in just a few months. Maybe the Martial King Tower thinks that Sovereign Lin is too strong and has used some unsavory means to ascend, even if it can''t detect what those means are. Therefore, it has activated its strongest mechanism against him!"


    "This is nearly the strongest force that can manifest on the third floor of the Martial King Tower!"


    "Sovereign Lin ascended too quickly, so now he''s run into trouble."


    "With the appearance of the Martial King projection, it''s likely that Sovereign Lin will fail this time."


    Witnessing the Martial King projection, the crowd was in an uproar. Some were gloating over his predicament, while others were genuinely curious. Xiao Yuchen''s face turned pale, an expression of concern etched on her face. Even she wasn''t aware of the existence of such a projection.


    "Elder, what is going on here?" Xiao Yuchen hurriedly inquired of the Martial King Tower''s elder.


    The elder shook his head helplessly, looking as troubled as Xiao Yuchen. He began to exin slowly, "That is the Martial King projection. The Martial King Tower is sentient. After all, this magic treasure surpasses the typical Golden Core level magic treasure. Sovereign Lin''s progress from the first to the third floor happened in too short a span. Less than half a year.


    Under normal circumstances, no Martial Sovereign can ascend the Martial King Tower this quickly. This is an emergency measure of the Martial King Tower. Hence, what Sovereign Lin faces now is the pinnacle of the power the third floor of the Martial King Tower can muster. I''m afraid it will be very challenging for Sovereign Lin to get past this third floor."


    Xiao Yuchen understood. So, if one advanced too quickly through the Martial King Tower, there would be problems.


    At this moment, on the third floor of the Martial King Tower, Lin Fei had no idea what was going on. He thought that this was a regr test of the third floor of the Martial King Tower.


    Thus, without a second thought,


    "Humming",


    in the next moment, Lin Fei''s Saber Domain radiated out. Saber Domain instantly enveloped the entire third floor of the Martial King Tower.


    "Roar..."


    The three exotic beasts roared in fury. Lin Fei''s mastered Saber Domain, with its suppressing force, had increased several times, perhaps even more than tenfold. Even though these three exotic beasts were powerful, they felt as though half their strength had been suppressed. They struggled to move.


    "Gravity Domain!"


    Furthermore, Lin Fei took no chances. After deploying his Saber Domain, he also released his Gravity Domain, with the added weight from the Gravity Domain, the three exotic beasts were immediately brought down.


    Under the double pressure of the Saber Domain and the Gravity Domain, the three exotic beasts struggled even to twitch. Even if Lin Fei just stood still, he could suppress the three exotic beasts.


    However, the Martial King projection was different. The shadow seemed like a real shadow, and it appeared unaffected.


    "Swoosh".


    The shadow shed. Without any warning, it appeared right in front of Lin Fei.


    "Teleportation?"


    Lin Fei''s eyes narrowed slightly. He wasn''t mistaken. It was teleportation! It was simr to how he "teleported" in his Saber Domain.


    Moreover, this shadow did not seem to be alive. There was no sign of life. Lin Fei''s ck Wind Prison would probably not have much effect on it. However, Lin Fei had a saber. The Dual-World Saber!


    "ng".


    Lin Fei''s saber appeared. Like it was drawn from its sheath. Although Lin Fei didn''t have a particrly treasured saber, his Divine Ability, the Dual-World Saber, was instantly deployed.


    The power of the Life Wheel formed a saber. Then, he swung it. Without a groundbreaking impact, without overwhelming power, it seemed like a light sh.


    When the saber was drawn, two worlds were divided! To the left, everything vanished. To the right, utter silence. The shadow paused momentarily, halting its movement.


    Lin Fei''s saber hung right in front of the shadow. Though it was a mere air sh, the shadow stopped. Even if the shadow had no life, the Dual-World Saber could cause it to perish on the left. It didn''t matter if there was no life. Everything vanished into oblivion.


    "Snap".


    With a soft sound, the three exotic beasts disappeared instantly. The shadow also disintegrated quickly as if it had never existed.


    Lin Fei''s figure was instantly teleported out of the Martial King Tower.


    When Lin Fei came out, he saw a very "bizarre" scene outside.


    Silence! Absolute silence! Everyone''s mouth was wide open, staring nkly at Lin Fei as if in disbelief.


    "Aurora Sovereign, what''s going on?" Lin Fei asked, puzzled.

 312. Saber Sovereign Sect‘s Plight

    312. Saber Sovereign Sect¡®s Plight


    Xiao Yuchen stood there, her eyes wide and mouth agape. She looked towards the elder guardian of the Martial King Tower, her gaze questioning.


    Was that truly the shadow projection of the Martial King? Moreover, it hadn''t disyed any formidable abilities before it was vanquished by Lin Fei''s single stroke of the saber.


    "Wait, was that the Dual-World Saber?"


    A realization seemed to dawn on Xiao Yuchen, and her eyes widened even more.


    The Dual-World Saber!


    Lin Fei had only recently acquired it, no more than a couple of months prior. Yet, he had already mastered it. And it wasn''t merely at the beginner level. This was a mastery level, perhaps even a transcendent level!


    She knew how demanding the initiation to the Dual-World Saber was. Beginner was already so challenging, let alone mastering. Transcending seemed impossible. Yet, the undeniable truth stood before her eyes. Lin Fei had indeed mastered the Dual-World Saber!


    "Indeed, I fortuitously mastered the Dual-World Saber. But, Aurora Sovereign, what did you mean by the ''shadow projection of the Martial King''? Was it that shadow from earlier?"


    Lin Fei instantly recalled the shadow. Xiao Yuchen briefly exined about the shadow projection of the Martial King only then did Lin Fei understand. It seemed that the third level of the Martial King Tower had encountered an anomaly.


    Originally, there were only supposed to be those three exotic beasts. Yet, an additional shadow had appeared. That was the shadow projection of the Martial King!


    "It indeed was the shadow projection."


    "Absolutely!"


    "But why did the shadow projection appear so weak?"


    "That question, I''m afraid, is for Sovereign Lin to answer."


    The elder guardian of the Martial King Tower fixed his gaze intently upon Lin Fei. Lin Fei reminisced about the shadow he encountered within the Martial King Tower. When he had unleashed his Saber Domain and Gravity Domain, even the three exotic beasts were firmly suppressed, unable to move a muscle.


    However, the shadow seemed entirely unaffected. It could even teleport instantaneously. Had it been someone else, or had Lin Fei only possessed the ck Wind Prison and Gravity Domain, he likely wouldn''t have been able to counter the shadow projection.


    Yet, with the Dual-World Saber at his disposal, things were different.


    To date, the Dual-World Saber was the most potent Divine Ability Lin Fei had ever seen. Once the Dual-World Saber was drawn, few could stand against it.


    The truth was evident. Even the shadow projection of the Martial King was no match. The words of the elder had made the onlookers reconsider. Clearly, it wasn''t that the shadow projection of the Martial King was weak, but rather that Sovereign Lin was overwhelmingly powerful!


    Especially that final stroke of the saber. With one swing, the shadow projection of the Martial King was instantly annihted. That kind of power, even from a distance outside the Martial King Tower, sent chills down one''s spine.


    Now Xiao Yuchen could enter the blood pool on the third floor of the Martial King Tower.


    "Aurora Sovereign, do you wish to enter the blood pool now?" Lin Fei inquired.


    Xiao Yuchen hastily shook her head, "My third Great Divine Ability has not been perfected yet. Entering the blood pool now would be a waste. I can wait."


    Hence, she promptly left the Martial King Tower with Lin Fei and returned to the courtyard.


    "Aurora Sovereign," Lin Fei began, "I must now depart for the Saber Sovereign Sect."


    "You''re leaving now?" Xiao Yuchen hesitated before conceding, "Given your current prowess, Sovereign Lin, you can travel wherever you wish."


    "Before I go, Aurora Sovereign, please keep an eye out for any news about the Ancient Origin Sect. Especially from Taiyi Dao Pce. Do they have any intentions towards the Ancient Origin Sect?"


    It had been several months since Lin Fei left the Ancient Origin Sect. Although he spected that Taiyi Dao Pce wouldn''t dare act against the Ancient Origin Sect, changes might have urred over these months.


    Xiao Yuchen nodded, "That won''t be an issue. Taiyi Dao Pce is of the Nascent Soul lineage, and many forces are watching them. It''s easy to gather news about them. I''ll arrange for someone to gather information about both Taiyi Dao Pce and Ancient Origin Sect immediately."


    "Thank you," Lin Fei replied, and without further ado, he turned and took off, flying swiftly toward the Saber Sovereign Sect.


    ...


    At the Saber Sovereign Sect, the number of disciples was now fewer than a hundred. It was a heart-wrenching sight.


    The strongest person in the Saber Sovereign Sect now was only a Martial Saint, and not even a top-tier one, merely a mediocre Martial Saint. This was because they hadn''t grasped the essence of the saber momentum.


    How glorious was the Saber Sovereign Sect in its prime days? The founding patriarch was a peak Martial Sovereign, having mastered the Saber Domain to perfection. With over a hundred thousand disciples, they were once the dominant force in the region. Yet, who would have imagined the Saber Sovereign Sect would fall to such a state?


    "Report!" a voice eximed, "The Wind-Thunder Sect has dispatched their top Foundation Establishment cultivator. They''ve given us three days to relocate the Saber Sovereign Sect and vacate our mountain gate. If not, the Foundation Establishment cultivator of the Wind-Thunder Sect will show no mercy and might attack the Saber Sovereign Sect."


    The entire grand hall of the Saber Sovereign Sect fell silent, so quiet one could hear a pin drop.


    "Such audacity!"


    "This is the mountain gate of our Saber Sovereign Sect. How can we simply relocate? If we move, the Saber Sovereign Sect will truly be finished!"


    "What will even remain of the Saber Sovereign Sect? The ancestors would surely curse us from beyond for this betrayal. How could we ever face them again?"


    For a moment, the grand hall was abuzz with heightened emotions. Yet, the sect master of the Saber Sovereign Sect remained steeped in silence.


    The Wind-Thunder Sect pressured fiercely. Firstly, because the Saber Sovereign Sect''s domain was undoubtedly a geomantic treasure, where Spiritual Qi from hundreds of miles around converged. The domain of the Wind-Thunder Sect paled significantly inparison. Secondly, it was due to the Saber Sovereign Sect''s current decline. They had reached the nadir of their power.


    In the past, though the Saber Sovereign Sect waned, they were shielded by the Xiao Family, a renowned Martial King lineage. The Wind-Thunder Sect wouldn''t dare challenge the Saber Sovereign Sect so brazenly under the Xiao family''s protection.


    However, now, the Wind-Thunder Sect also enjoyed the Xiao Family''s patronage. What of the Saber Sovereign Sect? They had been unable to pay their tributes for years and were on the verge of being expelled by the Xiao Family.


    Consequently, the Wind-Thunder Sect acted with arrogant impunity, forcing the Saber Sovereign Sect to relocate. If not, they wouldunch a full assault. Such threats were not to be taken lightly. Perhaps the Saber Sovereign Sect was indeed on the brink of extinction.


    "Sect Master, have you sought help from the Xiao Family? How did the Xiao Family respond?"


    For a moment, the remaining warriors of the Saber Sovereign Sect in the hall gazed earnestly at their sect master.


    The sect master remained silent. After what felt like an eternity, he finally murmured, "The Xiao Family has yet to respond."


    Silence!


    The martial artists of the Saber Sovereign Sect were struck dumb. They all grasped the gravity of the situation. It suggested that perhaps the Xiao Family had truly forsaken the Saber Sovereign Sect.


    However, they bore no resentment towards the Xiao Family. When the Saber Sovereign Sect initially sought their protection, a great deal of time had passed. They had not given much in return, and their survival until now was due to the Xiao Family''s shielding grace. Without them, the Saber Sovereign Sect would have long been destroyed.


    "It seems our Saber Sovereign Sect is now trapped in a dire strait."


    "The position the Saber Sovereign Sect finds itself in today is due to our unworthy actions."


    "Perhaps we should have forsaken the Dao of the saber long ago..."


    Regret filled the voices of many elders.


    "Enough! Saber Sovereign Sect has always been rooted in the Dao of the Saber. Is it even the Saber Sovereign Sect if we abandon the Saber Dao? If the Saber Sovereign Sect has indeed reached its end, those who wish to leave may do so."


    The sect master''s eyes were bloodshot with rage. However, ncing at the young disciples below, his vigor seemed to diminish instantly. If the Saber Sovereign Sect was eradicated, these disciples would be mercilessly ughtered. An unbearable thought. But he wouldn''t leave. No matter the cost.


    "Was it wrong to dedicate ourselves solely to the Dao of the saber?"


    After his outcry, a thought emerged in his mind. If the Saber Sovereign Sect did not revolve around the saber, would it still retain its essence?


    With heavy eyes, the sect master closed them. He realized that their fate was sealed and there was no turning back. The Saber Sovereign Sect''s demise was inevitable under his watch.


    Suddenly, an unfamiliar voice echoed from outside the hall.


    "The Saber Sovereign Sect is not at fault. Neither is the Dao of the saber. Founding on the saber is not mistaken. You all are the ones mistaken."


    As the voice trailed off, a figure appeared within the hall. No one noticed his entrance. Every gaze in the vast hall was drawn to this enigmatic figure.


    "Who are you?" The sect master''s eyes sharpened.


    "The savior of the Saber Sovereign Sect," Lin Fei dered calmly, hands sped behind him.

 313. Saber Sovereign’s Legacy

    313. Saber Sovereign¡¯s Legacy


    With a sharp snap, Lin Fei swiftly cast out a token. The token found its resting ce in the hands of the sect master of the Saber Sovereign Sect.


    "Whoosh."


    Upon seeing the token, the sect master rose to his feet, his countenance alight with fervor. With deep reverence, he greeted Lin Fei, "Greetings, Sovereign."


    Martial Sovereign! Could it be that the man before them was the Martial Sovereign dispatched by the Xiao family? It seemed that the Xiao family indeed had received the distress signal from the Saber Sovereign Sect. And they had sent the Martial Sovereign in response. With a Martial Sovereign at their helm, the Saber Sovereign Sect would not fear the mere Wind-Thunder Sect.


    Lin Fei spared a nce at the sect master of the Saber Sovereign Sect and calmly stated, "I am well acquainted with your predicament. Initially, the Xiao family intended to remain indifferent. However, I am a saber enthusiast. Therefore, I wish to see what the esteemed saber sect sovereign has bequeathed to you all. If you wish for my intervention to resolve your crisis, you must provide something of equal value. If not, I shall depart immediately."


    Lin Fei''s words chilled the air, dampening the enthusiasm of the Saber Sovereign Sect in an instant. At this juncture, what could the Saber Sovereign Sect possibly possess to entice a Martial Sovereign of the Xiao family''s stature?


    For a moment, every elder and disciple of the Saber Sovereign Sect hung their heads in dejection. With a heavy sigh, the Sect''s sect mastermented, "To be frank, Sovereign, at this point, what can our Saber Sovereign Sect offer that would be worthy of someone of your esteemed status? Had we possessed such a treasure, our sect wouldn''t have fallen into its current dire straits."


    Indeed, had they such a treasure, they would''ve presented it to the Xiao family long ago. With the backing of the Xiao family, how would the Wind-Thunder Sect dare to threaten the Saber Sovereign Sect''s mountain gate?


    "No treasure?" Lin Fei''s brow furrowed in discontent. Without it, he had no reason to gratuitously aid the Saber Sovereign Sect. He might as well let the Wind-Thunder Sect obliterate them; it bore no relevance to him. His disappointment was evident, he began to turn away.


    "Sovereign, wait a moment," interjected the sect master, his voice edged with desperation. "Earlier, you mentioned being a saber enthusiast?"


    "Indeed. While I do not strictly follow the Dao of the saber, I have manifested the Saber Domain. Thus, I came to your Saber Sovereign Sect to ascertain if the Saber sect master left behind anything that might augment my own Saber Domain."


    Lin Fei did not hide his intentions; he sought means and methods to enhance his Saber Domain.


    "You''ve cultivated the Saber Domain?" The revtion ignited a newfound zeal within the sect master.


    "Yes, I have," Lin Fei responded, and with a mere thought, boom, the Saber Domain descended, engulfing the grand hall of the Saber Sovereign Sect.


    All present were ensnared within the Saber Domain''s bounds.


    Thump.


    Everyone, including the sect master, found themselves bowing under immense pressure. These martial artists couldn''t even withstand the saber''s momentum, let alone the Saber Domain of a Martial Sovereign. Even the slightest pressure was enough to render thempletely immobile.


    Lin Fei immediately retracted the Saber Domain. The Saber Sovereign Sect''s sect master lifted his head, his face gleaming with wild tion.


    "It''s the Saber Domain! Truly the Saber Domain! To think we''d meet a Martial Sovereign capable of manifesting the Saber Domain, hahaha! Heaven has not abandoned our Saber Sovereign Sect!"


    The Sect''s sect master beganughing uproariously, an edge of madness to his jubtion.


    Lin Fei did not question him. Instead, he simply stood there, watching the sect master''s ecstaticughter.


    With a whoosh, the sect master regained hisposure, his gaze firmly fixed on Lin Fei. He solemnly spoke, "Sovereign, if you possess the Saber Domain, perhaps you''ll be interested in what our founder left behind."


    "What did the founder of the Saber Sovereign Sect leave?"


    "The Saber Domain! The founder sealed a Saber Domain within a saber! Nobody can approach it. Those who try are suppressed by the Saber Domain. It''s believed the founder left the saber and Saber Domain behind to guard something. Regrettably, no disciple of the Saber Sovereign Sect has ever manifested the Saber Domain.


    Thus, no one knows what exactly is being guarded by the Saber Domain. Sovereign, if you can help us resolve our crisis, everything our founder left can be yours."


    With determination, the Sect''s sect master revealed the price the Saber Sovereign Sect was willing to pay. However, upon hearing his words, many of the elders and disciples in the hall were visibly shocked.


    "Sect master, how can we just hand over what the founder left to someone else?"


    "Yes, that''s our founder''s legacy!"


    "It''s possible that what the founder left could herald the resurgence of our Saber Sovereign Sect!"


    "We mustn''t be so rash..."


    "Silence!" The Saber Sovereign Sect''s sect master rebuked loudly, "As of now, I am still the sect master, and my words represent the will of the Saber Sovereign Sect! Sovereign, if you can resolve our crisis, everything our founder left is yours for the taking!"


    Lin Fei nced at the sect master, admiration hidden within his gaze. This sect master was quite astute. On the surface, it seemed as if the Saber Sovereign Sect was making a huge sacrifice, offering up all that their founder left.


    But what was the reality? No one truly knew what the founding sect master of the Saber Sovereign Sect had left behind.


    Moreover, without Lin Fei, even on the brink of extinction, the Saber Sovereign Sect couldn''t ess what their founder had bequeathed.


    The founder had left something potent enough for the Saber Sovereign Sect to rise immediately? It was simply imusible!


    The founder of the Saber Sovereign Sect was but a Martial Sovereign. He was no Martial King, let alone a formidable Nascent Soul. Could he really have left behind a treasure that allowed the Saber Sovereign Sect to rival a Martial Sovereign?


    The most pressing concern facing the Saber Sovereign Sect was the threat from the Wind-Thunder Sect. But the Lin Fei before them could effectively neutralize the threat, safeguarding the Saber Sovereign Sect. When weighing the pros and cons, the sect master of the Saber Sovereign Sect saw things clearly.


    "Show me. If there truly exists a Saber Domain, regardless of whether it contains what I seek, I shall act on behalf of the Saber Sovereign Sect." Lin Fei dered calmly.


    The Sect sect master''s heart swelled with joy. Rising immediately, he respectfully intoned, "The saber left by our founder lies in the mountains behind. Please, Sovereign, follow me."


    Thus, with the sect master leading the way, Lin Fei followed. Almost all the disciples and elders of the Saber Sovereign Sect exchanged nces.


    One by one, they also rose and followed. After all, it was a crucial moment for the survival of the Saber Sovereign Sect. If they could save the Sect, even at great cost, it would be worth it. And besides, they were curious. What exactly had the founder left behind?


    Lin Fei, following the Sect''s sect master, soared to the peak of the rear mountain. Upon that peak, stood a single cave mansion. However, as they approached its entrance, the Sect sect master''s expression twisted in pain.


    With a bitter smile, he confessed, "Sovereign, I cannot proceed further. Once inside, one enters the Saber Domain. I cannot withstand its power."


    Lin Fei nodded in understanding. The entire cave mansion was shrouded in the Saber Domain. Given the Sect sect master''s mere Martial Saint status, naturally, he couldn''t withstand the oppressive might of the Saber Domain.


    So, taking a step forward, Lin Fei entered the cave mansion alone.


    "Boom!"


    As Lin Fei stepped inside, his eyes instantlynded on the saber. Immediately after, a vast Saber Domain erupted violently from the saber, pressing down on Lin Fei.


    "Saber Domain! It truly is the Saber Domain!"


    A trace of exhration shed across Lin Fei''s eyes. Unexpectedly, within the Saber Sovereign Sect, he would encounter the Saber Domain once again. The suppression of the Saber Domain was terrifying. Even a Martial Sovereign would falter beneath it.


    Without a second thought, Lin Fei unleashed his own Saber Domain. Instantly, the two Saber Domains collided with ferocity. But at the next moment, an unexpected twist urred.

 314. Great Harvest

    314. Great Harvest


    Snap.


    The saber was broken!


    Such an unforeseen event left even Lin Fei slightly taken aback.


    This saber bore the seal of the Saber Sovereign Sect''s founding master''s Saber Domain. If the saber were to shatter, it meant that the Saber Domain sealed within would be unleashed without hindrance. Perhaps, the Saber Domain would be immensely powerful at that moment.


    However, it would be but a fleeting strength. Once the saber fragmented, its contained Saber Domain would gradually dissipate, eventually vanishing entirely.


    A resonating hum arose.


    The Saber Domain of the Saber Sovereign Sect''s founding master soared to the heavens, effortlessly suppressing Lin Fei''s Saber Domain. However, it showed no intention topletely overpower Lin Fei''s Saber Domain. Instead, within the Saber Domain, it began to cultivate saber techniques.


    A single saber technique, from its inception to its peak, to the birth of saber intent, evolving to saber momentum and ultimately culminating in the Saber Domain. It even progressed from this Saber Domain to perfection.


    From nothingness to entirety. A full evolution.


    Moreover, within Lin Fei''s mind, it seemed as though the entire process of saber technique evolution had been indelibly etched. It would be hard to forget.


    Lin Fei''s heart jolted. He understood. He subtly grasped the intent of the Saber Sovereign Sect''s founding master. The aim was to use the Saber Domain to engrave the entire evolution of the saber technique deeply within the Martial Sovereign''s mind, aiding the Martial Sovereign in developing his own Saber Domain.


    Such assistance was invaluable. For instance, a voice immediately echoed within Lin Fei''s mind.


    <strong>"Your Saber Domain has received the ''meticulous guidance'' from the perfected Saber Domain, and your Saber Domain begins to attain enlightenment."</strong>


    Lin Fei''s Saber Domain had actually started this "enlightenment". It was a pleasant surprise. He didn''t even need to sharpen it. With the perfected Saber Domain''s "hands-on guidance", it was near impossible for Lin Fei''s Saber Domain not to get enlightenment. Especially since Lin Fei''s Saber Domain was just at mastery. There was ample room for elevation.


    The enlightenment of Lin Fei''s Saber Domain proved to be exceedingly fruitful. He could palpably feel his Saber Domain gradually growing stronger.


    10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%...


    Approximately an hour passed.


    "Boom."


    Atst, Lin Fei''s Saber Domain transformed.


    <strong>"Your Saber Domain''s enlightenment has concluded."</strong>


    <strong>"Your Saber Domain has achieved a 101% increase in cultivation progress."</strong>


    <strong>"Your Saber Domain has advanced to Transcendence!"</strong>


    Lin Fei wasn''t surprised. His Saber Domain had surged directly from Mastery to Transcendence. Such a leap was nothing short of a monumental breakthrough. This tremendous advancement brought along an unexpected joy. Namely, the Divine Ability: Dual-World Saber!


    <strong>"Upon your Saber Domain''s breakthrough to Transcendence, the Dual-World Saber has also enhanced, achieving a 50% progression in cultivation."</strong>


    <strong>"Your Divine Ability: Dual-World Saber''s cultivation progress is now 100%."</strong>


    <strong>"Your Divine Ability: Dual-World Saber has reached perfection!"</strong>


    "Boom."


    Behind Lin Fei, a vast Life Wheel dramatically emerged. Upon the Life Wheel shone the third radiance of the Divine Ability Dual-World Saber, now zing brilliantly. Clearly, the Divine Ability: Dual-World Saber had undergone a significant enhancement.


    Perfection! The Divine Ability Dual-World Saber had ascended directly to perfection, spurred by the enhancement of the Saber Domain.


    "System."


    Lin Fei immediately summoned the system panel to check his martial progress.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Realm: Early Martial Sovereign</strong>


    <strong>Great Divine Ability: ck Wind Prison: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Great Divine Ability: Gravity Domain: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Great Divine Ability: Dual-World Saber: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Saber Domain: Transcendence (Progress 1%)</strong>


    Indeed, Lin Fei''s Great Divine Ability Dual-World Saber had reached its pinnacle. He could now begin cultivating the fourth Divine Ability. And, upon mastering this fourth Divine Ability, he would leap from the early phase of Martial Sovereign directly to its mid-phase¡ªa metamorphosis in essence.


    His Saber Domain had also achieved Transcendence. Yet, it was not just a mere transcendence. There was still an additional 1% in cultivation progress. The prior enlightenment of the Saber Domain had resulted in a 101% increase. This surplus of 1% pointed in a certain direction¡ªthe path from Transcendence to Perfection.


    With the guidance from the Saber Sovereign Sect''s founding master''s perfected Saber Domain, Lin Fei''s Saber Domain had alreadyprehended its path: from mastery to transcendence, and then to perfection. Lin Fei had understood it all.


    Thus, in the time toe, Lin Fei''s Saber Domain could continue its enhancement until it reached its zenith. The only requirement might be the passage of time. For Lin Fei, this was, of course, splendid news. It meant that Lin Fei needn''t strategize to elevate his Saber Domain. The Saber Domain would, on its own, gradually advance to its pinnacle, virtually without any barriers.


    In other words, the fate of Lin Fei''s Saber Domain was sealed. It was destined to reach perfection!


    Finally, the profound Saber Domain in the cave dwelling, the legacy of the Saber Sovereign Sect''s founding master, disappearedpletely.


    Gone.


    The perfect realm Saber Domain left by the Saber Sovereign Sect''s founder waspletely gone. However, for Lin Fei, this was a trip of enormous gain. The assistance provided by the Saber Domain left behind was invaluable to Lin Fei, almost a qualitative leap.


    All that was left on the ground was the broken saber.


    Lin Fei gazed at the broken saber and calmly dered, "Since I''ve epted your favor, I shall deal with Saber Sovereign Sect''s troubles."


    Paying a slight homage to the broken saber, he then sent a message to the people of the Saber Sovereign Sect outside, "Come in."


    The sect members had seen the changes in the cave dwelling¡ªthe Saber Domain disappeared. Many were filled with anxiety, unsure of what had happened. Hearing Lin Fei''s summons, the sect master and elders hurriedly entered.


    "Sovereign, what is..." The moment the sect master entered the cave dwelling, his eyes fell on the broken saber on the ground. Shattered. Just the broken remains of a saber.


    His heart trembled. If the saber was broken, naturally, the Saber Domain would have disappeared. He looked at Lin Fei with a hint of unease in his eyes.


    Lin Fei probably guessed what the Sect leader was thinking. Thus, he calmly said, "The saber may be broken, but the Saber Domain left by the Sect''s founder has been beneficial to me. Check out what the founder has left for you. He has already given me what I needed."


    To Lin Fei, he had little interest in the other contents of the cave dwelling. The guidance of the Saber Domain left by the Sect founder, guiding him hand in hand, was more valuable than any treasure.


    "Thank you, Sovereign!" The sect master was deeply moved and proceeded to inspect the cave.


    "It''s all here, it''s all been here." He murmured in awe, "Divine Abilities of the Martial Sovereign. I thought the founder didn''t leave us any martial Divine Abilities, but they''re all here. Ourter generations were incapable,cking even one Martial Sovereign who could evolve the Saber Domain. Without evolving the Saber Domain, we couldn''t enter this dwelling, allowing these martial Divine Abilities to gather dust."


    Most of the abilities in the cave were rted to the Saber Dao. Lin Fei took a cursory look. Most were Lesser Divine Abilities. Great Divine Abilities were rare. As for top-tier Great Divine Abilities, there wasn''t a single one.


    Lin Fei realized why the founder of the Saber Sovereign Sect had never achieved the Martial King realm. Maybe, from the beginning, he practiced Lesser Divine Abilities. Even if he had perfected the Saber Domain, without reaching Martial King, it was meaningless.


    Lin Fei wasn''t interested in these Divine Abilities. He intended to cultivate the fourth Divine Ability, which would surely be a top-tier Great Divine Ability. These Lesser Divine Abilities were irrelevant to him.


    "Hmm? Wait, was this Divine Ability created by the Saber Sovereign Sect''s founder?" Suddenly, Lin Fei spotted a Divine Ability that seemed different from the others.

 315. Dao of Integration

    315. Dao of Integration


    "Divine Ability, Shadow Split Saber!"


    Lin Fei noticed this particr Divine Ability. By itself, the ability wasn''t powerful. It was merely a Lesser Divine Ability, and its potency seemed rather average.


    Moreover, being a saber-oriented Divine Ability meant that its applicability would be limited. After all, not everyone prefers to use a saber, and not everyone identifies as a saber user.


    Hence, saber-oriented and sword-oriented Divine Abilities have their limitations. That''s why, despite the terrifying potency of the Dual-World Saber, few chose to cultivate it. Being saber-focused by nature restricts its widespread usage.


    However, what truly caught Lin Fei''s attention was the fact that this Divine Ability was self-created by the founder of the Saber Sovereign Sect.


    "Self-created Divine Ability..."


    A glint of intrigue shed in Lin Fei''s eyes. In essence, once one achieves the realm of Martial Sovereign, they theoretically possess the ability to create their Divine Abilities.


    But creating a new Divine Ability is challenging. Very few Martial Sovereigns have the capability to invent a Divine Ability. To do so requires either unparalleled talent and understanding, where one can have a momentary stroke of genius and create a Divine Ability, or extensive exposure to numerous Divine Abilities.


    By delving deeply into these Divine Abilities, one might glean inspiration and create their own. However, both conditions are unreachable for 99% of Martial Sovereigns.


    Continuing his exploration, Lin Fei made another astonishing discovery. Apart from the Shadow Split Saber Divine Ability, the founder of the Saber Sovereign Sect had created many other Divine Abilities, such as the Aurora Saber, Falling Leaf Saber, and Sky Cleaver Saber, to name a few.


    Even though all these were Lesser Divine Abilities, the fact that someone had created so many by himself was miraculous. It defied conventional wisdom.


    Creating a Divine Ability isn''t an easy feat. Even if focusing solely on saber-rted ones reduced theplexity, creating a Divine Ability remains a monumental challenge.


    The sect master must have possessed some unique methods or, perhaps, grasped some essential keys to creating Divine Abilities.


    Lin Fei continued searching and, as expected, found the cultivation notes of the Saber Sovereign Sect''s founder, detailing his specific cultivation steps.


    In the notes, Lin Fei found detailed content about creating Divine Abilities, and there was a substantial amount of it. Evidently, the founder of the Saber Sovereign Sect saw this as crucial.


    ording to the founder''s notes, the reason he could create so many Divine Abilities stemmed from his mastery of saber techniques. Starting with one saber technique as the foundation, he eventually developed it into a Divine Ability. These Divine Abilities all bore the traces of the saber technique. In fact, the saber technique was the core!


    Still, the process was by no means easy. It can only be said that the Saber Sovereign Sect''s founder had reached the pinnacle of saber techniques to the point where he could create his own Divine Abilities, even if they were only Lesser Divine Abilities, which most people couldn''t achieve.


    This gave Lin Fei an idea. If a Martial Sovereign can create a Divine Ability, and he too is a Martial Sovereign, couldn''t he also create one?


    Finding a top-tier Great Divine Ability isn''t easy after all. Even the founder''s precious collection did not possess one. This showed how challenging acquiring a top-tier Great Divine Ability truly was. If he couldn''t find one, it would hinder Lin Fei''s cultivation progress. If finding a top-tier Great Divine Ability was that hard, why not create one himself?


    However, the founder of the Saber Sovereign Sect created his Divine Abilities based on saber techniques. Lin Fei''s Martial Dao differed from the founder''s. If Lin Fei were to create a Divine Ability, he would have to leverage his strengths. So, what was he best at? What was the essence of his Martial Dao?


    Closing his eyes, Lin Fei''s mind began to calm. Gradually, past scenes surfaced in his mind. Back when Lin Fei understood saber intent, evolved saber momentum, and developed saber domain, what had he relied upon?


    Integration!


    Lin Fei had fused many saber techniques and martial arts together. His martial path was one of inclusivity and versatility. He integrated various martial arts, and whenbined in sufficient quantity, a qualitative change would inevitably ur. This was the philosophy of Lin Fei''s martial arts.


    "Can I integrate various Divine Abilities to create an even more powerful one?"


    A spark ignited in Lin Fei''s eyes. Wasn''t this the path he had always taken? Integrating! Combine Lesser Divine Abilities, aiming to evolve them into a Great Divine Ability or even a top-tier Great Divine Ability.


    But would it work? What if it failed? The consequences of failure would be severe. The risk was too great, and Lin Fei couldn''t gamble recklessly.


    "Instead of cultivating Divine Ability, what if I integrate them first?"


    A thought crossed Lin Fei''s mind.


    He immediately picked up two Divine Abilities. Given Lin Fei''s current strength, even the Lesser Divine Abilities would "actively" wish to be Lin Fei''s Divine Ability. Indeed, as Lin Fei held the scrolls of these two Lesser Divine Abilities, voices echoed in his mind.


    <strong>"Divine Ability Shadow Split Saber wishes to be the host''s Divine Ability."</strong>


    <strong>"Divine Ability Sky Cleaver Saber wishes to be the host''s Divine Ability."</strong>


    Both of these Lesser Divine Abilities wanted to be with Lin Fei.


    Lin Fei said in a deep voice, "Only the pinnacle Great Divine Ability can apany me. If you wish to be my Divine Ability, then merge with each other. If you can integrate into a top Great Divine Ability, then you can stay with me. In the future, when the Martial Dao Bloodline is born, you can also integrate into that bloodline. With an unbroken bloodline, you will never perish."


    After Lin Fei finished speaking, he waited in silence, leaving the choice to the two Divine Abilities. However, he was uncertain whether this would work.


    After what felt like a long time, there seemed to be two glows emerging from the scrolls. These two glows, which seemed illusory and only visible to Lin Fei, represented the two Divine Abilities. The glows began to approach each other and finally met.


    "Boom!"


    The Divine Abilities were merging!


    However, a voice soon echoed in Lin Fei''s mind.


    <strong>"The merger of the two Divine Abilities failed. Their philosophies conflict and cannot integrate."</strong>


    Lin Fei''s eyes widened, "Their philosophies conflict?"


    This was the first time he had heard of such a thing. But upon reflection, each Divine Ability was based on a particr philosophy or direction. If their directions diverged too much, not only would they not merge, but they could even be antagonistic towards each other.


    Yet, Lin Fei was not discouraged. Instead, he was ted. This only meant that these two specific Divine Abilities couldn''t integrate, not that Divine Abilities couldn''t integrate in general.


    He said to the scrolls, "Go and find Divine Abilities that align with your philosophies and integrate with them. The stronger the integration, the better. Only a top Great Divine Ability is worthy of being mine!"


    Lin Fei allowed these two Divine Abilities to act on their own and find others that resonated with them. He was uncertain about the results, but if a new, powerful Divine Ability emerged at the end, he could then make his choice. For now, all he needed to do was wait patiently.

 316. Deterrent

    316. Deterrent


    One, two, three, four, five...


    One after another, the Divine Abilities began to merge. However, it wasn''t easy for these Abilities to havepatible philosophies. The fusion of Divine Abilities didn''t necessarily mean that the more you merge, the stronger it gets.


    In many cases, the fusion of many Divine Abilities only slightly increased their power. After all, when Divine Abilities merge, it''s the strongest trait of the ability that gets enhanced.


    Often, merging just one or two Divine Abilities doesn''t have much effect, only when arge number of them arebined does the power of the Divine Ability significantly increase.


    Lin Fei used two types of Divine Abilities as a foundation to merge with others ofpatible philosophies. However, the results of these mergers varied greatly.


    One of the Divine Abilities had merged with thirteen others. While it hadn''t reached the level of a Great Divine Ability, it was already very powerful. The other, in the same amount of time, had only merged with five and had only slightly increased in power.


    Time passed, and about an hourter, two entirely new Divine Abilities were born. In front of Lin Fei, two glows appeared, each representing a Divine Ability. Concurrently, voices echoed in Lin Fei''s mind.


    <strong>"Divine Ability Heaven-ending Saber wishes to join and be the host''s Divine Ability."</strong>


    <strong>"Divine Ability Shadow-Speed Saber wishes to join and be the host''s Divine Ability."</strong>


    The glow of the Heaven-ending Saber represented the merger of fifteen Divine Abilities, yet it was still a Lesser Divine Ability ¨C albeit seemingly at its peak. As for the Shadow-Speed Saber, it had merged with eight Divine Abilities, also a Lesser Divine Ability but not at its peak.


    The two Divine Abilities represented two different directions. The Heaven-ending Saber was all about brute force, incredibly dominating, while the Shadow-Speed Saber focused on speed and agility, making it very elusive.


    Lin Fei wasn''t entirely satisfied with either of them. Neither had reached the level of a Great Divine Ability, so how could he be content?


    "However, Heaven-ending Saber does seem to have the potential to be a Great Divine Ability. Perhaps by merging with one or two more Divine Abilities, it can evolve into a Great Divine Ability," he mused. "As for the Shadow-Speed Saber, it might also achieve Great Divine Ability status, but it would require many more Divine Abilities."


    Lin Fei shook his head. He hadn''t cultivated the Heaven-ending Saber yet unless it could evolve into a top-tier Great Divine Ability. But relying solely on the Saber Sovereign Sect''s Divine Abilities certainly wouldn''t suffice.


    "Where can I find arge number of saber-rted Divine Abilities?" Lin Fei murmured to himself.


    The Heaven-ending Saber indeed had potential. But the fact that even after merging with fifteen Divine Abilities it still hadn''t evolved into a Great Divine Ability showed how challenging achieving that status was. Even the founder of the Saber Sovereign Sect, with all his created Divine Abilities, only had Lesser Divine Abilities. He hadn''t managed to create even a single Great Divine Ability.


    "The Divine Abilities of the Xiao family are surely plentiful. And who proimed that the saber path''s divine skills cannot merge with others? As long as the philosophies are aligned, fusion is possible!"


    Lin Fei''s eyes sparkled with realization. He had someone fetch paper and ink and meticulously scribed the Heaven-ending Saber, which amalgamated fifteen unique divine abilities.


    Silently, Lin Fei then secured the Heaven-ending Saber''s manual close. The leader of the Saber Sovereign Sect held his tongue, not daring to object. Yet he hesitantly began, "Sovereign, the threat of the Wind-Thunder Sect..."


    Lin Fei, of course, understood the leader''s concerns.


    "I shall personally visit the Wind-Thunder Sect. Henceforth, they shall pose no threat to the Saber Sovereign Sect. However, should the Saber Sovereign Sect not produce a Martial Sovereign in the future, I cannot guarantee it won''t be threatened by other forces."


    Lin Fei''s intent was clear. He would only intervene once. After that, the Saber Sovereign Sect would be on its own.


    "Rest assured, Sovereign. We dare not bother you in the future!"


    The leader of the Saber Sovereign Sect understood. It is better to rely on oneself than on others. This time, Lin Fei had assisted them through a crisis. But in the future, the sect must stand on its own two feet.


    With a swift motion, Lin Fei departed without another word. Exiting the Saber Sovereign Sect, he soon found himself at the Wind-Thunder Sect. This sect was a mystical force where not far from the Saber Sovereign Sect. Once, a saber saint with perfect saber intent emerged from the Saber Sovereign Sect, naturally, they upied the most prime location.


    The Wind-Thunder Sect''s domain was significantly inferior inparison. Thus, their aspirations to seize the Saber Sovereign Sect''s domain. The current generation of Wind-Thunder Sectcked a Golden Core True Person. Nevertheless, their potential was significant. There were many at the pinnacle of the Foundation Establishment stage, and it was only a matter of time before a Golden Core True Person would emerge.


    Swiftly, Lin Fei hovered above the entrance of the Wind-Thunder Sect. If he were to reveal his identity medallion, he could certainly deter the Wind-Thunder Sect. However, how long this deterrence wouldst remained uncertain. A more profound intimidation was necessary for the Wind-Thunder Sect, only then could he honor the assistance the founder of the Saber Sovereign Sect granted him.


    With a thunderous rumble, a vast Life Wheel materialized behind Lin Fei. Three radiantyers gleamed atop it. A formidable pressure instantly enveloped the entire Wind-Thunder Sect.


    "That... Is that a Martial Sovereign?"


    "What a terrifying Martial Sovereign. Why has hee to our Wind-Thunder Sect?"


    "When did our Wind-Thunder Sect offend such a formidable Martial Sovereign?"


    Many disciples of the Wind-Thunder Sect looked up into the void, their hearts trembling in awe. That massive Life Wheel exerted overwhelming pressure on their very existence.


    In response, several top Foundation Establishment True Persons from the Wind-Thunder Sect emerged. Gazing at Lin Fei hovering above, they stuttered with respect, "Greetings, Sovereign. May we ask why you havee to our Wind-Thunder Sect? Our sect is now under the Xiao family."


    Clearly, the Wind-Thunder Sect was invoking the name of the Xiao family as a shield, trying to put pressure on Lin Fei.


    "Xiao family..."


    Without a word, Lin Fei tossed out the Xiao family''s token. He then unleashed his Gravity Domain, and a crushing force settled upon the entire sect.


    "Thud."


    All the disciples of the Wind-Thunder Sect immediately fell to their knees under the might of the Gravity Domain. This gravitational force was so immense that it felt like they could be crushed to dust at any time!


    Even the top Foundation Establishment True Persons were no exception. They couldn''t even stand. And this was only Lin Fei using one percent of the true power of his Gravity Domain.


    Recognizing the token, the Wind-Thunder Sect''s True Persons realized Lin Fei''s identity. He was the Martial Sovereign of the Xiao family!


    "Sovereign, since you are the Martial Sovereign of the Xiao family, why are you making things difficult for our Wind-Thunder Sect?" A Wind-Thunder Sect elder managed to speak, resisting the intense gravitational pull.


    Lin Fei didn''t answer. Instead, he directed his gaze towards a towering peak of the Wind-Thunder Sect. With a mere push of his Gravity Domain, the mountain crumbled.


    "Boom!"


    It was as if an unseen, overwhelming force wiped out the mountain''s very existence. Such raw power left everyone in the Wind-Thunder Sect trembling in terror.


    "If the Wind-Thunder Sect pressures the Saber Sovereign Sect again, it will share the fate of this mountain!"


    Without waiting for a response, Lin Fei retracted his Gravity Domain and transformed into a beam of light, disappearing into the horizon. He believed the Wind-Thunder Sect would know their ce.


    "When did the Saber Sovereign Sect gain the favor of such a fearsome Martial Sovereign?"


    "No matter. With such a terrifying Martial Sovereign protecting them, even if our Wind-Thunder Sect produces a Golden Core True Person, we should not provoke the Saber Sovereign Sect."


    For a time, everyone in the Wind-Thunder Sect felt a lingering fear. The mountain that had been effortlessly erased was a testament to the fact that the Sovereign could just as easily annihte their entire sect if he so wished.


    This was the true meaning of deterrence.

 317. Self-created Divine Ability?

    317. Self-created Divine Ability?


    Lin Fei returned to the Xiao family and approached Xiao Yuchen to return the tokens.


    "Sovereign Lin, there seems to be something different about you," Xiao Yuchen remarked, her sharp senses picking up a difference in Lin Fei''s aura.


    Lin Fei released his Life Wheel in response, revealing three radiantyers. The thirdyer, signifying thepletion of his Dual-World Saber Divine Ability, was almostrger than the first twobined.


    Xiao Yuchen was astounded. "Completion... Lin, have you perfected the Dual-World Saber?"


    Lin Fei remained silent, letting his Life Wheel''s aura speak for itself. Xiao Yuchen was dumbstruck. It was inconceivable that Lin Fei had mastered such an advanced Divine Ability in less than three months. Even those with the bloodline of Martial Kings wouldn''t have been able to achieve this in such a short span.


    "This level ofprehension..." Xiao Yuchen trailed off, struggling to find words. Such talent was truly unparalleled, perhaps only matched by the legendary Martial Kings of ancient times.


    Lin Fei''s rapid progress was not something he needed to hide in the vast Ancient Continent. Some individuals here had the talent to create and perfect a Divine Ability within a day, though Lin Fei''s approach was more about merging different Divine Abilities than creating from scratch.


    "I want to cultivate a fourth Divine Ability," Lin Fei stated. "Do you know of any top-tier Great Divine Abilities?"


    Xiao Yuchen sighed, "Top-tier Great Divine Abilities are exceedingly rare. The Gravity Domain and Dual-World Saber were unexpected acquisitions."


    "What about the Xiao family?" Lin Fei probed. "Being a Martial King lineage, you must have many Divine Abilities in your possession, including top-tier ones."


    Xiao Yuchen shook her head with a sense of helplessness. "Almost all Martial King families adhere to a rule: they do not share their Great Divine Abilities. Let alone the top-tier ones."


    Lin Fei fell silent.


    The Great Divine Abilities were not passed on lightly. Perhaps, these Martial King families had started treating the Great Divine Abilities as a kind of "resource." They could "monopolize" it. Without these Great Divine Abilities, even the most dazzling Martial Sovereign could never ascend to the status of a Martial King.


    Of course, there surely were some Great Divine Abilities still circting outside. The Martial King families couldn¡¯t truly monopolize everything. But, by making the acquisition of Great Divine Abilities more challenging, they maintained their superior status in the martial world. This was an unspoken consensus among almost all the Martial King families.


    Lin Fei had already felt the challenge of obtaining top-tier Great Divine Abilities. The Ancient Origin Sect had some Great Divine Abilities. But the top-tier ones, perhaps, were very few. Gathering nine top-tier Great Divine Abilities was a formidable task. Thus, he had no choice but to create his own!


    "Aurora Sovereign, acquiring top-tier Great Divine Abilities is challenging. Therefore, I am nning to create my own Great Divine Ability. However, for me to craft my Divine Ability, I may require a myriad of other Divine Abilities. Such as the Lesser Divine Abilities. The Xiao family might monopolize the Great Divine Abilities, but what about the Lesser Divine Abilities? Do you have a way?"


    Lin Fei stated his intentions candidly, sharing all his thoughts with Xiao Yuchen. After all, if Lin Fei wished to craft his own Divine Ability, he couldn¡¯t do it without the support of forces like the Xiao¡¯s. Only forces of such stature could possess a vast collection of Divine Ability scriptures.


    "To craft your Divine Ability, even aiming for a Great Divine Ability?"


    Xiao Yuchen''s eyes widened in surprise. She was astounded!


    Lin Fei might be fast in cultivating Divine Abilities, But mastering them quickly and crafting them were entirely different matters. Moreover, Lin Fei aimed not just for any Divine Ability but a Great Divine Ability!


    Crafting a Great Divine Ability from scratch, while not impossible, many of the Great Divine Abilities were, in fact, created by Martial Sovereigns. Of course, Martial Kings could also birth Great Divine Abilities, even the top-tier ones. But the time it would take to craft such abilities, especially for a Martial Sovereign could span long periods, requiring numerous improvements.


    It wasn¡¯t about one or two Martial Sovereigns could do it. Possibly many, and even over generations before it could be perfected. For instance, Lin Fei''s Gravity Domain and Dual-World Saber might have taken countless Martial Sovereigns, thousands of years to perfect.


    For Lin Fei, on his own, to craft a Great Divine Ability, especially a top-tier one was indeed a daunting challenge! However, since it was Lin Fei''s request, Xiao Yuchen would find a way to help.


    Upon reflection, Xiao Yuchen remarked, "Sovereign Lin, the Xiao family has indeed amassed quite a collection of Lesser Divine Abilities. If your sole purpose, Sovereign Lin, is to practice the Lesser Divine Ability, there is a way. You simply need to possess my token to gain entry into the Xiao family¡¯s Divine Ability Tower. Within its walls, you can peruse every Lesser Divine Ability. But it must never be shared beyond those walls."


    Lin Fei''s eyes shimmered with intrigue. It all seemed straightforward. But would the Xiao family so readily grant ess to their Divine Ability Tower? Just on the strength of a single token?


    "Aurora Sovereign," Lin Fei posed, "what if someone learns the Divine Ability with the token and then divulges it?"


    "The leaker will be hunted down. If the hunt fails, the token bearer will forever be imprisoned within the Xiao family''s dungeon!" Xiao Yuchen replied gravely


    Lin Fei fell silent. Clearly, this token was more than just a ticket¡ªit was a bond of trust. It wasn''t meant for the faint-hearted. The Xiao family''s Martial Sovereign would never lend it lightly.


    For if anything went awry, the responsibility would fall squarely on the token bearer''s shoulders. Handing over the token to Lin Fei and granting him ess to the Divine Ability Tower was a risk Xiao Yuchen was willing to bear. It showcased her almost unwavering trust in him.


    It was the Xiao family''s way. In part, it was a means for the younger Xiao generation to forge strong alliances with formidable Martial Sovereigns. By using such methods, their choices of allies would be made with utmost care. Such allies would undoubtedly be entrusted with their very lives.


    Without another word, Lin Fei epted the token. He was in dire need of a plethora of Lesser Divine Abilities. To craft them into a singr Great Divine Ability, or perhaps even a pinnacle Great Divine Ability.


    "Rest assured, Aurora Sovereign. I vow the Divine Abilities within the tower will not be shared by me," Lin Fei promised before departing.


    As she gazed upon Lin Fei''s retreating form, a hint of a smile touched Xiao Yuchen''s lips. She trusted him implicitly. Moreover, assisting Lin Fei was to her advantage.


    At the very least, she believed that Lin Fei could conquer the challenges of the Martial King Tower''s fourth, fifth, and sixth levels, and beyond. In time, she could gain countless opportunities to ess the Blood Pool. The benefits of such an alliance were immeasurable.


    Yet, could Lin Fei truly create a Great Divine Ability on his own?


    There was a flicker of doubt in Xiao Yuchen''s eyes.

 318. More Integration

    318. More Integration


    At the Xiao family''s Divine Ability Tower, when Lin Fei arrived, he found the tower devoid of any Martial Sovereigns. Only a guardian elder from the Xiao family stood watch. Lin Fei had anticipated a sparse crowd, but the absence of even a single figure was unexpected. However, he could specte why.


    Martial Sovereigns of the Martial King lineage were primarily focused on awakening their bloodline. Once awakened, it would trigger the manifestation of a Great Divine Ability. Why would they then painstakinglye to practice other Divine Abilities? Especially when mastering those abilities wasn''t guaranteed. Thus, the Divine Ability Tower seldom saw the presence of Martial Sovereigns.


    As Lin Fei stepped into the tower, the guardian''s eyes snapped open. Without hesitation, Lin Fei produced Xiao Yuchen''s token.


    "Ah, the token of little Yuchen," the guardian elder observed, "You must be Sovereign Lin."


    Given the way he addressed her, the guardian elder was likely an elder rtive, perhaps of a previous generation, to call Xiao Yuchen in such an informal manner.


    Lin Fei nodded in respect. "I am Lin Fei. I wish to enter and practice the Divine Abilities."


    "If little Yuchen has entrusted you with her token, it serves as your voucher. However, you are only permitted on the first floor to practice the Lesser Divine Abilities."


    Understanding the stiption, Lin Fei nodded and proceeded without further ado.


    The first floor of the Divine Ability Tower was eerily silent and deserted, which to Lin Fei felt refreshingly serene. These Divine Abilities, though deemed ''lesser'', were vast in number and diversity. Taking a deep breath, he drew forth the Heaven-ending Saber Divine Ability scroll from within.


    "Seek and merge with the Divine Abilities that resonate with your essence," he murmured, addressing the scroll.


    While most abilities here weren''t saber-oriented, Lin Fei was curious. If the Heaven-ending Saber integrated with other Divine Abilities, would it still remain true to its saber path? Or would it evolve into a unique amalgamation?


    Lin Fei''s heart thrummed in anticipation.


    Suddenly, a radiant aura, symbolizing the Heaven-ending Saber Divine Ability, burst forth, sweeping in every direction. Almost immediately, the entire floor was illuminated with countless luminescent strands, each representing a different Divine Ability.


    The Heaven-ending Saber seemed more sentient now, emitting pulses of information, beckoningpatible Divine Abilities to merge with it.


    However, trouble arose. Though the saber''s radiance spread far and wide, no Divine Ability seemed to respond. After all, the Heaven-ending Saber, being just another Lesser Divine Ability, perhapscked the clout to persuade others to merge willingly.


    "Heaven-ending Saber needs my intervention," Lin Fei mused, realizing that without his help, no Divine Ability would willingly merge with it.


    In the next moment, he summoned his Life Wheel. A threeyered radiance beamed from the wheel, exerting immense pressure throughout the floor. It was backed by three top-tier Great Divine Abilities, a force that was almost suffocating.


    "If you meld with the Heaven-ending Saber and evolve into a Great Divine Ability," Lin Fei began, his voice echoing, "you''ll be a part of my set of Divine Abilities, granting you a ce on my Life Wheel. And in the days toe, as I ascend to the rank of Martial King and birth the Martial King bloodline, you will integrate into it. An evesting bloodline ensures the immortality of Divine Abilities!"


    By saying this, Lin Fei was basically staking his im. Heaven-ending Saber was his creation, and their bond was profound. The three top-tier Great Divine Abilities on Lin Fei''s Life Wheel shone brightly. Their mere allegiance to Lin Fei spoke of his potential. The promise of immortality was hard to resist for any Divine Ability.


    As anticipated, there was movement. A certain Divine Ability began to gravitate towards the Heaven-ending Saber. Approaching it, Lin Fei recognized it as "Mountain Suppressor." The name exuded dominance, and its power was undeniable. Yet, it was still only a Lesser Divine Ability. When unleashed, it could indeed suppress mountains, but whenpared to regr Divine Abilities that could trigger cataclysmic events, it seemed insignificant.


    However, it wasn''t a saber-oriented Divine Ability. Lin Fei was unsure of how it would integrate with the Heaven-ending Saber, making this merge crucial. The philosophy behind both abilities was somewhat simr - they both prioritized raw power, an unstoppable force that could obliterate anything in its path. Their simrity in ideology was likely why Mountain Suppressor was drawn to the Heaven-ending Saber.


    As time passed, the two luminescent entities continued to intertwine but had not yetpletely merged. Then, in a sudden surge, both lights shuddered and instantly became one, its radiance growing even brighter.


    "It worked!" Lin Fei eximed with joy.


    At that moment, a voice from a system inside Lin Fei''s mind echoed.


    <strong>"The Heaven-ending Saber Divine Ability has fused with the Mountain Suppressor Divine Ability to form a new Great Divine Ability, the ''Heaven-suppressing Saber''."</strong>


    <strong>"The Heaven-suppressing Saber wishes to be your Divine Ability."</strong>


    Lin Fei observed the glowing aura from a distance.


    "Has it evolved into a Great Divine Ability?" He recalled distinctly that the Heaven-ending Saber had previously fused with fifteen Lesser Divine Abilities. With the addition of Mountain Suppressor, it had absorbed a total of sixteen.


    And now, its transformation wasplete. Even its name had changed to "Heaven-suppressing Saber", indicating it still belonged to the Saber Dao of Divine Abilities. This confirmed that saber-rted Divine Abilities could fuse with others, as long as their ideologies aligned.


    Yet, Lin Fei didn''t immediately ept the Heaven-suppressing Saber Divine Ability. It was still just a Great Divine Ability. He aimed higher; he sought a top-tier Great Divine Ability. Lin Fei also wondered about the limits of this newly-formed Heaven-suppressing Saber. How many more Divine Abilities could it assimte before reaching its pinnacle?


    "Continue fusing with more Divine Abilities until you reach your utmost potential!" Lin Feimanded the Heaven-suppressing Saber.


    One after another, beams of light representing Divine Abilities fused into the Heaven-suppressing Saber, further augmenting its prowess.


    Seventeen, eighteen, neen, twenty... the count went on. When the number reached twenty-eight, there was a massive upheaval, and the Divine Ability underwent another transformation, glowing more intensely than before. And then, it stopped. No other Divine Abilities could merge with it any longer.


    "Has it reached its limit?" Lin Fei pondered. He sensed that this Divine Ability had achieved the pinnacle of Great Divine Abilities. However, its true power could only be gauged once he began his cultivation.


    "Return to me and be my Divine Ability. In the future, you will fuse into my bloodline. With an unending bloodline, the Divine Ability shall remain immortal!" With a gesture, Lin Fei beckoned the pinnacle of Great Divine Ability, and it immediately merged into his being.

 319. Annihilation

    319. Annihtion


    "Boom!"


    Lin Fei''s entire body trembled. Concurrently, a voice from the system echoed in his mind. Alongside that, a surge of unfamiliar memories emerged in his consciousness.


    <strong>"Divine Ability Annihtion has be the host''s Divine Ability!"</strong>


    Sorting through these new memories, Lin Fei understood that these were memories of a Great Divine Ability formed from the fusion of approximately twenty-eight Divine Abilities. In these memories, he himself had seamlesslybined these twenty-eight Divine Abilities, as though he had personally created this new Divine Ability.


    "System," Lin Fei uttered without hesitation, promptly summoning the system''s interface.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Arts Realm: Mid Martial Sovereign</strong>


    <strong>Great Divine Ability: ck Wind Prison: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Great Divine Ability: Gravity Domain: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Great Divine Ability: Dual-World Saber: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Great Divine Ability: Annihtion: Beginner (Progress 10%)</strong>


    <strong>Saber Domain: Transcendence (Progress 1%)</strong>


    Lin Fei''s martial arts realm had finally advanced from the early phase of Martial Sovereign to the mid-phase. From the early to the middle phase, Lin Fei could sense a dramatic increase in the power of his Life Wheel. Furthermore, the Life Wheel''s power continued to subtly remodel his body, pushing it in a particr direction. This gradual transformation wasn''t sudden and didn''t significantly boost his strength.


    However, this subtle change was essential. Without it, Lin Fei wouldn''t be able to develop the Martial King bloodline in the future. However this transformation process was lengthy, and Lin Fei was not in a hurry. He let the power of the Life Wheel work its magic patiently.


    His attention then shifted to the Great Divine Ability "Annihtion." Currently, its cultivation was only at the beginner level, with a mere 10% progress. This seemed different from the Divine Abilities other Martial Sovereigns created on their own.


    Typically, when a Martial Sovereign personally creates a Divine Ability, it indicates a full understanding of that ability, allowing it to directly reach perfection. However, Lin Fei''s self-made Divine Ability was still only at the beginner stage. Instead of being truly self-created, it felt more like a fusion of various Divine Abilities.


    Furthermore, the Divine Ability was named "Annihtion," without the word "saber." It suggested that it wasn''t a Saber Dao Divine Ability. It was noteworthy because the foundational ability, the "Heaven-ending Saber," had fused from fifteen Saber Dao Divine Abilities. But after amalgamating twenty-eight Divine Abilities, it had transformed, bing an entirely different type of Divine Ability.


    Lin Fei was also very curious. How powerful was the "Annihtion," which was formed from twenty-eight Lesser Divine Abilities? Could it be considered a top-tier Great Divine Ability? He wasn''t sure. To determine if it truly belonged to the elite ss of Great Divine Abilities, he would have to test it personally.


    With that thought, Lin Fei took a step and exited the Divine Ability Tower.


    "Whoosh."


    Lin Fei found a mountain range. Given his speed, it took merely the time it takes to drink a cup of tea to get away from the Xiao family and arrive at these mountains.


    "Hum."


    Behind Lin Fei, his Life Wheel emerged. Instantly, fouryers of radiance shone brightly. He could distinctly feel the power of the Life Wheel continually modifying his physique, making the deeperyers of his body seem as if they were undergoing a slow metamorphosis. The four Divine Abilities served as a protective barrier, shielding his body.


    Naturally, these Divine Abilities had long integrated into him, bing one with his flesh. This was the embodiment of harnessing power within oneself. No matter when, a Martial Sovereign''s Divine Ability can always be invoked, without overly depending on external circumstances. In this respect, it is indeed much superior to a Golden Core True Person.


    Gazing at the lush forest below, Lin Fei took a deep breath.


    "Divine Ability, Annihtion!"


    With a mere thought, the fourth Divine Ability, "Annihtion," was instantly unleashed.


    "Boom."


    As soon as Lin Fei deployed the Divine Ability Annihtion, the mountain range below crumbled immediately as if the sky and earth were breaking apart. Massive cracks appeared on the ground as if torn apart by some formidable force. The flora gradually withered and eventually turned into dust,pletely vanishing. The entire mountain range was transformed, looking like a barren desert. Such a feat could only be described as earth-shattering.


    "Is this the power of the Annihtion Divine Ability?"


    Lin Fei was deeply shocked.


    The Annihtion embodies two types of power: the Power of Breakage and the Power of Destruction. The former signifies disruption and fragmentation, while thetter represents annihtion and obliteration.


    Hence, Lin Fei''s Divine Ability is a force that can shatter anything and everything. With a single strike, it''s pure, unadulterated power. The terrifying might, akin to earth-shattering quakes and overwhelming tsunamis, truly showcases the frightening capability of a "Divine Ability."


    "Amazing! Based solely on sheer power, the ''Annihtion'' Divine Ability is probably the most potent among my four Great Divine Abilities. Once the ''Annihtion'' Divine Ability is used, it truly causes earth-shattering chaos, with mountains crumbling and oceans roaring, akin to an apocalypse."


    Lin Fei''s emotions surged with excitement. It seemed his initial spection was correct. The merging of the twenty-eight Lesser Divine Abilities had formed the "Annihtion" Divine Ability, which had reached its zenith. It was truly a top-tier Divine Ability.


    Moreover, the core philosophy behind all twenty-eight Divine Abilities was the same - a force that could shatter anything. This made the "Annihtion" Divine Ability immensely powerful.


    "If Ibine the four Divine Abilities with the Saber Domain," Lin Fei contemted, "My Transcendence Saber Domain would be on par with at least three top-tier Great Divine Abilities. Does this mean I now possess the power equivalent to seven top-tier Great Divine Abilities as a Martial Sovereign?"


    The thought was almost inconceivable. A Martial Sovereign with seven top-tier Great Divine Abilities¡ªhow formidable would that be? Even among those with the bloodline of Martial Kings, very few awakened Divine Abilities are top-tier. Most only possess one or maybe two such abilities.


    The distinction between Great Divine Abilities and top-tier Great Divine Abilities lies in whether they have reached the ultimate extent of power. For instance, the Gravity Domain epitomizes the peak of gravitational force.


    Simrly, the Annihtion Divine Ability represents power at its most potent, capable of shattering any force. Therefore, every top-tier Great Divine Ability is terrifying in its might but also exceptionally challenging to cultivate. Even those gifted as Martial Kings find it remarkable to master just one or two of these top-tier abilities.


    And Lin Fei? He now had four top-tier Great Divine Abilities and the Transcendence Saber Domain, almost equivalent to seven top-tier abilities! With such prowess, even a Martial Sovereign with the usual eight Great Divine Abilities might not be his match. Unbeknownst to many, Lin Fei had ascended to the pinnacle of Martial Sovereigns, truly among the elite.


    However, the vast Ancient Continent was teeming with emerging talents. There would certainly be those who merged nine top-tier Great Divine Abilities to give birth to the Martial King bloodline. There might also be Martial Sovereigns who have mastered the Saber Domain, Sword Domain, or even several martial domains. Although Lin Fei had not encountered them, he was certain they existed. Therefore, in the grand scheme of things, his achievements might not be that extraordinary.


    The issue was, how could he further enhance the "Annihtion" Divine Ability? It''s a bit troublesome, especially since the "Annihtion" Divine Ability, born from the fusion of twenty-eight abilities, was still at a beginner level. How should he elevate it? Lin Fei was momentarily at a loss.


    "I should return to the Xiao family first," he decided, casting aside his deep thoughts. Transforming into a streak of light, he headed back to the Xiao family''s residence.

 320. Bad News

    320. Bad News


    Lin Fei returned to the Xiao family and sought out Xiao Yuchen to return the token.


    Xiao Yuchen inquired, "Sovereign Lin, have you made progress with your self-created Divine Ability?"


    In reality, Lin Fei had done more than just progress; he had already sessfully created it. But seeing Xiao Yuchen''s astonished expression, Lin Fei didn''t want to overwhelm her further, so he simply nodded, "Indeed, there''s been progress."


    Xiao Yuchen looked somewhat disheartened, her expressionplex. It seemed that every time Lin Fei resolved to do something, he seeded without fail.


    "By the way, Sovereign Lin," Xiao Yuchen said suddenly, "I''ve just received news that might be unfavorable for the Ancient Origin Sect."


    "What news?" Lin Fei asked, his expression turning grave.


    "Profound Light Cave Heaven has allied with Taiyi Dao Pce," Xiao Yuchen replied. "Currently, Profound Light Cave Heaven no longer exists independently; it''s be part of Taiyi Dao Pce. Even many of the Golden Core True Persons from Profound Light Cave Heaven have be high-ranking members of Taiyi Dao Pce."


    Lin Fei''s eyes narrowed, "How is this possible?"


    The three major powers had jointly opposed Taiyi Dao Pce for years. How could Profound Light Cave Heaven suddenly switch sides?


    "The details are still unclear, but it seems rted to the top-tier Golden Core True Persons within Profound Light Cave Heaven," Xiao Yuchen continued. "Apparently, there was an internal purge in Profound Light Cave Heaven, with many dissenters eliminated. Only after this did they align with Taiyi Dao Pce. Who knows what promises Taiyi Dao Pce made to them? Whatever it was, it convinced the elite of Profound Light Cave Heaven to act so recklessly."


    Ever since Lin Fei had asked her to keep tabs on the Ancient Origin Sect and Taiyi Dao Pce, Xiao Yuchen had sent spies to gather intel. The revtion about Profound Light Cave Heaven was one of the major pieces of information they had just uncovered.


    Lin Fei realized the gravity of the situation. With Profound Light Cave Heaven aligning with Taiyi Dao Pce, the coalition of the three powers had crumbled, effectively dering their joint resistance a failure.


    Now, only the Red Hades Mansion and Ancient Origin Sect remained. How could they stand against Taiyi Dao Pce? Perhaps Taiyi Dao Pce was even considering striking at the entirety of the Ancient Origin Sect.


    Lin Fei knew he had to return to his sect. With his four top-tier Great Divine Abilities and his Transcendence Saber Domain, he was on par with the most elite Martial Sovereigns. Even a top-tier Martial Sovereign with eight Great Divine Abilities might not be his match. In this vast world, as long as he didn''t encounter a Nascent Soul Great Being, Lin Fei could go anywhere.


    Moreover, the Ancient Origin Sect was Lin Fei''s foundation on this vast continent and his sect. He could not simply abandon them.


    "Aurora Sovereign, I fear I must take my leave," Lin Fei dered decisively, without hesitation. "The situation at the Ancient Origin Sect might have changed; I must return."


    Xiao Yuchen clenched her teeth and solemnly offered, "Sovereign Lin, how about I apany you back to the Ancient Origin Sect? If something truly has gone amiss, as a descendant of the Martial King family, Taiyi Dao Pce would not dare harm me."


    Lin Fei nced at Xiao Yuchen, recognizing the sincerity of her offer. But if things truly got to that point, would Taiyi Dao Pce really care about the offspring of the Martial King family? After all, they are also of the Nascent Soul tradition, not any weaker than the Martial King family. The "face" Xiao Yuchen held might not carry much weight against Taiyi Dao Pce. Unless they could get the support of the Xiao family.


    However, the Xiao family was well aware that the Ancient Origin Sect was too far from them and too close to the Taiyi Dao Pce. If they decided to protect the Ancient Origin Sect, they would directly oppose Taiyi Dao Pce, posing a significant threat. It was doubtful the Xiao family would risk this.


    "Aurora Sovereign, this matter concerns the Ancient Origin Sect. Moreover, with me returning, the sect will not be in danger! Though Taiyi Dao Pce is mighty, they can''t kill me!" Lin Fei stated resolutely, full of confidence.


    With his return, the Ancient Origin Sect would remain unharmed, even when facing the Taiyi Dao Pce!


    Xiao Yuchen gazed deeply at Lin Fei and finally advised, "Sovereign Lin, if things go south, remember to protect yourself. As long as you''re alive, there''s hope. Given your talents, even if you don''t achieve the rank of Martial King, reaching an invincible Martial Sovereign is within reach. By then, not just one Taiyi Dao Pce, but even ten of them, you could level. The most important thing is to ensure your safety!"


    Xiao Yuchen held Lin Fei in high regard. Even if he didn''t achieve the title of Martial King, she believed he could be an invincible Martial Sovereign. In her eyes, the entire Ancient Origin Sect and even Taiyi Dao Pce paled inparison to Lin Fei''s potential.


    "Of course, I understand. If things get out of hand, I''ll return to the Xiao family. Aurora Sovereign, until we meet again." With that, Lin Fei turned and transformed into a streak of light, leaving the Xiao residence.


    Watching Lin Fei''s receding figure, Xiao Yuchen''s gaze grewplex. "Taiyi Dao Pce..." she whispered to herself. If anything happened to Lin Fei, once she achieved the title of Martial King, she would obliterate Taiyi Dao Pce.


    ...


    "Profound Light Cave Heaven and Taiyi Dao Pce, what a pair! Such a strategy, truly cunning!"


    "Friends of Red Hades Mansion, our only option now is to fight to the death, there is no other way!"


    Inside the grand hall of the Ancient Origin Sect, three Golden Core True Persons from Red Hades Mansion had arrived to discuss countermeasures in coboration with the Ancient Origin Sect.


    Profound Light Cave Heaven had sided with Taiyi Dao Pce, effectively bing a "branch" of thetter. It was shocking, considering that Profound Light Cave Heaven had been a prominent sect with thousands of years of heritage. Only Red Hades Mansion and the Ancient Origin Sect were still resisting, though the situation looked grim.


    "Ancient Origin Sect fellow daoists, we at Red Hades Mansion have sought out other powerful allies. However, none wish to face Taiyi Dao Pce head-on. Now, with Profound Light Cave Heaven leading their charge, if we can''t repel Taiyi Dao Pce in this battle, we''re in deep trouble. Given the depth of Taiyi Dao Pce''s foundation, I fear we''ll bepletely defeated within a year."


    There was a palpable anger among them regarding Profound Light Cave Heaven''s "betrayal". Initially, the three major forces had coborated, defending and attacking as one. Taiyi Dao Pce had no solution then. But who could''ve imagined that Profound Light Cave Heaven would change sides so abruptly? They even renounced their own tradition, bing the "Profound Light Dao" within Taiyi Dao Pce, whichprised several traditions akin to sub-sects. With this shift, Profound Light Cave Heaven became the "Profound Light Dao".


    "Friends of Red Hades Mansion,menting the actions of Profound Light Cave Heaven now is pointless," the Ancient Origin Sect''s leader intoned. "We must strategize. If we want to reverse our current predicament, there''s only one way. We must destroy the Profound Light Cave Heaven, preventing Taiyi Dao Pce from using it as a stepping stone to attack our sects. The question is, how can we destroy the Profound Light Cave Heaven?"


    The moment these words settled, silence consumed the grand hall. None spoke. Destroying the Profound Light Cave Heaven? Easier said than done. If it were achievable, would there even be a bnce of three major forces? They would have already conquered each other.


    However, if they can''t destroy it and Taiyi Dao Pce slowly finishes itsyout, could Red Hades Mansion and the Ancient Origin Sect even stand a chance against them?


    "Our only option is to go all in and risk everything," dered the Ancient Origin Sect''s leader with gritted teeth. Even a slim chance at victory was better than a certain defeat.


    "The leader was right. To stop Taiyi Dao Pce, we must destroy the Profound Light Cave Heaven. If it means achieving this, count me in!"


    Suddenly, a familiar voice echoed from outside the grand hall.

 321. Level the Profound Light Cave Heaven?

    321. Level the Profound Light Cave Heaven?


    "Who?"


    The Golden Core True Person from Red Hades Mansion sharply turned his gaze towards the entrance of the hall.


    In a sh, a figure swiftly stepped in from outside.


    Seeing this figure, many in the Ancient Origin Sect widened their eyes in astonishment. Notably, the Sect Master and Wind Sovereign''s eyes grew evenrger, their bodies trembling with a mix of excitement and tion.


    "Lin... Sovereign Lin!"


    "Sovereign Lin has returned!"


    "This is great news! The foremost Sovereign of the Ancient Origin Sect hase back!"


    "With Sovereign Lin on our side, perhaps we can indeed tear down the Profound Light Cave Heaven."


    The morale of those in the Ancient Origin Sect surged at this development. The Golden Core True Persons from Red Hades Mansion narrowed their eyes slightly. They recognized the identity of the person who had just entered: Lin Fei, the number one Sovereign of the Ancient Origin Sect.


    There were rumors of Lin Fei causing a significantmotion with Taiyi Dao Pce in the past. Reports even came from Cangli Ancient City suggesting that Lin Fei, singlehandedly, defeated the five elders from Taiyi Dao Pce. These elders were among the pinnacle Golden Core True Persons of Taiyi Dao Pce. The fact that all five, even when joining forces, were reportedly in by Lin Fei spoke volumes about his strength.


    However, the veracity of these rumors remained unknown to both Red Hades Mansion and the Ancient Origin Sect. Yet, following these tales, the five elders indeed have disappeared.


    "Sect Master, Wind Sovereign," Lin Fei greeted as he nced at the leaders and the Golden Core True Persons from Red Hades Mansion, nodding slightly. He had rushed back from the Xiao family of the Martial King lineage to the Ancient Origin Sect, unexpectedly arriving just as the Red Hades Mansion representatives were discussing matters with the sect.


    "Sovereign Lin, where have you been during this time?" the Sect Master of Ancient Origin Sect inquired.


    "I visited the Xiao family of the Martial King lineage. Taiyi Dao Pce wouldn''t dare to provoke them," Lin Fei responded. "I learned of Taiyi Dao Pce''s recent activities and their assimtion of Profound Light Cave Heaven, prompting my immediate return. What exactly happened with Profound Light Cave Heaven? Why would they suddenly merge with Taiyi Dao Pce?"


    Throughout his journey back, this question gued Lin Fei''s mind. It made no sense. After all, with a rich heritage spanning thousands of years, Profound Light Cave Heaven was a deeply rooted immortal sect. Why would they so easily join Taiyi Dao Pce? If they had intended to merge, they would have done so long ago, instead of allying with the Ancient Origin Sect and Red Hades Mansion against Taiyi Dao Pce. There had to be an unknown event or reason behind this decision.


    Upon hearing Lin Fei''s query, the face of the Ancient Origin Sect Master turned solemn. In a deep voice, he began, "The situation with Profound Light Cave Heaven is all because of one person... True Person Xuanwu. He''s the pinnacle Golden Core True Person of Profound Light Cave Heaven, one could even say the pir of their sect. However, Xuanwu is already over nine hundred years old, with his end nearing. Without confidence in breaking through his Golden Core to transform into a Nascent Soul, he faces inevitable death.


    At that moment, Taiyi Dao Pce made its move. They presented a Nascent Soul Transformation Pill, once refined by a powerful Nascent Soul cultivator. In essence, this pill has the power to transform a Golden Core into a Nascent Soul, albeit a false one. This false nascent soul does not offer any significant enhancement in strength; in fact, it might even weaken the individual slightly. But its prime attribute is to extend one''s life, adding at least another thousand years.


    Before his imminent demise was approaching, True Person Xuanwu wouldn''t have been tempted. But facing his final days and the chance to live for another millennium, even without the hope of ever achieving a true Nascent Soul, he epted. What followed was straightforward. True Person Xuanwu started to purge Profound Light Cave Heaven, and once he had full control, he integrated the entire sect into Taiyi Dao Pce."


    Upon hearing this, Lin Fei''s eyes sparkled with sharpness and surprise. He was deeply shocked.


    A Nascent Soul Transformation Pill? Taiyi Dao Pce possesses such an invaluable artifact? Capable of converting a Golden Core into a false Nascent Soul, and extending one''s life for another thousand years? This is tantamount to adding another Golden Core True Person to their ranks! It must be among the most precious elixirs in Taiyi Dao Pce. Without a Nascent Soul cultivator, it''s impossible to craft another Nascent Soul Transformation Pill. Each time they use one, they lose one.


    Normally, such a pill would be granted to the most crucial Golden Core True Persons within Taiyi Dao Pce. Even the Five Elders wouldn''t be eligible to consume it. Yet, they gave one to True Person Xuanwu. This is equivalent to trading one Nascent Soul Transformation Pill for the entirety of Profound Light Cave Heaven. A worthy trade for Taiyi Dao Pce! If they sessfully assimte Profound Light Cave Heaven, then eradicating Ancient Origin Sect and Red Hades Mansion will just be a matter of time.


    "I see now," Lin Fei voiced, "So True Person Xuanwu, for his selfish desires, coborated with Taiyi Dao Pce and essentially sold out the entirety of Profound Light Cave Heaven to them."


    Wind Sovereign, the Sect Master, and the Golden Core True Persons from Red Hades Mansion nodded in agreement. It was more or less the truth. True Person Xuanwu, for the sake of living an additional thousand years, sacrificed his sect. Profound Light Cave Heaven was then integrated into Taiyi Dao Pce as Profound Light Dao.


    However, with the loss of Profound Light Cave Heaven, the bnce of power among the three major factions opposing Taiyi Dao Pce copsed. Now, both the Ancient Origin Sect and Red Hades Mansion are on shaky ground. Only by overthrowing Profound Light Cave Heaven might Red Hades Mansion and Ancient Origin Sect stand a chance to continue opposing Taiyi Dao Pce.


    "Sect Master, who is currently overseeing Profound Light Cave Heaven?" Lin Fei inquired. If they nned to overthrow Profound Light Cave Heaven, they must be aware of the enemy''s strengths and weaknesses.


    "True Person Xuanwu still remains in Profound Light Cave Heaven," the Sect Master exined. "Furthermore, many of Taiyi Dao Pce''s Golden Core True Persons have also arrived there. We don''t have the exact count of how many Golden Core True Persons are present, but one thing is certain. As long as True Person Xuanwu is in Profound Light Cave Heaven, controlling the mountain''s protective formation, breaking through will be a formidable challenge."


    This was the most difficult aspect of taking down Profound Light Cave Heaven ¨C the mountain''s protective formation! Every immortal sect''s mountain protection formation was exceedingly formidable.


    For instance, Taiyi Dao Pce felt invincible primarily because their formation had been set up by a Nascent Soul Great Being. Even a cultivator of the Nascent Soul realm would struggle to break through this formation quickly. Profound Light Cave Heaven might not be on par with Taiyi Dao Pce, but their protective formation was still terrifying. Even if thebined forces of Red Hades Mansion and the Ancient Origin Sect joined hands, breaking through the formation might prove impossible.


    "The protective formation, huh?" Lin Fei mused. "How will we know if we can''t break it unless we try? Sect Master, Wind Sovereign, there''s no time to waste. I''ll go destroy Profound Light Cave Heaven now. When the timees, I hope the Sect Master and our allies from Red Hades Mansion will send reinforcements to oversee Profound Light Cave Heaven. Only then can we oppose Taiyi Dao Pce for an extended period."


    Lin Fei''s deration rendered the hall silent. Him, alone, storming Profound Light Cave Heaven? It seemed improbable. Even the most elite Martial Sovereign, having mastered the eight Divine Ability, wouldn''t dare im such a feat.


    "Sovereign Lin, attempting to demolish Profound Light Cave Heaven is no jest," a Golden Core True Person from Red Hades Mansion warned. "Shouldn''t we discuss and n more extensively?"


    Lin Fei nced at Red Hades Mansion''s Golden Core True Person but remained silent. He turned and transformed into a streak of light, shooting out of the Ancient Origin Sect''s main hall.


    "In two hours, I will level the Profound Light Cave Heaven!" Lin Fei''s promise echoed in the ears of the onlookers.

 322. Lin Fei Arrives

    322. Lin Fei Arrives


    Lin Fei departed, leaving the grand hall filled with Martial Sovereigns and Golden Core True Persons exchanging nces.


    "Did Sovereign Lin really head to Profound Light Cave Heaven?" The Golden Core True Person from Red Hades Mansion seemed incredulous. They weren''t familiar with Lin Fei''s "style," and this seemed rather "rash" to them. Shouldn''t such a monumental decision, likeying siege to Profound Light Cave Heaven, be discussed thoroughly? At the very least, they should gather numerous Martial Sovereigns and Golden Core True Persons and go together.


    However, Wind Sovereign and the Sect Master exchanged knowing nces. A hint of pleasure shed in their eyes. They knew Lin Fei well; he never acted without certainty. Some of his decisions might appear unfathomable and incredible to others, but if Lin Fei chose to act, he was confident in his sess. His current decisive action towards Profound Light Cave Heaven indicated one thing: he was certain he could level it.


    "Esteemed members of Red Hades Mansion," the Sect Master of Ancient Origin Sect began, "Our Sovereign Lin always acts swiftly and decisively. When he decides on something, he''s almost always sessful. So, we should follow Sovereign Lin''s instructions and promptly decide on who will oversee Profound Light Cave Heaven. We wouldn''t want to find ourselves unprepared after Sovereign Lin achieves his goal."


    At this statement, the Golden Core True Persons of Red Hades Mansion were left astounded, looking at each other in disbelief. They started thinking that perhaps the members of the Ancient Origin Sect had lost their minds. Was the task of toppling Profound Light Cave Heaven really that simple? Regardless of their reservations, they saw the Ancient Origin Sect making preparations. They reluctantly joined the Ancient Origin Sect Sovereign and flew towards Profound Light Cave Heaven, eager to witness how the top Sovereign of Ancient Origin Sect, Lin Fei, would aplish this feat.


    ...


    Inside a dwelling in Profound Light Cave Heaven, with a loud "boom," the entrance opened, and True Person Xuanwu flew out. His aura seemed peculiar. There was an evident presence of a Nascent Soul, but it wasn''t the pure aura of one. Outside the dwelling, several Golden Core True Persons from Taiyi Dao Pce stood waiting. Seeing True Person Xuanwu emerge, a smile crept onto their faces.


    "True Person Xuanwu," one of them remarked, "it seems that your Golden Core has dissolved, reced by a hint of Nascent Soul''s aura."


    "It''s a pity that it''s merely a False Nascent Soul."


    A sharp glint shed in True Person Xuanwu''s eyes. Nascent Soul! His Golden Core had shattered, and he had sessfully cultivated a Nascent Soul, albeit a False Nascent Soul, not a genuine one.


    One of the Golden Core True Persons from Taiyi Dao Pce chuckled, "True Person Xuanwu if the Nascent Soul Transformation Pill could really create a genuine Nascent Soul, wouldn''t our Taiyi Dao Pce be filled with powerful Nascent Soul cultivators by now? Though this pill can only produce a False Nascent Soul, it can extend one''s life by a millennium. Isn''t the pursuit of longevity the reason we step onto the path of cultivation? Adding a thousand years to one''s lifespan already surpasses other Golden Core True Persons."


    True Person Xuanwu nodded in agreement. The primary benefit of the Nascent Soul Transformation Pill was to add a thousand years to one''s lifespan. Other aspects, including the level of their cultivation power, remained unchanged at the Golden Core stage. Furthermore, once one consumed the Nascent Soul Transformation Pill, their cultivation level could no longer advance in their lifetime.


    However, True Person Xuanwu had thought this through. Without the pill, he would soon face his life''s end. How could he live for another millennium otherwise? For this reason, he even merged Profound Light Cave Heaven with Taiyi Dao Pce.


    "By the way, when are we taking action against Ancient Origin Sect and Red Hades Mansion?" Xuanwu asked.


    Having betrayed Profound Light Cave Heaven and the three major powers, Xuanwu now harbored a stronger desire than anyone else to annihte the Ancient Origin Sect and Red Hades Mansion. As long as they existed, he wouldn''t feel at ease.


    A Golden Core True Person from Taiyi Dao Pce responded with a slight smile, "There''s no rush. We at Taiyi Dao Pce are making preparations. Once everything is set, we''ll destroy both Ancient Origin Sect and Red Hades Mansion in one fell swoop."


    "Preparations?" Xuanwu frowned, "What else do we need to prepare? The Profound Light Cave Heaven has already merged with Taiyi Dao Pce. Of the three major powers, only Red Hades Mansion and Ancient Origin Sect remain. Profound Light Dao can handle one of them, and with Taiyi Dao Pce''s strength, can''t we easily destroy the other? Why then, do we still need to make preparations?"


    Xuanwu was a bit perplexed. Would it really be that difficult to annihte the Ancient Origin Sect and Red Hades Mansion? It was evident that Taiyi Dao Pce had the upper hand. What more did they need to prepare?


    The expression of Taiyi Dao Pce''s Golden Core True Person became grave. He spoke in a deep tone, "True Person Xuanwu, the preparations the pce master is making are not aimed at the Ancient Origin Sect or the Red Hades Mansion. Given the current circumstances, both of these sects could be easily wiped out by Taiyi Dao Pce. The preparations are solely to deal with a single individual."


    "Deal with a single person?" True Person Xuanwu was taken aback. Who could possibly warrant such a cautious approach from Taiyi Dao Pce?


    "You might have heard of him," the Golden Core True Person hinted, "He''s the Martial Sovereign of Ancient Origin Sect, Lin Fei."


    "What? Lin Fei? Taiyi Dao Pce has been preparing for so long just to deal with a single man named Lin Fei? And he''s just a Martial Sovereign?" Xuanwu''s eyes widened in disbelief. He found it hard to ept that Taiyi Dao Pce would be so wary of Lin Fei from the Ancient Origin Sect. Of course, he had heard of Lin Fei''s disputes with Taiyi Dao Pce and how he was subtly considered the top Martial Sovereign of the Ancient Origin Sect. But even so, why would they be so overly cautious about Lin Fei?


    "Lin Fei is no ordinary man," the Golden Core True Person exined. "He single-handedly killed our five elders outside Cangli Ancient City. Moreover, he visited the Xiao family in the Martial King lineage and made quite an impression there. The pce master is treating Lin Fei with the utmost caution, viewing him as a top-tier Martial Sovereign. Once Lin Fei shows up, he must be decisively killed without leaving any future threats."


    Xuanwu was truly shocked. He was well aware of the five elders. Each of them was formidable, on par with him, let alone all five of them together. Yet, Lin Fei had single-handedly in them. It was hard to imagine such prowess. No wonder Taiyi Dao Pce gave Lin Fei such "special attention".


    "I see. Lin Fei indeed seems extraordinary," Xuanwu said. "But where is he currently?"


    "We''re not certain, but Taiyi Dao Pce is closely monitoring him," the Golden Core True Person replied.


    Xuanwu nodded in understanding when suddenly a disciple from outside hurriedly reported, "Red Hades Mansion and Ancient Origin Sect have mobilized arge number of Golden Core True Persons and Martial Sovereigns. They are now outside the gates of the Profound Light Dao. Please provide guidance, True Persons!"


    "Hmm? Red Hades Mansion and Ancient Origin Sect are outside the gates?" Xuanwu mused. "It seems they intend to wipe out us. But do they really think they can eradicate my Profound Light Dao with just their strength? They''re seriously underestimating our mountain''s protective formation! Who''s leading them?"


    The disciple replied with a hint of trepidation, "It appears to be the Martial Sovereign of Ancient Origin Sect, Lin Fei."


    At this revtion, the expressions of both Xuanwu and the Taiyi Dao Pce members instantly changed.

 323. Break the Guardian Formation

    323. Break the Guardian Formation


    "Lin Fei has arrived?"


    They had just mentioned Lin Fei, yet, unexpectedly, Lin Fei had already arrived. The Golden Core True Person of Taiyi Dao Pce took a deep breath, promptly using his magical treasure to send a message.


    "Who would have thought Lin Fei would not only return to Ancient Origin Sect but also arrive at Profound Light Dao?"


    "We must immediately inform the pce master."


    "True Person Xuanwu, at any cost, must defend Profound Light Dao!"


    "The pce master has been preparing for such a long time; he must be thoroughly ready."


    "Once we can hold out until the pce master arrives, Lin Fei''s fate will be sealed."


    "Perhaps even the Ancient Origin Sect and Red Hades Mansion can be taken in one sweep."


    Though Xuanwu was somewhat taken aback, his knowledge of Lin Fei was merely from some rumors or what the Golden Core True Person of Taiyi Dao Pce had just conveyed. He had never seen Lin Fei with his own eyes. Regardless of how authentic the rumors might be, he stillcked a direct understanding of Lin Fei.


    Thus, True Person Xuanwu confidently nodded, "Rest assured, esteemed True Persons. While I may not promise sess in other matters, now that we are in Profound Light Dao, protected by the grand formation. I assure you, defending Profound Light Dao will be no issue. Even for Lin Fei, breaking through Profound Light Dao''s protective formation would be utterly impossible!"


    With such unwavering conviction, Xuanwu''s voice was filled with confidence. Thus, the Golden Core True Person of Taiyi Dao Pce felt somewhat relieved. They pondered upon Profound Light Dao, previously known as Profound Light Cave Heaven, a lineage spanning over ten thousand years. How could its protective formation be anything ordinary? Perhaps there was truly a glimmer of hope. How could Lin Fei, no matter how powerful, breach the Profound Light Dao''s formation, refined over millennia?


    "I wish to see for myself the capabilities of this Lin Fei."


    With that, Xuanwu, along with several Golden Core True Persons, flew out of the mansion.


    Outside Profound Light Dao.


    At that very moment, Lin Fei stood amidst the void, gazing at the Profound Light Cave Heaven.


    No matter its name, a legacy that spanned over ten thousand years. Its protective formation too had withstood the test of time. Breaking through the defenses of Profound Light Cave Heaven was a daunting challenge.


    Each immortal sect''s most formidable asset was its protective formation. Without power exceeding several times or even tens of times, one simply couldn''t breach such a formation.


    The Sect Master of Ancient Origin Sect, Wind Sovereign, and the Golden Core True Person from Red Hades Mansion had also arrived outside the gates of Profound Light Cave Heaven. However, they all chose to maintain a respectful distance, with only Lin Fei in the midst of the void.


    In a swift moment, several figures emerged from within the Profound Light Cave Heaven. Leading them was none other than Xuanwu.


    Upon seeing Xuanwu, both the Sect Master of Ancient Origin Sect and the Golden Core True Person of Red Hades Mansion became somber. They had met True Person Xuanwu before, aware of his current state.


    Xuanwu, it was believed, was nearing his life''s end, with death''s shadow looming over him. Yet, now? He appeared invigorated, brimming with vitality, as if he had been granted a new lease on life. They immediately surmised the reason.


    "He must have taken the Nascent Soul Transformation Pill!"


    "He consumed the Nascent Soul Transformation Pill and created a ''Nascent Soul''."


    "With the ''False Nascent Soul'', he can extend their life by a thousand years. Just to live a thousand years more, Xuanwu sold out the entire Profound Light Cave Heaven."


    "Xuanwu deserves death!"


    Upon seeing Xuanwu, both the powerhouses from the Ancient Origin Sect and the Red Hades Mansion revealed murderous intentions. They felt that Xuanwu was even more detestable than Taiyi Dao Pce.


    These three major forces, originally on par with Taiyi Dao Pce, had their millennia-old status quo destroyed by Xuanwu. The Ancient Origin Sect and Red Hades Mansion almost wish they could tear True Person Xuanwu apart, to vent their anger.


    However, they couldn''t. Xuanwu was inside the gate of the Profound Light Cave Heaven, protected by the guardian formation which has a heritage of over ten thousand years. It was the safest ce!


    From a distance, Xuanwu spotted Lin Fei floating in the void. He shouted, "Sovereign Lin, they say you are the premier Martial Sovereign of the Ancient Origin Sect. Do you really think you can break the guardian formation of my Profound Light Dao today?"


    "Guardian formation¡­" Lin Fei suddenly felt a sense of d¨¦j¨¤ vu. He recalled a simr scene in Great Chang. The Sky Reaching Sect had the same overconfidence in their guardian formation, thinking it could withstand any Martial Saint or Foundation Establishment level forces.


    But what happened? Lin Fei broke through their formation, destroyed their sect, and even wiped out their lineage. Recalling the past glories in Dachang, everyone knew of the renowned "Saber Saint" Lin Fei. But now in the Ancient Continent, within the Ancient Origin Sect, no one knew of Lin Fei''s past achievements.


    "Destroying a sect? Feels familiar¡­ Today, let''s start with the Profound Light Cave Heaven."


    Lin Fei stood with his hands behind him, silently floating in the void. The next moment, he unleashed his Saber Domain with a boom. And it wasn''t just any Saber Domain; it was the Transcendence Saber Domain. His Saber Domain was on par with the perfect state Saber Domain of others.


    As this fearsome Saber Domain descended, it covered the guardian formation of the Profound Light Cave Heaven.


    "me!"


    Inside the Saber Domain, mes raged and sabers shone, carrying with them a terrifying pressure. They tried to suppress the guardian formation of the Profound Light Cave Heaven. Lin Fei''s Transcendence Saber Domain was immensely powerful. As soon as it enveloped the area, it was like a mountain pressing down. Even Xuanwu felt immense pressure. In fact, everyone in the Profound Light Cave Heaven felt this enormous pressure at that moment.


    "Saber Domain?"


    "The Saber Domain of the Martial Sovereign is so powerful!"


    "With just this Saber Domain, Sovereign Lin can suppress countless Golden Core True Persons and countless Martial Sovereigns."


    "The guardian formation of Profound Light Cave Heaven is indeed powerful, as it can withstand such a terrifying Saber Domain!"


    After witnessing Lin Fei''s Saber Domain, no one dared to underestimate him any longer. With such a Saber Domain enveloping them, one''s strength would be halved, if not more. How could they possibly fight under such conditions?


    Even the guardian formation of Profound Light Cave Heaven was bearing immense pressure. But it managed to hold on.


    Xuanwu heaved a silent sigh of relief. However, Lin Fei''s expression remained unchanged. He had just tested the guardian formation of the Profound Light Cave Heaven using his Saber Domain. It was powerful indeed, but notpletely invincible.


    "Life Wheel!" Lin Fei shouted softly. A low humming sound followed, and a massive Life Wheel appeared behind Lin Fei. It was vast and seemingly endless, spanning across the void, and exuding an intimidating aura. Even from behind the guardian formation, its overwhelming pressure could be felt. Notably, there were four brightyers on Lin Fei''s Life Wheel, representing four Divine Abilities!


    "Four Divine Abilities?"


    Seeing this, both Wind Sovereign and the Sect Master of Ancient Origin Sect had their eyes widen in shock. Their minds were overwhelmed with astonishment. Four Divine Abilities! When Lin Fei left the Ancient Origin Sect, he had only mastered one Divine Ability ¨C the ck Wind Prison. And now, he has four!


    They were quite familiar with Lin Fei and knew his ambition was to be a Martial King. Thus, any Divine Ability chosen and cultivated by Lin Fei must be a Great Divine Ability at least. Four Great Divine Abilitiesbined with the Saber Domain ¨C the strength Lin Fei possessed now was simply unimaginable.


    "Perhaps, with thebined power of the four Divine Abilities, he could truly break the guardian formation alone!"


    Wind Sovereign whispered to himself, a hint of hope gleaming in his eyes.

 324. Power of Destruction

    324. Power of Destruction


    "Four Divine Abilities? Ha ha ha, just four Divine Abilities after all. How dare a Martial Sovereign with merely four Divine Abilities im to destroy the guardian formation of the Profound Light Dao?"


    Contrary to the shock of Wind Sovereign and the Sect Leader of Ancient Origin Sect, Xuanwu burst outughing. Observing only fouryers of radiance on Lin Fei''s Life Wheel, he understood they represented four Divine Abilities.


    Xuanwu had seen countless Martial Sovereigns, some of whom had cultivated up to eight Divine Abilities. Yet, even those top-tier Martial Sovereigns wouldn''t dare im they could break through the guardian formation of the Profound Light Cave Heaven. Initially, Lin Fei''s disy of the transcendent Saber Domain was truly terrifying. When the Saber Domain descended, it immediately suppressed the guardian formation, causing genuine concern for Xuanwu.


    However, it now seemed that Lin Fei''s grand reputation might be mainly due to his Saber Domain. His cultivation as a Martial Sovereign wasn''t worth mentioning at all. How could a mere four Divine Abilities, evenbined with the Saber Domain, pose a threat to the millennia-old guardian formation of Profound Light Cave Heaven?


    Lin Fei''s gaze remained coldly fixed on the guardian formation below. Shortly after, the fourthyer of his Life Wheel radiated brightly.


    "Divine Ability, Annihtion!"


    This was Lin Fei''s fourth Divine Ability and was his most potent one in terms of sheer power. Though he was only a beginner, its effect was earth-shattering.


    A thunderous explosion ensued. The Annihtion Divine Ability was so powerful it felt as if space itself was tearing apart.


    Lin Fei then casually extended a finger, pointing toward the guardian formation.


    "Power of Destruction!"


    Annihtion Divine Ability contained both the Power of Destruction and the Power of Erasure. The former referred to breaking and shattering, making any strong, defensive force or object crumble under its might, including the guardian formation of Profound Light Cave Heaven.


    With a sharp cracking sound apanying the release of the Annihtion Divine Ability, the previously smug look on Xuanwu''s face vanished, reced by astonishment and a hint of fear.


    It broke! The guardian formation of Profound Light Cave Heaven had actually been breached.


    "How is this possible? How could the guardian formation be broken by just one Divine Ability? It can''t be, hold on!"


    Xuanwu frantically channeled his Spiritual Qi, casting several seals towards the guardian formation. With the influx of Spiritual Qi and seals, the cracks in the guardian formation disappeared momentarily.


    However, with a snap of Lin Fei''s fingers, the Power of Destruction erupted again. Additionally, the Saber Domain swiftly contracted, concentrating its energy into a much smaller area.


    "Boom!"


    Finally, the guardian formation was shattered. Under thebined force of the Saber Domain and the Annihtion Divine Ability, it crumbled instantly.


    Witnessing this, the True Persons from Taiyi Dao Pce reacted immediately.


    "Xuanwu, act now! We can''t let Lin Fei breach the defenses!"


    There were as many as six Golden Core True Persons from Taiyi Dao Pce.


    "Great Mountain Seal!"


    Again, it was the Great Mountain Seal. This magic treasure had be almost symbolic of Taiyi Dao Pce. And this time, all six Golden Core True Persons acted together. The towering Great Mountain Seal roared and smashed down toward Lin Fei. Even Xuanwu seemed to use some means to move an entire mountain from the Profound Light Cave Heaven to crash onto Lin Fei.


    Lin Fei looked at the fearsome onught from within the Profound Light Cave Heaven, his face expressionless.


    "Hum


    ."


    The next moment, the secondyer of radiance on Lin Fei''s Life Wheel shone brilliantly.


    "Gravity Domain!"


    Without moving a muscle, Lin Fei''s second Divine Ability activated. A terrifying gravitational force descended instantaneously.


    "Boom!"


    The Great Mountain Seals, all at the Golden Core level of magic treasures, were enveloped by Lin Fei''s Gravity Domain and immediately plummeted. Even the mountain that Xuanwu had summoned was engulfed by the same terrifying gravitational force. Unable to withstand it, the mountain crashed onto the ground with a resounding thud.


    "Rumbling sounds."


    Both the Great Mountain Seals and the mountain were pinned to the ground of the Profound Light Cave Heaven by the Gravity Domain, unable to budge an inch.


    "This kind of Divine Ability..."


    The Golden Core True Persons from Taiyi Dao Pce, as well as Xuanwu, were all wide-eyed, their hearts filled with shock. These were six major Golden Core True Persons, plus Xuanwu, even equipped with magic treasures. Yet, they couldn''t even approach Lin Fei.


    Lin Fei took step after step, heading towards the gate of the Profound Light Cave Heaven below. Just as Xuanwu and the six Golden Core True Persons were thinking of fleeing, under the dual suppression of the Saber Domain and Gravity Domain, they were instantly thrown to the ground, unable to move.


    Lin Fei walked up to them, shaking his head slightly.


    "ck Wind Prison!"


    The firstyer of radiance on Lin Fei''s Life Wheel glowed. Simultaneously, the wind seemed to rise throughout the entire Profound Light Cave Heaven. It was a cold wind, touching one''s skin, and even the Magic Body of a Golden Core True Person couldn''t resist this terrifying wind.


    It was the Bone-Eroding Wind!


    They could only watch as their bodies began to reveal bones, and their life force rapidly drained away.


    "I just formed my Nascent Soul, how can I die!? No..."


    The six Golden Core True Persons, along with Xuanwu, screamed in agony. Their voices revealed boundless fear. However, it was futile. The bone-eroding wind revealed white bones wherever it blew. In terms of killing, no Divine Ability was more suitable than ck Wind Prison.


    The entirety of Profound Light Cave Heaven wasn''t just inhabited by Golden Core True Persons. There were also low-level Qi cultivators. At this moment, all of them couldn''t escape the sweep of the bone-eroding wind. As the wind passed, they all turned into piles of white bones.


    In the time it took to brew a cup of tea, the entire Profound Light Cave Heaven became silent, a silence reminiscent of death. The bone-eroding wind ceased. Even the Saber Domain and Gravity Domain were retracted by Lin Fei.


    "Sect Leader, time to take over Profound Light Cave Heaven," Lin Fei calmly spoke to the Sect Leader of Ancient Origin Sect behind him.


    The Sect Leader of Ancient Origin Sect, Wind Sovereign, and the Golden Core True Persons of Red Hades Mansion witnessed how Lin Fei annihted the entire Profound Light Cave Heaven! Now, the whole Profound Light Cave Heaven was eerily silent. Everyone was dead!


    This wasn''t just about destroying the sect; it was about obliterating the entire Profound Light Cave Heaven. Lin Fei had "exterminated" every trace of life from it. Everyone was gone!


    "Is this the strength of Sovereign Lin?"


    "By himself, he obliterated the protective formation of Profound Light Cave Heaven."


    "He even destroyed the entirety of Profound Light Cave Heaven on his own."


    "And the Golden Core True Persons of Taiyi Dao Pce."


    "Is this a Martial Sovereign?"


    "Even a top-tier Martial Sovereign pales inparison to Sovereign Lin."


    For a moment, the people of the Ancient Origin Sect were ecstatic and excited. But the Golden Core True Persons of Red Hades Mansion hadplex expressions. Because if Lin Fei could destroy the Profound Light Cave Heaven, then he could wipe out the entire Red Hades Mansion. They could clearly see that Lin Fei had held back. Of his four Divine Abilities, he had only used three. And not even at his full strength. How terrifying had Lin Fei''s strength been?

 325. Erase Completely

    325. Erase Completely


    Profound Light Cave Heaven had now be a silent wastnd, taken over by the people of Ancient Origin Sect and Red Hades Mansion.


    Lin Fei gazed upon the devastatedndscape of Profound Light Cave Heaven below, his emotions unfazed, his heart calm. Reflecting on the techniques he just used, it was only the Saber Domain, Gravity Domain, Annihtion, ck Wind Prison, and so on. He hadn''t even utilized the Dual-World Saber. With just three Divine Abilitiesbined with the Saber Domain, he easily crushed Profound Light Cave Heaven.


    This was Profound Light Cave Heaven! An immortal sect with a legacy of tens of thousands of years, one of the three major powers in the past, and a sect that had contested with Ancient Origin Sect for countless years. Yet now, Lin Fei had eradicated it with such ease.


    The shock this caused many was immense, and even Lin Fei was somewhat surprised by it. He found that Profound Light Cave Heaven was quite weak. Only their mountain-protecting formation took him a bit of effort.


    Regarding the six Golden Core True Persons of Taiyi Dao Pce and the Xuanwu, they could be eliminated by Lin Fei in the blink of an eye. Within his Gravity Domain and Saber Domain, most Golden Core True Persons werepletely suppressed, even their magic treasures couldn''t be activated, stifled by the Gravity Domain.


    Lin Fei realized that perhaps the Golden Core True Persons of Taiyi Dao Pce weren''t weak, or rather, it wasn''t that Xuanwu was weak. It was that he was too strong.


    Unknowingly, Lin Fei had reached the pinnacle of Martial Sovereigns. In terms ofbat strength, few among the Martial Sovereigns could match him. Perhaps only those peak Martial Sovereigns from the Martial King n, those who have awakened seven or eight Great Divine Abilities from the Martial King bloodline, could make Lin Fei take them seriously. Otherwise, it would be hard for anyone to force Lin Fei to go all out. A couple of top-tier Divine Abilities,bined with the Saber Domain, could deal with if notpletely overpower, most threats.


    With a "swoosh", Lin Fei descended to the ground of Profound Light Cave Heaven, where he saw a gigantic mountain peak and six Great Mountain Seals. With a wave of his hand, the enormous mountain shattered instantly, copsing into a pile of rubble.


    <strong>"By using Annihtion Divine Ability, you shattered a mountain peak, elevating the Annihtion''s mood. Its training progress has increased by 10%."</strong>


    A system voice suddenly echoed in Lin Fei''s mind.


    "Annihtion Divine Ability training progress has increased?"


    Lin Fei''s eyes sparkled. This was an unexpected delight. Breaking a mountain could enhance the training progress of the Annihtion Divine Ability?


    However, Lin Fei understood that to advance in martial arts or Divine Abilities often requires specific conditions. Sometimes, what works the first time won''t necessarily work the second.


    So, Lin Fei tried to shatter a second mountain peak. As he had guessed, it had no effect this time. Shattering one mountain could delight the Annihtion Divine Ability and boost its progress. But shattering a second, third, or even tenth mountain wouldn''t have the same effect. Naturally, there would be no progress in training.


    "Since destroying the mountain is ineffective, what about trying the Great Mountain Seal?"


    Lin Fei roughly understood the characteristics of "Annihtion Divine Ability". This is a Divine Ability dedicated to destruction. The more it destroys especially potent things, the more it pleases the "Annihtion Divine Ability", such as the Great Mountain Seal.


    "Divine Ability, Annihtion! Power of Destruction!"


    With Lin Fei''s casting of Annihtion Divine Ability, he pointed out. One of the Great Mountain Seals, a so-called excellent offensive and defensive Golden Core tier magic treasure, cracked instantly.


    "Crack!"


    The Great Mountain Seal waspletely torn apart, and cracks spread across it like spider webs.


    "Boom!"


    The next moment, the Great Mountain Seal shattered into pieces. A renowned Golden Core level magic treasure turned into mere debris.


    <strong>"Your Annihtion Divine Ability has shattered the Golden Core magic treasure, Great Mountain Seal, feeling pleased, and the cultivation progress has increased by 20%."</strong>


    Lin Fei''s eyes lit up. An increase of 20% in cultivation progress was significant.


    "Let''s try another Great Mountain Seal."


    Lin Fei tried to destroy the remaining five Great Mountain Seals. After all, these Seals were of little use to him. Moreover, he already had one. However, when he attempted to shatter these Seals, he found no benefit. It seemed that the Annihtion Divine Ability preferred to destroy ''fresh'' objects. Once something was destroyed, repeating the act wouldn''t improve his cultivation.


    Currently, Lin Fei''s Annihtion Divine Ability''s cultivation progress is at 40%. He initially had 10%, and with the destruction of the mountain peak and the Great Mountain Seal, it had increased by 30%, summing up to 40%. But there was still a long way to go to reach 100%.


    "Is it just about destruction?"


    A sharp glint appeared in Lin Fei''s eyes. He looked at Profound Light Cave Heaven, an idea forming in his mind.


    "Whoosh!"


    Lin Fei approached the Ancient Origin Sect''s sect master.


    "Sect Master, have we almost emptied everything from Profound Light Cave Heaven?"


    The Ancient Origin Sect master nodded, "Almost everything has been moved out. We can''t leave these things in Profound Light Cave Heaven."


    In reality, after Lin Fei destroyed the entrance of Profound Light Cave Heaven, neither the Ancient Origin Sect nor Red Hades Mansion nned to settle in Profound Light Cave Heaven. Without its protective formation, what value did Profound Light Cave Heaven have?


    Everything that could be moved was taken away. Destroying Profound Light Cave Heaven ensured that the Taiyi Dao Pce couldn''t slowly umte power within the domain of the three major forces. To genuinelypete with the Taiyi Dao Pce, both forces would still have to return to their own sects.


    "Good, since everything has been moved out, you all should retreat. I willpletely destroy Profound Light Cave Heaven and erase its existence forever!" Lin Fei said coldly. If he was going to destroy something, he''d do it thoroughly. He wondered, would this act elevate his Annihtion Divine Ability to mastery?


    "Erase Profound Light Cave Heavenpletely?" The Sect Master shuddered slightly. He began to understand Lin Fei''s intentions. Merely attacking the entrance of Profound Light Cave Heaven wasn''t enough. For instance, some disciples of Profound Light Cave Heaven who had evaded the disaster or had relocated to Taiyi Dao Pce might return if the sect''s entrance remained.


    Even if Lin Fei had ughtered everyone, as long as the entrance remained, there was a possibility of its resurgence and even a chance for it to be rebuilt by the returning disciples. Therefore, total obliteration was the answer, making Profound Light Cave Heaven a thing of the past.


    Soon, the people from Red Hades Mansion and the Ancient Origin Sect evacuated Profound Light Cave Heaven. Valuables from Profound Light Cave Heaven were all taken away, leaving it a mere shell. Yet, no matter how empty, this was the entrance to an immortal sect that had stood for ten thousand years. The entrance itself was of paramount significance.


    Suddenly, a massive Life Wheel materialized behind Lin Fei. Following that, the fourth ray on the Life Wheel shone brightly.


    "Divine Ability, Annihtion!"


    At this moment, Lin Fei gave it his all, unleashing this Divine Ability.


    "Boom!"


    Immediately, the power of Annihtion enveloped the entire sect. Chaos ensued¡ªmountains, massive stones, and cliffs¡ªall copsed, shattered into dust.


    This is the power of Annihtion!


    The force of the Divine Ability burst forth in its entirety. In the blink of an eye, as the dust settled, silence reigned. The scene before them was deste.


    Gone!


    The grand Profound Light Cave Heaven, an immortal sect that had endured for tens of thousands of years, vanished in broad daylight. No ruins remained, every trace was wiped out. From that moment on, Profound Light Cave Heaven ceased to exist.


    <strong>"Your Annihtion Divine Ability has erased a ten-thousand-year-old immortal sect, feeling pleased, cultivation progress increased by 200%."</strong>


    <strong>"Your AnnihtionDivine Ability has broken through to Mastery."</strong>


    <strong>"Your AnnihtionDivine Ability continues to break through to Transcendence!"</strong>


    In Lin Fei''s mind, one system notification followed another.

 326. Palace Master’s Decision

    326. Pce Master¡¯s Decision


    "Transcendence!" Lin Fei murmured softly, a touch of astonishment evident in his voice. Previously, he had been worried about advancing his Annihtion Divine Ability, uncertain of how to enhance it. But now, in just a short span of time, his Annihtion Divine Ability had achieved Transcendence and was not far from perfection.


    "System," Lin Fei invoked the system to check his martial arts progress.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Realm: Mid-stage Martial Sovereign</strong>


    <strong>Great Divine Ability: ck Wind Prison: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Great Divine Ability: Gravity Domain: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Great Divine Ability: Dual-World Saber: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Great Divine Ability: Annihtion: Transcendence (Progress 40%)</strong>


    <strong>Saber Domain: Transcendence (Progress 1%)</strong>


    Indeed, Lin Fei''s Annihtion Divine Ability had reached Transcendence with a cultivation progress of 40%. This meant that once Lin Fei advanced his cultivation a little further, he would achieve perfection in this ability. At that point, he could begin cultivating a fifth Divine Ability.


    Moreover, Lin Fei understood the path to enhance the Annihtion Divine Ability: destruction. However, with the entire Profound Light Cave Heaven obliterated by him, there was nothing left to destroy.


    "Let''s return to Ancient Origin Sect," Lin Fei decided without any further dy, joining Wind Sovereign and others to fly towards the Ancient Origin Sect.


    ...


    Inside the grand hall of Taiyi Dao Pce.


    "Bang!"


    The esteemed pce master, who was always calm andposed, could no longer contain his fury. The entire grand hall seemed to tremble from his rage.


    He''s furious!


    Taiyi Dao Pce''s pce master was absolutely livid.


    "Six Golden Core True Persons from my Taiyi Dao Pce, plus Xuanwu who pledged allegiance to us. That''s a total of seven. And including the five elders, that''s twelve Golden Core True Persons¡ªall killed by Lin Fei! Lin Fei must be executed! The Ancient Origin Sect must be destroyed!"


    Inside the grand hall, everyone remained silent, not even daring to breathe. The pce master had never shown such wrath before. However, upon receiving this news, everyone was stupefied.


    Profound Light Cave Heaven was gone,pletely erased without a trace. Xuanwu and the Golden Core True Persons from Taiyi Dao Pce were all dead. The culprit was none other than Lin Fei, whom Taiyi Dao Pce loathed to the core.


    Previously, Taiyi Dao Pce had even dispatched the five elders to ambush Lin Fei outside Cangli Ancient City, taking ample precautions. The five elders were top-tier Golden Core True Persons. It would be more than enough to assassinate a Martial Sovereign. Many even felt that the pce master was making a mountain out of a molehill.


    However, the reality proved otherwise. It wasn''t the pce master overreacting. It was Lin Fei surpassing everyone''s imagination. He even counter-killed the five elders.


    This time, Taiyi Dao Pce, by using the Nascent Soul Transformation Pill, managed to take the initiative. They almost incorporated the entire Profound Light Cave Heaven into Taiyi Dao Pce. Destroying the Red Hades Mansion and the Ancient Origin Sect seemed like a walk in the park.


    Moreover, the pce master was fully prepared. Always cautious, monitoring Lin Fei''s movements. They even nned to concentrate their forces to deal with Lin Fei. Yet, they were still one step behind. Or perhaps, the pce master hadn''t expected that Lin Fei would break the protective formation of Profound Light Cave Heaven. And then, single-handedly obliterate the Profound Light Cave Heaven.


    "Lin Fei''s obliteration of Profound Light Cave Heaven signifies his unstoppable momentum! In the past, the Taiyi Dao Pce would avoid offending such a person. And even if we did, we''d seek to reconcile. But now, after Lin Fei killed so many of our Golden Core True Persons, the hatred can''t be dissolved.


    Furthermore, considering Lin Fei''s talents, achieving the title of Martial King in the future isn''t out of the question. If that happens, the very existence of my Taiyi Dao Pce would be threatened. The fate of Profound Light Cave Heaven serves as a lesson! Therefore, we must eliminate Lin Fei at all costs!"


    The pce master''s expression was stern, his tone chilling with murderous intent. Everyone present was slightly startled. They hadn''t expected the pce master to give such high praise to Lin Fei.


    In fact, having led the Taiyi Dao Pce for hundreds of years, the pce master had done quite well. He was very wise, not always relying on sheer power. Taiyi Dao Pce also knew when topromise.


    But now, who would''ve thought Lin Fei could grow this fast? In such a short time, he had reached this level. Taiyi Dao Pce was now in a bind. They had to take action! They must kill Lin Fei!


    "While Lin Fei is strong, bing a Martial King seems almost impossible, right? So many talented Martial Sovereigns failed to be Martial Kings. Even Martial Sovereigns from Martial King families, possessing Martial King bloodlines, find it almost impossible to be Martial Kings. As long as Lin Fei doesn''t be a Martial King, he won''t pose a threat to our Taiyi Dao Pce.¡±


    Some of the elders felt that the pce master was being overly concerned. Yes, Lin Fei was powerful, But he wasn''t powerful enough to destroy Taiyi Dao Pce. After all, Taiyi Dao Pce wasn''t Profound Light Cave Heaven.


    "If you all think that way, then you are greatly mistaken. Perhaps, Xuanwu thought the same way. And what was the result? The protective formation was broken, and their sect was erased, their lineagepletely cut off. The consequences are too grave, the cost too high. Even if there''s the slightest chance, Taiyi Dao Pce can''t take that risk! Therefore, I''ve decided to invoke the mighty Great Mountian Divine Seal and personally head to the Ancient Origin Sect. We must obliterate the Ancient Origin Sect, kill Lin Fei, andpletely eliminate this tiny threat!"


    As the pce master finished speaking, The entire hall was filled with murmurs of shock.


    "What? Pce Master, you want to use the Great Mountian Divine Seal?"


    "Pce Master, absolutely not! The Great Mountian Divine Seal is the foundation of our Taiyi Dao Pce, it cannot be harmed in the slightest."


    "If the Great Mountian Divine Seal suffers even the slightest damage, then the foundation of our Taiyi Dao Pce will bepromised."


    "Exactly, the Great Mountian Divine Seal is not just a simple magic treasure. It supports the entire magic treasure system of our Taiyi Dao Pce."


    "Without the Great Mountian Divine Seal, can we still refine the Great Mountain Seal?"


    "Our Taiyi Dao Pce, the reason we stand out among so many Nascent Soul legacies is primarily because of the Great Mountain Seal. If the Great Mountian Divine Seal is gone, there will be no talk of the Great Mountain Seal."


    "Pce Master, please reconsider!"


    The Great Mountain Divine Seal, which was crafted by the founder of the pce a Nascent Soul Great Being. It wasn''t just at the Golden Core level but at the Nascent Soul level!


    Such a powerful magic treasure is the foundation of the Taiyi Dao Pce. Thus, the pce master''s proposal was met with opposition from almost all of the Taiyi Dao Pce Golden Core True Persons. The importance of the Great Mountian Divine Seal was too great to risk. There were quite a few forcesparable to them, and they had to be wary of those dark nces.


    The pce master''s face turned ashen. In his mind, no price was too high to kill Lin Fei. Yet now, it seems that using the Great Mountian Divine Seal faces too much resistance. Even if he''s the pce master, it''s not something that can be decided easily. Nevertheless, Lin Fei must be eliminated.


    "If we don''t use the Great Mountian Divine Seal, we can only awaken the sleeping elders. However, once awakened, they cannot sleep again, and when their timees, they will inevitably die."


    The pce master gritted his teeth and made a decision. The Taiyi Dao Pce had many Golden Core True Persons approaching their end who chose to sleep, their powers sealed, ensuring they wouldn''t die. They would only be awakened in times of great peril to the sect. Yet, once awakened, they cannot be sealed again. When their timees, they will die. This technique is a legacy passed down by Nascent Soul Great Beings, representing the foundation of the Nascent Soul legacies.


    But, was it worth paying such a huge price just to kill Lin Fei?


    The pce master believed it was. This time, no Golden Core True Person stopped him. Waking the elders mighte at a significant cost, but at least it wouldn''t shake the foundation of Taiyi Dao Pce.


    Therefore, the pce master arrived at the cave where the elders were sealed in their sleep. He cast a spell and the whole cave began to vibrate.


    The pce master, along with all the Golden Core True Persons, paid their respects to the cave and shouted, "The 38th generation pce master of Taiyi Dao Pce respectfully requests the awakening of our past elders!"


    "Respectfully requests the awakening of our past elders!"


    Many Taiyi Dao Pce Golden Core True Persons also cast their spells, the sounds reverberating throughout the cave.


    The cave shook violently. Simultaneously, powerful presences seemed to wake from their slumber and erupted with force.


    "Has the Taiyi Dao Pce encountered a life-and-death crisis?"


    An ancient voice echoed in the ears of the pce master and all the Golden Core True Persons. The past generations of Taiyi Dao Pce''s Golden Core True Persons awakened!

 327. Treasure Trove

    327. Treasure Trove


    Within the Ancient Origin Sect, it seemed as if the entire world erupted in exultant cheers. Pride and excitement radiated from every face, erasing the shadows that once lingered. And for a very simple reason. Lin Fei had obliterated the Profound Light Cave Heaven. With his power alone, he hadpletely erased the existence of Profound Light Cave Heaven. For the disciples of the Ancient Origin Sect, the feat was both shocking and exhrating.


    The rtionship between the Ancient Origin Sect and Profound Light Cave Heaven could scarcely be termed ''friendly''. Among the three major powers, the two were always in covert and overt contention. Moreover, Profound Light Cave Heaventer "betrayed" the three major powers, siding with Taiyi Dao Pce. This betrayal only deepened the resentment the disciples of the Ancient Origin Sect held against Profound Light Cave Heaven.


    Now, with Lin Fei''s intervention, the entire Profound Light Cave Heaven was eradicated. Every disciple of the Ancient Origin Sect was jubnt. And with Lin Fei guarding the Ancient Origin Sect, who would fear Taiyi Dao Pce?


    At that moment, Lin Fei was in his cavern abode. With him was an acquaintance, Shen Lianxin.


    "Brother Lin," Shen began mysteriously, "there''s something I''ve never told you. But now, seeing you have the power to obliterate Profound Light Cave Heaven, it''s time you knew."


    Curiosity lit Lin Fei''s eyes. What secrets could Shen Lianxin harbor? And what had he not yet disclosed?


    Without further ado, Shen Lianxin drew a piece of beastskin from his robes and handed it to Lin Fei. When Lin unfolded it, it appeared to be a map¡ªor more specifically, a sea chart. It depicted an immense ind, sorge that it could almost be called andmass. Though thisnd was dwarfed by the vastness of the Ancient Continent, it was, in its own right, significant. Emzoned upon this piece ofnd were two words: "Treasure Trove".


    Lin Fei was perplexed. How could a treasure map be of any use to him? Surely, Shen Lianxin wouldn''t ask him to hunt for treasures. After all, in the realm of martial artists, treasures were not paramount. No treasure could perfect a Martial Saint''s saber momentum or elevate one to be a Martial Sovereign.


    But then, a thought struck him, "Wait, why does the contour of thisnd seem so familiar?" It felt as if he''d seen the outline of this "Treasure Trove" somewhere before.


    A sudden realization shed in Lin Fei''s mind. The map hanging in the Great Chang royal pce¡ªthe depiction of Great Chang and its surroundings¡ªit was identical to the contours on this map. The inds or continents in the vast sea, wasn''t Great Chang itself an enormous ind or continent amidst the boundless ocean?


    In the days of old, Lin Fei and Shen Lianxin left the realm of Great Chang. They voyaged across vast oceans, finally arriving at the Ancient Continent. Indeed, amidst the boundless seas, they were unable to chart their course or mark their journey. For them to find their way back to Great Chang, they''d have to rely heavily on luck.


    However, now a nautical charty before them, clearly marking the location of Great Chang. If it were urate, Lin Fei would have a direction to return to Great Chang in the future.


    "Brother Shen, does this map depict the Great Chang continent?" Lin Fei inquired, even though he already harbored such suspicions.


    Shen Lianxin nodded affirmatively, "Indeed, it represents Great Chang."


    "But how did this mape to be?"


    Shen Lianxin paused for a moment, then began, "The tale of this map dates back a long, long time. Its inception might have even been ten thousand years ago. ording to ancient legends, this map points to a ''Treasure Land'', within which lies an artifact of earth-shattering significance. This relic could possibly aid a Golden Core transform into Nascent Soul and a Martial Sovereign to evolve into a Martial King. Perhaps, it could even enable a Nascent Soul Great Being to ascend to an even higher realm. As time passed, these tales grew increasingly embellished. Consequently, many ventured to the sea, heading towards Great Chang. Yet, almost none returned. Those who set sail vanished without a trace."


    "This is the lore from the Ancient Continent. But as for the tales of Great Chang, I believe you''re familiar with them, Brother Lin," Shen Lianxin continued. "Great Chang once witnessed a cataclysmic battle. Subsequently, many masters, such as the Golden Core True Persons and Martial Sovereigns, departed in session, iming they were in pursuit of a greater Dao. But how did they know that sailing the seas would lead to such enlightenment? Perhaps it''s because some masters from the Ancient Continent came to Great Chang, shing with the native martial artists and cultivators of Great Chang. As a result, Great Chang''s glory began to wane, and almost everyone capable of leaving did so."


    Lin Fei nodded in agreement. Shen Lianxin''s analysis was logical and probably aligned with the truth.


    "What of this artifact?" Lin Fei pressed further. "Does it truly exist?"


    "I''m uncertain," Shen Lianxin admitted. "Despite my inquiries, there seems to be no word of anyone obtaining such an artifact. Brother Lin, do you recall our time in Great Chang, where we were ensnared by ciers and deserts, unable to find our way out? There''s something amiss about Great Chang. Perhaps, the artifact truly exists. I refrained from mentioning this earlier, fearing it might distract you from your cultivation. However, you''ve now be a peak Martial Sovereign, capable of demolishing even the Profound Light Cave Heaven. Attaining the Martial King status is within your reach. Perhaps, you can discover the treasure hidden within Great Chang, and it might assist you in bing a Martial King."


    Shen Lianxin spoke with a calm tone. Lin Fei nced at the map in his hand. Clearly, Shen Lianxin might have possessed this map for quite some time. It was, in essence, his own "secret" or perhaps, a stroke of destiny. Yet, Shen Lianxin chose to share it, for he realized that while the treasure would be of no use to him, it was perfectly suited for Lin Fei.


    "Brother Shen, my gratitude knows no bounds," Lin Fei expressed with heartfelt sincerity. Words failed him, but this one sentence captured it all.


    "When the timees to return to Great Chang, be sure to bring me along," Shen Lianxin remarked. "I once believed I was unburdened by attachments and could roam anywhere freely. But after spending significant time at Ancient Origin Sect, there are moments when I find myself yearning for Great Chang, longing for its wine and the scenic mountains and waters." With those words, Shen Lianxin turned on his heel and exited the cave dwelling.


    The mere utterance of the word "yearning" from Shen Lianxin''s lips signified his deep desire to revisit Great Chang, for it was his homnd.


    As for Lin Fei, he rose to prominence through his journey in Great Chang. He had many people and matters in Great Chang that tethered his heart.


    "Great Chang..." Lin Fei murmured softly to himself. Of course, he too wished to return. His earlier hesitations were merely due to theck of a map, an absence of a path back. But now, with the nautical chart in hand, revealing the specific route, everything had changed. Lin Fei could return whenever he desired.


    However, the looming threat from the Ancient Origin Sect and the Taiyi Dao Pce still persisted. Lin Fei couldn''t simply abandon the current situation. He had to deal with the threat of the Taiyi Dao Pce first.


    "If I wish topletely neutralize the Taiyi Dao Pce, I must further enhance my prowess," he mused. "Four Divine Abilities are insufficient. I need five or even six top-tier Great Divine Abilities. Ideally, my Saber Domain should achieve perfection."


    A glint shed in Lin Fei''s eyes, and a cultivation n began to crystallize in his mind. Although the advancement of his Saber Domain to perfection seemed momentarily unreachable, the possibility of his Annihtion Divine Ability reaching its zenith was still very much alive. There was a ce, he reckoned, that might assist in elevating his Annihtion Divine Ability to its pinnacle.


    With a soft "whoosh", Lin Fei took a step, and in a blink, transformed into a streak of light, departing from the Ancient Origin Sect.

 328. Fate of the Illusion Worry City

    328. Fate of the Illusion Worry City


    Illusion Worry City.


    Ever since Lin Fei defeated the Worry-free Sovereignst time, not only has the Worry-free Sovereign retreated into seclusion, refraining from meddling in the affairs of Illusion Worry City, but Jiang Tianyun also hardly left his secret chamber. It seemed that unless he became a Martial Sovereign, Jiang Tianyun would note out. Clearly, Jiang Tianyun had been deeply affected and could no longer maintain his previously detached demeanor.


    This was understandable. Martial artists mustpete fiercely and pursue bravery. Without this determination, how can one practice martial arts? In the way of the immortals, they emphasize self-cultivation and a tranquil state of mind. Martial artists are different; they must vie for the top position. The path of martial arts is like sailing against the current; if you don''t advance, you regress.


    Even the Worry-free Sovereign, who was onceid-back, has been diligently cultivating his Divine Abilities. What more for Jiang Tianyun? However, regardless of whether it''s Jiang Tianyun or Worry-free Sovereign, the ordinary martial artists and Qi cultivators of Illusion Worry City remain unaffected. The city continues to thrive as usual. However, discussions about the three major factions and the Taiyi Dao Pce have clearly increased.


    "The current situation is tense. After Taiyi Dao Pce''s heavy losses, they''re unlikely to let things be," someonemented.


    "The drama between the three major factions in this war is truly sensational. I thought that with Profound Light Cave Heaven''s betrayal, Taiyi Dao Pce would wipe out the Ancient Origin Sect and Red Hades Mansion. But now, the Profound Light Cave Heaven was destroyed by Sovereign Lin instead," another chimed in.


    "With Sovereign Lin present, what does it matter if the Taiyi Dao Pce doesn''t back down? If he keeps growing stronger, he might be a Martial King. Then, even Taiyi Dao Pce would be in danger!"


    "Heh, you think Taiyi Dao Pce isn''t aware of this? They must''ve prepared thoroughly, ready to spare no expense to eliminate Sovereign Lin!"


    Amidst the heated discussions about the current situation, Illusion Worry City finds itself in a precarious position. Although the city has existed for many years, it was previously a neutral zone with a tacit understanding of the three major powers.


    If Taiyi Dao Pce eliminates the Ancient Origin Sect and Red Hades Mansion, would they still allow Illusion Worry City to exist? It''s doubtful. Simrly, if the Ancient Origin Sect defeats Taiyi Dao Pce, will they spare Illusion Worry City? That''s also hard to say.


    As people were engrossed in discussions and specting about the future, a voice suddenly resonated from outside Illusion Worry City, "Worry-free Sovereign, Illusion Heart True Person,e out and see me!"


    The voice echoed throughout Illusion Worry City, causing many to wonder, "Is that... Sovereign Lin''s voice?"


    "It''s Sovereign Lin! He''se to Illusion Worry City, and he''s specifically asking to see Illusion Heart True Person and Worry-free Sovereign. Is he asking Illusion Worry City to take a stance and choose sides?"


    Many recognized the voice. It was none other than the recently famed Sovereign Lin, the top-tier Martial Sovereign who single-handedly annihted the Profound Light Cave Heaven. Consequently, many hurried to the city outskirts, where they saw Lin Fei, calmly standing in mid-air, hands behind his back. This wasn''t his first time in Illusion Worry City. In fact, it was his third visit.


    "Swoosh."


    A figure emerged step by step, from the void outside the city: the Worry-free Sovereign. At this moment, the expression on the face of Worry-free Sovereign was somber. Still, he didn''t say anything, his eyesplex as they rested on Lin Fei.


    During their previous encounters, Worry-free Sovereign could still posture and assert himself before Lin Fei. But now, even if he had been in retreat or wasn''t fond of Lin Fei''s tone, the fact remained: Lin Fei''s attitude was assertive. He directly summoned both Worry-free Sovereign and Illusion Heart True Person toe to him, disying the posture of one who was superior. Without any hesitation, he left his chamber immediately and appeared outside the city.


    Times had indeed changed. Now, even if Lin Fei merely made an offhandment, Worry-free Sovereign could not afford to take it lightly but rather would consider it deeply.


    "Swoosh."


    Another figure appeared. It was Illusion Heart True Person.


    Illusion Heart True Person and Worry-free Sovereign exchanged nces, both bowing respectfully towards Lin Fei, saying, "Greetings, Sovereign Lin. We wonder why Sovereign Lin has summoned us. Is there a matter you wish to instruct?"


    Both Illusion Heart True Person and Worry-free Sovereign understood well that the golden days of Illusion Worry City hade to an end. Whether it was Taiyi Dao Pce or Ancient Origin Sect, both powers now vastly overshadowed Illusion Worry City. Lin Fei had managed to annihte Profound Light Cave Heaven, erasing its entire existence. To him, obliterating Illusion Worry City would be an even smaller feat.


    Though Worry-free Sovereign was proud, he wasn''t foolish. He knew that even if he and Illusion Heart True Person joined forces, they might still be no match for Lin Fei. Consequently, they adopted a humble stance.


    Lin Fei seemed quite pleased with their attitude. His current lofty posture indicated he wasn''t here for a casual visit; he intended to resolve the matter of Illusion Worry City once and for all.


    "Illusion Heart True Person, Worry-free Sovereign," Lin Fei began, "I believe you are both aware of the situation between Ancient Origin Sect and Taiyi Dao Pce. Now, you have three choices: Either join Taiyi Dao Pce, align with the Ancient Origin Sect, or leave Illusion Worry City altogether. Choose one of the three options. I''ll give you half an hour to decide," Lin Fei spoke calmly.


    "Boom."


    Upon hearing Lin Fei''s words, the crowd immediately burst into an uproar. Not only were Illusion Heart True Person and Worry-free Sovereign''s faces darkened, but the expressions of all the martial artists and cultivators in Illusion Worry City also drastically changed, their hearts filled with discontent.


    If Illusion Worry City were to disappear, these individual cultivators would lose an ideal refuge. Particrly within Illusion Worry City, there were many who had offended some significant powers elsewhere. They had fled to this city for protection. Should the city be no more, their safety would be at great risk.


    "Sovereign Lin, aren''t you being too overbearing? We, the Illusion Worry City and its two city lords have never offended Sovereign Lin, nor have we intended to offend the Ancient Origin Sect. We don''t wish to get involved in the great war between the Ancient Origin Sect and the Taiyi Dao Pce. Is that not allowed?"


    Amid the crowd, a martial saint voiced his concerns loudly. His words resonated with many, causing the crowd to be even more agitated, echoing his sentiments.


    "Overbearing?" Lin Fei''s eyes turned cold.


    "Buzz."


    Without any movement from Lin Fei, just a mere thought was enough for his Life Wheel to emerge rapidly from behind him. The secondyer of the Life Wheel instantly radiated with immense light.


    Worry-free Sovereign''s face changed color, and he cried out, "Sovereign Lin, please calm your anger!"


    However, before he could take any action, a terrifying force of gravity descended instantly, rendering himpletely immobile. Gravity Domain! The domain made Worry-free Sovereign feel as if he was sinking.


    "What kind of Divine Ability is this?" Worry-free Sovereign thought anxiously. In the past, he could at least match Lin Fei in battle for a while. But now? Just one Divine Ability made him feel overwhelmed. Of course, he might be able to break free from Lin Fei''s Divine Ability with all his strength. However, Lin Fei had yet to use his Saber Domain. Once Lin Fei employed it, Worry-free Sovereign knew he wouldn''t be able to withstand it. So, he dared not move.


    The martial saint who had voiced his opinion seemed to realize something; his face turned deathly pale.


    "Thud."


    The next moment, an overpowering gravity descended. Before the watchful eyes of everyone present, the martial saint was instantly crushed into a pulp by the immense force.

 329. Choice

    329. Choice


    Silence.


    Outside Illusion Worry City, there was a deathly stillness. No one spoke. All eyes were firmly fixed on the pool of flesh and blood on the ground.


    Martial saint! That was a full-fledged martial saint, even one of the top ones. Yet now, he didn''t even have the slightest power to resist and was crushed to a pulp.


    Lin Fei hadn''t even visibly acted, and with just one Divine Ability, he crushed a top martial saint to death. Just moments ago, Worry-free Sovereign tried to intervene but now stoodpletely still, his face ashen. Clearly, he was suppressed by Lin Fei.


    Many had seen Lin Fei before. In fact, most of the martial artists and cultivators had seen him. They had witnessed Lin Fei''s battle with Worry-free Sovereign outside Illusion Worry City. Lin Fei had won then, but Worry-free Sovereign had only narrowly lost. How much time had passed since then? Merely a few months. Yet in those months, Lin Fei''s power had grown unimaginably, enough to suppress Worry-free Sovereign effortlessly.


    It''s no wonder Lin Fei could obliterate Profound Light Cave Heaven. Such strength was beyond the imagination of average martial artists and qi cultivators. For a moment, no one dared to utter a word. The notion of "strength in numbers" meant nothing in the face of such power. If Lin Fei could erase Profound Light Cave Heaven, he could certainly erase Illusion Worry City.


    "Worry-free Sovereign, Illusion Heart True Person, what is your decision?" Lin Fei calmly inquired, as if the execution of the martial saint was just a trivial matter.


    Worry-free Sovereign and Illusion Heart True Person exchanged nces, their expressions grim.


    "Sovereign Lin, must you be so ruthless?" Illusion Heart True Person''s tone grew cold. Illusion Heart True Person was always known for his calm demeanor, adept in dealing with worldly matters. But now, he showed rare firmness. "Sovereign Lin, are you not afraid that you might push us towards Taiyi Dao Pce? While the Ancient Origin Sect is powerful now, Taiyi Dao Pce remains your fiercest adversary. We, Illusion Worry City, only wish to remain neutral and not partake in your conflicts."


    Upon hearing Illusion Heart True Person''s words, Lin Fei responded, "So, you''ve made your choice?"


    "Indeed. Of the three choices, we pick none. We choose to stay neutral. Sovereign Lin, please don''t press us too hard."


    Illusion Heart True Person spoke out, making clear his and Illusion Worry City''s stance. Worry-free Sovereign remained silent, obviously aligning himself with Illusion Heart True Person.


    "Staying neutral..." Lin Fei pondered.


    Lin Fei shook his head, his voice serene. "The Taiyi Dao Pce won''t allow your neutrality. Likewise, the Ancient Origin Sect will not tolerate your indifference. If you dare defy me, it means you have something to lean on. Reveal your strengths then. If you can withstand my Divine Ability, then your Illusion Worry City shall persist."


    Illusion Heart True Person and the Worry-free Sovereign exchanged a firm gaze. Their resolution was evident. They didn''t question the consequences of their inability to resist. Some answers were unspoken. If they failed, they would perish. Such was the cost.


    "No matter," began Illusion Heart True Person. "We, the free cultivators, have weathered countless battles both great and small. The Illusion Worry City has stood resilient against the onught of your three powerful factions. Power, in the end, has the final say. I beseech you, Sovereign Lin, to impart your wisdom upon us."


    Illusion Heart True Person swiftly reached up, touching the center of his forehead. A resonant hum filled the air. Momentster, a white orb emerged from his brow. Concurrently, Lin Fei felt as though everything around him had vanished. It felt as though he was suspended amidst an endless expanse of white, stretching infinitely in every direction.


    "Illusionary realm..." Lin Fei recognized it instantly. This was an illusion. He discerned the origins of Illusion Heart True Person''s moniker¡ªit was due to his mastery over illusions. His illusions were so lifelike that even when one knew they were in a mirage, breaking free was not easy. Only those with an unyielding spirit could shatter Illusion Heart True Person''s illusions.


    The three dominant factions had besieged Illusion Worry City, but due to Illusion Heart True Person''s illusions, they were thwarted, trapped within this illusionary realm. It was only after this that they had to grudgingly acknowledge the city''s existence. The city''s two main pirs of strength, in essence, were rooted in Illusion Heart True Person.


    Lin Fei reached out, his hand clenching the emptiness around him. There was nothing, it felt as though he was truly ensconced within a void. The sensation was eerily real.


    "What a mesmerizing illusion!" He mused. "This isn''t merely an illusion anymore. It might even be the Dao of Void! Reality and illusion, martial arts and immortality. In the vast Ancient Continent, myriad paths of cultivation exist in all their peculiarities."


    Lin Fei wasn''t taken aback. The Ancient Continent was vast beyond measure, and there were innumerable means of cultivation. It was said that in ancient times, a hundred schools of thought contended, offering diverse methods of cultivation.


    Yet, as time psed, only the ways of immortality and martial arts prevailed. Immortality, exalted and sublime, involved harnessing the power of the universe, understanding the cosmos, and achieving profound self-realization. Possessing powers that pierced the heavens and traversed the earth.


    Martial arts, on the other hand, was the path for all beings, an approach devoid of prerequisites. Consequently, these two methods gradually dominated, bing the mainstream. However, this hegemony didn''t signify the extinction of other schools of thought.


    Unfortunately, this path seems wed, and hard to achieve the end. However, the methods of the Dao of Void are unpredictable, just like Illusion Heart True Person''s current illusion. His illusion must belong to the Dao of Void!


    Lin Fei closed his eyes and stopped looking around. Ayer of light gradually emanated from him. A loud bang sounded as his Saber Domain descended! The Transcendence Saber Domain transformed the void into reality. Under the shroud of the Saber Domain, all illusions were shattered. He opened his eyes again and saw that everything was back to normal. Illusion Heart True Person seemed exhausted, and the bead magic treasure in front of him was vibrating intensely.


    Worry-free Sovereign was approaching Lin Fei, ready to deploy his Divine Ability. If Lin Fei had been a little slower, Worry-free Sovereign''s Divine Ability would have been executed. However, Lin Fei deployed his Saber Domain in an instant, breaking through Illusion Heart True Person''s illusion.


    A gigantic Life Wheel emerged behind Lin Fei, with the secondyer shining brightly. "Gravity Domain!" he eximed. An invisible force enveloped Worry-free Sovereign and Illusion Heart True Person. The two were shocked. It wasn''t just the Gravity Domain; it was thebination of the Saber Domain and the Gravity Domain. The two forces acted simultaneously, paralyzing Illusion Heart True Person and Worry-free Sovereign.


    Under the pressure of the Gravity Domain, the bead magic treasure in front of Illusion Heart True Person fell to the ground and shattered. His magic treasure was destroyed! For a moment, Illusion Heart True Person looked ashen.


    "Defeated..." Illusion Heart True Person was proud. Ever since he obtained this magic treasure and delved into the Dao of Void, his mastery in illusions had reached its peak. However, he met Lin Fei, whose Transcendence Saber Domainpletely restrained his illusion.


    The main reason, of course, was Lin Fei''s overwhelming strength. Even without the Saber Domain, no one could harm him under the shroud of his Gravity Domain.


    "You have been defeated, so now, die! Divine Ability, Dual-World Saber!"


    Lin Fei flicked his finger.


    "Whoosh."


    The power of the Life Wheel instantly condensed into a saber. One nce at this saber would make one''s heart palpitate. And now, Illusion Heart True Person and Worry-free Sovereign who were suppressed by the Saber Domain and Gravity Domain could only watch helplessly as it fell.


    "Swoosh."


    With the saber''s descent, the two remained motionless.


    Illusion Heart True Person on the left shuddered all over. Then, his body slowly turned to dust. A gust of wind blew, and he vanishedpletely.


    Worry-free Sovereign on the right also shuddered all over. With a "thud," he fell to the ground. His body was intact. However, there was no longer any sign of life in him.


    This is the Dual-World Saber. Death of the body on the left. Annihtion of the soul on the right!


    The two city lords who once dominated the world both fell in front of Lin Fei with a single stroke of the saber!

 330. Destruction of Illusion Worry City

    330. Destruction of Illusion Worry City


    "Master!"


    Jiang Tianyun''s eyes were bloodshot as he suddenly charged forward.


    Lin Fei naturally recognized Jiang Tianyun. However, he didn''t show any mercy. Next, with a slight press of the Saber Domain, a saber light instantly slew Jiang Tianyun.


    A mere martial saint. Lin Fei didn''t even need to use his Divine Ability.


    Jiang Tianyun was dead.


    Everyone in the Illusion Worry City was silent, daring not to move. They all knew too well that the Illusion Worry City was finished. After all, the city had always been sustained by the two city lords. Once both lords were dead, what advantage would the Illusion Worry City have?


    Originally, they were confident in the city''s two lords to protect Illusion Worry City. But now, they looked at Lin Fei withplicated expressions. It was Lin Fei again. He single-handedly killed the two city lords. Almost single-handedly destroyed the Illusion Worry City.


    Lin Fei nced at the people inside the Illusion Worry City. Step by step, he floated above the city.


    "In one hour, I will destroy Illusion Worry Citypletely. If you don''t leave, you can be buried with Illusion Worry City."


    Lin Fei never intended to kill everyone in the Illusion Worry City. These people, after all, weren''t the same as those from the Profound Light Cave Heaven. Those from the Profound Light Cave Heaven were all aplices of Xuanwu. None of them were innocent.


    Lin Fei could wipe out the Profound Light Cave Heaven without any qualms. But in the Illusion Worry City, while there were many evildoers, many were independent cultivators.


    Lin Fei wasn''t a bloodthirsty person. Thus, he gave them an hour. Enough time for them to leave.


    As Lin Fei''s words fell, the whole Illusion Worry City plunged into chaos. One hour! They only had one hour!


    Some shrewd individuals quickly left the Illusion Worry City. Yet, some greedy ones were trying to grab some treasures from the city in the chaos, hoping to steal some valuables amidst the turmoil.


    Lin Fei paid them no mind. He would wait for an hour. After an hour, he would use his Annihtion Divine Ability topletely obliterate the entire Illusion Worry City. He believed that this would significantly enhance his cultivation progress for the Annihtion Divine Ability.


    Time ticked away. Soon, the hour had passed.


    Nobody dared to linger for the full hour. Essentially, they all left the Illusion Worry City even before the hour was up. Some were reluctant to part, not moving too far away. They wanted a final look at the Illusion Worry City.


    A resonating hum echoed. The very next instant, a massive Life Wheel materialized behind Lin Fei. Radiance shimmered from fouryers of the Life Wheel, the fourthyer shining the brightest.


    "Divine Ability, Annihtion!"


    With a resounding boom, Lin Fei''s powerful Divine Ability, Annihtion, erupted within Illusion Worry City. Instantly, the entire city crumbled and vanished. No matter how solid or valuable anything was¡ªmajestic walls, massive stones¡ªall yielded before the power of the Annihtion Divine Ability.


    Everyone felt their spirits tremble. They gazed down at the once-prosperous Illusion Worry City, which was crumbling and disappearing before their very eyes. In a mere moment, the bustling city had vanished, leaving behind only ruins. No traces remained of the once magnificent metropolis.


    <strong>"Your Annihtion Divine Ability has obliterated a prosperous and sturdy city, grasping the concept of Annihtionpletely."</strong>


    <strong>"Your Annihtion Divine Ability got an enlightenment."</strong>


    <strong>"Your Annihtion Divine Ability practice progress has reached 100%."</strong>


    <strong>"Your Annihtion Divine Ability is now perfected."</strong>


    With the destruction of Illusion Worry City by his Annihtion Divine Ability, Lin Fei heard these sessive announcements in his mind. His Annihtion Divine Ability was perfected, just as he had anticipated.


    Anything annihted furthered the progress of his Annihtion Divine Ability. Having obliterated both Profound Light Cave Heaven and the vast Illusion Worry City, he transformed prosperity into ruins, grasping the very essence of annihtion.


    All four of Lin Fei''s top-tier Divine Abilities had reached perfection. Perhaps it was time to start cultivating his fifth Divine Ability.


    "Let''s go."


    Lin Fei didn''t linger. He turned into a streak of light, heading back to the Ancient Origin Sect. The residents of Illusion Worry City could only stare nkly at the ruins, their expressionsplex. The city, which had stood for centuries, was no more. They now truly understood the implications of the wars between sects like the Ancient Origin Sect, Red Hades Mansion, and Taiyi Dao Pce. As the saying goes, no egg remains unbroken when the nest is overturned.


    "No matter, let''s leave this ce of conflict. The Ancient Continent is vast after all..."


    Many sighed deeply and began to depart.


    As Lin Fei returned to the Ancient Origin Sect, he happened upon Wind Sovereign and the Ancient Origin Sect''s sect master, who seemed to be searching for him.


    "Sovereign Lin," began the sect master, "You weren''t in your cave earlier. Where had you gone?"


    "I paid a visit to Illusion Worry City."


    "Illusion Worry City?"


    "Yes, I took care of Illusion Heart True Person and Worry-free Sovereign. I then destroyed Illusion Worry City."


    The Ancient Origin Sect Master and Wind Sovereign exchanged nces. Was Lin Fei, residing peacefully in the Ancient Origin Sect, actually taking time out to obliterate Illusion Worry City?


    While they were unsure of Lin Fei''s motives, they didn''t particrly care for Illusion Worry City either. Eliminating potential threats before the uing battle with Taiyi Dao Pce seemed like a wise move.


    "Sect Master, Wind Sovereign, did you seek me out for a particr matter?" Lin Fei inquired.


    The Ancient Origin Sect Master responded gravely, "Indeed, there''s a matter of concern. Recently, Taiyi Dao Pce has been unnaturally quiet. Their silence is unsettling especially after you annihted Profound Light Cave Heaven and executed several of Taiyi Dao Pce''s Golden Core True Persons. This very silence is abnormal.


    Thus, we''vee to caution Sovereign Lin. The most formidable weapon, or power, that you must be wary of from Taiyi Dao Pce is the ''Great Mountain Divine Seal.'' Although it''s unlikely Taiyi Dao Pce would deploy it recklessly, it''s their mightiest magic treasure. Crafted personally by a Nascent Soul Great Being within Taiyi Dao Pce, its might is boundless. Sovereign Lin, you must exercise utmost caution."


    Lin Fei nodded slightly. The Great Mountain Divine Seal! He had certainly heard of it. This was the very foundation of Taiyi Dao Pce. A Nascent Soul magic treasure. Such treasures possessed earth-shattering power, typically used to suppress the entire sect. It would be highly improbable for it to be taken outside, for any damage to it would harm the foundation of Taiyi Dao Pce itself.


    But what if on the off chance that Taiyi Dao Pce decided to deploy the Great Mountain Divine Seal? With Lin Fei''s current prowess, epassing his four top-tier Great Divine Abilities and his Transcendence Saber Domain, it was still uncertain if he could contend against the Great Mountain Divine Seal. If trapped, he might be suppressed.


    The Ancient Origin Sect Master''s warning probably intended to prompt Lin Fei to strategize a defense against the potential deployment of the Great Mountain Divine Seal.


    "I understand," Lin Fei acknowledged. "I''ll visit the Martial Tower."


    With that, Lin Fei transformed into a streak of light, heading towards the Martial Tower of the Ancient Origin Sect.

 331. Undying Body Divine Abilities

    331. Undying Body Divine Abilities


    Ancient Origin Sect''s Martial Tower.


    Lin Fei headed straight to the fourth floor. The entire floor was dedicated to Divine Abilities. While the Ancient Origin Sect might not be on par with the Martial King lineage, they were, after all, a martial arts sect with a heritage spanning tens of thousands of years. Over the years, they had umted a significant collection of Divine Abilities. However, among these Divine Abilities, there were hardly any top-tier Great Divine Abilities.


    If Lin Fei''s goal was merely to attain the status of Martial King, then ordinary Great Divine Abilities would suffice. But he hade to realize that the stronger the Divine Ability, the more potent the Martial King bloodline that would be birthed from it.


    While the Martial King status wasn''t the pinnacle of martial arts nor Lin Fei''s ultimate goal in his martial journey, a stronger Martial King bloodline might be beneficial for his future cultivation.


    Hence, Lin Fei''s current focus was not merely on bing a Martial King but on cultivating the Martial King bloodline. For each Divine Ability, he would have to select the top-tier Great Divine Abilities.


    The only top-tier Great Divine Ability in the Ancient Origin Sect was the ck Wind Prison. That wasn''t an issue, as Lin Fei could create his own Divine Abilities. However, before doing so, he had to decide on the nature of his fifth Divine Ability.


    Initially, Lin Fei was unsure about the direction to take. But the reminder from the Ancient Origin Sect Master about Taiyi Dao Pce''s possession of the Great Mountain Divine Seal gave him some rity. The Great Mountain Divine Seal, being a Nascent Soul magic treasure, was of such significance that all other Great Mountain Seals were mere replicas of it.


    Taiyi Dao Pce''s unyielding stature and its reputation as one of the top Nascent Soul traditions stemmed from its possession of the Great Mountain Divine Seal. This highlighted the seal''s importance to the pce. So, devising a counter to the Great Mountain Divine Seal became a pressing concern for Lin Fei.


    Having encountered the Great Mountain Seal before, Lin Fei could make some educated assumptions about the characteristics of the superior Great Mountain Divine Seal. The Great Mountain Seal, renowned for its immense power and unparalleled dominance, once invoked, would manifest as a gigantic mountain, crushing everything in its path. The Great Mountain Divine Seal likely worked simrly.


    Moreover, it was rumored that the Great Mountain Divine Seal was crafted from a unique ancient divine mountain. The specifics of this "uniqueness" remained a mystery, as it was a closely guarded secret of the Taiyi Dao Pce, not something they would easily disclose.


    Lin Fei closed his eyes, organizing his thoughts. The Great Mountain Divine Seal was overwhelmingly dominant and infinitely powerful. To confront it head-on using Divine Abilities would likely be a daunting task.


    Even if Lin Fei had four Great Divine Abilities, and even if he were to add a fifth Divine Ability and the Transcendence Saber Domain, it would still be challenging to counteract a Nascent Soul magic treasure. If it were easy to fend off, it wouldn''t be worthy of being termed a Nascent Soul magic treasure or be deserving of the title "great-power" magic treasure.


    What if he relied on speed to evade the Great Mountain Divine Seal? Lin Fei was aware that certain Divine Abilities offered unparalleled speed. Upon mastering these skills, one''s speed could be almost inconceivably swift.


    However, the Great Mountain Divine Seal represented an ancient divine mountain, vast beyond measure. When invoked, it nketed the skies, making it nearly impossible to evade based purely on speed. Besides, Lin Fei''s Saber Domain allowed him to "teleport", rendering speed almost redundant.


    Direct confrontation wasn''t the solution, neither was evasion. There remained onest option: to be undying. Self-preservation was paramount. As long as Lin Fei remained alive, with his current four Great Divine Abilities'' offensive capabilities, he was more than equipped to handle foes of the Golden Core and Martial Sovereign levels.


    For instance, the previously encountered Sovereign Yuan possessed a powerful sword domain and impressive attack strength, but he too chose a life-preserving Divine Ability. Even though Lin Fei hadn''t witnessed Sovereign Yuan deploy it, it surely was formidable. For Martial Sovereigns, a life-preserving Divine Ability was essential. The most potent among these was undoubtedly the undying body.


    "If I could possess a Divine Ability that grants me an undying body," Lin Fei pondered, "even the Great Mountain Divine Seal wouldn''t be able to kill me. With my Saber Domain and the other four top-tier Divine Abilities, I''d be prepared for any adversary."


    A glint sparkled in Lin Fei''s eyes. An undying body! A life-preserving Divine Ability!


    However, while it sounded straightforward, the execution was far from it. To remain undying even under the weight of the Great Mountain Divine Seal, what kind of undying body would one need? Many undying bodies could easily be killed by Lin Fei''s Divine Abilities, hardly qualifying them as genuinely undying.


    "Only by elevating the characteristic of ''undying'' to its zenith might one achieve the strongest undying body Divine Ability," Lin Fei mused. "Perhaps, I can create an undying body Divine Ability of my own."


    Lin Fei recognized his unique talent in creating Divine Abilities, particrly top-tier Great Divine Abilities. By continuously integrating the characteristic of "undying" into the Divine Abilities, the newly forged ability would undoubtedly be powerful, perhaps even perfected to its utmost limits.


    Lin Fei made up his mind. He began selecting Divine Abilities, be they Great Divine Abilities or Lesser Divine Abilities, as long as they had the "undying" characteristic.


    This time, Lin Fei didn''t let the Divine Abilities blend freely or spontaneously. He poured more attention and heart into it. He couldn''t let the Divine Abilities craft themselves anymore. In this endeavor, Lin Fei was genuinely pioneering his own Divine Abilities, selecting every single one that needed integration himself.


    The Ancient Origin Sect had both Great Divine Abilities and Lesser Divine Abilities. Among the Great Divine Abilities, there was one named "Flying Sand," which served as a life-preserving ability. However, it wasn''t synonymous with an undying body. The practitioner could transform into flying sand, dispersing and gathering at will, making them difficult to kill.


    Still, this skill''s primary function was to dissipate force, meaning that upon receiving an attack, using the Flying Sand Divine Ability would dissipate much of the force, protecting the practitioner. It wasn''t a genuine undying ability.


    Lin Fei was searching for a true undying Divine Ability. He wanted to use it as a foundation and continuously merge other Divine Abilities to genuinely create an undying body Divine Ability.


    The Ancient Origin Sect had many Divine Abilities, Lin Fei eventually discovered a Lesser Divine Ability that epitomized the "undying body" concept: the "Blood Seal Divine Ability."


    Once the Blood Seal Divine Ability was mastered, practitioners would cultivate a blood seal from their flesh. The energy from numerous cells would be stored within this seal. If the physical body was harmed, like losing a limb, the seal would continually release vast amounts of energy, enabling the regrowth of lost limbs.


    While Martial Sovereigns could typically regenerate limbs even without this ability, the main feature of the Blood Seal Divine Ability was its restorative power. As long as the body wasn''t instantly turned to ash, the practitioner could recover entirely using the blood seal.


    Such regenerative prowess could resist many Divine Abilities, like Lin Fei''s ck Wind Prison. Although the bone-eroding wind of ck Wind Prison was formidable, a practitioner with the Blood Seal Divine Ability could counteract its effects.


    Many Martial Sovereigns couldn''t withstand the ck Wind Prison. Yet, the Blood Seal Divine Ability was only ssified as a Lesser Divine Ability. It could still bebined with other Divine Abilities, transforming into a top-tier Great Divine Ability.


    "It''s you, Blood Seal!" Lin Fei decided. He nned to use this ability as the foundation, integrating other undying body Divine Abilities, genuinely creating the most top-tier undying body Divine Ability.

 332. Undying Seal

    332. Undying Seal


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    The Blood Seal Divine Ability was just a Lesser Divine Ability, so Lin Fei could easily dominate it. Lin Fei executed his Life Wheel, shining with the brilliance of the four Great Divine Abilities, covering the entire fourth floor of the Martial Tower.


    Basically, the Divine Abilities here were at Lin Fei''s beck and call. None of them would refuse to be Lin Fei''s Divine Ability. After all, the potential demonstrated by the four top-tier Great Divine Abilities was enough evidence of Lin Fei''s potential and determination to be the Martial King. Every Divine Ability aspired to achieve immortality, and only by integrating into the bloodline of the Martial King could they be considered truly immortal.


    Lin Fei was meticulous in his selection. He personally picked Lesser Divine Abilities to merge with the Blood Seal. The second Divine Ability he chose was named the Blood Sea. This too had a vast power of flesh and blood, simr to a grand ocean, another life-saving Divine Ability.


    Lin Fei then merged the two Divine Abilities. However, the integration of Divine Abilities required aligned philosophies. Lin Fei felt these two Divine Abilities had simr philosophies, so they should be able to merge. Still, the actual ability to merge depended on the Divine Abilities themselves.


    Time passed, and as Lin Fei integrated about twenty Divine Abilities, the Divine Ability began a significant transformation, evolving from a Lesser Divine Ability into a Great Divine Ability. But this wasn''t enough. He aimed for a top-tier Great Divine Ability.


    Lin Fei continued the integration process, reaching 21, 23, 25, 28, 30... By the time he integrated 31 Divine Abilities, the Divine Ability trembled slightly. The feedback he received was clear: this was its limit. This Divine Ability could no longer be integrated further.


    "Reached the limit? If that''s the case, thene inside. Be my Divine Ability, and in the future, birth the Martial King bloodline, and be immortal for eternity!"


    As Lin Fei''s voice fell, "Whoosh!" instantly, that massive Divine Ability light shot into Lin Fei''s body in a sh.


    "Boom!"


    On Lin Fei''s back, a massive Life Wheel suddenly appeared. On the Life Wheel, the original fouryers of light shone brilliantly. But now, the fifthyer of light suddenly lit up.


    Fiveyers of light! Five Great Divine Abilities!


    Lin Fei cultivated the fifth Divine Ability. At the same time, a set of memories appeared in Lin Fei''s mind. It was the memory of the fifth Divine Ability.


    "Divine Ability, Undying Seal!" Lin Fei murmured softly. In his mind, all the memories rted to the fifth Divine Ability, the Undying Seal, emerged. This Divine Ability was fundamentally different from the four Divine Abilities Lin Fei had practiced before. That is, this Divine Ability is a passive one. No need to actively invoke it. Once this Divine Ability is cultivated, even if it''s just at the beginner level, An "Undying Seal" will be formed.


    This "Undying Seal" is, in essence, simr to the blood seal. With the Undying Seal, Lin Fei''s Vitality bes extraordinarily terrifying. Even the gravest injuries can almost be fully healed.


    "System."


    Lin Fei essed the system, checking the Divine Ability.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Realm: Mid-stage of Martial Sovereign</strong>


    <strong>Great Divine Ability: ck Wind Prison: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Great Divine Ability: Gravity Domain: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Great Divine Ability: Dual-World Saber: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Great Divine Ability: Annihtion: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Great Divine Ability: Undying Seal: Beginner (Progress 0%)</strong>


    <strong>Saber Domain: Transcendence (Progress 1%)</strong>


    Looking at the system panel, indeed, a new Divine Ability was added. It was clearly the fifth Divine Ability, the Undying Seal! It''s just at the beginner level, the cultivation progress is even at 0%.


    Lin Fei closed his eyes. It''s a passive Divine Ability, he could clearly feel that his body was being transformed. Within his flesh, gradually, a mark began to form. This mark is very special. Once it appeared, it permeated into the flesh and blood. It seemed that every inch of flesh had this mark. This is the Undying Seal!


    With the presence of this Undying Seal, Lin Fei''s healing and vitality skyrocketed by ten or even dozens of times in an instant. Even with severe injuries, he can recover. Even at the beginner stage, Lin Fei was aware of one feature of this top-tier Great Divine Ability, the Undying Seal. That is the ability to regenerate lost limbs!


    "Regeneration of severed limbs..."


    A thought stirred within Lin Fei''s heart. With a swift "whoosh," a brilliant saber light erupted from him. Instantly, it aimed and shed at Lin Fei''s fingers.


    A sharp "splurt" resounded. The intense brilliance of the saber, even when directed at Lin Fei''s fingers, effortlessly severed them. Immediately, blood spurted from Lin Fei. His detached fingersy on the ground.


    Yet, Lin Fei lifted his hand, the very one from which fingers had just been severed. Astonishingly, at a speed discernible to the naked eye, the fingers grew back. In a fleeting moment, his hand was restored to its original state, looking exactly as it had before the injury.


    A shiver coursed through Lin Fei''s heart. He realized that this was the power of the Divine Ability called "Undying Seal" ¨C the ability to regenerate limbs. Under such circumstances, assassinating Lin Fei would be an arduous task.


    Of course, if the Undying Seal only granted the ability to regenerate limbs, it certainly wouldn''t earn the title of a top-tier Great Divine Ability. It wouldn''t befit the moniker of "Undying Body." This was merely the beginner realm of the "Undying Seal."


    The Undying Seal Divine Ability had stringent requirements for one''s realm. Each realm possessed distinct abilities. For instance, at the beginner realm of Undying Seal, one could regenerate limbs. At the mastery level, one could achieve the ability of flesh proliferation, where every inch of flesh acted as if it were a living entity. This was the essence of flesh proliferation.


    At the Transcendence level, it was even more phenomenal. One could achieve the ability to be reborn from a single drop of blood. In other words, as long as one drop of blood remained, full recovery was possible. Such an ability defied the heavens. Unless Lin Fei could be instantly turned to dust, he would remain undying. Still, this couldn''t be truly termed as "undying."


    There was another level: Perfection. Upon reaching the realm of Perfection, one would achieve true immortality. By then, the Undying Seal would permeate the tiniest particles of one''s physical form. As long as these particles persisted, Lin Fei would remain alive.


    Even Lin Fei''s Annihtion Divine Ability couldn''t obliterate these particles. Perhaps, only the supreme techniques of the Martial King could annihte such particles. At the level of a Martial Sovereign, there was hardly any power that could destroy these physical particles. That is to say, once the "Undying Seal" reached Perfection, Lin Fei would truly be "Undying and Indestructible."


    "What a remarkable Undying Seal! Such a Divine Ability truly represents an undying body! If the Undying Seal achieves perfection, who could possibly y me?"


    A glint of sharpness shed in Lin Fei''s eyes. He had prioritized the fifth Divine Ability on the "Undying Body." Clearly, he had chosen the right path. However, one question lingered: How could the Undying Seal achieve perfection?

 333. Rapid Progress

    333. Rapid Progress


    Undying Seal Divine Ability is quite unique. It''s a passive Divine Ability. That means, Lin Fei cannot actively deploy it. This Divine Ability is intricately linked to his physical body. Once the Undying Seal is cultivated, it integrates into every inch of flesh and blood, bing inseparable.


    In some ways, this Divine Ability might be vital for Lin Fei''s eventual birthright of the Martial King bloodline. Furthermore, among all the Divine Abilities within the Martial King bloodline, the Undying Seal is likely a unique one. Passed down through generations, awakening the Undying Seal Divine Ability in one''s bloodline would certainly elevate it to one of the top-tier Divine Abilities at the Martial Sovereign level.


    However, its cultivation is arduous. From the memories, Lin Fei found a clue. To enhance the Undying Seal, there are no shortcuts. His body must repeatedly approach the brink of copse. It needs to be destroyed, or even annihted, time and again. Perhaps only then can the cultivation of the Undying Seal progress.


    But this approach is perilous. The physical body is the foundation of a Martial Sovereign. A minor mistake could result in real death. Finding the bnce between body copse without dying is not easy.


    "Others might find it difficult to manage this bnce," Lin Fei muttered, "A momentarypse could result in death. Even if not fatal, it might cause severe damage, perhaps even harming the foundation. Especially since the beginner level of the Undying Seal isn''t that strong yet. But if it''s me, I should be able to control it."


    The more he thought about it, the more it made sense to Lin Fei. To cultivate this Divine Ability, to improve the cultivation of the Undying Seal, he had to rely on himself. Besides, Lin Fei possessed the Saber Domain. So, he should be able to control this bnce.


    The method for Lin Fei to enhance the Undying Seal Divine Ability seemed simple - it was self-harm. Essentially, he would be cutting himself.


    "Let''s give it a try."


    Lin Fei prepared himself immediately.


    "Hum."


    The next moment, he deployed the Saber Domain, cing himself within it.


    "Whizz, whizz, whizz."


    Sabers shot out from all directions, fiercely aiming at Lin Fei, who had dropped all defenses. He met the torrent of sabers with his bare body.


    "Splurt."


    The next moment, the sabers mercilessly struck Lin Fei, riddling him with wounds.


    "Hmm? No effect?"


    Lin Fei observed his body, covered in cuts and punctures. Under the passive influence of the Undying Seal Divine Ability, the wounds were rapidly healing. However, it seemed the desired effect was not achieved. The progress of his cultivation remained unchanged.


    "Perhaps there were too few saber strikes, and the destruction to the body wasn''t thorough enough," Lin Fei spected. "What about using mes to burn? The mes can continually damage the body. Maybe that would be effective."


    Lin Fei nced around. He was on the fourth floor of the Martial Arts Tower. Using mes here might not be a good idea. What if he identally burned some Divine Ability manuals? Moreover, cultivating the Undying Seal Divine Ability wasn''t an overnight task. So, Lin Fei left the Martial Tower and returned to his cave dwelling.


    Inside his cave, Lin Fei had no reservations. He activated the Saber Domain.


    "Fire!"


    Immediately, the Saber Domain was aze. Lin Fei''s body, stripped of any protective power, directly faced the roaring mes, allowing himself to be consumed by their intense heat.


    Burning was excruciating. Even knowing he wouldn''t die ¨C after all, Lin Fei could control the intensity within his Saber Domain ¨C the pain was beyond what most could endure. It required tremendous willpower!


    Lin Fei resisted the burning agony, immersing his consciousness entirely within his body. He could clearly see the mes continuously scorching his body. Yet, the Undying Seal within him ceaselessly released life energy, replenishing what the body needed, or more precisely, the parts of his body that were burned by the mes.


    Thus, Lin Fei''s body underwent a cycle: burnt by mes and then healed by the Undying Seal.


    Suddenly, a system notification echoed in Lin Fei''s mind.


    <strong>"Your Divine Ability, Undying Seal, continuously releases life energy, healing your physical injuries. Cultivation progress has increased by 1%."</strong>


    Even though it was just a 1% increase in cultivation progress, Lin Fei was ecstatic. It meant his method and reasoning were correct. He could use the self-infliction method, pushing his body to the brink of copse, and continuously boosting the cultivation progress of the Undying Seal.


    Although it was only a mere 1% increase, it was achieved in less than half an hour. Moreover, Lin Fei hadn''t been giving it his all. He had merely been testing. Now, having seen the results of his trial, Lin Fei knew his approach worked.


    No longer holding back, he went all out, employing every means to "destroy" his own body.


    One day, two days, three days... Time flew by, and the progress of Lin Fei''s Undying Seal Divine Ability skyrocketed: 10%, 30%, 50%, 70%, 90%...


    In just three short days, Lin Fei''s Undying Seal Divine Ability advanced dramatically, reaching a full 100% cultivation progress. This meant that Lin Fei''s Undying Seal Divine Ability had broken through!


    <strong>"After several days of diligent cultivation, the cultivation progress of your Divine Ability Undying Seal has reached 100%."</strong>


    <strong>"Your Divine Ability Undying Seal has broken through to Mastery!"</strong>


    A system notification echoed in Lin Fei''s mind. Simultaneously, Lin Fei''s body underwent a drastic transformation. This passive-type Divine Ability, much like martial arts, promoted physical enhancement, significantly increasing defense. Now, his body possessed the capability of "Flesh Regeneration," a hallmark of achieving mastery in the Undying Seal.


    "Flesh Regeneration..."


    Lin Fei stretched out his hand and flicked a drop of blood from his finger. The blood dropletnded on the ground, but instead of dispersing, it pulsated as if alive. Remarkably, Lin Fei felt a connection to this droplet.


    "Grow!"


    At Lin Fei''smand, the blood droplet rapidly expanded, turning into a pool that continued to wriggle and writhe.


    "Return."


    With a gesture, Lin Fei recalled the blood, and it swiftly returned to his body. With a mere thought, two more arms sprouted from his ribs, giving him a total of four arms. He even felt he could grow more if he wanted. The same applied to his legs. This was the power of Flesh Regeneration¡ªa miraculous ability that allowed him to easily assume forms like "Three Heads and Six Arms."


    However, every advantage has its drawbacks. The mes within his Saber Domain seemed to have lost their efficacy against Lin Fei''s newly empowered body. With Flesh Regeneration in ce and the apanying bolstered defense, the mes felt as harmless as a tickle.


    While the mes might not pose a challenge, Lin Fei had other Divine Abilities. Among them was one specifically designed to destroy the physical body: the ck Wind Prison, with its bone-eroding wind, capable of corroding flesh. Additionally, there was the Annihtion Divine Ability, also designed to wreak havoc on the body.


    "Continue cultivating the Undying Seal!"


    With resolute determination, Lin Fei extinguished the mes in his Saber Domain and summoned a chilling bone-eroding wind: the Divine Ability, ck Wind Prison. It enveloped him immediately, corroding his flesh, and revealing pale bone. Once again, his body was damaged, but the Undying Seal was constantly triggered, repairing his body and leading to continued progression in his cultivation.

 334. Crisis in Great Chang

    334. Crisis in Great Chang


    In the blink of an eye, more than a month passed.


    Inside Lin Fei''s cave dwelling, the entire floor was covered with a pool of blood-like mud, with no trace of Lin Fei to be seen.


    Suddenly, the pool of blood began to rapidly coalesce into a figure, revealing itself to be Lin Fei.


    "It''s done. Every single particle within me now bears the Undying Seal! The Undying Seal has finally reached perfection!"


    Lin Fei murmured, immense joy filling his heart. At the same time, the familiar system notification echoed once again in his mind.


    <strong>"Your Divine Ability Undying Seal has fully integrated into your body''s particles, grasping the true essence of immortality."</strong>


    <strong>"Your Divine Ability Undying Seal has reached perfection."</strong>


    "System."


    Without hesitation, Lin Fei essed the system panel.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Realm: Mid-stage Martial Sovereign</strong>


    <strong>Great Divine Ability: ck Wind Prison: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Great Divine Ability: Gravity Domain: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Great Divine Ability: Dual-World Saber: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Great Divine Ability: Annihtion: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Great Divine Ability: Undying Seal: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Saber Domain: Transcendence (Progress: 5%)</strong>


    To his surprise, the progress of his Saber Domain was now at 5%, having previously been at just 1%. The Saber Domain was supposed to gradually reach perfection after obtaining the guidance of the perfect Saber Domain. However, the rate of improvement was erratic and unpredictable. Lin Fei wasn''t too concerned, though. Knowing the direction, he believed that the Saber Domain would eventually reach perfection on its own.


    His eyes then shifted to the Great Divine Ability Undying Seal. As expected, it had indeed reached perfection. Now, with five Great Divine Abilities perfected, especially the Undying Seal, Lin Fei''s long-standing vulnerability ¡ª defense or survival means ¡ª had been addressed.


    For a long time, Lin Fei had no significant defensive abilities and had mostly relied on his overwhelming Saber Domain and Divine Abilities. But now, with the Undying Seal etched into every particle of his body, as long as those particles weren''t obliterated, Lin Fei would be genuinely immortal. On the Martial Sovereign level, he had achieved the true Undying Body.


    Furthermore, Lin Fei had tested himself against even the mightiest Divine Abilities like Annihtion and Dual-World Saber. Their powers were unimaginable, but they couldn''t obliterate him. Against opponents of the Martial Sovereign tier, Lin Fei was inherently invincible. Moreover, he had his Saber Domain and four other top-tier Great Divine Abilities.


    As Lin Fei was about to rise, he noticed Shen Lianxin hastily approaching from outside the cave dwelling, inquiring from the maidservants about whether Lin Fei hade out of his seclusion.


    "Brother Shen,e in."


    Lin Fei''s voice echoed from inside the chamber. Shen Lianxin quickly entered.


    "Brother Lin, something has happened. Great Chang might be in trouble," Shen Lianxin said gravely.


    "What kind of trouble?"


    Shen Lianxin then exined everything.


    Recently, throughout the entire vast Ancient Continent, tales of the "Treasure Land" have been spreading. Moreover, maps leading to it are being discovered continuously. Coupled with the legends, many Martial Sovereigns and Golden Core True Persons are tempted to seek out the Treasure Land, for the treasures there can potentially transform a Golden Core True Person to a higher state and grant a Martial Sovereign the bloodline of a Martial King. Not only the Martial Sovereigns and Golden Core True Persons but even some Nascent Soul Great Beings might be tempted.


    Hearing this, Lin Fei frowned. "So, there''s more than one map? And this, it seems someone is intentionally spreading these tales and maps?"


    Lin Fei had a hunch that there was more to the situation in Great Chang.


    "Can we find out who''s behind all this?" Lin Fei asked.


    "It''s hard to tell. The news spread too quickly. The Ancient Continent is vast; it''s impossible to trace the source. Maybe someone has already left the Ancient Continent and headed to Great Chang."


    Shen Lianxin''s implication was clear. Great Chang was their homnd, and now, with so many ambitious figures from the Ancient Continent possibly setting foot in Great Chang, would Great Chang be able to resist?


    Currently, in Great Chang, there was only one martial saint, Liu Yibai from the Hiden Sword Sect. How could he fend off these Martial Saints and Golden Core True Persons? If that happens, Great Chang would inevitably experience a great catastrophe! Neither Shen Lianxin nor Lin Fei wanted to see such an oue.


    "Brother Shen, I can''t leave right now. With the threat of the Taiyi Dao Pce, I can''t move. If I leave, the Taiyi Dao Pce might take action against the Ancient Origin Sect," Lin Fei said.


    "What should we do then?" Shen Lianxin asked.


    Lin Fei closed his eyes, contemting their options. After a while, he reached a decision.


    "I''ll pay a visit to the Taiyi Dao Pce!"


    That was the only solution Lin Fei could think of. Even if he couldn''t destroy the Taiyi Dao Pce, he had to intimidate them enough to ensure they wouldn''t, or couldn''t, target the Ancient Origin Sect.


    Shen Lianxin didn''t object. He knew that once Lin Fei made up his mind, it would be after thorough consideration.


    "Brother Lin, I''ll wait for you at Ancient Origin Sect."


    After saying this, Shen Lianxin left. He knew his limits. He, as a martial saint, wouldn''t be of much help to Lin Fei. Staying in the Ancient Origin Sect, ensuring Lin Fei doesn''t have any worries behind him, would be the best way to assist Lin Fei.


    Subsequently, Lin Fei exited his cave dwelling and went on to meet the Ancient Origin Sect Master and Wind Sovereign. For such a significant matter, he had to notify them.


    "What? Sovereign Lin, you n to approach Taiyi Dao Pce?"


    Upon hearing Lin Fei''s words, the faces of the Ancient Origin Sect Master and Wind Sovereign changed dramatically. Utter astonishment took over them.


    The Taiyi Dao Pce had shown no signs of movement, Yet, Lin Fei intended to strike them first. Even the pinnacle Martial Sovereigns, those who had mastered eight Great Divine Abilities, would never dare to im they''d challenge Taiyi Dao Pce.


    "Sovereign Lin, it''s too dangerous. Taiyi Dao Pce has profound strength, and they might have awakened the Golden Core True Persons from past generations. Once you enter Taiyi Dao Pce, they might even employ the Great Mountain Divine Seal. Taiyi Dao Pce will use every means at its disposal. Your situation will be perilous!"


    Both the Ancient Origin Sect Master and Wind Sovereign strongly advised Lin Fei against venturing to the Taiyi Dao Pce. It was far too hazardous!


    Should the confrontation ur within the Ancient Origin Sect, maybe the Taiyi Dao Pce wouldn''t resort to using the Great Mountain Divine Seal. However, if Lin Fei were to attack the Taiyi Dao Pce, what would the pce possibly hesitate for?


    "I want to force the Taiyi Dao Pce to use all their methods. If they exhaust all their tactics and still can''t handle me, then the Taiyi Dao Pce won''t target the Ancient Origin Sect anymore. At least, until they''re confident enough to deal with me, they won''t make a move against the Ancient Origin Sect." Lin Fei stated calmly. His decision was made after careful consideration.


    Wind Sovereign and the Ancient Origin Sect leader exchanged a nce.


    "If we''re going, we need to go all out! If anything happens to Sovereign Lin, staying in the Ancient Origin Sect would mean facing certain death! Wait a moment, Sovereign Lin. Besides us, the Ancient Origin Sect has other Martial Sovereigns. It''s time for them to make a move!"


    The sect master appeared resolute. He had made up his mind.

 335. The Great War is Coming

    335. The Great War is Coming


    The Ancient Origin Sect indeed had Martial Sovereigns, and not just a few. They were mostly senior elders. Even among them, there were top-tier Martial Sovereigns who had cultivated nine Divine Abilities. Of course, these nine Divine Abilities were all Lesser Divine Abilities. However, that still made them top-tier Martial Sovereigns. Yet, Lin Fei hadn''t met these Martial Sovereigns before.


    Now that Lin Fei was gearing up to confront Taiyi Dao Pce, the Ancient Origin Sect couldn''t remain indifferent. The Sect Master quickly made a decision. They would go all out! If they won this battle, the Ancient Origin Sect would be safe for now. Taiyi Dao Pce wouldn''t darey a finger on them for decades, or even centuries toe. But if they lost, the Ancient Origin Sect would face the threat ofplete annihtion. They had to give it their all.


    Lin Fei waited patiently in the main hall. The Sect Master went to summon the senior elders. Soon, nine Martial Sovereigns flew into the hall, joining the Sect Master and Wind Sovereign. Excluding Lin Fei, the Ancient Origin Sect had a total of eleven Martial Sovereigns.


    "Greetings, Sovereign Lin!" The nine Sovereigns turned their gaze to Lin Fei. Even though they had not met him before, the Sect Master had briefed them about recent events in the sect. These Martial Sovereigns who had been in seclusion or in deep slumber were naturally surprised by Lin Fei. When did the Ancient Origin Sect gain such a powerful Martial Sovereign?


    "Sovereign Lin, these are all the Martial Sovereigns of our Ancient Origin Sect," the Sect Master solemnly announced.


    Lin Fei nodded and responded, "Good, let''s set out." He didn''t say much else. A confrontation between the Ancient Origin Sect and Taiyi Dao Pce was inevitable. Moving the battlefield to the Taiyi Dao Pce might be a blessing in disguise, ensuring the Ancient Origin Sect wouldn''t be destroyed. The group quickly soared into the sky, heading towards Taiyi Dao Pce.


    ...


    Taiyi Dao Pce had recently seen the awakening of many ancient Golden Core True Persons. Some had slumbered for hundreds of years, while others had been asleep for thousands. They had finally been roused and needed some time to adjust to the current era.


    However, for these ancient beings, awakening almost certainly meant they were bound to face death, so they had nothing to fear. Initially, when they learned they were awakened just to face a single Martial Sovereign, they were shocked.


    A mere Martial Sovereign, even a top-tier one, shouldn''t have necessitated their awakening. Even after getting to know some details about Lin Fei of the Ancient Origin Sect, they still found it unbelievable. The Taiyi Dao Pce was not at a critical juncture of life and death. Why was there a need to wake them up?


    "Pce Master. The Taiyi Dao Pce has awakened us. Regardless of the reasons, it ultimately requires us to take action. Since Lin Fei and the Ancient Origin Sect pose a threat, we must spare no effort to eliminate them. What are you waiting for?"


    The speaker was a remarkably ancient Golden Core True Person belonging to the era thousands of years ago, a prominent figure within the Taiyi Dao Pce.


    The Pce Master responded, "It is almost time. I will use the Great Mountain Divine Seal to merge all of your Great Mountain Seals together. Even if we cannot utilize the Great Mountain Divine Seal, thebined power of the Great Mountain Seals alone will be earth-shattering. Taking action against the Ancient Origin Sect and Lin Fei will naturally increase our chances!"


    The Pce Master of the Taiyi Dao Pce always nned meticulously before acting. He needed to be certain. In the previous two instances, he dispatched the Five Elders and he also sought to win over Xuanwu. It could be considered quite cautious and prudent. There was absolutely no underestimation of Lin Fei and the Ancient Origin Sect. Or rather, at that time, some even felt that he was overreacting.


    But what was the result? Even though he was so cautious and prudent, Lin Fei''s strength still exceeded his expectations. Thus, he failed. And this time, failure was absolutely not an option! He must be fully confident before taking action.


    "Report. Ancient Origin Sect''s Lin Fei, apanied by eleven Martial Sovereigns of the Ancient Origin Sect, a total of twelve Martial Sovereigns, in a mighty procession, have arrived at the gate of the Taiyi Dao Pce."


    Suddenly, a disciple of the Taiyi Dao Pce hurriedly came to report.


    "Swoosh."


    Countless Golden Core True Persons stood up and even the Pce Master showed a trace of astonishment on his face.


    "Lin Fei has arrived? How dare hee? Moreover, he has almost brought all the Martial Sovereigns of the Ancient Origin Sect. If he isn''t here to court death, then he must have some reliance! However, the Taiyi Dao Pce is not the Profound Light Cave Heaven. Does Lin Fei believe that being able to crush the Profound Light Cave Heaven means he can annihte our Taiyi Dao Pce as well?"


    The Pce Master was filled with uncertainty and surprise.


    "Pce Master, do not hesitate any longer. While Lin Fei may indeed have some reliance, does that mean Taiyi Dao Pce has none? Right outside the gate of the Taiyi Dao Pce, we can mobilize the Great Mountain Divine Seal at any time. No matter what Lin Fei relies on, the Great Mountain Divine Seal can suppress it!"


    "However, the Great Mountain Divine Seal is the foundation of the Taiyi Dao Pce and should indeed not be used lightly. Let us, the old fellows, go and meet Lin Fei. Even if we don''t make a move, before long, our time wille, and we will perish."


    Once they awakened, there was no turning back. They could only slumber once. Even if they did nothing this time, when their time came, it would still be a one-way street to death! Now that Lin Fei hade knocking on their door, they naturally had to go out to confront him. If they could kill Lin Fei, then they wouldn''t need the Great Mountain Divine Seal. They wouldn''t need to make borate arrangements either.


    "Very well, the elders will be tasked with this!"


    The Pce Master of the Taiyi Dao Pce pondered for a moment. He nodded slightly in agreement, allowing these awakened Golden Core elders to go out and confront the enemy.


    "Ha-ha, let''s go, let''s cut down Lin Fei and wipe out the Ancient Origin Sect."


    "It won''t be in vain that we were awakened by the sect!"


    Hence, arge number of Golden Core True Persons, brimming with battle intent, quickly transformed into streaks of light, flying towards the outside of the Taiyi Dao Pce.


    At this moment, outside the Taiyi Dao Pce, Lin Fei stood with his hands behind his back, quietly in the void. Behind him was a Martial Sovereign of the Ancient Origin Sect, also standing in the void, gazing at the gate of the Taiyi Dao Pce ahead. This was the Nascent Soul lineage! The Ancient Origin Sect had never had any Martial Kings.


    Havinge so close to the Taiyi Dao Pce, Lin Fei did not immediately make a move. The formation of the Taiyi Dao Pce was certainly not easy to break. However, even if he couldn''t break it, Lin Fei was determined to deal a heavy blow to the Taiyi Dao Pce. To render the Taiyi Dao Pce powerless against the Ancient Origin Sect.


    Therefore, he was biding his time. He knew that the Taiyi Dao Pce certainly could not hide behind the gate and refuse toe out. The people of the Profound Light Cave Heaven might do so, but the Taiyi Dao Pce absolutely couldn''t.


    A prestigious Nascent Soul lineage. If itcked the courage toe out and fight and was instead blocked outside the gate by Lin Fei, then what right did the Taiyi Dao Pce have to be called a Nascent Soul lineage? It would likely be theughingstock of the entire Ancient Continent.


    Thus, Lin Fei stood outside the entrance, doing nothing. The Taiyi Dao Pce would certainly send someone out.


    "Hum."


    Suddenly, the gate of the Taiyi Dao Pce trembled slightly. Indeed, someone from the Taiyi Dao Pce hade out.


    "Swish, swish, swish."


    Thus, figures flew out of the Taiyi Dao Pce one after another. One, two, three, four, five...


    However, with each figure that appeared, the eleven Martial Sovereigns of the Ancient Origin Sect behind Lin Fei widened their eyes. Their expressions became extraordinarily solemn.


    Figures flew out of the Taiyi Dao Pce, one after another. It''s just that, wasn''t it a bit too many?

 336. One Against a Hundred

    336. One Against a Hundred


    The sky was filled with an oppressive darkness, formed by the sheer number of Golden Core True Persons. Considering that Taiyi Dao Pce produced twenty to thirty Golden Core True Persons every millennium, the umted force for thousands of years was staggering. Almost a hundred Golden Core True Persons had now awakened. This was the true foundation of Taiyi Dao Pce!


    Witnessing such a formidable lineup, the Ancient Origin Sect Master, Wind Sovereign, and others turned pale. Previously, the long-standing stalemate between Taiyi Dao Pce and the three major forces had seemed rather insignificant. Taiyi Dao Pce had not tapped into the power of the Golden Core True Persons of generations past. Otherwise, with this overwhelming force, they could have easily wiped out the three major forces. It was undeniable that the heritage of the Nascent Soul lineage was unparalleled and not to be underestimated.


    "Are you Lin Fei?" One of the Golden Core True Persons, with a cold gaze, addressed Lin Fei.


    Lin Fei remained nonchnt. The sight of these numerous Golden Core True Persons seemed no different than if he were facing one or two of them.


    "You are all nearing the end of your lifespans, wrapped in the aura of death," Lin Fei remarked, "Did Taiyi Dao Pce awaken you from your slumber? Bold move. But awakening you is merely sending you to your deaths."


    "Sending us to our deaths?" A chuckle arose. "We are already on borrowed time. But before we meet our end, we will clear all obstacles for Taiyi Dao Pce and obliterate the Ancient Origin Sect!"


    Then, with a thunderous roar, the horde of Golden Core True Personsunched their attack. Channels of energy activated, the sky filled with dense clouds, and the Spiritual Qi of heaven and earth converged into the void.


    Even if these Golden Core True Persons only cast a single, identical spell, its power would be earth-shattering. The main techniques of a Golden Core True Person are spells, formations, and magic treasures. Together, they invoked a powerful spell.


    "Heavenly Fire Art!"


    mes engulfed the sky, aiming to consume Lin Fei. But Lin Fei only sneered.


    Suddenly, a massive Life Wheel emerged behind him. The Life Wheel was illuminated by five radiantyers, making it look extraordinarily vast. Eachyer represented a Divine Ability. And these weren''t ordinary Divine Abilities. These five radiantyers,bined with the Life Wheel, exerted a pressure that was truly terrifying.


    The emergence of Lin Fei''s Life Wheel made the numerous Golden Core True Persons tense. Their life''s aura paled inparison to the sheer pressure emanating from Lin Fei''s Life Wheel. The only usible exnation was Lin Fei''s Divine Ability, which was significantly more potent than any typical Martial Sovereign.


    Upon Lin Fei''smand, "Gravity Domain!" the secondyer of his Life Wheel shone brightly.


    "This is... Gravity?"


    "Such an eerie and dreadful Divine Ability."


    "Form a formation!"


    A palpable force of gravity descended upon the Golden Core True Persons. They felt as if they were being crushed by a mountain. Even their protective spells struggled to hold against the relentless pressure of the Gravity Domain.


    To Lin Fei, anyone within the range of his Gravity Domain would experience its effects equally. Whether it was one or hundreds of Golden Core True Persons, they would all bear the brunt of the gravitational force.


    However, the Golden Core True Persons reacted swiftly. Combining their strengths, they formed a massive formation. The formation''s energy surged, counteracting Lin Fei''s Gravity Domain.


    But as the Heavenly Fire began its descent from the void, Lin Fei, without hesitation, pointed at the vast Spiritual Qi vortex in the sky,manding, "Disperse!"


    With his words, a bright white light enveloped Lin Fei, the sharp edge of a saber emanating from it. This was the Saber Domain. With the Saber Domain covering the entire void, Lin Fei was its ruler. Everything would bend to his will. Thus, when hemanded the Spiritual Qi cloud to disperse, it did.


    Despite the dispersal of the Spiritual Qi cloud, the Heavenly Fire continued its descent. The Spiritual Qi had merely enhanced the potency of the Heavenly Fire spell. Still, all these raging fires were now under the dominion of Lin Fei''s Saber Domain.


    "Fire!"


    With a simplemand, Lin Fei''s Saber Domain was set aze. The mes extinguished the descending Heavenly Fire. Moreover, these raging mes even scorched the numerous Golden Core True Persons.


    "Saber Domain, along with a gravitational Divine Ability," one murmured in awe.


    "This youngster is truly formidable," another remarked.


    "It''s no wonder our leader woke us," a third added.


    "A Martial Sovereign with such powers isn''t something a few top-tier Golden Core True Persons can handle," a fourth mentioned.


    "However, even with the Saber Domain and the gravitational Divine Abilitybined, breaking through the formation formed by hundreds of us Golden Core True Persons is impossible!" another dered confidently.


    The Golden Core True Persons were indeed shaken by Lin Fei''s Saber Domain. But they also held their ground, banking on the power of theirbined formation. Past encounters with Golden Core True Persons had always ended with their inevitable defeat against Lin Fei''s Saber and Gravity Domains. But this was a unique situation. There were hundreds of top-tier Golden Core True Persons here, and defeating them wouldn''t be a simple task.


    Moreover, Lin Fei was cautious. They were all from the Taiyi Dao Pce and practiced the Great Mountain Seal technique. They hadn''t used it yet. If all these Golden Core True Persons were to execute the Great Mountain Seal, the resulting force would be unimaginable.


    Nevertheless, Lin Fei had a n. The next moment, countless energies from his Life Wheel converged before him, slowly forming an awe-inspiring saber. Though only tens to hundreds of meters in length, this saber exuded an aura that made one''s heart race just by looking at it.


    "Dual-World Saber!" Lin Fei uttered coldly. With both handsing together, he unleashed a single, devastating sh.


    The saber, spanning hundreds of meters, struck down, aiming directly at the formation formed by the Golden Core True Persons. Dual-World Saber is a technique that splits the soul from the body. One sh meant physical death, and another ensured the spirit''s demise.


    When the saber finallynded on the formation, it didn''t cause a massive explosion or a dramatic sh. Instead, it vanished silently, like a gentle touch. But the faces of the hundreds of Golden Core True Persons changed drastically.

 337. Dead?

    337. Dead?


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    "Plop."


    A Golden Core True Person''s face turned ashen in an instant. Silently, his entire body disintegrated into fine dust. He had fallen!


    "What just happened?"


    "Quickly, use the magic treasures to protect yourself!"


    "This Divine Ability is terrifying; it can seep into our formation soundlessly."


    "Protect yourself with magic treasures!"


    The Golden Core True Persons, being wealthy and powerful, quickly summoned their protective magic treasures. Most of them possessed at least two or three such treasures. With the treasures deployed, they felt them vibrating intensely, a testament to the power of Lin Fei''s Dual-World Saber.


    However, in the blink of an eye, five Golden Core True Persons had been taken down. They had assumed that the formation made up of hundreds of their kind would be unbreakable, and as long as the formation stood, they''d be safe. Yet, who could have imagined that Lin Fei''s Divine Ability could prate their defenses? That was the deadly efficiency of the Dual-World Saber. It wasn''t just raw destructive power but a lethal finesse.


    Though the Golden Core True Persons had reacted and summoned their treasures, Lin Fei wasn''t limited to a single strike. If they sought refuge in their formation, he''d just continue with his Dual-World Saber attacks. He wondered how many they could endure.


    Lin Fei once again summoned another Dual-World Saber and shed. The faces of the Golden Core True Persons inside the formation shifted in concern. They realized that they couldn''t go on like this indefinitely. Being perpetually on the defensive would lead to their inevitable defeat.


    "Everyone, let''s use the Great Mountain Seal! Perhaps only the Great Mountain Seal can take down this young man! With ourbined strength, using the Great Mountain Seal, Lin Fei will be no match!"


    The Golden Core True Persons, experienced inbat, acknowledged their dire situation. Thebination of Saber and Gravity Domains was suppressing them, forcing them to rely solely on their formation to resist. If the formation broke, they''d be left vulnerable to Lin Fei''s domains. If they stayed inside their formation, they wouldn''t be able to counter-attack Lin Fei and would eventually be worn down by his repeated strikes. Therefore, they had to deploy the Great Mountain Seal.


    A humming sound resonated as the powers within hundreds of Golden Core True Persons surged. Instantly, individual Great Mountain Seals emerged from within them, converging rapidly to form a colossal Great Mountain Seal that exuded an ancient aura.


    "Strike!"


    With that, hundreds of Golden Core masters joined forces, summoning the Great Mountain Seal. The sky, for a moment, seemed to be cloaked in darkness as the immense Great Mountain Seal radiated a chilling divine might, descending from the heavens, hurtling towards Lin Fei.


    Even the presence of the Saber Domain or the Gravity Domain could not deter the Great Mountain Seal. For this was thebined might of hundreds of Golden Core True Persons. With their power converging, the Saber and Gravity Domains could only restrain a fraction of its formidable energy.


    "Beware, Sovereign Lin!" cried the Sect Master and Wind Sovereign, their faces paled with concern. Yet, they felt utterly helpless.


    Before, the secluded elders held themselves in high regard, believing they possessed the strength of seven or eight, even nine Lesser Divine Abilities. Even within the Taiyi Dao Pce, they assumed they could hold back some Golden Core True Persons. However, witnessing such a battle, they realized their inadequacy. Theycked even the credentials to partake.


    With hundreds of Golden Core True Persons attacking in unison, casting spells, forming magical arrays, and wielding magic treasures, how could they resist? Even a single spell could obliterate them all.


    Only after facing the Taiyi Dao Pce did they truly grasp its terror. Without Lin Fei, given the Taiyi Dao Pce''s lineup, they would have easily decimated the Ancient Origin Sect. For a moment, the entirety of the Ancient Origin Sect was filled with trepidation. Such a terrifying magic treasure approached, and the pressure it brought was overwhelming.


    Suddenly, Lin Fei sharply raised his head, his eyes locking onto the Great Mountain Seal. He had been waiting for this, the final move of the hundreds of Golden Core True Persons.


    "Divine Ability, Annihtion!" Lin Fei shouted.


    With a resonating hum, the Life Wheel behind Lin Fei illuminated, its fourthyer shining brightly. The pinnacle of Great Divine Ability, Annihtion, erupted in an instant.


    With a deafening boom, a force of destruction surged from within Lin Fei, shing fiercely with the massive Great Mountain Seal in the sky. The very void seemed to tremble from the impact. This was a true sh of titans.


    Yet, the Great Mountain Seal merely paused for a moment before it crushed Lin Fei''s Annihtion Divine Ability. After all, it was powered by hundreds of Golden Core True Persons. In terms of sheer strength, none could rival it ¡ª not even Lin Fei.


    "Power of Destruction!"


    Lin Fei, with undeterred calmness, once again summoned the Divine Ability Annihtion. Over and over, he unleashed the destructive force, for in such situations, it was the most potent and effective. Despite the continuous onught of the Annihtion Divine Ability, the Great Mountain Seal continued its descent. However, subtle changes were now evident upon its surface.


    "Crack."


    A tiny crack had appeared on the Great Mountain Seal. Initially, it was barely noticeable. However, as the Seal descended upon Lin Fei, the cracks multiplied, covering nearly its entire surface.


    Yet, the hundreds of Golden Core True Persons, undeterred by the visible damage, still urged the Great Mountain Seal forward, fixated on crushing Lin Fei beneath it.


    "Hold on, it must hold on. Even if the Great Mountain Seal is destroyed, we must kill Lin Fei. As long as the Great Mountain Seal strikes him, Lin Fei is doomed!"


    Clearly, these Golden Core True Persons were prepared to sacrifice their magic treasure if it meant ying Lin Fei. They were approaching the end of their lifespans. They wouldn''t hesitate even if it meant mutual destruction.


    "Boom."


    Finally, the Great Mountain Seal crashed down, directly overhead. With a shattering sound, the Seal fragmented into countless pieces. But Lin Fei, too, seemed to have been crushed to a pulp by the force of the Seal.


    "Sovereign Lin!" Wind Sovereign and Sect Master cried out, their eyes filled with horror, staring into the void. All that remained was a mist of blood. Had Lin Fei truly been pulverized into mist by the Seal?


    Such a terrifying treasure, akin to an ancient divine mountain, had firmlynded on Lin Fei. How could he possibly survive? It was inconceivable! Especially when powered by hundreds of Golden Core True Persons.


    "He''s finally dead!"


    "This Lin Fei was truly formidable. Even with hundreds of us joining forces, we were nearly defeated by him."


    "It was wise of the Pce Master to awaken us in time. Given more time, Lin Fei''s growth would''ve been catastrophic."


    "Hmph, no matter how strong he was, what difference does his end make?"


    "Now that Lin Fei is dead, let us obliterate the Ancient Origin Sect!"


    For a moment, all the Golden Core True Persons felt a sense of relief and triumph. But then, one of them voiced a doubt, "Wait. If Lin Fei is truly dead, why are his Saber Domain and even the Gravity Divine Ability still present?"


    Instantly, unease rippled among the Golden Core True Persons. They too had realized this anomaly. If Lin Fei was indeed dead, why did his domains persist? It was unnatural. Unless... Lin Fei was still alive!


    In unison, the hundreds of Golden Core True Persons gazed intently at the mist of blood in the void, supposedly Lin Fei''s remnants. Yet, instead of dissipating, the blood mist seemed to coalesce, slowly taking form once more.

 338. Summon the Great Mountain Divine Seal

    338. Summon the Great Mountain Divine Seal


    In the void above, the silhouette of Lin Fei manifested once again. That nebulous mist of blood never dissipated. Instead, it coalesced swiftly, forming Lin Fei.


    Witnessing this spectacle, over a hundred Golden Core True Persons gazed in sheer disbelief as if they couldn''t fathom the truth.


    "How can this be? He was clearly reduced to a blood mist by the Great Mountain Seal. How could he possibly remain unscathed?"


    "Transformed into a blood mist and yet able to reform; what sort of Divine Ability is this?"


    "Even the famed undying physique doesn''t possess such terrifying regenerative prowess."


    For a moment, a profound shock gripped the hearts of all Golden Core True Persons present. They had indeed seen the undying physique of Martial Sovereigns before. In fact, they''d witnessed its power on numerous asions.


    However, even the mightiest of these undying physiques, at most, boasted formidable defense and rapid recovery. Never before had they seen a Divine Ability where one, having been reduced to mere mist, could be reborn in such a manner.


    Perhaps ''reborn'' wasn''t the right word. After all, Lin Fei''s Saber Domain and Gravity Domain remained intact, signifying that he had never truly perished to begin with. But how could he have survived thebined force of the Great Mountain Seals, summoned and driven by over a hundred Golden Core True Persons?


    A sense of hopelessness engulfed many of the Golden Core True Persons. Their most potent weapon had failed. The numerous Great Mountain Seals had shattered. Bereft of the Great Mountain Seals, what other means did they possess tobat this threat?


    There, in the vast expanse, Lin Fei stood. He cast a cold gaze upon the multitude of Golden Core True Persons ensnared within the formation. Indeed, moments ago, he had been reduced to a blood mist by the numerous Great Mountain Seals. Yet, he did not perish. The sensation was peculiar. All of this was due to the effect of his Divine Ability, the Undying Seal.


    The Undying Seal, a passive Divine Ability, is only triggered when one''s life is endangered or one''s body is gravely harmed. Having been reduced to what could aptly be termed "utter annihtion," Lin Fei would certainly have met his demise had it been before. Thebined might of over a hundred Golden Core True Persons and their myriad of magic treasures wasn''t mere rhetoric; it was a terrifying force to be reckoned with.


    Choosing the Undying Physique as his fifth Divine Ability was a decision Lin Fei had made after considerable contemtion. It now seemed his choice was judicious. Battling a power like Taiyi Dao Pce, survival was paramount. After all, no one truly knew the depths of Taiyi Dao Pce''s strength. Who would have imagined that Taiyi Dao Pce would suddenly bolster its ranks with so many Golden Core True Persons?


    In the midst of the intense atmosphere, Lin Fei''s voice resonated, cold and unwavering, signaling the unleashing of his divine abilities.


    "Divine Ability, Annihtion! Divine Ability, Dual-World Saber! Saber Domain, tri-saber merge, Strike!"


    Lin Fei''s gaze was chilling. The Life Wheel behind him emitted two distinct rays of luminescence, each signifying the release of top-tier Great Divine Abilities. Added to that, the infinite saber beams from his Saber Domain surged toward the group of Golden Core True Persons like a tsunami.


    A colossal explosion erupted. Despite thebined strength of the hundred Golden Core True Persons, they found themselves outmatched by Lin Fei''s overwhelming assault. The two Divine Abilities and the Saber Domain''s onught shed head-on with the formation. The formation, alreadypromised due to the destruction of the Great Mountain Seal and subsequent bacsh, barelysted three breaths before shattering.


    The ear-piercing shatter echoed. The formation, bolstered by thebined power of over a hundred Golden Core True Persons, crumbled instantaneously under thebined weight of the Annihtion, Dual-World Saber, and the Saber Domain. This jarring event left each Golden Core True Person physically and mentally shaken.


    A subtle tremor emanated from the firstyer of Lin Fei''s Life Wheel. The wind began to blow, but it wasn''t any ordinary gust. This was the bone-eroding wind, capable of reducing flesh to mere bones in an instant.


    As this deathly wind swept over, terror painted the faces of the Golden Core True Persons. Their flesh rapidly dissipated, revealing pale skeletons. Given their current vulnerable state, they''d only be able to withstand this wind for a few breaths. Beyond that, certain death awaited.


    Although they were nearing the end of their lifespans, few among them could face the reality of death with true equanimity.


    Inside Taiyi Dao Pce, all eyes were trained on the epic showdown between Lin Fei and the Golden Core True Persons. Every elder, disciple, and even the Pce Master knew the terrifying power of these hundred Golden Core True Persons. When they saw the Great Mountain Seal transform Lin Fei into a mist of blood, relief, and joy were evident on their faces.


    However, Lin Fei''s "resurrection" and subsequent annihtion of the Great Mountain Seal and the formation stunned them into fearful silence. Now, with the formation shattered, the lives of these Golden Core True Persons hung by a thread. Although these Golden Core True Persons were nearing their natural life''s end, there was a stark difference between dying of natural causes and being in by Lin Fei''s hand.


    If Lin Fei managed to defeat over a hundred Golden Core True Persons from Taiyi Dao Pce single-handedly, it would signify a catastrophic blow to the prestige and might of the Taiyi Dao Pce.


    "Pce Master, we must find a solution!"


    "Call back the Golden Core True Persons from outside."


    "How has Lin Fei be so formidable? Not even hundreds of Golden Core masters can challenge him."


    "Lin Fei possesses five top-tier Great Divine Abilities. He also has the Saber Domain, which even reaches the level of Transcendence."


    "A Saber Domain of Transcendence is almost equivalent to the power of two, perhaps even three top-tier Great Divine Abilities."


    "By this calction, Lin Fei can nearly match a Martial Sovereign with seven or eight top-tier Great Divine Abilities."


    "He''s merely a step away from bing a Martial King..."


    Many of the elders went silent. Perhaps some disciples are unaware of the significance of possessing seven or eight top-tier Great Divine Abilities, but the elders are fully aware.


    For a typical Martial Sovereign, having one or two Great Divine Abilities is already remarkable. If every one of their Divine Abilities is of the ''Great'' variety, they certainly are on the path to bing a Martial King.


    Most of these individuals hail from Martial King lineages, bearing the bloodline of a Martial King and inheriting the Divine Abilities within that bloodline. This is how they might possess multiple Great Divine Abilities. However, it''s rare, almost unheard of, to have each one at the top-tier level.


    As for Lin Fei? Every one of his abilities is top-tier! The distinction is monumental! Even the Martial Sovereigns from those esteemed Martial King families would likely be overshadowed when faced with Lin Fei.


    It''s not that the multitude of Golden Core True Persons are weak; it''s simply that Lin Fei is overwhelmingly strong. His strength surpasses their wildest imaginations.


    They had initially discouraged the Pce Master from using the Great Mountain Divine Seal, thinking it might be an overreaction. But now, in hindsight, they realize their grave error. Only the Pce Master had the foresight to truly understand the threat Lin Fei posed from the beginning. Yet, even with that awareness, they couldn''t thwart Lin Fei when he was still in his nascent stages. Now, he has fullye into his own.


    The Pce Master remained silent, gazing quietly at the mountain entrance. What solutions can he possibly think of now? Every tactic and ounce of power at his disposal has been exhausted. He even went to the extent of summoning past generations of Golden Core True Persons. Yet, they were still no match for Lin Fei. The only strategy remaining is the final resort of Taiyi Dao Pce ¨C its very essence and foundation.


    The Pce Master was hesitant to employ this, unless absolutely necessary. But now, there''s no choice.


    "Summon the Great Mountain Divine Seal!"


    In the following moment, the Pce Master presented hismand token. Channeling his Spiritual Qi into it, a resonating hum filled the air, and the token illuminated brightly. Mysterious runes emerged from the token, ascending and embedding into the towering mountain peak above.


    With a deafening rumble, the towering mountain quaked vigorously, exuding an aura of ancientness, wilderness, and vastness. This ancient divine mountain is Taiyi Dao Pce''s guardian treasure ¨C the Great Mountain Divine Seal!

 339. The Power of Great Mountain Divine Seal

    339. The Power of Great Mountain Divine Seal


    The gates of Taiyi Dao Pce trembled violently. All the disciples and elders stared in horror at the towering, ancient divine mountain that reached the clouds. Their eyes widened in disbelief.


    "Could that ancient divine mountain be the Great Mountain Divine Seal?"


    "It''s unfathomable. We''ve been at Taiyi Dao Pce for so long, yet we had no idea that the Great Mountain Divine Seal was here all this time."


    "It''s said that the Great Mountain Divine Seal was crafted by the founding master from an ancient divine mountain. I thought it was a mere legend. Who would have believed it to be true?"


    "This ancient divine mountain seems to have always been within Taiyi Dao Pce. I never imagined it to be the Great Mountain Divine Seal..."


    Many were taken aback. After all, this ancient divine mountain had been in Taiyi Dao Pce for ages. Not just the disciples, but most of the elders were also unaware.


    The Great Mountain Divine Seal hadn''t been used for countless years. At the very least, it hadn''t been invoked in millennia. It was only natural for the disciples and elders to be oblivious.


    However, the Pce Master was undoubtedly aware that the majestic mountain standing tall in the Taiyi Dao Pce was indeed the Great Mountain Divine Seal!


    With a thunderous roar, as the Pce Master invoked the Great Mountain Divine Seal with amand token, the ancient divine mountain tore from the earth. Whistling, it headed straight for the gates of Taiyi Dao Pce.


    "Hmm?"


    Lin Fei abruptly raised his head.


    All at once, darkness enveloped the sky! It was the shadow of a mountain. Eclipsing the sun and sky, an imposing, mysterious, vast, and terrifying aura emanated. It was suffocating, and that aura instantly locked onto Lin Fei. He found himself trapped, with nowhere to run.


    "Great Mountain Divine Seal!"


    Lin Fei''s eyes narrowed ever so slightly. He had deduced it instantly. It had to be the Great Mountain Divine Seal. Although it bore the semnce of a mountain peak, one could discern its true nature when sensed with intuition.


    It was a magic treasure and it far surpassed the caliber of a Golden Core treasure. It was a Nascent Soul magical treasure!


    While a Nascent Soul magical treasure didn''t represent a true Nascent Soul, such a treasure could easily obliterate any Golden Core cultivator. Overpower any Martial Sovereign! Such overwhelming and crushing power, it was iparably formidable.


    "Gravity Domain! Annihtion!"


    Without a moment''s hesitation, the Life Wheel on Lin Fei''s back shone brightly from its second and fourthyers. Two top-tier Great Divine Abilities erupted simultaneously.


    As gravity intensified, given the massive size of the ancient divine mountain, the force was immensely daunting. Yet, the ancient divine mountain continued its descent towards Lin Fei. Without a hint of eleration, it remained steady.


    This meant Lin Fei''s Gravity Domain hadn''t affected the ancient divine mountain in the slightest. Even the power of the Annihtion Divine Ability, when unleashed upon the ancient divine mountain, proved futile. There wasn''t even a slight tremor. Such was the power of the Great Mountain Divine Seal!


    Simultaneously, the Great Mountain Divine Seal finally descended upon Lin Fei''s Saber Domain. With a soft crunch, Lin Fei''s Saber Domain shattered almost instantly.


    For the first time, Lin Fei''s Saber Domain was broken. Ever since he had developed the Saber Domain, it had been unbeaten. But now, it was violently "smashed" open by the Great Mountain Divine Seal.


    Once the Saber Domain was crushed by the Great Mountain Divine Seal, Lin Fei was momentarily rendered unable to utilize it. Thus, even if he wished to use the Saber Domain for "teleportation", he was powerless. Such is the prowess of the Nascent Soul magic treasure!


    It remained dormant until it struck with earth-shattering force, leaving no escape.


    "Sovereign Lin!"


    "Is that the Great Mountain Divine Seal?"


    "How terrifying! This is truly the backbone of Taiyi Dao Pce!"


    "Great Mountain Divine Seal, a Nascent Soul magic treasure, is invincible..."


    The numerous Martial Sovereigns of the Ancient Origin Sect, upon witnessing the terrifying might of the ancient divine mountain, felt despair sinking into their hearts.


    Before witnessing the Great Mountain Divine Seal and experiencing the Nascent Soul magic treasure firsthand, they could speak confidently. However, when they did see and feel its terror, they realized how horrifying the Nascent Soul magic treasure truly was. It wasn''t something a Martial Sovereign or a Golden Core could contend with. Seemingly, no force or Divine Ability could withstand it.


    With a deafening boom, the Great Mountain Divine Seal finally descended, instantaneously pressing down on Lin Fei. And Lin Fei''s body was instantly crushed into dust by the Great Mountain Divine Seal!


    If the Great Mountain Seal could turn Lin Fei into dust, the Great Mountain Divine Seal would naturally fare even better. Yet, Taiyi Dao Pce still chose to deploy the Great Mountain Divine Seal because of its unique power that the Golden Core magic treasure didn''t possess.


    Perhaps, it could shatter Lin Fei''s undying physique. After all, in this world, there''s no such thing as a truly undying physique. It''s bound to have ws.


    The Great Mountain Seal failed to eradicate Lin Fei solely due to its insufficient power. But the strength of the Great Mountain Divine Seal, being a Nascent Soul magic treasure, greatly exceeded the former. It was the source of the Pce Master''s hopes.


    This time, as the Great Mountain Divine Seal descended, Lin Fei was crushed to dust. Not even a mist of blood remained. He seemed to have vanishedpletely.


    However, in the next instant, a figure emerged from the void. It was Lin Fei! His figure reappeared, seemingly unscathed.


    "Nascent Soul magic treasure is just this much."


    A glint of something unusual shed across Lin Fei''s eyes. Within Taiyi Dao Pce, the thing he dreaded most was this Great Mountain Divine Seal. After all, being a Nascent Soul magic treasure, no one truly knew the extent of its terrifying power.


    But just now, as Lin Fei was pressed down by the Great Mountain Divine Seal, it was undeniably powerful. Lin Fei''s physical body was crushed without resistance, reduced to mere dust. This was even more thorough than the Great Mountain Seal, with not even a mist of blood remaining, and to the naked eye, no trace of Lin Fei''s body could be found.


    However, Lin Fei was ultimately not dead. This was because even the Great Mountain Divine Seal could not grind the "particles of his body" into dust. These particles were invisible to the naked eye. Lin Fei''s Undying Seal was present in every single particle of his body. As long as these particles persisted, Lin Fei would not die. The power of the Great Mountain Divine Seal seemingly could not reach this "particle" level.


    So, even if Lin Fei was turned to dust hundreds of times, it would have no substantial effect on him. What''s more, the one controlling it was merely a Golden Core cultivator. Hence, Lin Fei naturally revived.


    Suddenly, the Great Mountain Divine Seal descended once more, and just like before, Lin Fei''s body disintegrated into dust. But the next moment, a tower-shaped magic treasure fiercely flew out from within Taiyi Dao Pce.


    "True Fire Tower, Refine!" The voice of Taiyi Dao Pce Master rang out. This was a magic treasure specifically meant for suppression and sealing. Although it was of the Golden Core tier, once something was trapped within the True Fire Tower, it would immediately be refined by the true fire inside. The mes within the tower weren''t ordinary mes but true fire, the kind used specifically for refining tools and pills. It could melt almost anything.


    The Taiyi Dao Pce Master''s eye was incredibly sharp. He immediately identified Lin Fei''s "weakness." Lin Fei could not resist the Great Mountain Divine Seal, given its Nascent Soul magic treasure status. But the Great Mountain Divine Seal also couldn''t kill Lin Fei outright.


    Lin Fei''s undying physique was indeed formidable. But the strategy seemed clear now - use the Great Mountain Divine Seal to crush Lin Fei into dust, then employ the True Fire Tower to suppress and refine him with its fire. This true fire could melt everything. He refused to believe that he couldn''t refine Lin Fei to death!


    As a result, inside the True Fire Tower, the mes roared and zed, engulfing the entire area where Lin Fei was, frantically refining him.

 340. Concession

    340. Concession


    Inside the True Fire Tower, Lin Fei did not manifest physically. However, his consciousness persisted. The true fire inside the tower burned ferociously. It was indeed formidable, capable of turning even top-tier Martial Sovereigns into ashes. Once enveloped by the true fire, death was almost certain.


    Yet, Lin Fei''s Undying Seal remained unaffected. This seal had prated down to the particle level. Thus, even the scorching mes couldn''t harm these particles. As long as the particle level remained undamaged, nobody could kill Lin Fei.


    "Neither the True Fire nor the Great Mountain Divine Seal can touch the particle level," Lin Fei mused, "Perhaps only a true Martial King or a Nascent Soul Great Being can touch that level, maybe even annihte the particles entirely."


    Lin Fei felt enlightened. He realized that his self-created fifth Divine Ability, the Undying Seal, might have touched upon powers akin to those at the Nascent Soul or Martial King levels to some extent.


    Particle level! Perhaps that''s where the power of a Nascent Soul Great Being or a Martial King truly reached!


    Even though Lin Fei didn''t have a physical form and remained in a particle state, invisible to the naked eye, this didn''t prevent him from wielding his Saber Domain or his Divine Abilities. Therefore, breaking out of the True Fire Tower was not a difficult task for him.


    In the next moment, Lin Fei''s Saber Domain erupted with explosive force. Simultaneously, a force of annihtion also burst forth from within the tower.


    "Divine Ability, Annihtion!" he dered. The internal explosion of the Annihtion Divine Ability impacted the tower severely. The top-tier Golden Core level magic treasure, the True Fire Tower, started showing cracks all over its surface.


    "Wh-what is this?" Everyone watched in shock. The appearance of these cracks meant only one thing: The True Fire Tower couldn''t trap Lin Fei!


    In the next heartbeat, the tower shattered. Fragments scattered in all directions, nketing the sky. The True Fire Tower was destroyed. Lin Fei''s silhouette once again appeared, standing dominantly in the void, hands behind his back, overlooking Taiyi Dao Pce.


    A solemn silence descended upon the pce. The Pce Master remained silent, refraining from any further action. Despite having the Great Mountain Divine Seal to crush Lin Fei into dust, what was the point?


    "All True Persons, return," Taiyi Dao Pce suddenlymanded the hundreds of Golden Core True Persons outside. Perhaps the only use of the Great Mountain Divine Seal was to prevent Lin Fei from ying these True Persons. But in the grand scheme of things, it was inconsequential. Sooner orter, these Golden Core True Persons would meet their end. Whether Lin Fei was the one to end them or not didn''t matter.


    With a "whoosh," hundreds of Golden Core True Persons swiftly returned to the Taiyi Dao Pce. They remained silent, their expressions somber. Such a vast and reputable Taiyi Dao Pce was now unable to deal with just one Martial Sovereign. This was nothing short of humiliating. Even after employing their most potent artifact, the Great Mountain Divine Seal, they still couldn''t vanquish Lin Fei. It was an undeniable fact: They could not kill Lin Fei.


    Once all the Golden Core True Persons had returned, the Taiyi Dao Pce Master withdrew the Great Mountain Divine Seal. His gaze met Lin Fei''s in the void. After a long moment, he finally spoke, "Sovereign Lin, we of Taiyi Dao Pce admit that we cannot defeat you. However, you cannot ovee the protective formation of our pce either. If you don''t believe me, you''re wee to try."


    The Pce Master was wise. He knew why Lin Fei hade. Lin Fei probably had the same intentions as he had with the Profound Light Cave Heaven, wanting to decimate the Taiyi Dao Pce. But this wouldn''t be an easy feat. The Taiyi Dao Pce wasn''t like the Profound Light Cave Heaven.


    "I will indeed try," Lin Fei dered, standing amidst the void. Behind him, a Life Wheel manifested, disying fiveyers of radiant light. At this moment, three of thoseyers shone brilliantly.


    "Divine Ability, Gravity Domain! Divine Ability, Dual-World Saber! Divine Ability, Annihtion!"


    All three Divine Abilities were offensive ones, each fearsomely powerful and unique in its own way. Instantly, the trio of top-tier Great Divine Abilities erupted with an overwhelming might. This wasn''t all; there was also the Saber Domain, which condensed into a formidable saber, cleaving violently towards the gates of Taiyi Dao Pce.


    A deafening "rumble" echoed. Taiyi Dao Pce''s protective formation emitted a blinding light, shaking violently like never before, even causing the entire pce gates to quiver.


    "Great Divine Mountain, return to your ce!" The Pce Master chanted calmly, activating a seal. The Great Mountain Divine Seal swiftly returned to its initial position.


    Once the seal was back in ce, the intense tremors at the pce gates began to subside quickly. In the end, the protective formation stood unbreakable. Even with Lin Fei''s three Great Divine Abilitiesbined with the Saber Domain, he couldn''t shake the protective formation of the Taiyi Dao Pce.


    Lin Fei refrained from making another move, his gaze fixed intently on the Great Mountain Divine Seal within the Taiyi Dao Pce.


    The Great Mountain Divine Seal was originally an ancient divine mountain and likely served as the central nexus or the ''heart'' of the Taiyi Dao Pce''s protective formation. With the Great Mountain Divine Seal anchoring the formation, one could only hope to break through the formation if they managed to destroy the seal.


    However, with Lin Fei''s current strength, he couldn''t budge the Great Mountain Divine Seal at all. This was expected; if the Taiyi Dao Pce was so easily breached, it wouldn''t be the pinnacle of the Nascent Soul lineage.


    Seeing that Lin Fei couldn''t breach the formation, the Pce Master slowly said, "Sovereign Lin, it must be clear to you now that you cannot break through our formation."


    "True, I cannot break the formation," Lin Fei responded, "But I can stand guard outside and y anyone who attempts to leave the Taiyi Dao Pce!"


    This deration sent shockwaves through everyone in the Taiyi Dao Pce. Lin Fei''s intention was evident; he was in for a long haul, ready to engage in a battle of attrition.


    "Sovereign Lin, why resort to such extremes?" the Pce Master reasoned. "If you blockade our entrances, you''d also be trapping yourself here. Your potential far surpasses any of ours. You might even have the chance to be a Martial King. Wasting time here could cost you that opportunity. We, the Taiyi Dao Pce, admit defeat. We vow never to provoke members of the Ancient Origin Sect or the Red Hades Mansion. How does that sound?"


    In truth, both Lin Fei and him realized this was the best possible oue, restoring the previous standoff between the three major powers. However, this time Lin Fei had the upper hand.


    "Let there not be a next time. If you dare act against us again, Taiyi Dao Pce, ensure you are fully prepared. If we truly drag this out, even if all of you perish, I will remain standing," Lin Fei coldly dered. With that, he took a step and, along with the Martial Sovereigns of the Ancient Origin Sect, swiftly left the entrance of the Taiyi Dao Pce.


    Inside the Pce, everyone exchanged uneasy nces. "Pce Master, what now?" Many were at a loss for words.


    "Did you all hear?" the Pce Master began. "The next time we act, we must be fully prepared. Unless we can have a Nascent Soul Great Being intervene, Taiyi Dao Pce should remain still."


    The idea of a Nascent Soul Great Being was almost a legend¡ªinvoking such a power would be tremendously difficult for the Taiyi Dao Pce. Conversely, Lin Fei''s potential seemed boundless. If he were to achieve the rank of Martial King, the Taiyi Dao Pce would be in grave danger.


    However, the Pce Master had a n. While the Pce might not have a Nascent Soul Great Being of its own, it could potentially seek one out. Although recruiting such a figure would be a monumental challenge, it wasn''t entirely hopeless. If they could secure the assistance of a Nascent Soul Great Being, they might stand a chance against Lin Fei.


    Both Lin Fei and the Taiyi Dao Pce Master understood a stark reality: their paths would likely cross again in a grand confrontation. And when that day arrives, one side will undoubtedly be obliterated.

 341. The Direction of the Sixth Divine Ability

    341. The Direction of the Sixth Divine Ability


    Lin Fei, Ancient Origin Sect Master, Wind Sovereign, and all the other Martial Sovereigns had returned to the Ancient Origin Sect.


    In the grand hall, the leader of the Ancient Origin Sectughed and said, "Sovereign Lin, with our journey to Taiyi Dao Pce this time, we can finally rest easy."


    "Indeed, as long as Sovereign Lin is with us, Taiyi Dao Pce will not dare to make a move against our Ancient Origin Sect."


    "We have at least a thousand years of peace."


    All the Sovereigns appeared ted. With Lin Fei around, the Ancient Origin Sect was guaranteed a millennium of prosperity.


    "A thousand years?" Lin Fei shook his head, "Maybe tomorrow, maybe a few years, but definitely not a thousand. They will make their move."


    A Martial Sovereign frowned, "Taiyi Dao Pce can''t defeat you, how would they dare?"


    "They may not take action, but they could hire someone who will. If Taiyi Dao Pce brings in a Nascent Soul cultivator, do you still believe we can rest easy?"


    Lin Fei''s words changed the expressions of all the Martial Sovereigns.


    "Summon a Nascent Soul cultivator? Is that even possible?"


    Many doubted. If it were that easy, Taiyi Dao Pce would have done it long ago. But what if they did?


    "Sovereign Lin, what should we do?" Wind Sovereign asked.


    All eyes were now on Lin Fei. He was the core of the Ancient Origin Sect.


    "It''s simple. I will be the Martial King. Then, all problems will be solved."


    The room went silent. They knew Lin Fei was powerful, but he had only mastered five of the Divine Abilities. To be a Martial King, he had to merge all nine. Only then could he possibly attain the Martial King''s bloodline and status. However, if anyone from the Ancient Origin Sect had a chance, it was Lin Fei.


    Lin Fei left the hall, giving a reminder to the Sect''s Sovereigns to stay vignt. He returned to his dwelling, knowing Taiyi Dao Pce wouldn''t let it go, but also confident they wouldn''t act soon without being sure of victory.


    He was also aware that only by bing a Martial King could he eliminate the threat of Taiyi Dao Pce for good. But it wasn''t going to be easy. He had just mastered five of the Divine Abilities. There were four more to go.


    Lin Fei had time, but Great Chang might not be able to wait that long. Some Martial Sovereigns and Golden Core True Persons from the Ancient Continent had already set out for Great Chang. He wondered what had be of it.


    Lin Fei knew he had to rush back to Great Chang soon.


    "First, I should visit the Martial Arts Tower and ''create'' a top-notch Great Divine Ability as my sixth Divine Ability..."


    Lin Fei didn''t dwell on how long it would take to return to Great Chang this time. The stronger his power, the better.


    Thus, Lin Fei ventured to the fourth floor of the Martial Arts Tower.


    The fourth floor was entirely dedicated to Divine Abilities. Lin Fei had grown adept at "creating" Divine Abilities. However, now he needed to choose a direction. For his sixth Divine Ability, what kind of power did he need?


    For the fifth Divine Ability, Lin Fei had chosen the path of immortality to counter the threat from Taiyi Dao Pce, resulting in the creation of the top-tier Undying Seal Great Divine Ability. Even a Nascent Soul magic treasure could not kill him.


    Undoubtedly, the fifth Divine Ability was a resounding sess! Therefore, Lin Fei had even higher expectations for the sixth Divine Ability.


    Lin Fei pondered the Divine Abilities he currently possessed: ck Wind Prison, Gravity Domain, Dual-World Saber, Annihtion, and Undying Seal, totaling five.


    Among them, the Gravity Domain, simr to the Saber Domain, was a restrictive Divine Ability, mainly used to suppress the opponent''s power. Undying Seal was defensive, giving the user a type of immortality. ck Wind Prison was an expansive attack against life. Both Dual-World Saber and Annihtion Divine Ability were powerful and direct attack abilities.


    These five Divine Abilities wereprehensive, leaving no ring weaknesses. But in certain areas, there were still vulnerabilities. For instance, he didn''t possess a straightforward defensive Divine Ability. Even the Undying Seal, with its immortality trait, wasn''t genuinely defensive.


    Another issue was the absence of a decisive, all-ending ability. If he didn''t have a powerful enough direct defense Divine Ability, the Great Mountain Divine Seal could crush him. What if he couldn''t break a more potent seal like the True Fire Tower? While it couldn''t kill him, being sealed or trapped was almost as bad.


    So, Lin Fei concluded, "I need a Divine Ability that is definitive. One that can break any seal. Even if I''m trapped, I should be able to break the confinement of any magic treasure."


    Lin Fei knew that finding such a Divine Ability would be a challenging endeavor. Perhaps even if he scoured all the Divine Ability scriptures in the Ancient Origin Sect''s Martial Arts Tower, he might not have found the ability he sought. However, he had the option to "create" his own.


    To create something wasn''t to conjure it out of thin air. Lin Fei couldn''t magically invent a Divine Ability. But after his previous two endeavors in "creating" Divine Abilities, he had garnered some personal experience and even had a few ideas. This was an ideal opportunity to "experiment." Even if he failed, it wouldn''t impact him in any way.


    Firstly, Lin Fei needed to have a clear idea or vision. He had to be precise about what kind of Divine Ability he needed. Not just a vague concept. He closed his eyes, thinking of the True Fire Tower. This magic treasure was a prime example of a sealing-type magic treasure. Even other more potent magic treasures, stronger than the True Fire Tower, were primarily more robust in their sealing ability and harder to damage. But if he had a Divine Ability that could shatter anything, no sealing magic treasure could hold him.


    "Sharp, invincible, capable of breaking through everything..."


    In his mind, Lin Fei''s concept of the Divine Ability he needed became clearer and more refined. Suddenly, there was a jolt in his mind. He envisioned a Divine Ability that perfectly aligned with his idea. However, what he "imagined" looked more like a needle or a needle-shaped magic treasure.


    But Lin Fei was looking to cultivate a Divine Ability, not create a magic treasure.

 342. Pierce

    342. Pierce


    Martial Sovereign didn''t possess any magic treasures, and certainly none that were sharp, invincible, and capable of breaking through everything. Why did these qualities align with a needle-shaped magic treasure?


    Lin Fei was keen on cultivating a new Divine Ability, not a treasure. So, were there any Divine Abilities that met these criteria? He started his search in the Divine Ability scriptures. It didn''t have to be a perfect match, just something that had the characteristics he was looking for.


    After some searching, he found a Divine Ability called "Splitting Light Saber". It could cultivate a saber aura named Splitting Light Aura. The essence of this ability was its speed, so swift that it was almost unpredictable. But what Lin Fei was truly interested in was a minor trait of this ability: prating.


    The prating of the Splitting Light Aura was just an anciry trait. The primary focus of the Divine Ability was its elusive speed. Ironically, Lin Fei wasn''t as interested in the speed but was captivated by its ability to prate everything.


    Lin Fei also came across another Divine Ability named "Astonishing Swan Finger". This technique was as fast as a startled swan and wasbeled as a Lesser Divine Ability. However, its power was formidable, and its key characteristic was, once again, prating. If one couldn''t dodge, they''d likely be pierced through. Both abilities had simr traits to some extent.


    Lin Fei thought, "I''ll use the Splitting Light Saber as a foundation and merge it with the Astonishing Swan Finger. I hope that bybining these, the prating traits of both will enhance the resulting Divine Ability''s trait and make it truly unparalleled."


    With that in mind, he began the process of merging the two Divine Abilities.


    The energies hummed. Lin Fei had given careful instructions, hoping that both abilities would merge with a focus on their prating. This was a "Directed Fusion", something he hadn''t attempted before. He was unsure if it would work.


    However, as time passed, there were no signs of resistance between the two abilities. Instead, they seemed to harmonize, gradually merging into one. After an unknown period, Lin Fei noticed a significant surge in the brightness of the fused abilities. It meant the fusion had concluded.


    Upon closer inspection, Lin Fei realized that the new Divine Ability was still a saber technique. But its characteristics had shifted from mere speed to an incredible sharpness, invincibility, and the ability to shatter anything.


    Joy surged in Lin Fei''s heart. He had seeded in his directed fusion experiment. This sess marked the first step in a new direction.


    Having taken that step, Lin Fei was eager to continue exploring this newfound potential.


    So, Lin Fei continued to merge with the Divine Ability.


    The third, fourth, fifth...


    Gradually, Lin Fei began to identify some issues. Divine Abilities that were truly prating, or possessed razor-sharp characteristics to prate anything, were exceptionally rare. Even as secondary effects, such Divine Abilities were scarcely found. And due to these being "directional" Divine Abilities, the trait of prating within each was not particrly strong. Thus, despitebining one Divine Ability after another, they still did not metamorphose into a Great Divine Ability.


    Tens, twenties, thirties, forties... Lin Fei searched nearly all of the Ancient Origin Sect''s Divine Abilities. Finally, after merging the forty-third Divine Ability, it reached its limit!


    Gazing upon this newly formed pinnacle of Great Divine Ability, Lin Fei felt uncertain. He needed to test it personally to truly understand if it was the prated Divine Ability he sought, and to what extent.


    "Return to me, be my Divine Ability," he whispered. "Awaiting the day I awaken the Martial King lineage. Where blood persists, the Divine Ability endures."


    With a swift "whoosh", as Lin Fei''s words settled, the radiant new Divine Ability was absorbed into his body. A powerful "boom" resonated, and Lin Fei shuddered.


    Behind him, a vast Life Wheel emerged. On the Life Wheel, the sixthyer shone with a dazzling light. Sixyers of luminescence signified six merged Divine Abilities.


    Concurrently, a fragment of memory appeared in Lin Fei''s mind. It pertained to the sixth Divine Ability, named "Pierce." A simple title, yet its function was far from elementary.


    ording to Lin Fei''s recollections about the "Pierce Divine Ability", once executed, it released a force capable of breaching almost any barrier, prating anything.


    Without hesitation, Lin Fei lifted his hand. In an instant, it was pierced right through by the power of the "Pierce", unhindered and effortlessly. This wasn''t the aura of a sword or a saber, but an otherworldly force that could prate all. Even Lin Fei''s palm could not resist. However, he noticed that the Pierce Divine Ability couldn''tpletely breach his Undying Seal. Meaning, the Pierce Divine Ability did not touch the particle-level force.


    "Great Mountain Seal!" Lin Fei eximed, summoning the seal. He had taken numerous Great Mountain Seals from the Golden Core True Persons of Taiyi Dao Pce. All were of the Golden Core caliber magic treasures. At the very least, their defense was impable. After all, the Great Mountain Seal was a magic treasure suitable for both offense and defense.


    "Divine Ability, Pierce!" Instantly, the sixthyer of light from Lin Fei''s back shone brilliantly.


    With a swift "swish", a fleeting beam of light appeared ¨C the power of Pierce. It manifested as a ray of light, its size adjustable. In an instant, it reached the Great Mountain Seal. Without any resistance, the seal was directly pierced through. Immediately, the luminescence of the Great Mountain Seal dimmed.


    Even a magic treasure at the Golden Core level would be virtually rendered useless once pierced. Watching this, Lin Fei''s eyes couldn''t help but narrow slightly. This Pierce Divine Ability seemed even more formidable than he had initially imagined. And the power of Pierce wasn''t just about breaking through ¨C once something was pierced, it was essentially ruined. Moreover, if it could prate a magic treasure, could it also breach spell formations?


    "System," Lin Fei thought without hesitation, promptly essing the system panel to inspect the status of his Divine Ability.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Realm: Mid-stage Martial Sovereign</strong>


    <strong>Great Divine Ability: ck Wind Prison: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Great Divine Ability: Gravity Domain: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Great Divine Ability: Dual-World Saber: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Great Divine Ability: Annihtion: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Great Divine Ability: Undying Seal: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Great Divine Ability: Pierce: Beginner (Progress 5%)</strong>


    <strong>Saber Domain: Transcendence (Progress 5%)</strong>


    Lin Fei''s sixth Divine Ability was, as expected, at the beginner stage. However, its cultivation progress was already at 5%. Just moments ago, when Lin Fei employed the Pierce Divine Ability, he had merely pierced his own palm and the Golden Core magic treasure, the Great Mountain Seal.


    "Could it be that by using the Pierce Divine Ability to prate magic treasures or other objects, I can enhance the cultivation progress?" Lin Fei surmised that this might indeed be the case. If so, mastering the Pierce Divine Ability to perfection wouldn''t seem too challenging.


    "I wonder if the fully realized Pierce Divine Ability can breach the Great Mountain Divine Seal," Lin Fei pondered a possibility. If he could prate the Great Mountain Divine Seal, then, undoubtedly, he could break the protective array of the Taiyi Dao Pce. Once deprived of the Great Mountain Divine Seal and the sect formation, Lin Fei could effortlessly obliterate the entire Taiyi Dao Pce. However, without absolute confidence, he wouldn''t recklessly confront the Taiyi Dao Pce.


    "The sixth Divine Ability has reached the beginner stage," he reflected. "But to perfect it, more time is needed. It might be the right time to return to Great Chang..."


    Lin Fei had made up his mind.

 343. Arrival in Great Chang

    343. Arrival in Great Chang


    Across the vast ocean, Lin Fei and Shen Lianxin walked upon the waters. By now, Shen Lianxin had developed a saber momentum and had also condensed an Energy Flower. In fact, he was not far from forming a Qi Flower. This was, of course, with Lin Fei''s assistance. While Lin Fei couldn''t assist in other matters, helping Shen Lianxin form his Energy Flower and Qi Flower posed no problem, requiring just a consumption of resources. Given Lin Fei''s current stature, such resources were trivial. Thus, even if Shen Lianxin was only a Martial Saint, walking across the sea alongside Lin Fei was not a big deal.


    The duo had journeyed over the ocean for a long time, and ording to their maritime chart, they weren''t far from Great Chang.


    Suddenly, an exotic beast roared, lunging out of the water with its gaping jaws aiming for Lin Fei and Shen Lianxin. But in the next moment, the beast crashed heavily back into the sea, its massive body immobilized, crushed into pieces.


    Lin Fei used his Gravity Domain. How could a mere foundational-tier exotic beast counter Lin Fei''s divine ability? Throughout their journey, countless such beasts had been in by Lin Fei, seemingly endless in numbers.


    "We''re here!" Shen Lianxin eximed.


    Lin Fei also noticed. Far ahead, there was a long coastline. Great Chang! They had finally returned to Great Chang. But as they set foot onnd, they found it eerily deserted.


    "Dead. Everyone here is dead!" Lin Fei instantly recognized that many people had once lived here, but now all were gone. Even the bloodstains on the ground hadn''t dried yet.


    "We don''t need to investigate what happened," Lin Fei said calmly. "We''ll go directly to the Nine Profound Sect. Everything will be clear." He had a vague suspicion that this had something to do with the Martial Sovereigns and Golden Core True Persons from the Ancient Continent. They would understand everything once they reached the Nine Profound Sect.


    With a swift motion, the two transformed into a beam of light, flying toward the Nine Profound Sect.


    ...


    "This is the ce, right? The Nine Profound Sect," a voice outside the sect''s gate spoke. "The kingdom called Great Chang has honored the Nine Profound Sect''s Martial Saint as the National Guardian Martial Saint, arguably the premier Martial Saint of this continent."


    "We traveled a vast distance, daringly crossing the seas from the Ancient Continent, all for the treasures of thisnd. But where the treasure lies, no one knows. Even after searching almost every inch of this continent, we''ve found nothing. However, some things don''t just emerge without reason. There must be treasures here; they''re just hard to find. Perhaps the Martial Saint, who stands at the pinnacle of martial arts in thisnd, might have clues about the treasures."


    Outside the gates of the Nine Profound Sect stood three warriors, hovering in the void. They weren''t Martial Saints but Martial Sovereigns!


    The three didn''t radiate any Life Wheel energy, but just their very presence made it hard to breathe. At this moment, the Nine Profound Sect went on high alert. These three seemed to have ill intentions.


    "Let the country''s guardian Martial Saint, Lin Fei,e out and see us!"


    One of the Martial Sovereigns shouted at the people of the Nine Profound Sect below. His voice echoed in the void, ringing in everyone''s ears.


    The head of the Nine Profound Sect changed his expression slightly. He knew Lin Fei had left Great Chang. He had left the Nine Profound Sect. Now to let Lin Feie out, how can hee out?


    But these three martial artists could walk on air, at least they were all Martial Saints. Moreover, the vitality they emitted was beyond that of a mere Martial Saint.


    Everyone in the Nine Profound Sect knew that many powerful beings beyond the Martial Saint level, called Martial Sovereigns, had suddenly appeared in Great Chang. They are said to surpass Martial Saints. Coming across the sea, it seemed they were looking for something.


    The head of the Nine Profound Sect took a deep breath and said loudly, "Martial Saint Lin is in retreat and cannote out to see you. I hope the seniors will forgive us!"


    "Hmm?" The Martial Sovereign''s face darkened. He said coldly, "You have the time it takes for an incense stick to burn. Think carefully about whether Lin Fei wille out or not. If he doesn''t, there''s no need for the Nine Profound Sect to exist!"


    The three Martial Sovereigns stood with their hands behind their backs. Their tone was very domineering. They even threatened to destroy the Nine Profound Sect!


    For a moment, the face of everyone in the Nine Profound Sect changed. Even if they wanted Lin Fei toe out, where was Lin Fei now?


    As for fighting to the death? The head of the Nine Profound Sect had not thought about it. Currently, in Great Chang, there is only one Martial Saint. That was Sword Saint Liu Yibai. However, Liu Yibai''s Hidden Sword Sect had been destroyed. It couldn''t withstand a casual blow from a Martial Sovereign.


    The gap was unimaginable. The Martial Sovereign in front of them wasn''t just talking big. The Nine Profound Sect could be destroyed by them at any moment.


    So, the head of the Nine Profound Sect had to say, "Seniors, Martial Saint Lin has gone out to sea to seek the Dao. He is not in the Nine Profound Sect right now."


    "Hmm? Gone out to sea to seek the Dao?"


    "A mere Martial Saint dares to go out to sea?"


    "Isn''t he afraid of being buried in the ocean?"


    The three Martial Sovereigns were a bit surprised. They had crossed the sea and knew how dangerous it was in the sea. For a Martial Saint to cross the sea, how lucky would one have to be not to be eaten by a sea beast? Even a Martial Sovereign could be swallowed by a sea beast. Let alone a Martial Saint?


    However, the three Martial Sovereigns were more interested in the treasure than Lin Fei. So, one of the Martial Sovereigns continued, "Whether Lin Fei is here or not. Tell us, how much do you know about the treasure of Great Chang?"


    "The treasure of Great Chang?"


    The head of the Nine Profound Sect felt a chill in his heart. Recently, those who came across the sea seemed to be looking for something. It seemed to be a treasure. But what kind of treasure could Great Chang have? The Nine Profound Sect had been established for quite some time. There was not even a hint of news about the treasure.


    Suddenly, a cold voice emanated from the void, "Are you looking for me?"

 344. Seckill

    344. Seckill


    "Hmm?"


    The three Martial Sovereigns were taken aback, instantly turning to gaze at the distant figures. From the void, two silhouettes gradually emerged, stepping slowly towards the scene.


    Witnessing this, the head of the Nine Profound Sect widened his eyes, seemingly in disbelief. "Elder Lin...?"


    "Yes, it''s Lin Fei," the leader of the Nine Profound Sect reaffirmed.


    "Has Lin Fei returned?"


    Lin Fei had set out on a journey across the sea in search of enlightenment. It had only been a mere two years since he left. Returning so soon, wasn''t he just asking for trouble?


    Even if Lin Fei had grown stronger over these two years, he would, at best, still be a Martial Saint. With the emergence of so many Martial Sovereigns in Great Chang, how could a mere Martial Saint, no matter how powerful, pose any threat?


    However, Lin Fei and Shen Lianxin had indeed returned.


    A glint of surprise shed in the eyes of the three Martial Sovereigns. "Are you Lin Fei, the National Guardian Martial Saint of the Great Chang dynasty?"


    "National Guardian... Martial Saint¡­" Lin Fei murmured, a title he had not heard in a long time. Every time he heard it, he was reminded of a woman ¨C one who chose power over passion, worldly pursuits over the martial path, and ascended to rule as an empress.


    "Were you nning on destroying the Nine Profound Sect?" Lin Fei asked the three Martial Sovereigns, ignoring their question.


    "What if we were? If you hadn''t shown up, we would have leveled the Nine Profound Sect!"


    "How could mere Martial Saints like you fathom the true power of the martial path? We are Martial Sovereigns! Even in the Ancient Continent, the status of a Martial Sovereign is revered. Why would we care about a minor sect or a mere Martial Saint?"


    "Lin Fei, as the apex martial artist of Great Chang, you must be aware of its secrets. Tell us, where is the treasure of Great Chang?"


    The three Martial Sovereigns demanded, their gaze as sharp as des, locking onto Lin Fei.


    "You shouldn''t havee to Great Chang," Lin Fei calmly retorted. "Whether Great Chang harbors any treasures, I do not know. But one thing''s for certain - it will be your graveyard."


    The Martial Sovereigns were taken aback. "Killing intent? Against us? Do you not understand the difference between a Martial Saint and a Martial Sovereign?" Theyughed at the perceived absurdity of Lin Fei''s bravado.


    However, theirughter froze when Lin Fei took a step forward. An immense Life Wheel, unparalleled in its magnitude, manifested behind him. The oppressive aura it exuded made even the three Martial Sovereigns tremble. Their Life Wheels, inparison to Lin Fei''s, seemed insignificant. Lin Fei''s Life Wheel shone brightly like the sun, while theirs merely flickered like fireflies.


    The triumphant smiles on the faces of the three Martial Sovereigns vanished. They could no longer find their voice to mock. With every step Lin Fei took, it felt as though he was stepping directly into their hearts, making the three of them shudder with unease.


    "Sixyers of radiance, six Divine Abilities!"


    "And this life force pressure... it''s terrifying beyond belief."


    "Six Divine Ability... It''s clearly all Great Divine Abilities, possibly even top-tier Great Divine Abilities!"


    "How is it that in Great Chang, where the martial arts have declined, such a formidable warrior exists?"


    "This can''t be! It''s impossible!"


    For a moment, the three Martial Sovereigns were inplete shock, hardly able to believe their own eyes. Even if Lin Fei had journeyed outside to seek the Dao, it had only been two years. What can a Martial Saint achieve in just two years? To be a Martial Sovereign in such a short time was a tale too fantastical to believe.


    "Who... who exactly are you? Who are you to impersonate the Martial Saint of Great Chang? If you''re after the treasures, we are willing to hand them over without a fight."


    The three Martial Sovereigns were no longer able to maintain theirposure.


    "Divine Ability, Gravity Domain!"


    The next moment, a secondyer of radiance from the Life Wheel behind Lin Fei shone brilliantly.


    "Attack!"


    Feeling a jolt, the three Martial Sovereigns realized Lin Fei was about to make his move. They unleashed their powers without hesitation, simultaneously activating their Divine Abilities. Combined, they possessed a total of eight Divine Abilities, which they used all at once, undoubtedly releasing an earth-shattering force.


    However, as soon as Lin Fei''s Gravity Domain was activated, a series of loud bangs resounded. The three Martial Sovereigns, without even having a chance to scream, were instantly crushed by the overwhelming gravitational force, exploding into a cloud of blood mist.


    Dead. The three Martial Sovereigns had been killed without warning. Lin Fei hardly had to lift a finger. He had merely taken a few steps closer to the Martial Sovereigns, and as a result, they exploded into a mist of blood.


    To Lin Fei, these three Martial Sovereigns were inconsequential. Their powers were of the Lesser Divine Ability, and even their realms were inferior to Lin Fei''s. Their level was merely in the early stages of Martial Sovereign, while Lin Fei was in the mid-stage of Martial Sovereign.


    Not to mention, Lin Fei''s Gravity Domain was a top-tier Great Divine Ability that had reached perfection. These low-level Martial Sovereigns, practicing Lesser Divine Abilities, stood no chance against him. In Lin Fei''s presence, the idea of them even retaliating was a luxury. They were utterly crushed in an instant by Lin Fei.


    "Master, Sect Leader. I''ve returned!"


    Step by step, Lin Fei approached the entrance of the Nine Profound Sect and spoke slowly to his master, Zhao Kongming, and the sect leader.


    "It really is Lin Fei..."


    Zhao Kongming was overwhelmed with emotion. He nced at Shen Lianxin, nowpletely certain that Lin Fei had indeed returned. Although he was astounded by Lin Fei''s unimaginable growth in just two years, no matter how Lin Fei changed, he would always be a part of the Nine Profound Sect. This was indeed their good fortune.


    Consequently, both the sect leader and Zhao Kongming weed Lin Fei into the main hall.


    "Master, what''s the current situation in Great Chang? How is Liu Yibai? What about the Empress of Great Chang? And my family?"


    Lin Fei bombarded them with questions. The sect leader and Zhao Kongming exchanged nces, and finally, Zhao Kongming sighed deeply, "Lin Fei, your family is safe here in Nine Profound Sect. As for Liu Yibai, it''s rumored that he was exterminated by a Golden Core True Person. Liu Yibai is dead, and the Hidden Sword Sect is no more. The Great Chang Dynasty has long been controlled by Golden Core True Persons. The Empress, while still alive, is now controlled and manipted by them. The royal family of Great Chang is essentially defunct. Only our Nine Profound Sect has been somewhat fortunate. But if you hadn''t returned in time, we might have faced the same fate."


    Both Lin Fei and Shen Lianxin fell silent. Liu Yibai was a close friend of theirs. The three of them were once known as the three Martial Saints of Great Chang. Lin Fei and Liu Yibai shared a kindred spirit - Lin Fei was the Saber Saint, and Liu Yibai was the Sword Saint. Unfortunately, the Sword Saint was now dead at the hands of a Golden Core cultivator. Moreover, the Hidden Sword Sect Sect, which Liu Yibai had always protected, was eradicated.


    "Perhaps if Liu Yibai had joined us on our journey to explore the oceans, things might have turned out differently," murmured Shen Lianxin.


    "Who killed Liu Yibai? Who destroyed the Hidden Sword Sect? Anyone in Great Chang who ughters at will will be executed!"


    A chill shed in Lin Fei''s eyes, and a cold murderous aura emanated from him. Being recognized as the National Guardian Martial Saint who protected Great Chang, he felt the responsibility that came with that title. After all, Great Chang was his homnd. He would not allow anyone to harm it.


    "Elder Lin, how far have you progressed in your martial arts?" The head of Nine Profound Sect asked cautiously, his eyes filled with a mix of curiosity and anticipation.

 345. Grave Of Liu Yibai

    345. Grave Of Liu Yibai


    "Where does my martial path stand now?" Lin Fei inquired, fixing his gaze upon his revered master, Zhao Kongming, the leader of the Nine Profound Sect.


    "Why do you ask?" Lin Fei responded.


    "Great Chang is now teeming with formidable experts. From the Golden Core True Persons of the Immortal Dao to the Martial Sovereigns of the Martial Dao. Their numbers are vast. If Elder Lin continues to disy such dominance, I fear..."


    The leader of the Nine Profound Sect left his sentence hanging, but his meaning was evident. They wished to ascertain Lin Fei''s true strength, to determine if he could withstand the pressure from such numerous powerful figures. Otherwise, if Lin Fei boldly made derations, yet the pinnacle of martial artists broke through the Nine Profound Sect''s gates, disaster would ensue.


    Lin Fei remained silent. Instead, Shen Lianxin spoke coolly, "Above a Martial Saint are the Martial Sovereign and the Martial King. And Brother Lin is unmatched beneath the Martial King."


    Shen Lianxin''s sinct words caused a ripple of shock to surge through the hearts of the sect leader and Zhao Kongming.


    Unmatched beneath the Martial King! In just two years, Lin Fei had progressed from a mere Martial Saint to bing unparalleled beneath a Martial King?


    Shen Lianxin was a man of his word, never one for exaggeration. If he proimed Lin Fei as "unmatched beneath the Martial King," it would likely be the undeniable truth.


    Though they were astounded, on reflection, Lin Fei''s rapid progression from a mere body-cultivating martial artist to the unparalleled saber saint of the Nine Profound Sect in Great Chang was no less astonishing.


    "Ha! Unparalleled beneath the Martial King!" the sect leader eximed. "Splendid! The misfortune of the Hidden Sword Sect is deeply unsettling. Currently, all of Great Chang is on edge. We fume in silence. However, with Elder Lin''s return, hope was rekindled.


    The Golden Core True Person responsible for obliterating the Hidden Sword Sect is called True Person Youming. Presently, he dominates the Hidden Sword Sect. It was also this True Person Youming who took the life of Liu Yibai. Moreover, the True Person Youming leads a group that includes eight Golden Core True Persons. They rank among the most powerful forces in all of Great Chang, a force even those Martial Sovereigns and Golden Cores revere."


    The Nine Profound Sect leader recounted the cmitous events that befell Liu Yibai and the Hidden Sword Sect in detail.


    "Youming..." Lin Fei''s eyes turned icy. In an instant, he transformed into a streak of light, soaring away from the Nine Profound Sect. As he departed, he left behind a message for Shen Lianxin, "Brother Shen, watch over the Nine Profound Sect for me. I shall make a brief visit to the Hidden Sword Sect and return shortly."


    His voice echoed in the ears of the onlookers as his silhouette vanished into the horizon.


    ...


    At the foot of the Hidden Sword Sect''s mountain, Lin Fei initially flew directly toward the sect''s location. However, upon nearing the base of the mountain, he suddenly sensed a familiar aura. Drawn to this energy, he ventured to the base of the Hidden Sword Sect''s mountain. There, he discovered a solitary grave, standing deste in the wilderness. Its simplicity was heartrending.


    Not too far from the grave, there was a faint murmur of voices. Lin Fei chose to ignore it and approached the grave instead. There was a wooden board ced in front, inscribed with the words: "Grave of Liu Yibai Sword Saint of Hidden Sword Sect."


    The realization dawned upon him that this solitary grave belonged to Liu Yibai. The grand Sword Saint of the Hidden Sword Sect wasid to rest in such a deste grave.


    "Did you dig this grave?" Lin Fei noticed a figure lurking in the distant bushes. It was a young man. His once pristine white clothes were now tainted with dirt and grime, bearing a rather haggard appearance.


    "Yes, I did. Who are you?" the young man replied with caution.


    "I could be considered a friend of Brother Liu," Lin Fei responded gently.


    "You knew my master?" the young man seemed to recognize Lin Fei. "Then you must be a grandmaster! I indeed dug this grave. I am also a disciple of the Hidden Sword Sect. I was away during the disaster and hence survived. When I returned covertly to the sect, I only found Master''s two broken swords. So, it''s not him buried here, but his swords. Master''s body is nowhere to be found."


    The young man''s voice quivered with rage and pain, the once glorious disciples of the Hidden Sword Sect now reduced to such a tragic state. But Lin Fei admired the young man''s audacity. Not even being at the Innate stage, just an acquired disciple, he had dared to stealthily enter the Hidden Sword Sect.


    "Weren''t you aware that the Hidden Sword Sect is upied by several Golden Core True Persons?" Lin Fei questioned. "How did you manage to sneak in without being detected?"


    "I''ve been watching from the foot of the mountain. There are eight of them. I hid for over ten days and saw a dominating light flying out of the Hidden Sword Sect. Guessing they had departed, I ventured up the mountain," the young disciple borated.


    Lin Fei understood. The disciple had waited patiently for the right moment, only climbing up after True Person Youming had left.


    "Where is the True Person Youming now?" Lin Fei inquired further.


    "They returned to the Hidden Sword Sect," the young disciple informed.


    "Why didn''t you leave?"


    "I won''t leave. I am an orphan, and since childhood, the Hidden Sword Sect has been my home," the young man''s voice choked with emotion. "Now, with my master, elders, and sect leader dead, I stay here. Once those viins leave, I n to climb back up, hoping to retrieve and properly bury the swords or bodies of more elders."


    Lin Fei fell silent. The young disciple from the Hidden Sword Sect had evidently moved beyond the concerns of life and death. Perhaps his only resolve was to keep watch over these graves, ensuring that more members of the Hidden Sword Sect would beid to rest.


    However, as Lin Fei gazed at Liu Yibai''s grave, he suddenly reached out and pped it. The grave crumbled.


    "What are you doing?" The young man''s eyes went red with rage, and he drew his sword swiftly and aimed it at Lin Fei. But just as he was about to strike, he felt his body go rigid, unable to move.


    Staring at the two broken swords inside the grave, Lin Fei was all too familiar with them. With a simple gesture, the swords flew into his hands. "Indeed, it''s Brother Liu''s sword. Shouldn''t the swords of the Hidden Sword Sect be buried in the Sword Tomb? Only there, I believe, would Brother Liu rest in peace."


    "Sword Tomb? Since you know about it, you must truly be a friend of the master," the disciple remarked. "But the Hidden Sword Sect is upied by those viins. Taking the sword to the Sword Tomb is difficult."


    The young man now realized that Lin Fei wasn''t an enemy. Lin Fei released him, looking towards the entrance of the Hidden Sword Sect. "The first time I came to Hidden Sword Sect, I visited the Sword Tomb. I never imagined that upon my return, everything would be so changed. Come, I''ll take you to the Sword Tomb. Once we''ve dealt with these Golden Core cultivators, you can remain here and rebuild the Hidden Sword Sect. I believe Brother Liu would be proud to know of a disciple like you."


    With that, Lin Fei reached out and pulled the disciple into the void. In the next moment, with a single step, they soared into the sky, heading towards the Hidden Sword Sect''s entrance.


    Watching Lin Fei fly effortlessly, the young disciple was overwhelmed. "Who are you, senior? Only a Martial Saint can tread the sky like this. In the entirety of Great Chang, there were only three Martial Saints: my master, and Saber Saint Lin from Nine Profound Sect. Maybe there''s also a mysterious Shen-named Martial Saint, but they''ve never been seen... Could you be..."


    Lin Fei nodded calmly, "It seems there are still those in Great Chang who remember me."


    The realization hit the young disciple hard, and his eyes widened in astonishment. The legend, Saber Saint Lin Fei, had returned!

 346. Avenge

    346. Avenge


    "You''re Saber Saint Lin Fei!" The Hidden Sword Sect disciple was ovee with emotion. To him, Lin Fei was not just a name. It was a symbol. A symbol of miracles. Even he had to admit that among the three martial saints of Great Chang, Lin Fei stood supreme. Even his master, Sword Saint Liu Yibai, paled inparison to Lin Fei.


    Lin Fei had destroyed sects like the Sky Reaching Sect, something that even the ancestors of Great Chang couldn''t aplish. After his rise, Lin Fei was undefeated in battle, bing the Saber Saint and standing atop the entirety of Great Chang.


    As outsiders like Martial Sovereigns and Golden Core True Persons began to wreak havoc in Great Chang, many yearned for the return of Saber Saint Lin Fei to restore order. And now, he was back.


    Lin Fei casually ced the Hidden Sword Sect disciple at the Sword Tomb. Standing in the void, he felt the presence of eight auras locking onto him - eight Golden Core True Persons. Leading them was True Person Youming, who immediately recognized that Lin Fei was a Martial Sovereign.


    In Great Chang, far from the Ancient Continent, every Martial Sovereign and Golden Core True Person needed to be extra cautious, cause unsure of the abilities of others.


    "Eight Golden Core cultivators, all here," Lin Fei remarked calmly, a hint of murderous intent shing in his eyes. The next moment, a massive Life Wheel appeared behind him, its oppressive aura instantly descending upon the area.


    True Person Youming''s heart tightened at the sight. Sixyers of radiance, indicating six Divine Abilities, meant Lin Fei was in the middle phase of Martial Sovereign. They were just ordinary Golden Core True Persons. Facing a middle-phase Martial Sovereign would be a challenge. Moreover, Lin Fei''s Life Wheel''s aura seemed even stronger than other top-tier Martial Sovereigns they had encountered.


    As the Life Wheel''s pressure bore down, the Golden Core True Persons felt their entire bodies shaking, sensing extreme danger.


    Panicking, True Person Youming quickly pleaded, "Stop! Whatever you want, we''ll give! Do you want the Hidden Sword Sect? Take it! We came for treasures, but now we don''t even have clues. There''s no need for conflict. Let''s not make a mockery of ourselves."


    True Person Youming was prepared to concede the Hidden Sword Sect at once. The sect was originally theirs to control, but the terrifying power emanating from Lin Fei, the Martial Sovereign before them, made them reconsider. To risk everything over a mere sect, especially when facing such a formidable foe, would be foolish. True Person Youming thought that giving up the sect would ensure their safety. After all, while Lin Fei was indeed powerful, Youming had the backup of eight Golden Core True Persons.


    If Lin Fei was indeed from the Ancient Continent, then Youming''s actions would have been perfectly appropriate. The two sides would likely avoid a conflict. However, Lin Fei showed no intention of stopping. He was filled with anger and a desire for revenge. The destruction of the Hidden Sword Sect and the death of Liu Yibai were crimes that he could not overlook.


    Launching Liu Yibai''s broken sword toward the Sword Tomb, Lin Fei unleashed the secondyer of his Life Wheel.


    "Divine Ability, Gravity Domain!"


    With that, an immense gravitational force enveloped Youming and the other Golden Core True Persons. No matter the protective spells or magic treasures they summoned, they couldn''t withstand the pressure exerted by Lin Fei''s perfected Gravity Domain. Several Golden Core True Persons, whocked powerful protective magic treasures, were crushed to death instantly by the gravitational force.


    Within moments, half of the eight Golden Core True Persons were dead. Only four continued to struggle against the overwhelming force.


    "Top-tier Great Divine Ability!" Youming''s face twisted in horror. Just one of Lin Fei''s abilities had overpowered eight of them, causing the deaths of four. This wasn''t an ordinary Divine Ability or even a Great Divine Ability. It had to be a top-tier Great Divine Ability.


    "Who are you?" True Person Youming asked in disbelief. Anyone possessing and daring to use such a powerful Divine Ability couldn''t be just anyone. They had to be someone of immense stature and power in the martial world.


    "Divine Ability, Dual-World Saber!"


    As Lin Fei''s voice echoed into the silence, the void suddenly birthed a saber. It was a de forged by the innumerable powers of the Life Wheel, spanning just a few dozen meters. At first nce, it might seem modest, yet a mere look at it sent shivers down one''s spine.


    With a near-silent swish, Lin Fei unleashed a strike. Silently, yet decisively, the saber cleaved through the midst of the four esteemed Golden Core True Persons. Instantly, the two on the left quivered, their bodies disintegrating as if eroded by the wind. They crumbled to dust before one''s very eyes, leaving not a trace behind.


    On the right stood two other Golden Core figures, one of whom was True Person Youming. They conjured their most formidable protective magical treasures but to no avail. As Lin Fei''s Dual-World Saber descended, their expressions froze. Soon after, they were plunged into darkness, the very essence of life fleeing from them.


    With a muted thud, the bodies of the two Golden Core True Persons were crushed by the overwhelming force of the Gravity Domain, transforming into a mist of blood. Such was the power of the Dual-World Saber: one strike severed the body, another obliterated the soul.


    At that moment, all eight Golden Core True Personsy dead. The disciple of the Hidden Sword Sect, currently within the Sword Tomb, stared into the void in disbelief, as if he couldn''t trust his own eyes. With a heavy thud, he fell to his knees, tears of reverence flowing down.


    "Venerable seniors of the Hidden Sword Sect," he cried, "Do you see this? The eight Golden Core adversaries have met their end at the hands of the Saber Saint Lin. Our sect''s deep-seated vengeance has been avenged!"


    "Since you are a disciple of the Hidden Sword Sect, then live on and rebuild your glorious sect. If you face challenges, present this token to the Nine Profound Sect for aid."


    Lin Fei handed over a token to the disciple. Without further ado, he transformed into a streak of light and departed from the Hidden Sword Sect. In this world, no sect is evesting. Whether the Hidden Sword Sect would rise from its cmity was a matter of fate.


    ...


    On the thirteenth of April, in the second year of Changping, Lin Fei, the esteemed elder of the Nine Profound Sect, and the National Guardian Martial Saint, returned. In a quest to avenge his dear friend, Sword Saint Liu Yibai, Lin Fei confronted eight Golden Core True Persons at the Hidden Sword Sect. Single-handedly, with his saber, he vanquished all of them.


    As word spread, the Golden Core True Persons trembled, the Martial Sovereigns were shaken, and the world was in awe.

 347. The Empress

    347. The Empress


    Within the grand pce, the empress was immersed in her daily duties. By her side, a Foundation Establishment True Person stood, shadowing her every move, clearly supervising her.


    It wasmon knowledge that the empress was under some form of control, known by virtually all significant powers. Yet, the governance of Great Chang still required her attention, and endless matters awaited her daily.


    Over the past couple of years, she had performed admirably, leading her nation to prosperity and peace. If it weren''t for the Martial Sovereigns and Golden Core Treu Persons who came across the seas, she might have been heralded as one of Great Chang''s mostpetent rulers.


    However, the fate of Great Chang no longery in its own hands, nor in those of the empress.


    With a creak, the grand doors opened, and a guard rushed to the empress. He nced hesitantly at the Foundation Establishment True Person by her side, but thetter appeared to be meditating.


    The empress, halting her review of the court documents, coldlymanded, "Speak."


    The guard hesitated but ultimately, with determination, reported, "Your Majesty, on the thirteenth of April in the second year of Changping, the nation''s protector martial saint, the senior elder of the Nine Profound Sect, and the saber saint Lin Fei have returned. Lin Fei sought vengeance for his friend, Sword Saint Liu Yibai, and personally confronted eight Golden Core True Persons. With his own might, he vanquished all of them."


    With the guard''s report, a storm of emotions churned within the empress. Her demeanor changed instantaneously. "Lin Fei..." Memories of the man who stood at the pinnacle of Great Chang''s martial world flooded her mind. How, in merely two years, had Lin Fei progressed from a martial saint to a Martial Sovereign? And even managed to defeat eight Golden Core cultivators?


    The empress was filled with questions but, more so, with tion. Lin Fei''s return felt like everything would be alright. She had always held this belief. From her days in the Nine Profound Sect to her ascension as empress, if not for that man, she wouldn''t be where she is today. With Great Chang on the brink of chaos, even her position seemed precarious. But Lin Fei''s reappearance was like a beacon of hope, igniting her spirit.


    Suddenly, the Foundation Establishment True Person opened his eyes, stating coldly, "Your Majesty, this matter must be reported to the Master."


    The empress''s initial excitement and tion were abruptly doused, as if a bucket of cold water had been poured over her. It was a somber realization that Great Chang no longer bowed to the whims of the royal family, nor to her as its sovereign. The true puppeteers behind the curtain were the Heavenly River Dao Sect, led by the formidable Golden Core True Person, Yuanlong.


    The entire royal family of Great Chang had fallen under the tight grip of the cultivators from the Heavenly River Dao Sect. From their sporadic conversations, the empress had pieced together the power and prestige of this sect. They hailed from the Ancient Continent, and even there, the Heavenly River Dao Sect was renowned, boasting a lineage of the Nascent Soul tradition and having birthed formidable Nascent Soul Great Beings in the past. Though the empress wasn''t entirely aware of what this Nascent Soul prowess entailed, she knew it was a force to be reckoned with.


    The Foundation Establishment True Person beside her was a direct disciple of Yuanlong, a master of immense power whose reach seemingly knew no bounds. Within Chang City, no move by the royal family could escape Yuanlong''s notice. His intention in controlling the royal house was clear: to utilize its resources and influence to search for a treasure hidden within Great Chang.


    With a stoic expression, the empress instructed the guard, "Inform True Person Yuanlong of this news."


    The guard hesitated momentarily but eventually nodded inpliance, stating, "Yes, Your Majesty," before exiting.


    The Heavenly River Dao Sect''s Foundation Establishment True Person remained beside the empress, noticing her apparent unease. With a cold tone, he warned, "Your Majesty, allow me to offer a piece of advice. You''d do well to heed themands of the Heavenly River Dao Sect. The country''s protector martial saint, presumably the former foremost martial saint of Great Chang, Saber Saint Lin Fei, might have been honored by you. However, do not ce your hopes upon him.


    He might have ventured out, gained insights, or even acquired the power to defeat eight Golden Core True Persons. But those he defeated, especially Youming, were mere independent cultivators without any sect affiliation. Moreover, perhaps you are yet to realize the extent of our Heavenly River Dao Sect''s lineage ¡ª we hail from the Nascent Soul tradition. It matters not if there''s one Lin Fei or ten; if he dares to oppose us, my master can easily obliterate him with a mere gesture."


    The words of this Foundation Establishment cultivator seemed arrogant at first nce. Yet, in truth, it was sheer confidence. In the Ancient Continent, the Heavenly River Dao Sect stood as a formidable sect. Notably, they were of the Nascent Soul lineage, having once birthed a powerful Nascent Soul Great Being. Their profound depth was evident.


    This time, it was the True Person Yuanlong, who was adamant about visiting the legendary Treasure Nexus. They also wanted to ascertain if there truly existed a relic capable of initiating the Nascent Soul transformation process. Should the transformation seed, the Heavenly River Dao Sect would essentially gain another unparalleled master, dominating the epochs toe. Anyone daring to cross the Heavenly River Dao Sect would face its wrath.


    This dominance was why, even after the Heavenly River Dao Sect took control of the Chang City and its royal court, no other Martial Sovereign or Golden Core True Person dared to create chaos here. Everyone knew the ruling Great Chang Dynasty had ess to the most information and leads. Yet, none ventured into Chang City.


    Hearing his words, the empress fell into contemtion. She seemed to grasp her current situation only now. How could Lin Fei alone stand against the formidable Heavenly River Dao Sect? Moreover, why would Lin Fei venture into Chang City? The bond between Lin Fei and the empress had long been severed.


    The empress remained silent, preparing to continue reviewing her official documents. Yet, her focus wavered, and she became lost in thought, the silhouette of a familiar figure haunting her mind.


    A soft click echoed as the grand hall doors slowly swung open. A figure, step by step, entered the grandeur of the hall. The empress abruptly raised her gaze, her eyes meeting a familiar silhouette. "It is truly you... Lin Fei!" She whispered in disbelief, feeling as if she was in a dream.


    However, Lin Fei''s piercing gaze darted to the corner, locking onto the Foundation Establishment cultivator.


    "What are you doing?" The man demanded, "I am a disciple of the Heavenly River Dao Sect, the prestigious Nascent Soul lineage. My revered master, True Person Yuanlong, oversees Chang City. You have audaciously trespassed into the pce, sealing your fate!"


    "Enough," Lin Fei''s voice was cold and sharp. With a flick of his finger, a razor-thin saber ray shot out, piercing the Foundation Establishment cultivator. In a mere instant, the cultivator was cleaved in two, filling the air with a potent scent of fresh blood.


    "Your Majesty, I''vee seeking knowledge. Does the royal family know if the Great Chang possesses hidden treasures? Or perhaps any leads?" His eyes met the empress''s, devoid of any emotions, as tranquil as a still pond.


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    Why do I keep calling her Empress? Because at the time I was thinking, what was her name? Never mind, not important.

 348. True Person Yuanlong

    348. True Person Yuanlong


    Lin Fei''s gaze flowed like water. Iparably serene. Yet, the empress''s demeanor slightly stiffened Lin Fei addressed her as "Your Majesty." His tone was utterly tranquil. Such calmness shattered all the illusions harbored within the empress''s heart.


    Two years had passed. To Lin Fei, the empress seemed but a mere stranger now. No longer did she stir any ripples in his heart. Utter stillness.


    However, within the empress''s heart, tranquility remained elusive. She knew all too well. With that single utterance of "Your Majesty" from Lin Fei, his stance was clear. Bitterness settled deep within her heart.


    After a prolonged silence, the empress finally spoke, "There are indeed clues. After the Heavenly River Dao Sect''s True Person Yuanlong took control of the royal family, he ordered a thorough examination of all the royal scriptures. Then, an exhaustive search was carried out throughout the entire realm of Great Chang.


    The findings were that the north, south, and west of Great Chang seemed to be sealed off. Only the east retains a maritime outlet, allowing passage across the sea. However, True Person Yuanlong merely knows of the seal, and that too is mere conjecture. He doesn''t know how to undo the seal, let alone its entrance. So, ofte, True Person Yuanlong has been engrossed in researching the seals ced in the three directions of Great Chang."


    "Seal..."


    A peculiar glint shimmered in Lin Fei''s eyes. He faintly remembered the vast cier he once saw in the north. It seemed endless at first nce. But journeying forth, one would realize they were walking in circles. Even back when Lin Fei was revered as the foremost Martial Saint of Great Chang, he couldn''t trace any formation. If it were a seal, it would indeed make sense.


    A seal is not a formation. It leaves no trace. There are only two methods to undo a seal. Either one understands the seal and possesses its mantra to unlock it, or they forcefully break it. True Person Yuanlong, presumably, is trying, hoping to unlock the seal.


    "I understand," Lin Fei intoned. "I shall seek out Yuanlong. Tonight, the threat of the Heavenly River Dao Sect will be eradicated once and for all. With me here, Great Chang will regain its peace, and Your Majesty can govern with a tranquil heart!"


    Having spoken, Lin Fei prepared to depart.


    "Lin Fei, if I say I regret," the empress suddenly interjected. "Is there a chance to choose once more?"


    Lin Fei halted momentarily. Then, with a subtle flicker, he vanished without a trace.


    Ultimately, Lin Fei spoke no words. Yet, his silence had already answered the empress''s query.


    The empress''s face turned ashen, her demeanor that of a broken spirit. Sheprehended.


    Some things, once lost, are lost forever. Some choices can only be made once.


    Within the imperial pce, Lin Fei had no intention of seeking out Yuanlong, the True Person. There was no need. Yuanlong wouldn''t hide. Hence, all Lin Fei had to do was emit his own aura. Yuanlong would naturallye to him!


    And so, step by step, Lin Fei moved into the void. He made no attempt to conceal his form. Thus, as he walked steadily into the void, the entirety of Chang City''s citizens seemed to take notice of him.


    "Who is that?"


    "Walking through the sky, with such dense vitality, could it be a Martial Saint?"


    "Which Martial Saint dares to be so audacious in Chang City?"


    "It might not be a Martial Saint. Could it be one of those recently emerged, powerful Martial Sovereigns?"


    "That silhouette seems familiar. Where have I seen it before?"


    "It''s him... undoubtedly, he has returned, our National Guardian Martial Saint has returned!"


    "National Guardian Martial Saint? The one who crushed the ten immortal sects, the Saber Saint?"


    "Yes, the Saber Saint of the Nine Profound Sect, Lin Fei, has returned!"


    In an instant, many recognized Lin Fei. After all, it had only been two years since Lin Fei''s disappearance. It was not a long time. And Lin Fei had spent no short amount of time in the city back then. He had aplished many great feats in Chang City. Later, he was even conferred the title of the National Guardian Martial Saint. His prestige soared to unparalleled heights.


    Thus, many hadn''t really forgotten Lin Fei. However, some were worried. Even if Lin Fei was the Saber Saint, the once-renowned first Martial Saint of Great Chang, facing the current situation, would he be of any help?


    Above Martial Saints were the likes of Martial Sovereigns and Golden Core True Persons. Now, controlling all of Chang City and the royal family was a formidable Golden Core True Person. Even an average Martial Sovereign wouldn''t dare to provoke them!


    Regardless of the whispers below, Lin Fei remained undeterred.


    With a thunderous boom, behind Lin Fei, a massive Life Wheel suddenly emerged. As the Life Wheel materialized, a terrifying pressure instantly enveloped all of Chang City.


    Immediately, many in Chang City wore expressions of sheer terror. The majority of themon folk were directly forced to their knees by this overwhelming pressure. It was the pressure of life itself!


    Even if Lin Fei hadn''t intentionally released such pressure, being a Martial Sovereign, and one who had cultivated six of the top-tier Great Divine Abilities at that, his life pressure was inherently terrifying.


    It wasn''t just themoners who couldn''t withstand it. Even Foundation Establishment True Persons and Martial Saints couldn''t bear it. Even typical Martial Sovereigns and Golden Core True Persons would be suppressed by the might of Lin Fei''s Life Wheel.


    Lin Fei hadn''t unleashed his Saber Domain. It was one of his trump cards. Furthermore, in the present Great Chang, who could force him to deploy his Saber Domain? Were the six top-tier Great Divine Abilities not enough?


    "Which Martial Sovereign graces Chang City with their presence?"


    As Lin Fei released his Life Wheel, the winds howled and clouds swirled. A terrifying vortex of Spiritual Qi converged from all directions. Simultaneously, an ancient voice echoed through the void.


    A figure, a Golden Core True Person, flew out from a pce within the Great Chang royal family, heading straight for the void. Soon after, his form became visible.


    "Heavenly River Dao Sect, Yuanlong!"


    This figure looked at Lin Fei, his face filled with a solemn expression.


    "Nine Profound Sect, Lin Fei!"


    With his hands behind his back, Lin Fei responded with an even tone.


    "Nine Profound Sect''s Lin Fei?"


    Yuanlong slightly furrowed his brows. In his memory, he had never heard of the Nine Profound Sect on the Ancient Continent. Moreover, such a formidable Martial Sovereign with six Great Divine Abilities!


    From the aura of the Divine Ability alone, one could tell. Typically, a Martial Sovereign of this caliber would belong to a Martial King family or hail from a powerful martial arts sect.


    However, in Yuanlong True Person''s memory, there was no powerful martial arts sect named "Nine Profound Sect".


    "Wait, Nine Profound Sect? I think Great Chang has a sect named Nine Profound Sect. Could you be the Martial Saint from Nine Profound Sect?"


    Suddenly, Yuanlong seemed to remember, recalling some information about the "Nine Profound Sect". The Martial Saint that guarded the nation. The foremost Martial Saint who destroyed the ten immortal sects. Saber saint Lin Fei!


    Yuanlong roughly discerned Lin Fei''s identity.


    "You''re Lin Fei? from Great Chang''s Nine Profound Sect" Yuanlong narrowed his eyes slightly.


    "Yes, it''s me." Lin Fei replied sinctly. He never had the intention to hide his identity.


    But in Yuanlong''s heart, doubt arose. From what he knew, Lin Fei left Great Chang just a little over two years ago. What can one aplish in just over two years? Even if Lin Fei went overseas to "seek the Dao", even if he found the Ancient Continent, how could he possibly have be such a powerful Martial Sovereign?


    Taking a deep breath, Yuanlong True Person dered arrogantly, "Martial Sovereign Lin, since you''ve be a Martial Sovereign, you must have been to the Ancient Continent. Then you should also know what Nascent Soul lineage represents. The Heavenly River Dao Sect is the Nascent Soul lineage! We''ve set our sights on the treasure of Great Chang! Whoever obstructs us, I will kill!"


    Yuanlong''s eyes were icy cold. He seemed to not care at all that Lin Fei had cultivated the six Great Divine Abilities. Because in the face of the Heavenly River Dao Sect, if one is not a Nascent Soul or a mighty Martial King, the Heavenly River Dao Sect is not afraid at all!


    "The Nascent Soul lineage again..." Lin Fei''s eyes also gradually grew cold. "I have killed Golden Core True Persons of the Nascent Soul lineage before. The mere title of Nascent Soul lineage doesn''t intimidate me. You have two choices. Hand over the clues your Heavenly River Dao Sect found regarding the treasure of Great Chang. Or, be beheaded by my saber!"


    With a calm tone, Lin Fei offered Yuanlong only two choices. Either hand over the clues, or die!

 349. The Power of Pierce

    349. The Power of Pierce


    "No one has ever dared to address a Golden Core True Person from the Heavenly River Dao Sect in such a manner."


    Yuanlong''s eyes shed with restrained fury. He vanquished countless Martial Sovereigns. Many among them, having cultivated certain Divine Abilities, became arrogant. And the result? Divine Abilities paled inparison to magical treasures!


    Yuanlong bore the treasured artifact of the Heavenly River Dao Sect. He merely wished to avoid a grand spectacle. Yet, with Lin Fei''s aggressive stance, he had to teach him the might of the Heavenly River Dao Sect.


    "Heavenly River Orb," Yuanlong gently touched his forehead. From within, a bead shot out, radiating a white glow. "Go!"


    With a gesture towards Lin Fei,


    Boom.


    The Heavenly River Orb surged, seemingly rending the very fabric of space itself, causing minute fractures. The mere fact it could cause such a distortion was a testament to its immense power.


    "Divine Ability, Gravity Domain!"


    From behind Lin Fei, the secondyer of his Life Wheel illuminated brightly. Suddenly, the force of gravity descended, significantly slowing down the Heavenly River Orb''s trajectory.


    Yet, though affected, the Orb still hurtled towards Lin Fei. Clearly, this wasn''t a mere Golden Core level magical treasure. Otherwise, it couldn''t resist Lin Fei''s Gravity Domain.


    "Divine Ability, Annihtion!"


    From Lin Fei''s Life Wheel, the fourthyer began to shimmer. The power of destruction descended, instantly falling upon the Heavenly River Orb.


    The Orb seemed to face an immense resistance, even quivering violently in mid-air. The force of destruction was formidable, especially at its pinnacle.


    Coupled with the Gravity Domain, both top-tier Divine Abilities acted on the Orb simultaneously. Even a hundred Great Mountain Seals would buckle under such force.


    Crack.


    A tiny fissure appeared on the Heavenly River Orb.


    Yuanlong''s face paled.


    "Impossible! Soul of the True Dragon, merge!"


    Yuanlong quickly formed hand signs and produced a talisman. In the next moment, a fearsome, fanged dragon phantom erupted from the talisman. This spectral dragon then rapidly merged into the Heavenly River Orb. Coiling within, the dragon stopped the expansion of the fissure.


    The Orb, rejuvenated, sped towards Lin Fei again. Neither the Gravity Domain nor the Annihtion Divine Ability could halt its advance.


    Yet, Lin Fei remained unflinching in the face of danger. For he had discerned the truth. Under the bombardment of his two divine abilities, the Heavenly River Orb had indeed suffered a grievous blow. But it seemed the dragon''s illusion had shielded the Heavenly River Orb from total destruction.


    A resonant hum echoed, And in the next instant, the sixthyer of light from Lin Fei''s Life Wheel began to shine brightly.


    "Divine Ability, Pierce!"


    This was the pinnacle Divine Ability called "Pierce" that Lin Fei had just recently mastered. It was still at a beginner''s realm, Yet, this ability possessed a sharpness that was unparalleled and unbreakable, especially crafted for countering hard magical treasures.


    The intangible power of "Pierce", like a beam of brilliant light, hurtled towards the Heavenly River Orb in the blink of an eye.


    With a soft hiss, the radiant beam vanished, and the Heavenly River Orb''s advance halted.


    Yuanlong trembled. Gazing upon the Heavenly River Orb, disbelief clouded his eyes. His precious Heavenly River Orb was prated. A small hole emerged, And the lustrous glow of the Heavenly River Orb dimmed.


    With a crystalline crack, under the assault of Lin Fei''s Annihtion Divine Ability, the damaged Heavenly River Orb could withstand no more. It shattered and splintered into oblivion.


    This was an important treasure of the Heavenly River Dao Sect!


    "How? You actually destroyed the Heavenly River Orb?"


    Yuanlong looked as if he couldn''t trust his own eyes. It was the Heavenly River Orb! Once, he had roamed the Ancient Continent unchecked because of it. Even when facing the top Martial Sovereigns from the Martial King families, he was an equal match. But now? The Heavenly River Orby in ruins, smashed to bits by Lin Fei''s Divine Ability.


    Lin Fei cast his gaze upon the distant Yuanlong and swiftly extended his hand. Immediately, the Gravity Domain expanded rapidly. In the blink of an eye, it enveloped Yuanlong.


    Yuanlong''s entire being quaked. Deprived of the Heavenly River Orb, and now with the Gravity Domain bearing down upon him, he truly felt its terror. It felt as though he was sinking in quicksand, unable to wrestle free. Even if he could muster some magic, could such tricks possibly hold against Lin Fei''s Divine Ability?


    "Lin Fei, you dared destroy my Heavenly River Orb, the next time Ie to Great Chang, I swear I will y you!"


    Yuanlong dered through gritted teeth. His hatred for Lin Fei was palpable. In the past, he had always beenposed as if everything was within his grasp. But this time, he had miscalcted. And the price was staggering.


    "The next time?"


    A fleeting suspicion crossed Lin Fei''s mind. At this point, if Yuanlong still harbored thoughts of a next encounter, it wasn''t arrogance on his part. He must have had something up his sleeve, believing he could surely escape.


    With a swift sound, Yuanlong''s figure vanished in an instant. It seemed as if droplets of water were falling from the position where Yuanlong had stood.


    Yuanlong had executed an escape technique, specifically, the Water Escape! As long as there was water, Yuanlong could escape. And for him, finding water was never an issue. That''s the marvel of the escape technique. Though it is a kind of magic, not all Golden Core True Persons can master it.


    Moreover, there are varying levels of expertise even within the realm of escape techniques. Yuanlong had honed his technique to perfection. With just a few droplets of water, he could enact the Water Escape, And vanish as if by magic in the blink of an eye. Such prowess was truly formidable.


    Given Yuanlong''s mastery of this technique, crossing vast oceans would pose little danger to him. After all, boundless seas are replete with water. Even if confronted by formidable exotic beasts, he could simply employ Water Escape.


    However, in the distant void, Yuanlong stumbled as if he had collided with an invisible wall. He reappeared, unable to escape.


    "What''s going on?"


    Yuanlong looked baffled and rmed. Was he truly unable to escape? In the past, no matter the adversary or peril faced, he had always relied on his Water Escape, and had always managed to flee. After all, his Water Escape technique had been refined to perfection.


    With a mere thought, he could escape like a single droplet. Regardless of the strength of the opponent''s Divine Ability or magic treasure, Unless he was sealed, he could typically escape. Why had he failed now?


    He looked around and noticed That at some point, ayer of white light had surrounded the entire area. Even he hadn''t noticed its presence until now.


    Moreover, thisyer of white luminescence seemed to cut him off from the outside world. Thus, no matter how potent his escape technique, he was unable to flee.


    "Is this... a martial domain?"


    Suddenly, as if recalling something, Yuanlong''s face turned as pale as paper as if he had been dealt a massive blow.


    "Correct, this is my Saber Domain!" came a voice. "So, Yuanlong, prepare to meet your end!"


    Lin Fei''s gaze was icy cold. In the end, he had unleashed his Saber Domain. Had he not activated the Saber Domain, Yuanlong would have escaped. Within the Saber Domain, thousands of saber lights shed, descending like raindrops, converging instantly towards Yuanlong.


    "No..."


    A cry of despair erupted from Yuanlong. In the next moment, he was submerged, overwhelmed by the torrential onught of saber lights.

 350. Intimidate

    350. Intimidate


    Yuanlong is dead! Even his Water Escape couldn''t save him. Trapped by Lin Fei''s Saber Domain, then suppressed by the Gravity Domain, coupled with the barrage of saber lights within the Saber Domain, he had no power to resist. After all, not everyone possesses a Nascent Soul magic treasure like the Great Mountain Divine Seal. Merely a Golden Core-level magic treasure couldn''t withstand Lin Fei''s Divine Ability.


    However, Yuanlong wasn''t alone. He had brought arge number of Foundation Establishment cultivators from the Heavenly River Dao Sect with him. Scattered throughout the pce and even throughout Chang City, all to better control Chang City and the entire imperial family. Now that the Saber Domain has been revealed, Lin Fei no longer felt the need to hide.


    "Boom!"


    The next moment, Lin Fei''s Saber Domain began to expand. Starting from the pce, it spread outward, epassing the entirety of Chang City.


    Lin Fei closed his eyes. Within his Saber Domain, he was the true ruler! Moreover, the present Saber Domain was a transcendent one. Its formidable power was beyondprehension. Even top Golden Core True Persons, even those with top-tier Golden Core magic treasures, once trapped by Lin Fei''s Saber Domain, would be rendered helpless. Unless one possessed a magic treasure akin to the Great Mountain Divine Seal, perhaps only then could they shatter his Saber Domain.


    The only time Lin Fei''s Saber Domain was torn apart was by the Great Mountain Divine Seal. But now, no one possesses a magic treasureparable to the Great Mountain Divine Seal.


    As the Saber Domain spread throughout Chang City, Lin Fei instantly had a clear understanding of the positions of the cultivators from the Heavenly River Dao Sect. They weren''t hard to locate.


    ording to the Empress, the weakest among the Heavenly River Dao Sect were at the Foundation Establishment level. After all, those who could cross the sea couldn''t possibly be mere Qi Condensation cultivators. They had to be at least Foundation Establishment True Persons. Only then could they assist Yuanlong in controlling the Great Chang. There weren''t many Foundation Establishment True Persons in Chang City. And within Lin Fei''s Saber Domain, they were incredibly easy to distinguish.


    "A total of twenty-three Foundation Establishment cultivators. It''s roughly the number the Empress mentioned."


    Having pinpointed the locations of these twenty-three True Persons, Lin Fei made his move.


    "Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh."


    Within the Saber Domain, countless saber lights formed in an instant. Then, streams of saber lights descended rapidly. The people in Chang City and the pce were thrown into panic. After all, those saber lights were incredibly terrifying. Who could withstand them once they descended?


    "Ssh."


    However, when the saber lights descended, some fell within concealed rooms, slicing entire courtyards in half, othersnded in secluded corners or amidst crowds. But without exception, with each descent of a saber light, a Foundation Establishment True Person would perish.


    Seeing these fallen Foundation Establishment True Persons, many seemed to have an epiphany, grasping the reason behind the mayhem. After all, these Foundation Establishment True Persons were, without exception, all from the Heavenly River Dao Sect.


    "Is Sovereign Lin aiming to eliminate everyone from the Heavenly River Dao Sect?"


    "This is unbelievable! What method is this? How can he eliminate them with such precision?"


    "Even the mightiest saber techniques shouldn''t be this powerful or urate, right?"


    Some martial artists and Qi cultivators in Chang City were unaware of the Saber Domain. Only those from the Ancient Continent knew the implications of the Saber Domain. With Lin Fei possessing the Saber Domain, he essentially gained two or three top-tier Great Divine Abilities.


    Moreover, the functions of the Saber Domain surpassed even those of Great Divine Abilities. Once one has the Saber Domain, that martial artist would virtually have no weaknesses. They could attack or defend at will, and even if they chose to retreat, they would do so with ease. Within the Saber Domain, even a Martial Sovereign could teleport instantly.


    "Retract."


    Lin Fei withdrew his Saber Domain. He looked down and saw the Empress who looked up at him. But Lin Fei didn''t utter a word, he didn''t even bid her goodbye.


    "Swoosh."


    Lin Fei turned, transforming into a streak of light, vanishing into the horizon.


    ...


    Lin Fei returned to the Nine Profound Sect. His trip to Chang City was not entirely fruitless. Although Yuanlong hadn''t provided any clues, Lin Fei suspected that Yuanlong probably didn''t have any specific leads either. Otherwise, he would have sought out the sealed location long ago. Now, while Lin Fei was unaware of this sealed location, so were others. However, Lin Fei had an inkling of where the issue might lie.


    "It seems I need to visit the Northern Territory. To see for myself. But before that, the Nine Profound Sect must spread a message. In my name, deliver this message. To any foreign martial artist or Qi cultivator entering Great Chang, be it a Golden Core True Person or a Martial Sovereign, they must notmit wanton ughter, nor disrupt the order of Great Chang. Otherwise, I will personally intervene, and show no mercy!"


    Lin Fei believed that by ying True Person Youming and the other seven major Golden Core True Persons, and by eliminating Yuanlong of the Heavenly River Dao Sect, the other Martial Sovereigns and Golden Core True Persons in Great Chang would surely recognize his prowess. Once he made this decree public, those Martial Sovereigns and Golden Core True Persons would certainly think twice before taking any actions. This wasn''t Lin Fei acting without warning.


    Thus, Lin Fei coordinated with both the Nine Profound Sect and the Great Chang Court, issuing a public notice. The news swiftly spread throughout the entirety of Great Chang.


    "Have you heard? The Martial Saint who once protected Great Chang, the Saber Saint Lin Fei, who eradicated the ten immortal sects, has returned."


    "Yes, and not just returned. Saber Saint even eliminated those entrenched in the Hidden Sword Sect, led by True Person Youming, including the eight major Golden Cores."


    "Furthermore, Martial Saint Lin went to Chang City, executed True Person Yuanlong, and wiped out every member of the Heavenly River Dao Sect!"


    "Now he''s not just a Martial Saint, he''s be a Martial Sovereign, Martial Sovereign Lin!"


    "Martial Sovereign Lin even had the Great Chang Court and Nine Profound Sect broadcast his message throughout Great Chang. There are even official announcements posted on the streets everywhere. All outsiders, be they martial artists or Qi cultivators, regardless of whether they are Martial Sovereigns or Golden Cores, must not vite Great Chang''sws, must not disturb the peace, and must not ughter indiscriminately. Any vitors will face Lin Martial Sovereign personally, and he will show no mercy!"


    Now, this news ismon knowledge. The efficiency of the Great Chang Court ismendable. Notices are stered in every nook and cranny. These Martial Sovereigns and Golden Cores would undoubtedly be aware.


    In fact, among the crowds were Martial Sovereigns and Golden Core True Persons, they scrutinized the contents of the notices, their brows furrowed. While others might notprehend the weight of the content, they surely did.


    "True Person Youming might be insignificant, being just amon rogue cultivator. But True Person Yuanlong of the Heavenly River Dao Sect was a top-tier Golden Core True Person. Wielding the Heavenly River Orb, even the Martial Sovereigns of the Martial King ns might not necessarily be his match. But now he''s dead? in by Lin Fei?"


    "This Lin Fei, originally from Great Chang, roamed the seas for two years in search of the Dao. And now he''s returned with such terrifying strength? This promation is quite domineering. Mandating that we all follow Great Chang''sws, without exception."


    "Does he intend to be the overlord of Great Chang? So that when we arrive in Great Chang, we must bow and adhere to the rules?"


    "If we don''t abide, Lin Fei will personally intervene..."


    For a time, many Golden Core True Persons and Martial Sovereigns harbored resentment. Yet, no matter their anger, the thought of even Yuanlong of the Heavenly River Dao Sect meeting his demise kept them restrained. They dared not provoke Lin Fei. None of them were so arrogant as to consider themselves stronger than Yuanlong.


    However, following this event, Lin Fei''s reputation instantaneously spread throughout Great Chang. All those Martial Sovereigns and Golden Core True Persons dared not act recklessly, each and every one of them constrained.


    Lin Fei, with his own power, truly dominated the entire Great Chang! Even the countless Golden Cores and Martial Sovereigns, were firmly suppressed, not daring to break the rules set by Lin Fei!

 351. Return to the Glacier

    351. Return to the cier


    "System."


    Lin Fei essed the system panel to review the progress of his Divine Abilities.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Realm: Mid-stage Martial Sovereign</strong>


    <strong>Great Divine Ability: ck Wind Prison: Perfect</strong>


    <strong>Great Divine Ability: Gravity Domain: Perfect</strong>


    <strong>Great Divine Ability: Dual-World Saber: Perfect</strong>


    <strong>Great Divine Ability: Annihtion: Perfect</strong>


    <strong>Great Divine Ability: Undying Seal: Perfect</strong>


    <strong>Great Divine Ability: Pierce: Mastery (Progress 8%)</strong>


    <strong>Saber Domain: Transcendence (Progress 10%)</strong>


    Upon seeing the Saber Domain, Lin Fei was astonished to find it had advanced again, having reached a cultivation progress of 10%. The Great Divine Ability: Pierce had also evolved from its beginner stage to mastery. This breakthrough was due to it pierced the Heavenly River Orb. Thus, his skills had ascended to mastery.


    Lin Fei had been overseeing the Nine Profound Sect for several days. During this time, he stayed within the sect, observing. He was curious to see if any Martial Sovereigns or Golden Core True Persons would defy his "decree". If they did, he was ready to act.


    However, the days passed uneventfully. Everywhere remained calm, with no Martial Sovereign or Golden Core True Person daring to breach Lin Fei''s mandate. All were impablypliant.


    Perhaps Lin Fei''s execution of True Person Youming and the other seven Golden Core True Persons had sent a clear message. Or it could be the result of ying Yuan Dragon True Person and his cohort of Golden Core True Persons.


    "Since all is calm, it''s time for me to venture to the Northern Territories," mused Lin Fei.


    His heart was also set on seeking treasures. As there were no pressing matters in other areas, Lin Fei prepared to depart.


    With a swoosh, he transformed into a beam of light, instantaneously exiting his cave residence and vanishing into the horizon. Shortly after, he arrived in the Northern Territories, flying ceaselessly towards the far North.


    Thend here was perennially frigid, with snowkes settling to form a thick carpet of snow. Before him stretched an endless cier, seemingly boundless. Yet, Lin Fei knew better. It might appear to be a grand illusion, with the cier not as vast as it seemed, but imbued with a peculiar power that could lead one in endless circles atop it.


    In the past, when Lin Fei was merely a Martial Saint, he couldn''t detect any ws or traces of a magical formation on the cier. Now, as a Martial Sovereign, he was vastly more powerful than a Martial Saint. Yet, as far as his eyes could see, all he witnessed was still the vast expanse of the white cier. Even as a Martial Sovereign, he discerned no anomalies.


    Thus, Lin Fei, just as before, took a step, entering the heart of the cier.


    As Lin Fei took his steps into the cier, an immediate surge of piercing cold engulfed him.


    "Crack, Crack."


    His body quickly started formingyers of ice crystals, seemingly trying to encase him entirely. However, Lin Fei didn''t even need to activate his Saber Domain. His flesh had gone through numerous transformations over time.


    "Bang."


    With a slight vibration of his body, the icyyers on him shattered instantly. The ice crystals covering him broke and crumbled, revealing a scorching aura emanating from his very being.


    This was the pure power of Lin Fei''s flesh. He hadn''t frequently utilized the power of his physical body, but that didn''t mean it wasn''t formidable. Before achieving the status of Martial Sovereign, he had condensed the Energy Flower, and his body had undergone subsequent transformations. Even by merely relying on his flesh''s power, Lin Fei could easily overpower numerous martial saints.


    Thus, these mere ice crystals and biting cold were of no match to Lin Fei''s robust physique. He proceeded forward, leaving footprints with each step.


    After what felt like an eternity, Lin Fei felt a sense of d¨¦j¨¤ vu. Just like before, he felt like he was continuously moving in circles within the cier.


    "There''s no trace of any formation... There isn''t any obvious seal either. Even a Martial Sovereign or a Golden Core True Person can''t detect any ws..."


    Lin Fei contemted in silence. There was undoubtedly something off about this cier. But with just his eyes, he couldn''t discern the anomaly. However, his expertise in formations wasn''t his strong suit, and he had no intention of searching for any formation ws.


    "Boom!"


    The next moment, his Saber Domain descended. It expanded mightily in every direction, stretching far and wide. Sometimes, the eyes can deceive, the body can lie, and even sensations can be misleading. But the Saber Domain? It never lied. As it kept expanding, Lin Fei felt resistance.


    "Hmm?"


    As his Saber Domain faced this obstruction, Lin Fei opened his eyes. It seemed something, some force was preventing the spread of his Saber Domain.


    "So, there is resistance after all," he murmured. But when he tried to walk on his own, he never felt this impediment. Yet, his Saber Domain didn''t lie. This cier wasn''t as vast as it appeared to his eyes. It might even have a limited range.


    Lin Fei decided to shut his eyes and allow his Saber Domain to guide him. Within its bounds, he was the omnipotent ruler.


    "Shoo."


    In an instant, Lin Fei teleported towards the area where his Saber Domain sensed the obstruction.


    "Swohh."


    Upon opening his eyes, all he could see was the vast expanse of white ice. Turning around, he realized he had only moved less than a hundred meters. Nothing seemed unusual here. He could still progress further. However, it was here that his Saber Domain sensed an obstruction as if an invisible wall blocked its spread.


    Lin Fei reached out his hand. He stretched it forward. Yet, everything felt normal. His hand didn''t touch anything unusual. Lin Fei then took another step, continuing to walk ahead.


    "Hmm?"


    With each step he took, in the perception of his Saber Domain, it felt as if he was walking backward, moving further away from where the Saber Domain was obstructed.


    "No, something is definitely wrong there," Lin Fei thought. He returned to the spot where his Saber Domain was hindered. He was now certain that there was an issue.


    "No matter what this ce is, be it a formation or a seal," Lin Fei murmured, "If the power is strong enough, it can break all barriers!"


    Determination shone in Lin Fei''s eyes. The next moment, the Life Wheel appeared behind him. The Life Wheel was enormous, with its sixyers of light shining brilliantly, making it appear sacred, mysterious, and powerful. It radiated a terrifying pressure.


    "Divine Ability, Gravity Domain!"


    The secondyer of light shone brighter. At the same time, the Gravity Domain descended. A terrifying gravitational force instantly covered the entire cier.


    Loud rumbling sounds resonated as the cier shattered. While this cier might pose a threat to martial saints, under Lin Fei''s Gravity Domain, it was nothing. Under Lin Fei''s overwhelming force, the cier was reduced to cold water in an instant. The cier was gone, reced by endless water.


    Yet, despite the transformation of the cier to water, Lin Fei still stood in the same ce, without noticing any anomalies. In the perception of his Saber Domain, there was still an invisible barrier.


    "Divine Ability, Annihtion! Divine Ability, Dual-World Saber!"


    After Lin Fei executed both the Annihtion Divine Ability and Dual-World Saber, it seemed like he was striking at empty air. It had no effect. If not for the perception of Lin Fei''s Saber Domain sensing the invisible barrier, he might not have noticed any anomalies.


    "Divine Ability, Pierce!"


    Lin Fei had one more Divine Ability that could prate everything! A massive beam of light shot out, heading straight into the void. There was a slight distortion in the void, and the beam of light disappeared. However, a small, pitch-ck hole was left in its ce.


    "Is this..." Lin Fei was taken aback. It seemed that he had truly discovered something!

 352. Azure Flood Dragon King

    352. Azure Flood Dragon King


    The small dark hole was only as thick as a thumb. This was because the beam of light from Lin Fei''s Pierce Divine Ability was not particrly wide. The more condensed the beam, the stronger its power. The size of the beam wasn''t crucial; what mattered was its prating power. But this didn''t pose a challenge for Lin Fei. If the beam was too small, he could erge it or even use it multiple times.


    "Divine Ability, Pierce."


    Once again, Lin Fei activated the Pierce Divine Ability. Beams of light pierced through the "void", creating numerous small holes. These beams were consecutive, linking the holes together. Over time, these connected small holes grew into arger one.


    After an unknown number of uses of the Pierce Divine Ability, a person-highrge hole formed in front of Lin Fei. Surprisingly, the hole was slowly recovering. If Lin Fei didn''t continue to use his Divine Ability, in about half an hour, the hole would probably "recover" to its original state.


    Inside therge hole was profound darkness, like another world. However, Lin Fei faintly guessed that this might be a seal! Or perhaps, a formation!


    Lin Fei hesitated, wondering whaty on the other side of thisrge hole. After a long pause, he decided to step in and see for himself. The legends of the Ancient Continent must have their origins. There was indeed something wrong with the Great Chang. Such a seal or array couldn''t have been set up by someone of the Golden Core or Martial Sovereign level. Even a Nascent Soul Great Being might not be capable of it.


    Taking a deep breath, Lin Fei no longer hesitated. With a whoosh, he stepped into therge hole. A buzzing sound filled his ears, and everything went ck as if he had arrived deep underground. However, when he looked up, he was met with a shocking sight.


    Floating in the void was a creature so colossal it defied imagination, resembling a Flood Dragon. Its body was covered in pitch-ck scales and spanned tens of thousands of feet. Yet, such a gigantic dragon was bound in the void by massive chains. These chains seemed to be forged from pure spiritual energy from heaven and earth. An endless stream of spiritual energy gathered, forming the chains that directly bound the Flood Dragon.


    "Roar..."


    asionally, the Flood Dragon would raise its head and roar, expressing intense pain. Then, unable to resist, the Flood Dragon spat out a massive inner core from its mouth. This was the inner core of the Flood Dragon. As it spun, countless Spiritual Qi converged around it, seemingly condensing into a clear and sparkling droplet. The nature of this liquid was unclear and seemed to require a lengthy time to form. Below the Flood Dragon was a pond.


    At the moment, the pond was filled with this crystalline "water." However, it wasn''t really water but droplets from the Flood Dragon''s inner core, which had gathered over time to form this pool. The time it took to form such a pool was uncertain.


    "Young man, kill me! End my suffering!" The Flood Dragon seemed to have noticed Lin Fei and, astonishingly, spoke in humannguage, begging Lin Fei to end its life.


    "Eh? Where is this? Who are you? Why are you trapped here?" Lin Fei bombarded the dragon with questions.


    The Flood Dragon roared to the heavens, "I am the Azure Flood Dragon King! Kill me, and you can have my flesh and blood. For a Martial Sovereign like you, consuming me can greatly benefit your progression to bing a Martial King. If you end my life, all of my flesh and blood are yours!" The Flood Dragon bellowed, clearly enduring tremendous pain, so much so that it would rather die.


    Lin Fei was taken aback. Flood Dragon King! Clearly, this was an exotic beast, or perhaps, a sea beast. Any creature with the title "King" indicates its high status. A king-level exotic beast is equivalent to a Martial King among martial artists, or a Nascent Soul Great Being in the Daoist world.


    Lin Fei never expected to encounter such a beast here, chained and seemingly in great agony. Who could have possibly chained the Flood Dragon King?


    "Atst, someone has entered..."


    Just as Lin Fei''s attention was focused on the Flood Dragon King, an ethereal voice entered his ears.


    "Who''s there?" Lin Fei immediately became alert, looking around.


    A hum resonated. Gradually, a phantom figure took form in the void. It was a man dressed in Daoist robes.


    "I am Dubhe, the artifact spirit. Your arrival here might be fortunate or perhaps unfortunate. Entering this ce merely proves you are worthy of my allegiance. However, if you wish for me to serve you, you must pass a test," the spirit named Dubhe stated directly.


    "A test? What kind of test? And where is this ce?" Lin Fei inquired, full of questions. He had arrived at this strange location, met the Flood Dragon, and now faced a spirit that inexplicably wanted him to prove his worth. Lin Fei was utterly puzzled.


    "Pass the test, and all your questions will be answered," Dubhe said. "If you fail, you''ll die. Knowing or not knowing the answers then won''t matter."


    "Die?" Lin Fei''s eyes narrowed. Dubhe''s words revealed a hint: the test could be fatal.


    "You''re a Martial Sovereign, so the test will only be at the level." Dubhe waved his hand, and with a roar, a terrifying exotic beast appeared: a massive python, thousands of meters long, emitting a dreadfully oppressive aura.


    "White Python, if you kill this man, you''ll be free!" Dubhe dered, "And Martial Sovereign if you can kill the White Python, you''ll pass the test. The loser will die!"


    With that, Dubhe vanished, leaving Lin Fei alone with the menacing python.


    Without hesitation, Lin Fei''s Life Wheel emerged powerfully from behind him. Surprisingly, he felt a potent threat emanating from the python, a force far surpassing any Martial Sovereign-level beast he had ever encountered.


    "Divine Ability, Gravity Domain!" From the secondyer of Lin Fei''s Life Wheel, a radiant light shone, and suddenly a crushing gravitational force descended upon the White Python.


    Caught off guard, the Gravity Domain pressed the python heavily to the ground. But its body seemed extraordinarily robust. Even when mmed into the ground with such force, it appeared unscathed, merely shaking its head to recover.


    But Lin Fei''s powers weren''t limited to the Gravity Domain. In the next instant, a saber materialized before him. Countless energies from the Life Wheel converged, and the thirdyer of his Life Wheel radiated brilliantly.


    "Divine Ability, Dual-World Saber!" With a swift motion, Lin Fei unleashed his attack. Silently, the Dual-World Saber struck the White Python.

 353. The Invincible White Python?

    353. The Invincible White Python?


    Lin Fei''s Dual-World Saber was mighty and had never missed its target. As the de struck the White Python, its massive body began to crumble inch by inch. Its consciousness grew blurry as if Lin Fei''s attack had destroyed its spirit. After all, the Dual-World Saber was known to kill the body with one blow and destroy the spirit with another.


    However, in the next moment, the White Python roared furiously. Arge phantom image began to form around it ¨C a white dragon! The python had the bloodline of a white dragon and had now fully activated it.


    "Crackling..."


    Scales, those of a dragon, started appearing on the python. As these scales grew, the seemingly dying python began to rejuvenate rapidly. Its initially disoriented consciousness became clear with the manifestation of the white dragon phantom.


    With a thunderous leap, the python shot into the sky, aiming for Lin Fei. It swung its massive tail fiercely towards him.


    "Saber Domain!"


    Without hesitation, Lin Fei activated his Saber Domain.


    "Fire!"


    A rain of mes descended. Yet, when the python''s tail swept through after the Saber Domain''s activation, Lin Fei instantly vanished from its sight.


    Inside the Saber Domain, Lin Fei was supreme. mes continuously scorched the python. But after its transformation into a quasi-dragon, the python''s physical strength might have surged ten or even a hundred times, even the raging mes couldn''t harm it.


    With another sweep of its tail, Lin Fei''s Saber Domain violently trembled.


    "Ssh!"


    The next moment, Lin Fei''s Saber Domain was torn apart. Lin Fei felt a chill in his heart. He was well aware of his Saber Domain''s potency. Since its evolution, it had been torn apart only once, by the Taiyi Dao Pce''s Great Mountain Divine Seal. And now, the transformed python, although not aplete transformation into a dragon, showcased such tremendous power.


    "Divine Ability, Annihtion!"


    Lin Fei activated his Annihtion Divine Ability. The power of Annihtion enveloped the python. However, a faint glow emanated from its scales. Despite the eroding force of destruction, the python remained unharmed. The python''s tail came sweeping once again, and this time, without his Saber Domain, Lin Fei couldn''t teleport away.


    "Bang!"


    The massive tail of the python fiercely struck Lin Fei. In an instant, an overwhelming force directly exploded Lin Fei into a mist of blood. The python calmed down, and in the void, the tormented Azure Flood Dragon King also settled into a somber silence.


    A hint of agony appeared in the eyes of the Azure Flood Dragon King. "He died again," itmented. "A mere White Python was his undoing. When will someonee to liberate me? The pain..."


    The Azure Flood Dragon King''s face contorted in anguish. Its core was constantly being tormented, making every moment excruciating for it, a fate worse than death. It wished for someone to end its misery.


    When Lin Fei entered, the Dragon King saw hope. But now? Lin Fei was defeated by a mere python. As time ticked by, the python''s massive eyes scanned the void.


    The Azure Flood Dragon King noticed something amiss. "He''s not dead?" Without Dubhe making an appearance, there could only be one reason: Lin Fei wasn''t dead!


    The python seemed to deduce this as well, attempting to find Lin Fei''s trace.


    "Hum¡­" The next moment, the blood mist quickly condensed, and Lin Fei reappeared unscathed. He wasn''t dead! Although the python''s powerful tail had exploded him instantly, Lin Fei had the Undying Seal Divine Ability. Although he couldn''t withstand the python''s tremendous power, as it hadn''t reached the particle level, Lin Fei remained unharmed. Without touching the particle level, he was essentially immortal.


    However, there wasn''t a hint of joy on Lin Fei''s face. He had been defeated! It was the first time he was overpowered by a being of his level. The python, fundamentally at the Martial Sovereign tier, but seemed topletely suppress him. Even if this python had secret techniques or the bloodline of the white dragon, marking it as an ancient unique species, Lin Fei was being dominated. Only his "Undying Seal" was keeping him alive.


    "Divine Ability, Pierce!" Lin Fei''s eyes were cold. Techniques like the Dual-World Saber, Annihtion, and Gravity Domain had no effect on the python. But the Divine Ability called "Pierce" was different. This technique, known to prate anything, was originally "created" by Lin Fei not forbat or attack but to break seals and confinements on magical treasures.


    However, this White Python was too powerful, its defense terrifyingly formidable. It seemed none of Lin Fei''s Divine Abilities or techniques had any effect, leaving only the Divine Ability Pierce. Lin Fei wanted to see if Pierce truly was invincible.


    "Whoosh." As Lin Fei unleashed the Divine Ability Pierce, a beam of light instantly shot out from him, plunging straight into the python''s body.


    "St." A faint sound. Despite the python''s strong defenses and its bloodline of the White Dragon, under the piercing force of the Pierce Divine Ability, all defenses were rendered useless. The beam drilled through the python''s body, leaving a bloody hole.


    "Roar¡­" The python let out a furious roar, its massive wsshing out at Lin Fei.


    "Bang."


    Lin Fei''s body was torn apart by the python once again. However, he quickly regenerated, a hint of a smile gracing his face. His Pierce Divine Ability had worked on the python! Even if it was just a small bloody hole, it was a wound, an undeniable vulnerability, and Lin Fei''s opportunity.


    "Divine Ability, ck Wind Prison!" Light radiated from the firstyer of Lin Fei''s Life Wheel.


    A cold, bone-chilling wind began to blow. This wind wrapped around the python. While the scales of the python remained unaffected, the wind slipped into the bloody hole left by the Pierce Divine Ability. Inside the python, the corrosive wind raged. As the wind blew, bones were revealed!


    With a roar of agony, the python thrashed violently, but to no avail. Its flesh rapidly decayed from the inside out, revealing a skeletal structure. In just a moment, the python turned into a massive skeleton, devoid of any signs of life. It had died. The bone-eroding wind had invaded its body, reducing it to bare bones. Stripped of flesh, the White Python could not escape death.


    "Congrattions, you have passed the test." At this moment, Dubhe appeared.

 354. The Master of the Dao Artifact

    354. The Master of the Dao Artifact


    "Passed the test? So, you can be tamed now?" Lin Fei fixed his gaze on Dubhe, a glint of brilliance shing in his eyes.


    "Yes, I can now be tamed. Let''s begin the process." Dubhe smiled faintly.


    "Whoosh."


    In the next moment, Dubhe disappeared, transforming into a jade pendant and directly entering Lin Fei''s body. Furthermore, Dubhe entered Lin Fei at a particle level. This meant if someone''s power couldn''t destroy Lin Fei''s particles, no one could snatch away Dubhe.


    As Dubhe melded into him, Lin Fei closed his eyes. Visions and information about "Dubhe" emerged in his mind. For instance, he learned that Dubhe is a Dao Artifact, crafted by a true immortal at the Dao Integration level, named Dubhe. It is an entirely supportive instrument, containing various teachings of the Immortal Dao, Martial Dao, various secret manuals, formation methods, magic treasure crafting, and more - a vast collection gathered by True Immortal Dubhe after investing endless efforts. Before leaving, True Immortal Dubhe left behind the Dubhe Dao Artifact for someone predestined to find. Lin Fei was that person.


    "Dubhe," With a thought, Lin Fei summoned Dubhe.


    "Master," Dubhe reappeared.


    "What is Dao Integration?" Lin Fei inquired.


    "The stages of Immortal Dao are Qi Condensation, Foundation Establishment, Golden Core, Nascent Soul, Deity Transformation, Dao Integration, and Great Completion. Dao Integration is also known as bing a True Immortal. It signifies understanding the Great Dao and achieving the status of a True Immortal!"


    Lin Fei''s eyes shone brightly. Dao Integration to be a True Immortal! So, the term "Immortal" actually refers to Dao Integration. The Dubhe Dao Artifact is indeed a great opportunity.


    "Am I the first master of you?"


    "No, Qing Yuzi was its first master. Initially, Qing Yuzi and Hua Xiangzi discovered True Immortal Dubhe''s cave mansion and subsequently obtained the treasures of True Immortal Dubhe. Among them, Qing Yuzi received the Dubhe Dao Artifact. Later, Qing Yuzi and Hua Xiangzi became Daopanions.


    However, in her pursuit of Deity Transformation, Hua Xiangzi ambushed Qing Yuzi, seizing his treasures. Gravely injured, Qing Yuzi fled here with only the Dubhe Dao Artifact left. He cultivated diligently, but due to Hua Xiangzi''s betrayal, his foundation was damaged. He could only cultivate to half-step Deity Transformation, never truly achieving it.


    When Qing Yuzi''s life limit approached, he left the Dubhe Dao Artifact behind and sought Hua Xiangzi for closure. Unfortunately, he died, severing his connection with the Dubhe Dao Artifact. The Azure Flood Dragon King was specifically captured by Qing Yuzi to set up arge formation, utilizing the Spiritual Qi of the entire continent to nourish the Flood Dragon King''s inner pill. This was all to refine the Jade Liquid in an attempt to repair his foundation. s, even the Jade Liquid couldn''t restore himpletely."


    Lin Fei understood. Qing Yuzi was the first master of the Dubhe Dao Artifact. However, he didn''t achieve Deity Transformation and was even betrayed by his Daopanion. In the pursuit of the Dao, even one''spanion could prove unreliable.


    "This Jade Liquid, besides repairing the foundation, does it have any benefits for martial artists?" Lin Fei asked.


    "The Jade Liquid has little effect on martial artists. Yet, for one with a Golden Core, its impact is profound. In fact, the Jade Liquid has another name ¡ª the Nascent Soul Transformation Liquid. As the name suggests, it greatly aids the process of Nascent Soul transformation.


    However, the concoction of the Nascent Soul Transformation Liquid is arduous. It demands the alignment of heaven and earth. For instance, the entire continent must absorb the Spiritual Qi from the heavens and earth for twenty thousand years to produce but a mere drop of this liquid. And only with the core of the Azure Flood Dragon, a sea creature of extraordinary talent, can this Jade Liquid possiblye into existence."


    Lin Fei was somewhat disheartened for the Jade Liquid held no value to martial artists. Which meant it was currently of no use to him. He couldn''t leap forward in strength due to this fortuitous encounter.


    "Master, the martial path is different from the path of the immortals. The True Immortal Dubhe once said that the martial way is a journey to break one''s own chains, all must be achieved through one''s own efforts. Yet, once these chains are shattered, the aplishments of the martial path can be boundless, possibly even surpassing that of the immortals!"


    Lin Fei''s eyes sparkled with realization. This was spoken by Dubhe, the true immortal. Once the martial path reached its zenith, it might even surpass the way of the immortals.


    Of course, Lin Fei was still far from that peak. But on reflection, the power of a martial artist was inherent. There was no need to rely on external forces. Indeed, in this respect, the martial path seemed stronger than that of the immortals.


    "The Dubhe Dao Artifact is merely a storage space, meant to hold manuals?"


    Lin Fei felt that such a grand artifact, crafted by a Dao Integration true immortal, seemed a bit underwhelming in its prowess. After all, there were many magical treasures that could store techniques and scriptures. There seemed to be no need to specifically forge such an artifact.


    "Master, aside from storing scriptures, the Dubhe Dao Artifact serves another crucial purpose. It can elerate time! Anything rted to time is a domain only those of the true immortal level can touch, if only just barely. In this aspect alone, the Dubhe Dao Artifact surpasses all other magical treasures."


    "Time eleration?"


    A notion stirred within Lin Fei. Such an ability defied the heavens. To Lin Fei, sometimes, he indeed wished for time to move faster. After all, his lifespan was vast, yet his cultivation was young. There were instances where step-by-step cultivation could lead to the peak.


    Yet, regrettably, Lin Fei didn''t have the luxury of time. For instance, his Saber Domain! The direction of itspletion was already clear to Lin Fei. He didn''t need to worry about its cultivation. Time was all he needed to reach perfection.


    But how long would it take? A year? A decade? Or a century? Lin Fei was uncertain. However, with time eleration, Lin Fei could perfect his Saber Domain in a short span, preparing him for impending crises.


    "How can I elerate time?" Lin Fei inquired.


    "Typically, only a true immortal can activate time eleration. But Dubhe, the true immortal, forged the Dubhe Dao Artifact. It consumes vast energy to elerate time. This energy is not ordinary. It is unimaginably vast. Certain Spiritual Qi stones, spirit liquids, and the cores of exotic beasts can serve this purpose."


    Lin Fei pondered deeply. He realized that this energy must be truly extraordinary.


    "Wait, can the Jade Liquid serve as this energy?"


    Lin Fei''s eyes lit up, gazing at the vast pool of Jade Liquid. That was what Qing Yuzi had set up with the great formation, taking tens of thousands of years, absorbing the entire Spiritual Qi of the Great Chang.


    Now Lin Fei began to grasp why the Great Chang declined. Many exotic beasts had be extinct. Because the formation Qing Yuzi set was ceaselessly drawing the Spiritual Qi. With the decrease in Spiritual Qi, exotic beasts were affected. Some left the Great Chang, while others perished.


    Naturally, the martial and immortal paths of the Great Chang faced hindrances. Many strong beings had to cross the seas, seeking the Ancient Continent. All could be traced back to Qing Yuzi''s formation. All because of this Jade Liquid!

 355. Hundred-fold Temporal Acceleration

    355. Hundred-fold Temporal eleration


    "Jade Liquid? Of course. And indeed, nothing could be better!" Dubhe nodded in agreement.


    "In that case, once we extract the Jade Liquid, we could elerate time within the Dubhe Dao Artifact!"


    Lin Fei''s heart stirred. He promptly lifted his gaze, casting it towards the distant pool of Jade Liquid. Without hesitation, he took a step forward, drawing near to the pool''s edge.


    A hum resonated. In the next moment, within the Jade Liquid pool, a phantasmal figure in Daoist robes materialized. A mere illusory shadow.


    "Fellow Daoist, I am Qing Yuzi."


    "Qing Yuzi?"


    Lin Fei was taken aback. Hadn''t Qing Yuzi perished? Why was he here?


    "Do not be rmed, fellow Daoist. If you''ve seen this avatar of my divided spirit after all this time, I''m probably no longer alive. Considering you''ve made it here, even passing Dubhe''s test, bing its master, you must undoubtedly be exceptional, a peak individual with prospects of Deity Transformation!


    If you wish to extract the Jade Liquid, feel free. But remember, this Jade Liquid is the culmination of my life''s efforts, condensed over countless years. If you do decide to take it, all I ask is that when it''s within your capabilities, you grant me a favor.


    Should a daye when your power surpasses Hua Xiangzi, I implore you, in the name of our friendship, to y Hua Xiangzi, avenging the grudges in my heart.


    Of course, no vows are necessary, nor is it a demand. I merely hope that you''d consider our shared karma, take the Jade Liquid, and help me achieve my long-held desire..."


    Upon saying this, the avatar of the divided spirit began to dissipate slowly, eventually vanishing without a trace.


    "Dubhe, was that the divided spirit of Qing Yuzi? Could it be that Qing Yuzi has already achieved Deity Transformation? To even leave behind an avatar of his spirit?"


    Lin Fei queried Dubhe. Leaving behind an avatar of one''s divided spirit was no trivial matter. Even Nascent Soul powerhouses couldn''t achieve this. Only those of Deity Transformation status could manifest countless divine senses, only then could they create a divided spirit.


    Dubhe slightly shook its head, "Qing Yuzi isn''t a Deity Transformation powerhouse. True Deity Transformation powerhouses, each of their divided spirits can dominate a region, possessing unparalleled skills. Unlike Qing Yuzi, who merely manifested an avatar.


    This is merely a trace of Qing Yuzi''s divine sense. He had a breakthrough, reaching a half-step Deity Transformation, hence his ability to leave behind an avatar of his divine sense. Yet, Qing Yuzi is still half a step away from achieving a divided spirit. In his weakened state, he couldn''t bridge that half-step, no matter how hard he tried."


    Lin Fei nodded, albeit clueless about Qing Yuzi''spromised foundation or the exact circumstances of the divided spirit. Nevertheless, these details were trivial to Lin Fei. He wasn''t even a Martial King.


    Moreover, martial arts didn''t have the concept of a divided spirit. Martial artists didn''t tread the path of divided spirits.


    Lin Fei could extract this Jade Liquid freely. Moreover, Qing Yuzi didn''t impose any oath upon Lin Fei. The terms were even quite lenient. Only if Lin Fei surpassed Hua Xiangzi in strength, would he act on his own ord whether to seek vengeance on Hua Xiangzi.


    Hence, Lin Fei felt no moral burden in taking the Jade Liquid. However, having benefited from Qing Yuzi, Lin Fei nodded, "Should theree a day when my strength surpasses Hua Xiangzi, I shall avenge you."


    With these words, Lin Fei extended his hand, and in his palm, the Dubhe Dao Artifact materialized.


    "Go."


    Lin Fei''s thoughts stirred. The Dubhe Dao Artifact soared directly into the Jade Liquid Pool.


    "So many Jade Liquid Pools, it can elerate for a significant period," he mused.


    "Dubhe, how long can time be elerated within?" Lin Fei inquired.


    "Inside the Dubhe, time can be sped up to a hundredfold," came the reply.


    Lin Fei pondered this. A hundredfold eleration of time. A single day outside meant a hundred days within the Dubhe. An entire year outside was akin to a century within. The thought was indeed daunting.


    Lin Fei promptly entered the Dubhe. Inside, it consisted of severalyers. There was a cultivation space. A space for martial arts manuals. And in the chamber, Lin Fei stumbled upon an unexpected discovery. Could this Dubhe Dao Artifact also serve as a protective magical treasure? After all, a Dao Artifact surely couldn''t be easily destroyed, could it?


    "Should danger befall me, I would retreat within the Dao Artifact. Would I be safe then? To what extent can the Dubhe shield from attacks?" Lin Fei pressed on.


    The Dubhe rified, "The Dubhe is but an auxiliary Dao Artifact. Neither attack nor defense is its forte. However, it remains a Dao Artifact, made of unique materials. Attacks below Dao Integration essentially can''t harm it.


    But, if the master hides within, safety isn''t guaranteed. If the enemy seals or confines it, they likewise trap the master. Powerful beings, like Nascent Soul and Deity Transformation masters, could even forcibly refine the Dao Artifact. In such a scenario, the master would face certain doom. Hence, unless absolutely necessary, the master shouldn''t seek refuge within. The enemy would surely covet such a Dao Artifact."


    Lin Fei understood. Upon reflection, it indeed seemed so. Taking refuge inside the Dubhe Dao Artifact had its limitations. It might merely dy one''s demise. Yet, in desperate situations... When there seemed to be no way out... It might just save a life.


    Lin Fei was now deep in contemtion. To elerate time or not? If he did, he could only cultivate his Saber Domain. However, he couldn''t discern how long it might take to perfect the Saber Domain. Perhaps a year, maybe a decade, or even a century!


    If his lifespan was mere centuries., he might not have opted for time eleration. But Lin Fei was a Martial Sovereign. He had a lifespan of millennia! Such an extended life, even if he elerated time and consumed some of it, wouldn''t be a significant loss.


    Furthermore, if he did elerate, Lin Fei would closely monitor the situation, ensuring not overextend. At present, the only rapid advancement avable to Lin Fei was the Saber Domain!


    Once the Saber Domain was perfected, Lin Fei''s prowess would surge. Possibly enough to deter any Golden Core cultivator or Martial Sovereign beyond the Great Chang.


    "Dubhe, elerate time. elerate it a hundredfold! Draw energy from the Jade Liquid."


    "As you wish, master."


    And thus, the Dubhe began to radiate brilliant luminescence. It then started absorbing vast quantities of Jade Liquid from the pool.


    Inside the Dubhe''s cultivation chamber, Lin Fei faintly felt a distortion in the void as if an intangible force was acting upon him. Of course, he felt little else. He simply closed his eyes, deeply immersing himself in understanding the Saber Domain.


    Beyond the seas of Great Chang, a colossal ship slowly approached the shore. This ship seemed to be a magical treasure, Unyielding to the attacks of sea beasts, traversing the vast oceans as if it were solid ground.


    A sharp sound echoed, as from within the ship, eight Golden Core True Persons emerged, taking to the skies. Theynded on the soils of Great Chang.


    "Yuanlong''s lifemp has shattered; he has fallen."


    "Who could possibly have in Yuanlong?"


    "This mere treasure-richnd, so barren, where even the Spiritual Qi is so sparse ¡ª how could it possibly harbor one who could defeat Yuanlong?"


    "It must be other Martial Sovereigns or Golden Cores from the Ancient Continent."


    "Hmph, no matter who dealt the lethal blow, any who dare kill an elder of my Heavenly River Dao Sect shall face retribution!"


    "There''s no need for a lengthy investigation. Let us sweep through this treasure-richnd and let everyone know it now belongs to the Heavenly River Dao Sect!"


    "While we''re at it, let''s find and execute the one who murdered Yuanlong."


    "Indeed, let us employ this method!"


    Thus, the eight Golden Core True Persons transformed into a streak of radiant light, heading straight into the heart of Great Chang.

 356. Perfection Realm Saber Domain

    356. Perfection Realm Saber Domain


    Inside the Dubhe Dao Artifact.


    With a whoosh sound, Lin Fei abruptly opened his eyes. "Ten years! I elerated time by ten years. So, only about 37 days or roughly a month has passed outside?"


    After opening his eyes and through the Dubhe Dao Artifact, Lin Fei instantly grasped the time he''d elerated: a full ten years. The reason he awoke now was that his Saber Domain had reached perfection!


    Yes, in merely ten years, the Saber Domain was perfected. This was crucial for Lin Fei and even beyond his expectations. He had initially thought it might take decades or even a century for the Saber Domain to be perfect. Yet, it only took ten years.


    "System," Lin Fei called out to inspect.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Realm: Mid-stage Martial Sovereign</strong>


    <strong>Great Divine Ability: ck Wind Prison: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Great Divine Ability: Gravity Domain: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Great Divine Ability: Dual-World Saber: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Great Divine Ability: Annihtion: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Great Divine Ability: Undying Seal: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Great Divine Ability: Pierce: Transcendence (Progress 2%)</strong>


    <strong>Saber Domain: Perfection (Progress 0%)</strong>


    Lin Fei''s Saber Domain was indeed perfected.


    "Hold on, the Divine Ability Pierce has transcended?"


    It was then that Lin Fei noticed this. He remembered that his Pierce was merely at mastery, a fact he wouldn''t mistake.


    Delving into his memories, Lin Fei discovered the reason. The Pierce Divine Ability had seen some progression when it pierced through the seal on the cier. Then, during the test of the Dubhe Dao Artifact, it pierced a giant python, further enhancing its progression. However, it hadn''t transcended yet and was just slightly short.


    Inside the Dao Artifact, as time elerated for ten years, the Pierce Divine Ability was slowly cultivated and improved, even if it wasn''t apparent. Therefore, after the ten-year eleration, the Pierce Divine Ability had improved. And Lin Fei seemed to have missed the system''s voice in his mind.


    "Saber Domain perfected, Pierce Divine Ability transcended." Both the Saber Domain and the Pierce Divine Ability showed great progress.


    Taking a deep breath, Lin Fei promptly left the Dubhe Dao Artifact.


    "Saber Domain!"


    Around Lin Fei, a white glow instantly emerged, signifying the perfection of the Saber Domain. Now it had fully transformed from illusion to reality, vast and boundless, like a colossal barrier separating the inner and outer worlds, forming its own space.


    Moreover, Perfection Saber Domain''s power was immense. Lin Fei faintly felt that even the previous python, despite possessing the bloodline of the White Dragon, might not be able to tear through his Saber Domain anymore. Whether the Great Mountain Divine Seal could break through Lin Fei''s Saber Domain was something Lin Fei was uncertain about.


    The power of the Great Mountain Divine Seal was indeed unfathomable, being a magic treasure of the Nascent Soul realm. Even if Lin Fei''s Saber Domain had reached perfection, it was still only at the Martial Sovereign level, still a realm behind.


    However, with thebined power of the Saber Domain and the Gravity Domain, facing the Golden Core and Martial Sovereign level, Lin Fei could now truly im to be unmatched within the Martial Sovereign realm.


    "Over a month has passed. It''s time to return to the Nine Profound Sect."


    Lin Fei, having discovered the secret of Great Chang and even possessing the treasure of Great Chang, quickly departed from the sealed location and even left the cier, heading straight towards the Nine Profound Sect.


    Within the void surrounding the Nine Profound Sect, stood eight individuals emanating the aura of Golden Core True Persons. These were the elite from the Heavenly River Dao Sect. They hade to Great Chang, sweeping all in their path, and had learned of the identity of the one who slew Yuanlong: Lin Fei, the Martial Saint of Nine Profound Sect, famously known as Saber Saint. But now, he had a new title, Saber Sovereign Lin Fei.


    From Saber Saint to Saber Sovereign, the change of one word signified a massive difference in power, status, and identity. The title of Saber Sovereign, even within the Ancient Continent, was seen as supremely prestigious, representing the pinnacle amongst Martial Sovereigns.


    "It''s unbelievable that a mere ce like Great Chang, a barrennd, could produce someone like Lin Fei."


    "He defeated Yuanlong in directbat, which is truly extraordinary."


    Witnesses to the battle between Lin Fei and Yuanlong recalled, "Yuanlong tried to use his water escape technique, but was trapped. He even shouted ''Martial Domain'' during the battle."


    "It seems that Lin Fei indeed deserves the title of Saber Sovereign. He most likely possesses the Saber Domain!"


    "Only a Martial Sovereign who has evolved a Saber Domain truly deserves the title of Saber Sovereign."


    These eight Golden Core True Persons from the Heavenly River Dao Sect did not underestimate Lin Fei. In fact, they highly regarded him. Yuanlong wasn''t a pushover, especially with his Water Escape technique and the Heavenly River Orb. With the water escape technique, almost no one could capture or kill him. Yet, he was defeated and killed by Lin Fei, clearly indicating the power of Lin Fei''s Martial Domain or more specifically, his Saber Domain.


    "No matter what, we, the Heavenly River Dao Sect, are determined to seize this treasure-richnd!"


    They then arrived directly at the entrance of the Nine Profound Sect. One of the Golden Core True Persons shouted with a booming voice that echoed throughout the sect, "Eight True Persons from Heavenly River Dao Sect request Saber Sovereign Lin Fei to grace us with his presence!"


    The entire Nine Profound Sect held its breath in anticipation of what woulde next.


    The swift sounds of movement echoed through the Nine Profound Sect as the sect leader and Zhao Kongming immediately left their respective residences, looking up to the sky. Their expressions darkened upon witnessing the imposing aura of the eight Golden Core True Persons from the Heavenly River Dao Sect.


    Understanding the gravity of the situation, Zhao Kongming clenched his teeth and responded, "Sovereign Lin is out and has not returned yet."


    "Not back?" One of the Golden Core True Persons raised an eyebrow, his expression unreadable.


    Without further ado, the eight unleashed their divine sense, scanning every inch of the Nine Profound Sect. Confirming Lin Fei''s absence, they exchanged nces. With theirbined might, annihting the entire Nine Profound Sect would be a trivial task. But the Nine Profound Sect was insignificant to them; their true objective was Lin Fei.


    The Heavenly River Dao Sect''s grand arrival was to proim to the Martial Sovereigns and Golden Core True Persons of the Ancient Continent their authority. They sought to dominate the treasure-richnds of Great Chang and to achieve that, they needed to challenge, even defeat, its strongest: Saber Sovereign Lin Fei.


    Destroying the Nine Profound Sect wouldn''t serve its purpose and would only enrage Lin Fei further. They were cautious about pushing a formidable Martial Sovereign to his limits. If Lin Fei were driven to desperation and began operating from the shadows, the trouble for the Heavenly River Dao Sect would magnify.


    With a decisive move, one of the Golden Core True Persons threw down a challenge scroll. Addressing the members of the Nine Profound Sect below, he announced, "We, the eight Golden Core True Persons of the Heavenly River Dao Sect, challenge Saber Sovereign Lin Fei to a duel at the ruins of the Hidden Sword Sect. Saber Sovereign must arrive at the Hidden Sword Sect ruins in three days. The victor will have authority over Great Chang. The loser will have to leave Great Chang forever and never return."


    Without waiting for a response, the eight Golden Core True Persons turned around, transforming into streaks of golden light, disappearing into the horizon.

 357. Accept the Challenge

    357. ept the Challenge


    The challenge set by the eight Golden Core True Persons of the Heavenly River Dao Sect to the Nine Profound Sect''s Saber Sovereign Lin Fei spread like wildfire throughout Great Chang. Most natives of Great Chang had little knowledge of the Heavenly River Dao Sect. However, they were all too aware that eight Golden Core True Persons would be no ordinary threat, especially given their potentialbined might.


    But for the Martial Sovereigns and Golden Core True Persons hailing from the Ancient Continent, the news meant much more. They were well-acquainted with the formidable reputation of the Heavenly River Dao Sect, a sect renowned for its Nascent Soul lineage. With eight of its Golden Core True Persons challenging Lin Fei, it was a clear gesture of acknowledging Lin Fei''s might on par with theirs.


    However, regardless of the oue between the Golden Core True Persons and Lin Fei, Great Chang was bound toe under solid authority. The other Martial Sovereigns and Golden Core individuals began to feel the pressure of the impending shift.


    Upon his return to Nine Profound Sect, Lin Fei examined the challenge scroll, his expression a mix of surprise and anticipation. Was the sect using this method because they feared him?


    "Sovereign Lin," the sect leader expressed his concerns, "Facing the eight Golden Core True Persons of the Heavenly River Dao Sect is daunting. Moreover, I''ve heard they are of the Nascent Soul lineage. They are not to be underestimated."


    Shen Lianxin, however, was quick to interject, "Sovereign Lin has faced Nascent Soul lineages before. He single-handedly confronted a Nascent Soul lineage on the Ancient Continent."


    Shen was well-versed with Lin Fei''s achievements, including his assault on the Taiyi Dao Pce.


    "Merely sending eight Golden Core True Persons is a miscalction on their part," He concluded confidently.


    Nascent Soul lineages were undeniably potent, but without their paramount Nascent Soul figures, they were vulnerable, especially to someone of Lin Fei''s caliber.


    "I will ept their challenge," Lin Fei dered, his eyes gleaming with determination. "Once I deal with the eight Golden Core True Persons from the Heavenly River Dao Sect, I''ll designate Great Chang as forbidden grounds. Anyone who dares to step into Great Chang will be executed without mercy."


    Lin Fei''s confidence was palpable. As a Martial Sovereign, he was unrivaled. No one could stand in his way unless Nascent Soul cultivators and Martial Kings.


    "And yes, I''ve gathered some martial techniques of the Martial Saint caliber. They can be stored within the Nine Profound Sect. Once someone achieves the Martial Saint status, they can cultivate these techniques systematically. They can ascend to Martial Sovereign without needing to wander in search of the Dao. As for the issue of the exotic beast''s flesh and blood, it''s rather simple. Great Chang mayck exotic beasts, but the vast seas are teeming with them. I intend to hunt some sea beasts or perhaps capture and rear them within Great Chang."


    Lin Fei had everything meticulously nned out. In fact, due to the grand array set up by Qing Yuzi in Great Chang, the Spiritual Qi had been dwindling.


    However, for martial artists, this wasn''t much of a concern. Their reliance on Spiritual Qi was minimal, to begin with. At most, it impacted the survival of the exotic beasts. But even that was no longer a pressing issue. The seas brimmed with countless exotic beasts. Both Lin Fei and Shen Lianxin could hunt them.


    And if, in the future, another Martial Saint emerges from the Nine Profound Sect, they too could hunt. With the emergence of a Martial Saint, Lin Fei''s martial techniques could assist them in cultivating all the way to Martial Sovereign, eliminating the risk of navigating the treacherous seas in search of the Dao.


    These Martial Saint caliber techniques were all contained within the Dubhe Dao Artifact. They were collected by the true immortal of Dubhe. Most of these techniques were of the Martial Saint and Foundation Establishment level.


    Lin Fei had no intention of passing down any immortal Dao techniques. Great Chang didn''t need the path of immortals, just the martial path. Pulling out these martial techniques, the higher echelons of the Nine Profound Sect regarded them as invaluable treasures. Though they might not be able to cultivate these techniques, they symbolized the Sect''s profound heritage.


    With these techniques in their possession, the Nine Profound Sect could consistently produce Martial Saints. Perhaps even a Martial Sovereign. Elevating them to the top martial sect in all of Great Chang. Or even transforming Great Chang into a martial sacrednd.


    Lin Fei''s vision was to mold the Nine Profound Sect into such a revered ce. Great Chang waspact, not requiring numerous martial sects. Let the Nine Profound Sect stand as the pinnacle, continuously attracting the finest martial prodigies from all over Great Chang. Only in such a manner could Martial Saints and even Martial Sovereigns emerge. This was the real way to ensure Great Chang''s long-term stability, and fearless of external threats.


    In the blink of an eye, three days had passed.


    The former site of the Hidden Sword Sect. Lin Fei had executed True Person Youming and seven other Golden Core True Persons here. Now, another group of eight Golden Core individuals awaited.


    Yet, these eight Golden Cores were leagues beyond what True Person Youming could match. These were the eight Golden Cores from the Heavenly River Dao Sect. Any single one of them could easily rival thebined might of True Person Youming and his seven counterparts.


    Near the Hidden Sword Sect, prying eyes asionally scoured the vicinity. These belonged to the Martial Sovereigns and Golden Core True Persons from the Ancient Continent, all converging near the Hidden Sword Sect, eager to witness this forting battle.


    After all, the eight Golden Core True Persons of the Heavenly River Dao Sect and Saber Sovereign Lin Fei were not forces that one witnessed in action frequently. Moreover, this battle might determine the future course of all of Great Chang. Those Martial Sovereigns and Golden Cores who hade in search of "treasures" needed to ascertain who would truly dominate Great Chang in theing times. And so, they had arrived early. Yet, Lin Fei was still not present.


    "The Nine Profound Sect has ryed a message, stating that Saber Sovereign Lin Fei will indeed arrive."


    "Sovereign Lin is indeed confident. Did he ept the challenge of thinking that the eight Golden Cores of the Heavenly River Dao Sect areparable to Youming?"


    "A man who has the ability to be a Saber Sovereign wouldn''t be so naive. Moreover, Lin Fei has in True Person Yuanlong. How could he be ignorant of the strength of the Heavenly River Dao Sect''s Golden Core True Persons?"


    "Having epted the challenge, he must have some assurances. Or perhaps, even if defeated, he''s confident in his ability to escape unscathed."


    Various Martial Sovereigns and Golden Core True Persons whispered amongst themselves. Indeed, if one were to rashly ept a battle without a means of escape, there was the potential for downfall. Saber Sovereign Lin Fei surely couldn''t be so foolish. He must have something to rely upon.


    However, while Lin Fei had his backup, did the eight Golden Core True Persons of the Heavenly River Dao Sect not have their own confidence? The oue of this battle was still unpredictable.


    Time trickled away.


    Suddenly, from a distance, two streaks of light shot toward the Hidden Sword Sect. Beneath them, arge number of disciples and elders from the Nine Profound Sect had already gathered, having arrived much earlier. After all, their speed was no match for Lin Fei''s, hence they hade in advance.


    "Saber Sovereign has arrived!"


    "Which sect in the Ancient Continent is Saber Sovereign affiliated with?"


    "I''m not certain."


    In truth, many were curious about Saber Sovereign''s identity. However, thus far, no one knew the specifics about Lin Fei.


    Lin Fei and Shen Lianxin hovered in the void. Shen Lianxin descended directly, while Lin Fei remained aloft. His gaze fixated on the mountains of the Hidden Sword Sect where the eight Golden Core True Persons stood. From a distance, there seemed to be a massive river, almost as if it spanned across the void.


    A formation! These eight Golden Cores had evidently set up a formation in advance. Clearly, one of their sources of confidence was this very formation.


    "Saber Sovereign, do you dare enter the formation for battle?"


    The voice of one of the Golden Core True Persons boomed like thunder, resonating through the void.

 358. Expulsion Order

    358. Expulsion Order


    "Enter the formation?"


    Lin Fei''s eyes narrowed slightly. He saw the eight Golden Cores, each positioned at distinct locations. The entire Hidden Sword Sect resembled a vast "river." Entering it would surely spell unpredictable peril.


    This was a formation! There are three primary methods in the path of immortality: formations, magic treasures, and spells. Of these, formations can harness the power of many, often turning the tide from the weak to the strong. The great protective formations of the immortal sects have safeguarded countless sect gates from being trampled upon. Lin Fei would never underestimate any formation.


    "You guys have nned well. Setting up a grand formation here, inviting me to step into it. This formation is surely treacherous. But if I don''t step into the formation, I cannot get close to you, much less deal with you. This is the vulnerability of a martial artist."


    Lin Fei''s voice echoed through the void.


    The purpose of the eight Golden Cores setting up the formation was clear to many. It was an open stratagem! And a very tant one at that! After all, formations are one of the most critical methods for a Golden Core True Person. Not using it would be absurd.


    The eight Golden Cores were very confident. The Heavenly River Formation they had set was one of the foundational formations of the Heavenly River Dao Sect. Combined with specific magic treasures, its power was earth-shattering. Any Martial Sovereign or Golden Core who entered their Heavenly River Formation, up until now, none hade out alive!


    Moreover, they had been preparing this formation for today''s battle for a long time. They believed that the formation''s power had been amplified to its utmost. The moment Lin Fei stepped in, they were sure of his doom! This was their open stratagem. As long as Lin Fei epted the challenge, he would have no choice but to step into the formation.


    "Do you believe that without entering the formation, I can''t deal with you?"


    Lin Fei''s gaze locked onto the eight Golden Cores of the Heavenly River Dao Sect in the distance. Everyone knew that a Martial Sovereign''s greatest strength was their Divine Ability. However, from a distance, the Divine Ability''s potency diminishes.


    But Lin Fei was not just any Martial Sovereign. He was the Saber Sovereign, possessing the Saber Domain! Furthermore, it was the Perfect Saber Domain!


    With a deafening "boom," Lin Fei''s Saber Domain erupted. The Perfect Saber Domain had transformed from intangible to tangible. Upon the descent of the Saber Domain, it segregated everything into two separate spaces.


    Within the Saber Domain, Lin Fei was the true sovereign! Moreover, the Perfect Saber Domain had increased in range and power tenfold. Any with a Perfect Saber Domain could be deemed invincible amongst Martial Sovereigns. Without using any Divine Ability, just having the Perfect Saber Domain was enough to im such supremacy.


    In a certain sense, achieving a Perfect Saber Domain might even be as challenging as bing a Martial King. As Lin Fei''s Saber Domain descended, it immediately enveloped the entire Hidden Sword Sect. The eight Golden Cores and the formation set by them were instantly shrouded by Lin Fei''s Saber Domain.


    "This is... Saber Domain?" The faces of the eight Golden Cores changed drastically. They could recognize the Saber Domain, but the extent to which Lin Fei''s domain reached, even from such a distance, was beyond their imagination. The pressure they felt was as if they were under the influence of a top-tier Great Divine Ability. And not just one!


    "Move, damn it!" The eight Golden Cores panicked. Just the mere presence of Lin Fei''s Saber Domain, which was far stronger than they anticipated, had immobilized them.


    With a swift movement, Lin Fei stepped forward, instantly appearing before the eight Golden Cores, bypassing their formation without triggering it. Witnessing this, a sense of hopelessness took over the eight Golden Cores.


    How long had they prepared for this? They were brimming with confidence, thinking that even if Lin Fei had the Saber Domain, they had considered it and made preparations. They believed they could withstand his Saber Domain. But who could''ve expected Lin Fei''s Saber Domain to be this terrifying?


    "It''s perfect, it must be the Perfect Saber Domain!" One of the Golden Core True Persons eximed in horror.


    Lin Fei nodded, "Indeed, it is the Perfect Saber Domain."


    Hearing Lin Fei''s confirmation, the faces of the eight Golden Core True Persons turned even more ashen. The Perfect Saber Domain was a marvel in martial arts. In fact, for those who had understood martial domains, merely mastering them was an achievement. As for transcending or perfecting it? That was even more challenging than bing a Martial King!


    Many Martial Sovereigns could be Martial Kings, but they hadn''t grasped the martial domains, let alone perfect them. Once the Saber Domain reached perfection, it could rival the power of four or five top-tier Great Divine Abilities, without any weaknesses,plementing each other.


    With Lin Fei''s Saber Domain, merely unleashing it had suppressed them. How could they fight against such power?


    "We concede! We will leave Great Chang immediately and the Heavenly River Dao Sect will never step foot on Great Chang again," the eight Golden Core True Persons immediately admitted defeat. There was no need to continue the battle. Going on would only lead them to certain death. At this point, they were merelymbs waiting to be ughtered on Lin Fei''s chopping block.


    Lin Fei stared at the eight Golden Cores, their faces ashen,pletely dispirited, without the will to contest any further. Although Lin Fei had initially nned to kill them all, his ultimate goal was to make Great Chang a forbidden area. Once the members of the Heavenly River Dao Sect returned to their homnd, they would naturally spread tales of his might. Then, no one would dare to trespass again.


    Lin Fei didn''t need to eradicate thempletely. Instead, driving them away was enough. As long as they returned to the Ancient Continent and spoke of Lin Fei''s prowess, other Martial Sovereigns and Golden Cores would think twice before venturing to Great Chang.


    However, this move might attract even stronger cultivators in the future. Still, Lin Fei was fearless against anyone below the Nascent Soul realm. If any Nascent Soul Great Being wanted toe, they would havee already. Whether Lin Fei was killed or spared lives, they would eventually make their move.


    It was inconceivable for anyone to believe that Great Chang possessed a Dao Artifact. Ultimately, Lin Fei withdrew his Saber Domain. He turned to the eight Golden Core True Persons and the surrounding Golden Core cultivators and Martial Sovereigns, proiming, "Great Chang belongs to me! From today, you have three days to leave Great Chang. Afterward, it will be a forbidden territory. Any martial artist or Qi cultivator who dares trespass... will be put to death!"


    Lin Fei''s deration resonated in all directions. Many Martial Sovereigns and Golden Core True Persons were in uproar.


    "Leave within three days or face death? This is too tyrannical!"


    "Even if he is tyrannical, given that he has perfect Saber Domain, making him nearly invincible below the level of Martial King and Nascent Soul. What can we do?"


    Many, despite their indignation, prepared to leave Great Chang. Lin Fei''s reputation for ruthlessness was well known. He had dared to kill even Yuanlong. What would stop him from killing them?


    As for the eight Golden Core True Persons from the Heavenly River Dao Sect, they left immediately, not even lingering to mourn Yuanlong. Soon, the area was deserted, leaving behind only the astounded members of the Nine Profound Sect.


    On the twenty-sixth day of the fifth month of the second year of Changping, Saber Sovereign Lin Fei fought against the eight Golden Core True Persons of the Heavenly River Dao Sect at the Hidden Sword Sect. Using his Perfect Saber Domain, Saber Sovereign Lin Fei overpowered the eight Golden Core True Persons. He also issued a decree to all Martial Sovereigns and Golden Core cultivators in Great Chang: Leave within three days or face death!


    When this news spread, the entire world was shaken!

 359. The Secret Technique of the Azure Flood Dragon King

    359. The Secret Technique of the Azure Flood Dragon King


    After Lin Fei''s promation, Great Chang became tranquil.


    Three days passed, and Lin Fei personally took action, sweeping the entirety of Great Chang with his Perfect Saber Domain. He killed three Golden Core cultivators and two Martial Sovereigns, all of whom had tried to hide using special techniques. They thought Lin Fei wouldn''t find them, but within his Saber Domain, their hiding tactics were utterly useless.


    "They''re too weak," Lin Fei muttered, feeling that both the Golden Core cultivators and Martial Sovereigns were powerless before him. "At the level of Golden Core and Martial Sovereign, I am invincible."


    Given his perfected Saber Domain and six peak-level Divine Abilities, even in the vast Ancient Continent, Lin Fei considered himself unrivaled among Martial Sovereigns. However, he couldn''t leave yet. He had to ensure no other Martial Sovereign or Golden Core cultivator would daree from the Ancient Continent.


    In the meantime, Lin Fei was also cultivating his Divine Abilities. His sixth Divine Ability Pierce had transcended but progressed slowly. To hasten its development, Lin Fei decided to hunt powerful sea beasts and use his Pierce Divine Ability on them. With every beast he prated, his proficiency with the skill surged.


    Over a span of three months, Lin Fei''s Pierce Divine Ability reached perfection. During this time, some Martial Sovereigns and Golden Core cultivators ventured from the Ancient Continent, but Lin Fei showed no mercy. As word of Lin Fei''s decree spread further, Great Chang would finally know true peace.


    Lin Fei had no immediate ns to return to the Ancient Continent. Even though his six Divine Abilities were perfected, he believed he couldn''t breach the protective formation of Taiyi Dao Pce. Besides, with the Divine Ability scriptures within the Dubhe Dao Artifact, he didn''t need to collect more Divine Abilities.


    At this moment, he returned to where Qing Yuzi had sealed the Azure Flood Dragon King. This ce had abundant Jade Liquid, which could be used as energy to elerate time within the Dubhe Dao Artifact. Lin Fei intended to cultivate his seventh Divine Ability and he might need this temporal eleration.


    Seeing Lin Fei arrive, the Azure Flood Dragon King roared furiously, "Dubhe''s Master, have you perfected your sixth Divine Ability?"


    Lin Fei looked at the Azure Flood Dragon King, wondering what it wanted to say, then replied, "It''s perfected. What do you want?"


    The Azure Flood Dragon King said, "I am aware of your six peak-level Divine Abilities. It''s evident that you aim to establish a groundbreaking Martial King bloodline. But even with your six Divine Abilities, you still need three more to achieve your goal. Who can be certain they will seed in mastering all nine?"


    The Dragon King''s eyes glittered with mischief. "I have a method that will allow you to achieve the status of Martial King without mastering all nine. This method will bestow upon you a bloodline the likes of which have never been seen before."


    Lin Fei''s gaze sharpened, skeptical. He knew how challenging it was to cultivate these Divine Abilities. Even for him, despite his talent, perfecting his abilities required relentless effort and time. How could the Azure Flood Dragon King possibly have an easier way?


    Seeing Lin Fei''s disbelief, the Dragon King''s eyes shed with madness. "I am the Azure Flood Dragon King, the king of exotic beasts! Inparison to your Martial Sovereigns, I am at the peak of Martial Kings!"


    "The reason you Martial Sovereigns cultivate Divine Abilities is because your human potential is limited. You rely on the power of these Divine Abilities to bolster your strength. Once all nine arebined, you birth the Martial King bloodline, achieving the Martial King status," he borated. "If the problem is theck of potential in the human body, then there is a solution. We exotic beasts possess vast potential. If I transnt half of my bloodline into you, then youbine it with your six peak-level Divine Abilities, and your human body, you would naturally produce a new Martial King bloodline.


    Moreover, I possess traces of true dragon blood within me. Sharing half with you would equate to the power of at least five peak-level Divine Abilities. Combined with your six, you''d have the equivalent of eleven peak-level Divine Abilities! Imagine a bloodline born from the fusion of eleven peak-level Divine Abilities. It would be superior to one fused from nine. Such a bloodline would undoubtedly be more potent. You''d easily ascend to the status of Martial King!"


    Lin Fei was shocked.


    "Bloodline transnts are possible? One doesn''t need to adhere to a set path to cultivate a Divine Ability?"


    Lin Fei found it hard to believe. Such a method was unheard of in his world.


    The Azure Flood Dragon King sneered, "You truly are ignorant. Heh, you could consult the Spirit of Dubhe. He knows even more than I do. You might doubt my words, but surely you''d trust the Spirit of Dubhe?"


    Without any hesitation, Lin Fei summoned the Spirit of Dubhe.


    "Spirit, did you hear the Azure Flood Dragon King''s words? Is it truly possible to transnt a bloodline and attain the rank of Martial King?" Lin Fei inquired directly.


    The Spirit of Dubhe nodded, "Master, indeed it''s possible to transnt a bloodline and rise to the status of Martial King. The Azure Flood Dragon King did not deceive you. However, the conditions for a sessful transnt are stringent, beyond the reach of most."


    Lin Fei''s heart raced, yet he restrained his surging emotions, pressing on, "What exacting conditions?"


    "To transnt a bloodline, one must first possess the bloodline of a Martial King or that of a King-level exotic beast. Furthermore, the one fusing must have a potent Divine Ability. If not, the bloodline would dominate the host, leading potentially to a violent demise.


    Lastly, and most challenging, whether it''s the Martial King''s blood or that of a royal-tiered exotic beast, there must be a voluntary separation of a portion of the bloodline. Once the bloodline separates and fuses with a Martial Sovereign, a new bloodline emerges. This new lineage can then suppress the original Martial King''s or royal-tiered exotic beast''s bloodline. And this suppression persists generation after generation."


    Lin Fei quickly assessed the situation. The first two conditions seemed surmountable. The cruxy in the third: a voluntary separation. Such a deed was daunting. By voluntarily separating, generations upon generations, all descendants, would essentially be the servant of the one they merged with. After all, with their bloodline suppressed, what else could they be but servants?


    "So, Azure Flood Dragon King," Lin Fei, lifting his gaze, asked, "are you willing to separate a part of your bloodline to merge with me?"

 360. Decision

    360. Decision


    Lin Fei was well aware that the Azure Flood Dragon King was a King-level exotic beast, with an extraordinarily long lifespan. To relinquish half of its bloodline would not only significantly reduce its power but also eliminate any chance of progressing in the future.


    Moreover, it woulde under the oppression of Lin Fei''s newly birthed Martial King bloodline, bing nothing more than his servant. And not just the Azure Flood Dragon King, even its descendants, and the entire lineage would be bound to serve Lin Fei''s line. The cost was immense.


    Even in regr circumstances, the proud Azure Flood Dragon King would never bow down, not even to those powerful enough to end its life. But now was different.


    With a roar filled with agony, the Dragon King''s visage disyed immense suffering.


    "The pain is unbearable, Master of Dubhe. You could never fathom the torment of being trapped here by Qing Yuzi using his grand formation. My core essence endures constant torment. This agony has persisted for over twenty thousand years. I cannot even end my own life. I can only watch myself endure this ceaseless pain until my life runs out. To escape this torment, I''m willing to pay any price, no matter how steep!"


    The Azure Flood Dragon King had no hope left. After enduring pain for over twenty thousand years, what was this pain if not soul-crushing? This suffering had entirely eroded its will. Even if it had to pay a higher price, it would willingly do so.


    Seeing the Dragon King''s anguish, Lin Fei began to grasp the gravity of the situation. The Azure Flood Dragon King was truly willing to part with its bloodline, with its only desire being an end to its suffering.


    Lin Fei nced at the grand formation.


    "Strike!"


    In an instant, his Saber Domain materialized a radiant saber light, shing ferociously at the luminous chains binding the Dragon King. A deafening "boom" echoed, and the whole underground realm trembled. However, Lin Fei''s saber light shattered, unable to sever the chains set up by Qing Yuzi.


    "Divine Ability, Annihtion! Divine Ability, Pierce!"


    The next moment, a vast Life Wheel emerged behind Lin Fei. On it, beams of light continually shed the powers of destruction, and Pierce fiercely acted upon the chains.


    A "crack" sounded, and a tiny fracture appeared on one of the chains. Lin Fei''s heart soared with hope. Under the influence of the Pierce Divine Ability, nothing seemed invincible. Thus, the chains shattered. Yet, before he could even rejoice, the chains restored themselves, good as new.


    "They regenerated?" Lin Fei''s eyes widened in disbelief. The chains were undamaged, seamlessly restored. He sensed that even if he destroyed these chains a hundred times, it would be futile; they would always recover. It was akin to Lin Fei''s Undying Seal. Unless one could obliterate every particle of his body, any harm done was inconsequential.


    "Master of Dubhe, it''s futile. Your Divine Ability is formidable, as is your Saber Domain. Yet, they cannot shatter the grand formation set by Qing Yuzi. Unless you ascend to the title of Martial King. Only with the unprecedented Martial King bloodline you might possess, will you stand a chance to break these chains. If you, Master of Dubhe, promise to shatter this formation and release me once you be the Martial King, then I shall grant you half of my very bloodline."


    Lin Fei remained silent. He was weighing his options, pondering, analyzing. By his reckoning, should he genuinely receive half of the Azure Flood Dragon King''s bloodline, He might very well attain the esteemed title of Martial King. The birthright of the Martial King. But was it worth the risk?


    "If I cultivate methodically, at best, I''d master nine top-tier Great Divine Abilities. They might not evenpare to merging with the Flood Dragon King''s bloodline now. Moreover, mastering the remaining three Divine Abilities might not be achievable in a short span. After all, even the mightiest Martial Sovereign only boasts a lifespan of a millennium. While a Martial King, they live for tens of thousands of years! Only by bing a Martial King can one annihte the Taiyi Dao Pce..."


    For a moment, myriad thoughts shed across Lin Fei''s mind. Yet, the allure of bing a Martial King was something no warrior could resist even Lin Fei yearned for that pinnacle.


    Now, with the opportunity at hand, How could he refuse? Thus, without further hesitation, Lin Fei lifted his gaze, Looking intently at the Azure Flood Dragon King, he dered, "I ept your terms! If you grant me half of your bloodline to aid in my ascent to Martial King, I vow to free you from this formation."


    Lin Fei proimed with gravitas.


    "Very well, Master of Dubhe, make haste in your preparations. Seek me out when you require the bloodline. However, I urge haste..."


    A faint smile finally graced the Azure Flood Dragon King''s visage.


    Lin Fei nodded in acknowledgment. Indeed, preparations should be in order. With that, he extended his hand. The Dao Artifact materialized in the void.


    Lin Fei transformed into a streak of light, instantly entering the Dubhe Dao Artifact.


    "Spirit of the artifact, I wish to peruse the secret tomes of the Martial Sovereign realm."


    "Master, you are the sovereign of the Dao Artifact. All realms within the Dao Artifact are open to you."


    Lin Fei nodded in agreement. With a thought, a portal materialized before him. Without hesitation, he stepped through. He found himself in a vast chamber, lined with row upon row of bookshelves.


    The shelves were densely packed with tomes. While most pertained to Divine Abilities, Lin Fei wasn''t seeking them. He sought knowledge on the transition from Martial Sovereign to Martial King. He sought wisdom.


    The leap from Martial Sovereign to Martial King was monumental. Should one dare challenge the realm of Martial King without understanding the process, failure might ensue. The consequences of which could be dire.


    Fortunately, the repository was extensive. And not all were manuals of Divine Abilities. Indeed, some detailed the rudimentary principles of cultivation.


    Lin Fei did findprehensive records regarding the transition from Martial Sovereign to Martial King. Apparently, once a Martial Sovereign mastered the nine Great Divine Abilities, these abilities would merge into one. This unification would unleash a formidable force. At this juncture, one would either perish in a violent eruption or seamlessly merge with their physical form, thus giving birth to the Martial King bloodline.


    Once the Martial King bloodline emerged, the physique of a Martial Sovereign would undergo a profound metamorphosis from within. It was the very apotheosis of life, aplete transformation into the embodiment of a Martial King. As the nine Divine Abilities melded into the Martial King bloodline, all the powers of the Martial King were embedded within the physical being and the lineage.


    A Martial King could still wield Divine Abilities, but they were derived from within this bloodline. Moreover, after this evolution, the stronger the Martial King bloodline, the mightier the inherent Divine Abilities.


    Subsequently, cultivation would focus on refining this Martial King bloodline. To delve into the practices of a Martial King, one would need to venture into another secretive chamber, seeking the Martial King''s techniques.


    Lin Fei searched meticulously. Indeed, there were details about merging with the blood essence of King-ss exotic beasts. It fundamentally aligned with what the Azure Flood Dragon King had conveyed, only, in greater detail.


    The crux was whether one''s Divine Ability could dominate the blood essence of a King-ss exotic beast. If one could achieve domination, the probability of sessfully birthing the Martial King bloodline would skyrocket. After all, what was being merged was the very blood essence of a King-ss exotic beast.


    With a "whoosh," Lin Fei exited the Dubhe Dao Artifact.


    "Azure Flood Dragon King, I believe I am ready, I am poised to challenge the realm of the Martial King! I require half of your blood essence! To aid in forging my Martial King bloodline, to ascend as a Martial King!"


    With unwavering determination, Lin Fei addressed the tormented Azure Flood Dragon King.

 361. Merging Bloodline, Charging Towards Martial King

    361. Merging Bloodline, Charging Towards Martial King


    "Do you truly wish to attempt merging with the Divine Ability and challenge the realm of Martial King?" The voice was filled with concern, "If you fail, your body could explode, leading to your death."


    Hearing Lin Fei''s determination to charge towards Martial King, the Azure Flood Dragon King''s spirit was uplifted, brimming with newfound interest. It had endured torment for over 20,000 years and now, seeing a glimmer of hope, how could it not be agitated?


    Still, it felt obligated to remind Lin Fei of the potential consequences. If Lin Fei were to fail, it would mean continuing its own torment, making the prospect of no hope even more unbearable.


    Lin Fei, with a resolute glint in his eyes, responded, "I am prepared. Azure Flood Dragon King, you mentioned even taking your own life is a luxury for you. How will you offer me half of your bloodline?"


    Losing half of its bloodline would significantly weaken the Azure Flood Dragon King, possibly relegating it from a peak-level king to an average one. But that wasn''t the main concern. If it meant liberation from the torment, even death was eptable. Yet, it couldn''t die.


    Drawing a deep breath, the Azure Flood Dragon King said, "Indeed, even death is a luxury I can''t afford. Once my bloodline leaves my body, the formation set by Qing Yuzi will bind it, forcibly pushing it back into me. Alone, I cannot let my bloodline leave my body.


    However, you, now the master of the Dubhe Dao Artifact, canmand it to retrieve my bloodline. Qing Yuzi''s formation, however formidable, is no match for the Dao Artifact! So, you can retrieve half of my bloodline from within the Dao Artifact, then merge it with your Six Divine Abilities to form the Martial King bloodline."


    Lin Fei understood. The key was the Dubhe Dao Artifact. With it in hand, things were indeed different. Although it might not be particrly strong in defense or offense, having a Dao Artifact was sufficient.


    "Spirit of the Dubhe, is what the Azure Flood Dragon King says true?" Lin Fei, still wary, asked the spirit of the Dubhe.


    The Dubhe spirit nodded, "Indeed, I can take in the Azure Flood Dragon King''s bloodline. Qing Yuzi''s formation is no match for the Dao Artifact."


    Relieved, Lin Fei proimed, "Very well, Azure Flood Dragon King, let''s begin!"


    Following this, the Azure Flood Dragon King took another deep breath.


    "Roar..."


    Immediately, an overwhelming aura burst forth from it. Despite being tormented by the formation for over 20,000 years, it was, after all, a king-level exotic beast, even having a hint of the Flood Dragon bloodline. Its bloodline started to manifest, with droplets of blood seeping out. But this blood was unlike any other, coalescing together as if alive, while the Azure Flood Dragon King seemed to be under tremendous pressure.


    A humming resonance filled the air. Therge formation set up by Qing Yuzi manifested as chains of bright light, attempting to suppress and draw back the blood into the Azure Flood Dragon King''s body.


    In desperation, the Azure Flood Dragon King roared, "I can''t hold on much longer! This is half of my bloodline. Master of Dubhe, quickly release the Dao Artifact to absorb it!"


    Seeing the urgency, Lin Fei hesitated no more. With a mere thought, the Dubhe Dao Artifact appeared in his hand. "Go!" hemanded.


    Instantly, the artifact flew towards the Azure Flood Dragon King, releasing a force of suction. With the assistance of the Azure Flood Dragon King, in a swift motion, half of its bloodline was absorbed directly by the Dubhe Dao Artifact.


    Within Qing Yuzi''s formation, chains attempted to restrain the Dao Artifact. However, they couldn''t even touch the artifact before being repelled. Such is the prowess of a Dao Artifact - even without significant offensive or defensive abilities, it wasn''t something a mere formation could confine.


    Soon, the Dubhe Dao Artifact returned to Lin Fei''s hand. "Was it really that easy?" he pondered. It felt strangely simple.


    However, observing the weakened state of the Azure Flood Dragon King and ncing at the artifact, he realized it wasn''t. Both the Dragon King and Qing Yuzi''s formation were formidable. Without the Dao Artifact, obtaining the bloodline would''ve been impossible. Even if the Dragon King was willing, Lin Fei could never have countered the formation set by Qing Yuzi.


    So, while it appeared simple, for others without a Dao Artifact, obtaining the bloodline of the Azure Flood Dragon King would be an unattainable dream.


    Without hesitation, Lin Fei entered the Dubhe Dao Artifact. He decided to make his breakthrough inside the artifact as it was the safest ce. Nothing from the external world could breach it without his permission.


    Watching the Dao Artifact, the Azure Flood Dragon King''s gaze becameplex. "He must seed..." It whispered, its voice almost growling. The sacrifice had been significant, losing half its bloodline. All its hopes rested on Lin Fei''s sess. Now, all it could do was wait.


    Inside the Dubhe Dao Artifact, Lin Fei could see the stored bloodline of the Azure Flood Dragon King. The rich bloodline emitted an astonishing aura, an aura far surpassing the levels of Martial Sovereign and Golden Core. This was a life forceparable to the Nascent Soul and the Martial King!


    "Spirit, enter the jade liquid. In case I need to elerate time, the jade liquid can act as an energy support."


    As Lin Fei''s voice faded, the Dubhe Dao Artifact flew into the jade liquid pool. Lin Fei was well-prepared for his attempt to advance to Martial King, having considered every possible angle.


    Staring at the Azure Flood Dragon King''s bloodline before him, myriad thoughts shed through Lin Fei''s mind. With all the preparations he''d made, he knew exactly what to do next.


    The first step was to absorb the bloodline of the king-level exotic beast. But once he began the absorption, he would bepelled to attempt the breakthrough to Martial King. There would be no turning back. As such, he needed to be utterly determined.


    "I have six Great Divine Abilities. I can surely suppress half of the Azure Flood Dragon King''s bloodline. Using my Divine Abilities as the base, a new bloodline will be born. And thus, I shall be a Martial King!" Lin Fei muttered to himself. Then, making up his mind, he reached out toward the hovering bloodline of the Azure Flood Dragon King.


    "Absorb!" hemanded. His hand reached out, and his body acted like a ck hole, voraciously drawing in the bloodline of the Azure Flood Dragon King.


    The moment the domineering bloodline of the king-level exotic beast entered his body, chaos ensued within Lin Fei. The bloodline, being extremely aggressive, sought to dominate and even transform Lin Fei''s physical form. If it seeded, Lin Fei would morph into an Azure Flood Dragon ¨C a process known as "heteromorphism". This was one of the risks of failing to advance to Martial King. Lin Fei had prepared for this ¨C he knew the bloodline would be tyrannical.


    Almost instantly, a massive Life Wheel emerged behind him. As the wheel emerged, sixyers of bright light radiated, representing the six Divine Abilities. The abilities, when at the Martial Sovereign level, were integrated with one''s body. Lin Fei''s immediate goal was to suppress the bloodline of the Azure Flood Dragon King.


    "Divine Ability, ck Wind Prison!"


    "Divine Ability, Gravity Domain!"


    "Divine Ability, Dual-World Saber!"


    "Divine Ability, Annihtion!"


    "Divine Ability, Undying Seal!"


    "Divine Ability, Pierce!"


    The six top-tier Great Divine Abilities manifested within Lin Fei, as powerful and radiant as the zing sun. They immediately shed with the bloodline of the Azure Flood Dragon King. There was a resounding boom within Lin Fei, and his body quivered violently. If he couldn''t endure, his body would explode.


    Yet, from this moment, Lin Fei had already begun his breakthrough attempt to be a Martial King. His six top-tier Great Divine Abilities were not only suppressing the Azure Flood Dragon King''s bloodline but also trying to intertwine and merge with it.


    However, whether these top-tier Great Divine Abilities could suppress or even integrate with the bloodline of the Azure Flood Dragon King to give birth to a new Martial King bloodline remained uncertain.


    Even Lin Fei couldn''t predict the oue. For now, he could only focus entirely, keeping a close watch on the sh between his six Divine Abilities and the bloodline of the Azure Flood Dragon King.

 362. Lin Fei Ascends to Martial King

    362. Lin Fei Ascends to Martial King


    The bloodline of the Azure Flood Dragon King surged like a tidal wave, radiating an aura of terrifying power. Inside Lin Fei''s body, it roiled and erupted, as if it sought to break free from his very being.


    "Why is the bloodline of the Azure Flood Dragon King so potent even though it''s only half?" Lin Fei wondered, taken aback.


    Having half of the bloodline didn''t equate to possessing half of the Azure Flood Dragon King''s strength. After all, the Dragon King was a top-tier entity among kings. Even half of such might was still king-level.


    Lin Fei knew he couldn''t possibly suppress the power of a king-level entity. Hence, half a bloodline shouldn''t be of king-level either. This fragment of the bloodline, now rootless and drifting,cked any further support, making it merely a bloodline. It was just equivalent to a top-tier Great Divine Ability.


    However, as Lin Fei perused ancient texts of Martial Sovereigns and records detailing breakthroughs to the Martial King realm, he noticed certain descriptions of Martial Sovereigns. Even the bloodline of a king-level exotic beast was, at most, akin to four or five Divine Abilities. And he had not absorbed theplete bloodline. Yet, what of the Azure Flood Dragon King''s bloodline within Lin Fei now?


    Upon sensing it, Lin Fei realized it was even on par with five top-tier Great Divine Abilities! Not just ordinary Divine Abilities, but the very top-tier of them.


    Whether a Divine Ability was top-tier made a world of difference. A top-tier Divine Ability was a culmination in one aspect, and one such ability could rival several ordinary ones. And to have five top-tier Divine Abilities due to such a formidable bloodline, any other Martial Sovereign might have found it impossible to suppress. Failing to control this bloodline would mean a violent death or a transformation so profound, it was tantamount to death.


    A moment of enlightenment struck Lin Fei. The reason was the Azure Flood Dragon King itself! Perhaps even the Azure Dragon was unaware. It wasn''t a typical king-level entity. Within it coursed a trace of the Green Dragon''s bloodline. And the Green Dragon was a true dragon! This mere hint of the true dragon''s bloodline made the half-bloodline of the Azure Flood Dragon King so fearsome that it rivaled five top-tier Divine Abilities.


    Fortunately, Lin Fei wasn''t just any Martial Sovereign. He possessed six top-tier Divine Abilities! Merely these six top-tier Great Divine Abilities made him far mightier than someone with nine ordinary ones.


    As Lin Fei''s six top-tier Divine Abilities intertwined with the Azure Flood Dragon King''s bloodline, they began to meld slowly. Moreover, they incrementally suppressed the Azure Flood Dragon King''s bloodline.


    However, the process was sluggish. It would take an extended period to fully suppress the Azure Flood Dragon King''s bloodline, and Lin Fei was not keen on waiting that long.


    "Dubhe Spirit, elerate time by tenfold!"


    With thatmand, Lin Fei activated the time eleration. Instead of choosing a hundredfold eleration, he opted for just tenfold.


    "Buzz."


    Time sped up around him. One hour was now equivalent to ten, and a day was as ten days. Under this tenfold time eleration, Lin Fei''s six Divine Abilities suppressed the bloodline of the Azure Flood Dragon King at a visibly rapid pace. Eventually, the bloodline began to fuse seamlessly with him.


    "Boom!"


    After what felt like a day, equivalent to ten days in elerated time, a rumbling echoed within Lin Fei. His six top-tier Great Divine Abilities had vanished. Yes, they hadpletely disappeared. Even the sixyers of luminosity on his Life Wheel dimmed and slowly faded away.


    Lin Fei''s six top-tier Great Divine Abilities had merged entirely with the bloodline of the Azure Flood Dragon King. Each of his Divine Abilities, being of top-tier status, aim for perfection. It was this perfection that allowed him to suppress the Azure Flood Dragon King''s bloodline. Otherwise, the oue of this fusion might have been unpredictable.


    Having suppressed the Azure Flood Dragon King''s bloodline with the power of his six top-tier Great Divine Abilities, Lin Fei''s internal aura gradually stabilized.


    However, the process wasn''t over. He had not birthed a new bloodline nor achieved the status of Martial King. The next pivotal step was to integrate this with his own bloodline, converting both the Divine Abilities and the Azure Flood Dragon King''s bloodline into his very essence. Only then could he give rise to an entirely new bloodline - the bloodline of a Martial King.


    "Let''s begin."


    Lin Fei took a deep breath, his expression resolute. He started to merge with the Azure Flood Dragon King''s bloodline. Under Lin Fei''smand, this amalgamated essence began seeping into him.


    "Boom."


    A thunderous sound reverberated within Lin Fei. Thebination of the Azure Flood Dragon King''s bloodline and Lin Fei''s six top-tier Great Divine Abilities was overwhelmingly dominant. In theory, Lin Fei could have cultivated two or three more Divine Abilities,bining eight or even nine top-tier Great Divine Abilities with the Azure Flood Dragon King''s bloodline. Such a fusion might have resulted in an even more potent Martial King bloodline.


    However, Lin Fei was no longer willing to wait. How long would he take to cultivate two more top-tier Great Divine Abilities? Moreover, the gap between six and eight or nine top-tier Great Divine Abilities wasn''t vast enough to warrant the dy.


    The bloodline of the Azure Flood Dragon King was now equivalent to the power of five top-tier Great Divine Abilities. Adding Lin Fei''s six top-tier Great Divine Abilities, oncebined, it amounted to the force of eleven top-tier Great Divine Abilities. The sheer magnitude of this power, once infused within a physical form, would birth a Martial King bloodline of unparalleled ferocity.


    The formidable bloodline of the Azure Flood Dragon King rampaged within Lin Fei''s body, causing havoc and destruction at every turn. Each inch of Lin Fei''s flesh was torn apart by its overwhelming power.


    "Bang."


    Suddenly, Lin Fei''s body exploded into a mist of blood. However, this didn''t signify his demise. He was not dead. This was because, within the particles of his flesh,y the Undying Seal. Even though the Divine Ability of the Undying Seal had integrated into the bloodline of the Azure Flood Dragon King, the bloodline had now prated to the particte level. It was fusing with the very particles of Lin Fei''s body. The birthed bloodline from such a fusion would truly be the esteemed Martial King bloodline.


    Witnessing this, Lin Fei had an epiphany. He now understood that the Martial King realm indeed dealt with the particle level. Be it the Martial King or Nascent Soul, they both had the capability to obliterate particles. As time progressed, the bloodline of the Azure Flood Dragon King and Lin Fei''s bodily particles gradually merged.


    "Boom."


    A brand-new particle emerged, followed by a second, third, fourth, fifth... and countless more. These body particles increased exponentially. As their numbers swelled, a novel bloodline was birthed, one even more formidable than that of the Azure Flood Dragon King. A hint of an overwhelming aura emanated from it. This tiny strand of bloodline was the core.


    With the emergence of this strand, arge amount of blood mist began to converge. Centering around this core, a new physical form started taking shape ¡ª the Body of the Martial King. This body, built upon the foundation of one''s own bloodline, was unparalleled in strength. Every single particle, every bit of force, was iparable.


    "Whoosh."


    Lin Fei opened his eyes. Simultaneously, a phantom silhouette appeared behind him. This wasn''t the Life Wheel, but rather a colossal giant''s shadow, resembling Lin Fei, albeit slightly indistinct. This shadow, faint yet immense, spanned tens of thousands of meters. Behind the giant''s phantom, a divine dragon coiled, making Lin Fei seem like a deity.


    "The Phantom of the Martial King!" Lin Fei whispered. He recognized it as the projection of the Martial King bloodline within him. The appearance of the Phantom of the Martial King indicated the birth of the Martial King bloodline.


    At this moment, Lin Fei had sessfully achieved the realm of Martial King!

 363. True Form of the Martial King

    363. True Form of the Martial King


    "Martial King!" Lin Fei murmured in a low voice, finally attaining the status of Martial King. The transition from Martial Sovereign to Martial King was arguably the hardest step in Lin Fei''s long journey of martial arts cultivation. He practiced various Divine Abilities, merging them one after another, step by step, until he reached this day.


    Once one attains the status of Martial King, they gain a lifespan of ten thousand years. On this path of cultivation, Lin Fei could finally rx a bit. A lifespan of ten thousand years was incredibly long.


    Moreover, at this moment, Lin Fei''s Martial King bloodline could also be passed down to his descendants. But of course, this was provided he had descendants.


    However, Lin Fei''s bloodline was no ordinary one. Even if Lin Fei wanted to have children in the future, his partner wouldn''t just be any regr person with a weak physique. At the very least, she would need to be a Martial Sovereign, if not a Martial King.


    If two Martial Kings were to unite, their offspring might even naturally inherit both bloodlines. The probability of awakening such powerful bloodlines would then significantly increase, offering their descendants more opportunities to "choose". Of course, talk of descendants was still a distant matter for now.


    Having achieved the status of Martial King in the Ancient Continent, Lin Fei was now considered a dominant power. He could establish a Martial King dynasty or even create a sect rivaling those of the Nascent Soul tradition.


    Every time a Martial King emerges in the Ancient Continent, it is deemed an earth-shattering event. Usually, when a Martial King is born, celestial phenomena would manifest. However, since Lin Fei was inside the Dubhe Dao Artifact when he achieved this status, the outside world was unaware of this change.


    "It''s time to leave," Lin Fei thought, and in one step, he exited the Dubhe Dao Artifact.


    "Swoosh."


    Lin Fei reappeared in front of the Azure Flood Dragon King, who was suffering every moment, feeling as if every day was a year. Now, with hope in sight, it felt even more torturous. Suddenly, upon seeing Lin Fei, the Azure Flood Dragon King widened its eyes in disbelief.


    "Master of Dubhe, have you... have you cultivated the Martial King bloodline and attained the title of Martial King?" The Azure Flood Dragon King seemed like it couldn''t trust its own eyes, even though it had been hoping for Lin Fei''s sess.


    "Indeed, thanks to half of your bloodline, I have achieved my desire and cultivated the Martial King bloodline, attaining the title of Martial King," Lin Fei nodded, confirming the truth.


    "Boom!"


    The Azure Flood Dragon King''s body struggled intensely. The grand array in which it was imprisoned trembled violently. Chains tightened even more around the Azure Flood Dragon King.


    "It really worked? Hahaha, does this mean I have hope of being freed?" The Azure Flood Dragon King felt a surge of tion. It had been waiting for this day for an incredibly long time. It had started to believe that it might never be freed in its lifetime. Who would have thought Lin Fei could attain the title of Martial King? And with the integration of its bloodline at that? Now, there was hope of its release!


    "Master of Dubhe, quickly break the array and let me out!" The Azure Flood Dragon King said, its impatience palpable.


    Lin Fei observed the chains surrounding the Azure Flood Dragon King. He then threw a punch directly at them. It was a casual punch, but its power was far more terrifying than when Lin Fei previously unleashed his six Divine Abilitiesbined. Such was the might of the Martial King. Every action was as potent as a full release of all his Divine Abilities.


    Moreover, this punch didn''t just incorporate six top-tier Divine Abilities. It had also merged with the bloodline of the Azure Flood Dragon King. Essentially, the punch was equivalent to the force of eleven top-tier Great Divine Abilities. Its terror was unmatched. Even without invoking the power of his bloodline, Lin Fei''s punch was far more powerful than those of average Martial Kings.


    His rise to Martial King was exceptional, equivalent to achieving the status with the might of eleven top-tier Divine Abilities, whereas even the most potent Martial Kings generally have nine Divine Abilities. And Lin Fei''s were all of the highest tier. So, even a casual punch from him was stronger than the full-force punches of some Martial Kings.


    "Boom!"


    The punch finally hit the chains. They vibrated madly. Even the Azure Flood Dragon King shuddered, its face showing signs of pain. But after all the shaking, the chains didn''t break and eventually returned to their original state.


    "They didn''t break?" Lin Fei''s eyes sparkled with a hint of surprise.


    From hope to despair, the Azure Flood Dragon King sighed, "Qing Yuzi is a demi-Deity Transformation cultivator. The formation he set up is exceptional, especially since he adjusted it before leaving. A typical Martial King''s power cannot breach this grand formation."


    Lin Fei didn''t attempt again. If one punch couldn''t break the formation, then even a hundred punches would likely yield the same result. The formation constantly regenerated and could recover endlessly. To break the formation, one would need to shatter it with a single, overwhelming strike!


    Yet, that was merely a casual strike from Lin Fei. Being a Martial King, Lin Fei well understood the pinnacle of a Martial King''s strength. It was their bloodline!


    The ultimate strength of a Martial Kingy in the Martial King''s bloodline. Once this bloodline was activated, the True Form of the Martial King would be revealed. This was the fundamental reason for the Martial Kings to possess such earth-shattering powers.


    With the emergence of a True Martial King Form, the heavens quaked and the earth rumbled.


    A low hum resonated.


    The next moment, a massive phantom emerged behind Lin Fei. Martial King Phantom! To some extent, this phantom was a projection of the True Martial King Form.


    Lin Fei closed his eyes, feeling the Martial King Bloodline coursing within him. The bloodline had already seeped into his very particles. Thus, upon activation of the Martial King bloodline, he would unleash the power at a particle level.


    There was no real need for Lin Fei to sense this bloodline, for it already resided within him, omnipresent, seamlessly merged with his physical form.


    With a deafening roar, Lin Fei activated his Martial King bloodline. Instantly, an overwhelming aura surged towards the heavens. His body began to expand uncontrobly.


    Although the underground space was vast, its height was but a mere thousand meters. Consequently, Lin Fei''s body swelled to a towering thousand meters, morphing him into a colossal giant.


    Lurking on the giant''s back and shoulders, one could faintly discern a Flood Dragon, bearing some resemnce to the Azure Flood Dragon King. This implied that Lin Fei''s bloodline contained the essence of the Azure Flood Dragon King.


    Beyond that, an ethereal saber manifested in Lin Fei''s grasp. Neither gold nor jade, this saber was formed from Lin Fei''s very bloodline. Within it, one could vaguely sense countless saber techniques, all that Lin Fei had ever practiced, including the Dual-World Saber Divine Ability, seemingly constituting this single saber. It signified that Lin Fei''s bloodline had integrated the way of the saber.


    Lin Fei''s muscles bulged impressively, his skin adorned with intricate and mysterious glyphs, each symbolizing a unique power. These countless symbols collectively represented the True Martial King Form.


    Upon achieving the status of Martial King and cultivating the Martial King bloodline, every power Lin Fei had ever mastered merged into his bloodline. If he were to manifest his true form by activating this bloodline, each of these powers would distinctly manifest upon it, like the Flood Dragon on his shoulder or the saber in his hand.


    At this moment, Lin Fei felt an unparalleled, world-shaking power. The True Form was the Martial King''s ultimate weapon.


    Witnessing Lin Fei''s True Martial King Form, the Azure Flood Dragon King trembled uncontrobly,pletely overawed by Lin Fei. This was an intimidation rooted in bloodlines. No matter how powerful the dragon was, it was suppressed by Lin Fei''s bloodline.


    Yet, a hint of excitement shimmered within the Azure Flood Dragon King. Lin Fei''s true power was beyond imagination, iparable to any regr Martial King. After all, Lin Fei''s bloodline was a culmination of eleven top-tier Great Divine Abilities, surpassing any other Martial King.


    "Strike!"


    The next moment, Lin Fei''s true form, gripping the divine saber, fiercely shed at the countless chains binding the Azure Flood Dragon King. This strike was earth-shattering, tearing the very fabric of the void. As the saber descended, the chains radiated a blinding light, seemingly sensing the impending doom, as the formation began to operate at its pinnacle.

 364. Azure Flood Dragon King Breaks Free

    364. Azure Flood Dragon King Breaks Free


    "Strike!"


    As Lin Fei, in his Martial King form, brandished his saber, it seemed as if he sought to cleave the very void itself. Beneath that singr strike, even the tallest mountains and vastest seas would likely have sumbed to Lin Fei''s de. Even the mighty Azure Flood Dragon King, for reasons it couldn''t fathom, felt an inexplicable tremor in its heart. It seemed that with this one saber, it too could be cleaved in twain!


    It was a peak king-level exotic beast! Even though it had shared half its bloodline and no longer held its peak status, whenpared to Lin Fei, who had just be a Martial King, it should have been iparably stronger.


    Yet, that saber sent shivers through its core. There could only be one exnation ¡ª the depths of Lin Fei''s prowess were unfathomable. Even with merely six top-tier Great Divine Abilities and having fused with the Azure Flood Dragon King''s bloodline to attain the Martial King status, he was still leagues above those who achieved Martial King with nine Great Divine Abilities. Theparison wasn''t even close. It couldn''t simply regard Lin Fei as an ordinary Martial King.


    With a resounding "snap," Lin Fei''s saber descended, and the chains surrounding the Azure Flood Dragon King astonishingly shattered, meeting no resistance whatsoever.


    "Broken?"


    The Azure Flood Dragon King found it almost inconceivable. Were the chains so easily broken? These were the very chains that had confined it for twenty millennia!


    With a thunderous roar, the Azure Flood Dragon King''s massive form soared into the sky. If the formation''s strongest aspect was these chains, and they were now severed by Lin Fei, what other mechanism could possibly restrain the Azure Flood Dragon King?


    "Ha-ha-ha, I am finally free! Twenty thousand years, a full twenty millennia! Damn you, Qing Yuzi, for trapping me for over twenty millennia!"


    The aura of the Azure Flood Dragon King surged tremendously, its colossal form causing the subterranean hall to tremble as if on the verge of copse.


    "Azure Flood Dragon King, that will be enough!"


    A gleam shed in Lin Fei''s eyes. The next moment, his own aura soared, especially potent because of his Martial King bloodline. When he exerted the pressure of his Martial King bloodline onto the Azure Flood Dragon King, there was a palpable thud.


    The Azure Flood Dragon King felt as if it were pinned beneath an ancient, heavy mountain, unable to wriggle free. Its vast form plummeted from the sky, crashing into the ground and creating a massive crater. Overwhelmed and wary, it rolled over, raising its head. With its immense body prostrated on the ground, it respectfully addressed Lin Fei, "I acknowledge you as my master."


    "Master?"


    Lin Fei fixed his gaze on the Azure Flood Dragon King. Previously, the flood dragon had addressed him as the "Master of Dubhe." Now, it called him "Master." Naturally, the implications of these titles were not the same.


    "Yes, Master. Your Divine Abilities have merged with half of my bloodline, thus producing the new Martial King bloodline. The source of the blood coursing through you is equivalent to the origin of my own blood. For all eternity, I am bound to serve you. Even the entirety of my Azure Flood Dragon n, for generations toe, will serve you unwaveringly!"


    The Azure Flood Dragon King spoke with utmost reverence. It had prepared itself for this. Having contributed half of its bloodline, it had longe to the realization that its fate was now intertwined with Lin Fei''s.


    While it could choose to leave, the ocean''s vast expanses held their own dangers. Should it return now, not only might its n be endangered, but its own life would likely be at risk.


    Having weakened considerably, it was well aware of thew of the jungle prevalent among sea beasts - the weak were preyed upon. It had once subjected other exotic beasts to this very rule.


    Therefore, it deemed it wiser to align itself with Lin Fei. After all, Lin Fei possessed the Dubhe Dao Artifact and cultivated the pinnacle of six Great Divine Abilities. Such prowess was not to be underestimated.


    Perhaps one day, Lin Fei could ascend to the status of a Martial God, a being on par with a Deity Transformation, possessing an immeasurable life span and abilities capable of dominating worlds. By then, the Azure Flood Dragon n might transform its misfortune into a blessing.


    Lin Fei scrutinized the Azure Flood Dragon King, intuitively grasping its intentions. This beast, despite its ordeal of over twenty millennia, seemed to have gained wisdom and rity about the broader situation.


    Rather than struggling in the vast ocean with the dim hope of ascending to dragonhood, it would be better to align with Lin Fei. Perhaps one day, the Azure Flood Dragon King could truly metamorphose into a dragon, soaring the skies.


    "Very well, from now on, you shall remain by my side."


    Lin Fei did not decline. He epted the allegiance of the Azure Flood Dragon King. After all, it was a king-level exotic beast. Being of the water element, the Azure Flood Dragon would prove invaluable in oceanic realms.


    Lin Fei wouldn''t reject a king-level exotic beast of Martial King equivalence. Especially as he nned to return to the Ancient Origin Sect. What would be of Great Chang in his absence? And the Nine Profound Sect?


    At present, Great Changcked even a Martial Saint, let alone a Martial Sovereign. The only Martial Saint, Shen Lianxin, would be apanying Lin Fei back to the Ancient Origin Sect. Great Chang would undeniably require a formidable guardian in their absence.


    The Azure Flood Dragon King seemed apt for this role. A king-level exotic beast,parable in power to a Nascent Soul cultivator. With its protection, no individual or faction would dare covet Great Chang again. Lin Fei could depart with his mind at ease.


    "Azure Flood Dragon King, can you reduce your size?" Lin Fei inquired.


    Given the current colossal size of the Azure Flood Dragon King, parading it through the Nine Profound Sect would be too conspicuous and shocking.


    "Of course I can," it replied.


    The Azure Flood Dragon King rapidly shrank down until it was norger than a gecko. It then leaped onto Lin Fei''s shoulder.


    "That''s better. Let''s go," Lin Fei said.


    With the Azure Flood Dragon King on his shoulder, Lin Fei departed Qing Yuzi''s underground chamber, taking with him a considerable amount of jade liquid. Now, without the Azure Flood Dragon King, the grand array set by Qing Yuzi would gradually lose its effect. The array wouldn''t drain the Spiritual Qi of the entire Great Chang anymore, allowing its energy to slowly rejuvenate. However, this process would take time.


    Soon, Lin Fei returned to the Nine Profound Sect. After making some inquiries and learning that no significant events had transpired, he retreated to his private chamber. He advised the Azure Flood Dragon King to roam around the vicinity of the Nine Profound Sect, keeping its true identity concealed and avoiding causing any significant disturbances.


    As for Lin Fei, he secluded himself in his chamber. He had recently advanced to the Martial King realm, but he still had much to learn and understand about this new level. Once settled, Lin Fei summoned his system panel to check his current status:


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Arts Realm: Early Martial King</strong>


    <strong>Saber Domain: Perfection (Progress 0%)</strong>


    The system had be quite sinct. The Divine Abilities from before had vanished, not truly gone but integrated into his Martial King bloodline. Every action Lin Fei took now was infused with the power of these Divine Abilities.


    However, a problem arose. While he had achieved the Martial King realm, it was not the pinnacle of martial arts. Beyond Martial King was the realm of Martial God. How should one train as a Martial King? How to progress further? The system didn''t provide guidance on this.


    Had it been earlier, Lin Fei would have been puzzled and might have even sought the Xiao family for insights, given the Ancient Origin Sect had never witnessed the rise of a Martial King. But now, with the Dubhe Dao Artifact in his possession, Lin Fei felt no concerns regarding his cultivation.


    With a swift motion, Lin Fei entered the realm within the Dubhe Dao Artifact.

 365. Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline

    365. Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline


    Within the Dubhe Dao Artifact, Lin Fei immediately entered the realm of the Martial King. Herey countless techniques and skills of the Martial King level, collected by the True Immortal Dubhe.


    Yet, Lin Fei didn''t rush to study these techniques. First, he needed to understand, what exactly was a Martial King? Such knowledge can be found in the books here.


    Quickly, Lin Fei located a particr tome, its title grand and authoritative. It didn''t merely discuss the differences between a Martial King and the Nascent Soul stage. Instead, it delved deep into the philosophy of martial arts and the path of immortals.


    Immortal cultivators, while they harnessed the essence of the heavens and earth and the brilliance of the sun and moon to refine themselves, essentially focused onprehending nature, the universe, and the Dao. Their ultimate goal was to merge their understanding, their very beings, with the cosmos, thus gaining control over it. A single individual''s power was insignificant. Even after reaching the Nascent Soul or Deity Transformation stage, the universe and the Dao were still supreme.


    Martial arts, however, took a different approach. They emphasized the return of great power to oneself. Martial artists sought to seize external forces to supplement themselves. For instance, they would absorb external strength to continually enhance their physical bodies. If one''s potential was fully tapped, no worries, they would use external resources to strengthen themselves, always aiming for greater power. Perhaps the universe is vast, but when a martial artist reaches a certain pinnacle of strength, even the heavens, earth, and moon could be subsumed into oneself, bing "nourishment" for one''s own growth. This is the essence of martial arts!


    Though both paths seemingly lead to the same destination, the only distinction between the Dao of Immortals and Martial Arts might be the pursuit of eternal life - a quest for longevity, freedom, and true liberation. However, in terms of cultivation philosophy, they are diametrically opposed.


    Having grasped the philosophy of martial arts, Lin Fei could now delve into the cultivation methods of the Martial King. After all, the foundation of the Martial King was the cultivation of bloodlines.


    Indeed, once one achieves the status of Martial King, they must cultivate their bloodline. The first bloodline must be perfected before one can move on to the next. This bloodline cultivation could either be based on personal insights or external resources. A bloodline could even be "plundered" from exotic beasts or even from other Martial Kings.


    However, such methodse with their downsides, even defects. The seized bloodlines carry their own wills. If not adequately suppressed, these conflicting bloodlines might cause chaos within, leading to the disintegration and eventual demise of the Martial King''s bloodline.


    Of course, plundering the bloodline of another Martial King is taboo. Such actions would be branded as dark or demonic arts, and those who dared to tread this path would be condemned and pursued by all!


    Once the nine bloodlines reached perfection, unified as one, they could transcend the Martial King, and rise to be the God of Martial Arts.


    Though many imed martial arts bridged to the divine, only those with the nine conjoined bloodlines were truly deemed Gods of Martial Arts, Equivalent, it was, to the Immortal Dao''s Deity Transformation.


    Lin Fei had discerned the principles behind the Martial King''s cultivation, and its diverse realms.


    "What about the Martial Domain? What''s the next threshold within it?"


    Lin Fei contemted the Martial Domain. Now, his Saber Domain had attained perfection. Yet, it had reached an impasse. Moreover, Lin Fei was already a Martial King. Unleashing the Martial King''s bloodline, his Saber Domain could effortlessly be torn asunder, seeming to have lost its prior significance.


    Lin Fei poured over countless arcane scriptures and indeed discovered details on the Martial Domain. Beyond the domain was the World!


    But this world differed from the conventional sense, such as the Saber World, and the Sword World. Evoking the Saber World, it represented a universe of the saber.


    Within this Saber World, one could cultivate normally. Moreover, all who practiced saber techniques and pursued the Saber Dao, found their cultivation within Saber World doubly effective. Comprehending the Saber Intent, Saber Momentum, the Saber Domain, and more, all hastened.


    Moreover, the Saber World could be detached, existing in splendid istion,parable to a mystical territory. Of course, the Saber World wasbat-ready, rivaling the prowess of a Martial King. And the might of a Saber World was not inferior to those Martial Kings with one or even two bloodlines. This was just amon Saber World. A mightier Saber World could easily vanquish average Martial Kings.


    However, these texts also highlighted a pivotal point. Without the bloodline of the Saber Dao, evolving was an impossibility. In fact, the Saber Dao''s bloodline often had to be perfected, for the Saber Domain to potentially evolve into the Saber World.


    "The bloodline of the Saber Dao..." Lin Fei whispered under his breath.


    The Saber World was the zenith of the Saber Dao. If one could craft an entire world, was that not the apex?


    Concerning the God of Martial Arts, it represented a transcendent echelon. To which, the Saber World was rendered obsolete. The realm of Martial God was a life tier beyond Lin Fei''sprehension.


    Martial King and Martial God, Nascent Soul, and Deity Transformation, symbolized a profound metamorphosis. This leap was even grander than the jump from Innate to Martial Saint. Although the Saber World was the endpoint of the Saber Dao, at the level of the Martial King, the Saber World evidently held immense value, especially inbative prowess. A Martial King possessing the Saber World was akin to gaining an additional bloodline or even several. Naturally, theirbat strength surged linearly.


    Lin Fei was somewhat anxious. "What should I cultivate for my first bloodline?" Now, he had an idea in his heart. "It''s naturally the Saber Dao bloodline!"


    The Dao of the saber is also a bloodline. Simrly, the Dao of the sword is a bloodline. Some Martial Kings inherit the saber Dao bloodline and the sword Dao bloodline. Their descendants have an amazing talent in the way of the saber and sword.


    However, cultivating saber Dao isn''t as simple as just mentioning it. It requires practicing specific techniques. Although Lin Fei already has a bloodline, it''s too mixed and difficult to cultivate to perfection.


    The bloodline has to be pure. All nine bloodlines of a Martial King must be absolutely pure. Only when they are pure can they hope to be cultivated to the utmost. The mixed nature of the bloodline that allowed Lin Fei to be a Martial King must be refined through techniques. It needs to be made pure over time.


    So, Lin Fei began searching for saber Dao techniques. Inside the Dubhe Dao Artifact, various techniques can be found. The vast collection of True Immortal Dubhe had a plethora of techniques, naturally including saber Dao.


    However, there are differences in saber Dao techniques. Different techniques result in different bloodlines. Even within the saber Dao bloodline, there are differences in strength.


    Lin Fei skimmed through various saber Dao techniques. Most saber Dao techniques are quite bnced. However, there are also some very extreme saber Dao techniques.


    For instance, Lin Fei came across a technique named Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline. Upon practicing this technique, one could cultivate the Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline. This bloodline has no defense, and no other advantages but focuses purely on the attack aspect of saber Dao. It''s the pinnacle of offense. Its attacking power is said to be terrifying, an overwhelming direct attack.


    "Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline? It dares to proim itself as supreme, it must be extraordinary. However, the entry requirements for this technique are very strict. One must have talent in saber Dao, even reaching a very high level."


    Lin Fei had an idea. Isn''t his Dao of the saber quite strong? Moreover, his bloodline was integrated with saber Dao. Like the Dual-World SaberDivine Ability. That''s Saber Dao!


    Furthermore, Lin Fei has achieved the perfect Saber Domain. His aplishments in Saber Dao surely meet the requirements for the Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline.


    "Decided!"


    Without any hesitation, Lin Fei chose this technique. If he''s to cultivate the saber Dao bloodline, he naturally should aim for the strongest one. This Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline technique is ambitious and demanding. Most importantly, it''s collected by True Immortal Dubhe. Anything that catches the eye of Dubhe True Immortal must be extraordinary.


    Lin Fei took a deep breath and said to the technique, "I have achieved the perfect Saber Domain, my saber Dao isn''t weak, and in the future, I can even evolve my Saber Domain into a Saber World. Would you assist me in achieving the Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline?"


    "Buzz."


    After Lin Fei finished speaking, he instantly deployed his Saber Domain, epassing the Saber Dao technique.

 366. Progresses Rapidly

    366. Progresses Rapidly


    Lin Fei knew that every technique had its own unique character. The stronger the technique, the more distinctive it would be. To persuade these techniques to join him, there was only one way: to subdue them or let them recognize his potential. Therefore, Lin Fei immediately demonstrated his Saber Domain, enveloping the technique with it.


    A perfect Saber Domain was rare. Lin Fei believed that even if this saber bloodline technique was proud, it would realize that finding another with Lin Fei''s level of saber talent would be almost impossible. Hence, Lin Fei was confident.


    <strong>"Supreme Saber Dao requests to be your martial art."</strong>


    As expected, a voice echoed in Lin Fei''s mind.


    "Agreed." Lin Fei, of course, epted.


    In the next moment, there was a rumble in Lin Fei''s mind. His Martial King bloodline seemed to start refining. All the saber techniques, including the "Dual-World Saber" Divine Ability that Lin Fei had practiced before, emerged in his mind.


    The system''s voice rang out.


    <strong>"Your Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline has refined your Martial King bloodline. Due to your bloodline containing saber Dao Divine Abilities and countless saber techniques, the progress of the Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline has increased by 100%. Your Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline has broken through to Mastery."</strong>


    Lin Fei was taken aback. He had only just begun practicing the Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline, and now it had already achieved mastery? He quickly essed the system to verify.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Arts Realm: Early Martial King</strong>


    <strong>Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline: Mastery (Progress 6%)</strong>


    <strong>Saber Domain: Perfection (Progress 40%)</strong>


    Indeed, his status now included the Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline. Within him was a bloodline that was distinct from before, a purely saber-oriented bloodline. His previous bloodline was still present, but it had fused with his physical being, making it his foundation and impossible to cultivate further. The only way forward was to extract and cultivate more pure bloodlines from it.


    Moreover, Lin Fei noticed that his Saber Domain''s cultivation progress had increased by a whopping 40%. Given that his Saber Domain was already at perfection, a further 40% improvement indicated that he might soon evolve it into a Saber World!


    Naturally, this wasn''t an unexpected boon. In order for the Saber Domain to evolve into the Saber World, one must cultivate the Saber bloodline. The twoplemented each other perfectly. Lin Fei''s cultivation of the saber bloodline was a win-win.


    Feeling the saber bloodline within, Lin Fei realized that once he fully unleashed this bloodline, his saber attacks would reach an incredibly fearsome level. Yet, the Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline was merely at the mastery level. This wasn''t enough. He needed to cultivate it to perfection before cultivating a second bloodline.


    "To elevate the saber bloodline, besidesprehension, one could forcibly seize another saber bloodline," he thought. "However, such bloodlines are rare. Moreover, if one isn''t careful in suppressing the will of the acquired bloodline, a bloodline conflict could arise, leading to death."


    Lin Fei pondered for a moment. Unless there was no other way, he wouldn''t choose the path of seizing another saber bloodline. All he could do now was to rely on his ownprehension to enhance the saber bloodline.


    "Wait, there are Divine Abilities within the saber bloodline. Could integrating other saber Divine Abilities boost the Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline?"


    An idea struck him. However, he needed to test it out.


    Lin Fei entered the Dubhe Dao Artifact''s Martial Sovereign level space. There were numerous martial arts Divine Abilities.


    Lin Fei sought out the saber Divine Ability manuals. As he channeled his thoughts, he activated his internal saber bloodline. Instantly, it surged within him, expanding his body rapidly. An intense aura emanated from him as if he''d turned into an unparalleled treasure saber.


    At that moment, Lin Fei''s True Martial King Form was that of a saber¡ªa saber that could cut through the heavens. This was the Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline!


    Facing the saber Divine Abilities below, Lin Fei dered, "I have cultivated the saber bloodline. Saber Divine Abilities willing to fuse with my bloodline for eternity, in a perfected state,e forth!"


    For these saber Divine Abilities, Lin Fei''s Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline was incredibly enticing. Using his perfected Saber Domain, the saber''s Divine Abilities on the shelves became restless. They began to surge towards him, answering his call.


    One by one, the saber Divine Abilities transformed into phantoms, merging directly into Lin Fei''s body andbining with his Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline. These Divine Abilities were exceptional since they were collected by the True Immortal Dubhe. Each one had its unique characteristics. They ranged from Great Divine Abilities to even top-tier Great Divine Abilities. Lesser Divine Abilities were notably absent; perhaps, to the True Immortal Dubhe, they were not worth collecting. As these saber Divine Abilities integrated, each one enhanced the cultivation progress of Lin Fei''s Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline.


    However, the extent of the progress varied. Some Divine Abilities significantly advanced the cultivation, while others added just a bit. This discrepancy was due to thepatibility with Lin Fei''s saber bloodline. His Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline was the epitome of sheer offensive power and dominance. Some Divine Abilities, even if top-tier but more holistic in nature rather than purely offensive, contributed minimally to his bloodline''s progress. In contrast, even ordinary Great Divine Abilities, if purely offensive, would considerably boost Lin Fei''s Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline.


    In essence, the Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline was selective, integrating only the most synergistic Divine Abilities while filtering out the rest. As more and more saber Divine Abilities were assimted, the number of Divine Abilities within Lin Fei''s bloodline increased proportionally.


    Should Lin Fei have descendants in the future, those inheriting his Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline would likely manifest a variety of saber Divine Abilities due to the sheer volume integrated. Depending on the Divine Abilities they awaken, their powers might differ, underscoring the potency of Lin Fei''s lineage. After all, how many bloodlines could incorporate such an array of Divine Abilities?


    <strong>"Your Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline has reached 100% in cultivation progress, breaking through to Transcendence!¡±</strong>


    Finally, Lin Fei''s inner Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline had advanced once again, reaching the realm of transcendence. However, after reaching transcendence, he fused with a few more saber Divine Abilities and then stopped. He had exhausted all the saber Divine Abilities at hand. While Dubhe, the true immortal, had gathered many saber Divine Abilities, all of which were of Great Divine Ability level or above, they were still finite in number.


    Who could have thought that someone could use saber Divine Abilities to forcibly upgrade their saber bloodline? It was a challenging endeavor and often thankless. Bing a Martial King allowed one to continue cultivating Divine Abilities, but to integrate them into the bloodline and elevate it, the Divine Abilities had to be perfected.


    The immense effort required to cultivate a Divine Ability to perfection and then merge it could only slightly enhance the cultivation progress of the bloodline. For a Martial King, this was hardly worthwhile.


    But Lin Fei was an exception. He could let those saber Divine Abilities integrate into his bloodline at the "Perfection realm" without any effort or time spent on cultivation.


    Lin Fei nced at his system panel again.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Realm: Early Martial King</strong>


    <strong>Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline: Transcendence (Progress: 21%)</strong>


    <strong>Saber Domain: Perfection (Progress: 80%)</strong>


    With the Saber Domain''s cultivation progress at 80%, when the Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline reached perfection, the Saber Domain would also evolve into the Saber World.


    "Out of saber Divine Abilities¡­" Lin Fei murmured to himself, an idea forming in his mind. He needed to return to the Ancient Continent. Only there could he continuously acquire Saber Divine Abilities, allowing him to perfect his Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline and potentially evolve the Saber World. The Great Chang was not a ce for long-term cultivation. To reach higher realms, he needed to return to the Ancient Continent, the center for all cultivators.


    With this decision made, Lin Fei rose, leaving the secret chamber and heading towards the main hall of the Nine Profound Sect.

 367. Lin Fei’s Return, Rejoining Ancient Origin Sect

    367. Lin Fei¡¯s Return, Rejoining Ancient Origin Sect


    In the main hall of the Nine Profound Sect, Lin Fei gathered the Sect Master, Zhao Kongming, Shen Lianxin, and others. These were the individuals he trusted most.


    "Hmm? Brother Lin, your aura..." It was Shen Lianxin who first noticed the change in Lin Fei. After all, Shen Lianxin was a Martial Saint and was very familiar with both Lin Fei and the Martial Sovereign realm.


    But now, Lin Fei''s aura had unmistakably shifted. Even if Lin Fei was deliberately trying to suppress his aura, the bloodline of a Martial King had caused a profound transformation in his physical body. On a particle level, the Martial King bloodline had "remolded" his physique, elevating his life force to another level.


    Lin Fei nced at Shen Lianxin and nodded, "I have achieved the Martial King realm."


    "Boom."


    This revtion left everyone in a state of shock. Even the usuallyposed Shen Lianxin jolted up in surprise.


    "Martial King?"


    Shen Lianxin was deeply astounded. In fact, people like Zhao Kongming and the Sect Master of the Nine Profound Sect weren''t quite familiar with the concept of "Martial King". They just knew it was something beyond Martial Sovereign and that it was powerful. However, they didn''t have a concrete understanding.


    Shen Lianxin was different. Having originated from the Ancient Origin Sect in the Ancient Continent, he was well aware of the significance of a Martial King. The entire Ancient Origin Sect, with its lineage spanning over ten thousand years, had never produced a Martial King! A Martial King was an existence on par with a Nascent Soul cultivator.


    The Taiyi Dao Pce, known for its dominating prowess and with a lineage stretching tens of thousands of years, was powerful primarily because its founder was a Nascent Soul Great Being. And even after tens of thousands of years, they still benefited from the legacy of that Nascent Soul cultivator. A Martial King was more than capable of establishing a sect simr to, if not more illustrious than, the Taiyi Dao Pce and far surpassing the Ancient Origin Sect.


    "Brother Lin, you previously only possessed six Divine Abilities..." Shen Lianxin''s gaze was sharp and keen.


    He, albeit being just a Martial Saint, was well aware that to achieve the Martial King realm, one needed to unify nine Divine Abilities. How could one be a Martial King with just six Divine Abilities?


    "I had some fortuitous encounters," Lin Fei replied vaguely.


    "From the treasures rumored in Great Chang?" Shen Lianxin immediately thought of this possibility. After all, ording to the rumors, Great Chang was and filled with treasures, some of which could catalyze the formation of a Nascent Soul or even the achievement of the Martial King realm.


    "It''s a little different than you might think. But it is indeed rted to a treasure."


    Lin Fei didn''t hide this fact. However, he refrained from going into details. After all, the Dao Artifact was a matter of great significance and it was best not to divulge too much. The tiny bit of information he had revealed about the treasure was inconsequential.


    Lin Fei had now be a Martial King. Even if he had acquired a treasure, what of it? Others would only feel that a Martial King should possess such treasures. Only the strong were entitled to such treasures, and Lin Fei was now among the strong. Moreover, there was the presence of the Azure Flood Dragon King, ensuring the safety of Great Chang.


    "I have achieved the Martial King realm, and I can no longer progress in my cultivation in Great Chang. I must return to the Ancient Continent," Lin Fei dered. "So, I''ll be leaving Great Chang. Brother Shen, will you stay here or return to the Ancient Continent?"


    "Naturally, I will return to the Ancient Continent," Shen Lianxin responded without hesitation. As just a Martial Saint, to aspire to the Martial Sovereign realm, he had to go back to the Ancient Origin Sect.


    "But Lin Fei, once you return to the Ancient Continent, there will be no one left to defend Great Chang. If another powerful individual from the Ancient Continentes to Great Chang, how will we defend ourselves?" Zhao Kongming asked with evident concern.


    It was a practical concern. The martial path in Great Chang was still in its nascent stages. They didn''t even have a Martial Saint. Against powerhouses from the Ancient Continent, they would be defenseless.


    Lin Fei responded with a slight smile, "I''ve already considered this. After I leave, I will arrange for the Azure Flood Dragon King to guard the surrounding seas of Great Chang. Anyone approaching Great Chang with ill intent will be killed without mercy!"


    "The Azure Flood Dragon King?" The attendees were unfamiliar with this name.


    Lin Fei extended his hand, and there, within his palm, was the Azure Flood Dragon King, resembling a gecko.


    "Azure Flood Dragon King, meet the people of the Nine Profound Sect. If any of them face trouble in the future, they will seek you in the sea, and you must assist."


    Upon Lin Fei''smand, the Azure Flood Dragon King leaped up, and with a "boom", its form began to expand, revealing its true massive self.


    The Azure Flood Dragon King was a peak-level exotic beast king. Even having lost half of its bloodline, it remained a beast king, on par with a Martial King. Its overwhelming presence momentarily stunned Zhao Kongming, Shen Lianxin, and the others.


    "You can seek me out in the seas when necessary," the Dragon King spoke. Then, reverting to its gecko form, it perched on Lin Fei''s shoulder.


    Zhao Kongming and the others were still reeling from the shock. However, the thought of having a beast king guarding Great Chang provided them somefort and peace of mind.


    "In that case, Elder Lin, return to the Ancient Continent," one of the elders said. "However, I hope you can leave us with a sea chart. If in the future, Great Chang produces a Martial Saint or even a Martial Sovereign, they can use the chart to travel to the Ancient Continent."


    Lin Fei nodded in agreement and handed over the sea chart. He then briefly visited his family and, taking Shen Lianxin with him, quickly departed Great Chang.


    Upon reaching the outer seas of Great Chang, Lin Fei released the Azure Flood Dragon King into the vast ocean. The dragon transformed into its majestic true form, a creature naturally dominating the vast seas. It felt invigorated, akin to a fish returning to the water.


    "Guard the seas near Great Chang," Lin Fei ordered. "Anyone who dares approach with ill intent must be killed without question." His harsh demeanor wasn''t out of cruelty, but a necessity to deter adventurous Martial Sovereigns or Golden Core True Persons. Without such measures, Great Chang would never be at peace.


    "Master, rest assured. I will guard the seas near Great Chang," the Azure Flood Dragon King promised. Lin Fei felt reassured knowing that the dragon, whose power was on par with a Nascent Soul cultivator, was protecting Great Chang.


    "Let''s go," Lin Fei said without hesitation. Together with Shen Lianxin, they swiftly left Great Chang, crossing the ocean towards the Ancient Continent.


    Their journey across the vast seas was smooth. Any potential troubles were effortlessly averted by Lin Fei''s mere presence. By emitting just a trace of his Martial King aura, marine beasts scattered in fear.


    Although the deep ocean housed many king-level exotic beasts, they were rare and primarily resided in the deepest depths. Therefore, for powerhouses like Nascent Soul cultivators or Martial Kings, traveling the seas posed minimal danger.


    Upon returning to the Ancient Origin Sect, Lin Fei''s first agenda was to annihte the Taiyi Dao Pce. He didn''t waste any time and immediately gathered leaders from the Ancient Origin Sect, including the Wind Sovereign and various Martial Sovereigns.


    "Fellow Sovereigns," Lin Fei began, "Although the Taiyi Dao Pce has been at peace with our Ancient Origin Sect, as long as they exist, our sect will never truly be safe. I n to visit Taiyi Dao Pce again. This time, I intend to level it to the ground and erase its existence."


    The room was filled with murmurs of disbelief. The Wind Sovereign sighed, "Sovereign Lin, you''ve been to Taiyi Dao Pce before. Without the strength of a Martial King, one simply cannot deal with them."


    "Martial King?" Lin Fei smirked, and in the next instant, a powerful surge of energy erupted from him, disying the overwhelming aura of a Martial King.

 368. The Saber Domain Evolves into Saber World

    368. The Saber Domain Evolves into Saber World


    Even the faintest aura of the Martial King Bloodline had the power to utterly suppress the Martial Sovereigns. Thus, within the grand hall of the Ancient Origin Sect, as Lin Fei unveiled the might of the Martial King Bloodline, a colossal phantom silhouette manifested behind him. Intricate patterns adorned its form, and a majestic flood dragon draped over its shoulders and back.


    A terrifying aura enveloped the entire hall. Every Martial Sovereign was on the verge of suffocation. The sheer pressure alone was unbearable. Yet, no one felt dread; they were awestruck, even ecstatic. They understood the significance of the aura Lin Fei was exuding.


    "That''s the aura unique to the Martial King Bloodline!"


    "Has Sovereign Lin achieved the Martial King status?"


    "Inconceivable! In such a short time, Sovereign Lin has be a Martial King?"


    "Has our Ancient Origin Sect birthed a Martial King?"


    Hearts of the Wind Sovereign, the sect leader, and others were filled with unparalleled astonishment. They had witnessed Lin Fei''s ascent, step by step, even reaching unparalleled prowess beneath the Martial King and Nascent Soul.


    Yet, their current shock dwarfed any before. No matter Lin Fei''s strength, nothing couldpare to the awe of bing a Martial King. A Martial King signified an eternal lifespan. It meant that as long as Lin Fei existed, the Ancient Origin Sect could thrive, possibly for tens of thousands of years.


    In the future, the Ancient Origin Sect could im lineage to the Martial King, standing on par with the Nascent Soul lineage.


    "Sovereign Lin... Have you truly be a Martial King?"


    Although many had their suspicions, the sect leader sought confirmation. All eyes turned to Lin Fei, eagerly awaiting his affirmation.


    With a sweeping gaze, Lin Fei nodded, "During my recent journey, I encountered a few fortuitous events. I awakened the Martial King Bloodline ahead of time and achieved the status of Martial King. Hence, I intend to venture to Taiyi Dao Pce once more, to eradicate it and put an end to future threats."


    His words brought immense relief to the members of the Ancient Origin Sect.


    "He truly has be a Martial King!"


    "Wonderful! Atst, our Ancient Origin Sect has produced a Martial King!"


    "The Taiyi Dao Pce could never fathom that Sovereign Lin is now a Martial King, could they?"


    "Seize this chance and annihte Taiyi Dao Pcepletely!"


    "Then, our Ancient Origin Sect could even rece them!"


    The sect members were filled with tion, and all rallied behind Lin Fei. The time hade to confront the Taiyi Dao Pce and obliterate it, for leaving it be would always pose a threat.


    "I''ll first head to the Martial Dao Tower," Lin Fei announced, "Then, set forth to Taiyi Dao Pce. Gather intel on the Taiyi Dao Pce and prepare thoroughly."


    With that, Lin Fei departed from the grand hall, making his way toward the Martial Tower. The hall remained upied only by the sect leader of the Ancient Origin Sect, the Wind Sovereign, and a few others. Even though Lin Fei had left, the profound shock lingered in their hearts, as if they were still grappling with the revtion.


    "From now on, Sovereign Lin shall be the sole Martial King of our Ancient Origin Sect!"


    "It''s always said that Dao Seekers have boundless potential. Yet, who would have thought that Lin Fei could achieve the stature of a Martial King?"


    "It is the fortune of our Ancient Origin Sect!"


    "Perhaps, in time, we might rival the glory of Taiyi Dao Pce, shining brilliantly for tens of thousands of years."


    These Martial Sovereigns, one by one, were ecstatic, imagining the future grandeur of the Ancient Origin Sect.


    ...


    Lin Fei ventured to the fourth floor of the Martial Dao Tower. He hade there first because he needed a plethora of saber Divine Abilities to integrate into his Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline, evolving the Saber Domain into the Saber World. By then, visiting Taiyi Dao Pce would be all the more prudent. And Lin Fei wouldn''t need to expend much time or energy.


    Gazing at the array of Divine Abilities before him, Lin Fei took a deep breath. With a resonating hum, he manifested his True Martial King Form, a form powered by his Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline. As such, he resembled a divine saber, his entire being emanating fierce saber edges. Another hum echoed, and theplete Saber Domain enveloped the entire fourth floor.


    "I possess the Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline and theplete Saber Domain. If you wish to aid in the perfection of my Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline, willingly merge into my saber bloodline in yourplete form. The bloodline flows on, and the Divine Ability remains eternal!"


    After Lin Fei spoke, he fell silent. Now, he was a Martial King and even held the saber bloodline - a lineage every saber Divine Ability would dream of, yearning to merge into it immediately. How could they resist?


    With a series of swift motions, one by one, the saber Divine Abilities transformed into beams of light, infusing into Lin Fei''s body and eagerly integrating with his Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline. Instantly, the growth of Lin Fei''s Supreme Saber Dao Bloodlinemenced.


    Perhaps the Ancient Origin Sect didn''t possess the most potent saber Divine Abilities, and most might have been Lesser Divine Abilities. But to the Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline, whether it was a Lesser Divine Ability or a Great Divine Ability, it mattered not. What Lin Fei sought were Divine Abilities that resonated with the philosophy of the Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline.


    As long as they could enhance the cultivation progress of the Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline, any Divine Ability would suffice. Thus, Divine Abilities began to merge into the Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline.


    Lin Fei''s cultivation of the Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline advanced rapidly, reaching 30%, 50%, 70%, and 90%. The progress of Lin Fei''s Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline was swift. In such a short span, dozens of saber Divine Abilities were incorporated. With so many saber Divine Abilities, it was only natural for the Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline''s cultivation progress to soar.


    With a thunderous boom, the Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline within Lin Fei finally achieved perfection. A tremor coursed through Lin Fei''s being, and even his mind echoed with resonating reverberations. For, with the culmination of the Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline, the progress of Lin Fei''s Saber Domain also surged, reaching a cultivation progression of 100%.


    Simultaneously, a voice from the system resonated within Lin Fei''s mind.


    <strong>"Your Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline''s cultivation progress has reached 100%."</strong>


    <strong>"Your Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline has achieved perfection!"</strong>


    <strong>"Influenced by the Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline''spletion, your Saber Domain''s cultivation progress has ascended to 100%."</strong>


    <strong>"Your Saber Domain has broken through."</strong>


    <strong>"Your Saber Domain has begun its evolution into the Saber World..."</strong>


    Lin Fei had anticipated this. He surmised that once his Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline reached perfection, his Saber Domain might also transform directly into the Saber World. And now, it seemed his presumption was urate. His Saber Domain hadmenced its autonomous evolution into the Saber World, a process even Lin Fei couldn''t control.


    With a resonating hum, Lin Fei''s Saber Domain began to spread uncontrobly.


    "Go!" hemanded. He was unsure of what would transpire once the Saber Domain evolved into the Saber World. However, he was certain he couldn''t remain within the Ancient Origin Sect during this breakthrough. For even a minor ripple from the Saber World might potentially obliterate the entirety of the Ancient Origin Sect.


    Without hesitation, Lin Fei soared from the Martial Dao Tower, departing the Ancient Origin Sect to a deste mountain range.


    "Let it begin," he dered, no longer restraining his Saber Domain.


    Another rumbling sound filled the air, and the Saber Domain expanded magnificently and wildly. In an instant, the entire mountain range was enveloped within it. Dazzling saber lights and fierce saber edges gleamed brilliantly. Creatures within the mountain range cowered, trembling in fear.


    And amidst this grand spectacle, Lin Fei''s Saber Domain began its gradual evolution into the Saber World.

 369. Daoist Lord Qianhe

    369. Daoist Lord Qianhe


    The difference between Saber World and Saber Domain is vast. The Saber World is a whole, independent world. Once the Saber World has evolved, even if its master dies, as long as it''s not destroyed by external forces, it will exist forever.


    At this moment, Lin Fei''s Saber Domain was evolving into the Saber World. There was a clear distinction between its inside and the outside world. Everything within the Saber Domain became more real. The previous Saber Domain felt unreal, like an enclosed space that was clearly visible at a nce. But in the Saber World, apart from the deepprehension of the "Saber Dao," everything else feels no different from the outside world. Here, people can live and cultivate.


    If the master of the Saber World, Lin Fei, wished, a booming sound would ensue with just a thought, transforming the Saber World into a vast city. This city was shaped ording to Lin Fei''s memories of the city. The city could constantly change its form, adapting to whatever shape he desired. This was the Saber World ¨C Lin Fei''s very own realm!


    "It''s truly magical," Lin Fei murmured. "In the Saber World, one can even nt some heavenly treasures and adjust its environment to the most conducive conditions. Those secret realms mentioned by immortal sects or martial sects could just be simr small worlds!" A glint appeared in Lin Fei''s eyes.


    Additionally, there was another advantage: storage space! Most martial artists, unlike the Qi Condensation and Foundation Establishment cultivator of the Immortal Dao,cked storage treasures.


    After all, individuals like Lin Fei, who possessed the Sky Reaching Tower and the Dubhe Dao Artifact, were rare exceptions. But if one could evolve theirprehension into a world, then it''s a game-changer.


    For instance, Lin Fei could evolve his Saber Domain into Saber World. By then, he could store anything, even entire mountains, without any issue. Even those who could move mountains and seas ¨C Lin Fei could do the same. He could envelop an entire river with his small world and then release it, causing a massive flood.


    Once a martial artist evolves a world, they truly possess godlike abilities. Moreover, all the previous enhancement methods of the Saber Domain are avable in the Saber World, and they''re even stronger!


    With a swish, Lin Fei opened his eyes.


    "System," he muttered, and immediately, the system panel appeared in front of him.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Realm: Early Martial King</strong>


    <strong>Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Saber World: Perfection</strong>


    Lin Fei''s gaze immediatelynded on the Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline. As expected, it had reached perfection. And the Saber World was also at its pinnacle. Having just evolved into the Saber World, it had already reached its zenith.


    The reason was simple: once the Saber Domain evolved into the Saber World, it reached its limit. This path hade to an end. A martial artist''s power ultimately returns to themselves. They must focus on their bloodlines to advance further.


    Lin Fei''s first bloodline had already reached perfection, and he could start cultivating his second bloodline. However, it would take time, and Lin Fei wasn''t willing to wait, especially with the unresolved matter of Taiyi Dao Pce.


    With a swoosh, Lin Fei appeared in the main hall of the Ancient Origin Sect.


    "Sect Leader," he greeted as he spotted the head of the Ancient Origin Sect.


    "Your Highness, Martial King!" The Sect Leader, as well as the Wind Sovereign, bowed respectfully. No one dared to be arrogant in front of Lin Fei, the Martial King, and the unprecedented powerhouse of the Ancient Origin Sect.


    "Are you all prepared?" Lin Fei asked. "Has there been any movement from the Taiyi Dao Pce?"


    "Taiyi Dao Pce has been quiet recently," the Sect Leader replied. "Of course, if they intend to hide, our spies would have a hard time uncovering any information."


    Lin Fei nodded. The methods of the immortal daoists were vast and varied. It was far too easy for them to conceal themselves, especially for a sect with as profound a foundation as Taiyi Dao Pce. If they wanted to hide, the Ancient Origin Sect wouldn''t be able to detect anything.


    "Regardless of whether Taiyi Dao Pce makes a move," Lin Fei dered, his eyes shining with determination, "I will head to the Taiyi Dao Pce once more and obliterate thempletely!"


    He remembered the time in Great Chang when he eradicated the Ten Great Immortal Sects. Especially the Tongtian Sect, which had a Golden Core heritage. Yet, what was the result? The Ten Great Immortal Sects were annihted. Now, even if Taiyi Dao Pce was of Nascent Soul heritage, Lin Fei believed the oue would be the same!


    "Let''s go." Lin Fei didn''t hesitate and with a wave of his hand, swept the Ancient Origin Sect leader and others into the Saber World. Then, turning into a streak of light, he sped towards the Taiyi Dao Pce.


    ...


    At the Taiyi Dao Pce, the Pce Master and several Golden Core True Persons stood deferentially in front of a robed elder. "Greetings, Daoist Lord Qianhe!"


    All the Golden Core True Persons hardly dared to breathe, showing the utmost respect to the robed elder. After all, this was Daoist Qianhe, a renowned Nascent Soul Great Being! It was a significant cost for Taiyi Dao Pce to seek the help of Daoist Qianhe.


    "Where is my item?" Daoist Qianhe asked straightforwardly.


    The Taiyi Dao Pce Master respectfully presented a jade bottle.


    With a casual wave, Daoist Qianhe used an invisible force to bring the bottle to his hand. As he opened the bottle and saw the divine water within, a smile spread across his face. "I didn''t expect that Taiyi Dao Pce would possess such a treasure. Grand Yin Moonlight Divine Water! One of the Three Lights Divine Waters! If all three are gathered, it can heal any wound, even if a Golden Core transformation fails!"


    The hearts of the Taiyi Dao Pce disciples ached. The Grand Yin Moonlight Divine Water was indeed a priceless treasure, but the Sect Leader bitterly said, "Although the Three Lights Divine Water is extraordinary, without the other two types, this Grand Yin Moonlight Divine Water is useless to us. Instead, perhaps you might gather the other two in the future."


    Daoist Qianhe nodded, "Very well. Now, what do you want in return?"


    "Please, strike down Lin Fei of the Ancient Origin Sect," The Taiyi Dao Pce Master gritted his teeth and voiced the request of the whole pce. In his heart, he recognized the threat that Lin Fei posed, and, wanting to eliminate it, he was willing to offer their most treasured item to ensure Lin Fei''s end.


    "I agree." Daoist Qianhe responded, "The Ancient Origin Sect? I will annihte them as well. How can a mere martial arts sect threaten a Nascent Soul lineage?" To Daoist Qianhe, wiping out the Ancient Origin Sect was as easy as flipping his hand.


    Suddenly, Daoist Qianhe sensed something. He sharply looked towards the entrance of the Taiyi Dao Pce. "Who else have you angered, Taiyi Dao Pce? It seems you have a significant problem on your hands!" With a look that was both amused and mocking, he said to the Taiyi Dao Pce Master.

 370. The Daoist Lord’s Shock

    370. The Daoist Lord¡¯s Shock


    "What kind of people can Taiyi Dao Pce mess with?" Taiyi Dao Pce Master eximed in puzzlement. Recently, he issued a strict decree. All members of the Taiyi Dao Pce were forbidden from causing any disturbances. Though the pce wasn''t officially sealed off, in practice, it bore no difference from such a state.


    Surely, they had not attracted any adversaries. Furthermore, even if they had, who would dare approach the gates of Taiyi Dao Pce seeking trouble?


    As the master continued to muse on the situation, his gazended on a streak of light shooting across the distant sky. The luminous trail halted in mid-air, revealing a figure. Upon recognizing the silhouette, the master''s face paled.


    "Daoist Lord Qianhe," he addressed, "That man is Lin Fei from the Ancient Origin Sect. He has dared to approach the gates of our Taiyi Dao Pce once more. It appears he intends to shatter our gates just as he did thest time. I implore you, Daoist Lord, strike down Lin Fei!"


    At the very sight of Lin Fei, the pce master''s heart skipped a beat. But with the timely presence of Daoist Qianhe, a glimmer of hope sparked within him.


    "Are you certain that this individual is Lin Fei from the Ancient Origin Sect?" Daoist Qianhe''s face grew stern, his eyes locked intently onto the figure hovering in the void.


    "Without a shadow of a doubt, it is indeed Lin Fei," the master affirmed.


    Daoist Qianhe''s eyes gleamed with a subtle brilliance. He distinctly recalled the pce master mentioning a few months prior that Lin Fei merely possessed five Divine Abilities. Even if they were top-tier Great Divine Abilities, he was still but a Martial Sovereign.


    However, upon this encounter, Daoist Qianhe detected a certain transformation in Lin Fei, though its exact nature eluded him. After all, he wasn''t a martial artist. He had never encountered a Martial King, although he had met numerous Martial Sovereigns.


    Yet, Lin Fei seemed distinct from the typical Martial Sovereign. However, he did not ponder on it too deeply. The very fact that Taiyi Dao Pce had willingly offered him the elixir spoke volumes of Lin Fei''s extraordinary nature.


    "Very well, if Lin Fei has chosen toe forth, then I shall graciously end his journey here!" Without hesitation, Daoist Qianhe stepped forth, his form darting towards the gates of Taiyi Dao Pce.


    At that moment, outside the gates of Taiyi Dao Pce, Lin Fei paused.


    "We have arrived at Taiyi Dao Pce," Lin Fei murmured softly. With a wave of his hand, the leaders of the Ancient Origin Sect, the Wind Sovereign, and others emerged from his Saber World.


    Gazing upon the Taiyi Dao Pce brought a mnge of emotions for each individual. Their previous venture with Lin Fei had been tinged with trepidation and underlying fear. They were uncertain of the events that might unfold. Perhaps Lin Fei''s earlier failure might have resulted in the Ancient Origin Sect''s destruction at the hands of Taiyi Dao Pce.


    Things were different now. Lin Fei had be the Martial King. They held no doubt that Lin Fei had the power to annihte Taiyi Dao Pce. Witnessing the downfall of Taiyi Dao Pce was a great honor for them ¨C a rare opportunity. Their spirits lifted in anticipation.


    Lin Fei gazed at the looming Taiyi Dao Pce, but he refrained from making his move. Because he noticed a figure ¨C a Taoist transformed into a stream of light, shooting straight out from the gates of Taiyi Dao Pce. Did Taiyi Dao Pce really believe that a mere Golden Core True Person could match Lin Fei?


    Floating in the void, Daoist Qianhe looked down at Lin Fei. "Are you Lin Fei of the Ancient Origin Sect?" he asked calmly. Yet, beneath that calm demeanor was an air of superiority, as if he looked down upon all mortals.


    "You aren''t from Taiyi Dao Pce, are you?" Lin Fei frowned. He could tell. If this man was from the Pce, he would recognize him. Moreover, he dared to step out of the gates.


    "I am Qianhe, invited by the Taiyi Dao Pce," the Daoist exined.


    "Invited by Taiyi Dao Pce?" Lin Fei shook his head. "Then I advise you to leave at once. I intend to destroy Taiyi Dao Pce utterly. If you are not a disciple of the Pce, I can let you go. But this is your only chance! Stay, and you''ll be judged just like them."


    Daoist Qianhe looked surprised. "Have you not heard of me?" he thought that once he revealed his identity, Lin Fei would understand. However, Lin Fei''s ignorance and his audacity to threaten him left him taken aback. When was thest time someone dared to challenge the Daoist Lord this way?


    "A brash Ancient Origin Sect! And a presumptuous Lin Fei! A mere Martial Sovereign, daring to belittle me and threatening to destroy Taiyi Dao Pce? Having cultivated a few top-tier Great Divine Abilities, has arrogance consumed you? Today, I shall be your end!" Daoist Qianhe dered.


    With a single word, "Thunder," a massive bolt of lightning materialized out of the void, so grand that it seemed to connect the heavens and earth. Just this singr bolt was enough to obliterate any Martial Sovereign.


    It was a spell, but also not quite. There were no incantations, no hand signs. Just one word from the Daoist Qianhe. This was the power of a Nascent Soul ¨C a power where words be reality.


    Only the Nascent Souls have this capability. Simply uttering a word can summon the elements. Say ''wind,'' and wind will blow. Say ''rain,'' and rain will fall. Say ''thunder,'' and thunder will strike. Such was the power of the Nascent Soul, having the ability to harness the natural forces of the universe. It stems from their deep connection and understanding of the cosmos. The moment the power of the Nascent Soul is invoked, it can control the forces between heaven and earth.


    Witnessing the lightning bolt, which pierced through the sky with its overwhelming aura, every cultivator within Taiyi Dao Pce felt a glint in their eyes. This was the formidable might of a Nascent Soul!


    Every gesture, every word, manifested power instantly - this was the Dao of the immortals. Only those at the Nascent Soul level can truly be termed as "great beings." No matter how powerful a Golden Core True Person might be, they couldn''t be termed as a "great being."


    To the leader of Taiyi Dao Pce, Daoist Qianhe, a Nascent Soul of great capability, could obliterate Lin Fei with just a word. With a simple breath, even the entirety of the Ancient Origin Sect could be destroyed. This was the Nascent Soul Great Being that all cultivators dreamed of achieving.


    The sky-piercing bolt of lightning came crashing down at an unimaginable speed. Lin Fei didn''t even have time to evade, but he didn''t even try. He simply looked up at the lightning bolt falling from the void. With a casual move, he clenched his hand into a fist.


    With a loud "boom," in the next moment, Lin Fei''s hand grew immensely, casting a massive shadow across the sky. This colossal hand reached out towards the lightning and with a mere grasp, caught it. The lighting waspletely obliterated within Lin Fei''s grip.


    Everyone present was left stunned, staring at Lin Fei in disbelief. This was the power of the Daoist Lord Qianhe''s lightning, something that even a peak Martial Sovereign wouldn¡¯t be able to withstand. Yet, Lin Fei had effortlessly nullified it. Was this still the strength of a Martial Sovereign?


    "Every gesture imbued with the power of Divine Abilities. Such physical strength is beyondprehension. Martial King! Could it be that you''ve be a Martial King?"


    The pupils of the Daoist Qianhe slightly contracted, a hint of shock evident on his face.

 371. Martial King’s True Form, Battle Against Nascent Soul’s Magic Avatar

    371. Martial King¡¯s True Form, Battle Against Nascent Soul¡¯s Magic Avatar


    Martial King! This was a title that was on the same level as the Nascent Soul. They were both termed as "great beings." Every great being possessed unimaginable strength, allowing them tomunicate with the heavens and the earth. For example, the Nascent Soul cultivator''s ability to manifest power with just their words. And the Martial King? Every gesture of theirs is infused with a Great Divine Ability. They could cause the sky to crumble with just one blow and the earth to split.


    But how could Lin Fei be a Martial King? This scene left everyone from the Taiyi Dao Pce dumbfounded. The leader of Taiyi Dao Pce was even trembling.


    "Martial... Martial King! How did Lin Fei be a Martial King? Without being a Martial King, there''s no way he could so easily block the attack from the Daoist Lord Qianhe. It''s only been a few months..."


    The leader of Taiyi Dao Pce felt he had already ced enough importance on Lin Fei. This time, he even used Taiyi Dao Pce''s precious treasure, the Grand Yin Moonlight Divine Water, to get a single opportunity for the Daoist Lord Qianhe to make a move. But who would''ve thought that Lin Fei had be a Martial King?


    At this moment, in the void, Lin Fei and Qianhe were in a standoff.


    "Manifesting power with your words, so you are a Nascent Soul cultivator?" Lin Fei''s eyes slightly narrowed. He had recognized the strength of the Daoist Qianhe in front of him. Indeed, he was a Nascent Soul cultivator! Lin Fei had encountered king-level exotic beasts before, but this was his first time seeing a Nascent Soul of such caliber.


    Daoist Lord Qianhe felt a sinking feeling in his heart, and his expression was grim. Wasn''t he supposed to deal with a mere Martial Sovereign? How did it turn into facing a Martial King? He had also previously investigated Lin Fei and had been under the impression that Lin Fei was just a Martial Sovereign.


    Furthermore, the Ancient Origin Sect had never birthed a Martial King before. Hence, he had agreed to this so readily. But now, Lin Fei had turned into a Martial King? This left Daoist Lord Qianhe in a tough spot. After all, he had his reputation to uphold. If he left shamefully just because Lin Fei turned out to be a Martial King, he would probably be aughingstock among the Nascent Soul cultivators. However, risking his life to fight against a Martial King just for the Grand Yin Moonlight Divine Water seemed unreasonable.


    Then, a thought shed through the mind of Daoist Lord Qianhe, and he quickly devised a n. "I''ve epted the items from Taiyi Dao Pce, so I must act. Since you''re a Martial King, your Divine Abilities must be exceptional. I have also cultivated a Magic Avatar. I shall use my Magic Avatar to test your Divine Abilities!"


    A terrifying aura erupted from Daoist Lord Qianhe.


    "Boom!"


    Suddenly, a colossal Magic Avatar, tens of thousands of meters tall, emerged in the void. Countless Spiritual Qi from heaven and earth frantically converged into the Magic Avatar. The void trembled and a fierce wind blew. An oppressive pressure descended upon Lin Fei.


    This was the Nascent Soul cultivator''s Magic Avatar! Cultivators of the Immortal Dao have always been inferior in closebatpared to martial artists. However, once reaching the Nascent Soul stage, it''s different.


    Nascent Soul cultivators can use specific spiritual materials,bined with spells, refining techniques, etc., to cultivate a Magic Avatar. Also known as External Incarnation. In essence, they all mean the same thing. A Magic Avatar has the power to shake the heavens and the earth and can face off against Martial Kings. Some powerful Magic Avatars are even more terrifying than the real bodies of Martial Kings.


    "Magic Avatar!" The voice of Daoist Lord Qianhe emanated from the Magic Avatar. The Magic Avatar was the Daoist Lord Qianhe, and the Daoist Lord Qianhe was the Magic Avatar. They were one and the same. In front of such a terrifying Magic Avatar, all protective formations, all Nascent Soul magic treasures, were useless. One blow could destroy the entire Taiyi Dao Pce. Only then could one be called a Nascent Soul Great Being!


    "Magic Avatar?" A peculiar gleam shed in Lin Fei''s eyes. The next moment, his Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline erupted from within him.


    "Boom!"


    Lin Fei''s body rapidly expanded, transforming into tens of thousands of meters in an instant. Lin Fei''s Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline was being activated for the first time. Even though Lin Fei had perfected it, he had never activated the Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline before. Now, as he activated it, his enormous body became incredibly sturdy. Behind him, there was a faint shadow of a saber, and on his body, there were patterns that looked like saber marks.


    This was the Martial King''s True Form! Lin Fei stood in the void, his True Martial King Form emanating a sharp edge, like a divine saber. Even Daoist Lord Qianhe felt a palpitation in his heart.


    "What kind of bloodline is this? Such a sharp saber edge?"


    In reality, Saber Dao Bloodlines were rare. After all, not everyone was a saber master. Only the top saber masters would think of cultivating a Saber Dao Bloodline. And even if one wished to cultivate it, without enough proficiency in the Saber Dao, one couldn''t cultivate it. Especially considering that Lin Fei''s Saber Dao bloodline was the Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline, and it was already perfected.


    Lin Fei looked at his True Martial King Form. Compared to when he had just be a Martial King within the Dubhe Dao Artifact, his True Martial King Form was now noticeably different. Back then, Lin Fei''s Martial King bloodline was very mixed, containing various bloodlines, including the Flood Dragon King''s bloodline. But now, it was different. Lin Fei''s bloodline was very pure, purely of the Saber Dao Bloodline!


    "Saber of the Heavens, strike!"


    In the following instant, Lin Fei wielded a saber that materialized from thin air.


    This saber, too, originated from Lin Fei''s lineage. It was a de forged from countless Divine Abilities within Lin Fei''s Saber Dao lineage. The very essence of his Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline was to attack. Its power was immense!


    Thus, when Lin Fei swung his de, the skies did not shatter, Yet the very fabric of space showed cracks. These weren''t mere spatial rifts. They were genuine fissures in the void.


    With this one strike, Lin Fei could slice through the fabric of reality itself.


    "Avatar, y!"


    Daoist Lord Qianhe summoned his avatar with equal vigor. Thereupon, the Magic Avatar surged towards Lin Fei.


    In an instant, two titanic beings, miles tall, engaged in a frenzied duel within the void. Even the faintest residual waves were enough to strike terror into any heart. Below, the protective formation of Taiyi Dao Pce wavered as if on the brink of total copse.


    Such is the might of a Nascent Soul cultivator shing with a Martial King. A true battle of titans, surpassing the confines of any ordinary conflict. All spells, Divine Abilities, and the like were rendered ineffective. Even if the Nascent Soul level treasures were to strike the True Form or Magic Avatar, they would be but mere tickles.


    However, the confrontation was brief.


    One swing, two, three...


    With just three strikes, the Magic Avatar of Daoist Lord Qianhe could no longer withstand. His avatar showed a gash from Lin Fei''s de.


    Theplexion of Daoist Lord Qianhe shifted drastically. His avatar, which he had crafted over vast stretches of time using countless precious resources, could only barelyst against three of Lin Fei''s strikes.


    "Retract."


    Without hesitation, Daoist Lord Qianhe withdrew his avatar and loudly proimed.


    "Your Divine Abilities are boundless, dear friend. In this battle, I admit defeat. I''ve given Taiyi Dao Pce its due. Farewell, until we meet again!"


    To everyone''s surprise, Daoist Qianhe began to execute his escape technique. His intention was clear: not to engage in a life-and-death struggle with Lin Fei. After a few exchanges with Lin Fei, his honor would be intact. Thus, Daoist Qianhe began his departure.


    Taiyi Dao Pce dared not voice any objections. Considering the present circumstances, it seemed that the days of Taiyi Dao Pce were numbered.


    "Daoist Lord Qianhe!"


    The Master of Taiyi Dao Pce paled. With the departure of Daoist Qianhe, the end of Taiyi Dao Pce was certain. But who could stop the Daoist Lord''s escape? Even a Martial King would struggle against a Nascent Soul cultivator. However, Lin Fei was no ordinary Martial King.


    "Thinking of leaving? Qianhe, you think you cane and go as you please, attack or retreat on a whim? Saber World, arise!"


    With a deep roar from Lin Fei, the very skies seemed to morph. It wasn''t just the sky but the entire world transformed.


    Saber World! A realm of its own!


    Now, as the Saber World descended, it instantly ensnared the fleeing Daoist Qianhe.

 372. Unveiling of Saber World, Slaying the Nascent Soul Magic Avatar

    372. Unveiling of Saber World, ying the Nascent Soul Magic Avatar


    "Saber... Saber World?" The countenance of the Daoist Qianhe changed drastically in an instant. "Why does a Martial King possess the ability to manifest the Saber World?" His spirit quivered profoundly.


    To his understanding, evolving a domain into a world was an extraordinarily arduous feat. Such a metamorphosis, from domain to world, was even more significant than the transformation from a Martial Sovereign to a Martial King.


    A Martial King who could manifest the Saber World had almost be the stuff of legends. But here and now, he had encountered such a Martial King. He couldn''t decide if this was fortune smiling upon him or a cruel twist of fate.


    Enveloped by the Saber World, everything inside and out was isted. Regardless of how the Daoist Lord Qianhe attempted to use his escape techniques, they proved futile. There was no escaping the Saber World. The only conceivable method of escape was to tear the Saber World asunder.


    "Heavenly Saber, strike!"


    Within the confines of the Saber World, the True Martial King Form of Lin Fei approached once more. Empowered by the Saber World, Lin Fei''s Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline seemed to amplify manifold in an instant. With the enhancement of the Saber World, his saber lineage grew even mightier. Thus, when Lin Fei''s saber descended, its power surged not just twofold or threefold, but by an astonishing ten times!


    Naturally, only one with the Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline could achieve such amplification within the Saber World.


    "Avatar!"


    The visage of the Daoist Lord Qianhe contorted in rm upon seeing Lin Fei''s iing saber. In a swift move, he manifested his Magic Avatar. However, with Lin Fei having invoked the Saber World and cut off any connections, there was an absence of Spiritual Qi. The Magic Avatar summoned by the Daoist Lord Qianhe saw its strength drastically reduced in the absence of the ability to draw upon the Spiritual Qi of the universe. Its prowess waned by at least two-thirds.


    In this ebb and flow of power, Lin Fei''s strength was now overwhelmingly dominant over the Daoist Lord Qianhe.


    With a swift "swish", Lin Fei''s saber came crashing down, cleaving the Qianhe''s Magic Avatar in twain. The terrifying force contained within the saber detonated within the Magic Avatar, reducing it to dust at a speed visible to the naked eye. The Magic Avatar was shattered ¡ª utterly annihted, turning to ashes.


    "How is this possible?"


    The Daoist Lord Qianhe''s face turned ashen. That was his Magic Avatar! For the mighty Nascent Souls, their primary defensive mechanism was their Magic Avatar. With it, they could confront any peril by sending forth their Magic Avatar. Even if the Magic Avatar was destroyed, they would not suffer any personal harm. The only consequence was the loss of the Magic Avatar, necessitating its re-cultivation, consuming considerable energy and resources.


    This wasn''t the time for the Daoist Lord Qianhe toment the loss of his Magic Avatar. While he coulde to terms with losing his Magic Avatar, he now found himself in grave danger. Trapped inside the Saber World, escape was challenging, especially without his Magic Avatar. The direct consequence? He might face death!


    The thought made the heart of the Daoist Lord Qianhe tremble. He never imagined that a trip to Taiyi Dao Pce would bring him to the brink of life and death. As a venerable Nascent Soul Great Being, blessed with millennia of lifespan, how could he just perish?


    "Heavenly Dragon Beads, detonate for me!"


    Now in utter desperation, the Daoist Lord Qianhe released several white orbs from within him. These beads, pulsating with tremendous power, appeared to be some sort of magic treasure. However, without any hesitation, he chose to detonate these magic treasures.


    A booming explosion echoed as Lin Fei immediately tried to suppress it with the Saber World. Still, the explosion from the Heavenly Dragon Beads was so potent that it tore through the Saber World.


    This was the Daoist Lord Qianhe''sst resort. Each of these Heavenly Dragon Beads was a magic treasure of the Nascent Soul tier. Once detonated, even a Nascent Soul Magic Avatar could be reduced to dust. Daoist Lord Qianhe had hoped never to use this trump card, but the current peril left him no choice. If he didn''t use it, he might very well die.


    "Escape!"


    As the Saber World was ripped apart, the Daoist Lord Qianhe instantly deployed his escape technique. In the blink of an eye, he vanished from Lin Fei''s Saber World. He had escaped!


    The fleeing Daoist Lord wasn''t pursued by Lin Fei. Even if he gave chase, Lin Fei knew he couldn''t catch up. The swiftness of the escape technique was breathtaking.


    "Pity I couldn''t y him," Lin Fei sighed. Nascent Soul cultivators were not so easily defeated. Still, Lin Fei had now gauged the full measure of the Daoist Lord''s abilities. Without the Heavenly Dragon Beads, the Daoist Qianhe would surely have perished! Or, if Lin Fei had another lineage ability, Qianhe would be doomed.


    As it stood, while Lin Fei could overpower the Daoist Lord with his Saber World and Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline, he couldn''t kill him. After all, who knew how many more Heavenly Dragon Beads Qianhe possessed.


    The most significant distinction between a Nascent Soul cultivator and a Martial King was the vast array of techniques at the former''s disposal. Even without a Magic Avatar, they had magic treasures. Devoid of those, they could even set up magical formations. Their arsenal was unpredictable and seemingly endless.


    While the Daoist Lord Qianhe might have escaped, the Taiyi Dao Pce couldn''t. Lin Fei''s gaze now settled on the pce below. At this moment, everyone in Taiyi Dao Pce was looking up at the colossal figure of Lin Fei''s True Martial King Form, standing tens of thousands of meters tall in the void. The mere aura emanating from him made them feel as if they were suffocating.


    Most notably, with the escape of the Daoist Lord Qianhe, the morale of Taiyi Dao Pce had suffered an unimaginable blow.


    "Escaped? How could the Daoist Lord Qianhe escape?"


    "If the Daoist Lord Qianhe has fled, what will be of our Taiyi Dao Pce? That''s a genuine Martial King!"


    "The Daoist Lord Qianhe took the divine water from our Taiyi Dao Pce. How could he just run?"


    In a moment, panic surged among everyone in Taiyi Dao Pce.


    A Martial King! Such a figure represents true power! Particrly after witnessing Lin Fei effortlessly sh the Magic Avatar of the Daoist Lord Qianhe. This scene confirmed to all that Lin Fei''s strength surpassed that of the Daoist Lord Qianhe,pelling thetter to flee in haste. Even if the Taiyi Dao Pce had protective formations set up by the Nascent Soul ancestors, could they really stop such a mighty force?


    "Pce Master, what should we do now?"


    "Pce Master, please think of something! If not, our Taiyi Dao Pce will be finished!"


    "Pce Master, our Taiyi Dao Pce has a lineage spanning tens of thousands of years. It cannot end under our watch!"


    Several Golden Core True Persons were in utter panic, especially those who had recently awakened. Their expressions turned ashen upon witnessing this scene. They fully grasped the implications of facing a Martial King, especially one capable of annihting a Nascent Soul cultivator''s Magic Avatar. Such might was beyond theirprehension. If the protective formation fails, Taiyi Dao Pce would be doomed.


    However, the Pce Master didn''t heed the pleas of the Golden Core elders. He abruptly raised his head, gazing at Lin Fei, and shouted, "Lin Fei! You''ve risen to the rank of Martial King, a true powerhouse! My Taiyi Dao Pce is willing to bow down to you, even merge into the Ancient Origin Sect, and let you decide our fate. We only beg you to spare Taiyi Dao Pce, not to annihte it, and allow our lineage to continue..."


    At this point, the Pce Master of Taiyi Dao Pce felt utterly powerless, hoping against hope that Lin Fei would show mercy, and he was willing to pay any price for that.


    Yet, Lin Fei remained unmoved. Had Taiyi Dao Pce been a martial arts sect, perhaps he would have had second thoughts. However, for an immortal dao sect, Lin Feicked the means to control such a vast number of followers. Given this, extermination seemed the better option to ensure no future troubles arose.


    "Heavenly Saber, Strike!"


    The massive figure of Lin Fei''s True Martial King Form swung down his saber.


    "It''s over..."


    Witnessing this, the True of Taiyi Dao Pce, filled with anguish, closed his eyes. Taiyi Dao Pce was no more.

 373. Annihilating Taiyi Dao Palace

    373. Annihting Taiyi Dao Pce


    Boom!


    With a sh, Lin Fei''s de came down, the power of the Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline unparalleled. Even without the blessings of Saber World, this one sh could effortlessly breach Taiyi Dao Pce''s mountain-protecting formation.


    Mountains within the Taiyi Dao Pce, along with countless pces and towers, were cleaved in half by Lin Fei''s sky-descending sh. The ground split apart, mountains crumbled, and in an instant, the entirety of Taiyi Dao Pce was reduced to ruins. No escape was possible; Lin Fei''s Saber World had enveloped the entire Taiyi Dao Pce.


    "Great Mountain Divine Seal!"


    Gritting his teeth, the Pce Master, in unison with all the Golden Core True Persons, activated the Great Mountain Divine Seal. The colossal Seal was directed at Lin Fei. They knew they were cornered.


    Lin Fei just shook his head. The might of a Martial Kingy in their every gesture, each imbued with divine power.


    Confronted with the roaring Great Mountain Divine Seal, a Nascent Soul magic treasure, Lin Fei simply extended his palm, which expanded wildly to block out the sun, instantly seizing the Great Mountain Divine Seal.


    The Seal struggled and vibrated but to no avail. Lin Fei tightened his grip, and with a soft pop, the Great Mountain Divine Seal was crushed and shattered to pieces in Lin Fei''s hand. A genuine Nascent Soul magic treasure was rendered as fragile as paper in his grip. Lin Fei casually tossed the fragments, which were like huge rocks, further devastating Taiyi Dao Pce.


    Facing the members of Taiyi Dao Pce, Lin Fei couldn''t be bothered to spare them any more attention.


    "Saber World!" Lin Fei summoned the power of Saber World.


    The world-rumbling Saber World, with its unimaginable power, crushed every Golden Core True Person in Taiyi Dao Pce to dust at Lin Fei''s mere thought. The entire topography of Taiyi Dao Pce transformed: lofty mountains turned into valleys, and raging torrents flooded into the gates of the pce. In a blink, the once-majestic Taiyi Dao Pce resembled a vast pond, leaving no trace of its former grandeur.


    Witnessing this dramatic transformation, members of the Ancient Origin Sect and others were left dumbfounded, their hearts throbbing with astonishment. The Taiyi Dao Pce, which was just a moment ago magnificent and mysterious, had been turned into a vast pond. Lin Fei''s methods were simply inconceivable. Obliterating a Nascent Soul lineage seemed as effortless as flipping his hand.


    At this moment, they seemed toe to their senses. Lin Fei was no longer a Martial Sovereign, but a Martial King - a true powerhouse. The means at the disposal of such a figure were profound and boundless, far beyond their imaginations.


    "Alright, let''s go," Lin Fei said indifferently. "From now on, this region belongs to the Ancient Origin Sect."


    "Martial King, how should we deal with Red Hades Mansion?" the Sect Leader of Ancient Origin Sect inquired. Of the three major forces, Profound Light Cave Heaven had already been annihted. Only Red Hades Mansion and Ancient Origin Sect remained. Now, with Lin Fei''s annihtion of their biggest foe, Taiyi Dao Pce, only Red Hades Mansion was left.


    "Red Hades Mansion... give them a chance to relocate," Lin Fei remarked casually. It was evident that Red Hades Mansion couldn''t remain here. After all, the Ancient Origin Sect had now emerged as the genuine Martial King lineage, poised to consolidate territories of the three major forces and that of Taiyi Dao Pce.


    It was inconceivable to leave Red Hades Mansion in ce. Allowing them to leave with dignity was already doing them a favor. Otherwise, with just a flick of Lin Fei''s wrist, he could wipe out Red Hades Mansion.


    However, these matters weren''t his concern. It was up to the Sect Leader of the Ancient Origin Sect and others to handle. Lin Fei promptly left Taiyi Dao Pce, heading back to the Ancient Origin Sect. Yet, everyone knew, having obliterated Taiyi Dao Pce, Lin Fei''s name would surely echo in all directions, shaking the entire Ancient Continent.


    ...


    Inside the main hall of Red Hades Mansion, the Golden Core True Persons of the mansion sat with solemn expressions.


    "All of you have received the news, right? Taiyi Dao Pce is gone, annihted by Lin Fei, the Martial King of the Ancient Origin Sect! Moreover, Lin Fei repelled the Daoist Lord Qianhe invited by Taiyi Dao Pce, destroying his Nascent Soul Magic Avatar. Ancient Origin Sect has now be the real Martial King lineage. They have given us one month to vacate our sect grounds."


    After the leader of Red Hades Mansion finished, there was no uproar in the hall, no arguments, and no indignant outbursts. It was very quiet. In reality, they were not surprised by this news. They had anticipated it. No Martial King lineage, or Nascent Soul lineage for that matter, would allow another sect to exist within their domain. It was simply unthinkable!


    Of course, Red Hades Mansion was not reconciled. They had a heritage spanning tens of thousands of years. Though they had never produced a Nascent Soul, they were still a long-standing immortal sect. However, in the face of the Ancient Origin Sect''s might, and the dominance of a true powerhouse, Red Hades Mansion was left with no options.


    "Let''s move. What can we do now? Even the Taiyi Dao Pce is gone, let alone us," someone from the Red Hades Mansion said.


    "At least the Ancient Origin Sect is still honorable. They gave us time to relocate instead of directly exterminating Red Hades Mansion," another one added.


    "Although relocating the sect is humiliating, as long as Red Hades Mansion retains its strength, we can settle down anywhere and establish ourselves again."


    "We need a great being too. As long as we preserve our strength, someday Red Hades Mansion will also give birth to a Nascent Soul Great Being. Such incidents won''t happen again."


    In a short time, everyone in the Red Hades Mansion reached a consensus.


    Move! They must relocate. And quickly at that. In case the Ancient Origin Sect changes its mind. If they decide to wipe them outter, there would be nothing they could do.


    "I truly envy Ancient Origin Sect, to have birthed a Martial King..." The leader of Red Hades Mansion murmured to himself, "When can Red Hades Mansion produce a Nascent Soul Great Being?"


    In the Martial King family of the Xiao, Xiao Yuchen was cultivating a Divine Ability. She hoped to perfect it as soon as possible. Suddenly, a scout under Xiao Yuchen rushed in.


    "Report. Martial Sovereign Lin Fei of the Ancient Origin Sect has achieved the Martial King prowess! Lin Fei went to Taiyi Dao Pce and battled with Nascent Soul Cultivator, Qianhe, invited by Taiyi Dao Pce. Martial King Lin Fei destroyed the Nascent Soul Magic Avatar of Taoist Lord Qianhe. Taiyi Dao Pce has been trampled by Martial King Lin Fei, and their lineage has been severed!"


    "Whoosh."


    Xiao Yuchen lifted her head, staring at the scout, seemingly unable to believe her ears.


    What did she hear? Lin Fei became a Martial King? He even repelled Daoist Lord Qianhe! Destroyed the Taiyi Dao Pce! It all seemed like a fairy tale. How could she believe it?


    "Aurora Sovereign it''s absolutely true! Ancient Origin Sect is already preparing for the Martial King celebration. Many Martial King families and Nascent Soul lineages have been invited to attend. The Xiao family should have also received an invitation."


    Xiao Yuchen didn''t respond. She was profoundly shocked. In the past, she considered that Lin Fei might have the potential of a Martial King. In some ways, she even had certain "intentions" towards Lin Fei. But before she could act upon her "intentions," Lin Fei had already be a Martial King. Now, their statuses are worlds apart. Those "intentions" could only be forever sealed in her mind.

 374. The Second Bloodline, Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline

    374. The Second Bloodline, Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline


    The Ancient Origin Sect was bustling with activity. In roughly a month''s time, the Martial King coronation ceremony for Lin Fei would be held. Lin Fei himself wasn''t particrly concerned about this event, but the Sect Master of the Ancient Origin Sect and other Martial Sovereigns insisted on hosting it.


    It was a ritual!


    On the Ancient Continent, whether one achieved the prowess of Nascent Soul or Martial King, a grand celebration would be held. This ceremony is a message to the outside world, signifying the rise of the Ancient Origin Sect to the ranks of the Martial King lineage, especially now that they had a Martial King to safeguard them. The identity and status of the Ancient Origin Sect would now be on par with other Martial King families and Nascent Soul lineages. Therefore, this celebration was of paramount importance to the Ancient Origin Sect.


    Seeing its significance, Lin Fei didn''t protest further. He entrusted the event''s nning to the Sect Master. During this period, Lin Fei was preupied with the matter of his second bloodline.


    In hindsight, Lin Fei felt somewhat fortunate. He hadn''t insisted on cultivating the nine top-tier Great Divine Abilities but chose to integrate the bloodline of the Azure Flood Dragon King, leading to his ascension as a Martial King. This bloodline, equivalent to the five top-tier Great Divine Abilities, was indeed formidable.


    Had he not ascended to Martial King and faced the Daoist Lord Qianhe invited by the Taiyi Dao Pce, the consequences would have been unthinkable. After all, regardless of how powerful Lin Fei was, a Martial Sovereign would not match a Nascent Soul cultivator.


    However, in his battle against Qianhe, even though he had destroyed the Magic Avatar, thetter still managed to escape, despite Lin Fei possessing the Saber World advantage. It was evident that the Daoist Lord was no pushover.


    Lin Fei, fresh into his Martial King status, not only defeated him head-on but also came close to killing the esteemed Nascent Soul cultivator. Killing such a being, even for another of equal power, was an arduous task.


    Yet, possessing the Saber World gave Lin Fei an unparalleled edge. He had the potential to y a Nascent Soul cultivator. However, relying solely on his Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline was insufficient. He needed a second or even a third bloodline.


    As for the cultivation of this second bloodline, Lin Fei had been contemting the direction. Within the Dubhe Dao Artifact, he had ample techniques to cultivate various bloodlines.


    Yet, choosing which one to cultivate required careful consideration. Cultivating a bloodline would require its own advantages; otherwise, progression would be tough. For instance, Lin Fei''s expertise in Saber Dao was exceptional, allowing him to master the Saber Dao Bloodline rapidly. Cultivating other unfamiliar bloodlines might be more challenging.


    Of course, the difficulty in cultivation wasn''t Lin Fei''s primary concern. He was pondering how topensate for his own shorings or even how to y other powerful beings. For instance, when it came to the Daoist Lord Qianhe, there were two ways to defeat him. The first was a swift, lethal strike, which was challenging given Lin Fei''s current power. The second method would be to match the escape technique of the Daoist Lord Qianhe.


    "Evasion techniques..." Lin Fei muttered, lost in thought. Speaking of evasion, it was indeed his weak point, and arguably that of all Martial Kings. Martial Kingscked evasion techniques, unlike Nascent Soul cultivators, who all had their own unique methods. Even Golden Core True Persons had evasion skills. Martial Kings were unparalleled in directbat but often found it challenging to kill their opponents because of the evasion skills of the Nascent Soul cultivators. They could flee the scene if the battle wasn''t in their favor.


    While Lin Fei could teleport within the Saber World, its coverage was limited. Outside of its range, he was powerless. However, he had an epiphany.


    "Martial Kings might not have evasion techniques, but they can have speed. When speed reaches a certain level, how is it different from an evasion technique?" He thought.


    Regarding speed, light was the first thing that came to Lin Fei''s mind. What could possibly be faster than light? However, even if he knew the speed of light, he had no means to cultivate a bloodline associated with it.


    Apart from light, the next fastest thing that came to mind was wind, which was historically associated with speed. Especially if one cultivated the wind bloodline, their affinity with wind would be unimaginable.


    Lin Fei believed that once he cultivated the wind bloodline, his speed might not be inferior to that of wind evasion. Moreover, the wind bloodline wasn''t just about speed. It also had offensive capabilities on arge scale. One of Lin Fei''s Divine Abilities, ck Wind Prison, was wind-based. And it was the kind of wind that could erode bones. Wind could be deadly and terrifying!


    "The second bloodline I''ll choose is the wind-type bloodline!" Lin Fei made up his mind. Since his bloodline had integrated the ck Wind Prison, the wind bloodline, which he was already familiar with, would be easier to cultivate, yielding faster results. It might even reach mastery instantly, just like the saber bloodline. However, a suitable bloodline cultivation method had to be chosen.


    Inside the Dubhe Dao Artifact, after some selection, Lin Fei realized that wind could be of different kinds, such as Grand Yin or Grand Yang. In the end, Lin Fei chose the Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline. He opted for Grand Yin because of ck Wind Prison, which was a "Yin attribute" wind, like the bone-eroding wind that was cold to the extreme. Cultivating a familiar bloodline would undoubtedly yield better results faster.


    "Then, let''s begin."


    Lin Fei addressed the technique of the Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline, saying, "Would you be willing to help me achieve the Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline?"


    "Buzz."


    Suddenly, a hint of the "ck Wind Prison" Divine Ability''s aura emanated from Lin Fei''s body. Moreover, Lin Fei''s Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline also emitted a simr aura, as if it was a divine saber poised above this technique, almost like a threat. If it didn''t agree, perhaps the saber might strike down.


    "Whoosh."


    Immediately, a ray of light entered Lin Fei''s body.


    <strong>"Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline requests to be your martial art."</strong>


    "Agreed!"


    The next moment, Lin Fei''s entire body trembled. Then, a foreign memory emerged in Lin Fei''s mind. It was the memory of cultivating the Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline, and it was just at the beginner level.


    However, as the Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline was born inside Lin Fei, his inherent "ck Wind Prison" Divine Ability gradually merged into the Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline.


    "Boom."


    In the next instant, a massive phantom appeared behind Lin Fei. It was that familiar giant''s image. But now, this phantom was surrounded by a grayish wind, cold and eerie.


    With a thought, Lin Fei knew that his Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline had reached beginner! This was the second Martial King bloodline he had cultivated!


    "System."


    Lin Fei immediately essed the system to check.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Realm: Early Martial King</strong>


    <strong>Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline: Beginner (Progress 70%)</strong>


    <strong>Saber World: Perfection</strong>


    Even though Lin Fei''s Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline incorporated the Divine Ability of ck Wind Prison, its foundation in wind techniques was nowhere near as profound as that of the saber technique. As a result, the Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline could only reach beginner level and did not achieve mastery directly. However, this wasn''t an issue. Lin Fei could find ways to perfect the Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline!


    "Right, I now have two bloodlines. If I have descendants in the future. Which bloodline will my offspring inherit?"


    In Lin Fei''s mind, a rather "quirky and peculiar" idea suddenly emerged.

 375. Martial King Celebration

    375. Martial King Celebration


    Lin Fei shook his head, discarding the peculiar thought in his mind. Now that he had acquired his second bloodline, he thought, "Let''s give it a try."


    Standing up, Lin Fei took a step forward, directly entering the void.


    "Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline!"


    In the next moment, Lin Fei let out a low roar, instantly activating the Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline within him.


    "Boom."


    Lin Fei''s body began to expand rapidly. In the blink of an eye, he transformed into a colossal giant that spanned thousands of miles, towering in the void.


    However, this time, Lin Fei''s True Martial King Form differed from the previous Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline. Gone was the sharp aura of a saber de, reced by a more vast and elusive presence. Patterns on his body seemed twisted and shimmering.


    "Is this the Martial King''s true form after activating the Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline?"


    Lin Fei stretched out his hand. The sensation was peculiar. With a simple grasp, it felt as though he could capture the "wind" in his hand.


    "Whoosh..."


    Opening his mouth, Lin Fei blew out, instantly causing a fierce wind that turned into a massive tornado, obscuring the skies and rampaging in the void. It was as if Lin Fei had transformed into the ruler of the wind. Every move carried the power of the wind.


    Moreover, it wasn''t just any wind, but the Grand Yin Wind, more terrifying than bone-corroding wind. It''s an upgraded version of the bone-corroding wind. The ces passed by the Grand Yin Wind became extremely cold, freezing everything in its path.


    A bloodline is so powerful it could change the colors of heaven and earth. Yet, that was just a side effect or rather, a feature of the "Grand Yin". What Lin Fei sought was speed, a speed that could rival teleportation techniques.


    "Whoosh."


    In the next moment, the massive figure of Lin Fei vanished. He then appeared at the other end of the void.


    "Is this... wind teleportation?"


    Lin Fei was slightly taken aback. It wasn''t about the speed. He only felt that after activating the Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline, he seemed to have an affinity with the wind. As if whenever he willed it, he couldpletely "merge" into the wind.


    Thus, following this sensation, Lin Fei "merged" into the wind and found himself instantly at the other end. It seemed no different from "wind teleportation". Of course, there might be differences, but what did that matter? As long as the effect was the same, anywhere there was wind, Lin Fei could activate his Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline, allowing him to "merge" with the wind and reappear at the other end.


    "Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh."


    Lin Fei tried it many times over. Where he could fly quickly depended on how far his sensing of the wind extended. As long as he could sense the wind, he could instantly "fly" to wherever the wind was present. Compared to the teleportation technique, it seemed quite simr, perhaps even covering a broader range!


    However, there''s more to the two bloodlines.


    "Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline!"


    The next moment, Lin Fei activated the Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline again.


    "Boom."


    Immediately, the fierce saber aura emanated from Lin Fei. The two Martial King bloodlines were simultaneously activated!


    At this moment, Lin Fei''s True Martial King Form rapidly underwent changes, with a sharp saber aura gradually radiating from him. Lin Fei himself started to resemble a saber. The void around him distorted, cut by the saber''s edge, resulting in a warped void.


    The power of the two bloodlines fully merged, or rather, superimposed on each other. Under these circumstances, Lin Fei could exhibit the terrifying power of the saber dao while also moving with the wind, akin to teleportation speed.


    The advantages of bothbined, showcase the might of the Martial King bloodline. The more bloodlines, especiallyplementary ones, the stronger one bes in totality!


    Furthermore, this is only the beginner stage of the Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline. Once perfected, its power will be even more terrifying. Even with the beginner''s Wind Dao bloodline, if Lin Fei encounters the Daoist Qianhe again, he''s confident that Qianhe won''t be able to escape. This is just with two bloodlines. If he acquires three, four, or even more in the future, his strength will undoubtedly increase exponentially.


    "Next, I should integrate the Wind Dao Divine Ability to enhance the Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline."


    In a sh, Lin Fei returned to the Ancient Origin Sect. He headed to the fourth floor of the martial arts building, looking to select some Wind Dao Divine Abilities. However, while the Ancient Origin Sect has numerous Divine Abilities, Wind Dao ones are somewhat scarce.


    " All Wind Dao Divine Abilities, integrate into my bloodline! My bloodline flows continuously, and you never cease!"


    As Lin Fei''s words faded, rays of Divine Abilities were instantly absorbed into his body. One, two, three, four, five... He integrated only eleven Wind Dao Divine Abilities, and most of these were Lesser Divine Abilities.


    "Are there no more Wind Dao Divine Abilities?"


    Lin Fei frowned, ncing at the system to check his progress with the Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline. He had only achieved mastery, with just an 11% progress. Reaching transcendence seemed far off, not to mention perfection. To achieve perfection, he''d need to integrate numerous Wind Dao Divine Abilities, preferably those of the Grand Yin nature, for the best results.


    However, there were no more Wind Dao Divine Abilities left in the Ancient Origin Sect. The territories currently controlled by the Ancient Origin Sect, including those of the Taiyi Dao Pce, were primarily devoted to immortality cultivation, with few dedicated to martial cultivation. Thus, if Lin Fei wanted to find more Wind Dao Divine Abilities, he would need to seek alternatives.


    Lin Fei wasn''t in a hurry. The threat from the Taiyi Dao Pce was now resolved, and he had achieved the status of Martial King. With eons at his disposal, he could afford to take a break. He didn''t need to rush his cultivation.


    Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, a month had passed. It was finally the day of the Ancient Origin Sect''s Martial King celebration.


    Various factions from within the Ancient Origin Sect and nearby powers had already arrived to pay their respects and present their gifts. Several prestigious Martial King families were also invited. Being fellow martial artists, it was customary to extend invitations. Among the attendees was an acquaintance of Lin Fei, Xiao Yuchen from the Xiao family, a renowned Martial King lineage. But now, as an old friend of Lin Fei, she was invited into Lin Fei''s residence.


    "I pay my respects to the Martial King!" Xiao Yuchen said, looking at Lin Fei with aplex expression. The Xiao family knew about her rapport with Lin Fei, so she was chosen to represent them. Xiao Yuchen looked at Lin Fei, her feelings a mix of awe and disbelief that he had genuinely be a Martial King.


    "Aurora Sovereign, why the formalities between us?" Lin Fei remarked upon seeing her. The two had met several times before, but the difference in their statuses was now starkly evident.


    "Who could''ve imagined that after just a few months of our parting, Sovereign Lin would ascend to the rank of Martial King," she mused. "It''s truly unbelievable."


    Even now, Xiao Yuchen found it hard to ept the reality before her. Yet, there was no denying it: Lin Fei had be a Martial King.


    Lin Fei responded with a slight smile, "Rest assured, Aurora Sovereign. I remember the promise I made to you about helping you get through the Martial King Tower. Although I can''t assist with that now, mentioning my name in connection with you and the Xiao family would allow you an exception to enter the blood pool should not be an issue. I won''t go back on my word."


    He remembered his promise to Xiao Yuchen. Even though he couldn''t assist with the Martial King Tower, he could still help her enter the blood pool. Lin Fei believed the Xiao family would honor his request, especially since it would also benefit them.


    Xiao Yuchen took a deep breath and, with determination, said, "Lin... Brother Lin! I don''t need to enter the blood pool. I hope you can give me another opportunity and assist me once."


    "What do you need? If it doesn''t go against my principles, I will dly assist you," Lin Fei replied calmly. There were limits to the favors he would do, especially if they conflicted with his principles.

 376. Xiao Yuchen’s Request

    376. Xiao Yuchen¡¯s Request


    "I hope, Brother Lin, that you can help me capture a king-level exotic beast," Xiao Yuchen firmly expressed, "I need the bloodline of the king-level exotic beast!"


    "Ah? You need the bloodline of a king-level exotic beast. Are you nning to fuse with its bloodline to achieve the title of Martial King?"


    Lin Fei immediately guessed her intention. The goal of fusing with a king-level exotic beast bloodline could only be to be a Martial King. After all, in the strictest sense, Lin Fei had also fused with the bloodline of a king-level exotic beast, and that''s how he achieved his Martial King status.


    But there''s a significant risk involved. Just because Lin Fei seeded doesn''t mean everyone else will. The ability to suppress and control the potent bloodline of a king-level exotic beast is crucial.


    Lin Fei warned, "Aurora Sovereign, being from a Martial King lineage, you should be more aware than I am. Once you attempt to merge with the bloodline of a king-level exotic beast, there''s no turning back. Given your circumstances, it could be highly dangerous."


    Xiao Yuchen stared at Lin Fei, determination evident in her eyes. "Brother Lin, I''m well aware of the risks. Even with your influence, if I were to gain ess to the family blood pool, there''s no guarantee that I''ll awaken the nine Divine Abilities. The only way for me to be a Martial King is to fuse with the king-level bloodline. If I take this chance, I might have an opportunity. If I don''t, I''ll have none..."


    Lin Fei fell silent. It was clear that Xiao Yuchen was determined. In theory, descendants of the Martial King lineage can follow a prescribed path: cultivate their inner bloodlines step by step, awaken the Divine Abilities, and then be Martial Kings.


    However, few manage to ascend to that level. This systematic cultivation methodcks a certain grit and urgency. Few, like Xiao Yuchen, are willing to risk it all to fuse with the bloodline of a king-level exotic beast. After all, failure means death. Currently, as a Martial Sovereign, Xiao Yuchen already has a lifespan of a thousand years, which is quite long. There''s no apparent reason for her to take such a risk.


    Seeing Lin Fei''s silence, Xiao Yuchen pleaded, "I''ve made up my mind. Please, Brother Lin, grant me this favor."


    She knew all too well that without Lin Fei''s assistance, she would never acquire the king-level bloodline. After all, a king-level exotic beast is on par with great beings like the Nascent Soul or Martial King. Although the Xiao family is a Martial King lineage, they currently have no active Martial Kings. How could they possibly capture a king-level exotic beast or even obtain its bloodline? Only by seeking Lin Fei''s help could she hope to acquire the bloodline of a king-level exotic beast.


    "Aurora Sovereign, I grant your request," Lin Fei replied. "However, given your current state, you must awaken at least six of the Divine Abilities to potentially suppress the bloodline of the king-level exotic beast and hold a glimmer of hope in bing the Martial King."


    "To awaken six Divine Abilities? I''m grateful, Brother Lin. I will train hard to awaken these six Divine Abilities as soon as possible!"


    Xiao Yuchen was ted. With Lin Fei''s promise, she now held hope of bing a Martial King. This was her opportunity! Without Lin Fei, she might have gone her entire life without achieving the title of Martial King. Knowing Lin Fei was her greatest fortune in life.


    "By the way, I need Divine Abilities, a lot of them. Once the celebration is over, I might need to stay with the Xiao family for a while," Lin Fei mentioned to Xiao Yuchen.


    "No problem. My family would be overjoyed to have someone of your stature visit," Xiao Yuchen immediately agreed.


    Now it was the Xiao family seeking Lin Fei''s help. A Martial King, just in need of some Divine Abilities? Not just the Xiao family, but any Martial King lineage wouldpete to oblige. The aim was to form a bond with Lin Fei.


    Look at the Taiyi Dao Pce, for instance. Although they have the majestic Nascent Soul lineage, the price they paid to have the Daoist Lord Qianhe intervene was monumental. In front of the Daoist Lord Qianhe, the Taiyi Dao Pce showed the utmost respect. Moreover, establishing a connection with him was no easy task.


    Families of the Martial King lineage held the same reverence towards a true Martial King. One never knows when he might need the favor of a Martial King. Forming a rtionship now meant having a reliable ally in times of need.


    Next was Lin Fei''s Martial King coronation ceremony. Many factions arrived at the Ancient Origin Sect. There were no Nascent Soul cultivators or other Martial Kings present, given that Lin Fei was unfamiliar with any of them, except the Daoist Lord Qianhe. As such, none attended the ceremony.


    However, families with Martial King lineages like the Xiao family, and institutions simr to the Taiyi Dao Pce, sent representatives to witness the asion. It was an opportunity to forge a bond with the Ancient Origin Sect.


    After all, everyone knew that post the ceremony, the Ancient Origin Sect would rise as a colossal force. A genuine Martial King lineage, and a powerful faction with an actual Martial King at its helm!


    The ceremony went smoothly. Lin Fei even stimted his Martial King bloodline and demonstrated a hint of his Martial King prowess. The attendees were astounded, realizing the rumors about Lin Fei were true. His defeat of the Daoist Lord Qianhe wasn''t a mere coincidence. By the end, Lin Fei was bestowed with a Martial King title: Ancient Origin Saber King!


    Being bestowed with the title of "Saber King" reflected the great admiration and respect people held for Lin Fei. More importantly, Lin Fei truly deserved the title "Saber King." After all, he had evolved a Saber World!


    Within the vast Ancient Continent, there were many Martial Kings who had been titled "Saber King." Each one was outstandingly proficient in the Dao of the saber, reaching great heights. Each one of them had evolved their own Saber World. Thus, Lin Fei''s title of "Saber King" was truly fitting.


    Of course, the prefix "Ancient Origin" was added to distinguish him from other Saber Kings. The ceremony concluded swiftly. However, just because the ceremony ended didn''t mean the news about Lin Fei had.


    On the contrary, during the ceremony, Lin Fei disyed his saber lineage bloodline and evolved the Saber World, leaving many factions in awe. The title "Ancient Origin Saber King" spread across the entire Ancient Continent, with countless factions recognizing his great name. Many were even sentimental, as the Ancient Continent had birthed another "Saber King."


    However, the current Ancient Origin Saber King, Lin Fei, had already left the Ancient Origin Sect. Together with Xiao Yuchen, he arrived at the Xiao family''s residence.


    Naturally, the Xiao family, being well aware of the renowned "Ancient Origin Saber King," weed him warmly. When Lin Fei expressed his desire to examine the Divine Abilities collected by the Xiao family, they immediately agreed.


    After all, these Divine Abilities were collected by the Xiao family. As long as they weren''t specific to the Xiao family''s bloodline, they were happy to let Lin Fei browse through them.


    Moreover, with the connection through Xiao Yuchen, the Xiao family felt secure, knowing that should any major trouble arise, the Ancient Origin Saber King, Lin Fei, would surely not stand by idly.


    Xiao family, Divine Ability Tower.


    This was Lin Fei''s second visit to the Divine Ability Tower. This time, however, Lin Fei did not have any tokens. Yet, the elders guarding the Divine Ability Tower did not dare to ck off and weed him in.


    "Please, Saber King, feel free to explore," one of them said with the utmost respect. "Whatever you need, just let us know. We will be standing guard outside the Divine Ability Tower."


    With these words, the venerable elder of the Xiao family guarding the Divine Ability Tower left discreetly. Lin Fei was now the sole individual inside the entire Divine Ability Tower.

 377. Changes in the Xiao Family

    377. Changes in the Xiao Family


    "I need wind-attribute Divine Ability." Lin Fei dered, "All the Wind Dao Divine Abilities shall merge with my Wind Dao Bloodline. The bloodline is unending, and you will be eternal!"


    Upon entering the Xiao family''s Divine Ability Tower, Lin Fei did not hesitate and immediately began integrating numerous Divine Abilities.


    "Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh."


    Beams of light entered Lin Fei''s body. Each beam represented a wind-attributed Divine Ability. The Xiao family, being descendants of Martial Kings, had an enormous collection of Divine Abilities. Thus, Lin Fei could freely integrate a vast number of them. One by one, the Divine Abilities continuously merged with Lin Fei''s Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline.


    Simultaneously, Lin Fei''s Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline was rapidly advancing in its cultivation progress. 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%... It was visibly increasing at a rapid pace. Suddenly, Lin Fei trembled. His Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline advanced from mastery to transcendence. But this wasn''t enough for Lin Fei. He continued to integrate Wind Dao Divine Abilities, aiming to perfect his Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline.


    ...


    Inside the city of the Xiao family, a man in ck robes leisurely strolled the streets. He gazed at the distant Xiao residence and then looked around, shaking his head slightly.


    "The Xiao family, still the same, stagnant like a pool of still water. At the rate they''re awakening their bloodline''s Divine Abilities, they''ll never birth another Martial King in their lifetime. It''s such a pity. I once shone brilliantly and was immensely talented, initially seen as a Martial King seed. However, due to a minor mistake, I was expelled from the Xiao family. Such foolishness! Now, I''ve returned to im what''s rightfully mine."


    The man in the gray robe showed a faint smile. With one step, he arrived directly at the Xiao residence.


    "Halt, unauthorized personnel cannot enter the Xiao family grounds!" A guard from the Xiao family stepped up to stop him.


    "Bang."


    With a casual wave of his hand and a faint smile on his face, the Xiao family guard instantly exploded into a mist of blood. The man reached out, drawing the guard''s bloodline essence into his body. He closed his eyes, savoring the feeling. "Such a familiar sensation, the bloodline of the Xiao family. Since the Xiao family once stopped me, I''ll start with them now to reim everything."


    Continuing forward, he was challenged, "Who are you?"


    "Bang."


    Any Xiao family members he encountered, whether ordinary family members or Martial Saints and Martial Sovereigns, instantly exploded, turning into mists of blood. In a short time, the entire Xiao family area was filled with the scent of blood.


    Such amotion couldn''t possibly go unnoticed by the Xiao family.


    "Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh."


    One by one, Martial Sovereigns flew out, positioning themselves in front of the man in the ck robe.


    The man in the ck robe had ceased his advance. He observed the figures before him with great interest. Most of the silhouettes were unfamiliar to him, with only one or two resonating with recognition.


    "Who are you? Why have you trespassed upon the Xiao household,mitting such a grave act of ughter?"


    The Martial Sovereign of the Xiao n posed the question with a tone of grave authority. The Xiao n wasn''t known for their amiability. But this robed man, his presence was both regal and eerily enigmatic. His methods of execution were beyondprehension; with a mere flick of his finger, whether it be a Martial Saint or a Martial Sovereign, they wouldbust instantly.


    Such power made even the Xiao n''s Martial Sovereign tread with utmost caution.


    "Has it been over eight hundred years and none recognize me?" the cloaked figure mused coldly. "It''s disappointing that in all these centuries, only a handful of Martial Sovereigns have emerged from the Xiao n."


    The man in the ck robe shook his head, his gaze growing colder.


    "Wait! Eight hundred years ago... You''re Xiao Tianling!" eximed an ancient Martial Sovereign, eyes widened in disbelief, his gaze fixated intently on the robed figure.


    "Atst, someone remembers," the figure, identified as Xiao Tianling, said indifferently. "But I do not recognize you."


    The elderly sovereign trembled. "Eight centuries ago, I was merely a martial saint. Xiao Tianling, you''ve returned and you''re alive. You should''ve passed the millennium limit..."


    The Martial Sovereign was visibly shaken. He knew of a secretive tale from the Xiao family''s past. Xiao Tianling, the n''s Martial Sovereign from eight centuries ago, was heralded as a prodigious talent. He was even regarded as the prime candidate to achieve the title of Martial King.


    However, it was a tragic tale, as Xiao Tianling had delved into forbidden arts. He covertly captured Martial Sovereigns from other Martial King families, aiming to extract and integrate their bloodlines to elevate himself.


    Such actions epitomized the dark arts.


    If he had seeded, it wouldn''t have mattered. Once he achieved the title of Martial King, none could challenge him, and he could have easily left the Xiao n. But before Xiao Tianling''s n came to fruition, he was discovered by other Martial King families. The Xiao n prepared to execute him in light of his egregious actions. The act of capturing heirs from other Martial King families and extracting their bloodlines was an unforgivable transgression.


    When the Xiao n prepared to execute Xiao Tianling, they did not expect that he had already prepared a Nascent Soul magic treasure. Its origins were unknown. This magic treasure was single-use, and any martial artist could wield its power. In a brief moment, the heavens shattered, and the earth split. Xiao Tianling was gravely injured, yet he managed to escape.


    In the subsequent years, other Martial King families dispatched assassins, but to no avail. As centuries passed, no trace of Xiao Tianling was found. And given that he had exceeded the millennial age limit, his death seemed inevitable. Over time, his name faded from memory.


    Yet Xiao Tianling had now returned, very much alive. The millennium limit was a boundary none could elude. It signaled certain death unless one achieved the title of Martial King.


    The Martial Sovereign of the Xiao n swiftly conveyed all the known information about Xiao Tianling into the ears of the other Martial Sovereigns, exining the entire situation. For a moment, all the Martial Sovereigns of the Xiao n were visibly rmed.


    Xiao Yuchen felt a tumultuous storm raging within her heart. A certain possibility surfaced in her mind, one that was shared by the other Martial Sovereigns as well.


    "Xiao Tianling... have you... have you be a Martial King?" Xiao Yuchen hesitantly asked. Even though the idea seemed inconceivable, it was seemingly the only usible exnation.


    With a swift motion, Xiao Tianling shifted his gaze to Xiao Yuchen, giving a slight nod. "Indeed, are you envious?" he remarked. "Back then, I was like a hunted dog, constantly on the run and in hiding, thinking my end was near. But as they say, every cloud has a silver lining. Fate allowed me to survive and stumble upon the bloodline of a king-level exotic beast."


    Heughed heartily, "It was a desperate situation, filled with danger. By integrating the bloodline of this king-level exotic beast, I miraculously managed to be a Martial King."


    It was as everyone had feared; Xiao Tianling had truly be a Martial King. The revtion weighed heavily on everyone''s hearts. Under normal circumstances, the emergence of a Martial King within the Xiao n would have been a cause for celebration. But with Xiao Tianling... this might be more of a curse than a blessing.


    "Xiao Tianling," began the Martial Sovereign of the Xiao n, "Having be a Martial King is your own fortune. But why have you returned to the Xiao n, causing so much devastation? Regardless of your path, the blood of the Xiao n still runs through your veins."


    Xiao Tianlingughed again, "Indeed, I will always remember the Xiao n bloodline that flows within me. That''s why I have returned. I have perfected one bloodline, and for my second bloodline, I''ve chosen the one from the Xiao n that exists within me. I''vee back to harness the Xiao bloodline from all of you, to achieve my second Martial King bloodline. This should be an honor for all of you."


    His words sent a wave of shock and horror across the faces of the Xiao n members. They realized the sinister truth: Xiao Tianling was here to extract the Martial King bloodline from the Xiao descendants, aiming toplete his second bloodline.

 378. The Demonic Dao Must Be Exterminated

    378. The Demonic Dao Must Be Exterminated


    "Come on, shouldn''t you all be proud of me? After all, I am a descendant of the Xiao n. Hahaha..."


    Xiao Tianling seemed utterly mad.


    "Boom!"


    Behind Xiao Tianling, a colossal phantom emerged ¡ª the Phantom of a Martial King. Instantly, an overpowering aura of life suppression shrouded all the Xiao n descendants.


    "He truly is a Martial King!"


    "He wants to extract our bloodlines!"


    "He''s gone mad! He wants to annihte the Xiao n!"


    "No, this is his revenge. Not just against the Xiao n but also against the Martial King families!"


    "What can we do?"


    "How can our Xiao n confront him? He''s a supreme Martial King!"


    "But doesn''t our Xiao n have a Martial King too?"


    This realization struck many. Indeed, the Xiao n also had a Martial King. And that very Martial King was currently within the Xiao n. Everyone''s eyes turned to Xiao Yuchen. Everyone knew she had a deep connection with that particr Martial King.


    Without hesitation, Xiao Yuchen turned to leave. However, just as she took a step, a resonating hum came from her, and she felt her bloodline violently convulse within her, as if it was about to separate from her body. Not only Xiao Yuchen, but every other Xiao n Martial Sovereign felt the same.


    "It''s over..." Despair filled Xiao Yuchen''s heart. In front of Xiao Tianling, even the thought of escaping seemed like a luxury. They were likembs waiting to be ughtered, utterly powerless.


    Meanwhile, within the Xiao n''s Divine Ability Tower, Lin Fei had sessfully merged all the wind-type Divine Abilities.


    "System," Lin Fei muttered, essing the system panel.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Realm: Early Martial King</strong>


    <strong>Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline: Transcendence (Progress 75%)</strong>


    <strong>Saber World: Perfection</strong>


    Lin Fei''s Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline was still slightlycking, not yet perfected.


    "It seems I need to find more Wind Dao Divine Abilities to perfect my Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline," Lin Fei contemted without much disappointment.


    Though the Xiao n was a family of Martial Kings, their Divine Abilities weren''t endless. To have his Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline reach transcendence was alreadymendable. As for the Divine Abilities Lin Fei still needed, other Martial King families might be eager to provide them, seeking to form an alliance with Lin Fei. This was the advantage of his newfound status.


    If Lin Fei were a mere Martial Sovereign, he would have to employ various strategies and schemes, and even then, sess was not guaranteed. But as a Martial King, acquiring Divine Abilities was just a matter of a simple request.


    With a soft whoosh, Lin Fei suddenly became aware of amotion outside.


    "Hm?"


    In a mere heartbeat, Lin Fei was outside the Divine Ability Tower. There, two Martial Sovereigns of the Xiao family stood, their faces pale with terror. It looked as though their very lifeblood was about to be drawn from their bodies as if they were on the verge of being ripped apart from the inside out.


    In a sh, Lin Fei was before the two Martial Sovereigns, cing a gentle hand on each. The quiet sigh of relief from them was palpable as they regained theirposure, and their tumultuous inner energies settled.


    "Saber King?"


    "We pay our respects, Saber King!"


    "What has transpired?" Lin Fei inquired.


    "A great enemy, a Martial King, has descended upon the Xiao family. Our family is now teetering on the brink of destruction. We beseech you, Ancient Origin Saber King, to save the Xiao family."


    "Where is Xiao Yuchen?"


    "Aurora Sovereign is in the front hall, that Martial King is with him..."


    Lin Fei''s expression shifted subtly. While he wasrgely indifferent to the Xiao family''s plight, he couldn''t stand idly by if Xiao Yuchen was in danger.


    In the very next moment, Lin Fei''s silhouette blurred, vanishing without a trace.


    Meanwhile, in the Xiao family''s front hall, every member of the Xiao family remained still, as if time had frozen. Xiao Tianling sauntered past them, shaking his head in evident disappointment.


    "Centuries have passed, yet the Xiao family hasn''t produced a single Martial King. You shouldn''t have betrayed me back then. If I had achieved Martial King status, those Martial King families would have groveled before me. Who would have dared to criticize? It''s the Xiao family''s weakness in handing me over that brought about today''s cmity. Such a feeble lineage hardly deserves to exist."


    Xiao Tianling''s aura was murderous. His heart was filled with vengeance, not only for the Xiao family but also for the Martial King families that had pursued him. Now, he had achieved the status of Martial King, cing him above all. Even those storied Martial King families, in his eyes, were but worms to be crushed underfoot.


    He had longed for this day for ages, and seeing the Xiao family members look at him with fear, anger, and hatred brought immense satisfaction to his heart. He too had once felt those emotions, but what use were they against absolute power?


    "I know you feel fear, anger, and hatred. But there''s nothing you can do. You''ve becent, resting on theurels of being a Martial King family lineage. You''ve lost your sense of reverence and ambition."


    He continued, a hint of malevolence creeping into his tone, "Today, I''ll show you how easily the Martial King lineage can be shattered."


    With a mere flick of his finger, explosions resonated throughout the hall. The Martial Saints of the Xiao family were blown apart, followed swiftly by the Martial Sovereigns. As one Martial Sovereign''s form shattered, a strand of lifeblood essence flowed into Xiao Tian Ling. He could feel the Xiao family''s lineage strengthening within him.


    Once, Xiao Tianling had been forced to merge with the bloodline of a king-level exotic beast. He wasn''t cultivating the Xiao family''s lineage; in fact, he had already perfected another lineage. Now, he was cultivating the Xiao family''s lineage, his birth bloodline, which naturally would amplify his abilities. By merging with the lifeblood of the Xiao family members, the second lineage''s perfection seemed imminent.


    "You''ve fallen into the Demonic Dao! Xiao Tianling, halt at once! If you continue down this path of wickedness, the other Martial Kings and Nascent Soul cultivators won''t tolerate your existence. Stop now, and we could even wee you back and allow you to be the master of the Xiao family. As the Xiao family''s Martial King, wouldn''t that be infinitely better than your current descent into darkness?"


    These Martial Sovereigns, fearing death, desperately tried to persuade Xiao Tianling. But why would Xiao Tian Ling care about the mere position of the head of the Xiao family? His primary intent was revenge and, incidentally, to cultivate the second bloodline. As for the tolerance of other Martial Kings and Nascent Souls, Xiao Tianling couldn''t care less.


    "I am a Martial King! Who dares not to tolerate my existence? If there truly are other Nascent Souls or Martial Kings who cannot stomach my rise, then they''re simply waiting to be ughtered! I am no longer the person I was before. Now, anyone who stands in my way will be in."


    The air around Xiao Tian Ling grew cold with murderous intent. Clearly, his many years outside had been filled with countless battles and killings. The mere words of a few from the Xiao family wouldn''t sway him.


    "Is that so? Demonic Dao! Everyone should strike you down!"


    Suddenly, a chilling voice pierced Xiao Tianling''s ears.


    Whoosh!


    Whipping his head around, Xiao Tianling and the rest beheld a figure advancing. Each step seemed leisurely but covered dozens of meters. In the blink of an eye, this figure had reached the front hall.


    Lin Fei!


    The Ancient Origin Saber King, Lin Fei, had arrived!

 379. The Clash of Two Bloodlines

    379. The sh of Two Bloodlines


    "You''re not from the Xiao family!"


    Xiao Tianling stared intently at Lin Fei.


    Danger!


    He sensed a dangerous aura emanating from Lin Fei. There could only be one exnation. The man before him was a Martial King! And the Xiao family certainly didn''t have a Martial King!


    "The Ancient Origin Saber King, he''s from the Ancient Origin Sect!"


    "We''re saved! We''re finally saved!"


    "Xiao Tianling has descended into the Demonic Dao. Only a Martial King can counter him."


    "Thankfully, the Ancient Origin Saber King is here with us."


    For a moment, many members of the Xiao family felt relieved. They were desperate before, but now, with Lin Fei''s appearance, their spirits lifted.


    "Ancient Origin Saber King?"


    Xiao Tianling naturally heard the murmurs of the Xiao family members below. But he hade from a distantnd and hadn''t heard of the Ancient Origin Saber King before. However, being referred to as the Saber King confirmed the opponent''s status as a Martial King.


    "If you''re not from the Xiao family, then this matter has nothing to do with you. Are you trying to intervene?"


    The giant shadow behind Xiao Tianling solidified further and exuded an even more terrifying aura, enveloping Lin Fei.


    "I''ve in a Nascent Soul Magic Avatar before. I wonder if a Martial King''s True Form is as fragile as a Nascent Soul Magic Avatar?"


    Lin Fei didn''t care for idle chat.


    "Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline!"


    Boom!


    In an instant, Lin Fei activated his Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline, causing his figure to expand immensely, resembling a divine saber, emanating a sharp saber aura. A saber started to form in his hands.


    Seeing Lin Fei''s Martial King''s true body, Xiao Tianling''s expression slightly changed. The terrifying sharpness of the saber made rm bells ring in his mind.


    "Frost Bloodline!"


    Xiao Tianling simrly activated his internal bloodline. Immediately, a cold aura emanated from his True Martial King Form, resembling ancient ice. Anything that came near Xiao Tianling''s true form would be instantly frozen into ice crystals.


    The two towering True Martial King Forms faced off in mid-air. Their enormous figures exerted a tremendous pressure that seemed to warp the very fabric of space. The oppressive aura alone caused all the warriors of the Xiao family, including the Martial Sovereigns, to tremble in fear. In the face of a Martial King, even making a move required courage. Merely their aura was too overwhelming for them. It was a stark difference in their essence of life.


    "This is the Martial King?"


    Everyone gazed into the void. Although they hailed from a family with a Martial King lineage, their own Martial King had passed away long ago. It had been ages since they''d seen a Martial King, let alone witnessed one in action.


    Crack... Crack...


    As Xiao Tianling activated his Frost Bloodline, the surrounding space began to freeze, spreading in all directions.


    "Fall back!"


    The Xiao family''s Martial Sovereigns, their expressions changing slightly, immediately began to retreat. Even though the aura emitted by Xiao Tianling was not intentionally aimed at them, they knew that if they were to be frozen, even a Martial Sovereign would certainly meet their demise!


    "Heavenly Saber, Strike!"


    Lin Fei also felt the cold aura. This was his first time engaging with a Martial King in battle. When he had previously fought against the Nascent Soul Magic Avatar of the Daoist Lord Qianhe, it felt a bit awkward for Lin Fei, as if something wascking.


    This was to be expected, after all, the Daoist Lord Qianhe was a Nascent Soul cultivator. No matter how formidable the Magic Avatar of a Nascent Soul was, it still paled inparison to the true form of a Martial King. Hence, Lin Fei couldn''t fully enjoy the fight. But now, it was different. His opponent this time was a genuine Martial King!


    With a single swing, Lin Fei unleashed a saber light thousands of meters long that pierced through the void like a ribbon, heading straight for Xiao Tianling. This saber strike radiated a piercing edge.


    Xiao Tianling shouted, "Freeze Space!"


    Crack... Crack...


    In an instant, he threw a punch. An intense cold erupted from his fist, freezing the surrounding space. Not only that, the cold aura collided with Lin Fei''s saber light. Astonishingly, Lin Fei''s saber light was frozen in ce. However, the cold aura was also split open by the saber.


    Boom!


    The void seemed to tremble, the frozen space around shattered, and countless shards of ice rained down.


    Swoosh.


    Xiao Tianling''s palm was cleanly severed by Lin Fei''s saber. In terms of offensive power, Lin Fei''s Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline was indeed superior. After all, the saber''s bloodline is inherently powerful in its offense.


    Furthermore, Lin Fei possessed the Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline, an extremely potent bloodline specifically tailored for offensive prowess. Hence, when Lin Fei''s saber collided with Xiao Tianling''s Frost Bloodline, Lin Fei had the upper hand, cutting off Xiao Tianling''s palm in the process.


    However, no blood oozed from Xiao Tianling''s severed palm. And even though the palm was cut off, it still managed to block Lin Fei''s saber strike, preventing it fromnding on Xiao Tianling''s body.


    Xiao Tianling''s heart sank. In a swift move, he grabbed the severed palm, clutching it firmly in his hand.


    Crack... Crack...


    The hand, covered with ice crystals by Xiao Tianling, quickly expelled the residual power of Lin Fei within. Xiao Tianling then attached the severed hand back to his arm. The flesh on the arm rapidly grew back, effectively reattaching the severed hand.


    In reality, when one reaches the level of a Martial King, it''s not just about reattaching a severed hand. They possess the terrifying ability of regeneration from just a drop of blood. As long as they aren''t destroyed on a particle level, a Martial King can never truly die.


    Of course, a Martial King''s attack can reach the particle level, but Lin Fei''s saber strike, blocked by Xiao Tianling''s Frost Bloodline, couldn''t reach that extent. Moreover, this Frost Bloodline seemed to somewhat counter Lin Fei''s Saber Dao Bloodline.


    "What a Saber Dao Bloodline," Xiao Tianlingmented. "Even under the freeze of my Frost Bloodline, you managed to sever my hand. Such power is indeed formidable. But I possess more than just the Frost Bloodline!"


    His eyes turned icy cold.


    Boom!


    From Xiao Tianling''s body erupted a second bloodline, the bloodline of the Xiao family. This lineage, inherently a Martial King bloodline, naturally existed within him as a descendant of the Xiao family. It was only natural for him to cultivate it. However, since he hadn''t "consumed" the bloodlines of many members of the Xiao family, this second bloodline wasn''t yet perfected.


    "You have a second bloodline, do you think I don''t?" Lin Fei retorted. The Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline within him surged forth.


    Boom!


    The Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline erupted instantly. Patterns began to form on Lin Fei''s massive True Martial King Form as if he was covered in ayer of gray wind, emanating a chilling sensation. Moreover, Lin Fei''s Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline was nearing perfection, transcendent in nature, and was evidently stronger than Xiao Tianling''s second bloodline.


    "Heavenly Saber, Strike! Grand Yin Wind, Rise!"


    Lin Fei shed out with his saber once more, this time with the momentum as if the heavens themselves were tilting. But this strike was not just a simple saber light; it was apanied by the wind, the Grand Yin Wind!


    For a moment, the entire void was filled with sharp saber lights and an omnipresent wind.

 380. Slays the Martial King

    380. ys the Martial King


    "Ice Freeze Space! Gctic Waters!"


    Xiao Tianling''s second bloodline is from the Xiao family, and it is water-attributed.


    urging floods roll through the void, seemingly enveloping the entire space. The void was filled with rolling waters. Water and iceplement each other, the vast amount of water supporting the power of the ice. Water rushes in, and frost freezes it solid. Everywhere the water flows, ice crystals form.


    No wonder Xiao Tianling chose the Xiao family bloodline. This bloodlineplements his icy bloodline perfectly. When the two bloodlines are activated together, their power multiplies.


    Even Lin Fei''s saber light was swept away by the surging flood, and then instantly frozen by ice crystals. But Lin Fei has the Grand Yin Wind.


    The wind rises!


    Lin Fei''s Grand Yin Wind isn''t just an enhanced version of the Bone-Eroding Wind. It''s a terrifying power in itself, possessing fearsome destructive capabilities. As the gale howls, the sky full of ice crystals is turned to mere shreds under its influence. If Xiao Tianling''sbination of his icy and water bloodlines somewhat countered Lin Fei''s Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline, then Lin Fei''s Grand Yin Wind Bloodline truly counters Xiao Tianling''s icy bloodline. With one gust, ice crystals are shattered.


    "How is this possible?"


    Xiao Tianling''s body shakes, disbelief evident in his eyes. He can hardly trust what he''s seeing. Thebination of his two bloodlines was being utterly countered by Lin Fei. If the two bloodlines didn''t suppress Lin Fei''s saber bloodline, Lin Fei''s saber light would cut him in half. Now he did suppress the saber bloodline, but then Lin Fei''s Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline would blow him to dust.


    The wind howls, and Lin Fei''s Grand Yin Wind finally reaches Xiao Tianling''s Martial King Form. Xiao Tianling had hoped to see if his Martial King Form could withstand Lin Fei''s Grand Yin Wind. If it could, he might still have a fighting chance. But when the Grand Yin Wind brushed against his Martial King Form, all hope was annihted.


    Previously, Lin Fei''s Divine Ability, ck Wind Prison, had the Bone-Eroding Wind ¨C a fearsome Divine Ability. But now, with the Grand Yin Wind unleashed, it''s even more terrifying. The wind blows, turning Xiao Tianling''s Martial King Form to ash, crumbling itpletely.


    "This is..."


    Xiao Tianling''splexion changed dramatically. His flesh was beginning to "wind-erode", and crucially, on a particle level. Meaning that his eroding body would bepletely obliterated in a short time unless regenerated. But there''s no time for that. Once his Martial King Form was entirely "wind-eroded", it would mean his death. A total end. With this kind of particle-level obliteration, even rebirth or recovery is near impossible.


    Xiao Tianling let out a scream of agony. He never expected this to happen. Utterly crushed! His Martial King Form, facing Lin Fei''s Grand Yin Wind, waspletely overpowered without any resistance.


    Desperate, Xiao Tianling tried to escape, but without the capabilities of a Nascent Soul cultivator, he had no teleportation techniques. In this situation, he''spletely entangled by Lin Fei''s two bloodlines. He has to make a choice.


    "Blood Resurrection, Explode!"


    The next moment, Xiao Tianling detonated. He self-destructed his Martial King Form. Indeed, while Martial Kings might not have teleportation techniques, it doesn''t mean they don''t have ways to escape dire situations. If they''re faced with certain death, Martial Kings have their methods. Nascent Soul cultivators have teleportation, Martial Kings have the Blood Resurrection.


    As such, Xiao Tianling decisively chose to self-destruct. The explosion of a Martial King Form was terrifyingly powerful. Its vast power swept in every direction. With the self-detonated of the Martial King Form, the surrounding void shatters instantly. Even Lin Fei''s saber light and the Grand Yin Wind in the void are wiped out by the st.


    But Xiao Tianling''s self-destruction wasn''t on a particle level. It''s merely a physical explosion. Martial Kings can resurrect from a single drop of blood. Therefore, droplets of blood crazily fly toward the horizon. Xiao Tianling chose to flee. And quickly, these droplets merged together, once again forming the figure of Xiao Tianling, albeit much farther away.


    "You, the Ancient Origin Saber King! I shall remember you! Once I recover, we will settle this score!"


    Enraged, a murderous intent grows in Xiao Tianling. He had returned with unmatched dominance, initially intending to obliterate the Xiao family in revenge. Yet, his ns were thwarted by the unexpected appearance of the "Ancient Origin Saber King." He was even forced into a hasty retreat. Naturally, this grudge was engraved in his heart. But for now, he had escaped, ensuring another chance for revenge in the future.


    Just as Xiaotianling was about to speed up and escape back to hisir, he suddenly mmed into an invisible wall, stopping him in his tracks.


    "What is this...?" He abruptly looked up, noticing the surroundings. Unbeknownst to him, sharp saber lights filled the area, as if he was in a different world, a world dominated by sabers.


    "Saber World?"


    Being a Martial King anding from a family of Martial Kings, Xiaotianling immediately thought of a possibility. His face darkened instantly.


    With a "whoosh" sound, the next moment, Lin Fei "teleported" in front of Xiaotianling.


    "That''s right, this is Saber World," Lin Fei calmly stated. "Last time, Qianhe managed to escape. This time, you won''t be so lucky."


    It was clear that Lin Fei had activated the Saber World long ago. Right after Xiaotianling''s self-explosion, Lin Fei initiated the Saber World, enveloping the entire void. No matter how fast Xiaotianling moved or even if he self-destructed his Martial King''s True Form, it was futile. As long as he couldn''t escape the Saber World, Lin Fei could catch up with him in an instant.


    "Fire!"


    With a wave of Lin Fei''s hand, mes roared within the Saber World, capable of burning down to the particle level. Once turned to ash within this fire, one would be truly gone.


    "Ancient Origin Saber King, do you truly wish to eradicate mepletely?" Xiaotianling''s expression changed drastically as he felt the looming threat of death. He didn''t want to die. He was a Martial King with a life expectancy of thousands of years. How could he die now?


    "Explode!"


    Xiaotianling attempted another self-explosion. But this time, with a simplemand of "Suppress!" from Lin Fei, the power of the Saber World exploded.


    Xiaotianling''s body was instantly pulverized but was suppressed by Lin Fei''s Saber World. Even re-forming was an impossible dream for him now.


    "Grand Yin Wind! Fire!"


    Lin Fei then invoked the Grand Yin Wind, and the mes in the Saber World zed even more fiercely. With the wind fueling the mes, the fire became even more intense.


    "No..."


    In the blink of an eye, amidst the roaring mes, Xiaotianling screamed. His self-exploded mist of blood was tumbling endlessly. However, amidst the mes, it slowly turned to ash.

 381. Lin Fei Slays the Martial King, Resounding Throughout the Ancient Continent!

    381. Lin Fei ys the Martial King, Resounding Throughout the Ancient Continent!


    He''s dead! Xiao Tianling is dead! A mighty Martial King has fallen just like that. After practicing outside for hundreds of years and harboring deep resentment, Xiao Tianling finally achieved the status of Martial King. He finally had a chance to return to the Xiao family for revenge.


    As Xiao Tianling expected, the Xiao family quickly crumbled. No one could stand against him. The life and death of the entire Xiao family rested in his thoughts.


    However, before he could savor his victory, an Ancient Origin Saber King appeared - another Martial King! A fierce battle ensued, resulting in Xiao Tianling''s demise. This was the first mighty existence Lin Fei had in. After all, a Martial King is a significant power!


    With Lin Fei''s two bloodlinesbined with the Saber World, he truly possessed the strength to y such mighty beings.


    Lin Fei then approached Xiao Yuchen. Xiao Yuchen took a deep breath, still unable to hide the shock in his eyes. "Thank you, Saber King."


    "Allowing me into the Divine Ability Tower has repaid your debt to me," Lin Fei replied, seeing that Xiao Yuchen was unharmed. He then left, knowing the Xiao family would handle the rest.


    Back in his room, Lin Fei entered the Dubhe Dao Artifact. His Taiyin Wind Dao Divine Ability was close to perfection. He initially thought he would need to visit other Martial King families to "borrow" some Divine Abilities. But now, it seemed unnecessary. The Divine Abilities within the Dubhe Dao Artifact should be enough to perfect his Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline.


    However, Lin Fei still had to cultivate the third, fourth, fifth, and even more bloodlines in the future. The Dubhe Dao Artifact and the Xiao family''s Divine Abilities alone wouldn''t suffice. He would still need the Divine Abilities collected by other Martial King families.


    While Lin Fei cultivated his bloodlines inside the Dubhe Dao Artifact, the outside world became abuzz with excitement and astonishment. The Xiao family didn''t conceal the news of Lin Fei killing Xiao Tianling. Instead, they spread it widely.


    The news reached the Ancient Origin Sect, which naturally promoted it too. The stronger Lin Fei became, the more glorious and prosperous the Ancient Origin Sect would be.


    Lin Fei''s rtionship with the Xiao family was also evident. This connection alone would elevate the status and position of the Xiao family. Anyone wanting to challenge the Xiao family would now have to consider Lin Fei, the Ancient Origin Saber King.


    Thus, both great forces went to great lengths to propagate the news of Lin Fei''s victory. The news indeed spread quickly throughout the regions surrounding the two major powers.


    However, it didn''t spread across the entire Ancient Continent. The continent was vast, so vast that even a Martial King wouldn''t dare im to have traveled every part of it.


    ...


    Daoist Lord Qianhe''s Residence.


    Daoist Lord Qianhe had founded a sect, named Thousand Cranes Dao Sect. With the presence of the Daoist Lord Qianhe, the sect prospered, and even though its foundational strength was a bit weak, it was still a lineage of the Nascent Soul level.


    Qianhe himself was quite an extraordinary figure. Despite originating from a major sect, he was expelled. Yet, heter achieved Nascent Soul status. But having founded the Thousand Cranes Dao Sect, his foundational strength became slightly inferior. Otherwise, he wouldn''t have been persuaded by the Taiyi Dao Pce''s Grand Yin Moonlight Divine Water.


    A messenger arrived. "Honored Ancestor," the messenger began, "Ancient Origin Saber King Lin Fei has in the Martial King Xiao Tianling of the Xiao family at their residence!"


    Daoist Lord Qianhe''s gaze fixed intently on the messenger.


    "What did you say? Lin Fei killed a Martial King?"


    The shock was palpable in his heart. A Martial King, just like a Nascent Soul, was a mighty existence. Once, he had barely escaped from Lin Fei. There was no resentment afterward, only lingering fear. He realized his escape had been merely a stroke of luck. Now it seemed truer than ever. If Lin Fei could kill Martial King Xiao Tianling, he could kill the Qianhe too.


    "This won''t do. I need to find a way to resolve this grievance. What if Lin Feies to the Thousand Cranes Dao Sect? How would I handle it?" The position Qianhe had achieved came from years of hard work and struggles, different from other major sect disciples. He wasn''t too proud to humble himself! Thus, he quickly thought of a solution: Apologize!


    Yes, to apologize to Lin Fei! The dignified Nascent Soul Great Being personally apologizes to Lin Fei and presents him with generous gifts. He believed that Lin Fei wouldn''t pursue matters further.


    After all, there wasn''t any deep-seated hatred between them. It was merely due to the involvement of the Taiyi Dao Pce, which now was no more. As for any potential damage to his reputation, what did that matter inparison to resolving grievances? Would anyone dare to belittle him after he apologizes to Lin Fei?


    However, upon deeper reflection, just him going alone to apologize seemed too abrupt. It would be better if other mighty beings mediated. Ideally, another Martial King should mediate, as Lin Fei was also a Martial King.


    An idea dawned upon him. An image of a suitable person shed in his mind. He sighed, "This is going to cost me heavily. But who else can I me for provoking the Ancient Origin Saber King? It''s all Taiyi Dao Pce''s fault..."


    Daoist Lord Qianhe''s resentment was now directed towards the Taiyi Dao Pce. Had the Taiyi Dao Pce not been destroyed, he would have wished to seek them out and obliterate them personally.


    ...


    Within the Dubhe Dao Artifact, Lin Fei''s brow was furrowed. During this period, not only had he sessfully cultivated the Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline to perfection, but he had also started cultivating a third bloodline.


    For this third bloodline, Lin Fei chose the Fire Dao bloodline. Mainly because he already possessed a Wind Dao bloodline. Wind fuels the mes, so practicing a Fire Dao bloodline should be a fitting choice.


    Among the bloodlines of Martial Kings, the Fire Dao bloodline is a verymon one. However, precisely because it''s somon, the Fire Dao bloodline has many variations. Within the Dubhe Dao Artifact, Lin Fei felt overwhelmed by the choices and hadn''t made a decision yet.


    "My Wind Dao bloodline is the Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline. Therefore, my Fire Dao bloodline shouldn''t be too Yang-centric. Otherwise, when using both bloodlines simultaneously, even if there''s no conflict, the effect might not be optimal. Hence, the Fire Dao bloodline I should cultivate must also be of a Yin nature."


    Lin Fei gradually narrowed down his focus to a Yin-attribute Fire Dao bloodline. This would indeed be a rarer choice. Perhaps it might be hard to find elsewhere, but within the Dubhe Dao Artifact, the true immortal Dubhe had collected various techniques. Even the Yin-attribute Fire Dao bloodline technique could be found there.


    "Triple Yin True Fire Bloodline! The Triple Yin True Fire is silent and once ignited, it''s challenging to extinguish. It can even burn Spiritual Qi, and even one''s spirit can be consumed by its mes. It''s the world''s top Yin-attribute fire! Only with the Triple Yin True Fire Bloodline can one harness the Triple Yin True Fire."


    Lin Fei''s eyes lit up. This "Triple Yin True Fire Bloodline" seemed to be the Fire Dao bloodline he was looking for!


    "Good, it''s this bloodline technique. Let''s begin..." Without any hesitation, Lin Fei was now certain about his third bloodline.

 382. The Big Compensation and Reconciliation from Daoist Lord Qianhe

    382. The Big Compensation and Reconciliation from Daoist Lord Qianhe


    "Ahead lies the Xiao family. I''ve heard that the Ancient Origin Saber King has deep ties with the Xiao family. He even killed Martial King Xiao Tianling for the sake of the Xiao family. Mountain King, I''ll need your help this time. Otherwise, I truly wouldn''t feel at ease."


    Daoist Lord Qianhe said to Zhoushan. This Mountain King was also a Martial King and familiar with Daoist Lord Qianhe. This time, he had specially invited Mountain King to act as a mediator, hoping to fully reconcile with Lin Fei. For this reconciliation, Qianhe was well-prepared and willing to pay a "heavy price." As long as he could reconcile with Lin Fei, nothing else would matter.


    Mountain King chuckled, "Qianhe, you indeed acted recklesslyst time. Even if Taiyi Dao Pce gave you the Grand Yin Moonlight Divine Water, you shouldn''t have antagonized a Martial King. Now, with Taiyi Dao Pce destroyed, you''ve also provoked the fearsome Ancient Origin Saber King. That Xiao Tianling, I''ve heard of him. Having cultivated two bloodlines, he''s no weakling."


    Daoist Lord Qianhe replied with a wry smile, "That''s why I''ve sought out you, hoping you could mediate."


    "Alright, let''s go down then."


    Following that, Mountain King and Daoist Lord Qianhe directly descended to the Xiao family''s residence.


    Seeing the two majestic figures descending from the sky, the Xiao family''s guards immediately stepped forward, respectfully inquiring, "May I ask the purpose of the visit of the two seniors to the Xiao family?"


    "I am Mountain King. I, along with Daoist Lord Qianhe, havee specifically to visit Ancient Origin Saber King Lin Fei. Kindly pass on our message."


    The two guards were visibly shaken. Mountain King! Daoist Lord Qianhe! A Martial King and a Nascent Soul cultivator visiting together?


    "Martial King and Taoist Lord, please enter the main hall. We''ll notify the Ancient Origin Saber King immediately."


    Both the Mountain King and Daoist Lord Qianhe nodded. If it wasn''t for their request to Lin Fei, they wouldn''t have condescended to visit the Xiao family. Even though the Xiao family was a lineage of Martial Kings, they currentlyck one true Martial King. In the eyes of the Mountain King and Daoist Lord Qianhe, they were hardly noteworthy.


    ...


    Inside the Divine Ability Tower, Lin Fei had integrated all Yin-attribute Fire Dao Divine Abilities. However, the Yin-attribute Fire Dao Divine Abilities were too few in number. Even whenbined with the Yin-attribute Fire Dao Divine Abilities inside Lin Fei''s Dubhe Dao Artifact, the progress of the Triple Yin True Fire Bloodline cultivation was limited.


    "System."


    Lin Fei essed the system panel to check.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Realm: Early Stage Martial King</strong>


    <strong>Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Triple Yin True Fire Bloodline: Mastery (Progress 63%)</strong>


    <strong>Saber World: Perfection</strong>


    Lin Fei had perfected two bloodlines. However, the Triple Yin True Fire Bloodline was only at the mastery stage. It was still some distance from transcendence.


    "There are too few Yin-attribute fire Dao Divine Abilities. It seems that collecting these Divine Abilities won''t be easy this time. I may need more time."


    Just as Lin Fei was about to leave the Divine Ability Tower,


    "Saber King. Today, Mountain King and Daoist Lord Qianhe visited together to see you. They mentioned they had urgent matters to discuss. We have ushered them to the main hall. Would you like to meet them?"


    A member of the Xiao family reported.


    "Mountain King? And the Daoist Lord Qianhe?"


    Lin Fei pondered. He was unfamiliar with Mountain King, but he remembered the Daoist Lord Qianhe. He had once fought against this Nascent Soul cultivator. Although Lin Fei had set the matter aside, unexpectedly, he hade to him.


    "Let''s go meet them and see what they want."


    Lin Fei decided.


    Soon, Lin Fei arrived in the main hall. He instantly recognized the Daoist Lord Qianhe given their past altercation. Beside him must be the Mountain King.


    "Mountain King. Daoist Lord Qianhe. Why have youe?" Lin Fei asked directly.


    Mountain King nced at the Taoist Lord and said with a smile, "Lord of the Ancient Origin, I''m here as a mediator for the Daoist Lord Qianhe. The previous conflict between you and him at Taiyi Dao Pce was a misunderstanding. He was deceived by the Taiyi Dao Pce, which led to the fight. But he realizes he shares some me. That''s why he sought me out, hoping to reconcile with you."


    Mountain King spoke candidly.


    "Reconciliation?" Lin Fei nced at the Taoist Lord and calmly said, "Daoist Lord Qianhe, what did you receive from Taiyi Dao Pce back then?"


    "A bottle of Grand Yin Moonlight Divine Water."


    Daoist Lord Qianhe responded with a bitter smile, "I''m willing to give this divine water to the Ancient Origin Saber King."


    Lin Fei, unfamiliar with the Grand Yin Moonlight Divine Water, listened as Qianhe exined its rarity and value.


    To Lin Fei, however, it held little appeal.


    "I''m not interested in the Grand Yin Moonlight Divine Water," Lin Fei responded indifferently.


    His words revealed his stance. Reconciliation was possible, but the Qianhe needed to offer something more enticing. At least, something that piqued Lin Fei''s interest.


    At that moment, Mountain King remarked with a smile, "Ancient Origin Saber King, the Daoist Lord Qianhe hase expressly to apologize to you. Furthermore, hees with genuine sincerity! He offers eleven spots to the ''Tuyuan Mystical Realm'' exclusively for the Lord of the Ancient Origin Saber."


    "Tuyuan Mystical Realm?" Lin Fei was unfamiliar with such a term.


    "Tuyuan Mystical Realm is a unique, smaller dimension," exined Mountain King. "Within, treasures abound that greatly benefit both the Martial Sovereigns and those of the Golden Core. The major powers vie fervently for spots in this realm. These spots, in essence, rte to a myriad ofplexities, but most directly, to some ''Elemental Pattern Tokens''.


    These tokens are finite in number, each acquired either through serendipitous fortune or strategic means. A single token grants one entry. For this asion, the Daoist Lord Qianhe has secured thirteen spots, representing thirteen of these Elemental Pattern Tokens. It''s an aplishment he achieved only after expending immense effort and time."


    Lin Fei understood In simpler terms, the spots in this Realm held vast promise for the Martial Kings and those below the stage of Nascent Soul.


    Indeed, if one were to acquire treasures within this realm, their skills and strength could advance dramatically. And the realm would unveil its secrets in merely three months'' time.


    Truly, this was a grand gesture. Moreover, Lin Fei was no longer a lone wanderer. He was a pir of the Ancient Origin Sect. He had allies and friends. Not just him, but those around him would benefit too. The sect would prosper. This Tuyuan Mystical Realm was certainly worth exploring.


    "Daoist Lord Qianhe, your intentions are indeed noble!" Lin Fei dered gracefully, "I ept the tokens for the Realm of Elemental Patterns. Enemies at first, perhaps now we may consider each other acquaintances."


    It was a reconciliation with the Daoist Lord Qianhe. Joy swelled in the heart of the Daoist Lord Qianhe. Though he had paid a significant price, his objectives had been met.


    Mountain King was equally ted. Suddenly, he inquired, "Lord of the Ancient Origin, have you not received an invitation from the Martial God Alliance?"

 383. Heading to the Headquarters of the Martial God Alliance!

    383. Heading to the Headquarters of the Martial God Alliance!


    "The Martial God Alliance?" Lin Fei shook his head, indicating he had not heard of it before.


    Seeing Lin Fei''s expression, the Mountain King expressed his surprise, "Hasn''t the Martial God Alliance invited the Lord of the Ancient Origin? This doesn''t make sense. The Martial God Alliance epasses most of the Martial Kings and those of the Nascent Soul cultivator. How is it that they haven''t extended an invitation to you? Could it be that they haven''t realized your presence yet?"


    After a moment of contemtion, Mountain King mused, "Perhaps the Martial God Alliance genuinely hasn''t taken note. After all, Lin Fei''s ascension to Martial King has been rather swift."


    "What kind of power is the Martial God Alliance?" Lin Fei inquired.


    Pausing briefly, Mountain King responded with a hint of a smile, "The Martial God Alliance was founded by a few Martial Gods. Initially, it was established to foster interactions among Martial Gods and Kings. But as time went on, many Martial Kings, Gods, and even those of the Nascent Soul cultivators were assimted. It''s a very inclusive alliance."


    "Interactions?" Lin Fei pondered aloud.


    "Yes, interactions," Mountain King affirmed. "The vast expanse of the Ancient Continent makesmunication between Martial Kings and Nascent Souls challenging. Thus, the Martial God Alliance was born out of necessity. Some of the Martial Gods, as well as powerful beings of the Deity Transformation stage who joinedter, crafted a unique magical treasure called the ''Martial God Space''.


    Once one gains approval from this realm and leaves their mark within, they can enter the Martial God Space in a spiritual form at will. This enables Martial Kings, Nascent Souls, Martial Gods, and those of Deity Transformation to interact regardless of the vast distances that separate them."


    Lin Fei''s eyes sparkled with interest. The Martial God Alliance indeed seemed like a promising venture. Presently, Lin Fei''s sphere of influence was limited to certain Martial King households and the Nascent Soul lineage. He had encountered only a few significant ones, such as the Mountain King and the Daoist Lord Qianghe.


    However, being part of the Martial God Space would allow him tomunicate with a plethora of Martial Kings and those of the Nascent Soul stage. Such interactions and the exchange of information could prove immensely beneficial to Lin Fei''s cultivation.


    Recognizing the immense benefits of the Martial God Space, Lin Fei inquired, "Mountain King, how might one join the Martial God Alliance?"


    "It''s straightforward," Mountain King responded. "One can either be invited by the Martial God Alliance or be rmended by an existing member. Any Martial King or someone of the Nascent Soul stage is eligible. The alliance is quitex, imposing almost no constraints. The only real restriction is against the demonic; they cannot join."


    Lin Fei nodded, acknowledging he met the criteria to join the Martial God Alliance.


    "Where can one join the Martial God Alliance?" Lin Fei continued.


    "To join the Martial God Alliance as the Ancient Origin Saber King is quite simple," Mountain King borated. "I am a member of the Martial God Alliance. I can rmend you. Once the rmendation is approved, you can head to the headquarters of the Martial God Alliance. After leaving your mark in the Martial God Space, you''ll gain ess to it."


    "I am grateful for your assistance, Mountain King," Lin Fei expressed.


    Following their discussion, Mountain King enlightened Lin Fei about some general knowledge and the specifics of the Martial God Alliance headquarters.


    "Mountain King, I''m truly grateful," Lin Fei expressed his gratitude with sincerity.


    Mountain King waved him off with a heartyugh, "It''s no big deal!"


    Subsequently, the Daoist Lord Qianhe took his leave, whereas the Mountain King chose to stay back. Firstly, he wanted to await news from the Martial God Alliance, and secondly, both being Martial Kings, it was a golden opportunity to exchange insights and cultivate together.


    About three dayster, news finally arrived from the Martial God Alliance.


    "Lin Fei, there''s an update regarding the rmendation I made on your behalf," Mountain King announced. "The Martial God Alliance haspleted their verification and has approved your membership. Now, all you need to do is visit the headquarters of the Martial God Alliance and leave your mark in the Martial God Space. Once done, you will be an official member, and you''ll have the privilege to enter the Martial God Space with your spiritual form anytime you desire."


    Lin Fei''s eyes sparkled with anticipation. Through his recent interactions with Mountain King Wang, he''d gained a deeper understanding of the Martial God Alliance and the Martial God Space. Such an organization held immense benefits for a Martial King, given the presence of not just Martial Kings but also Martial Gods.


    Mountain King had exined that the transition from a Martial King to a Martial God wasn''t just a step up¡ªit was aplete metamorphosis, akin to a human bing a deity. Although many speak of the martial path leading to godhood, in reality, only the Martial Gods truly attained such a state. The leap was immense.


    If one only followed a predetermined path, even if they perfected all nine bloodline techniques, attaining the status of a Martial God might still be out of reach. The specifics of this ascension remained mysterious, even to Mountain King.


    Within the Martial God Alliance, despite the thousands of Martial Kings, not a single one had ascended to Martial Godhood in almost thirty thousand years. This highlighted the immense challenge of the journey. Given the lifespans of the Martial Kings, this spanned almost three generations.


    However, it''s worth noting that the Martial God Alliance doesn''t represent all the Martial Kings of the vast Ancient Continent. Yet, the sheer number within the alliance showcases the difficulty of a Martial King''s ascension to godhood.


    Joining the Martial God Alliance might make ascending to Martial God challenging, but not being a part of it would make the task even harder, bordering on the impossible. Especially for those like Mountain King and Lin Fei, who hail from rtively minor sects or factions and belong to the realm of smaller powers. For them, the path to bing a Martial God was unimaginably long and strenuous.


    "Well, Lin Fei, now that you have passed the review of the Martial God Alliance," Mountain King paused for a moment, smiling warmly. "You are practically a member now. I shall take my leave."


    With that, Mountain King bade his farewell and left, feeling rather pleased with his visit to the Xiao family. His exchange and spar with Lin Fei made the trip worthwhile.


    Upon Mountain King''s departure, Lin Fei didn''t hesitate any longer. "First, to the Martial God Alliance!" He said, his interest in the Martial God Alliance is now piqued.


    Relying on the directions provided by the Mountain King, Lin Fei soared towards the headquarters of the Martial God Alliance, which was situated in the City of Martial Gods. Contrary to expectations, the headquarters wasn''t perched on some high mountain but instead sprawled across a vast in. The city was bustling, with endless streams of merchants, martial artists, and travelers. No one dared to provoke the Martial God Alliance.


    Though it was a loose organization, with each member having their own faction and power, nobody could deny the formidable influence of the Martial God Alliance. Especially with the fact that it was overseen by a Martial God! The power exclusively belonging to the Martial God Alliance had been terrifying over the years, a testament to its gradual umtion of strength. With Martial Gods, who possessed lifespans of a hundred thousand years, the glory of the Martial God Alliance was measured in such timescales. And by now, it had surpassed a million years!


    Upon entering the City of Martial Gods, Lin Fei observed a plethora of Martial Sovereigns, Martial Kings, Golden Cores, Nascent Souls, and many other ranks of cultivators. The city might not resemble some of the martial or immortalnds elsewhere, but it stood as a unique "alternative sanctuary." At least in terms of its scale and the number of powerhouses, it was second to none!


    Finally, Lin Fei stood before the grand hall of the Martial God Alliance headquarters. The majestic structure spread before him, emanating an aura of ancient strength and reverence. Without hesitation, he stepped inside.

 384. Trading with Dark Hades King

    384. Trading with Dark Hades King


    At the headquarters of the Martial God Alliance, there weren''t many people. Lin Fei stepped directly into the main hall and addressed several Martial Kings and Nascent Souls. "I wish to join the Martial God Alliance. Mountain King has already rmended me and I''ve been approved."


    "Rmended by Mountain King?" The Martial Kings and Nascent Souls quickly checked their records. "You are Lin Fei, the Ancient Origin Saber King?"


    "Indeed, it is I," Lin Fei replied.


    The eyes of the few Martial Kings sparkled slightly. Ancient Origin Saber King Lin Fei was a recent sensation. Not only had he defeated the Daoist Lord Qianhe, but he had also in Martial King Xiao Tianling.


    Although Xiao Tianling wasn''t a member of the Martial God Alliance, he was a Martial King nheless. Many could defeat a Nascent Soul or Martial King, but to actually kill a Martial King or a primordial spirit was no easy feat. One would need to be at least ten times stronger and must be able topletely suppress the opponent.


    Though a Martial King might not possess any escape techniques, their near-immortal bodies made them even harder to kill. The news of Lin Fei ying Martial King Xiao Tianling had rapidly spread far and wide.


    "Ancient Origin Saber King Lin Fei, you''ve passed the assessment," one of the Martial Kings announced. "You just need to leave a mark in the Martial God Space, and you''ll be an official member of the Martial God Alliance."


    Lin Fei was taken aback by the simplicity. "Is it really that simple? You haven''t verified my identity. Aren''t you afraid I''m an imposter?"


    The Martial Kings and Nascent Souls chuckled. "Ancient Origin Saber King, truth be told, you''re renowned, and our Alliance has long wanted to invite you. We never expected Mountain King to rmend you, but since he has, you were immediately approved. In fact, we''ve already done our background check on you."


    Realization dawned on Lin Fei. These people were already well-acquainted with him. Identity verification was basically redundant.


    "I understand, thank you for your efforts," Lin Fei said.


    Following one of the Martial Kings, Lin Fei was introduced to the Martial God Space, a silver liquid that didn''t seem to have a definite shape. Lin Fei released a strand of his spiritual imprint, merging it with the space.


    In the next moment, he found himself in an infinitely vast space with the Martial King from earlier beside him. The Martial King smiled, "This is the Martial God Space. Here, we are just spiritual avatars and canmunicate with each other. Whatever you desire, you can manifest. A house, an environment, anything. However, others can do the same."


    Lin Fei grasped the concept, then suddenly inquired, "Can I cultivate bloodlines here?"


    The Martial Kingughed heartily, "No, no. If it were possible to simte bloodlines, the value of this Martial God Space would be immeasurable."


    Lin Fei nodded in understanding. After familiarizing himself with the Martial God Space, Lin Fei decided to leave. With a mere thought, he was immediately back to reality, standing within the Martial God Alliance. Now an official member of the Martial God Alliance, Lin Fei nned to explore the City of Martial God and study the Martial God Space.


    "To enhance my Triple Yin True Fire Bloodline, I must obtain Yin-attribute Fire Dao Divine Abilities," Lin Fei mused to himself. "Neither Dubhe Dao Artifact nor the Xiao family have an abundance of such abilities. Maybe I can inquire within the Martial God Space."


    With that thought, Lin Fei entered the Martial God Space. At that moment, the space was bustling with people, and there was argemunication hall. Without hesitation, Lin Fei headed straight to the hall. The Martial Kings inside were unfamiliar to him; in the hall, Martial Kings generally did not recognize each other. If they did, they would converse privately.


    Lin Fei noticed the walls of the hall were filled with requests, detailing what certain Martial Kings or Nascent Souls required. After some contemtion, Lin Fei also jotted down his need for Yin-attribute Fire Dao Divine Abilities, specifying his location to be in the City of Martial God, as that''s where he currently was.


    "Ancient Origin Saber King, Lin Fei!" A Martial King approached Lin Fei.


    "It is I, fellow daoist. How can I assist you?"


    "I possess eleven Yin-attribute Fire Dao Divine Abilities. Two of them are ssified as Great Divine Abilities, while the others are Lesser Divine Abilities."


    "Where are you located?" Lin Fei asked.


    "In the City of Martial God!" the Martial King replied.


    "What would you require in exchange?"


    "Why don''t we discuss this in person?"


    Lin Fei nodded in agreement. Soon after, he left the Martial God Space. He learned that this Martial King was named Dark Hades King. The two decided to meet at an inn.


    Shortly after, Lin Fei arrived at the appointed inn and was introduced to the Dark Hades King. In the Martial God Space, a Martial King''s appearance couldn''t be altered.


    "Ancient Origin Saber King," greeted Dark Hades King with a nod.


    "Dark Hades King," Lin Fei replied. The two shared a knowing smile before sitting down.


    "Dark Hades King, for those eleven Yin-attribute Divine Abilities, what must I do in return?" Lin Fei asked directly.


    Dark Hades King''s eyes narrowed slightly, "Ancient Origin Saber King, I am familiar with your achievements. Defeating the Daoist Lord Qianhe and ying Martial King Xiao Tianling, your prowess is undeniable. For us Martial Kings, any slight enhancement is a herculean task. Currently, my second bloodline is just shy of perfection. I require an extremely cold essence that has matured for at least a million years. I am aware that this essence is in the possession of the Nascent Soul cultivator, Extreme Purple Daoist Lord. Individually, I am on par with the Extreme Purple Daoist Lord, but not more. Hence, I would like to invite the Ancient Origin Saber King to apany me, in hopes of persuading the Extreme Purple Daoist Lord to hand over the cold essence to me..."


    Lin Fei understood immediately. Dark Hades King wasn''t looking for Lin Fei to "persuade". He was seeking help to force the Extreme Purple Daoist Lord to give up the extremely cold essence. This would mean antagonizing a powerful Nascent Soul cultivator. However, it wasn''t that Lin Fei was adverse to offending powerful beings. Hadn''t he already gone against numerous Nascent Souls and Martial Kings in the past?


    Yet, to incur the wrath of a Nascent Soul powerhouse for a mere eleven Divine Abilities? It wasn''t worth it!


    Lin Fei closed his eyes and calmly stated, "It''s not enough."


    Those eleven Yin-attribute Divine Abilities might only allow Lin Fei''s Triple Yin True Fire Bloodline to reach transcendence, still a far cry from perfection. If it couldn''t ensure perfection for his bloodline, Lin Fei wasn''t particrly interested.


    However, Dark Hades King wasn''t disheartened. In fact, his spirits lifted. In the past, whenever he invited other Martial Kings or Nascent Souls and they learned they''d be up against another Nascent Soul cultivator, they declined immediately without room for negotiation. But Lin Fei hadn''t outright refused. He merely stated it wasn''t enough. Did this mean Dark Hades King needed to offer more? At least there was hope!


    Understanding that Lin Fei wasn''t opposed to confronting a Nascent Soul Great Being, Dark Hades King carefully considered before saying in a deep voice, "I''ll add ten more Yin-attribute Fire Dao Divine Abilities, making it a total of twenty-one. How about that?"


    He weighed his options for a while. Procuring an additional ten such abilities shouldn''t be too difficult for him.


    "Double it! At least forty Yin-attribute Fire Dao Divine Abilities," Lin Fei said,ying his terms without beating around the bush.


    "Forty?!" Dark Hades King looked troubled. If it were just general Fire Dao Divine Abilities, he could procure even a hundred. After all, regr Fire Dao Divine Abilities were quitemon with a vast number avable. However, Yin-attribute Fire Dao Divine Abilities were rare. Their scarcity was the crux of the matter.


    Yet, Dark Hades King understood that if it wasn''t rare, Lin Fei wouldn''t have set it as a condition.


    "I cannot promise right now," Dark Hades King admitted, "Give me ten days. Regardless of whether I can gather forty Yin-attribute Fire Dao Divine Abilities or not, I will give you an answer." Biting the bullet, Dark Hades King spoke with determination.


    "Alright, I''ll wait for ten days," Lin Fei nodded. After all, ten days wasn''t too long. He could easily spend that time exploring the City of Martial God. If he could get forty Yin-attribute Fire Dao Divine Abilities, it would ensure perfection for his third bloodline. Waiting ten days for such a prospect was certainly worth it.

 385. Battling Extreme Purple Daoist Lord

    385. Battling Extreme Purple Daoist Lord


    The ten days passed swiftly. On cue, the Dark Hades King found Lin Fei.


    "My friend, I''ve managed to secure the forty Yin-attribute Fire Dao Divine Abilities! As a show of goodwill, I can now give you ten of them as a deposit," Dark Hades King dered with a hint of a smile on his face. Clearly, he was pleased.


    Without ceremony, Lin Fei epted the ten Yin-attribute Fire Dao Divine Abilities, among which was a Great Divine Ability. He was satisfied with the deal.


    "When do we depart?" Lin Fei inquired.


    "After some more preparations, we''ll set off in three days," replied Dark Hades King.


    "Alright, we''ll leave in three days then."


    With that, Dark Hades King left to make his preparations. Lin Fei didn''t need any; he''d spent thest ten days investigating both Dark Hades King and Extreme Purple Daoist Lord. The Dark Hades King possessed two bloodlines. The Extreme Purple Daoist Lord hailed from the Nascent Soul lineage, and at present, he was its sole Nascent Soul cultivator. Although powerful, likely stronger than the Daoist Lord Qianhe, he wasn''t a top-tier Nascent Soul cultivator. Thus, Lin Fei wasn''t particrly concerned.


    If Dark Hades King couldn''t deliver the promised forty Yin-attribute Fire Dao Divine Abilities or tried to wriggle out of the deal, Lin Fei wouldn''t hesitate to eliminate him.


    Having three days left, Lin Fei retreated to the confines of the Dubhe Dao Artifact. He immediately began integrating the ten Yin-attribute Fire Dao Divine Abilities, especially benefiting from the Great Divine Ability, this significantly advanced the cultivation progress of his Triple Yin True Fire Bloodline.


    One by one, Lin Fei sessfully merged all ten abilities, raising his Triple Yin True Fire Bloodline to transcendence.


    "System," Lin Fei summoned his system interface to check.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Realm: Early Stage Martial King</strong>


    <strong>Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Triple Yin True Fire Bloodline: Transcendence (Progress: 3%)</strong>


    <strong>Saber World: Perfection</strong>


    Having reached transcendence with the Triple Yin True Fire Bloodline, the remaining thirty abilities should suffice to bring it to perfection. Now, Lin Fei could even start contemting his fourth bloodline.


    Three days shed by in the blink of an eye, and Dark Hades King approached Lin Fei again.


    "My friend, it''s time. Let''s be on our way."


    "Alright."


    Without hesitation, Lin Fei joined Dark Hades King, and the duo soared out of the City of Martial God, heading towards Extreme Purple Daoist Lord''s domain.


    The sect where the Extreme Purple Daoist Lord resided was named the Purple Sun Immortal Sect, founded by the legendary Purple Sun Taoist Lord. Historically, it always had a Nascent Soul Great Being overseeing it, making it a formidable sect. Inparison, it vastly outshone the Taiyi Dao Pce.


    After all, from its inception until its decline, Taiyi Dao Pce only had a single Nascent Soul Great Being emerge. On the other hand, almost every generation of the Purple Sun Immortal Sect had a Nascent Soul cultivator, sometimes even two. This continuity of powerful cultivators showcased the deep foundation of the Purple Sun Immortal Sect, far surpassing Taiyi Dao Pce.


    "We''ve arrived," Lin Fei announced.


    Soon after, both Lin Fei and Dark Hades King halted their steps. Before them stood the majestic gates of the Purple Sun Immortal Sect. Astonishingly, Dark Hades King had led them directly to the sect''s threshold. Were they nning to barge into the Purple Sun Immortal Sect? To do so would be to forge a blood feud that could only end in death.


    "If you truly intend to breach the gates of the Purple Sun Immortal Mountain," Lin Fei began with a voice as serene as a still pond, "then prepare yourself to y the Extreme Purple Daoist Lord and obliterate the Purple Sun Immortal Sect."


    Yet beneath his calm tone lurked a chilling intent, brimming with murderous resolve. Lin Fei seemed undeterred by the prospect of eliminating the Extreme Purple Daoist Lord and the entire sect. After all, if one did not remove the weeds from their roots, they would forever gue the garden.


    "Erm...," Dark Hades King hesitated, "There''s no need for such extremes. The Extreme Purple Daoist Lord will surelye out to face us. Moreover, it''s just a fragment of the Extreme Cold Essence. It isn''t worth our lives. We need only to defeat the Extreme Purple Daoist Lord."


    Cold sweat had formed on Dark Hades King''s forehead. He had heard tales of Lin Fei''s prowess but never fathomed his audacity to challenge and annihte the Extreme Purple Daoist Lord and the entire Purple Sun Immortal Sect merely for a fragment of Extreme Cold Essence.


    Gradually, Dark Hades King realized why the Taiyi Dao Pce had been decimated and why Xiao Tianling had fallen to Lin Fei''s de. He questioned whether bringing Lin Fei here was a wise decision.


    Suddenly, a figure darted from the Purple Sun Immortal Sect ¨C it was none other than the Extreme Purple Daoist Lord. Dressed in elegant robes, his gaze darkened upon seeing Lin Fei and Dark Hades King. "Dark Hades, it''s you again. Still coveting the Extreme Cold Essence in my possession? I''ve told you, it''s not for sale," his voice echoed with unwavering determination.


    Precisely because of the Extreme Purple Daoist Lord''s steadfast refusal, Dark Hades King was now ready to use force. No matter what treasures he presented, it seemed impossible to sway the Taoist Lord.


    "Extreme Purple Daoist Lord, this is the Ancient Origin Saber King. We''vee specifically for the Extreme Cold Essence you hold. How about we wager on it? Together, if we can defeat you, the essence will be ours. If we lose, we promise never to disturb you again," Dark Hades King proposed.


    At first nce, Dark Hades King''s proposal seemed outrageous. It was a tant attempt at gaining something for nothing. However, the circumstances provided a different perspective.


    Dark Hades King had persistently harassed the Extreme Purple Daoist Lord. And though the Lord had yet to find a way to decisively defeat Dark Hades King, a wager could put an end to their conflict.


    If the Extreme Purple Daoist Lord had the means to vanquish Dark Hades King, he wouldn''t have considered the bet. But as it stood, with both the relentless gaze of Dark Hades King and the looming threat to the Purple Sun Immortal Sect, the situation was dire.


    As for Lin Fei and Dark Hades King teaming up, the Extreme Purple Daoist Lord held some confidence in his abilities. Defeating him wouldn''t be a simple feat.


    "If both of you join forces, I will spare no effort and employ every avable means, including the sect''s grand formation," the Extreme Purple Daoist Lord responded with a grave voice.


    He would have to rely on the Purple Sun Immortal Sect''s grand formation and some magical treasures. After all, they were contending against two Martial Kings. It was inconceivable for the Extreme Purple Daoist Lord, despite his prowess, to disregard thebined might of two such beings.


    Dark Hades King cast a brief nce at Lin Fei. In truth, Dark Hades King''s primary reliance was on Lin Fei. He possessed self-awareness and knew that in terms of raw power, he was no match for Lin Fei. Hence, their chances of defeating the Extreme Purple Daoist Lord greatly depended on Lin Fei.


    "No problem!" Lin Fei, understanding Dark Hades King''s intent, nodded in agreement. The Purple Sun Immortal Sect was just a sect of the Nascent Soul lineage. How formidable could their mountain protective formation truly be? At most, it would merely amplify some of the Extreme Purple Daoist Lord''s capabilities.


    "Very well, let us begin," dered the Extreme Purple Daoist Lord. "Let''s also set a time frame. Three days! If within three days you cannot best me, you shall be deemed the losers. You shall depart from whence you came. Does that sound fair?"


    "Agreed. Three days it is," Dark Hades King asserted confidently. He wasn''t worried about the Extreme Purple Daoist Lord resorting to any verbal trickery or trying to escape using concealment techniques. Should the Extreme Purple Daoist Lord dare flee, Dark Hades King would resolve to obliterate the Purple Sun Immortal Sect entirely.


    Consequently, this battle was truly a test of their respective capabilities. Only by defeating the Extreme Purple Daoist Lord could Dark Hades King achieve his heart''s desire: to obtain the Extreme Cold Essence.


    "Ancient Origin Saber King, we''re relying on you now," Dark Hades Kingmunicated telepathically to Lin Fei.


    "Begin!"


    With a resonating "Boom", the moment the words were uttered, the Extreme Purple Daoist Lord, without hesitation, activated the Purple Sun Immortal Sect''s protective grand formation.

 386. Refining the Magic Avatar with Triple Yin True Fire

    386. Refining the Magic Avatar with Triple Yin True Fire


    "Boom!"


    The protective formation of the mountain sprang into action, enveloping both Lin Fei and Dark Hades King. However, instead of suppressing the two, it solidified its protection around the Extreme Purple Daoist Lord.


    Was this a defensive stance? Indeed, the Extreme Purple Daoist Lord had no intention of defeating Lin Fei and the Dark Hades King. His strength was roughly on par with Dark Hades King''s, and now with Lin Fei as backup, how could he stand a chance? Hence, his only option was to defend.


    Fortunately, while he couldn''t defeat Dark Hades King alone, neither could Dark Hades King best the Extreme Purple Daoist Lord on his own. They were evenly matched. But now, with Lin Fei in the mix, as long as the Extreme Purple Daoist Lord focused on defense and had the sect''s protective formation on his side, he could likely hold out for three days. Andsting three days was all he needed.


    "True Form!" Dark Hades King promptly disyed his Martial King''s True Form, his two bloodlines erupting simultaneously, exuding a chilling aura.


    "Nascent Soul Magic Avatar!"


    Simrly, the Extreme Purple Daoist Lord also activated his Magic Avatar. But his Magic Avatar was unique. He possessed two of them! Yes, two Magic Avatars.


    "Ancient Origin Saber King, the Extreme Purple Daoist Lord, having cultivated for many years, bolstered by the umted resources of the Purple Sun Immortal Sect, managed to cultivate two Magic Avatars. Before this, even with just his two Magic Avatars, he was able to suppress me. Now with the added power of the mountain''s protective formation, these two Magic Avatars might be even stronger," Dark Hades King exined to Lin Fei.


    "Two Magic Avatars? With the foundation for two Magic Avatars, why not just cultivate one and elevate its power to a higher level? Wouldn''t a single, more formidable Magic Avatar be better?" Lin Fei inquired.


    At their level, quantity didn''t really mean much. If the resources and effort used to cultivate two Magic Avatars were focused on just one, it would undoubtedly be stronger.


    Dark Hades King elucidated, "Ancient Origin Saber King, you might not be aware. When a Nascent Soul powerhouse cultivates a Magic Avatar, there''s a limit to how much it can amplify its strength. The materials used in the process, along with the type of Magic Avatar, y crucial roles. The more potent a Magic Avatar is, the rarer and more valuable the materials required be, simr to forging a magic treasure. Once a specific Magic Avatar type is chosen, its potential is capped, making it difficult to elevate any further.


    The two Magic Avatars cultivated by the Extreme Purple Daoist Lord are heritages from the Purple Sun Immortal Sect. Their strength, once maxed out, remains as such, unable to progress any further. Hence, he had to cultivate a second Magic Avatar. Acquiring formidable techniques to enhance the Nascent Soul Magic Avatar isn''t an easy task."


    Lin Fei understood. These two Magic Avatars were innately limited to the level equivalent to the two Martial King bloodlines. Any further enhancement was impossible unless one found a more potent Magic Avatar technique and obtained special materials. Otherwise, cultivating a stronger Magic Avatar was out of the question.


    "In that case, let''s quickly destroy his Nascent Soul Magic Avatar," Lin Fei took a deep breath, not hesitating any longer. "Supreme Saber Dao!"


    "Boom!"


    Immediately, Lin Fei''s Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline erupted, transforming his True Martial King Form into a massive figure resembling a saber, spanning across the void.


    "Heavenly Saber, Strike!" Lin Feimanded, unleashing a devastating saber strike, its might reaching an unparalleled pinnacle.


    "Swoosh."


    The saber directly shed upon the Extreme Purple Daoist Lord''s Magic Avatar. Instantly, a vast gash appeared, splitting the Magic Avatar, which soon exhibited cracks all over. However, this was the Nascent Soul Magic Avatar. In the next moment, with a shimmering radiance, the Magic Avatar jolted and restored itself to its original state.


    "Hmm?" A glint appeared in Lin Fei''s eyes. This Magic Avatar wasn''t particrly strong, fast, or defensively robust. It barely reached the Martial King''s level. However, its regenerative capabilities were notable.


    "Regenerative power..." Lin Fei muttered. That was the least of his concerns.


    "Triple Yin True Fire!" Without a second thought, Lin Fei activated his Triple Yin True Fire Bloodline.


    "Boom!"


    mes, raging and intense, enveloped Lin Fei''s True Martial King Form. While these mes zed furiously, the surrounding aircked any scorching heat. Instead, it felt chillingly cold, giving a sensation of a cold breeze. Simultaneously, the saber held by Lin Fei''s True Martial King Form was also quickly covered in mes, as if it transformed into a zing saber.


    "Whizz."


    Lin Fei struck again with his saber, which not only radiated a sharp saber light but also was apanied by terrifying mes. And these weren''t just ordinary mes; they were Triple Yin True Fire. Once touched, they were nearly impossible to extinguish.


    "Swoosh."


    Lin Fei''s saber once again made contact with the Extreme Purple Daoist Lord''s Magic Avatar. Cracks appeared again on the Magic Avatar. Then, with a sh of spiritual light, it tried to recover.


    However, this time, the Extreme Purple Daoist Lord''s Magic Avatar did not manage to recover as hoped. This was because Lin Fei''s saber was imbued with the Triple Yin True Fire. Once this fire ignited, it didn''t feel hot. Instead, it felt chillingly cool.


    Moreover, there wasn''t much visible me on the surface. That''s because the Triple Yin True Fire burned directly within, incinerating everything from the particle level. Even an immortal body would inevitably perish under its influence. This was the terrifying nature of the Triple Yin True Fire. It wasn''t ostentatious, it could be described as "insidiously potent." One might be affected before they even realize it, and by the time they do, it would be toote.


    "What kind of fire is this?" The Extreme Purple Daoist Lord detected Lin Fei''s Triple Yin True Fire almost instantly, and hisplexion changed drastically. The fire continuously scorched from within the Magic Avatar, making it progressively weaker. If this continued, his Magic Avatar would undoubtedly be reduced to ashes by the Triple Yin True Fire.


    "Water."


    Fire fears water. The Extreme Purple Daoist Lord cast a spell, and heavy rain began to fall. The downpour concentrated solely on the Magic Avatar. He hoped to use the water to extinguish Lin Fei''s Triple Yin True Fire. But how could ordinary water put out such a fire?


    "Swish swish swish."


    Furthermore, Lin Fei didn''t stand idle. He struck continuously with his saber, each strike bringing the Triple Yin True Fire. The Extreme Purple Daoist Lord''s Magic Avatar was riddled with holes, appearing as if the entire Nascent Soul Magic Avatar was ame.


    "Explode!"


    The Extreme Purple Daoist Lord''s face turned even paler, and he detonated his Nascent Soul Magic Avatar in an instant.


    "Boom."


    The Magic Avatar exploded, filling the sky with the Triple Yin True Fire. It was as if the entire sky had turned into a zing inferno. Besides the Extreme Purple Daoist Lord, another Magic Avatar materialized, a product of the remnants after self-detonation. However, this new Magic Avatar''s aura was at least 90% weaker than the previous one. Even if it hadn''t beenpletely destroyed, it had suffered significant damage.


    "Retreat."


    The Extreme Purple Daoist Lord retracted this Magic Avatar, not daring to let it engage Lin Fei any further. Otherwise, his Magic Avatar would truly be obliterated.


    "Leave."


    Lin Fei paid no attention to the Extreme Purple Daoist Lord, knowing that there was still another Magic Avatar. With a wave of his hand, a massive amount of Triple Yin True Fire surged towards the Extreme Purple Daoist Lord''s remaining Magic Avatar. The Lord''s expression turned extremely grim. He couldn''t find a way to counter the Triple Yin True Fire.


    "Return."


    Thus, the Extreme Purple Daoist Lord retracted his second Nascent Soul Magic Avatar.


    "We don''t need to continue. You have won," the Extreme Purple Daoist Lord said, his face disying evident displeasure. Still, he conceded defeat.

 387. Practicing Yin and Yang, Four Symbols, and Five Elements Together?

    387. Practicing Yin and Yang, Four Symbols, and Five Elements Together?


    "Huh? Extreme Purple Daoist Lord, you''re giving up just like that?" Dark Hades King was somewhat surprised.


    Lin Fei was equally taken aback. He could tell that the Extreme Purple Daoist Lord probably had some tricks up his sleeve that he hadn''t used yet.


    However, Extreme Purple Daoist Lord, with aplex expression, shook his head and said, "Dark Hades King, haven''t you noticed? The Ancient Origin Saber King still has some tactics he hasn''t revealed. Just with the Ancient Origin Saber King alone, he could defeat me. If this continues, if real skills are used, perhaps I might end up like Xiao Tianling, being beheaded by the Ancient Origin Saber King."


    It was clear that Extreme Purple Daoist Lord was aware of Lin Fei''s reputation. Referring to Lin Fei not going all out, he probably meant the Saber World!


    Lin Fei''s current reputation was indeed significant. Having defeated Martial King Xiao Tianling, and bested the Daoist Lord Qianhe. All of these were undeniable aplishments. Word about Lin Fei''s Saber World had spread among many powerful beings.


    Now, without even using the Saber World, Lin Fei was able to defeat two of the Extreme Purple Daoist Lord''s Magic Avatars. How could the Extreme Purple Daoist Lord hope to win once the Saber World was involved? So, he simply conceded. After all, this wasn''t a life or death battle. Dark Hades King just needed the Essence of Extreme Cold.


    Moreover, when Dark Hades King initially sought the Essence of Extreme Cold, it was understood to be an exchange. Offering treasures in return. So there wasn''t any deep grudge.


    If it weren''t for the fact that the Extreme Purple Daoist Lord also needed the Essence of Extreme Cold for practicing his Nascent Soul Magic Avatar, he would have traded it with Dark Hades King long ago. But now, even if he didn''t want to give it, he had no choice. Dark Hades King had won.


    "Here, this is the Essence of Extreme Cold."


    Extreme Purple Daoist Lord handed over the essence without hesitation. Dark Hades King eagerly grabbed it, a smile crossing his face.


    "Hahaha, thank you, Extreme Purple Daoist Lord. If you ever need my assistance in the future, just let me know."


    Laughing heartily, Dark Hades King, together with Lin Fei, swiftly departed from the Purple Sun Immortal Sect''s gate. The two eventually returned to the Xiao family estate.


    "Fellow Daoist, here are the manuals of the thirty Yin-attributed fire Divine Abilities. Thanks to you this time. Otherwise, I wouldn''t have been able to obtain this Extreme Cold Essence." Dark Hades King immediately handed over the remaining thirty Yin-attributed fire Divine Ability manuals. "If you ever need anything in the future, just let me know. I must take my leave now."


    Clearly, Dark Hades King couldn''t wait to use the Essence of Extreme Cold to cultivate his bloodline. Holding the thirty Yin-attributed fire Divine Ability scriptures, Lin Fei immediately entered his secret chamber.


    "Let''s begin." Lin Fei started integrating these Yin-attributed fire Divine Abilities.


    One, two, three, four, five... It became clear that after merging these Yin-attributed fire Divine Abilities, the cultivation progress of his Triple Yin True Fire Bloodline had slowed down considerably. This was because many of the same-attributed fire Divine Abilities were repetitive. Or they had simr aspects.


    Having already merged simr Divine Abilities before meant that further merging wouldn''t significantly enhance the Triple Yin True Fire Bloodline.


    Ten, twenty, twenty-five, twenty-eight...


    "Boom."


    After Lin Fei integrated the twenty-eight Yin-attributed fire Divine Abilities, his body trembled. Then, the transformation of Lin Fei''s Triple Yin True Fire Bloodline rapidly ensued.


    Perfection! The third bloodline of Lin Fei had finally reachedpletion.


    "Swoosh."


    Lin Fei opened his eyes.


    "Triple Yin True Fire Bloodline has reached perfection. With three bloodlines perfected, it''s time to cultivate the fourth one. I must choose this fourth bloodline carefully."


    Lin Fei murmured to himself. The fourth bloodline is of paramount importance. This represents the transition from the early stage of the Martial King to the mid-stage of the Martial King ¨C a tremendous leap. Once he cultivates the fourth bloodline, Lin Fei''s physical body will once again be strengthened, bing even more formidable.


    Lin Fei swiftly entered the Dubhe Dao Artifact. To cultivate the fourth bloodline, he needs to search for bloodline techniques within the Dubhe Dao Artifact.


    So far, Lin Fei possesses the Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline, Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline, and Triple Yin True Fire Bloodline, making a total of three bloodlines. During his encounter with the Extreme Purple Daoist Lord, he realized thatbining his Triple Yin True Fire Bloodline with his Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline was incredibly potent. A single saber strike, imbued with the Triple Yin True Fire, is nearly impossible to extinguish once ittches onto an opponent, burning them to ashes, even down to their particles. Such synergy between the two bloodlines was astounding, and Lin Fei hadn''t even used his Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline yet.


    Now, as Lin Fei contemtes the fourth bloodline, he hopes it canplement or even enhance the first three bloodlines, further boosting hisbat prowess.


    Gazing at the multitude of bloodline techniques, he pondered deeply. What exactly is a Martial God? Rumor has it that a Martial God is omnipotent and omnipresent. The same can be said for Deity Transformation. Anything associated with the word ''deity'' is deemed nearly omnipotent, possessing incredible abilities. However, no matter how powerful a deity is, it cannot transcend the world; it remains a creature of the universe.


    Lin Fei''s thoughts turned to the basic elements constituting the universe: Yin and Yang, the Four Symbols (Azure Dragon, Vermilion Bird, White Tiger, and ck Tortoise), and the Five Elements (Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth). If one could cultivate bloodlines imbued with these foundational principles, would it make ascension to godhood easier or bestow unparalleled power?


    He was unsure. This was just his spection. Even the true immortal of Dubhe might not have had such insights. They generally followed a set path in their cultivation. Few had the wild imagination like Lin Fei. The key difference is Lin Fei''s ability to integrate various Divine Abilities, underpinning his unconventional thinking. He''s confident in mastering any bloodline to perfection, unlike typical Martial Kings who often choosemon and easy-to-understand bloodlines, fearing they couldn''t achieve perfection.


    "Considering the Yin and Yang bloodlines, my current Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline and Triple Yin True Fire Bloodline are both Yin attributes. So, I need a Yang attribute bloodline to form a Yin-Yang bnce. The Four Symbols represent Earth, Fire, Water, and Wind, while the Five Elements are Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth. Thus, the bloodlines Ick now are the Yang, Wood, Water, and Earth attributes."


    Lin Fei pondered for a moment, realizing he wascking in four attribute bloodlines. Perhaps the Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline could tentatively be considered as having a metal attribute. As for the Earth in the Four Symbols, it''s quite simr to the Earth among the Five Elements and can be considered as one attribute.


    Moreover, Lin Fei didn''t need to differentiate them too meticulously. If necessary, he could cultivate the metal and earth attribute bloodlinester. After all, he could cultivate up to nine bloodlines.


    "For now, I''ll focus on the four bloodlines Ick. So, should I prioritize the Four Symbols, the Five Elements, or Yin and Yang?"


    After some thought, Lin Fei considered cultivating the Yang attribute bloodline. After all, there needs to be a bnce between Yin and Yang. Moreover, once he possesses a Yang attribute bloodline, he would havepleted both Yin and Yang bloodlines.


    Consequently, Lin Fei began his search within the Dubhe Dao Artifact for techniques rted to the Yang attribute bloodline.

 388. Supreme Yang Heavenly Thunder Bloodline

    388. Supreme Yang Heavenly Thunder Bloodline


    Inside the Dubhe Dao Artifact, there were countless bloodline techniques. However, since Lin Fei was set on cultivating a Yang attribute bloodline, the first thing that came to his mind was thunder. Thunder represents the supreme Yang, making it the very essence of Yang attribute bloodlines!


    The Foundation Establishment cultivator must endure heavenly thunder to potentially transform into a Golden Core. The path of immortals even refers to this thunder as Heavenly Tribtion, showing just how much fear it instills in cultivators.


    "Heavenly thunder... I wonder if there''s a bloodline of thunder that''sparable or even surpasses it?" Lin Fei wondered, beginning his search within the Dubhe Dao Artifact for a thunder bloodline technique.


    Soon, Lin Fei indeed found a Yang attribute thunder bloodline technique called Supreme Yang Heavenly Thunder Bloodline. Upon mastering this bloodline, one would be the embodiment of utmost Yang, capable of summoning thunder with every gesture, akin to a true god of thunder.


    Ever since bing a Martial King, as Lin Fei cultivated different bloodlines, he felt more and more that his attacks were transcending the scope of martial arts as he knew them. Instead, he seemed more like the legendary deities who could influence the heavens with a mere gesture. Their power was earth-shattering. After all, wasn''t the path of the Martial Kingying the foundation to be a Martial God? And isn''t a Martial God a deity?


    Lin Fei made up his mind, "Supreme Yang Heavenly Thunder Technique. Come, merge with me and be my fourth bloodline!"


    As Lin Fei''s words faded, his existing three bloodlines erupted.


    A point of golden light immediately entered Lin Fei''s body, causing him to tremble. Memories regarding the Supreme Yang Heavenly Thunder Bloodline emerged in his mind.


    Previously, whether practicing martial arts or Divine Abilities, Lin Fei had nothing that could rte to thunder. Therefore, this time, his original bloodlines couldn''t assist him, causing the merging process with the Supreme Yang Heavenly Thunder Bloodline to be slow.


    Suddenly, Lin Fei''s entire body shook, and the fourth bloodline immediately manifested. Faint thunders flickered around him. The fourth bloodline waspleted! At this moment, Lin Fei progressed to the mid-stage of Martial King. Moreover, his Supreme Yang Heavenly Thunder Bloodline was constantly refining and enhancing his physical body. This subtle upgrade might continue for a long time. By then, Lin Fei''s physique would be even more formidable!


    However, Lin Fei''s Supreme Yang Heavenly Thunder Bloodline was still at the beginner stage, with the progress of cultivation only at 1%. This meant that Lin Fei''s previous bloodlines and power did not enhance or support the cultivation of the Supreme Yang Heavenly Thunder Bloodline. Thus, he had to search for thunder-rted Divine Abilities, specifically those of the Yang attribute. While most thunder Divine Abilities are of Yang attribute, they are quite rare. After all, mastering thunder, a terrifying force between heaven and earth with destructive power, is challenging, whether for immortals or martial artists.


    Within the Dubhe Dao Artifact, Lin Fei only found eleven thunder Divine Abilities. Among them, two were of the Yin attribute, which did not match Lin Fei''s Supreme Yang Heavenly Thunder Bloodline, making them unsuitable for assimtion. Lin Fei could only integrate with nine of these thunder Divine Abilities. Still, none of them triggered any significant evolution in his Supreme Yang Heavenly Thunder Bloodline; it remained far from perfection.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Realm: Middle Stage Martial King</strong>


    <strong>Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Triple Yin True Fire Bloodline: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Supreme Yang Heavenly Thunder Bloodline: Beginner (Progress 91%)</strong>


    <strong>Saber World: Perfection</strong>


    The progress of Lin Fei''s Supreme Yang Heavenly Thunder Bloodline remained at 91%. It seemed that each Thunder Divine Ability contributed about 10% to his cultivation progress. Still, it was not enough to break through to mastery.


    Hence, Lin Fei visited the Xiao Family''s Divine Ability Tower. To his disappointment, he couldn''t find a single thunder Divine Ability within the vast collection of the Xiao family. This absence further highlighted the rarity of such techniques.


    "It''s troublesome without any thunder Divine Abilities..." Lin Fei frowned in concern. Given that the Xiao family, a prestigious Martial King lineage, hadn''t collected any thunder Divine Abilities over many years, it was likely that other Martial King families faced simr shortages. However, Lin Fei had another avenue to explore: he was a member of the Martial God Alliance.


    Sitting cross-legged in a secret chamber, Lin Fei activated the Martial God Alliance''s token. In an instant, he found himself in the Martial God Space, a grand hall upied by many strong individuals, mostly Martial Kings and Nascent Soul experts.


    Without hesitation, Lin Fei posted his request on the task wall, seeking Yang-attribute thunder Divine Abilities, with no limit to the quantity. As for the reward, it would be discussed based on the quality and rarity of the Divine Abilities once presented.


    After leaving his task in the Martial God space, Lin Fei exited the area. Although Lin Fei doubted that other Martial King families possessed thunder-attributed Divine Abilities, he instructed the Xiao family, in his name, to start collecting them. Especially from other Martial King families. As long as they were thunder-attributed Divine Abilities, everything was negotiable. Given Lin Fei''s current high-standing status, his mere words could mobilize countless individuals. Hence, all he had to do was wait patiently.


    After waiting several days without any news, Lin Fei returned to the Ancient Origin Sect. Being a Martial King of the Ancient Origin Sect and with only around two months left before the opening of the Tuyuan Realm, Lin Fei realized he hadn''t allocated the slots for it. He had eleven Martial Sovereign slots. Apart from him, the Ancient Origin Sect had exactly eleven spots. It had been a while since Lin Fei had taken the time for focused cultivation. Now seemed like the perfect opportunity.


    Days went by until suddenly, a sensation stirred within Lin Fei. In the next moment, his consciousness entered the Martial God space. He had felt a disturbance in the Martial God space, which caused his Martial God Alliance token to vibrate, signaling him.


    "Who''s calling me?"


    Once inside, a figure appeared before him. This figure was located using the coordinates Lin Fei had left behind. In the Martial God space, one needs to leave coordinates for others to contact them. This is usually done on the task wall. However, upon seeing the stranger in front of him, Lin Fei''s eyebrows knitted slightly, "Nascent Soul cultivator?"


    Indeed, standing before Lin Fei was not a Martial King but a powerful Nascent Soul Great Being! Although the Martial God Alliance primarily consisted of martial artists, it didn''t exclude immortal cultivators. Hence, some Nascent Soul cultivators had also joined the Alliance.


    "Fellow Daoist, you''ve posted a task seeking arge number of Yang-attributed thunder Divine Abilities. May I ask, are you trying to cultivate a thunder bloodline and hope toprehend it through these Divine Abilities?" The Nascent Soul cultivator asked, his gaze fixed intently on Lin Fei.


    Most were unaware of Lin Fei''s ability to integrate Divine Abilities. The only usible exnation was that Lin Fei intended to use these thunder-attributed Divine Abilities to understand the mysteries of the thunder, thus enhancing his thunder bloodline. Admittedly, this method isn''t always effective.


    "And if it is?" Lin Fei wasn''t about to reveal his capability to integrate Divine Abilities.


    "In that case, there are actually better methods toprehend the mysteries of thunder than merely studying thunder-attributed Divine Abilities. I don''t have those Divine Abilities, but I do possess a Nascent Soul magic treasure that has collected a vast amount of heavenly thunder. This should be sufficient for your understanding."


    With that, the Nascent Soul Great Being promptly took out a magic treasure and handed it to Lin Fei.

 389. Contract Establishment

    389. Contract Establishment


    "Nascent Soul magic treasure?"


    Lin Fei took a nce. Within the Martial God Space, magic treasures are mere simtions, and it''s challenging to discern their real value.


    "I need to see this in person. Where are you? I cane to you," Lin Fei asked.


    The other party seemed to have some reservations but then replied, "Let''s meet in the Martial God City."


    The Martial God City was a neutral location, which was fair since neither party had met nor fully trusted each other.


    "Alright, I''ll set off immediately," Lin Fei responded.


    With that, Lin Fei exited the Martial God Space, transforming into a beam of light, and headed toward the Martial God City. Using his Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline, his speed was astonishingly swift. Within a day, he reached the city. The Nascent Soul cultivator arrived on the following day.


    The two met in an inn within the city and entered a room specifically designed as a secret chamber. They sat facing each other.


    The Nascent Soul expert smiled and said, "This is a magic treasure I refined. Not only does it store a vast amount of thunder, but it can also automatically absorb the celestial thunder, ensuring an endless supply."


    Lin Fei examined the magic treasure. Indeed, it was a Nascent Soul-level collection tool, designed exclusively for gathering thunder without any offensive or defensive capabilities. Thunder, after all, had various uses.


    With a thought, Lin Fei reached out, and a strand of thunder was summoned, striking him directly. To him, this minor amount of thunder was inconsequential. However, it was genuine thunder with a supreme yang essence.


    <strong>[Your Supreme Yang Heavenly Thunder Bloodline has absorbed a bit of thunder power, and its cultivation progress increased by 1%.]</strong>


    A system voice echoed in Lin Fei''s mind. His Supreme Yang Heavenly Thunder Bloodline had surprisingly advanced by 1%. Previously, only by integrating thunder-attributed Divine Abilities would the Bloodline progress.


    Lin Fei pondered. He realized the reason. The Supreme Yang Heavenly Thunder Bloodline, at its core, was a cultivation technique or a martial art. No matter how mystical it seemed, it remained a martial art that cultivated a bloodline. As long as it''s a martial art, it can be cultivated independently. Especially when certain specific conditions are met, rapid progress is possible.


    Clearly, the power of thunder is the "special condition" for the Supreme Yang Heavenly Thunder Bloodline. Once satisfied, the Supreme Yang Heavenly Thunder Bloodline can be enhanced. Given this, the Nascent Soulmagic treasure that collects thunder is indeed useful to Lin Fei. He can''t afford to miss out on it.


    "What do you want in exchange?" Lin Fei inquired, hinting at his interest in the magic treasure.


    The Nascent Soul cultivator smiled gently, "I''ve invested a lot of effort into this magic treasure. I aim to further refine my Nascent Soul Magic Avatar, but I need some special materials for that. These materials can be found on a king-tier exotic beast known as the ''Unicorn King,'' specifically, its singr horn. Although I know the location of the Unicorn King, I can''t defeat it on my own. Hence, I''d like to invite you to assist me in ying it. Only after ensuring the defeat of the Unicorn King can I hand over the magic treasure to you. What do you think?"


    The other party intended to hunt a king-tier exotic beast to enhance his Nascent Soul Magic Avatar.


    "What''s the strength level of the Unicorn King?" Lin Fei queried.


    "It''sparable to a Martial King with three bloodlines. Moreover, its horn possesses unique abilities, making its certain aspects on par with a mid-stage Martial King!"


    Lin Fei pondered. A mid-stage Martial King signifies four bloodlines, which means that the Unicorn King is a potent king-tier exotic beast.


    "Even if we join forces, are you confident about defeating the unicorn?" Lin Fei further questioned.


    "I''m not sure. Precisely because of this uncertainty, I want to give it a try. To be honest, I''ve invited three people before you. Two Nascent Soul cultivators and one Martial King, to defeat the Unicorn King together. But none seeded. So, I just want to try again," the cultivator confessed.


    Lin Fei was at a loss for words. While the other party''s honesty wasmendable, it was a bit too forting. What did this mean? It indicated that he had invited three powerful beings with the lure of the magic treasure, and none seeded. Was he merely trying his luck?


    After all, finding someone interested in his magic treasure and capable of defeating the Unicorn King is a rarebination. He might be just taking a chance, trusting in his abilities to escape should the hunt go awry. With ample time on his hands, he could afford to gamble now and then, hoping that the allure of the magic treasure would eventually draw a formidable Martial King or Nascent Soul cultivator.


    "I agree!" dered Lin Fei. "Let''s head to the Martial God Alliance and seal our contract."


    The Nascent Soul cultivator was overjoyed. Thus, the two of them got up and headed directly to the Martial God Alliance headquarters. Those in the Martial God Space can form contracts at the Martial God Alliance headquarters.


    The contract, in reality, does not hold much binding force. The only restriction is that if anyone breaches the contract, they will be expelled from the Martial God Alliance. This isn''t a strong deterrent, which is why the Martial God Alliance remains a loose association. The primary purpose of forming a contract is to reveal both parties'' true identities to each other.


    Throughout Lin Fei''s meeting with the Nascent Soul, neither had disclosed their identities. In fact, these identities remained confidential. But once the contract was sealed, both parties would be aware of each other''s identities. In a way, knowing the other''s true identity acts as a form of security.


    Subsequently, at the Martial God Alliance headquarters, the two sessfully formed their contract. Likewise, they both learned of each other''s identity.


    "Hanging Void Taoist Lord?"


    "Ancient Origin Saber King?"


    Both exchanged knowing smiles.


    Through the contract, Lin Fei discovered that the Hanging Void Taoist Lord was the master of Hanging Void Mountain. However, Lin Fei''s reputation was undoubtedly grander.


    Hanging Void Taoist Lord eximed with some surprise, "So, it''s the Ancient Origin Saber King! Hahaha, the one who defeated the Taoist Lord Qianhe and slew Martial King Xiao Tianling with a saber! With you on board, we stand a great chance against the Unicorn King."


    Hanging Void Taoist Lord was genuinely overjoyed. Lin Fei had recently gained significant acim, especially after defeating Martial King Xiao Tianling. It''s challenging to defeat a powerful figure, be it a Nascent Soul or a Martial King.


    Especially, as the rumors go, the Ancient Origin Saber King, Lin Fei, had manifested the Saber World. Under the cover of the Saber World, it would be challenging for Nascent Souls or Martial Kings to escape. If one''s strength was inferior to Lin Fei and they got trapped by the Saber World, they could be worn down until their defeat, regardless of being a Nascent Soul or a Martial King.


    "You''re too kind, Taoist Lord," Lin Fei responded modestly. "The Unicorn King is a king-tier exotic beast. We''ll have to see whether we can defeat it or not."


    "Alright, let''s not dy any further. Let''s depart immediately!" Without any hesitation, the Hanging Void Taoist Lord, along with Lin Fei, left the City of Martial Gods, vanishing into the horizon.

 390. The Awakening of the Unicorn King

    390. The Awakening of the Unicorn King


    In the wastnds, exotic beasts roamed everywhere. Even king-tier exotic beasts were abundant here. The area was perilous and rarely visited by humans. It was the territory of these exotic beasts. Yet, mighty figures like Martial Sovereigns, Martial Kings, and even Nascent Souls asionally ventured here. Some came to hunt exotic beasts, while others were in search of rare and precious resources.


    The wastnds were vast and sparsely popted by humans. As a result, the footprints of the powerful were few, and many treasures were easily found here. However, even for the likes of Martial Kings and powerful Nascent Souls, there was always a risk of falling prey to an exotic beast.


    At this moment, two Golden Core True Persons, a male and a female, cautiously traversed the wastnds. They dared not fly, fearing the notice of the exotic beasts. Ordinary beasts posed no threat to them, but they were wary of the king-tier ones. Deep into the wastnds, these king-tier beasts were more frequent.


    These two Golden Core cultivators had ventured deep into the wastnds with a purpose.


    "Senior Brother, are you sure we can find the Heavenly Thunder Grass here?" the female asked.


    "Absolutely," he replied. "A single Heavenly Thunder Grass,bined with other precious ingredients, can be used to concoct a Heavenly Thunder Pill. With the aid of the Heavenly Thunder Pill, there''s a possibility to increase the sess rate of transitioning from Golden Core to Nascent Soul by about 10%."


    "But I''ve heard that a king-tier exotic beast, the Unicorn King, resides here."


    "That''s why we mustn''t alert the Unicorn King. If we do, we''ll be in grave danger."


    They hade in search of the Heavenly Thunder Grass to refine the Heavenly Thunder Pill, which aids in the formation of the Nascent Soul. However, even if they seeded in concocting the pill, it wouldn''t guarantee achieving the Nascent Soul stage. It would merely increase the chances by roughly 10%.


    But for the transformation into a Nascent Soul, it''s not just about forming it. If one hasn''t umted enough strength and experience, the Nascent Soul could instantly copse. Yet, for many Golden Core True Persons, just forming the Nascent Soul was a challenge that thwarted over 90% of them. So, for them, risking their lives for a pill that could increase their chances, even if only by a bit, was worth it.


    Both individuals crawled on the ground, concealing their auras as they slowly approached their destination.


    "Senior Brother, just how strong is this Unicorn King?" the female Golden Core True Person asked. "Is it stronger than the typical king-tier exotic beast?"


    "The Unicorn King can rival a mid-stage Nascent Soul Great Being," the male replied. "Most Nascent Souls, upon encountering it, can only think of fleeing. So, we must tread with utmost caution. If we are discovered, no one will be able to save us."


    The two of them had indeed mastered the art of concealing their presence. Thus far, no exotic beast had detected them. In no time, they approached the edge of a tranquilke. Beside it, they discerned a scorched expanse, approximately a hundred meters wide, where not a de of grass grew.


    Curiously enough, close to the water''s edge, a singr nt stood out, its entire body a stark shade of ck, radiating an oddity. Yet, it did not wither. Instead, it pulsed with the very essence of life.


    "That''s it, the Thundergrass!" one eximed.


    "Surviving a thunderbolt and, rather than dying, it has nurtured tremendous vitality," the other borated. "Moreover, it still contains traces of the thunder''s power, perfect for shattering the Golden Core. The immense life force within could then nourish a Nascent Soul."


    Excitement overwhelmed the two Golden Core True Persons. Thundergrass! They truly found it. Their arduous journey to this deste domain was all for this singr herb. Atst, their efforts bore fruit. However, they did not rush forward immediately. For looming before them was an enormous figure, an exotic beast with a solitary horn, its sheer sizeparable to a small hill. The Unicorn King - a King-ss exotic beast, now dozing by thekeside. Though it seemed deep in slumber, who could predict the consequences if they were to disturb it?


    "Patience," whispered one. "Let us observe a bit longer, see if the beast awakens."


    Thus, in stillness, they waited. Yet, as hours turned into days, the Unicorn King showed no signs of stirring.


    "Senior Brother, I''ve heard some exotic beasts, once they fall asleep, could slumber for centuries. What if this Unicorn King is one of them? How long then must we wait?" The mere thought of a century-long nap tightened their hearts. Such an urrence was not imusible. Especially considering the Unicorn King was the undisputed ruler of these parts, with no other beasts daring to trespass its domain, thereby minimizing any chances of awakening it.


    "If only someone could lure this beast away," one of them pondered. Yet, who would dare to provoke the Unicorn King? Even Nascent Soul cultivators or Martial Kings would think twice.


    "We wait," the male dered resolutely. He''d rather wait for months than forsake the opportunity to acquire the Thundergrass. Now, their only option was to trust in fate.


    At that moment, high above the wastnds, two figures darted through the sky, swiftly arriving above theke.


    "Saber King, below lies the Unicorn King. Approach, and it shall awaken. We cannot let it escape this time. The task may necessitate your prowess. We may have to employ the Saber World technique to trap it." The Hanging Void Taoist Lord addressed Lin Fei, "From the City of Martial Gods, we''vee straight to this wastnd, all for the Unicorn King. However, I''m not entirely confident in taking it down."


    Lin Fei, understanding the weight of the situation, replied, "Let me give it a shot." He was well aware that the primary force to confront the Unicorn King had to be him. With four bloodlines coursing through the Unicorn King, Lin Fei felt confident, believing it was not an adversary he couldn''t defeat, especially with the aid of the Saber World.


    "Be cautious, friend Lin," the Hanging Void Lord cautioned, "I will be here, covering your back."


    In an instant, Lin Fei leaped into action, soaring towards the dormant Unicorn King below. A swift sound rang out, and suddenly, the once-slumbering Unicorn King''s eyes snapped open, sensing an impending threat. The earth seemed to tremble as the massive beast stirred, its every movement echoing with might.


    The two Golden Core True Persons had been silently waiting for days. They were perplexed as the Unicorn King, which had shown no prior signs of movement, suddenly jolted awake with such intensity.


    "What''s happening? Why has the Unicorn King awakened? Did it somehow sense us?" The two exchanged uneasy nces, their anxiety palpable. If the beast had truly discovered them, their fates would surely be sealed. Panic gripped them, but to their relief, the awakened beast didn''t charge at them. Instead, it roared at the skies. Following its gaze, they spotted a silhouette swiftly approaching, taking a position not far from the Unicorn King, seemingly undaunted by its presence.


    "Is that... a martial artist?" one wondered.


    "Must be a Martial King!" the other deduced.


    "A Martial King taking on the Unicorn King?" The realization sparked hope in the hearts of the two Golden Core cultivators. Their persistent wait for an opportunity, a diversion for the Unicorn King, seemed to be presenting itself. However, they also questioned how long a single Martial King could keep the beast engaged. Silently, they prayed that the Martial King could endure, remembering that the Unicorn King had repelled numerous Nascent Soul cultivators and Martial Kings in past battles.


    "I''m unfamiliar with this Martial King. Perhaps he''s not well-known," one mused.


    "Let''s hope he can hold on for a while, maybe even divert the beast long enough for us to seize the Thundergrass," the other whispered.


    The two Golden Core cultivators, trying to remain undetected,y low, their eyes glued to the unfolding spectacle in the skies above.

 391. Lin Fei Overpowers the Unicorn King

    391. Lin Fei Overpowers the Unicorn King


    "Unicorn King!" Lin Fei eximed, seeing the formidable beast for the first time. Even though Lin Fei had encountered king-tier exotic beasts before, like the Azure Flood Dragon King, this was his first face-to-face encounter with one.


    In a surprising turn of events, the massive Unicorn King took to the air with astonishing speed. In the blink of an eye, it positioned itself before Lin Fei, charging at him headfirst. For such king-tier exotic beasts, their body is their most potent weapon, much like a Martial King.


    "Bring it on!" Without hesitation, Lin Fei''s inner bloodline exploded in power.


    "Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline!"


    His True Martial King Form manifested in the void, making him appear as an unmatched divine saber. With a shout, he shed down with his saber. However, a glint of light concentrated at the tip of the Unicorn King''s single horn.


    In the next instant, a colossal beam of light shot from the Unicorn King''s horn, shing directly with Lin Fei''s saber light. Lin Fei''s expression changed slightly, his figure wavering as the beam surged past the spot where he had just stood.


    "What a beast this Unicorn King is!" Lin Fei acknowledged the exceptional power of his opponent. Relying solely on one bloodline wasn''t going to be enough against this beast.


    Without further hesitation, Lin Fei invoked, "Triple Yin True Fire Bloodline!"


    mes began to burn around his True Martial King Form, even engulfing his saber and the surrounding void.


    Once again, Lin Feiunched another saber strike. This one wasn''t particrly swift but was executed with a force capable of toppling the heavens. Enhanced with the Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline, its power was earth-shattering, and the Triple Yin True Fire apanying it added an eerie chill.


    The Unicorn King retaliated with another beam, aiming directly at Lin Fei. However, in the very next moment, Lin Fei''s "Saber World" descended. Almost instantly, Lin Fei''s silhouette vanished, only to reappear right in front of the Unicorn King, delivering a swift sh.


    The unobstructed saber strike found its mark, cutting deep into the Unicorn King''s body. The beast roared in fury and pain as Lin Fei''s saber energy wreaked havoc inside it. Moreover, the Triple Yin True Fire attached to the saber de seared through the beast''s body. Yet, despite the intense onught of the True Fire and saber energy, the resilient body of the Unicorn King resisted, proving it wasn''t so easily defeated.


    "Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline!"


    Lin Fei''s third bloodline erupted within him. With a wave of his hand, a gust of chilling wind began to blow in the void. The powerful wind grazed the Unicorn King''s body, and astonishingly, its flesh started to crumble into ashes at a pace visible to the naked eye.


    The wind fueled the fire, and the Triple Yin True Fire within the Unicorn King burnt even more fiercely. From a distance, one could see the life force of the enormous Unicorn King rapidly diminishing.


    At the critical moment, the Unicorn King roared in fury. From its single horn, a burst of radiant light enveloped its entire body. Instantaneously, the Grand Yin Wind''s harm to the Unicorn King was mitigated, and the Triple Yin True Fire seemed suppressed.


    Only Lin Fei''s saber energy, amplified by the Saber World, continued to ravage the Unicorn King''s flesh. Yet, the beast was simultaneously regenerating. As its body was getting damaged, it was also healing. In this stalemate, Lin Fei was uncertain how long it would take to finally bring down the Unicorn King.


    "Such a formidable Unicorn King!" he thought, "I''ve already employed the Saber World, Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline, Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline, and Triple Yin True Fire Bloodline. Thebination of these three bloodlines with Saber World should rival the strength of five bloodlines. While I can suppress the Unicorn King, killing it is proving exceedingly challenging."


    A fierce glint shed in Lin Fei''s eyes. The Unicorn King''s horn possessed special abilities; its offensive and defensive prowess were unmatched. Moreover, its physical resilience was daunting. To kill it would be a task most middle-phase Martial Kings could not aplish. Even though Lin Fei held the upper hand in their sh, the damage he inflicted on the Unicorn King''s body was minimal. He needed another strategy.


    Nearby, the Hanging Void Daoist Lord lurked, eager to act. But since Lin Fei wanted to test his strength, he decided to harness all his capabilities. Lin Fei had one more tactic up his sleeve that he hadn''t yet employed.


    "Supreme Yang Heavenly Thunder Bloodline!" Lin Fei invoked his fourth bloodline. As he summoned the Supreme Yang Heavenly Thunder Bloodline, the void reverberated with thunderous rumbles. Concurrently, a massive bolt of lightning struck down from the heavens.


    "Bang!"


    The heavenly thunder struck down. This was the Supreme Yang Heavenly Thunder, the nemesis to almost all life forms. Even the Unicorn King, upon feeling the impact of the thunder, couldn''t help but let out a wail. The bolt struck and blew away a significant part of the Unicorn King''s body, obliterating almost a tenth of it.


    "Such an effective attack?" Lin Fei eximed inwardly, delighted.


    "Boom, boom, boom!"


    In the next moment, dozens of heavenly thunderbolts descended, engulfing the entire area. The terrifying pressure instilled immense fear in the Unicorn King. With these bolts striking and the mes scorching its insides, it might very well meet its end.


    At that moment, the Unicorn King was terrified. But not only the Unicorn King. The two concealed Golden Core cultivators, who were hiding their presences, were equally frightened. They hadn''t expected a Martial King to be this terrifying, not only overpowering the Unicorn King but also invoking the power of the heavenly thunder. Now, with the thunder enveloping several miles, they too were trapped within its scope. If the thunderstruck them, they could die.


    "Run! We need to run now!"


    "Use the escape technique!"


    "Go!"


    Without wasting a second, the two Golden Core cultivators deployed their escape technique. With a ''whoosh,'' their figures disappeared without a trace.


    Simultaneously, the sky full of thunderbolts struck, transforming the region into a sea of lightning. As they observed the scene from their escape, the two Golden Core cultivators turned pale.


    "Is this the power of a Martial King? How can a Martial King be this powerful?"


    "It''s over. Even if the Thundergrass was born from thunder, it can''t withstand such a barrage."


    "We finally found the Thundergrass, and now it''s gone..."


    Despite their regret, they recognized their luck. They were close to death. As for the Unicorn King, surviving such a massive barrage seemed unlikely.


    Soon, the thunder vanished. Lin Fei still stood in the same spot. Hanging Void Taoist Lord''s eyes widened, a hint of shock evident in his gaze. He knew Lin Fei was strong, but this level of power surpassed his wildest imagination. He then looked towards the Unicorn King and was immediately taken aback by what he saw.

 392. Slaying the Unicorn King

    392. ying the Unicorn King


    At this moment, the Unicorn King was in a pitiful state. It had lost its entire body, leaving behind only a vague mass of flesh and a single horn. Left unchecked, this mass of flesh could potentially regenerate and reform. After all, many Martial Kings have the ability to be reborn from just a drop of blood. How could a king-level exotic beast not possess an even more formidable life force and recovery capability?


    However, Lin Fei grabbed the mass with his hand, where the Triple Yin True Fire resided. This fire continuously scorched the flesh to ensure it wouldn''t instantly regenerate. But Lin Fei controlled the intensity of the fire so as not to turn the Unicorn King to ashespletely.


    "Hanging Void Taoist Lord, is there anything else you need from the Unicorn King?" Lin Fei asked. "If not, I will end its life."


    The Hanging Void Taoist Lord reached out and took the unicorn horn into his grasp. Nodding, he said, "Please proceed, Lin." He only wanted the horn.


    With a resonating hum, Lin Fei''s Triple Yin True Fire red intensely, enveloping the Unicorn King''s flesh. In the blink of an eye, the entire mass was reduced to ashes.


    The mighty king-level exotic beast had met its end, in single-handedly by Lin Fei. This spectacle sent a chill down the Hanging Void Taoist Lord''s spine. Lin Fei''s prowess surpassed his wildest expectations. Especially considering the four bloodlines Lin Fei had just revealed, coupled with the Saber World technique; his strength might be on par with ate-stage Martial King!


    "Friend Hanging Void, you have the horn," Lin Fei stated while looking at the Hanging Void Taoist Lord. "Now, about the Nascent Soul magic treasure..."


    "Hahaha, of course!" the Taoist Lord replied. "I am in your debt." With that, he promptly handed the Nascent Soul magic treasure to Lin Fei. Witnessing Lin Fei''s formidable might, he certainly didn''t want to provoke him. After all, if Lin Fei could defeat the Unicorn King, he could definitely defeat the Hanging Void Taoist Lord as well.


    Upon receiving the Nascent Soul magic treasure infused with thunder, Lin Fei said, "Let''s go." He transformed into a streak of light and swiftly left the wastnds.


    The two Golden Core cultivators carefully returned, exchanging nces as they surveyed the aftermath.


    "The Thundergrass..." the two murmured in unison. Their gaze turned to where the Thundergrass once stood. It was gone, reduced to ashes. The overpowering thunder that fell from the sky was too much for even the Unicorn King. The Thundergrass didn''t stand a chance; it waspletely obliterated.


    "It''s over, without the Thundergrass, everything''s truly finished."


    "Who was that Martial King? How is his power so terrifying?"


    "To single-handedly y the Unicorn King... it''s beyondprehension."


    The two of them seemed a bit dazed. They were awestruck by the prowess of the Martial King and felt a deep regret that the Thundergrass had turned to ash. However, they were powerless to change anything.


    "Let''s go, we''ll search elsewhere," one of them suggested, feeling dejected. They could only hope to find more Thundergrass in the surrounding areas.


    ...


    Upon returning to the Ancient Origin Sect, Lin Fei now had the Nascent Soul magic treasure; it was full of immense thunder power.


    "Finally, I can cultivate the Supreme Yang Heavenly Thunder Bloodline," Lin Fei thought.


    Entering the Dubhe Dao Artifact, Lin Fei took out the magic treasure. With a swift motion, he reached out to grasp the thunder. There was a crackling sound, and a bolt of heavenly thunder was captured in his hand.


    <strong>"Your Supreme Yang Heavenly Thunder Bloodline has absorbed a sliver of thunder force. Cultivation progress increased by 1%."</strong>


    It was just a tiny fraction. Lin Fei continued, encouraged by the constant updates from the system in his mind. It didn''t take long for his Supreme Yang Heavenly Thunder Bloodline to break through.


    <strong>"Your Supreme Yang Heavenly Thunder Bloodline cultivation progress has reached 100%."</strong>


    <strong>"Your Supreme Yang Heavenly Thunder Bloodline has achieved Mastery."</strong>


    Days turned into weeks, and nearly two months passed. Lin Fei was constantly cultivating the Supreme Yang Heavenly Thunder Bloodline within the Dubhe Dao Artifact. The thunder inside the Nascent Soul magic treasure wasn''t enough for Lin Fei''s Bloodline to reach perfection. Currently, it had barely reached transcendence.


    Lin Fei still needed to spend time gathering more heavenly thunder. While this might be a hassle for others, with Lin Fei''s Supreme Yang Heavenly Thunder Bloodline, he could actually attract heavenly thunder, which would then be collected by the magic treasure. This thunder would further aid in his cultivation, even if it took a considerable amount of time.


    "System," Lin Fei called out, essing the interface.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Realm: Mid Stage Martial King</strong>


    <strong>Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Triple Yin True Fire Bloodline: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Supreme Yang Heavenly Thunder Bloodline: Transcendence (Progress: 11%)</strong>


    <strong>Saber World: Perfection.</strong>


    Lin Fei''s Supreme Yang Heavenly Thunder Bloodline had already reached the level of transcendence. Furthermore, there was still room for improvement. He only needed enough heavenly thunder.


    By Lin Fei''s estimation, it would take about a month for his Supreme Yang Heavenly Thunder Bloodline to reach perfection. However, Lin Fei could no longer seclude himself for cultivation. The two-month period was almost up. He had to escort the eleven Martial Sovereigns of the Ancient Origin Sect to the Tuyuan Secret Realm. If they missed this opportunity, they would have to wait almost another hundred years, as the Tuyuan Secret Realm only opened once every century.


    "It''s time toe out of seclusion," Lin Fei thought. He got up and left his chamber.


    Lin Fei was in no rush to cultivate his Supreme Yang Heavenly Thunder Bloodline. After all, he had a lifespan of ten thousand years, plenty of time. Even if he were to dy a bit, it wouldn''t matter much.


    Soon, Lin Fei summoned the sect master of the Ancient Origin Sect and others, totaling about eleven Martial Sovereigns, which basically represented all the Martial Sovereigns of the Ancient Origin Sect.


    "Greetings, Martial King!"


    "Greetings, Esteemed Elder!"


    The eleven Martial Sovereigns all paid their respects to Lin Fei. Now, Lin Fei held the title of Esteemed Elder in the Ancient Origin Sect, and he was also known as Martial King. Additionally, he was the Ancient Origin Saber King. Thus, he had various titles and even the sect master of the Ancient Origin Sect would salute him.


    "Are you all prepared?" Lin Fei asked.


    All eleven Martial Sovereigns of the Ancient Origin Sect were aware that they were heading to the Tuyuan Secret Realm. They collectively replied, "We are ready."


    "I''m not exactly sure what the Tuyuan Secret Realm entails," Lin Fei confessed, "We''ll figure it out when we get there. However, when you''re there, don''t be afraid to cause a stir. If there''s an opportunity to enhance your strength, seize it without hesitation. If anything happens, I''ll have your back."


    Everyone felt reassured, their faces breaking into smiles. With Lin Fei, the "Ancient Origin Saber King" by their side, they feltpletely at ease.


    "Thank you, Esteemed Elder!"


    "Alright, let''s move out."


    Without further ado, Lin Fei activated his Saber World, immediately drawing the eleven Martial Sovereigns into it. This Saber World, which was a realm of its own, could even be considered a secret realm. To draw a few Martial Sovereigns into it was no issue at all.


    After securing the eleven Martial Sovereigns inside the Saber World, Lin Fei transformed into a streak of light, vanishing into the horizon.

 393. Give Some Face?

    393. Give Some Face?


    The Tuyuan Secret Realm is an ancient secret domain. No one knows how the realm came into being. Some specte it might be rted to ancient times. The secret realms are not limited to just the Tuyuan Secret Realm; there are other realms as well.


    However, the Tuyuan Secret Realm stands out as one of the domains for numerous Martial Sovereigns and those at the Golden Core level. Most importantly, it isn''t under the control of one or a few powers. Instead, it adopts a rtively fair approach.


    Every hundred years, a fixed number of Tuyuan Secret Realm tokens are issued. By the time these are out, whoever obtains the Tuyuan Secret Realm token effectively gains the qualification to enter the realm.


    This system, admittedly, isn''t entirely fair. The weak, even if they obtain a token, face dire consequences if word gets out. Many have met with tragic fates over the possession of these tokens. Around these tokens, countless plots, killings, and vendettas never seem to end.


    For instance, small sects that get hold of a token often get annihted byrger powers. Yet, the token would still be taken away. The bearer would cultivate diligently, waiting for the right opportunity. Once the Tuyuan Secret Realm opens, they''d enter with the token, see their powers surge, and on exiting, seek revenge against the major forces. Such stories are all toomon.


    Currently, outside the Tuyuan Secret Realm, the ce is packed. Many individuals and powers mingle together. From the Martial King factions, the Nascent Soul lineages, to the Martial Sovereign groups and the Golden Core lineages, all are represented.


    Also, some individuals hide their identities, concealing their auras and blending in unnoticed. They likely possess the Tuyuan Secret Realm tokens and await the realm''s opening. Most people here wouldn''t dare start a fight given the mixedpany. Acting out might upset someone, leading to trouble.


    However, some might still fish in troubled waters, targeting those with weaker abilities but possessing the Tuyuan Secret Realm token. As long as the realm remains closed, the weak will always be on edge.


    "Swoosh."


    Suddenly, a streak of light shot from the distant horizon. Following closely, twelve figures appeared. Eleven of them were Martial Sovereigns. Leading them, a figure radiated an aura as bright as the zing sun.


    A Martial King! Without a doubt, the leading figure is a Martial King!


    "Swoosh."


    For a moment, many eyes turned towards the twelve figures floating in the air. Lin Fei swept his gaze over the crowd below. Many were Martial Sovereigns and Martial Kings, and there were even many Nascent Soul and Golden Core cultivators.


    The Tuyuan Secret Realm opens once every hundred years, giving many ample time to prepare. Although the ce was crowded withyers of people, the distinction was clear. The closer a force was to the Tuyuan Secret Realm, the stronger it was. Those on the outermostyer mostly did not even have a Martial King or Nascent Soul.


    Lin Fei quickly assessed the situation. Leading the Martial Sovereigns of the Ancient Origin Sect, he made his way to the center of the crowd. However, the center was already packed tightly. It was not easy to make room for eleven people.


    Moreover, every force had imed a certain area, and others would not easily step into their imed territories. All forces were watching coldly from the sidelines. Ordinary people would not easily offend forces they were unfamiliar with. After all, these were forces with Martial Kings or were Nascent Soul lineages. No one truly knew the depths of the others.


    However, Lin Fei had no intention of seizing anyone''s spot. He nced at the empty space in the middle andnded directly there, positioning himself in the center.


    "Swoosh."


    Countless eyes focused on Lin Fei and the other Martial Sovereigns of the Ancient Origin Sect. Under so many gazes, the faces of the eleven Martial Sovereigns of the Ancient Origin Sect turned grim, feeling immense pressure.


    "Elder, I fear this spot is where the Tuyuan Secret Realm will open," one remarked. "Is it appropriate for us to dominate this spot?" No other force had imed this particr spot, but they had done so upon arrival. What would the other forces think?


    "Pay it no mind," Lin Fei said calmly. "When the timees and the realm opens, you can directly enter. If anyone is dissatisfied, they cane find me."


    He did not seek trouble with other forces, but that didn''t mean others should provoke him. While Lin Fei and his group upied the center, and many forces watched them closely, with many Martial Kings and Nascent Souls frowning, no one voiced their displeasure or tried to chase them away.


    Everyone remained silent. As long as their interests were notpromised, they all held the mindset of avoiding unnecessary trouble. After all, Lin Fei was a Martial King! Who knew the extent of Lin Fei''s abilities?


    Yet, in the crowd, there were indeed people who knew about Lin Fei''s background.


    "I know him. He''s the Supreme Elder of the Ancient Origin Sect, the Ancient Origin Saber King, Lin Fei! The ones with him are the Martial Sovereigns of the Ancient Origin Sect."


    "Ancient Origin Sect? Never heard of it."


    "Ancient Origin Saber King, such a domineering title!"


    "To be called a Saber King, he must be a master of the saber."


    "But the Ancient Origin Sect isn''t well-known. It must be a small sect."


    For a moment, many started discussing. Many feared the unknown. After all, if you don''t know one''s background, you''d better be wary. But now that the background of the Ancient Origin Sect and Lin Fei were revealed, many hostile nces swept over Lin Fei and the Ancient Origin Sect.


    Lin Fei paid them no mind. They were just looking, after all. Unless there were substantial actions against him, he wouldn''t care. However, the one who revealed Lin Fei''s identity couldn''t be let off.


    "Swoosh."


    Lin Fei''s gaze immediately searched the crowd.


    Even the one who initially spoke, a Golden Core cultivator, felt his heart race, his face changing drastically. Clearly, he was locked onto by Lin Fei''s gaze. Being targeted by a Martial King made the Golden Core cultivator incredibly anxious.


    "Ancestor, save me!"


    Now the Golden Core True Person realized the danger. Lin Fei stood up and with a single step, he appeared next to the Golden Core True Person. He looked at him, not recognizing him. But it didn''t matter. Whoever revealed his identity, especially under these circumstances, could bring a lot of trouble to both the Ancient Origin Sect and Lin Fei. Lin Fei would not let him go.


    "It seems you''ve realized the consequences of revealing my identity. Die!"


    Lin Fei''s eyes were icy cold. He flicked his finger.


    "Whoosh."


    A strand of Triple Yin True Fire shot towards the Golden Core cultivator. Lin Fei didn''t even need to invoke his True Martial King Form to deal with a mere Golden Core cultivator. Seeing that cold strand of San Yin True Fire, the Golden Core cultivator turned pale, shouting, "Help! Ancestor, save me, I was wrong..."


    "Sigh..." Suddenly, a sigh came from the crowd. "Friend Lin, could you spare him for my sake?"


    An unfamiliar voice reached Lin Fei''s ears. At the same time, a surge of spiritual powernded on the Triple Yin True Fire.


    "Sizzle."


    The Triple Yin True Fire was overwhelmed by the spiritual and extinguished instantly.

 394. True Fire Extinguishes the Magic Avatar

    394. True Fire Extinguishes the Magic Avatar


    "Hmm?"


    Lin Fei''s eyes narrowed slightly. He saw a Daoist. A Nascent Soul cultivator!


    Without a doubt, the person was a Nascent Soul cultivator. He appeared somewhat aged but exuded an aura of immortal elegance, dressed in a Daoist robe. The aura around him was elusive, making it hard to get a clear read.


    "Are you trying to stop me?" Lin Fei asked coldly.


    The Nascent Soul Daoist shook his head slightly and said, "This person is a disciple of my immortal sect. He unintentionally offended your sect and you. Please understand! I have a bottle of Revival Pills which are remarkably effective for Martial Sovereigns in healing physical injuries. Aspensation for you and your sect, how about it?"


    The Nascent Soul Daoist immediately produced a bottle of elixirs. These were concocted by the Nascent Soul cultivator, making them extraordinary.


    "Spiritual pills?"


    Lin Fei''s eyes grew colder. A mere bottle of elixirs? Lin Fei didn''t care at all.


    "He must die! You want to stop me?"


    "Fellow daoist, he is my disciple. I cannot just watch you kill him..."


    Lin Fei understood.


    "Boom!"


    In the next moment, Lin Fei invoked his True Martial King Form.


    Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline!


    Lin Fei''s Martial King form towered tens of thousands of feet, emitting an intimidating aura. The terrifying pressure of the Martial King radiated in all directions. Those below the Martial King realm felt their bodies tighten and were profoundly shocked. This inherent reverence was deeply rooted in their souls for those at the Martial King and Nascent Soul levels.


    "Magic Avatar, Thousand Mountains!"


    The Nascent Soul cultivator who was blocking Lin Fei also unleashed his Daoist body. Countless spiritual energies converged, gradually forming a colossal Magic Avatar that spanned tens of thousands of meters. The Magic Avatar, resembling countless ovepping mountains, exuded an aura of authority and heaviness.


    It was not amon Magic Avatar. However, Lin Fei was not an ordinary Martial King either.


    "Strike!"


    Lin Fei shed with his saber. The strike resembled the descent of the heavens. Within this saber strike, there were hints of mes burning - the Triple Yin True Fire!


    Lin Fei also invoked his Triple Yin True Fire Bloodline. However, the Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline was not very prominent. The opposing Nascent Soul''s Magic Avatar struck back with a palm.


    This palm strike seemed as if countless mountains were descending, also possessing a terrifying power that could shake the heavens and earth.


    "Bang!"


    The aura from Lin Fei''s saber shed violently with the palm of the opposing Magic Avatar.


    In an instant, Lin Fei''s saber energy shed into the palm of the opposing Nascent Soul''s Magic Avatar, but only slightly. Then, the saber aura shattered instantly,pletely annihted.


    After the confrontation, Lin Fei didn''t seem to have gained any upper hand. The opponent''s strength was almost on par with his when using the Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline. Although his saber had managed to cut into the Nascent Soul''s Magic Avatar, it could recover in the blink of an eye.


    However, within Lin Fei''s saber strike, there wasn''t just the saber aura but also the Triple Yin True Fire! This fire was silent and inconspicuous, concealed within the saber aura. It rode on Lin Fei''s saber energy, shing onto the Nascent Soul''s Magic Avatar and then infiltrating the slight wound, entering the body. But for now, the opponent seemed unaware.


    The Nascent Soul Magic Avatar hovered in the void, while the Nascent Soul cultivator stood calmly, saying, "Ancient Origin Saber King, shall we call it a draw?"


    Although it seemed they were evenly matched, this was merely superficial.


    Lin Fei did not respond. He just stood there, coldly staring at his opponent.


    "Hmm?"


    The Nascent Soul cultivator looked a bit uneasy. Why wasn''t Lin Fei responding? Did he look down on him? After all, he was a dignified Nascent Soul Great Being. It was only when arge amount of cold fire emerged from within his Nascent Soul''s Magic Avatar that his expression changed drastically.


    The Nascent Soul''s Magic Avatar had no perception, being just a magical manifestation. Even if the Triple Yin True Fire burned inside it, the Nascent Soul cultivator would remain oblivious.


    "Damn it, extinguish!"


    The Nascent Soul cultivator unleashed water-type spells, enveloping his Nascent Soul''s Magic Avatar. But it was ineffective. After all, Lin Fei''s Triple Yin True Fire wasn''t just any ordinary me. How could mere water extinguish it?


    "Grand Yin Wind!"


    Lin Fei continued to stimte his Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline. A chilling wind began to blow, directed at the Nascent Soul cultivator and his Nascent Soul''s Magic Avatar. The Grand Yin Wind intensified, causing the Nascent Soul cultivator''s face to pale. He hastily summoned a magical treasure to shield himself. However, his Nascent Soul''s Magic Avatar was directly swept by the Grand Yin Wind and started to disintegrate.


    If it was just the Grand Yin Wind, the Magic Avatar could quickly recover, and the saber wouldn''t be feared. But now, with the Triple Yin True Fire inside the Nascent Soul''s Magic Avatar, and the wind fueling the mes...


    The Triple Yin True Fire inside the Nascent Soul''s Magic Avatar began to burn more fiercely. Within moments, the Magic Avatar was under the dual onught of the Grand Yin Wind and Triple Yin True Fire. It might only be a matter of breaths before the Nascent Soul''s Magic Avatar would turn to ash.


    "Explode!"


    Witnessing this scene, the Nascent Soul cultivator made a snap decision and immediately detonated his Nascent Soul Magic Avatar.


    "Boom!"


    The Nascent Soul Magic Avatar self-destructed, filling the sky with the terrifying Triple Yin True Fire and the Grand Yin Wind. Lin Fei flicked a finger, and with a "whoosh", a strand of Grand Yin True Fire instantly flew into the body of a Golden Core cultivator.


    "Elder, save me..."


    Fear was evident on the face of the Golden Core cultivator. However, it was to no avail. Under the might of the Grand Yin True Fire, even the formidable Nascent Soul''s Magic Avatar was on the verge of being burned to ash. How could a mere Golden Core cultivator withstand it? Within a few breaths, the Golden Core cultivator was turned to ashes by the Grand Yin True Fire.


    At this moment, the Grand Yin Wind and the Triple Yin True Fire in the void also disappeared. Although the Nascent Soul cultivator''s Magic Avatar self-destructed, he managed to preserve a sliver of his vitality. He wasn''t entirely reduced to ashes by the Triple Yin True Fire.


    However, he was severely weakened. To fully recover, he would probably need decades, if not longer. He would have to gradually gather resources and painstakingly repair his damaged state.


    For a moment, the Nascent Soul cultivator remained silent, his expression dark. While he still had other means at his disposal, such as magical treasures and the ability to set up formations, he couldn''t see through Lin Fei. Had the Ancient Origin Saber King, Lin Fei, used all his capabilities? He had only utilized three bloodlines, and yet almost obliterated the Nascent Soul''s Magic Avatar. If a real life-and-death battle ensued, the oue might not be different from what it is now. Especially now that his subordinate, the Golden Core cultivator, had perished. Continuing the battle would be pointless.


    "Hmph."


    The Nascent Soul cultivator refrained from making another move and returned to his sect''s location. Lin Fei, on the other hand, had no real intention of killing this Nascent Soul cultivator. After all, there were so many Nascent Soul cultivators and Martial Kings present, making the environment surrounded by formidable foes. There was no need for him to reveal all his cards. Moreover, his earlier moves were sharp and dominant enough to deter other Nascent Soul cultivators and Martial Kings.

 395. The Realm Opens

    395. The Realm Opens


    "Is that the Ancient Origin Saber King?"


    "I think I remember him. I''ve indeed heard about the Ancient Origin Saber King recently."


    "Did the Ancient Origin Saber King y a Martial King?"


    "That''s right, it should be him. The Ancient Origin Saber King, Lin Fei, truly lives up to his reputation!"


    "That Nascent Soul expert just now is certainly not an ordinary one. He''s likely in the mid-stage of Nascent Soul."


    "s, he still lost..."


    Many seemed to recall the prestige of the "Ancient Origin Saber King" at that moment. No one dared to provoke Lin Fei any longer. Lin Fei closed his eyes and began to meditate, quietly waiting.


    Days went by. Suddenly, not too far from Lin Fei, a vast portal appeared. Lin Fei''s Saber World flickered, instantly shifting the eleven Martial Sovereigns from the Ancient Origin Sect away.


    Lin Fei saw the portal in the void, which was continuously expanding, with its depths appearing endless.


    "The Tuyuan Realm has opened!"


    "It''s finally open! I wonder who will be the lucky one to obtain the treasures inside this time."


    "There are countless opportunities in the Realm. Once acquired, one might even achieve the Nascent Soul or Martial King stage."


    "This time, I will seize the greatest chance and achieve Nascent Soul!"


    "I am the greatest prodigy my sect has seen in a millennium. I will surely ascend to the Martial King realm!"


    Upon seeing the portal, everyone''s eyes were fixed upon it. Many prodigies from the Daoist and Martial worlds rubbed their hands in anticipation, preparing for the battles and opportunities thaty ahead in the mystic realm. They hoped to seize the best chances and benefits.


    Lin Fei watched the vast portal closely. To his knowledge, if a Nascent Soul cultivator or Martial King tried to forcefully enter, they would face rejection from the entire Realm, causing it to copsepletely. Hence, neither Martial Kings nor Nascent Soul cultivators would risk entering the Realm. If anyone dared to do so, the many Martial Kings and Nascent Soul cultivators outside the Realm would surely gang up on them.


    It''s a rule that all Great Beings adhere to. Only Martial Sovereigns and Golden Core True Persons were allowed to enter the Realm, while Martial Kings and Nascent Souls would guard from outside.


    "Wind Sovereign, Sect Master, hurry up and enter. Remember, don''t be afraid of causing trouble within the Mystic Realm. If anyone dares to attack, just kill them! Of course, if your strength isn''t enough, prioritize survival. Everyone, make sure toe out alive!"


    Lin Fei reminded the eleven Martial Sovereigns of the Ancient Origin Sect, "Follow the orders of the Supreme Elder!"


    The eleven Martial Sovereigns of the Ancient Origin Sect, being closest to the entrance of the Realm, were the first to enter. After them, arge number of Golden Core True Persons and Martial Sovereigns eagerly entered the Realm. About half an hourter, only Martial Kings and Nascent Soul cultivators remained outside, and the atmosphere was much quieter.


    Lin Fei nced around and then took out a Nascent Soul magic treasure imbued with the power of thunder. The Tuyuan Realm would be open for about two months. Lin Fei wouldn''t just sit idly; he could cultivate. Especially since his Supreme Yang Heavenly Thunder Bloodline hadn''t reached perfection and the cultivation speed had slowed down. It might take one or two months to perfect it. It was the perfect time to cultivate his Supreme Yang Heavenly Thunder Bloodline.


    Lin Fei reached out, and with a "crackle," he drew out a cluster of thunder from the magic treasure. A system notification echoed in Lin Fei''s mind, and the progress of his Supreme Yang Heavenly Thunder Bloodline cultivation began to increase. A few dayster, the power of the thunder in the magic treasure waspletely consumed.


    Lin Fei looked at the sky and then manifested his True Martial King Form, invoking the Supreme Yang Heavenly Thunder Bloodline. The sky darkened with gathering storm clouds as Lin Fei used his bloodline power to slowly summon thunder. The more clouds gathered, the fiercer the thunder would be.


    This significant phenomenon naturally drew the attention of the nearby Nascent Souls and Martial Kings.


    "Is that heavenly thunder? Why is there so much heavenly thunder being gathered?"


    "There aren''t any fluctuations of spiritual power. It isn''t a spell by a Nascent Soul expert. Could it be a Martial King?"


    "To gather such thunder, it must be a bloodline with lightning attributes."


    "It seems like it''s the Ancient Origin Saber King."


    "The Ancient Origin Saber King possesses a lightning-attribute bloodline?"


    For a moment, all eyes were on Lin Fei, wondering what he intended to do. Then, with a thunderous boom, a massive bolt of heavenly thunder descended, which was drawn in by Lin Fei''s True Martial King Form and channeled into the Nascent Soul magic treasure.


    While heavenly thunder was undoubtedly terrifying, Lin Fei, with his lightning-attribute bloodline, wasn''t afraid. He felt an affinity with the heavenly thunder and sensed no threat.


    "Boom, boom, boom!"


    Then, one after another, heavenly thunders descended. Dense thunder nketed the sky, but Lin Fei stood tall, resembling a colossal thunder titan in the void, guiding the thunder''s energy into the magic treasure.


    "Is he gathering the power of thunder? Is it to cultivate his lightning-attribute bloodline?"


    "Interesting. Using the lightning bloodline to draw heavenly thunder, and then using the thunder to cultivate the same bloodline. Isn''t this a perfect cycle?"


    "Can one cultivate like this?"


    Many Martial Kings were astonished. They knew that such cultivation was challenging. For instance, a Martial King with a fire-attribute bloodline, could they use fire to enhance their bloodline?


    Theoretically, yes, but it''s extremely difficult unless theirprehension is unimaginably high. Lin Fei''s method of using the heavenly thunder to cultivate his lightning-attribute bloodline may seem straightforward but is an almost insurmountable challenge for other Martial Kings.


    Lin Fei drew enough thunder to almost fill the Nascent Soul magic treasure. It brimmed with tremendous energy. Lin Fei then dismissed his True Martial King Form and began cultivating his bloodline using the thunder power inside the magic treasure.


    One day, two days, three days... Time flew by, and nearly two months passed.


    <strong>"After two months of dedicated cultivation, the progress of your Supreme Yang Heavenly Thunder Bloodline has finally reached 100%."</strong>


    <strong>"Your Supreme Yang Heavenly Thunder Bloodline has broken through to perfection!"</strong>


    "Boom!"


    Inside Lin Fei, the Supreme Yang Heavenly Thunder Bloodline transformed into a towering giant, emanating an overwhelmingly strong and pure thunderous aura¡ªhis Martial King true form, triggered after activating the Supreme Yang Heavenly Thunder Bloodline.


    "I''ve finally achieved perfection!" Lin Fei eximed in delight.


    "System."


    Immediately, a system panel appeared before Lin Fei.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Realm: Middle Stage Martial King</strong>


    <strong>Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Triple Yin True Fire Bloodline: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Supreme Yang Heavenly Thunder Bloodline: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Saber World: Perfection</strong>


    Lin Fei''s Supreme Yang Heavenly Thunder Bloodline had reached perfection, making it the fourth bloodline to do so. He had achieved perfection in four of the nine bloodlines.


    Just as Lin Fei was preparing to deeplyprehend the perfected Supreme Yang Heavenly Thunder Bloodline, a loud rumbling noise echoed throughout. The entrance to the Tuyuan Realm trembled violently.


    "What''s happening?" Lin Fei thought, a hint of rm in his heart, as he swiftly turned his gaze to the entrance of the Realm.

 396. Contention

    396. Contention


    There was intense shaking at the entrance of the Tuyuan Realm. Soon after, several figures flew out from within the realm.


    Time''s up!


    The time in the Tuyuan Realm had ended, prompting people to leave. The first to emerge was a Golden Core cultivator, his face pale as ash, looking terrified as if he had witnessed something horrifying.


    "They''re all dead! Only I escaped, and I didn''t get anything..."


    The Golden Core cultivator began to recount what had transpired within the realm. Although backed by a Nascent Soul master, he was still outmatched. Deaths inside the realm weremonce; if you were defeated, it was merely because of yourck of skill.


    As more people emerged from the entrance, Lin Fei spotted the Sect Leader of the Ancient Origin Sect and the Wind Sovereign among them.


    "You''re back?"


    Upon observing the Ancient Origin Sect Leader, Lin Fei noted that his physical body seemed to have grown much stronger. Moreover, everyone seemed to have reaped some rewards, and their gains appeared substantial. However, Lin Fei quickly counted and realized they were one person short.


    "One person is missing. What happened?" Lin Fei inquired.


    The Ancient Origin Sect Leader took a deep breath, not daring to conceal the truth, and reported, "Indeed, we''re missing one - it''s Sovereign Pang. We encountered a group of Golden Core cultivators. We shed over a particr treasure. In the end, Sovereign Pang died. However, we managed to kill fourteen of those Golden Core cultivators. Only two managed to escape."


    The Ancient Origin Sect Leader gritted his teeth. It was evident the battle had not been easy. Surprisingly, they had managed to y so many Golden Core cultivators. No doubt, the Ancient Origin Sect Leader and his team were well-prepared and possibly had other tactics up their sleeves.


    Lin Fei nodded and said, "In the realm, fate determines life and death. Sovereign Pang''s death was due to hisck of skill, and no one else is to me. It''s good that the rest of you are alive. I hope this journey into the Tuyuan Realm will be transformative for you. May the Ancient Origin Sect gain another Martial King in the future!"


    Lin Fei didn''t seem overly concerned. Deaths within such realms were typical. After all, whether it was a Golden Core cultivator or a Martial Sovereign, all vied for treasures. shes over disagreements were frequent. How could there be no casualties?


    "What? All of them are dead? Only the two of you survived? Speak! Who did this? Who dared to kill the cultivator of our Vast Void Immortal Sect?"


    At that moment, an enraged roar echoed through the vast void. Vast Void Immortal Sect!


    Upon hearing the voice, the expressions of many Nascent Soul factions and Martial King powers changed dramatically. This was a top-tier Nascent Soul sect. Currently, not only did the Vast Void Immortal Sect house the pinnacle of Nascent Souls, but they also had five powerful Nascent Souls. Furthermore, the Vast Void Immortal Sect had once produced a quasi-Deity Transformation expert. Many believed that it wouldn''t be long before the sect would give birth to a true Deity Transformation cultivator.


    No one wanted to mess with such a top-tier Nascent Soul sect. Even within the Tuyuan Realm, facing a disciple of the Vast Void Immortal Sect meant yielding when possible and retreating if necessary. Even though one could fight, most would not dare to deal a deadly blow.


    Currently, sixteen from the Vast Void Immortal Sect had entered, but only two emerged. This meant that fourteen Golden Core cultivators from the Vast Void Immortal Sect had been killed in the realm. This was a severe blow to the sect!


    The ones chosen to enter the Tuyuan Realm were undoubtedly the best of the Vast Void Immortal Sect''s Golden Core cultivators. These were top talents, highly likely to undergo Nascent Soul transformation. But now, fourteen of them were gone, almost ny percent of them. It was no wonder the Nascent Soul cultivators of the Vast Void Immortal Sect were so furious.


    "Huh? It was them?"


    The Ancient Origin Sect Leader''s face changed slightly, and he whispered to Lin Fei, "Elder, those we killed were from their sect. But we didn''t realize they were from the Vast Void Immortal Sect. We should leave quickly before they recognize us."


    The Ancient Origin Sect Leadermunicated to Lin Fei using a secret method. They hadn''t revealed their identities within the realm. Leaving now, the opponents wouldn''t know it was them. Lin Fei frowned slightly but did not say much and prepared to leave with his group.


    Swoosh!


    In an instant, a terrifying Nascent Soul Magic Avatar appeared, blocking Lin Fei''s path. The Nascent Soul cultivator from the Vast Void Immortal Sect fixed his gaze on Wind Sovereign and others beside Lin Fei. Evidently, the Wind Sovereign and his group had been recognized.


    "So, the Ancient Origin Sect. You kill so many Golden Core cultivators from our Vast Void Immortal Sect and think you can just walk away?"


    The Nascent Soul cultivator from the Vast Void Immortal Sect had an incredibly dark expression. Even if he had met Lin Fei before and knew of the great name of the "Ancient Origin Saber King," what of it? He was at the mid-phase of the Nascent Soul! He had even defeated a Martial King with five bloodlines. He wasn''t afraid of Lin Fei in the least.


    Moreover, whether it was the Martial King faction or the Nascent Soul sect, the Vast Void Immortal Sect feared no one. Typically, their disciples always had the upper hand over other forces.


    When had the Vast Void Immortal Sect suffered such a loss? If he didn''t seek justice now, even with his powerful status, upon his return, he might face disciplinary actions from the sect. At the least, a hundred-year grounding was possible. He didn''t want to be theughingstock of the Vast Void Immortal Sect.


    Facing the Nascent Soul Magic Avatar of the opponent, Lin Fei coldly remarked, "Struggles and killings within the Tuyuan Realm are normal. Moreover, the Ancient Origin Sect also lost a Martial Sovereign."


    "Hmph, your Ancient Origin Sect only lost one, while our Vast Void Immortal Sect lost fourteen!"


    "That just shows that your Vast Void Immortal Sect''s Golden Core disciples are all show and no substance, less skilled than others." Lin Fei said dismissively.


    "Well said, ''less skilled than others''! It seems the Ancient Origin Saber King hasn''t heard of my Vast Void Immortal Sect. Or perhaps, the Ancient Origin Saber King feels that defeating a few Nascent Soul cultivators and killing some Martial Kings means he can act with impunity?"


    Facing the Nascent Soul Magic Avatar, Lin Fei didn''t respond. Speaking more wouldn''t change the situation. The opposition clearly didn''t want him to leave, and didn''t care about Lin Fei''s "reputation." But when his reputation couldn''t deter others, the situation became simpler. In the vast Ancient Continent, power reigned supreme. Nothing trumped raw strength.


    "In that case, let me cut you down!" A sharp glint shed in Lin Fei''s eyes.


    Boom!


    In an instant, the four bloodlines within Lin Fei exploded with power - the Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline, the Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline, the Triple Yin True Fire Bloodline, and the Supreme Yang Heavenly Thunder Bloodline. And it wasn''t over. "Saber World!"


    Suddenly, ayer of white light descended, enveloping both the Vast Void Immortal Sect''s Nascent Soul cultivator and his Magic Avatar,pletely sealing off the two worlds.


    The oppressive force of the Saber World pressed down heavily.


    "What? Saber World?" The expression of the Nascent Soul from the Vast Void Immortal Sect changed dramatically.


    Meanwhile, Lin Fei''s vast True Martial King Form unleashed a mighty saber strike. Apanied by raging winds, true fire, and a massive thunder trench, it descended with great momentum.


    "Four bloodlines and the Saber World, how is this possible?!" The Nascent Soul roared, his voice filled with shock and fear.


    Boom!


    Finally, the saber fell. The power of the four bloodlines overwhelmed the opponent''s Nascent Soul Magic Avatar.

 397. Killing Nascent Soul, Shaking All Directions!

    397. Killing Nascent Soul, Shaking All Directions!


    "No..." The Nascent Soul cultivator screamed.


    Immediately after, its Nascent Soul Magic Avatar, fragile as if made of paper, was split into two under Lin Fei''s saber strike. Furthermore, both halves were engulfed in the real fire and thunder that apanied the strike, turning instantly to ashes.


    Annihted!


    Such a powerful Nascent Soul Magic Avatar had been obliterated before it could even demonstrate its might. Losing the Nascent Soul Magic Avatar meant the Nascent Soul cultivator had lost at least one-third, if not two-thirds, of his power. For a moment, the Nascent Soul''s face was ashen and filled with despair. He didn''t even try to escape because of the Saber World. He knew that under such circumstances, escape was impossible.


    "You''ve destroyed my Magic Avatar. I''ll remember this grudge. Once I''ve restored my Magic Avatar, I''ll surely return for a rematch," the Nascent Soul cultivator said coldly.


    A hint of surprise shed in Lin Fei''s eyes. Was this man out of his mind? Had Lin Fei ever said he would let him go? Would there really be a next time?


    "sh!"


    Without paying heed to the other''s words, Lin Fei unleashed another sky-reaching saber strike, its might unparalleled and further enhanced by the power of the Saber World. Lightning and dark energy still shimmered on the saber.


    "Do you dare kill me?!" Only now did the Nascent Soul from the Vast Void Immortal Sect seem to understand Lin Fei''s intent. It was unimaginable to him. A lone Martial King, with no backing, dared to kill him? And it wasn''t a bluff, Lin Fei was genuinely intent on executing him. Especially now, within Lin Fei''s Saber World, where even fleeing seemed out of reach. At this moment, true fear settled in. Even with the support of the Vast Void Immortal Sect, he was petrified.


    He had never imagined that someone would dare to publicly execute him.


    "You can''t kill me. I am one of the top five Nascent Soul cultivators of the Vast Void Immortal Sect. If you kill me, the Vast Void Immortal Sect will destroy your Ancient Origin Sect. Even if you don''t care about yourself, don''t you care about the Ancient Origin Sect?" The Nascent Soul, in his panic, cried out.


    "Is that so?" Lin Fei responded coldly. "If the Vast Void Immortal Sect dares toe to the Ancient Origin Sect, I will y them all. For now, I''ll send you on your way."


    With an icy gaze, Lin Fei''s saber decisively descended.


    With a swoosh, Lin Fei''s saber, infused with the Triple Yin True Fire and apanied by heavenly thunder, descended on the Nascent Soul cultivator.


    The Nascent Soul cultivator let out a pained cry. Under the oppression of the Saber World and the power of multiple blood veins, even the mighty Nascent Soul, protected by his magic treasures, was utterly defeated by Lin Fei''s strike.


    The entire void went silent.


    Everyone present seemed in disbelief at the scene before them. The Nascent Soul cultivator from the Vast Void Immortal Sect had fallen, right before their eyes!


    Such a significant event felt surreal. The Vast Void Immortal Sect was a massive entity in the Nascent Soul realm, and no one dared to provoke it. After all, with five prominent Nascent Souls guarding it, who would dare? But now, Lin Fei had in one of the Vast Void Immortal Sect''s Nascent Souls. Once this news reached the Vast Void Immortal Sect, they would surely annihte the Ancient Origin Sect in their fury!


    "We need to leave, and fast! We shouldn''t get involved in this mess!"


    "The Ancient Origin Saber King has gone mad. Doesn''t he know the strength and position of the Vast Void Immortal Sect?"


    "After publicly executing a Nascent Soul cultivator from the Vast Void Immortal Sect, they won''t let this go."


    "Unless something unexpected happens, not only will Lin Fei die, but the entire Ancient Origin Sect will be destroyed!"


    "We should leave before the Vast Void Immortal Sect misunderstands."


    In an instant, many from the Nascent Soul realm or Martial King factions began to prepare for their departure. They did not want to get caught up in this turmoil.


    The Vast Void Immortal Sect still had two Golden Core True Persons present. Both were in shock, seemingly unable to believe what they had just witnessed. If a Nascent Soul cultivator could be in, what chance did they have?


    "Run!"


    Without hesitation, the two Golden Core True Persons attempted to flee.


    Lin Fei''s eyes turned cold.


    Whoosh! Whoosh!


    Two streams of Triple Yin True Fire shot toward them. Having already in a Nascent Soul cultivator from the Vast Void Immortal Sect, Lin Fei didn''t hesitate to also target these two Golden Core True Persons. The Golden Core True Persons screamed in agony as they were turned to ash by the Triple Yin True Fire.


    "Elder Lin, this...," the Sect Master of the Ancient Origin Sect and others were also in shock. They had never imagined Lin Fei could do such a thing. The Ancient Origin Sect was now in great trouble!


    "Return to the sect," Lin Fei dered. "As for dealing with the Vast Void Immortal Sect, leave it to me. I have my ways."


    Seeing Lin Fei''s confidence, even if they had doubts, the members of the Ancient Origin Sect chose to trust him.


    "Let''s go!"


    With that, Lin Fei gathered the members of the Ancient Origin Sect and transformed into a streak of light, swiftly leaving the secret realm.


    Lin Fei returned to the Ancient Origin Sect. Upon his arrival, the Sect Master of Ancient Origin immediately issued a decree. Many of the sect''s disciples were dispersed, particrly the core disciples, many of whom left the Ancient Origin Sect altogether. Such preparations were made with foresight; should the Ancient Origin Sect ever be destroyed, these ''seeds'' might hold the potential for its eventual revival.


    However, the thought of rebuilding never crossed Lin Fei''s mind. His primary concern was the looming threat of the Vast Void Immortal Sect. ording to his investigations, this formidable faction boasted five mighty Nascent Soul Great Beings. Having vanquished one, only four remained. Yet, among these four, there lurked a Nascent Soul of unparalleled power.


    Lin Fei knew better than to underestimate such a force. An elite Nascent Soul was no trifling matter.


    "I must cultivate the fifth bloodline as swiftly as possible," he mused. "With that,bined with the power of the Saber World, I''d stand fearless even against the mightiest Nascent Soul. In fact, it remains to be seen whether such a Nascent Soul could even best me in battle."


    Such was the source of Lin Fei''s unwavering confidence against the Vast Void Immortal Sect. The Saber World, coupled with his five Martial King bloodlines, made him a match for the most eminent of powers. Moreover, Lin Fei''s bloodlines were no ordinary ones. He treaded the Dao of Yin and Yang, the Four Symbols, and the Five Elements, embodying almost all the fundamental elements of the world. The more bloodlines he possessed, the greater their synergistic explosion of power upon activation.


    Lin Fei had already acquired the bloodlines of Yin and Yang. So, which bloodline would be his next acquisition? Given the circumstances, his choice must be one that could immediately bolster his strength andbat prowess. Among the Four Symbols, he stillcked Earth and Water, while from the Five Elements, only Wood, Water, and Earth remained. So only three elemental bloodlines remained avable for his cultivation.

 398. Vast Void Immortal Sect’s Action

    398. Vast Void Immortal Sect¡¯s Action


    "Water is ice. Water elemental bloodline can also be the ice elemental bloodline. Ice often symbolizes freezing, destruction, and deathly stillness."


    With a flicker of thought, Lin Fei discerned which bloodline he should cultivate next: the ice elemental bloodline. Currently, Lin Feicked a means to broadly control and constrain adversaries. The ice elemental bloodline, without a doubt, could offer such a capability. Once he managed to restrict an opponent, the full force of his Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline, the Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline, Triple Yin True Fire Bloodline, and more could envelop and assail them. Given the current potency of his bloodlines, few Martial Kings or Nascent Souls could withstand their assault.


    Thus, the ice elemental bloodline was crucial for Lin Fei. He particrly valued its freezing capability. Hence, if he were to cultivate the ice elemental bloodline, it needed to possess a formidable freezing power.


    Lin Fei promptly entered the Dubhe Dao Artifact to meticulously select. Within the artifacty a myriad of bloodline techniques, including numerous ones rted to the ice element. Even within the realm of ice bloodlines, many had distinct specialties. For instance, some excelled in freezing life forces, capable of killing Nascent Souls or Martial Kings. Yet, such bloodlines often had unsatisfactory freezing capabilities.


    What Lin Fei sought was a constraint. Therefore, the freezing ability of his chosen bloodline had to be exceptionally potent. With this criterion in mind, he discovered the Annihtion Frost Bloodline. Once unleashed, it could freeze everything in its vicinity. Any force frozen by it would plunge into silence. Whether it be freezing Spiritual Qi, making the Spiritual Qi fall silent, or freezing a magical treasure, causing the treasure to be dormant, and even freezing array formations, forcing them into stillness. It was an incredibly fearsome bloodline.


    Lin Fei had long understood that there were significant distinctions among Martial King bloodlines. Without a doubt, the Annihtion Frost Bloodline was among the most elite. Of course, this didn''t mean the Annihtion Frost Bloodline was invincible.


    Firstly, its offensive capabilities were rtively weak, making it challenging to y adversaries. Moreover, it merely froze. If an opponent''s power was formidable, for instance, if their Spiritual Qi was robust, they could resist the freezing. Hence, the Annihtion Frost Bloodline was never a standalone lineage but served as a supplementary one.


    Yet, Lin Fei currently required such a supplementary bloodline. "You''re the one, Annihtion Frost Bloodline!"


    In the very next moment, Lin Fei manifested his True Martial King Form. Four peak bloodlines encircled him, their overwhelming might pressing down upon the Annihtion Frost Bloodline.


    "Annihtion Frost Bloodline,e, be part of my lineage!"


    "Whoosh."


    The Annihtion Frost Bloodline, showing its own form of "intelligence," didn''t futilely resist. It swiftly merged into Lin Fei''s body. Instantly, memories surfaced in Lin Fei''s mind, and concurrently, a new bloodline was birthed within him. It was the fifth bloodline, the Annihtion Frost Bloodline!


    "Swish."


    Lin Fei opened his eyes and once again entered the Dubhe Dao Artifact, this time the chamber of the Martial Sovereign level, to select a Divine Ability to integrate into the Annihtion Frost Bloodline.


    The newly cultivated Annihtion Frost Bloodline was merely at its inception, with its cultivation progress being only 1%. This showed that the various umtions of Lin Fei''s previous cultivations weren''t of much help to this bloodline.


    Thus, mastering the Annihtion Frost Bloodline wasn''t going to be easy. Lin Fei even thought that some ice elemental Divine Abilities probably wouldn''t significantly enhance the Annihtion Frost Bloodline. It was not just about freezing; it carried the aspect of "annihtion" and the characteristic of "constraining" other forces.


    Within the Dubhe Dao Artifact, there were many ice elemental Divine Abilities. Lin Fei counted roughly twenty. So, he integrated all of them into the Annihtion Frost Bloodline - a total of twenty-three ice elemental Divine Abilities. What was the result?


    "System."


    Lin Fei summoned the system panel to inspect his martial arts progress:


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Realm: Mid Martial King</strong>


    <strong>Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Triple Yin True Fire Bloodline: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Supreme Yang Heavenly Thunder Bloodline: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Annihtion Frost Bloodline: Beginner (71%)</strong>


    <strong>Saber World: Perfection</strong>


    The cultivation progress of Lin Fei''s Annihtion Frost Bloodline had only increased by about 70%. It was still in its beginner stage, not having broken through to mastery. This realization weighed heavily on Lin Fei''s heart.


    Previously, any bloodline, once integrated with twenty-three Divine Abilities, would surely advance from beginner to mastery. But now? Even after merging with twenty-three ice elemental Divine Abilities, the Annihtion Frost Bloodline remained at the beginner stage.


    Lin Fei pondered deeply. "It seems the Annihtion Frost Bloodline is hard to cultivate. Even if it requires ice elemental Divine Abilities, it would probably need a vast number of them. At least a hundred, if not several hundred."


    Lin Fei had never imagined that cultivating a bloodline would necessitate integrating such a vast number of Divine Abilities. Such a horrifying quantity of Divine Abilities surely wouldn''t be found within the Dubhe Dao Artifact. Even martial families of the King''s lineage, like the Xiao n, couldn''t possibly have this many ice elemental Divine Abilities. He would have to resort to trading in the Martial God Space.


    With this in mind, Lin Fei left the chamber. With a thought, he ventured into the Martial God Space.


    ...


    In the grand hall of the Vast Void Immortal Sect, the atmosphere was palpably tense. The four Nascent Soul Great Beings sat elevated upon the main throne, nked by various Golden Core elders on either side of the spacious room.


    "As for our journey to the Tuyuan Secret Realm," a voice echoed, "we were utterly defeated. Has every detail of the news been verified?"


    From the elevated throne, the serene voice of the Vast Void Immortal Sect''s master inquired.


    "The news has been thoroughly verified, Master," a response came. "The Ancient Origin Saber King, Lin Fei, of the Ancient Origin Sect, outside the Vast Void Immortal Sect Realm, slew our Nascent Soul elders and every remaining Golden Core True Person."


    "In addition," the voice continued, "inside the secret realm, our Golden Core True Persons fell at the hands of the Martial Sovereigns of the Ancient Origin Sect. Our total loss in the Tuyuan Realm is tied to the Ancient Origin Sect. Currently, the Ancient Origin Saber King has returned to their sect."


    The Golden Core True Person fell silent after conveying the news. The great conflict between the Nascent Souls and the Martial King weighed heavily on the minds of those present. The next course of action was for the four great Nascent Souls to decide.


    "The Nascent Soul elders of our Vast Void Immortal Sect cannot die in vain," dered the sect master with a firm voice. "Those who dare offend our sect shall be shown no mercy! I hereby decree, activate the great mountain protective formation, and guard the entrance! All four Nascent Soul cultivators of the Vast Void Immortal Sect shall set forth and eradicate the Ancient Origin Sect to assert our unyielding authority!" The sect master of the Vast Void Immortal Sect resolved.


    "We obey the Sect Master''s decree!" was the unanimous response.


    In the next moment, the four great Nascent Souls rose swiftly. With a ''whoosh'', they transformed into beams of radiant light, departing from the sect.

 399. The Vast Void Immortal Sect’s Four Great Nascent Souls Descend

    399. The Vast Void Immortal Sect¡¯s Four Great Nascent Souls Descend


    In the realm of Martial God Space, Lin Fei entered the main hall. To his surprise, many were abuzz discussing a single matter.


    "Have you heard? The Ancient Origin Saber King managed to cut down a Nascent Soul cultivator from the Vast Void Immortal Sect."


    "It''s absolutely true!" Another voice chimed in. "Right after the Tuyuan Secret Realm expedition concluded, there was a dispute between the two sides. The Ancient Origin Saber King took action and killed the Nascent Soul cultivator from the Vast Void Immortal Sect."


    "The Vast Void Immortal Sect has always been domineering," another murmured, "Yet this time, they''ve met their match. Even their Nascent Soul cultivator was beheaded."


    "It''s uncertain if the Ancient Origin Sect is truly unyielding," another replied, "But given the Vast Void Immortal Sect''s nature, the Ancient Origin Sect''s days may be numbered."


    "Indeed," a voice agreed, "The might of the Vast Void Immortal Sect is unparalleled. Once they mobilize, the Ancient Origin Sect will surely struggle."


    "What''s more, it''s rumored that the Ancient Origin Sect only has one Martial King."


    "I fear they''ll find it difficult to withstand the Vast Void Immortal Sect this time."


    The Martial God Space was a nexus for Martial Kings and Nascent Soul cultivators from variousnds, ensuring that news traveled swiftly.


    Lin Fei hadn''t expected that word of his conquest against the Vast Void Immortal Sect''s Nascent Soul cultivator would spread throughout the entire Martial God Space so quickly. Leaving behind a message regarding his need for an ice-attributed Divine Ability, Lin Fei swiftly departed the Martial God Space and retreated to his secret chamber.


    As he pondered, Lin Fei uttered softly, "Vast Void Immortal Sect..." He was well aware of the sect and its top-tier Nascent Soul cultivators.


    However, he gave little heed to the other Nascent Soul cultivators. With his newly acquired Annihtion Frost Bloodline ¨C although in its infancy ¨C its power was formidable. After all, it was a lineage of the highest caliber. Even at its beginning stages, its potential was horrifying. Coupled with his Saber World, Lin Fei felt he was on par with any Nascent Soul cultivator.


    "If the Nascent Soul cultivators of the Vast Void Immortal Sect do note, so be it," Lin Fei thought coldly. "But if they do... I shall cut them down. It''s merely the destruction of another immortal sect." His eyes grew icy, for annihting immortal sects was a deed he was all too familiar with.


    Suddenly, from the outskirts of the Ancient Origin Sect, a voice thundered, "Ancient Origin Saber King, emerge and meet your end!"


    "Already?" Lin Fei mused, somewhat taken aback. He hadn''t anticipated the Vast Void Immortal Sect''s arrival so soon. With a single stride, he emerged from his chamber.


    Above the Ancient Origin Sect, four prominent Nascent Soul cultivators, led by the Taoist Lord of the Distant Cloud, surveyed thend below. Their spiritual senses easily ascertained the strength of the Ancient Origin Sect. It was just as they had expected ¨C not a major force.


    Before this, it had only been a power at the Martial Sovereign level. Largely relying on the Ancient Origin Saber King, Lin Fei, they had risen to the rank of a "Martial King Power". Among all in the Ancient Origin Sect, the only one they deemed worthy of attention was the Ancient Origin Saber King, Lin Fei.


    "Sect Leader, based on our intelligence, this Lin Fei, known as the Ancient Origin Saber King, is not to be underestimated. We must tread carefully. It is whispered that Lin Fei, the Ancient Origin Saber King, is a Dao Seeker."


    "Typically, those who seek the Dao attain the status of Golden Core or Martial Sovereign. And there are those exceptional few who ascend to the ranks of Nascent Soul or Martial King. Lin Fei is no exception. Shortly after achieving the rank of Martial King, he repelled the Taoist Lord Qianhe. He even slew Martial King Xiao Tianling thereafter. And, our Vast Void Immortal Sect''s Nascent Soul cultivator met his demise at his hand."


    Distant Cloud Taoist Lord''s expression was grave, his voice deep and resonant, "The reputation carved out by this Ancient Origin Saber King is certainly not undeserved. He has even manifested the Saber World. Thus, if he seizes an opportunity, escape bes a luxury. One is bound to face his de! However, if one can shatter his Saber World, they can overpower him with an unbeatable might. And even the Saber King would surely meet his doom."


    Such words came easily to the Distant Cloud Taoist Lord. To crush with unbeatable force, the concept was known to all. But who could truly overpower the Ancient Origin Saber King? That was the real conundrum.


    Distant Cloud Taoist Lord''s gaze remained unfazed, exuding tranquility. Even upon learning of the Vast Void Immortal Sect''s Nascent Soul cultivator''s defeat, he remained unruffled.


    It seemed that nothing could unsettle him. All seemed to be within his control. While others may not possess the confidence to challenge the Ancient Origin Saber King, he did. He was a Nascent Soul cultivator of the highest caliber, and he was just one step away from Deity Transformation. He was certain that within a decade, he would attain the preliminary phase of Deity Transformation. Once there, he would push through, achieving full Deity Transformation, establishing himself as a dominant force with a lifespan of a hundred thousand years. A true immortal.


    As for dealing with the Ancient Origin Sect or the Ancient Origin Saber King, they were but fleeting episodes in his long journey of cultivation. They could be dismissed with a wave of his hand.


    "There''s no need to wait. Obliterate the Ancient Origin Sect now," Distant Cloud Taoist Lord spoke with serene authority. The very next moment, he extended his hand. With a thunderous boom, his hand materialized a colossal palm in the void, formed entirely from the spiritual energy of the cosmos, casting a shadow so vast it nketed the entire Ancient Origin Sect.


    Instantly, a terrifying pressure descended upon the sect. Even the Martial Sovereign of the Ancient Origin Sect felt the weight of a mountain pressing down as if facing an impending apocalypse.


    "What''s happening?"


    "It seems there are four Qi cultivators."


    "This daunting pressure isn''t from a Golden Core; it''s from a Nascent Soul Great Being!"


    "When did our Ancient Origin Sect offend such a powerful Nascent Soul cultivator?"


    "Could it be someone from the Vast Void Immortal Sect?"


    In that moment, those in the know, like Wind Sovereign, were overtaken by a wave of horror, their faces paling drastically.


    Nascent Soul Great Beings!


    Moreover, not one, but four Nascent Soul Great Beings stood in their midst. When had anyone within the Ancient Origin Sect ever witnessed the presence of four Nascent Soul Great Beings?


    And their positions were no coincidence. They stood forming a formidable formation, harnessing thebined might of all four. How terrifying would that power be?


    Even now, with just the techniques exhibited by the Distant Cloud Taoist Lord, none within the Ancient Origin Sect, save for Lin Fei, could withstand it. When that hand descends, the entirety of the Ancient Origin Sect will be reduced to ruins.


    "This... this is the power of a Nascent Soul Great Being..." whispered the Sect Master of the Ancient Origin Sect. Such power, it almost instilled a sense of hopelessness. Even as a Martial Sovereign, even with his Divine Abilities, faced with this magnitude of power, his skills, his strength ¨C they seemed utterly insignificant.


    Witnessing Lin Fei ying the Nascent Soul Great Being from the Vast Void Immortal Sect hadn''t instilled such intense feelings. After all, they were mere spectators then. It didn''t seem so dire.


    But now, facing the wrath of a Nascent Soul Great Being firsthand, they truly understood the terror of such might. A power capable of annihting heavens and earth, effortlessly "crushing" them. The vast Ancient Origin Sect seemed to be nothing more than a ything in the face of such a Nascent Soul Great Being ¨C easily wiped out with a flick of a hand.


    However, suddenly, a brilliant saber light fiercely emanated from beneath the Ancient Origin Sect. Stretching for a thousand miles, the light surged upwards, shing forcefully with the massive hand in the void.


    Boom!


    The intense collision reverberated through the void. The terrifying aftermath of the sh radiated in all directions. When the dust settled, a silhouette emerged from below the Ancient Origin Sect. It seemed as if he was ascending an invisible staircase in the void, step by step, walking confidently into the midst of the expanse.


    The Martial King had made his entrance. The one who was the only Martial King of the Ancient Origin Sect. The Ancient Origin Saber King, Lin Fei, had finally appeared!

 400. Bloodline Shows Its Power

    400. Bloodline Shows Its Power


    Lin Fei took steps, slowly making his way into the void. He confronted the four Nascent Soul cultivators from a distance. At first nce, his eyes locked onto Distant Cloud Taoist Lord, presumably the leader among the four Nascent Souls.


    It was the Distant Cloud Taoist Lord who had attacked earlier. Even though it was a casual move on his part, its power seemed to be nearing that of a Martial King''s bloodline. This casual strike alone was proof of the Distant Cloud Taoist Lord''s immense strength, undoubtedly one of the top Nascent Souls within the Vast Void Immortal Sect.


    "Ancient Origin Saber King, Lin Fei!" Distant Cloud Taoist Lord addressed him.


    "You are the Distant Cloud Taoist Lord from the Vast Void Immortal Sect?" Lin Fei replied. With the threat posed to the Ancient Origin Sect by the Vast Void Immortal Sect, Lin Fei had of course taken note. His research had revealed that the Sect Master, Distant Cloud Taoist Lord, was the strongest and truly a top-tier Nascent Soul.


    "Yes, and I believe you know the reason for my visit here," the Taoist Lord began. "I''ve heard of the Ancient Origin Saber King''s Saber World. I would like to test and see if I can shatter this Saber World of yours." He spoke confidently.


    Lin Fei nced at the Distant Cloud Taoist Lord and the three Nascent Soul cultivators around him. They weren''t just standing there for show. The three Nascent Soul Great Beings were in specific positions, evidently forming a formation.


    Should they make a move, thebined power of the four Nascent Soul cultivators would be formidable. To defeat the Distant Cloud Taoist Lord, Lin Fei would first need to break theirbined formation. And to do so was straightforward ¡ª by ying just one of the Nascent Soul Great Beings, the formation would be shattered.


    "Saber World!"


    Without hesitation, Lin Fei immediately invoked his Saber World technique. As the Saber World descended, it isted everything within. For a moment, the entire void transformed into its own realm.


    "Ignite!"


    Within the Saber World, mes erupted violently. While they appeared to be ordinary mes, they were actually filled with deadly intent. Hidden within them were Lin Fei''s Triple Yin True Fire. These engulfing mes immediately enveloped the four Nascent Soul cultivators.


    Ordinary mes wouldn''t pose a threat to the likes of them. However, the Triple Yin True Fire was different. Once tainted by it, even a Nascent Soul Magic Avatar would be reduced to ashes.


    "What an impressive Saber World!"


    "Nascent Soul Magic Avatar!"


    As Lin Fei invoked his Saber World, the Distant Cloud Taoist Lord manifested his Magic Avatar. At first nce, the Magic Avatar seemed ordinary, taking on the appearance of a giant.


    However, as soon as the Magic Avatar appeared and threw a punch, the sound of space shattering echoed. But this wasn''t ordinary space; it was the void within Lin Fei''s Saber World.


    Under the force of that single punch, everything broke apart. Concurrently, Lin Fei''s Saber World experienced intense tremors, and cracks started to form as if it would copse at any moment.


    For the first time, Lin Fei''s expression changed slightly. He realized that his Saber World couldn''t withstand the onught of the Distant Cloud Taoist Lord''s Magic Avatar.


    Ever since Lin Fei evolved his Saber World, he had relied on its power, bing almost invincible. Only once, when faced with the explosion of the Heavenly Dragon Orb, had it been torn open, allowing the Taoist Lord Qianhe to escape.


    Apart from that incident, Lin Fei''s Saber World had always been powerful. Figures like Martial King Xiao Tianling and the Nascent Soul cultivators of the Vast Void Immortal Sect were trapped by Lin Fei''s Saber World before being executed.


    However, now, even after perfectly invoking his Saber World, it seemed on the verge of copsing under a single blow from the Distant Cloud Taoist Lord''s Magic Avatar. Without his Saber World, Lin Fei would lose a significant portion of hisbat strength. The might of a top-tier Nascent Soul was truly horrifying!


    Nevertheless, Lin Fei''s Triple Yin True Fire wasn''t without effect. The engulfing mes suddenly surged, intensifying on the four Nascent Souls. When they tried to extinguish the Triple Yin True Fire with their spell, they found it impossible.


    Importantly, everything the Triple Yin True Fire touched turned to ash, even at the particle level. The movements of the four Nascent Souls were momentarily hindered.


    "Heavenly Saber, Strike!"


    Simultaneously, Lin Fei shed down with his saber. He didn''t aim for Distant Cloud Taoist Lord but targeted one of them.


    Lin Fei wasn''t confident in defeating the Distant Cloud Taoist Lord in a single strike. However, he was certain he could kill one of the Nascent Soul cultivators. Therefore, while his Saber World was still held, Lin Fei concentrated all his power to eliminate at least one Nascent Soul cultivator.


    This saber burst forth in an instant, moving at an unbelievable speed. However, the Distant Cloud Taoist Lord was quick to react. The fact that he couldn''t shatter Lin Fei''s Saber World with a single strike left him mildly surprised, but not majorly taken aback. What truly caught him off guard was Lin Fei''s determined attempt to kill one of them.


    Distant Cloud Taoist Lord''s Nascent Soul Magic Avatar tried to intervene, but before it could act, the void around it started to crystallize into icy shards, revealing the power of Lin Fei''s Annihtion Frost Bloodline. This was the first time Lin Fei had ever used it. The four Nascent Soul cultivators were instantly frozen in ce, unable to move or use their spiritual powers.


    At this moment, Lin Fei''s saber descended.


    With a loud "bang", Lin Fei''s saber struck down, shattering the icy figure of the Nascent Soul cultivator. A gust of chilling wind blew, turning the shattered figure into ashes. Dead.


    Such a prestigious Nascent Soul Great Being had perished just like that.


    "Die!" Seeing this, the Distant Cloud Taoist Lord''s anger reached its peak. His Magic Avatar, frozen only for a split second, broke free from the ice. With immense force, he directed a punch at Lin Fei. The void shattered, and the Saber World along with it. The sheer power of the punch seemed to have the capability to annihte everything.


    Suddenly, a massive bolt of lightning struck, targeting Distant Cloud Taoist Lord''s Nascent Soul Magic Avatar. The attack halted the Magic Avatar momentarily. Taking this opportunity, Lin Fei turned into a gust of wind and disappeared, simultaneously withdrawing his Saber World.


    "Boom!" Distant Cloud Taoist Lord''s punch missed its target, hitting only empty space. The Vast Void Immortal Sect had lost another of its Nascent Soul Great Beings. The first sh ended with Lin Fei''s clear victory.


    "What a formidable Ancient Origin Saber King!" Distant Cloud Taoist Lord eximed, a mix of shock and rage evident in his voice. From the original five Nascent Souls, two had now fallen at Lin Fei''s hands. This fueled Distant Cloud Taoist Lord''s murderous intent even more.


    "Immortal Binding Tower, suppress!" Distant Cloud Taoist Lord rarely used his magical treasures, considering his Nascent Soul Magic Avatar was powerfully unmatched. But now, just the Magic Avatar seemed insufficient against Lin Fei. He summoned the Nascent Soul magic treasure, Immortal Binding Tower, known for its powerful suppressive capabilities.


    "Nascent Soul Magic Avatar." The remaining two Nascent Soul Great Beings, filled with dread, also summoned their Nascent Soul Magic Avatars. They were deeply shocked. Killing a Nascent Soul Great Being wasn''t a simple task, yet Lin Fei had done it with seeming ease.


    Before they could fullyprehend the situation, the three Nascent Soul Magic Avatars, apanied by the colossal Immortal Binding Tower,unched an attack on Lin Fei.

 401. Lin Fei Furious Slash Nascent Soul Magic Avatar

    401. Lin Fei Furious sh Nascent Soul Magic Avatar


    Boom!


    The Immortal Binding Tower descended. Even with Lin Fei''s Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline, enabling him to drift with the wind, he wasn''t exempt from the tower''s snare.


    The Immortal Binding Tower, as its name suggests, wasn''t easy to escape from. The moment it appeared, it already had the surrounding void ensnared within its cloak.


    As the tower activated, the void itself was suppressed. Lin Fei''s attempts to drift were met with staggering resistance. Even a minor dy and the tower wouldnd upon him. And then, the tower descended.


    Lin Fei, in a show of defiance, thrust his hand upwards, using nothing but the sheer power of his physical body to strike the descending tower.


    Thud.


    Unexpectedly, the Immortal Binding Tower shuddered violently, unable toplete its descent. For a moment, the three Nascent Souls present widened their eyes in disbelief, as if questioning the reality before them.


    "How can this be?"


    "While the Martial King''s physical form is strong, it shouldn''t be this formidable!"


    "The Martial King''s main strength lies in his bloodline. If the bloodline power is not fully effective, how potent can his physical body be?"


    "Is this physical strength truly that of a Martial King?"


    Lin Fei''s punch astounded everyone present. Even he had not fully realized the magnitude of his own strength. Lin knew his body was formidable, honed and refined time after time. Having surpassed numerous martial saints and Martial Sovereigns in the past, once he ascended to the rank of Martial King, he seldom relied purely on his physical prowess. Yet with every bloodline addition, he felt a distinct change, a series of metamorphoses.


    To what extent his raw physical strength had grown, even Lin Fei did not have a clear grasp. Until now. Perhaps even he was not fully aware of the terror of his own body. His physique carried the bloodline of the Azure Flood Dragon King, a top-tier king-level exotic beast, a creature with the blood of true dragons coursing through its veins.


    Perhaps the Azure Flood Dragon King''s bloodline did not manifest its effects overtly but worked subtly, continuously strengthening Lin Fei''s body. Coupled with Lin Fei''s inherently formidable physique, abination of factors resulted in Lin Fei''s physical form being on par with king-tier exotic beasts.


    To understand this significance, king-tier exotic beasts were entities capable of shing head-on with Nascent Soul Magic Avatars and Martial King bloodlines.


    At this moment, with a physique rivaling a king-tier exotic beast, it implied that Lin Fei, with just the power of his body, could counter the forces of the Nascent Soul Magic Avatar and Martial King levels.


    That''s why Lin Fei repelled the Immortal Binding Tower with just a single punch. And then, with two more punches, he repelled two Nascent Soul Magic Avatars.


    Lin Fei''s eyes shimmered with brilliance. At this moment, he seemed to truly "understand". It turned out that ever since he became the Martial King, his body had been undergoing transformation every single moment.


    This transformation was subtle and imperceptible, and it couldst a very long time. Even now, the transformation of Lin Fei''s physical body has not ended. It might continue for an extended period.


    With such a prolonged bodily transformation, Lin Fei''s physique is bound to be more and more formidable.


    Lin Fei had never realized this before. Just his physique alone could probably rival two bloodlines or even more!


    At this moment, Lin Fei stood in the void. Even if he did not use the Saber World, the aura emanating from Lin Fei was not to be underestimated. It might even be more potent if Lin Fei had fully unleashed the power of his body.


    "Heavenly Saber, sh!"


    Lin Fei''s eyes were icy cold. He charged toward a Nascent Soul Magic Avatar.


    With a swing of his saber, both the Nascent Soul Magic Avatar and the Nascent Soul cultivator beside it rapidly froze into ice crystals. This was the power of the Annihtion Frost Bloodline!


    Instantly, both the Nascent Soul Magic Avatar and the Nascent Soul cultivator were frozen solid. Even if it was just for an instant, it was enough!


    "Crack!"


    Lin Fei''s saber shed down, and the Nascent Soul Magic Avatar instantly shattered. And a cold wind followed. The Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline!


    With a gust of this cold wind, the shattered ice crystals instantly turned into ashes. The Nascent Soul Magic Avatar was obliterated. Moreover, Lin Fei''s saber was already aiming for the Nascent Soul cultivator.


    "Boom!"


    However, the Immortal Binding Tower appeared in time, blocking Lin Fei''s saber. But Lin Fei did not force the issue. He swiftly retreated.


    "Supreme Yang Heavenly Thunder Bloodline!"


    "Boom!"


    Massive thunders flickered, instantly forming a beam of light. Descending from the sky, it fiercely targeted the body of the Nascent Soul cultivator.


    This time, the Immortal Binding Tower could no longer defend in time. The massive heavenly thunder fiercelynded on the body of the Nascent Soul.


    This was the heavenly thunder from Lin Fei''s perfected bloodline. Its power, containing the force of destruction, could obliterate everything.


    As a result, when the thunder struck, it heavily bombarded the body of the Nascent Soul cultivator.


    This time, there was no Magic Avatar to take the hit. It directly impacted the Nascent Soul cultivator.


    Suddenly, the Nascent Soul cultivator let out a tragic scream. This bolt of heavenly thunder had the power to annihte the Nascent Soul at a particle level. Thus, just a single bolt nearly obliterated almost a quarter of the Nascent Soul cultivator''s particles.


    However, it wasn''t just a single bolt of thunder. It was two, three, or even countless thunders, all crashing down. Just like raindrops, the entire void turned into a sea of thunder.


    "Boom!"


    Atst, the second Nascent Soul cultivator was pulverized by the thunder.


    Dead!


    The second Nascent Soul cultivator had perished. Previously, four formidable Nascent Souls had joined forces. With overwhelming momentum, they seemed set to obliterate the entire Ancient Origin Sect. Yet, now, only two of these Nascent Soul cultivators remained.


    In a fleeting moment, Lin Fei had in two of them.


    "Damn it, how did this happen?"


    Distant Cloud Taoist Lord, a pinnacle Nascent Soul Great Being, eximed. Even with his presence, two of the Nascent Soul cultivators had fallen. More vexing was the fact that he found himself powerless against Lin Fei, unable to find a way to counter him.


    "Nascent Soul Magic Avatar! Immortal Binding Tower! Die!"


    Distant Cloud Taoist Lord was consumed by fury. He summoned his Nascent Soul Magic Avatar, With the Immortal Binding Tower apanying, both attacked Lin Fei with unparalleled force. But Lin Fei''s gaze remained icy.


    "Heavenly Saber, strike!"


    With a single swing, his saber unleashed.


    mes roared around the de. Those were the Triple Yin True mes! Moreover, a gust of wind rose in the void, the Grand Yin Wind.


    The wind fueled the mes, making the Triple Yin True Fire even more ferocious.


    Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline, Triple Yin True Fire Bloodline, and Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline, all three bloodlines were unleashed.


    With Lin Fei''s True Form exerting its physical strength, this single strike was the epitome of Lin Fei''s power.


    As their forces shed, Lin Fei also released the Annihtion Frost Bloodline.


    In just an instant, Distant Cloud Taoist Lord''s Nascent Soul Magic Avatar, and even the Immortal Binding Tower, were frozen in ce. Once frozen by the Annihtion Frost Bloodline, it instantaneously suppresses Spiritual Qi and other forms of strength.


    Although, given the Distant Cloud Taoist Lord''s prowess, this suppression might onlyst an instant. After all, Lin Fei''s Annihtion Frost Bloodline was merely in its nascent stage, its power still rtively weak.


    Yet, that fleeting moment was ample for Lin Fei. His saber, in that split second, struck both the Distant Cloud Taoist Lord''s Nascent Soul Magic Avatar and the Immortal Binding Tower.


    A thunderous boom resounded. Three terrifying forces collided fiercely.


    Yet, under the chilling frost, Lin Fei''s saber held the absolute upper hand. Thus, with that single sh, the Immortal Binding Tower instantly cracked. Crack after crack appeared, the Immortal Binding Tower, a majestic Nascent Soul-level magical treasure, shattered at that moment. Following that, Distant Cloud Taoist Lord''s Nascent Soul Magic Avatar met the same fate.


    Once one had a pinnacle Nascent Soul Magic Avatar like his, Distant Cloud Taoist Lord had been undefeated. But now, Lin Fei''s saber descended, and the formidable Nascent Soul Magic Avatar, apanied by shards of ice, instantly shattered. It turned into a nket of ice crystals on the ground and struck by the heavenly lightning apanying Lin Fei''s saber, it was reduced to ashes in an instant.

 402. The Four Nascent Soul Cultivators Are Destroyed!

    402. The Four Nascent Soul Cultivators Are Destroyed!


    The Nascent Soul Magic Avatar of Distant Cloud Taoist Lord was destroyed andpletely turned into ash. This development shocked both him and the remaining Nascent Soul cultivator. The Distant Cloud Taoist Lord, a top-tier Nascent Soul cultivator, was regarded as invincible. Who could possibly destroy it?


    "How could this be?" eximed one of the disciples. "Master, your Magic Avatar is destroyed!"


    Distant Cloud Taoist Lord, realizing the gravity of the situation, quickly ordered, "Leave!" He led the remaining Nascent Soul cultivator and they immediately employed escape techniques to flee. Without the protection of his Nascent Soul Magic Avatar, how could he confront Lin Fei? Staying would only lead to certain death.


    Both Nascent Soul cultivators initiated their escape techniques, but Lin Fei sneered, "Think you can escape?"


    Previously, without the aid of the Saber World, Lin Fei would find it challenging to catch up with the fleeing Nascent Soul cultivators.


    But now, things had changed. Evoking the "Grand Yin Wind," a gust swiftly rose. Lin Fei''s True Form merged into this wind, bing one with it. Given that wind permeated everywhere, especially in the void, this technique was akin to, if not more powerful than, traditional wind escape techniques.


    Lin Fei''s speed was no less impressive than the Nascent Soul cultivators. As he neared them, he unleashed the power of his Annihtion Frost Bloodline, instantly freezing arge portion of the void around them. This freezing effect also halted the escape techniques of the two Nascent Soul cultivators, rendering them immobile.


    Instead of wielding his heavenly saber, Lin Fei chose to project a myriad of saber lights. The sky was filled with these saber rays, and within each ray lurked the Triple Yin True Fire.


    As these rays descended upon the Nascent Soul cultivators, they not only faced the sharpness of the saber lights but also the burning pain from the Triple Yin True Fire. Without the protection of their Nascent Soul Magic Avatars or with weaker versions of it, how could they resist?


    Furthermore, at this moment, they were still immobilized by Lin Fei''s ice.


    "Ancient Origin Saber King, do you intend to wipe us outpletely?" Distant Cloud Taoist Lord roared in anger.


    Lin Fei merely cast an indifferent nce at the Distant Cloud Taoist Lord. With the entirety of the Vast Void Immortal Sect having already been mobilized against him, how could he possibly show mercy now?


    "Ahh..."


    Countless saber lights descended upon both the Nascent Soul Magic Avatar and the Nascent Soul of Distant Cloud Taoist Lord. Although the other Nascent Soul cultivator had a Magic Avatar, it was just an ordinary one. It couldn''t fend off the overwhelming saber lights and the Triple Yin True Fire.


    As for Distant Cloud Taoist Lord, even though he was a top-tier Nascent Soul cultivator, having lost his Nascent Soul Magic Avatar, he could only rely on some minor spells. These defenses were practically negligible against Lin Fei''s onught, especially since Lin Fei prioritized targeting him.


    "Heavenly Thunder!"


    Suddenly, the void was filled with descending bolts of lightning. Though not particrly massive, the bolts were numerous and dense, striking down like a vast.


    "Ahh..."


    The Nascent Soul cultivator''s Magic Avatar couldn''t withstand it any longer and disintegrated immediately. Amidst the Triple Yin True Fire, the heavenly thunder, and the saber lights, he was turned to ashes.


    Dead!


    The third Nascent Soul had fallen. In a moment, of the four Nascent Souls from the Vast Void Immortal Sect, only Distant Cloud Taoist Lord remained. And even he was now on the brink of annihtion.


    "Ancient Origin Saber King, I won''t let you have your way!" he shouted with hatred in his eyes, andmanded, "Explode!"


    Without hesitation, Distant Cloud Taoist Lord''s Nascent Soul detonated.


    The explosion was earth-shattering, forcing even Lin Fei to retreat immediately. The void shattered, and in the aftermath of the Nascent Soul''s self-destruction, everything within several miles was reduced to dust.


    Distant Cloud Taoist Lord was no more.


    The Nascent Soul Magic Avatar differs from the True Martial King Form. While a Nascent Soul Magic Avatar can be undying, capable of reforming after numerous deaths, the Nascent Soul itself is the very essence. Once the Nascent Soul is damaged, it signifies true death. Such self-destruction meant that there was no way for the Distant Cloud Taoist Lord to survive.


    However, Lin Fei wasn''t about to let things end there. Even though the four major Nascent Soul cultivators were dead, there was still the Vast Void Immortal Sect to deal with. He wouldn''t spare them.


    With no time to waste, Lin Fei merged into the wind, moving swiftly toward the Vast Void Immortal Sect, leaving behind a message for the Ancient Origin Sect leader: "I''m off to exterminate the Vast Void Immortal Sect, eliminating future threats."


    And then, Lin Fei vanished without a trace.


    In the Ancient Origin Sect, the Sect Master, Wind Sovereign, and the others exchanged nces, their hearts filled with astonishment. They had just witnessed a true battle. The four Nascent Soul cultivators had united against Lin Fei, yet they had all perished. The Nascent Soul-level forces of the Vast Void Immortal Sect were almostpletely annihted.


    "Elder Lin is... truly incredible!"


    "Yes, Distant Cloud Taoist Lord was a top-tier Nascent Soul Great Being who rarely met a match."


    "And yet Elder Lin defeated all four Nascent Souls on his own, even forcing Distant Cloud Taoist Lord to self-destruct."


    "Should we now consider Elder Lin the top Martial King?"


    "To call him the number one Martial King might be an exaggeration, but he''s certainly among the best."


    "This victory needs to be proimed far and wide!"


    "Yes, after this, our Ancient Origin Sect will be famous throughout the realms!"


    The spirits of everyone in the Ancient Origin Sect were lifted. With this victory, their sect was poised to be one of the top Martial King sects, even surpassing the Vast Void Immortal Sect in reputation.


    Meanwhile, at the Vast Void Immortal Sect, an inconspicuous gray light, which seemed to be a bead, silently entered, emitting no aura. The bead found its way into a secret chamber, and out from it emerged an apparition ¨C it was Distant Cloud Taoist Lord! He was alive! But he appeared frail, seemingly on the verge of dispersion with the slightest gust of wind.


    "Thankfully, I had once stumbled upon a mysterious technique called the ''Divided Spirit Method''. I managed to split a part of my true spirit, cultivating a second Nascent Soul. Originally, it was meant for my attempt to break through to the Deity Transformation stage. But now, I''ve had to use it to save my life," he thought.


    His secondary Nascent Soul was unstable and couldn''t exist independently. Now, he needed a new host. He began recalling the best disciples within the Vast Void Immortal Sect. He was making a choice, deciding which disciple to take over.


    "It''ll be you," he decided, focusing on the number one disciple of the Vast Void Immortal Sect, Ethereal True Person. Despite her being a female, the Distant Cloud Taoist Lord decided to choose her due to her exceptional talents. If he wanted to regain his former power or even surpass it, he would need to take over Ethereal True Person''s body.

 403. The Re-emergence of Distant Cloud Taoist Lord

    403. The Re-emergence of Distant Cloud Taoist Lord


    Ethereal True Person is the foremost disciple of the Vast Void Immortal Sect! The term "disciple" here implies the seed of the Nascent Soul. That is, one with a significant chance of achieving the Nascent Soul Great Being.


    Ethereal True Person hadn''t yet seen a century pass. This made her an impressively youthful Golden Core True Person. For this very reason, she was highly esteemed within the vast ranks of the Immortal Sect. Thus, she was chosen as the first disciple.


    Yet, the foremost disciple now harbored concerns. Her keen senses detected a looming crisis for the Vast Void Immortal Sect.


    While the entire Vast Void Immortal Sect seemed to dismiss the Ancient Origin Sect, she noticed the remarkable aura of the Ancient Origin Sect. Or more precisely, the extraordinariness of the Ancient Origin Saber King. She had even conducted detailed investigations.


    "The Ancient Origin Saber King, in countless battles, has seldom faced defeat. It''s nothing short of a miracle. And he has only recently been crowned the Martial King. This time, the four Nascent Soul ancestors of the Vast Void Immortal Sect have rallied. Defeating the Ancient Origin Saber King will undoubtedly be challenging. Should we falter, even if the Ancient Origin Sect perishes, as long as the Ancient Origin Saber King remains lurking in the shadows, The disciples of our Vast Void Immortal Sect would be in grave peril. It seems venturing out of the Immortal Gates in the future will not be without risk."


    At present, Ethereal True Person had no viable solution. Her only hope was that the four Nascent Soul ancestors would seed in eliminating Lin Fei.


    "Who would have imagined that the Vast Void Immortal Sect would possess a disciple of such foresight? Truly befitting of the title of the sect''s primary disciple!"


    A voice echoed suddenly.


    "Who''s there?"


    Ethereal True Person promptly rose, her gaze darting around the cave with heightened alertness.


    A resonant hum sounded.


    In the ensuing moment, the figure of Distant Cloud Taoist Lord emerged. However, the state of the Distant Cloud Taoist Lord''s secondary Nascent Soul seemed dire. Even the Ethereal True Person could discern this.


    "Ancestor, why have you returned? And your condition... it doesn''t seem well. Was the journey to the Ancient Origin Sect fraught with troubles?"


    Ethereal True Person offered a respectful salute, then inquired further.


    "Have you not already deduced? The Ancient Origin Saber King is indeed unparalleled. We were defeated, and most profoundly at that. Of the four Nascent Soul ancestors, aside from myself, the remaining three have perished. Even I barely managed to escape, teetering on the brink of copse. Hence, I need the assistance of you."


    Upon hearing the words of the Distant Cloud Taoist Lord, the Ethereal True Person shuddered.


    A look of sheer horror overtook her, "Ancestor, are you saying we were defeated? Three ancestors... they''re gone? Even if you are gravely injured, how might I assist you?"


    Ethereal True Person was befuddled. Yet, deep within, she was on high alert. Her astute intellect perceived that the current state of Distant Cloud Taoist Lord was dire indeed.


    Moreover, there seemed to be an issue with his Nascent Soul. Ethereal True Person was aware that a Nascent Soul could possess another. Though rare for a Nascent Soul cultivator to possess another, if their life was in peril, and they chose to possess, it was hardly umon.


    But upon possessing another, achieving Deity Transformation became nearly unattainable. Any Nascent Soul cultivator, even with the slightest glimmer of hope would refrain from possessing another.


    The guarded look in Ethereal True Person''s eyes did not escape the Distant Cloud Taoist Lord. A faint smile graced his lips.


    "You truly are the premier disciple of the Vast Void Immortal Sect. So quickly, you''ve discerned my intent. If you wish to assist me, it''s quite simple. Just willingly let me possess your body. Ha ha ha..."


    "What?"


    As the words of the Distant Cloud Taoist Lord fell, the Ethereal True Person instantly attempted to employ her escape technique. But it was toote.


    Ethereal True Person stiffened. She felt as though she could no longer move as if bound by an unseen force. Despite her struggles, it was to no avail.


    The Distant Cloud Taoist Lord sneered, "No need to resist. Though I am but the second Nascent Soul, and in a terribly weakened state, regardless of my condition, I am still a Nascent Soul. The chasm between Nascent Soul and Golden Core is qualitative. It''s as vast as the heavens. Even if I were on the brink of death, dealing with a mere Golden Core like you would pose no issue. Thus, you might as well willingly be my vessel. Once I possess you, I can return to the Nascent Soul stage, granting your life purpose!"


    With the Distant Cloud Taoist Lord''s words concluding, he immediately soared towards the Ethereal True Person. The second Nascent Soul even directly entered the Ethereal True Person''s body.


    "No..."


    A terrified scream escaped Ethereal True Person. She tried resisting with her will, but it was futile. The gap was too significant. Strong will alone couldn''t bridge it.


    Thus, as the Distant Cloud Taoist Lord''s Nascent Soul entered the Ethereal True Person''s body, it signified her demise. Even her consciousness was utterly erased.


    Time slowly ticked by.


    "Swish."


    After a long while, "Ethereal True Person" opened her eyes. Yet, at that moment, the "Ethereal True Person" had essentially transformed into the Distant Cloud Taoist Lord. He had seeded in his possession.


    "Such a body brimming with untapped potential. Yet, merely having a Golden Core makes it weak. Though I''ve sessfully possessed this form, to transform a Nascent Soul requires thorough preparation; there''s no room for carelessness," murmured the Distant Cloud Taoist Lord.


    Sess in possession of this body didn''t guarantee a sessful transformation to the Golden Core. This only granted him some experience. Yet, transitioning to a Golden Core often depended on the level of the Golden Core and umted resources.


    Without enough umtion, even a Nascent Soul cultivator''s possession wouldn''t make a difference. A sessful transformation wouldn''t be feasible.


    Thus, for Distant Cloud Taoist Lord''s possession this time, if he desired to transform into a Nascent Soul, he still needed a lengthy duration.


    To practice slowly, hoping to transform once again someday. However, no matter how many times he transforms, his lifespan would always be limited to that of the former Nascent Soul.


    After all, his consciousness was attached to the previous second Nascent Soul. This was an aspect that could never be elevated again. Only by achieving Deity Transformation could one enhance their lifespan.


    "Hmph, though I cannot increase my lifespan after possession, Once I re-transform into a Nascent Soul, I can cultivate the Nascent Soul Magic Avatar anew. When that timees, I will surely master an even more formidable Magic Avatar. I will obliterate the Ancient Origin Sect and decapitate Lin Fei!"


    Distant Cloud Taoist Lord hadn''t forgotten his vow for revenge. This time, he had been forced to detonate his Nascent Soul, all because of Lin Fei''s actions.


    Given even the slightest chance, the Distant Cloud Taoist Lord would never spare Lin Fei. Just as the Distant Cloud Taoist Lord was plotting his vengeance against Lin Fei and the Ancient Origin Sect in the future, he sharply lifted his head.


    "Buzz."


    An all too familiar aura instantly enveloped the entire Vast Void Immortal Sect.


    "Is this... the Saber World? Has Lin Fei arrived? Is Lin Fei seeking to exterminate and tread upon my Vast Void Immortal Sect? How could he be so swift?"


    Distant Cloud Taoist Lord could hardly believe his own eyes. He had presumed that even if Lin Fei intended to destroy the Vast Void Immortal Sect, he would surely wait some time.


    By then, the Distant Cloud Taoist Lord would have long departed the Vast Void Immortal Sect. But in all his calctions, he hadn''t anticipated Lin Fei to be so "impatient" and assail the Vast Void Immortal Sect.


    "Flee! At any cost, I must escape!"


    Urgency consumed the heart of the Distant Cloud Taoist Lord. He was well aware that being enveloped by the Saber World meant dire prospects for the entire Vast Void Immortal Sect. How could escape be easy?


    "Whoosh."


    The next moment, the Distant Cloud Taoist Lord instantly soared out of his cave abode.

 404. Crushing the Vast Void Immortal Sect

    404. Crushing the Vast Void Immortal Sect


    "Vast Void Immortal Sect."


    Lin Fei had already arrived above the Vast Void Immortal Sect. He directly deployed the Saber World. Instantly, the Saber World enveloped the Sect.


    "True Martial King Form!"


    In the next moment, Lin Fei manifested the Martial King Avatar. The immense Martial King Avatar, tens of thousands of meters tall, spanned across the void, exuding a terrifying aura. The people of the Vast Void Immortal Sect immediately plunged into panic.


    "Who is that?"


    "Seems like the Martial King''s True Form! Is there a Martial King attacking our sect''s entrance?"


    "It can''t be, who would dare to challenge our Vast Void Immortal Sect?"


    "I heard all the Nascent Soul ancestors went to the Ancient Origin Sect to deal with Lin Fei, the Ancient Origin Saber King of the Ancient Origin Sect."


    "Could this person be the Ancient Origin Saber King, Lin Fei?"


    "If Lin Fei hase, even daring to assault our entrance, and yet the Nascent Soul masters haven''t appeared, could it be..."


    For a moment, many began to specte and had faint inklings about the situation. Their faces were etched with terror. If things were as they suspected, they would be in grave danger!


    "Damn, what should we do?"


    "Being enveloped by the Saber World, unless I can break Lin Fei''s Saber World, we cannot escape. If I act now, I''ll be recognized, leading to even bigger problems."


    Distant Cloud Taoist Lord had already emerged. Seeing the scene before him, his face grew dark.


    "That''s right, the sect''s protective formation! Using the protective formation, I can gather all my strength at any cost to break Lin Fei''s Saber World. Even if I can just tear a small hole, I can escape! Once I escape, Lin Fei won''t recognize me."


    A glint appeared in the eyes of the Distant Cloud Taoist Lord as he thought of a solution. Thus, the Distant Cloud Taoist Lord began to operate the sect''s protective formation in secret.


    "Boom!"


    Immediately, the power of the formation was activated, instantly drawing upon the entire power of the Vast Void Immortal Sect. It transformed into the power of the formation, fiercely striking Lin Fei''s Saber World.


    This protective formation of the Vast Void Immortal Sect was personally set up by the Distant Cloud Taoist Lord after all. And he had reinforced it many times. So, when the Distant Cloud Taoist Lord operated it, it felt like second nature.


    "Rip."


    Lin Fei''s Saber World wasn''t at its peak strength. After all, it had been previously torn by the Distant Cloud Taoist Lord. So, it was barely holding together. Once struck by the Vast Void Immortal Sect''s formation, a tear immediately appeared.


    Seeing this tear, the Distant Cloud Taoist Lord didn''t rush out immediately. He was exceedingly cautious. Instead, he let others, including Golden Core and Foundation Establishment cultivators, go out first. Then, he carefully mingled with the crowd and dashed out.


    Once outside the Saber World, the Distant Cloud Taoist Lord would immediately deploy an escape technique to execute.


    "Grand Yin Wind!"


    Yet, Lin Fei observed many who had fled from the Saber World. He swiftly invoked the Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline. With a breath, a gusty wind arose. As it blew, bodies instantly turned to dust. And not just dust, but particles.


    Given Lin Fei''s current strength, even a mere breath from his Martial King form, the Golden Core cultivator could hardly withstand.


    Shrieks filled the air, as the Grand Yin wind surged, neither the Foundation Establishment nor the Golden Core cultivators could resist its onught. They all disintegrated into fine powder.


    "Damn it, shield me!" roared the Distant Cloud Taoist Lord. However, his current form was but that of the Ethereal True Person, merely at the Golden Core stage.


    Hence, against Lin Fei''s Grand Yin Wind, he couldn''t resist. With one gust, his body instantly crumbled to dust. Even the second soul of the Distant Cloud Taoist Lord was turned to dust by the Grand Yin Wind.


    "No..." Distant Cloud Taoist Lord cried in terror. Yet, it was futile.


    Lin Fei was even unaware that the Ethereal True Person was now Distant Cloud Taoist Lord.


    After the ravaging of the Grand Yin Wind, all who had escaped from the Saber Realm turned to ashes. Even Distant Cloud Taoist Lord, having recently acquired a new host, met his end through Lin Fei''s Grand Yin Wind.


    Ironically, Lin Fei was still oblivious. Distant Cloud Taoist Lord''s death was no one knew.


    Lin Fei''s Saber Realm was restored once more.


    With a mere thought.


    "Thunder of the Heavens!"


    Booming sounds echoed.


    Instantly, celestial thunders descended one after another like raindrops, covering the entire Vast Void Immortal Sect.


    Lin Fei''s Supreme Yang Heavenly Thunder Bloodline, perhaps when against Nascent Soul cultivators, had not shown its true might. But now, facing the entire mountain gate of the Vast Void Immortal Sect, with the thunders'' descent, the sect was turned into a purgatory.


    No Golden Core cultivator could withstand a single strike. In mere moments, Lin Fei used thunder to "scourge the earth", reducing the Vast Void Immortal Sect to ruins. But this was not enough.


    "Triple Yin True Fire!"


    Lin Fei then invoked the Triple Yin True Fire, setting the entire Vast Void Immortal Sect aze...


    The Wind of the Grand Yin followed mes roared, turning the entire Vast Void Immortal Sect into an inferno.


    This time, no matter where the members of the Vast Void Immortal Sect hid, with the Grand Moon Wind, Heavenly Thunders, and Triple Yin True mesbined, no one could survive such a cmity.


    Soon, a haunting silence nketed the Vast Void Immortal Sect. It had been thoroughly obliterated. Yet, remnants of the sect''s magical treasures lingered.


    Even amidst Lin Fei''s overpowering force, some relics persisted. These were treasures of the Nascent Soul caliber.


    Lin Fei collected them all, storing them within the Saber Realm, before swiftly departing.


    Perhaps, these treasures would be useful for trading within the Martial God Space in the future. After all, they were remnants from a top-tier Immortal Sect. Their worth was by no means ordinary. Useless to Lin Fei yet invaluable to many cultivators.


    In the end, Lin Fei left the ruins of the Vast Void Immortal Sect, returning to the Ancient Origin Sect.


    News of the Vast Void Immortal Sect''s demise spread. It sent shockwaves across the entire ancient continent. It was a catastrophe unlike any other, not even the fall of the Taiyi Dao Pce couldpare.


    The Vast Void Immortal Sect, renowned for housing a Nascent Soul cultivator, and not just any, but a paramount Nascent Soul cultivator, was a prestigious institution. Its reputation in the Ancient Continent surpassed even that of other Nascent Soul lineages and the esteemed Martial King families.


    Yet, what did that avail?


    Having offended Lin Fei, the Vast Void Immortal Sect met a fate simr to Taiyi Dao Pce - utterly obliterated, its legacy extinguished.


    For a moment, the entire ancient continent seemed to reverberate with tales of the Ancient Origin Sect, and more significantly, with the legend of the Ancient Origin Saber King, Lin Fei!


    Upon returning to the Ancient Origin Sect, Lin Fei was in quiet anticipation of news from the Martial God Space. He was in need of copious ice-attributed Divine Abilities.


    "Hmm? Is there news?"


    A thought stirred within Lin Fei. He immediately ventured into the Martial God Space. There, a message awaited him. It was from a Martial King who asked Lin Fei to meet him at Martial God City. It was the safest location and contracts could be established there. Thus, Lin Fei left the Ancient Origin Sect, soaring towards the City of Martial God.

 405. True Phoenix

    405. True Phoenix


    In an inn within the City of Martial Gods, Lin Fei met the Martial King with whom he had connected in the Martial God Space. To his surprise, it turned out to be a female Martial King.


    Although there were female Martial Kings, they were rtively rare. The woman before him was breathtakingly beautiful, with fair skin and an exceptional aura, further enhancing her regal appearance. To possess such an aura was a rarity even among Martial Kings, hinting at a unique and rare bloodline.


    "Ancient Origin Saber King, please have a seat," the female Martial King spoke.


    Lin Fei''s eyes sharpened, "You recognize me?"


    "I''ve heard a thing or two," she said. "Especially about the Ancient Origin Saber King''s recent annihtion of the four Nascent Soul cultivators of the Vast Void Immortal Sect. The news of you obliterating the sect has spread across the entire Ancient Continent. Even within the Martial God Space, your name is renowned."


    "What should I address you as?" Lin Fei inquired.


    The woman hesitated briefly before revealing, "Feng Ling."


    "Martial King Feng Ling? The legendary one from a family with the bloodline of the True Phoenix, and currently its only Martial King?" Lin Fei''s interest was piqued.


    Martial King Feng Ling was a famous figure. Rumored to hail from the Feng family, whose lineage boasts the blood of the True Phoenix, a bloodline rivaling that of the top-tier deities.


    However, the Feng family had never birthed a Martial God, and over the years, the potency of the True Phoenix bloodline had diluted. They were on the decline until the rise of the Martial King Feng Ling.


    Feng Ling achieved the status of Martial King before the age of fifty and is now regarded as one of the best. The entire Feng family had ced their hopes on her, aspiring for her to break their shackles and ascend as a Martial God.


    Therefore, Feng Ling was considered the most promising Martial King below the rank of Martial God. And now, she hade to see Lin Fei.


    "You''ve sought me out for reasons beyond trading ice-attributed Divine Abilities, haven''t you?" Lin Fei spected, "After all, I doubt the Feng family possesses any ice-attributed Divine Abilities."


    Their lineage was fire-attributed. What ice-attributed Divine Abilities could they have?


    The Martial King Feng Ling chuckled, "Though our bloodline is fire-attributed, who said weck ice-attributed Divine Abilities? Even if we don''t have any, I can gather plenty for you."


    Lin Fei stared intently at the Martial King Feng Ling and then, in a grave tone, said, "I need three hundred types of ice-attributed Divine Abilities. If you can deliver, name your price."


    The reason Lin Fei needed three hundred ice-attributed Divine Abilities was based on his calctions. Previously, after integrating twenty-three Divine Abilities, he had enhanced his cultivation progress by 70%.


    Approximately, merging one Divine Ability would improve his cultivation by 3%. Now, to achieve perfection, he would need to improve by about 230%, which trantes to around eighty Divine Abilities.


    However, as one progresses, the effects of integrating Divine Abilities diminish. Especially when one nears the peak of transcendence, the number of required Divine Abilities might be immensely high.


    Thus, after careful consideration, Lin Fei multiplied the number by several times. Nearly three hundred ice-attributed Divine Abilities seemed appropriate. This amount would undoubtedly elevate his Annihtion Frost Bloodline to perfection.


    "Three hundred ice-attributed Divine Abilities?" Feng Ling couldn''t hide her astonishment. Then, with a bitter smile, she said, "Ancient Origin Saber King, you really do ask for the moon. Even for my Feng family, gathering three hundred ice-attributed Divine Abilities would be a monumental task. However, if the Ancient Origin Saber King agrees to my request, no matter how challenging, my Feng family will fulfill it."


    Lin Fei was taken aback. The prestigious Feng family, and Feng Ling, a top-tier Martial King ¨C what could be so challenging that even she couldn''t handle?


    "What is it?" Lin Fei asked directly.


    "y the True Phoenix!"


    "What? y the True Phoenix?" Lin Fei''s eyes shed with surprise as he intently gazed at Phoenix Spirit King.


    "Our Feng family possesses the blood of the True Phoenix. But as it has been passed down, the potency of this bloodline is no longer sufficient to support my ascension to Martial Godhood. Therefore, I need the genuine blood of the True Phoenix to merge with mine. In doing so, I can revert my lineage back to its origin. Once this reversion is achieved, I can harness the power of the True Phoenix bloodline to ascend as a Martial God," Feng Ling revealed her n.


    Turns out, while Feng Ling had an abundance of bloodlines, the core remained the True Phoenix bloodline. Its current state couldn''t support her ascension to Martial Godhood.


    The only way, perhaps the most direct one, was to y a phoenix and assimte its blood, thereby aiding in reverting her bloodline to its origin and subsequently, challenge the status of a Martial God.


    But, this task is monumental. Everyone knows that a True Phoenix is on par with a top-tier Martial God. To hunt a phoenix? That''s undoubtedly courting death!


    "I''m sorry, but a True Phoenix is on par with Deity Transformation," Lin Fei said. "While I do possess some strength, I am not yet at a level where I can contend with a Deity Transformation." Shaking his head, he decisively refused. He could take his time gathering ice-attributed Divine Abilities, but ying a phoenix? That''s too risky. He wasn''t willing to take such a gamble.


    "Ancient Origin Saber King misunderstands," Feng Ling responded. "If it were a phoenix on par with a Martial God, how could I possibly ask you to y it? The True Phoenix we''re targeting this time is merely at the Martial King level. Or perhaps, to be precise, at the peak of the Martial King level. More importantly than killing it, we must not let it escape. Ancient Origin Saber King, you possess the Saber World, which can trap the True Phoenix, preventing its escape. This is the primary reason I sought you out. Of course, your formidable strength, on par with a peak Martial King, is also a significant aid in our mission."


    Lin Fei understood. What Feng Ling coveted was his Saber World. Other peak Martial Kings or Nascent Souls might not possess the capabilities of Lin Fei''s Saber World. Even if some had restrictive magical treasures, who could truly trap a phoenix? Only Lin Fei''s perfected Saber World might be up to the task.


    "Feng Ling, why is this phoenix merely at the peak Martial King level?" Lin Fei inquired. "Every True Phoenix is known to rival top-tier Deity Transformations, if not surpass them. Even an injured True Phoenix is at a god-like level."


    Taking a deep breath, Feng Ling replied gravely, "This is the highest secret of the Feng family, one we would typically never divulge to outsiders. But given the circumstances, I have no choice. I can only hope that, no matter what, Ancient Origin Saber King will keep this secret. The truth is, this True Phoenix is not yet mature. It''s merely in its juvenile stage. If the two of us join forces, there''s a high probability we can suppress the young phoenix and obtain its blood."


    Lin Fei was astounded. A juvenile phoenix! This was truly astonishing. Everyone knows that the true phoenix and the true dragon represent the pinnacle of divine creatures. If anyone were to learn of a juvenile true dragon or phoenix, it would inevitably create a monumental upheaval. The bloodlines of the true dragon and phoenix are coveted by countless individuals. Indeed, this was a significant secret of the Feng family.


    For a moment, Lin Fei was lost in deep thought.

 406. The Feng Family’s Shocking Secret about the Phoenix

    406. The Feng Family¡¯s Shocking Secret about the Phoenix


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    Feng Ling didn''t press him but waited quietly. This was a transaction after all. Feng Ling had been aware of Lin Fei for some time. However, she hadn''t expected Lin Fei to be so powerful, capable of annihting the Vast Void Immortal Sect.


    If Lin Fei hadn''t done so, Feng Ling wouldn''t have approached him. Destroying the Vast Void Immortal Sect proved that Lin Fei possessed the strength of a top-tier Martial King. Coupled with his Saber World, he was the ideal ally to deal with the True Phoenix. Of course, that''s if Lin Fei was willing and if the Feng family could offer satisfactory terms.


    Suddenly, Lin Fei looked up. "I can agree," he said. "But I have a condition. If you agree, then I''ll dly assist."


    "What''s the condition?"


    "I also need the bloodline of the True Phoenix!" This was Lin Fei''s demand. Apart from the three hundred ice-attributed Divine Abilities, he also wanted the phoenix''s bloodline. After all, who wouldn''t want the bloodline of a real phoenix?


    "Deal!" Feng Ling nodded in agreement. Few Martial Kings could resist the allure of the phoenix''s bloodline. However, integrating such a bloodline into oneself was extremely challenging.


    "Alright, when do we leave?" asked Lin Fei.


    "If Ancient Origin Saber King is avable, we can head to the Martial God Alliance to sign the contract now. Once it''s signed, we can depart anytime."


    "Let''s go and sign the contract then."


    And so, Lin Fei and Feng Ling went to the headquarters of the Martial God Alliance. Both parties signed the contract.


    "Now, we can head to my Feng family home," said Feng Ling.


    Lin Fei nodded and quickly transformed into a streak of light, following behind Feng Ling. The Feng family residence was far from the City of Martial Gods and even farther from the Ancient Origin Sect. Even for a strong Martial King like Lin Fei, it took over ten hours to reach the Feng family''s residence.


    As the two figuresnded, murmurs arose.


    "The n leader has returned."


    "Greetings, n leader."


    "Is this the help the n leader has brought?"


    Some of the Feng family elders, upon seeing Lin Fei, examined him closely.


    "This is the Ancient Origin Saber King," introduced Feng Ling.


    "Ancient Origin Saber King?" someone asked. "Could it be the same Lin Fei who recently defeated five great Nascent Soul Great Beings and obliterated the Vast Void Immortal Sect? A top-tier Martial King indeed!"


    "He managed to y the Distant Cloud Taoist Lord and destroy the Vast Void Immortal Sect; he''s definitely a top-tier Martial King!"


    "Only a top-tier Martial King could aplish what''s required now."


    For a moment, the elders were astonished. In reality, decisions concerning the Feng family did not rely on them. Feng Ling was the only Martial King in the Feng family. Although she was young and had only been the n leader for a short time, her prestige had already surpassed any of the elders.


    The reason was simple: she was a Martial King! That was enough! It was simr to Lin Fei''s situation in the Ancient Origin Sect. How long had he been a part of the Ancient Origin Sect? He had even joined halfway.


    Yet this did not prevent him from bing the most respected person in the entire sect. Again, the reason was simple: Lin Fei was a Martial King! Power was the utmost respect. Only immense strength could lead a family or sect to its peak.


    "My friend, please," Feng Ling gestured. Lin Fei nodded, and together with Feng Ling, entered the Feng residence.


    The Feng family''s estate was vast, even epassing a forested mountain range. This was the Feng family''s backyard. It was lush and green, a favorite ce for many in the Feng family. However, when Feng Ling brought Lin Fei to this mountain, there was no one from the Feng family present. Only Lin Fei and Feng Ling remained.


    "My friend, are you curious about where the Phoenix is?" Feng Ling inquired. "In fact, the Phoenix has always been with the Feng family."


    Lin Fei was surprised, "In this mountain?"


    "Yes, precisely in this mountain," Feng Ling replied. "To be exact, it''s inside a realm within this mountain."


    Feng Ling took a deep breath. Suddenly, a burst of mes emerged from her body. These zing mes emitted a terrifying temperature, distorting even the surrounding space.


    Dominating! Extremely dominating! These were the Phoenix mes. There were countless mes in the world, but few were as dominant as the Phoenix mes.


    As Feng Ling unleashed the Phoenix mes, the distorted space slowly began to resemble a massive ck hole. And it continued to expand.


    "A ck hole?" Lin Fei mused. "No, it looks more like an entrance. Perhaps, an entrance to a realm."


    Various thoughts raced through Lin Fei''s mind. He had once led people into the Tuyuan realm and was somewhat familiar with such entrances.


    Just the power of the Phoenix mes, as mighty as they were, would not have been sufficient to burn such a massive hole in the void. The only exnation was that this was an entrance to a realm, and the Phoenix mes acted as the "key" to open it.


    Feng Ling nodded in agreement, "Indeed, this is a realm entrance that my Feng family has always controlled. Through this entrance, one can enter the realm. And inside this realm, there is a Phoenix."


    Subsequently, Feng Ling took a step forward and entered the realm. Lin Fei thought for a moment and followed suit.


    With a "hum", Lin Fei stepped into the entrance of the realm. The feeling was very unique, as if he had momentarily passed through water and then emerged from it.


    At that moment, Lin Fei looked around. This ce was entirely another world ¨C birds chirping, fragrant flowers, lush vegetation, and towering ancient trees. Clearly, they had entered the realm.


    "This is a genuine realm!" Lin Fei eximed. "It''s like an entirely different world..."


    In reality, this was Lin Fei''s first time entering a realm. Thest time at Tuyuan Realm, he merely escorted members of the Ancient Origin Sect. He himself did not enter the Tuyuan Realm and was unaware of its intricacies.


    Now, truly inside one, Lin Fei was genuinely experiencing a realm for the first time. Immediately, he thought of his Saber World. In fact, the Saber World could be transformed into a realm. However, it couldn''t form an entire world like this one, much less imprison a Phoenix.


    "My Saber World is alreadyplete, and there''s no further progress," Lin Fei pondered. "How did these realmse into existence?"


    He frowned, deep in thought about his Saber World. Could there still be room for improvement? But on his system panel, the progression for Saber World was already at its limit. Itspletion was the ultimate stage.


    "My friend," Feng Ling began, "this realm was discovered identally by the ancestors of the Feng family. Later on, our ancestors entered this realm and fortuitously obtained the Phoenix bloodline. Subsequently, with the power of the Phoenix bloodline, he achieved the title of Martial King and settled the Feng family here. Ever since we have upied this realm. For countless years, our family has attempted to obtain the pure Phoenix blood again, but no one has seeded. Can you guess why?"


    "Because the Phoenix is too powerful?" Lin Fei responded.


    "Exactly, because the Phoenix is overwhelmingly powerful," Feng Ling confirmed. "Throughout the realm, there has always been only one Phoenix. The Phoenix is immortal; it can be reborn from its ashes. Whenever its life cycle ends, the Phoenix burns itself into a Phoenix egg, waiting patiently. When the time is right, it emerges from the ashes once again.


    This cycle repeats indefinitely, every hundred thousand years. Our Feng family''s history isn''t even that long. Thus, we''ve always been waiting for an opportunity. Now, the Phoenix is in its juvenile phase. This is our only chance! Moreover, only a Martial King can open this realm. Therefore, it''s crucial for our Feng family to have a Martial King in every generation."


    Lin Fei was taken aback. He hadn''t expected the Feng family to harbor such earth-shattering secrets!

 407. Under the Phoenix Tree, the Juvenile Phoenix

    407. Under the Phoenix Tree, the Juvenile Phoenix


    Inside the secret realm, trees were lush and green all around. There stood one towering tree, reaching high into the clouds, its canopy stretching for miles, overshadowing the sky. At a single nce, one could perceive the extraordinariness of this tree.


    "That is the Phoenix Tree," said Feng Ling. "It has existed for countless eons. It''s due to this tree that the Phoenix has chosen to stay in this realm. Even in its prime, the Phoenix cannot leave this realm. To find the Phoenix, one simply needs to locate the Phoenix Tree."


    Lin Fei nodded in understanding. It wasmon knowledge that Phoenixes roosted in Phoenix Trees. And so, the two of them flew directly towards the tree. Before they even reached it, they felt an intense, burning heat. The air itself seemed to be ame.


    Fixing his gaze, Lin Fei could now see a zing inferno, and within it, a crimson phoenix spreading its wings. His heart shuddered at the sight. A true Phoenix! This was the legendary divine creature,parable in power to the pinnacle of Deity Transformation and the mightiest of Martial Gods.


    However, although it was a terrifying divine creature, Lin Fei could distinctly feel that this Phoenix did not emanate an overpowering aura of life. Meaning that while it might be a divine creature, it hadn''t yet reached its peak. In fact, it seemed to be still in its juvenile phase.


    "My friend Lin, now do you believe that this Phoenix is still in its juvenile phase?" Feng Ling asked with a smile.


    Having witnessed the Phoenix firsthand, Lin Fei, of course, believed. This Phoenix was indeed in its juvenile phase and had a long way to go before reaching maturity. Even though Phoenixes are said to be immortal, continually reborn from their ashes, their growth still takes time. And this timepse provides opportunities for other beings.


    "When we actter on, try not to kill it," Feng Ling advised. "If we kill it, it will transform into an indestructible Phoenix egg, and who knows how long it would take for it to hatch again. We should try to capture it alive. Only by doing so can we obtain the Phoenix''s bloodline."


    Lin Fei nodded in agreement. The immortality of the Phoenix was not a mere saying. It might be difficult to kill, even for those of divine caliber. Perhaps only beings beyond the divine level can truly y a Phoenix. Whenparing vitality, Phoenixes are said to be much stronger than true dragons. There are tales of dragons falling, but very few, if any, of a Phoenix''s demise.


    Moreover, the offspring of a Phoenix are not Phoenixes. Once a Phoenix in the world perishes, its number decreases. Their number remains almost constant. Phoenixes might have offspring like peacocks, rocs, and possibly others, but their descendants will never be Phoenixes. This was one of the fascinating attributes of Phoenixes.


    Lin Fei observed as the Phoenix flew up to perch on the Phoenix Tree, appearing like a me, burning intensely.


    "Get ready!" At that moment, Feng Ling gave a lowmand.


    "Saber World!" Without hesitation, Lin Fei instantly unleashed Saber World.


    "Boom." Saber World descended, isting its insides from the outsidepletely, trapping the phoenix. Rather than attacking, Lin Fei''s Saber World mainly aimed to entrap and prevent the phoenix from escaping.


    Right then, Feng Ling made her move. "Boom." Instead of fire, she summoned the wind. She knew all too well that using mes against a phoenix would be futile.


    So, a roaring wind charged at the phoenix. Along with the gust, there seemed to be a shadow of a sword. Surprisingly, Feng Ling also possessed the bloodline of swordsmanship. This was beyond Lin Fei''s expectations.


    "Swish."


    The sword shadow fiercely shed down, but the phoenix, seemingly enraged, spat out a torrent of fire. It was the genuine phoenix me, one that could incinerate the void. Even Lin Fei''s Saber World seemed to be under immense pressure as if it could copse at any moment. The phoenix''s mes met Fengling''s sword energy and reduced it to ashes instantly. As for the wild winds? They couldn''t even get within ten meters of the phoenix.


    Feng Ling''s face changed drastically. "How can it be this powerful?" she eximed. "It''s just in its juvenile stage,parable to a Martial King at best. How can it be so strong that even I can''t handle it?"


    The revtion shook her; she was, after all, a top-tier Martial King. Yet she couldn''t even deal with a juvenile phoenix. Worse still, she couldn''t even get close to it!


    "Ice Seal!" With gritted teeth, Feng Ling used another of her bloodlines. A chilling aura attempted to envelop the phoenix. However, before it could even approach the creature, it was melted by the intense mes surrounding the phoenix.


    Three bloodlines! She had used three of her bloodlines, but even if Feng Ling had eight or nine bloodlines, what difference would it make? Her primary lineage was that of the phoenix, meaning most of her bloodlines were of the fire attribute. How could any fire attribute contend with a true phoenix?


    "What a magnificent phoenix!" Lin Fei eximed in awe.


    It was evident to Lin Fei that Feng Ling was now in an awkward situation, caught in a dilemma. In truth, Feng Ling''s strength was by no meanscking. On the contrary, she was incredibly formidable! The three bloodlines she had unveiled¡ªthose of the sword, the wind, and the ice¡ªwere all potent. Taking into ount her phoenix bloodline and other fire attribute bloodlines, Feng Ling truly stood at the pinnacle of Martial Kings.


    In any other setting, against other Martial Kings or Nascent Soul Great Beings, Feng Ling would have feared no one. But now, she was facing a phoenix, an entity that countered her, rendering most of her bloodlines ineffective. It was as though, in front of the phoenix, she had suddenly lost over half of her power. How could she possibly fight in such a state?


    Thus, Lin Fei stepped in.


    "Heavenly Saber, Strike!"


    In an instant, Lin Fei conjured a massive Heavenly Saber. He manifested his True Martial King Form, a towering figure spanning tens of thousands of meters. Combined with the grandiose Heavenly Saber in the void and the augmentation from the Saber World, the power behind Lin Fei''s strike had reached its zenith.


    "Annihtion Frost Bloodline!"


    Just as the Heavenly Saber was about to descend, Lin Fei unleashed the Annihtion Frost Bloodline. Even though he was aware of the formidable nature of the phoenix mes, he still wanted to give it a try. After all, his Annihtion Frost Bloodline wasn''t just any ordinary lineage¡ªit was among the most elite. One could gauge its potency by considering how many ice attribute Divine Abilities were merged into it.


    "Whooosh¡­"


    A freezing aura permeated the air. While Feng Ling''s ice couldn''t prate the ten-meter radius around the phoenix, Lin Fei''s frost bloodline managed to instantly freeze the bird, turning it into a crystal.


    However, itsted just a split second. Even though Lin Fei was swift, the phoenix still broke free in that brief moment.


    "Boom!"


    The next instant, Lin Fei''s Heavenly Saber had struck down,nding on the phoenix.


    "Squelch."


    Contrary to Lin Fei''s expectations, the body of the phoenix was sliced in half by his saber in a blink!

 408. Extracts the Phoenix Bloodline

    408. Extracts the Phoenix Bloodline


    "Cut in half?" Upon seeing Lin Fei''s saber slice the phoenix in two, Feng Ling was taken aback, even a bit shocked. She had engaged the phoenix earlier, so she knew firsthand how formidable it was. Her three bloodlines were ineffective against it.


    Yet Lin Fei? With just one saber strike, bolstered by his ice bloodline, he managed to momentarily freeze the phoenix. It was only for a split second, but he genuinely froze the creature.


    Earlier, Feng Ling''s frost bloodline couldn''t even approach within ten meters of the phoenix, let alone freeze it. Even if they both had frost bloodlines or bloodlines of the same attribute, there was a clear difference in power and potency. Clearly, Lin Fei''s frost bloodline was among the pinnacle of its kind, while Feng Ling''s was rtively mundane.


    Though Lin Fei''s power far exceeded Feng Ling''s expectations, thinking about how he had dominated the Vast Void Immortal Sect made it seem less surprising. Moreover, given the current situation where she couldn''t subdue the phoenix, the stronger Lin Fei was, the better.


    "Friend Lin, the phoenix isn''t dead," Feng Ling urgently warned. "Moreover, it cannot die! Even if it''s sliced in half, as long as its mes persist, it can regenerate instantly. We must suppress it entirely and capture it alive."


    "It''s not dead?" Lin Fei observed the distant phoenix. Despite being cleaved into two, not a drop of blood was spilled. The phoenix''s halved body transformed into two me streams, which then merged and revived the creature. What''s more, the reborn phoenix seemed even stronger. Its zing aura surged dramatically, sweeping toward both Lin Fei and Feng Ling.


    With a whoosh, Lin Fei, able to teleport within the Saber World, naturally evaded the phoenix''s mes. As for Feng Ling, her own phoenix lineage protected her. While her fire bloodline was ineffective against the phoenix, the phoenix''s mes, in turn, couldn''t touch her either.


    "My saber,bined with the Annihtion Frost Bloodline, can indeed harm the phoenix to an extent," Lin Fei pondered. "But it''s not enough. Far from enough. If I aim to capture the phoenix alive, I must continually slice and dice it, preventing its regeneration."


    Numerous thoughts raced through Lin Fei''s mind.


    Supreme Yang Heavenly Thunder Bloodline!


    In the next moment, Lin Fei unleashed the Supreme Yang Heavenly Thunder Bloodline. The sky darkened, clouded with dense, brooding clouds. Even within this secret realm, thunder existed.


    "Heavenly thunder, fall!" Lin Feimanded.


    "Boom, boom, boom!" Massive bolts of lightning rained down, striking the phoenix viciously. With each strike, the phoenix emitted a piercing cry. Its protective phoenix mes held against the initial blows.


    However, as the second, third, fourth, and countless other bolts of lightning descended, everything changed. No matter how robust the phoenix''s mes were, they couldn''t withstand the deluge of heavenly thunder. And then, there was Lin Fei''s Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline.


    "Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!"


    Saber after saber, countless des of light, aimed at the phoenix. The creature let out a mournful cry, but its mes couldn''t harm Lin Fei. Desperate, the phoenix tried to escape, attempting to break out of Lin Fei''s Saber World.


    This was Feng Ling''s chance to act. She stepped forward, unleashing all her bloodlines. While she couldn''t harm the phoenix, she could restrict it, preventing it from breaking out of the Saber World.


    As a result, under thebined efforts of Lin Fei and Feng Ling, the phoenix was repeatedly bombarded by the saber lights and the heavenly thunder. Its vitality continued to wane.


    "Freeze!" Soon, the phoenix was segmented into dozens of parts by the saber lights. Lin Fei immediately employed the Annihtion Frost Bloodline. Frozen instantly. This bloodline possessed the power to suppress all forces, even the phoenix''s mes.


    Previously, the phoenix''s mes were too strong, and the Annihtion Frost Bloodline was too weak. But now, the tables had turned. After being bombarded and segmented, the phoenix could easily be frozen by the Annihtion Frost Bloodline.


    "We did it!" Lin Fei eximed, "We''ve subdued the phoenix."


    "However, don''t release it all," Feng Ling cautioned. "Release only a single ice crystal containing a fraction of the phoenix. It will undoubtedly contain the phoenix bloodline."


    Feng Ling had no illusions of killing the phoenix entirely; such a feat was impossible. Even Deity Transformations or Martial Gods couldn''t achieve it, let alone Lin Fei and Feng Ling.


    Nodding in agreement, Lin Fei released a fragment of ice. As it dissolved, a small me within swiftly transformed into a miniature phoenix. Though just a fraction of the original creature and significantly less powerful, its essence still contained the phoenix bloodline.


    With a swift motion, Lin Fei grasped, easily controlling this fragment of the phoenix.


    "Extract its bloodline," Lin Fei calmly instructed.


    Feng Ling nodded. Extracting a bloodline was not as simple as drawing blood. She possessed the phoenix bloodline within her, making her the ideal candidate for the task. Taking a deep breath, mes erupted from her, the very mes of a phoenix. She then extended a finger towards the struggling bird.


    "Buzz."


    The phoenix writhed, but it was futile. With Feng Ling''smand, strands of blood began to flow out from the phoenix. Surprisingly, the blood was golden, a color so vibrant and eye-catching.


    After extracting a portion of the bloodline, Feng Ling promptly filled two porcin vials with the golden liquid.


    "It''s done. This vial is for you, Lin," she said, handing one to him.


    Grasping it, Lin Fei marveled at the vial filled with the phoenix''s blood¡ªa divine bloodline coveted by countless martial artists.


    "Let''s go," Feng Ling urged.


    Nodding, Lin Fei immediately retracted his Saber World. Together, they quickly headed towards the entrance from where they hade. As for the remnants of the frozen phoenix...


    As they departed, the ice containing the phoenix shattered.


    "Boom!" mes exploded, shaking the entire secret realm. It was the phoenix, venting its fury. Regardless of its rage, it could no longer catch up with Lin Fei and Feng Ling. They had already reached the entrance to the secret realm.


    "Let''s move," Feng Ling prompted. With that, they stepped out, leaving the realm behind.


    Momentster, on the back mountain of the Feng family''snd, the figures of Lin Fei and Feng Ling appeared. They had sessfully exited the realm. Looking back, Lin Fei observed the entrance, which seemed to be violently trembling, as if the phoenix was attacking it from within.


    "Feng Ling, are you certain the phoenix cannot leave this realm?" Lin Fei asked skeptically. "Especially since it''s only in its juvenile phase now,parable to a Martial King. But it can grow, perhaps even rivaling top-tier Martial Gods. Can this secret realm still contain it?"


    Feng Ling smiled, "This realm is special and powerful. It seems specifically designed to trap the phoenix. Even if it reaches its peak strength, rivaling the mightiest Martial Gods, as long as I don''t willingly open the entrance, the phoenix cannot leave."


    Lin Fei understood.


    Shortly after, the entrance to the secret realm closed.


    "Lin, I request you to stay with the Feng family a bit longer," Feng Ling said. "In a month at most, I''ll gather the 300 ice-attribute Divine Abilities as promised."


    Lin Fei nodded, and the two departed from the back mountain together.

 409. Feng Ling’s Bloodline Returns to its Ancestral Lineage

    409. Feng Ling¡¯s Bloodline Returns to its Ancestral Lineage


    Lin Fei took out a porcin bottle containing the phoenix''s bloodline inside the Feng family''s secret chamber. This was the genuine blood of a true phoenix, incredibly precious.


    In reality, Lin Fei already possessed the bloodline of a Flood Dragon within him, which even contained a trace of the true dragon''s blood. Hence, he could be considered to have the bloodline of a true dragon. However, the bloodlines within Lin Fei''s body were diverse. Yet, what bloodline to cultivate was entirely Lin Fei''s decision.


    Lin Fei had no intention of cultivating the Phoenix bloodline. It wasn''t necessary. By cultivating the phoenix bloodline, he wasn''t confident that he could perfect it. And a bloodline he couldn''t perfect was of no use to him.


    This was different for Feng Ling. She inherently possessed the Phoenix bloodline. Now, with the blood of the true phoenix, she aimed to reinforce her bloodline and attempt to trace it back to its roots. Cultivating the Phoenix bloodline from scratch wasn''t easy. It wasn''t something that could be perfected just by integrating any Divine Ability.


    However, although Lin Fei wasn''t cultivating the phoenix bloodline, it didn''t mean it was useless to him. On the contrary, it had a significant purpose ¨C to be fused with his body and enhance its foundation. Especially given the phoenix''s ability to rejuvenate through fire, an ability many would covet.


    In some sense, this ability was akin to immortality. However, Lin Fei spected that every time the phoenix rejuvenated, a new consciousness would emerge. Even if the power remained consistent, the consciousness would differ. Many might desire such "eternal life", but not Lin Fei. True immortality, in his eyes, must be governed by his own consciousness. Without that, what difference was there between such existence and death?


    Pouring out the phoenix''s blood from the bottle, an invisible force seemed to support it.


    "Fuse!" Lin Feimanded. His body rapidly absorbed the phoenix bloodline, incorporating it along with the Flood Dragon''s bloodline and others.


    As the phoenix bloodline merged, Lin Fei''s physical body enhanced at a visibly rapid pace. It was continuously evolving and had never stagnated. Having now integrated the phoenix bloodline, the transformation of Lin Fei''s body would speed up.


    Moreover, the Phoenix bloodline wasn''t entirely useless for other bloodlines within Lin Fei. At least for those of the fire attribute, it still held a minor influence.


    For instance, the Triple Yin True Fire Bloodline would be slightly strengthened. However, the enhancement wasn''t significant. Yet, if Lin Fei wanted to cultivate another fire-attribute bloodline in the future, the process would be much more efficient.


    For the time being, the phoenix bloodline could only enhance the foundation of Lin Fei''s physical body, undergoing a gradual transformation. As time ticked away, Lin Fei patiently waited.


    In the blink of an eye, more than twenty days passed. Lin Fei met Feng Ling once again. At this moment, he could distinctly sense that she looked radiant. Her aura seemed to be strengthening continuously, with a unique hint of a real phoenix, though not as intense. Lin Fei realized that Feng Ling must have achieved a significant breakthrough.


    "Congrattions, Feng Ling!" He said. "I presume you''ve refined the phoenix bloodline and sessfully reverted it to its ancestral form?"


    "Indeed, and I owe it all to you, Lin Fei," Feng Ling replied. "Without you, how could I have obtained the Phoenix bloodline? Now that my bloodline has sessfully reverted, I await the same for all the other bloodlines within me. In at most a year, I''ll attempt to ascend to Martial Gods."


    Her eyes sparkled with ambition. For so many years, the entire Feng family had waited for someone who could potentially challenge the Martial Gods realm. Although having a reverted bloodline provided an opportunity, whether one could be a Martial God was still uncertain.


    "Lin Fei, over these twenty days, my Feng family managed to gather three hundred ice-attribute Divine Abilities. In total, we have 318 ice-attribute Divine Abilities. If that''s insufficient, we can continue collecting, though it might take more time," she offered.


    Lin Fei''s eyes lit up. "Your kindness is deeply appreciated, Feng Ling."


    "As long as you''re satisfied, Lin Fei. Should you require anything, please don''t hesitate to notify me," she responded.


    With that, Feng Ling hastily retreated to meditate. She needed time to consolidate the potent, reverted Phoenix bloodline. Even for someone as advanced as her, it would take time to familiarize and streamline the newfound power. However, she now had a chance to challenge the Martial Gods, whereas Lin Fei still had a long way to go.


    "First, I''ll integrate the three hundred ice-attribute Divine Abilities into the Annihtion Frost Bloodline," Lin Fei decided. He then entered his secluded chamber. His Annihtion Frost Bloodline had only been at a beginner''s stage. With the help of the Feng family, he managed to collect over three hundred ice-attribute Divine Abilities in a short period, which pleased him.


    After Feng Ling departed, an elder of the Feng family spoke with concern, "n leader, you''ve now acquired the phoenix bloodline. Once the bloodline reverts to its ancestral form, it will certainly alert that king-level exotic beast. Why not ask the Ancient Origin Saber King for assistance? With his intervention, we might stand a chance against that beast."


    However, Feng Ling shook her head.


    "Thest time Ancient Origin Saber King aided us, it was merely due to a trade, enabling us to collect the three hundred ice-attribute Divine Abilities. If the king-level exotic beast attacks, what can we offer the Ancient Origin Saber King in exchange?


    Don''t assume that just because he helped us once, he will do so again. Some matters we must face on our own. Besides, with my bloodline reverted, even if I don''t challenge the Martial Gods, my strength has greatly increased. Why should I fear that peacock?"


    A glint of coldness shed in Feng Ling''s eyes. The "peacock" she referred to was the Peacock King, a pinnacle king-level exotic beast. Peacocks share an intimate connection with phoenixes.


    The Feng family, possessing the phoenix bloodline, was already resented by the Peacock King. Yet, due to the absence of a reverted bloodline, the Peacock King hadn''t truly acted against the Feng family.


    Now that Feng Ling''s bloodline had reverted, it was as potent as a young, genuine phoenix. How could the Peacock King let it go? It was likely he would attack soon. However, this time, Feng Ling was resolute: she must confront the Peacock King herself.


    "But..." The elder tried to interject.


    Feng Ling waved him off, "Enough. I need to meditate. Leave."


    "Yes, n leader." The elder departed, muttering to himself, "Our Feng family only has the n leader as the Martial King. Even though she has a chance to ascend to Martial Gods after the bloodline reversion, sess isn''t guaranteed. We cannot allow the Peacock King to disturb her at this critical juncture."


    Gritting his teeth, the elder seemed to make up his mind and quickly left the ce.

 410. Becoming Dao Companions

    410. Bing Dao Companions


    Inside the chamber, Lin Fei was preparing to cultivate his Annihtion Frost Bloodline. Suddenly, a series of knocks resonated from outside. "Who is it?" Lin Fei asked with a frown.


    "It''s Elder Feng Jiushang from the Feng family, seeking an audience with Ancient Origin Saber King."


    "Feng Jiushang?" Lin Fei didn''t recall knowing this person. Besides, as an elder of the Feng family, he''d probably just be at the Martial Sovereign level. Why would he seek out Lin Fei?


    Despite his confusion, Lin Fei hadn''t started his cultivation yet, so he exited his chamber and met with Feng JiuShang.


    At first nce, Feng Jiushang looked old and withered. But appearances can be deceiving. Even a Martial Sovereign has a lifespan of a thousand years, and if they wished not to age, it was quite simple. However, some prefer to undergo natural changes, unconcerned about their appearance.


    "Greetings, Ancient Origin Saber King," Feng Jiushang greeted with reverence.


    "Elder Feng, what brings you to me?"


    "I have a request, one concerning our n leader and, by extension, the entirety of the Feng family."


    "Why doesn''t Feng Linge to speak with me directly?" Lin Fei found it odd, as typically, only someone of Feng Ling''s caliber would approach him. The elders were weaker inparison and existed on a different level than Lin Fei.


    "Ancient Origin Saber King, the matter is closely rted to the n leader," Feng Jiushang began. "However, she''s currently indisposed, and truth be told, she doesn''t know I''m here."


    Even more puzzled, Lin Fei directly inquired, "What''s this all about? Speak inly."


    "Ancient Origin Saber King, regarding the Peacock King, I''m afraid we need your assistance." Feng JiuShang proceeded to exin everything about the Peacock King to Lin Fei. Once informed, Lin Fei finally understood the gravity of the situation and why Feng JiuShang sought him out.


    The Peacock King! Rumored to be a descendant of the phoenix. In this lineage, which included peacocks and then the mighty Dapeng birds, all were considered offspring of the phoenix.


    However, one particr exotic beast imed to be the Peacock King. Its origin was unknown ¡ª which phoenix birthed it remained a mystery. But its strength was immense, ranking at the pinnacle of Martial Kings. This Peacock King had a keen sense for the blood of the phoenix and would surely detect anyone possessing it.


    The Peacock King wouldn''t care about regr Phoenix bloodlines. But once the genuine Phoenix Blood makes an appearance, the Peacock King would surely appear. Feng JiuShang''s fear was that the Peacock King mighte after Feng Ling.


    If Feng Ling is defeated or injured, it could jeopardize her attempt to be one of the Martial Gods. This would be a huge loss. Therefore, if the Peacock King truly appears, Feng JiuShang hoped Lin Fei could assist.


    Lin Fei was silent for a long time before he finally asked, "Elder Feng, what do I get in return for dealing with the Peacock King?"


    "The reason Feng Ling hasn''te herself is likely that she knows that our Feng family no longer has anything that might interest you. Dealing with a peak king-level exotic beast like the Peacock King is riskier than dealing with the phoenix. What can the Feng family offer in exchange?"


    Lin Fei fixed his gaze on Feng Jiushang. While phoenixes were trapped in mysterious realms and could not be escaped from, the Peacock King was a king-level beast that wasn''t confined. Challenging it was extremely difficult, and even top-tier Martial Kings wouldn''t confidently say they could defeat it. Lin Fei wouldn''t risk his life to help the Feng family without a good reason.


    Feng Jiushang remained silent for a while and then clenched his teeth, "To be honest, our Feng family currently doesn''t have anything valuable enough for a trade with the Ancient Origin Saber King. However, I can share a secret concerning our family, or more specifically, about our n leader."


    "Hmm? What secret?"


    "Our n leader is a top-tier Martial King with the bloodline of the phoenix. If someone at the Martial King level bes her Daopanion, they can receive an opportunity for rebirth through fire. This means they can be fully restored, even fromplete annihtion!


    If timed well, this could be utilized during the attempt to ascend to Martial Gods. Essentially, it allows for two attempts to be a Martial God. Even if the first attempt fails, one can be reborn without any injuries, plus they''d gain invaluable experience.


    If the Ancient Origin Saber King agrees to help us against the Peacock King, I promise to do everything in my power to make you the Daopanion of our n leader. Together, you both can ascend to Martial Gods!


    While you are incredibly talented, so is our n leader. She''s a top-tier Martial King, ready to ascend to Martial Gods. How many of her caliber exist in the Ancient Continent? Such a union would benefit the Feng family, the Ancient Origin Sect, both you and our n leader!"


    Feng Jiushang''s voice grew more passionate as he spoke. In truth, he had been harboring this idea for some time, having recognized Lin Fei''s potential. The Ancient Origin Saber King, who single-handedly decimated the Vast Void Immortal Sect, killed top-tier Martial Sovereigns, and even mastered the Saber World, has limitless potential. He may even have a greater potential to ascend to Martial Godspared to Feng Ling!


    "Daopanion?"


    Even the usually unshakeable and calm Lin Fei couldn''t help but be taken aback upon hearing Feng Jiushang''s proposal.


    It was not that the Feng family possessed this power, but that it was atent ability within their bloodline. More surprisingly, it could only be used once by the Daopanion during their joint cultivation, and not by the Phoenix bloodline bearers themselves.


    Even if it was just one chance, Lin Fei believed that if this information were to be made public, numerous top-tier Martial Kings would be knocking on the Feng family''s door, especially those who saw the potential of advancing to Martial Gods. Many would wish to be the Daopanion to the Feng Ling. However, the Feng family had guarded this secret closely until now.


    The Feng family was in trouble, and it appeared that Feng Ling alone might not be able to resolve it. That''s why Feng Jiushang had chosen to reveal this secret to Lin Fei.


    "Senior Feng," Lin Fei responded, "since this involves Feng Ling, it should be her decision to make. As for the Peacock King, if he reallyes, since I''m here at the Feng residence, I won''t stand idly by."


    Feng Jiushang was ted inside. While Lin Fei hadn''t directly agreed, he hadn''t declined either. Feng Jiushang sensed Lin Fei''s implied meaning. As long as Lin Fei was willing to confront the Peacock King, it was enough for him.


    "Rest assured, Ancient Origin Saber King," Feng Jiushang assured. "I will convey this matter to our n leader." With that, he turned and left, leaving Lin Fei alone in the chamber.


    "Phoenix rebirth..." Lin Fei murmured to himself. Such a skill was against the heavens. If one could be reborn from ashes without any damage, it would indeed be a significant boost for him to achieve the status of Martial Gods. The effect might even surpass the benefits gained from cultivating multiple bloodlines.


    Looking across the vast Ancient Continent, there were numerous top-tier Martial Kings. However, how many among them had achieved the status of Martial Gods? All of them had the qualifications, yet they all failed. It was evidence that achieving Martial Gods status wasn''t merely about possessing nine bloodlines.


    If he could increase his chances of bing a Martial God, it would be ideal. But first, Lin Fei needed to cultivate the nine bloodlines.


    With that thought in mind, Lin Fei returned to his chamber, ready to merge with the three hundred and eighteen ice attribute Divine Abilities.

 411. The Sixth Bloodline

    411. The Sixth Bloodline


    One, two, three, four, five...


    As Lin Fei integrated one icy Divine Ability after another, his Annihtion Frost Bloodline began its gradual ascendancy. However, this rise was indeed lethargic. But, it was undeniably escting.


    After all, Lin Fei had prepared 318 icy Divine Abilities. That number was surely sufficient.


    A resonating hum.


    In the following moment, Lin Fei''s entire being trembled. Annihtion Frost Bloodline had advanced to mastery! From beginner to mastery, though it was merely a minor realm''s progression, Lin Fei''s Annihtion Frost Bloodline, was a seismic transformation, nearly metamorphic.


    Lin Fei could distinctly feel that his Annihtion Frost Bloodline had substantially improved, almost undergoing a metamorphosis. The post-metamorphosis Annihtion Frost Bloodline saw an immense enhancement in its potency.


    In the past, when Lin Fei cultivated bloodlines, never had he experienced such a pronounced rise. This could only affirm one thing: Lin Fei''s Annihtion Frost Bloodline was truly an apex bloodline!


    No wonder it could freeze a phoenix. Bear in mind, that even an infant phoenix, with its Phoenix Fire, is terrifyingly potent. Typical icy bloodlines, dreaming to freeze a phoenix, would be chasing the impossible.


    Yet, Lin Fei achieved it. His Annihtion Frost Bloodline froze the phoenix momentarily. Though fleeting, this moment proved the extraordinary nature of Lin Fei''s Annihtion Frost Bloodline.


    Freezing for just an instant only indicated that Lin Fei''s bloodline had vast potential yet to be tapped. Its essence, however, may not necessarily be inferior to the Phoenix mes.


    Now, Lin Fei''s Annihtion Frost Bloodline, having broken through from beginner to mastery, wields even greater power. Were Lin Fei to confront an infant phoenix again, it wouldn''t merely be frozen for an instant but for a more extended period.


    However, this was just the beginning. Lin Fei continued integrating icy Divine Abilities. Soon after, his entire being trembled once more, an emerging chill vaguely emanating from him. The Annihtion Frost Bloodline had undergone another breakthrough, advancing from mastery to transcendence.


    Once it reached transcendence, the power of Lin Fei''s Annihtion Frost Bloodline soared even higher.


    "Continue."


    Lin Fei''s aim was perfection. Hence, he persisted in absorbing the icy Divine Abilities.


    One hundred, two hundred, three hundred...


    Contrary to Lin Fei''s expectations, the 300 icy Divine Abilities still hadn''t pushed the Annihtion Frost Bloodline to perfection. In past bloodline cultivations, this had never urred.


    Forget 300 Divine Abilities, even 100 Divine Abilities would typically be enough to perfect a bloodline. But now, even with 300 Divine Abilities, the Annihtion Frost Bloodline still wasn''t perfected.


    Fortunately, Lin Fei had more than 300 icy Divine Abilities at his disposal. Feng Ling had bestowed upon him 318 icy Divine Abilities.


    Lin Fei could sense he was on the brink; the Annihtion Frost Bloodline was nearing perfection.


    301, 302, 303...


    By the time Lin Fei had integrated up to the 308th icy Divine Ability, with a deafening boom, Lin Fei''s entire being quivered. Within him, the Annihtion Frost Bloodline surged to prominence. Though he had not yet transformed into his Martial King Form, the emergence of the Annihtion Frost Bloodline instantly caused the other four bloodlines within him to surface as well.


    Yet, the four bloodlines that manifested now, for reasons unknown, gathered around the Annihtion Frost Bloodline, reminiscent of stars encircling the moon.


    Furthermore, the Annihtion Frost Bloodline began to exude a subtle yet dominating aura, suppressing the other four bloodlines.


    "What a formidable Annihtion Frost Bloodline! The might of this bloodline can simultaneously suppress the other four! Does this mean that none of the four bloodlines are a match for the Annihtion Frost Bloodline?"


    A jolt of surprise coursed through Lin Fei. His Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline, Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline, Triple Yin True Fire Bloodline, and Supreme Yang Heavenly Thunder Bloodline were, by no means, ordinary. They could indeed be considered among the pinnacle of bloodlines. However, the gap between them and the Annihtion Frost Bloodline was vast.


    Lin Fei was well aware that the disparity between bloodlines was significant. Even if they were top-tier bloodlines, some were superior to others. His cultivation of these bloodlines was primarily based on the techniques found in the Dubhe Dao Artifact. And even among the methods collected by the true immortal Dubhe, there were differences in potency.


    Yet, Dubhe, the True Immortal, seemed indifferent, casually cing them all on a bookshelf for Lin Fei to select at his discretion. Among them, the Annihtion Frost Bloodline was likely one of the most elite. But in the eyes of the True Immortal Dubhe, it was perhaps all the same.


    This revealed that the achievement of bing Martial Gods wasn''t necessarily tied to the strength of one''s bloodline. It pertained more to other elements. But for a Martial King, the potency of one''s bloodline was of paramount importance, as it directly influenced one''s power. The stronger the bloodline, the more formidable one''s strength.


    "Now that the Annihtion Frost Bloodline has been perfected, I can move on to cultivating the sixth bloodline. Which bloodline should I cultivate next?"


    Lin Fei pondered briefly before understanding. Among the four symbols ¨C Earth, Fire, Water, and Wind, and the five elements ¨C Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth, hecked Earth from the former and Wood and Earth from thetter.


    "Then I choose Earth."


    Lin Fei extended his hand, and the Dubhe Dao Artifact materialized within it. Without hesitation, he entered the artifact, beginning his search for the right bloodline technique.


    Earth-attribute bloodline techniques were a bit unique and few in number. Lin Fei found only a handful, most of which weremon and unremarkable. However, there was one that caught his eye - the "Earth Pulse Divine Mountain Spirit Communication Bloodline." A description apanied it, detailing that once cultivated, this bloodline allowed the bearer to continuously harness the power of the earth.


    One could even perform earth travel andmand the divine mountains, possessing the ability to "move mountains." The catch? To cultivate this bloodline, one required a vast amount of earth vein essence. The support of a divine mountain would be ideal, for only with such a mountain could this bloodline truly transcend.


    "It''s said that Martial Gods possess the power to reach the heavens and prate the earth," Lin Fei mused. "Reaching the heavens might be straightforward, but ''prating the earth'' is challenging. With the Earth Pulse Divine Mountain Spirit Communication Bloodline, once sessfully cultivated, I would indeed possess the ability to prate the earth. It''s undoubtedly a powerful bloodline. As for its cultivation difficulty - which of the bloodlines I''ve cultivated hasn''t been a challenge?"


    Without a moment''s hesitation, Lin Fei made his decision. He would cultivate the Earth Pulse Divine Mountain Spirit Communication Bloodline. Addressing the technique, he dered, "Would you be willing to be my bloodline, aiding me in achieving the status of Martial God, granting my bloodline immortality?"


    With a swift "whoosh," the technique seemed to be rather "cooperative." Without any need for threats or coercion, as Lin Fei''s five bloodlines manifested, the new technique obediently integrated into Lin Fei''s being.


    A resonating boom echoed, and Lin Fei''s body trembled. Concurrently, a deluge of memories flooded his mind, all rted to the Earth Pulse Divine Mountain Spirit Communication Bloodline.


    Yet within these memories, Lin Fei''s mastery over this bloodline was merely at a beginner''s level. Even so, the sensation was novel and profound. He gazed at the floor of the chamber, cing his hand gently upon it. Closing his eyes, another thunderous boom resounded. The next moment, a cacophony, as ifposed of billions of voices, erupted within Lin Fei''s mind.

 412. The Peacock King’s Arrival and the Feng Ling’s Appearance

    412. The Peacock King¡¯s Arrival and the Feng Ling¡¯s Appearance


    Lin Fei snapped back to reality.


    "Is this the voice of countless beings from the earth? Can my Earth Pulse Divine Mountain Spirit Communication Bloodline hear the voices of all life on the earth?"


    A hint of amazement shed in Lin Fei''s eyes. This was essentially a built-in Divine Ability and not an ordinary one at that.


    "Let me listen closely once more." Lin Fei focused intently, his consciousness seemingly intertwined with the entirend, continuously delving deep underground and then resurfacing. It felt as if the entire expanse of thend had be his "eyes."


    "This... This could be useful for finding rare and precious treasures," he mused. "Even though I''m just at the beginner stage, I can explore roughly within a ten-mile radius. It may seem limited now, but once I reach mastery, transcendence, or even perfection, the range will undoubtedly expand substantially."


    Upon further experimentation, Lin Fei realized that the Earth Pulse Divine Mountain Spirit Communication Bloodline wasn''t limited to just exploration. With just a thought, he could detect up to five mountains within a ten-mile radius. And by activating his bloodline, he could "move" these mountains with ease, harnessing their power.


    This wasn''t the kind of "mountain-moving" Divine Ability that even a Golden Core True Person could use. Such beings couldn''t even move ancient divine mountains.


    However, Lin Fei''s Bloodline could potentially move any divine mountain. As long as he stood on the earth, he could tap into the limitless power of the earth''s veins, manipting the energy and causing thend to turn upside down. Moving mountains would be a breeze. The only downside was the difficulty in cultivating this ability.


    Lin Fei returned to the secret chamber within the Dubhe Dao Artifact, searching for other Divine Abilities rted to the earth attribute or even those of the earth attribute. Although there were some, they were even rarer. After an extensive search, he only found a few earth or earth-rted Divine Abilities and bloodlines. They were indeed "rare", making the Divine Abilities based on them even scarcer.


    "This could be a problem," Lin Fei frowned. However, he decided to first integrate these few Divine Abilities into the Earth Pulse Divine Mountain Spirit Communication Bloodline.


    "System." Lin Fei summoned the system panel to take a look.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Arts Realm: Mid-stage Martial King</strong>


    <strong>Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Triple Yin True Fire Bloodline: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Supreme Yang Heavenly Thunder Bloodline: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Annihtion Frost Bloodline: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Earth Pulse Divine Mountain Spirit Communication Bloodline: Beginner (Progress 48%)</strong>


    <strong>Saber World: Perfection</strong>


    Lin Fei''s system panel now disys six bloodlines. Among them, the Earth Pulse Divine Mountain Spirit Communication Bloodline had only reached 48% progress and was still at the beginner level.


    "Earth attribute Divine Abilities are probably rare everywhere," he mused. "Even across the vast Ancient Continent, there might not be many such Divine Abilities. It seems I have to start with the earth veins and ideally find a ce rich in earth vein energy and abundant with divine mountains. Maybe then, the Earth Pulse Divine Mountain Spirit Communication Bloodline will improve rapidly."


    As Lin Fei was contemting the cultivation of his sixth bloodline, an enormous divine bird appeared above the Feng Family residence. Its colossal body, thousands of meters in length, obscured the sky. Vibrant rays of color shimmered from its wings. It was the Peacock King!


    Many looked up at the sky, their eyes widening in awe at the sight of the Peacock King.


    "What kind of exotic beast is that?"


    "Such a terrifying aura! This is the Feng family''s territory. Why would such a formidable beast appear here?"


    "Is it a king-level exotic beast?"


    "Moreover, it''s heading straight for the Feng family residence. Perhaps it''s targeting them!"


    Many were thrown into panic, scrambling to escape. However, the Peacock King paid no mind to these ordinary humans. As a king-level exotic beast and a descendant of the phoenix, its intelligence wasparable to that of humans, if not superior. Its primary mission was to seek out the blood of the True Phoenix.


    "The blood of the True Phoenix! I''m certain of it!" it thought. "Ever since my mother vanished, no phoenix has been present in the ancient world. Where did this true Phoenix bloode from? Whoever possesses it, I must have it. Perhaps by following the trail of the blood, I can find the Phoenix."


    The Peacock King''s gaze fixed on the Feng family residence below. It was well aware of the many secrets surrounding the phoenix. Although a phoenix can be reborn from the ashes and doesn''t require offspring, it doesn''t mean they wouldn''t leave descendants behind. For various reasons, a phoenix mated with other exotic beasts, resulting in offspring - the Peacock King!


    Of course, there wasn''t just one phoenix. After giving birth to the Peacock King, his mother disappeared, rumored to have entered a dormant state, silently waiting for her rebirth. This dormant period mightst a very long time.


    Having reached the pinnacle of Martial King, the Peacock King could no longer advance due to its bloodline. To ascend further, it needed the true Phoenix bloodline. This urgency was why it hurriedly made its way here. It had been ages since itst sensed the presence of true Phoenix blood. Now, sensing it again, the Peacock King saw an opportunity.


    And so, the thunderous voice of the Peacock King echoed throughout the heavens: "Whoever possesses the blood of the true Phoenix,e forth. I know you''re hiding among these people. But you should know that, to me, this means nothing. I can kill all of these people and destroy this entire city."


    The Peacock King obviously didn''t care about these people. But it knew if someone truly did possess the blood of the true Phoenix, And they were from the Feng family, they would certainly care about these people.


    At this moment, within the Feng family, some of the family elders, upon seeing the massive exotic beast in the sky, couldn''t help but tremble in their hearts!


    "It hase, the Peacock King is really here!"


    "This is fate! We wish to obtain the blood of the true Phoenix, and likewise, the Peacock King desires it too."


    "Only by repelling the Peacock King can our patriarch keep the Phoenix blood and attempt to reach Martial Gods."


    "But, is our patriarch a match for the Peacock King?"


    These elders were aware of the circumstances and knew why the Peacock King came.


    "Peacock King, you''ve finally arrived."


    At that moment, a figure soared from within the Feng family. Feng Ling made her appearance! She had toe forth. It was fate! She obtained the blood of the true Phoenix. The Peacock King would surely know.


    For the Peacock King, even if the Feng Ling gave it a portion of the Phoenix blood, it would be of no use. For its transformation, arge amount of Phoenix blood is required. Thus, the Peacock King would inevitably plunder all of the Phoenix blood.


    "I recognize you, girl of the Feng family. I didn''t expect you to be the one with the blood of the true Phoenix. And since you obtained the Phoenix blood, you must have encountered the Phoenix. Don''t deny it. Let me meet the Phoenix. You don''t have a choice."


    The Peacock King didn''t care about a bit of Phoenix blood. Its true aim was the Phoenix itself! But how could Feng Ling lead the Peacock King to the sacred realm? That ce is the foundation of the Feng family. It was designed to trap the Phoenix, not the Peacock King.


    If it was destroyed by the Peacock King or if the Peacock King absorbed the Phoenix''s blood, what would be the point of the Feng family''s sacred realm?


    That is their foundation. Even if Feng Ling fails in her attempt to reach Martial Gods this time, with the sacred realm and the Phoenix, the Feng family could stand tall forever. They couldn''t let the Peacock King destroy their sacred realm.


    "Peacock King, even if I tell you I don''t know where the Phoenix is, you won''t believe me. There''s no use talking more. Defeat or even kill me, and naturally, you''ll get everything you wish. But if I defeat you, you should go back from where you came. The Feng family is not a ce for you to wreak havoc!"


    The tone of the Feng Ling was cold, yet she exuded an aura of majesty!

 413. Lin Fei Appears, Battling the Peacock

    413. Lin Fei Appears, Battling the Peacock


    "Heh heh, don''t think that just by consuming the true Phoenix blood, you can be a Martial God. It''s not that easy!"


    The Peacock King suddenly spread its massive wings. eclipsing the sun and sky. Then, with a powerful p toward the Feng Ling.


    "Whooosh..."


    A fierce wind arose. The howling gale swept across, engulfing the entire Feng family residence in an instant.


    "Hmph."


    Feng Ling wouldn''t let the Peacock King have its way.


    "True Martial King Form!"


    She instantly invoked the True Martial King Form. Her entire being was filled with raging mes. The fire of the Phoenix! This was the genuine fire of the Phoenix! Especially after fusing with the true Phoenix blood.


    The Phoenix Fire lived up to its name, possessing immense power. Against the Phoenix, this fire might not have much effect, but the Peacock King wasn''t a Phoenix.


    Even if the Peacock King was a descendant of the Phoenix lineage, it didn''t inherit the Phoenix fire. Thus, as the Feng Ling released the overpowering Phoenix fire, the air seemed to scorch.


    Massive amounts of Phoenix fire in the void formed a vast fiery barrier, enveloping the Peacock King within. Moreover, the mes were quickly contracting, attempting to reduce the Peacock King to ashes.


    "What a Phoenix fire!"


    The Peacock King''s eyes were cold. It was originally the child of the Phoenix. But now? Now it''s being threatened by the Phoenix''s own fire. The worst part was, it was indeed a threat.


    "Hum."


    The Peacock King spread its tail, and suddenly, a seven-colored light pierced through the burning Phoenix fire. Even the Phoenix fire, under that multicolored glow, disappeared without a trace.


    "What is..."


    For the first time, Feng Ling encountered such a situation. The tail of the Peacock King overshadowed the heavens, like a vast umbre, emitting a magnificent seven-colored divine light. And the Phoenix fire just disappeared? However, Feng Ling had more than just the Phoenix fire.


    "Sword Bloodline!"


    Feng Ling seemed to transform into a sword. Subsequently, a massive sword appeared in the void, overshadowing everything.


    "Whoosh."


    With a swing, the sword cleaved through the void, heading straight for the Peacock King.


    "Child''s y."


    The Peacock King snorted coldly, disdainful of the sword''s radiance.


    Next, several feathers from the Peacock King flew out, positioning themselves right in front of the iing sword light.


    "Bang!"


    It was just a few feathers, yet they instantly blocked Feng Ling''s sword radiance. And it didn''t stop there. Feathers rapidly shed from the Peacock King, one after another, flying directly towards the Feng Ling. Each feather seemed to shimmer with a seven-colored divine light, appearing capable of breaking through anything.


    "Swoosh swoosh swoosh."


    Feng Ling''splexion paled. Her nine bloodlines, all erupted at once. For a moment, mes, gales, sword radiance, and so on, burst out wildly.


    However, the seven-colored tail of the Peacock King was simply too powerful. With a sh of its seven-colored radiance, all the attacks were absorbed into its tail, posing no threat to the Peacock King.


    Instead, feather by feather, Feng Ling was trapped within them. They seemed to have a binding effect. Moreover, the confinement area was continuously shrinking.


    As the confinement area shrank, it was only a matter of time before the Feng Ling would be captured by the Peacock King.


    The members of the Feng family below also perceived the dire situation of the Feng Ling. This was really bad!


    Feng Ling was a top-tier Martial King. However, against the Peacock King, a top-tier king-level exotic beast, the child of the Phoenix, the gap was evidentlyrge.


    Between the peaks, there also existed vast chasms and disparities. Among the top-tier Martial Kings, Feng Ling''s strength was merely average. She mainly relied on her Phoenix fire, which was considerably threatening.


    But once someone could resist the Phoenix fire, Feng Ling was just average. Her other bloodlines were also average. Of course, this didn''t prevent her from bing a Martial God, but it did affect herbat prowess!


    The current Feng Ling simply wasn''t a match for the Peacock King, Even her situation was perilous!


    "Peacock Domain, gather!"


    With a slight tug from the Peacock King, the Peacock Domain rapidly shrank. The pressure on the Feng Ling increased. In the end, she was directly suppressed by the Peacock King''s domain. No matter how fiercely the Phoenix fire zed, it was of no avail.


    "Heh heh, got you! You refused to hand over the true Phoenix blood, that''s fine. I''ll refine you, and then the true Phoenix blood within you will naturally be mine!"


    A hint of eagerness shed in the Peacock King''s eyes. He was finally about to acquire the true Phoenix blood. Once he had the true Phoenix blood, he could discover the whereabouts of the Phoenix. When he encounters the Phoenix, he has the chance to further purify his bloodline, achieving the status of a mythic exotic beast! For an exotic beast, above the king level, it''s the realm of legend!


    However, this step is immensely difficult. From the level of a king to that of a legend, it''s a quantum leap! To achieve the legendary level, the Peacock King is willing to pay any price.


    "Heavenly Saber, sh!"


    Just as the Peacock King was about to capture Feng Ling, suddenly, a cold voice echoed. Following this, a saber appeared in the void, one that hung across the void, emanating an endless fierce aura.


    "Boom!"


    The next moment, the saber struck down, shing hard on the Peacock King''s domain.


    "Crack!"


    The domain of the Peacock King shattered instantly. Not only did this saber possess a sharp de, but it also was enkindled with fire.


    The cold fire!


    It was the Triple Yin True Fire. Silently, it burned everything in its path. Furthermore, not just fire, it also had thunder! Thunder sparkled, true fire scorched, andbined with the fierce de, theirbined force was insurmountable. They created an opening in the Peacock King''s domain, and the Feng Ling escaped in an instant.


    "Who dares to sabotage me?"


    The Peacock King''s eyes were sharp, exuding an aura of menace. He was furious. He was on the verge of capturing the Feng Ling when someone intervened and even broke his domain, saving the Feng Ling. How could the Peacock King not be angry?


    Seeing the Heavenly Saber, Feng Ling''s expression shifted, and her gaze turnedplex, mixed with a hint of anticipation. The members of the Feng family below also recognized the saber. In the entire Feng family, there was only one person capable of facing the Peacock King.


    Ancient Origin Saber King, Lin Fei!


    "So, he finally made his move!"


    Joy filled Feng Jiushang''s heart. Lin Fei had finally acted, validating Feng Jiushang''s previous assurances. Their family would be saved. Feng Ling would be saved. There might even be unexpected benefits!


    From below, a figure slowly ascended. With each step Lin Fei took, it was as if he was stepping on invisible stairs in the void. Eventually, he reached the Peacock King and confronted him.


    With a somewhatplex expression, Feng Ling murmured, "Friend Lin, I didn''t expect to trouble you again. I owe you my life once more."


    Feng Ling knew that without Lin Fei, she might have been captured by the Peacock King. And she knew too well the fate that awaited her after being captured ¨C almost certain death.


    Lin Fei nced at Feng Ling and nodded slightly, calmly stating, "Feng Ling, you are too polite. Since I am in the Feng family, I won''t just stand by and do nothing. Moreover, if we''re talking about the True Phoenix Blood, I possess it too."


    Lin Fei''s gaze swiftly met that of the Peacock King.


    "Whiz."


    The Peacock King also looked at Lin Fei. "True Phoenix Blood, yes, you also have the True Phoenix Blood within you. Damn it! Both of you have obtained the True Phoenix Blood! You both must die!"


    The Peacock King''s voice was sharp and piercing, echoing through the void. This was the main reason Lin Fei intervened. Lin Fei''s body contains the True Phoenix Blood, which the Peacock King could sense. Once the Peacock King dealt with Feng Ling, he would surely detect the True Phoenix Blood in Lin Fei. So, Lin Fei decided it was better to deal with the Peacock King now rather thanter.

 414. Slashing the Peacock King

    414. shing the Peacock King


    Lin Fei took a deep breath. He understood that dealing with the Peacock King would be no simple task. Even though it seemed like he had just shattered the Peacock King''s realm with a single saber strike, he actually didn''t manage to harm the Peacock King at all.


    Moreover, the Peacock King still had its most potent technique¡ª that mesmerizing seven-colored radiance. Even Lin Fei could hardly discern its true essence. It was both mysterious and terrifying.


    "Supreme Yang Heavenly Thunder Bloodline!" Lin Fei instantly invoked his True Martial King Form. At the same time, the sky was filled with rumbling thunders, and an overpowering Yang and firm thunder aura gradually converged in the void.


    "Heavenly Thunder, descend!" Lin Fei swiftly activated his Thunder Bloodline, sending streaks of heavenly thunder crashing down like a massive, aiming directly at the Peacock King.


    However, facing the overwhelming thunder, the Peacock King merely chuckled coldly. Immediately after, the Peacock spread its feathers, and its tail, reminiscent of a grand canopy, overshadowed the sky with dazzling beauty, painting the entire horizon with its seven-colored brilliance.


    Peacock Disying its Feathers! It was the legendary disy of the Peacock! But now, this disy wasn''t merely about beauty. The sky-filling thunders that crashed onto the Peacock King were instantly absorbed by the seven-colored glow, leaving the Peacock King utterly unaffected.


    "Icebound!" Lin Fei''s eyes turned cold, and an intense chill began to spread. Annihtion Frost Bloodline! It was among the most top-tier bloodlines. Especially now that Lin Fei''s Annihtion Frost Bloodline had reached perfection, its power was iparable to before.


    As the chill permeated, it seemed like even the void was being frozen. The Peacock King began to feel an intense coldness, its body assaulted by the frost. Initially, its seven-colored realm could absorb and suppress anything, be it saber aura, sword beams, thunders, mes, and more. Even cold air could be suppressed by its seven-colored realm.


    But the key here was that Lin Fei''s Annihtion Frost Bloodline wasn''t just about cold air. It started by freezing the void itself and then spread to the Peacock King. Under such circumstances, the Peacock King''s seven-colored realm was rendered powerless. After all, Lin Fei was freezing the very void. Could it be that the seven-colored realm could suppress even the void itself?


    The seven-colored realm was indeed powerful, but it hadn''t reached such an invincible level. Consequently, as Lin Fei unleashed the Annihtion Frost Bloodline, the effects were pronounced. The void was frozen, and with it, the Peacock King was immobilized too.


    Originally, the Peacock King had nned to suppress the frost using its seven-colored realm after being frozen. However, it miscalcted. Lin Fei''s Annihtion Frost Bloodline was a top-tier bloodline. Once frozen, all its powers would be suppressed and subsequently "annihted." That "annihtion" was the strongest aspect of this bloodline. A perfected Annihtion Frost Bloodline was indeed potent, so much so that even the Peacock King''s seven-colored realm couldn''t contend.


    Crackling sounds emerged as the Peacock King was frozen, and its seven-colored realm was suppressed.


    "Heavenly Saber, sh!" At that moment, Lin Fei didn''t hesitate and immediately deployed his Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline, shing down once again.


    With a loud bang, the seven-colored realm of the Peacock King, which didn''t function this time, was sliced into several segments by Lin Fei''s saber. After all, anything facing overwhelming force would crumble, like boulders turning to rubble. The same applied to the Peacock King.


    Moreover, within Lin Fei''s saber strike, it wasn''t just the edge of the de; there was also the Triple Yin True Fire and the power of thunder. With so many forces converging, the Peacock King couldn''t resist. Under the burning of the Three Yin True Fire, it gradually turned to ashes.


    Dead!


    The majestic Peacock King, the child of the Phoenix, just died like that! Moreover, it was in head-on by Lin Fei''s own power. This scene was witnessed by the Feng Ling, the people of the Feng family, and many others. The Peacock King was considered one of the top beings amongst king-level exotic beasts. Yet, it was still in by Lin Fei.


    In reality, Lin Fei was well aware that the primary reason he could kill the Peacock King was the Annihtion Frost Bloodline. He also possessed the Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline and the newly cultivated Earth Pulse Divine Mountain Spirit Communication Bloodline, which he didn''t use.


    Even if he had used these two bloodlines, Lin Fei was afraid that he wouldn''t have been able to counter the Peacock King''s seven-colored realm. This realm was too strong, seemingly swallowing everything in its path, even consuming heavenly thunder.


    It wasn''t that Lin Fei or Feng Ling''s bloodlines weren''t powerful, but they were restrained by the seven-colored realm. Only Lin Fei''s Annihtion Frost Bloodline could subdue the Peacock King in an instant. This proved the importance of diversifying one''s bloodlines.


    Various types of bloodlines should be diversified to deal with various situations. Of course, the bloodlines also need to be powerful. If it was just a regr freezing bloodline without the "annihtion" capability, it wouldn''t have managed against the Peacock King.


    Regardless, Lin Fei and Feng Ling had finally triumphed, ying the Peacock King.


    "Fellow daoist Lin, we owe you greatly once again. If it weren''t for you, I dare not think of the consequences."


    Feng Ling seemed to be deep in thought as if wanting to say something but hesitating.


    "It''s alright. I was only fulfilling a promise," Lin said. "Moreover, I have the genuine Phoenix bloodline in me. I couldn''t possibly let the Peacock King destroy the Phoenix n."


    However, Feng Ling quickly caught the hidden meaning in Lin''s words. Fulfilled a promise? It''s clear who entrusted him. Feng Jiushang had already informed Feng Ling of his seeking help from Lin. She couldn''t pretend to be ignorant. But bing daopanions wasn''t just about romantic feelings. There were many things to consider.


    In the past, Feng Ling had considered finding a daopanion, but no one was worthy in her eyes. She was proud and ambitious, aiming to challenge the Martial Gods. How could someone not on her level be her equal?


    More importantly, a daopanion should be someone who can mutually support and progress together in their cultivation journey. She needed someone stronger than herself in the martial arts. Such individuals were rare.


    She had noticed Lin when he destroyed the Vast Void Immortal Sect. But she hadn''t paid much attention until she witnessed his strength when she invited him to the secret realm to obtain the Phoenix bloodline. Even though he hadn''t cultivated eight or nine bloodlines, he was stronger than Feng Ling!


    Now, he had single-handedly defeated their great enemy, the Peacock King. Lin''s potential and strength surpassed even hers. He was the daopanion she had been searching for.


    When Feng Jiu Shang mentioned Lin to her, Feng Ling didn''t refuse. That in itself indicated her intentions.


    "Fellow daoist Lin, Would you like to explore the Dao with me? I will dy my attempt to be a Martial God. I can wait a hundred years if I must. Once you''re ready to challenge the Martial Gods, we canbine our energies and be reborn in the mes. Then, together, we can both achieve the status of Martial Gods. Otherwise, if I be a Martial God first, the benefits of our union will likely not be in your favor."


    Her face flushed a bit as she said this.


    Lin replied thoughtfully, "So, both parties need to be Martial Kings, and only bybining their energies can they reap the maximum benefits?"


    "Yes, only if both are on the same level."


    Understanding her point, Lin, being bolder, approached and took Feng Ling''s hand,ughing heartily. "Why would I make you wait for a hundred years? Within ten years, or even less, I will definitely challenge the Martial Gods!"


    Lin Fei was full of confidence.


    When Feng Ling mentioned waiting for him to achieve Martial God status together, Lin epted herpletely. She could have achieved the status first and thenbined their energies, reaping most of the benefits for herself. But she chose to wait for him. With such a daopanion, what more could he ask for?

 415. Discussing Martial Gods in the Secret Chamber

    415. Discussing Martial Gods in the Secret Chamber


    Lin Fei held Feng Ling''s hand and flew down. Everyone below was stunned, even those from the Feng n. Only Feng Jiu Shang knew what was going on. Joy filled his heart, and he eximed with a smile, "Congrattions, n leader! Congrattions, Ancient Origin Saber King!"


    Then Feng Jiushang conveyed the message to the others. All were taken aback. Daopanion? Feng Ling has chosen a Daopanion? Had it been someone else, they might have felt that the Feng n''s bloodline was too noble, and one should be very cautious when choosing a daopanion.


    But Lin Fei, the Ancient Origin Saber King, both in terms of potential and strength, greatly surpasses Feng Ling. Both are potential Martial Gods. What could they possibly find unsatisfactory? From now on, the Feng n would have two top Martial Kings!


    "Congrattions, n leader, and to the Ancient Origin Saber King!"


    "This is a great fortune for our n!"


    "Imagine the potential of their offspring''s bloodline!"


    "Who would''ve thought our n leader could be so smitten, hahaha..."


    The Feng n''s elders were thrilled. The n''s bloodline would not only sustain but might even be more potent. The future bloodline might not just be of Martial Kings but of gods, inheriting the god''s lineage.


    Feng Jiushang remarked, "n leader and Saber King, both being top Martial Kings, must announce their union to the world. When should we choose for the ceremony?"


    Feng Ling pondered, looking at Lin Fei for an answer. "Of course, we need to dere it to the world. The Feng n is a prominent Martial King family, and the Ancient Origin Sect is a significant force. We should pick a suitable day for our union. How about in three months? This gives time for the news to spread, and then we can have the formal ceremony."


    Feng Ling nodded in agreement. Both being Martial Kings, they couldn''t be hasty in formalizing their union. Given their status, many are involved in their decisions, affecting many fates. Their union wasn''t just about them but involved many others.


    Afterward, Lin Fei and Feng Ling went to a secret chamber. Feng Ling had many matters to exin, and Lin Fei needed to understand certain things.


    "Lin... Lin Fei."


    Feng Ling took a deep breath, asking with curiosity, "I''ve always been puzzled. How many bloodlines do you possess now?"


    In fact, the strength disyed by Lin Fei was very deceptive. He seemed to ovee opponents without revealing many bloodlines. Until now, Feng Ling didn''t know the exact number of Lin Fei''s bloodlines.


    "Six bloodlines," Lin Fei responded without hesitation.


    "Six bloodlines?"


    Feng Ling was taken aback. She had vaguely guessed some of this from observing Lin Fei''s various techniques in the past. Each technique represented a unique bloodline. She had secretly noted what appeared to be five. It turns out she was close to the mark! Lin Fei had six bloodlines. The sixth bloodline must be one Feng Ling hadn''t seen before.


    However, this was shocking. With just six bloodlines, Lin Fei could rival other Martial Kings with nine. This was truly astonishing! Evidently, each of Lin Fei''s bloodlines was extraordinary.


    Lin Fei then asked, "Feng Ling, I know you possess nine bloodlines. But after the nine bloodlines, how does one be a Martial God?"


    This was Lin Fei''s query. Though he had the Dubhe Dao Artifact, he hadn''t thoroughly explored its books or cultivation insights about achieving the status of Martial God. To him, acquiring nine bloodlines felt far off, let alone achieving godhood.


    But now, with Feng Ling as his Daopanion, he had to care about her path. She had the qualifications to be a Martial God after all.


    Feng Ling pondered and then solemnly spoke, "To be a Martial God, possessing nine bloodlines is just the beginning. It''s the basic requirement. Once you have nine bloodlines, you need to merge them into one unique divine bloodline. This divine bloodline must contain your own Dao, which will keep the divine bloodline from copsing. Only then can you truly transform and evolve. It''s simr to the Deity Transformation in the way of immortals.


    It''s said that a Deity Transformation allows you to manifest millions of bodies, each as real and powerful as the transformed deity. That''s the transformation from mortal to deity. For us martial artists, though we can''t manifest that many bodies, we can find our own Dao and achieve godhood. We call this ''proving the Dao''. By proving the Dao with martial arts, one can be a Martial God."


    Lin Fei was deeply moved. Proving the Dao to achieve godhood!


    "What would happen if one fails in the process of proving the Dao?" Lin Fei asked.


    "If you can''t confirm your Dao in your heart, your bloodlines will immediately reverse and you will turn to ashes," Feng Ling replied.


    Lin Fei understood. Proving the Dao could only lead to sess; failure was not an option. Those who fail will fall immediately, without any chance of survival.


    "So, if we unite in Yin and Yang, I''ll have a chance to be reborn from the mes?"


    "Exactly," Feng Ling responded.


    Lin Fei finally realized the importance of "rebirth from the mes" in achieving Martial Gods. In other words, Lin Fei could simte it once. Even if he fails, it wouldn''t matter, because he''d have another chance.


    "But while I have a chance at rebirth from the mes, you don''t," Lin Fei said with concern. He cared about Feng Ling. He didn''t want to find his Daopanion and then lose her within a few years. If Feng Ling fails in her attempt to be a Martial God, she will die.


    Feng Ling smiled and said, "That''s why I need to obtain the Phoenix bloodline. My bloodline has now returned to its ancestral origins. I have a path to follow: the Phoenix. So, my chances of bing a Martial God are actually quite high, much higher than others. Just by following the way of the Phoenix, I can certainly be a Martial God. The rebirth from the mes isn''t as crucial for me."


    Feng Ling shook her head, holding Lin Fei''s hand to reassure him. But, was that really the case? It might not necessarily be true. While the Phoenix may rival top-tier Martial Gods and one can certainly follow its path, is Feng Ling truly a Phoenix? No, she merely possesses the Phoenix bloodline.


    "To walk the path of the Phoenix, one needs to study the Phoenix deeply. Currently, capturing a Phoenix alive is somewhat of a stretch for me. However, once I be stronger, I''ll certainly be able to capture a Phoenix, making it demonstrate its Dao to you. By then, your chances of bing a Martial God will surely increase."


    Lin Fei confidently said, "I will capture the Phoenix for you to study."


    Anyone else, Feng Ling would not have believed. But she believed in Lin Fei''s words.


    "I''ll remember this," Feng Ling said with a hint of happiness in her heart. She had borne the weight of the Feng family for years, but now, with Lin Fei as her Daopanion, she could finally breathe a sigh of relief.


    "Unfortunately, we can''t unite in Yin and Yang for now," Feng Ling said with a blush. "Let''s be patient. For the sake of achieving Dao, we must wait. Now, I need to return to the Ancient Origin Sect to inform them of our union and have them prepare."


    Both Lin Fei and Feng Ling were Martial King powerhouses, and they didn''t fret over time. With that, Lin Fei took a step, and in the blink of an eye, he disappeared, heading towards the Ancient Origin Sect.

 416. The members of the Ancient Origin Sect are shocked

    416. The members of the Ancient Origin Sect are shocked


    Ancient Origin Sect.


    Lin Fei returned and convened the core leadership of the Ancient Origin Sect.


    "Greetings, Supreme Elder!" The sect leader of the Ancient Origin Sect, Wind Sovereign, and others, respectfully saluted Lin Fei.


    Now, Lin Fei was more than just a Supreme Elder; he had be the emblem of the Ancient Origin Sect! His prestige in the sect was unparalleled, dwarfing that of all othersbined.


    Lin Fei nodded slowly and began, "Prepare for the asion. Under normal circumstances, what preparations are needed when someone of my standing, a Martial King, decides to be Daopanions with someone? See to it."


    "Hmm? Supreme Elder, what did you say? Be Daopanions? Are you bing Daopanions with someone? Who is it?"


    For a moment, everyone could hardly believe their ears. What had they just heard? Lin Fei was about to be Daopanions. A respected Martial King, even arguably a top-tier Martial King, bing Daopanions with someone? It was too sudden, too swift.


    Wind Sovereign and others were even somewhat apprehensive. If someone domineering were to use the name of Lin Fei''s Daopanion to infiltrate the Ancient Origin Sect, it wouldn''t bode well for them.


    Without hiding anything, Lin Fei directly said, "From the Martial King family lineage, the leader of the Feng n, Feng Ling!"


    "Boom."


    The minds of the sect leader of Ancient Origin Sect, Wind Sovereign, and others went nk.


    Shock! Utter shock!


    Feng Ling?! They could have guessed a thousand possibilities but would have never thought of Feng Ling!


    Ever since the Ancient Origin Sect advanced to the Martial King lineage, they have been paying close attention to other Martial King lineages and Martial King families, keeping an eye on martial arts masters.


    Especially top-tier Martial King powerhouses. And Feng Ling of the Feng n was one of their primary concerns. After all, she was a top-tier Martial King with nine bloodlines and held great promise in the Feng n. Someone who could possibly achieve Martial Gods status.


    From this perspective, it seemed that Lin Fei was "punching above his weight"?


    Moreover, the Feng n, as a Martial King lineage family, had an unbroken lineage that spanned generations. There was always the presence of a Martial King. Rumor had it that the n was incredibly ancient, possibly even with a lineage stretching back over a million years! Such a storied and deeply-rooted ancient n would hardly care about the likes of the Ancient Origin Sect.


    In terms of heritage, the Ancient Origin Sect was merely at the level of Martial Sovereign, not even a fraction as prestigious as the Feng n.


    "Good! This is truly great news!"


    "The Feng n? Doesn''t that mean, in the future, our Ancient Origin Sect will effectively have two Martial Kings?"


    "More than just two Martial Kings! Don''t forget, the Feng Ling is a top-tier Martial King who could challenge Martial Gods."


    "In the future, the Ancient Origin Sect might even have Martial Gods among us..."


    For a moment, everyone exchanged nces. Martial Gods! Divine lineage! That was a legendary existence. If Lin Fei bes Daopanion with Feng Ling, their fates would be intertwined. Both the Ancient Origin Sect and the Feng n would benefit from both Lin Fei and Feng Ling. Of course, at this stage, the Ancient Origin Sect was clearly gaining a massive advantage.


    "Supreme Elder, when is the date set?" The sect leader of the Ancient Origin Sect asked.


    "In three months."


    "Three months? There''s ample time. Leave this matter to us, Supreme Elder. The Ancient Origin Sect will handle everything."


    Lin Fei nodded. He didn''t want to bother with these details. The idea of bing Daopanions with Feng Ling gave him subtle pressure. After all, Feng Ling could challenge Martial Gods anytime, but she was willing to wait for Lin Fei. He didn''t want her to wait too long.


    Comparing her to the Empress from his past, he preferred Feng Ling, as they truly had "aligned ambitions." They could support each other and tread further on the path of martial arts. Once they achieved Martial Gods status, Feng Ling could apany Lin Fei for at least a hundred thousand years! And if they progressed even further, the time could extend even longer.


    Lin Fei didn''t want to be alone on his martial journey. He wished to increase his power swiftly. At the very least, he intended to develop his ninth bloodline. He couldn''t let Feng Ling wait too long.


    Lin Fei''s sixth bloodline, Earth Pulse Divine Mountain Spirit Communication Bloodline, was just at the beginner stage. It was far from perfection. Not to mention, Lin Fei still needed his seventh, eighth, and even ninth bloodlines.


    To quickly cultivate the Earth Pulse Divine Mountain Spirit Communication Bloodline to its full potential, merely seeking a Divine Ability wasn''t sufficient. Such Divine Abilities were rare. Many required regions with a strong earth pulse energy, preferably at a convergence of divine mountains.


    "Do any of you know where the area with the highest concentration of divine mountains is located in the Ancient Continent?" Lin Fei inquired.


    "Convergence of divine mountains?"


    The Sect Master of the Ancient Origin Sect hesitated for a moment before softly saying, "Supreme Elder, there are numerous divine mountains in the Ancient Continent, including many primordial divine mountains. But if we talk about the area with the most concentration of divine mountains... Without a doubt, it would be the Heavenly Pir Mountain Range! It is rumored that in ancient times, there was a primordial divine mountain called Heavenly Pir Mountain that supported the heavens and earth. For some reason, the Heavenly Pir Mountain copsed.


    This caused the world to tremble, and countless floods poured down from the heavens, nearly submerging the entire Ancient Continent. Many powerful beingster blocked the flood, restoring peace to the Ancient Continent. This is just a legend. Whether it''s true or not, no one knows. After all, it happened so long ago. However, the Heavenly Pir Mountain Range does have remnants of a copsed primordial divine mountain, believed to be the Heavenly Pir Mountain. Moreover, around the Heavenly Pir Mountain, many primordial divine mountains have emerged, forming the Heavenly Pir Mountain Range."


    Lin Fei understood. The Heavenly Pir Mountain Range was home to many primordial divine mountains. As for the legend of the Heavenly Pir Mountain Range, Lin Fei didn''t care. Whether it was true or false, it had been so long ago, and it was irrelevant to him. Especially when it concerned the survival of the entire Ancient Continent. Even Martial Gods would seem insignificantpared to that.


    "Alright, the Heavenly Pir Mountain Range it is! I''ll return to the sect within three months. By then, I hope everything is prepared."


    With that, Lin Fei stepped out in a stride.


    With a swoosh, Lin Fei''s figure disappeared from the Ancient Origin Sect.


    The Sect Master of the Ancient Origin Sect, the Wind Sovereign, and others exchanged nces. Even though Lin Fei had only returned for a short time, the news he brought was immensely shocking.


    "Did the Supreme Elder really be Daopanions with the n leader of the Feng famlily? It''s unbelievable!"


    "Martial King Feng Ling is truly a favored daughter of the heavens! She once looked down upon other Martial Kings. Very few in the world caught her eye."


    "Haha, this is truly a match made in heaven! How could an ordinary Martial King be worthy of Martial King Feng Ling?"


    "Our Supreme Elder is no ordinary Martial King!"


    "I even think it''s almost certain that the Supreme Elder will achieve the status of Martial Gods."


    "Yes, who could''ve imagined that our Supreme Elder, starting as a seeker, hase so far in such a short time?"


    "We should start preparing. Three months isn''t that long. We, the Ancient Origin Sect, can''t be made fun of by the Feng n."


    With that, the many Martial Sovereigns of the Ancient Origin Sect went to prepare.


    As the news spread, neither the Ancient Origin Sect nor the Feng n tried to hide it. Hence, the entire Ancient Continent now knew that Lin Fei and Feng Ling were about to be Daopanions.


    Many factions, countless Martial Kings, and Nascent Souls were stunned! Feng Ling was one of the top-tier Martial Kings with the most potential to achieve Martial Gods, a Daopanion that countless Martial Kings could only dream of.


    And Lin Fei? He was the Ancient Origin Saber King! Under the watchful eyes of everyone, he slew the Peacock King! He even destroyed the Vast Void Immortal Sect.


    Lin Fei''s path of cultivation was practically legendary! For a while, many turned their eyes towards the Phoenix n and Ancient Origin Sect.

 417. Heavenly Pillar Mountain

    417. Heavenly Pir Mountain


    In the Vermilion Bird noble house, when Shangguan Feiyu heard the news of Feng Ling and Lin Fei bing Daopanions, his face changed instantly.


    "Crack."


    He crushed the cup in his hand.


    The Shangguan family belongs to the Vermilion Bird lineage, possessing the bloodline of the Vermilion Bird, a creature of myths, rumored to be on par with the Phoenix. Even if slightly inferior, the difference isn''t much.


    To date, Shangguan Feiyu has cultivated eight of his bloodlines and is not far from the ninth. He initially intended to be Daopanions with Feng Ling. Their mutual fiery bloodlines would mean any offspring they have would be incredibly powerful.


    Moreover, he had a gut feeling, rooted in his Vermilion Bird bloodline, that being with Feng Ling would bring immense benefits. The specifics were unclear. However, when he had conveyed his feelings, Feng Ling rejected him, possibly deeming him unworthy.


    "This Lin Fei, the Ancient Origin Saber King, what''s his background?" Shangguan Feiyu coldly inquired.


    One of his subordinates promptly reported Lin Fei''s history, detailing his joining the Ancient Origin Sect, which was merely a Martial Sovereign level faction. As the information flowed, Shangguan Feiyu''s eyes showed a glint of acknowledgment.


    "He might have managed to kill the Peacock King, but how can his various gathered bloodlinespare to the noble Vermilion Bird bloodline of our Shangguan family?" he mused, "Being Daopanions with Feng Ling would only dilute the Phoenix bloodline."


    He coldly added, "In three months, I''ll personally visit the Phoenix household and see what this Lin Fei is truly like."


    Despite his reservations about challenging Lin Fei directly, his interest and curiosity weren''t something he could easily suppress. Moreover, he was not the only one coveting the Phoenix bloodline. The challenges Lin Fei would face in three months would not be minor.


    ...


    Meanwhile, unbeknownst to the disturbances in the outside world, Lin Fei had arrived at the Heavenly Pir Mountain Range. Upon entering, he felt a distinct aura. The thick Earth Pulse Qi surrounded him.


    Before cultivating the Earth Pulse Divine Mountain Spirit Communication Bloodline, Lin Fei had no knowledge of Earth Pulse Qi. But now, he could clearly sense its intense richness. The towering ancient divine mountains exuded a profound and ancient aura.


    With a soft whoosh, Lin Fei descended directly to the ground. As his feet touched the earth, a rich surge of earth-pulse energy flowed ceaselessly into him.


    "True Martial King Form!" He eximed.


    In an instant, Lin Fei invoked the True Martial King Form. This power was only unlocked after activating the Earth Pulse Divine Mountain Spirit Communication Bloodline. With the True Martial King Form engaged, Lin Fei closed his eyes, sensing the pulse of thend and the divine mountains that towered around him.


    These divine mountains, soaring skyward, presented a magnificent sight. Yet, through Lin Fei''s senses, their underground structures seemed entirely different, as if they were seamlessly fused with the earth itself. One particr mountain caught Lin Fei''s attention.


    At surface level, it didn''t appear especially tall and seemed to have crumbled. But beneath the ground, it was a different story. The sprawling mountain range stretched deep, epassing an area spanning hundreds of miles.


    Lin Fei struggled to fathom the nature of such a divine mountain. Its vast expanse underground hinted that if it extended to the surface, it would undoubtedly be a primordial divine mountain that could shake the heavens and earth.


    "Heavenly Pir Divine Mountain..." An epiphany shed in Lin Fei''s mind.


    Such a terrifyingly vast mountain, yet fractured and copsed, with only a fragment remaining visible above ground, could only mean one thing - the Heavenly Pir Divine Mountain was rumored to be the ancient mountain that once supported the entire world. This Heavenly Pir Divine Mountain, while now crumbled, still had the earth-pulse energy converging within it.


    As Lin Fei absorbed the earth-pulse energy, suddenly, an image of his Earth Pulse Divine Mountain Spirit Communication Bloodline''s cultivation progress emerged before him. From a previous progression of 48%, in just a brief moment, it astonishingly reached 49%¡ªan increase of 1%. The closer Lin Fei got to the Heavenly Pir Divine Mountain and the more of its earth-pulse energy he absorbed, the faster his cultivation progress increased.


    However, Lin Fei was still some distance away from the Heavenly Pir Divine Mountain. Thus, he disengaged the True Martial King Form and flew towards it. Guided by the sensations of the earth-pulse energy, Lin Fei gradually caught sight of the Heavenly Pir Divine Mountain.


    Yet, in its current state, it could hardly be deemed a "divine mountain". He could vaguely see a small hill, and atop this hill were numerous figures¡ªsome were Qi cultivators, while others were martial artists. There were Golden Cores, Martial Sovereigns, and even Martial Kings and Nascent Souls. Without hesitation, Lin Fei descended directly towards them.


    "Fellow daoist , why are there so many people here?" Lin Fei casually asked a Martial Sovereign nearby.


    Without concealing his aura, Lin Fei''s presence as a Martial King was clear. Recognizing this, the Martial Sovereign answered respectfully, "Honorable senior, the Nascent Soul Great Being, Lord Tai Su, intends to refine the ancient divine mountain, Heavenly Pir Mountain, which once supported heaven and earth, into a staggering magic treasure."


    "However, only a small part of Heavenly Pir Mountain is visible above the ground now," the Sovereign continued. "Lord Tai Su wishes to extract the entirety of Heavenly Pir Mountain from underground. He has specifically invited eight other Nascent Soul Great Beings to form a grand formation, and together, they are attempting to move Heavenly Pir Mountain."


    Hearing this, Lin Fei''s eyes narrowed. As he gazed into the distance, he could see the nine Nascent Soul cultivators. Their bodies emanated a powerful surge of Qi, forming a grand matrix. Waves of this spiritual energy flowed toward the underground.


    "They wish to move Heavenly Pir Mountain?" Lin Fei muttered, sensing the upheaval of the earth-pulse energy.


    A loud rumbling echoed, and the very ground trembled intensely.


    "It has begun! The nine Nascent Soul Great Beings are making their move," someone eximed. "Usually, a single Nascent Soul Great Being can move a mountain with ease, let alone nine working together. However, Heavenly Pir Mountain isn''t just any mountain. It stretches for hundreds of miles underground and is an ancient divine mountain. Moving it is no small feat."


    "Indeed, even with thebined power of nine Nascent Soul Great Beings, it''s an incredible challenge," another added.


    "The audacity of Lord Tai Su to attempt to refine Heavenly Pir Mountain into a magic treasure was truly extraordinary. If sessfully transformed, such a treasure would undoubtedly shake the heavens and earth."


    "But for countless years, no one had managed to move Heavenly Pir Mountain. Despite the tremendous force exhibited by the nine Nascent Soul Great Beings, the mountain remained unyielding."


    Lin Fei could clearly sense that although the earth-pulse energy was in chaos, Heavenly Pir Mountain remained steadfast. Thebined might of the nine Nascent Soul Great Beings could not budge the ancient divine Heavenly Pir Mountain.


    "It seems no one can disturb Heavenly Pir Mountain," someonemented. "No Martial King or Nascent Soul Great Being can move it. Perhaps only those at the level of Deity Transformation or Martial Gods stand a chance."


    Seeing the failure of the nine Nascent Soul Great Beings, many shook their heads, disying a mix of disappointment and resignation. If Heavenly Pir Mountain could be so easily moved, would it have remained untouched until now?


    "It''s over. We cannot move Heavenly Pir Mountain. My thanks to all. Please, return to your abodes," said a dejected Tai Su.


    Suddenly, an unfamiliar voice echoed in the void, "Lord Tai Su, perhaps I can give it a try. However, in return, you must agree to one condition of mine."

 418. Heavenly Pillar Mountain

    418. Heavenly Pir Mountain


    With a swift motion, Lin Fei stepped out. He emerged into the void, standing before the nine mighty Nascent Soul cultivators.


    Most notably, upon seeing Lin Fei, Taoist Lord Tai Su''s brows furrowed as he inquired, "Who might you be, fellow daoist? Do you truly dare to boast so grandly? Be aware that even with thebined might of us nine Nascent Soul Great Beings, we couldn''t budge the mountainous body of Heavenly Pir Mountain. Though you might be a Martial King with divine power that overshadows the world, do not think you can shift Heavenly Pir Mountain!"


    With a single nce, Taoist Lord Tai Su deduced that Lin Fei was indeed a Martial King, one he did not recognize. A task that the nine mighty Nascent Soul Great Beings couldn''t achieve, could a lone Martial King aplish it? Especially after they had just witnessed the immensity of Heavenly Pir Mountain; neither Nascent Souls nor a Martial King could seem to affect it.


    "Whether I can move Heavenly Pir Mountain is my concern," Lin Fei stated calmly. "But if I do seed, what will you do, Taoist Lord Tai Su?" His tone was cid, devoid of a fleeting moment''s arrogance.


    Taoist Lord Tai Su gazed deeply at Lin Fei before solemnly inquiring, "What are your conditions?"


    "I am aware that you, Taoist Lord Tai Su, wish to utilize Heavenly Pir Mountain to craft a heaven-shaking magic treasure. Thus, once I extract Heavenly Pir Mountain, I will require half of it. I hope you can refine my half into a magic treasure that is activated by one''s bloodline."


    Such was Lin Fei''s request. A bloodline-activated magic treasure, indicating it was meant for a martial artist''s use. These kinds of treasures demanded rare materials, especially those that could withstand a Martial King''s potent bloodline.


    Heavenly Pir Mountain was undoubtedly resilient enough. Yet, its crafting was not a task any could undertake; only a master smith could. And Taoist Lord Tai Su was renowned across the ancient continent as such a master. Lin Fei had heard tales of his expertise.


    "A bloodline magic treasure..." Taoist Lord Tai Su pondered. Even though it meant relinquishing half of Heavenly Pir Mountain, what remained was still immensely valuable. Heavenly Pir Mountain was vast, and even a half would result in an earth-shattering treasure. Crafting a bloodline magic treasure was challenging, but for Taoist Lord Tai Su, it was a matter of time and effort.


    "Very well, I agree," Taoist Lord Tai Su finally replied, "However, you must first move Heavenly Pir Mountain."


    His piercing gaze fixed upon Lin Fei, eager to witness how Lin Fei intended to move the mountain. Not just Taoist Lord Tai Su, but many Nascent Souls and Martial Kings present were curious.


    There were other Martial Kings present, but none had ever imed they could move Heavenly Pir Mountain. Nine mighty Nascent Soul Great Beings had tried in unison but failed. Could this Martial King before them seed?


    "Alright, then I shall move Heavenly Pir Mountain!" Lin Fei dered, taking a deep breath before proceeding without hesitation.


    "Boom!"


    The Earth Pulse Divine Mountain Spirit Communication Bloodline erupted in an instant, giving rise to the True Martial King Form. It radiated an immense, barbaric, ancient aura as if representing an ancient divine mountain itself.


    Lin Fei transformed into a giant that spanned tens of thousands of meters. His feet grounded firmly on the earth. Instantly, he felt an overwhelming sense of familiarity, as if he had merged with thend itself. It felt as if thisnd was his home, with no distinction between them.


    Subsequently, the dense Qi of the earth''s pulse swiftly surged toward Lin Fei.


    "Consume!"


    Without hesitation, Lin Fei activated his True Martial King Form, instinctively drawing in vast amounts of the earth pulse Qi. In no time, this dense Qi was consumed by Lin Fei. This Qi belonged to the earth pulse of Heavenly Pir Mountain, an incredibly dense and ancient Qi. Lin Fei''s True Martial King Form absorbed it, or to be precise, it was absorbed by his Earth Pulse Divine Mountain Spirit Communication Bloodline.


    Immediately, Lin Fei''s Earth Pulse Divine Mountain Spirit Communication Bloodline began to rapidly enhance.


    50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 100%...


    In an extremely short span of time, Lin Fei''s Earth Pulse Divine Mountain Spirit Communication Bloodline broke through, achieving mastery. With the bloodline''s breakthrough, Lin Fei''s True Martial King Form became even more potent. The speed at which he absorbed the earth pulse Qi elerated, and its rate of enhancement showed no signs of decreasing.


    As the earth pulse Qi flowed, Lin Fei sensed the entirety of Heavenly Pir Mountain. Almost instinctively, with a mere thought, he bellowed, "Rise!"


    "Rumble..."


    The ground quaked violently. For the first time, the body of Heavenly Pir Mountain started to shake.


    "It''s moving! Heavenly Pir Mountain is really moving!"


    "Incredible! How immense must his divine power be?"


    "The body of Heavenly Pir Mountain extends hundreds of miles beneath the ground. How powerful must one be to actually move it?"


    For a moment, many were in disbelief, some even in sheer astonishment. After all, this was the body of Heavenly Pir Mountain, a challenge that had stumped countless individuals before. Even thebined strength of the nine Nascent Souls failed to budge it. Yet Lin Fei, with just a single attempt, managed to shake Heavenly Pir Mountain.


    For a moment, the other eight Nascent Soul Great Beings, invited by Taoist Lord Tai Su, wore somewhat unsightly expressions. Was this implying that theirbined might as Nascent Soul Great Beings couldn''tpare to the power of the Martial King before them?


    However, Taoist Lord Tai Su was ecstatic.


    "It really moved!"


    To him, as long as he could obtain Heavenly Pir Mountain to craft a magic treasure, his goals would be achieved. As for how it was done, he didn''t care.


    As time passed, the earth trembled violently. Suddenly, the ground cracked, and the heavens and earth seemed to turn upside down. Many flew into the void to witness the scene below. But after the earth''s fierce shaking, the tremors began to subside.


    A sinking feeling formed in Lin Fei''s heart.


    "Heavenly Pir Mountain''s structure is too vast," he murmured. "With my current Earth Pulse Divine Mountain Spirit Communication Bloodline, I can only cover several tens of li. To move Heavenly Pir Mountain, which spans hundreds of li, is still a challenge. However, if the Earth Pulse Divine Mountain Spirit Communication Bloodline can reach perfection, I''ll surely be able to move it."


    Thus, Lin Fei paused and continued absorbing the Qi of the earth''s pulse. Mastery, transcendence... Every moment, under the infusion of the dense Qi, Lin Fei''s Earth Pulse Divine Mountain Spirit Communication Bloodline advanced rapidly.


    Yet, others noticed Lin Fei had stopped. It appeared as though he had failed.


    "Why has he stopped?"


    "Did he fail?"


    "It''s likely he failed. After all, that''s Heavenly Pir Mountain. How could it be moved easily?"


    "He boasted so much at the beginning, thinking he had some earth-shattering technique. Turns out he failed too."


    Taoist Lord Tai Su''s expression turned sour. Just moments ago, he was so excited, thinking Lin Fei could really move Heavenly Pir Mountain. But now? All was silent.


    "Fellow daoist, you..." Taoist Lord Tai Su began.


    With a swift motion, Lin Fei opened his eyes, a glint shing within them. "Taoist Lord Tai Su, please wait. I am currently cultivating a bloodline. Within three days, when the bloodline reaches perfection, Heavenly Pir Mountain will surely be moved!" Having said this, he closed his eyes again, calmly absorbing the Qi of the earth''s pulse.


    "He''s cultivating his bloodline?"


    "And he promises perfection in three days?"


    "This..."


    Taoist Lord Tai Su was speechless. Should he call Lin Fei arrogant or overconfident? Achieving perfection in a bloodline usually took decades or even centuries. Yet Lin Fei boldly imed he would achieve it in three days.


    Many Nascent Soul Great Beings and Martial Kings shook their heads in disbelief. However, none of them left. If Lin Fei said three days, they''d wait three days.


    After all, to the Nascent Souls and Martial Kings, three days was but a fleeting moment. It would pass in the blink of an eye. They didn''t mind waiting, even if it meant witnessing the blunder of a Martial King. Watching such a spectacle would be worth the three-day wait!

 419. Bloodline Completes

    419. Bloodline Completes


    Disying his True Martial King Form, Lin Fei absorbed copious amounts of the Earth''s pulse Qi before the watchful eyes of the crowd. This resulted in a rapid elevation of his Earth Pulse Divine Mountain Spirit Communication Bloodline, which soared from mastery straight up to transcendence and steadily towardspletion.


    The three days felt like a rapid evolution for Lin Fei''s bloodline, sensing he could control ancient divine mountains spanning hundreds of li. But it wasn''t enough.


    Heavenly Pir Mountain extended for hundreds of li below the ground. For the first time, Lin Fei cultivated his bloodline without relying on merging with a Divine Ability, merely absorbing the Qi of the Earth''s pulse. The ancient, wild pulse of the Heavenly Pir Mountain, a relic from a bygone era that once connected heaven and earth, greatly elerated his progress.


    Time passed by. One day, two days, and finally three days. Taoist Lord Tai Su, growing impatient, spoke out, "Fellow daoist, three days have passed. When will you move Heavenly Pir Mountain?"


    Lin Fei opened his eyes and said, "The time is just right."


    In that instant, his Earth Pulse Divine Mountain Spirit Communication Bloodline finally reachedpletion. He felt his senses amplify exponentially, covering up to thousands of li. Every mountain peak and piece ofnd within his sensing range felt his dominating power.


    "Rise!" With a singlemand, the entire ground trembled even more violently than before. Massive cracks appeared, revealing glimpses of a gigantic mountain slowly ascending from below.


    "It''s moving, Heavenly Pir Mountain is moving!" The crowd eximed.


    "The Heavenly Pir Mountain spans hundreds of li, and this Martial King has indeed moved it!"


    "It''s more than just a tremor. He''s clearly relocating the entirety of Heavenly Pir Mountain. It''s incredible!"


    "Even the nine Nascent Soul Great Beings couldn''t aplish this, yet a single Martial King did!"


    "What kind of bloodline possesses such power?"


    Many were shocked. They had seen Martial Kings before and knew that they cultivated bloodlines. But to see a Martial King''s bloodline cultivated to such an extent that it could move the massive structure of Heavenly Pir Mountain was truly terrifying.


    Now, everyone could see it. Lin Fei was not just any ordinary Martial King!


    However, Lin Fei paid no heed to the reactions of the outside world, focusing solely on relocating the massive body of Heavenly Pir Mountain. Despite his abilities to move and shake it, the task was not easy. Moving hundreds of li of the mountain''s body took time.


    The entire ground, spanning hundreds of miles, was tumultuous, turning over like a writhing dragon before finally copsing. Gradually, Heavenly Pir Mountain rose from the depths, revealing itself inch by inch, as if growing right out of the earth. The spectators finally witnessed the grandeur of the ancient divine mountain, Heavenly Pir!


    Previously, only a small portion of Heavenly Pir Mountain was visible, appearing as a minor hill. Who could associate this tiny hill with the ancient legends of a divine mountain that spanned between heaven and earth? But now, as Lin Fei gradually moved the hundreds of mile-long bodies of Heavenly Pir Mountain, everyone saw its true form.


    Its massive form radiated a primal, wild aura. Just looking at this vast mountain caused palpitations. It was indeed the legendary divine mountain from ancient times!


    "Such a powerful Heavenly Pir Mountain!"


    "Is this the real ancient divine mountain that connects heaven and earth?"


    "How terrifying would it be if this were forged into a magic treasure?"


    Everyone was stunned by the sight of Heavenly Pir Mountain. Even the Nascent Soul Great Beings and other Martial Kings had a gleam in their eyes, itching to seize it for themselves.


    However, Taoist Lord Tai Su was a master of artifact forging with many influential allies. Eight Nascent Soul Great Beings stood by his side, and there was Lin Fei, a Martial King of unknown depth, who had just moved the entire Heavenly Pir Mountain. Facing this reality, no one dared to act.


    Only Taoist Lord Tai Su quivered with excitement. "This is it, exactly as I imagined! With Heavenly Pir Mountain as a base, the magic treasure forged would be earth-shattering!"


    He never expected that the Martial King before him would really move the Heavenly Pir Mountain. It was beyond belief! Yet, the fact remained. Lin Fei had moved the Heavenly Pir Mountain.


    The two exchanged nces. Lin Fei calmly said, "Taoist Lord Tai Su, I have kept my word and moved Heavenly Pir Mountain."


    "I, too, will keep my promise," responded the Taoist Lord. "I''ll split Heavenly Pir Mountain in half, with one half reserved for you to forge your magic treasure. However, the mountain is vast, and our journey back will be long and potentially perilous. Moreover, overseeing the forging process will require your presence. I must ask you to apany me back."


    Faced with the invitation from Taoist Lord Tai Su, Lin Fei pondered for a moment. His Earth Pulse Divine Mountain Spirit Communication Bloodline had reached its peak. Staying here any longer would be of no use.


    Considering there was still time left before the agreed three-month period, apanying Taoist Lord Tai Su back and overseeing the forging of Heavenly Pir Mountain''s magic treasure seemed like an excellent choice.


    After all, entrusting the entire Heavenly Pir Mountain solely to Taoist Lord Tai Su made Lin Fei a bit uneasy. Moreover, not just anyone could move this mountain. Even a Golden Core True Person with the ability to move mountains would find the ancient divine Heavenly Pir Mountain too imposing to budge. Even for most Martial Kings and Nascent Soul Great Beings, relocating this mountain would be incredibly challenging.


    "Alright, I''ll apany you on the return journey," Lin Fei agreed with a nod.


    "That''s great! May I inquire about your name?" Only now did it ur to Taoist Lord Tai Su that he didn''t even know who Lin Fei truly was?


    "Ancient Origin Sect, Lin Fei," Lin Fei replied without any hesitation.


    However, Lin Fei seemed unaware of his reputation in the vast ancient continent.


    "What? He''s the Ancient Origin Saber King?"


    "He''s the same Lin Fei who''s set to be daopanions with Feng Ling?"


    "It''s undeniable. Lin Fei is indeed from the Ancient Origin Sect."


    "Unexpectedly, he''s the one. The one who slew Peacock King, truly extraordinary."


    "Indeed, quite remarkable. No wonder he could move Heavenly Pir Mountain..."


    Suddenly, there was a buzz of discussion everywhere. The revtion of Lin Fei''s identity clearly caught many off guard.

 420. Tai Su’s Treasure Pavilion

    420. Tai Su¡¯s Treasure Pavilion


    Lin Fei''s identity became public knowledge. Many instantly recognized Lin Fei''s background. The Ancient Origin Saber King had be a renowned figure in the Ancient Continent.


    "So, it''s the Ancient Origin Saber King Lin Fei, no wonder..." Taoist Lord Tai Su eximed in realization. He had naturally heard of Lin Fei and was very familiar with Lin Fei''s deeds.


    Previously, Tai Su warned his disciples never to provoke anyone from the Ancient Origin Sect, especially the Ancient Origin Saber King Lin Fei. Among the Martial Kings and Nascent Souls, Lin Fei, as the Ancient Origin Saber King, had be an unstoppable force, a powerful figure that no one dared to provoke.


    Just look at the Vast Void Immortal Sect. How mighty were they before? With five Nascent Souls anchoring their sect, including a top-tier Nascent Soul expert, they were once the pinnacle of the Nascent Soul lineage. But what happened? The Vast Ethereal Immortal Sect was entirely obliterated by Lin Fei in one swift move!


    Furthermore, there were rumors that Lin Fei had in the Peacock King, a top-tier king-level exotic beast and the offspring of the phoenix. Who could guarantee a victory against the Peacock King?


    Yet, the creature met its end at Lin Fei''s hands. Not to mention, Lin Fei was now set to be daopanions with Feng Ling, elevating his stature even further.


    "Rise!" Lin Fei beckoned, maintaining his True Martial King Form. This allowed him to utilize the maximum power of his Earth Pulse Divine Mountain Spirit Communication Bloodline to move Heavenly Pir Mountain.


    "Brother Lin, pleasee with me," said Tai Su, calming his mind. Having Lin Fei''s renowned reputation was beneficial. At least with Lin Fei apanying him, no one would dare to covet Heavenly Pir Mountain.


    With a rumble, Heavenly Pir Mountain began to tremble violently. It then slowly ascended into the void. Taoist Lord Tai Su bid farewell to the other eight Nascent Souls and, together with Lin Fei, soared into the distant horizon.


    Soon, the two had left the Heavenly Pir Mountain range behind. Neither of them flew very fast. After all, with the immense and terrifying ancient divine mountain, Heavenly Pir Mountain, in tow, how fast could they possibly go?


    Even more importantly, this divine mountain was massive. As it floated in the sky, it inevitably drew the attention of many. However, with Lin Fei and Taoist Lord Tai Su being renowned figures, they managed to avoid many unnecessary troubles.


    After flying for two days, the duo finally reached their destination, an influence established by Taoist Lord Tai Su called Tai Su''s Treasure Pavilion. The main headquarters of the Treasure Pavilion was located in a bustling city, but this location was just a branch. This branch primarily focused on crafting magical treasures and was situated atop a vast mountain range, isted from the rest of the world, giving it the feeling of a cave mansion.


    At this moment, inside the Treasure Pavilion, there were several Golden Core and Foundation Establishment True Persons. They were thoroughly shaken When they looked to the sky and saw the massive Heavenly Pir Mountain that overshadowed everything.


    Merely witnessing this ancient divine mountain left them without any will to resist; they feltpletely outmatched. If the mountain were to fall, the entire Tai Su''s Treasure Pavilion would be destroyed in an instant.


    "Whoosh."


    Thankfully, Taoist Lord Tai Su descended, "Everyone, prepare yourselves. I am about to refine the Heavenly Pir Mountain!"


    "We obey themands of the Taoist Lord!" The Golden Core True Persons, Foundation Establishment individuals, and others hurriedly dispersed. Only then did they realize that this was the Heavenly Pir Mountain, the one that Taoist Lord Tai Su had always been talking about. They were excited that Heavenly Pir Mountain had genuinely been moved to the Treasure Pavilion. This meant they might have the chance to participate in the refining of the ancient divine mountain. Such an opportunity could greatly enhance their artifact-crafting techniques.


    Taoist Lord Tai Su turned to Lin Fei, "Brother Lin, please gently lower the Heavenly Pir Mountain near the Treasure Pavilion, making it convenient for refining magical treasures."


    Lin Fei nodded, looked down, and began to control the descent of the Heavenly Pir Mountain. Even though Lin Fei was controlling the speed of its descent, the mountain''s immense size and weight caused significant tremors uponnding. The entire ground shook violently, making the Treasure Pavilion unstable.


    Thanks to Lin Fei''s control, the mountain eventually settled. Hundreds of miles of mountainous terrainnded, ttening countless forests. From a distance, it seemed like a colossal mountain had descended from the sky, introducing a new massive peak amidst the existing mountain range.


    Taoist Lord Tai Su, gazing at the now-settled Heavenly Pir Mountain, remarked, "Truly worthy of being an ancient divine mountain. Brother Lin, into what kind of magical treasure do you wish to refine it?"


    After pondering for a moment, Lin Fei replied, "Taoist Lord, are you familiar with the Great Divine Mountain Seal?" Saying this, Lin Fei produced the Great Mountain Seal. From his conquest of the Taiyi Dao Pce, he acquired numerous such seals.


    "Great Divine Mountain Seal?" Taoist Lord Tai Su recognized it instantly, "Of course, it''s an incredibly mystical artifact, capable of changing its size. However, to refine it into a bloodline magical treasure, one needs to infuse it with a particr bloodline during the refining process. Only then can it be controlled by the bloodline. Brother Lin, which bloodline do you intend to use to refine the Heavenly Pir Mountain?"


    Lin Fei clearly understood Taoist Lord Tai Su''s meaning. The essence of bloodline magic treasures is different from Nascent Soul magic treasures. A bloodline magic treasure can only be activated by a specific bloodline.


    For instance, if Lin Fei were to use the Saber Dao bloodline, only his descendants who inherit the Saber Dao bloodline could activate it. Those without the saber path bloodline would be unable to do so.


    However, Lin Fei''s desire to have Taoist Lord Tai Su craft a bloodline magic treasure was not for his own use. It was meant as a gift for Feng Ling, with whom he would be spiritually bonded within three months.


    "I n to use the Phoenix bloodline," Lin Fei stated. "If Taoist Lord Tai Su needs any assistance during the crafting of the magic treasure, just let me know."


    "Phoenix bloodline?" Taoist Lord Tai Su''s eyes brightened, and he instantly realized its purpose: It was for Feng Ling.


    "Do you need to invite the Feng Ling over?" he asked.


    "No need. I possess the Phoenix bloodline," Lin Fei calmly responded. Having merged with the blood of the True Phoenix, he held the pure Phoenix bloodline. There was no need to invite the Feng Ling. Using the True Phoenix''s blood to refine the Great Mountain would mean that the Feng Ling could naturally use the magic treasureter.


    "Very well," Taoist Lord Tai Su nodded.


    "Can it be done in three months?" Lin Fei further inquired.


    "Of course! I can certainly craft it within three months," assured Taoist Lord Tai Su.


    With that settled, Lin Fei retired to rest in the residence provided by Tai Su Treasure Pavilion. He was on standby to assist Taoist Lord Tai Su with the magic treasure crafting at any moment.


    Back in his room, a gleam sparkled in Lin Fei''s eyes, "Now, the Earth Pulse Divine Mountain Spirit Communication Bloodline has been perfected. Having perfected six bloodlines, it''s almost time to cultivate the seventh one."


    The rapid perfection of his sixth bloodline had even taken Lin Fei by surprise. Considering his progress, perhaps he could even cultivate the eighth or even the ninth bloodline within the next three months!


    With the impending union with Feng Ling and the prospect of challenging the Martial Gods, perhaps he wouldn''t need ten years. One year might be sufficient!

 421. The Power of the Four Symbols

    421. The Power of the Four Symbols


    "Earth, fire, water, wind. Metal, wood, water, fire, earth. The Four Symbols are nowplete. Only the wood attribute from the Five Elements'' bloodline is missing. What happens, I wonder, when all four attributes of the Four Symbols are simultaneously activated? What kind of transformation would ensue?"


    Lin Fei was deeply curious.


    Earth, fire, water, wind.


    Metal, wood, water, fire, earth.


    These, in essence, were merely bloodlines Lin Fei had cultivated based on the fundamental elements of the world. He was uncertain what changes might transpire once he cultivated the Four Symbols or the Five Elements.


    Perhaps something would shift. Or perhaps nothing would change at all.


    Previously, the Earth Pulse Divine Mountain Spirit Communication Bloodline, representing the Earth attribute, had never reachedpletion. As a result, Lin Fei didn''t unleash the Four Symbols in unison.


    But now, the circumstances had altered. The Earth Pulse Divine Mountain Spirit Communication Bloodline had achieved perfection. All the Four Symbols'' bloodlines wereplete. It seemed time to experiment.


    Lin Fei pondered for a moment and made some preparations. Testing this outside could cause significant disturbances.


    This bloodline of the Four Symbols was unique to him, a groundbreaking achievement. If there truly was a transformative power, Lin Fei intended it to be his trump card.


    "Retreating into the Dubhe Dao Artifact would be safest," he concluded.


    Deciding it best to venture inside the Dubhe Dao Artifact, he wanted to witness any distinctive changes upon the simultaneous activation of the Four Symbols'' bloodlines.


    He was unafraid of the Dubhe Dao Artifact being discovered. He had set protective measures nearby. He would sense them instantly if anyone approached, ready to retract the artifact if necessary.


    Besides, the Taoist Lord Tai Su was currently engrossed in refining the Heavenly Pir Mountain, leaving no time to seek out Lin Fei.


    Lin Fei extended his hand, summoning the Dubhe Dao Artifact. With a swift motion, he entered the artifact.


    Inside, with a mere thought, Lin Fei chanted, "Earth Pulse Divine Mountain Spirit Communication Bloodline!"


    With a mighty rumble, he unveiled the True Martial King Form.


    This vast True Martial King Form exuded an aura of profundity, mystique, and sanctity.


    Were he standing upon thend at this moment, Lin Fei would, using the Earth Pulse Divine Mountain Spirit Communication Bloodline alone, be able to control the sacred mountains within a thousand-mile radius.


    Perhaps evenmand the very earth itself! Such was the power of the earth attribute bloodline.


    "Triple Yin True Fire Bloodline!"


    Subsequently, Lin Fei invoked the Triple Yin True Fire Bloodline. Instantly, mes appeared on his True Martial King Form¡ªchilling, cold mes.


    "Annihtion Frost Bloodline!"


    Lin Fei''s form grew even colder. This was the bloodline of ice, which could also be considered the bloodline of water.


    "Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline!"


    With the activation of the fourth bloodline, the quartet of bloodlines manifested themselves on Lin Fei.


    Earth, fire, water, wind.


    All four major bloodlines were now fully present!


    A resonating hum filled the air. Initially, each bloodline on Lin Fei''s True Martial King Form acted independently, showing no alterations. However, as the four bloodlines appeared simultaneously, concentrating within the singr True Martial King Form...


    A mighty roar resonated within Lin Fei. He had an inkling¡ªa sensation that these four bloodlines could merge.


    Typically, merging all nine bloodlines gave one the opportunity to challenge the Martial Gods. Yet without all nine bloodlines, a forced fusion would likely lead to conflicts between them, almost always resulting in failure.


    But now, Lin Fei''s intuition was intriguingly delicate. He felt, against all odds, that these four bloodlines could fuse sessfully.


    "Let''s try," he murmured. Taking a deep breath, he whispered, "Merge!"


    At the whim of Lin Fei''s thought, the four bloodlines on his True Martial King Form drew closer to one another with his utteredmand. They converged rapidly and began to merge directly.


    Fourpletely distinct, entirely contrasting bloodlinescking any inherent connection¡ªwere now blending as naturally as water flowing into a channel, merging effortlessly and smoothly.


    With the fusion of these four bloodlines, they faintly transformed into a single bloodline. Concurrently, Lin Fei''s True Martial King Form underwent earth-shattering changes, as if imbued with a mysterious power that pervaded its entirety.


    "Grow!"


    With but a thought, Lin Fei''s True Martial King Form expanded under this enigmatic force. Initially standing at a height of tens of thousands of meters, it was already close to the peak of its potential. Yet now, it swelled tenfold, reaching an astounding height of over one hundred thousand meters!


    The increase in power that this brought about was like turning heaven and earth upside down. It was a metamorphosis in its essence! With the strength of Lin Fei''s current True Martial King Form, he felt that neither the Martial King nor the Nascent Soul level could match him in power.


    Moreover, that mysterious power seemed to carry the strength of the four bloodlines. Once unleashed, it would be akin to the simultaneous explosion of the four bloodlines.


    "This power should be called the Power of the Four Symbols!" Lin Fei named this newfound strength. It was due to this brand new force that Lin Fei''s True Martial King Form had be so powerful.


    Although Lin Fei could sense it was just a temporary fusion, the power derived from this Four Symbols was immensely formidable.


    "If the bloodlines of the Four Symbols merged to create the Power of the Four Symbols, would the Five Elements bloodline merge to produce the Power of the Five Elements?"


    A thought shed through Lin Fei''s mind, hinting at a possibility. In reality, this was highly likely. Both the Power of the Four Symbols and the Power of the Five Elements were born from the fusion of bloodlines, acting upon the True Martial King Form. Possessing either one would make a Martial King almost invincible. As for Lin Fei? He might very well harness two brand new powers!


    Lin Fei even had a vague feeling: Could this Power of the Four Symbols be rted to the power of the Martial Gods, namely the divine power? Lin Fei had never encountered divine power, and he didn''t know its nature, so he couldn''t make aparison.


    "Currently, for the Power of the Five Elements, I''m missing a wood-elemental bloodline. The seventh bloodline should be the one of wood attribute."


    Lin Fei retracted his True Martial King Form. The Four Symbols bloodline once again separated into four distinct bloodlines. Lin Fei merely possessed the Power of the Four Symbols, stillcking one for the Five Elements, making it impossible for him to produce its power now.


    Within the Dubhe Dao Artifact, Lin Fei started searching for cultivation techniques rted to the wood-elemental bloodline. Most of these wood attributes were rted to "vitality". After all, in many contexts, "wood" often directly represents "life".


    "Vitality..." Lin Fei instantly thought of the Immortal Avatar. If the "wood attribute" bloodline could strengthen his physical body at a particle level, making it harder to be obliterated by particles, then this wood attribute bloodline would be extremely valuable. With that, Lin Fei began selecting cultivation techniques.


    "Endless Vitality Green Wood Bloodline!"


    Lin Fei spotted a cultivation technique. This wood-attributed technique perfectly met his requirements. Its vitality was endless. Even powers capable of obliterating particles would find it challenging to wipe out all traces of life from it. As long as a trace of vitality remains, particles could recover!


    "It''s you!"


    Lin Fei took a deep breath. The aura of the six bloodlines enveloped this bloodline technique. With a "whoosh" sound, the Endless Vitality Green Wood Bloodline instantly entered Lin Fei''s body.

 422. The Seventh Bloodline

    422. The Seventh Bloodline


    "System."


    Lin Fei immediately summoned the system panel. It seemed that he hadn''t checked the system panel for a while.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Realm: Late Stage Martial King</strong>


    <strong>Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Triple Yin True Fire Bloodline: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Supreme Yang Heavenly Thunder Bloodline: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Annihtion Frost Bloodline: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Earth Pulse Divine Mountain Spirit Communication Bloodline: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Endless Vitality Green Wood Bloodline: Beginner (1%)</strong>


    Indeed, Lin Fei''s Endless Vitality Green Wood Bloodline had only reached the beginner stage, with a cultivation progress of merely 1%. However, his martial realm advanced directly from the mid-stage of Martial King to itste stage.


    Of course, there''s still some way to go before reaching the peak of Martial King, but that''s just a matter of realm. In terms of actual strength, even without using the Four Symbols Power, Lin Fei already matches a peak Martial King!


    As Lin Fei cultivated the Endless Vitality Green Wood Bloodline, he could feel an abundant Life Power coursing through him.


    However, during his cultivation, he encountered a problem. Hecked a Divine Ability rted to life. Even though he had wood-attributed Divine Abilities, they were all about offense or defense, having no connection to "life" or "vitality." Integrating them into the bloodline couldn''t enhance the bloodline''s cultivation progress.


    Lin Fei had already tested this. He theorized that to enhance the Green Wood Bloodline, one might need to absorb something rich in life essence.


    "It seems I need to gather some rare treasures." Lin Fei immediately thought of these rare treasures that contain life essence.


    "Hmm?"


    Just then, Lin Fei sensed someone approaching. He swiftly exited the Dubhe Dao Artifact and put it away.


    "Senior, the Taoist Lord wishes to see you," called out a Golden Core True Person from the Tai Su Treasure Pavilion outside.


    "I''ll be right there." Lin Fei checked the time. Several days seemed to have passed. The Taoist Lord Tai Su must have begun attempting to refine the magic treasure from Heavenly Pir Mountain. Lin Fei knew he had to see it for himself. He left his room and headed directly towards Heavenly Pir Mountain.


    Soon, he saw the Taoist Lord Tai Su, who was indeed studying Heavenly Pir Mountain.


    "Whoosh."


    Lin Fei appeared before the Taoist Lord. Seeing Lin Fei, he shook his head helplessly and said, "Friend Lin, I originally intended to refine two magic treasures by splitting this Heavenly Pir Mountain into two. However, I found that no matter what, I couldn''t cut it. If I use mes to burn it slowly, it''ll turn to ashes. Without splitting the mountain, if I try to refine it, I''ll end up refining the entire Heavenly Pir Mountain. So, I had no choice but to call upon you."


    The Taoist Lord Tai Su said helplessly. Clearly, he had thought of various methods and tried them all, but they all failed. In the end, he had no choice but to turn to Lin Fei.


    For the Taoist Lord Tai Su, it was somewhat embarrassing. A prestigious master in artifact refinement, he viewed Heavenly Pir Mountain merely as raw material. And yet, he couldn''t even cut through this raw material. How was he supposed to refine a magic treasure?


    "I''ll give it a try," Lin Fei said. He hadn''t expected this situation. Why couldn''t Heavenly Pir Mountain be cut? After all, the mountain had already copsed and was nearly destroyed, leaving only the underground body of Heavenly Pir Mountain. Logically, it should be possible to cut it.


    "Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline!" Lin Fei activated the Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline. Instantly, the True Martial King Form manifested, stretching ten thousand meters, resembling a peerless treasure saber.


    "Heavenly Saber, sh!" In Lin Fei''s hand was also a gigantic saber. He swung it down with a saber glow spanning several hundred feet, fiercely striking Heavenly Pir Mountain.


    "Boom!" Heavenly Pir Mountain shook violently. The entire mountain range trembled, and even the Tai Su Treasure Pavilion swayed continuously. The might of Lin Fei''s saber was evident. Some Daoists from the Tai Su Treasure Pavilion who had never seen Lin Fei manifest his True Martial King Form were in awe. The power he disyed was both shocking and intimidating.


    Although the Taoist Lord Tai Su was a Nascent Soul Great Being, he rarely took action, focusing more on refining magic treasures. He rarely even manifested his Nascent Soul Magic Avatar. However, even when the Taoist Lord Tai Su did disy his Nascent Soul avatar, or even used a magic treasure, he did not exhibit as formidable a presence as Lin Fei.


    But, as the saber light dissipated and the dust settled, Lin Fei witnessed the scene before him. Incredibly, Heavenly Pir Mountain remained untouched. Even his Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline couldn''t make a mark on Heavenly Pir Mountain.


    "Can Heavenly Pir Mountain be burned with mes?" Lin Fei asked.


    "It can," replied the Taoist Lord, "but it would take a very long time. And when I refine magic treasures, I mostly rely on runes. I don''t necessarily change the material''s shapepletely. Besides, fully refining Heavenly Pir Mountain is simply impossible."


    Lin Fei understood.


    The meaning of Taoist Lord Tai Su was quite straightforward. He could refine Heavenly Pir Mountain into a magic treasure, but it would have to be split open. If not split, theplete Heavenly Pir Mountain could also be refined, but then Lin Fei might not get a part of it.


    Naturally, Lin Fei would not agree for the entire Heavenly Pir Mountain to be refined into a magic treasure unless the entire mountain was given to him. Perhaps there''s one possibility he would agree to: if the refined magic treasure was given to him. If that was the case, he''d agree. But would Taoist Lord Tai Su agree?


    "Taoist Lord Tai Su, even my Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline cannot cut through Heavenly Pir Mountain," Lin Fei remarked. "It seems that with the power of a Martial King, it''s tough to damage Heavenly Pir Mountain. We might need to dy the refining process of Heavenly Pir Mountain."


    "Dy? For how long? A day? A month? Or a year? Even longer?" Taoist Lord Tai Su''s expression shifted slightly.


    "It could be a year, ten years, or even a century, or even longer," Lin Fei replied. "In short, unless a method is found to cut Heavenly Pir Mountain, we shouldn''t refine it."


    "What?" Taoist Lord Tai Su became somewhat anxious. As a master of artifact refinement, he was deeply passionate about his craft. Especially for a treasure like Heavenly Pir Mountain with its unique properties.


    Finding another ancient divine mountain that once bridged heaven and earth would be nearly impossible. Having Heavenly Pir Mountain within reach and not being able to refine it into a magic treasure was agonizing for him.


    Taoist Lord Tai Su looked at Lin Fei, his expression fluctuating. After a moment, he seemed to have made up his mind. Gritting his teeth, he said, "Friend Lin, there might still be a way. I can still refine a magic treasure using the entire Heavenly Pir Mountain as material, creating a world-shaking artifact. This magic treasure can be given to you. However, after exerting so much effort and receiving no benefit after refining the magic treasure, you must agree to one condition for me."


    "A condition? Please speak." Lin Fei''s eyes lit up. Refining a magic treasure from an entire Heavenly Pir Mountain would undoubtedly be earth-shattering. Even if there were ten conditions, Lin Fei would agree! Of course, Lin Fei also needed to hear what exactly the condition was.

 423. Heavenly Pillar Seal

    423. Heavenly Pir Seal


    Taoist Lord Tai Su hesitated for a moment. Taking a deep breath, he said solemnly, "Although I have always been kind to others, as a refiner, the many magic treasures I''ve created have inevitably attracted envy and malice. Especially when the magic treasure is highly coveted. Some Nascent Soul or Martial King powerhouses have coveted my magic treasures and even demanded them forcibly."


    He continued, "My conditions are simple. Firstly, you must be an honorary elder of the Tai Su Treasure Pavilion. Just an honorary position and you won''t be required to do anything. Only when the Tai Su Treasure Pavilion faces life and death do we hope for your assistance."


    "Secondly, there''s a task for you. I once crafted a set of magic treasures named ''Vajra Chain''. It''sposed of three Nascent Soul magic treasures, making up one powerful Nascent Soul magic treasure. Its power is immense, arguably one of the strongest magic treasures I''ve ever made. However, it was ''borrowed'' by the ''Three Immortals'' of the Three Immortals Sect and has not been returned to this day. I hope you can retrieve this magic treasure from the hands of the Three Immortals."


    After Taoist Lord Tai Suid out his conditions, Lin Fei pondered over them. The conditions weren''t excessive. The first was merely a ceremonial title at the Tai Su Refining Pavilion, which posed no problem. As for the second, reiming a magic treasure from the San Xian Sect, especially one that the Three Immortals merely "borrowed" from Taoist Lord Tai Su, seemed straightforward. It might juste down to a show of strength. As long as the opponents were at the Nascent Soul cultivator level, Lin Fei wasn''t concerned.


    "Very well, I agree," Lin Fei responded. "Now, please start refining Heavenly Pir Mountain. Craft it in the manner of the Great Mountain Divine Seal, so the final magic treasure can change its size while retaining unparalleled power."


    Having agreed to the terms, Taoist Lord Tai Su nodded. "I will begin the refining process immediately. However, Daoist fellow Lin, you should stay nearby. During the refining process, we might need the Phoenix bloodline within you."


    With that, Taoist Lord Tai Su began his work. The vastness of Heavenly Pir Mountain, spanning hundreds of miles, left Lin Fei curious about the method Taoist Lord Tai Su would employ. After all, this mountain was notoriously difficult to damage. How would he go about refining it? How to refine it?


    Taoist Lord Tai Su led a group of Golden Core and Foundation Establishment Daoists, casting one spell seal after another. These seals were inscribed onto Heavenly Pir Mountain. At first, there seemed to be no effect.


    However, as time went on, one day, two days, three days... up to five days and more...


    Over a month, almost two months, in fact, was spent just inscribing these spell seals.


    By now, nearly every inch of Heavenly Pir Mountain was covered in these inscriptions, which finally began to exhibit their power.


    "Om." With a jolt of Taoist Lord Tai Su''s spiritual power, the mountain began to tremble.


    "Shrink!" He shouted, and immediately, Heavenly Pir Mountain began to gradually decrease in size. The process was slow, but the vast mountain indeed began to reduce. Taoist Lord Tai Su was pleased with the progress and continued to cast his spells, chanting repeatedly, "Shrink, shrink, shrink!"


    The hundreds of miles of Heavenly Pir Mountain would soon reduce to just a hundred miles, then dozens of miles, ten miles, nine, eight, seven, six...


    The shrinking process was swift. By the time the mountain was reduced to about a mile, Taoist Lord Tai Su paused.


    "We''ve reached the limit!" He dered. "Daoist fellow Lin, we need your Phoenix bloodline now. Drip it onto Heavenly Pir Mountain."


    Lin Fei nodded. The True Phoenix Blood inside him surged forward.


    "Go," he whispered, allowing the Phoenix Blood to drop onto the mountain. The inscriptions on the mountain shone brightly, seemingly absorbing the True Phoenix Blood until no trace was visible on the surface.


    As the True Phoenix Blood manifested, Taoist Lord Tai Su began to summon mes.


    "Fire!"


    mes roared to life, with countless Golden Core True Persons also channeling their energy to feed the ze. For a magic treasure of this caliber, thebined effort of everyone in the Tai Su Pavilion was necessary. Relying solely on Taoist Lord Tai Su wouldn''t suffice.


    Moreover, even with everyone''s collective effort, Heavenly Pir Mountain was no ordinary divine mountain. It was an ancient divine mountain, connected to both heaven and earth. Thus, the mes couldn''t affect it easily.


    "Do you need my assistance, Tai Su?" Lin Fei suddenly asked, noting he could also summon mes, not only the Triple Yin True Fire but also the ultimate Yang me. It was just not the True me.


    "I appreciate your help, Lin," Taoist Lord Tai Su replied, "but please, follow my lead."


    "Of course!" With a thought from Lin Fei, the Saber World descended.


    "Fire!"


    This was an ordinary me. But within the Saber World, Lin Fei''s mes seemed endless, fiercely burning, and overwhelming, engulfing the entire Heavenly Pir Mountain.


    "How powerful these mes are! The power of Daoist Lin''s mes alone seems to be more terrifying than all of oursbined."


    "But this is good. We can refine Heavenly Pir Mountain faster."


    Taoist Lord Tai Su was taken aback. He hadn''t expected Lin Fei''s mes to be so formidable. If he had known earlier, he wouldn''t have struggled to summon mes himself. He would have directly sought Lin Fei''s assistance.


    As the mes zed, the surface of Heavenly Pir Mountain began to melt. Taoist Lord Tai Su continued to cast his spell seals. With thebination of these seals and Lin Fei''s mes, the mountain started to tremble violently and shrink further.


    Each time the mountain shrank a little, Taoist Lord Tai Su would have Lin Fei drop in more of the Phoenix bloodline. This cycle repeated nearly twenty times.


    With a resonating "Om," Heavenly Pir Mountain shuddered slightly and transformed into a magic treasure resembling a seal. It was just like the original Great Mountain Divine Seal.


    Moreover, after these twenty-plus rituals involving the Phoenix blood, Lin Fei felt a deep connection to Heavenly Pir Mountain. He could even control it merely by using the Phoenix blood. And no other bloodline would work; only the True Phoenix Blood could control Heavenly Pir Mountain.


    Two months had passed.


    "Daoist fellow Lin, your trust was not misced. The magic treasure is nowplete!" Taoist Lord Tai Su eximed.


    "It''s done?" Lin Fei looked at the seal-like peak in his hand, which was Heavenly Pir Mountain. It appeared ancient and wild, emanating an age-old aura. This magic treasure was somewhat out of Taoist Lord Tai Su''s expertise, as he couldn''t refine itpletely. The best he could do was adjust its size.


    But even this feature was significant. It meant Lin Fei could carry Heavenly Pir Mountain with him, and in a battle, simply hurl it at his opponents. For beings at the Martial King and Nascent Soul stages, the mountain was nearly indestructible. It would hit its mark with surety every time. Aside from top-tier Martial Kings like Lin Fei, who could withstand its impact?


    The previous Great Mountain Divine Seal from the Taiyi Dao Pce was somewhat simr. However, its base was nowhere near the caliber of Heavenly Pir Mountain.


    "Daoist fellow Lin, this magic treasure is now refined. Though it requires a blood sacrifice, any Phoenix bloodline can control it. It''s also very convenient if you wish to gift it to someone. Do you have a name in mind for this magic treasure?" Taoist Lord Tai Su inquired.


    "Let''s call it the Heavenly Pir Seal," Lin Fei responded, having thought of the name beforehand. He promptly stored Heavenly Pir Mountain and said to Taoist Lord Tai Su, "Thank you for your efforts, Taoist Lord Tai Su. I must now visit the Three Immortals Sect and retrieve the Vajra Chain."


    Without dy, Lin Fei transformed into a beam of light and vanished into the horizon.

 424. The Descent upon Three Immortals City

    424. The Descent upon Three Immortals City


    The Three Immortals Sect, though named "Three Immortals," truly refers to three Nascent Soul cultivators.


    The ultimate goal of the Immortal Dao was ascension. Only through ascension could one achieve eternal vision, truly basking in boundless freedom and serenity.


    However, the Three Immortals of the Three Immortals Sect were not truly immortals. They were three Nascent Soul cultivators. Their origins were shrouded in mystery. Yet, united, they founded the Three Immortals Sect. Though it boasted a mere few millennia of history,


    With the support of the Three Immortals, each an apex Nascent Soul Ascendant, The Three Immortals Sect became renowned.


    Expanding ceaselessly, the Three Immortals Sect encountered no adversity. Even the Vast Void Immortal Sect paled inparison before them.


    After all, the might of three apex Nascent Soul Ascendants was profoundly intimidating. Thus, the present-day Three Immortals Sect had grown colossal. Many of its disciples became arrogant and domineering, wielding unrestrained power across the ancient continent. This led to a decline in the Sect''s reputation.


    Yet, the Three Immortals seemed indifferent to fame. For the Three Immortals themselves bore tarnished names. Even a paragon of virtue like Taoist Lord Tai Su had his Nascent Soul magical artifact "borrowed" by force by the Three Immortals. One could imagine their customary dominance.


    With a swish, Lin Fei arrived outside the Three Immortals City. The Three Immortals Sect was not perched upon a mountain peak. Instead, they established the Three Immortals City, which was quite "down-to-earth."


    However, at a nce, Lin Fei discerned chaos. All sorts of characters, imposters among genuine ones, a mixture of dragons and snakes, lurked within the confines of the Three Immortals City.


    The Three Immortals Sect turned a blind eye. To be precise, the Three Immortals ignored it all. They seemed solely focused on their cultivation.


    In fact, they had no specific ns for the Three Immortals Sect. They used the Sect merely as a tool to amass various treasures, aiding their cultivation. Their ambitiony in achieving Deity Transformation.


    From this perspective, the Three Immortals indeed had great ambitions. Many Nascent Soul cultivators, in reality, upon reaching the Nascent Soul stage, no longer harbored the ambition to advance further.


    Everyone knew achieving Deity Transformation was arduous. How could one easily aspire to Deity Transformation? Better to live freely for ten thousand years.


    Yet, while the Three Immortals were indeed domineering, They possessed a fervent spirit, aiming for Deity Transformation.


    Lin Fei noticed that outside the Three Immortals City, many cultivators ceased flying. Instead, they walked into the city. Evidently, this was the rule of Three Immortals City. No flying was permitted above the city. No one dared defy the city''s regtions.


    However, Lin Fei wasn''t in the Three Immortals City to seek opportunities or join the Three Immortals Sect. He was there to "retrieve" an item.


    And so, Lin Fei stood, hands behind his back, Step by step, he slowly approached the Three Immortals City. He didn''t walk on the ground, but through the void, right above the Three Immortals City.


    For a moment, many took notice of Lin Fei, hovering above the city.


    "Heh, some fool dares to breach the customs, flying brazenly over the expanse of the Three Immortals City?"


    "That man is doomed! Thews of the Three Immortals City are stringent. Those who dare to soar its skies are sentenced to death on sight!"


    "Indeed, whence does this audacious one hail? Is he not aware that even a Nascent Soul Great Being would be executed for flying over this city?"


    "Perhaps he''s journeyed from distantnds, utterly ignorant of the city''s ordinances."


    Throughout the Three Immortals City, murmurs and discussions arose. Yet, none stepped forth to caution him. Instead, they watched with anticipatory glee.


    "How dare you! Those who trespass the Three Immortals City shall meet an unforgiving end!"


    At that moment, a contingent of Golden Core True Persons swiftly emerged from the heart of the city. They were the enforcers of the Three Immortals Sect.


    Lin Fei''s eyes turned icy.


    "Boom."


    A radiant white aura erupted from Lin Fei in an instant.


    The Saber World!


    Lin Fei summoned the Saber World without hesitation. The moment it manifested, it enveloped the entirety of the Three Immortals City.


    Within the Saber World, Lin Fei reigned as the omnipotent sovereign! Hence, those Golden Core True Persons, barely airborne, found themselves paralyzed in mid-flight as if ensnared by unseen chains.


    Within the city were seasoned cultivators with vast experience. The epassing white radiance hinted at istion from the outer realm.


    They quickly pieced together the puzzle.


    "It''s the Saber World!"


    "Such a formidable Saber World; could it be the perfect Saber World?"


    "Within the Saber World, a mere whim of its master would spell our doom."


    "Is this not some rule-breaking cultivator, but a peerless Martial King?"


    "Is he challenging the Three Immortals Sect?"


    For a moment, many turned ashen-faced, gripped by panic. Yet, within the Saber World, they dared not twitch. They wouldn''t even consider attacking the Saber World, fearful of misunderstanding by its lord. A mere thought and their lives would be extinguished.


    "Hmm? Who dares to stir trouble in the Three Immortals City?"


    Then, three figures ascended from a secret chamber within the city, hovering in the void. The Three Immortals of the Three Immortals Sect, all were top-tier Nascent Soul Great Beings!


    At that moment, they confronted Lin Fei from a distance.


    "Saber World? Ofte, in the Ancient Continent, a formidable Martial King has risen. Commander of the Saber World, yer of the Peacock King, annihtor of the Vast Void Immortal Sect, and joined forces with the Phoenix Spirit King. You must be the renowned Ancient Origin Saber King, Lin Fei?"


    One of the top-tier Nascent Soul Great Beings slowly intoned.


    "It is I, Lin Fei."


    He neither evaded nor hid. By now, his reputation had grown vast, echoing across the entire Ancient Continent. That the Three Immortals recognized him was no great matter.


    "Lin, my daoist fellow," one of them began, his voice cial, "Youe to the Three Immortals City, immediately unleashing the Saber World. What business do you have here,ing with such an overwhelming presence?"


    Lin Fei responded evenly, "Simple. I am here on someone''s behalf to retrieve the Vajra Chain. It''s been quite a while since you''ve borrowed the Vajra Chain from Taoist Lord Tai Su. Isn''t it time you return it?"


    The mention of the "Vajra Chain" caused a subtle shift in the expressions of the Three Immortals. They remembered it well. They had forcefully "borrowed" it from Taoist Lord Tai Su and had no intentions of ever giving it back.


    While Taoist Lord Tai Su had many allies, who would dare risk offending the Three Immortals? After all, these beings were among the pinnacle of Nascent Soul Great Beings. However, they hadn''t expected that Taoist Lord Tai Su would engage the services of the Ancient Origin Saber King, Lin Fei.


    Lin Fei had vanquished the Peacock King, eradicated the Vast Void Immortal Sect, and more crucially, his strength rivaled that of top-tier Martial Kings. Furthermore, Lin Fei''s partner, Feng Ling, was also a Martial King of the same caliber. Essentially, they represented thebined force of two top-tier Martial Kings.


    Even if the Three Immortalsbined their powers, it remained uncertain whether they could suppress both Lin Fei and the Phoenix Spirit King.


    The countenance of the Three Immortals darkened. One of them, his voice deep and resonant, remarked, "Lin Fei, it''s true that we borrowed the Vajra Chain from Taoist Lord Tai Su. But how does this concern you? Do you truly wish to interfere in this matter?"


    Instead of giving in, the Three Immortals turned the tables and began to question Lin Fei''s intentions.


    Lin Fei, unwavering, responded, "I currently hold the title of Honorary Elder at the Tai Su Treasure Pavilion. Their matters are mine. This affair? I''ll handle it."


    His gaze steady, Lin Fei stared directly at the Three Immortals, exuding an aura of unyielding authority. Both parties were forceful in their own right. For a moment, none spoke, and the atmosphere grew increasingly tense.

 425. Bursting the Three Immortals’ Magic Avatar

    425. Bursting the Three Immortals¡¯ Magic Avatar


    "Three Immortals Magic Avatar!"


    In an instant, the Three Immortals took action simultaneously. An endless surge of Spiritual Qi converged, giving birth to three Nascent Soul Magic Avatars.


    Moreover, these bodies immediately took their positions, forming an arcane array. This formation subtly funneled the power of the three Nascent Soul Magic Avatars into a single entity. And these weren''t just any magic bodies; they were the pinnacle of Nascent Soul Magic Avatars.


    The ability of the Three Immortals to dominate and traverse without challenge wasrgely due to their Magic Avatars. Even a top-tier Martial King or a Nascent Soul Great Being would usually face defeat when confronting them. They would flee in disarray or risk being annihted by the Three Immortals'' Magic Avatars.


    With a swift sh, Lin Fei''s Saber World crumbled under the might of the Three Immortals'' Magic Avatars. Their power was earth-shattering. The trio, seemingly overbearing, truly had the strength to back up their audacity.


    Even if Taoist Lord Tai Subined the power of the nine Nascent Soul cultivators, they might not be a match for Lin Fei. Lin Fei''s six bloodlines, even if fully unleashed, probably wouldn''tpare to the might of the Three Immortals'' Magic Avatars.


    Yet, Lin Fei was not afraid. He wasn''t interested in a prolonged battle of attrition with the Three Immortals. He wanted to dominate thempletely and crush them utterly.


    "Earth Pulse Divine Mountain Spirit Communication Bloodline!"


    "Triple Yin True Fire Bloodline!"


    "Annihtion Frost Bloodline!"


    "Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline!"


    Suddenly, four bloodlines manifested around Lin Fei. With a thunderous roar, Lin Fei unleashed his True Martial King Form, fully activating all four bloodlines. Representing the elemental forces of earth, fire, water, and wind, they were the bloodlines of the Four Symbols. At this moment, these bloodlines erupted in power, gradually merging within Lin Fei''s True Martial King Form. His already massive True Martial King Form expanded further, swelling dramatically to a colossal size of one hundred thousand meters.


    Previously, Lin Fei''s True Martial King Form was roughly the same size as the Three Immortals'' Magic Avatars, perhaps slightly smaller. However, as his form expanded to one hundred thousand meters, filled with the overwhelming power of the Four Symbols, it became truly awe-inspiring.


    This towering True Martial King Form of Lin Fei looked down condescendingly at the Three Immortals'' Magic Avatars. And then, with a deafening crash, the scene shifted.


    The fist of the Three Immortals'' Magic Avatar mmed into Lin Fei''s True Martial King Form. Following the strike, Lin Fei''s form quaked continually. But after the trembling subsided, calm returned. Lin Fei remained unharmed.


    It must be understood that this was the Magic Avatar of the Three Immortals, merging the power of their three Nascent Soul powers. What top-tier Martial King or Nascent Soul could possibly withstand a blow from the Three Immortals'' Magic Avatar? And yet, Lin Fei emergedpletely unscathed.


    "It''s impossible! How can your True Martial King Form be this powerful? Is this still even a True Martial King Form?"


    Shock coursed through the Three Immortals. However, before they could recover from their astonishment, Lin Fei''s hundred-thousand meters True Martial King Formunched a massive palm strike.


    "Boom!"


    In this palm strike, Lin Fei utilized the power of the Four Symbols. It wasn''t just pure strength; it contained the might of the four bloodlines. The force of the Four Symbols,bined with the raw power,nded instantly on the three Nascent Soul Magic Avatars.


    "Stter."


    In an instant, more than half of the Three Immortals'' Magic Avatars were obliterated. Lin Fei''s single strike decimated almost seventy to eighty percent of their Nascent Soul Magic Avatars. It was absolute annihtion, obliteration down to the particle level. Another strike and the Magic Avatars of the Three Immortals would be destroyed.


    But how was this possible? They were top-tier Nascent Soul Great Beings. Even if these were Magic Avatars, they were top-tier Nascent Soul Magic Avatars. How could they not withstand even a single strike from Lin Fei? At most, two strikes and their Magic Avatars would copse. This far exceeded their expectations.


    However, as shocked as the Three Immortals were, Lin Fei was even more stunned. In the past, facing the Three Immortals, Lin Fei would deploy every skill at his disposal: the Saber World, the bloodlines, and more. And it would take a considerable amount of time and energy, with no guaranteed victory. After all, the Three Immortals were not weaklings.


    But now, having unleashed the four bloodlines of earth, fire, water, and wind, Lin Fei witnessed a new power born from their fusion: the Power of the Four Symbols.


    Under the force of the Four Symbols, the Magic Avatars of the Three Immortals were as fragile as paper, easily torn by Lin Fei. With this power, Lin Fei could shatter the Three Immortals'' Magic Avatars with just two strikes. The might of the Four Symbols surpassed even Lin Fei''s expectations. He even wondered whether this power still belonged to the Martial King realm.


    Of course, this was a benefit! Now, with his own strength, Lin Fei could overpower the Three Immortals. And so, heunched another palm strike. With this strike, the Magic Avatars of the Three Immortals would surely crumble.


    Clearly aware of their peril, the Three Immortals recognized that once their Nascent Soul Magic Avatars copsed, none of their other magical techniques would be able to withstand Lin Fei''s might.


    "Vajra Chain!"


    In the next moment, the Three Immortals conjured the Vajra Chain.


    "Buzz."


    The Vajra Chain was a series of circr, ring-shaped magic treasures. At this moment, these ring-shaped treasures started to interconnect, hinting at a deeper unity.


    "Bang!"


    Lin Fei''s palm came down, striking the Vajra Chain.


    With Lin Fei''s current strength, especially the Power of the Four Symbols, it was nearly invincible. No force at the Nascent Soul level could withstand Lin Fei''s Power of the Four Symbols.


    Yet, the Vajra Chain held firm. Even though Lin Fei''s strike pushed the Vajra Chain to its limits, it didn''t break. It truly held its own.


    "Hmm?"


    Lin Fei was slightly taken aback. He took a closer look at the Vajra Chain and realized it wasposed of nine magic treasures, each a Nascent Soul magic treasure.


    Lin Fei''s strike hit one of them, but the force was dispersed among the remaining eight. The strength of his palm was absorbed and distributed amongst the nine magic treasures, which is why the Vajra Chain could withstand it.


    "What a good treasure!" Lin Fei acknowledged the exceptional quality of the Vajra Chain.


    No wonder Taoist Lord Tai Su was so obsessed with it, wanting to "take it back". Such a clever design and exceptional magic treasure was indeed extraordinary. Even if it was a magic treasure of the Nascent Soul level, in some respects, it was close to a god-tier level.


    The Three Immortals possessed such a powerful treasure, how could they be willing to part with it? However, Lin Fei still intended to reim the Vajra Chain.


    "Do you think only you possess magic treasures? Don''t I have one too?"


    Lin Fei''s voice echoed in the void. Everyone was amazed. After all, Lin Fei was merely a Martial King. Could a Martial King also possess a magic treasure?


    Next, Lin Fei reached out his hand, and in his palm appeared a seal ¨C the Heavenly Pir Seal, enveloped in a dim glow.


    "Go."


    Lin Fei casually threw the Heavenly Pir Seal into the air.


    "Boom."


    The Heavenly Pir Seal grew rapidly upon contact with the wind. In the blink of an eye, it transformed into a mountain range spanning hundreds of miles. The sky darkened instantly under its shadow. An oppressive aura enveloped the entire Three Immortals City.


    "What kind of magic treasure is this?"


    "Could it be another treasure crafted by Taoist Lord Tai Su?"


    "Damn, the oppressive force of this magic treasure is terrifying!"


    Fear gripped the Three Immortals. They felt a looming sense of death with the appearance of the Heavenly Pir Seal. It seemed that once the sealnded, they would be doomed. But there was no stopping it, for the Heavenly Pir Seal was already descending!

 426. Lin Fei Strikes Down the Three Immortals

    426. Lin Fei Strikes Down the Three Immortals


    Lin Fei''s Heavenly Pir Seal ruthlessly descended upon the Vajra Chain. The Heavenly Pir Mountain, a range stretching hundreds of miles, was an iparably heavy ancient divine mountain. It suddenly bore down upon the Vajra Chain, causing it to be ttened, andpressed to its limits. Yet, miraculously, it held.


    But Lin Fei''s arsenal was not limited to just the Heavenly Pir Mountain. As the Heavenly Pir Mountain suppressed the Vajra Chain, Lin Fei, in his True Martial King Form, once again reached out, aiming a fierce blow at the Three Immortals.


    "No..." came a cry as Lin Fei''s palm, vast as it blotted out the sky, crashed down upon the Three Immortals. The sound of impact was sharp, a squelch.


    Though the Three Immortals had protective measures and other magical treasures, aside from the Vajra Chain, what other magical artifact could withstand a blow infused with Lin Fei''s power of the Four Symbols?


    When his palm met their forms, the force of the Four Symbols exploded with great intensity. All their defenses, like the Triple Yin True Fire and the Grand Yin Wind, erupted in a mere instant.


    The nascent souls of the Three Immortals were swiftly obliterated. Lin Fei was truly intent on killing. Recognizing the threat the Three Immortals posed, once he''d gauged their strength, there was no way he would allow them to remain. Thus, seizing the opportunity, he annihted them.


    With the death of the Three Immortals, the Vajra Chain fell into Lin Fei''s possession. His objective was achieved.


    Lin Fei then retracted the Heavenly Pir Seal. The seal, because of the Vajra Chain''s interference, had notpletely descended, thus, in a way, "saving" the Three Immortals City.


    Without the Vajra Chain, had the Heavenly Pir Seal fallen, with hundreds of miles of mountainous mass crashing down, would there have been a Three Immortals City left? It would likely have been crushed into dust by the Heavenly Pir Mountain, leaving no soul in the city untouched.


    With the Three Immortals dead, Lin Fei had no intention of destroying the Three Immortals City. There was no meaning in such an act. The Three Immortals City was different from the Vast Void Immortal Sect.


    The cohesion of the Three Immortals Sect was almost non-existent. Upon the death of the Three Immortals, it would immediately copse. However, Lin Fei wasn''t about to let the Three Immortals Sect off without extracting a price.


    "The Three Immortals are dead," he dered. "If you wish to live, present the treasures of nature brimming with life force. If I am pleased, I may spare the Three Immortals Sect."


    Lin Fei''s voice echoed over the Three Immortals City. Chaos reigned within. They had witnessed all that had transpired. The Three Immortals were dead, three top-tier Nascent Soul Great Beings gone. To them, this seemed an unfathomable event. But it was reality. The death of the Three Immortals signified danger for the city.


    Moreover, they realized they were in the presence of an unparalleled formidable foe. Failing to meet Lin Fei''s demands would doom the Three Immortals City.


    "Quickly, go search for the heavenly materials and earthly treasures filled with vitality."


    "At any cost, we must find these treasures."


    "The Three Immortals have died; we don''t want to join them in death..."


    For the sake of survival, many Golden Core True Persons sprang into action.


    Lin Fei cultivates the Endless Vitality Green Wood Bloodline, which requires a massive amount of treasures full of vitality. If he could obtain them from Three Immortals City, it would be wonderful.


    Soon after, numerous Golden Core True Persons from Three Immortals City came forward, presenting a plethora of treasures in front of Lin Fei.


    Lin Fei beckoned, and these treasuresnded in his hands.


    Taking a brief nce, he nodded in satisfaction. Indeed, the Three Immortals Sect and even the entire Three Immortals City had gathered an impressive amount of these treasures. No one dared to deceive Lin Fei; therefore, everyone was fullymitted. Both the Three Immortals Sect and City were nearly emptied of their treasures.


    "From today onwards, the Three Immortals Sect must disband. If I ever hear of the existence of the Three Immortals Sect again, I will definitely obliterate it."


    With that, Lin Fei turned into a beam of light, disappearing into the horizon. He didn''t bother to annihte the Three Immortals Sect. With just a word, he could cause theplete copse of the sect, without lifting a finger.


    Holding the Vajra chain, Lin Fei returned to the Tai Su Treasure Pavilion and met Taoist Lord Tai Su.


    "Taoist Lord, I have obtained the Vajra chain," Lin Fei said, handing it over immediately.


    Upon receiving it, Taoist Lord Tai Su''s face lit up with joy. But after a closer examination, he frowned, "Why is the Vajra chain cracked? It''s full of fissures, as if... as if it was crushed by an immense force. But what kind of force could possibly break the Vajra chain?"


    Taoist Lord Tai Su found it unbelievable. He knew very well the strength of the Vajra chain, as he crafted it himself. Damaging it would be extremely difficult, especially for those at the Martial King or Nascent Soul stages. Yet, the facts were in front of him. It was damaged.


    Lin Fei casually responded, "Perhaps it was damaged during my battle with the Three Immortals. I used the Heavenly Pir Seal to suppress the Vajra chain, allowing me to defeat the three. Both the Vajra chain and the Heavenly Pir Seal are indeed top-tier magic treasures."


    Lin Fei praised the Heavenly Pir Seal.


    "What? You used the Heavenly Pir Seal to suppress the Vajra chain? So that''s why the Vajra chain has some damages? And what about the Three Immortals? How could they have let this go?"


    Taoist Lord Tai Su continued to inquire. He knew very well the strength of the Vajra chain. However, he was even more aware of the formidable power of the Heavenly Pir Seal.


    Taoist Lord Tai Su had initially thought that nothing could damage the Vajra chain, but the Heavenly Pir Seal did. And even managed to leave it in a damaged state. But all of this wasn''t what concerned him.


    What truly mattered was how the Three Immortals reacted. This was the part that worried Taoist Lord Tai Su.


    "The Three Immortals? I have in them," Lin Fei said calmly.


    "You... you''ve in the Three Immortals..."


    Even if Taoist Lord Tai Su had high expectations of Lin Fei, he waspletely astounded upon hearing this. He was deeply shocked. The Three Immortals had fallen! They were defeated by Lin Fei.


    It''s well-known that the Three Immortals were top-tier Nascent Soul Great Beings. Furthermore, the Nascent Soul Magic Bodies of the Three Immortals could coborate. Even someone at the Martial King level would find it challenging to defeat the Three Immortals, let alone kill them.


    Otherwise, with Taoist Lord Tai Su''s vastwork and connections over the years, why would the Three Immortals have remained unbeatable?


    It''s because the Three Immortals were too strong, their reputation too immense. No one was confident enough to handle them. But now, all three were defeated at the hands of Lin Fei.


    Though it seemed unbelievable, Taoist Lord Tai Su did not think Lin Fei would joke about such a matter. The Three Immortals were most likely truly dead.


    Taoist Lord Tai Su never expected that the issue of the Three Immortals, which had troubled him for so many years, would be resolved by Lin Fei just like that. For a moment, he was somewhat silent.


    "Taoist Lord Tai Su, I shall take my leave now," Lin Fei said. "If you need anything, you can find me at the Ancient Origin Sect."


    With that, Lin Fei transformed into a beam of light, vanishing into the horizon.

 427. The Three-Month Deadline Has Arrived

    427. The Three-Month Deadline Has Arrived


    Lin Fei returned to the Ancient Origin Sect. His trip took just over two months. With nearly half a month left for the three-month deadline.


    "Elder, everything is ready." Upon seeing Lin Fei''s return, the Sect Master of the Ancient Origin Sect immediately approached him with a list. Since they were forming a Daopanion rtionship with Feng Ling, this wasn''t just an affair between Lin Fei and Feng Ling but also between the Ancient Origin Sect and the Feng family.


    Though cultivators didn''t bother much with formalities, once they formed Daopanionship, there was usually an exchange of precious gifts between the two parties.


    Lin Fei nced at the list. It contained various treasures to enhance bloodline potency. For a Martial King family, any treasure that could strengthen or awaken bloodlines was considered the most precious. The Ancient Origin Sect had clearly put in a lot of effort. Such gifts, Lin Fei believed, would surely satisfy the Feng family.


    "Thank you, Sect Master. These gifts will suffice." Lin Fei nodded in approval. However, the Ancient Origin Sect Master seemed slightly discontented.


    "Elder, we in the Ancient Origin Sect have searched for a long time and believe that we should also find an exceptional treasure," the Sect Master said. "But even after searching for over two months, we couldn''t find a suitable bloodline magic treasure."


    Lin Fei smiled lightly, "No need to look further. I have already prepared a bloodline magic treasure."


    "You''ve prepared one? That''s wonderful! Now, there should be no mishaps, and it won''t embarrass both our Ancient Origin Sect and you, Elder."


    The Sect Master of the Ancient Origin Sect sighed in relief. The union of Lin Fei and Feng Ling was a significant event, and he had tried his best to ensure everything went perfectly.


    "Alright, once the timees, we will visit the Feng family," Lin Fei dered and then retreated to his cave dwelling.


    Inside, Lin Fei took out the numerous rare treasures he had obtained from the Three Immortals City. All of them were rich in vitality. He began to use them, invoking his True Martial King Form, channeling his Endless Vitality Green Wood Bloodline, and absorbing the essence of the vast amount of rare treasures.


    "Devour!"


    In an instant, Lin Fei consumed these treasures, refining them with his Endless Vitality Green Wood Bloodline. A tremendous vitality fused with his bloodline, elerating the progress of his Green Wood Bloodline cultivation.


    10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%...


    Lin Fei absorbed a significant amount of vitality-rich treasures. Finally, with a tremor throughout his body, his Endless Vitality Green Wood Bloodline broke through, advancing from beginner level to mastery.


    Lin Fei didn''t find it too challenging. Perhaps the only inconvenience was the massive consumption of vitality-rich treasures. One must know that these treasures were the umted wealth of the entire Three Immortals Sect, a sect with a renowned reputation across the ancient continent, known for its vast collection of treasures.


    So, Lin Fei continued to consume arge number of these heavenly treasures. However, the quantity he required was vast. All the treasures he brought from the Three Immortals Sect were integrated into his bloodline. As a result, he still fell short of reaching transcendence.


    "System," Lin Fei summoned the system to check.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Realm: Late Stage Martial King</strong>


    <strong>Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Triple Yin True Fire Bloodline: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Supreme Yang Heavenly Thunder Bloodline: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Annihtion Frost Bloodline: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Earth Pulse Divine Mountain Spirit Communication Bloodline: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Endless Vitality Green Wood Bloodline: Mastery (82%)</strong>


    Lin Fei''s Endless Vitality Green Wood Bloodline was just a bit away from transcendence. Consuming a few more heavenly treasures should allow it to achieve transcendence.


    However, for Lin Fei, reaching transcendence didn''t make much of a difference or hold significant meaning. What Lin Fei hoped for was to directly enhance it to perfection! Only by achieving perfection could he cultivate the eighth bloodline.


    But time was running out. The three-month deadline was approaching rapidly. At this moment, it was not feasible for Lin Fei to leave. All he could do was wait patiently. Once he arrives at the Feng family and forms a Daopanionship with Feng Ling, he can find ways to obtain more treasures. For now, Lin Fei could only meditate in peace.


    Time flew by, and soon the three-month deadline arrived. Lin Fei left his cave dwelling, prepared to head to the Feng family. This time, he was apanied by eight Martial Sovereigns and over a hundred Martial Saints, carrying numerous gifts. With such grandeur, they headed towards the Feng family. After all, this event had to be grand. Otherwise, it wouldn''t just be a loss of face for Lin Fei, but also for Feng Ling.


    ...


    The Feng family''s residence was already brightly decorated. News of the uing union had spread over the past three months. Those who needed to know were already informed.


    Thus, over time, many had arrived at the Feng family''s residence. Being a Martial King family, the Feng family had deep foundations and ample space to amodate many guests.


    However, they were particrly interested in significant figures, especially those of the Nascent Soul realm, Martial King realm, and even top-tier Nascent Soul culltivators and Martial Kings.


    "Report," someone announced. "Ancient Origin Saber King killed three immortals in the Three Immortals City. This news is from a few days ago. Everyone witnessed it. Due to a single statement from the Ancient Origin Saber King, the Three Immortals Sect is currently falling apart and haspletely copsed."


    Members of the Feng family hurriedly reported this to Feng Ling.


    Feng Ling was slightly taken aback. "The three immortals?"


    Naturally, Feng Ling knew who they were. They were top-tier Nascent Soul Great Beings! She inquired further about the details. Upon learning that Lin Fei easily defeated and killed the three immortals with overwhelming strength, a hint of surprise appeared in her heart.


    She realized that Lin Fei''s strength had increased again. In such a short period? His power had improved further. Perhaps, when Lin Fei mentioned a decade, he might not even need that long to challenge the Martial Gods.


    "Leader, there''s another matter, but I''m unsure if it''s appropriate to mention," a Feng family elder hesitated.


    "Speak."


    The elder seemed reluctant, but after ncing at Feng Ling, he mustered up the courage and said, "We received news from the Vermilion Bird n. Shangguan Feiyu will personally visit our Feng family. He seems to have intentions towards you, Leader. I fear he doesn''te with good intentions this time."


    Feng Ling raised an eyebrow and then slightly smiled, "If Shangguan Feiyu wants toe, let him. Moreover, he''s a smart man. If he knows that the three immortals fell to Lin Fei, he will naturally know what to do. No matter who wishes to visit the Feng family, don''t stop them. Let theme!


    Lin Fei is bound to challenge the Martial Gods. If one doesn''t have the determination to dominate the Ancient Continent, how can one achieve the rank of Martial Gods? You all underestimate Lin Fei too much..."


    Feng Ling asserted with firm conviction. She had great confidence in Lin Fei and believed that he would undoubtedly achieve the rank of Martial God. Before challenging the Martial Gods, meeting and even overpowering the Martial Kings and Nascent Soul cultivators of the Ancient Continent would certainly benefit Lin Fei, even aiding his future pursuits. Even though Feng Ling hadn''t officially formed a Daopanionship with Lin Fei, she had already considered everything for him.


    "Very well, in that case, let''s open the doors of the Feng family-wide. Let those who wish toe, witness the glory of our Feng family and the Ancient Origin Sect!"


    The Feng family elder, Feng Jiushang, also had a gleam in his eyes, filled with great aspirations. He believed that soon, the Feng family would be renowned throughout the ancient realm. He, like Feng Ling, believed in Lin Fei''s capability to suppress all opposition. As long as it''s within the Martial King or Nascent Soul realm, Lin Fei would fear no one. He could even dominate an era!

 428. A Name that Intimidates Numerous Great Beings

    428. A Name that Intimidates Numerous Great Beings


    The Feng family''s residence grew increasingly lively. Many Nascent Soul cultivators and Martial Kings had arrived. Even individuals who had little to no association with the Feng family showed up, such as Taoist Lord Tai Su.


    When Taoist Lord Tai Su arrived, many were taken aback. Though his strength wasn''t considered the best, and he wasn''t even a top-tier Nascent Soul, Taoist Lord Tai Su''s identity was truly extraordinary. He was a renowned master of artifact crafting. Given his extensivework of connections, no one dared to offend him.


    Angering Taoist Lord Tai Su could draw the ire of countless powerful individuals. Perhaps a powerful Martial King or a Nascent Soul cultivator owed him a favor. That would spell trouble. As a result, Taoist Lord Tai Su''s standing was unique, even surpassing most top-tier Nascent Soul cultivators.


    Though the Feng family was a long-standing n of Martial Kings, they had no notable interaction with Taoist Lord Tai Su. As he arrived, Taoist Lord Tai Su subtly smiled and announced, "Master of the Tai Su Treasure Pavilion, Taoist Lord Tai Su, presents three bloodline magic treasures as a token of celebration!"


    His statement stunned both the Feng family and their guests.


    "What? Three bloodline magic treasures?"


    "Taoist Lord Tai Su truly lives up to his reputation as a master crafter, such a grand gesture!"


    "When did the Feng family start associating with Taoist Lord Tai Su? And to offer three bloodline magic treasures right off the bat is simply astonishing!"


    "Yes, three bloodline magic treasures are indeed a rarity. If these treasures are all of Nascent Soul caliber, then¡­"


    "The depth of the Feng family is truly unfathomable. They managed to get such respect from Taoist Lord Tai Su without making any noise."


    Many whispered amongst themselves for a time, believing that the Feng family''s background was profound. Had Feng Ling not formed a Daopanionship with Lin Fei, they would''ve never guessed the close ties between the Feng family and Taoist Lord Tai Su.


    However, the Feng family''s higher-ups were puzzled. They couldn''t recall any past interactions with Taoist Lord Tai Su.


    "ept the gifts," Feng Ling spoke up. "Taoist Lord Tai Su must be a friend of Lin Fei."


    Her words brought rity to the situation. Taoist Lord Tai Su nodded in acknowledgment, "Indeed, Brother Lin is an honorary elder of my Tai Su Treasure Pavilion and has greatly aided me. Has Brother Lin not arrived yet?"


    Looking around, he couldn''t spot Lin Fei.


    "Lin Fei might take some time," Feng Ling responded, inviting Taoist Lord Tai Su to take a seat. Being a top-tier Martial King herself, her reception was a mark of great respect.


    The realization struck the attendees. It was Lin Fei! The Ancient Origin Saber King, Lin Fei, was actually an honorary elder of the Tai Su Treasure Pavilion. Even Taoist Lord Tai Su came personally to congratte them and brought with him three bloodline magic treasures. This was a gesture of the highest regard, reflecting Taoist Lord Tai Su''s respect for Lin Fei.


    As the event proceeded, more individuals, Nascent Soul cultivators, and Martial Kings associated with Lin Fei or the Ancient Origin Sect continued to arrive.


    "The Vermilion Bird n, Shangguan Feiyu has arrived!"


    At that moment, another voice echoed. The entire Feng n became silent. The representatives of the Vermilion Bird n had arrived!


    Moreover, it was Shangguan Feiyu himself. Once, Shangguan Feiyu wished to be Daopanions with Feng Ling. This was a well-known fact.


    Yet, Feng Ling looked down on Shangguan Feiyu from the Vermilion Bird n. Unexpectedly, at such a moment, Shangguan Feiyu had personallye.


    What was the meaning of this? To embarrass Lin Fei and Feng Ling?


    "Hehe, this is going to be entertaining."


    "What''s Shangguan Feiyu doing here?"


    "The Vermilion Bird n isn''t only represented by Shangguan Feiyu, a Martial King."


    "If Shangguan Feiyu didn''t wish toe, sending someone else would''ve sufficed. Why did hee in person?"


    Yet, Shangguan Feiyu''s demeanor wasn''t arrogant. It was calm. Yes, very calm. He presented a gift. Looking at the Feng Ling, he sighed deeply, "Lin Fei has in three immortals, almost annihting the Three Immortals Sect. Feng Ling, your choice was right. I am nowhere close to the Ancient Origin Saber King. After returning, I will go into seclusion. If I do not be a Martial God, I will no longer roam outside."


    Having said this, Shangguan Feiyu turned around and left.


    Just like that!


    For a moment, many were looking at each other in confusion.


    "He left?"


    "Shangguan Feiyu just... left?"


    "He traveled such a great distance just to leave like that?"


    "Did Shangguan Feiyu say that if he doesn''t be a Martial God, he won''t journey outside?"


    "Ancient Origin Saber King Lin Fei hasn''t even shown up yet, and Shangguan Feiyu got scared off?"


    "Ancient Origin Saber King has in three immortals, almost wiping out the Three Immortals Sect. No wonder Shangguan Feiyu admits his inferiority, even fleeing before meeting Lin Fei."


    "Three Immortals Sect... That''s a top-tier Nascent Soul lineage. The three immortals were top-tier Nascent Soul Great Beings..."


    With the departure of Shangguan Feiyu, many were deeply shocked. He also revealed staggering news. The three immortals had been in by Lin Fei! This news hadn''t spread widely yet. Only some well-informed powers knew.


    As a result, even those who hadn''t nned to visit the Feng n came. They came mainly because they heard of Lin Fei''s act of killing the three immortals.


    The impact was just too great. If even the three immortals could be in, who in the Nascent Soul or Martial King realm could stand against Lin Fei?


    Despite Lin Fei not having appeared yet, his fame had already subdued many powers. Many came to congratte the Feng n. Even Shangguan Feiyu was deeply affected, leaving in disgrace.


    Watching Shangguan Feiyu and the Vermilion Bird n leave, Taoist Lord Tai Su was also filled with emotion. The incident with the three immortals was all too clear to him. He hadn''t expected Lin Fei''s reputation to grow so quickly. Now, with just his name alone, countless were in awe or even submission.


    In the past, even standout Nascent Soul or Martial King Great Beings never instilled fear like Lin Fei. Those top Nascent Soul cultivators or Martial Kings, no matter how powerful, found it challenging to y their peers, but not Lin Fei.


    Starting from his annihtion of the Vast Void Immortal Sect, he had killed many Nascent Soul cultivators, even top-tier ones. Like Distant Cloud Taoist Lord, Peacock King, and the Three Immortals. Each one of them was a top-tier powerhouse in the Nascent Soul or Martial King realm. Yet, they all fell to Lin Fei''s de.


    After the "interlude" with the Vermilion Bird n, the atmosphere in the Feng n became even more lively. Many powers wanted to seize the opportunity to get closer to the Feng n and Ancient Origin Sect. Everyone waited, hoping to witness the legendary Ancient Origin Saber King.


    Was he really that powerful? Possessing the might to shake the ancient world and suppress all Nascent Soul and Martial King Great Beings? There were even whispers naming him the number one Martial King of ancient times!


    Such a title was no ordinary honor. In the vast expanse of the Ancient Continent''s history, who had ever been named the first Nascent Soul or first Martial King? None!


    The Ancient Continent was vast, and its history was lengthy. While there were standout Nascent Soul Great Beings and Martial Kings, none hadmanded such respect as Lin Fei.


    "Ancient Origin Saber King, Lin Fei, apanied by various Martial Sovereigns of the Ancient Origin Sect, has arrived!"


    Then, a voice echoed from the void.


    "Whoosh."


    Everyone eagerly looked up to the sky. The Ancient Origin Saber King Lin Fei had finally arrived!

 429. Formally Becoming Dao Companions

    429. Formally Bing Dao Companions


    In the void.


    Lin Fei, apanied by many from the Ancient Origin Sect, descended slowly.


    Feng Ling had already spotted Lin Fei. She immediately stepped forward and stood right in front of him.


    Lin Fei reached out and took Feng Ling''s hand. The head of the Ancient Origin Sect respectfully presented a gift list.


    Feng Jiushang epted the list.


    Seeing the gifts on the list, Feng Jiushang couldn''t help but gasp in astonishment.


    She appeared quite excited.


    She said in a deep voice, "The Ancient Origin Sect is truly thoughtful!"


    "Hahaha, this is also a token of appreciation from our Ancient Origin Sect."


    The items on this list might not be the most precious for the Feng family, but they were indeed the most needed treasures.


    Clearly, the Ancient Origin Sect had put a lot of thought into it.


    Lin Fei, still holding Feng Ling''s hand, smiled slightly and said, "Feng Ling, I also have a gift prepared for you."


    "A gift for me?"


    Feng Ling was momentarily taken aback.


    Both she and Lin Fei were Martial Kings who were unconcerned with trivialities. She hadn''t thought about receiving a gift. To her surprise, Lin Fei indeed had a gift for her.


    For a moment, Feng Ling was filled with anticipation. She was well aware, that when Lin Fei gives a gift, it''s bound to be extraordinary.


    The members of the Feng family and those who hade to congratte and watch were all looking at Lin Fei. They wanted to see what kind of gift would the renowned Ancient Origin Saber King present?


    Then, Lin Fei stretched out his hand.


    "Buzz."


    The next moment, a small seal appeared in Lin Fei''s palm.


    "This seal is called the Heavenly Pir Seal! It''s crafted from the Heavenly Pir Mountain. It can be activated with the Phoenix bloodline. It can be as big as a mountain stretching hundreds of miles or as small as a baby''s fist," Lin Fei exined to the Feng Ling.


    "Boom."


    Everyone was stunned.


    The Heavenly Pir Mountain! The legendary ancient mountain that once connected heaven and earth?


    Almost everyone had heard of this ancient mountain. But most just knew that the Heavenly Pir Mountain had copsed.


    As for the specifics, few were aware who would have thought that Lin Fei had excavated this legendary mountain, and even turned it into a bloodline magic treasure?


    "Can I activate it?"


    Feng Ling was curious. Even though she was a top-tier Martial King, she hadn''t used a magic treasure before. After all, bloodline magic treasures are very rare. And even if there were any, they wouldn''t be much of a help to Feng Ling''s strength. Thus, she never needed a bloodline magic treasure.


    So, now, Feng Ling was quite intrigued. She reached out and tried to grasp it.


    "Hmm? It''s so heavy? How can I activate such a heavy Heavenly Pir Seal?"


    Feng Ling widened her eyes in surprise. The Heavenly Pir Seal was extremely heavy. With her attempt, she couldn''t even lift it.


    "Lin Fei, this magic treasure is too powerful, You should keep it for yourself. With the Heavenly Pir Seal, you can travel freely through the Ancient Continent. At the levels of Nascent Soul and Martial King, you would have no rivals!"


    The Feng Ling had sensed the immense power of the Heavenly Pir Seal. Therefore, her expression became very solemn. She refused the magic treasure.


    Lin Fei smiled gently and said, "You need the Heavenly Pir Seal more than I do. Besides, even without the Heavenly Pir Seal, I can travel freely through the Ancient Continent. Who would be my match? If you don''t believe me, you can use the Heavenly Pir Seal and test me."


    Lin Fei''s words were brimming with confidence. It wasn''t that he was boasting. The Heavenly Pir Seal was indeed mighty. It had assisted Lin Fei in swiftly ying the three immortals.


    However, Lin Fei was confident that even without the Heavenly Pir Seal, he could still defeat the three immortals! Especially if his Endless Vitality Green Wood Bloodline reaches perfection.


    By that time, his Five Elements bloodline would beplete. Once the Five Elements bloodline fuses, it would give birth to new power.


    Lin Fei would then possess the power of the Four Symbols and the Five Elements. At the levels of Nascent Soul and Martial King, who would be his rival?


    On the other hand, he was somewhat concerned about the Feng Ling. After all, Feng Ling''s strength wasn''t considered very strong. But with the Heavenly Pir Seal, it would be a different story.


    With the Heavenly Pir Seal, Feng Ling''s power would not be inferior to the three immortals. Perhaps even stronger than them!


    "Alright, I''ll ept the Heavenly Pir Seal."


    Feng Ling nodded and took the Heavenly Pir Seal.


    Seeing Feng Ling ept the Heavenly Pir Seal, Feng Jiushang and the other members of the Feng family finally breathed a sigh of relief.


    Such a magic treasure, if Feng Ling could possess it, it would be beneficial for the entire Feng family!


    "Alright, let''s begin. From today onwards, we are Daopanions. Together, we''ll ascend to the pinnacle of Martial Dao!"


    The Feng Ling also held Lin Fei''s hand tightly. The two looked at each other and shared a smile. At this moment, words were unnecessary; everything was understood!

 430. Half-Step Deity Transformation, Heavenly Artifact Ancestral Master

    430. Half-Step Deity Transformation, Heavenly Artifact Ancestral Master


    At the Feng family estate, Feng Ling approached Lin Fei.


    "Lin Fei, these are the heavenly and earthly treasures imbued with vitality that you need. These are all that our Feng family could gather. If you need more, I''m afraid it will take a long time."


    Feng Ling presented Lin Fei with a plethora of heavenly and earthly treasures infused with vitality.


    Lin Fei nodded with a smile and said, "Good. With these treasures, I believe my Endless Vitality Green Wood Bloodline will soon transcend and perhaps even reach perfection. By then, I will be one step closer to cultivating the nine bloodlines!"


    Feng Ling was aware that Lin Fei was cultivating his seventh bloodline.


    Unable to contain her curiosity, Feng Ling asked, "Is the Five Elements bloodline really that powerful? You''ve already witnessed the Four Symbols bloodline, haven''t you? The Four Symbols bloodline can manifest the power of the Four Symbols, increasing the True Martial King Form''s strength tenfold!"


    Feng Ling pondered over this. Ever since she became Daopanions with Lin Fei, she had witnessed the power of his Four Symbols bloodline. It was indeed formidable. Even when she used the Heavenly Pir Seal, she couldn''t harm Lin Fei in the slightest. In fact, Lin Fei could even suppress the Heavenly Pir Seal!


    Remember, that''s the Heavenly Pir Seal we''re talking about ¨C representing the expansive Heavenly Pir Divine Mountain. Lin Fei''s strength had far surpassed Feng Ling''s expectations.


    "The Four Symbols bloodline is already so powerful," Lin Fei mused. "The Five Elements bloodline surely won''t disappoint. However, why hasn''t any Martial King on the ancient continent thought of cultivating the Four Symbols and Five Elements bloodlines over all these years?"


    Lin Fei was genuinely perplexed. With a sessfully cultivated Four Symbols bloodline, one''s power would skyrocket, instantly elevating them to the peak of Martial Kings. Not just any Martial King, but one who could single-handedly defeat the three immortals! Not to mention the presence of the Five Elements bloodline.


    "Hasn''t anyone discovered this in all these years?"


    Hearing this, Feng Ling responded with a wry smile, "Lin Fei, do you think cultivating bloodlines is as simple as eating and drinking for everyone? For an average Martial King, sessfully cultivating even one bloodline is an immense stroke of luck. If it''s a powerful bloodline, even better. Everyone wishes to cultivate the nine bloodlines early on. Who would specifically choose the Four Symbols or the Five Elements bloodline?"


    "People choose the bloodlines they resonate with. Often it''s passed down, many bloodlines being simr or closely rted. But the Four Symbols and Five Elements bloodlines arepletely different. If one fails in cultivating even a single bloodline, they''d be stuck for life. There would be no hope of advancing to Martial Gods. Nobody wants to take that risk."


    Lin Fei meditated on this. Indeed, he had overlooked theplexity and difficulty of bloodline cultivation. Most Martial Kings chose bloodlines they were naturally adept at, ensuring the highest likelihood of sess in their cultivation.


    For instance, if a Martial King was skilled in wind-based techniques, they would likely cultivate nine different bloodlines rted to the wind, guaranteeing a higher rate of sess.


    In contrast, Lin Fei was unique. His innate talents and abilities ensured his sess in cultivating any bloodline, allowing him the freedom to choose whichever he desired. He could guarantee that any bloodline he cultivated would reach perfection.


    Seeing it this way, it was indeed improbable for other Martial Kings to cultivate the Four Symbols or Five Elements bloodlines.


    Lin Fei resumed his cultivation of the Endless Vitality Green Wood Bloodline, while Feng Ling departed, not wanting to disturb him further.


    ...


    In the Ancient Continent, there existed the Heavenly Artifact Sect Sect. Renowned for their artifact crafting, they weren''t just simple cksmiths. They cultivated using artifacts. Each step of their cultivation was supported by various powerful artifacts and magical treasures to make progress.


    At this moment, the Heavenly Artifact Sect Sect was at a crucial juncture. If they advanced any further, they would transform into a Deity Transformation lineage, guarded by a Deity Transformation cultivator. Failure would mean waiting for another rare opportunity, which might take eons toe.


    The founder and ancestor of the Heavenly Artifact Sect, Heavenly Artifact Ancestral Master, was approaching the end of his life. He stared at a magical treasure he had crafted with his own hands, shook his head, and discarded it.


    "It won''t do. Such a fragile magical treasure won''t be able to bear the immense power of my Deity Transformation," he muttered. "For my unique Deity Transformation, I need to encapste my Nascent Soul within a supreme magical treasure. The treasure should be powerful enough to bear the explosion of energy when I fragment my Nascent Soul into countless pieces. If the magical treasure isn''t sturdy enough, it will shatter, and that would spell the end for me."


    Finding a Deity Transformation-level magical treasure proved challenging. Despite searching for nearly a thousand years, Heavenly Artifact Ancestor hadn''t found a suitable one.


    However, he was convinced of his method''s efficacy because he had sessfully stored one percent of his Nascent Soul within a Nascent Soul-level treasure. This tiny experiment had amplified his power and confirmed his path was correct.


    If he could find the right magical treasure, he believed he could achieve full Deity Transformation, fragmenting his entire Nascent Soul into countless pieces, each forming a real body. But without the right artifact, even attempting such a feat would lead to his demise.


    Therefore, his priority was to find a suitable magical treasure that could house his Nascent Soul. He would then aim for the Deity Transformation, turning his Nascent Soul into countless beings. But even after a millennium of searching, such a treasure remained elusive.


    "Could it be that I truly cannot achieve Deity Transformation in this lifetime?" The Heavenly Artifact Ancestor murmured to himself in destion. The weight of impending doom bore down on him as he felt the nearing end of his lifespan.


    "Elder Ancestor!" A Nascent Soul figure soared towards him. Within the Heavenly Artifact Sect Sect, besides the Ancestral Master, there were other Nascent Soul cultivators. The arriving Nascent Soul cultivator looked anxious yet showed a hint of exhration on his face. "Elder Ancestor, there might be hope for your Deity Transformation!"


    "I''ve recentlye to know of something," he continued, "The head of the Martial King''s Feng family, Feng Ling, possesses a unique bloodline magical treasure named the Heavenly Pir Seal. It is said to have been crafted from the ancient divine mountain, Heavenly Pir Mountain. Eventually, it ended up in the hands of Feng Ling. The Heavenly Pir Seal can change its size at will, but its defining feature is its indestructibility. No force or object can damage the Heavenly Pir Mountain. If you acquire this magical treasure, couldn''t you anchor your Nascent Soul in the Heavenly Pir Seal and attempt the Deity Transformation?"


    As his words sank in, Heavenly Artifact Ancestral Master''s eyes snapped open, a brilliant gleam shing within them. "The Heavenly Pir Mountain... How could I have forgotten about the Heavenly Pir Mountain, the ancient god mountain that connects heaven and earth?" heughed exuberantly. "With the Heavenly Pir Mountain, I''m certain I can achieve Deity Transformation! Let''s head to the Feng family right away!"


    In his excitement, he seemed ready to set out immediately. But the Nascent Soul hurriedly interjected, "Please wait, Elder Ancestor. There''s aplication in the Feng family. Feng Ling''spanion, Ancient Origin Saber King Lin Fei, is a top-tier Martial King capable of defeating even the three immortals. He might be challenging to deal with."


    "Ancient Origin Saber King?" Heavenly Artifact Ancestral Master scoffed, "I am a half-step away from Deity Transformation. Aside from true Deity Transformation experts, who can match me? If they refuse to hand over the Heavenly Pir Seal, then I''ll level the Feng family to the ground."


    With a fierce glint in his eyes, the Ancestral Master transformed into a streak of light, with the Nascent Soul cultivator apanying him, both heading straight for the Feng family''s domain.

 431. The Five Elements Bloodline is Complete, the World’s Power

    431. The Five Elements Bloodline is Complete, the World¡¯s Power


    Inside a secret chamber of the Feng family''s residence,


    "I''ve done it!" Lin Fei''s eyes shot open. With the resources and countless treasures umted by the Phoenix family, his cultivation progress advanced at an unprecedented pace. This was the advantage of having powerful backing; gathering cultivation resources became significantly faster.


    "System," Lin Fei immediately essed his system interface to inspect his bloodline status.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Arts Realm: Late Stage Martial King</strong>


    <strong>Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Triple Yin True Fire Bloodline: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Supreme Yang Heavenly Thunder Bloodline: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Annihtion Frost Bloodline: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Earth Pulse Divine Mountain Spirit Communication Bloodline: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Endless Vitality Green Wood Bloodline: Perfection</strong>


    Staring at the system panel, Lin Fei noticed that the ''Endless Vitality Green Wood Bloodline'' had reached perfection. Adding to the previous six, Lin Fei now possessed seven bloodlines in total, just two short of nine. Yet, that wasn''t the focal point.


    What mattered was that he finallypleted thest bloodline of the Five Elements. Lin Fei had long anticipated whether, once all Five Element bloodlines reached perfection, they would fuse into a new, unique power, much like the Four Symbols Bloodlines.


    With this thought, Lin Fei flew straight into the Dubhe Dao Artifact. Inside it was the safest ce; no one could breach a Dao Artifact''s defenses. Once inside, the surging power of his bloodlines burst forth.


    "Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline!"


    "Endless Vitality Green Wood Bloodline!"


    "Annihtion Frost Bloodline!"


    "Triple Yin True Fire Bloodline!"


    "Earth Pulse Divine Mountain Spirit Communication Bloodline!"


    These five bloodlines perfectly represented the Five Elements: Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth. As all these bloodlines erupted simultaneously, the power enveloped Lin Fei''s True Martial King Form.


    "Fuse!"


    In the next instant, Lin Fei began the fusion process. With a resonating "boom", the fusion went smoothly, just as it had with the Four Symbols Bloodlines.


    Lin Fei effortlessly merged the Five Elements Bloodlines. As they integrated, a new force emerged, a power that seemed all-epassing and omnipotent, as if it embodied every form of strength.


    Simultaneously, Lin Fei''s True Martial King Form began to surge with the birth of this Five Elements power. It amplified threefold, fivefold, tenfold... Like the Four Symbols Bloodlines, the power of the Five Elements instantly boosted his True Martial King Form by more than ten times. Furthermore, his True Martial King Form was enveloped in a resplendent five-colored radiance, hovering behind him and making him appear as divine as a deity.


    "The power of the Five Elements is strong, and should be on par with the Four Symbols'' power," Lin Fei mused. "However,pared to the power of the Four Symbols, the power of the Five Elements seems more inclusive. Even if it is slightly stronger, it''s not by a significant margin. My strength hasn''t undergone a qualitative transformation."


    Lin Fei''s brows furrowed slightly. He had been anticipating the potential of the Four Symbols and Five Elements bloodlines for a long time.


    "What would happen if the bloodlines of the Four Symbols and Five Elements were to merge?" An audacious idea suddenly sprouted in Lin Fei''s mind.


    Merging the Four Symbols with the Five Elements bloodlines was incredibly daring! Both powers were distinct and new. Merging them wasn''t going to be easy, especially given that no known precedents existed. Lin Fei had nothing to reference, so he would have to navigate this uncharted territory on his own.


    Without hesitation, Lin Fei unleashed the Four Symbols bloodlines from within. Among them, the Triple Yin True Fire Bloodline, Annihtion Frost Bloodline, and the Earth Pulse Divine Mountain Bloodline were present, only missing the Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline.


    Thus, Lin Fei summoned the Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline. With a mighty roar, the Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline erupted, and the bloodlines began their fusion process.


    The Four Symbols bloodlines formed! Both the Four Symbols and Five Elements bloodlines were gradually integrated. Lin Fei could feel a qualitative change in both powers.


    "What do the Four Symbolsbined with the Five Elements represent?" Lin Fei whispered to himself.


    Earth, Fire, Water, Wind. Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth. These elements form thebination of the Four Symbols and Five Elements ¨C fundamental elements that constitute the world. When all are present, it symbolizes one thing: the World.


    Yes, the World! In the moment the Four Symbols and Five Elements bloodlines fused, both powers vanished, giving birth to an entirely new strength. A force that seemed to epass everything, inherently possessing the power to seal and suppress. Lin Fei named it: the Power of the World!


    With this newfound power, Lin Fei immediately thought of the Saber World. He oveid the Power of the World onto the Saber World, causing cataclysmic transformations.


    Furthermore, the Power of the World could envelop his Martial King form, making any attack that sought to harm Lin Fei''s Martial King form first break through this world power. But that would be an arduous task!


    Lin Fei felt that the Power of the World was unimaginably formidable. It far surpassed the levels of Martial King and Nascent Soul. Perhaps even Deity Transformations and Martial Gods wielded a simr might!


    Of course, Lin Fei hadn''t encountered real Deity Transformations or Martial Gods, nor had he seen the true "power of the gods." Yet, he knew clearly that his current power surpassed any known force.


    Lin Fei familiarized himself with the Power of the World within the Dubhe Dao Artifact before retracting his bloodlines.


    "Cultivation level is the foundation!" Lin Fei eximed. "Having seven bloodlines won''t make one a Martial God, nor can it extend one''s lifespan to a hundred thousand years. I must continue to cultivate my bloodlines, especially the eighth one."


    Lin Fei pondered what this eighth bloodline could be. He had already cultivated the Four Symbols and the Five Elements. What other bloodline did he still need to cultivate?


    Lin Fei immediately thought of time and space. However, there were no cultivation techniques rted to time and space, nor were there bloodlines associated with them.


    These powers were so formidable that perhaps even the Martial Gods couldn''t master them, let alone a Martial King. Even if Lin Fei managed to cultivate them, achieving mastery seemed out of reach.


    After some thought, Lin Fei realized he should cultivate the bloodlines in which he was rtively weak. For thest two bloodlines, he didn''t need to choose ones of profound depth; he needed to make up for his deficiencies.


    Considering what hecked, Lin Fei evaluated his attack, defense, and speed capabilities. While his offensive capabilities were bolstered by most of his bloodlines, his defense and speed were indeed his weak points.


    Lin Fei didn''t possess a dedicated defensive bloodline. He only had the Qingwood bloodline, which was more of a healing type. As for speed, the Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline provided some, but it was more of a teleportation technique rather than specializing in speed.


    "For defense, the eighth bloodline, I''ll choose a true defensive one!" Lin Fei decided with conviction. He began selecting a proper defensive bloodline or cultivation technique within the Dubhe Dao Artifact.


    However, at that moment, two unexpected visitors suddenly appeared at the Feng residence.

 432. Nine Nascent Soul Magic Avatars

    432. Nine Nascent Soul Magic Avatars


    "Heavenly Artifact Ancestral Master, thank you for gracing the Feng family with your presence," said Feng Ling, floating in mid-air and gazing solemnly at the Daoist before him. "May I ask, what brings you here?"


    Heavenly Artifact Ancestral Master was no ordinary figure. He was the founder of the Heavenly Artifact Sect and had even developed a novel cultivation method that led directly to the Nascent Soul stage. It was rumored that he was on the brink of reaching the Deity Transformation stage.


    However, what truly mattered was that he was in the "half-step Deity Transformation" stage, a term exclusive to immortal cultivators. Martial artists didn''t have such a ssification.


    Those in half-step Deity Transformation had a great chance of achieving real Deity Transformation, and their strength was awe-inspiring. Thus, it was no wonder Feng Ling personally greeted him.


    Yet from Heavenly Artifact Ancestral Master''s demeanor, it was clear his intentions were not friendly.


    Staring deeply into Feng Ling''s eyes, the Heavenly Artifact Ancestral Master said in a low voice, "I''ve heard that you''ve acquired a bloodline magic treasure, the Heavenly Pir Seal? I''vee to borrow this Heavenly Pir Seal in hopes of breaking through to the Deity Transformation stage."


    "Borrow the Heavenly Pir Seal?" Feng Ling''s eyes narrowed. She now understood Heavenly Artifact''s true motive. He wasn''t here to borrow; he was here to im the seal for himself!


    Heavenly Artifact Ancestral Master, known for his deep cultivation and rare public appearances, hade out this time solely for the Heavenly Pir Seal. It seemed this artifact was crucial for him, perhaps even a must-have.


    But the Heavenly Pir Seal was just as vital for Feng Ling. She wouldn''t easily "lend" it, especially since doing so would likely mean never getting it back.


    Resolutely, Feng Ling declined, "I''m afraid I''ll have to disappoint you, Heavenly Artifact Ancestral Master. The Heavenly Pir Seal is crucial to me as well. Therefore, I cannot lend it to you. Please understand and return."


    Unafraid, Feng Ling faced Heavenly Artifact. After all, she wasn''t alone. Moreover, the Heavenly Pir Seal wasn''t just for show. Even if Heavenly Artifact was at half-step Deity Transformation, Feng Ling''spany was renowned as the prime Martial King of ancient times!


    Heavenly Artifact Ancestral Master''s eyes shed coldly upon hearing the rejection. "So, Feng Ling!" he eximed, "I politely asked, yet you disrespect me so. In that case, there''s no need for niceties. The Heavenly Pir Seal is essential for my ascension. Whether or not to give it is not your decision. It''s mine!"


    With a wave of his hand, Heavenly Artifact Ancestral Master shouted, "Nascent Soul Magic Avatar!"


    In an instant, one, two, three... a total of nine Nascent Soul Magic Avatars appeared out of thin air, radiating an overwhelming aura that filled the void.


    Seeing this, Feng Ling''s expression changed slightly. For a Nascent Soul Great Being, in theory, they could cultivate an infinite number of Nascent Soul Magic Avatars. Nine or even ny weren''t considered exceptional.


    However, the caveat was sessful cultivation. One needed immense energy, prodigious talent, and countless treasures to cultivate them. Many top-tier Nascent Soul Great Beings possessed only a single Nascent Soul Magic Avatar. But Heavenly Artifact Ancestral Master had not just one top-tier Nascent Soul Magic Avatar; he had nine.


    The pressure on Feng Ling increased dramatically. The overpowering force made her heart sink.


    "Attack!" Heavenly Artifact Ancestral Mastermanded, sending his nine Magic Avatars charging toward Feng Ling. Their aura was earth-shattering. With every punch, it seemed as if the very fabric of the void trembled.


    "Heavenly Pir Seal!" Without hesitation, Feng Ling invoked the Heavenly Pir Seal. Just these nine Nascent Soul Magic Avatars alone were beyond her league.


    Plus, they represented only a fraction of Heavenly Artifact Ancestral Master''s umted power from his years of cultivation. Without the Heavenly Pir Seal, she realized that she might be defeated in a single blow.


    A booming sound echoed. But with the Heavenly Pir Seal activated, things changed. The Seal grew exponentially, transforming into a massive mountain that collided fiercely with Heavenly Artifact Ancestral Master''s nine Nascent Soul Magic Avatars.


    The force of the collision was intense. To be precise, the nine Nascent Soul Magic Avatars crashed into the Heavenly Pir Seal, causing it to vibrate violently. But that was all. No one could shatter the Heavenly Pir Divine Mountain, not even Heavenly Artifact Ancestral Master''s nine Nascent Soul Magic Avatars.


    "Excellent! What a good magic treasure!" Heavenly Artifact Ancestral Master eximed. "With this magic treasure, what can prevent me from reaching Deity Transformation?"


    Even though his nine Nascent Soul Magic Avatars couldn''t harm the Heavenly Pir Seal, instead of anger, the Heavenly Artifact Ancestral Master was ecstatic. The stronger the Heavenly Pir Seal, the more valuable it became to him. Furthermore, his goal wasn''t to break the seal but to im it.


    If the Heavenly Pir Seal was formidable, then the Heavenly Artifact Ancestral Master would bypass it and target Feng Ling directly. With his myriad of techniques and extensivebat experience, relying solely on the Heavenly Pir Seal to counter Heavenly Artifact Ancestral Master would be impossible for Feng Ling.


    "Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh."


    Three of the Nascent Soul Magic Avatars swiftly bypassed the Heavenly Pir Seal. The remaining six held the seal in ce, while the other three charged directly at Feng Ling. For a moment, Feng Ling was in a perilous situation.


    "Be careful!"


    The members of the Feng family watched with growing concern, but they had no opportunity to intervene. Engaging in such a high-level confrontation was beyond their capabilities.


    "Phoenix me!"


    Feng Ling wasn''t merely reliant on magic treasures. She herself was a top-tier Martial King, and within her flowed the bloodline of the Phoenix. Thus, the Phoenix me roared to life, turning the void into a zing red hue. The Phoenix me, known to incinerate anything in its path, raged with a force that shook the heavens.


    However, when faced with three top-tier Nascent Soul Magic Avatars, each protected by magic treasures, the raging Phoenix me couldn''t fully shield Feng Ling. One of the Nascent Soul Magic Avatars broke through the Phoenix me barrier and struck her directly.


    "Thud."


    Feng Ling staggered, and then, with a straight plunge, she crashed into the ground, creating arge crater. With just one hit, she felt like one percent of her physical body was obliterated. And that was no small fraction. If she had been hit by two, three, or even more of these Magic Avatars, how long could she hold on?


    "Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh."


    The three Nascent Soul Magic Avatars of Heavenly Artifact Ancestral Master descended again. Feng Ling couldn''t evade; if she did, the Feng family behind her might be obliterated. With determination, she unleashed the power of all nine of her bloodlines to resist the three avatars of the Heavenly Artifact.


    "Thud."


    Another muffled sound echoed as the three Nascent Souls from various directions assailed Feng Ling.


    "Weak, truly weak!" Heavenly Artifact Ancestral Master taunted. "Feng Ling, are you still a top-tier Martial King? With nine bloodlines, this is all you can muster?"


    Heavenly Artifact Ancestral Master seemed somewhat "disappointed". Apart from the Heavenly Pir Seal, he found Feng Ling to be almost defenseless. If all top-tier Martial Kings were of this caliber, Heavenly Artifact Ancestral Master felt he had overestimated them for far too long.


    "If you won''t hand over the Heavenly Pir Seal," Heavenly Artifact Ancestral Master dered coldly, "then perish!"


    The three Nascent Soul Magic Avatars of Heavenly Artifact subtly formed a formation, entrapping Feng Ling within. A foreboding aura of impending doom enveloped her.

 433. Lin Fei Takes Action, Battling a Half-Step Deity Transformation

    433. Lin Fei Takes Action, Battling a Half-Step Deity Transformation


    Feng Ling was a top-tier Martial King. Her strength might be considered average at best, but it certainly wasn''t weak. However, she faced Heavenly Artifact, a being who was on the verge of Deity Transformation!


    And Heavenly Artifact Ancestral Master had cultivated nine top-tier Nascent Soul Magic Avatars. Who would have thought? For most Nascent Souls, cultivating one or two was already an admirable feat. Yet Heavenly Artifact had managed to cultivate nine!


    Although six of these were required to deal with the Heavenly Pir Seal, there were still three Nascent Soul Magic Avatars left to confront the Feng Ling, and she was clearly overmatched.


    The situation was dire. If these three Avatars attacked Feng Ling again, she might lose more than just one percent of her physical body¡ªmaybe even ten percent. A few more hits, and she could be finished.


    "Saber World, Suppress!"


    Suddenly, a radiant white light emanated from the void. This light was apanied by an overwhelming force, aiming to suppress Heavenly Artifact''s nine Nascent Soul Magic Avatars.


    "Hmm?" Heavenly Artifact remarked. "Is this the Saber World? Do you really think this Saber World can suppress me?"


    With disdain, he dismissed the Saber World, and the three Nascent Soul Magic Avatars continued their assault on Feng Ling.


    "Thud."


    Feng Ling was struck, her body visibly fracturing. Yet, in the very next moment, ripples in space heralded the arrival of a figure, appearing beside Feng Ling and grabbing hold of her.


    "Heavenly Saber, sh!"


    Lin Fei coldly dered, unleashing a powerful saber strike. With the backing of the Saber World, the might of the Heaven Saber multiplied. The three Nascent Soul Magic Avatars swiftly retreated, sending a punch in response.


    "Boom."


    Lin Fei''s saber light shattered. The three Nascent Soul Magic Avatars were slightly shaken, then retreated into the void.


    "Endless Vitality Green Wood Bloodline!"


    Grasping Feng Ling''s hand, Lin Fei activated his Green Wood bloodline. Instantaneously, a vast life force surged into Feng Ling''s body. This ceaseless vitality,bined with Feng Ling''s naturally robust Phoenix bloodline regeneration¡ªthoughcking a ''phoenix rebirth'' capability¡ªallowed for rapid healing. In just a short time, Feng Ling appeared rejuvenated. However, to fully recover the nearly ten percent of her lost physical body, more time would be needed.


    "Lin Fei, this person is Heavenly Artifact Ancestral Master, a half-step Deity Transformation cultivator, here for the Heavenly Pir Seal. Be careful," Feng Ling whispered.


    "No matter who he is," Lin Fei responded defiantly, "if he harms you, I will cut him down!"


    Lin Fei''s eyes were calm, but the determination evident in his words warmed Feng Ling''s heart. For so many years, she had longed for someone to rely on. Once, she was the pir of the Feng family, single-handedly holding them up. Back then, she couldn''t afford to hope for support. But now, with a daopany like Lin Fei, she felt backed by an unyielding force.


    "Are you Lin Fei the Ancient Origin Saber King?" Heavenly Artifact Ancestral Master finally spoke. Beforeing here, he had inquired and was well aware of the reputation of the Ancient Origin Saber King, Lin Fei. He knew that the Heavenly Pir Seal was gifted by Lin Fei to Feng Ling.


    "Heavenly Pir Seal, return!" Lin Fei beckoned. The true phoenix blood within him immediately activated the Heavenly Pir Seal.


    "Whoosh."


    In an instant, Lin Fei had reimed the Heavenly Pir Seal. Instead of using it, he handed it to Feng Ling for protection. Lin Fei''s strength surpassed even the Heavenly Pir Seal; he no longer needed it. But this gesture made Heavenly Artifactugh in rage, thinking Lin Fei was belittling him.


    "Well done, Ancient Origin Saber King," Heavenly Artifact Ancestral Master sneered. "You think you can stop me without using the Heavenly Pir Seal? I''m not like those foolish three immortals!" He snorted, and with a wave of his hand, the nine Nascent Soul Magic Avatars stood majestically in front of him.


    "Whoosh."


    Each of these nine was a top-tier Nascent Soul Magic Avatar. Normally, even deploying one was incredibly powerful, unmatched by most. Using all nine at once was unprecedented. After all, how else could they have easily defeated Feng Ling, one of the top-tier Martial Kings, even with the Heavenly Pir Seal?


    Facing the nine Nascent Soul Magic Avatars, Lin Fei didn''t want to waste any more time. In his eyes, Heavenly Artifact was already dead. Hence, there was no need for him to hold back.


    "Four Symbols Bloodline!"


    "Boom."


    As the four symbols bloodline erupted within Lin Fei, his True Martial King Form immediately expanded to a hundred thousand meters. This colossal form spanned the void, emitting a formidable aura.


    This was the Four Symbols True Form. Lin Fei named it as such. Once the Four Symbols Bloodline was activated, Lin Fei''s True Martial King Form would transform into this superior state, far more potent than the average Martial King''s True Form.


    A hint of surprise shed in Heavenly Artifact Ancestral Master''s eyes. He hadn''t expected Lin Fei''s True Martial King Form to be so imposing.


    "Attack!"


    However, by now, Heavenly Artifact Ancestral Master hadmitted to his course of action, and there was no turning back.


    So, the nine Nascent Soul Magic Avatars charged directly at Lin Fei. Lin Fei''s Four Symbols True Form harnessed the power of four bloodlines. Seeing the nine Nascent Soul Magic Avatars, he remained fearless.


    "Boom."


    With a single punch from Lin Fei, the formidable power of the four symbols erupted, targeting the nine Nascent Soul Magic Avatars. The nine bodies slightly trembled but managed to withstand Lin Fei''s punch without disintegrating. Instead, their counterattacknded on Lin Fei in an instant.


    "Five Elements Bloodline!"


    Almost immediately, Lin Fei''s Five Elements Bloodline burst forth. While his True Martial King Form didn''t expand further, it emanated a unique aura. This aura was momentarily present on Lin Fei. When the power of the Four Symbols Bloodline merged with the Five Elements Bloodline, it created an entirely new form of strength.


    World''s Power!


    "Boom."


    The full force of the nine Nascent Soul Magic Avatarsnded on Lin Fei. Such a level of power and attack would be insurmountable for any Martial King or those at the Nascent Soul level. Yet, when the dust settled, Heavenly Artifact was staring in disbelief.


    "What?"


    Heavenly Artifact Ancestral Master saw Lin Fei still standing in his ce, unscathed. There wasn''t even a slight change in his aura. How was it possible that Lin Fei remained unaffected after taking a full-blown strike from his nine Nascent Soul Magic Avatars?


    Especially when Heavenly Artifact closely inspected Lin Fei''s True Martial King Form, he found it had changed. The aura around him had transformed into a force that seemed inscrutable to him.


    Lin Fei''s entire being was shrouded in this mysterious power. Even the attacks from Heavenly Artifact''s Nascent Soul Magic Avatars only stirred ripples on Lin Fei''s surface.


    "What kind of power is this?" Heavenly Artifact Ancestral Master couldn''t help but ask.


    "A unique power I created," Lin Fei responded calmly, "I named it World Power."


    World Power is all-epassing and all-inclusive. Lin Fei realized he had underestimated this power. How formidable was the attack of the top-tier nine Nascent Soul Magic Avatars?


    However, when that fierce power shed with the World Power, it was instantly neutralized and vanished as if World Power contained every conceivable strength.


    This wasn''t a mere defense. It was an overwhelming superiority in power. The strength of the Nascent Soul Magic Avatars simply couldn''t break through the World Power.

 434. Heavenly Artifact’s Nascent Soul Self-Detonates

    434. Heavenly Artifact¡¯s Nascent Soul Self-Detonates


    "World Power..."


    This was Lin Fei''s first time harnessing the World Power. So, with grandeur, he unleashed it recklessly. The World Power quickly covered the Saber World andpletely fused with it.


    "Boom."


    The next moment, an immense pressure emanated from within the Saber World. The entire Saber World seemed to undergo drastic changes. This boundless pressure instantly acted upon Heavenly Artifact Ancestral Master''s nine Nascent Soul Magic Avatars from all directions. It seemed like it wanted to either suppress his Nascent Soul Magic Avatarspletely or crush them into dust. But was that possible?


    "Such audacity with your Saber World!" Heavenly Artifact Ancestral Master eximed, "Do you truly believe your Saber World can suppress my Nascent Soul Magic Avatars? That''s a delusion. Break!"


    With a roar, Heavenly Artifact''s nine Nascent Soul Magic Avatars erupted with earth-shattering power, trying to rip apart Lin Fei''s Saber World. If this were in the past, Lin Fei''s Saber World would''ve easily been torn asunder. But now, Lin Fei''s Saber World,plemented by the World Power, had evolved into something akin to the real world, or at least exhibited characteristics of one.


    "Boom, boom, boom."


    Even as the void trembled incessantly, there was no sign of Saber World''s copse. Instead, the pressure from the entire Saber World grew, bing so immense that even the nine Nascent Soul Magic Avatars had to bear its weight.


    "How can it not break?" Heavenly Artifact eximed in disbelief, "I, a near-Deity Transformation, crafted these unbeatable Nascent Soul Magic Avatars after countless efforts. How can they not even break a mere Saber World?"


    Heavenly Artifact Ancestral Master couldn''t believe his eyes, while Lin Fei remained emotionless. After the World Power fused with his Saber World, Lin Fei discovered something miraculous. It seemed like he had genuinely be the omnipotent ruler of this world, able to control its elements: earth, fire, water, and wind.


    "Fire."


    Immediately, mes roared to life. However, these weren''t ordinary mes. They weren''t Triple Yin True Fire, Phoenix Fire, ormon mes. They were mes governed by rules - the mes of the Saber World''sws. The fusion of World Power with Saber World transformed it into an entity that closely resembled the real world. As such, these rule-governed mes stood above all others, able to burn everything.


    "Boom."


    The unstoppable mes raged on. Heavenly Artifact Ancestral Master''s nine Nascent Soul Magic Avatars were now tainted by the rule-bound fire. Under these mes, they were swiftly turned to ashes.


    "No..." Heavenly Artifact Ancestral Master was in utter shock. He couldn''t ept that his Nascent Soul Magic Avatars were reduced to ash. But this was reality. Within the world where Lin Fei''s Saber World and World Power merged, Heavenly Artifact Ancestral Master''s Nascent Soul Magic Avatars could only be suppressed and, under his very eyes, burnt to cinders. All of his millennium-long efforts were now in vain.


    The mes of the rule continued to burn fiercely, quickly engulfing his entire being. Heavenly Artifact Ancestral Master, in the face of impending doom, threw his head back andughed, "Hahaha, well done, Ancient Origin Saber King. Who would have thought that I, Heavenly Artifact Ancestral Master, would fall at your hands? But remember, I''m only half a step away from Deity Transformation. With my Deity Transformation body still out there, you''ll never truly kill me. One day, I''ll return to tten your Ancient Origin Sect and annihte the Feng n!"


    The next moment, Ancestral Master''s Nascent Soul began to swell, and with a loud "BOOM", he self-destructed. The force of the explosion was immense, echoing within Lin Fei''s Saber World.


    Such a devastating explosion could have instantly wiped out the Feng n. Moreover, this explosion also obliterated the Nascent Soul cultivator that the Heavenly Artifact Ancestral Master had brought along. Dead without even having the chance to act, is probably one of the most frustrating ways for a Nascent Soul Great Being to die.


    But then again, even if he hadn''t died in the explosion, he would have been in by Lin Fei. So, it didn''t really make much of a difference.


    "World''s Power, Suppress!" Lin Feimanded, channeling the immense strength of the world. Fortunately, they were within his Saber World, augmented by the world''s power. The aftermath of Heavenly Artifact Ancestral Master''s self-destruction was quickly suppressed, and the Feng n was spared from its devastation.


    A whooshing sound echoed, and Feng Ling quickly flew to Lin Fei''s side. "Lin Fei, are you okay?" Her eyes conveyed genuine concern, not for Heavenly Artifact Ancestral Master''s fate, but for Lin Fei''s well-being.


    After witnessing such a catastrophic explosion, she was understandably worried. If not for the Saber World and the power of the world, even the Heavenly Pir Seal might not have been able to withstand such an explosion, potentially decimating the Feng n in the process. Once again, Lin Fei had saved them.


    "I''m fine. That level of power can''t harm me. But, the Heavenly Artifact probably isn''t dead. He is on the verge of Deity Transformation and must have a Deity Transformation body out there. As long as he has that, he''s virtually immortal. For someone on the verge of Deity Transformation to even have one such body is already quite impressive. I need to head to Heavenly Artifact Sect immediately," Lin Fei dered gravely. He didn''t want to leave such a huge threat looming over them. After all, a lurking near-Deity Transformation posed too great a risk to be ignored.


    "Feng Ling, make good use of the Heavenly Pir Seal," Lin Fei advised. "With the Heavenly Pir Seal protecting you, even the current Heavenly Artifact stands no chance against you. Even if other beings on the verge of Deity Transformation were to challenge you, you''d be able to hold them off for a considerable amount of time. I''ll be back soon." With that, Lin Fei transformed into a streak of light, vanishing into the horizon.


    ...


    At the Heavenly Artifact Sect, within Heavenly Artifact Ancestral Master''s secret chamber.


    "Whoosh."


    Heavenly Artifact Ancestral Master''s eyes shot open. This was his Deity Transformation body, and it was his only one! Given that he was merely on the verge of Deity Transformation, having even one such body was an impressive feat. As long as this body remained alive, he would endure. Yet, his face was painted with sheer astonishment.


    "My Nascent Soul... it self-destructed? It must''ve been my main Nascent Soul!" he deduced, "Did something go wrong at the Feng n? I must leave at once. With the Nascent Soul gone, I need to get this Deity Transformation body out of the Heavenly Artifact Sect immediately!"


    Without any hesitation, and without leaving any instructions to his disciples, Heavenly Artifact Ancestral Master made his exit. In such circumstances, he feared even a moment''s dy could lead to his capture and eventual end. His Deity Transformation body was too crucial to lose. If he were a true Deity Transformation being, he would have thousands of these bodies, each as real as the other, capable of recing the main body upon its demise.


    That''s what made Deity Transformation beings almost indestructible. However, those on the verge, like him, typically only had one. If that was destroyed, they''d be gone forever.


    Right now, Heavenly Artifact had no interest in knowing what transpired. All he wanted was to flee as far away from the Heavenly Artifact Sect as possible. As for his destination, he had prepared for contingencies like this. He possessed several hidden abodes scattered across the Ancient Continent, designed for emergencies. He hadn''t anticipated actually needing them so soon.


    Just an hour after the Ancestral Master''s hasty exit, Lin Fei arrived at the Heavenly Artifact Sect.


    "Rumble..."


    Lin Fei''s Saber World descended upon the ce. Without uttering a single word, he swung his saber down. The magnificent heavenly saber, vast and overwhelming, split the void. It was an apocalyptic sight,nding with immense force on the gates of the Heavenly Artifact Sect.

 435. The Fall of the Heavenly Artifact Sect

    435. The Fall of the Heavenly Artifact Sect


    "Gone?" Lin Fei''s brows furrowed. By now, the Heavenly Artifact Sect was nothing but ruins. The entire sect, from top to bottom, was buried within the mountain range.


    With a stomp of his foot, Lin Fei activated his Earth Pulse Divine Mountain Spirit Communication Bloodline. The ground cracked open, creating a massive chasm that swallowed the Heavenly Artifact Sect whole. Lin Fei closed the crevice, erasing the sect without a trace. It was as if it had never existed.


    Yet, Lin Fei was clear. The trouble wasn''t over. In fact, the main problem remained: Heavenly Artifact Ancestral Master was still alive.


    "Let''s head back to the Feng n first," he muttered, "There will always be a way to deal with him." With that, he departed from what used to be the Heavenly Artifact Sect.


    The destruction of the Heavenly Artifact Sect was big news that could not be concealed. Especially when everyone knew that the Heavenly Artifact Ancestral Master was on the verge of Deity Transformation. The news spread like wildfire, causing an uproar everywhere.


    "What?! The Heavenly Artifact Sect was annihted by the Ancient Origin Saber King?"


    "Yes, the entire sect was buried underground by the Ancient Origin Saber King''s supreme techniques!"


    "It''s unbelievable! The Heavenly Artifact Sect was founded by the Heavenly Artifact Ancestral Master himself!"


    "What about Heavenly Artifact Ancestral Master? He''s almost reached Deity Transformation!"


    "I heard he went to the Feng n, intent on forcibly obtaining the Heavenly Pir Seal, but was repelled by the Ancient Origin Saber King. He was even forced to detonate his Nascent Soul."


    "But Heavenly Artifact Ancestral Master is on the verge of Deity Transformation and has a Deity Transformation body. Even after the self-destruction, he must still be alive, right?"


    "Who knows? But if he is still alive, he''ll definitely harbor a deep grudge against Lin Fei."


    "The future doesn''t look promising for the Ancient Origin Saber King and the Feng Ling."


    The news traveled throughout the entire Ancient World. Lin Fei''s reputation was already formidable. He had defeated the Vast Ethereal Immortal Sect, in the Peacock King, and annihted the Three Immortals.


    While his victory over the nearly Deity Transformation Ancestral Master seemed unbelievable, it wasn''t entirely surprising. The real concern was that Ancestral Master still had a remaining avatar.


    But without achieving true Deity Transformation, it''s challenging to split into more avatars. In essence, the Heavenly Artifact Ancestral Master was wary of Lin Fei, fearing that his avatar''s whereabouts would be discovered. He kept his distance, waiting for the perfect chance to exact revenge, ensuring he had a foolproof n or waiting for the right moment to drag Lin Fei down with him. But until the very end, until there was no other choice, Ancestral Master wouldn''t risk it all. After all, he didn''t want to die. Who would, if there was even a sliver of hope?


    Lin Fei returned to the Feng n, where Feng Ling was consoling him.


    "Lin Fei, troubles don''t gue us alone. Heavenly Artifact Ancestral Master faces them too. He''s nearing his life''s twilight, dreaming of achieving Deity Transformation ¡ª an almost impossible feat. And his sole vessel for Deity Transformation is but one. If we were to discover it, his fate would be sealed. Hence, unless absolutely necessary, Heavenly Artifact Ancestral Master would remain in hiding."


    Lin Fei nodded, having foreseen this.


    "I fear when Heavenly Artifact Ancestral Master''s time approaches, and hope of breaking through vanishes. When devoid of hope, the Heavenly Artifact Ancestral Master will act recklessly. An unrestrained, unburdened near-Deity Transformation power lurking in the shadows, It''s perilous."


    Lin Fei''s primary concern was the Ancient Origin Sect and the Feng family. Were it only him and Feng Ling, Lin Fei would harbor no reservations.


    After a thoughtful pause, Feng Ling slowly said, "Upon bing Martial Gods, with just a droplet of blood or a strand of hair, one can pinpoint all of an adversary''s Deity Transformations."


    "Be it Deity Transformation or Martial Gods, both possess this ability. At that juncture, Heavenly Artifact Ancestral Master''s demise would be assured."


    A glint appeared in Lin Fei''s eyes. Indeed, his first instinct was to request the services of a Martial God or Deity Transformation. To pinpoint Heavenly Artifact Ancestral Master''s location.


    Perhaps the Deity Transformation wouldn''t even have to intervene,


    Lin Fei alone could annihte Heavenly Artifact Ancestral Master.


    Yet, on reflection, it seemed too presumptuous. How could an eminent Deity Transformation or Martial God serve at the beck and call of a mere Martial King? Moreover, Lin Fei wasn''t acquainted with any Martial God or Deity Transformation.


    "Better to rely on oneself! Based on prior information from the Heavenly Artifact Sect, the Heavenly Artifact Ancestral Master has perhaps a few decades left before his ultimate limit. Perhaps, in these decades, upon realizing that hope is fully lost, he might go berserk, attacking the Ancient Origin Sect or the Feng family at any cost.


    Or perhaps, Heavenly Artifact Ancestral Master might silently perish. But we cannot gamble! Within these decades, we must ascend to Martial Gods. Then, tracking down Heavenly Artifact Ancestral Master will be but a swift task."


    Lin Fei, of course, had gathered some items from Heavenly Artifact Ancestral Master. When the timees, he can naturally pinpoint him.


    However, the precondition is that Lin Fei bes a Martial God!


    Without this status, resolving the Heavenly Artifact Ancestral Master conundrum is impossible.


    "I must expedite the cultivation of the eighth bloodline. Concerning Heavenly Artifact Ancestral Master, Feng Ling, you must also stay vignt, instructing the disciples to investigate his whereabouts everywhere. To pressurize Heavenly Artifact Ancestral Master into hiding, buying us time."


    "I understand our course of action now. I hope you too swiftly cultivate the nine bloodlines, and in time, find your path, fuse the yin and yang, and attempt to strike at Martial Gods..."


    Mentioning the fusion of yin and yang, even Feng Ling''splexion shifted a tad.


    Soon after, Lin Fei retreated to his private chamber. He already cultivated seven bloodlines. Aiming to cultivate the eighth and possibly the ninth.


    Previously, Lin Fei intended to cultivate a defensive bloodline. However, after his duel with Heavenly Artifact Ancestral Master, Lin Fei had a change of heart.


    Lin Fei''s power of the Four Symbols and the Five Elements, once fused, would form a novel World Power. In truth, this World Power epassed a variety of powers, offense, defense, and more.


    Previously, even Heavenly Artifact Ancestral Master, with the power of his nine peak Nascent Soul Magic Avatars, couldn''t shatter Lin Fei''s World Power. Did Lin Fei then need to cultivate a defensive bloodline? Certainly not!


    "The Four Symbols and Five Elements essentially represent the foundational elements of the world. Within me, which bloodlines are especially unique and yet cultivable?"


    Lin Fei began pondering. The bloodlines within him were diverse. But apart from the Four Symbols and the Five Elements bloodlines, the remaining ones seemed rathermon.


    "Hold on, I possess the genuine blood of the Phoenix. By all means, that''s the Phoenix bloodline! The Phoenix bloodline is a peak divine lineage, belonging to mythical beings! I can cultivate the Phoenix bloodline! Furthermore, I possess the Azure Flood Dragon''s bloodline, which stems from the Azure Dragon''s bloodline. Meaning, I also have a trace of the Azure Dragon''s bloodline within me. And the Azure Dragon, that''s a true dragon! I can likewise cultivate the true dragon bloodline!"


    A thought struck Lin Fei.


    Both the Phoenix and the Dragon are creatures of myth, of immense significance, possessing an array of wondrous abilities. Furthermore, cultivating the Phoenix bloodline has its advantages. There exists a genuine Phoenix. And even the genuine blood of the Phoenix.


    For Lin Fei to perfect the Phoenix bloodline would naturally be a piece of cake. As for the Azure Dragon bloodline, it wouldn''t pose an issue either. He''d begin with the Azure Flood Dragon King.


    "First, I''ll cultivate the Phoenix bloodline, followed by the Azure Dragon bloodline!"


    Lin Fei had made up his mind. Thus, this time, he didn''t need to search for cultivation techniques. He channeled a trace of the Phoenix bloodline from the genuine blood of the Phoenix.

 436. Re-entering the Secret Realm, Encountering the Phoenix!

    436. Re-entering the Secret Realm, Encountering the Phoenix!


    "Buzz."


    Within Lin Fei, a new bloodline emerged. The Phoenix bloodline!


    "System."


    Lin Fei promptly essed the system for a check.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Realm: Late-stage Martial King</strong>


    <strong>Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Triple Yin True Fire Bloodline: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Supreme Yang Heavenly Thunder Bloodline: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Annihtion Frost Bloodline: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Earth Pulse Divine Mountain Spirit Communication Bloodline: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Endless Vitality Green Wood Bloodline: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Phoenix Bloodline: Mastery (Progress 56%)</strong>


    Lin Fei''s Phoenix bloodline wasn''t at the beginner level but at mastery. It started at mastery! In fact, it''s not far from transcendence.


    Lin Fei realized this was due to the trace of genuine Phoenix blood within him. Just this mere trace had propelled his Phoenix bloodline to mastery. As for transcendence, he was still slightlycking.


    "Whoosh."


    Lin Fei opened his eyes. Perfecting the Phoenix bloodline seemed rather straightforward. If one trace of genuine Phoenix blood wasn''t enough, he''d need two or three traces. After all, within the secret realm, there was a genuine Phoenix!


    Thus, Lin Fei got up and directly approached Feng Ling.


    "Feng Ling, I''ve chosen the Phoenix bloodline as my eighth bloodline. To perfect it, I need more of the genuine Phoenix blood. Hence, I n to re-enter the secret realm."


    "Genuine Phoenix blood?" Feng Ling nodded, "Alright, let''s enter together. But be cautious. The Phoenix is continually growing stronger as it undergoes its rebirth from the mes. It''s been some time since west entered the secret realm. The Phoenix might have grown even stronger."


    Lin Fei was aware. When the Phoenix undergoes its rebirth from the mes, it doesn''t even need to cultivate. It just needs to patiently wait. And it will recover its peak divine strength.


    Hence, Lin Fei, along with Feng Ling, arrived at the mountain''s secret entrance. Feng Ling opened the entrance. Hand in hand, the two stepped back into the secret realm.


    "We''re back!"


    Both found the surroundings familiar. From afar, they saw the massive ne tree. On the tree, a dazzling red glow was unmistakably the Phoenix!


    Moreover, the genuine Phoenix blood within both of them began to faintly "pulse" as they neared the ne tree, bing incredibly active.


    "Let''s go!"


    Lin Fei pulled Feng Ling forward, quickly reaching the base of the ne tree.


    "Whoosh."


    The Phoenix opened its eyes. Terrifying mes spread out in all directions.


    "You''re back."


    To their surprise, the Phoenix spoke human words.


    "Huh?"


    Lin Fei was slightly taken aback. However, upon reflection, it wasn''t surprising. The Phoenix was a being at the pinnacle of divinity. Speaking was nothing special. It would be stranger if it couldn''t speak!


    Indeed, strictly speaking, the bloodline within Feng Ling and others of the Feng n is all of the phoenix bloodline. They have a close rtionship with the phoenix.


    Lin Fei remained silent, and Feng Ling''s expression also grew solemn. She has never conversed with the true phoenix either. Even in ancient texts, they all warn future generations that only when absolutely necessary should one enter the secret realm. Only when the formation''s power is weakened, that is, at the level of the Martial King, can one enter the secret realm. And Feng Ling entered the secret realm only when the true phoenix was weakened.


    However,st time, the true phoenix did not speak. It seemed that becausest time, the true phoenix had just undergone rebirth through the mes. Its wisdom was not particrly high.


    "In my memory, there are images of you. Last time, you came as well. But at that time, I was unable tomand, allowing you to seed. Are you here again to demand my blood?"


    The gaze of the true phoenix appeared very calm. It seemed that neither Lin Fei nor Feng Ling drawing its blood had provoked its anger. Instead, it remained remarkably calm as if a sage.


    "You already know?" Lin Fei inquired.


    "To which aspect do you refer? If you mean yourst visit to the secret realm, then yes, I know. However,st time, I had not yet attained enlightenment, unable tomunicate with you. This time, I have unlocked enlightenment, thus able tomunicate with you. But your actions fromst time are still remembered."


    Lin Fei fell silent. This situation was somewhat awkward. Last time, he forcibly took the blood of the true phoenix. And now, here he was, would take blood from the phoenix. How could he speak?


    "Your intention to draw blood differs fromst time. If I do not consent, none of you can take my blood. Even if you defeat me, I can immediately choose Nirvana. At that time, unless you can endure waiting for a long time, for me to undergo rebirth through the mes again, grow stronger, only then can you draw blood."


    Lin Fei and Feng Ling exchanged a nce. Dealing with an intelligent true phoenix was truly challenging. Not fearing the opponent''s strength but their wisdom. Because with wisdom, they could choose mutually assured destruction or leave Lin Fei with nothing.


    "True phoenix, what do you desire in exchange for a drop of true phoenix blood?" Lin Fei suddenly asked.


    He also discerned the implied meaning in the other''s words. It seemed that the other party wasn''t entirely incapable of extracting true phoenix blood. It''s just that they also needed something.


    "A promise! I only need one promise! Young man, I can sense the boundless potential within you. Your future achievements are limitless! At the very least, bing a god-level being, you will have no issues. I need a promise from you."


    "A promise? What kind of promise?" Lin Fei inquired.


    "Young man, rest assured, do not be so wary. I will not harm you, and the phoenix scorns to use deceit and lies to deceive you. Only cultivators like you would cunningly employ lies and deceit. Just like that person did back then, tricking me into this cage, permanently trapping me. I only need your promise, that in the future, if you can achieve Dao Integration as a true immortal. Then, break this small world and release me."


    A jolt went through Lin Fei''s heart. Dao Integration True Immortal! From within the Dubhe Dao Artifact, he already understood. Among the immortal cultivators, there were stages of Nascent Soul and Deity Transformation.


    Beyond Deity Transformationy Void Transformation. An enigma, almost unfathomable. The above Void Transformation was Dao Integration. Dao Integration - the very definition of a True Immortal!


    Immortals, with vast Divine Abilities, infinite lifespans, living in eternal leisure.


    Achieving the utmost freedom is the epitome of leisure. Once one reached Dao Integration, they truly became immortal, virtually omnipotent. There was nothing a Dao Integration True Immortal couldn''t achieve.


    Unexpectedly, for the true phoenix to be freed, Lin Fei had to attain the Dao Integration True Immortal level.


    "True Phoenix, isn''t this ce merely a secret realm? Perhaps the realm is special, but surely it doesn''t require Dao Integration to break through?" Lin Fei voiced with a tinge of hesitation.


    "A secret realm?"


    The true phoenix shook its head, "This is a minor world, not some secret realm. The difference between a secret realm and a minor world is vast. A mere secret realm wouldn''t be able to confine me. But a minor world, especially a unique one like this, can. The Daoists say, ''A grain of sand, a world unto its own.'' Imagine how many grains exist in the world, that''s how many minor worlds there are."


    Lin Fei exchanged a nce with Feng Ling. This was truly staggering. One grain, one world. How many minor worlds could that possibly mean?


    "True Phoenix, just how long have you lived? Moreover, why are you trapped in this particr minor world? And who confined you here?" Lin Fei couldn''t help but inquire.

 437. Lin Fei’s Vow! A Drop of True Phoenix Essence Blood, Completing the Phoenix Bloodline!

    437. Lin Fei¡¯s Vow! A Drop of True Phoenix Essence Blood, Completing the Phoenix Bloodline!


    A shiver ran down Lin Fei''s spine.


    "How long have I been alive? I can''t recall; it''s been eons. The Phoenix n can be reborn from the mes. As long as our true spirit remains, we are virtually immortal, enduring through the ages. The only difference lies in consciousness, but our bloodline carries memories. As for who imprisoned me, it holds little relevance. That great battle has concluded."


    The Phoenix shook its head, stretching out its wings.


    "Whoosh."


    A golden glint burst forth. It was, astonishingly, a drop of blood.


    "This is no ordinary blood; it''s a drop of my essence blood. It rivals, if not surpasses, numerous regr drops of blood within me and will aid in cultivating the Phoenix bloodline. If you vow to me, this essence blood is yours."


    The Phoenix''s piercing gaze fixed on Lin Fei.


    Essence blood! This was the Phoenix''s essence blood! Who could attain such a treasure?


    All Lin Fei had to do was agree to an elusive promise. After all, it was merely about freeing the Phoenix. And so, without hesitation, he thought: even if he truly reached the level of Dao Integration True Immortal, it would be nothing to release a Phoenix.


    Even at its peak, the Phoenix was onlyparable to the top-tier gods. Compared to Dao Integration True Immortal, the disparity was vast!


    "If one day I attain the powerparable to Dao Integration True Immortal, I vow to shatter this small world and set you free."


    "Very well, the essence blood is yours."


    With a flick of the Phoenix''s wing, that drop of essence blood instantly merged into Lin Fei.


    "Boom."


    Lin Fei, uncontrobly, began to activate the Phoenix bloodline within him. Instantly, Lin Fei''s True Martial King Form ignited. He was invoking the Phoenix bloodline. Consequently, his True Martial King Form was engulfed in roaring mes - the Phoenix fire. The aura of Lin Fei''s True Martial King Form soared.


    Feng Ling experienced in such matters, quickly discerned that Lin Fei was elevating his Phoenix bloodline.


    "Is that single drop of essence blood so potent?"


    Feng Ling was taken aback. However, she remained wary of the Phoenix, not letting down her guard, ready to deploy the Heavenly Pir Seal at a moment''s notice. With the Heavenly Pir Seal, even the Phoenix couldn''t challenge her. She could defend Lin Fei. Yet, the Phoenix showed no intention of striking, instead watching Lin Fei with keen interest.


    At that moment, Lin Fei''s body seemed to be ame. The power within that single drop of Phoenix essence blood was astonishing. Just one drop was equivalent to hundreds, even thousands, of Phoenix blood drops. The overwhelming energy, upon entering him, erupted instantaneously.


    Fortunately, Lin Fei also bore the Phoenix bloodline. Hence, his Phoenix bloodline was voraciously absorbing this drop of Phoenix essence blood.


    <strong>"Your Phoenix lineage has ascended to Mastery!"</strong>


    <strong>"Your Phoenix lineage has soared to Transcendence!"</strong>


    <strong>"Your Phoenix lineage has achieved Perfection!"</strong>


    In but a fleeting moment, Lin Fei''s internal Phoenix lineage astonishingly reached perfection. Perhaps, this lineage was the swiftest he ever cultivated after embarking on this path.


    Just how much time had passed? Since his arrival in this minor realm and his acquisition of the Phoenix''s pure blood essence, his lineage becameplete. It seemed almost too effortless. But of course, it was easy for Lin Fei.


    When Feng Ling, and even the other Martial Kings of the Feng n, first cultivated their lineage, it wasn''t such a breezy endeavor. It was a painstaking journey, every bit achieved through sheer determination and innumerable sacrifices, progressing step by step to lineage perfection.


    Lin Fei''s attainment of this pinnacle was due to his prior arduous training, which bestowed him with formidable strength, earning the Phoenix''s acknowledgment.


    Otherwise, for Lin Fei to even dream of obtaining a single drop of the Phoenix''s pure blood essence would have been a fool''s errand.


    With a "whoosh", Lin Fei opened his eyes, retracting his True Martial King Form.


    "Gratitude for the blood bestowed by the true Phoenix."


    ¡°Think nothing of it. Just remember your promise."


    With that, the Phoenix closed its eyes.


    "I take my leave!"


    Then, Lin Fei, along with Feng Ling, once more soared out of this minor realm.


    In a sh, Lin Fei and Feng Ling safely returned to the rear mountain of the Feng n.


    In a grave tone, Feng Ling intoned, "Lin Fei, examine yourself carefully once more. Do you sense any anomalies? I can''t shake this feeling. It all seems rather surreal. Just like that, we have a drop of the Phoenix''s pure blood essence? Is the Phoenix so amiable?"


    Feng Ling hailed from the Feng n. From childhood, he bore the Phoenix lineage and dedicated his life to its cultivation. Having perused numerous ancient texts, though none explicitly detailed the Phoenix''s temperament, a being of such celestial pinnacle, a figure of legends and myths, surely wouldn''t possess a mild disposition.


    Past Martial Kings entered this realm but never heard the Phoenix utter a word. Perhaps it deemed them unworthy of its attention. Yet, with Lin Fei, the Phoenix recognized his potential, thus speaking voluntarily and even granting a drop of its pure blood essence. Otherwise, the Phoenix likely wouldn''t have uttered a word.


    It signified the Phoenix''s inherent "arrogance". For many years, as the Feng n guarded this sanctuary, no one ever heard the Phoenix speak. But, unexpectedly, upon Lin Fei''s encounter, the Phoenix willingly addressed him.


    Lin Fei responded with a slight smile, "The Phoenix stands majestic in legends, a supreme celestial being. What plots could it possibly have? It merely wishes to leave. This ce, I fear, might not be the sanctuary we perceive but the minor realm as described by the Phoenix. s, why the Phoenix is trapped in this realm remains a mystery. The ancient world holds many secrets, and we, mere Martial Kings, aren''t even entitled to these hidden truths. Unless, of course, we ascend to the stature of Martial Gods!"


    Lin Fei was now brimming with confidence. He had already cultivated eight lineages. Only the final one remained.


    "Lin Fei, what lineage do you intend to cultivate as yourst?"


    "The Azure Dragon lineage! I once subdued an Azure Flood Dragon King, obtaining his lineage. Thus, to cultivate the Azure Dragon lineage, I just need to visit the Azure Flood Dragon King. He should have a way to perfect my Azure Dragon lineage."


    Lin Fei didn''t conceal anything. He had long set this n in motion. Once the Phoenix lineage was perfected, he would cultivate the Azure Dragon lineage as his ninth.


    "Azure Dragon... that''s the true dragon lineage. The true phoenix and true dragon lineages..."


    Feng Ling fell silent. The caliber of Lin Fei''s lineages was profound. Any one of them was legendary. Be it the Phoenix or the Azure Dragon lineage, neither was ordinary.


    "So, you''re preparing to leave?" Feng Ling inquired.


    "Indeed, I n to depart temporarily. To strive and perfect the Azure Dragon lineage as soon as possible. And then, find my own Dao to eventually challenge the ascent to Martial Gods. Of course, regardless, when I make my move towards bing a Martial God, I''ll return. After all, our union of yin and yang allows me a chance at rebirth. I wouldn''t miss such an opportunity."


    Lin Fei took Feng Ling''s hand.


    Feng Ling said no more. The union of yin and yang was a pursuit among Daopanions. And it held immense benefits. She wouldn''t have to wait a decade, which was rather fortunate. Once she united with Lin Fei in yin and yang, she too could try ascending to the level of Martial Gods.


    "Go. I''ll wait for you at the Feng n."


    Feng Ling didn''t y the damsel. She was clear-headed. Cultivation was the essence. Both she and Lin Fei were martial practitioners. Even if they became Daopanions, it was because they shared the same aspirations: to reach the pinnacle of the martial path.


    "With the Heavenly Pir Seal, I am at ease. But one still needs to be wary of the Heavenly Artifact Ancestor. Once I be a Martial God, I''ll y him, and there will be no need for such caution."


    With that, Lin Fei transformed into a streak of light, vanishing into the horizon.

 438. Return to Great Chang and Meet the Azure Flood Dragon King Again!

    438. Return to Great Chang and Meet the Azure Flood Dragon King Again!


    In the maritime region of Great Chang, five Golden Core True Persons flew on their swords. Each of them held a map called the "Treasure Map". ording to the map, they arrived at this ce.


    "Indeed, there is a vast ind here. Calling it an ind doesn''t do it justice; it''s a treasurend!"


    "The rumors are true; this ce truly holds treasures."


    "Be careful. The rumors do mention treasures, but they also say there''s a terrifying exotic beast in the nearby waters."


    "This fearsome beast devours anyone or any ship that dares approach the treasurend."


    "Heh, you believe in that tale?"


    "What if there''s an exotic beast? How many have we in at sea?"


    "If there''s an exotic beast, we''ll simply kill it!"


    The five Golden Core True Persons didn''t believe in the tales of the exotic beast. Even if they did, they had confidence in their abilities. They believed that with theirbined strength, they could roam the seas undefeated. Approaching the treasurend, what danger could there be? They had in marine creatures of the Golden Core level before. The swords beneath their feet weren''t just for show!


    "Let''s enter the maind!"


    With that, the five Golden Core True Persons flew on their swords, transforming into streaks of light, and heading toward Great Chang. However, before they could reach Great Chang,


    "Boom!"


    A colossal, unmatched exotic beast emerged. As soon as it appeared, it opened its massive maw, resembling a ck hole, exuding a tremendous suction force, threatening to swallow the five Golden Core True Persons.


    "Whizz!"


    The five Golden Core True Persons, being powerful, fought back. But when their flying swords fiercely struck the beast,


    "ng, ng, ng!"


    The swords hit the exotic beast but didn''t leave a mark.


    "What... what kind of exotic beast is this?"


    "It''s a king-level exotic beast!"


    "The rumors are true! This exotic beast is terrifying. Let''s leave."


    "Run!"


    The morale of the five Golden Core True Persons instantly crumbled. A king-level exotic beast! It wasparable to a Nascent Soul Great Being. How could the five of them, at the Golden Core level, stand against a Nascent Soul Great Being?


    Hence, the five Golden Core True Persons immediately deployed their escape techniques. They attempted to flee. However, how could they escape in front of a king-level exotic beast?


    "Swallow!"


    The Azure Flood Dragon roared. It opened its massive maw, and with a forceful inhale, the screaming Golden Core True Persons were all sucked into the mouth of the Azure Flood Dragon.


    "Ssh."


    The Azure Flood Dragon closed its mouth and then silently closed its eyes.


    "Fewer and fewer people areing. In a little while, will there be no one left toe? But that''s also good news. If no onees, I can finally have some peace..."


    The Azure Flood Dragon King murmured to himself. He had always been guarding the maritime region of Great Chang. Anyone who tried to approach Great Chang was swallowed by the Azure Flood Dragon King in one bite.


    "Swoosh."


    Suddenly, another streak of light headed towards Great Chang. It was so fast that the Azure Flood Dragon King almost didn''t detect it.


    "What? Someone dares to forcefully approach Great Chang? Come down!"


    The Azure Flood Dragon King was caught off guard by the speed of the intruder. Enraged and startled, he immediately opened his mouth to suck everything in. Under normal circumstances, using this method, hardly anyone below the king-level could resist its suction force. But even as he executed his suction move, the streak of light showed no signs of stopping.


    "How is this possible?" The Azure Flood Dragon King was shocked. Someone could evade his suction? He couldn''t afford to be negligent and immediately chased after it. After all, if someone broke into Great Chang, how would he exin it to Lin Fei?


    "Roar..."


    With a furious roar from the Azure Flood Dragon King, it seemed as if the void itself was frozen. Simultaneously, tumultuous waves raged in the maritime region. Terrifying water pirs extended rapidly from the sea into the void, attempting to capture the trespasser.


    "Saber World!"


    In the next moment, the Saber World descended, bringing everything to a peaceful standstill. An intimidating aura emanated from Saber World.


    "This is..."


    The Azure Flood Dragon King shuddered. He felt suppressed, even in his massive form. It was inconceivable. He was a dignified king-level exotic beast. Even if he had lost part of his bloodline, he was still a king-level beast, on par with Nascent Soul and Martial King. How could he be easily suppressed by the Saber World?


    But that was the truth. Moreover, he recognized the familiar figure within.


    Lin Fei! It was Lin Fei''s return!


    "Mas... Master, have you returned?"


    The heart of the Azure Flood Dragon King trembled. Lin Fei had returned! And now, Lin Fei seemed even more terrifying. Even the faintest aura he exuded unintentionally made the Azure Flood Dragon King''s heart race.


    This was to be expected. How many pinnacle Nascent Souls and pinnacle Martial Kings had Lin Fei in? Even the semi-Deity Transformation-level Heavenly Artifact Ancestor had been killed by Lin Fei. Now, only the body was left, hiding in the shadows, never daring to seek revenge on Lin Fei.


    Lin Fei''s aura, even if he didn''t deliberately release it, remained incredibly imposing. Every move he made seemed to possess the power to casually obliterate beings of king-level. This wasn''t a mere illusion felt by the Azure Flood Dragon King. It was very real! With Lin Fei''s current strength, ying the Azure Flood Dragon King would be child''s y.


    "Azure Flood Dragon King, you''ve done well," Lin Fei said, nodding slightly at him. He had witnessed everything that had transpired - the Azure Flood Dragon King devouring those five Golden Core True Persons and "blocking" himself. He saw clearly how the Azure Flood Dragon King tirelessly guarded the maritime region of Great Chang, destroying any person or ship that dared to approach.


    "Has anyone entered Great Chang?" Lin Fei inquired.


    "Master, to date, no one has entered Great Chang," the dragon responded. "Unless they could evade my senses."


    Lin Fei nodded. How difficult would it be to elude the perception of the Azure Flood Dragon King? Even a Nascent Soul Great Being couldn''t achieve that!


    "I''ve returned this time hoping to obtain the Azure Dragon bloodline. I n to cultivate my ninth bloodline into the Azure Dragon bloodline. Do you have any means to help me perfect this bloodline quickly?" Lin Fei questioned, not bothering to hide his intentions.


    "Master, you wish to cultivate the Azure Dragon bloodline?" The Azure Flood Dragon King immediately understood. Lin Fei must be cultivating the Azure Dragon bloodline from the lineage he received, not the Azure Flood Dragon bloodline. The distinction between the two was significant.


    Otherwise, the Azure Flood Dragon King would offer his own essence to Lin Fei. However, even within the Azure Flood Dragon King, there wasn''t an abundant amount of the Azure Dragon bloodline, making it difficult for Lin Fei to fully cultivate it.


    "Master, my Azure Flood Dragon n is actually descended from the Azure Dragon lineage," the dragon said. "Within the ancestralnds of my n, there may be some traces of the Azure Dragon bloodline."


    "The ancestralnds of the Azure Flood Dragon n?"


    "Yes, Master. However, I haven''t returned there for many years..." A hint of anticipation flickered in the Azure Flood Dragon King''s eyes. Lin Fei understood that the Azure Flood Dragon King wished to visit his ancestral home. And the dragon might be right; the forbiddennds of the Azure Flood Dragon n could hold clues to the Azure Dragon bloodline. So, Lin Fei naturally agreed.


    "Lead me to the ancestralnds of the Azure Flood Dragon n."


    "Yes, Master!" The Azure Flood Dragon King replied with excitement. With that, he soared into the air, heading deep into the vast ocean.

 439. Our King Has Finally Returned!

    439. Our King Has Finally Returned!


    The vast sea stretched endlessly. The mention of returning to his ancestralnd brought a hint of excitement to the voice of the Azure Flood Dragon King. He clearly yearned to see his homnd once again. This also indirectly proved that the Azure Flood Dragon King had diligently protected the Great Chang without ever secretly returning to his homnd for a brief visit. Now, he finally had the chance to revisit it.


    "It has been so long since Ist visited. I wonder if the Azure Flood Dragon n has birthed any new kings?" he pondered. "It should be possible, given the existence of the ancestralnd and the many descendants with rich bloodlines in our n..."


    The Azure Flood Dragon King wasn''t certain. After all, much could have changed over the years.


    The two continued flying deep into the ocean, journeying for several days. The distance was vast, and Lin Fei was uncertain whether the ancestralnd of the Azure Flood Dragon n was in the sea or on an ind. However, he soon saw several specks of inds in the ocean. The closer they got to these inds, the more excited the Azure Flood Dragon King became.


    "Azure Flood Dragon King, are these inds the territory of your n?" Lin Fei asked.


    The Azure Flood Dragon King responded with enthusiasm, "Indeed! While my Azure Flood Dragon n may not be the most powerful in the ocean, the emergence of king-level beings has allowed us to im these inds. Although we can live in the sea, we prefer thend and cannot always stay underwater. Having inds as a base also aids in the reproduction and prosperity of our n."


    Lin Fei understood.


    As they rapidly descended to one of the inds, they immediately sensed something amiss. Blood! The air was thick with the smell of fresh blood. Delving deeper into the ind, they saw countless bodies strewn about. Among them were the corpses of Azure Flood Dragons as well as various sea beasts, and not just of one kind.


    "What has happened here? What befell my Azure Flood Dragon n?" The Azure Flood Dragon King was filled with anxiety. He could only guess that something dire had urred.


    "Yes, the ancestralnd! Master, we must hurry to the ancestralnd. If the Azure Flood Dragon n is in danger, they would surely seek refuge there."


    The Azure Flood Dragon King seemed to suddenly realize something, his expression filled with urgency.


    "Azure Flood Dragon King, whatever you wish to do, you don''t need my permission anymore. On this ind, you are free to do as you please."


    Lin Fei did not strictly bind the Azure Flood Dragon King. At this point, the Azure Flood Dragon King might even be thest of his kind. There''s no need for Lin Fei to restrain him. Even if the Azure Flood Dragon King seeks revenge, Lin Fei would not hold him back.


    "Thank you, Master."


    With that, the Azure Flood Dragon King transformed into a streak of light, rushing towards his ancestralnd.


    At this moment, in the ancestralnd of the Azure Flood Dragon n, hundreds of Azure Flood Dragons hid within, protected by the ancestralnd''s energy.


    This ancestralnd is protected by a force simr to a formation, built by the blood essence of previous Azure Flood Dragon Kings. As long as one is of the Azure Flood Dragon bloodline, they can activate this protection. Essentially, they are guarded by the power of their past kings. Once they enter the ancestralnd and activate this protection, it canst for a very long time.


    However, the current situation in the ancestralnd was dire. In the past, tens of thousands of Azure Flood Dragons lived there. Now? Only a few hundred remain, all survivors hiding inside, having done so for three months.


    Outside, exotic beasts constantly attack the protective essence left by the past kings, gradually draining it. If this continues, in less than half a year, the ancestralnd will bepletely breached, and they will all perish.


    As for escaping? They never considered it. The entire ind, inside and out, is filled with enemies. How could they escape? Once they leave the ancestralnd, they will undoubtedly meet their end.


    "It''s surprising that we''ve been attacking the Azure Flood Dragon n''s ancestralnd for so long without taking it!"


    "The Azure Flood Dragon n is indeed extraordinary. They''ve always had king-level powerhouses in every generation."


    "If it weren''t for Green King consuming this generation''s Azure Flood Dragon King from the beginning, how could we have attacked their ancestralnd?"


    "But it''s Green King who''s more formidable, even consuming this generation''s Azure Flood Dragon King in a single gulp."


    "Such power is terrifying."


    "What exactly is Green King''s true form? It''s intriguing. Ever since he appeared, breaking through several major ns in the seas, no king-level powerhouse has been a match for him."


    "Shh, never speak of it or even ask!"


    "The true form of Green King is a top secret. Rumor has it that whoever has seen Green King''s true form has died..."


    For a moment, all the sea beasts fell silent. Sea beasts are not devoid of intelligence. In fact, many sea beasts are no different from cultivators, possessing high intellect. They all serve under Green King.


    Yet, the foundation of Green King remains a mystery. Hardly anyone knows his true form. However, upon his emergence, he was dominant, defeating numerous king-level powerhouses and rapidly expanding his influence.


    This time, Green King''s overwhelming power arrived, intending to subjugate the Azure Flood Dragon n. However, the n resisted. As a result, with a singlemand from Green King, he razed their ind and nearly exterminated the Azure Flood Dragon n.


    However, when they reached the ancestralnd of the Azure Flood Dragon, it proved difficult to conquer. Even the king-level exotic beasts failed. Green King seemed to be held up by something else and couldn''t get away, and thus, theyid siege to the ancestralnd for three months.


    "These Azure Flood Dragons are really stubborn."


    "Why wouldn''t they want to serve under Green King?"


    "They''ve brought about their own extinction!"


    "It''s a pity. Even if they wanted to surrender now, it''s toote."


    "Green King has ordered the extermination of the Azure Flood Dragon n in his fury."


    "In a few more months, the Azure Flood Dragon n will undoubtedly be exterminated."


    "It''s such a shame. The Azure Flood Dragon n was once the overlord of the seas for thousands of miles. Look at their fate now..."


    The sea beasts sighed. Weren''t they in the same situation? Defeated and then subjugated by Green King. The Azure Flood Dragons, however, were unfortunate. They angered Green King and now faced annihtion.


    Inside the ancestralnd, many Azure Flood Dragons trembled in fear, devoid of hope after three months of waiting. What''s the use of waiting a few more months? The oue remains inevitable.


    "How has my Azure Flood Dragon ne to such a fate?"


    Suddenly, a strange, even somewhat frustrated voice reached the ears of many exotic beasts.


    "What is that...?"


    Many Azure Flood Dragons inside the ancestralnd perked up upon hearing this, staring intently outside.


    The exotic beasts under Green King were equally astonished, turning to look behind. At that moment, a massive figure slowly flew from the void beyond the ancestralnd. This colossal figure, stretching thousands of meters and emanating a terrifying oppressive aura, was suppressing them on a fundamental, life-based level.


    "Our king... our king?"


    "Wasn''t our king consumed by Green King?"


    "It''s the previous king, no, the one before thest, or even further back."


    "The Azure Flood Dragon bloodline within it is unmistakable."


    "He is our king!"


    "Our king has finally returned!"


    Inside the ancestralnd, hundreds of Azure Flood Dragons, one after the other, surged with renewed vigor, their eyes shing with joy and fervor. They finally had a king once more. Their king had returned!

 440. The Mysterious Green King, the Azure Flood Dragon King in Danger!

    440. The Mysterious Green King, the Azure Flood Dragon King in Danger!


    "An Azure Flood Dragon King? How can it be? Wasn''t the Azure Flood Dragon King devoured by the Green King?"


    "Could there possibly be another king within the Azure Flood Dragon n?"


    A wave of panic swept through the many sea beasts. A King! Anything below that level could hardly harm a King. He''s nearly invincible!


    "Die!"


    The Azure Flood Dragon King was seething with anger. With a swipe of its gigantic w, countless sea beasts were turned to dust. The King opened its enormous mouth, reminiscent of a ck hole, and began to devour everything in sight, leaving nothing behind. Perhaps there are more sea beasts on the ind, but it no longer matters to the King. All it wanted was to assess the remaining numbers of the Azure Flood Dragon n.


    "Come out, you''re safe now." The King''s voice echoed through the void. Harnessing the bloodline of the Azure Flood Dragon within him, he effortlessly lifted the ancestralnd''s protective barrier. Seeing this, the Azure Flood Dragons inside finally confirmed their King''s return.


    "All hail the King!" Hundreds of Azure Flood Dragons prostrated themselves, paying their respects to their monarch.


    The King, voice trembling,mented, "Only a few hundred left?"


    "Yes, my lord. Out of the tens of thousands of our kin, only these few remain."


    "My King, from which generation are you?"


    The Azure Flood Dragon asked cautiously.


    "I am the 36th generation King of the Azure Flood Dragon n!"


    "The 36th generation? That''s from tens of thousands of years ago, right?"


    "My lord, thankfully you''ve returned. Our 39th-generation king was consumed by the Green King. If you had returned even a momentter, our entire n would have been wiped out."


    Relief washed over the Azure Flood Dragon n. They were lucky to have the 36th-generation king return. Over the years, many kings of the n had gone missing. These kings, blessed with long lives, would sometimes venture out and never return.


    Thus, despite their long lifespans, the n had seen over thirty generations. But asionally, a king would return. Like now, when the return of the Azure Flood Dragon King came at the most critical juncture for their n''s survival. It could be said that the Azure Flood Dragon n was truly fortunate.


    "Ah? There''s still one that got away. To think the Azure Flood Dragon n still had a king-level existence. I was hoping to see any other hidden strengths the Azure Flood Dragon n might possess. But all I waited for was you, the Azure Flood Dragon King."


    Suddenly, an unfamiliar voice came from behind the Azure Flood Dragon King. Slowly, a man emerged, stepping forward with a certain nonchnce. Upon seeing him, the faces of the Azure Flood Dragon n members went pale. Their voices trembling, they warned, "My Lord, that''s... that''s the Green King!"


    The Azure Flood Dragon King squinted slightly, instantly realizing that the Green King wasn''t a true human cultivator. Neither Martial King nor Nascent Soul, but an exotic beast just like himself. Yet, oddly, this beast could assume a human form.


    Such transformations among sea creatures weren''t umon. What truly astonished him was the Green King''s power. How could he devour a king-level exotic beast, especially one from the 39th generation, in one bite?


    "My Lord, you must tread carefully around the Green King," they advised. "No exotic beast has ever seen his true form and lived. If things go south, you should escape. As long as you live, our n still stands a chance."


    "Yes, my Lord, please flee!" the others chimed in.


    Despite their pleas, the Azure Flood Dragon King''s temperament remained unchanged. Even after being imprisoned for tens of thousands of years, he was still fiery and quick-tempered. Leaving now was not an option for him. Even if it meant death, he would never retreat.


    With this, the king, in all his massive glory, charged directly at the Green King. His strongest asset was always his body, and the same went for true dragons¡ªmasters of closebat. But the Green King just smiled and with a simple push of his hand, a tremendous force sted towards the Azure Flood Dragon King.


    The sheer power of the push left the Azure Flood Dragon King gasping for air as if suffocating. The pressure was immense, making him feel as though death was imminent.


    "Crash!"


    With a mere nudge from Green King, the Azure Flood Dragon King was hurled by a formidable force and sent soaring through the air, before plummeting heavily to the ground, leaving a gaping crater in its wake.


    All who witnessed stood agape, none had expected that Green King, with just an effortless shove, without even invoking his true form, would topple the Azure Flood Dragon King.


    It was as though thetter, in Green King''s presence, was utterly defenseless, sheer domination. Everyone knew that an exotic beast''s strengthy in its true form.


    Had Green King unleashed his true form? He would''ve likely devoured the Azure Flood Dragon King, Much like he did with the one from the thirty-sixth generation.


    "Roar¡­"


    The Azure Flood Dragon King''s fury was uncontainable. He was the venerable Azure Flood Dragon King, Yet, against another monarch of exotic beasts, he couldn''t even force his opponent to reveal the true form. Such a reality was an utter disgrace!


    With the Azure Flood Dragon King''s enraged roar, suddenly, the entire ancestralnd quaked intensely.


    "Hum."


    The ancestralnd of the Azure Flood Dragon n, rich with the vital essence of generations of Flood Dragon Kings. Now, the present Flood Dragon King invoked a secret technique, harnessing the essences of his predecessors, gathering their collective strength.


    This arcane skill was exclusive to the lineage of Flood Dragon Kings. The one that Green King had consumed had been devoured before reaching these ancestralnds. Hence, he had no chance to marshal these essences.


    Yet now, the Azure Flood Dragon King summoned the power from the essences of generations past. Drops after drops, in dozens or even hundreds, emanated from the ancestralnd. Converging in the sky, radiating an ominous aura.


    "Roar¡­"


    As the Azure Flood Dragon King let out a defiant bellow, those numerous essences seemed to manifest into phantom images of Azure Flood Dragons.


    Two forms, one towering and the other subordinate, lunged at Green King, determined to subdue him in one swift move.


    To the onlookers, Green King seemed to regard the hundreds of essences as insignificant.


    But Green King was well aware those hundreds of essences, in truth, activated a mystical formation from the Azure Flood Dragon ancestralnd.


    The power of the formation, now fully awakened. Invisible forces converged from every direction, pressing down hard upon him. This oppressive force was far superior to the Azure Flood Dragon King''s strength. Perhaps even more than tenfold.


    However, as the Azure Flood Dragon King charged towards Green King, A sly smile crept upon Green King''s lips. With a movement swift as lightning, he reached out, Grasping the head of the Azure Flood Dragon King, and mmed it down with tremendous force.


    "Boom!"


    The ground crumbled, leaving another massive pit.


    The Azure Flood Dragon King was battered and bruised by this dreadful power.


    Such wounds wouldn''t be lethal. Yet, what stunned him was how Green King, even under the formation''s oppression, could so effortlessly subdue him.


    "Weak, truly weak," Green King remarked, "I had thought, given the Azure Dragon lineage in your n, there might be some impressiveness. But it seems you remain pitifully feeble. Enough. I shan''t toy with you any longer. Let''s end this once and for all!"


    It seemed Green King had been holding back. Now, he prepared to consume the Azure Flood Dragon King and bring everything to a close.

 441. The True Form of Green King Revealed

    441. The True Form of Green King Revealed


    "Azure Flood Dragon, it seems you''ve encountered a dilemma," a voice echoed.


    At that moment, a silhouette slowly stepped in from the ancestralnds beyond.


    "Master!" The Azure Flood Dragon King eximed with evident joy. The title "Master" was now uttered with genuine reverence.


    "Master?" The Green King''s eyes shimmered with a hint of surprise. "You must be the Martial King of the human race. It''s unexpected that the esteemed Azure Flood Dragon King would be tamed by a mere human Martial King..."


    Before the Green King could finish his words, Lin Fei''s figure blurred. With swift precision, he thrust forward with a forceful punch, sending the Green King hurtling through the air.


    Lin Fei''s movement was lightning fast, without any prior indication. In just a fleeting moment, the Green King was airborne. He crashed into the ground, creating a massive crater, mirroring the impact of the Azure Flood Dragon King earlier.


    Silence.


    An eerie stillness.


    Even the Azure Flood Dragon King was taken aback. It recognized the might of Lin Fei, perhaps even surpassing its peak strength. But this? This was the Green King they were speaking of!


    The Azure Flood Dragon King had summoned the power of the ancestralnds,bining all its forces. Yet, they couldn''t touch the indomitable Green King. And now, a mere punch from Lin Fei had sent him reeling.


    This wasn''t a mere ambush.


    Given the Green King''s prowess, the idea of an ambush was imusible. Even if the Azure Flood Dragon King were to attack him outright, the Green King would likely remain unscathed. Such was the transformative power when strength reached a certain pinnacle.


    The Azure Flood Dragon King felt as if the Green King had undergone a metamorphosis. Even though both were King-tier exotic beasts, the Green King toyed with the Azure Flood Dragon King as if he were a mere ything. There was no equilibrium between their strengths; the Green King could easily crush the Azure Flood Dragon King. Yet, with a single blow, Lin Fei had thrown the Green King off bnce.


    Such a feat was far from simple!


    A rumble echoed, causing the earth to tremble, and the Green King emerged once more.


    "Hmm?" Lin Fei studied the Green King with a hint of bewilderment. The punch he had just delivered was no ordinary strike. It was imbued with the power of the Four Symbols, harnessing the forces of earth, fire, water, and wind from his four bloodlines.


    This punch contained the Triple Yin True Fire Bloodline, with genuine fire that could silently incinerate. One misstep and one could be reduced to ashes by the Triple Yin True Fire. Likewise, the Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline was just as potent, its chilling winds capable of exposing bones.


    Yet now, be it the Triple Yin True Fire or the Grand Yin Wind, both seemed ineffective against the Green King. He remained unscathed.


    Lin Fei''s eyes narrowed slightly. Only one exnation was usible: The Green King''s physical body was incredibly robust, having reached an unparalleled extreme. Hence, neither the Triple Yin True Fire nor the Grand Yin Wind could harm him in the slightest.


    "Boom, boom, boom!"


    The Green King charged forward. In human form, he shed wildly with Lin Fei.


    In an instant, the two exchanged dozens of blows. It was a pure contest of strength.


    Lin Fei exploded with his bloodline power. While the Green King boasted a formidable physique. Their shes seemed to break the very void itself, causing the emptiness to show traces of dark cracks.


    "Retreat!"


    The Azure Flood Dragon King quickly protected his n members and retreated frantically. Under such circumstances, even with the protection of the ancestralnd formation, they were in peril. Such power could break through the formation of the ancestralnd.


    The twobatants had already left the ancestralnd of the Azure Flood Dragon n, hovering above the vast sea.


    At this moment, the Green King''s subordinates who were still on the ind, seemed to have realized their leader had met a worthy opponent.


    All stopped in their tracks. Looking up at the void above, they refrained from engaging with the Azure Flood Dragon King.


    The reason was simple. The oue between them was of little significance. Only the result between Lin Fei and the Green King would determine the ultimate victor.


    Suddenly, both halted. Each retreated a few steps. The righteous indignation that had previously shown on the Green King''s face vanished entirely, returning to the calm demeanor he had shown before. It seemed as though his earlier expression was merely a facade. He remained utterlyposed, never acting rashly under any circumstance.


    "Just a warm-up earlier," The Green Kingmented. "How do I address you?"


    "Lin Fei!"


    Lin Fei stared coldly at the Green King. From the Green King, he felt a hint of threat. This demonstrated that the Green King was no ordinary being. Even the Triple Yin True Fire and the Grand Yin Wind Dao couldn''t affect him. He was truly extraordinary.


    "Lin Fei, you deliberately led me to hover over the sea to avoid the aftermath of our battle affecting the ancestralnd of the Azure Flood Dragon King, didn''t you? Now that we''re here, far away from the ind, no matter how we fight, the ancestralnd will remain untouched. It''s time you showed your true capabilities!"


    The Green King smirked, revealing his understanding of Lin Fei''s intentions.


    "Green King, I''m very curious about your true form," Lin Fei expressed his intrigue.


    "Well, let''s see if you have the ability to make me reveal it," the Green King responded with a challenge.


    "Hmph."


    Lin Fei snorted coldly.


    "Boom!"


    In the next moment, Lin Fei no longer held back, instantly activating his four bloodline powers.


    The Power of the Four Symbols! True Form Martial King! Or, the True Form of the Four Symbols!


    Growing to an immense size, one hundred thousand meters tall. A terrifying aura spread in all directions.


    "Good, very good!"


    Upon witnessing Lin Fei''s True Form of the Four Symbols, the Green King showed no fear but exhration, charging directly towards Lin Fei.


    "Boom!"


    Lin Fei threw a punch,nding squarely on the Green King.


    Instantly, a terrifying force reverberated throughout the void.


    How powerful was Lin Fei''s True Form of the Four Symbols? Moreover, he also had the strength of four bloodlines.


    It wasn''t as simple as just adding the power of the four bloodlines. It was a tenfold increase in strength, perhaps even more.


    With this first punch, Lin Fei shattered the Green King''s illusion. In terms of strength, the power of Lin Fei''s True Form of the Four Symbols already surpassed that of the Green King.


    Of course, obliterating the Green King was still not possible. After all, Lin Fei had more than just the Four Symbols'' True Form. Especially considering the Green King''s true form had yet to reveal itself, Lin Fei still had to remain cautious.


    "Heh heh, not bad, very impressive. It seems I can''t contend with you without revealing my true form. However, everyone who has seen my true form... has died!" The Green King sneered.


    The next moment, he finally showed his true form.


    "Boom!"


    An aura, terrifying to its core, spread throughout the void.


    Lin Fei stood unwavering, his gaze firmly fixed on the Green King.


    The humanoid figure of the Green King had disappeared. Or rather, the human-shaped Green King was no more. What stood before him was the Green King''s true self!


    Lin Fei''s eyes widened in shock, and his heart raced. It seemed he couldn''t believe what he was seeing. Before him was an iparably massive green carp.


    Yes, a green carp. A type of fish found in rivers andkes, not associated with the sea at all.


    Carps couldn''t even live in the ocean. But this was the Green King''s true form. The Green King was actually a green carp!


    It was baffling. And incredibly shocking. Who could have imagined that the being stirring trouble in the vast sea was a green carp, a fish native to rivers andkes?


    Lin Fei finally understood why every exotic beast that had seen the Green King''s true form ended up dead. The Green King clearly didn''t want anyone to know his true form was that of a green carp.


    After all, green carp belonged to rivers andkes. If he were to rule a stretch of the ocean, it''s possible other marine creatures might harbor suspicions or doubts.


    But herey the question. How could a mere carp possess such overwhelming power? So much so that it could swallow the 39th generation Azure Flood Dragon King and dominate a vast ocean territory?


    There had to be a secret hidden within the Green King. Perhaps an earth-shattering one!

 442. The Power of the World is Invincible! Overpowering the Green King!

    442. The Power of the World is Invincible! Overpowering the Green King!


    The Green King revealed his true form and spoke in humannguage, "Now that you''ve seen my true self, you must die!"


    "Boom!"


    With a slight movement from the Green King, his massive body appeared in front of Lin Fei in an instant.


    Such speed, it was almost like teleportation. A fish, out of water, still exhibited such terrifying power in the void?


    "Bang!"


    Lin Fei was sent flying with a single blow, he crashed heavily into the vast ocean.


    "Ssh!"


    Soon, Lin Fei burst forth from the water.


    "Five Elements Bloodline!"


    Immediately, Lin Fei activated his Five Elements Bloodline. Lin knew that relying solely on the Four Symbols Bloodline or just the Five Elements Bloodline might not be enough against the Green King. Therefore, he simultaneously harnessed both bloodlines, merging thempletely.


    A brand new force was born. The Power of the World! Lin Fei''s True Martial King Form was still only a hundred thousand meters tall. But the Power of the World now enveloped his entire body.


    With the Power of the World, Lin Fei felt as if every fiber of his being was filled with unparalleled strength.


    "Come on!"


    With a mighty roar from Lin Fei, his hundred-thousand-foot figure punched at the Green King.


    The Green King, not to be outdone, swept with his colossal tail. Given the Green King''s strength, that single tail swipe could have sent Lin Fei, with his previous Four Symbols Bloodline strength, flying.


    However, now that Lin Fei was using the Power of the World, the situation was entirely different.


    "Bang!"


    Their forces shed fiercely.


    A hint of a smile was still visible on the Green King''s face. He believed that for Lin Fei to meet his force with force was sheer folly.


    The Green King''s power was superior to all exotic beasts. To confront it directly would be self-defeating.


    However, as their powers met, the smile on the Green King''s face froze. In that collision, he felt an unimaginably vast power, almost sending him flying.


    Moreover, his tail had been pierced right through. The part of his flesh that was pierced vanished instantly. Meaning, it was a permanent loss.


    "How is this possible?"


    The Green King was again sent flying by Lin Fei''s punch. It seemed he was still reeling from the shock. How did he get injured? But Lin Fei wouldn''t give him the chance to recover.


    Lin Fei transformed into a streak of light, drawing close to the Green King again.


    "Bang, bang, bang!"


    Lin Fei unleashed a barrage of punches, filling the sky with shadows of his fists.


    Each punch was real, and each one was infused with the Power of the World. The reason Lin Fei could send the Green King flying was not due to his inherent strength, but because of the overwhelming Power of the World.


    Lin Fei''s Power of the World was seemingly omnipotent. When used offensively, its power is multiplied. In defense, almost no force could break through the protection of the Power of the World.


    Furthermore, the Power of the World could even seal and suppress opponents. It truly was all-powerful. Such aprehensive and novel force, Lin Fei had never experienced anything like it before.


    Even Lin Fei felt that perhaps the legendary divine power wasn''t any more impressive than this!


    The endless shadows of punches from Lin Fei rained down, and the Green King couldn''t withstand them any longer. It screamed in agony.


    "No, what about my immortal body? Nobody can kill me! How could you possibly obliterate my flesh? I am the true Undying God! Only a god-tier being can harm my immortal body. Stop it, stop now!"


    The Green King was breaking apart. Its body was riddled with holes. Each punch from Lin Fei was obliterating numerous flesh particles. Even if the Green King''s body was powerful, bordering on immortality, it was utterly ineffective against Lin Fei''s Power of the World. It was still being utterly obliterated.


    Seeing the severely damaged Green King, who was so overbearing just moments ago, Lin Fei realized that even escaping now would be a luxury for it.


    Lin Fei was very clear that without the Power of the World, which seemingly had no weaknesses, even his Four Symbols True Form or Five Elements True Form probably couldn''t subdue the Green King. The strength of the Green King''s body was simply inconceivable. How could a king-tier exotic beast possess such a formidable body?


    The Green King has a secret!


    Lin Fei''s Power of the World surged forth, enveloping the Green King''s entire body in an instant. The Power of the World rapidly obliterated the Green King''s body until only its head remained.


    Yet, despite this, it still hadn''t died. As long as Lin Fei let go of the Green King, it would fully recover in no time. That was the terrifying aspect of the Green King. Of all the king-tier beings Lin Fei had ever encountered, besides the Phoenix, the Green King was the strongest! Even to some extent, the Green King might be stronger than the Phoenix!


    "Share your secret," Lin Fei said slowly. "You''ve expanded so aggressively, causing wars in the marine territories. You surely must have a reason. And, after consuming so many Azure Flood Dragons, what is your purpose?"


    A mere carp, even one from rivers andkes, growing to such a level was unimaginable. It wasn''t any powerful variant species. The Green King must have an earth-shattering secret.


    Lin Fei wasn''t as interested in the Azure Flood Dragon King, or the ancestralnd of the Azure Flood Dragon n anymore. He only wanted to uncover the secret that the Green King hid.


    "If I reveal my secret, would you let me go?" The Green King inquired.


    "If I promise to, would you trust me?" Lin Fei responded.


    The Green King fell silent. Indeed, even if Lin Fei promised to release him, there was no guarantee. There was nothing binding him.


    "I can offer you my bloodline," the Green King said seriously. "You will control my bloodline forever. My life and death will be in your hands. You won''t need to worry about any betrayal from me. As long as you promise not to kill me, I''ll tell you everything I know!"


    He intended to be a servant, just like the Azure Flood Dragon King. Once he acknowledged Lin Fei as his master, Lin Fei would then have the power over his life and death. This was a top-tier king-level exotic beast, one that could not be seen as ordinary.


    Lin Fei truly didn''t need to be ruthless. The Green King could be a great asset, but of course, that''s only if he could control it. If he couldn''t, Lin Fei would, without a doubt, eliminate the Green King.


    "Fine, hand over your bloodline," Lin Fei agreed.


    The Green King finally breathed a sigh of relief. However, when the moment came to part with his bloodline, the Green King hesitated. Once he gave up his bloodline, his fate would be in someone else''s hands. He would be enved, forever bound.


    Yet, he didn''t want to die. He was just a regr carp who encountered a fortunate event that allowed him to progress to his current state. If he refused, Lin Fei would undoubtedly kill him. After weighing his options, the Green King gritted his teeth and handed over his bloodline.


    Lin Fei extended his hand, gently touching the bloodline, which then merged into him. Instantly, he felt a connection with the Green King. Through this connection, he could annihte the Green King in an instant, and the King would be powerless against it.


    "Well done, Green King. Now, tell me, what kind of fortuitous encounter did you have?" Lin Fei questioned, staring intently at the Green King. "How did you suddenly be a top-tier king-level exotic beast in the vast seas, even more terrifying than many ancient and strange species?"


    Lin Fei''s gaze was unrelenting. He wanted to uncover the secret of the Green King.


    Taking a deep breath, the Green King''s expression becameplex. Eventually, he slowly began, "It''s simple. It''s because I encountered the legendary Dragon Gate..."

 443. The Secret of the Green King! The Legend of the Carp Leaping Over the Dragon Gate!

    443. The Secret of the Green King! The Legend of the Carp Leaping Over the Dragon Gate!


    "The Dragon Gate?" Lin Fei was taken aback. In fact, the legend of the Dragon Gate has been handed down for ages. Rumors say that in ancient times, there was a Dragon Gate that appeared in rivers andkes. Any creature that leaped over this gate would transform into a dragon. There was once a carp that seeded, giving rise to the saying "carp leaping over the Dragon''s Gate". Considering that the Green King''s original form was a carp, could it be...?


    "Where is this Dragon Gate?" Lin Fei''s curiosity was piqued; he naturally wanted to see this mysterious gate for himself.


    Shaking his head, the Green King responded, "The Dragon Gate has vanished. I''m not sure where it originally came from or where it disappeared. All I know is that after I fortuitously leaped over the Dragon Gate, I became sentient.


    Moreover, I instinctively knew the methods of cultivation. Even though I still appear as a carp, I can clearly feel that I''m no longer just a carp but, perhaps, the legendary dragonfish!


    Once I reached the peak of the king level, I felt that to progress further, I needed to transform into a real dragon, and that required journeying to the vast oceans. I didn''t know how to undergo this transformation, so I followed my instincts and consumed exotic beasts that resonated with the real dragon bloodline within me, like the Azure Flood Dragons. Their blood seemed to greatly enhance my own. Perhaps, with more time and consumption, I might find the path to bing a true dragon."


    Lin Fei gazed at the Green King, thinking how incredibly fortunate he was to encounter something as legendary as the Dragon Gate.


    Yet, from the Green King''s description, Lin Fei believed that this Dragon Gate might be a powerful magic treasure. However, the capabilities of this treasure were beyond imagination.


    To transform an ordinary carp into a creature with a true dragon''s bloodline, with the potential of a full transformation into a dragon, was staggering. Such a magic treasure was unfathomable. Even a Dao Artifact, which Lin Fei possessed, couldn''tpare to its celestial abilities. This had to be a magic treasure far surpassing Dao Artifacts.


    "Wait, if you''re to transform into a dragon, you have the bloodline of a true dragon inside you?" Lin Fei''s gaze sharpened as he stared at the Green King.


    "It should be the bloodline of a true dragon," the Green King replied hesitantly, feeling uneasy under Lin Fei''s intense scrutiny.


    Lin Fei did not press further. Instead, he released the Green King, taking him back to the ancestralnd of the Azure Dragon n.


    "Master, that''s..."


    The Azure Flood Dragon King immediately noticed the Green King, eyes filled with murderous intent.


    "Azure Flood Dragon King, from now on, Green King will be like you," Lin Fei said to the Azure Flood Dragon King.


    The Azure Flood Dragon King was taken aback. He clearly understood Lin Fei''s words. The Green King, like the Azure Flood Dragon King, would now be following Lin Fei. He was to put aside his past grievances.


    Although the Azure Flood Dragon King was reluctant, he knew he couldn''t defeat the Green King. Moreover, without Lin Fei''s intervention, he would have been consumed by the Green King. Therefore, he could only reply respectfully, "Yes, Master."


    The Green King didn''t even nce at the Azure Flood Dragon King. Even though he was now under Lin Fei''s control, he didn''t think highly of him, considering him a mere defeated opponent.


    However, despite the heavy losses the Azure Flood Dragon n faced, with only a few hundred remaining, their lineage was notpletely wiped out. With time, they could proliferate and their n might see glorious days once again.


    "Azure Flood Dragon King, open the ancestralnd," Lin Feimanded. He hadn''t forgotten the purpose of this journey. He was searching for the true dragon bloodline to replenish the Azure Dragon blood within him and make his lineageplete. He hoped to find what he needed in the ancestralnd of the Azure Flood Dragon n.


    Following themand, the Azure Flood Dragon King opened the ancestralnd, and Lin Fei entered. It looked deserted as if there was nothing there. But deep within, there was a tomb.


    "Is this the tomb of the Azure Dragon? The tomb of a true dragon?" Lin Fei thought with surprise. It was unexpected to find a tomb of a real dragon here. This meant there could be a dragon''s body buried beneath. While Lin Fei wasn''t interested in the corpse itself, he was keen on the true dragon bloodline inside it.


    "Azure Flood Dragon King, I need the bloodline of the true dragon. Therefore, I need to check if there''s an Azure Dragon''s body inside this tomb. I need to excavate!" Lin Fei informed the Azure Flood Dragon King, out of respect. After all, this tomb, being the resting ce of a true dragon, was the most sacred ce for the Azure Flood Dragon n. It was, in a sense, the origin of their lineage. The existence of the Azure Dragon was what led to the emergence of the Azure Flood Dragon n.


    "Master, please proceed," the Azure Flood Dragon King said with gritted teeth. He was in no position to deny Lin Fei''s request. His fate was in Lin Fei''s hands; what right did he have to refuse?


    "Alright, let''s begin." Lin Fei reached out his hand and struck the tomb of the true dragon. With a loud "bang", the tomb burst open. Lin Fei''s consciousness extended, spreading throughout the entire ind. Surprisingly, the tomb of the true dragon wasn''t just in this location but spanned the entire ind. The whole ind was the tomb of the true dragon!


    As Lin Fei attuned himself to the tomb, he immediately sensed the dragon''s skeletal remains within. The passage of time had been long, leaving behind only a skeleton. Even true dragons decay. Either this dragon didn''t die of natural causes or its body simply couldn''t withstand the test of time, leading to its decay. All that remained was a mere skeleton. But even as just a set of bones, it emanated an awe-inspiring and terrifying aura. Both the Azure Flood Dragon King and the Green King felt an overwhelming pressure, a suppression originating from their bloodlines.


    The Dragon! Superior to all beings.


    The Azure Flood Dragon n and the Green King, in their true forms, are akin to carp. By nature, they inherently feared dragons. Their bloodlines were suppressed. Unless they transform into dragons, no matter how powerful they be, they would tremble in the presence of a dragon, unable to fully exhibit their strengths. This was the suppression of life and bloodline.


    Without a doubt, these were the remains of a true dragon.


    "Ancestor!" The Azure Flood Dragon King immediately knelt, followed by the rest of his n. While their bloodlines felt suppressed, there was also a sense of familiarity. These bones were likely the remains of the ancestor of the Azure Dragon n, from whom the Azure Flood Dragon n descended.


    However, Lin Fei frowned. Indeed, a true dragon was buried in the tomb, but only its bones remained.


    With only the bones left, there was no bloodline. Where would Lin Fei find the true dragon''s blood now?


    "Are there any other dragon tombs besides this one?" Lin Fei asked.


    "No, only this one."


    "Has your Azure Flood Dragon n preserved anything like a drop of the Azure Dragon''s essence or blood?"


    "If we had something like that, would our n be in this dire state? We would have used it long ago..."


    Lin Fei fell silent. Indeed, if they possessed the dragon''s blood, the Azure Flood Dragon n would have used it. Why would they wait until now? But without the dragon''s blood, what could he do?


    "The blood of the true dragon..." Lin Fei''s gaze shifted to the Green King, a glint of realization in his eyes.

 444. The Ninth Bloodline, the True Dragon Bloodline! The Deep Sea Overlord, the Kun Clan!

    444. The Ninth Bloodline, the True Dragon Bloodline! The Deep Sea Overlord, the Kun n!


    "The blood of the true dragon... isn''t it in you?" Lin Fei stared at Green King, making him feel uneasy.


    "Master... what are you talking about?" Green King asked with a trembling voice.


    "Green King, since you''ve already crossed the Dragon Gate and are no longer a green carp, but a dragon fish, don''t you have the bloodline of the true dragon within you?" Lin Fei inquired.


    Green King''s heart skipped a beat. Had Lin Fei set his sights on the true dragon bloodline in his body? But the blood of the Azure Flood Dragon King also contained a dragon bloodline.


    Regardless, Green King dared not deceive Lin Fei and said bravely, "Master, it''s true that I have the bloodline of the true dragon in my body. If you need it, I can offer you some."


    Lin Fei, picking up on the implied message, nced at Azure Flood Dragon King andmented, "The Azure Flood Dragon King has the blood of the azure dragon in him, which is also a dragon bloodline, but it''s too diluted. You''re different. You''ve just crossed the Dragon Gate, and your true dragon bloodline is abundant.


    Moreover, you can even increase the bloodline in your body. All you need to do is devour, right? Consume whatever exotic beasts you need, as long as they aren''t mythical creatures or divine-grade beasts. This way, you can umte a vast amount of true dragon blood, and I can extract your bloodline without harming you. Are you willing?"


    What could Green King say? Even if Lin Fei decided topletely drain the blood from his body, what could Green King possibly object to? His very life and death were at Lin Fei''s whim. So, without hesitation, Green King nodded, "Master, I agree. Why don''t you try integrating my bloodline into yours first?"


    epting the suggestion, Lin Fei made a move. Green King promptly produced a few droplets of essence blood, each drop rich with his potent true dragon bloodline. Lin Fei integrated it into his body, pure and concentrated, freshly taken from Green King who had just transformed.


    Soon after, a system notification echoed in Lin Fei''s mind.


    <strong>"Your azure dragon bloodline has absorbed a significant amount of true dragon blood, increasing the cultivation progress by 50%. Your azure dragon bloodline was too diluted. With the influx of true dragon blood, it''s bing diluted and is gradually transforming into a true dragon bloodline..."</strong>


    "System."


    Lin Fei immediately essed the system to check.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Arts Realm: Late-stage Martial King</strong>


    <strong>Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Triple Yin True Fire Bloodline: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Supreme Yang Heavenly Thunder Bloodline: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Annihtion Frost Bloodline: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Earth Pulse Divine Mountain Spirit Communication Bloodline: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Endless Vitality Green Wood Bloodline: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Phoenix Bloodline: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>True Dragon Bloodline: Beginner (82%)</strong>


    Looking at the system panel, Lin Fei noticed that he had a total of nine bloodlines. However, the ninth one, originally the Azure Dragon bloodline, had transformed into the True Dragon bloodline.


    This was the first time Lin Fei had encountered such a situation. It was likely due to the fact that the Azure Dragon bloodline was a derivative of the True Dragon bloodline.


    The change was probably influenced by the dominant True Dragon bloodline from Green King. At the moment, the True Dragon bloodline was just at a beginner level. However, Lin Fei had only absorbed a single drop of essence blood. There were more toe...


    Lin Fei continued to merge with the essence blood from Green King.


    <strong>"Your True Dragon bloodline has progressed to Mastery!"</strong>


    As Lin Fei incorporated more of the True Dragon bloodline, it quickly reached mastery. However, after reaching mastery, the progression slowed down. Especially after ten drops, Green King seemed to be at his limit.


    "Master, I..."


    Understanding that Green King was reaching his breaking point, Lin Fei stopped. "Green King, that''s enough for today. Go and devour the sea beasts. umte ten drops of essence blood and bring them to me. If you encounter a sea beast that''s too difficult to handle,e find me. But with your strength, I believe you''ll manage."


    Lin Fei gave his orders, and Green King responded, "Yes, Master." He then left immediately, even taking his subordinates with him. As for escaping, that was impossible.


    If Lin Fei sensed Green King straying too far, he could annihte him with a mere thought. Plus, with the connection of their bloodlines, there was a deep bond that would alert Lin Fei of any mischief.


    So, Lin Fei took a brief rest in the ancestralnd of the Azure Flood Dragon n. Meanwhile, the Azure Flood Dragon King began to settle the members of his n, ensuring their propagation and selecting a new Azure Flood Dragon King. After all, the Azure Flood Dragon King couldn''t stay on the ind forever. He was Lin Fei''s servant and had to return to guard Great Chang.


    Green King became even more brutal. At first, he was cautious, slowly expanding his territory. Under the guise of territorial expansion, he devoured some sea beasts, making it hard for other sea beasts to notice anything unusual. They were unaware that he was trying to increase his True Dragon bloodline.


    However, after being defeated by Lin Fei and bing his servant, Green King no longer bothered to conceal his intentions and showed no restraint.


    Whenever he encountered a sea beast that could enhance his True Dragon bloodline, he would devour it immediately. His strength was formidable, making him a match for even the top king-level exotic beasts. It''s probable that only ancient rare species could challenge him.


    Thus, in the nearby seas, Green King acted with impunity, wildly consuming countless sea beasts. But he didn''t gain much from these actions himself. Every time his True Dragon bloodline surged, he felt closer to his transformation into a dragon.


    However, he had to crystallize the essence blood and hand it over to Lin Fei. Consequently, while Lin Fei''s strength kept increasing, Green King remained stagnant. He even began to doubt if he would ever sessfully transform into a dragon.


    However, Green King''s reckless devouring of sea beasts eventually angered the titans among them. Those who had been lurking in the deep seas for tens of thousands, if not hundreds of thousands, of years¡ªgenuine rulers of the deep, beings of myths and legends.


    At this moment, at the bottom of the deep sea, many sea beasts gathered, seeminglymenting about something. Their cries echoed through the depths, "If the Ancestral Spirit has grace, we hope he awakens."


    "Great Ancestor, if you don''t wake up, we will bepletely devoured."


    "That Green King is too domineering. He''s like a bottomless pit, crazily consuming the exotic beasts in the ocean."


    "Our Kun n is on the verge of extinction."


    "Great Ancestor, are you still there?"


    This was thement of the Kun n from the depths of the sea. Legends spoke of a n known as Kun in the deep sea. Their ancestor, a ruler of the deep sea, was the legendary Kun from myths.


    But nobody had ever seen this Kun. Even members of the Kun n hadn''t seen him. They had only heard rumors passed down through generations that their ancestor Kun was in deep slumber within the ocean depths, and they were instructed not to disturb him. But now, facing the threat of extermination, they had no choice but to seek help from their legendary ancestor.

 445. The Kun Clan Calls Upon Their Ancestor with Blood; The Ancient Being Awakens!

    445. The Kun n Calls Upon Their Ancestor with Blood; The Ancient Being Awakens!


    No matter how much the Kun n pleaded, there was no response from the deep sea. It was as if their ancestor didn''t exist.


    "Could the legend be false?"


    "Is there really no ancestor in the deep sea?"


    "Are we even part of the Kun n anymore?"


    Many of the Kun n''s exotic beasts felt despair. Green King was too powerful. They didn''t even know what his original form was. The king-level beasts among them were swallowed whole by Green King.


    Moreover, Green King imed that the Kun n''s bloodline was exceptionally unique and continued to pursue and consume them. How could they not be desperate under these circumstances? Their only hope now was their ancestor.


    However, there was no sign of the ancestor awakening. Or perhaps, there was no ancestor to begin with...


    "Hehe, so you all fled here," Green King arrived, having pursued the Kun n to this location. Seeing so many of them gathered, he was overjoyed. Once he devoured these members, he would be able to gather enough essence blood.


    Perhaps, when Lin Fei''s True Dragon bloodline wasplete, Green King wouldn''t need to produce essence blood anymore, and he could finally be free. Hence, Green King had to give it his all.


    "However,ing here is of no use. Devour!" Without any hesitation, Green King opened his massive mouth and fiercely inhaled.


    A resonating hum filled the air. Many from the Kun n struggled and screamed, trying to escape, but it was futile against Green King''s might.


    "Ah..."


    "Ancestor, save me!"


    "Even if I die, I won''t let you seed! Explode!"


    "I swear upon the blood of the Kun in me, I hope the ancestor hears my cry and saves our n..."


    Despite their dire circumstances, the Kun n disyed resolve. Many chose to self-destruct. Instantly, the seabed was dyed a deep red. Using their blood and lives as a price, they hoped to awaken the sleeping Kun from the legends. Yet, they were uncertain if such an ancestor truly existed. They were just giving it their all.


    "Hehe, futile," Green King chuckled dismissively, "Do you really believe an ancestor is sleeping? If there were such an ancestor, wouldn''t you have be the rulers of the deep sea long ago? Why would you have fallen into this state? It''s better to be devoured by me and suffer less."


    Green King continued his feast, unbothered. However, as the blood of the Kun n dyed the seabed, changes began to emerge. The seawater turned crimson and, surprisingly, started to form a vortex, reminiscent of a bottomless pit. It voraciously absorbed the blood around it. The vortex grewrger, spreading in every direction.


    "Thump, thump, thump."


    At that moment, many exotic beasts had heard it, echoing from the ocean''s depths. It was a faint, rhythmic beating, as though it resounded directly within the minds of the myriad exotic beasts.


    "That heartbeat..."


    A shiver ran through the Green King. Its visage was one of sheer horror. This was no illusionary sound; it was a genuine heartbeat. And with its emergence, the Green King felt an overwhelming palpitation. So potent was this external heartbeat that it seemed to synchronize with the Green King''s own.


    As the heartbeat intensified, agony etched itself across the Green King''s features. Its heart was now enved to this external rhythm, a beat that was entirely incongruent with its very being. Such was the discord that the Green King appeared to be tearing itself apart from the inside out.


    "Damnation, what exotic beast could this be? Why is the Kun n unaffected? Could it truly be the ancestor of the Kun n?"


    Shock coursed through the Green King.


    At that moment, the Kun n too discerned the anomaly. The Green King had suddenly ceased its attack, seeming to be immobilized in the abyssal depths. Its expression was twisted in torment, as though gued by some unspeakable dilemma.


    Of course, they too had heard the uncanny heartbeat. Yet, they felt no pain. On the contrary, with each intensified beat, they felt surges of power coursing through their veins. It was as if they were being blessed by some arcane force. Furthermore, an ineffable presence, both immensely familiar yet supremely revered, began to rise.


    "It must be the Ancestor awakening!"


    "Our Kun n''s Ancestor has awoken!"


    "How, out of the blue, has the Ancestor of the Kun n awakened? There was no prior indication!"


    "Could it be that the fresh blood within us has stirred the Ancestor, signaling its impending revival?"


    "This isn''t good. The heartbeat is fading. Could the Ancestor be slipping back into slumber?"


    "We cannot allow the Ancestor to sleep again. He must awaken, or facing the Green King, we are doomed."


    The Kun n recognized the gravity of their situation. Their circumstances were far from favorable. The Green King seemed to be momentarily "stunned" by the Ancestor''s heartbeat, granting them a brief respite.


    But retreat was not an option. No matter how far they fled, the Green King would inevitably catch up. And even now, theycked the means to vanquish the Green King. Even if it stood paralyzed, subject to their every assault, they couldn''t bring it down. Their only hope was the awakening of the Ancestor, and they were prepared to pay any price.


    "Awaken the Ancestor with our blood!"


    In that instant, all members of the Kun n forcibly drew forth the fresh blood from within themselves, and with resounding fervor dered, "With our blood, we summon the Ancestor!" Almost immediately, the rich hue of their blood dyed the entire ocean floor a deep crimson. Every drop of it belonged to the Kun n.


    "Hum."


    In the next instant, the previously observed whirlpool expanded more than tenfold. Concurrently, that eerie heartbeat escted ten times in pace.


    And what was even more terrifying, the Green King could distinctly sense a formidable life force emanating instantaneously from that vast oceanic maelstrom. The very essence of life within instilled a deep-rooted fear in it¡ª a suppression of life.


    Only superior beings can exert such a life-dominating pressure upon those of lesser stature. And the Green King, with its true dragon lineage, was a monarch among exotic beasts. On the cusp of metamorphosing into a dragon due to its potent bloodline, yet still subject to such profound life suppression. How terrifying must this being be?


    "Go, leave at once!"


    Fear gripped the Green King''s very soul, and it dared not linger any longer. As for its heartbeat being entranced, rendering its entire body immobile, there was a simple remedy.


    "Explode!"


    The Green King chose self-destruction. In an instant, it transformed into a mist of blood. However, this blood mist quickly ascended with the essence of the Green King, shooting towards the ocean''s surface. For a being of the Green King''s caliber, even death was a challenge. Thus, it opted for self-detonation, turning into a blood mist, and using that form to make a swift escape.


    "Who has awakened me?"


    From the depths of the ocean, the Green King faintly discerned an immense, mysterious, and terrifying voice that sent chills down its spine. With urgency, it made its escape towards the ind of the Azure Flood Dragon n.

 446. The Culmination of the Nine Bloodlines! The Emergence of an Exotic Beast in the Sea!

    446. The Culmination of the Nine Bloodlines! The Emergence of an Exotic Beast in the Sea!


    "Just a bit more essence blood and the True Dragon bloodline should reach perfection!" Lin Fei murmured softly, perched upon a rock on the ind.


    Lin Fei''s cultivation took ce right there, on the ind, without the need for any secret chambers. After all, no one dared approach his vicinity. This vast area was deemed forbidden, off-limits to the members of the Azure Flood Dragon n.


    The King of the Azure Flood Dragons stood guard beside Lin Fei, carrying out any tasks he was assigned. This arrangement seemed to greatly please the Flood Dragon King, now relegated to a mere guardian.


    And Green King? He was theborer, ceaselessly busy, venturing into the vast ocean to devour exotic beasts and gather their essence blood. Each return saw him in a rather battered state, much to the Flood Dragon King''s secret delight.


    "Swish!" Green King returned once again.


    The Flood Dragon King snorted coldly, "The Master is inside. I hope you''ve brought enough essence blood this time."


    Green King, looking haggard, ignored the Flood Dragon King and hastened to Lin Fei, panic flickering across his face. "Master, I fear I''ve encountered great trouble," he said in a low voice.


    "What kind of trouble?" Lin Fei nced at Green King.


    "Master, in my quest to gather True Dragon essence blood for you, I''ve been hunting the Kun n deep in the sea. Their strength was mediocre at best. However, it seems I''ve awakened an ancient ancestor of the Kun n in the deep sea. A terrifying entity has been roused. Sensing danger, I fled back here."


    Lin Fei''s eyebrows rose in intrigue. "The ancient ancestor of the Kun n? What is that? Could it be the mythical Kun?"


    Lin Fei looked at Green King in astonishment. This green carp seemed to have a knack for attracting formidable and fearsome enemies. In just this short period, he had invoked such a powerful adversary. Of course, Green King had still managed to escape back. And after all, he was serving Lin Fei''s purposes.


    Lin Fei did not reprimand him but simply nodded, "Bring forth the essence blood."


    "Master, this time I''ve managed to condense about twenty drops of essence blood..."


    Green King skillfully produced the twenty drops of essence blood. Despite the pain it caused him, he had no choice. He was now Lin Fei''s servant, bound to do asmanded.


    As for transforming into a dragon, Lin Fei had made no promises. But likely, only after Lin Fei ascended to the Martial Gods could Green King slowly umte his own essence blood and strive for his transformation.


    "Good, do not venture out for now. Stay here with the Azure Flood Dragon King," Lin Fei instructed.


    "Yes, Master."


    With that, Green King retreated. After his departure, Lin Fei gazed at the twenty drops of essence blood before him. "This should be enough! Hopefully, this time the True Dragon bloodline will reach its full potential!" Lin Fei had been waiting for this moment far too long.


    "Merge!"


    The next moment, Lin Fei opened his mouth and swallowed. Instantly, all twenty drops of True Dragon essence blood were ingested. A thunderous rumble resonated within him, as a terrifying aura emanated from his body. Meanwhile, Lin Fei''s True Dragon bloodline, already transcendent, was now hurtling towardpletion.


    50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%...


    With the absorption of the twenty drops of essence blood, Lin Fei''s True Dragon bloodline cultivation finally reached 100%.


    "Boom!"


    In that instant, Lin Fei''s True Dragon bloodline was perfected. Suddenly, his body uncontrobly transformed into a colossal figure, a manifestation of the awakened True Dragon bloodline.


    Lin Fei''s entire being radiated immense strength, and a phantom of a true dragon loomed behind him, overlooking all beings with a fearsome presence.


    "Is it done?" The Azure Flood Dragon King and Green King abruptly looked up. They exchanged nces, both visibly shaken. As king-level exotic beasts with True Dragon bloodlines themselves, they were acutely sensitive to such transformations.


    The overwhelming pressure emanating from Lin Fei was unmistakable ¨C the True Dragon bloodline had reached its zenith. And, if they remembered correctly, this was Lin Fei''s ninth bloodline.


    Martial Kings, upon perfecting nine bloodlines, could attempt to break through to the realm of Martial Gods. The thought left the Azure Flood Dragon King and Green King with mixed feelings.


    Deep down, they hoped Lin Fei wouldn''t achieve Martial God status, for if he did, they would be bound to him for generations. Yet, they also didn''t want him to perish, as their fates were tied to his. It was a dilemma.


    Lin Fei''s True Martial King Form, merely a hundred meters tall, hovered in the void.


    "System," he called out, and the system panel appeared.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Realm: Late Stage Martial King</strong>


    <strong>Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Triple Yin True Fire Bloodline: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Supreme Yang Heavenly Thunder Bloodline: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Annihtion Frost Bloodline: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Earth Pulse Divine Mountain Spirit Communication Bloodline: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Endless Vitality Green Wood Bloodline: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>Phoenix Bloodline: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>True Dragon Bloodline: Perfection</strong>


    Lin Fei observed the densely packed list of bloodlines on the system panel. Nine bloodlines, now all perfectlyplete. This meant he had met the minimum criteria to challenge the Martial God realm.


    However, this was just the beginning. To truly ascend to Martial Gods, a Martial King must not only perfect nine bloodlines but also possess a steadfast "Dao". But what was Lin Fei''s "Dao"?


    Without a "Dao," Lin Fei would find it immensely challenging to achieve the status of Martial Gods. Ascension to godhood is a process of "realizing the Dao," a qualitative transformation, even more significant than the leap from a master to a martial saint.


    Regardless of Lin Fei''s power, his essence remained human. But upon bing a Martial God, his very essence would transform. No longer merely human, he would be a deity.


    How can a mortal be a god? Even if a god''s power were to be thrust upon a human, it would not be a blessing but a catastrophe. Mortalsck the conviction to wield such divine power. The "Dao" helps a Martial King bear the power of a god. This process is the realization of the Dao.


    The journey from Martial King to Martial Gods is arduous and nearly impossible. Ny-nine percent of Martial Kings fall, never reaching the realm of Martial Gods. The transformation from human to god is a metamorphosis coveted by all life forms, including exotic beasts. When a king-level beast transforms into a god-level entity, it bes the stuff of myths and legends.


    The same is true for Qi cultivators: the transition from Nascent Soul to Deity Transformation signifies immortality and an ability to manifest in myriad forms, a feat both terrifying and awe-inspiring.


    But Lin Fei faced a dilemma: where was his "Dao," and how could he realize it?


    As Lin Fei pondered, the sea suddenly churned into a massive whirlpool, with towering water spouts erupting skywards. The entire ocean seemed to go mad, roaring and raging.


    Amidst the enormous whirlpool and water spouts, a colossal exotic beast began to emerge. Its appearance instantly exerted a fearsome life-force pressure. The Azure Flood Dragon King and Green King were utterly suppressed, an overwhelming dominance of life and bloodline.


    Fear gripped Green King, who couldn''t help but cry out, "Master, that... that is the awakened being of the Kun n!"


    "The awakened being of the Kun n?" Lin Fei mused. "Could it be the real divine beast Kun?"


    He gazed at the terrifying exotic beast. Below the waves, its massive body seemed to stretch for thousands of miles. Anyone witnessing this fearsome creature, possibly the legendary Kun, would be struck with awe.

 447. The Mythical Kun? Lin Fei, Enhanced by Nine Great Bloodlines, Battles the Giant Kun!

    447. The Mythical Kun? Lin Fei, Enhanced by Nine Great Bloodlines, Battles the Giant Kun!


    "Kun!" Lin Fei eximed. "A life form from legends, rivaling the Phoenix and the True Dragon. No, perhaps even more ancient, mysterious, and powerful." He stared intently at the immense creature in the sea. Though it had not revealed its full body, the glimpses of its enormous form were enough to demonstrate its colossal size.


    Green King was pale as paper, never having imagined that the "Kun" would follow them here. The Azure Flood Dragon King, standing beside him, was equally pale, stunned by the sight of this terrifying exotic beast.


    With a roar, the Kun unleashed a wave of sound that stirred up towering waves.


    "Freeze!" Lin Feimanded, effortlessly freezing the gigantic waves into ice crystals that fell from the sky. The first sh ended in a draw, with neither side gaining the upper hand. Lin Fei sensed that while the Kun was indeed powerful and oppressive, it did not evoke a suffocating sense of threat.


    "Is it not the Kun? Or perhaps, it is, but not yet a god-level entity?" Lin Fei thought, recalling the Phoenix in the small world. That Phoenix was a legendary being but not yet a deity, as it had not fully matured. Could this be the case with the Kun before him?


    Unsure, Lin Fei decided to test the waters. Protected by his nine bloodlines and possessing a Dao Artifact, he felt secure even against a god-level exotic beast. If outmatched, he could always retreat into the safety of his Dao Artifact, which even a god-level creature couldn''t breach.


    "Boom!"


    The next moment, Lin Fei revealed his True Martial King Form, expanding to a colossal hundred-thousand-meter form. This was thebined power of the Five Elements and Four Symbols bloodlines, merging into a force of the world itself.


    In addition, the True Dragon and Phoenix bloodlines added their might, with the phantom images of a giant Phoenix and a massive True Dragon encircling him, making him appear like an ancient deity.


    Lin Fei''s body surged with the power of the world, enhanced by the Phoenix and True Dragon. With the support of the nine great bloodlines, he felt as if he possessed boundless strength, almost invincible as if there was nothing he couldn''t do.


    "Fire!"


    Facing the massive "Kun," Lin Fei gestured with an open hand. A colossal burst of mes erupted,bining the fires of the Phoenix and the Triple Yin True Fire, along with the Heavenly Fire and many other types. These myriad mes merged and exploded with enough intensity to scorch the heavens and boil the seas. Even the vast ocean could not quell Lin Fei''s inferno, which now enveloped the gigantic Kun, attempting to reduce it to ashes.


    However, the Kun roared furiously and leaped powerfully, causing the sea and even the void to tremble. Revealing most of its body above the water, the Kun''s size was unimaginably vast, far exceeding thousands of miles.


    Lin Fei''s mes, powerful as they were, were extinguished by a powerful gust from Kun''s mouth, like a wild wind tearing through the void. This wind, contrary to fueling the fire, extinguished the mes engulfing the Kun and swept ferociously towards Lin Fei.


    Without a nce, Lin Fei punched out. The void trembled under the force of his full-strength blow, abination of the power of the world and the enhanced strength of the True Dragon and Phoenix bloodlines. This punch represented the pinnacle of Lin Fei''s Martial King strength. He felt that even the Heavenly Pir Mountain could not withstand this blow.


    His punch collided fiercely with the Kun''s colossal body, causing both Lin Fei and the Kun to reel back. Despite the impact, Lin Fei''s Endless Vitality Green Wood Bloodline quickly restored his vitality, healing any shock he had received.


    With the burst of his nine great bloodlines, Lin Fei was almost invulnerable, excelling in attack, strength, defense, and recovery, making him one of the most formidable beings below the level of a deity. He had no fear of any non-god-level opponent.


    Initially, Lin Fei thought the Kun was at the god-level, but the exchange revealed that it was not. The Kun was indeed mighty, yet it had not reached the realm of a deity. Nevertheless, the Kun was formidable, far surpassing any exotic beast Lin Fei had ever encountered.


    "Again!" Lin Fei, invigorated, stepped forward, his hundred-thousand-meter form striding into the sea for another confrontation.


    "Boom!"


    The sea trembled as Lin Fei reached out with a massive hand, grasping the colossal Kun.


    "Lift!" hemanded, channeling his strength. In closebat, a Martial King''s most formidable weapon is still the physical body itself, beyond any bloodline or Divine Ability.


    Thus, close-quartersbat brings out the advantages of a Martial King, though such opportunities are rare once one achieves this level. But now, Lin Fei had found his chance to battle this fearsome exotic beast.


    Lin Fei''s hundred-thousand-meter True Martial King Form,bined with the power of the dragon and phoenix, seized the massive Kun. With a mighty heave, he lifted the creature.


    Simultaneously, a chilling aura from Lin Fei''s hand began to seep into the Kun, freezing its body into ice crystals. This was the power of the Annihtion Frost Bloodline, not just freezing but also embodying the force of annihtion. It momentarily immobilized Kun''s power, rendering it helpless and allowing Lin Fei to hoist it up.


    "Boom!"


    The frozen Kun, its massive body now immobilized, was mmed down by Lin Fei into the sea, shattering the ice and reducing the Kun to fragments that fell into the ocean.


    "Is it dead?" Lin Fei watched the sea surface intently. The Kun, a being not so easily vanquished, still showed signs of life. As long as its life force persisted, it wouldn''t die. But how could it recover from being reduced to shards?

 448. The Suppressed Giant Kun, Merely an Avatar?

    448. The Suppressed Giant Kun, Merely an Avatar?


    "Hum." Soon, a whirlpool formed on the sea surface, followed by a trembling of the entire ocean. Then, towering waves rolled in, forming a thousand-mile-long giant Kun in the void. The Kun was indeed not dead. The shattered ice reformed, once again constituting the giant Kun.


    "What a formidable giant Kun!" Lin Fei inwardly apuded.


    However, he wasn''t surprised. Such a powerful exotic beast, the mythical Kun from legends wouldn''t fall so easily. It was impossible!


    Even with his great strength, Lin Fei didn''t believe he could effortlessly y such a beast, especially one surpassing even god-level entities in myths.


    "What exactly are you?" Lin Fei pondered. "Like the Kun but not quite the Kun. Yet, you''re definitely not a god-level exotic beast!"


    Lin Fei''s voice echoed through the void like thunder.


    "Has the human Martial King be so powerful now?" the Kun mused. "Or has the world changed too much during my slumber? Human, you are impressive. You are the first to confront my iplete avatar with the body of a Martial King."


    "Iplete avatar?" Lin Fei was taken aback. The Kun, spanning a thousand miles, was just an avatar?


    "Can''t human Deity Transformations cultivator create billions of avatars? How could we exotic beasts not do the same? This avatar is merely cultivated from a drop of my essence blood, and it''s be iplete due to prolonged dormancy. Yet, ordinarily, it''s unbeatable by anyone less than a god-level being. But you managed it."


    Lin Fei fell silent. This was indeed the mythical Kun, but only an iplete avatar cultivated from a drop of its blood. What would the true form of the Kun be like, if this was just a drop of its blood?


    "Why did you pursue me to my ind upon awakening?" Lin Fei inquired.


    "You humans are cunning," the Kun replied. "You let your exotic beast devour the bloodline of my kin to condense the essence blood of the true dragon for your cultivation. And now you ask me why I pursued you?"


    Lin Fei remained silent, realizing that Kun knew everything. There was no turning back now. "So, a battle it must be!" he dered, his gaze sharp and fearless.


    The Kun smiled faintly, "You seem eager to fight and fearless. Is that because you have something to rely on?"


    The Kun scrutinized Lin Fei, unable to discern his true strength with its avatar.


    "So, do you wish to fight or make peace?" Lin Fei asked.


    The Kun shook its head, "I awoke thinking to easily handle a mere king-level exotic beast, retribution for my kin. But I didn''t expect to encounter someone like you. My drop of essence blood in this avatar can''t kill you. Nor can you kill it. If I wish, I can absorb the essence blood of all the exotic beasts in this sea to temporarily repair this avatar. Then, even you might be in danger. But if I do that, this avatar will be destroyed. I don''t want a pyrrhic victory."


    Lin Fei just stared at the Kun, saying nothing. He believed it could absorb the essence blood of nearby exotic beasts to repair its avatar. He had his own countermeasures ¨C the Saber World, isting the inside from the outside, where the world''s power could encase the Saber World, making the Kun''s iplete avatar unable to break free.


    Lin Fei could potentially exhaust it to death. However, he didn''t want to resort to this unless absolutely necessary. If Kun''s essence blood avatar escaped, it would be a significant problem. Moreover, the Kun kept mentioning its avatar without revealing the location of its true body. What if the true form of the Kun could descend?


    "So, Senior Kun, what do you propose?" Lin Fei inquired further. Given that the Kun did not initiate a battle, it likely had a request or needed Lin Fei for some purpose.


    "It''s simple. I need your help with one thing," Kun responded. "At the bottom of the sea, my true form has left some treasures of the Kun n, sealed within a formation. Over time, the formation has weakened, and my iplete essence blood avatar alone can''t open it. But with your help, we can surely break through the formation."


    "At that time, not only will all grievances between us be resolved. Even more, I can bestow upon you a tremendous stroke of fortune! For example, aiding you in your enlightenment! With your current state, you must be on the verge of breaking through to the Martial God realm, right? For you Martial Kings, achieving enlightenment is no easy task. But there are certain treasures that can assist you in your enlightenment. I remember I seemed to have left behind some treasures of this kind."


    Kun finished speaking and fell silent. It quietly awaited a response.


    It must be said that such conditions were astonishing. Even more so, they were very enticing. Treasures that could aid in enlightenment. Who wouldn''t be tempted?


    Lin Fei had just reached the peak of the Martial King realm. He was currently pondering how to achieve enlightenment. Unexpectedly, this giant kun had brought forth such a boon. However, was it truly as it seemed?


    "Assist me in ascending..." Lin Fei scoffed. "Perhaps such treasures exist, but I doubt you would leave them so readily essible. And as for helping you break the formation, I must decline."


    Lin Fei''s outright refusal, without a hint of hesitation, indicated hisck of interest. Helping the Kun could be fraught with dangers ¨C unleashing its true form, empowering it to god-level, or other unforeseen consequences. Even the potential for valuable treasures could not outweigh these risks. Lin Fei believed in achieving Dao through personal cultivation, independent of external aids.


    The Kun''s expression froze, then darkened menacingly. "Very well, human cultivator," it said with a sneer. "I offered you a chance, a mere Martial King, to assist me. But since you failed to seize it, prepare to die. Your nine bloodlines will help meplete my essence blood and break the formation!"


    With that, the Kun''s aura surged violently, as if it had been holding back for a long time, and now unleashed its full power.

 449. The Arrival of Saber World, Vanquishing the Giant Kun! The Kun’s Dying Curse!

    449. The Arrival of Saber World, Vanquishing the Giant Kun! The Kun¡¯s Dying Curse!


    "Swallow!" The Kun began to devour voraciously. The surrounding seawater swirled, and members of the Kun n were swept up, flying towards the Kun''s mouth.


    "No, Ancestor, it''s us!" they cried. "Ancestor, please don''t swallow us!" But their pleas were in vain; the Kun seemed to have intentionally lured them for this very moment.


    Countless members of the Kun n were swallowed, and the Kun''s aura grew increasingly terrifying as if about to break through a critical threshold. Lin Fei realized the Kun was attempting to restore itself, and if sessful, it could potentially reach god-level ¨C an oue Lin Fei did not wish to see.


    "You won''t swallow and restore so recklessly in front of me!" Lin Fei dered. "Saber World!"


    With that thought, Lin Fei summoned the Saber World. It descended with a boom, isting everything within from the outside. This was no ordinary Saber World, but one infused with Lin Fei''s power of the world, possessing the characteristics of a ''small world'' ¨C simr to the one that trapped the Phoenix.


    Lin Fei had begun to understand the essence of a small world. Unlike a secret realm, which couldn''t be considered a full-fledged world, a small world genuinely merited this title. It was this understanding that allowed him to evolve his Saber World, pushing it towards bing a small world and effectively isting everything within.


    In an instant, Lin Fei transported all beings within the Saber World out, even removing the seawater. Kun was leftpletely isted, unable to devour any more members of its n or other exotic beasts.


    "What''s happening? Is this a small world?" Kun wondered. It sensed that Lin Fei''s Saber World was part secret realm, part small world, capable of isting everything within.


    The interruption of its devouring process infuriated the Kun. This disruption was costly, and if prolonged, it might not be able topensate for its iplete essence blood.


    The Kun, trapped and enraged by the interruption of its restoration, faced a significant setback, potentially unable to repair its essence blood without further consumption.


    "Break this mere realm!" The Kun charged toward Lin Fei''s Saber World with terrifying force. Despite the Kun''s immense power, its collision merely caused a slight tremor in the Saber World.


    The world''s power within the Saber World quickly repaired any damage, restoring its integrity. The Kun was astonished and disbelieving that it couldn''t break through the Saber World.


    "Saber of the Heavens, Strike!" Within the Saber World, countless saber lights converged and furiously descended upon the Kun. The Kun, despite its formidable defense, was overwhelmed by the relentless assault of saber lights. Inside the isted Saber World, Kun''s power could not be replenished, while Lin Fei''s Saber World seemed to have an endless supply of energy.


    In a matter of moments, Kun''s aura noticeably weakened and continued to do so rapidly. Cursing Lin Fei, Kun vowed revenge when its true form returned from the Divine Realm. However, its threats were futile. Soon, Kun''s massive body deted, shrinking and eventually being sliced by the saber lights into a single drop of dark red essence blood, full of immense energy.


    Lin Fei was momentarily tempted by the power of this essence blood but quickly restrained his greed. Considering the potential dangers and unknowns associated with Kun''s essence blood, he decided not to assimte it and instead chose to eliminate any future threats.


    "Refine!" In Lin Fei''s Saber World, mes roared fiercely,bining the Triple Yin True Fire, the Phoenix Fire, and other mes to incinerate the essence blood. As the mes burned, the essence blood rapidly turned to ash. Suddenly, a tremendous roar emitted from the essence blood as it began to morph into the form of the Kun, but only managed to form a gigantic head before being consumed by the mes.


    "You actually resisted the temptation and refrained from assimting my essence blood," the Kun''s head remarked as it continued to transform amidst the zing mes, eventually turning to ashes.


    Lin Fei, witnessing the disintegration of the essence blood, felt a mix of relief and contemtion. He had wisely controlled his greed, avoiding the trap the Kun had set within its essence blood. Had he sumbed to temptation, the Kun might have seized the opportunity to control him, potentially leading to his undoing.


    With the essence blood now reduced to ashes, Lin Fei felt a sense of security. The immediate threat of the Kun was gone. However, Kun''s mention of the "Divine Realm" before its demise piqued Lin Fei''s curiosity.


    "Returning from the Divine Realm? So, the Kun''s true form resides there?" he wondered. "What exactly is this Divine Realm, and why hasn''t Dubhe mentioned it?"


    Lin Fei reached out to Dubhe with these questions. Dubhe exined that the Divine Realm was a world created by beings above the god-level, which could be understood as a kind of small world. This realm differed from ordinary worlds and was conducive to the cultivation of life forms above the god-level. However, Dubhe didn''t have specific details, as it had never been taken there by its master.


    This revtion led Lin Fei to realize the vastness of the ancient world and why beings at the level of Martial Gods or Deity Transformation were rarely seen. They likely resided in the Divine Realm.


    Though the threat of the Kun lingered, Lin Fei knew its return from the Divine Realm wouldn''t be easy. If the Kun did return, perhaps by then, Lin Fei would have achieved the status of Martial God. The bnce of power at that point would be uncertain.

 450. Return to the Feng Family, The Astonishment of Feng Ling!

    450. Return to the Feng Family, The Astonishment of Feng Ling!


    Having retracted the Saber World, Lin Fei descended amidst the Kun n, who were left in a state of disarray. They had not perished, yet their countenances bore expressions of bewilderment, torn between relief and sorrow.


    The giant Kun, their ancestor, had fallen, having attempted to devour them in a bid to regain their strength.


    Lin Fei paid them no heed and addressed the Azure Flood Dragon King and Green King, "Let''s go. I shall escort you to Great Chang first."


    Thus, Lin Fei, apanied by the Azure Flood Dragon King and Green King, returned to Great Chang.


    To Green King, Lin Fei said, "Green King, I am aware of your desire to transform into a dragon. However, without my permission, you shall not undertake the transformation. Stay with the Azure Flood Dragon King in Great Chang and guard it for ten years. After all, even if you attempt to transform into a dragon, sess is not guaranteed. Perhaps one day, if I be a Martial God, I might lend you a helping hand."


    Green King looked at Lin Fei, then bowed respectfully, saying, "I will heed Master''smand!" Indeed, Green King knew well that transforming into a dragon was no easy feat. If Lin Fei were to achieve Martial God status, perhaps he truly could assist in its transformation.


    Satisfied, Lin Fei recognized that while the Azure Flood Dragon King might not be the strongest, the Green King was a different matter. With its rich True Dragon bloodline, few under the divine level could rival Green King. With both the Green King and the Azure Flood Dragon King guarding the seas of Great Chang, the area was as secure as a fortress.


    Contented, Lin Fei swiftly departed from Great Chang and headed back to the ancient continent, to the Ancient Origin Sect and the Feng family, ready to deeply ponder and seek his own Dao.


    At the Feng family, the Feng Ling waited quietly day after day. Her cultivation had teaued, so she focused on maintaining her condition, ready to attempt breaking through to Martial Gods at any moment.


    As a descendant of the Phoenix bloodline, she followed the Phoenix''s path, which provided a clear Dao for her to walk. Her sess, however, depended on her own fate. Yet she refrained from attempting to ascend to Martial Gods, for she was waiting for Lin Fei to join with her in a yin-yang union.


    Only after entrusting her most precious possession to Lin Fei, enabling him a chance for rebirth through fire, would she feelpletely at ease to pursue her ascension. Thus, her days, though somewhat mundane, allowed her to manage the ordinary affairs of the Feng family.


    With a whoosh, the Feng Ling felt a slight flicker before her eyes, and then she saw a familiar figure.


    "Lin Fei, you''ve returned?" she eximed, momentarily taken aback before a wave of immense joy washed over her. She hadn''t expected Lin Fei to return so swiftly.


    "Feng Ling, I have returned," Lin Fei replied with a slight smile. The Feng Ling, her eyes widening in disbelief, seemed to have a bold conjecture. Could it be that Lin Fei had achieved perfection in all nine bloodlines, reaching the pinnacle of a Martial King?


    Lin Fei responded not with words but with action. He slowly extended his hand, and instantly, nine bloodlines emerged as radiant beams of light in his palm. The massive aura of each bloodline, all signifyingpletion, left no room for doubt in Feng Ling''s mind. Lin Fei had indeed achieved perfection in all nine bloodlines.


    "Truly, you have attained perfection in all nine bloodlines, and so swiftly, in less than a year..." she murmured, recalling Lin Fei''s promise. The ten-year timeline they had initially contemted now seemed excessively long. She had underestimated Lin Fei''s potential, which was astonishing.


    Lin Fei shared a brief ount of his encounters with the dragon gate, the Green King, the giant Kun, and even the Divine Realm. Each event was extraordinary, and Feng Ling listened intently, her expression growing solemn.


    "Incredible, to think the legends are true," she whispered. "Encountering such mythical events as the carp leaping over the dragon gate... And the dragon gate itself, undoubtedly a world-shaking, unimaginable treasure."


    She reflected on Green King''s fate. Initially a mere carp, it had transformed into a dragonfish and finally became Green King, yet in the end, it became Lin Fei''s subordinate.


    "But it may not realize," she mused, "that serving you might be its fortune..." She knew well the terrifying potential of Lin Fei. Serving him would not demean Green King.


    In fact, should Lin Fei ascend to Martial Gods or even surpass that realm, how far could Green King be from truly transforming into a dragon?


    Even if there were a gap, Lin Fei might well help Green King achieve it. Thus, unbeknownst to Green King, its fate was not misfortune but perhaps a stroke of good luck.


    On the contrary, Green King was fortunate to have encountered Lin Fei. Without Lin Fei, Green King''s forced transformation into a dragon through the consumption of exotic beasts and the umtion of True Dragon essence blood would likely have ended in failure. The difficulty of such a transformation was evident from the Azure Flood Dragon King, who had never considered it. This highlighted the immense challenge of bing a dragon.


    "Feng Ling, do you know of the Divine Realm?" Lin Fei inquired. "The Kun''s final words pose a threat. If it truly returns from the Divine Realm, we could be in trouble."


    The Feng Ling hesitated before shaking her head, admitting that there were no records of the Divine Realm in her family''s archives. She suggested consulting the Phoenix, who might have knowledge of it. Given the Phoenix''s current situation, trapped in a small world and reliant on Lin Fei for release, it was unlikely to withhold information or deceive like Kun might have.


    Lin Fei, however, decided against immediate action. "There''s no rush. Understanding the Divine Realm now serves no purpose. Once I achieve Martial Gods, I''ll inquire with the Phoenix about the specifics." He pondered the crucial question of what ''Dao'' truly meant for a Martial King aspiring to be a Martial God.


    "Lin Fei, our Feng family has extensive records about Martial Gods," the Feng Ling offered. "You could consult them."


    "Very well, deliver everything to my secret chamber. Starting today, I shall seclude myself. I will emerge from seclusion once I have gained enlightenment."


    Lin Fei gritted his teeth and made a decision. If he wanted to be a Martial God, he had to achieve enlightenment. But first, he needed to understand what Dao truly was. Perhaps, this would take a considerable amount of time. Yet, this was also a part of cultivation.


    Moreover, time was on Lin Fei''s side now. And so, Lin Fei entered his secret chamber. Alone.


    The door was tightly sealed. Not even Feng Ling would enter.


    This was truly a crucial period of seclusion for Lin Fei!

 451. Lin Fei’s Dao, The Path of Longevity! Lin Fei’s Law, The Law of the World!

    451. Lin Fei¡¯s Dao, The Path of Longevity! Lin Fei¡¯s Law, The Law of the World!


    Within the Dubhe Dao Artifact, Lin Fei was perusing the cultivation insights of Martial Gods, provided by Feng Ling. However, the information was limited, mostlymon knowledge, without any profound insights.


    This was hardly surprising, as the Feng family had never produced a Martial God. The records contained vague concepts like the need toprehend one''s own Dao, leaving Lin Fei pondering over the nature of his path and the method of enlightenment.


    Fortunately, Lin Fei had the Dubhe Dao Artifact, crafted by the true immortal Dubhe, epassing methods up to the level of a Dao Integration cultivator. Only a Dao Integration cultivator can be called a true immortal, cing Dubhe far above the Martial Gods.


    In his secluded chamber, Lin Fei discovered many texts about how Martial Godsprehend their Dao and even how to "realize" it. There were insights into specific paths, like the way of the sword, where amalgamating all nine bloodlines could potentially give birth to the swordw.


    This was just a possibility, as merging the bloodlines might lead one to sense the swordw, allowing its integration into the bloodlines and mastery over it. The birth of such aw signifies the sessful ascension to Martial Godhood.


    Once a martial artist bes a god, theymand aw. The path of immortality follows a simr principle, where achieving Deity Transformation means merging oneself with aw, making oneself and thew one and the same. This state allows for a tremendous boost in survival ability and the use of thew''s power.


    Whether it is Martial Gods or Deity Transformation cultivators, thews theymand are just a fraction of the vast universe, a mere drop in the ocean.


    Lin Fei now understood the concept of realizing the Dao. The question remained: what was his Dao? Lin Fei excelled in the art of the saber, even evolving his saber technique. Following the path of the saber could indeed be his Dao.


    The Dao of the saber was indeed a formidable path of offense. Thew of the saber, once condensed, was terrifyingly powerful. Yet, Lin Fei questioned himself: Was the saber truly his Dao? He had never felt a life-long devotion to the saber path. His practice of saber techniques and the evolution of the Saber World were merely means to enhance his strength, not a dedication to the saber itself. Unlike those truly obsessed with the saber, Lin Fei was not willing to devote his entire being to it.


    To achieve Martial Gods, Lin Fei knew he must follow andprehend his own path. He closed his eyes, reflecting on his journey from the start of his martial arts training, ascending step by step to the pinnacle of a Martial King, and now standing on the verge of attempting to break through to Martial Gods. What was his Dao? What deep conviction had he always held?


    Lin Fei vividly remembered his initial motivation in martial arts: the pursuit of longevity. He sought eternal life, to live on endlessly and prosperously. This ambition had never changed over the years. Whether it was the martial or the immortal path, Lin Fei would choose whichever could grant him eternal life. Hence, the specific paths like the saber, martial arts, or the sword were secondary to his ultimate goal of longevity. His martial practice was for longevity, but what was his Dao in this pursuit?


    "My Dao is longevity!" Lin Fei realized with conviction. No matter the means or treasures, his fundamental goal was eternal life. However, to ascend to Martial Gods, "longevity" was not a specificw. He needed toprehend a concretew that would eventually lead him to true immortality.


    Lin Fei thought of his nine bloodlines and the Saber World. In his quest for longevity, he had always sought bnce in martial arts ¡ª a bnce in offense and defense, aprehensive approach with diverse methods. He aimed to be wless and well-rounded, without weaknesses, to ensure his survival. This was the core of his martial cultivation.


    To ascend to Martial Gods, however, a vague concept wouldn''t suffice. He needed to grasp a specificw, one that would ultimately enable his quest for true immortality. This, in essence, was the realization of his Dao.


    "If I must choose a specificw," Lin Fei mused, "then my choice would be... the World. If I were to give birth to aw, it should be the Law of the World ¡ª epassing everything, containing all, without any ws, perfect and unblemished. This is the idealw I envisage."


    A light seemed to dawn in Lin Fei''s mind, slicing through the darkness of uncertainty. The Law of the World! He thought of his Five Elements and Four Symbols bloodlines, which had given birth to the power of the world. Combined with the Saber World, even Kun''s avatar was trapped. What more if it were the Law of the World?


    However, could he really give birth to the Law of the World? And could he control it? Lin Fei wasn''t sure. It was just an idea he had, but his nine bloodlines seemed fitting for the Law of the World. His path, focused on ''longevity,'' was unique and challenging.


    Evenprehending the Law of the World might not guarantee the realization of eternal life; it could be just one step toward it. Martial Gods had a lifespan of a hundred thousand years, which was a stride in the journey of longevity.


    "As long as I seed in realizing the Dao," Lin Fei resolved, prehending the Law of the World would be a significant step towards longevity. This is indeed the realization of the Dao. However, my path is too ambitious. Merely bing a Martial God might not suffice to fully realize my Dao. Perhaps only at the level of Martial Gods or even Dao Integration can I fully realize it."


    Lin Fei''s understanding became clear. ording to the cultivation texts, he was ready in terms of understanding and preparation, just waiting to merge his nine bloodlines and attempt to ascend to Martial Gods. But he knew the difficulty of this endeavor; many Martial Kings had faltered at this juncture. Despite feeling prepared, he knew the value of caution.


    Lin Fei also remembered Feng Ling''s wait. Though they were Daopanions, they had not yet united in the Yin-Yang union, which would grant him a chance for rebirth through fire. He wouldn''t miss such an opportunity.


    "Time to leave and seek out Feng Ling," he decided, standing up and leaving the chamber with renewed determination.

 452. The Fusion of Nine Bloodlines, Witnessing the Origin!

    452. The Fusion of Nine Bloodlines, Witnessing the Origin!


    Lin Fei emerged from his seclusion earlier than Feng Ling had anticipated.


    "You''ve ended your seclusion so soon?" she asked with a slight change in expression, fearing that Lin Fei might have encountered some difficulties in his pursuit of Dao. It wasmon for even the most talented to face obstacles, especially when a Martial King attempted to break through to Martial Gods.


    However, Lin Fei reassured her with a smile, "There''s been no trouble; I have found my Dao. I''m even ready to attempt ascending to Martial Gods. To ensure absolute sess and not let your long wait be in vain, I''m willing to try the opportunity of rebirth through fire. Sess would be ideal, but even in failure, I can learn andy the foundation for the next attempt."


    Feng Ling understood Lin Fei''s intention; he was preparing for their Yin-Yang union, to be true Daopanions. Despite having waited for this moment for a long time, she felt a bashful reluctance. Yet, being a Martial King herself, she quickly adjusted her mindset, knowing the gravity of the situation. Upon their union, Lin Fei would immediately attempt to ascend to Martial Gods. Sess would make him a Martial God, but failure would rely on the rebirth opportunity from their union to recover.


    "Let''s go to the back mountain," she suggested. "It''s a forbidden area where no one can disturb us."


    Lin Fei nodded in agreement. Although entering the small world where the Phoenix resided would have been safer, they still harbored caution towards the Phoenix and chose the back mountain instead.


    "Let''s begin," Lin Fei said after setting up a simple formation. He gently took Feng Ling''s hand, and their auras merged harmoniously ¡ª one Yin, one Yang. The union of Yin and Yangmenced.


    As Lin Fei emerged from his seclusion earlier than Feng Ling had expected, she was initially concerned that he might have encountered obstacles in his path.


    However, Lin Fei assured her that he had found his Dao and was ready to ascend to Martial Gods. He wanted to seize the opportunity for a rebirth through fire, provided by their Yin-Yang union, which would not only be a trial but also a foundation for future sess.


    Understanding his intention, Feng Ling prepared for their union, which was more than just a physical connection; it was a crucial step in Lin Fei''s journey toward bing a Martial God. They chose a secluded spot in the back mountain, a forbidden area free from disturbances, for their union. Though they could have opted for the safety of the Phoenix''s small world, they remained cautious and chose the mountain instead.


    As they began, a unique energy flowed from Feng Ling to Lin Fei. Every particle of his being seemed to rejoice in this energy, which made him feel as though he could recover from any adversity.


    "Is this the rebirth through fire?" Lin Fei wondered, realizing this was the moment he had been preparing for. The energy was fleeting, urging him to act swiftly in his ascent to Martial Gods.


    Without hesitation, Lin Fei unleashed his True Martial King Form, merging disparate bloodlines forcefully, even those that conventionally wouldn''tbine, like the Supreme Saber Dao and Grand Yin Wind Dao bloodlines. Ignoring the conflicts between the bloodlines, he continued to merge them one after another, until all nine were unified. This fusion birthed an immense power within him, and with it, he could sense a profound transformation in his perception of the world around him.


    Mountains no longer appeared as mere mountains, and the void was not just emptiness but a kaleidoscope of colors and invisible threads.


    Lin Fei noticed simr threads extending from his own form, connecting him to the surrounding universe. Pulling on one of these threads, he sensed an endless dominance and sharpness, a testament to the overwhelming power he was about tomand.


    "Is this... the Saber Dao?" Lin Fei wondered in astonishment. These threads, did they represent a connection to a certain Dao or power?


    Following one thread with his consciousness, Lin Fei extended it into the depths of the void. There, in the vast expanse, he sensed his thread connecting to a massive, luminous entity, radiating an endless aura of dominance and sharpness. It felt as though a mere nce could slice through his entire being, even his consciousness.


    "This is the Origin of the Saber Dao?" he pondered. "If I follow this thread into the Saber Dao''s Origin andprehend the Saber Daow from it, could I then achieve Martial Gods?"


    However, Lin Fei was cautious. This was just spection, and in his current state, he dared not attempt such a risky endeavor.


    Suddenly, the thread vibrated intensely, and a terrifying saber edge seemed to surge along it toward his consciousness.


    Instinctively, Lin Fei severed the thread with a thought, cutting off his view of the Saber Dao''s Origin and returning his consciousness to his True Martial King Form.


    "So, each of these threads represents a connection to an Origin," Lin Fei realized. "If it''s not thew I need toprehend, I must sever the thread immediately. Otherwise, the Origin''s energy might cause trouble."


    With caution, he began cutting off each thread.


    "This thread is connected to the Fire Dao Origin, sever it!"


    "This one to the Wind Dao Origin, sever it too!"


    "This seems to connect to the Water Dao Origin, sever it as well!"


    As he cut each thread, thest one brought a feeling of lightness. Looking around, he saw no more threads. He had severed all connections to any Origin, leaving him unable to sense any Dao Origin.


    Yet, without sensing any Origin, how could heprehend thew? And withoutprehending thew, how could he achieve Martial Gods? Lin Fei found himself in a perplexing situation, struggling to find a way to ascend to Martial Gods without a clear path to follow.

 453. Drawing Down the Origin, Physical Collapse, Rebirth Through Fire!

    453. Drawing Down the Origin, Physical Copse, Rebirth Through Fire!


    "No, there''s still one thread left..." Lin Fei suddenly looked up. Above his head lingered a massive thread, linked to his entire being and intertwining all nine bloodlines within him. This thread connected Lin Fei''s merged bloodlines to a mysterious Dao in the universe. But what Dao was it?


    His consciousness rapidly followed this colossal thread, leading him to an infinite Origin, a vast ocean of Origin. This Origin seemed to epass and contain everything imaginable. Lin Fei, cautious as ever, observed this sea of Origin, pondering thew he needed to manifest to achieve Martial Gods. Was it the Law of the World he sought?


    Uncertain, Lin Fei decided to draw down a strand of this Origin. The moment this tiny portion of the Origin''s power entered his body through the thread, a thunderous roar erupted within him, and variousws materialized on his being. Then, his body, like fragile ss, began to crack, starting from the particles, signifyingplete annihtion from the very core.


    With no chance of luck or anomaly, Lin Fei''s physical form exploded into ashes.


    "Lin Fei!" Feng Ling, unaware of what had transpired, only witnessed a massive aura rise from Lin Fei, followed by the fusion of his nine bloodlines and then the total disintegration of his True Martial King Form. Under normal circumstances, this would signify death ¡ª absolute and final, especially as even his particles had been obliterated.


    Yet, Feng Ling watched on with intense anticipation. In the void, a me appeared ¡ª the Phoenix Fire. As it burned, a figure gradually began to take shape within its core.


    Lin Fei opened his eyes, stepping out from the mes. The Phoenix Fire that enveloped him dissipated.


    "Rebirth through fire, truly miraculous..." he murmured, inspecting his body. He had reverted to his state before attempting to ascend to Martial Gods, back to being a Martial King, as if time had been reversed. The marvels of the abilities of god-level beings, especially entities like the Phoenix and the Dragon, were beyond hisprehension.


    "Lin Fei, what happened just now? Did you fail?" Feng Ling asked cautiously, though the oue seemed evident. Lin Fei''s use of the rebirth through fire indicated only one possibility: his failure.


    "Yes, I failed. I didn''t achieve Martial Gods," Lin Fei admitted calmly, still somewhat bewildered about where he went wrong. "I don''t know the reason for my failure," he confided to Feng Ling, hoping she could help analyze the situation.


    Lin Fei recounted the entire process of his attempt to ascend to Martial Gods. Feng Ling listened intently, noting the details, especially his decision to sever all the threads.


    "You cut all those threads? Whatw did youprehend?" she asked, surprised.


    Lin Fei exined thest thread he followed, which led to an infinite ocean of Origins containing variousws. "I drew a strand from this sea of Origin, trying to birth aw. But then my body copsed, disintegrating from the particle level," he shared his experience with a tinge of helplessness.


    Feng Ling, herself preparing for the ascent to Martial Gods, found this insight invaluable. Yet, the mystery of Lin Fei''s failure and how to ovee it remained unsolved. The challenge of discerning the right path to realizing the Dao and manifesting the appropriatew was as daunting as ever.


    "Wait, you tried to directly draw the Origin into your body?" Feng Ling asked in disbelief.


    "Yes," Lin Fei confirmed.


    "Ah..." The Feng Ling found himself at a loss for words. That was the Origin, the very World Origin! Even a mere strand or a sliver of it contained the power of the entire world. The world was not just the Ancient Continent; it epassed countless ces, infinite and vast. Just a thread of it possessed earth-shattering power. Not to mention a mere Martial King. Even for a god, it would be unbearable.


    "How dare you attempt to harness the power of the Origin, a feat not even gods dare contemte? To be a god, one only needs toprehend thews. Our consciousness entering that realm of Origin is akin to sudden enlightenment. Whenever we achieve this enlightenment, we naturally manifest thews. Thus, bing gods. Never, under any circumstances, should one try to draw power from the Origin. It''s tantamount to suicide..."


    Lin Fei frowned. The books within the Dubhe Dao Artifact never mentioned this. They all said that upon witnessing the Origin, one wouldprehend thews.


    Lin Fei, in the Sea of Origin, had no such enlightenment and thought he needed to draw from the Origin. It turned out to be a path to his own demise.


    "So, there''s no need to draw from the Origin..." Lin Fei murmured softly, understanding now. He had figured out the entire process of bing a Martial God. If given another chance, Lin Fei was confident in achieving the status of Martial Gods!


    Of course, that was contingent upon sessfully grasping thews of the world within that mass of Origin.


    Lin Fei''s consciousness lingered there for a long time, yet still, no sudden enlightenment came. This was the perilous part. Without that enlightenment, one would be lost in the Sea of Origin. That was a failure. As for how long was "long," it varied from person to person.


    "Feng Ling, when do you n to make your attempt at bing a Martial God?"


    "I''m in no rush. With your experience, I am currently in preparation. When I adjust myself to the peak, it won''t be toote to strive for the status of Martial Gods."


    Lin Fei nodded in agreement. He was not in a hurry either. After all, this attempt had been a failure. Regardless of the reasons, a failure was still a failure. It was essential to learn from this experience. Thus, Feng Ling departed. Lin Fei then entered the Dubhe Dao Artifact to examine his own body.


    "Hmm? What''s this?"


    Suddenly, Lin Fei felt a jolt in his heart. He "saw" within himself. It seemed as if a strand of mysterious yet familiar energy had emerged!

 454. The Power of Origin, The Secret of Dao Integration!

    454. The Power of Origin, The Secret of Dao Integration!


    This strand of energy was both foreign and familiar to Lin Fei.


    Foreign, because he had seldom encountered it - this being almost his first, now second time experiencing it. Yet, familiar, because not long ago, Lin Fei had witnessed a vast expanse of terrifying energy akin to an ocean.


    The Sea of Origin!


    Indeed, this sliver of power was what Lin Fei had drawn into his body from the Sea of Origin, causing his physical form to copse. But his body had already disintegrated. How could the power of Origin still be inside him?


    Lin Fei''s expression underwent a drastic change. He was acutely aware of the danger. He would have preferred not to possess this sliver of Origin power, for even a slight misstep could cause his body to copse again. If Lin Fei''s body were to copse this time, he would not be able to rise from the ashes again. In other words, he would surely die!


    "Wait, rise from the ashes?"


    Lin Fei seemed to have a realization. He had indeed risen from the ashes before. His body, brought to the brink of copse by the power of Origin, had undergone a rebirth of fire.


    Consequently, he was "resurrected". Could it be that after the power of Origin caused his body to copse, Lin Fei resurrected through the power of rebirth by fire, but that sliver of Origin''s power remained within his body?


    What to do in such a situation? Lin Fei was somewhat bewildered. This was the first time he had encountered such a scenario. It was beyond his understanding. Even consulting Feng Ling would be futile. Lin Fei thought of Dubhe. The spirit of Dubhe, well-informed and wise as a Dao Artifact, should have some solution.


    "Dubhe." Lin Fei immediately summoned Dubhe.


    "Master," Dubhe greeted respectfully.


    "Dubhe, there is a strand of Origin''s power within my body..."


    So, Lin Fei borated in detail to Dubhe about the strand of Origin power within his body. Dubhe also found it astonishing.


    "Based on Master''s description, that strand of Origin power is quite extraordinary," Dubhe observed. "There are many types of Origin, but from what you describe, this strand seems all-epassing, likely the World Origin itself. The World Origin is the core of a world, and even a single strand of it is remarkable."


    Master, do you know what Dao Integration True Immortals integrate with? In fact, the Dao Integration True Persons in the path of Immortals integrate with the Origin Dao! Immortals perceive the natural order of heaven and earth. Integrating with the Dao of the world, they shine as brightly as the sun and moon. As long as the world is eternal, so are the true immortals. In a sense, once Dao Integration is achieved, they be immortal and eternal.


    As for martial artists, they are more domineering. They attempt to capture a strand of the World Origin, like you did, for their own use. Mastering even a sliver of this Origin allows them to wield its power, and furthermore, use it to continually refine themselves, bing even more powerful. In this respect, they might even surpass the Dao Integration True Immortals.


    However, very few martial artists reach this stage. The challenge of integrating the Origin''s power into the body is insurmountable for most. Ny-nine percent of martial artists would undoubtedly perish in the attempt. So, Master having a strand of Origin power, even though it was obtained by chance, is truly inconceivable. Perhaps, this is a great opportunity for you. In the future, it may prove to be of great use."


    Lin Fei was profoundly struck by this revtion. He knew the power of Origin might be strong, but he had not anticipated that it was a force only Dao Integration True Immortal-level beings could ess.


    But now, Lin Fei had not only ''drawn down'' the power of Origin but had also integrated it into his body. Did this not mean that he had already surpassed countless martial artists just by this feat alone?


    "I''ll give it a try."


    Lin Fei wanted to test the strand of Origin power within his body. Thus, he used his consciousness to approach it, attempting to harness this sliver of power.


    However, as soon as his consciousness neared the Origin power, it trembled slightly, followed by a violent shudder through Lin Fei''s entire body. His physical particles nearly disintegrated. Lin Fei immediately withdrew his consciousness, daring not to touch that strand of Origin power again.


    "I simply can''t manipte this strand of Origin power," he realized. "Nor can I use this sliver of power. Moreover, its presence in my body might even pose a danger."


    Lin Fei contemted removing it, despite its potential immense benefits, unwilling to take such a risk within his own body.


    If it were possible, Lin Fei would undoubtedly remove it. Unfortunately, as Dubhe had mentioned, only a Dao Integration True Immortal-level being could extract this strand of Origin power from his body.


    Lin Fei pondered and decided to confine the Origin power within his body, securely trapping it so that no external force could reach it. Though he avoided stimting the Origin power, this measure temporarily alleviated the danger within his body.


    "With the bodily risk temporarily resolved, does this mean I can attempt to reach Martial Gods again?" Lin Fei wondered. Initially, he had nned to stabilize himself and try to reach Martial Gods after some time, especially after his recent failure. He thought it prudent to reflect on his experiences and adjust his state.


    But after Dubhe''s exnation, Lin Fei understood the instability of the Origin power within him. It could only potentially be an asset during his Dao Integration. Otherwise, it remained atent hazard.


    Therefore, Lin Fei had to continue his cultivation, striving for Dao Integration as soon as possible to fully resolve the danger posed by the strand of Origin power.


    "My physical body is strong, and I am in good condition," he affirmed. "There''s no need for adjustment. Moreover, my recent attempt at reaching Martial Gods is still fresh in my mind. I should strike while the iron is hot and try again immediately! This time, I am fully aware of the steps to reach Martial Gods and am confident of sess without fail!"


    With this thought, Lin Fei couldn''t contain his excitement. He was about to make another attempt at reaching Martial Gods. No need for adjustments. No need for summarizing experiences. He was already at his peak.


    What adjustments were necessary? As for experience? It was all etched in his mind. The memory of failure was the best teacher. Lin Fei had already experienced failure, and the memory was still fresh.


    Thus, Lin Fei flew out of the Dubhe Dao Artifact. Inside the artifact, it was impossible to sense the Origin.


    "True Martial King Form! Nine Bloodlines! Merge!"


    With a resounding "Boom," the next moment saw Lin Fei in the back mountains of the Feng family''s domain. He didn''t hesitate for a second and immediately began merging all nine bloodlines. It was an all-or-nothing gamble, with no room for retreat. He didn''t even inform Feng Ling. It was a strategy to put himself in a do-or-die situation to foster growth!


    This was to demonstrate his resolve! This was what Lin Fei hadcked in his first attempt at reaching Martial Gods - determination! The power of the mind! The spiritual strength of a martial artist!

 455. I Create the World, and the World is Me!

    455. I Create the World, and the World is Me!


    When the nine bloodlines merged together, a thunderous roar erupted within Lin Fei. His True Martial King Form instantly reached a hundred thousand meters, even surpassing that mark.


    The colossal True Martial King Form spanned across the void, visible to all. Lin Fei made no effort to conceal his aura. Previously, Feng Ling had helped mask his presence, but now, with no one to cover for him, his aura spread far and wide.


    "Is that the True Martial King Form?"


    "Such a terrifying True Martial King Form, is that the Ancient Origin Saber King?"


    "It must be the Ancient Origin Saber King!"


    "The aura emanating from the Ancient Origin Saber King is too fearsome. What is he doing?"


    "I''ve seen the Ancient Origin Saber King''s True Martial King Form before, but it never had this kind of aura."


    "All nine bloodlines have merged into one. Could it be that he''s attempting to reach Martial Gods?"


    "Yes, attempting Martial Gods..."


    There was a wave of astonishment among the onlookers. No one had anticipated that Lin Fei, under their watchful eyes, was about to make an attempt at reaching Martial Gods. That was the realm of Martial Gods ¨C the transformation of a human into a deity, a true metamorphosis of life with a lifespan of a hundred thousand years!


    Should he seed, not only would the Ancient Origin Sect benefit, but even the Feng family would reap immense rewards. For at least a hundred thousand years, they would thrive without any hardships. Such was the deterrent power of a Martial God, dominating an era.


    No matter how exceptional the talents, without reaching godhood, they would be suppressed. Many Martial Kings had attempted this step, but without exception, all had failed. Many were in a turmoil of emotions, unsure whether to hope for Lin Fei''s sess or failure.


    The Feng Ling, upon witnessing Lin Fei''s True Martial King Form, had her expression change drastically. "Wasn''t he supposed to adjust his state? Why the haste?"


    Feng Ling immediately rushed back. She was well aware of Lin Fei''s situation. Having just failed in his attempt to reach Martial Gods, she feared Lin Fei might recklessly try again, regardless of the cost. Originally, she had great faith in Lin Fei''s self-control, but to her surprise, he had acted impulsively.


    If he failed again this time, Lin Fei would no longer have the chance to be reborn from the ashes. The Feng Ling had already reached the back mountain, but it was toote to stop Lin Fei. All she could do was silently pray, hoping that this time, Lin Fei would seed.


    Inside Lin Fei''s True Martial King Form, where the nine bloodlines had already merged into one, he experienced a moment identical to his first attempt. He saw many threads, one after another, densely packed and connected to the heavens and the earth. Each thread is linked to a certain "Dao" or a kind of "Origin." Lin Fei was clear about the "Origin" he needed now ¨C the World Origin or thews of the world.


    With a loud shout, he shed with his de of consciousness.


    "Sever!"


    With a swoosh, he instantly cut all the threads except for thest one, formed by the integration of his nine bloodlines. Following this thread with his consciousness, Lin Fei soon witnessed a sight before him ¨C an immense amount of Origin, like the Sea of Origin itself, seemingly endless. Each thread of Origin was filled with terrifying power.


    These endless threads of Origin, whenbined, actually contained the mysteries of the entire world. Whoever could fully grasp the secrets of this Sea of Origin and decode it, could even decode the entire world.


    All the mysteries of heaven and earth would have no secrets before them. Of course, this was just Lin Fei''s imagination. He understood that it was impossible. He was merely attempting toprehend thews of the world, which was already incredibly difficult.


    Though the Origin was vast, Lin Fei sought only to take what was useful for him, thews he couldprehend ¨C thews of the world!


    With a swift motion, Lin Fei''s consciousness, without any hesitation, plunged into the Sea of Origin. The Sea of Origin churned, creating towering waves.


    Lin Fei''s consciousness once again entered the Sea of Origin, that familiar sensation returning.


    At this moment, Lin Fei felt as though he was perceiving countlessws, numerous familiarws such as the way of the saber, the way of fire, the way of wind, and more, all contained within this Sea of Origin.


    Lin Fei was fully aware that he could not afford to draw down the power of Origin again. His physical body would not withstand it. Thus, he began toprehend thews, choosing the World Laws as his focus. Thesews are the key to the operation of the world, its core. So, what exactly constitutes a world? Lin Fei pondered this question.


    Elements like earth, fire, water, and wind form the basicponents of a world. The Five Elements constitute all things, including life, epassing everything.


    Yet, these are merely the elements thatpose a world, one of the basic conditions, not the core. The core of the world, its fundamental essence, what could it be?


    In Lin Fei''s mind, countless sparks flew ¨C a sign of sudden enlightenment. In the Sea of Origin, such moments of enlightenment were plentiful. Sessful enlightenment usually led to mastery of thews.


    Failure to do so meant being forever lost in the Sea of Origin. This was true for every Martial King and even for every Nascent Soul cultivator. Those who could not break through would remain there forever. Only a few could awaken and grasp thews.


    Unbeknownst to Lin Fei, he was at the most critical moment of achieving godhood. One wrong step, and he would face irreparable catastrophe. He was nowpletely immersed in this atmosphere, his mind flickering with insights. Countless inspirations collided, and he sought to grasp just a single thread of inspiration. He wanted to know what constituted the essence of the world.


    Lin Fei''s mind revisited the Saber World he had evolved. Though Saber World was not a mystic realm, it could serve as a reference.


    What is the Saber World? It is merely a form of energy, evolved by Lin Fei. And what about the small world where the Phoenix resides? Lin Fei had once sensed the small world of the Phoenix. It wasn''t particrlyrge. From a distance, it might appear as a circle. If one kept shrinking it further and further, the circle might be a point.


    A drop in the ocean. A vast universe in a speck of dust. A world within a grain of sand. The Phoenix had mentioned that a small world is like a world within a grain of sand. Every grain of sand could potentially contain a world. So, what is a world? Is it a circle? A point? Or maybe, a bundle of energy?


    Lin Fei pondered deeply. He felt as if he was on the verge of a breakthrough, on the cusp of grasping something crucial. But he was just a bit short of it. This slight gap was like a chasm!


    Suddenly, a sh of insight struck Lin Fei''s mind. He realized what the core of the world was. A world could be a point, a circle, a grain of sand, even a piece of paper, or a bundle of energy. The world could be anything. However, all of this is predicated on the existence of "I" within the world, "creating" something.


    The world I create is what it is. If I say it''s a circle, then it''s a circle. If I say it''s a grain of sand, then it''s a grain of sand. The world is me!

 456. Lin Fei Finally Becomes a God!

    456. Lin Fei Finally Bes a God!


    With a thunderous "boom," as Lin Fei achieved enlightenment in the Sea of Origin, the sea itself trembled. His consciousness vanished from the Sea of Origin, returning to his physical body.


    Lin Fei''s body at this moment was in shambles, riddled with innumerable wounds. The eruption of the nine bloodlines exerted a terrifying force. With every passing second, his body endured more torment and was on the verge of copse.


    Finally, Lin Fei''s body disintegrated, copsing at the particle level. However, at the very moment of his body''s disintegration, a mysterious force emerged within him. It wasn''t the power of his bloodlines, nor was it a sudden outburst of the strand of Origin power within him. It was an unprecedented force - the power ofws! Thews of the world!


    World Laws appeared within Lin Fei''s body, and he wielded them as effortlessly as his own limbs. His mind was suddenly flooded with rity and understanding.


    "So, this is how it is," Lin Fei murmured. "Without destruction, there can be no construction. Only through the elevation of life can the true nature of Martial Gods be manifested. Reconstructing my body with the World Laws, this is the essence of the transformation from Martial King to Martial God..."


    Lin Fei''s physical body was being reconstructed, based on thesews. This was, in essence, the reconstruction of life itself. No wonder it led to a significant increase in lifespan.


    No wonder the life level of Martial Gods was so superior to that of Martial Kings. The two were fundamentally different in terms of life levels.


    Once the reconstruction wasplete, Lin Fei''s body would no longer be a mere flesh and blood body, but a body ofws, a divine body, so to speak. This was the essence of the saying, "The martial dao can lead to divinity."


    The strength of the divine body constructed by Martial Gods depended on thewsprehended. The foundation ofws used to construct the divine body determined the vast differences in power and abilities.


    For example, if one used thews of the saber or sword to construct the divine body, it would be a Saber Body or Sword Body, specialized in respective abilities.


    This divine body was extraordinarily terrifying. With every gesture, it could unleash thousands of sword lights, each imbued with the essence of the Sword Dao, creating earth-shattering power, unrivaled in its capability for destruction.


    Simrly, a divine body based on the Fire Dao couldmand all the fires in the world. Any fire would be harmless to it, whether it be Lin Fei''s Triple Yin True Fire or the Phoenix''s Fire. When such a divine body wielded mes, its power would increase exponentially, capable of incinerating everything with a mere gesture!


    Once Martial Gods manifested their bodies, every move they made was intertwined with thews, which was incredibly formidable. However, Lin Fei''s new body was reconstructed based on the World Laws, a rarity almost unheard of among warriors. Hence, even Lin Fei was uncertain about the capabilities of a body built from World Laws.


    As time ticked by, Lin Fei''s physical body hadpletely disintegrated, but simultaneously, thews were reconstructing a new body for him. Interestingly, the strand of Origin power within Lin Fei remained unchanged throughout the reconstruction of his new body, or divine body.


    Now, Lin Fei''s body was simr to that of an ordinary person, not the tens of thousands or hundred thousand meters monstrosity of before. But a mere nce at Lin Fei could send shivers down anyone''s spine, a pressure emanating from the depths of their soul.


    When Lin Fei opened his eyes, his gaze instantly fell upon Feng Ling. The sheer pressure of his gaze made her feel as though her body was about to copse. She couldn''t withstand such terrifying pressure from just a look.


    "The difference between the immortal and the mundane," Lin Fei thought. Dao Integration signifies ascension to immortality, and true immortals even transcend gods. A mere nce from an immortal is unbearable for a mortal. How could they even interact?


    The same applies to gods. Martial Gods are divine, existing on a fundamentally different ne from mortals. They no longer possess mere flesh and blood bodies, but bodies ofw, containing the essence ofws within them.


    Not only Feng Ling, but everyone in the vicinity of the Feng family felt the overwhelming presence of Lin Fei. No one dared to meet his gaze, trembling and shocked to their core, kneeling in reverence and awe.


    "Too weak..." Lin Fei muttered to himself, acknowledging the vast chasm between his newfound divine status and the mortal realm.


    Feeling the fragility and insignificance of the people around him, Lin Fei realized that a mere breath of his could probably end their lives. Such was the power of a Martial God, exalted above all beings.


    "Today, I, Lin Fei, ascend to godhood!" he dered. "Let the heavens and earth celebrate! The rain ofws shall fall, and how much youprehend and benefit from it depends on your fate."


    Lin Fei''s voice, grand and resonant, echoed in everyone''s ears. The birth of a Martial God was a momentous event, one that even the heavens and earth would usually react to with anomalies.


    However, Lin Fei suppressed these phenomena, fearing the damage they could cause. But he wasn''t stingy; he was ready to bestow a rain ofws.


    Thunder rumbled, and instantly, the sky was shrouded with dark clouds, and fierce winds howled. In a moment, a gentle rain began to fall. For Lin Fei, nowprehending the World Laws, summoning wind and rain was mere child''s y.


    But this was no ordinary rain. As the rain fell, many felt a chilling sensation that seemed to prate their bones, quickly merging into their bodies. They felt invigorated, filled with newfound strength. The sickly and weak found themselves revitalized, while martial artists felt their bodies breaking through to new levels. Even Martial Saints and Martial Sovereigns gained new insights, sitting down to meditate andprehend.


    Feng Ling, upon touching the rain, sensed an enhancement in her physical being and even gained some understanding of the "Dao." To her, this was no small matter. Everyone in the Feng family and the Ancient Origin Sect realized what this moment signified. Lin Fei had be a god!


    "Congrattions to Ancient Origin Saber King on achieving Martial Gods status!" led by Feng Jiushang, everyone in the Feng family knelt and worshiped in reverence.


    A god indeed deserved such veneration from all beings!

 457. Lin Fei Becomes a God, Stirring Shock in All Directions!

    457. Lin Fei Bes a God, Stirring Shock in All Directions!


    As the divine body on the back mountain gradually vanished, Lin Fei smiled slightly, turning to Feng Ling.


    "What, don''t you recognize me anymore?" he teased.


    Feng Ling was still immersed in the shock of the recent events. "You... you really became a god?" she asked in disbelief.


    "Yes, I have achieved the status of Martial Gods," Lin Fei confirmed. "And bing a Martial God isn''t asplicated as you might think. Come, let me exin in detail about bing a Martial God. After all, it''s your turn next..."


    Lin Fei took Feng Ling''s hand, and they went into a room for a lengthy discussion, with Lin Fei exining the process of bing a Martial God in great detail.


    Meanwhile, at the Xiao family, Xiao Yuchen was in the blood pool. Her bloodlines had awakened, and using the pool, she had now awakened six Divine Abilities. With only three more to go, she could have a chance to be a Martial King. Despite knowing that Lin Fei was already betrothed, she asionally thought of him. "If I be a Martial King, could I also have a chance..." Xiao Yu Chen wondered, biting her lip.


    Suddenly, a report came.


    "Aurora Sovereign, three days ago, Ancient Origin Saber King Lin Fei, in the back mountains of the Feng family, merged nine bloodlines and ascended to godhood! Now, the Ancient Origin Sect has given birth to a Martial God!"


    Xiao Yuchen was shaken. Ascension to godhood was beyond her imagination. She was struggling just to awaken and be a Martial King, while Lin Fei had already be a Martial God. The gap was immense.


    "Indeed, the gap between me and Lin Fei is vast," she murmured bitterly, her unrealistic hopes fading away.


    In the Ancient Origin Sect, which was usually calm, a suddenmotion erupted. The entire sect seemed to tremble as someone shouted, "Congrattions to the Ancient Origin Sect''s Supreme Elder, Ancient Origin Saber King Lin Fei, on his ascension to godhood!"


    "Our Ancient Origin Sect has birthed a Martial God!" Everyone was utterly astounded.


    Previously, the Ancient Origin Sect didn''t even have a Martial King. Lin Fei was the first to be a Martial King, elevating the Ancient Origin Sect to the status of a Martial King lineage, capable of glory for ten thousand years.


    But now, Lin Fei had ascended to godhood, bringing the Ancient Origin Sect a Martial God, ensuring its brilliance for a hundred thousand years.


    Any sect that has existed for a hundred thousand years is bound to have a profound heritage, positioning itself as one of the top factions in the Ancient Continent.


    A martial arts sect with a god at its helm is exceedingly rare throughout the entire Ancient Continent. Both the Wind Sovereign and the Sect Master of Ancient Origin Sect were almost in disbelief. However, they were among the first to receive this news.


    "Deserving of a seeker of the Dao. It''s said that those Dao Seekers have great futures, and it seems these words are not in vain," they mused. "If possible, we need to recruit more seekers of the Dao."


    Speaking of Seekers of the Dao, the Ancient Origin Sect didn''t have only Elder Lin. There was also Shen Lianxin. Although Shen Lianxin''s cultivation speed wasn''t slow and quite impressive in the history of the Ancient Origin Sect, he was currently only a Martial Saint, still far from Martial Sovereign, let alone Martial King.


    In contrast, Lin Fei had surpassed Martial Sovereigns and Kings, ascending directly to godhood. This gap was enormous, causing many to even forget about Shen Lianxin, another Dao Seeker.


    At this moment, in the dwelling of Shen Lianxin within the Ancient Origin Sect, he naturally heard themotion outside. It was too loud to ignore, and he also heard what was being said.


    "Ascension to godhood, congrattions, Brother Lin," Shen Lianxin murmured softly. However, his heart remained as calm as a still well, unaffected by Lin Fei''s achievements.


    Whether Lin Fei became a Martial King or a god, seemed irrelevant to him. He was Shen Lianxin, a cultivator of the Saber Dao. As long as he had the strength and was alive, he would continue on his path step by step, without regrets. What others did was of no concern to him. With that, Shen Lianxin closed his eyes once more, resuming his cultivation.


    In a vast city, backed by the powerful Deity Transformation Sect ¨C the Heaven Transformation Sect ¨C which was founded by a Deity Transformation ancestor. Despite its rtively short history of tens of thousands of years, it had grown into a formidable force. No one dared to cause trouble within the territories controlled by the Heaven Transformation Sect.


    Heavenly Artifact Ancestral Master had set up a misceneous goods shop in one of the cities under the control of the Heaven Transformation Sect, using it as a cover while he closely monitored the Ancient Origin Sect, especially news regarding the Ancient Origin Saber King and Feng Ling. He was a formidable figure, just half a step away from Deity Transformation, but Lin Fei had in his original body, leaving him only with his Deity Transformation form. His hopes of bing a true god were dashed, fueling his resentment towards Lin Fei. He hid, biding his time for revenge.


    However, one day, he received a piece of news that struck him like a bolt from the blue: "The Ancient Origin Saber King Lin Fei has ascended to godhood in the back mountains of the Feng family!"


    He couldn''t believe it. "How could Lin Fei be a god so easily?" he thought. Despite his disbelief, the news had already spread across the ancientnd. Faced with this reality, the Heavenly Artifact was filled with fear.


    Even though he possessed a Deity Transformation body, he could no longer hope to achieve actual Deity Transformation in this lifetime unless he stumbled upon an incredibly rare opportunity. But such fortune seemed unlikely for him.


    Realizing this, the Heavenly Artifact knew that bing a true Deity Transformation was impossible, yet he still wanted to live. Previously, avoiding Lin Fei had been sufficient for safety. As a half-step Deity Transformation, it was easy for him to escape or hide. But things had changed now that Lin Fei had be a god. With just a whiff of his aura, Lin Fei could lock onto the Heavenly Artifact''s body.


    A true Deity Transformation being, capable of creating countless incarnations, was almost impossible to kill entirely. It was their ultimate survival technique. But the Heavenly Artifact wasn''t a true Deity Transformation; he didn''t have countless incarnations, only this one body. If it fell, he would truly die.


    So, in his panic, he thought, "Should I seek the help of the Heaven Transformation Ancestor? If he agrees to shelter me, perhaps I can live a little longer."


    The Heavenly Artifact immediately thought of the Heaven Transformation Ancestor as hisst resort. Without dy, he set off towards the Heaven Transformation Sect. He was determined to try everything possible to save his life. In his mind, seeking the aid of the Heaven Transformation Ancestor for survival was not a matter of shame, but a necessary step in the face of such dire circumstances.

 458. Reuniting with Phoenix, Phoenix’s Shock!

    458. Reuniting with Phoenix, Phoenix¡¯s Shock!


    The Heavenly Artifact finally managed to meet with the Heaven Transformation Ancestor. He had once met the Heaven Transformation Ancestor and even received kindness from him. Therefore, the Heavenly Artifact immediately sought him out for help.


    "Oh? Heavenly Artifact, what brings you to me?" the Heaven Transformation Ancestor opened his eyes, somewhat surprised to see the Heavenly Artifact.


    "I''vee to seek your help," the Heavenly Artifact implored. The Heaven Transformation Ancestor was skeptical, wondering who could threaten someone as powerful as a half-step Deity Transformation.


    The Sect Master of the Heaven Transformation Sect, standing respectfully, exined the recent developments involving the Ancient Origin Sect and Lin Fei.


    Upon hearing about Lin Fei''s ascension to Martial Gods, the Heaven Transformation Ancestor''s eyes shed with a hint of admiration.


    "Martial Gods? I never expected someone of this era to achieve such a feat on their own. Impressive, truly impressive!"


    This reaction was unexpected for the Heavenly Artifact, who then pleaded, "Ancestor, Lin Fei is ruthless. He destroyed my Heavenly Artifact Sect and is even pursuing me. Please save me."


    "Hmm, Heavenly Artifact, we do share a past connection. Youing to me is fortuitous indeed," the Heaven Transformation Ancestor mused. "I won''t let you suffer too much. Offering you to Martial God Lin will earn me a favor. A favor from a Martial God is something many dreams of but can''t obtain. How should I thank you?"


    Shocked, the Heavenly Artifact realized the Heaven Transformation Ancestor''s intention and immediately attempted to flee, even resorting to self-detonating part of his Deity Transformation body to escape.


    However, the Heaven Transformation Ancestor, a true Deity Transformation being, easily captured him regardless of his attempt to self-destruct.


    The Heavenly Artifact struggled fiercely, angrily using the Heaven Transformation Ancestor, "How can you, a Deity Transformation Ancestor, stoop so low as to betray me to appease a Martial God? You''re bringing shame to all of us Qi cultivators!"


    Heavenly Artifact Ancestral Master now disregarded any sense of hierarchy or respect in his desperation. Facing imminent death, he furiously cursed, having nothing left to lose. In his view, a Deity Transformation Ancestor stood high above, capable of creating countless incarnations and possessing vast divine abilities. Why would such a figure fear a mere Martial God?


    Yet, to his shock, the Heaven Transformation Ancestor seemed eager to please Lin Fei, intent on capturing him as a gift for the new Martial God. This waspletely contrary to the Heavenly Artifact''s expectations.


    The Heaven Transformation Ancestor responded with a coldugh, "Go on, curse. It''s fitting now. You only see the exalted status of immortality cultivators in the early stages, where indeed, they stand high above. Even a Nascent Soul has more means than a Martial King. But once someone achieves Martial Gods status, it changes everything."


    The Heaven Transformation Ancestor exined, "Martial Gods are much rarer than Deity Transformations. Think about it: there are far more martial cultivators than immortality cultivators. So why are there so few Martial Godspared to Deity Transformations?


    Because bing a Martial God is exponentially harder than achieving Deity Transformation. A Martial God captures andprehends the essence ofws, using them for their own purposes. Deity Transformations merge into thesews, existing in harmony with them. But a Martial Godmands thews!


    You might not understand the gap between them. But know this: a single Martial God is far more powerful than a Deity Transformation. The birth of a Martial God is not just a concern for me; even other Deity Transformations have to amodate them. Trading you for the favor of Martial God Lin is an excellent deal. So, you don''t die by my hands, but by those of a Martial God. Heavenly Artifact, your death is not unjust!"


    The Heaven Transformation Ancestor''s words sent shockwaves through the Heavenly Artifact''s heart. The status of a Martial God was so exalted, even surpassing that of a Deity Transformation!


    "I hate this..." the Heavenly Artifact roared in anger and frustration, but it was futile. The Heaven Transformation Ancestor captured him effortlessly.


    "Let''s go," dered the Heaven Transformation Ancestor. "I shall personally visit the Feng family to congratte Martial God Lin, and present this significant gift."


    The Heaven Transformation Ancestor''s eyes narrowed slightly, a smile appearing on his face. In a sh, his figure vanished into the sky.


    Lin Fei, having achieved the status of Martial Gods, had been spending time informing Feng Ling, preparing her for her own attempt at reaching Martial Gods. To ensure sess, Lin Fei even took Feng Ling to the small world where the Phoenix resided.


    "Whoosh."


    Lin Fei and the Phoenix arrived once again in the small world. During his previous visit, Lin Fei hadn''t felt much different, but now, as a Martial God, his perception had changed. He felt as if there were restraints everywhere in this small world, making it an ufortable ce to stay.


    Despite this, for the sake of Feng Ling, Lin Fei endured. Soon, they reached the Wutong tree and saw the Phoenix again.


    The Phoenix suddenly opened its eyes, seemingly causing the entire space to vibrate. Its gaze fixed on Lin Fei, showing a hint of shock.


    "You have be a Martial God?" the Phoenix asked. Lin Fei did not hide it, as it was impossible to conceal such a fact.


    "Fortuitously," he replied.


    "Good, good, good!" the Phoenix eximed joyously. "It seems there''s hope for me to leave this small world after all."


    A Dao Integration True Immortal was needed to break free from this small world, and the Phoenix had not held much hope before. But Lin Fei''s achievement gave it hope. If Lin Fei, at such a young age, could be a Martial God, progressing further and even rivaling Dao Integration was not impossible.


    The Phoenix was not concerned about the potentially long wait. It could be reborn from ashes and had an almost eternal lifespan. It could wait, no matter how long it took, as long as there was hope.


    "Phoenix, Feng Ling wishes to be a Martial God," Lin Fei exined. "She follows the path of the Phoenix, which should be considered the way of me. Therefore, she wants to understand what truly is the path of the Phoenix and the Dao of me."


    Lin Fei addressed the Phoenix directly, without any hesitation, asking to witness the Phoenix''s "Dao of me." He understood the significance of this request, as it pertained to the Phoenix''s secret and its unique path, not something casually revealed to others.


    The Phoenix gazed deeply at Lin Fei and eventually nodded. "In light of you being a Martial God, I will demonstrate the Dao of me for you," the Phoenix agreed. "Remember, even though your body carries the bloodline of the Phoenix and you seek to follow the Dao of me, the path you must walk is your own, not mine. Every martial artist, every Martial God, is independent. The Phoenix bloodline in you is merely a stepping stone, a means for you to find your own path."


    The words of the Phoenix resonated profoundly, like a wake-up call, bringing enlightenment. Feng Ling experienced a moment of rity.


    "Yes, I carry the Phoenix bloodline, but the path I seek to ascend to godhood is my own!" At that moment, Feng Ling''s resolve solidified, her determination unwavering in her journey to find and follow her own unique path.

 459. The Heaven Transformation Ancestor’s Visit! A Grand Gift for Lin Fei!

    459. The Heaven Transformation Ancestor¡¯s Visit! A Grand Gift for Lin Fei!


    Lin Fei expressed his gratitude to the Phoenix and, along with Feng Ling, left the small world. Feng Ling''s resolve had solidified, and she was now fully prepared to attempt the ascent to Martial Gods, needing only to merge her nine bloodlines as the final step.


    As Lin Fei and Feng Ling had just left the small world, a resounding voice echoed throughout the Feng family''s domain.


    "Is Martial God Lin present? The Heaven Transformation Sect''s Heaven Transformation Ancestor hase to visit!"


    Feng Ling''s expression changed slightly at the mention of the Heaven Transformation Sect and the Heaven Transformation Ancestor, a renowned Deity Transformation powerhouse, leading one of the top forces in the entire Ancient Continent.


    "What could the Heaven Transformation Ancestor want?" she wondered, puzzled by his unexpected visit.


    Lin Fei reassured her, "Let''s not worry. It could be something good. The Heaven Transformation Ancestor doesn''t seem to bear any hostility. Let''s go meet him."


    Together, Lin Fei and Feng Ling approached the visitor. The Heaven Transformation Ancestor, understanding the protocol, had stopped just in front of the Feng family''s territory, not overstepping his bounds. His respectful approach suggested he wasn''t looking for trouble.


    Lin Fei calmly asked, "I am here. What brings the Heaven Transformation Ancestor to our doorstep?"


    The Heaven Transformation Ancestor nced at Feng Ling, quickly discerning her identity. He smiled slightly and said, "Martial God Lin, and Feng Ling, my visit might seem a bit presumptuous, but I''ve captured someone who is relevant to both Martial God Lin and the Feng family."


    With that, the Heaven Transformation Ancestor gestured, and a figure was thrown out. Lin Fei and Feng Ling looked at the figure in surprise. "Heavenly Artifact Ancestral Master?" they both recognized the person.


    Lin Fei''s gaze sharpened at the sight of the Heavenly Artifact. Indeed, it was him, in hisst remaining Deity Transformation body. Lin Fei had nned to seek out the Heavenly Artifact after bing a Martial God, expecting it to be somewhat time-consuming and challenging. Surprisingly, the Heaven Transformation Ancestor had delivered the Heavenly Artifact directly to him.


    Resigned to his fate, especially sensing the terrifying aura emanating from Lin Fei, the Heavenly Artifact realized he could no longer escape.


    Lin Fei smiled faintly and epted the gesture graciously, "Heaven Transformation, your kindness is deeply appreciated."


    With a simple gesture, Lin Fei sealed the Heavenly Artifact with a strand of his World Law, effortlessly suppressing him. Lin Fei''s World Law was adept at sealing and suppression, making it impossible for the Heavenly Artifact to even consider dying easily. Now within Lin Fei''s inner world, the Heavenly Artifact was at Lin Fei''s mercy.


    The Heaven Transformation Ancestor internally marveled at Lin Fei''s ability to seal a half-step Deity Transformation cultivator like the Heavenly Artifact with just a flick of hisw. This act alone demonstrated the formidable nature of Lin Fei''sws. The Heaven Transformation Ancestor, not even able to discern the depths of Lin Fei''sws, became more cautious around the newly ascended Martial God.


    Having established a good rtionship, the Heaven Transformation Ancestor then made an offer, "Martial God Lin, should you ever encounter any trouble or have questions, feel free to visit the Heaven Transformation Sect. Also, a word of advice: if you n to venture into the Divine Realm, make sure to visit me first."


    After finishing his words, the Heaven Transformation Ancestor departed. Feng Ling was surprised, remarking, "Did the Heaven Transformation Ancestor really just leave like that? ording to legend, he''s not known for being amiable but rather imposing. Did he reallye just to deliver the Heavenly Artifact?"


    Lin Fei replied thoughtfully, "The Heaven Transformation Ancestor came to probe and also to extend goodwill. He couldn''t discern my true strength, so he left. Overall, his visit was to establish friendly rtions, not with ulterior motives. If there are any motives, it would be when I visit the Heaven Transformation Sect in the future. As for the Divine Realm..."


    Lin Fei murmured to himself. He had heard of the "Divine Realm" before ¨C the giant Kun had mentioned it would return from there to pursue him. Now the Heaven Transformation Ancestor brought it up again. However, Lin Fei was clear that the priority was to assist Feng Ling in her attempt to reach Martial Gods.


    "Feng Ling, take this time to adjust your state. I will protect you," Lin Fei assured her. "When you feel ready, don''t hesitate. Make your attempt at reaching Martial Gods. Remember, there are no second chances. Achieving Martial Gods requires great determination and wisdom."


    Lin Fei, having gone through the process himself, knew the difficulty of ascending to Martial Gods. Feng Ling returned to her chamber to prepare, while Lin Fei stood guard, ensuring no disturbances. With him, a Martial God, as her protector, she would undoubtedly be undisturbed.


    Meanwhile, Lin Fei also immersed his consciousness in the Dubhe Dao Artifact. He needed to find the path of cultivation after bing a Martial God. Ascension wasn''t the end; after all, even Martial Gods with their hundred-thousand-year lifespan would eventually face death. Lin Fei''s path was one of immortality, seeking boundless freedom and ease, transcending the limitations of a mere hundred thousand years.


    He needed to continue elevating himself, surpassing the realm of Martial Gods, and striving to reach a levelparable to Dao Integration. In the Dubhe Dao Artifact, Lin Fei learned that beyond Deity Transformation was the stage of ''Void Transformation,'' and above Martial Gods was ''Great Martial Gods,'' a realm not significantly different in terms of life transformation.


    After the stage of Void Transformation, which is still within the realm of Deity Transformation but allows integration with and travels through the void,es the stage of Dao Integration True Immortal. This stage is a significant leap, as it signifies bing immortal, existing as long as the heavens and the earth.


    Simrly, in the martial path, after the Great Martial Gods,es the stage of Martial Ancestor, the Ancestor of Martial Arts, the Origin of all Martial Dao. Achieving Martial Ancestor status is said to grant immortality, allowing one to resurrect from a drop of blood and reverse the forces of yin and yang, possessing unimaginable power.


    Dao Integration True Immortals exist in the eternal space-time continuum, illuminating countless worlds and living as long as the cosmos itself. This truly warrants the title of "immortal."


    In contrast, the concept of Martial Ancestor is even more exaggerated. Even the Dubhe Dao Artifact provides only a few descriptive terms for it, as even Dubhe True Immortal has never witnessed a Martial Ancestor.


    ording to legends, the birth of a Martial Ancestor could shatter billions of worlds with a single punch, and their emergence could mean the fall of true immortals.


    Descriptions in the Dubhe Dao Artifact suggest that Dao Integration True Immortals are numerous, but Martial Ancestor seems to be beyond reach, existing only in legends. No one has reportedly seen a Martial Ancestor, leaving behind only tales of their extraordinary might.

 460. Beyond Martial Gods, Shattering the Void!

    460. Beyond Martial Gods, Shattering the Void!


    "The difference between a Martial God and a Great Martial God is just one factor: the ability to shatter the void," Lin Fei reflected. "If one can shatter the void, it signifies reaching the level of a Great Martial God. Otherwise, one is not."


    Lin Fei diligently gathered information and insights about the cultivation path beyond Martial Gods. He evenpared it with the path of immortality. For instance, Deity Transformation cultivators on the path of immortality need toprehend the mysteries of the void to advance to the stage of Void Transformation, where they can integrate into and traverse the void at will. A Void Transformation cultivator, capable of creating countless incarnations, can be as formidable as millions of Deity Transformation cultivators. Quantity bes meaningless at such a level.


    However, unlike immortals who mustprehend the elusive mysteries of the void, Martial Gods focus on continuously increasing their power. When their strength reaches a level capable of shattering the void, they attain the status of Great Martial Gods,parable to Void Transformation.


    Lin Fei preferred the martial path for its simplicity and directness ¨C where strength reigns supreme. He believed in the principle of "one force breaking all methods," where no matter what secrets the void holds, they can be ovee with sheer force. But how to increase the power of a Martial God?


    The answer lies inws.


    Martial Gods don''t need toprehendws; they need to strengthen them. And how is this done? The answer is plundering. This doesn''t mean plunderingws from individuals, as there are limited Martial Gods or Deity Transformation beings in the entire Ancient Continent. Instead, it refers to plundering from nature itself ¨C seizing the essence of heaven and earth, which embodiesws.


    Lin Fei looked up, always aware of the immense Sea of Origin in the void, containing both Origin and Laws. Origin and Laws are distinct ¨C Lin Fei hasprehended a strand ofw, while the residual power in his body is from the Origin.


    At his current level, Lin Fei cannot yet touch the power of Origin, so he must cultivatews by capturing them from the Sea of Origin. Each capture brings a "heavenly tribtion" or "thunder tribtion," a test of one''s strength and resolve in the face of cosmic powers.


    "For when the Thunder Lord brings destruction, those who withstand it gain thew. Those who cannot, turn to ash. There is no chance for luck. Only by surviving nine thunder tribtions can one possibly reach the realm of shattering the void.


    This is the path all Martial Gods must tread to shatter the void. They must endure the thunder tribtion. In contrast, Deity Transformation cultivators need not. They merely need toprehend and merge with the void, seeking enlightenment in their path. This is why the number of Martial Gods is dwindling.


    Nine thunder tribtions, each more formidable than thest. Only the exceptional can withstand them. Most Martial Gods fail and turn to ash. Of course, there''s another choice: to cease cultivation and not face the tribtion.


    In doing so, one can live for a hundred thousand years. Such Martial Gods have forsaken the possibility of further advancement in martial arts, content with mediocrity, nearing the end of their martial journey."


    "So, I am but a novice among Martial Gods," Lin Fei murmured softly, "not even worthy of a single thunder tribtion. The path from Martial God to shattering the void is truly perilous, for it involves choice. After surviving a tribtion, if one finds it too arduous and bescent, one can choose not to face further tribtions, living a peaceful hundred thousand years. This, in itself, is a major test in martial cultivation. Having an option to retreat is more terrifying than having none!"


    Lin Fei had thought it through clearly. The real challenge in martial cultivation begins at Martial God, for this stage involves choice. Unlike before, when there was no turning back in cultivation, now one can choose to retreat, not face the tribtion, and live peacefully for a hundred thousand years.


    This very choice has eroded the will of many Martial Gods, deterring numerous talented cultivators from facing the tribtion. If passing through the thunder tribtion was mandatory to shatter the void, everyone would desperately seek ways to endure it, resulting in more cultivators achieving that level.


    But now, those who reach the realm of shattering the void are few. It is akin to a ''soft saber'' ¨C deadly without shedding blood. To withstand the thunder tribtion, one must find various ways, for it is the power of destruction, annihting the physical body.


    "My physical body is now entirely based on thews of the world," Lin Fei pondered. "What if I turn each particle into a world, crafting a microcosm like a world within a grain of sand? If a single grain of sand can contain a world, why can''t each particle of my body be a world? Once achieved, wouldn''t crossing the thunder tribtion be effortless?"


    Lin Fei quickly found his direction and, in his mind, a bold idea emerged: to forge his physical particles into a world, or rather, a microcosm! This concept was astonishing.


    How many particles does a person have? Four hundred and eighty million? Lin Fei didn''t know, but he was aware of the countless particles in the body. If he could turn each particle into a micro-world, the final achievement would be unimaginable. Not just shattering the void, but even bing the progenitor of martial arts was not out of reach!


    "Could this be considered my own unique path?" Lin Fei pondered, inspired. A thought struck him: Martial Gods could actually pass down their own doctrines, the true doctrines that directly point to thews of the cosmos! Lin Fei''sw was the world''sw. By crafting his physical particles into worlds, it aligned perfectly with hisw, evenplementing it. Thus, this could also be considered Lin Fei''s path.


    Of course, this was just a preliminary concept. Creating a microcosm was difficult. Lin Fei had no clear idea how to start, let alone base it on his physical particles to create numerous micro-worlds. This was an even greater challenge. However, Lin Fei had plenty of time. He could ponder it slowly. Perfecting any doctrine takes a long time.


    As time passed, a month went by.


    On a sunny day, Feng Ling emerged from seclusion. Lin Fei immediately stopped his practice and stepped out of the secret chamber, his expression solemn as he fixed his gaze on Feng Ling and asked gravely, "Feng Ling, are you confident?"


    This step was crucial. Even Lin Fei, who had gone through it, felt there was a bit of luck involved. Hence, whether Feng Ling could sessfully attain enlightenment was uncertain to him. Lin Fei was even somewhat worried.


    Feng Ling, however, was carefree and smiled slightly, "Who dares to say they are certain of enlightenment? If one does not attain the Dao, who knows if it''s truly their path? But regardless of whether I attain it or not, I firmly believe this is the path I must take!"


    In the next moment, the nine bloodlines within Feng Ling fused together as one.


    Feng Ling began the process of enlightenment!

 461. Feng Ling’s Dao to Divinity! A Pair of Martial Gods.

    461. Feng Ling¡¯s Dao to Divinity! A Pair of Martial Gods.


    Feng Ling''s journey to divinity was grand and imposing. She made no attempt to conceal her process. Her True Martial King Form erupted instantly. Behind her, a massive phoenix shadow, the manifestation of her phoenix bloodline and the phoenix fire, could be vaguely seen. It resembled a fiery cloud, presenting a miraculous vision.


    Many from the Feng family immediately understood what was happening. Even those who didn''t know, upon seeing such a spectacle, could guess.


    "Feng Ling is now challenging the realm of Martial Gods. It''s uncertain if she will seed."


    "It''s hard to say. Although Lin Fei Martial God recently achieved divinity, it was an exception."


    "Moreover, Lin Fei Martial God''s path of cultivation has been smooth sailing, never once failing. It''s normal for him to create miracles."


    "But Feng Ling, even among Martial Kings, is not the most exceptional. The phoenix bloodline in the Feng family seems advantageous."


    "However, in reality, when ites to achieving divinity, the phoenix bloodline might be a hindrance. After all, the Feng family has never produced a Martial God."


    "Perhaps Lin Fei Martial God could offer some assistance to Feng Ling."


    Many eyes turned toward Feng Ling and then nced at Lin Fei. Indeed, Lin Fei was a newly achieved Martial God. He could at least provide some experiential guidance to Feng Ling. However, such help was limited, or else there would be more Martial Gods.


    Feng Ling''s nine bloodlines merged into one. After that, she remained motionless. Lin Fei suddenly looked up, his eyes narrowing slightly. He could see that only a single thread remained on Feng Ling. That was the path, or thew, chosen by Feng Ling.


    Lin Fei continued to follow this thread with his senses. Soon, he sensed the zing mes that seemed capable of burning everything. Indeed, Feng Ling had chosen the path of me. She needed toprehend thew of fire to achieve divinity.


    However, this was a step that no one could assist Feng Ling with. She had to rely on herself. Lin Fei could only wait quietly. As time ticked by, the Sea of the Origin of Fire showed no signs of activity.


    Lin Fei felt a chill in his heart. He knew well that the shorter the time taken in the process of divinity, the better. The longer it took, the more likely it was to encounter trouble. Taking too long could mean gettingpletely lost in the Sea of Origin.


    However, Lin Fei was unable to assist Feng Ling. She had toprehend thew of mes by herself to awaken fully.


    After what felt like an eternity, Lin Fei grew increasingly anxious. Suddenly, the Sea of the Origin of mes began to tremble. The sea churned subtly, and vast mes burned. A faint ripple of thew of mes could be discerned.


    "Did she seed?" Lin Fei immediately turned his gaze towards Feng Ling.


    At that moment, Feng Ling abruptly opened her eyes. Their gazes met.


    "Feng Ling, congrattions," Lin Fei said, a smile breaking across his face. He knew she had seeded. She had achieved divinity and be a Martial God.


    "mew¡­" Feng Ling was more aware than anyone. She had grasped thew of mes and, based on this, she began to reconstruct her divine body. This was a step every Martial God must undergo: the reforging of the divine body.


    The mes roared fiercely. Feng Ling was like a phoenix reborn from fire. Her physical body burned to ashes, but with the mew at its core, she reconstructed a new body - a divine body, the body of a god. At this moment, the life of Feng Ling was elevated to a whole new level, entirely different from ordinary beings.


    "Lin Fei, at least I can apany you for a hundred thousand years now!" she said, her eyes full of affection. "I won''t let you be alone." The unspoken understanding betweenpanionss was evident. To apany one another, especially as Martial Gods, was vital. The inability to do so would be tragic.


    With Feng Ling achieving Martial God status, it meant that she could apany Lin Fei for a considerable time. A hundred thousand years was a significant duration. Lin Fei took Feng Ling''s hand, and they descended from the void, arriving before the Feng family.


    "Congrattions to the n leader on bing a deity!"


    "Congrattions to the n leader and Martial God Lin on bing Martial Godpanions!"


    The Feng family erupted in various congrattory messages. For them, this was a double blessing. The shock of Lin Fei being a Martial God was immense, but now Feng Ling had also achieved Martial God status! This was a true phoenix bloodline, capable of extending the family''s glory for a hundred thousand years.


    Moreover, the Feng family pondered deeply. Lin Fei and Feng Ling had no children yet, but now that they were both Martial Gods, any offspring they might have would be extraordinarily powerful. Could it possibly lead to the birth of a third Martial God? The mere thought was exhrating.


    "This is indeed a cause for celebration," Feng Ling said calmly. "But let''s not make a big fuss about it. We''ve just had a celebration for Lin Fei. Let''s just spread the news."


    Feng Ling, unconcerned with formalities, rxedpletely after achieving the status of a Martial God, fulfilling her initial aspiration. Bearing the hopes and expectations of the entire Feng family, she had now lived up to them all by bing a Martial God.


    As for whaty beyond the realm of Martial Gods, she did not think too far ahead. Just bing a Martial God was fortunate enough. She decided to consider further cultivationter, aware that Lin Fei''s talent far surpassed hers.


    Lin Fei would undoubtedly continue steadfastly on the path beyond Martial Gods, and when a safe and convenient route was found, he would surely lead Feng Ling along with him. Her trust in Lin Fei was absolute!


    "Feng Ling, I''ll spend more time with you in theing days," Lin Fei said, setting aside his own cultivation for the time being. As Daopanions, they had not yet had the chance to truly talk heart-to-heart and experience ordinary life together. Now, as both had achieved Martial God status, they finally had the time.


    However, the news of Feng Ling bing a Martial God quickly spread throughout the Ancient Continent. This was no minor gossip but a significant event.


    Feng Ling, hailing from a Martial King family and achieving Martial God status, proved that the bloodline of a Martial King family was not an absolute shackle. It could be broken, and one could still be a Martial God.


    Moreover, the rtionship between Lin Fei and Feng Ling as Daopanions was unique, representing a pair of Martial Gods - a true "celestial couple."


    While they were not yet at the level of Dao Integration True Immortals, the fact that bothpanions,ing from Martial King backgrounds, achieved divinity was extraordinarily rare. In no time, the names of Lin Fei and Feng Ling became widely known throughout the ancientnds.


    In a dark rift that suddenly appeared in the void, a portal formed. A wisp of ck mist flew out from the portal, which then vanished. The mist coalesced into a slender, handsome man in a ck robe. He looked around, closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and sighed, "Finally back. The Divine Realm is nice, but you can''t just devour at will. The Ancient Continent is wonderful, full of life. Sneaking a little consumption here and there won''t hurt. Hmm, let''s start with this kingdom, a little appetizer."


    The man in the ck robe, his eyes revealing a hint of madness, transformed into a streak of ck light and flew toward a distant human kingdom.

 462. Establishing Order, Creating Worlds!

    462. Establishing Order, Creating Worlds!


    Lin Fei summoned the system panel to review his current status.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Arts Realm: Martial Gods (Thunder Tribtion not yet crossed)</strong>


    <strong>Technique: Four Symbols and Five Elements Creation Technique (Perfected)</strong>


    Indeed, Lin Fei''s martial arts realm was that of a Martial God, yet he had not yet crossed any thunder tribtion. Additionally, a new technique appeared - the Four Symbols and Five Elements Creation Technique, already perfected.


    This technique wasn''t found in the Dubhe Dao Artifact; in fact, no techniques were left in it. It primarily contained methods and insights for crossing tribtions, but no actual techniques. At the Martial Gods stage, reliance on personalprehension bes paramount since every Martial Godprehends differentws and faces unique tribtion methods. What technique could be universally applicable to all Martial Gods?


    This technique was Lin Fei''s own creation, tailored to his unique traits. Itbined his Four Symbols and Five Elements bloodlines to create worlds. Since it was his invention, it naturally reachedpletion immediately.


    However, whether it was effective or how effective it remained to be seen, Lin Fei wasn''t sure. However, its presence on the system panel suggested that, theoretically, it was viable.


    Lin Fei had been spending his time with Feng Ling and hadn''t been actively cultivating. Sometimes, he would have brilliant ideas in his mind. Initially, the idea of creating a world in each particle of his body was a wild fantasy.


    But as Lin Fei pondered more deeply, he seriously considered making it a reality, even devising a technique for it. Significantly, the system panel reflected Lin Fei''s imaginative concept.


    In Lin Fei''s vision, a space with earth, fire, water, wind, and the five elements of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth could constitute a world. It was a simple and straightforward concept, yet it seemed feasible enough to try.


    This path was uniquely suited to Lin Fei, given his Four Symbols and Five Elements bloodlines. Other Martial Gods seeking advancement would need to follow their own paths. This was Lin Fei''s Dao!


    Taking a deep breath, Lin Fei focused all his attention and spirit into his body, particrly on a single particle. This particle was not specially chosen but randomly selected. With countless particles in his body, losing one to failure was inconsequential, allowing Lin Fei to experiment boldly.


    "Let''s begin."


    Lin Fei concentrated all his attention on a single particle. He then extended a strand of thew''s power into this particle. With a burst, the power of thew exploded within, creating a space inside the particle.


    Particles are incredibly resilient and not easily destroyed. Even if damaged, they can quickly recover, and this particle was no exception. Lin Fei''s small explosion ofw did not exceed the particle''s limit, allowing it to recover quickly but leaving a significant space inside.


    "Earth, Fire, Water, Wind - the Four Symbols!"


    "Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth - the Five Elements!"


    Using the power of thew as a foundation, Lin Fei quickly introduced the elements of the Four Symbols and the Five Elements into the particle''s space. Thisbination formed the basic conditions for a world''s existence.


    As Lin Fei released the elements of the Four Symbols and the Five Elements within the particle space, he observed the space trembling, with various elements rampantly colliding and overwhelming each other.


    Then, in the next moment, the particle annihted. The Four Symbols and the Five Elements seemed chaotic and unable to support the entire particle space.


    "It failed," Lin Fei frowned. Losing a particle was inconsequential for him, but this failure was a setback. It wasn''t guaranteed to seed just because the technique was recognized by the system. In fact, it was not easy at all.


    "The Four Symbols and Five Elements should be correct. The particle space was also sessfully created. But why did the particle annihte?" Lin Fei pondered deeply. He thought about the world he lived in and the small world where the Phoenix resided. What was different?


    Upon reflection, Lin Fei realized that the Phoenix''s small world wasn''t much different from the Ancient Continent he inhabited. The Phoenix''s world was also full of greenery, with a clear blue sky and gentle breezes. The ancientnd was simr, featuring mountains, rivers, skies, and more.


    "Ah? Wait, are there mountains and rivers? And moreover, mes that can scorch everything. Water flows to the lowest point. The wind whispers through the void. Indeed, these are the elements I took for granted in my daily life. In the Phoenix''s microcosm, thesemonce elements are, in fact, the most crucial. Why do my particles annihte?


    Earth, fire, water, wind, metal, wood, water, fire, earth - these elements forge the mountains, rivers, and all else I speak of. But theyck one essential element. And that is Order! Water flowing downward is Order. The wind blowing in the air, thend under our feet, and so forth, all represent Order. With Order, the world can be stable."


    Lin Fei suddenly saw the light. He understood. Everything became clear. Order is the key. Otherwise, chaos reigns.


    The four symbols and the five elements are unbound by Order. How could they then support the entire world? They would only lead to the world''s copse.


    Therefore, Order is of utmost importance. And Order requires Lin Fei, the ''Divinely Appointed Creator''.


    Even more, Lin Fei had a brilliant idea. If the Order he ''Divinely Appointed'' differed from the outside world, or if he altered it slightly, then perhaps the development of the entire world would be radically different.


    This thought greatly intrigued Lin Fei. Of course, he would experiment with this slowly in the future. But for now, he proceeded methodically. First, sessfully carving out a stable world was crucial.


    "Let''s begin."


    Lin Fei then exerted a trace of thew''s power.


    "Boom".


    Particles exploded within. A vast space emerged.


    Then, Lin Fei deployed the Four Symbols and Five Elements. As the Creator of the World, Lin Fei established Order.


    For instance, the mutual generation and oveing of the five phases. For instance, some fundamental truths between heaven and earth.


    Water flows to the lowest point. Heaven above, earth below, and so on. Many of the most basic Orders.


    As Lin Fei set these Orders. Soon, the Four Symbols and Five Elements dispersed throughout the entire space.


    "Rumble".


    The entire particle space continued to tremble. Yet, there was not a hint of copse. On the contrary, it gradually stabilized.


    Of course, this was just stabilization. To create life, that was far more challenging. That''s another issue.


    But Lin Fei did not dwell on the issue of life. He only cared whether the world was stable or not.


    One day, two days, three days...


    As time passed, the first particle world was created by Lin Fei. Finally stabilizedpletely. No longer showing any signs of copse.


    "It''s done! The world I''ve created! Though devoid of life. With the Four Symbols and Five Elements, over time, it might even possess the conditions necessary for the birth of life. In the future, bing a world teeming with life is not impossible!"


    Lin Fei''s heart swelled with immense joy. At this moment, he truly felt like a god. Moreover, a god of creation!

 463. Terrifying Exotic Beasts Roam, Devouring Millions of Souls!

    463. Terrifying Exotic Beasts Roam, Devouring Millions of Souls!


    "Wait, I have created a particle world. Has my physical strength increased as a result?"


    Lin Fei pondered a critical point. If his physical strength had not improved, Then what was the point of his strenuous efforts in creating a particle world?


    The fundamental reason for creating a particle world Was the hope of enhancing his strength, to withstand the thunder tribtion, thereby gaining morews.


    And with more plunderedws, Lin Fei could create evenrger worlds. After all, with just one particle, Lin Fei''s power of thews was still weak.


    So, creating one particle was, in reality, creating a micro-world. A world perhaps only the size of a town.


    What kind of world was that? Only with a stronger power of thews could he support the creation ofrger worlds.


    After all, Lin Feiprehended thews of the world. The stronger the worldws, therger the world could be! Thus, it was a virtuous cycle.


    Lin Fei carefully felt his physical body. One particle, indeed, was hard to sense. Especially since this particle was merely a micro-world. And currently, it was just the beginning of world creation. Without absorbing any external energy, How could his strength increase?


    "Swallow!"


    Lin Fei controlled that particle world of his physical body. He began rapidly devouring the energy of the outside world. The operation of a world also requires energy. Relying on its self-circting energy would take an unknown amount of time. Plundering from the outside was the fastest way to enhance strength.


    Indeed, as external energy entered the particle world, Lin Fei could clearly feel a slight increase in his strength. And in the future, as the particle world gradually stabilized, his strength would continue to increase.


    "So, my method is correct. This is my own Martial Gods cultivation method!"


    Lin Fei was delighted in his heart. This was his Dao! His Way! After all, whether it was techniques or the idea of creating worlds, he did it all himself. He deduced and conceived everything on his own.


    Every Martial God has their unique path. Even, the vast number of techniques on the ancient maind were actually techniques passed down by the Martial Gods.


    Those techniques were the Martial Gods'' paths. Then, they were passed down generation after generation by numerous Martial Kings and martial Sovereigns. And they innovated, perfected, and diversified many techniques.


    Martial Gods, like a great tree, constantly growing, branching out into many leaves. And those Martial Kings, Martial Sovereigns, Martial Saints, are the leaves adorning that great tree.


    Finally, the tree flourished with lush foliage. Greening and shading, turning into the present Ancient Continent.


    Lin Fei ceaselessly forged new worlds within the microcosms of his body.


    One, two, three, four, five...


    Each particle signified a unique world. With nothing pressing to attend to, Lin Fei devoted himself to this creation. Leisure time sufficed for such undertakings. He was in no rush. Time, he had aplenty.


    As for when he might traverse the Thunder Tribtion, Lin Fei was unsure. Yet, he felt a vague intuition. It was not yet time. Something seemed amiss. The creation of worlds must continue.


    Time hastened by. In the blink of an eye, over three months passed. During these months, Lin Fei maintained a pace of crafting a world each day. Thus, within him thrived a hundred worlds!


    Though termed ''worlds'', theyy empty and lifeless. Aside from absorbing energy to modestly enrich them, no other changes urred. His physical form had indeed strengthened, but only to a limited extent.


    Lin Fei had experimented, capturing exotic beasts and casting them into these particle worlds. s, to no avail.


    Far from empowering the particle worlds, these beasts wreaked havoc, draining their energy, and leading to frequent copses.


    Hence, Lin Fei understood. For life to exist in these particle worlds, it must emerge from within. This nearly required the art of ''Void Creation''. A feat beyond the reach of ordinary Martial Gods.


    "A hundred worlds, the power ofws, nearly depleted. And with the current strength of thesews, sustaining a hundred particle worlds is already at the brink."Any more, and these worlds would struggle to persist, perhaps even copse."


    Lin Fei had ceased at a hundred particle worlds, sensing he had reached his limit. Continuing further, thews would fail to hold. After all, the power ofws was finite.


    Lin Fei, newly initiated into the ranks of Martial Gods, could not expect an endless surge of this power. To augment it was simple. Face the Tribtion!


    Surviving a single Thunder Tribtion would allow him to plunder greaterw forces. Then, Lin Fei could resume his creation. More particle worlds, the stronger he would be.


    Yet, all revolved around one theme, one crucial element: The Thunder Tribtion! It was indispensable.


    Lin Fei hesitated. The Thunder Tribtion, he felt, was not so straightforward. He sought more information, but data on the Tribtion was scarce. Even within the Dubhe Dao Artifact, it wasmentably limited.


    Lin Fei pondered, "Perhaps the Heaven Transformation Ancestor knows more..." He recalled that the Heaven Transformation Ancestor had brought the Heavenly Artifact as a gesture of goodwill towards him, but he hadn''t sought out the Heaven Transformation Ancestor since then.


    Suddenly, a message arrived from the Luo family, a Martial King lineage.


    "The Luo family reports that the poptions of three kingdoms under their control have been wiped out overnight, seemingly devoured. There are suspicions of a terrifying exotic beast. The Luo family,cking a Martial King, hopes for assistance from the Feng family."


    Hearing this, Lin Fei, who was with Feng Ling, expressed his concern.


    "How could millions disappear overnight? Even a king-level exotic beast couldn''t achieve that."


    It was clear to both Lin Fei and Feng Ling that a king-level exotic beast wouldn''t have such devastating power.


    "Could it be a god-level exotic beast?" Lin Fei spected, but even the Ancient Continent hadn''t reported any sightings of such creatures.


    After some time, another report came in: the Luo family, along with two human kingdoms, had vanished, leaving behind a dead zone.


    Feng Ling suggested, "Lin Fei, should we investigate? Such actions are shaking the foundation of the Ancient Continent, and if unchecked, this threat might eventually spread to the Feng family and the Ancient Origin Sect."


    Lin Fei agreed, "Let''s go and see."

 465. A Horrific Beating

    465. A Horrific Beating


    "How can you be so formidable without having undergone the thunder tribtion?" Taotie asked in disbelief.


    "If I''m not mistaken, you''re not the true form of Taotie, are you?" Lin Fei didn''t answer directly but countered with a question.


    Taotie nodded, "Of course, I''m not the true form. In the Divine Realm, every divine being cultivates several avatars to some extent. We divine-level exotic beasts, although not nearly as proficient as those in Deity Transformation who can manifest billions of avatars.


    However, cultivating a few avatars is still within our capabilities. In this respect, indeed, we surpass you Martial Gods. You Martial Gods have but one body. Once dead, you are utterly gone. We, on the other hand, only mourn the hardship of cultivating the lost avatar upon death."


    At this point, Taotie seemed to rx, bing almostpletely candid. After all, it stood no chance against Lin Fei. As for self-detonation, that was even less likely.


    Lin Fei''s worldws were adept at sealing. Once sealed and suppressed, even moving was a challenge. Self-detonation? Out of the question. Besides, even if self-detonation were possible, Taotie wouldn''t choose it.


    Unlike the Deity Transformation cultivator, cultivating an avatar is extremely challenging for exotic beasts, requiring the use of essence blood, among other things.


    For exotic beasts, the loss of an avatar is a significant setback. It could take an indeterminable length of time to recultivate. Therefore, unless absolutely necessary, divine-level exotic beasts would not forsake an avatar.


    "You say you''ve returned from the Divine Realm?" Lin Fei inquired further. "Is it difficult to return from the Divine Realm to the Ancient Continent?"


    "It''s somewhat difficult, but mostly it''s incredibly troublesome."


    "What''s the difference between the Divine Realm and the Ancient Continent?"


    "The difference is substantial. The Divine Realm is the center of countless worlds, the closest ce to the ''Dao''. Only by achieving Dao Integration in the Divine Realm can one be considered a true immortal, otherwise, they''re but false immortals, incapable of eternal life.


    Simrly, only in the Divine Realm can one be an invincible founder of the martial dao! Moreover, the ''Dao'' andws youprehend in the Ancient Continent are actually iplete. If you go to the Divine Realm, your ''Dao'' andws will automatically beplete. Then, your strength will be greatly enhanced! That''s why countless divine beings from numerous worlds yearn to enter the Divine Realm."


    Taotie''s revtions sent shockwaves through Lin Fei and Feng Ling. This was their first time hearing such detailed information about the Divine Realm.


    "Wait, you said countless worlds. Are there other worlds besides the Ancient Continent?" Lin Fei asked again.


    "Of course, there are other worlds. You don''t think the Ancient Continent is the only one, do you? Haha, you know of minor worlds, right? In fact, your Ancient Continent is just one such minor world. However, the Ancient Continent is somewhat unique. Legends say that many great beings, true immortals, are sourced from the Ancient Continent.


    Therefore, the Ancient Continent was once very powerful. You consider yourselves the center of countless worlds. But the Divine Realm is the actual center of myriad worlds. Once you visit the Divine Realm and sense the ''Dao'' there, you will naturally understand."


    Lin Fei fell silent. His mind began to paint a picture. The Divine Realm, positioned centrally, like a resplendent pearl. And surrounding it, countless worlds like grains of sand in the Ganges, known as minor worlds!


    Lin Fei hadn''t expected that the Ancient Continent too was considered a minor world. He had thought that only the world of the Phoenix was a minor world. But upon reflection, the world of the Phoenix might indeed be a minor world. But who said the Ancient Continent wasn''t a minor world?


    The Ancient Continent was rife with rumors, even of the birth of true immortals. And myths from the ancient and primordial eras. All these led Lin Fei to an illusion as if the Ancient Continent was teeming with true immortals and countless martial ancestors, the center of innumerable worlds.


    But now it seems the Ancient Continent is not the center. The Divine Realm is the true center!


    "How can one reach the Divine Realm?" Lin Fei inquired.


    "It''s rtively easy to go to the Divine Realm. Once you be a deity, you can go to the Mountain of Ascension, which in the Ancient Continent is likely called the Mountain of Ascension, and in many ces, it''s known as the Path to Heaven. Anyway, the meaning is the same, just the name differs.


    Once at the Mountain of Ascension, as long as you are at the divine level, you can naturally sense the gateway to the Divine Realm and thereby enter it. However, once you go to the Divine Realm, returning bes difficult. Originally, there was free passage between the Divine Realm and other worlds.


    But where there are people, there is strife. Some major powers control the pathways between the two realms, allowing entry into the Divine Realm but not from the Divine Realm to other minor worlds. To enter, you must meet their conditions. Hand over some precious items. Or, like me, sneakily risk traversing the pathways between the two realms, entering the Ancient Continent."


    Taotie detailed everything, Almost without concealment, it shared all it knew about the Divine Realm. To Lin Fei and Feng Ling, opening their eyes to new horizons.


    "Right, since you both are Martial Gods, make sure not to undergo your tribtion in the Ancient Continent. Undergoing it here might seem easier, but in reality, thews you''d assimte are merely those of the Ancient Continent and thus would be weaker. This inherently weakens you from the start. Therefore, it''s best to undergo your tribtion after reaching the Divine Realm.


    Hmm, you''d better hurry to the Divine Realm. Don''t linger in the Ancient Continent any longer. Time flows differently between the Divine Realm and the Ancient Continent. It''s a ratio of one to ten. Ten years spent in the Ancient Continent mean ten years of life lost, with little to gain. In the Divine Realm, the ten years you live will yield unimaginable rewards."


    Lin Fei didn''t understand why time flowed differently, Perhaps due to the ''Dao'' or ''Laws'' of the Divine Realm being distinct from those in other minor worlds. However, Taotie''s eagerness for Lin Fei and Feng Ling to enter the Divine Realm was curious.


    "You''re so keen on us entering the Divine Realm? So your true form can sense your avatar and then ambush us?" Lin Fei suddenly asked.


    "Don''t get me wrong, I do want you to go to the Divine Realm. But it''s not about my true forming to kill you. My avatar is not much weaker than my true form, yet you''ve defeated it with ease, and my true form would fare no differently.


    I really don''t understand how such powerful Martial Gods could emerge from the Ancient Continent, a minor world with inherent deficiencies. But once you enter the Divine Realm, you''ll see I wasn''t lying, and then you''ll release me. It was no easy feat to cultivate this avatar. So, if I can preserve it, I''d prefer to do so, without any ulterior motives."


    Taotie''s avatar exined. Its only wish was to survive. Therefore, it dared not hide anything. Answering whatever Lin Fei asked. This time it had been deceived by Kun, or rather, used by Kun.


    But in the end, it was its own greed. Thinking it coulde to the Ancient Continent and wreak havoc, possibly even enhancing its strength. It hadn''t anticipated that the rumors about the Ancient Continent were true.


    Rumored to be the birthce of true immortals, home to countless powerhouses. Rich in heritage. Now it seemed, this was indeed the case.


    It had just entered the Ancient Continent and was immediately "thrashed" by Lin Fei and Feng Ling, who had just achieved Martial God status. And it was utterly powerless to retaliate. Such depth of strength was truly terrifying!

 466. The Secret of the Divine Realm!

    466. The Secret of the Divine Realm!


    "Do you have any other questions? No worries, take your time to think. "I will answer anything you ask, without hiding a thing!"


    Observing Taotie''s seemingly cooperative demeanor, Lin Fei found himself in a bit of a quandary. He had no reason to silence Taotie.


    Of course, with Taotie being so cooperative, Lin Fei found him useful to keep.


    "Let''s hold onto this for now."


    Lin Fei secured Taotie. After all, Taotie was sealed by his world''sws. He had no fear of Taotie causing an upheaval.


    Lin Fei was beginning to understand that his world''sws were likely extraordinary.


    Taotie, even as an avatar, was undoubtedly an ancient mythological exotic beast from the primordial era. Yet, this powerful mythological beast was easily sealed by Lin Fei.


    Moreover, the power erupting from the hundred particle worlds within Lin Fei, also crushed Taotie. Whether it was Lin Fei''s self-created techniques or the worldws heprehended, they were no small feat.


    Returning to the Feng family, Feng Ling solemnly said, "Lin Fei, are you nning to go to the Divine Realm?"


    She could tell that Lin Fei was somewhat tempted.


    After pondering for a while, Lin Fei slowly spoke, "I had already nned to attempt transcending tribtion, at least once through thunder tribtion. I didn''t expect to learn of such matters. Transcending tribtion in the Ancient Continent weakens rather than fully realizing thews.


    One misstep leads to another. I don''t want to live with regrets. If I am to transcend, I must do it in the Divine Realm. However, regarding the Divine Realm, we can''t blindly trust Taotie''s words. We need to investigate further and confirm before making any ns. I n to visit the Heaven Transformation Sect tomorrow to discuss with the Master Heaven Transformation."


    Feng Ling nodded, "Good, then we shall go together tomorrow."


    Thus, Lin Fei and Feng Ling rested for the night. The next day, they flew directly to the Heaven Transformation Sect.


    Soon, they arrived at the Heaven Transformation Sect.


    The Heaven Transformation Ancestor seemed to have known in advance about their arrival. He was well-prepared. The avatar of him came to greet them.


    "Two Martial Gods, apologies for not greeting you from afar."


    "Heaven Transformation, it seems you knew we wereing."


    "This is not a ce for conversation, please."


    Heaven Transformation Ancestor led Lin Fei and Feng Ling to the dojo. In the entire dojo, there was only Heaven Transformation Ancestor. The three sat down.


    Heaven Transformation Ancestor smiled slightly, "Since learning that the two of you had sealed Taotie''s avatar, I knew you would surelye."


    "Indeed, you knew about Taotie. Then why didn''t you intervene to stop Taotie?" Lin Fei asked in a grave tone.


    Heaven Transformation Ancestor gave a wry smile and shook his head, "Truth be told, Taotie is immensely powerful. Even just an avatar is difficult for me to stop. If it came to a desperate fight, I might even lose several avatars to Taotie. In this Ancient Continent, with thews now fragmented and energy diminishing, creating new avatars has be exceedingly challenging.


    Therefore, it''s best to avoid losses whenever possible. And it''s not just me. The other Deity Transformation cultivators are the same, turning a blind eye one after another. After all, Taotie knows its limits and dares not act rashly. If it were to truly cause chaos, someone from the Divine Realm would naturallye to deal with it.


    However, I never expected you two, esteemed friends, to be so powerful as to suppress Taotie in one fell swoop, truly astonishing our peers in the Ancient Continent!"


    Lin Fei understood. The other Deity Transformation cultivators were all cunning. Just like Heaven Transformation Ancestor before him, they were all aware of Taotie''s identity. Each of them was reluctant to exert themselves, fearing their avatars would be devoured by Taotie, Thus weakening their own strength.


    Once reaching Deity Transformation, these Immortal cultivators became overly cautious. Instead, it was he and Feng Ling, the two ''naive youngsters,'' who stepped up.


    To everyone''s surprise, Lin Fei and Feng Ling, both Martial Gods, actually managed to suppress Taotie. This must have caused a stir throughout the Ancient Continent.


    "Heaven Transformation, we learned some things about the Divine Realm from Taotie. You once said that if we nned to visit the Divine Realm, we must meet with you first. Now we are here, could you please share what you know about the Divine Realm?"


    Lin Fei spoke slowly. He didn''t know what Heaven Transformation Ancestor was nning, But all he wanted was some information about the Divine Realm.


    Moreover, Lin Fei cleverly used "Taotie" as a reminder to Heaven Transformation Ancestor, That he and Feng Ling were notpletely ignorant about the Divine Realm.


    With this reminder, Heaven Transformation Ancestor had to weigh his words carefully. Any attempt at deception could offend Lin Fei and Feng Ling, or lead to misunderstandings, which would be counterproductive and undesirable.


    After a long pause, Heaven Transformation Ancestor finally spoke, smiling, "Friends Lin and Feng, since you both are so forthright, I shall not beat around the bush and speak inly. The Divine Realm is indeed a ce all divine-level experts, especially Martial Gods aspire to reach. For Martial Gods who wish to advance further and grow stronger, they must transcend the thunder tribtion in the Divine Realm only then can they obtain thepletews and gain even stronger powers.


    However, staying in the Ancient Continent also has its advantages. Here, we can establish sects and lineages, enjoying a glorious era spanning hundreds of thousands of years. If one goes to the Divine Realm, such treatment is not guaranteed.


    Moreover, it''s not that cultivation is impossible in the Ancient Continent, it''s just not as straightforward. If your ambitions are lofty, by all means, head for the Divine Realm.


    The gateway to the Divine Realm lies within the Mountain of Ascension. However, if one day you achieve greatness in the Divine Realm or even manage to return to the Ancient Continent, I only ask that you bring me a Void Transformation Pill. I am willing to pay any price for this pill!"


    With that, Heaven Transformation Ancestor surprisingly bowed deeply to Lin Fei and Feng Ling.


    Lin Fei frowned and said, "What is a Void Transformation Pill? Unless you exin clearly, I will not help you."


    Heaven Transformation Ancestor replied with a wry smile, "Deity Transformations have a lifespan of a hundred thousand years. I have already lived for several tens of thousands of years. With more than half of my life gone, naturally, I wish to continue living.


    I have no ambition to cultivate in the Divine Realm to the Void Transformation stage. How many Deity Transformations can achieve that? Very few!


    But if I could get a Void Transformation Pill, it would be different. The Void Transformation stage primarily involvesprehending thews of space, allowing for spatial traversal. The true Void Transformation stage, in the Divine Realm, means countless avatars traversing numerous small worlds in an instant.


    There''s also a pseudo-Void Transformation stage. It involvesprehending the spatialws within a small world, enabling void traversal within that world. Still, it is considered Void Transformation, with a lifespan of a million years!


    However, once one bes a pseudo-Void Transformation, they cannot leave that small world, or else they would perish due to conflictingws.


    The Void Transformation Pill is crafted by Dao Integration True Immortals. Although it''s precious, it is attainable. Consuming a Void Transformation Pill gives a Deity Transformation a great chance to prate the voidws of a small world, thus bing a pseudo-Void Transformation.


    My only desire is to live for a million years. Even if there''s just a glimmer of hope, it''s worth pursuing!"


    Heaven Transformation Ancestor was sincere in his request. This was his only option. He dared not venture into the Divine Realm for once one steps into the Divine Realm, returning bes a difficult task. His only choice was to forge good rtions with those potential-filled divine-level experts, hoping for a slim chance to one day receive a Void Transformation Pill from them. Such tactics of persuasion, Heaven Transformation Ancestor must have employed before.


    "I promise you. If one day, obtaining a Void Transformation Pill bes an effortless task, I shall willingly give you a chance, as a token of appreciation for your efforts."


    Lin Fei nodded in agreement. He made no guarantees. If acquiring a Void Transformation Pill turned out to be a simple task, Lin Fei was naturally willing to help. Otherwise, he would not truly go out of his way to seek a Void Transformation Pill for Heaven Transformation Ancestor.


    Having fully grasped the situation of the Divine Realm from Heaven Transformation Ancestor, Lin Fei no longer harbored any doubts. Thus, he left the Heaven Transformation Sect, together with Feng Ling, returning to the Feng family.

 467. The Gateway Revealed, Entering the Divine Realm!

    467. The Gateway Revealed, Entering the Divine Realm!


    Lin Fei did more than just visit Heaven Transformation Ancestor. He employed some extraordinary means and proactively sought an audience with many Deity Transformation elders to learn about the Divine Realm.


    After all, he was preparing to venture there and needed to thoroughly understand it. He couldn''t afford to be reckless, as this involved not only the Feng family but also the Ancient Origin Sect, with far-reaching implications, necessitating Lin Fei''s utmost caution and care.


    However, the information gleaned from these Deity Transformation elders mostly aligned with what Taotie and Heaven Transformation Ancestor had conveyed. It could be concluded that the Divine Realm as described by Taotie and Heaven Transformation Ancestor was indeed the center of countless worlds, with the Ancient Continent being merely one of many small worlds.


    Lin Fei''s path was that of eternal life. In the Ancient Continent, Lin Fei realized he could not achieve eternal life, and thus, his journey led him towards the Divine Realm.


    However, he hadn''t forgotten his initial engagement with Qing Yuzi, the previous owner of the Dubhe Dao Artifact and a half-step Deity Transformation. Lin Fei owed him a karmic debt to deal with a Deity Transformation strongman named Hua Xiangzi.


    Lin Fei didn''t make any grand movements but instead started by discreetly investigating. Indeed, he discovered traces of Hua Xiangzi. However, it was said that Hua Xiangzi had long since ventured into the Divine Realm and was now untraceable, leaving behind a sect guarded only by a Nascent Soul realm cultivator.


    "Gone to the Divine Realm?" Lin Fei furrowed his brows.


    Hua Xiangzi, having obtained something of the Dubhe True Immortal, had a limitless future. Once in the Divine Realm, it was likely she wouldn''t stop at just Deity Transformation. So much time she had passed that she might have even reached the Void Transformation stage.


    However, the karmic debt with Qing Yuzi wasn''t something Lin Fei was in a rush to fulfill. After all, his obligation to Qing Yuzi was merely to eliminate Hua Xiangzi when capable. If he wasn''t powerful enough and Hua Xiangzi was too formidable, Lin Fei would have to temporarily avoid confrontation.


    Therefore, Lin Fei spent some quality time with Feng Ling in the Feng family, not focusing on cultivation, but wholeheartedly apanying Feng Ling.


    Yet, after several months, Feng Ling''s belly still showed no signs of change. It was indeed peculiar. Lin Fei had been fully devoted to apanying Feng Ling during this time, yet they had no offspring, not even the slightest indication of it.


    In truth, the higher the life form, the more challenging it bes to bring forth offspring. After all, ordinary people beget their kin through simple bloodlines, devoid of intricate evolutions.


    Yet for beings of a superior order, the process is far moreplex. Even amongst Martial Kings, the birth of children is a rarity, let alone for beings like Lin Fei and Feng Ling, who stand as Martial Gods. Some Martial Gods go through their entire existence without the gift of progeny, while others might wait millennia for such a blessing.


    But both Lin Fei and Feng Ling are martial artists, Seekers of the Dao. Even Feng Ling, with her lofty stature, never contemted halting her journey there, always yearning to ascend further. Hence, the absence of offspring did not weigh upon them. After months alongside Feng Ling, Lin Fei knew the time was nigh.


    "Lin Fei, you have apanied me for many months," Feng Ling spoke with understanding, holding Lin Fei''s hand. "Go do what you must. The Feng Family and Ancient Origin Sect will be under my watch."


    "I know you wish to explore on your own," she added with empathy, always aware of Lin Fei''s aspirations. After all, she too was a martial artist, once a prodigy amongst her kind. How could a true martial artist especially one like Lin Fei be content with the mundane?


    Lin Fei nodded slightly, smiling, "Rest assured, my journey to the Divine Realm won''t be long. I will return."


    "The elders like Heaven Transformation Ancestor have said that once one enters the Divine Realm, returning is not straightforward. But I know many paths lead back. The simplest is achieving the rank of a Great Martial God. Breaking through the void then poses no challenge. If nothing else works, if Taotie can return, so can I. I entrust you, Feng Ling, to watch over the Ancient Origin Sect and the Feng Family."


    With a gentle smile, Feng Ling replied, "We are daopanions, our fates intertwined. I shall guard the Ancient Origin Sect; you journey through the Divine Realm without worry."


    "Very well," said Lin Fei, speaking no further.


    After a moment of tender warmth, Lin Fei departed without informing the Ancient Origin Sect, leaving behind only letters. Alone, he left the Feng Family, his figure a phantom as he swiftly reached the Mountain of Ascension.


    The Mountain of Ascension, famed and illustrious, is renowned throughout the Ancient Continent. Many venture there, yet only divine beingsprehend its true essence¡ªa portal to the Divine Realm. To many, the Mountain of Ascension is but a perilous ce, a site to admire the legacy of the divine.


    In recent millennia, fewer divine beings have graced the Mountain of Ascension. Instead, many Nascent Souls and Martial Kings have been spotted within its realms.


    Lin Fei, with a sh, appeared amidst the mountain, drawing the attention of many. Yet, without revealing much of his formidable aura, he wentrgely unnoticed.


    Lin Fei paid no mind to the others. Upon his arrival at the Mountain of Ascension, he immediately sensed something extraordinary - the Laws! He felt a disturbance in thews, unmistakable and bright as the sun, perceptible to any divine being.


    "This must be the portal to the Divine Realm at the Mountain of Ascension," Lin Fei murmured.


    With a step forward, Lin Fei''s aura erupted, his Martial God''s might enveloping the entire mountain. Martial Sovereigns and Golden Core cultivators knelt, trembling, unable to lift their heads despite their utmost efforts. Only those of the Nascent Soul and Martial King ranks could barely raise their heads to gaze at the figure in the void.


    "A divine being!" they eximed. "The divine presence has returned to the Mountain of Ascension."


    "Which deity might this be?"


    "The repeated divine appearances at the Mountain of Ascension must signify a secret. What could it be?"


    "Look, the deity is ascending to the peak."


    Many watched as Lin Fei methodically made his way to the mountain''s summit. To the ordinary eye, the peak appeared barren, void of anything noteworthy.


    But through Lin Fei''s vision, a portal stood at the summit¡ªa gateway to the Divine Realm. To open this portal required the power of the Laws, a feat beyond the reach of the ordinary.


    Reaching the summit, Lin Fei took a deep breath andmanded, "Open!"


    With the activation of the world''s Laws, a colossal portal materialized. Peering into its deep, dark maw, filled with mystery and the unknown, Lin Fei hesitated not. He inhaled deeply and stepped through, vanishing into the portal in an instant.


    "Has he disappeared?"


    "A deity arrived at the Mountain of Ascension, a portal appeared, and then vanished?"


    "Let''s go to the peak..."


    Many witnessed this scene and hurried to the summit. However, they found nothing and encountered nothing. Disappointed, they returned, leaving behind another legend at the Mountain of Ascension: Of a divine trace, an ascent to the peak, a step through a portal, and a disappearance into the unknown.

 468. Entering the Divine Realm, the Ancient Covenant!

    468. Entering the Divine Realm, the Ancient Covenant!


    A dazzling burst of light shimmered outside the ancient passageway, startling awake some Deity Transformation experts in the vicinity. "It''s happening," they murmured. "The ancient passageway is lit again. Has someone from the Ancient Continent ascended to godhood?"


    Bing a god in the Ancient Continent was no small feat. "Could it be an offspring or a disciple of a True Monarch?" they spected. The Ancient Continent, with its profound heritage, was known to be the birthce of many True Monarchs and even True Immortals.


    At that moment, Deity Transformation and Nascent Soul cultivators perked up, their gazes fixed on the massive portal. With a swoosh, a figure stepped out from the portal - Lin Fei. He instantly surveyed his surroundings, feeling numerous gazes upon him, their intentions unknown.


    Without a second thought, Lin Fei unleashed the power of hundreds of particle worlds within him, coupled with the force of the Laws. His terrifying aura swept out like a tsunami, engulfing all directions.


    The Deity Transformations, stationed outside the portal, felt a shiver in their spines, recognizing the immense power. This godly figure from the Ancient Continent was not to be trifled with. His aura was not merely that of a Deity Transformation but of Martial Gods. But how, when the Ancient Continent hadn''t produced a Martial God in many years?


    "Stop, fellow daoist!" called an elder''s voice. "We are from the Ancient Covenant, guardians of this inter-realm passageway. We mean no harm."


    Lin Fei furrowed his brow but ceased his show of force. The crowd heaved a sigh of relief, having been nearly suffocated by his overwhelming presence. If he were indeed a Martial God, he would be among the most formidable, with unimaginable potential.


    "The Ancient Covenant?" Lin Fei pondered. He had heard of this name from Taotie. The Ancient Covenant said to control the passageway between the Divine Realm and the Ancient Continent, was one of the top forces in the Divine Realm, founded by powerhouses from the Ancient Continent itself, with even True Immortals and Martial Ancestors at its helm. Their dominance and strength were renowned. It was due to the Ancient Covenant''s control that Taotie had to resort to stealth to travel to the Ancient Continent.


    "How should I address you, Daoist friend?" asked an elder, seemingly a Deity Transformation avatar, approaching Lin Fei with a smile.


    "Lin Fei."


    "Daoist Lin, you must be a Martial God, right?"


    "I have just ascended to godhood."


    "That is truly rare. The emergence of Deity Transformations in the Ancient Continent is not unusual, but the appearance of Martial Gods is indeed a rarity. Judging by your demeanor, Daoist Lin, it seems you have yet to traverse the Thunder Tribtion. With such a formidable presence without having crossed it, your future potential is boundless. You might even attain the rank of a True Monarch!"


    "True Monarch?" Lin Fei heard this term for the first time.


    "A True Monarch refers to a Void realm powerhouse. Specifically, it denotes those who have transformed the void. In martial arts, a Great Martial God is also known as a True Monarch."


    Lin Fei understood. It was simply a title. Reaching the "Void Realm" conferred the title of "True Monarch." The Martial Gods who shattered the void or the Great Martial Gods were also True Monarchs.


    "Having just arrived from the Ancient Continent, I am still unfamiliar with many things and need to get my bearings..."


    "Of course," the elder responded. "However, our Ancient Covenant is a power of the Ancient Continent. If you are willing to join the Ancient Covenant, it would be most beneficial. Moreover, there are certain perks within the Ancient Covenant that allow for a return to the Ancient Continent."


    "Perks?"


    "Yes. As you must know, once in the Divine Realm, it is difficult to return to the smaller worlds. This is a rule set by the major powers. However, with the payment of sufficient treasures or a price, one can travel back to the Ancient Continent. Within our Ancient Covenant, the required treasures or price to pay is significantly lesser."


    Lin Fei understood. Taotie, most likely, was not a member of the Ancient Covenant or could not afford the required treasures or price. Or perhaps, the cost was not proportional to the benefits, leaving "smuggling" as the only option. But Taotie''s knowledge of such methods, or the loopholes in the Ancient Covenant, was quite extraordinary.


    This Deity Transformation expert was named Daoist Qinn. After being arranged amodation in an inn by Daoist Qinn within the Ancient Covenant, Lin Fei left.


    Outside the Ancient Covenanty the prosperous Ancient City. Even as a non-member of the Ancient Covenant, Lin Fei was free to enter and exit the Ancient City but could not approach the inter-realm passageway anymore. Lin Fei then strolled around the Ancient City.


    The Ancient City was vast, its limits extending beyond the horizon. The flight was prohibited within the city, which was not solely inhabited by Deity Transformations, Martial Gods, or divine beings.


    In fact, the majority were Golden Core, Nascent Soul, Martial Sovereign, and Martial King cultivators, making it significantly stronger overall than the Ancient Continent but not overrun with godly beings. Even in the Divine Realm, divine beings remained prestigious and revered,manding respect and status wherever they went.


    Lin Fei settled into his room at the inn and summoned Taotie.


    "Taotie, you''re not a member of the Ancient Covenant, are you?" he asked coolly. "If I were to hand you over to them, what reward might I receive?"


    Lin Fei had already gleaned that the Ancient Covenant had zero tolerance for breaches in the inter-realm passageway. Anyone caught exploiting such a loophole, especially through smuggling, would face severe punishment.


    Taotie shrugged and replied with a bitter smile, "I knew it woulde to this. You human cultivators are always so cunning. If you had wanted to hand me over to the Ancient Covenant, you would''ve done so already. Your dy suggests you''re seeking a trade. So, what do you want in exchange for sparing my avatar?"


    Despite not being the brightest, Taotie was far from foolish. Lin Fei''s decision not to surrender him to the Ancient Covenant indicated a desire for something in return. To preserve his avatar, Taotie was prepared to make a significant sacrifice, albeit reluctantly.


    "Kun is a member of the Ancient Covenant, right?" Lin Fei asked casually.


    "Kun? That old creature is ancient and very close to the True Monarch level. Even with your strength, you won''t stand a chance against him without surviving several Thunder Tribtions," Taotie replied. "Haven''t you felt something different since arriving in the Divine Realm? Thews of the Ancient Continent are wedpared to those here."


    "The Laws..." Lin Fei pondered. He hadn''t considered them until now, but the mention triggered a reaction. Suddenly, he felt a strong attraction, as if the void itself was calling to him, stirring his own world''s Laws.

 469. Anomaly of the Laws, Completing the Laws!

    469. Anomaly of the Laws, Completing the Laws!


    "The Laws?" Lin Fei''s consciousness followed the irresistible pull deep into the void of the Divine Realm. There, he "saw" the immense sea of Origin, a sight so terrifyingly vast and powerful that it dwarfed anything he had ever witnessed. This boundless sea of Origin exerted a pressure so formidable that even a fraction of its force seemed capable of obliterating Lin Fei''s consciousness.


    The strength of a world could be gauged by its sea of Origin. Inparison, the Sea of Origin of the Ancient Continent was but a mere pond against the oceanic vastness of the abyssal sea. Lin Fei also keenly sensed the ws in his own Laws, as if a significant portion was missing.


    Fortunately, Lin Fei had not yet undergone tribtion. Had he done so in the Ancient Continent, his Laws would have strengthened, but they would have been fundamentallyckingpared to the advanced Laws of the Divine Realm. More tribtions passed would have meant falling further behind. Therefore, undergoing tribtion should ideally be done in the Divine Realm.


    Now, all was not lost. Lin Fei hadn''t experienced any tribtion yet, and there was still time for rectification. It took him several days to fully remedy his Laws.


    He then turned his attention to the hundred particle worlds within him, each originally based on the world Laws of the Ancient Continent. Using the Divine Realm''s world Laws, Lin Fei reinforced and solidified these worlds.


    The results were remarkable. Although the number of particle worlds remained the same, each became significantly more potent, consequently enhancing Lin Fei''s own strength. His physical body also became more robust.


    Despite these improvements, Lin Fei refrained from attempting the Thunder Tribtion. Having just arrived in the Divine Realm, he preferred to stabilize his newfound strength. After all, he had yet to witness the might of the Divine Realm''s tribtion. A concrete benchmark or firsthand observation of the tribtion would be ideal.


    For the time being, Lin Fei continued to stay within the Ancient Covenant, gathering information and researching various materials.


    Gradually, Lin Fei developed a deeper understanding of the Divine Realm. This vast and boundless realm, its Origins shrouded in mystery, seemed to be the center of all worlds, connecting countless smaller worlds like grains of sand in the Ganges. Lives from these myriad worlds, upon reaching the divine level, would converge in the Divine Realm to pursue the exalted state of "True Immortal."


    A True Immortal transcends all time and space, existing eternally across all worlds, embodying the ultimate freedom and liberation. This title of ''Immortal'' transcends mere nomenture for cultivators; it represents a realm of achievement. Even Martial Ancestors, for instance, are considered on par with True Immortals. Other cultivation systems too, can achieve this exalted level.


    The Ancient Covenant, a major force within the Divine Realm, primarily consists of cultivators from the Ancient Continent. These cultivators, having arrived in the Divine Realm in the remote past, constitute one of the oldest powers in the realm. Their strength is unfathomable, and their heritage is unimaginable. This is evident by the fact that even Taotie, a fearsome beast and demon king of the Divine Realm, had to sneak into the Ancient Continent covertly.


    In the Divine Realm, without the backing of a powerful faction, progression is nearly impossible. Affiliation is crucial for almost every endeavor, especially for those seeking to enter smaller worlds. Many cultivators, in pursuit of resources and enlightenment, must venture into these worlds.


    Although the Laws of smaller worlds might be inferior to those of the Divine Realm, understanding them can serve as a stepping stone toprehending the grander Laws of the Divine Realm.


    This was precisely Lin Fei''s experience. Having grasped the world Laws of the Ancient Continent, he was able toplete and integrate with the world Laws of the Divine Realm upon his arrival.


    Indeed, Lin Fei''s profound understanding of the world''s Laws was the first reason. The second was that, having mastered the Laws of the Ancient Continent, he found it less challenging to grasp those of the Divine Realm. Thus, many cultivators yearned to explore these minor worlds.


    However, these worlds were controlled by major forces. The discovery of a world brimming with potential could even spark conflicts and wars among these powers.


    For instance, the Ancient Continent, rich in potential and capable of nurturing True Immortals, formed the bedrock of a top-tier power, naturally governed by the Ancient Covenant. Outside of the Ancient Covenant, entry into the Ancient Continent was prohibited.


    Therefore, joining a power was essential, whether for entering or contesting these minor worlds. Such affiliation provided both legitimacy and support. Consider Taotie, who dared to smuggle himself into the Ancient Continent. Would a solitary cultivator or a member of a minor power possess such audacity?


    In truth, Taotie was a member of the All Beast League, a top-tier force within the Divine Realm, and thus dared to undertake such a venture.


    Lin Fei had already made up his mind. He needed to join a power, and it had to be the Ancient Covenant. There was little hesitation in his choice of allegiance. While his options for power were limited, the manner of his joining was not.


    "The Ancient Covenant," Lin Fei mused, "boasts two Supreme Beings, twelve True Immortals, eight Martial Ancestors, and three Hermits. These figures form the apex of the Ancient Covenant''s hierarchy and its core echelon."


    "The two Supreme Beings, needless to say, are revered and omnipotent, reigning supreme over all. They are among the most eminent figures in the Divine Realm, elusive as dragons, seldom seen by others, let alone approached for allegiance," Lin Fei reflected. "The remaining twelve True Immortals, eight Martial Ancestors, and three Hermits exist on an equal footing."


    Despite being named the twelve True Immortals, their ranks include numerous martial artists and even Martial Gods, though primarilyposed of cultivators of the immortal path. The three Hermits, diverging from the paths of immortal and martial cultivation, follow alternative systems. Their power is not particrly formidable, and they offer little benefit to my cultivation, given the divergence in our paths.


    My choice, then, lies with the eight Martial Ancestors. Each Martial Ancestor has their own lineage and legacy. They are all exceptional and renowned throughout the Divine Realm, though they differ in preferences and temperament. If I am to choose a faction to join, it should not overly constrain me, yet it must not be too weak. In this regard, the Great Dream Sect seems a fitting choice."


    Lin Fei finally narrowed down his selection to one faction: the Great Dream Sect. This faction, while not the most prominent within the Ancient Covenant, was undoubtedly strong and boasted a substantial following. Founded by one of the eight ancestors, the Great Dream Ancestor, a notable Martial Ancestor renowned for achieving Dao Integration in his dreams, the sect was known for its intriguing philosophy andx governance, embracing the concept of ''following one''s heart.''


    The Great Dream Sect was rtively easy to join, though only at its periphery. Advancing into its core ranks would undoubtedly be more challenging. However, as a Martial God, Lin Fei''s admission into any faction was almost guaranteed, as long as his identity was unquestioned. Joining the Great Dream Sect would offer him fewer restrictions.


    "Then, it''s decided. I shall join the Great Dream Sect," Lin Fei resolved.


    Having made up his mind, Lin Fei promptly left the inn and flew towards the mountain gate of the Great Dream Sect.

 470. The Mysterious Great Dream Heart Sutra!

    470. The Mysterious Great Dream Heart Sutra!


    The mountain gate of the Great Dream Sect was located within the Ancient City, just like the gates of other factions. This differed from the forces on the Ancient Continent.


    In the Divine Realm, powers wielded Great Divine Abilities and vast capabilities. Even creating minor worlds was amon feat, and fitting the grand into the minuscule was effortlessly achieved.


    Thus, the physical location of a mountain gate was of little significance. Those with Great Beings could establish dominance anywhere, even creating a minor world within their minds to be a major force.


    Of course, these top-tier forces certainly possessed their own minor worlds. Soon, Lin Fei arrived at the Great Dream Sect, whose gate was situated in the bustling city center, guarded only by a few Martial Kings. martial artists were seen entering and exiting freely.


    Lin Fei walked in unchallenged, as there seemed to be no need for inspection. After all, who would dare to cause trouble at the headquarters of the Great Dream Sect?


    Upon entering the Great Dream Sect''s headquarters, Lin Fei was surprised to see it teeming with martial artists. "Why are there so many people today?" he wondered quietly. He knew that the Great Dream Sect recruited members continuously, without a specific recruitment period.


    "Today is when Blood Fiend True Monarch is giving his public lecture," someone nearby mentioned. "Many havee specifically to listen to him. That''s why it''s so crowded."


    "Blood Fiend True Monarch?" Lin Fei looked towards the direction where many people were heading into a portal. Only members of the Great Dream Sect were permitted to enter the minor world where the sect was actually located, as it contained the sect''s internal resources.


    Being not yet a member of the Great Dream Sect, Lin Fei approached a counter and calmly stated, "I wish to join the Great Dream Sect."


    "Joining the Great Dream Sect?" one of the Martial Kings guarding the counter opened his eyes wide in surprise. "Hmm?"


    "Senior, are you a Martial God?" he asked respectfully, slightly taken aback.


    Lin Fei nodded in affirmation, "Indeed."


    The Martial King, growing even more respectful, inquired, "Senior, as a Martial God, have you never joined any faction before?"


    "That''s correct."


    "Where do youe from, if I may ask?"


    "I have just arrived in the Divine Realm from the Ancient Continent."


    "The Ancient Continent?" The Martial King''s eyes widened, his demeanor bing even more deferential. "Please wait a moment, Senior. Since you are a Martial God, the test for joining will also need to be conducted by a Martial God. I will call for one from our sect toe and conduct your test."


    Lin Fei was then led to a grand hall within the Great Dream Sect, where he waited quietly. Martial Gods, revered wherever they went, held esteemed positions, and joining the Great Dream Sect would be no exception. Furthermore, Lin Fei''s origin from the Ancient Continent seemed to hold significant importance within the sect.


    Soon, two Martial Gods entered the hall. Seeing Lin Fei, they approached with beaming smiles, "Fellow Daoist, are you the one wishing to join our Great Dream Sect?"


    "Yes, I wish to join the Great Dream Sect," Lin Fei confirmed.


    "How may we address you, Daoist friend?"


    "I am Lin Fei."


    "Daoist Lin, we heard that you have just entered the Divine Realm from the Ancient Continent?"


    "That is correct. I have recently stepped into the Divine Realm from the Ancient Continent."


    Their smiles widened further upon hearing his confirmation.


    "Daoist Lin, you might not be aware," one of the Martial Gods began, "that cultivating in the Ancient Continent is exceedingly difficult. Although it is the ancestralnd of our Ancient Covenant, cultivation there is much harder than in the Divine Realm.


    To cultivate to the level of a Martial God and then step into the Divine Realm is an extraordinary feat. You are the first in tens of thousands of years to do so! Even those who previously entered the Divine Realm from the Ancient Continent were only Deity Transformation experts. We had almost believed that the martial path in the Ancient Continent had declined and it would be hard to see the emergence of another Martial God. Yet, here you are, Daoist Lin.


    Moreover, choosing our Great Dream Sect is a wise decision. Our sect is known for its rxed management and weing atmosphere. Once you truly join the Great Dream Sect, our ancestor treats all members equally and is very protective. If any trouble arises, our Great Dream Sect will not stand idly by."


    Lin Fei listened with some surprise. "Wait, isn''t the Great Dream Sect known for itsxity?"


    From the information Lin Fei had gathered, the Great Dream Sect, despite having arge number of members, was known for its loose management andck of cohesion. But what he was hearing from these members seemed to suggest otherwise. Was the Great Dream Sect more united than it appeared?


    Noticing Lin Fei''s astonished expression, the Martial Gods smiled slightly. "It seems, Daoist Lin, that you have already gathered some information about our sect. On the surface, the Great Dream Sect appears disorganized and ck, due to our principle of ''following one''s heart'' and our recruitment of a diverse range of members, which makes it seem like weck cohesion.


    But that''s only on the surface. In reality, the Great Dream Sect is divided into peripheral and core members. The peripheral membership is vast and open to all, but the core is different.


    The core members of the Great Dream Sect are few, and each is held to a standard. The sole requirement is the mastery of the Great Dream Heart Sutra. Even a beginner who can cultivate the Great Dream Heart Sutra bes a core member of our sect. Martial Gods from the Ancient Continent, like yourself, possess top-tier talent. Cultivating the Great Dream Heart Sutra should be highly probable for someone with your capabilities."


    Lin Fei understood. The Great Dream Sect appeared to have no barriers to entry, but in reality, there was an "inner threshold" ¨C the Great Dream Heart Sutra. This sutra seemed to be the key.


    "I can try to cultivate the Great Dream Heart Sutra, though I''m not sure if I''ll seed," Lin Fei stated.


    "Of course," chuckled the Martial God. "The first level of the Great Dream Heart Sutra is all you need to cultivate. Once you do, you''ll immediately be a core member of the Great Dream Sect."


    The Martial God handed Lin Fei the first level of the Great Dream Heart Sutra.


    "Is there a time limit?" Lin Fei inquired.


    "There''s none," the Martial God replied.


    Lin Fei found this strange. "What if I take too long to cultivate it, or it gets leaked?"


    The Martial God smiled knowingly. "To leak it, you must first memorize the Great Dream Heart Sutra. Go ahead with your practice, and you will soon understand why we are not concerned about it being leaked or the time it takes."


    Intrigued by the mysterious nature of the sutra, Lin Fei nodded and was led to a secluded chamber. Once he was sure of his privacy and safety, he settled down to study the sutra.


    The Great Dream Heart Sutra was enigmatic, and Lin Fei quickly became immersed in it. However, he realized that despite its brevity, he couldn''t memorize it. This was shocking to Lin Fei, as he usually could remember anything with just a nce. Yet, his mind was nk.


    After repeated attempts, he managed to memorize the first few words, but the next day, the first word had vanished from his memory. It dawned on him that a word of the sutra disappeared each day; in a hundred days, it would be entirely gone. If he couldn''t remember the sutra, he couldn''t cultivate it, hence failing the task. This exined why the sect was not worried about it being leaked or time-bound ¨C it was simply too elusive to retain.


    Shaking his head, Lin Fei acknowledged the Great Dream Heart Sutra as the most peculiar technique he had encountered. Though he lost the first word, remembering a few words of the first sentence didn''t affect the overall sutra. But the crucial question remained: how would he sessfully cultivate the first level of this baffling Great Dream Heart Sutra?

 464. The Ancient Exotic Beast, Taotie!

    464. The Ancient Exotic Beast, Taotie!


    At the old site of the Luo family, Lin Fei and Feng Ling arrived, hovering above the scene. The area was eerily deserted, with no sign of life for thousands of miles around, an unusual sight in the densely popted Ancient Continent.


    The Luo family, despitecking a Martial King, had many top-tier Martial Sovereigns and even some methodsparable to Martial Kings. Yet, they were all gone. Feng Ling was visibly shaken, wondering what kind of exotic beast or person could have caused such devastation.


    Suddenly, Lin Fei sensed a faint fluctuation of power. It was subtle, but his keen perception picked it up. The two of them flew towards the origin of this disturbance and encountered a handsome man in a ck robe, seemingly relishing something with a satisfied expression.


    In the midst of the void, stood a handsome man cloaked in darkness, his lips seemingly still savoring a taste, his countenance filled with reminiscence. Murmuring softly, he remarked, "Truly delicious, it''s been so long since I''ve indulged in such a satisfying devouring. Indeed, the Ancient Continent is unparalleled in its allowance for such unrestrained consumption. Yet, s, time permits no prolonged dys; duty beckons."


    The handsome figure in ck robes appeared somewhat unsatisfied, his visage adorned with a tinge of regret.


    "Is that so? I wonder, what do you define as ''duty''?"


    Suddenly, a voice unfamiliar to him emanated from behind. With a swift turn, the handsome figure beheld two imposing silhouettes, a hint of astonishment shing across his gaze.


    "Two Martial Gods? Since when did the Ancient Continent boast such a plethora of Martial Gods? And after such a lengthy wait, instead of the Deity Transformations, Martial Gods arrive. Presumably, you''ve just attained the status of Martial God? Lacking the intricate machinations of those Deity Transformations. Heh, the formidable Deity Transformations manifest myriad incarnations; where do they not cast their gaze? Do you believe they haven''t noticed my presence? But tell me, which of the Deity Transformations has dared to impede my path? Not that they haven''t attempted, but rather, they dare not!"


    Proudly dered the man in the handsome ck robe.


    Lin Fei and Feng Ling exchanged nces, understanding the implications. Deity Transformation cultivators should have been the first to respond to such a significant event, but their silence was telling.


    Despite this, Lin Fei and Feng Ling couldn''t just stand by idly. As newly ascended Martial Gods, they were not intimidated, even without the support of Deity Transformation cultivators. After all, a Martial God is generally considered stronger than a Deity Transformation being of the same level ¨C a widely epted truth.


    Upon reaching the divine realm, the Martial Sovereign proved far more formidable than those in Deity Transformation.


    Deity Transformation was primarily a means of survival. To fully vanquish a Deity Transformation expert was exceedingly difficult. For they had numerous avatars at their disposal.


    Yet, in terms of offensive prowess and sheer strength, the Martial Gods clearly surpassed.


    Lin Fei, alongside Feng Ling, two eminent Martial Gods, feared no one.


    "Who are you, really?" Lin Fei inquired, his voiceden with gravity. He had begun to suspect that this cloaked man bore an extraordinary identity.


    "Heh, who am I?" the figure chuckled. "I have been known by many names. In ancient times, I bore a name that has long echoed through the ages. Taotie!"


    "Boom."


    In the next instant, the cloaked man''s form expanded rapidly. He then transformed into a monstrous exotic beast spanning the heavens and the earth.


    With a human face and a sheep''s body, eyes beneath the armpits, and hands like a tiger''s teeth, He stood ten thousand meters tall. As he opened his mouth, an infinite suction force seemed to emanate.


    Witnessing this, Lin Fei and Feng Ling''s expressions shifted subtly. They were certainly familiar with the notorious reputation of Taotie. It was said to be insatiably gluttonous, even to the extent of consuming its own body.


    Under themand of the Luo family, entire kingdoms and countless lives had been devoured. Reflecting upon it, this seemed to match the legends of Taotie. Moreover, Taotie was a mythical being, a true divine-level exotic beast!


    "You fancy eating, do you? Then feast to your heart''s content!"


    Feng Ling thought and acted in a heartbeat.


    "Boom."


    Instantly, she invoked the primal essence of fire. A mighty congration descended in an instant, turning the entire void into a sea of mes.


    This was no ordinary fire. Not even the phoenix mes, it was the fire of Feng Ling herself. The fire of the primal essence of the me Dao. A unique technique of the Martial Gods, capable of harming even divine beings.


    "Roar..."


    Taotie immediately felt the scorching burn of the mes, a significant threat even to it.


    "I will devour you!" Taotie bellowed. It opened its massive maw, intent on swallowing Feng Ling whole.


    Lin Fei''s gaze turned icy. Heunched a fist.


    "Bang."


    Lin Fei''s punch held nothing back. He exerted his full strength, mobilizing the particles of his flesh... And even the power of a hundred particle worlds. Thus, his fist struck Taotie''s gaping mouth


    "Bang."


    Taotie''s mouth shattered upon impact, shatteredpletely. Then, with a grand sweep of his hand, Lin Fei''s grasp, like a mountain, enveloped all.


    "Boom."


    Taotie was utterly confounded. Its immense form was firmly suppressed by Lin Fei''s colossal hand, renderedpletely immobile.


    Was this the prowess of a newly ascended Martial God? Since when had Martial Gods be so formidable?


    "World Laws, Seal!"


    Lin Fei invoked the world''sws, Binding them directly onto Taotie. The world''sws, adept in suppression and sealing, even divine-level exotic beasts were not exempt.


    However, Lin Fei was now somewhat perplexed. This Taotie seemed too feeble. At least, in his eyes, it was. Were mythological creatures always this weak?


    "Such a weak Taotie, are you truly the legendary one from the myths?"


    Lin Fei was skeptical.


    Taotie, meanwhile, widened its eyes, staring at Lin Fei and Feng Ling. It had just been utterly overpowered,pletely dominated, especially by Lin Fei. Both in strength and inw, he had overwhelmed it.


    Could there be such a terrifying Martial God? Or had it simply been too long since its return? Had the Ancient Continent changed? Wasn''t the Ancient Continent a mundane realm where the strongest were only at the divine level?


    Once it returned to the mundane realm, it was supposed to be invincible. After all, in the myths of the mundane realm, it was a fearsome being from the ancient era.


    Thus, it had strived to return to the Ancient Continent. But now, having consumed only a fraction of life, it was sealed. This hardly matched what it had heard of the mundane realm.


    "Where do you hail from?" Lin Fei inquired.


    "Ie from the Divine Realm," Taotiemented, "Damn Kun, deceiving me toe to the mundane realm, iming I could devour life at will. It even told me to seek someone, a human Martial King named Lin Fei."


    "Hmm? Kun?" Lin Fei''s expression chilled as he stood with his hands behind his back. "I am Lin Fei. If you speak of Kun, then I understand. The one Kun sent you to find is me. However, I am no longer a Martial King, but a Martial God!"


    Lin Fei''s words left Taotie agape, its heart reeling in shock. It had thought itself deceived by Kun. Little did it know that there truly was a Martial King named Lin Fei. But now he had transformed into a Martial God.

 471. Dream World

    471. Dream World


    Lin Fei was in a predicament. His martial arts techniques always followed the principle of "volunteers take the bait". Essentially, they would willingly adopt his methods,plementing each other''s strengths. As for making concerted efforts toprehend and cultivate these techniques? There was almost none. But what about the Great Dream Heart Sutra? Could it pose a threat?


    A thought struck Lin Fei. The Great Dream Heart Sutra must be of a high echelon, perhaps even surpassing the level of Martial Gods. Among the martial arts he had encountered so far, the only one that belonged to the Martial Gods level was his self-created "Four Symbols and Five Elements Creation Technique."


    "Great Dream Heart Sutra, would you like to be part of my martial arts? I can lead you to the pinnacle of the martial path!" Lin Fei, as usual, tried to entice the scripture, hoping it would voluntarily be part of his repertoire. Unfortunately, despite his long wait, there was no response from the scripture.


    "It''s time for the Four Symbols and Five Elements Creation Technique to take action," Lin Feimanded his self-created technique, which naturally obeyed his orders. "Bring the Great Dream Heart Sutra to me!"


    In Lin Fei''s mind, a long-missed voice from the system rang out. He concentrated and looked into his sea of consciousness. There, the lights representing the Four Symbols and Five Elements Creation Technique and the firstyer of the Great Dream Heart Sutra shed fiercely.


    Despite the grandeur of his creation technique, it couldn''t overpower the scripture. In fact, the scripture counterattacked several times, leaving the Four Symbols and Five Elements Creation Technique flickering with spiritual light.


    <strong>"Your Four Symbols and Five Elements Creation Technique has failed in its duel against the firstyer of the Great Dream Heart Sutra, suffering severe damage."</strong>


    A chill ran through Lin Fei. His creation technique had failed, thoroughly beaten by the firstyer of the Great Dream Heart Sutra. This was a first for Lin Fei, who had always had smooth sailing. In the past, if he wanted a martial art, even if it was unwilling, a duel initiated by his own techniques usually resulted in sess. But now, just the firstyer of the Great Dream Heart Sutra had left his own technique disoriented and defeated.


    What was he to do?


    "There must be a way," Lin Fei thought determinedly. "Every martial art has its weakness. The firstyer of the Great Dream Heart Sutra..."


    He pondered deeply. What did this firstyer of the Great Dream Heart Sutra need? Then it struck him. Perhaps the scripture sought to bepleted?


    "This is just the firstyer. Theplete Great Dream Heart Sutra must be terrifying," Lin Fei realized. He then dered, "Great Dream Heart Sutra, if you follow me, I will gather all the techniques for you,pleting you!"


    No sooner had Lin Fei finished speaking than the Great Dream Heart Sutra transformed into a streak of light and flew directly into his body.


    "It worked!" Lin Fei''s heart leapt with joy. He hadn''t expected it to be so easy to seed. The Great Dream Heart Sutra, it seemed, merely longed forpleteness.


    <strong>"The firstyer of the Great Dream Heart Sutra has be your martial art." </strong>


    The system panel appeared before Lin Fei''s eyes:


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Arts Realm: Martial Gods (Thunder Tribtion not yet crossed)</strong>


    <strong>Great Dream Heart Sutra: First Layer (Progress 1%)</strong>


    Lin Fei had reached the firstyer of the Great Dream Heart Sutra, but his progress was merely 1%. Simultaneously, a segment of memory emerged in his mind. This was his memory of cultivating the firstyer of the Great Dream Heart Sutra. However, this memory was bizarre, almost as if... there was no memory at all. Indeed, Lin Fei felt like he had a nk in his memory.


    "There''s nothing? But it clearly shows that I''ve cultivated the firstyer of the Great Dream Heart Sutra," Lin Fei frowned, puzzled. Up until now, he had no idea what exactly the firstyer of the Great Dream Heart Sutra entailed.


    Deciding to seek answers, Lin Fei stood up and left his private chamber for the main hall. Upon arriving, he saw the two Martial Gods of the Great Dream Sect he had encountered before. Their eyes held an inexplicable hint of surprise upon seeing Lin Fei.


    Lin Fei directly addressed them, "Fellow daoists, this firstyer of the Great Dream Heart Sutra is indeed mysterious. I feel as though I have seeded in cultivating the firstyer, yet I also feel nothing. Can you enlighten me?"


    The two Martial Gods exchanged nces, a hint of a smile appearing on their faces. "The essence of the Great Dream Heart Sutra lies in the character for ''dream''. Life is like a grand dream, where everything in the dream follows your heart''s desire.


    As long as you wish, it will be so in the dream. This is the highest realm of the Great Dream Heart Sutra. In the dream is reality, whatever exists in the dream exists in reality. The dream is a reflection of reality!


    However, your current level is still low, merely at the firstyer of the Great Dream Heart Sutra, just beginning to enter the dream state. You can''t yet discern what is real and what is illusory. So, are you still not awake?"


    With their thunderous shout, Lin Fei felt the sound of thunder reverberating from all directions.


    "Whoosh." Lin Fei shuddered all over. Where he looked next was not the hall ¨C he was still in his cultivation chamber.


    "Dream? Reality?" Lin Fei was astounded. Was everything just now a dream? Yet, his system panel clearly showed that he had reached 1% progress in the firstyer of the Great Dream Heart Sutra.


    "Could this still be a dream?" Lin Fei, a mighty Martial God, was beginning to struggle to distinguish between reality and illusion.


    Thus, he rose and went directly to the hall. There, the same two Martial Gods were present. Before Lin Fei could speak, they both smiled and said, "Congrattions, fellow daoist, on cultivating the firstyer of the Great Dream Heart Sutra. Soon, we shall be from the same sect."


    "What do you mean?" Lin Fei was puzzled. "How did you know I had cultivated the firstyer of the Great Dream Heart Sutra?"


    "Fellow daoist, didn''t we just meet in the dream?" they responded.


    "Met in a dream? So, everything just now was real?" Lin Fei was startled.


    "Hahaha, fellow daoist, this is the firstyer of the Great Dream Heart Sutra. In fact, the firstyer is about entering the dream. Why do we in the Great Dream Sect consider the firstyer of the Great Dream Heart Sutra as the threshold for beginners? Only those who have cultivated the firstyer can be core members.


    The reason is simple. Only by cultivating the firstyer of the Great Dream Heart Sutra can one enter the dream, where we can meet in the dream. The world within the dream is the true gate of our Great Dream Sect. We are a sect established within the realm of dreams."


    Lin Fei''s eyes widened in disbelief at the scene before him. A sect established in the realm of dreams? The true Great Dream Sect resided within a dream world?


    "This is indeed beyond imagination," Lin Fei murmured to himself.


    "It is indeed extraordinary, but all of this was created by the Great Ancestor of the Great Dream," they exined. "In reality, the Great Dream Heart Sutra serves as a gateway to the world of dreams. Only those who sessfully cultivate the Great Dream Heart Sutra are qualified to enter this dream world and be the true core members of the Great Dream Sect. The Great Dream Heart Sutra begins to reveal its miraculous nature starting from the secondyer. When you reach it, you will understand the myriad of benefits it holds."


    Lin Fei nodded in agreement. It seemed that the Great Dream Sect was not as simple as the little information he had gathered. This was to be expected. In the entire Ancient Covenant, the Twelve True Immortals, Eight Great Martial Ancestors, and Three Great Hermits ¨C which of them was simple? To be at the level of a ''True Immortal'', an undying and unperishable being, was to be a terrifying Great Being, transcending heaven and earth, far beyond Lin Fei''s imagination.


    His interest in the secondyer of the Great Dream Heart Sutra grew stronger. He was eager to discover the marvels of the secondyer of the Great Dream Heart Sutra. What wonders would it hold?

 472. City in the Dream

    472. City in the Dream


    "The secondyer of the Great Dream Heart Sutra can only be imparted within a dream," they exined. "Moreover, one mustplete certain tasks of the Great Dream Sect and earn contribution points. These points can then be exchanged for the Great Dream Heart Sutra."


    "The Great Dream Heart Sutra is critical at everyyer. Although it doesn''t directly enhancebat power, its indirect amplification of strength is terrifying. It''s considered one of the top auxiliary martial arts."


    Lin Fei nodded in understanding. ''Auxiliary'' was the precise definition of the Great Dream Heart Sutra. Above the Martial Gods level, there weren''t specific martial arts techniques per se. Essentially, all techniques were auxiliary. The primary techniques one practiced were all ''self-created,'' tailored to the individual''s own understanding of thews. But to be ''auxiliary'' was in itself a mark of excellence.


    "Junior Brother Lin, let''s go. Let me show you the Great Dream Sect and take you into the real Great Dream Sect!"


    "Here?"


    "No, of course, in the dream."


    The two Martial Gods smiled faintly. Lin Fei understood immediately and began to operate the firstyer of the Great Dream Heart Sutra.


    "Buzz." Lin Fei felt as if he was in a dream-like state. He was still in the hall, with the two Martial Gods in front of him. Everything around him appeared vivid and lifelike, seemingly no different from reality.


    However, this time Lin Fei was prepared and knew in his heart that this was a world of dreams. Whether it was his own dream world or one constructed collectively by the Great Dream Heart Sutra, Lin Fei was unsure.


    "Alright, Junior Brother Lin, follow me," one of the Martial Gods beckoned.


    Thus, Lin Fei followed the two Martial Gods out of the hall and stepped through a gateway of light.


    "Whoosh."


    The next moment, Lin Fei felt as if he had entered a small world. His vision suddenly cleared, revealing a vast city bustling with activity. Many people were walking about, including Martial Kings, though they were rare. Martial Gods, on the other hand, were moremon. Those who could enter here were all core members of the Great Dream Sect.


    "Junior Brother Lin, now that you have cultivated the Great Dream Heart Sutra, everyone in this Great Dream City addresses each other as fellow disciples," exined one of the Martial Gods. "I understand you have many questions."


    "This Great Dream City is actually the dream world of our ancestor. We all have our own dreamscapes, but by cultivating the Great Dream Heart Sutra, our dreams connect with the ancestor''s. No matter how far apart, we can connect through dreams, unless separated by a different world or obstructed by the ''Tao,'' in which case the dreams cannot connect."


    Lin Fei understood. The Great Dream City was founded by the Great Dream Ancestor, and those who practiced the Great Dream Heart Sutra could enter and interact.


    "What if the Great Dream City copses, or if we die?" Lin Fei asked.


    "Copse? Unless the ancestor falls, the Great Dream City will always exist. As for dying in the dream... What happens when you die in a dream?"


    "I would... wake up?"


    "Exactly. Death in the dream results in immediate awakening. So, you needn''t worry about being killed in the dream affecting your physical self. It''s not that sinister. Otherwise, who would dare to cultivate the Great Dream Heart Sutra?"


    "The true purpose of the ancestor''s Great Dream Heart Sutra is to assist us inprehending thews. In the dream world, we can interpret,prehend, and even experiment with thews. Some even use the dream to attempt high-failure-rate tasks from reality. This is the fundamental function of the Great Dream Heart Sutra!"


    Lin Fei''s eyes lit up with understanding. The Great Dream Heart Sutra allowed for the simtion ofws within a dream, a tremendous boon for many Martial Gods. It was a highly coveted benefit. Just this advantage alone would attract countless Martial Gods to practice the Great Dream Heart Sutra. Unfortunately, not everyone could sessfully cultivate it.


    Lin Fei and the two Martial Gods arrived at the Ancestral Hall. Inside, there was only a statue.


    "Everyone who joins the Great Dream Sect is a disciple of the ancestor. Even a True Monarch is the disciple of the ancestor. We all address each other as fellow disciples," they exined. "The ancestor asionally lectures within the Great Dream City. You will know when it happens. Besides, to meet the ancestor, one must report to the True Monarchs in the Ancestral Hall. There are always True Monarchs present there."


    Lin Fei now understood the structure of the Great Dream Sect. In the Ancestral Hall, there was a True Monarch present, eyes closed and silent, seemingly indifferent to the presence of Lin Fei and others. Nheless, Lin Fei and hispanions respectfully bowed before leaving the hall.


    "Now that you''ve paid respects to the ancestor, you''re officially a member of the Great Dream Sect, Junior Brother Lin," one of the Martial Gods said. "The essence of the Great Dream Sect lies in Great Dream City. Explore it for a while, and you''ll understand everything."


    "Thank you for your guidance, senior brother. May I know your names?"


    "Ha, I''m Tong Shan, and he''s Zhao Lin! We''ll meet again if fate allows." With that, the two left. Their task of guiding Lin Fei into the Great Dream Sect waspleted.


    "Great Dream City..." Lin Fei gazed at the city in the dream, marveling at its wonder. He began to stroll around, acquainting himself with the city and learning how to obtain the secondyer of the Great Dream Heart Sutra.


    After a few days, Lin Fei had a clear understanding. The secondyer of the Great Dream Heart Sutra was expensive, requiring ten thousand contribution points. Though the Great Ancestor had passed down the Great Dream Heart Sutra, hoping it would spread widely, and sometimes even left the firstyer in the human world to see if any "fated" individual could cultivate it, the path to the secondyer wasn''t as straightforward.


    Indeed, some lucky individuals, through chance encounters, had cultivated the firstyer and made their way to Great Dream City, a ce that seemed like paradise. Their rise often began from this point. The Great Ancestor asionally ventured among mortals, but the teachings of the Dao were not to be imparted lightly. To ess the secondyer, one must use contribution points.


    Of course, one could choose not to cultivate beyond the firstyer of the Great Dream Heart Sutra. But after understanding the benefits of the secondyer and beyond, Lin Fei knew that almost no one would give up on the Great Dream Heart Sutra.


    The firstyer granted ess to the Great Dream City, which was just the basic prerequisite. The depth of one''s cultivation in the Great Dream Heart Sutra could influence the flow of time within the dream.


    The Great Dream Heart Sutra divides the dream world into fiveyers. Lin Fei learned that the firstyer of the Great Dream Heart Sutra only allowed ess to the first level of the dream world, where time flows at the same speed as in the outside world. A day in the dream is equivalent to a day outside.


    However, the secondyer of the Great Dream Heart Sutra is different. It grants ess to the secondyer of the dream world, where time can flow up to ten times faster ¨C ten days in the dream for every day outside.


    The thirdyer of the Great Dream Heart Sutra allows entry into the thirdyer of the dream, where time flows up to a hundred times faster. The fourthyer can even elerate time more drastically, and the fifthyer of the dream is said to be able to halt time within the dream entirely.


    The Great Dream Ancestor, after a single sleep, became a Martial Ancestor. This feat has be a myth, a legend. But in reality, the Great Dream Ancestor might have entered the deeper levels of the dream world. Even without reaching the fifthyer, just the fourthyer alone would mean a year in the Divine Realm equals ten thousand years in the dream!


    Thus, while it is said that the Great Dream Ancestor merely slept, he actually cultivated in the dream world for an unimaginably long time. This difference in the flow of time is why many seek to elevate the Great Dream Heart Sutra to higher realms, gaining deeper ess into the dream world and elerating time within it. After all, in the dream, no matter how fast time flows, it doesn''t affect one''s physical body or lifespan in the outside world.

 473. Escort Mission

    473. Escort Mission


    Lin Fei murmured to himself about the need for contribution points, which were essential not only for acquiring the secondyer of the Great Dream Heart Sutra but also for his preparations to cross the Thunder Tribtion.


    To understand the power of the Thunder Tribtion, experiencing it firsthand was crucial, and the dream world provided the perfect environment for such simtions.


    Here, Martial Gods who had personally experienced the Thunder Tribtion could recreate it almost exactly, offering Lin Fei a chance to gauge his readiness for the ordeal.


    Such preparatory simtions weremon practice among the Martial Gods of the Great Dream Sect. However, hiring a Martial God who had undergone the Thunder Tribtion, even just for a simtion, would cost at least a hundred contribution points. Without these points, one''s options in Great Dream City were severely limited.


    Determined to earn contribution points, Lin Fei decided to head to the Task Hall, where members of the Great Dream Sect exchanged and issued personal tasks.


    While the Great Dream Ancestor rarely posted tasks, members often sought assistance for various missions, many of which involved conquering minor worlds. These tasks were high in rewards but fraught with danger, as conflicts with powerful beings weremon in such worlds.


    Knowing his currentck of understanding of the overall strength of other Martial Gods and Deity Transformation experts in the Divine Realm, Lin Fei wisely chose not to engage in such risky endeavors. Then, a particr task caught his eye:


    "Employment of a Martial God who has not yet crossed the Thunder Tribtion. Task: To protect the employer on a journey to ck Moon City, duration of one month. Reward: One thousand contribution points!"


    This task immediately stood out to Lin Fei, offering a substantial reward that would cover his immediate need for contribution points. It seemed like an opportunity not to be missed.


    Lin Fei''s eyes brightened at the thought of earning a thousand contribution points, a substantial amount that was neither too high nor too low for a task like this. The mission was to journey to ck Moon City, a ce known for its chaos but not particrly dangerous for a Martial God.


    For many Martial Gods, such ces posed little risk. A trip to ck Moon City for a month could earn Lin Fei the points he needed to experience the power of the first and possibly the second Thunder Tribtion, helping him decide whether to continue strengthening his abilities or to undergo the tribtion.


    "I''ll take this task," Lin Fei decided, approaching the attendant at the Task Hall to im the mission. The process was smooth; Lin Fei had not yet crossed the Thunder Tribtion, an undeniable fact.


    However, he was curious about why the task specifically required a Martial God who had not undergone the Thunder Tribtion. Even a Martial God who had could be hired for a thousand contribution points, which seemed odd. Nheless, the employer must have had their reasons.


    After receiving the task, Lin Fei got the location from the employer and left Great Dream City. He headed to the specified spot in the Ancient City, an ordinary street corner with no one around. Waiting quietly, about an hourter, a woman in a ck robe approached him.


    "Martial God Lin Fei?"


    "Employer?"


    "I am not the employer; I am the person you are tasked to protect," the woman in the ck robe rified.


    Lin Fei was surprised to find that she was a Martial King, a rank not particrly noteworthy in the Ancient Covenant, but it was unusual in Great Dream City, where most were Martial Gods. The fact that she denied being the employer, yet there was no other Martial God around to hire someone for the protection of a mere Martial King, made Lin Fei suspect that she was, indeed, the employer, being cautious and careful to conceal her identity.


    Lin Fei quickly surmised that the woman in the ck robe was likely one of those legendary "lucky ones" rumored about in Great Dream City. She had managed to obtain the Great Dream Heart Sutra despite her low realm and had sessfully cultivated it to gain ess to the city.


    Using the resources and information avable in Great Dream City, she had risen rapidly. Once perhaps just a mortal or martial saint, she had now found herself among Martial Gods and even True Monarchs, leveraging even the slightest resources to her great advantage.


    "From now on, I''ll call you Uncle Lin," the woman said. "You can refer to me as ''Young Master''. Aside from necessarymunication, try not to speak. The task is to apany me to and from ck Moon City within a month. Once that''s done, you''ll havepleted the task."


    Lin Fei found her conditions intriguing but simple enough for a hiring mission. Yet, he was cautious, "If you''re pursued and I have to intervene, the cost is a hundred contribution points for opponents below Martial God level and a thousand for those above."


    "Regardless, you must ensure my safety," she insisted.


    Lin Fei understood her fears. ck Moon City was chaotic, and a Martial King like her was vulnerable to danger. However, apanied by a Martial God, her safety was considerably more assured. Her specific request for a Martial God who hadn''t crossed the Thunder Tribtion might indicate she wanted someone strong but not overwhelmingly so, in case they harbored ill intentions.


    "Agreed, I''ll do it," Lin Fei responded, and the woman nodded in satisfaction, dering an immediate departure for ck Moon City.


    Lin Fei quickly adapted to his new "role". He was curious about the woman''s intentions in hiring him and the nature of her mission, especially considering her pretense and the effort to hide her identity. She seemed affluent, possibly possessing magical treasures, and was familiar with the Divine Realm, unlike Lin Fei, who was venturing outside the Ancient Covenant for the first time.


    The journey was quiet, with little conversation between them. As they neared ck Moon City, the sky darkened under the shadow of the ck Moon, a sign of entering the domain of the Supreme ck Moon.


    "We are now within the domain of the Supreme ck Moon," she exined. "Wherever the ck Moon hangs in the sky, that''s his territory. ck Moon City isn''t far now."


    True to her words, Lin Fei soon saw the massive city bustling with people, many of whom cast wary and sharp nces at them, sensing the presence of outsiders.

 474. Roadblock! A Flat Rate of Ten Thousand Contribution Points!

    474. Roadblock! A t Rate of Ten Thousand Contribution Points!


    Lin Fei, with an impassive demeanor, entered the ck Moon City alongside the woman. In the city''s myriad shops, the woman began to discreetly sell various items. While each transaction was modest in scale, the cumtive total across ck Moon City was remarkably substantial. All this unfolded under Lin Fei''s watchful gaze.


    In each shop, Lin Fei subtly, almost imperceptibly, addressed the woman as "Young Master," a deliberate ploy to mislead the shopkeepers into overestimating her status. It was all an borate fa?ade, employing Lin Fei as a mere decoy to intimidate those harboring malicious intentions.


    "So that''s it..." Lin Fei mused, admiring the woman''s meticulous caution. Her possession of coveted treasures was evident, necessitating a gradual and discreet disposal of these goods to avoid unwanted attention.


    Despite not having passed the Thunder Tribtion, Lin Fei was confident enough in her presence, daring to witness the entire process. The realization dawned on him: this woman was undoubtedly a fortunate cultivator of the Great Dream Heart Sutra. Utilizing just the firstyer of the Great Dream Heart Sutra, she navigated among numerous Martial Gods, reaping immense benefits and amassing a fortune over time, significant enough to afford the services of Martial Gods like Lin Fei.


    However, caution aside, Lin Fei and the woman eventually attracted attention. ck Moon City, a ce where one could freely trade anything without questioning its origins, was also a breeding ground for danger, teeming with a mix of characters. Their method of selling small quantities in each shop, though prudent, would not conceal their secrets if they were under scrutiny from the start.


    After about ten days in ck Moon City, having sold almost everything, the woman suggested they return.


    "Let''s go back," she said. "Once we reach the Ancient City, your task will beplete."


    She seemed quite pleased with Lin Fei. The trip had been sessful: not only had she sold many items, but she also acquired numerous satisfying goods. Lin Fei''s conduct throughout had particrly impressed her.


    Returning to the Ancient City would allow her to dedicate considerable time to cultivation, potentially reaching the pinnacle of Martial King.


    A rare smile graced her face, while Lin Fei remained stoic, nodding silently without a word, letting the woman make the arrangements. After all, his earnings were a mere thousand contribution points. Their mutual desire to avoidplications hastened their departure from ck Moon City.


    But scarcely had they flown out of ck Moon City, not far from its limits, when Lin Fei abruptly halted. Standing with his hands sped behind him, he gazed into the void.


    The woman, somewhat hesitant, asked, "Why have we stopped?"


    Lin Fei, in a serene tone, responded, "Come out now. You''ve been waiting for quite a while, haven''t you?"


    "Ah?" A voice echoed in surprise. "He actually detected us?"


    "Impressive, indeed, he''s quite skilled."


    "We were so careful, yet we couldn''t lure them into our lethal formation."


    At that moment, two figures materialized from the void, as if appearing out of thin air, their previous whereabouts unknown.


    The woman''s face darkened as she quickly grasped the situation. She realized they must have been targeted since their time in ck Moon City.


    "What do you want?" she asked, foregoing any idle chatter. If she could dispel these Deity Transformation experts with a portion of her belongings, she would not be stingy.


    After all, material possessions were external to oneself. Temporarily yielding was her way of survival; otherwise, she would have perished countless times already.


    "Reasonable," the two Deity Transformation experts nodded in approval. "Unfortunately, you have too many valuable items on you, and we want them all!"


    The woman, with a solemn voice, inquired, "So, there''s no room for negotiation?"


    "What if there isn''t?" they retorted. "A Martial God and a Martial King, and the Martial God hasn''t even passed the Thunder Tribtion. You kept calling each other ''Young Master''. The act was convincing, but s, we care not for any ''Young Master'' powers. Real or fake, it''s irrelevant."


    "Our goal is to seize the treasures and leave. Do you think you could summon a True Monarch or even a Supreme to hunt us down?" they scoffed. "If you had such connections, you wouldn''t need to sell treasures in ck Moon City."


    The two Deity Transformation experts had the woman and Lin Fei firmly in their grasp, convinced that neither was a significant figure. After all, why else would they resort to selling treasures in ck Moon City?


    Observing the woman''s seasoned methods, it was clear this wasn''t her first time conducting such transactions, hardly the behavior of a high-ranking individual.


    In a moment of resolve, the woman turned to Lin Fei and proposed, "You hold off one for a thousand contribution points." Lin Fei, somewhat surprised, asked, "Can you handle the other Deity Transformation cultivator?" He was aware of her potential hidden strengths, but the prowess of the two Deity Transformation cultivators was not to be underestimated.


    "I''ll have to try," the woman said with a determined look, her eyes betraying a hint of hesitation, though she had no other choice.


    Lin Fei shook his head and calmly offered, "I have a n to deal with both for two thousand contribution points. How does that sound?"


    The Deity Transformation cultivators, overhearing Lin Fei and the woman''s conversation, scoffed with a darkened expression, "You''re facing death and still think you can negotiate?"


    "Do you think we only have a single Deity Transformation form?" they taunted. "We''ve invested heavily to deal with you!"


    With a wave of their hands, multiple incarnations burst forth from their bodies - one, two, three, four, five... Each person manifested four incarnations, or perhaps they themselves were an incarnation, amounting to five each.


    Together, they formed a formidable assembly of ten incarnations, each exuding the aura of a Deity Transformation. This was the true terror of Deity Transformation experts: with enough resources, they could cultivate numerous incarnations, hundreds or even thousands, forming a terrifying army. The Martial Gods, on the other hand, had only one form but theirbat prowess subtly surpassed that of Deity Transformations.


    However, Lin Fei hadn''t undergone the Thunder Tribtion and was at a disadvantage in both realm and momentum. Facing the ten Deity Transformation incarnations, the woman''s expression soured, her heart sinking at the overwhelming odds.


    Lin Fei remained unperturbed and decisively said, "No more words. For a t rate of ten thousand contribution points, I''ll handle these incarnations and ensure your safe return, totaling twelve thousand contribution points."


    His voice was calm yet exuded undeniable confidence, leaving the woman momentarily stunned. She knew the challenge of facing ten Deity Transformation incarnations, yet seeing Lin Fei''sposed expression, she made a resolute decision, agreeing to his terms.


    "t rate, ten thousand contribution points, solve this for me."


    Lin Fei''s lips curled into a faint smile as he replied, "As you wish." The next moment, hundreds of particle worlds within Lin Fei burst forth explosively.

 475. Lin Fei Shatters Ten Deity Transformation Incarnations!

    475. Lin Fei Shatters Ten Deity Transformation Incarnations!


    Lin Fei had never undergone the Thunder Tribtion, not even once. However, he possessed hundreds of particle worlds. Once these worlds erupted, their terrifying power was akin to a volcanic explosion, instantaneously detonating.


    "Boom!"


    Lin Fei''s aura suddenly enveloped the ten Deity Transformation incarnations. Even these incarnations, along with the woman, were momentarily bewildered by such a formidable presence. Could someone who hadn''t passed the Thunder Tribtion really possess such a fearsome aura?


    But it was already toote. Lin Feiunched a punch, targeting all ten Deity Transformation incarnations without exception.


    "Buzz."


    Moreover, his Saber World descended, its suppression power dramatically enhanced by the fusion with the world''sws, undergoing a qualitative transformation.


    With the deployment of Lin Fei''s Saber World, the ten Deity Transformation incarnations were further oppressed. For a brief moment, thebined momentum of Lin Fei''s ten particle worlds, Saber World, and the worldws rendered the incarnations utterly immobile.


    However, this was only a fleeting instant. The Deity Transformation cultivators quickly reacted, but their response was tardy. Lin Fei''s punch had already thunderously struck the ten incarnations.


    "Bang."


    There was no time even for a cry of agony. In an instant, the ten Deity Transformation incarnations were shattered, reduced to dust, and annihted on a particle level. The void returned to tranquility.


    Lin Fei slowly withdrew his hand, calmly stating, "It''s done. Don''t forget the total of twelve thousand contribution points."


    The woman seemed to awaken from a dream, utterly shocked. At that moment, she realized how ludicrous her n had been, seeking a Martial God who hadn''t passed the Thunder Tribtion, thinking they would be weak.


    But now? It appeared she had unwittingly discovered an extraordinary being. Without having undergone the tribtion, yet so terrifying, Lin Fei had obliterated ten Deity Transformation incarnations with a single punch. This was far from ordinary.


    The woman, having traversed the Divine Realms for many years, was not devoid of insight. The Martial God she had employed, Lin Fei, was clearly no ordinary being. Her intuition suggested that his status in the Great Dream City was likely remarkable. For a moment, her expression was aplex mix of wariness and relief.


    Regardless, the immediate threat seemed to have passed. The two Deity Transformation cultivators had surely not perished; it was only their incarnations that had been destroyed.


    Each Deity Transformation cultivator would have hidden their true self in a ce of absolute safety to ensure their immortality. Unless someone specifically targeted and relentlessly hunted their incarnations, losing a few would not lead to their demise.


    However, for the two of them, the loss of so many incarnations was undoubtedly a severe blow, possibly taking thousands of years to recover.


    Upon returning to the Ancient City, the woman hesitated before softly introducing herself, "Martial God Lin, my name is Xia Yue. I was the one who posted the task in the Great Dream City and hired you. When I first obtained the firstyer of the Great Dream Heart Sutra, I was merely a mortal. After years of deceit and cunning, I''ve cultivated to Martial King, but Martial God is still far beyond my reach. I''ve taken some extreme measures to preserve myself. Please forgive me."


    Lin Fei responded calmly, "You are indeed fortunate. However, your affairs are of no concern to me. Once you pay the twelve thousand contribution points, our dealings are concluded."


    Lin Fei showed no interest in Xia Yue''s "secrets". At the level of Martial Gods, especially at his level, he could obtain whatever he desired directly. Besides, what significant secrets could a Martial King hold? Even if there were secrets leading to bing a True Monarch, what would that mean to someone like him? He simply did not care.


    Xia Yue seemed to want to say more but ultimately remained silent. She only mentioned that uponpleting the task, Lin Fei would naturally receive his twelve thousand contribution points.


    Lin Fei nodded and immediately headed to the Great Dream City. Upon submitting the task at the task hall, he indeed received the twelve thousand contribution points.


    "Twelve thousand contribution points, I didn''t expect to get them so quickly," he thought. "This is quite a fortune, enough for me to experience the might of a Thunder Tribtion."


    Lin Fei promptly spent a hundred contribution points to seek out a Martial God, aiming to experience the might of a Thunder Tribtion firsthand. The Martial God readily agreed. For a Martial God, simting the power of a Thunder Tribtion in a dream was a simple task.


    "Rumble..."


    Soon, Lin Fei witnessed the formidable power of a Thunder Tribtion. Indeed, it was strong, but not to the extent of being world-destroying or causing despair.


    "I''mparing it with the strength of a hundred particle worlds within me," Lin Fei thought. "Naturally, it seems manageable. But without these worlds, whether I could withstand it is uncertain. However, from what I see, passing a Thunder Tribtion should be feasible."


    Lin Fei''s cultivation had reached a bottleneck; hisws could not be further augmented. His only path forward was to undergo the Thunder Tribtion, and he felt confident about it. "Everything is ready. There''s nothing to fear in the Thunder Tribtion, even that of the Divine Realms," he mused.


    Leaving the Great Dream City, Lin Fei returned to the Ancient City, where there was a designated area for undergoing tribtions. As a member of the Ancient Covenant through the Great Dream Sect, he could use this facility for free.


    The so-called free tribtion ground was essentially a ce with reinforced formations. These formations absorbed the power of the heavenly thunder, preventing its force from spreading too widely. They could not, however, weaken the thunder''s strength.


    A genuine Thunder Tribtion required the Martial Gods to endure the strikes of heavenly thunder, with the number of strikes varying. The tribtion would cease when deemed "appropriate," meaning it no longer continued to plunder thews.


    The morews it plundered, the better, but this also meant a longer duration under the thunder''s assault. The power of the thunder increased as the tribtion progressed, posing a greater risk if one became too greedy.


    Passing the tribtion tested not only one''s umted strength but also one''s temperament.


    "I am Lin Fei, a member of the Great Dream Sect," Lin Fei dered.


    "Great Dream Sect? You may enter. Come out on your own after the tribtion ends."


    Seeing Lin Fei enter a formation for the Thunder Tribtion, the onlookers were surprised. While the Great Dream Sect had many members, their levels varied, and those who came to undergo tribtions were even fewerpared to other major martial forces.


    Now, a Martial God from the Great Dream Sect attempting the Thunder Tribtion was a rare sight, drawing the attention of many to Lin Fei''s tribtion process.

 476. First Tribulation, Plundering Three Laws

    476. First Tribtion, Plundering Three Laws


    Unaware of the attention he was attracting from the outside, Lin Fei was indifferent to it. The so-called formation was essentially a vast open space, with some arrangements designed solely to prevent the spread of the Thunder Tribtion''s force to others. The brunt of the tribtion, however, was for Lin Fei to bear alone.


    "Let''s begin," Lin Fei inhaled deeply.


    "Boom."


    The next moment, he unleashed the worldws. As he did, he seemed to "see" into the depths of the void, where a vast sea of Originy. This sea, teeming with world Origins, barely stirred at Lin Fei''s use of the worldws, a mere drop in the ocean.


    Just as Lin Fei''s consciousness was about to touch this sea of Origin,


    "Boom,"


    A massive bolt of thunder struck down without warning.


    The Thunder Tribtion had begun!


    The thunder appeared out of nowhere, without clouds or any signs, striking Lin Fei''s area with unbelievable speed.


    "The Thunder Tribtion!"


    "It''s so swift. Is this really just the first one, and so terrifying?"


    Many discussed theparison between the paths of Immortal and Martial cultivation. Despite the strength martial cultivators wielded, their path was fraught with peril, especially at the Martial God level. In contrast, those who followed the Immortal Dao, upon reaching Deity Transformation, could create countless incarnations without facing Thunder Tribtions.


    However, one''s dao wasn''t just a matter of preference. Immortal cultivation required innate talent, not everyone could be a Qi cultivator. Simrly, without unwavering will, one couldn''t be a Martial God. Thus, these discussions were mostly hypothetical. No Martial God regretted their path.


    At this moment, Lin Fei harbored no regrets either. He faced the thunder above, seemingly poised to obliterate him. He stood still, enduring the lightning with his physical body, as this was the essence of facing the tribtion. Dodging or not facing it head-on would only result in endless assaults from the tribtion, leading to inevitable death.


    Finally, the thunderbolt struck Lin Fei''s physical body. The terrifying force of the thunderbolt, upon entering his body, instantly began to annihte the particles of his flesh. All particles were obliterated, turning to ash wherever the thunder touched. Just one bolt of lightning had almost destroyed half of Lin Fei''s physical body.


    However, at this critical moment, the hundreds of particle worlds within Lin Fei erupted fiercely. The power of these particle worlds collided with the thunder''s force, annihting much of its destructive power. The remaining thunder, although still possessing the power to annihte, was unable to destroy the rest of Lin Fei''s physical particles. Moreover, Lin Fei''s hundred-particle worlds remained unscathed.


    Lin Fei sensed that he could have passed the tribtion at that moment, provided he stopped there. But he needed to plunder more worldws. How could he stop?


    In that instant, as the first bolt of thunder struck, Lin Fei had already plundered one worldw. Normally, passing a Thunder Tribtion allowed the plundering of onew, but Lin Fei wasn''t satisfied with just one.


    Thus, he once again approached the Sea of Origin with his consciousness and plundered another worldw.


    "Boom!"


    The second bolt of thunder descended. This was still the first Thunder Tribtion, but Lin Fei, aiming to plunder twows, faced the second bolt. This was a significant risk, but great rewards oftene with great risks. Such Martial Gods often end up stronger than their peers, as they acquire morews.


    The spectators outside were astonished to see the second bolt of thunder.


    "What, a second bolt? He''s greedy for morews, isn''t he?"


    "Surviving the tribtion is hard enough, yet he aims to plunder morews. Each additionalw plundered almost doubles the thunder''s power. If he can''t withstand it, it''s a sure path to death!"


    "Can this Great Dream Sect''s Martial God withstand it?"


    The second bolt of thunder arrived swiftly, entering Lin Fei''s body in the blink of an eye, unleashing a terrifying destructive force. Lin Fei was prepared. The hundreds of particle worlds within him burst forth, their immense power confronting the thunder''s force head-on.


    "Boom."


    Lin Fei''s body trembled as the two forces collided, obliterating most of his physical form. However, the power of the second bolt of thunder was substantially exhausted.


    Using the power of the worldws, Lin Fei then attempted to suppress and seal the thunder''s force. Ordinaryws were ineffective against such thunder, which contained the power of destruction capable of annihting all forces andws.


    But Lin Fei''s worldw was different; it epassed and contained everything, even the force of destruction. This stray destructive force was sealed by the worldw and gradually dissipated into nothingness.


    "Sess is possible!" Lin Fei thought. "To withstand the Thunder Tribtion, a typical Martial God uses a method of attrition. The stronger the physical particles, the more thunder force it can deplete. My particle worlds, with their powerful force, can also consume a substantial amount of the thunder''s power. That''s why I can withstand the second bolt. But to continue, I probably can''t withstand a third bolt. Unless I have other powers to resist or deplete the thunder''s force.


    Myw''s power should be able to seal the tribtion''s destructive force. Other Martial Gods''ws are too few and too weak to have much effect on the tribtion''s power."


    Lin Fei, resolute and decisive, felt he could still plunder anotherw. "Let''s continue!" He didn''t hesitate. Believing he could continue to plunderws, he immediately started to plunder the third.


    "Boom."


    The third bolt of thunder struck instantly, leaving many onlookers astonished.


    "A third bolt of thunder?"


    "What is he trying to do?"


    "He''s actually plundering threews in one tribtion... this is unbelievable! When did the Great Dream Sect produce such a figure?"


    Martial Gods who could plunder threews in a single tribtion were exceedingly rare. Even throughout the history of the Ancient Covenant, there were very few, no more than ten. Each one was a dazzling figure of their era, with some even bing Martial Ancestors and True Monarchs.


    Now, they were witnessing a Martial God who dared to plunder threews in his first tribtion. Whether he would seed remained uncertain, but everyone''s eyes were fixed on Lin Fei, filled with curiosity and awe. They all wanted to see who this extraordinary and brilliant Martial God, daring to plunder threews in his first tribtion, really was.

 477. The Second Layer of the Great Dream Heart Sutra

    477. The Second Layer of the Great Dream Heart Sutra


    As the third bolt of thunder struck, Lin Fei''s physical body was almost entirely annihted, including nearly half of his hundred particle worlds. He was unable to withstand the third thunderbolt on his own.


    Fortunately, Lin Fei''s worldws came to the rescue, immediately sealing the third bolt. Although the thunderbolt broke the seal, its force wasrgely spent, gradually weakening and finally being withstood by Lin Fei''s physical body.


    In the end, everything settled, leaving Lin Fei with only about one-tenth of his physical body intact. It was indeed a dangerous gamble, but worth the risk, as Lin Fei gained three worldws from this tribtion.


    Each worldw could create a hundred particle worlds, so with three newws, Lin Fei could create an additional three hundred particle worlds.


    Moreover, these new worlds, strengthened by the more potent worldws, were far more powerful than his previous ones. This cumtive increase in power was not merely threefold, but potentially five or even ten times greater.


    Feeling the three new worldws within him, Lin Fei began integrating them with his Original worldws. Without hesitation, hemenced the creation of new particle worlds. The vast worldws supported the simultaneous creation of multiple particle worlds.


    "Boom!"


    One after another, new particle worlds were created, each enhancing Lin Fei''s physical strength further. In a short time, he added three hundred new particle worlds to his body, bringing the total to four hundred.


    Lin Fei opened his eyes, a sharp gleam shing within them as he called upon the system panel to review his status.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Realm: Martial Gods (First Thunder Tribtion)</strong>


    <strong>Great Dream Heart Sutra: First Layer (Progress 1%)</strong>


    <strong>Four Symbols and Five Elements Creation Method: Four Hundred Particle Worlds</strong>


    Lin Fei''s martial realm was now that of a Martial God who had passed the first Thunder Tribtion. Furthermore, he had sessfully created four hundred particle worlds through the Four Symbols and Five Elements Creation Method, making him incredibly powerful. The only weak point was the Great Dream Heart Sutra, still at the firstyer.


    However, with plenty of contribution points at his disposal, acquiring the secondyer of the Great Dream Heart Sutra was not a problem. Rising, Lin Fei left the formation. As he did, countless eyes outside the formation immediately focused on him.


    "It''s him, the one who acquired threews in a single Thunder Tribtion."


    "Indeed a new face, truly incredible."


    "Great Dream Sect has gained another powerful member."


    "Though he has only passed one tribtion, his strength is unfathomable."


    "Perhaps the Great Dream Sect might produce another Martial Ancestor in the future!"


    "Leaving aside Martial Ancestors, reaching True Monarch is quite probable."


    In no time, information about Lin Fei spread among the various powers of the Ancient Covenant. The Great Dream Sect, being a significant force, naturally drew attention when it gained a new official member, especially one capable of enduring three bolts of thunder in a single tribtion.


    Lin Fei, ustomed to being the center of attention, paid no mind to the whispers and gazes. No matter how low-key he tried to be, his presence was as conspicuous as a firefly in the dark night.


    epting the inevitability of attention, Lin Fei, as a Martial God, felt no need for undue concern. In the Ancient Covenant, a Martial God might not be a titan but was certainly not to be underestimated. Killing a Martial God was no easy feat.


    Returning to the inn, Lin Fei contemted his situation. An inn was not the most convenient ce for him; he needed his own residence. However, having just arrived in the Ancient Covenant, there was no rush. His priority was to acquire the secondyer of the Great Dream Heart Sutra. With twelve thousand contribution points at his disposal, enough for the ten thousand required for the sutra, Lin Fei didn''t hesitate. He immediately went to make the exchange.


    "Senior brother, I need to exchange for the secondyer of the Great Dream Heart Sutra."


    Lin Fei arrived at the exchange location in the Great Dream City and faced a True Monarch, a grand Martial God. The True Monarch nodded, confirmed Lin Fei''s identity, and deducted ten thousand contribution points. Then, with a single tap on Lin Fei''s forehead, a world of information flooded Lin Fei''s mind.


    "Like bubbles in a dream, seeming real and yet illusory..." These profound and esoteric words were the teachings of the secondyer of the Great Dream Heart Sutra, imparted directly into Lin Fei''s mind without any written instruction. This knowledge would gradually fade from memory if not learned, but Lin Fei didn''t face this difficulty. As soon as the voice echoed in his mind, the system''s voice immediately followed:


    <strong>"You have obtained the secondyer of the Great Dream Heart Sutra."</strong>


    <strong>"Your firstyer of the Great Dream Heart Sutra is nowplete."</strong>


    <strong>"You have advanced to the secondyer of the Great Dream Heart Sutra."</strong>


    Lin Fei had thus broken through. It turned out that no profoundprehension was needed; acquiring the secondyer''s mantra automatically perfected the firstyer. This was due to Lin Fei''s "effort" in the firstyer of the Great Dream Heart Sutra.


    Receiving the secondyer''s teachings was like enlightenment, instantlypleting his understanding and saving him a lot of time. He smoothly transitioned to the secondyer of the Great Dream Heart Sutra.


    The secondyer of the Great Dream Heart Sutra didn''t offer any offensive or defensive powers. Its main benefit was the ability to enter the second level of the dream state.


    With a thought, Lin Fei entered this secondyer. Upon entering, his surroundings undted like ripples in water, eventually calming down. He noticed he was still in the Great Dream City, but it was much quieter, with fewer people around. He also felt that the Great Dream City seemed more real.


    "Is the secondyer of the dream state even more realistic?" Lin Fei pondered.


    Lin Fei found it strange. He was fully aware that he was in the secondyer of the dream state, yet the more he realized this, the more astonished he became. Contrary to expectations, his surroundings didn''t be more illusory; they appeared even more real. In fact, Lin Fei was now unable to discern what was reality and what was part of the dream.


    The secondyer of the dream state allowed control over the flow of time. With just a thought from Lin Fei, time sped up dramatically, moving at ten times the normal speed. Yet, he couldn''t perceive this eleration himself. To him, everything seemed as it always had.


    To test this, Lin Fei deliberately stayed in the secondyer for ten hours before leaving the dream state and the Great Dream City.


    "Hmm? Indeed, only one hour has passed in the real world, but I truly experienced ten hours in the secondyer of the dream state." He pondered, "Even Dao Integration True Immortals can''t control time, can they? The Great Dream Heart Sutra is truly miraculous..."


    Lin Fei intuited that the Great Dream Heart Sutra didn''t actually control time but rather rted to perception. Nheless, this ability of the sutra was incredibly wondrous, a truly unique scripture. No wonder the creator of the Great Dream Heart Sutra, one of the eight great Martial Ancestors of the Ancient Covenant, was revered for such profound and unparalleled mysticism.

 478. The Way of the Great Dao, A Struggle for Ascendance

    478. The Way of the Great Dao, A Struggle for Ascendance


    The differential in the flow of time had its uses. Immersed in the secondyer of the dream state, Lin Fei began to meticulously study his worldws. Having recently plundered three additional worldws, his internalws were now rich and dense. Utilizing thesews forbat required research and practice to unleash their full potential.


    In this secondyer of the dream state, Lin Fei could simte his ownws without fear of depletion or self-harm, a risk-free environment for experimentation. Any insights gained could be immediately applied in reality, progressively enhancing his overall strength.


    Lin Fei understood his current situation well. He could barely survive a second Thunder Tribtion and possibly endure two additional bolts of thunder to plunder one more worldw without much issue. However, attempting to plunder threews would be incredibly challenging, nearly impossible.


    Lin Fei also realized the significance of the robustness of hisws. It was not only crucial for his strength but also pivotal for achieving the status of a grand Martial God and, most importantly, bing a Martial Ancestor.


    A Martial Ancestor, akin to a true immortal, does not just integrate with aplete Dao but masters it. True immortals merge with aplete Dao, bing immortal and eternal, existing as long as the Dao persists. Simrly, a Martial Ancestor, who controls aplete Dao, remains undying as long as the Dao endures.


    Achieving mastery over aplete Dao is far more challenging than integrating with it, which is why there are fewer Martial Ancestors than true immortals. Many Martial Gods focus solely on surviving Thunder Tribtions, not realizing that this stage is not just a challenge but also an opportunity.


    During the Martial Gods phase, plundering sufficientws to build a profound foundation is crucial only then can one gradually construct the basis of a Dao and harbor even a slight hope of mastering aplete Dao. Otherwise, progressing routinely through tribtions may only lead to the limit of bing a True Monarch.


    In the methodical progression of tribtion, bing a True Monarch was already the pinnacle. The aspiration to be a Martial Ancestor was nearly an impossibility, amon knowledge in the path of cultivation, no secret to many.


    Indeed, some even kept meticulous records of such matters. To achieve the status of Martial Ancestor, one had to seize more than threews during each heavenly tribtion, sometimes even as many as ten!


    The Divine Realm was no stranger to astonishingly talented individuals. Lin Fei''s capture of threews in a single heavenly tribtion was a marvel to ordinary Martial Gods.


    However, for those determined to ascend as Martial Ancestors, this feat was merely meeting the bare minimum. Of course, those who aspired to be Martial Ancestors found their cultivation progressing at a painstakingly slow pace at the Martial Gods stage. This was because their ambitions extended beyond merely surviving tribtions.


    After all, the strength of a martial artist was finite,prised of physical prowess andws. With no external aids permitted during tribtions, what else could be done? They could only refine their bodies, strengthening them to stand a chance at seizing morews.


    Thus, Lin Fei had not yet considered facing his second heavenly tribtion, for he was not confident in his ability to seize threews or withstand the third heavenly thunder.


    "Refining the body is too challenging," hemented. "Improvingws is even more improbable. I can only develop some techniques to utilize thews a bit better, which helps increase my strength, but not by much."


    What about the Saber World, then?


    Lin Fei pondered over his Saber World, which had not seen improvement for a long time. The Saber World had reached its limit, but its integration with the world''sws seemed like a novel direction. If he could merge the Saber World with the world''sws, thus greatly enhancing its power, his second heavenly tribtion might just be within reach. However, this required repeated experimentation.


    "The integration of Saber World and the world''sws can, in fact, draw inspiration from the Minor Worlds," he thought. "Take the Minor Worlds as a model. I have already created the Particle World, also based on the Minor Worlds. The Saber World,bined with the world''sws, could essentially be considered a Minor World. However, this Minor World is too weak; it needs further expansion to counter or consume the heavenly thunder.


    Currently, my world''sws are abundant enough to support the expansion of the Saber World. But the Saber World has expanded to its limit, restricting the enhancement of the Minor World''s power. If the Saber World could continue expanding, it might just withstand the third heavenly thunder!"


    In the secondyer of his dreamscape, Lin Fei experimented with one method after another, thinking outside the box in his quest to expand the Saber World. Remarkably, he stumbled upon a solution. His Saber World, born from the evolution of saber intent, was a manifestation of a martial artist''s conviction, transitioning from the ethereal to the tangible.


    Thus, the optimal way to expand the Saber World was to devour the Saber Worlds of other saber wielders. In other words, when other saber cultivators evolved their Saber Worlds, Lin Fei could use his own Saber World, augmented with thews of the world, to forcibly assimte them!


    The experiments within the secondyer of the dreamscape proved that this was feasible. He could indeed devour other Saber Worlds to erge his own. However, Saber Worlds were rare; typically, only a Martial King could evolve one. Although there were many Martial Kings, few wasted time on evolving Saber Worlds. Most were focused on achieving the status of Martial Gods.


    Who would devote time to evolving a Saber World? Saber intent, saber force, Saber Domain, Saber World - to evolve these, one must be a true devotee of the saber. In reality, how many were passionately dedicated to the saber? Nheless, this was a viable method, and Lin Fei etched it into his memory. Should he encounter another Saber World, he would definitely vie for it!


    Besides the enhancement of the Saber World, physical strength could also be improved. This was the method most Martial Gods relied on to survive heavenly tribtions. There were numerous ways to enhance physical strength.


    Lin Fei''s creation of the Particle World was also a means to bolster his physique. However, other Martial Gods,cking the world''sws, could not create worlds. But they had their methods, too: they fought for Minor Worlds, plundering their essences to forcibly strengthen their bodies. This was an arduous task, as once the essence of a Minor World was seized, the world was on the brink of copse, tantamount to the destruction of an entire Minor World.


    Moreover, typical Martial Gods were incapable of annihting an entire Minor World. In fact, such an attempt could provoke a violent bacsh from the world itself, leading to its copse and the simultaneous downfall of the Martial Gods involved. This was the risk they took for potential reward.


    Usually, several Martial Gods had to coborate to break a particrly weak Minor World. Worlds like the Ancient Continent were far beyond their reach, imprable even to true immortals, let alone Martial Gods. Most Martial Gods resorted to this method, plundering the essence of Minor Worlds.


    Despite the difficulty and risk of perishing, it offered them a glimmer of hope. Simrly, the powerhouses of the Immortal Dao undergoing Deity Transformation also plundered essences, aiding in theirprehension of spatialws, uncovering the secrets of space, and advancing towards the state of True Monarch.


    However, Minor Worlds were the foundational bases of many forces and could not be destroyed recklessly. For instance, the Ancient Covenant upied many such worlds and prohibited any destruction. Martial Gods and Deity Transformation beings born in these Minor Worlds, having ascended to the Divine Realm, naturally forbade others from ravaging their homnds.


    Thus, the only option was to vie for ownerless Minor Worlds, increasing the intensity ofpetition. The emergence of an unimed Minor World often resulted in the fall of several Martial Gods, while Deity Transformation entities suffered countless losses of incarnations, enduring heavy casualties.


    "Whether in the Ancient Continent or the Divine Realm," Lin Fei reflected, "the path of martial arts demands one thing for advancement - struggle."


    With this realization, his resolve grew firmer. He knew he must seek out Saber Worlds and contend for the essence of Minor Worlds. Otherwise, what hope did he have of achieving the status of Martial Ancestor or realizing the Great Dao?


    The path of the Great Dao, after all, was one of relentless struggle.

 479. Clues of the Saber World

    479. Clues of the Saber World


    Great Dream City.


    Lin Fei issued a task.


    "A thousand contribution points, to seek the Saber World of Martial Kings! Any Martial King with Saber World. Or the Saber World left behind after the fall of a Martial King. As long as there are clues, and they are confirmed, one can receive a reward of a thousand contribution points! The mission is long-term effective!"


    Lin Fei directly posted the reward mission in Great Dream City. A reward mission of a thousand contribution points seeking clues of the Saber World. Just clues are needed, once provided, a thousand contribution points can be obtained.


    Of course, Lin Fei only has two thousand contribution points at the moment. He could only support two tasks. But it''s okay. Lin Fei could still continue to do tasks. He would be able to earn more contribution points in the future.


    Meanwhile, Lin Fei was also looking for some tasks in Great Dream City. And he was also paying attention to the news about some ownerless small worlds.


    Information exchange in Great Dream City was very convenient. Soon, Lin Fei heard some news.


    "Some people in ck Moon City have discovered an ownerless small world. It was directly auctioned and sold at a high price! As a result, the news leaked, causing a dispute."


    "Tsk tsk, three Martial Gods fell. Eighteen Deity Transformation powerhouses were annihted, countless avatars were destroyed, and the losses were heavy. In the end, the origin of that small world was obtained by the Initial Evil True Person. Once fullyprehended, it is feared that the distance from Transcendence is not far."


    "There is also news of ownerless small worlds in Linglong City. Even without seeing the small worlds, violent fighting broke out. Many Deity Transformation powerhouses suffered losses of avatars, and the losses were heavy. As a result, it was discovered that someone had set a trap, and there was no ownerless small world at all, which caused a chaotic ughter..."


    Such messages abound in Great Dream City. Lin Fei also realized from them how difficult it is to contend for small worlds. The Initial Evil True Person was a top Deity Transformation powerhouse. It is rumored to have tens of thousands of avatars and numerous treasures. It has even in Martial Gods before!


    Such a fierce and unparalleled figure almost had all its avatars annihted before barely seizing the origin of the small world. Lin Fei felt that with his current strength if he were to participate in the contention for the origin of a small world. It''s afraid there would be no good oue.


    Deity Transformation powerhouses would suffer heavy losses, but they wouldn''t die. But if a Martial God were to participate personally. Once their physical body perishes. Then they are truly dead!


    Therefore, for now, Lin Fei focused on finding the whereabouts of the Saber World.


    ...


    In Yuecheng, the Fang family, once a Martial King lineage renowned throughout the city and with a legacy spanning thousands of years, now faced a dire predicament.


    The Fang family''s dungeon was filled with their own kin, and Fang Yunshan, the young master, was shackled in specially crafted chains. His strength as a Martial Sovereign was thoroughly suppressed, rendering him incapable of breaking even the simplest of cages.


    Covered in scars like a ghoul, Fang Yunshan''s torment was evident. He harbored deep hatred, especially towards a woman who betrayed the family''s greatest secret to a Deity Transformation being. As a result, this Deity Transformation entity, with just two of its incarnations, annihted the Fang family and seized their secret realm.


    Now a broken man, confined within the prison walls, what hope could Fang Yunshan possibly have? Exhausted, he drifted in and out of sleep in his cell. In a semi-conscious state, a mysterious scripture appeared in his mind. He recalled a time when he burned some books and unexpectedly found a golden page that remained unscathed by the mes. Filled with dense text, this golden page excited him, hinting at a great adventure.


    However, as he attempted to memorize the words on the golden page, they vanished rapidly, leaving him with only a vague recollection. Over time, even this memory had almost faded. But now, in his despair, the words from the golden page resurfaced clearly in his mind: "Great Dream Heart Sutra." Whispering to himself, Fang Yunshan began practicing the sutra, following the mantra that emerged in his mind. Although the Great Dream Heart Sutra only had one level and seemed unremarkable at first, Fang Yunshan felt it was his only hope and diligently studied it.


    After several days of practice, one night, Fang Yunshan felt a jolt throughout his body. Half-awake, he slowly opened his eyes, only to find himself in a vast city bustling with people.


    Fang Yunshan was deeply shaken. He observed discreetly, unraveling the mystery over several days. The Great Dream Heart Sutra had led him to be a member of the Great Dream Sect.


    However, to receive assistance from other members in the sect, he had to issue tasks with rewards. In this realm, everyone was a Martial God, and if a Martial God extended help, his family could be saved. But Fang Yunshancked the contribution points to offer as a reward; trapped, he couldn''t undertake tasks to earn them.


    Thus, he waited silently in the Task Hall, day after day, unsure of what exactly he was waiting for ¨C perhaps an opportunity, but what kind he did not know. It was his only hope, the only hope for the Fang family. As he observed day after day in the Task Hall, an opportunity finally presented itself. His heart leaped as he spotted a task: "Seeking clues about Saber World." His intuition told him this was the chance he had been waiting for.


    Without hesitation, Fang Yunshan epted the task. Lin Fei, who had posted the task, was surprised that it was epted so quickly. In the Dream City, within their shared dreamscape, the meeting was effortless.


    "Lord, I have epted your task," Fang Yunshan addressed Lin Fei, his voice trembling with emotion and urgency. "But I don''t need the thousand contribution points. I only ask that you, Martial God, rescue my Fang family and drive away the Deity Transformation entity. In return, the Saber World left by our ancestor will be yours."


    Fang Yunshan, nearly pleading, was visibly shaken and his voice trembled.


    "Not a thousand contribution points, but just to drive away a Deity Transformation cultivator?"


    Lin Fei''s gaze flickered with interest. He asked Fang Yunshan to borate. Gradually, Lin Fei learned the full story. The Fang family''s ancestor, a Martial King and a saber wielder, had failed to achieve Martial Gods status and perished, leaving behind a Saber World.


    This Saber World, upon the master''s death, gradually transformed into a secret realm, enriched with treasures by the Fang family. A Deity Transformation entity coveted this realm and easily sought to im it, reducing the Fang family to ruins.


    Fang Yunshan, imprisoned yet possessing the firstyer of the Great Dream Heart Sutra, found a way into the Dream City and stumbled upon this opportunity.


    "A mere ordinary Deity Transformation," Lin Fei pondered, "Since you have a Saber World, we have a deal. I''ll drive away the Deity Transformation from your Fang family in exchange for your Saber World."


    After agreeing to help, Lin Fei promised to soon arrive at Yuecheng, where the Fang family was located. He then disappeared.


    Fang Yunshan awoke from his dream, still in the damp, dark, and cold prison cell, yet his heart was aze with excitement and hope. He knew that the Fang family might have a chance at salvation.


    "There''s hope, everyone wakes up, hold on a little longer," Fang Yunshan encouraged his disheartened rtives in the dungeon, offering them a glimmer of hope. However, the Fang family members were skeptical. In such dire straits, who woulde to save the Fang family?

 480. End of the Fang Family

    480. End of the Fang Family


    In Yuecheng, belonging to the Yin-Yang Immortal Realm, Lin Fei delved into investigating the Deity Transformation entity, Daoist Mo Yu, who had ravaged the Fang family. Although Fang Yunshan had described Mo Yu as an ordinary Deity Transformation, Lin Fei wanted to confirm this himself.


    Deity Transformation entities, while not the pinnacle of power in the Divine Realm, still held significant strength. Lin Fei utilized the resources of the Great Dream Sect for his investigation. It was soon revealed that Daoist Mo Yu was indeed ssified as an average Deity Transformation, with no more than a hundred battle incarnations.


    The strength of a Deity Transformation entity is often gauged by the number of these battle incarnations, which areparable to the Deity Transformation level themselves.


    Mo Yu, having only about a hundred such incarnations and having been a Deity Transformation for over fifty thousand years, suggested limited potential and power ¨C at least, in Lin Fei''s eyes. For Lin Fei, dealing with such an entity seemed manageable.


    Deciding on his course of action without hesitation, Lin Fei left the Ancient Covenant, setting off for Yuecheng.


    In the dungeons of the Fang family, the situation was dire, with members howling in despair. A beautiful woman, the cause of their downfall, stood coldly in front of Fang Yunshan''s cell. His gaze upon her wasplex, devoid of hatred but filled with guilt.


    Despite this woman''s role in the family''s destruction, Fang Yunshan understood it as retribution. Her family had been annihted by the Fangs, with only her, then an infant, surviving.


    This woman sought revenge, aligning herself with Daoist Mo Yu and revealing the secrets of the Fang family''s hidden realm, leading to its downfall. She was even behind the imprisonment and torture of the core family members.


    "Seeing the Fang family in this state, does it pain you? Do you feel remorse?" the woman asked slowly.


    Fang Yunshan, with aplicated expression, responded, "The debt of blood must be paid in blood. It was the Fang family who destroyed your family, and killed your loved ones. Your revenge is justified. But in doing so, you''ve sacrificed yourself too. Was it worth it?"


    Fang Yunshan understood the immense sacrifices the woman before him had made for her revenge.


    "Of course it was worth it!" she dered fiercely. "Without such sacrifices, how could I have brought down the Fang family? I know some of you still haven''t given up hope, still dreaming of a miracle. So, I give you a sliver of hope, only to let you slowly descend into despair and die. That way, you can trulyprehend my pain!"


    As she finished speaking, a figure appeared beside her - a ck-robed elder, Daoist Mo Yu, or rather, one of his battle incarnations. Even though it was just an incarnation, it held the power of a Deity Transformation.


    The difference in strength between a Deity Transformation and a Martial King was immense, a qualitative gap that was nearly impossible to bridge.


    Daoist Mo Yu expressed his disappointment with the Fang family''s secret realm, finding little of value, and coldly ordered to deal with the Fang family members, to avoid any furtherplications. The calm tone of hismand sent chills down the spine - he intended to eliminate all the Fang family members.


    The woman hesitated slightly but then resolved to carry out the order. Fang Yunshan''s heart tightened, realizing that Daoist Mo Yu was hastening their end. The Martial God he had contacted in the Great Dream City hadn''t arrived yet. Would it be toote?


    Daoist Mo Yu, noticing the woman''s hesitation, darkened his expression. Under his pressure, she immediately assured him she would handle it. Just as Daoist Mo Yu was about to leave, a breakdown urred among the Fang family members. Desperation and hysteria erupted as they cried out, questioning Fang Yunshan''s promise of rescue.


    "Where is the person who was supposed to save us?" they wailed. "You said to hold on a little longer, but we''re running out of time..."


    Fang Yunshan was at a loss for how to respond to his desperate kin. Although the Great Dream Heart Sutra had given him a glimmer of hope, the others in the Fang family were not privy to the sutra and faced relentless torment and pressure. Now, with their impending execution, all their hopes and beliefs seemed to crumble in an instant.


    Daoist Mo Yu, hearing the mention of a rescuer, halted and fixed his gaze on Fang Yunshan, inquiring about the identity of this savior. Fang Yunshan, realizing there was no escape and that silence would only hasten their end, decided to speak up, grasping at the only straw left: "Daoist Mo Yu, I belong to the Great Dream Sect, you cannot kill me!" he dered. "A Martial God from my sect is on their way to Yuecheng. If you kill me, I fear that senior Martial God and the Great Dream Sect will not let this go easily."


    Fang Yunshan was ying hisst card, invoking the name of the Great Dream Sect to deter Mo Yu. The mention of the Great Dream Sect caused Daoist Mo Yu to pause and recall. He had heard of this top-tier force within the Ancient Covenant, reputedly with a Martial Ancestor at its helm.


    However, being from the Yin-Yang Immortal Realm and distant from the Ancient Covenant, Daoist Mo Yu was not fully aware of the details regarding the Great Dream Sect, having only heard the name.


    But Daoist Mo Yu wasn''t one to be easily swayed by mere words. He sneered, "Bold indeed. Whether you are a member of the Great Dream Sect or not remains to be seen. Even if you are, what of it? Would the Great Dream Sect really retaliate for a mere Martial Sovereign like you? Even if the Martial God you speak of arrives, I will still kill you. Let''s see what they can do about it."


    With a sinister glint in his eye, Daoist Mo Yu decided to act. Heunched an attack directly at Fang Yunshan, not caring whether Fang Yunshan''s im was true or not. Today, he was determined to kill Fang Yunshan. Daoist Mo Yu''s finger transformed into a streak of light, flying towards Fang Yunshan, enveloping him in the aura of death.

 481. Lin Fei Strikes, Crushing Daoist Mo Yu!

    481. Lin Fei Strikes, Crushing Daoist Mo Yu!


    In Fang Yunshan''s mind, there was only one thought left. Today, he was going to die.


    "Ptch."


    The next moment, a sharp saber light shed by. Immediately after, the finger thrust by Daoist Mo Yu was sliced by the saber light, dissipating into nothingness.


    "Who?"


    Daoist Mo Yu''s expression turned stern, fixating on the distant figure. At that moment, in front of Fang Yunshan, a figure had appeared, unknown when.


    He nced at Fang Yunshan and said indifferently, "Had I arrived even a momentter, you would have been decapitated. Are you Fang Yunshan?"


    Fang Yunshan also opened his eyes, and upon seeing the figure before him, his heart swelled with joy. He immediately knelt down and pleaded, "Senior, please save my Fang family! We have made a deal. You epted my task, and I promised your request."


    "Your request, was it to drive away Daoist Mo Yu?"


    "Yes."


    "Alright, then as you wish!"


    Lin Fei took a step forward.


    "Daoist friend, do you truly wish to make an enemy of me over a mere Fang family?" Daoist Mo Yu narrowed his eyes slightly.


    But Lin Fei didn''t speak.


    "Boom."


    The next moment, Lin Fei unleashed a punch.


    Within Lin Fei''s body, he utilized the power of only a hundred particle worlds.


    Despite using the power of just a hundred particle worlds, this punch was still earth-shattering.


    Daoist Mo Yu''s battle avatar immediately let out a scream, like a paper figure.


    "Ptch."


    Daoist Mo Yu''s battle avatar was annihted.


    Yes,pletely annihted, leaving no trace behind.


    This battle avatar turned to ashes.


    Seeing this scene, many were stunned, even frozen in ce.


    Daoist Mo Yu''s battle avatar, just like that, annihted?


    Without leaving a single trace. Not even any earth-shattering noise. Crushed!


    This was aplete crushing!


    "Senior..."


    Fang Yunshan''s heart trembled. He faintly felt that this time, he really found an extraordinary and formidable senior. That was Daoist Mo Yu''s battle avatar. Initially, just this one avatar almost destroyed the Fang family.


    "Does he have another battle avatar? Let''s deal with that as well."


    Lin Fei''s figure shed. He had already flown out of the dungeon. At this moment, inside the dungeon, many exchanged nces.


    However, many also quickly came to their senses. They immediately opened the prison and unlocked the shackles on Fang Yunshan.


    "Yunshan, we might really be saved."


    "Yes, that senior is truly a Martial God, perhaps even an extraordinary one!"


    "Let''s hurry out and see, hopefully, that Martial God senior can truly expel Daoist Mo Yupletely."


    At that moment, the people of the Fang family rushed out of the dungeon in a hurry. Above the skies of Moon City, Lin Fei and the many avatars of Daoist Mo Yu were in a standoff. Among these avatars, only one was the battle avatar. To Lin Fei, the other numerous avatars posed no threat if they weren''t battle ones.


    "Hmph set up the formation!" Daoist Mo Yu snorted coldly.


    The next moment, dozens of avatars quickly dispersed across the void, forming arge array.


    Instantly, Lin Fei found himself within the formation. The advantage of a Deity Transformation powerhouse having numerous avatars is the ability to set up formations at any moment.


    However, since there was only one battle avatar, the power of the formation was limited.


    Lin Fei shook his head slightly.


    "World Law, Seal!"


    Immediately, he activated the World Law. Combined with the Saber World, it descended instantly, like a small world in itself, rapidly enveloping Daoist Mo Yu and swiftly shrinking. Daoist Mo Yu roared in anger, but within Lin Fei''s World Law, it was futile. He could only watch as Lin Fei sealed him.


    The terrifying sealing power could even annihte his battle avatar. By now, Daoist Mo Yu had to recognize that Lin Fei''s strength far surpassed his own.


    "Fine, Daoist friend, your strength is formidable, I concede!" Daoist Mo Yu said. "But you can protect the Fang family for a moment, can you protect them forever? Once you leave, I''ll annihte every member of the Fang family!"


    Daoist Mo Yu was seething with murderous intent. He was no match for Lin Fei, but as a Deity Transformation powerhouse, Lin Fei couldn''t kill him either. Since he couldn''t do anything to Lin Fei, he would vent his anger on the Fang family. He was determined to annihte the entire Fang lineage!


    Lin Fei frowned, his eyes turning sharp. He could have ignored the situation since driving Daoist Mo Yu away was sufficient. Whether Daoist Mo Yu sought revengeter was none of his concern.


    However, Lin Fei couldn''t just stand by. Now that he knew of the threat, he had to find a solution.


    "Daoist Mo Yu, you have numerous avatars scattered everywhere. But if I decide to kill you, I can lock onto each of your avatars and hunt them down slowly. If you don''t want a relentless pursuit and a lifetime of being hunted by me, let this matter end here. If the Fang family is exterminated, I will be the first to y you!"


    Lin Fei''s demeanor was calm, But his words left no room for doubt.


    Daoist Mo Yu was furious inside, but he had no viable option against Lin Fei. He could, at all costs, engage in a fight to the death with Lin Fei, even entangling with him indefinitely.


    However, he was no match for Lin Fei. If he were truly locked on and all his avatars destroyed, it wouldn''t be an empty threat.


    There had been a case where a Deity Transformation powerhouse, locked in a relentless struggle with a Martial God, was hunted down, avatar by avatar, slowly over a thousand years. Eventually, all avatars were exterminated, and the Deity Transformation perished.


    Indeed, with countless avatars, a Deity Transformation powerhouse is hard to kill. But if ites down to a relentless pursuit, even at the ends of the earth, a Martial God could hunt and y them.


    Daoist Mo Yu had not gained any significant advantage from targeting the Fang family. Now, to engage in an endless feud with such a Martial God was not worth it.


    With this in mind, Daoist Mo Yu gritted his teeth.


    "Ptch."


    The next moment, Daoist Mo Yu''s battle avatar annihted itself.


    This was self-destruction. The remaining ordinary avatars also rapidly disintegrated.


    "Daoist friend, you are ruthless!"


    Daoist Mo Yu self-destructed all his avatars, implying he would no longer target the Fang family. It was a sign of yielding. He did not wish to engage in an endless feud with Lin Fei. After all, for a mere Fang family, it wasn''t worth antagonizing a Martial God.


    Lin Fei watched as Daoist Mo Yu disappeared. His only thought was that the survival tactics of a Deity Transformation were indeed strong. As long as one avatar remained, they could not die. As forbat power, it could be concentrated in the battle avatar.


    Of course, against a Martial God of the same level, it was difficult to prevail. But the ability to not die was impressive.


    However, such tactics were not something a Martial God could envy. Martial Gods don''t have as many avatars as Deity Transformation powerhouses, not even one.


    Martial artists, fighting against heaven and earth, concentrate their power within themselves. How could they possibly have avatars?


    It''s a case of advantages and disadvantages. But for now, the issue with the Fang family was resolved.


    "Fang Yunshan, Daoist Mo Yu has been driven away, and he will no longer trouble the Fang family. Now, it''s time to fulfill your promise. Where is the Saber World?"


    Lin Fei stepped forward,ing before Fang Yunshan, his gaze calmly fixed on him.

 482. Devouring Saber World, Coercing Taotie!

    482. Devouring Saber World, Coercing Taotie!


    "Saber World?"


    Fang Yunshan then remembered. His promise to Lin Fei was indeed about the Saber World.


    Thus, Fang Yunshan solemnly said, "Senior, please follow me. Actually, Saber World is a secret realm left behind by the ancestors of my Fang family. This time, Daoist Mo Yu came for that secret realm. I hope he hasn''t destroyed it."


    Led by Fang Yunshan, Lin Fei arrived at the Fang family''s ancestral hall. In the hall, a portal appeared, leading to the secret realm.


    Lin Fei leaped into it, entering the secret realm.


    Inside, the realm was in disarray. Daoist Mo Yu had nearly emptied it of its contents. And surely, Daoist Mo Yu had other avatars that had already left. The items were irretrievable.


    But Lin Fei didn''t need the items in the secret realm. He was more concerned with the realm itself.


    Fortunately, although aged, the secret realm was still intact. Moreover, Saber World could exist independently as its own realm, even if its master died. This was why the Fang family''s Saber World had not disappeared over the years.


    But now, it was about to vanish. From this day forth, the Fang family''s secret realm would be gone.


    Lin Fei and Fang Yunshan exited the secret realm.


    Lin Fei said to Fang Yunshan, "I am very satisfied with this Saber World. I am now going to take this Saber World away. From now on, your Fang family will no longer have this secret realm."


    Fang Yunshan felt somewhat distressed, as the secret realm was a legacy of his ancestors. But only in this way could the safety of the Fang family be secured. So, Fang Yunshan gritted his teeth and said, "Please proceed, senior."


    "Alright."


    Then, Lin Fei took a deep breath.


    "Hum."


    At that moment, Lin Fei''s Saber World descended.


    Lin Fei also possessed a Saber World, and it was merged with the World Law. His Saber World was far stronger than the Fang family''s secret realm. Especially with the integration of the World Law.


    Lin Fei''s Saber World, upon its arrival, directly overpowered the Fang family''s secret realm.


    "Crack."


    The Fang family''s secret realm shattered. But it was alright. Both were Saber Worlds. Once shattered, they could bepletely integrated into Lin Fei''s Saber World. This was Lin Fei''s intention. He aimed to forcibly "devour" the Fang family''s Saber World.


    Indeed, as the Fang family''s Saber World gradually crumbled, Lin Fei''s Saber World swiftly devoured it, expanding ferociously. With every bit it consumed, it expanded wildly at an incredibly rapid pace.


    Lin Fei''s conjecture was correct. As long as he could find enough Saber Worlds to devour, His own Saber World could continuously expand, significantly enhancing its might. Now, it seemed his theory was proven true.


    Quickly, the Fang family''s Saber World copsed. Lin Fei''s Saber World devoured it entirely. In a short span of time, the Fang family''s secret realmpletely disintegrated and vanished.


    In its ce, Lin Fei''s Saber World expanded more than twofold. Not just in size, but its power increased by far more than double.


    Lin Fei could distinctly feel his Saber World had grown much stronger. He even considered trying to withstand the third heavenly thunder. Of course, it was just an attempt. Whether he could resist the third heavenly thunder, Lin Fei still wasn''t sure. Unless he could devour another Saber World. By then, he would be confident in withstanding the third heavenly thunder, and smoothly proceed with the second thunder tribtion.


    Fang Yunshan looked at the empty space before him, somewhat bewildered. The Fang family''s secret realm was gone. The Fang family was preserved for now, But what about the future? What would the Fang family rely onter?


    "Senior, could you take me as your disciple?" Fang Yunshan suddenly asked.


    Lin Fei, with a half-smile, calmly said, "You might not fully understand the status of a member of the Great Dream Sect. Every member of the Great Dream Sect is, in theory, a disciple of the Great Dream Ancestor. Between you and me, we are also regarded as fellow disciples. So, I don''t have the qualifications to take you as a disciple.


    However, while the secret realm of your Fang family is useful, how could itpare to the Great Dream Heart Sutra? The Fang family''s Saber World could at best make you a Martial King. But the Great Dream Heart Sutra starts from Martial Gods and even reaches beyond Martial Gods. Make good use of the Great Dream Heart Sutra and your status as a member of the Great Dream Sect. That is your only true reliance for rising to power, far stronger than any secret realm..."


    Having finished speaking, Lin Fei''s figure shed and disappeared without a trace. He had given Fang Yunshan enough guidance. The rest was up to Fang Yunshan himself.


    After all, while few were lucky enough to receive the Great Dream Heart Sutra, not many of them ultimately grew strong. Whether Fang Yunshan could seize this opportunity was entirely up to him. Lin Fei wouldn''t intervene in such matters.


    Soon, Lin Fei returned to the Ancient City. This time, he had gained a Saber World, which greatly enhanced his own Saber World and increased his strength considerably.


    Moreover, he hadn''t spent any contribution points, which pleased him. However, such good fortune wouldn''t always be avable. He still needed to continue taking on tasks from the Great Dream City.


    For now, he wasn''t entirely confident in surviving the second thunder tribtion and obtaining the three worldws. He decided to wait until he was more certain before attempting it. After all, he was still young and had be a Martial God not long ago. He had plenty of time.


    With the Saber World task already announced, his next focus was on enhancing his physical body, which required the essence of world origins. This was a bit more challenging.


    "World origins..." Lin Fei pondered. "I can''t contest for small worlds right now, but that doesn''t mean I have no way to obtain world origins." He had something in mind.


    With a wave of his hand, a massive figure appeared before him ¨C Taotie''s avatar, which Lin Fei had been keeping confined.


    "Taotie, your original body must want this avatar back, right?" Lin Fei asked.


    Taotie nced at Lin Fei and coldly responded, "Speak, what do you really want in exchange?"


    Realizing Lin Fei intended to use it for trade, Taotie asked directly. "Simple, world origins," Lin Fei stated straightforwardly. "Give me world origins, and I''ll release you immediately."


    "What? World origins? Not just you, even I desire world origins," Taotie retorted. "In the Divine Realm, who doesn''t want world origins? Even if you kill this avatar, my original body won''t exchange it for world origins."


    Taotie tly refused.


    "Is that so?" Lin Fei responded. "Then there''s no use keeping you."


    "Annihte." Without hesitation, Lin Fei made his move. The World Law surged powerfully, instantly suppressing the area. The power from hundreds of his particle worlds erupted, converging into his palm. A terrifying aura enveloped Taotie''s avatar, seemingly about to turn it into ashes with a single strike.


    "Stop! Stop!" Taotie''s avatar''s face changed drastically, shouting out in fear and looking at Lin Fei with terror.

 483. Obtaining World Origin, Physical Enhancement!

    483. Obtaining World Origin, Physical Enhancement!


    "Hmm? Do you have something else to say?" Lin Fei asked calmly.


    Taotie finally breathed a sigh of relief, then gave a bitter smile and shook his head, "I was just trying to negotiate. You can''t just demand world origins like that. You didn''t even try to negotiate, just went straight to using force."


    "Negotiate?" Lin Fei looked at Taotie curiously. So, Taotie''s decisive refusal was a form of bargaining?


    "Fine, deal or no deal, no bargaining!" Lin Fei dered. "World origin ¨C as long as you provide world origin, I''ll let your avatar go."


    "Err... Of course, that''s no problem," Taotie quickly agreed. "World origins are precious, but over the years, my true body has indeed collected some. But how much do you want?"


    "As much as possible!" Lin Fei insisted. "Whatever you can give, I''ll take."


    "I can offer only one portion of world origin," Taotie replied. "Over these years, I''ve umted only one portion. I intended to use it myself, but haven''t had the chance yet..."


    A single portion of world origin typically refers to the origin of a mostmon small world. Frankly, Lin Fei hadn''t expected so much. But since Taotie was offering a full portion, Lin Fei was more than willing to ept.


    "Fine, one portion of world origin it is," Lin Fei agreed. "Let''s meet outside the Ancient City."


    "No problem," Taotie confirmed. "Give me no more than three days, and my true body will arrive."


    Lin Fei nodded. He hadn''t expected Taotie to be so "wealthy". He was just making an offhand remark, not really expecting to receive world origins, let alone a full portion! This was indeed an unexpected boon. To exchange a mere avatar for a portion of world origins was undoubtedly a great deal for Lin Fei.


    In fact, Lin Fei was unaware of how difficult it is for an exotic beast to create an avatar. This process is significantly more challenging than for Deity Transformation powerhouses who can manifest billions of incarnations. For an exotic beast to cultivate a single avatar is exceptionally arduous, requiring an immense amount of time.


    Moreover, once an avatar is destroyed, creating another bes even more challenging. The destruction of an avatar can also impact the original body to some extent. Although the effect isn''t too severe, there is still some influence.


    Therefore, unless absolutely necessary, an exotic beast would not want its avatar destroyed. This is why Taotie''s original body was willing to pay the "hefty price" of a portion of world origin for the safety of just one avatar.


    If Lin Fei had been more knowledgeable in these matters, he might have been able to negotiate for more. However, a single portion of world origin was sufficient for his needs.


    Time flew by, and three days passed.


    Taotie''s avatar informed Lin Fei, "My original body has arrived outside the Ancient City."


    "Has it?" Lin Fei opened his eyes and stood up. With a sh, he flew out of the Ancient City. It didn''t take long for him to encounter Taotie''s original body. The original body was simr to the avatar, albeit with a slightly stronger aura.


    However, Lin Fei, having already transcended a thunder tribtion, was not intimidated by Taotie. This was also why Taotie acted so "honestly." Especially the avatar, which knew full well how formidable Lin Fei was. Unbeatable and with greater potential, Taotie had no choice but to obediently hand over the world origin.


    "Here is a portion of world origin," Taotie''s original body said, presenting it to Lin Fei.


    Lin Fei took it and immediately sensed the intense essence of the world''s origin, confirming it was indeed from a small world. He then released Taotie''s avatar.


    "Whoosh." The avatar merged back into Taotie''s original body.


    "Martial God Lin, we havee to know each other through conflict," Taotie said. "But I must warn you ¨C be careful of Kun."


    After leaving this cautionary note, Taotie departed.


    Despite losing a portion of world origin, Taotie harbored no resentment towards Lin Fei. The loss was a result of its own greed and a miscalction of Lin Fei''s capabilities.


    Moreover, Lin Fei did not destroy its avatar, leaving no deep grudge between them. Taotie''s decision to sneak into the Ancient Wilderness was risky; had the Ancient Covenant discovered it, the avatar would have been destroyed long ago.


    In retrospect, Taotie considered itself fortunate that the avatar could rejoin its original body. And the instigator of all these events was Kun. Taotie held a grudge against Kun but felt powerless against it. Perhaps only Lin Fei could pose a challenge to Kun.


    "Kun..." Lin Fei muttered to himself. He hadn''t forgotten about Kun. Previously, he had annihted one of its avatars. Though that avatar had been suppressed for a long time, avatar''s destruction was still a significant loss for Kun, and it was unlikely to let this pass without retribution.


    However, although Kun was part of the Ancient Covenant, Lin Fei hadn''t yet thoroughly investigated its actual power. The main reason was Lin Fei''s own strength was stillcking.


    "Even though I know Kun is in the Ancient Covenant, I can''t do anything to it," Lin Fei thought. "This portion of world origin should enhance my physical body."


    Lin Fei returned to the inn and immediately began to integrate the world origin into his body. This portion, though ordinary, was the essence of a small world. Deity Transformation powerhouses use it toprehend space, Martial Gods to enhance their bodies, and exotic beasts to strengthen their bloodlines and physical forms. Hence, the world origin of a small world is coveted by many.


    "Let''s begin." Lin Fei immediately started merging the world origin into his body.


    "Hum."


    Every particle of his physical body began to grow robustly. World origin represented the purest form of energy. Each strand perfectly integrated into his body, enhancing his physical particles ¨C the foundation of his physical form. Thus, he was strengthening himself from the very core.


    Lin Fei''s physical body enhanced at a visible rate ¨C 10%, 30%, 50%, 70%, 90%...


    In the blink of an eye, his physical strength had doubled! This exponential growth then gradually slowed down. With his physical strength doubled andbined with the power of his particle worlds, Lin Fei''s capabilities were now incredibly formidable. Facing the third heavenly thunder was definitely not a problem anymore, and he could even withstand the fourth thunder!


    "It''s about time. Surviving the second thunder tribtion and capturing three or even four worldws is quite an achievement," Lin Fei thought to himself. "There''s no need to further enhance my physical body and worldws for now. It''s better to transcend the tribtion as soon as possible to maximize my strength. After further enhancing my strength and bing a second-tribtion Martial God, I might even be able to contest for the world origins of small worlds!"


    Lin Fei''s n was clear. For each level of advancement, like the second or third stage, obtaining more than threews during each tribtion would suffice. There was no need to suppress his realm to capture five or sixws. It was better to increase his realm and overall strength first, and then contest for arge number of world originster.


    Thus, Lin Fei left the inn and returned to the Ancient Covenant''s free tribtion site. He entered the formation again, this time to face his second thunder tribtion.

 484. Second Thunder Tribulation, The Fourth Purple Heavenly Thunder!

    484. Second Thunder Tribtion, The Fourth Purple Heavenly Thunder!


    The news of Lin Fei facing his second thunder tribtion spread rapidly. The fact that he was attempting to transcend tribtions twice in such a short period naturally caught the attention of many Deity Transformation and Martial Gods. Themunity buzzed with various spections and discussions.


    "How long has it been since Martial God Lin of the Great Dream Sect transcended his first tribtion? Less than a month!"


    "Such a short time to face two consecutive tribtions... What kind of confidence does he have?"


    "But considering he withstood three heavenly thunders and captured threews during his first tribtion, Martial God Lin is no ordinary Martial God. He must be sure of himself to do this."


    "Surviving three heavenly thunders in the first tribtion is a sign of a potential Martial Ancestor!"


    "How could his second tribtion be weaker than the first? Let''s see how many heavenly thunders Martial God Lin can withstand this time and how manyws he can capture."


    Many were intrigued to see whether Lin Fei truly had the confidence for his second tribtion or if it was a rushed and arrogant decision.


    Unaware of the outside discussions, Lin Fei waspletely immersed in his own physical state. He was acutely aware of his body''s condition.


    "Let''s begin," he focused his mind. His consciousness perceived the vast sea of origin in the void.


    "Boom!"


    The first heavenly thunder rolled down mightily, striking Lin Fei''s body with full force. His physical particles rapidly disintegrated under the thunder''s impact.


    However, Lin Fei did not utilize the power of his particle worlds; he chose to withstand it purely with his physical strength. After all, his body had absorbed world origin and enhanced several-fold, far surpassing the physical form of an ordinary Martial God.


    Despite the strength of the first heavenly thunder, Lin Fei''s particles, fortified by the world origin, were significantly stronger. He endured, and his body sustained damage to nearly two-thirds before consuming the first heavenly thunder, also capturing the first worldw.


    Lin Fei''s goal was not just to capture a singlew or merely survive the tribtion. His lost physical strength quickly recovered. At his current realm, recovery took only a short time, but the lingering power of heavenly thunder within his body would preventplete restoration. This was the challenging aspect of the thunder tribtion.


    "Boom!"


    Another heavenly thunder struck down, and Lin Fei captured the second worldw. This second thunder was significantly more ferocious than the first, its destructive aura pervading the void. It descended instantaneously, giving Lin Fei no time to dodge. The thunder struck him, annihting a third of his body''s particles on impact. The power of the four hundred particle worlds within him was fully activated.


    "Boom."


    The force from the four hundred particle worlds erupted, overwhelming the second heavenly thunder. Despite its destructive power, the second thunder paled inparison to the might of Lin Fei''s particle worlds and was promptly extinguished.


    Lin Fei''s eyes narrowed slightly. He had underestimated the power of his four hundred particle worlds and his self-created techniques. His particle world method, oncebined, grew exponentially stronger with each additional world. Just four hundred worlds were this powerful; what if he had four thousand or even forty thousand? If he could transform all the particles in his body into particle worlds, considering he had billions of them, the required number of worldws would be unimaginable.


    The second heavenly thunder was effortlessly countered by Lin Fei, and without hesitation, the third thunder descended, its power even more immense. It obliterated the force of the four hundred particle worlds in Lin Fei''s body, but his Saber World intervened, annihting the remnants of the thunder''s power.


    "Three heavenly thunders already," people observed. "Martial God Lin has endured three thunders? That was incredibly fast, even quicker than his first tribtion."


    "Yes, so fast. It seems the power of these thunders was different."


    "Different power? Try it yourself. Surviving even one is hard enough, let alone three."


    "Surviving three thunders in the second tribtion is a feat only top Martial Gods can achieve!"


    "Why hasn''t Martial God Lin emerged yet? Could he be attempting to withstand the fourth thunder?"


    Thisment didn''t seem to surprise everyone. Many grew silent, realizing Lin Fei hadn''t yete out. There was only one reason for this ¨C the tribtion wasn''t over after three thunders.


    "Boom!"


    As expected, another heavenly thunder descended from the void ¨C the fourth thunder! This thunder was different; it was purple, a change that signified an increase in its might.


    Unlike the previous thunders, the fourth purple thunder carried an overwhelming power, causing palpitations in everyone who witnessed it. Clearly, this fourth thunder was far more terrifying than thebined force of the first three.


    "Fourth heavenly thunder!" Lin Fei looked up at the descending purple thunder, his expression turning solemn. He could tell that this thunder was unlike the previous ones, possibly underestimating its power. But there was no turning back, no room for retreat.


    "Saber World!" Lin Fei instantly activated his Saber World, integrating worldws into it to form a barrier.


    "Boom."


    The purple thunderstruck, causing Lin Fei''s Saber World to tremble before itpletely shattered. It tore through the Saber World as if it were an unstoppable force, reducing its power only slightly.


    The shattered Saber World could no longer resist the purple thunder, which then struck Lin Fei directly. His ordinary particles were no match for this formidable thunder. All four hundred of his particle worlds erupted in response. Even though these particle worlds were minute and couldn''t be considered asplete worlds,cking even life, theirbined power was still earth-shattering. They collided fiercely with the purple thunder.


    Lin Fei''s physical body was torn apart, and his particles shattered.


    10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%...


    When over 80% of his body, almost 90%, was annihted, the destruction finally ceased. The purple thunder vanished.


    Lin Fei had withstood the fourth heavenly thunder!

 485. Seven World Laws, Eight Hundred Particle Worlds!

    485. Seven World Laws, Eight Hundred Particle Worlds!


    "Hum."


    After the fourth heavenly thunder, Lin Fei''s body rapidly regenerated.


    "Just a bit more, and my entire body would have been annihted. I underestimated, especially the power of the fourth thunder. It¡®s might was at least ten times stronger than the previous thunders! I must be more cautious and estimate all possible dangers in the future," Lin Fei reflected, feeling a bit shaken. Over 80% of his body had been destroyed. Had the fourth thunder been slightly stronger, he would have perished. Unlike Deity Transformation powerhouses, Martial Gods don''t have avatars. Once their physical body ispletely destroyed, they die.


    However, with great riskes great reward. Lin Fei had survived the fourth thunder and obtained four worldws. Thesews were enough to create another four hundred particle worlds, bringing his total to eight hundred. His strength had doubled! Furthermore, his worldws were now stronger, and their integration with the Saber World might lead to a qualitative change.


    Even though he had only transcended the second thunder tribtion, Lin Fei''s strength was nowparable to top-tier Martial Gods. He had captured sevenws in just two tribtions, a feat other Martial Gods, following a standard progression through seven tribtions, would only match by capturing about sevenws in total.


    Lin Fei stood up and left the formation area. As he emerged, the onlookers came back to their senses.


    "Four thunders, fourws, and this was only his second tribtion," they murmured in awe. "Great Dream Sect has birthed another top-tier powerhouse. Such ambition and talent, aiming for the rank of Martial Ancestor."


    "Such rapid session of tribtions, and he''s capturing morews each time. How many will he take in his third tribtion? It''s truly exciting to anticipate."


    "This is Lin Fei from the Great Dream Sect..."


    Many now recognized Lin Fei. Capturing multiplews in one tribtion could be luck, but doing it twice, especially four in the second tribtion, was a clear sign of his exceptional abilities. And the fourth purple thunder''s might had been witnessed by all; just watching it had been terrifying, let alone withstanding it.


    The day after Lin Fei transcended his second thunder tribtion, his name would likely spread throughout the entire Ancient Covenant.


    Unconcerned with his growing fame, Lin Fei returned to the inn and began considering finding a more permanent ce to stay in the Ancient City. Staying continuously in an inn was not convenient for him.


    In his private room at the inn, Lin Fei focused on creating new particle worlds. With the four new worldws he had obtained from the tribtion, he had enough to create four hundred additional particle worlds.


    The process went smoothly, and within a few days, he had sessfully established the four hundred new worlds, bringing his total to eight hundred. Just a fraction of the power from these eight hundred particle worlds could unleash earth-shattering strength from his Martial God body.


    After leaving the private room, Lin Fei found a suitable residence in the city and purchased it, establishing his permanent home in the Ancient City. He then visited the Great Dream City, considering undertaking some tasks. Now that his strength had significantly increased and with no leads on the Saber World, he decided to focus on umting contribution points. With enough points, he could even exchange for world origins, though that was an expensive and less efficient option.


    However, contribution points were crucial, especially since Lin Fei aspired to acquire the thirdyer of the Great Dream Heart Sutra, which required a substantial amount of points.


    While Lin Fei was browsing tasks, a familiar figure approached him. "Xia Yue?" Lin Fei recognized her. She was the one who had hired him for a mission to ck Moon City and had now found him again.


    "Senior Lin," Xia Yue greeted him. "I have a task. Would you be interested?"


    "What is it?"


    "I need a drop of Vermilion Bird''s essence blood to enhance my bloodline. I''ve run out of contribution points, but I have a clue about the Saber World. I can exchange this clue for a drop of the essence blood."


    Xia Yue exined her proposition.


    "A drop of Vermilion Bird''s essence blood in exchange for a clue about the Saber World? And it''s just a clue?"


    Lin Fei smiled at Xia Yue''s proposition. Acquiring Vermilion Bird''s essence blood was no easy task, as it required facing the Vermilion Bird itself ¨C a true god-level exotic beast, no less formidable than Taotie.


    Xia Yue''s ambition or greed in seeking such a powerful enhancement for a Martial King, especially one who had consolidated nine bloodlines, was considerable.


    Naturally, for the achievement of bing a Martial God, no price would be too high for her, yet shecked the necessary contribution points and hoped to exchange a mere clue about the Saber World for Lin Fei''s intervention. However, Lin Fei was indeed in need of the Saber World, even if it was just a clue.


    "Can you reveal a bit more about this clue?" Lin Fei asked. "For instance, is it feasible to obtain the Saber World, or is it easily essible? I wouldn''t want to end up with a clue leading to a Saber World owned by a powerful, living Martial God."


    Lin Fei''s questions indicated his willingness to consider the task, much to Xia Yue''s delight. She assured him solemnly, "Rest assured, Martial God Lin, the clue about the Saber World I possess will definitely satisfy you. As long as you take on this task, obtaining the Saber World won''t be an issue."


    Lin Fei understood that the clue was viable and seemingly not too difficult to follow. The real challenge would be obtaining the essence blood of the Vermilion Bird, a god-level exotic beastparable, if not superior, to Taotie.


    The Vermilion Bird was only slightly less powerful than the Phoenix, a top-tier god-level being. Although not the apex among god-level beings, the Vermilion Bird was undoubtedly formidable. Extracting essence blood from the Vermilion Bird would be a monumental task, requiring the suppression of the beast. However, Lin Fei was confident in his strength, especially after his second thunder tribtion.


    "I''ll take the task," Lin Fei agreed. "But it may take some time."


    "Take as much time as you need," Xia Yue replied. "I''ll be waiting."


    Lin Fei didn''t act hastily but began gathering information about the Vermilion Bird. Like Taotie, the Vermilion Bird was an ancient and powerful member of the All Beasts Alliance, a loose collective simr to the Ancient Covenant.


    Lin Fei''s task was not to kill the Vermilion Bird but merely to obtain a drop of its essence blood. If he could overpower it, the task should be manageable.


    However, the key information he needed was the number of avatars the Vermilion Bird possessed. God-level exotic beasts capable of creating avatars were exceptional, and the more avatars they had, the stronger they were. If the Vermilion Bird had multiple avatars, especially if they were together, Lin Fei would face significant pressure. Therefore, rifying details about the Vermilion Bird''s avatars was crucial.

 486. Vermilion Bird, Lend Me a Drop of Your Essence Blood!

    486. Vermilion Bird, Lend Me a Drop of Your Essence Blood!


    Lin Fei sought out information. Swiftly, he unearthed the details he sought.


    The Vermilion Bird, within the ranks of the All Beasts Alliance, had cultivated approximately seven avatars. One must not underestimate these seven avatars; the Vermilion Bird was, after all, a divine exotic beast. Once these avatars united, their collective might equaled that of seven divine-level exotic beasts. Even more fearsome, once these avatars merged back into the original body, their power would surge terrifyingly.


    However, the seven avatars were not often found together. Typically, only two or three would convene at one location, a fact that brought Lin Fei some relief. Even thebined force of all seven avatars didn''t exceed Lin Fei''s expectations.


    "Seven avatars shouldn''t pose too formidable a challenge," he mused. "Their strength should be on par with Taotie''s. Subduing the Vermilion Bird just to obtain a drop of its essence blood should be quite manageable. Still, given its residence within the All Beasts Alliance, swift and decisive action is prudent."


    Lin Fei pondered silently, confident in his current strength and ability to subdue the Vermilion Bird. His worldws were formidable, far surpassing those of an ordinary Martial God.


    Moreover, he possessed the Saber World, a lethal weapon whenbined with his worldws. Above all, his most potent asset was his eight hundred particle worlds. Once unleashed, their power was nothing short of cataclysmic. Having transcended just two thunder tribtions, Lin Fei felt the task of subduing the Vermilion Bird was well within his capabilities.


    Resolving to act, Lin Fei no longer hesitated and promptly departed from the Ancient Covenant, soaring towards the All Beasts Alliance...


    ...


    In the territory of the Vermilion Bird, within the All Beasts Alliance, many god-level exotic beasts possessed their own domains. The Vermilion Bird, aligned with the element of fire, allowed only fire-attributed exotic beasts within its realm. Beasts of other elements were forbidden entry. Unlike Martial Gods or Deity Transformation beings, the Vermilion Birdcked ambition and had no desire to cultivate.


    The reason was simple: cultivation for exotic beasts was extremely challenging, and their lifespans were immensely long. Unlike Martial Gods or Deity Transformation entities, who lived for merely a hundred thousand years, god-level exotic beasts, especially those like the Vermilion Bird, had lifespans so lengthy that even they were unaware of their limits. Having lived for millions of years without signs of life fading, the Vermilion Bird spent most of its days in slumber.


    However, in recent days, the Vermilion Bird had been restless, unsure of the cause. To investigate, it summoned all seven of its avatars, but nothing unusual was detected.


    "Could I have misperceived something?" the Vermilion Bird murmured to itself. A restless spirit was often a sign among god-level exotic beasts, usually indicative of an impending cmity. But what could possibly threaten the Vermilion Bird in its ownir within the All Beasts Alliance?


    Perplexed, the Vermilion Bird found no answers. Then, suddenly, a mysterious force descended. The area around the Vermilion Bird''s dwelling, spanning several miles, seemed to be entirely cut off. This was aplete istion, preventing any external aura from being sensed. Such a technique could only be wielded by a god-level powerhouse.


    "Who?" The Vermilion Bird was startled. If it were an exotic beast, it would have sensed some aura, but there was none. Moreover, the intruder had reached its veryir, clearly not a trivial entity. Slowly, a figure emerged from outside the cave and appeared before the Vermilion Bird.


    "Martial God?" The Vermilion Bird recognized at a nce. This figure was a Martial God, and even carried the aura of a thunder tribtion, though not a potent one. This indicated the visitor was a low-level Martial God. But a low-level Martial God daring to enter itsir?


    "Heh, bring out whoever''s hiding behind you, no use skulking in the shadows," the Vermilion Bird scoffed, certain that someone more powerful must be backing this Martial God. A low-level Martial God alone wouldn''t dare confront it in its ownir.


    Lin Fei, indifferent to the usation, faced the Vermilion Bird. "Vermilion Bird, I merely wish to ask a favor of you," he spoke calmly. "Lend me a drop of your essence blood, and I shall depart immediately."


    "Essence blood? Insolence!" The Vermilion Bird''s temper red. How could it give away a drop of its essence blood under such circumstances? Its body became enveloped in mes, the zing inferno threatening to incinerate the void itself. The space warped around them, even threatening to distort Lin Fei''s Saber World.


    Lin Fei remained expressionless, having anticipated the Vermilion Bird''s reaction. "If that''s the case, I shall first have to subdue you," he resolved.


    "Boom!"


    Lin Fei made his move,unching a simple yet powerful punch. To the Vermilion Bird, this punch instilled a deep, instinctual fear. The force felt overwhelmingly terrifying as if facing a top-tier Martial God whose single punch could shroud the skies and shatter everything.


    Lin Fei was not a top-tier Martial God; he was a genuine low-tier Martial God, having only transcended two thunder tribtions. However, he possessed eight hundred particle worlds. The punch he threw harnessed the power of all these worlds, resulting in a cataclysmic force that seemed capable of crushing everything in its path. This tremendous power engulfed the Vermilion Bird instantly.


    "Vermilion Bird''s Seven Avatars!" the Vermilion Bird roared. Seven dazzling mes erupted skyward, representing its seven avatars. Lin Fei had anticipated this and was prepared.


    "World Laws, suppress!" Lin Fei utilized all his worldws, merging them with the Saber World.


    "Hum," the force of the Saber World erupted, suddenly imbued with overwhelming suppressive power. This formidable force made the Vermilion Bird and its seven avatars struggle immensely as if they were burdened by the weight of massive mountains, thoroughly constrained.


    This was the transformative effect of Lin Fei''s worldws merged with the Saber World, capable of directly suppressing the Vermilion Bird. While this suppression could not harm or kill the Vermilion Bird, it severely hindered its movements.


    But Lin Fei''s true trump card was not just the suppressive power of the Saber World; it was his eight hundred particle worlds. He unleashed the force of these worlds upon the seven avatars.


    "Bang, bang, bang," the seven avatars, without exception, were obliterated by Lin Fei''s single punch.


    "No..." The Vermilion Bird let out a furious roar, its expression turning frantic and desperate. But it was unable to prevent Lin Fei from annihting its seven avatars with a single punch. Only seven trembling mes remained, weakly flying back into the Vermilion Bird''s body.


    The Vermilion Bird gazed deeply at Lin Fei and slowly spoke, conceding, "Cease your assault. You desire a drop of essence blood, do you not? Take it!"


    "Spurt."


    The next moment, a wound opened on the Vermilion Bird''s body. From this wound, a drop of crimson blood, rich and vibrant, coalesced. This was no ordinary blood but a drop of its essence blood, teeming with immense energy and even the bloodline of the Vermilion Bird.


    The Vermilion Bird clearly understood that the Martial God before it was beyond its capability to defeat. Continuing the battle would only lead to greater losses, and it even risked the possibility of its own demise. Thus, it chose topromise and offered a drop of its essence blood.


    Lin Fei had no intention of ying the Vermilion Bird. Such exotic beasts had their own lethal tactics and countless ways to preserve their lives. It was unnecessary for him to pursue its death. His goal was achieved once he obtained the essence blood.


    "Then I thank you, Vermilion Bird," Lin Fei said, grasping the drop of essence blood.


    "Swoosh."


    In the next instant, his figure vanished without a trace.


    "Who exactly was that?" The Vermilion Bird murmured softly, gazing at its damagedir. However, it was powerless to pursue the matter further and resolved to investigateter. For now, it had to preserve its seven avatars, retaining the hope of their restoration in the future. As for the identity of the intruder, it seemed less significant now. After all, even if it discovered who it was, the Vermilion Bird knew it could not seek revenge.

 487. Domination! Lin Fei Forcefully Acquires the Zeng Family’s Saber World!

    487. Domination! Lin Fei Forcefully Acquires the Zeng Family¡¯s Saber World!


    Lin Fei returned, now in possession of a drop of the Vermilion Bird''s essence blood. He promptly contacted Xia Yue, who was overwhelmingly thrilled to see the essence blood in Lin Fei''s hands. This was the final piece she needed for her ninth bloodline. With the Vermilion Bird''s essence blood, her transcendence to her ninth bloodline was within reach, paving the way for her potential ascension to Martial God status. She had waited for this moment for far too long. Bing a Martial God meant she no longer had to conceal her identity in the Great Dream City and could openly exist without fear of others'' covetous or prying eyes.


    "Thank you, Martial God Lin," Xia Yue said sincerely.


    "No need for thanks; it''s merely a transaction," Lin Fei replied. "I give you the essence blood, you give me the clue to the Saber World. Now, tell me the clue."


    Xia Yue assured Lin Fei that she indeed had a clue about the Saber World, and it was located within the Ancient Covenant. She then shared the information with Lin Fei.


    ording to Xia Yue, the Saber World was situated within the Zeng family of the Ancient Covenant. The Zeng family had once produced a Martial King and currently boasted another. This Martial King, once a saber king, had left behind the Saber World, transforming it into the family''s sanctuary.


    Although the Zeng family had a Martial King, for Lin Fei, acquiring their sanctuary would be effortless. Theplication, however,y in the fact that this Martial King was a disciple of a Martial God.


    This was Lin Fei''s dilemma. Furthermore, both he and the Zeng family were part of the Ancient Covenant. A forceful demand for the sanctuary could lead to troublesome disputes. Ideally, persuading the Zeng family to voluntarily relinquish the sanctuary would be the best course of action.


    Lin Fei pondered for a moment. He decided not to demand the sanctuary forcefully at first but to see what the Zeng family required. If the Zeng family willingly relinquished the sanctuary, it would be ideal.


    However, if they refused, Lin Fei was prepared to y the role of the "viin." After all, in the pursuit of the Great Path,petition was inevitable. The Saber World was crucial for Lin Fei''s third thunder tribtion, and regarding matters of his tribtion, he would not yield. So, he set off directly for the Zeng family residence.


    ...


    The patriarch of the Zeng family, Zeng Yushu, was also the only Martial King in the family. Currently, he had only three bloodlines and was far from achieving the nine bloodlines necessary for bing a Martial God. His potential was exhausted, he had little hope of ascending to Martial God status.


    Therefore, Zeng Yushu shifted his focus to nurturing the younger generation in the hopes that a Martial God would emerge from the Zeng family. But this was a daunting task, as the Zeng family had never produced a Martial God, with Martial King being their highest attainment.


    "Sire, Lin Fei, a Martial God from the Great Dream Sect, is here to visit," a servant suddenly reported.


    "Martial God Lin Fei?" Zeng Yushu tensed. A visit from a Martial God was rare and sought-after, and now one hade to visit the Zeng family of their own ord.


    However, it was peculiar considering the Zeng family had no connections with the Great Dream Sect. What could have brought a Martial God to their doorstep? With a mix of curiosity and unease, Zeng Yushu hurried to the hall to meet the visitor.


    Upon his arrival, Zeng Yushu saw Lin Fei and greeted him cautiously. He had never met Lin Fei before and had no prior dealings with him. Lin Fei was straightforward, asking about the Saber World that a saber king from the Zeng family had evolved and which now served as the family''s sanctuary.


    "Yes, that''s true. Our ancestor left behind the Saber World as a legacy for future generations," Zeng Yushu confirmed.


    Lin Fei then revealed his purpose: "I am here for the Saber World left by your ancestor. It is of great use to me. What would the Zeng family require to part with this Saber World?" With this, Lin Fei presented his request.


    Zeng Yushu''s heart sank slightly upon hearing Lin Fei''s request for the Saber World. Indeed, a Saber World created by a saber king and transformed into a sanctuary held significant benefits for a family. The family''s descendants could enter the sanctuary toprehend the Saber World, continuously nurturing outstanding individuals. Losing such a sanctuary would be a substantial loss for the Zeng family.


    After weighing the situation, Zeng Yushu finally shook his head, "I''m afraid I must disappoint you, Martial God Lin. The Saber World is of great importance to our family and cannot be relinquished."


    "Cannot be transferred?" Lin Fei looked at Zeng Yushu, having anticipated this possibility. Still, he had hoped to try.


    "If the Zeng family agrees to transfer the sanctuary, you would gain my friendship," Lin Fei continued. "Furthermore, I could grant the Zeng family a favor. Any request you might have can be discussed."


    However, Zeng Yushu remained firm, "My family currently has no such requests. Please forgive us!"


    Zeng Yushu could tell that Lin Fei was indeed very keen on acquiring the Saber World. If it were anything else, even if at a loss, Zeng Yushu would have considered transferring it to avoid offending a Martial God and potentially gaining a powerful ally.


    But the Saber World was foundational for the Zeng family, and he was unwilling to part with it at any cost, even if it meant offending a Martial God. Moreover, Zeng Yushu had his backing ¨C he was in the Ancient Covenant and had a Martial God as his master, so he wasn''t afraid of Lin Fei''s forceful approach.


    Yet, Zeng Yushu underestimated Lin Fei. Speaking calmly, Lin Fei said, "It seems the patriarch of the Zeng family has made up his mind not to part with it. Unfortunately, I am resolute in obtaining the Saber World. Therefore, I must apologize for the offense!"


    "Hum." The next moment, Lin Fei''s Saber World descended, immediately isting the entire Zeng family.


    Zeng Yushu''s face paled instantly, his voice trembling as he asked, "Senior Lin, what... what are you intending to do?"


    "What do I intend? Naturally, I''m here to take the Saber World," Lin Fei replied as he slowly rose to his feet.


    "Wait, senior Lin, my Zeng family is a subordinate force of the Unity Faction," Zeng Yushu hastily interjected. "I swear fealty to Martial God Du Yuan of the Unity Faction. If my master gets wind of this, it won''t look good for Martial God Lin. So, I urge you not to be so overbearing."


    This was both a reminder and a threat from Zeng Yushu. The Unity Faction, founded by one of the Eight Great Martial Ancestors, Unity Old Ancestor, stood on equal footing with the Great Dream Sect. It was not intimidated by the Great Dream Sect.


    As for Martial Gods, Zeng Yushu''s master, Du Yuan Martial God, was also a distinguished Martial God of the Unity Faction. His status was on par with Lin Fei. By forcefully taking the Zeng family''s Saber World, Lin Fei risked creating an awkward situation for himself, especially if Du Yuan decided to intervene and hold him ountable. Zeng Yushu even believed that Lin Fei might not be a match for his master, Du Yuan, should a confrontation arise.


    "Then let Du Yuane to the Ancient Covenant City to find me," Lin Fei dered. Without further ado, he located the Zeng family''s Saber World sanctuary and enveloped it with his own Saber World, sweeping it away.


    "Whoosh." In the next moment, Lin Fei vanished without a trace.


    "Lin Fei..." Zeng Yushu clenched his teeth in anger. This matter was far from over. He immediately set off for the Unity Faction to report the incident.

 488. The Descent of the Martial God Du Yuan, Seeking an Explanation!

    488. The Descent of the Martial God Du Yuan, Seeking an Exnation!


    Lin Fei returned to the Ancient Covenant. Without hesitation, he entered seclusion. The Zeng family''s mystical realm was in his possession, once the Saber World of the Zeng''s saber king. Now, this realmypletely enveloped within Lin Fei''s own Saber World, utterly subdued and dominated.


    Thus, Lin Fei''s consciousness could probe within it. The former Saber World, transformed into a mystic realm,parable to other such enigmatds, its only difference, perhaps, was its slightly lesser expanse. After all, how vast could a realm evolved by a saber king be?


    "Saber World, devour!" Lin Feimanded without a moment''s dy,mencing the absorption of this mystical realm.


    With a thunderous rumble, despite the realm''s strength, it stood no chance against Lin Fei''s current Saber World. Under the crushing force of his Saber World, the realm rapidly began to disintegrate, its fragments merging into the Saber World.


    Lin Fei''s Saber World expanded visibly at an astonishing pace. As time trickled by, three dayster, Lin Feipletely devoured the Zeng family''s realm.


    "Excellent, the Saber World grows ever stronger! If I devour a few more Saber Worlds, then, relying solely on the Saber World, I might even withstand three heavenly tribtions, resisting at least three divine thunderbolts!" he murmured softly, a hint of unusual light flickering in his eyes.


    Devouring the Saber World elerated its growth immensely, an increase nearly exponential in scale. Such a predatory advancement proved highly effective, far outpacing the arduous, step-by-step cultivation.


    Having tasted such rapid progression, the traditional path of cultivation seemed hardly appealing. Of course, this was possible due to the uniqueness of Lin Fei''s worldws, able to amodate and even devour other Saber Worlds, allowing his own to expand continuously.


    Without these worldws, Lin Fei''s Saber World would struggle to absorb others, let alone expand. Thus, only Lin Fei could aplish this feat. Other Martial Gods could not replicate his method unless another Martial God, like Lin Fei,prehended the worldws and coincidentally evolved a Saber World. But such a possibility was exceedingly slim.


    Yet, Saber Worlds were elusive to find. To date, Lin Fei had devoured only two. Yet, this had led to a qualitative leap in his strength. With his current prowess, passing through three heavenly tribtions seemed feasible. Easily surpassed three tribtions, but to withstand several divine thunderbolts was more challenging.


    Lin Fei''s ambition was not merely to survive the tribtions. He aspired to plunder morews, Only through this could he hope to master aplete Path, and thus, ascend to the stature of a Martial Ancestor! Even bing a Great Martial God or a True Monarch, was not his ultimate aim.


    Achieving True Monarch status, and shattering the void, was, in Lin Fei''s view, a matter of time. But bing a Martial Ancestor was a far greater challenge.


    Saber Worlds were scarce. What remained was the origin of the world itself. Plundering this origin was arduous. With his current strength equivalent to sevenws, even with the Saber World, even with the Particle World, he could be considered a top-tier Martial God.


    But to vie for the origin of the world, to contest for smaller worlds, he was still far off. Unless Lin Fei survived three heavenly tribtions, and in those tribtions, plundered three, four, or even fivews, only then could he qualify to contend for smaller worlds. For now, Lin Fei prioritized stability.


    "Then I can only continue to wait for an opportunity."


    Thus, Lin Fei quietly waited in the ancient city. Preferring stability, shunning risks. Rather waiting for the next clue about a Saber World than recklesslypeting for smaller worlds. For he had no certainty of victory, no assurance, and it would be perilously risky.


    While Lin Fei waited silently for an opportunity, Zeng Yushu had already reached the Unity faction, meeting his master, the Martial God Du Yuan!


    "Master, I beseech you to stand up for your disciple!"


    Upon seeing Du Yuan, Zeng Yushu immediately knelt. His expression was one of utter misery, and he spoke.


    "Hmm? What has happened, Yushu?" Du Yuan opened his eyes, addressing Zeng Yushu with a faint inquiry.


    "Master, it''s like this..."


    Zeng Yushu then recounted everything in detail, describing how Lin Fei forcefully seized the Zeng family''s secret realm.


    Upon hearing this, Du Yuan pondered for a moment and said, "The Great Dream Sect, Lin Fei? People from the Great Dream Sect, indeed, could do such a thing. The Martial Gods of the Great Dream Sect have always acted unbridled. However, Lin Fei has now affronted our Unity faction. I shall not sit idly by in this matter."


    "Thank you, Master!"


    Zeng Yushu''s heart swelled with joy.


    Du Yuan nced at Zeng Yushu and then shook his head, "However, don''t harbor too much hope. If Lin Fei is so determined to take your secret realm, he must have significant use for it, possibly even rted to transcending tribtions. If that''s the case, even if I intervene, I might not be able to retrieve it for you. But regardless, Lin Fei owes you an exnation."


    Du Yuan was well aware that getting Lin Fei to return to the realm was difficult. Unless he couldpletely overpower Lin Fei. But was that so easy?


    Subduing a Martial God was no simple feat. Moreover, Lin Fei was a member of the Great Dream Sect. The Martial Gods of the Great Dream Sect, each acting in enigmatic ways, were also strong. Although Du Yuan was powerful, fully suppressing a Martial God was not guaranteed.


    Nheless, Du Yuan had to intervene. Otherwise, if other Martial Gods bullied their way to him, what face would Du Yuan have left? He might be theughingstock of other Martial Gods.


    "Master''s willingness to intervene is more than I could ask for, how dare I expect more?"


    Zeng Yushu spoke respectfully. Regardless of whether they could retrieve the secret realm or not, Du Yuan''s intervention was a show of support for him.


    "Very well, let us dy no longer, let''s set off now."


    With that, Du Yuan, apanied by Zeng Yushu, headed straight for the Ancient City.


    ...


    In the Great Dream City, Lin Fei was conversing with a Martial God.


    "Hmm? Someone is inquiring about me?"


    Lin Fei was somewhat puzzled. He had just learned from this Martial God that someone was seeking information about him.


    "Indeed, it''s Du Yuan from the Unity faction."


    In the Great Dream City, many members of the Great Dream Sect were exchanging information, and news traveled fast.


    Lin Fei was immediately aware of the inquiries about him.


    "The Unity faction, Du Yuan?"


    After a brief contemtion, Lin Fei understood. It must be Zeng Yushu''s master. Zeng Yushu''s master was a Martial God of the Unity faction. Doubtlessly, Du Yuan would soon seek him out.


    However, Lin Fei had anticipated a visit from a Martial God of the Unity faction. As fellow members of the Ancient Covenant, Lin Fei couldn''t annihte the Zeng family. Such an action would change the nature of things, and even the Great Dream Sect might not protect him. But not destroying the Zeng family meant they would eventually seek the intervention of the Unity faction''s Martial God.


    After all, this matter had to be "addressed" somehow. Otherwise, the Zeng family wouldn''t let it rest.


    "Right, I heard that the Unity faction has produced many saber kings. If you''re looking for Saber Worlds, this might actually be an opportunity," The Martial God conversing with Lin Fei said with a smile.


    "Saber kings of the Unity faction?"


    Lin Fei''s eyes lit up. Indeed, he had almost forgotten about that. The Unity faction was a martial arts sect with a long heritage. It was natural for them to have produced saber kings, even many of them.


    The Saber Worlds preserved by them would surely be numerous. Normally, Lin Fei had no excuse to visit the Unity faction in search of Saber Worlds. But this time, he might just have the reason he needed!


    Thus, Lin Fei was even feeling a bit of anticipation. On this day, Lin Fei suddenly opened his eyes, and at the same time, a thunderous voice boomed from the sky.


    "Lin Fei! Du Yuan of the Unity faction hase to seek an exnation!"


    This voice, mighty and resounding, spread throughout the surrounding void. For a moment, the entire ancient city turned its attention to this event.

 489. A Test of Strength? Who’s Afraid of Whom!

    489. A Test of Strength? Who¡¯s Afraid of Whom!


    "Hmm? They''re here!"


    Lin Fei, inside his house, heard the booming voice. Immediately, he knew Du Yuan had arrived. His visit to the Zeng family inevitably led to this confrontation.


    Lin Fei was well-prepared for this. After all, among Martial Gods, strength was the ultimate arbiter.


    "Whoosh."


    Lin Fei stepped out, arriving in the void. He instantly spotted Zeng Yushu and the Martial God standing before him ¨C Du Yuan of the Unity faction.


    "Are you Lin Fei, fellow Daoist?"


    "Indeed, I am Lin Fei."


    "Martial God Lin, for seizing the Zeng family''s secret realm, do you have anything to say?"


    "There''s nothing to say! The Zeng family''s realm is crucial for my tribtion. I had initially proposed a fair deal. But Zeng Yushu refused to part with it, leaving me no choice but to take it by force. Since you''vee for this matter, I won''t shy away. Whatever means you have, I am ready to face them!"


    Seeing Lin Fei''s straightforward approach, Du Yuan felt a sinking feeling. As he had anticipated, Lin Fei''s seizure of the realm was for his tribtion. In pursuit of passing the tribtion, one might go to any lengths! The chance of Zeng Yushu reiming the realm seemed slim. Yet, Du Yuan couldn''t just let it go.


    "Martial God Lin is indeed forthright and generous. Since you''ve admitted everything, it seems we are headed for a confrontation. If Martial God Lin wins, then let bygones be bygones. But if I win, how shall we proceed?"


    "The realm has already been used by me and cannot be returned. But if you win, I will grant you a request. How about that?"


    "Agreed!"


    Du Yuan pondered briefly. The best resolution at the moment seemed to be this. What other choice did he have? To kill Lin Fei? The Great Dream Sect would never agree.


    If he truly killed Lin Fei, would the Great Dream Sect and the Unity faction choose to go to war? That would lead to internal strife within the Ancient Covenant. The Martial Ancestor would never allow it! If he could get Lin Fei to agree to a request, that would be quite an achievement. And a way to save face. Of course, this was contingent on defeating Lin Fei.


    "Battle!"


    Du Yuan initiated the attack.


    Zeng Yushu had no choice but to retreat to a safe distance. When Martial Gods engage inbat, it is no ordinary affair.


    Lin Fei was equally serious. This was his first encounter with a Martial God, his first battle against one. Previously, he had only faced Deity Transformation cultivators.


    In truth, within the same rank, a Martial God''sbat strength surpasses that of a Deity Transformation expert. However, Deity Transformation experts possess stronger survival abilities. Each has their own strengths.


    Du Yuan charged straight at Lin Fei, initiating close-quartersbat. This is where Martial Gods truly excel. Once in close range, Martial Gods are nearly invincible!


    Lin Fei was no less formidable. As a Martial God himself, he certainly wasn''t afraid of closebat. Thus, he too lunged forward.


    "Bang, bang, bang."


    The two utilized their physical strength in the battle. With pure bodily power, Lin Fei even refrained from employing the strength of his Particle World. A fierce battle ensued. Two shadows shed incessantly, engaging dozens of times in an instant. A pure sh of strength and skill.


    Du Yuan had been a Martial God for tens of thousands of years, having transcended five heavenly tribtions. Hisws were approximately seven in number, having withstood two divine thunderbolts in some tribtions. In terms of the number ofws, he was roughly on par with Lin Fei.


    However, over these tens of thousands of years, Du Yuan had utilized the world''s origin not just once or twice. Thus, his physical strength was extraordinary. In terms of pure physical strength and defense, Du Yuan was stronger than Lin Fei.


    Hence, in closebat with Lin Fei, Du Yuan quickly gained the upper hand. Of course, neither used theirws, and Lin Fei had not yet employed his Particle World.


    Realizing his disadvantage, Lin Fei hesitated no more.


    "Particle World!"


    "Boom."


    The next moment, Lin Fei''s Particle World erupted within him. But it was not the full eight hundred Particle Worlds, merely two hundred Particle Worlds! This was the number Lin Fei had calcted beforehand.


    With the eruption of two hundred Particle Worlds, a vast power burst forth within Lin Fei''s body. Simultaneously, this formidable force struck Du Yuan fiercely. Du Yuan''s body shook violently.


    "Hmm? This power..."


    He was astounded. Moments before, he had been overpowering Lin Fei in terms of strength. But now, Lin Fei had unleashed a terrifying power that instantly surpassed his own.


    Du Yuan found himself at a disadvantage, and the disparity in strength was clear. The situation reversed in an instant.


    "Has he employed aw?"


    Du Yuan was uncertain. He hadn''t sensed any fluctuations ofws, yet, how else could Lin Fei''s strength have surged so dramatically?


    Du Yuan didn''t know, but he decided not to delve into it. To avoid defeat, there was only one course of action: Unleash hisw!


    "Myw is... the Law of Strength!"


    A peculiar gleam shed in Du Yuan''s eyes. Few knew hisw was that of strength. Thus, in terms of sheer power, few Martial Gods could match him, even among those who had transcended seven, eight, or even nine heavenly tribtions. In strength, they were hardly his match. This was a source of pride for Du Yuan!


    As Du Yuan deployed the power of hisw, Lin Fei instantly detected the fluctuation of thew. Then, an overwhelming force erupted from Du Yuan, and his strength skyrocketed in an instant, crushing Lin Fei''s physical form with an unstoppable, devastating momentum. Even the power from the two hundred Particle Worlds'' eruption seemed insignificant before Du Yuan.


    "Such immense strength. And the fluctuation of aw. This must be the Law of Strength. Having transcended several tribtions, possessing severalws of strength. Once deployed, the unleashed power is truly terrifying. But in terms of physical strength, I am not inferior to any Martial God!"


    A peculiar gleam flickered in Lin Fei''s eyes. If it were any otherw, Lin Fei might have had to resort to the worldw. But when it came to strength, he feared nobody.


    "Boom."


    In the next moment, Lin Fei didn''t hesitate. All eight hundred Particle Worlds within him erupted at once. Suddenly, he resembled a volcano that had been silent for years, now unleashing its boundless power. His physical form swelled to several times its size. Simultaneously, a terrifying force brewed within him. Apanying Lin Fei''s punch, all his power burst forth.


    "Rumble."


    The collision of physical forms between Lin Fei and Du Yuan twisted the very fabric of the void for the first time. In the void, their contest was a pure disy of strength. No tricks or fancy techniques ¨C the stronger force would prevail. Thus, neither yielded. As time passed, the disparity in their strengths became evident.


    "Spurt."


    Next, Du Yuan''s physical form began to disintegrate. Lin Fei''s strength gained the upper hand, overwhelmingly destroying part of Du Yuan''s physical particles.


    "Whoosh."


    Du Yuan retreated a distance. His injuries instantly healed, But his expression bore a hint of peculiarity.


    "I am defeated!"


    Du Yuan slowly spoke, his expressionplex. In his proudest domain ¨C strength ¨C he had failed. It was hard for Du Yuan to ept, yet, it was the undeniable truth. Victory is victory. Defeat is defeat. He was not one to shy away from a loss!

 490. Defeating Du Yuan, Gaining Another Saber World Clue!

    490. Defeating Du Yuan, Gaining Another Saber World Clue!


    Zeng Yushu witnessed the scene before him, almost in disbelief. His master, Du Yuan, had actually been defeated? In his memory, Master Du Yuan had seldom faced defeat, even against other Martial Gods.


    But now, he had not only been defeated but also openly admitted his loss. Du Yuan looked at Lin Fei with aplex expression. His eptance of defeat was wholehearted. The reason was simple: He had utilized hisw, yet Lin Fei had not.


    The difference between a Martial God using aw and not was immense. Yet, even without employing anyw, Lin Fei had emerged victorious. Though Du Yuan was not injured, what was the point of continuing the fight? If Lin Fei had actually employed hisw, Du Yuan''s defeat would have been even more embarrassing.


    "This matter ends here," dered Du Yuan. "From now on, the Zeng family will not trouble Daoist Lin over this matter. Let''s go!"


    Du Yuan was true to his word. Zeng Yushu could no longer use the secret realm to trouble Lin Fei. Thus, the issue concluded with Du Yuan''s defeat.


    "Hold on a moment, daoist fellow!"


    Lin Fei suddenly called out to Du Yuan.


    "Hmm? What is it, daoist fellow?"


    Du Yuan narrowed his eyes, fixating on Lin Fei. He had already conceded defeat. What more did Lin Fei want?


    "Do you know of any unimed Saber Worlds in the Unity faction? Simr to the one left by the Zeng family, transformed into a secret realm. If so, provide a clue. I will be most grateful!"


    "You still need Saber Worlds?"


    Du Yuan was surprised that Lin Fei still sought Saber Worlds. And he was eyeing those within the Unity faction, which like the Great Dream Sect, was under the auspices of a Martial Ancestor.


    However, Lin Fei was a Martial God himself. As long as he didn''t vite the rules of the Unity faction, the Martial Ancestor wouldn''t interfere, not even the True Monarch would.


    Among martial artists,petition and even plundering weremon. If no one died, it wasn''t considered a serious matter. Still, this approach would offend many Martial Gods. Lin Fei seemed prepared to pay any price.


    However, this presented an opportunity. A Martial God like Lin Fei, with such a promising future and already possessing astonishing strength, posed a serious threat in a life-or-death battle. Should Lin Fei utilize hisws, even Du Yuan might fall to him. Thus, Lin Fei''s promise of a "significant reward" was not to be taken lightly.


    "If we''re talking about Saber Worlds, I do know of some clues," Du Yuan said with a half-smile. "But can you provide what I would ask for?"


    "Anything but the origin of the world," Lin Fei replied, aware that Du Yuan most likely desired the world''s origin.


    "Haha, what else would I need if I had the world''s origin?" Du Yuan chuckled. "With that, providing many clues would be trivial."


    Du Yuan shook his head; he indeed needed the world''s origin. But so did Lin Fei. If he had it, why would he be so desperate for Saber Worlds? With abundant world origin to enhance his physique, Lin Fei could confidently face three heavenly tribtions, and even withstand the fourth or fifth divine thunderbolt!


    "In that case, there''s nothing more to discuss," Du Yuan concluded, preparing to leave with Zeng Yushu.


    "Wait."


    At this moment, Zeng Yushu suddenly spoke up, hesitating. But considering the circumstances, he felt he needed to recoup some losses for the Zeng family. Not only had they lost their secret realm for nothing, but Master Du Yuan had also suffered a blow to his reputation. The cost was too great.


    With a determined expression, Zeng Yushu dered, "I know where a Saber World is! But, senior Lin, you must agree to a condition of mine."


    Lin Fei''s heart leapt with anticipation. He nodded and said, "State your condition, please."


    "I know of a Martial God who possesses a Saber World, maybe even two, "Zeng Yushu revealed. "I''m not entirely sure about the exact number, but there''s definitely a Saber World. If Martial God Lin can overpower that Martial God, you can naturally acquire the Saber World. My condition is straightforward. If Martial God Lin can indeed defeat that Martial God and obtain the Saber World, I only ask for one thing: a Blood Consolidation Pearl from that Martial God''s collection."


    "A Blood Consolidation Pearl?" Lin Fei was unfamiliar with it.


    "This pearl aids in the cultivation of bloodlines for Martial Kings. It''s a treasure for them," Zeng Yushu exined.


    "Even a Martial King family with a Blood Consolidation Pearl may have a greater chance of producing a Martial God." He didn''t hide the pearl''s significance.


    Lin Fei considered this. The pearl was of no use to him. Moreover, if he could obtain one or even two Saber Worlds, what harm would there be in giving the Blood Consolidation Pearl to Zeng Yushu?


    "I agree," Lin Fei responded. "If I can defeat that Martial God, I''ll certainly get the Blood Consolidation Pearl for you. Now, who is this Martial God?"


    Zeng Yushu inhaled deeply and said solemnly, "In the ck Demon Heaven of the Ten Directions Realm, it''s Martial God Mi Tian!"


    "Martial God Mi Tian? No wonder..." Upon hearing this, even Du Yuan involuntarily gasped. It seemed he was aware of Mi Tian''s reputation. But Lin Fei, new to the Divine Realm and still unclear about the powers within the Ancient Covenant, let alone the distant Martial Gods of the Ten Directions Realm, was unfamiliar with Mi Tian.


    "May I ask, daoist fellow Du, what is the background of this Martial God Mi Tian?" Lin Fei inquired directly.


    Du Yuan looked at Lin Fei and then exined, "Martial God Mi Tian has transcended six heavenly tribtions. He''s renowned primarily because, as a Martial God, he''s a rare practitioner of illusion techniques. Martial God Mi Tian has mastered the Law of Illusion. Moreover, his specialty is the most feared among cultivators ¡ª the Heart Demon Illusion Technique. In other words, once you enter his illusionary realm, you''re essentially facing your own inner demons. Even cultivators stronger than him avoid provoking Mi Tian.


    Hence, Mi Tian is also known as the ''Heart Demon Martial God.'' Only those with exceptionally strong wills and invulnerability to all demons dare to confront Mi Tian. Otherwise, it''s best to avoid provoking him. Once caught in his Heart Demon Illusion Technique, even if you survive, the ensuing inner demons could ruin your path of cultivation."


    Du Yuan even wondered if Zeng Yushu was trying to use Lin Fei to eliminate Mi Tian indirectly. After all, Mi Tian was not someone to be trifled with easily. Most Martial Gods and Deity Transformation practitioners would rather avoid him. To actively provoke Mi Tian was almost akin to madness. Even Lin Fei looked disapprovingly at Zeng Yushu.


    Realizing the misunderstanding, Zeng Yushu quickly exined, "Master, senior Lin, it''s true. Because of Mi Tian''s notoriety as the Heart Demon Martial God, he has cunningly obliterated many forces. He has plundered many secret realms, and to my knowledge, one of them is a Saber World. There could even be more Saber Worlds among his conquests. If senior Lin seeks Saber Worlds, then Mi Tian definitely has them!"


    Zeng Yushu''s words were firm and seemed truthful. However, Mi Tian''s unique status made most Martial Gods reluctant to provoke him. After all, being haunted by inner demons was no trivial matter.


    "Alright, I understand," Lin Fei acknowledged. "If I do defeat Martial God Mi Tian, I will give you the Blood Consolidation Pearl."


    With a wave of his hand, Lin Fei indicated the end of their conversation. Du Yuan and Zeng Yushu nodded in understanding and then left the Ancient City without further dy.


    Lin Fei, however, fell into deep thought. Unaware before, but now knowing that Mi Tian possessed Saber Worlds, he couldn''t stay idle. But Mi Tian, renowned as the Heart Demon Martial God, was not easily provoked. Lin Fei knew he needed to devise a n.

 491. Lin Fei’s Revelation – The Suppression of World Laws

    491. Lin Fei¡¯s Revtion ¨C The Suppression of World Laws


    In the grand city of Daming, Lin Fei embarked on a meticulous quest to gather intelligence about the enigmatic Martial God Mi Tian. He spared no effort in his pursuit, leaving no stone unturned.


    Gradually, amidst the plethora of information, Lin Fei cultivated a clear and direct understanding of Mi Tian. He was known as the Martial God of Heart Demon, who had weathered six thunder tribtions.


    Although in each tribtion they withstood a single heavenly thunderbolt, it was akin to mastering a singrw. Hence, six thunderbolts symbolized six distinctws. In terms of the sheer number ofws, he possessed fewer than Lin Fei, who had mastered seven.


    However, thews of Mi Tian were extraordinary, rooted in the art of illusion. His profound mastery in illusion techniques especially in delving into the souls of Martial Gods and Deity Transformation adepts was nothing short of miraculous. Once deployed the illusions, he could effortlessly pinpoint the vulnerabilities within an opponent''s soul, ensnaring enemies in an inescapable web of inner demons. His ability to defeat opponents without physical confrontation was nearly unparalleled.


    Amongst those who had challenged them were some of the most steadfast souls in Deity Transformation and Martial Gods. Many, skeptical of the potency of the Heart Demon Martial God''s illusions, found themselves defeated regardless.


    One such challenger, a paramount Martial God who had survived eight thunder tribtions and mastered more than tenws, ranked among the elite. Yet, upon facing the Heart Demon Martial God, even this formidable being sumbed to defeat and spent a lifetime trapped within their own mental ws. In a desperate attempt, he braved the ninth thunder tribtion but only to perish beneath its wrath.


    This victory cemented the renown of the Heart Demon Martial God.


    Thus, the Heart Demon Martial God stood distinct from their peers. Eschewing the cultivation of the physical body, they delved deep into the study of illusion arts, even capable of invoking inner demons. Such a technique was indeed profoundly mystical.


    Whether it be Deity Transformation or Martial Gods, their greatest feary in confronting their inner demons, their soul''s vulnerabilities. Did Lin Fei possess such weaknesses?


    Undoubtedly, it was an inarguable truth, applicable not just to Lin Fei but even to a True Monarch ¨C all harbored ws within their souls. Against the Heart Demon Martial God, they were inherently at a disadvantage.


    "Inner demons and illusions are indeed troublesome adversaries..." mused Lin Fei, lost in thought. Yet, was surrender an option? That was not his way.


    "Then, is there a way to counteract the illusions of the Heart Demon Martial God?" Lin Fei pondered. "His illusions are rooted within hisws."


    "Thus, the approach must be through thews themselves. If one can suppress the Law of Illusion," he continued, "then the Heart Demon Martial God''s illusions would be rendered ineffective, or at least, their impact on Martial Gods would be negligible. Without their illusions, the Heart Demon Martial God''s strength is hardly worth mentioning."


    A spark of realization lit up in Lin Fei''s eyes. This was indeed a viable strategy,pletely neutralizing the Heart Demon Martial God''s advantage ¨C their mastery of illusion.


    However, suppressing orpletely countering an opponent''sws was no easy feat. Up to this point, few had delved into the study of the suppression between differentws. It seemed there was no clear counteraction between them.


    Water may counter fire, but when the Law of Fire is sufficiently powerful, it can overpower the Law of Water. Hence, there is no absolute counteraction, only the question of whether one''s ownprehendedws are strong enough.


    "Wait, the Law of the World epasses and contains everything. Theoretically, it should be able to suppress everything!" Lin Fei''s eyes brightened with this insight. "Could it suppress the Law of Illusion?"


    Evaluating the strength of Martial Gods based solely on the number of thunder tribtions they''ve survived is misleading; it doesn''t necessarily indicate their true realm. It''s merely a count of the tribtions they''ve passed.


    The true measure of one''s realm is the number ofws they''ve mastered. The morews, the higher the realm. In terms of the realm, Lin Fei had already mastered seven World Laws, while the Heart Demon Martial God had only captured six Laws of Illusion ¨C fewer than Lin Fei. If he could suppress them, then the Heart Demon Martial God''s illusions would be ineffective.


    However, Lin Fei had yet to test this theory. He had only ever fought with one Martial God, Du Yuan, whosews were of Strength, directly affecting the physical body and not susceptible to suppression.


    "Therefore, I need to find a Martial God whosews are used against enemies," Lin Fei contemted. The Law of Illusion of the Heart Demon Martial God was indeed used against enemies, as were Lin Fei''s World Laws, capable of sealing and suppressing foes. Simrly, some Laws of me and others were also employed against enemies.


    This task proved to be rtively straightforward. Utilizing the resources of the Great Dream Sect, Lin Fei located a Martial God who had cultivated the Law of Fire and had also mastered sevenws. The two agreed to a simple contest ofws, refraining from using their physical strength.


    To everyone''s astonishment, when Lin Fei''s World Law collided with the other''s Law of Fire, something incredible happened. Lin Fei''s World Lawpletely suppressed and sealed the opponent''s Law of Fire, rendering it utterly non-threatening to Lin Fei''s World Law.


    This oue shocked the Martial God of the Fire Law, as he had never witnessed such a phenomenon before. Now had ever been seen topletely "counter" thew of another Martial God, until now.


    Not only was the me Law Martial God internally shaken, but Lin Fei himself was equally astounded. He knew his World Law was exceptional; after all, he had chosen it through great effort and ambition.


    However, he hadn''t anticipated its formidable ability to suppress and counter otherws. This meant that Lin Fei naturally held an advantage over other Martial Gods.


    Previously, Lin Fei was unaware of the sheer power of his World Law in suppressing thews of other Martial Gods. It was only now that he truly understood its strength, filling him with exhration.


    "It seems that my World Law can indeed suppress thews of other Martial Gods," he mused. "The Heart Demon Martial God''s Law of Illusion, which ensnares others in illusions, is exactly the kind ofw my World Law canpletely seal. Thus, in a sense, the Heart Demon Martial God might actually be the easiest opponent for me to deal with."


    Lin Fei''s eyes gleamed with determination. If his theory held true, he could confront the Heart Demon Martial God. Oveing them would mean gaining control over the numerous Saber Worlds he had dominated.


    Additionally, the Heart Demon Martial God, known for their arrogance andck of powerful backers, wouldn''t pose a problem for Lin Fei once defeated. This would relieve him of any subsequent troubles. Of course, this was all predicated on Lin Fei''s conjectures being correct. Should his assumptions fail, the risk would be significant.


    However, Lin Fei remained undaunted. Although his spirit had its ws, he was confident that even if he fell victim to Mi Tian, it would not shake his Dao heart. At worst, he might temporarily be no match for the Heart Demon Martial God, and escape would still be a viable option.


    With this in mind, Lin Fei ceased to hesitate. "Let''s seek out the Heart Demon Martial God!" he resolved. "After all, this is currently the only way to gain possession of Saber Worlds. Once I acquire more than two Saber Worlds, I can even attempt to endure the third thunder tribtion. Surviving three tribtions, given the number ofws I control, would qualify me to vie for minor worlds. Then, I won''t have to wait idly for clues about Saber Worlds as I do now."


    After making his preparations, Lin Fei left the Ancient City quietly, heading towards the territory of the Heart Demon Martial God.

 492. Subduing the Heart Demon Martial God

    492. Subduing the Heart Demon Martial God


    In the Ten Directions Realm, the ck Demon Heaven was notorious, predominantly ruled by the eminent Heart Demon Martial God. This vast territory, with its multitude of kingdoms, sprawled endlessly under their dominion.


    Elevated above all were the Martial Gods, along with Martial Kings, Martial Sovereigns, and countlessmoners. Although these mortals found cultivation within their reach, the realm was still predominantly popted by the mundane.


    The Ten Directions Realm, a world where strength reigned supreme, was founded by the Supreme of the Ten Directions, who had risen amidst ceaseless bloodshed. In this realm, the powerful were revered and owned everything, while the weak struggled to survive, subservient to the mighty. Thus, within the Ten Directions Realm, a stark disparity existed: the strong lived in opulence, while the weak groveled in hardship.


    The ck Demon Heaven, the domain of the Heart Demon Martial God, was equally chaotic. Mighty beings constantly waged war and battled tirelessly. However, the formidable reputation of the Heart Demon Martial God deterred others from opposing them, inadvertently bringing a semnce of peace to their territories. Over time, their domain flourished, bing the most prosperous region in the ck Demon Heaven.


    Yet, the Heart Demon Martial God faced their own turmoil. He was preupied with the impending seventh thunder tribtion. Desiring to cross this threshold, he stillcked the necessary World Origin. His ambition was not to be a Martial Ancestor but to survive nine thunder tribtions and reach the realm of a True Monarch, capable of shattering the void, content with a lifespan of a million yearspared to his current hundred-thousand-year span.


    Therefore, Mi Tian constantly sought World Origin to fortify their physical bodies for the tribtion. However, acquiring World Origin was not without its challenges. Even for the Heart Demon Martial God, who had advantages over Deity Transformation and Martial Gods, obtaining World Origin from emerging minor worlds was a perilous endeavor. Being a Martial God meant that a single misstep could result in permanent death.


    Therefore, the Heart Demon Martial God proceeded with extreme caution, often rallying numerous Martial Gods for each venture, to ensure their own safety. However, a considerable amount of time had passed without any news of new minor worlds.


    "Could it be necessary to venture into the Fierce Crimson World?" the Heart Demon Martial God murmured softly, their brow furrowed in concern.


    Reluctant to visit the Fierce Crimson World unless absolutely necessary, the Heart Demon Martial God was apprehensive. Although the Fierce Crimson World was a newly discovered minor world, it had already gained notorious fame. This was because it was no ordinary world; it was said to be exceedingly peculiar, governed by strange rules.


    The most formidable aspect of this world was its curses - one misstep could lead to being cursed, a fate not even Martial Gods or Deity Transformation cultivators could withstand, potentially leading to their downfall. In fact, some Martial Gods had already perished there.


    Yet, paradoxically, this danger attracted more Deity Transformation cultivators and Martial Gods. The stronger the minor world, the more abundant its World Origin.


    If one could obtain this rich source, a Martial God''s physical body might directly withstand nine thunder tribtions, bypassing the gradual umtion of World Origin and the slow strengthening of the physical body.


    Deity Transformation cultivators could also remain in a state of enlightenment, unraveling the mysteries of space and ascending to the True Monarch realm.


    Under normal circumstances, the Heart Demon Martial God would not engage in such perilous contests over minor worlds. But time was not on their side. Having achieved the Martial Gods status over seventy thousand years ago, they only had a little over twenty thousand years left to live. There was no longer time to wait for a more suitable minor world topete for World Origin.


    Yet, the prospect of venturing into the Fierce Crimson World left them indecisive and hesitant.


    "The Fierce Crimson World is still too perilous," the Heart Demon Martial God mused. "I''ll wait a little longer. Another three thousand years. If no suitable minor world emerges within that time, I shall vie for the World Origin in the Fierce Crimson World."


    With this ultimatum, the Heart Demon Martial God set a final deadline, confident that no one within these three millennia would entirely im the Fierce Crimson World.


    "Resume the music!"manded the Heart Demon Martial God, their eyes narrowing slightly as they observed the dance of the courtdies in the hall, winess in hand. Skilled in maniption and illusion, he also excelled at savoring life''s pleasures.


    To him, cultivation was a means to enjoy life, a philosophy starkly different from that of ascetic cultivators. Of course, this was also linked to hisprehension of the Law of Illusion.


    How could one create illusions targeting the human heart without immersing oneself in the joys and studies of life? Thus, their indulgence was, in fact, a unique form of cultivation.


    The dancers energetically swayed their bodies as Martial Kings below reveled in drink and merriment. Everything seemed blissful until the Heart Demon Martial God sensed something amiss. The scene before them gradually became hazy and eventually vanished, reced by a blinding white light.


    "Who''s there?" The Heart Demon Martial God snapped to alertness. A figure, seemingly distant yet paradoxically close, approached step by step, appearing before them.


    "Heart Demon Martial God, esteemed Mi Tian," the figure spoke, "I havee to borrow something from you."


    "Borrow something?" scoffed the Heart Demon Martial God, their gaze growing colder. "Toe here so stealthily and ask to borrow from me? It seems you do not take me seriously!"


    Without hesitation, the Heart Demon Martial God unleashed the six Laws of Illusion within them, enveloping the neer in their entirety. Be it Martial Gods or Deity Transformation cultivators, anyone shrouded by thesews would fall prey to their illusions. Not sparing any mercy for one who appeared so silently before him, he prepared to ensnare their uninvited guest.


    "World Law, Seal!"


    Lin Fei shook his head slightly, a glint of sharpness shing in his eyes. He had deployed the Saber World, instantly enveloping the Heart Demon Martial God''s abode and isting it from the outside world.


    Furthermore, the Saber World seamlessly integrated with the World Laws ¨C all seven of them infused into the Saber World. This integration was what allowed Lin Fei to approach the Heart Demon Martial God undetected.


    Only within the Saber World could the Heart Demon Martial God''s Law of Illusion be perceived by Lin Fei. As soon as he unleashed his illusionaryw, Lin Fei''s seven World Laws had already sealed it.


    The color drained from the Heart Demon Martial God''s face. Their eyes widened in disbelief. Their once unbeatable Law of Illusion had been sealed and suppressed right before their eyes, an unprecedented urrence since their ascension to Martial God status.


    "How is this possible? Who are you?"


    A look of horror crossed the face of the Heart Demon Martial God. This was the first time their Law of Illusion had been suppressed since they became a Martial God.


    "Who I am is not important," Lin Fei replied with a slight smile. "What matters is, now that you''ve lost your Law of Illusion, what other means do you have, Mi Tian the Heart Demon Martial God?"


    Lin Fei didn''t make a move physically; instead, the eight hundred particle worlds within him erupted with a tremendous surge of power. This overwhelming force soared skywards, enveloping the Heart Demon Martial God.


    Under the immense pressure of the eight hundred particle worlds, the Heart Demon Martial God trembled, realizing they stood no chance against Lin Fei. Any resistance would undoubtedly lead to their demise.

 493. Grand Harvest – Five Saber World!

    493. Grand Harvest ¨C Five Saber World!


    "Stop, I concede, don''t continue," pleaded the Heart Demon Martial God, quickly speaking up. At this point, he knew he had been defeated. He did not wish to die, especially in such an obscure manner. He couldn''t recall having provoked such a powerful Martial God, one whosews could suppress his Law of Illusion. This was unprecedented in his experience.


    Despite encountering numerous Martial Gods, some with stronger or more numerousws, he had never seen aw that could suppress another''s. But now, his Law of Illusion was utterly suppressed, even countered.


    Realizing the futility of resistance in the face ofplete suppression, the Heart Demon Martial God, wise from his thousands of years, chose to cooperate. He preferred life to prideful defiance.


    Lin Fei nodded and stated, "I need Saber Worlds. Those transformed into mysteries will do as well. I want all the mysteries that were once Saber Worlds."


    "You only want these Saber Worlds?" the Heart Demon Martial God asked, almost in disbelief. To Martial Gods, these mysteries were not particrly precious, merely spoils they had casually seized.


    "Unless you have some World Origin? I wouldn''t mind taking that as well," Lin Fei added.


    "World Origin? No, definitely not. If I had any, I would have used it by now," the Heart Demon Martial God shook their head. Every Martial God required World Origin, so it was always quickly utilized.


    "Then it''s the Saber World," Lin Fei confirmed, his request quite modest. Even if he took all the avable mysteries, it wouldn''t be a significant loss to the Heart Demon Martial God.


    After a moment of thought, the Heart Demon Martial God nodded in agreement. "No problem. However, I''m not entirely sure which mysteries originated from Saber Worlds. I can only take you to all the mysteries I know, and you can take any that were transformed from Saber Worlds."


    "No problem," Lin Fei nodded in agreement.


    As long as there was Saber World, everything else was trivial for Lin Fei.


    Knowing Lin Fei''s objective, the Heart Demon Martial God had no further resistance and cooperated willingly. He began to guide Lin Fei through the inspection of various mysteries. One after another, they examined numerous sites ¨C the Heart Demon Martial God had amassed an astonishing number of them over tens of thousands of years, so many that even he couldn''t remember which were transformed from Saber Worlds.


    It was only at the fifth mystery that Lin Fei finally discovered a Saber World mystery, which excited him greatly. If there was one among the first five, how many more could there be in the remaining mysteries? Eager to find out, they continued their search.


    Each mystery was unique. After exploring forty-eight in total, Lin Fei was immensely impressed by the Heart Demon Martial God''s collection. To his exhration, he found that five of these mysteries were transformed Saber Worlds, far exceeding his initial expectation of two or three.


    Grateful for this unexpected bounty, Lin Fei''s view of the Heart Demon Martial God improved significantly.


    "Heart Demon Martial God, for these five Saber World, I owe you a favor," Lin Fei dered jovially. "Should you need anything in the future, feel free to seek my assistance."


    Lin Fei was not concerned about revealing his identity. Being from the Ancient Covenant, he knew the Heart Demon Martial God posed no threat to him. Moreover, his ability to counter the Heart Demon Martial God put him in a favorable position.


    "Ancient Covenant, Lin Fei?" the Heart Demon Martial God mused, surprised by Lin Fei''s distant origin. Though they felt somewhat humiliated by being suppressed and forced to relinquish five Saber Worlds, he recognized Lin Fei''s extraordinaryws and potential for future cooperation.


    The Heart Demon Martial God responded with a smile, "Martial God Lin, perhaps in the future, I may indeed have matters requiring your assistance."


    "If I can help, I certainly will not refuse," Lin Fei replied, ready to part ways. "Esteemed Mi Tian, I take my leave."


    Subsequently, Lin Fei did not linger any further. He merely bowed to the Heart Demon Martial God and transformed into a streak of light, vanishing into the vast expanse of the heavens.


    The Heart Demon Martial God gazed at the fading silhouette of Lin Fei, his eyes assuming an iparably profound depth. "Ancient Covenant, Lin Fei," he murmured. "This individual possesses formidable strength, surpassing mere mastery of myws. Moreover, the aura of tribtion lingering about him is not dense, suggesting he has likely undergone a few tribtions. In the future struggle for the origin of the world, perhaps he shall prove indispensable..."


    The Heart Demon Martial God also intended to dispatch someone to investigate Lin Fei. These pieces of information were easily ascertainable. Though he had lost face this time, who''s to say it wasn''t a blessing in disguise? Mere five hidden realms, after all. If it meant befriending a top-tier Martial God, sacrificing five hidden realms would be more than worthwhile!


    Lin Fei was unaware of the Heart Demon Martial God''s thoughts, nor did he concern himself with them. After departing from the Ten Directions Realm, he swiftly made his way back to the Ancient City without any dys. His heart was set on returning! After all, this journey had yielded bountiful gains. Five entire Saber Worlds! Such a notion was unimaginable in the past.


    Previously, Lin Fei had only acquired two Saber Worlds in total. Yet now, he had suddenly obtained five. Once he devoured all five Saber Worlds and merged them into his own Saber World, Lin Fei would even have the confidence to ovee the third tribtion without exerting himself to acquire the origin of the world any longer.


    Lin Fei returned to his own secret chamber.


    "Let it begin," he murmured.


    With that, Lin Fei unleashed his own Saber World, enveloping one of the Saber Worlds directly.


    "Crack."


    Instantly, the targeted Saber World began to crumble, fissures appearing and rapidly spreading. As the Saber World copsed, Lin Fei''s own Saber World, on the other hand, expanded rapidly.


    Time passed bit by bit.


    One day, two days, three days...


    And Lin Fei devoured one, two, three Saber Worlds... until all five Saber Worlds were consumed!


    "Boom."


    Several dayster, Lin Fei devoured thest Saber World. Simultaneously, his own Saber World had undergone a drastic transformation, evenpleting a metamorphosis. When Lin Fei''s Saber World devoured the third Saber World, the transformation began, continuing until the fifth. In fact, including the two previously devoured, Lin Fei had effectively devoured seven Saber Worlds!


    Thus, at this moment, the strength of Lin Fei''s Saber World was formidable, especially when merged with thews of the world, it was beyond imagination, overwhelmingly robust. If he were to encounter Martial Gods like Du Yuan again, Lin Fei might not even need to employ the Particle World. With just a thought, his Saber World coulde crashing down, directly suppressing his adversaries!


    It was evident just how formidable Lin Fei''s Saber World had be.


    "So, if I were to face the third tribtion now... how many heavenly thunders could I withstand? And how manyws could I plunder?"


    A flicker of thought crossed Lin Fei''s mind as he raised his head, gazing into the void, whispering softly to himself.

 494. The Third Thunder Tribulation

    494. The Third Thunder Tribtion


    In Ancient City, at the tribtion grounds, a familiar figure appeared once again.


    "Lin... Martial God Lin, you''re here to undergo tribtion again?" someone asked in disbelief.


    "Yes, is there a free spot?" Lin Fei inquired calmly.


    "Of course, there is. Please,e this way," they responded, leading Lin Fei to an unupied tribtion ground.


    Those who witnessed Lin Fei''s arrival exchanged nces in amazement. It had only been three months, perhaps even less, since hisst tribtion. Yet, Lin Fei was already back for another one. While it was only his third thunder tribtion, his previous tribtions had left many Martial Gods in awe. The tales of Lin Fei''s tribtions had spread far and wide, and now he was preparing for another.


    "Quick,e see! Great Dream Sect''s Martial God Lin is about to undergo tribtion again!" people called out. "Hurry, you didn''t witness Martial God Lin''sst tribtion. Now''s your chance. Opportunities like this are rare!"


    The chance to witness a top-tier Martial God like Lin Fei undergoes tribtion was indeed a rare spectacle. Many Martial Gods immediately informed their friends and rtives, not wanting to miss this event.


    Lin Fei''s tribtions were no small matter. In his first tribtion, he had withstood three thunderbolts, and in his second, four. Now, as he faced his third tribtion, spection was rife about how many thunderbolts he could withstand this time. At least three thunderbolts were expected, as withstanding three was a basic condition for bing a Martial Ancestor. Some even spected that Lin Fei might withstand four or even five thunderbolts.


    For the ambitious Martial Gods, this was a precious opportunity to observe a top-tier Martial God like Lin Fei face the tribtion, especially if he faced four or five thunderbolts. It could provide valuable insights for their future tribtions.


    As Lin Fei entered the tribtion ground, arge number of Martial Gods gathered to witness the event. The tribtion grounds quickly became abuzz with excitement and anticipation.


    Unaware that his decision to undergo tribtion had caused a stir throughout Ancient City, Lin Fei stood within the formation, calmly adjusting his state. His preparation for this third tribtion was somewhat less extensivepared to the second one. This time, his primary enhancement was the significant strengthening of his Saber World, without the addition of World Origin, and his physical body hadn''t received any further empowerment. His only change since the second tribtion was the addition of four hundred particle worlds.


    However, the substantial improvement of his Saber World had given him the confidence to face the third thunder tribtion. As time passed, Lin Fei''s mind settled, and he reached his peak condition.


    With a swift motion, Lin Fei opened his eyes and looked up into the void. His consciousness ascended into the ethereal realm of the divine, reaching towards the familiar sea of origin. Once his consciousness entered this sea, it would trigger the descent of the thunderbolts necessary for the third tribtion.


    Lin Fei took a deep breath and steeled himself. "Let''s begin." His consciousness swiftly soared into the sea of origin.


    "Boom!"


    Thunder roared as the first thunderbolt tore through the sky, hurtling towards Lin Fei.


    "There it is, the first thunderbolt has descended!" onlookers eximed. "So quick! Martial God Lin doesn''t waste any time."


    Many Martial Gods watched intently, some drawing experience for their own impending tribtions.


    The first thunderbolt struck Lin Fei, but he didn''t deploy his Saber World, gauging that it wasn''t necessary for this initial strike. The power of his eight hundred particle worlds, not just mere ornaments within him, erupted forcefully, colliding with the thunderbolt''s energy in a tumultuous sh. The two forces exploded, entangled, and then neutralized each other.


    Lin Fei''s eight hundred particle worlds, with their immense power, swiftly overwhelmed the force of the first thunderbolt. And just like that, the first thunderbolt was withstood.


    Lin Fei was somewhat surprised.


    "It seems my eight hundred particle worlds can withstand the first thunderbolt of the third tribtion on their own."


    At this moment, Lin Fei had a moment of realization. He had underestimated the power of his particle worlds. The addition of four hundred particle worlds was not a minor enhancement. Thebined power of his eight hundred particle worlds was formidable to the extreme, capable of withstanding the first thunderbolt of the third tribtion.


    However, this was just the first thunderbolt. For an average Martial God, surviving this would be considered passing the third tribtion. But Lin Fei''s ambition went beyond merely enduring the tribtion; he aimed to seize morews.


    "Continue," Lin Fei urged himself, his consciousness once again delving deep into the sea of origin, grasping for the secondw.


    "Boom!"


    The second thunderbolt descended with a tremendous force. Lin Fei immediately sensed its extraordinary power. He had a feeling that without using his Saber World, he wouldn''t be able to withstand this thunderbolt.


    "Saber World!" Without taking any risks, Lin Fei deployed his Saber World. Its recovery was quick, so using it didn''t pose a problem. The Saber World enveloped him just in time.


    "Bang!"


    The second thunderbolt struck with overwhelming might upon Lin Fei''s Saber World. Previously, such an impact would have shattered his Saber World, even if it managed to neutralize most of the thunderbolt''s power. However, this time, the Saber World only rippled slightly before the second thunderbolt dissipated.


    Lin Fei had sessfully withstood the second thunderbolt without sustaining any damage. Energized by his sess, he didn''t pause but immediately went on to seize the third worldw.


    "Boom!"


    The third thunderbolt descended, its power immense and terrifying. The entire Ancient City felt its formidable force as if it threatened to obliterate the city itself. This thunderbolt, with just a mere flicker, tore through the void and struck Lin Fei''s Saber World.


    Lin Fei''s Saber World shook violently under the impact. The fearsome power of the thunderbolt shed menacingly, seemingly distorting the very fabric of space.


    However, after a series of ripples, Lin Fei''s Saber World gradually calmed down and remained intact, sessfully withstanding the third thunderbolt without a breach.


    This spectacle, witnessed by all, left the onlookers inplete shock.


    "What? Unscathed?"


    "More than that, the third thunderbolt couldn''t even breach his protective method. It didn''t inflict any damage to Martial God Lin''s physical body. This is inconceivable! What kind of protective technique could be so powerful?"


    "Martial God Lin dared to face the third thunder tribtion so quickly because of this protective method. With such a technique at his disposal, the tribtion seems almost effortless."


    Everyone was astounded. Surviving the third thunder tribtion was not unheard of, and even oveing the third thunderbolt, though rare, had been achieved by others. However, to withstand the third thunderbolt unscathed, without even breaking the protective method, was a feat that shocked everyone.


    Lin Fei''s Saber World had demonstrated its terrifying might to all the Martial Gods in Ancient City, revealing its incredible power for the first time.

 495. The Fifth Thunderbolt, the Blood-Red Thunderbolt

    495. The Fifth Thunderbolt, the Blood-Red Thunderbolt


    Lin Fei had withstood the third thunderbolt of his third tribtion without a scratch, even surprising himself a bit. However, his mind remained as calm as a still pond. This was within his expectations.


    After oveing the third thunderbolt and seizing threews, one could consider stopping if aiming to be a Martial Ancestor. But Lin Fei''s ambition was to capture as manyws as possible.


    He was well aware that the fourth thunderbolt represented a qualitative transformation, drastically different from the first three.


    "Continue," Lin Fei resolved, as his consciousness once again soared into the sea of origin, grasping for the fourthw. This time, the thunderbolt didn''t descend immediately but seemed to be brewing, indicating the terrifying nature of the uing fourth thunderbolt.


    "Boom!"


    Finally, the fourth thunderbolt descended. It was still a purple thunderbolt, but it was so fast that it vanished from sight almost instantly. Lin Fei felt an immense sense of threat and knew that this thunderbolt would reach his Saber World in an instant. He concentrated all his focus on the Saber World.


    "Bang!"


    Lin Fei''s body shook as the fourth thunderbolt struck. The formidable purple thunderbolt sted open his Saber World and prated it, threatening to tear it apartpletely and strike his physical body. However, Lin Fei''s Saber World, having absorbed seven Saber Worlds and merged with seven worldws, had undergone a transformation.


    As the purple thunderbolt entered the Saber World, the full force of the Saber World was unleashed, fiercelybating the invading force. The thunderbolt''s terrifying tearing power annihted nearly eighty percent of the Saber World. The remaining power, after being diminished by the Saber World, was not enough to prate itpletely, eventually being entirely obliterated.


    The fourth thunderbolt was thus ovee, showcasing the phenomenal strength of Lin Fei''s enhanced Saber World.


    The fourth thunderbolt vanished. Although it had torn through Lin Fei''s Saber World, it ultimately failed to prate and reach his physical body. Lin Fei paused, deep in thought. He had weathered the fourth thunderbolt, and it seemed easier than expected. His Saber World still had some capacity left, and he weighed the possibility of summoning the fifth thunderbolt. If the fifth thunderbolt''s power increased exponentially, it mightpletely breach the Saber World.


    However, Lin Fei calcted that even then, the Saber World should be able to absorb over fifty percent of its force. Combined with the power of his eight hundred particle worlds and his own physical strength, he might just be able to withstand the fifth thunderbolt. The odds were in his favor, but it was still a risk. The true nature and intensity of the fifth thunderbolt were unknown. If its power increased tenfold or even more, it could be catastrophic. Such a possibility could not be ruled out.


    Lin Fei deliberated over the risks and benefits. "To seek a foolproof method in tribtion is impossible. Even with thorough preparation, there''s always a risk," he thought. "But with my enhanced Saber World and the power of my particle worlds, I am well-prepared. The odds are good, and that''s enough."


    With his decision made, Lin Fei resolved to face the fifth thunderbolt. Outside, the onlookers realized Lin Fei''s choice as they sensed the lingering tribtion energy in the void.


    "Martial God Lin is actually choosing to face the fifth thunderbolt?" they eximed in disbelief. "He''s not content with just the fourth? If he seeds, this tribtion alone could grant him five morews. Along with the seven he already has, that''s twelvews in total! Twelvews from just three tribtions ¨C that''s a number many top-tier Martial Gods barely reach. Martial God Lin''s future would be boundless if he withstands this!"


    At this moment, many understood Lin Fei''s intentions and realized just how formidable he truly was. After three thunder tribtions, it wasn''t just his potential that was noteworthy, but his strength had also surged to match the top-tier Martial Gods. These elite Martial Gods typically possessed only around tenws, but Lin Fei could surpass them if he withstood the fifth thunderbolt.


    The oue was still uncertain until the fifth thunderbolt concluded. Almost no one had witnessed a fifth thunderbolt; most had only seen up to the third, and the fourth was a rarity. The fifth thunderbolt was almost legendary.


    "Buzz."


    Lin Fei''s consciousness once again entered the sea of origin, seizing the fifthw. The brewing of destructive energy began, casting a terrifying aura over the entire Ancient City. Even those who had endured seven or even eight thunder tribtions felt a deep sense of threat as if the impending fifth thunderbolt could obliterate them as well.


    The fifth thunderbolt was anticipated to be immensely powerful, something Lin Fei had prepared for, but its actual strength was unknown to him.


    "Boom!"


    The fifth thunderbolt finally descended. However, it appeared as a blood-red streak, an unheard-of color for a thunderbolt. This blood-red thunderbolt had brewed for an extended period, and upon its appearance, Lin Fei felt as if he was frozen in ce. It struck his Saber World instantly with a resounding "crack."


    The Saber World shattered instantly under the impact of the blood-red thunderbolt, but this shattering was unusual. It was as if everything had been frozen solid, including the Saber World itself. This frozen state was followed by a breaking apart akin to the shattering of ice crystals. It seemed as if the power within the Saber World had beenpletely nullified and frozen.


    Lin Fei was shaken by this development. Such a thunderbolt, with the power to freeze and shatter the Saber World, was unheard of. However, the shattering of the Saber World was not without effect. It appeared that the blood-red thunderbolt had already expended at least sixty percent of its energy. Even its color seemed to have faded significantly.


    Freezing and breaking the Saber World had not been easy for the thunderbolt. It had consumed more than sixty percent of its energy just topletely breach the Saber World. The remaining energy, less than forty percent, then struck Lin Fei''s body.


    Even with less than forty percent of its power, the thunderbolt caused Lin Fei''s entire body to tremble upon impact. He felt as if he was being frozen from the particle level.


    "Crack, crack," sounds echoed as Lin Fei''s physical body began to crumble, like a smooth mirror covered in a web of cracks, on the verge ofplete shattering.

 496. Third Thunder Tribulation, Twelve Laws!

    496. Third Thunder Tribtion, Twelve Laws!


    Lin Fei''s physical bodypletely crumbled, shattering into countless fragments as if it were a mirror. The onlookers fell silent at this sight, believing that Lin Fei had failed. The fifth thunderbolt, with its unexpected ice-like properties that could freeze everything, had been a revtion to all. It was a stark contrast to the typically fiery nature of thunderbolts.


    However, was Lin Fei, fragmented into innumerable pieces, truly defeated?


    "Boom!"


    As a Martial God, Lin Fei possessed an unimaginably tenacious life force. Though not as resilient in preserving life as those Deity Transformation cultivators, Martial Gods were known for their near-immortality. As long as a single particle remained unannihted, a Martial God could survive.


    The blood-red thunderbolt was formidable indeed, but with less than forty percent of its power remaining, it was overly optimistic to think it couldpletely obliterate every single particle of Lin Fei''s body. Lin Fei''s body contained eight hundred physical particles, and they were far from mere decorations.


    The next moment, the power of these eight hundred particles erupted with a force akin to a volcanic explosion. A fiery energy surged from the shattered remains of his body, engulfing the remnants of the blood-red thunderbolt.


    The fifth thunderbolt, already reduced to a fraction of its power, struggled to obliterate most of Lin Fei''s physical form and consumed about another twenty percent of its energy in the process. What remained was insufficient to face the full might of Lin Fei''s eight hundred particle worlds.


    Once Lin Fei''s particle worlds unleashed their power, they quickly annihted the remaining energy of the fifth thunderbolt. With the thunderbolt extinguished, vitality returned to Lin Fei''s particles. His flesh began to stir, gradually fusing back together under the influence of the particles within him, eventually reforming his human shape.


    Lin Fei alone knew the true peril he had faced. Nearly eighty percent of his particles were annihted, leaving him with less than twenty percent, including the eight hundred particle worlds which were the core of his physical strength.


    "The fifth thunderbolt truly lives up to its reputation," Lin Fei mused. "Now, I''ve witnessed its power firsthand. It''s time to end this tribtion. I''m not yet capable of withstanding the sixth thunderbolt."


    As he decided to conclude the tribtion, Lin Fei''s consciousness withdrew, integrating the five newly acquired worldws into his body. Though over eighty percent of his physical particles were destroyed, his body was now slowly regenerating, and it wouldn''t take long to return to its peak condition.


    As Lin Fei stood up and left the formation, he was greeted by a crowd of onlookers. Their eyes were filled with respect and admiration.


    "Congrattions, Martial God Lin, on oveing the third thunder tribtion!"


    "Witnessing you withstand the fifth thunderbolt, which possessed an icy power, was truly an eye-opener"


    "Perhaps only someone like you could endure such a challenge."


    Many spoke of legends where individuals had withstood five, six, or even seven thunderbolts, but those were just stories, never witnessed. Yet, they had just seen Lin Fei endure the fifth thunderbolt, a sight that left them deeply impressed.


    Lin Fei acknowledged them with a nod, not saying much. He transformed into a streak of light and disappeared from the tribtion ground. Though he didn''t seek fame, his reputation soared following this tribtion, surpassing even his previous achievements. He had not only survived the fifth thunderbolt but had also done so under the watchful eyes of countless onlookers, revealing the true nature of the fifth thunderbolt to many.


    Back at his residence, Lin Fei immediately entered his secret chamber. He sensed that the fivews he had seized had fully integrated with the seven he already possessed, now totaling twelvews, surpassing many top-tier Martial Gods. But the most important aspect was the creation of five hundred new particle worlds.


    Lin Fei closed his eyes, ready to begin the creation of these new particle worlds, knowing this would mark a significant enhancement in his strength.


    "Let''s begin," he whispered, embarking on the next phase of his journey as a Martial God.


    In the Ten Directions Realm, within the dominion of the ck Demon Heaven, the Heart Demon Martial God remained unaffected by Lin Fei''s exploits. His search for new minor worlds continued, though proving quite challenging. He had even set a three-thousand-year deadline, after which he contemted a bold venture into the Fierce Crimson World.


    "Heart Demon Martial God," a voice rang out, as a Deity Transformation figure unexpectedly appeared in the grand hall of the Heart Demon Martial God. "North Wind True Person? Aren''t you engaged in the struggle for the True Spirit Realm? To dispatch an avatar here now, you must be rather preupied."


    Heart Demon Martial God was surprised. North Wind True Person should be deeply involved in the intensepetition for the World Origin of the True Spirit Realm.


    "Heart Demon Martial God, the battle for the True Spirit Realm has reached a critical juncture," North Wind True Person exined. "It''s about to be shattered. When the World Origin emerges, it will be every being for themselves. However, mybat avatar is nearly spent, and now that I''m being targeted, securing the World Origin once the realm breaks isn''t certain."


    North Wind True Person proposed an alliance, suggesting an equal division of any acquired World Origin. But the prerequisite was for the Heart Demon Martial God to withstand all Martial God contenders.


    The Heart Demon Martial God frowned in contemtion. The True Spirit Realm was indeed a formidable minor world, contested for thousands of years with countless fallen Martial Gods. Many Deity Transformation cultivators had withdrawn from the fray. The Heart Demon Martial God hadn''t considered joining such a perilous struggle. However, North Wind True Person''s offer demanded serious consideration.


    North Wind True Person held a favorable position in the battle for the True Spirit Realm, but even he seemed to be faltering and sought the Heart Demon Martial God''s support.


    The division of World Origin would not be easy. Even if the Heart Demon Martial God could handle Martial Gods, the numerous Deity Transformation cultivators, and their avatars posed a significant challenge. His illusions couldn''t ensnare all of them.


    Suddenly, an idea sparked in the Heart Demon Martial God''s mind.


    "Wait, what if I bring in another top-tier Martial God, one even stronger than me?" At that moment, a spark of inspiration shed through the mind of the Heart Demon Martial God, prompting him to suddenly speak up.


    "Oh, a Martial God who even garners the admiration of you, the Heart Demon Martial God? Who might that be?"


    "A Martial God of boundless potential, whose strength has already reached the pinnacle," he slowly revealed. "From the Ancient Covenant, Lin Fei!"


    Each word was pronounced deliberately, as the Heart Demon Martial God uttered the name.

 497. Heart Demon Martial God’s Message, Lin Fei’s Decision

    497. Heart Demon Martial God¡¯s Message, Lin Fei¡¯s Decision


    In the secret chamber of Ancient City, Lin Fei sat immersed in his cultivation. "Hum," resonated from his body as one thousand three hundred particle worlds rose within him, each emitting a brilliant radiance distinct from the others.


    "I''ve done it, created another five hundred particle worlds, making a total of one thousand three hundred!" Lin Fei thought with a sense of aplishment. "And with my five worldws integrated into the Saber World, I feel incredibly powerful."


    A gleam of sharpness shed in his eyes. Lin Fei felt an unprecedented strength coursing through him, a power he had never experienced before. He knew he could undertake the fourth thunder tribtion immediately and easily withstand at least two thunderbolts, perhaps even test his might against the third.


    However, Lin Fei was not content with just enduring two or three thunderbolts. He aspired for morews ¨C four, five, or even six worldws. His quest for more Saber Worlds and World Origins continued.


    "System," Lin Fei murmured softly. It had been a while since he heard the system''s voice, mainly because his recent progress in cultivation had relied more on undergoing tribtions than on specific techniques.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Arts Realm: Martial God (Three Thunder Tribtions)</strong>


    <strong>Great Dream Heart Sutra: Second Layer (1% progress)</strong>


    <strong>Four Symbols Five Elements Creation Technique: One Thousand Three Hundred Particle Worlds</strong>


    Lin Fei nced over the information. His particle worlds now totaled one thousand three hundred, and the Great Dream Heart Sutra was only at the secondyer. Initially, he had thought the sutra''s ability to manipte time in dreams might be useful, but he realized that long periods of arduous cultivation were no longer necessary for him.


    Thus, he had not been actively working to earn contribution points or exchange for the thirdyer of the Great Dream Heart Sutra. The secondyer seemed sufficient for his current needs.


    As Lin Fei prepared to venture to the Great Dream City in search of clues about Saber World, a humming sound broke the silence. He received a mysterious transmission.


    "A transmission?" Lin Fei mused, his brow furrowed in curiosity. During his extensive sojourn in the Divine Realm, this was the inaugural urrence of receiving such a message. After all, his "friends" in the Divine Realm were few and far between. Who could be reaching out to him so unexpectedly?


    Lin Fei inspected the message, and his expression morphed into one of bemusement. The sender was beyond his wildest anticipations, astonishingly unexpected.


    "Mi Tian, the Heart Demon Martial God?"


    It was inconceivable to Lin Fei that the sender would be Mi Tian. Especially since Lin Fei had only recently "snatched" from Mi Tian, reaping five Saber Worlds. Yet, the Heart Demon Martial God seemed utterly unfazed.


    The message spoke of a joint venture to seize a minor world and im its origin. Furthermore, it was North Wind True Person himself extending the invitation to the True Spirit Realm.


    Lin Fei did not respond immediately. Instead, he journeyed to the Great Dream City. There, he began to discreetly gather intel about the True Spirit Realm and North Wind True Person.


    Soon enough, Lin Fei garnered information. This was no secret. The struggle for the True Spirit Realm had been protracted. Various powers had their eyes fixed on it.


    Hence, North Wind True Person was often associated with the True Spirit Realm. The reason was straightforward. North Wind True Person held sway over the True Spirit Realm. Or more precisely, his incarnations upied its strategic locales.


    The conquest of the True Spirit Realm''s primal source was imminent. Without a doubt, North Wind True Person was poised to emerge as the paramount victor.


    However, North Wind True Person''s recent circumstances were not favorable. It was rumored that the True Spirit Realm had lured numerous top-tier Deity Transformations and Martial Gods.


    Moreover, these Deity Transformation cultivators and Martial Gods had formed an alliance, methodically targeting the incarnations of North Wind True Person.


    Thus, North Wind True Person''s incarnations were faltering. The situation in the True Spirit Realm was bing increasinglyplex and unpredictable.


    Lin Fei withdrew his consciousness, departing from the Great Dream City.


    Now, Lin Fei had a rough understanding of why North Wind True Person sought aid from the Heart Demon Martial God. North Wind True Person would not have sought help if he had even a shred of confidence. But why turn to the Heart Demon Martial God?


    It was due to the formidable reputation of the Heart Demon Martial God.


    Against Martial Gods and Deity Transformation cultivators, the Heart Demon Martial God was more than capable,pelling North Wind True Person to consider him an equal.


    However, even the Heart Demon Martial God was not entirely confident. He knew the gravity of the situation. To ally with North Wind True Person alone was a risk he was reluctant to take.


    Hence, he nned to involve Lin Fei as well. After deciphering everything, Lin Fei sank into deep contemtion. He pondered whether to intervene in the world''s conflict now.


    By this time, Lin Fei had endured three Thunder Tribtions and mastered twelvews, firmly establishing himself among the elite ranks of Martial Gods.


    Moreover, clues to Saber World were dwindling. In the vast expanse of the ancient era, Saber Worlds were scarce. After all, many Martial Kings'' Saber Worlds shattered upon their demise. Only a handful had survived intact. Banking on Saber World seemed increasingly futile. Its discovery remained uncertain and potentially time-consuming.


    Yet, the origin of a world was up for contention! And this time, it presented an opportunity. Engaging in the struggle might yield quick results. The chance to im the origin of a world!


    "Neither Heart Demon Martial God nor North Wind True Person are easy adversaries," Lin Fei muttered to himself. "But am I any less formidable? Now, it''s time to partake in the strife for the world''s origin..."


    With these words, Lin Fei resolved his decision. Without sending a transmission, he rose, transforming into a streak of light, vanishing from the Ancient City...


    ...

 498. North Wind True Person in Dire Straits

    498. North Wind True Person in Dire Straits


    In the True Spirit Realm, North Wind True Person also known as Great Emperor North Wind, was a title bestowed upon the pinnacle god-level powerhouses in the True Spirit Realm.


    In the True Spirit Realm, cultivation revolved around the True Spirit. Possession of a True Spirit was essential for cultivation. These True Spirits might be hidden within the flesh and blood of the body, or perhaps within the soul. Upon the awakening of the True Spirit, the speed of cultivation would skyrocket, advancing by leaps and bounds.


    However, for the native beings of the True Spirit Realm, reaching the levels of Martial King or Nascent Soul was already remarkable. They were also referred to as Emperors! Whereas Martial Gods and Deity Transformation cultivators were the Great Emperors!


    In reality, with the "extraterrestrial" gateway to the True Spirit Realm flung wide open, numerous "Great Emperors" descended, and the native forces were swiftly subdued.


    The True Spirit Realm thus became a battleground for these Great Emperors, engulfed in constant warfare, leading to widespread devastation, with the sun and moon dimmed.


    The True Spirit Realm was nearly shattered by the conflicts, which intensified rather than ceased. The natives of the True Spirit Realm were oblivious to the intentions of these "Great Emperors" ¨C to break the True Spirit Realm!


    Normally, it''s difficult for god-level powerhouses to shatter a minor world. However, when these god-level beings constantly wage war and battle within a minor world, gradually depleting the world''s energy, eventually, the minor world will copse.


    This was the ultimate goal of these god-level powerhouses. Only with the copse of a minor world could they plunder its primal source. Otherwise, they could not seize it.


    True Monarchs rarely intervened in minor worlds, as such worlds were too fragile for them. Should a True Monarch intervene, a minor world would disintegrate in an instant.


    Moreover, the minor world would desperately burn its primal source to resist the True Monarch, rendering it impossible for the True Monarch to gain any benefit.


    Over time, True Monarchs generally ceased to interfere with minor worlds. For True Monarchs, there were certainly other ces to go. But for god-level powerhouses, minor worlds were their only means to acquire the primal source!


    Upon entering the True Spirit Realm, North Wind True Person promptly established the North Wind Sect, bing its Emperor.


    Relying on his formidable strength and countlessbat avatars, he led the North Wind Sect to nearly dominate a vast expanse of the True Spirit Realm.


    However, the sudden emergence of numerous Great Emperors, attacking the North Wind Sect led to the severe depletion of North Wind True Person''sbat avatars.


    "Great Emperor, we can hardly hold on any longer!"


    "Indeed, the number of opposing Great Emperors is overwhelming."


    "Our North Wind Sect is on the brink of disintegration."


    "Great Emperor, our only option is to consolidate our defenses."


    Numerous followers were pleading with North Wind True Person. North Wind True Person remained expressionless. He gazed into the void as if seeing someone within it.


    "Consolidate our defenses!"


    North Wind True Person conceded. He had no choice but to shrink his defensive line. However, doing so meant that once the True Spirit Realm shattered, his share of the primal source would significantly reduce.


    In the past, North Wind True Person would have been unyieldingly dominant, refusing to cede a single step. But now, he had to retreat. For an old rival had arrived.


    "North Wind, you''ve been in the True Spirit Realm for many years. But what has it availed you? The moment I arrive, you have to retreat!"


    Out of nowhere, an elder appeared in the void. His emergence seemed to warp the very fabric of space.


    "Bloodthirsty, do you really think you have me cornered?"


    The robe on North Wind True Person fluttered without any wind. Two formidable presences rose in the void, shing and colliding against each other in a standoff.


    "Hahaha, indeed, I do have you cornered! Rest assured, I will burst your avatars one by one. Let''s see whether you have more avatars or I have more power to destroy them."


    Bloodthirsty Martial God burst into a heartyugh, confident in his victory over North Wind True Person!


    North Wind True Person and Bloodthirsty Martial God had shed more than once or twice, with each having their share of victories and defeats.


    However, those were encounters where both exerted their full strength. But now, North Wind True Person needed hisbat avatars to control the True Spirit Realm, which caused their dispersion.


    Bloodthirsty Martial God, seizing the opportunity, shattered them one by one, leaving North Wind True Person helpless. If he retracted them, his years of effort in the True Spirit Realm would be rendered futile. Even if he did retract and confront Bloodthirsty with full force, he still couldn''t overpower him.


    If he didn''t retract, he would watch as his avatars were sessively destroyed by Bloodthirsty. Either way, North Wind True Person was at a disadvantage.


    "Bloodthirsty, it''s been years. You seem well," a new, unfamiliar voice echoed in the void. Following this, two streaks of light flew from afar, gradually revealing their figures.


    "Hmm? Mi Tian? What, you also wish to meddle in the affairs of the True Spirit Realm?"


    Bloodthirsty Martial God''s eyes narrowed slightly as he noticed Heart Demon Martial God, bing instantly alert. As for the Martial God beside Heart Demon Martial God, Bloodthirsty didn''t pay much heed. But he had to be wary of Heart Demon Martial God.


    Although Heart Demon Martial God''s own realm and physical strength were not extraordinary, his mastery of illusion was truly transcendent, specifically targeting the vulnerabilities of the mind. Once trapped in his illusions, it was exceedingly difficult to awaken. Hence, Bloodthirsty''s vignce.


    "Meddle?"


    Heart Demon Martial God replied with a slight smile, "I am here by invitation, right, North Wind True Person?"


    "Hmm? North Wind, I didn''t expect you to ally with others."


    Bloodthirsty Martial God expressed his surprise. North Wind True Person had always been a loner, seldom coborating with anyone. It was unexpected that this time, he would join forces with Heart Demon Martial God.


    North Wind True Person responded calmly, "Bloodthirsty, so only you are allowed to join forces with others, and I am forbidden from seeking help from Heart Demon Martial God? Mi Tian, Martial God Lin, your arrival is timely. This Bloodthirsty Martial God is an old rival of mine.


    He ns to defeat my avatars one by one. Once mybat avatars can no longer control the entire True Spirit Realm, the share of the primal source we can acquire, once it copses, will be minimal. Therefore, why not join forces now and eliminate Bloodthirsty Martial God in one fell swoop?"


    A flicker of unusual light danced in North Wind True Person''s eyes. He was genuinely eager to try. With the recent arrival of Lin Fei and Heart Demon Martial God, North Wind True Person was already nning to ally and eliminate a top-tier Martial God.


    This development made Bloodthirsty Martial God somewhat nervous. Heart Demon Martial God was no ordinary figure. Coupled with North Wind True Person, he might not be able to withstand them. However, the notion of them defeating him seemed rather underestimating.


    Just then, Lin Fei spoke up.


    "Killing is trivial. But after the killing, how shall we divide the world''s primal origin?"


    As Lin Fei''s words ended, the surroundings fell into a profound silence, so quiet that one could hear a pin drop. Even Heart Demon Martial God narrowed his eyes and remained silent, not objecting, which in itself indicated his stance.


    North Wind True Person also nced at Lin Fei. In fact, he hadn''t invited Lin Fei; it was Heart Demon Martial God who had invited him. Even North Wind True Person was unaware of Lin Fei''s true capabilities. He only knew that anyone valued by Heart Demon Martial God should not be underestimated.


    But North Wind True Person had not expected that in their first meeting, Lin Fei would ask such a sharp and critical question, especially in the presence of a formidable enemy!

 499. Lin Fei Strikes

    499. Lin Fei Strikes


    "Heh heh, just as I thought, a motley crew with each harboring their own schemes," Bloodthirsty Martial God sneered inwardly at the scene. If these three truly joined forces, his situation would indeed be perilous.


    But now, even without seeing the world''s origin, infighting had already erupted among them. Clearly, they were a disjointed group, hardly a threat.


    "Lin, my friend, now is not the time to discuss these matters," North Wind True Person shook his head and slowly said.


    "A formidable enemy? You mean this one? If I y him, I im fifty percent of the world''s origin!" Lin Fei dered, ncing at Bloodthirsty.


    "If you can single-handedly defeat Bloodthirsty Martial God, what''s half the True Spirit Realm''s world origin to you?" North Wind True Person responded, almostughing in anger. He was infuriated not by the underestimation of Bloodthirsty, but by the audacity of Lin Fei. After all, he had been Bloodthirsty''s rival for years, unable to best him.


    Now, an obscure Martial God imed he could y Bloodthirsty. How could North Wind True Person not be enraged?


    Besides, if Lin Fei indeed managed to single-handedly defeat Bloodthirsty, granting him fifty percent of the origin would be justified. But was such a feat even possible? Improbable!


    Bloodthirsty Martial God possessed sixteenws, a formidable force indeed! Even Heart Demon Martial God wasn''t confident he could trap Bloodthirsty in an illusion. And even if Bloodthirsty fell into an illusion, Heart Demon Martial Godbined with North Wind True Person wouldn''t be able to kill him.


    Lin Fei turned his gaze toward Heart Demon Martial God. Understanding Lin Fei''s intention, Heart Demon Martial God smiled and said, "I have no problem with that."


    He was aware of Lin Fei''s strength, but even with Lin Fei''s prowess, Bloodthirsty was a top-tier Martial God with sixteenws, not to be trifled with.


    Lin Fei challenging Bloodthirsty? Managing to withstand him would be impressive enough. Defeating or even ying him? It was beyond contemtion.


    Heart Demon Martial God also wanted Lin Fei to understand. Though he could defeat him, it didn''t mean Lin Fei was invincible. It was merely because Lin Fei''sws happened to counter Heart Demon Martial God''s.


    Mi Tian chose not to intervene, letting Lin Fei confront Bloodthirsty Martial God alone. With him and North Wind True Person supporting from the sidelines, no matter what happened, they could control the situation.


    "Swoosh."


    Lin Fei stepped forward.


    "Bloodthirsty Martial God, meet your end!"


    Seeing Lin Fei approaching, Bloodthirsty Martial God sneered, "Thinking anyone can stand against me? Foolish!"


    With a low growl,


    "Boom."


    Bloodthirstyunched a punch.


    Simultaneously, a fleeting blood-red glow emanated from him. He was Bloodthirsty Martial God, with all his power residing in his bloodline. Hisws were also linked to his bloodline. Hence, with the surge of blood, his power explosively increased.


    Bloodthirsty Martial God seemed brash, but he was actually bold yet meticulous. Upon engagement, he showed no mercy, always going all out.


    "Saber World!"


    Without hesitation, Lin Fei summoned the Saber World, instantly engulfing Bloodthirsty. Immediately, Bloodthirsty was suppressed, experiencing pressure from all directions.


    This was the fusion of Lin Fei''s twelve worldws with the Saber World, a transformativebination capable of suppressing and sealing opponents.


    Bloodthirsty Martial God was indeed powerful, possessing sixteenws. In terms of the number ofws, he had four more than Lin Fei''s twelve.


    However, not allws are equal. Bloodthirsty''sws were quite ordinary, even niche. And Lin Fei?


    His were worldws! All-epassing and inclusive, embracing myriad streams, with profound and far-reaching implications.


    Under the overwhelming might of such terrifying worldws, Bloodthirsty Martial God''s punch, incredibly, failed to break through the Saber World.


    "Rumble."


    Lin Fei''s Saber World violently shook, with the ferocious power seemingly on the verge of tearing it apart, yet it ultimately withstood the onught. Bloodthirsty Martial God''s strike failed to breach Lin Fei''s Saber World, and Lin Fei''s counterstrike was imminent.


    "Boom."


    Unleashing the power of one thousand three hundred particle worlds, Lin Fei held nothing back. His physical form seemed to boil over in an explosion of power. He unleashed a devastating punch,nding squarely on Bloodthirsty Martial God.


    "Pff."


    In the next moment, Bloodthirsty''s formidable body caved under Lin Fei''s punch, spewing out a mouthful of blood. Bloodthirsty Martial God seemed unable to believe the scene before his eyes.


    "How is this possible? Your aura, the essence of thunder tribtions doesn''t exceed five times. How can you possess such terrifying power?"


    He was in utter disbelief. Lin Fei''s punch left his body riddled with dense, web-like cracks.


    "Crack."


    The next moment, Bloodthirsty''s body shattered like ss,pletely disintegrating. The immense force of Lin Fei''s punch obliterated nearly all his particles.


    "No, Blood Regeneration! Blood Reversal!"


    Bloodthirsty roared furiously.


    "Hum."


    Instantly, his blood emitted a sinister crimson glow, and in an instant, endless blood seemed to nket the void, turning the entire space into a sea of blood. Simultaneously, in a certain part of the void,


    "Boom."


    A colossal force, seemingly of immense magnitude, descended.


    It was the Sea of Origin, the power ofws.


    Bloodthirsty Martial God, whose particles had been nearly entirely obliterated, was stimted by this energy, and astonishingly, he rapidly regenerated. Yes, he was fully restored.


    "Go!"


    However, the rejuvenated Bloodthirsty, devoid of his previous arrogance, fled precipitously, transforming into a blood light, vanishing in the blink of an eye, leaving no trace behind. The void once again returned to its tranquil state.


    "He didn''t die and managed to escape?"


    Lin Fei furrowed his brow. He had thought his victory was almost certain, yet Bloodthirsty Martial God had somehow escaped. And that final technique, it seemed vaguely familiar to Lin Fei. It wasn''t Bloodthirsty''s own power, but likely the effect of a magical treasure.


    However, this scene left North Wind True Person and Heart Demon Martial God astounded. What had they witnessed? Lin Fei''s punch had nearly obliterated Bloodthirsty Martial God, bringing him to the brink of demise.


    This was Bloodthirsty, the renowned Martial God with sixteenws, yet he was almost in by Lin Fei! For a Martial God, such a defeat meant total annihtion!


    Previously, they thought it extraordinary if Lin Fei could even contend with Bloodthirsty. But now, the reality was before their eyes. Lin Fei hadpletely overpowered Bloodthirsty Martial God!


    However, neither of them were ordinary individuals, and they quicklyposed themselves. North Wind True Person, noting Lin Fei''s confusion, calmly exined, "That was Bloodthirsty''s bloodline magical treasure, which can expand or contract and is hidden within his particles. His bloodline magical treasure can store a certain amount of flesh and blood particles.


    As long as the magical treasure remains intact, he won''t die. The flesh and blood particles stored within can immediately regenerate. However, that is Bloodthirsty''s trump card, a treasure reportedly crafted by a Martial Ancestor himself. Not every Martial God has such an asset."


    Lin Fei nodded, "I see."


    His failure to kill Bloodthirsty was due to that bloodline magical treasure. It seemed one should never underestimate anyone, even a Martial God. They too could have hidden means of survival, especially life-preserving tactics, which were endlessly diverse.

 500. Redefining the Proportions

    500. Redefining the Proportions


    Lin Fei cast a fleeting nce at Heart Demon Martial God and North Wind True Person. The trio remained silent.


    Eventually, Lin Fei shook his head, conceding, "Ultimately, I still couldn''t y Bloodthirsty Martial God. It seems I won''t be able to im half of the world''s origin."


    His gaze lingered on Heart Demon Martial God and North Wind True Person. Despite his assertion of not gaining half the origin, it was unmistakably clear to all.


    Lin Fei was resolutely intent on securing half of the world''s origin!


    North Wind True Person''s eyes narrowed slightly, he cast a deep, seemingly reproachful look at Heart Demon Martial God. Why had he brought such a formidable force into the fray?


    Heart Demon Martial God could only respond with a helpless shake of his head. North Wind True Person felt cornered, having invited Heart Demon Martial God, who, in turn, brought Lin Fei into the mix.


    Lin Fei was far from a greenhorn Martial God; he was akin to a massive crocodile, with jaws wide enough to swallow anyone whole. Once Lin Fei had entered the True Spirit Realm, he was not going to leave.


    However, the situation being irreversible, North Wind True Person had no other choice. To give up now was inconceivable. After all, he had steadfastly fortified his position in the True Spirit Realm over thousands of years to reach this juncture.


    To just abandon it all now would render his millennia of hard work fruitless. The world''s origin was something he was determined to acquire. But the distribution could be renegotiated.


    "Martial God Lin, with your formidable strength, our united trio can assuredly obtain the origin of the True Spirit Realm! However, the distribution ratio needs reconsideration. With your overwhelming power capable of dominating Bloodthirsty Martial God single-handedly, we will rely on you greatly in the future. Thus, it''s only fair for you to im fifty percent of the world''s origin.


    However, Heart Demon Martial God, with Lin Martial God''s presence, your unique abilities might not have much scope to manifest. Would you agree to receive ten percent world origin? As for me, although not in glory, my effort in the True Spirit Realm over thousands of years justifies iming forty percent, doesn''t it?"


    North Wind True Person was anything but courteous. Lin Fei would get fifty percent, he himself forty, leaving Heart Demon Martial God with a mere ten. This allocation visibly darkened Heart Demon Martial God''s countenance.


    Yet, neither Lin Fei nor North Wind True Person were entities he could easily manipte. Moreover, even if he disagreed and departed, Lin Fei and North Wind True Person alone were sufficient!


    Heart Demon Martial God suddenly felt that inviting Lin Fei had been a mistake. Nevertheless, he didn''t leave. Ten percent of the world''s origin was still substantial, especially considering the extraordinary nature of the True Spirit Realm.


    Besides, his illusions, in the presence of Lin Fei and North Wind True Person indeed had limited effectiveness unless faced with numerous foes, and Lin Fei couldn''t handle them alone. That would be Heart Demon Martial God''s time to shine! Otherwise, Lin Fei and North Wind True Person were enough to contest the True Spirit Realm.


    "Alright, let''s proceed with this distribution,"


    Heart Demon Martial God eventually concurred.


    Relieved, North Wind True Person finally exhaled. Forty percent was quite satisfactory, and almost a sure thing. But contemting Lin Fei''s formidable strength, along with Heart Demon Martial God, an idea sparked in North Wind True Person''s mind.


    He then spoke solemnly, "Martial God Lin, Mi Tian, my friend. Since our trio is united and nearly invincible, with no rivals unless True Monarchs intervene, why should we concede any part of the world''s origin? Let''s forcefully take over the True Spirit Realm, expelling all Deity Transformations and Martial Gods. Once the True Spirit Realm copses, we can divide all its origin among ourselves!"


    North Wind True Person''s proposal was undeniably tempting and bold. He was nning to dominate the True Spirit Realm!


    Initially, only True Person Yuanxie, with his nearly ten thousandbat avatars, could dominate a powerful minor world and im all its origin. Now, North Wind True Person also aspired to dominate the True Spirit Realm.


    Lin Fei''s disy of power had bolstered his confidence. Their trio might indeed stand a chance. After all, North Wind True Person had numerousbat avatars, and Heart Demon Martial God''s illusions could ensnare many Martial Gods and Deity Transformations.


    Lin Fei, needless to say, would handle the most elite Martial Gods. United, they genuinely could monopolize the True Spirit Realm.


    "I see no problem with that."


    "Indeed, since we are invincible as a trio, why should we allow others to share in the world''s origin? It should all be ours!"


    Both Heart Demon Martial God and Lin Fei agreed. Ambitious as they were, each craved more of the world''s origin.


    "North Wind True Person, you know the True Spirit Realm well. If we are to forcefully take over the True Spirit Realm, you must orchestrate it. As for the formidable foes, leave them to me. The numerous Deity Transformations and Martial Gods, I believe Mi Tian can handle. And controlling the True Spirit Realm should be manageable with your many avatars, North Wind."


    Lin Fei''s words outlined the trio''s strengths and roles.


    "Alright, let''s proceed with that n..."


    Thus, North Wind True Person began to strategize. Even the massive entity that was the North Wind Sect under hismand started mobilizing. War preparations stirred across the entire Spirit Realm.


    Bloodthirsty Martial God escaped the True Spirit Realm. He took a deep breath and cast onest nce at the True Spirit Realm, his eyes brimming with reluctance and frustration.


    Bloodthirsty Martial God was far from reconciled. He had almost certainly defeated North Wind True Person initially. Who would have guessed that North Wind True Person would bring Heart Demon Martial God and an unknown Martial God with such terrifying power?


    Bloodthirsty nearly perished, a fact he knew all too well. Even now, he shuddered at the thought.


    "Cursed North Wind, where did he find such a formidable Martial God? ying with fire, isn''t he afraid of being overpowered and losing all the world''s origin? Hmm, a Martial God without avatars can''t control so much origin. It''s unlikely he would oust North Wind¡­"


    The more Bloodthirsty pondered, the angrier he became, unable to ept the situation. The world''s origin had been almost within his grasp, but now the tables had turned. He had nearly lost his life!


    "That Martial God is very powerful. Together with North Wind and Mi Tian, their strength is even greater. I wonder if that old entity would be interested in a single True Spirit Realm. But now, I can''t be too choosy. I must make that old entity intervene. The origin of the True Spirit Realm is a must-have, only then can I confidently face my ninth thunder tribtion..."


    Gritting his teeth, Bloodthirsty Martial God steeled his resolve. Then, he transformed into a streak of light, departing from the True Spirit Realm.

 501. The Purge of the True Spirit Realm

    501. The Purge of the True Spirit Realm


    In the True Spirit Realm, the war hadmenced. The war of the Great Emperors! And the wars of themon folk! All unfolded simultaneously.


    The North Wind Sect mobilized extensively, nearly emptying its nest to reim territories previously ceded. Naturally, the forces upying these territories resisted, makingrge-scale battles inevitable. The mortal wars were bloody and brutal, but their oues often hinged on the victors among the Great Emperors.


    Lin Fei and Heart Demon Martial God took action. Even without North Wind True Person, they were sweeping through the many powers of the True Spirit Realm.


    Lin Fei witnessed for the first time the prowess of Heart Demon Martial God.


    Three Deity Transformation powerhouses, theirbat avatars collectively exceeding a hundred, descended like a deluge. Each avatar rivaled an ordinary Martial God!


    Of course, Lin Fei was undeterred. His Saber World could envelop and suppress them all. However, he was entangled by two Martial Gods, unable to extricate himself.


    At this moment, Heart Demon Martial God''s illusions took effect. The Deity Transformation powerhouses fell into the illusionary realm. Theirbat avatars became sitting ducks, effortlessly reaped by Heart Demon Martial God as he drew near.


    The ensnared Deity Transformations, despite realizing they were trapped in illusions, were helpless to escape. Eventually, Heart Demon Martial God annihted allbat avatars of several Deity Transformations, causing devastating losses to their forces. They no longer had the strength to resist the North Wind Sect.


    As for the two Martial Gods besieging Lin Fei, they were no ordinary foes. Yet, Lin Fei unleashed his full might, deploying his Saber World and one thousand three hundred particle worlds. Heunched a punch that seemed to copse the very void itself.


    Of course, it didn''t literally copse. Only True Monarchs, the pulverizers of the void, could cause such a copse. But in this minor world, Lin Fei''s punch didn''t copse the void, but it did cause tiny ck fissures to appear.


    Such a terrifying punch directly obliterated the two Martial Gods. Truly obliterated. Furthermore, as Lin Fei''s Saber World descended, some of the blood and flesh particles of the two exploded Martial Gods attempted to flee.


    However, they were swept up and suppressed by Lin Fei''s Saber World, and not a single particle was spared. These two Martial Gods had fallen!


    This was Lin Fei''s first true ying of Martial Gods, and he had eliminated two at once! The impact was staggering. The simultaneous fall of two Martial Gods sent shockwaves throughout the entire True Spirit Realm. These were two Great Emperors!


    Previously, no matter how fiercely Deity Transformation powerhouses battled, they never perished. Even if all theirbat avatars were depleted, they would survive. But Martial Gods were different.


    Once a Martial God died, it was a true demise. Although the True Spirit Realm had seen thousands of years of warfare, and countlessbat avatars had fallen, it was the first time for a Martial God to perish.


    In an instant, many learned of Lin Martial God''s renown. They also became aware of the alliance between Lin Fei, Heart Demon Martial God, and North Wind True Person. They were "clearing the field" to dominate the True Spirit Realm!


    "North Wind True Person, Martial God Lin Fei, and Heart Demon Martial God, they are too greedy, intending to monopolize the True Spirit Realm?"


    "I''ve invested thousands of years in the True Spirit Realm. How can I just give it up?"


    "But what can you do if you don''t give up? Can you contend with Lin Fei?"


    "Hmph, if North Wind can seek help, can''t we do the same?"


    "If ites to it, let''s destroy the True Spirit Realm entirely!"


    Many uttered vicious curses, even bing hysterical. They began to mobilize every connection avable, preparing for a massive showdown in the True Spirit Realm.


    As a result, the entire Divine Realm was shaken. Countless forces were rmed. Numerous Martial Gods and Deity Transformation powerhouses, usually reclusive, now emerged one after another.


    ...


    In the Ten Directions Realm, an ancient Martial God sat solemnly in his cave abode. Within a radius of three thousand miles, there reigned an eerie silence, a destion where even a de of grass withered to yellow.\


    No sign of life, just an oppressive aura of death. This was the Extinction Martial God! Master of thew of death, each of his movements resonated with the grim reaper''s descent.


    Few dared to provoke the Extinction Martial God. Though he had only undergone tribtion five times, that was sufficient. These mere five instances elevated him to the pinnacle of Martial Gods, renowned and formidable.


    "Hum."


    The Extinction Martial God''smunication stone vibrated. He appeared somewhat surprised. For many years, his stone had seldom stirred, as few wished to involve themselves with the Extinction Martial God. But the message within the stone brought a smile to his face.


    "The True Spirit Realm? Overwhelmed by a single Martial God, it''s been ages since one so dominant has appeared. I wonder, whatw does this Martial God master?"


    The Extinction Martial God murmured to himself. He had dwelt in his abode far too long, his sixth thunder tribtion still unattempted. Not forck of confidence, but because the Extinction Martial God sought to plunder one morew. Yet, his ascetic endeavors seemed to yield little.


    "Perhaps, a venture to the True Spirit Realm to obtain its origin might be a wise choice. Moreover, it''s time to repay an old debt..." He continued, contemting the favors owed since his weaker days, now dwindled in number. The one who had contacted him was among those to whom he owed a favor. Assisting this time would equate to repaying the debt.


    Thus, the Extinction Martial God rose, stepping out in a single stride, vanishing from his abode.


    ...


    In the Yin Yang Immortal Realm, within an immortal mansion, Meditation True Person was meditating on a cushion.


    "Hum."


    Suddenly, hismunication stone vibrated intensely. Picking it up, Meditation True Person''s expression darkened slightly after reading the message. Setting the stone aside, he pondered deeply.


    "The True Spirit Realm? Heart Demon Martial God? And North Wind True Person, along with a Martial God Lin¡­"


    Meditation True Person murmured to himself. The invitation he received was to join the fray in the True Spirit Realm for the struggle over its origin. The imminent copse of the True Spirit Realm marked the prime time for this contention.


    The Deity Transformation cultivator who invited him hadid ns in the True Spirit Realm for a millennium, now on the brink of reaping the rewards ¨C how could they possibly relent? Hence, the call to the Meditation True Person.


    "I''m just a step away from fullyprehending the secrets of space. Like flowers in a mirror or the moon reflected on water, seemingly just ayer away. But if I cannot pierce through thisyer, the opportunity will forever elude me."


    Meditation True Person continued softly. Just oneyer separated him from bing a True Monarch, but it was a barrier that a thousand years of arduous cultivation couldn''t surmount. Perhaps, an abundance of the world''s origin could provide the needed boost.


    As for danger? Meditation True Person never feared any peril. Besides, with his current strength, venturing into the True Spirit Realm meant quelling any dissent! After all, he had over a thousandbat avatars. Though not as fearsome as Initial Evil True Person''s tens of thousands, a thousand was more than enough to face any threat. Even Martial Gods would be hard-pressed against his forces! Thus, what Meditation True Person considered was not the danger, but the potential gains of the journey.


    "The True Spirit Realm, home to Heart Demon Martial God. He is the Heart Demon Martial God, and I am Meditation. Let''s see if his illusions can stir demons in my heart."


    A flicker of intrigue passed through Meditation True Person''s eyes! He prided himself on his unblemished spirit, devoid of any w. Facing Heart Demon Martial God might just be the test he needed!


    With that, Meditation True Person stood up, transforming into a streak of light, vanishing without a trace.

 502. Formidable Foes Arrive! The First Clash, the Heart Demon Martial God Defeated!

    502. Formidable Foes Arrive! The First sh, the Heart Demon Martial God Defeated!


    In the Realm of True Spirit, a stir was caused among the many powers of the Divine Realm. Numerous mighty ones, including the top Martial Gods and Deity Transformation cultivators, flocked to True Spirit Realm. For a time, this realm became a nexus of converging forces.


    Countless individuals were eager to im their share in the True Spirit Realm. However, this did not affect the pace at which Lin Fei, the Heart Demon Martial God, and North Wind True Person divided the realm amongst themselves.


    There was little substantial resistance to dissuade the trio. They were now on the verge of controlling the entire True Spirit Realm. Even the arrival of more powerful beings seemed futile, as none had dared to openly confront North Wind True Person or the Heart Demon Martial God.


    At that moment, within the grand hall of the North Wind Sect in the True Spirit Realm, North Wind True Person, the Heart Demon Martial God, and Lin Fei sat elevated above the rest. Below them, a dense gathering of Martial Kings and Nascent Soul cultivators assembled. The Heart Demon Martial God spoke coldly, "North Wind, how much longer until True Spirit Realm copses?"


    "Soon, in no more than three months, the Realm will inevitably copse," North Wind replied.


    "Three months? That''s too long. To avoid unforeseenplications, we must hasten the copse of True Spirit Realm."


    "Do you have a method to expedite its copse?"


    "Indeed, there is a way. The best method is throughbat, particrly between Martial Gods and those in Deity Transformation. The fiercer the battle, the quicker the Realm will copse."


    "Martial Gods and Deity Transformation cultivators shing? Perfect. Recently, many old-timers have arrived in the Realm, still basking in the glory of their past."


    A cold murderous intent shed in the Heart Demon Martial God''s eyes. The Realm of True Spirit had be a powder keg, ready to explode at any moment. The powerful Martial Gods and Deity Transformation cultivators had entered the Realm but remained merely as "observers."


    However, in True Spirit Realm, their presence was a form of deterrence! Therefore, the Heart Demon Martial God nned to take the initiative and eliminate the increasing number of Martial Gods and Deity Transformation cultivators. This could trigger a chain reaction, potentially leading them to confront numerous opponents of simr caliber.


    North Wind True Person, not wanting to unnecessarilyplicate matters, remained hesitant. "Martial God Lin, what are your thoughts?" he inquired, turning to Lin Fei.


    North Wind True Person was keenly aware that among the three of them, Lin Fei was actually the strongest. In terms of fame, Lin Fei couldn''tpare to the Heart Demon Martial God or North Wind True Person. Yet, despite his rtive obscurity, Lin Fei''s strength was terrifyingly formidable.


    With a swift motion, Lin Fei suddenly opened his eyes. His gaze pierced through the void outside the North Wind Sect, and he spoke with an even tone, "There''s no need for us to take the initiative anymore. Because they have already arrived!"


    "Arrived?" Both North Wind True Person and the Heart Demon Martial God tensed up at this revtion. They immediately turned their attention towards the void outside the North Wind Sect.


    In a swift stride, the three of them stepped into the void. There, in the midst of the void, two figures had appeared. One was a Martial God and the other a Deity Transformation cultivator. The mere presence of these two formidable beings sent shockwaves through both North Wind True Person and the Heart Demon Martial God.


    "How could it be them?" Their voices trembled with disbelief.


    "Who are they?" Lin Fei asked calmly.


    North Wind True Person, gazing at the Deity Transformation cultivator, spoke gravely, "From the Yin-Yang Immortal Realm, it''s Meditation True Person! People might not be aware of his background, but I am. Meditation True Person, despite seeming inactive for a long time, possesses immense strength among those in Deity Transformation. His battle avatar alone might number in the thousands.


    Moreover, Meditation True Person ces great emphasis on the spirit. His mind is said to be wless, without a single imperfection, perfectly countering the illusions of the Heart Demon Martial God."


    North Wind True Person understood Meditation True Person exceptionally well. After all, they were both top-tier Deity Transformation cultivators. North Wind naturally had knowledge of potential adversaries, and Meditation True Person had been marked as a potential rival. His capabilities were already well-known to North Wind, who had not expected that the turmoil in the True Spirit Realm would draw out Meditation True Person.


    "And him?" Lin Fei then turned his gaze towards the other Martial God.


    The Heart Demon Martial God spoke solemnly, "He is the Extinction Martial God from the Ten Directions Realm. Master of thews of death, though he has only transcended the fifth heavenly tribtion, he is already a top-tier Martial God. His unique mastery of thesews makes his power immensely fearsome. He once famously slew three Martial Gods in a single battle, earning a notorious reputation. Wherever Extinction Martial God goes, carnage follows. It''s unexpected that he too woulde to True Spirit Realm."


    "Master of thews of death?" Lin Fei''s eyes sparkled with interest. Indeed, this was a rare and powerfulw, difficult to master and extremely formidable.


    Meditation True Person, with thousands of incarnations, and Extinction Martial God, master of thews of death, both stood at the pinnacle of Deity Transformation and Martial God realms. It was remarkable that they were now gathered together in one ce.


    Meditation True Person looked at the Heart Demon Martial God and others, speaking slowly: "Heart Demon Martial God and North Wind True Person, your strengths are not to be underestimated. Particrly the Heart Demon Martial God, your illusionary techniques are rare. I am curious to see if your illusions can find a w in my wless spirit."


    Extinction Martial God spoke sinctly, "Today''s battle will surely see a downfall."


    His words were brief, but they carried a chilling undertone of lethal intent. At this moment, countless eyes in the void watched the standoff. The fate of the True Spirit Realm might be decided in this battle. Even more, this confrontation had the potential to shatter the True Spirit Realm, possibly revealing the world''s origin.


    Some were thinking of the proverb "The mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind." Despite knowing that countless onlookers were focused on this great battle, the Heart Demon Martial God, North Wind True Person, and Lin Fei had no choice but to fight. Without oveing Meditation True Person and the Extinction Martial God, they could not gainplete control over the True Spirit Realm.


    "Kill!"


    Without any flourish, the Heart Demon Martial God uttered a lowmand. Instantly, an invisible wave enveloped Meditation True Person and Extinction Martial God. It was the Law of Illusion!


    The Law of Illusion,bined with the Heart Demon Martial God''s own deceptive arts, was nearly invincible. It could intensely impact any Martial God or Deity Transformation cultivator.


    However, this art had its advantages and disadvantages. If the spirit was wed, falling into the illusion would mean being unable to extricate oneself, potentially leading to eternal entrapment in the fantasy.


    But, for those with a resolute spirit or a wless mind, the illusion would be ineffective. In such cases, the Heart Demon Martial God would be rendered powerless.


    As the illusion descended, Meditation True Person''s eyes flickered slightly. Then, with a shake of his head and a slight smile, he said, "Your illusion is indeed strong. However, it''s a pity that my spirit is truly wless, without any imperfections. Your illusion has no effect on me!"


    Meditation True Person effortlessly broke through the Heart Demon Martial God''s illusion. Or rather, the illusion was incapable of pulling Meditation True Person into its realm of fantasy.


    What was more surprising was the reaction of Extinction Martial God. His eyes showed a momentary hint of confusion before he swiftly regained rity. He too had experienced and broken out of the illusion.


    "My spirit has already been stilled; your illusion cannot make me sumb," Extinction Martial God stated, rendering the Heart Demon Martial God silent.


    In that instant of confrontation, he had already been defeated!

 503. Three Breaths, Slay Extinction Martial God!

    503. Three Breaths, y Extinction Martial God!


    Many were still unaware of what had just transpired. They didn''t even realize that the Heart Demon Martial God had been defeated. In the brief instant just now, the Heart Demon Martial God had shed with Meditation True Person and Extinction Martial God, and the result was a crushing defeat for him.


    Although it seemed he hadn''t sustained any physical injuries, his most prized illusion techniques were ineffective against the two, rendering him practically useless. In terms of physical strength, the Heart Demon Martial God was hardly worth mentioning.


    Thus, while it appeared to be a three-against-two scenario with Lin Fei, North Wind True Person, and the Heart Demon Martial God against Extinction Martial God and Meditation True Person, it was effectively a two-on-two battle. Lin Fei could only truly rely on North Wind True Person.


    Could North Wind True Person withstand either Meditation True Person or Extinction Martial God? It seemed highly unlikely, unless Lin Fei could y Extinction Martial God first. Only then would they stand a chance of victory.


    "Three breaths, y Extinction Martial God!" Lin Fei suddenly dered.


    The Heart Demon Martial God and North Wind True Person immediately understood his intention. Not only did they grasp it, but so did Extinction Martial God and Meditation True Person, especially Extinction Martial God, who felt as if he had been greatly insulted. A terrifying aura erupted from his entire being.


    "For so many years, no Martial God has ever dared to im they could kill me in three breaths. What makes you think you can?" The aura emanating from Extinction Martial God was immense, symbolizing endless ughter and murderous intent, overwhelming as if it could shatter the spirit. This very aura of ughter was what kept Extinction Martial God from falling into the Heart Demon Martial God''s illusions.


    "Saber World, descend!" Lin Fei didn''t speak further. Instead, he immediately invoked the Saber World. In an instant, Saber World descended, and the twelvews of the world fearlessly merged with it. The power of the entire Saber World surged overwhelmingly, crushing towards Extinction Martial God from all directions.


    One breath!


    "Hahaha, Saber World? Just that?!" Extinction Martial Godughed. "It seems to be a very specialw, akin to a miniature world. But can it trap me? Can it kill me?"


    "Land of Deathly Purification, Infernal Fist, break!" Extinction Martial God roared, ready to shatter the encroaching world with his power.


    "Buzz."


    Extinction Martial God took action. With a single punch, a chilling, blood-soakedw enveloped him ¨C the Law of Death. Thisw seemed to be applicable not only against enemies but could also be used on oneself. Sensing the uniqueness of Lin Fei''sw, Extinction Martial God did not use the Law of Death to suppress Lin Fei.


    Instead, he applied it to himself, instantly creating something akin to a domain of death, a "Purified Land." However, this "Purified Land" was saturated with death, ughter, and bloodshed, resembling a hellishndscape.


    Extinction Martial God, embodying the essence of extinction, death, and ughter, struck the Saber World with immense force. The impact on the Saber World was staggering.


    "Crack."


    As expected, the Saber World shattered, a fissure breaking through it. As the Saber World crumbled, an overwhelming aura of death spread out. At this moment, Lin Fei did not hesitate anymore. Two breaths had already passed since he deployed the Saber World in an attempt to suppress and seal Extinction Martial God, to the moment Extinction Martial God shattered it with a punch.


    Then came the third breath.


    "Boom."


    Inside Lin Fei, one thousand three hundred particle worlds erupted. Right at the moment when Extinction Martial God broke the Saber World, Lin Fei''s internal particle worlds exploded. His body, surging with ferocious power, grew to a giant-like stature, and the tremendous force seemed to fracture the very void itself, causing thin ck fissures to appear.


    Even separated by the Saber World, Extinction Martial God seemed to sense the unimaginable power within Lin Fei, a power capable of annihting everything.


    "Three breaths!" Lin Fei roared and threw a punch.


    "Boom."


    Extinction Martial God''s eyes widened. His entire body was engulfed in the Law of Death, appearing like a cloud of ck mist. Simultaneously, a set of armor adorned with ghastly bone spurs appeared on him ¨C a Bloodline Armor.


    "Crack, crack."


    However, under Lin Fei''s punch, this Bloodline Armor shattered instantly. The vast power, like an overwhelming wave, mercilessly hammered into Extinction Martial God''s physical form. Countless particles in Extinction Martial God''s body were annihted in an instant.


    After all, having lost the Law of Death and the treasure of his bloodline, Extinction Martial God was merely a Martial God who had transcended five heavenly tribtions. He wasn''t extraordinary. At least, the defense was Extinction Martial God''s weakness.


    Silence!


    Suddenly, the surroundings fell eerily quiet. The entire void stilled. Countless gazes were fixed on this area of the void, the battlefield. However, the owners of these gazes seemed unable to believe what they had just witnessed.


    Dead!


    Extinction Martial God was dead! Not even a single particle remained. He hadpletely fallen, and the timing was exactly three breaths.


    "How is this possible? Extinction Martial God is dead?"


    "Truly dead, not a trace of life left."


    "Even Extinction Martial God''s bloodline treasure was instantly shattered. How terrifying must Lin Fei''s punch have been?"


    "Extinction Martial God, always the bringer of ughter and death to others, has now fallen himself?"


    "The Divine Realm will no longer have Extinction Martial God!"


    Many were shocked or emotional. Extinction Martial God, a figure of notorious fame, had fallen exactly within the three breaths as Lin Fei had dered.


    Even North Wind True Person and Meditation True Person, each manifesting countless avatars in their relentless battle, paused in their fights. Compared to their prolonged struggle, the sh between Lin Fei and Extinction Martial God ended far too swiftly. Just three breaths and Extinction Martial God was truly dead.


    In that moment, Meditation True Person was deeply shaken. The formidable Extinction Martial God, who had seemed invincible and inscrutable just moments ago, had not survived even three breaths before falling.


    Was it that Extinction Martial God had overrated his own abilities and was actually weak? Or was it that Lin Fei had been concealing his terrifying strength all along? Meditation True Person inclined towards thetter exnation. After all, Extinction Martial God had a well-established reputation backed by genuine aplishments, not mere boastfulness.


    For Meditation True Person, witnessing such a powerful Martial God was a first. However, he was not intimidated. Proud and self-assured, he had stumbled upon Extinction Martial God by chance. In his ns, there was no need for alliances; he alone could dominate the True Spirit Realm and suppress everything within it!


    With Extinction Martial God''s death, it was an opportunity for Meditation True Person to demonstrate his true strength. He swiftly retreated, then stood with his hands behind his back in the midst of the void.


    "North Wind True Person, Martial God Lin," he called out. "You seek battle, do you not? Well, face my one thousand three hundred prime battle avatars. Can you annihte them all?"


    As Meditation True Person''s words echoed, there was a powerful tremor in his body. Then, a massive number of prime battle avatars emerged from within him, materializing in the void. They were densely packed, each avatarparable to an average Martial God in strength.


    Furthermore, there were thirteen hundred of these formidable avatars, which formed an array and instantly sealed off the void, even locking down the entire Realm of True Spirit!

 504. Saber World Unleashed, Annihilating Thirteen Hundred Avatars in One Stroke!

    504. Saber World Unleashed, Annihting Thirteen Hundred Avatars in One Stroke!


    "See this?" Meditation True Person dered with a piercing gaze, devoid of any modesty, exuding an aggressive and unmatched aura. "This is my greatest reliance for dominating the Divine Realm. Who in True Spirit Realm can stand against me? North Wind True Person, do you think you can stop me?"


    North Wind True Person fell silent. Thirteen hundred prime battle avatars ¡ª although he had suspected that Meditation True Person might possess over a thousand, the actual number of thirteen hundred was still a significant leap.


    Especially when these densely packed avatars, eclipsing the sky, made their overwhelming presence felt. Each avatar was a match for a Martial God. Thirteen hundred Martial Godsbined ¡ª the sheer terror of it was unimaginable, let alone their ability to form a formidable array, virtually making them unstoppable.


    No wonder Initial Evil True Person could fight for a minor world, seize all its world origin, and ultimately be a True Monarch. With tens of thousands of prime battle avatars, the shock must have been immense.


    "Indeed, a great number is impressive," Lin Fei said, his eyes cold. "Ordinary Martial Gods might indeed be helpless against you. But not me!"


    "Buzz."


    The next moment, the Saber World descended. The void seemed to invert like a celestial dome, a wave of white light engulfing the space, including Meditation True Person''s thirteen hundred avatars.


    An ordinary Martial God, even with thew of the world, could seal only one avatar with one worldw. Lin Fei, with merely twelve worldws, could at most seal twelve avatars. But what use would it be to seal twelve, twenty, thirty, or even a hundred avatars against Meditation True Person''s thirteen hundred?


    But Lin Fei was different. Any other Martial God, facing Meditation True Person''s thirteen hundred avatars, might not have a good solution unless relying on physical prowess to confront and y them one by one.


    But Lin Fei had the Saber World! His Saber World, once deployed over an area, could suppress everything within its range. This applied even to Deity Transformation entities. As long as they couldn''t break his Saber World, they would all be suppressed.


    Thus, when Lin Fei unleashed the Saber World, it immediately enveloped Meditation True Person''s thirteen hundred prime battle avatars.


    "Suppress!" hemanded.


    The entire Saber World trembled violently as Lin Fei exerted its suppressive power. The twelve worldws fused with the Saber World, significantly amplifying its might.


    To the Saber World, quantity did not matter. What mattered was whether there was any force capable of breaking it. From this perspective, Lin Fei''s Saber World could easily suppress Deity Transformation entities, regardless of their number of avatars.


    However, suppressing a Martial God was more challenging. After all, the power of a Martial God was inherent, each punch and kick carrying immense might. The effectiveness of the Saber World''s suppression wasparatively weaker against them. But suppressing thirteen hundred prime battle avatars? That was easy.


    "What''s happening?" Meditation True Person panicked. "Why are all my battle avatars suppressed? They can''t even move! Is this the Saber World? How can the Saber World be so powerful? Saber Worldbined withws?"


    He had never encountered such a situation before. He thought that with thirteen hundred avatars, victory was assured. North Wind True Person was no match for him, and as for Lin Fei, a mere Martial God, how many avatars could he possibly destroy?


    At worst, he would use a hundred avatars to contain Lin Fei, then deal with North Wind True Person first before slowly encircling and killing Lin Fei. This was amon strategy Deity Transformation cultivators employed against Martial Gods ¡ª a gradual, enclosing kill.


    But he had never anticipated Lin Fei possessing the Saber World, let alone it suppressing all thirteen hundred of his prime battle avatars. No matter how he tried tomand them, the avatars remained unresponsive,pletely immobilized.


    Only now did Meditation True Person start to panic. However, his anxiety was futile at this stage.


    "Boom."


    Lin Fei made his move. His particle worlds erupted with formidable power. It seemed as if he had sprouted multiple arms, with each grasp, several of Meditation True Person''s prime battle avatars were obliterated.


    Under the suppression of the Saber World, these avatars were like stationary targets, utterly defenseless. A single particle world from Lin Fei was sufficient to easily shatter an avatar.


    In a brief span of time, Meditation True Person lost dozens of his avatars. Despite having thirteen hundred of them, each was a result of tens of thousands of years of cultivation and some fortunate encounters. To lose so many in just a few breaths was agonizing for him. Worse still, these losses weren''t even in directbat but as if they were mere sitting ducks, methodically eliminated by Lin Fei.


    As time progressed, Lin Fei, in his True Martial King Form within the Saber World, relentlessly continued his destruction of avatar after avatar. One hundred, two hundred, three hundred, four hundred, five hundred...


    By the time Lin Fei had dispatched nearly five hundred avatars, Meditation True Person couldn''t bear it any longer.


    "Stop, let''s cease the fight," he pleaded. "I concede defeat and will no longer involve myself in the affairs of True Spirit Realm. My avatars have not been easy to cultivate, please, Martial God Lin, show mercy."


    However, Lin Fei did not halt his onught. He continued to obliterate Meditation True Person''s avatars: six hundred, seven hundred, eight hundred, nine hundred, a thousand...


    Soon, Meditation True Person fell silent, watching helplessly as all his avatars were annihted. The despair he felt, after seeing the result of tens of thousands of years of cultivation destroyed in a single battle, was unimaginable.


    "Lin Fei!!!" he eximed in a venomous tone. "I will remember this. I will always be watching you..."


    After issuing this spiteful curse, Meditation True Person detonated his few remaining avatars in a massive self-destruction. He wouldn''t die from this act; he still had other avatars in different parts of the Divine Realm.


    However, this battle had severely weakened him. To cultivate thirteen hundred prime battle avatars again would take tens of thousands of years, and without any fortunate encounters, it might be impossible to achieve even in that timeframe. Therefore, his malicious curse was of little concern.


    Lin Fei was not one to easily forgive others. Eradicating evil was a necessity. Allowing the Meditation True Person to retain his power would only pose a threat in the future. With the destruction of Meditation True Person''s avatars and the fall of Extinction Martial God, a solemn silence fell over the void.


    Numerous gazes focused on this area, where previously some had contemted exploiting the situation like a cunning oriole behind a praying mantis. However, witnessing Lin Fei''s formidable strength, they abandoned such thoughts. Facing a peerless powerhouse like Lin Fei, their own demise would be swift and inexplicable.


    Many powerful beings were genuinely fearful!


    "Buzz."


    But just at that moment, the void trembled. The very fabric of heaven and earth seemed unstable as cracks in the void appeared suddenly. An aura of apocalypse and destruction spread throughout the void.


    "Is this... the world copsing?"


    "The Realm of True Spirit is about to copse, the world''s origin is emerging!"


    North Wind True Person''s voice, tinged with a hint of excitement, reached Lin Fei''s ears.

 505. A Single Force, Intimidating the Gods of the Divine Realm

    505. A Single Force, Intimidating the Gods of the Divine Realm


    "True Spirit Realm is about to copse?" Lin Fei was slightly startled. The initial estimate was that the realm would copse in three months, but now it was happening sooner.


    Upon reflection, he realized that his fierce battles with Extinction Martial God and Meditation True Person, earth-shattering in their intensity, were likely the real catalysts for the realm''s impending copse. This was a significant development, as only through the copse of a world could its origin be obtained.


    However, the ability to capture the world''s origin would depend on the North Wind True Person. This was where his role, and the culmination of his thousands of years of nning, woulde into y.


    "North Wind True Person, it''s all up to you now," Lin Fei acknowledged.


    North Wind True Person had long been prepared for this moment. He inhaled deeply and dered, "Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, the Heavenly Net Formation ¨C Activate!"


    As North Wind True Person''smand echoed, the entire Realm of True Spirit seemed to roar to life. His numerous avatars, strategically positioned across the realm, hadid the groundwork for the formation. At his mentalmand, all avatars activated the formation. Brilliant lights shot up into the sky from various locations, and the formations, interconnected, covered the entire realm.


    This was the manifestation of North Wind True Person''s methods and nning. Once True Spirit Realm copsed, his avatars would be ready to collect the entirety of its world origin. The only caveat was the potential interference of other powerful beings.


    Considering the number of Martial Gods and Deity Transformation entities hidden within the realm, it was unlikely they would stand idle at such a crucial moment. They would certainly attempt to seize the world''s origin for themselves, especially when it was within arm''s reach. How could they resist such a temptation?


    With a swift step, Lin Fei moved into the void, preparing himself for whatever was toe next in this rapidly unfolding scenario.


    "Within one hour, all powerful beings from the Divine Realm in True Spirit Realm must leave. Those who remain after an hour will be in without exception!" Lin Fei''s voice, brimming with lethal intent, resonated across the void. His promation immediately caused a stir.


    "What a domineering Martial God, to drive us away and even threaten to kill us!"


    "He''s so arrogant! Just as True Spirit Realm is copsing and the world origin is about to appear, he''s forcing us out. Is he trying to monopolize the world''s origin?"


    "I refuse to leave. What can he do to me?"


    "Easy for you to say, you''re Deity Transformation cultivator with numerous avatars. As a Martial God with only this single body, if I''m targeted, I''m doomed!"


    "That''s right, we Martial Gods must leave."


    "I''ve nned in this realm for thousands of years, and now to leave empty-handed..."


    "Hurry, let''s go. It''s humiliating to stay here any longer..."


    In response, numerous streaks of light left True Spirit Realm. Lin Fei''s threat, backed by his feats of ying Extinction Martial God and destroying Meditation True Person''s thirteen hundred avatars, was not something to be taken lightly. Still, some Deity Transformation beings, reluctant to leave, decided to hide their avatars, hoping to seize a share of the world''s origin once it appeared.


    However, they underestimated the situation. An hourter, Lin Fei deployed his Saber World and began to patrol the entire realm. With the full might of his Saber World, it would take only a few hours to scour the entire Realm of True Spirit.


    As the Saber World descended and located some hidden avatars of the Deity Transformation entities, Lin Fei showed no mercy or interest in their exnations. Anyone who vited his decree was eliminated.


    Thus, Lin Fei continued his vignt patrol, executing those who remained. Many Deity Transformation entities regretted their decision, losing numerous avatars. After several hours, True Spirit Realm was cleansed. Many stood outside in the Divine Realm, watching the events unfold. With the powerful beings cleared out, only North Wind True Person, the Heart Demon Martial God, and Lin Fei remained. Especially Lin Fei, patrolling relentlessly, spared no one who dared defy his rule.


    As for the native inhabitants of the True Spirit Realm, Lin Fei paid them no mind. Their fate was sealed from the beginning. With the destruction of the True Spirit Realm, all its beings would be annihted. Such was the natural course of the heavenly dao.


    Many worlds, even without any external forces, are destined to copse and perish one day. External forces merely elerate this process. Otherwise, the number of small worlds would continue to increase indefinitely, which is impossible. Nothing is truly eternal.


    Even the Divine Realm ¨C is it really eternal? That is uncertain. One day, even the Divine Realm might copse and be destroyed. Those Dao Integration True Immortals, who have merged with the greatws of the Divine Realm, will also fall and perish. Inparison, martial artists have a significant advantage. All their power resides within themselves, including the "Dao" they cultivate.


    Lin Fei watched the gradual copse of the True Spirit Realm, expressionless yet fully aware of the entire realm. His focus was on the world''s origin.


    As the realm copsed, the origin, once hidden within the rules of the small world, started to emerge. Streaks of the world''s origin began to appear in the void.


    With a swift motion, Lin Fei captured a strand of this origin in his hand. This strand quickly merged into his body, slightly increasing his physical strength. It was indeed the world''s origin, but the quantity was too little, scattered throughout the void.


    Even with Lin Fei''s immense strength, the total origin he could gather alone would be minimal. This is where Deity Transformation entities have a distinct advantage, with their numerous avatars and ability to form arrays, allowing them to gather all the world''s origins.


    "Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, Heavenly Net Formation, collect!" North Wind True Personmanded, and his formation was activated once more. The formation began to gather the world''s origin from the void. The entire Realm of True Spirit was covered by the formation.


    North Wind''s every avatar, not just the battle ones but also countless othersparable to Martial Kings and Nascent Souls, participated. Their sheer number was key in manipting the formation. This was enough to collect the origin efficiently and effectively.


    These avatars, numerous as they were, posed no challenge for North Wind True Person to conjure. Not just hundreds or thousands, but tens or even hundreds of thousands could be easily manifested by him.


    Lin Fei looked around and saw the entire Realm of True Spirit enveloped in an invisible. This unseen web, designed to scour the world''s origin from the void, efficiently collected the origin revealed due to the copse of the realm.


    Lin Fei nodded in satisfaction, recognizing the benefits of cooperation. Without it, even with his formidable power, the amount of world origin he could have gathered alone would have been minimal. Once True Spirit Realmpletely copsed, any uncollected origin would have perished along with it ¡ª a true waste. With the Deity Transformation entity orchestrating arge formation that covered the entire realm, it became possible to gather all of the world''s origins.


    Lin Fei''s role was equally crucial ¡ª his presence served as a deterrent. His task was to intimidate other Martial Gods and Deity Transformation entities, dissuading them from entering the True Spirit Realm to seize the origin. His presence alone was a formidable guard against any invaders. Any who dared to breach the realm in pursuit of the origin would face his wrath, which could easily mean death.


    Extinction Martial God''s fate served as a stark warning of Lin Fei''s ferocity, deterring anyone from challenging the realm. Lin Fei stood as an unyielding guardian, effectively deterring the gods of the Divine Realm with his singr power.

 506. Confrontation in the Divine Realm Void! Lin Fei Intimidates the Crowd, A Disorganized Mob!

    506. Confrontation in the Divine Realm Void! Lin Fei Intimidates the Crowd, A Disorganized Mob!


    As True Spirit Realm continued to copse, strands of world origin emerged and were systematically collected by North Wind True Person''s grand formation.


    Lin Fei stood silently in the void, his aura locked onto the passageways between realms. Anyone attempting to enter the True Spirit Realm at this time would face his fierce onught, regardless of their identity.


    Many had gathered outside the True Spirit Realm, but with the fates of Extinction Martial God and Meditation True Person fresh in their minds, no one dared to enter rashly.


    North Wind True Person was ted, having harvested an enormous amount of world origin, more than he had ever seen before. Initially intending only to take a share of the bounty in True Spirit Realm, he found himself slowly growing in power and even being besieged. Eventually, he had to call for the aid of the Heart Demon Martial God, who brought Lin Fei along. The trio, joining forces, swept through True Spirit Realm, dominating itpletely.


    This was no ordinary minor world; in fact, it wasparable to more than ten such worlds in scale, making its world origin at least ten times more abundant than usual. Even if North Wind True Person only imed forty percent, the gains were beyond imagination. He knew that without Lin Fei''s powerful presence deterring other divine realm entities, it would have been impossible for him to monopolize the realm''s origin.


    North Wind''s sole focus was to gather the origin as quickly as possible before leaving this ce of trouble. Time slowly ticked away, each moment a strain for Lin Fei, the Heart Demon Martial God, and North Wind True Person, especially given the days and nights this process demanded. The Realm of True Spirit wouldn''t copse overnight; it required several days. These days felt like an extended period of agony for them.


    Fortunately, nearly three dayster, North Wind True Person shuddered. The time hade. Although True Spirit Realm was still copsing, the world origin had been almost entirely absorbed by the formation. With the absorption of the essence, the copse of the True Spirit Realm would only elerate further.


    "Martial God Lin, Mi Tian, let''s leave," North Wind True Person suggested, eager to depart with the world origin they had gathered.


    However, Lin Fei shook his head, "No rush. The Realm of True Spirit hasn''t copsedpletely yet. Let''s divide our shares of the world''s origin here. If we leave now, who knows what might happen."


    Lin Fei''s words made North Wind True Person and the Heart Demon Martial God tense up. Indeed, without the world origin securely in hand, there was a sense of unease. And with the unpredictable situation outside, it was safer to stay and divide the spoils.


    "Alright, let''s divide it now," North Wind agreed. "Martial God Lin, you take fifty percent of the share. Mi Tian, you get ten percent."


    As North Wind True Person took out the harvested world origin, even he was startled by its sheer quantity. For a moment, a fleeting thought crossed his mind to take all of it for himself and strive for the attainment of True Monarch byprehending the mysteries of the void. But he quickly dismissed the idea, knowing the risks of incurring Lin Fei''s wrath if he failed to achieve True Monarch status.


    The Heart Demon Martial God, although only receiving ten percent, was thrilled. The amount was substantial enough to aid significantly in his path of cultivation and potentially help him survive several more heavenly tribtions.


    As for Lin Fei, he received thergest share ¡ª a full fifty percent of the world origin from True Spirit Realm, which greatly exceeded his initial expectations. This bounty brought him immense joy, fulfilling and even surpassing his original goal.


    With their share of the world origin secured, Lin Fei, the Heart Demon Martial God, and North Wind True Person prepared to leave the copsing Realm of True Spirit.


    Lin Fei, confident in his ability to withstand multiple heavenly tribtions with this newfound power, led the way. However, he was cautious about the potential dangers that awaited them outside the realm.


    As they stepped into the inter-realm channel, numerous hostile and greedy gazes from the Divine Realm fell upon them. Many formidable entities, drawn by the allure of the world origin, were waiting.


    "Finally, they''ve emerged," sneered a voice, filled with disdain. "Martial God Lin from the Great Dream Sect, how dare you y Extinction Martial God from the Ten Directions Realm and think you can just walk away?"


    These were powerful beings from various sects and domains, all eyeing the trio with covetous and malicious intent, clearly after the world origin they carried.


    Lin Fei, undaunted, stood firm and scanned the crowd with a piercing gaze. He was surrounded by Deity Transformation beings and Martial Gods.


    "Who wants the world origin? Step forward now," he challenged them. But despite their numbers, none dared to openly confront Lin Fei. His reputation and disy of power in the True Spirit Realm had instilled fear and hesitation in them.


    "A bunch of cowards," Lin Fei muttered disdainfully and confidently stepped forward, leading the Heart Demon Martial God and North Wind True Person away from the throng.


    The crowd watched them leave, their faces a mix of confusion and disappointment. "Perhaps there''s still some world origin left in True Spirit Realm," someone suggested hopefully. Seizing the opportunity, many Martial Gods and Deity Transformation beings rushed into the True Spirit Realm, hoping to scavenge whatever remnants of origin they could find.


    Lin Fei safely departed from the Divine Realm void with his allies.


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 507. A Tenfold Increase!

    507. A Tenfold Increase!


    Within the secret chamber of the Ancient City, Lin Fei solemnly took out a porcin bottle. This porcin bottle, akin to white jade, contained a vast amount of the world''s origin.


    Do not underestimate this mere white jade bottle. In reality, it was a spatial treasure. It harbored an expansive space within. The gains Lin Fei made in the True Spirit Realm, were all contained within this white jade bottle.


    As for North Wind True Person and Heart Demon Martial God, they too bid their farewells and departed. They naturally had their means to shake off any pursuit.


    After all, those who could survive in the Divine Realm, be they Martial Gods or Deity Transformation cultivators, none were ordinary.


    "Come, let''s see how impactful will fifty percent of the world''s origin be?"


    Lin Fei took a deep breath. Then, he tilted the mouth of the white jade porcin bottle downwards. Instantly, a dense stream of the world''s origin poured out from the bottle, which Lin Fei inhaled in one gulp, swallowing it all.


    "Boom".


    A vast amount of the world''s origin entered Lin Fei''s body, resonating thunderously within his physical form. The world''s origin was the purest form of energy. This energy was voraciously absorbed by the particles of Lin Fei''s body. Each particle, exceedingly "thirsty", yearned for a substantial amount of the world''s origin, to strengthen itself.


    Lin Fei''s physical body, in fact, was not particrly strong. After all,pared to the Divine Realm''s Martial Gods, who had umted over many years, and used an abundance of the world''s origin to fortify their bodies, Lin Fei''s strengthy in his Particle World.


    Other Martial Gods did not possess such a Particle World. But in terms of overall physical strength, Lin Fei was far inferior to other Martial Gods.


    However, now things were different. Thest shoring of Lin Fei, his physical body, was rapidly being addressed.


    Lin Fei continuously utilized the world''s origin, his particles growing wildly in strength. One-fold, two-fold, three-fold, four-fold, five-fold...


    Lin Fei''s physical particles almost instantly grew more than tenfold. This was nothing short of a revolutionary transformation. That is to say, Lin Fei, purely in theory, with his particles increased tenfold, had his physical strength augmented by a factor of ten!


    Yet in reality, the situation was far from being so straightforward. If the power of the particles was fully unleashed, Lin Fei''s strength would increase, not just tenfold, but dozens of times over! Or even more!


    Furthermore, Lin Fei made an astonishing discovery. He found that particles enhanced by more than tenfold, if used to create a new Particle World, following the same worldws, would result in a world more than ten timesrger!


    This was simply beyond imagination. If all these particles were to create their own Particle Worlds, Lin Fei''s strength would, perhaps, increase by more than a hundredfold.


    At this moment, Lin Fei truly realized the terrifying potential hidden within his physical body. No wonder Martial Gods strive to condense a Martial God''s Body. Thetent potential within this Martial God''s Body is indeed formidable.


    Initially, a Martial God''s Body might seem ordinary. However, as the Martial God continues to train, such as by increasing the number of particles, or by creating worlds within these particles, the Martial God''s Body would advance by leaps and bounds, even transforming to an inconceivable extent.


    This is the essence of potential! Possessing boundlesstent capabilities is what truly makes the Martial God''s Body terrifying. This aspect is something that even divine-level exotic beasts do not possess. It is a unique advantage bestowed upon Martial Gods.


    Before Lin Fei, there surely were Martial Gods who developed and trained their Martial God''s Body. But they were few. These Martial Gods, like Lin Fei, were nearly invincible among their peers, and could even challenge those beyond their level.


    Of course, every Martial God has their own methods and ways of training. They tread different paths. For instance, Lin Fei integrates his own worldws to create internal Particle Worlds. Other Martial Gods may follow other routes.


    However, so far, Lin Fei had not encountered any Martial God who trained their Martial God''s Body through other means. But they undoubtedly exist. It''s just that Lin Fei hasn''t encountered them yet.


    "It seems I must swiftly transcend my fourth heavenly tribtion. To acquire a wealth of worldws and thereby create a Particle World. Then, my strength will undergo a qualitative leap!"


    A glint of sharpness shed in Lin Fei''s eyes. He had spent an entire month refining all the world''s origin from the True Spirit Realm. And now, Lin Fei rose to leave his seclusion. He needed worldws and a substantial amount of them.


    Thus, without hesitation, Lin Fei headed straight to the site of the heavenly tribtion.


    When Lin Fei arrived at the tribtion site, he was immediately recognized.


    "Martial God Lin, are you about to transcend the heavenly tribtion again?"


    "Yes, is there still an avable spot?"


    "Yes, of course, this way, please!"


    As Lin Fei entered the site, news of his arrival spread swiftly. By now, Lin Fei in the Ancient City was no longer a nameless entity. Not only because of his domineering presence during thest tribtion but also due to his actions in the True Spirit Realm over the past month, which had be widely known throughout the realm.


    Many in the Ancient City knew of Lin Fei. A man who stood as a gate against ten thousand foes. With his own strength, he intimidated many powerhouses of the Divine Realm. He even slew the Extinction Martial God! Destroyed over a thousand avatars of the Meditation True Person! And his presence was unmatched, deterring anyone from daring to enter the True Spirit Realm.


    This news, upon reaching the Ancient City, left the people of the Ancient Covenant in disbelief. When did the Ancient Covenant give rise to such a formidable figure?


    It was only the Initial Evil True Person, with tens of thousands of battle avatars, who dared to be so reckless and domineering.


    Could a Martial God be so tyrannical? ¡®


    But as they continued to investigate, they confirmed it. It was indeed Lin Fei, the Martial God of the Ancient Covenant.


    In alliance with Heart Demon Martial God and North Wind True Person, he dominated the True Spirit Realm. Particrly noteworthy was Lin Fei''s great battle against Meditation True Person and the Extinction Martial God.


    That battle was earth-shattering. Extinction Martial God was in. All battle avatars of Meditation True Person were annihted, probably never to stir trouble again.


    For a time, Lin Fei''s fame spread far and wide. Now, Lin Fei hase to the tribtion site to transcend his fourth heavenly tribtion. Only here did many realize Lin Fei had only transcended three tribtions so far. He hadn''t even undergone the fourth. Once he transcends this fourth tribtion, how formidable will Lin Fei be? And what about after the ninth tribtion?


    Many began to understand Lin Fei''s future was boundlessly promising. At least, bing a True Monarch should be no issue. With Lin Fei''s strength and potential, reaching the level of shattering the void would surely be effortless. Compared to Deity Transformation cultivatorsprehending the mysteries of the void, for Martial Gods to shatter the void seemed much easier. It doesn''t requireprehension, just sheer overwhelming power.


    Hearing of Lin Fei''s tribtion, a myriad of powerful beings from the Ancient City all gathered at the tribtion site.


    Carrying various intentions, even if it was just to catch a glimpse of Lin Fei. Thus, the tribtion site became incredibly crowded. Many rarely seen top-tier Martial Gods and Deity Transformation cultivators now appeared at the site, silently observing Lin Fei.


    At this moment, Lin Fei was within the formation. He was unaware of the situation outside. Moreover, even if he knew, he wouldn''t care. His only goal was to transcend the tribtion. The Fourth Heavenly Tribtion!


    This time, Lin Fei didn''t consume any Saber World. Like other Martial Gods, he had only absorbed a vast amount of the world''s origin, making his physical body stronger. He faced the fourth heavenly tribtion with his physical body alone.


    Even though Lin Fei felt his physical body was incredibly strong, whether it could withstand the heavenly thunder was uncertain. He could only try and see. Only through practice would he know.


    "Let''s begin."


    Lin Fei murmured softly. The next moment, his consciousness ascended into the void. In the unknown, he "saw" that boundless sea of origin!

 508. The Sixth Heavenly Thunder, Black Lightning!

    508. The Sixth Heavenly Thunder, ck Lightning!


    "Boom."


    Lin Fei''s consciousness instantly flew into the Sea of Origin, seizing aw. Thus, a heavenly thunder sounded in response. This was the first heavenly thunder! White in color, it fell instantly upon Lin Fei''s physical form.


    Lin Fei did not use the power of Saber World. He allowed the heavenly thunder to strike him directly. Even more, he didn''t utilize the power of the Particle World.


    However, when the heavenly thunder struck Lin Fei, it was like a tiny spark of electricity. flickering faintly, it then disappeared without a trace. It didn''t cause any harm to Lin Fei whatsoever.


    "The first heavenly thunder, too weak..."


    Lin Fei murmured softly. He had already transcended three heavenly tribtions. He was no longer a Martial God ignorant of these matters. He understood the power of the heavenly tribtion. Especially since with each tribtion, the potency increases exponentially.


    Yet, even so, facing this first heavenly thunder, Lin Fei didn''t feel any threat.


    "Boom."


    Then came the second heavenly thunder. The second heavenly thunder shed instantaneously, striking Lin Fei.


    Again, Lin Fei didn''t deploy Saber World, nor did he use the power of the Particle World. He relied solely on his physical body''s defense, enduring the second heavenly thunder.


    "Still, not much of a feeling."


    Lin Fei shook his head slightly, finding it rather uninteresting. So, he delved his consciousness directly into the Sea of Origin, seizing anotherw. The third heavenly thunder fell in response.


    The first two thunders, Lin Fei hadn''t felt a shred of threat. But this third heavenly thunder required a bit more of his attention, though that was all. Just a bit more attention.


    Lin Fei still did not employ Saber World, letting the third heavenly thunder strike him. Instantly, the particles in Lin Fei''s physical body began to disintegrate.


    Ten percent, twenty percent, thirty percent, forty percent, fifty percent...


    Lin Fei still did not use the power of the Particle World. He endured the third heavenly thunder with purely his physical particles.


    However, this third heavenly thunder, the thunder that terrified many, could not harm Lin Fei''s physical body. After destroying sixty percent of Lin Fei''s physical particles, itpletely vanished. The third heavenly thunder still could not trouble Lin Fei!


    In fact, Lin Fei himself was also astonished. This was the effect of the world''s origin. It had elevated Lin Fei''s physical body to such an extent. This was nothing short of a dramatic and qualitative transformation. But this was just the beginning. Lin Fei''s goal was not merely to withstand three heavenly thunders.


    "Continue."


    Then, the fourth heavenly thunder descended. It was still a purple thunder. The purple thunder arrived in an instant, giving Lin Fei no time to react.


    This fourth heavenly thunder was iparable to the previous three. It was almost a qualitative leap. Its potency had increased tenfold! Fortunately, Lin Fei was prepared. He had already deployed Saber World.


    "Crack."


    A huge gap was torn in Saber World. Saber World shattered. However, after breaking through Saber World, the purple thunder''s potency significantly weakened.


    After annihting ten percent of Lin Fei''s physical particles, itpletely disappeared. Lin Fei easily passed the fourth heavenly thunder. Lin Fei had now obtained four more worldws.


    However, for Lin Fei, transcending four heavenly thunders seemed rather ordinary. But for the countless Martial Gods and Deity Transformation cultivators in Ancient City, it was incredible.


    "Another four heavenly thunders and it seems the fourth thunder couldn''t trouble Martial God Lin either."


    "Not just that, Martial God Lin didn''t even go all out!"


    "When Martial God Lin transcended his third tribtion, he withstood five thunders. This time, I wonder if he can withstand six?"


    "Six heavenly thunders, it''s unthinkable. To seize sixws at once is unbelievable."


    "Of course, it''s impossible for others, but not for Martial God Lin."


    Many people watched Lin Fei with intense interest.


    "Continue."


    Without hesitation, Lin Fei''s consciousness entered the Sea of Origin again.


    "Boom."


    The fifth heavenly thunder descended. This time, it was a blood-red thunder, resembling fresh blood, striking an unforgettable impression. This thunder roared mightily, carrying with it endless destructive power as it fell towards Lin Fei.


    Lin Fei instantly pushed Saber World to its limit. Twelve worldws fused with Saber World, creating a Saber World akin to a miniature universe. Under the blood-red thunder, it shattered in an instant. This was aplete shattering.


    Although the blood-red thunder seemed to have expended some of its power, this slight consumption was negligible. Perhaps only ten or twenty percent?


    The remaining power of the thunder instantly bombarded into Lin Fei''s body. Ten percent, twenty percent, thirty percent, forty percent, fifty percent...


    This time, more than fifty percent of Lin Fei''s physical body was obliterated.


    Lin Fei forcibly endured it. He did not utilize the power of the Particle World. Finally, the blood-red thunder dissipated. Lin Fei had withstood it! Relying solely on Saber World and his physical particles, he withstood the fifth heavenly thunder! This time, Lin Fei obtained another five worldws.


    Once a Particle World is created, and these are particles ten times stronger than before, how terrifying would the creation of a Particle World be?


    Lin Fei''s power might instantly surge to an unimaginable extent. Faced with such a once-in-a-millennium opportunity, Lin Fei yearned to take a chance. He didn''t want to let go just yet. He desired to seize one morew.


    After all, he still had the power of one thousand three hundred Particle Worlds unexploded. If he added the remaining fifty percent of his physical particles, withstanding the sixth heavenly thunder was not impossible. But, this also meant taking a risk.


    "The sixth heavenly thunder, let me see, what will it be like?"


    Lin Fei fiercely raised his head, gazing into the void. His consciousness once again entered the Sea of Origin, seizing anotherw.


    Sixws!


    "Hum."


    The void trembled.


    Everyone''s eyes were fixed on the heavens. Seeing that after the fifth heavenly thunder Lin Fei had not yet emerged, they realized his intention. Lin Fei indeed nned to withstand the sixth heavenly thunder. Thus, everyone widened their eyes, equally curious to see what would the sixth heavenly thunder be like?


    For a moment, the vast tribtion site fell into a hush. The silence was so profound that one could hear a pin drop. In the void, no thunder appeared. However, a terrifying pressure seemed to envelop the entire Ancient City. As if the thunderbolts were brewing, preparing the sixth heavenly thunder. This alone indicated the terror of the impending sixth thunder!


    "Rumble."


    Finally, the sixth heavenly thunder made its appearance. This thunder, upon appearing in the void, left many agape. For what did they see? A streak of ck lightning, fleeting yet unforgettable.


    ck lightning, something they had never seen before. And though it was a sh, a mere nce seemed to set hearts racing as if something had been obliterated.


    The appearance of the ck lightning caused cracks to form in the void. There was no earth-shattering spectacle, no terrifying phenomena. It seemed exceedingly restrained.


    Yet, the more subdued it was, the more terrifying it became. Even the dreadful potency seemed contained. Once this ck thunder erupted, how fearsome would it be? Many began to feel apprehensive. Faced with the unprecedented ck heavenly thunder, could Lin Fei withstand it?

 509. Eighteen Laws Seized, Astounding the Ancient Covenant!

    509. Eighteen Laws Seized, Astounding the Ancient Covenant!


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    Many were apprehensive about whether Lin Fei could withstand the ck heavenly thunder.


    At that moment, Lin Fei was experiencing the destructive force of the ck thunder on his physical particles. As the ck thunder appeared, Lin Fei''s Saber World shattered. It was as if made of paper, utterly incapable of hindering the ck lightning.


    Simultaneously, the ck lightning prated Lin Fei''s body. His physical particles began to rapidly disintegrate, seemingly unable to resist the ck lightning.


    "Boom."


    At this juncture, Lin Fei did not hesitate. He mobilized the power of his one thousand three hundred Particle Worlds. The force of these Particle Worlds, once unleashed, was truly remarkable, instantly engulfing the ck lightning. Even so, they intertwined and collided with the ck lightning, but were still unable to prevent the disintegration of Lin Fei''s physical particles.


    However, the ck lightning was ultimately exhaustible. Especially with the power of the one thousand three hundred Particle Worlds, it significantly depleted the potency of the ck lightning.


    Thus, as the ck lightning continued to obliterate Lin Fei''s particles, it also steadily weakened.


    Ten percent, twenty percent, thirty percent, forty percent, fifty percent, sixty percent, seventy percent, eighty percent...


    When eighty percent of Lin Fei''s physical particles were obliterated, he was in grave danger. If twenty more percent were destroyed, Lin Fei was close to perishing. But within these remaining twenty percenty the power of one thousand three hundred Particle Worlds, the strongest part of Lin Fei''s physical form.


    The obliteration of eighty percent of his physical particles finally resisted the ck heavenly thunder. As thest wisp of ck thunder vanished, Lin Fei knew he had transcended the sixth heavenly thunder. He had safely passed the fourth tribtion!


    As Lin Fei emerged from the tribtion site, the crowd was astounded.


    "The sixth heavenly thunder, Martial God Lin actually withstood it?"


    "Incredible, truly incredible, this is nothing short of a miracle!"


    "To withstand six heavenly thunders at once, equivalent to possessing sixws."


    "Martial God Lin seized threews in his first tribtion. Four in the second, and five in the third. Now, in his fourth tribtion, he directly seized sixws. In total, Martial God Lin possesses eighteenws!"


    "Four tribtions, eighteenws, this is..."


    "Unbelievable, utterly unbelievable. Just by the number ofws, Lin Fei has already be one of the top Martial Gods..."


    Many were profoundly shocked, their hearts stirring with tumultuous waves. They hadn''t previously calcted the number ofws Lin Fei possessed. But now, upon careful consideration, it was indeed startling. Right before their eyes, Lin Fei had acquired eighteenws!


    Many Martial Gods who had transcended eight heavenly tribtions didn''t even possess eighteenws. Some were even far from reaching that number. Possessing more than tenws was enough to be called a top Martial God. But inparison to Lin Fei, what did that amount to?


    Lin Fei nced at the crowd. Without much concern, he flew directly back to his residence. The Ancient Covenant, from this moment on, was set into motion. Four tribtions, eighteenws. This was undoubtedly the mark of a top Martial God!


    Yet, Lin Fei had only transcended four tribtions. His strength was top-notch, and his potential was equally unmatched. Many now regarded Lin Fei as a True Monarch seed. Achieving True Monarch status in the future seemed almost a certainty. As long as there were no unexpected incidents, there would be no issues.


    However, regardless of the outsidemotion, Lin Fei remained clear-headed. Strength was of utmost importance. Thus, after transcending the fourth tribtion, Lin Fei immediately went into seclusion. He intended to use the newly obtained six worldws on his saber. He nned to continue creating Particle Worlds!


    And these would be particles more than ten times stronger than before. Of course, with stronger particles, the difficulty of creating Particle Worlds increased. Naturally, this would consume a considerable amount of time. Hence, Lin Fei secluded himself in the Ancient City, quietly cultivating.


    ...


    North Wind True Person was preparing to enter his cave abode when a familiar figure appeared. The Bloodthirsty Martial God! The very one Lin Fei had repelled, now re-emerged.


    As an old adversary, North Wind True Person knew the Bloodthirsty Martial God all too well.


    "Bloodthirsty Martial God, what are you up to?" North Wind True Person asked in a deep voice.


    "Heh, what am I up to? You''ve been scheming in the True Spirit Realm for so long, could you have gained nothing? Hand over the world''s origin."


    The target of Bloodthirsty Martial God was naturally the world''s origin.


    North Wind True Person scoffed, "You dare not rob Lin Fei of his world''s origin, so you target me instead to seize what I possess? Bloodthirsty, don''t forget, I am a Deity Transformation cultivator! Myriad forms of my Deity Transformation, each capable of carrying the world''s origin. Even if you obliterate countless of my incarnations, how could you find the world''s origin?"


    North Wind True Person truly wasn''t afraid of Bloodthirsty Martial God. For a Deity Transformation cultivator who wished to escape, no one could stop them. After all, no one could kill a Deity Transformation cultivator. Even a True Monarch would have to lock onto the incarnation of a Deity Transformation cultivator, and then traverse the void, eradicating one incarnation after another. It was unknown how long it would take to possibly kill a Deity Transformation cultivator.


    "Yes, you are a Deity Transformation cultivator, and I can''t harm you. But someone can restrain you. Shen, what do you say?"


    As Bloodthirsty Martial God''s words fell, a beast, existing between illusion and reality, appeared. The divine-level exotic beast, Shen!


    North Wind True Person''s pupils contracted, an overwhelming fear seizing him. He eximed in shock, "Shen? Bloodthirsty, you''re actually associated with Shen, even summoning it? Take it, take all my world''s origin. Don''t kill me. My cultivation has not been easy, tens of thousands of years of arduous practice..."


    The dignified North Wind True Person, upon seeing "Shen," immediately revealed a look of utter despair in his eyes, even begging the Bloodthirsty Martial God for mercy.


    However, Shen paid no heed to North Wind True Person''s pleas. Its eyes emitted faint blue glimmers, instantly captivating North Wind True Person''s attention.


    North Wind True Person''s face contorted as if struggling but to no avail. Soon after, his expression rxed, his eyes filled with bewilderment.


    "Hand over the world''s origin."


    Shen spoke slowly.


    North Wind True Person handed over all the world''s origin to Bloodthirsty Martial God.


    "Bloodthirsty, it''s your call whether to kill or spare him. But remember, this is the favor I owe you. After this, we have nothing to do with each other."


    Shen''s voice was hoarse.


    "Of course. Only you can deal with a Deity Transformation cultivator. This North Wind True Person, if spared, would remain a threat. Just kill him."


    Bloodthirsty Martial God said indifferently.


    "As you wish."


    Shen coldly said, "Annihte. Let all incarnations self-destruct."


    "Boom."


    As Shen''s words fell, North Wind True Person''s body exploded instantaneously. Simultaneously, countless incarnations of North Wind True Person also detonated.


    This was self-destruction. Shen, capable of illusion, couldpletely control the mind of a Deity Transformation cultivator, causing all their incarnations to self-destruct.


    This was tantamount to suicide! This was the true terror of Shen!


    "The deed is done, Bloodthirsty, take care of yourself. Onest piece of advice, do not provoke Lin Fei. The people of the Ancient Covenant are not to be trifled with! Especially, he seems to havee from the Ancient Continent. Those whoe to the Divine Realm from the Ancient Continent are a group with limitless achievements..."


    Shen''s voice grew fainter and more elusive. Finally, its figure disappeared without a trace.


    "Lin Fei..."


    A flicker of unusual light passed through Bloodthirsty Martial God''s eyes. With these world origins, passing the ninth heavenly tribtion would be no problem. Then, it would be time to achieve True Monarch status and shatter the void. If he reached the state of shattering the void, why should he care about a mere Martial God?


    "Swoosh."


    The next moment, Bloodthirsty Martial God stepped forward and vanished without a trace.

 510. Visit of Mi Tian, Death of North Wind True Person!

    510. Visit of Mi Tian, Death of North Wind True Person!


    In the secret chamber of Lin Fei in Ancient City.


    "Swoosh."


    Lin Fei opened his eyes.


    "Six hundred Particle Worlds! Nearly one thousand nine hundred in total now! And these six hundred Particle Worlds are incredibly powerful, far surpassing the previous one thousand three hundred Particle Worlds in strength several times over!"


    A glint of exceptional brilliance shed in Lin Fei''s eyes.


    "System."


    Lin Fei immediately essed the system to check.


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    <strong>Martial Realm: Martial God (Fourth Heavenly Tribtion)</strong>


    <strong>Great Dream Heart Sutra: Second Layer (1% Progress)</strong>


    <strong>Four Symbols and Five Elements Creation Technique: One Thousand Nine Hundred Particle Worlds</strong>


    Indeed, Lin Fei''s Particle Worlds had reached one thousand nine hundred. And his realm had also attained the Fourth Heavenly Tribtion. The extent of Lin Fei''s strength now was simply unimaginable.


    Lin Fei even felt that he could immediately transcend the fifth heavenly tribtion. Withstanding three heavenly thunders would be no issue at all. His Particle Worlds were just too powerful. He could even faintly sense the existence of the void.


    However, the void was too solid. He couldn''t break through. If he could break through the void of the Divine Realm, that would be shattering the void!


    But, shattering the void without undergoing nine heavenly tribtions? Lin Fei had neither seen nor heard of such a thing.


    "Shattering the void, rather than being a realm, is more like a division of strength. When one''s power reaches a certain level, able to break through the Divine Realm''s void, that is shattering the void. Therefore, in terms of realm, it''s actually the same as Martial God!"


    Lin Fei repeatedly reviewed some materials, gradually forming a conclusion. Could he achieve shattering the void before undergoing nine heavenly tribtions?


    ording to Lin Fei''s estimation, if his strength continued to grow, maybe in the fifth, sixth, or seventh heavenly tribtion, he would surely be able to break through the void. By then, he would be shattering the void!


    However, after shattering the void, to be a Martial Ancestor, one needs to master aplete Dao! And to master aplete Dao, one must possess a sufficient number ofws. Only with enoughws, is it possible to form aplete Dao. After shattering the void, one must slowlyprehend the greater Dao.


    Speaking ofprehension, that''s where the difficulty lies. After shattering the void, there is no means to plunder morews. Only during the tribtion, due to thews of heaven and earth, can martial artists forcibly seizews.


    The heavenly tribtion, rather than being a cmity, is better seen as an opportunity. Whether one can be a Martial Ancestor depends on their performance during the tribtion. Seizing enoughws makesprehending aplete Dao easier after shattering the void.


    Understanding this, Lin Fei''s mind became enlightened! This was an earth-shattering secret. Perhaps, only Martial Ancestors knew it. But it was not passed down, probably to prevent Martial Gods from recklessly attempting tribtions, only to be consumed by their obsessions and reduced to ashes by the tribtion.


    But Lin Fei was different. This was a conclusion he arrived at through his own circumstances and some traces of evidence, all deduced by himself. And he believed his deduction was wless. Most likely, this was the case. This strengthened Lin Fei''s resolve to plunder morews in future tribtions.


    "Next time I face tribtion, I must seize at least six or even sevenws!"


    Lin Fei was no longer content with just four or fivews. He wanted more!


    When Lin Fei left the secret chamber,


    "Master, a Martial God seeks an audience with you," Lin Fei''s servant reported to him.


    "A Martial God looking for me?"


    Lin Fei couldn''t recall having any Martial God friends in the Divine Realm.


    "To the living room, then."


    So, Lin Fei headed to the living room, only to find a "familiar face."


    "Friend Mi Tian, what brings you here?"


    Lin Fei was somewhat surprised. It was the Heart Demon Martial God! Last time, Mi Tian had obtained ten percent of the world''s origin. Instead of digesting it, he hade to find Lin Fei. What did this mean?


    Seeing Lin Fei, Mi Tian''s eyes lit up, and he said solemnly, "Daoist Lin, I''vee because I''ve discovered something. North Wind True Person is dead."


    "What? You''re saying North Wind True Person is dead? He''s a Deity Transformation cultivator, how could he possibly die?"


    Lin Fei frowned. It seemed improbable. Who could kill a Deity Transformation cultivator? Could it be the work of a True Monarch? But if a True Monarch took action, it would cause a greatmotion. It couldn''t be silent. Even a True Monarch would have to slowly hunt down one incarnation at a time. It couldn''t be silent and would take a long time. Unless it was a Martial Ancestor or a Dao Integration True Immortal, but would such beings easily intervene?


    Mi Tian shook his head, "It''s absolutely true, North Wind True Person has indeed perished! All his incarnations have been annihted,pletely obliterated! This matter is too significant. As soon as I learned of North Wind True Person''s fall, I became restless. After all, the only recent involvement of North Wind True Person was in the True Spirit Realm. And we were participants in that realm. I suspect, could it be because of the world''s origin? Did someone want to seize North Wind True Person''s world''s origin, thus mercilessly killing him?"


    Lin Fei was puzzled, "If it''s about seizing the world''s origin, shouldn''t theye after me? I obtained the most world''s origin."


    "Heh, Martial God Lin, you''re powerful. Someone who can kill North Wind True Person might not necessarily be able to kill you. At least, I know several ways to swiftly y a Deity Transformation cultivator. For example, certain powerful beings. Mastering illusion, they can make a Deity Transformation cultivatormit suicide in a thought. It''s just that my illusion hasn''t reached that level yet, incapable of controlling an opponent''s mind."


    Mi Tian, as a master of illusions, naturally understood the depths of this art. Once illusion reaches a profound level, it bes terrifying. In an instant, it can control an opponent''s mind.


    What makes a Deity Transformation cultivator hard to kill? Isn''t it because their incarnations are scattered throughout the Divine Realm? But if a Deity Transformation cultivatormits suicide, in a single thought, all incarnations would self-destruct, leading to total annihtion.


    "Controlling the opponent''s mind..."


    Lin Fei also understood Mi Tian''s point.


    "Friend Mi Tian, your visit isn''t just to warn me, is it?" Lin Fei asked meaningfully. He knew Mi Tian wasn''t simply frightened. There must be another reason.


    "Indeed, my visit isn''t just to warn you. There''s another matter for which I need Daoist Lin''s help. This matter is also somewhat rted to North Wind True Person''s death. Fellow daoist Lin should know, my cultivation is based on thews of illusion, and I''m quite proficient in it. But just crossing tribtions with my current momentum, even after nine tribtions, I doubt I''ll reach shattering the void, let alone be a Martial Ancestor. Ick umtion in thews, so there''s only one other path. To strive toprehend thews of illusion! But under normal circumstances, it''s very hard toprehend through mere arduous cultivation.


    However, if we could y Shen the divine-level exotic beast, I obtain Shen''s bloodline, thereby fullyprehending Shen''s mastery of illusion and mind control. It might allow me to advance further. Even without enough illusionws, a deeper understanding of illusionws can still enable me to shatter the void and be a Martial Ancestor!"


    Having said this, Mi Tian looked at Lin Fei, his eyes filled with anticipation.

 511. Joining Forces Again, Descending on Shen’s Territory!

    511. Joining Forces Again, Descending on Shen¡¯s Territory!


    "Hmm? Friend Mi Tian, just for this? To y Shen?"


    Lin Fei looked meaningfully at Heart Demon Martial God. So, Heart Demon Martial God was after Shen. Or perhaps, Heart Demon Martial God originallycked ambition. But after acquiring the world''s origin this time, he developed such aspirations. He, too, wished to shatter the void, even to be a Martial Ancestor.


    However, Mi Tian''s foundation was weak. In his previous tribtions, he obtained too fewws. Now, relying on the quantity ofws toprehend aplete Dao was too difficult. Thus, he sought an alternative path. He hoped to master the path of illusion through a deep understanding of thews of illusion. But that required external aid.


    The divine-level exotic beast Shen, proficient in illusion and mind control, possessed innate talents in these areas. Naturally skilled in creating illusions and controlling minds, if Heart Demon Martial God could acquire Shen''s bloodline, and then slowly dissect, study, andprehend it, he might indeedprehend aplete path of illusion.


    "Why didn''t you try to y Shen before?" Lin Fei inquired.


    "Shen''s illusions are too strong, And it can control minds, which precisely suppresses me. Seeking help from anyone else was futile. But fellow daoist Lin, your arrival changes things. Yourws seem to counteract illusions. Only you can y Shen."


    Heart Demon Martial God probably had some ns in his mind when Lin Fei fought him previously. But he had waited until now to mention it. And he even forcibly linked it to the death of North Wind True Person.


    "So, you''re suggesting North Wind True Person''s death might have been Shen''s doing?"


    "I don''t know, but Shen is capable of killing North Wind True Person."


    Lin Fei nodded thoughtfully. He didn''t rush to answer, looking steadily at Mi Tian. The implication was clear. What benefit would there be for Lin Fei in ying Shen?


    After all, it was a risky endeavor, and ying a divine-level exotic beast was no trivial matter. Without a benefit, Lin Fei wouldn''t undertake such a task.


    Heart Demon Martial God hesitated for a moment before speaking in a grave tone, "I have uncovered that Shen still has a descendant of its bloodline, who is currently in its infancy. If you y Shen, you can obtain this young offspring. Whether you refine it into an external avatar or keep it as a spiritual pet, the choice is yours."


    Lin Fei shook his head, "Not enough! A juvenile Shen, I can y it alone and obtain it."


    Mi Tian gritting his teeth, continued, "Upon sessfulpletion of this task, I will grant you five Saber World secret realms. How does that sound? No matter the means I employ, I will ensure you receive five Saber World secret realms as a token of gratitude!"


    Heart Demon Martial God finally revealed his trump card. He knew what Lin Fei needed most. Five Saber World secret realms might seem slightly insufficient for the current Lin Fei.


    However, the addition of a juvenile Shen was almost enough to sway him. Lin Fei did not inquire how the Martial God hade to possess five Saber World secret realms. Judging by his demeanor, these realms were not easily obtained, certainly requiring some sacrifice. Yet, for Lin Fei, it was sufficient.


    "When do we depart?" Lin Fei asked.


    Heart Demon Martial God''s heart swelled with joy. Lin Fei''s inquiry signified his agreement.


    After a moment''s thought, the Martial God said directly, "If we are to go, then let''s proceed with utmost haste. We can leave now, catching Shen unawares. However, Lin, one thing must be made clear. Shen belongs to the All Beasts Alliance, which is not particrly friendly towards our human cultivators. Therefore, once we confront Shen, we must strike quickly and decisively, without dy. Otherwise, the True Monarch-level powerhouses of the All Beasts Alliance may intervene!"


    The All Beasts Alliance, while a force in the Divine Realm, was somewhat different. It primarily consisted of exotic beasts. The rtionship between exotic beasts and human cultivators was far from friendly. Both sides engaged in relentless battles, umting countless grudges. Many exotic beasts harbored hostility towards human cultivators. Simrly, human cultivators never regarded exotic beasts as equals.


    Once they ventured into the All Beasts Alliance territory to y Shen, Provoking the True Monarch powerhouses to act directly wouldn''t be surprising.


    "I understand. We must act swiftly and silently, preferably not alerting Shen at all," Lin Fei acknowledged.


    With Saber World at his disposal, he could unleash all his techniques in an instant, ying his foes. In Saber World, no sound would escape unless the opponent could tear through it.


    "Very well, we depart now."


    Thus, Lin Fei followed behind the Martial God, swiftly leaving the Ancient City, and heading towards the All Beasts Alliance.


    The All Beasts Alliance, the territory of Shen.


    Shen was deep in slumber, a state it deeply cherished. Or rather, in its endless life, it spent at least sixty to seventy percent of its time asleep. Its periods of wakefulness were rare.


    Once Shen fell asleep, it would exhale bubbles from its mouth. These bubbles, mesmerizingly beautiful, would trap any life form that touched them, be it an exotic beast or a human cultivator.


    Anyone who encountered these bubbles would be ensnared in a phantasmagoric realm, a delusion so captivating that one might remain submerged in it, oblivious to reality. Each bubble was akin to an "independent" illusory world. Hence, these bubbles were also known as the Realms of Illusion!


    Shen''s innate ability was illusion. Its prowess in this art was unimaginably profound. Throughout its prolonged existence, even in slumber, none dared provoke it.


    Even a Deity Transformation, with just a thought, could be ensnared in its control and thus in. The Martial God was no exception. Unable to withstand its illusion, it would fall under its control.


    In terms of illusion, the Martial God was but a novice in Shen''s presence, iparable in every respect. Without a means to counter Shen''s power, no one dared provoke it.


    Even a True Monarch, who harbored vulnerabilities in their spirit, feared Shen. Shen''s illusions targeted the psyche, thus granting it a unique standing.


    Within the All Beasts Alliance, it was regarded as a True Monarch in its own right.


    "Swoosh".


    At that moment, two beams of light had already prated into Shen''s territory. There were few exotic beasts in this domain, and those present were either asleep or caught in illusions. Shen''s exhaled bubbles enveloped the entire territory, rendering it the most tranquil of realms.


    "Lin, do not touch these bubbles," the Martial God warned gravely, his face etched with seriousness. "My illusion techniques can barely contend with the phantasms within Shen''s territory. The rest is up to you."


    Mi Tian had now fully realized the terror of Shen. Merely in its slumber, the unconscious release of these illusions was enough to put the Martial God on high alert, requiring his utmost effort to resist. What if Shen were to awaken? Probably a mere nce would be sufficient to plunge the Martial God into a deep abyss of illusion.


    "Saber World!"


    Lin Fei took a step forward, and instantly, the Saber World descended, epassing only himself. It isted him from the outside world, rendering him impervious to external illusions.


    "Swoosh."


    In a sh, Lin Fei appeared before a massive exotic beast ¨C Shen itself! Even then, Shen''s mouth continued to emit bubbles, each one a marvel of beauty, almost too poignant to disrupt.


    Yet, Lin Fei remained unaffected. His Saber World, with a fierce shimmer, engulfed Shen in its vast expanse, drawing it into the realm of the Saber World.

 512. Unexpected changes, Shen’s true strength!

    512. Unexpected changes, Shen¡¯s true strength!


    Within the Saber World, as Lin Fei pulled Shen into the Saber World in an instant,


    "Swoosh."


    Shen abruptly opened its eyes. It was awake. And with Shen''s awakening, Lin Fei suddenly felt as if he were in an immense void, surrounded by a silence akin to death.


    "An illusion?"


    Lin Fei immediately realized that this must be Shen''s illusionary technique, dragging him into a phantasm. It was remarkable, considering he had not even physically contacted Shen.


    Moreover, Shen had just woken up. To pull him into an illusion in that fleeting moment of awakening?


    This ability alone set Shen far above the Martial God. Or to say, the Martial God''s illusionary techniques paled inparison to Shen''s. They were utterly subdued.


    However, Lin Fei was unafraid. He was in his Saber World, after all. Within the Saber World, Lin Fei was omniscient and omnipotent, like a sovereign of his own realm.


    "The illusion, disperse."


    Lin Fei''s calm voice echoed. Instantly, the vast emptiness before his eyes rapidly dissolved, revealing the scene within the Saber World.


    Shen attempted to escape the Saber World, but Lin Fei''s realm was not so easily breached. In such a short span of time, Shen couldn''t break through Lin Fei''s Saber World.


    Seeing Lin Fei escape the illusion, Shen didn''t seem surprised.


    "Unexpectedly, there is someone who hasprehended thews of the world."


    Then, Shen spoke without attacking.


    "Hmm? You know about thews of the world?"


    Lin Fei was somewhat astonished. He had been in the Divine Realm for so long, encountering many powerful beings, like North Wind True Person, Bloodthirsty Martial God, Meditation True Person, and others. Yet, none could recognize that Lin Fei was utilizing thews of the world. But now, an exotic beast had identified it.


    Shen, with a profound gaze and a hoarse voice, slowly said, "In the blood memory of our Mirage n, those whoprehend thews of the world are unspeakably powerful entities. Our Mirage n''s Dao is the art of illusion, which, in essence, is also the way of the world. After all, for an illusion to be realistic, it must mimic reality precisely. What the world is, our illusions will be.


    Therefore, we of the Mirage n are not unfamiliar with thews of the world. Moreover, your worldws are the bane of our Mirage n,pletely restraining our art of illusion. Yourws can seal our illusionary techniques at any moment. However, this is my territory. On my territory, no one can suppress me!"


    A strange light flickered in Shen''s eyes.


    "Boom."


    The world turned upside down in an instant. A terrifying force struck directly at Lin Fei''s Saber World from the outside, attacking it.


    "What is this..."


    Lin Fei''s eyes widened in shock. Not just Lin Fei, but Mi Tian too stared in disbelief. What did they see?


    Within Shen''s territory, suddenly, several, no, more than a dozen exotic beasts appeared. All of them were divine-level exotic beasts!


    These divine-level beasts seemed to awaken from beneath the ground. Some flew in the sky, others ran on the ground, and still more bore dark clouds overhead, as if endless vapors were converging. Intense heat radiated towards them.


    Both Lin Fei and the Heart Demon Martial God were stunned. They had never imagined encountering so many divine-level exotic beasts.


    "You can''t kill me!"


    Unknown to Lin Fei, a crack had appeared in his Saber World. Through this small fissure, Shen transformed into a wisp of smoke and vanished from the Saber World.


    The next moment, it appeared before the dozen divine-level exotic beasts. Its massive form stood like a king among exotic beasts. These divine-level beasts, like stars around the moon, protected Shen at the center.


    "What''s happening?"


    "Martial God Lin, I am also unaware of this situation, How could so many divine-level exotic beasts appear in Shen''s territory?"


    Heart Demon Martial God was bewildered. He had no knowledge of this scenario.


    "Control the spirit!"


    Lin Fei suddenly spoke, His gaze fixed intently on Shen, he said word by word, "Shen excels at controlling the enemy''s spirit. Is it possible that it subtly controlled the spirits of some exotic beasts? Turning them into its puppets?"


    Lin Fei''s words were spective, But the scene before them made it clear. Spection had be a reality. Shen, imperceptibly, had controlled the spirits of so many divine-level exotic beasts, even turning them into its servants, to fight for it.


    This was the terrifying aspect of Shen. Silently influenced by Shen, even bing willing servants, believing everything to be normal. This was more terrifying than death itself.


    Shen''s gaze, deep and profound, fixed upon Lin Fei. It slowly began to speak, "Indeed, worthy of a Martial God who hasprehended the world''sws. These exotic beasts have indeed been seeded by me with a spirit seed, subtly and gradually influenced until they willingly became mine."


    Many know of our Mirage n''s prowess in illusion, But what truly defines us is our control over the spirit. It might take hundreds or thousands of years to nt a spirit seed, allowing it to slowly take root and finally serve me. These divine-level exotic beasts are all willing and eager to bemanded by me. In their hearts, I am their king, whom they would protect at any cost.


    If you were a True Monarch, perhaps I would admit defeat. But you are merely a Martial God. Heh, though thew of the world does restrain our Mirage n''s illusions, can also be advantageous. Killing you and obtaining your worldws, then integrating them into my bloodline to fully merge with the illusionary bloodline, could lead to transcendence and a metamorphosis of the bloodline. Perhaps, it could even lead to bing an Ancestor!"


    At that moment, Shen''s eyes filled with greed as it looked at Lin Fei. The so-called Ancestor in the context of exotic beasts is akin to the level of Martial Ancestor or Dao Integration True Immortal. It seemed Shen had developed an interest in Lin Fei, Or rather, in Lin Fei''s worldws, seeing it as an opportunity. Capture Lin Fei, obtain the worldws, and Shen could achieve its transformation.


    Suddenly, Lin Fei and Mi Tian found themselves in grave danger. Neither had anticipated such a turn of events. Initially, they were plotting against Shen, but now they were the ones threatened, trapped within Shen''s territory, like fish in a barrel, surrounded by Shen.


    "Martial God Lin, what should we do?"


    Heart Demon Martial God was already considering retreat. His illusion techniques proved ineffective against these exotic beasts, apparently under Shen''s control, which also seemed to increase their resistance to illusionary techniques. He found himself helpless against these beasts.


    "What to do?" Lin Fei''s gaze was icy. "Proceed as nned! Leave Shen to me!"


    Taking a deep breath, Lin Fei stepped forward.


    "Boom."


    In the next instant, Lin Fei fiercely approached one of the exotic beasts.


    A punch thundered down!


    "Die!"


    Lin Fei''s gaze was cold and merciless. Thousands of particle worlds within him erupted simultaneously.

 513. Crushing Shen

    513. Crushing Shen


    "Bang."


    The exotic beast before Lin Fei, undoubtedly a divine-level one, bore a resemnce to a colossal elephant. However, under the onught of Lin Fei''s thousands of particle worlds, it was no match. With just a single punch, the beast was obliterated.


    This wasn''t even Lin Fei at his full strength; it was merely the eruption of his thousands of particle worldsbined with his own physical prowess. Ordinary divine-level exotic beasts stood no chance against him.


    "One down!"


    Lin Fei''s gaze remained icy as he approached a second exotic beast. This one, anticipating the attack, unleashed a terrifying stream of mes from its mouth. Lin Fei, with a casual wave of his hand, summoned a worldw.


    "World Law, Seal!"


    Lin Fei''s worldw could seal anything, making a mere me trivial. The fire was instantly sealed by his worldw, and Lin Fei closed in on the exotic beast.


    "Bang."


    Another punch, and this second beast, too, could not withstand the attack.


    "Second one down."


    Lin Fei''s expression was unwaveringly cold as he repeated the process. The third, fourth, fifth, sixth... every exotic beast he struck was annihted by his overwhelming power. None could recover once obliterated. Unless possessing a clone, death was certain for them.


    As for the innate abilities of the exotic beasts, Lin Fei effortlessly sealed them with hisws. He now wielded eighteenws, more than enough for the task at hand.


    Shen hadn''t anticipated Lin Fei breaking the deadlock in such a brute-force manner. In its understanding, warriors whoprehended worldws typically fought using thosews, refined in their application for sealing and suppressing.


    However, the number ofws one could use was limited. Thus, Shen summoned its underlings, intending to deplete Lin Fei''s worldws. But unexpectedly, Lin Fei''s physical strength was terrifying, seemingly even more formidable than his worldws. In this direct confrontation, not a single exotic beast could stand in his way.


    This turn of events was beyond Shen''s expectations. Feeling the tide of battle turn against it, Shen sensed its own demise looming. Without a second thought, it turned to flee.


    Even with some exotic beasts left to defend it, Shen''s decision to escape was immediate. It even considered seeking refuge with a True Monarch-level exotic beast, believing Lin Fei, despite his strength, would not dare to provoke such a formidable opponent. Shen nned to deal with Lin Feiter, after devising a strategy.


    However, Lin Fei, already alert to Shen''s movements, was well aware that Shen was his primary target. If Shen escaped, eliminating all other exotic beasts in the vicinity would be meaningless. Thus, seeing Shen attempting to flee, Lin Fei acted instantly.


    "Think you can escape? Stay! Saber World! Eighteen Laws!"


    "Boom."


    Lin Fei''s eighteen worldws merged with the Saber World, expanding it several-fold. Like a colossal cage, it enveloped Shen in an instant. Under Shen''smand, its few remaining exotic beasts desperately tried to break through Lin Fei''s Saber World. But thebined force of eighteenws with the Saber World was not easily prated.


    Taking advantage of this moment, Lin Feiunched his attack.


    "Hum."


    All particle worlds within Lin Fei erupted. This time, he held nothing back. Neen hundred particle worlds empowered Lin Fei''s True Martial King Form, transforming him into a towering giant. His massive fist, like a hammer from the heavens, crashed down with enough force to seemingly split the earth asunder.


    "No..."


    Shen immediatelymanded several divine-level exotic beasts to intercept Lin Fei''s attack. But the force of the punch was overwhelming, obliterating the beasts in an instant. The residual force even struck Shen.


    Shen, though powerful in illusion and mind control, was physically weak. This was precisely why it had controlled so many exotic beasts for protection. Faced with the eruption of Lin Fei''s neen hundred particle worlds, with six hundred of them ten times stronger than the others, Shen stood no chance. Even a fraction of this terrifying force, nearing the power to shatter the void, was too much for Shen to bear.


    "Pfft."


    In the next moment, Shen''s body burst apart. In such a situation, even if a single particle escaped, it could potentially recoverter. However, within Lin Fei''s Saber World, not even a speck of dust could escape, let alone a particle of Shen''s body.


    "True Fire, refine!"


    Lin Feimanded coldly. Instantly, his Saber World zed with intense mes. This was True Fire, capable of burning everything to ashes.


    "No..."


    Shen''s voice shrieked, its particles attempting to reform. But against the True Fire within Lin Fei''s Saber World, they were powerless and turned to ash.


    Shen was dead, obliterated by Lin Fei in the face of numerous divine-level exotic beasts, leaving not a single particle behind.


    Shen likely had no clone, meaning its fall was absolute. Not every divine-level exotic beast possesses the ability to create clones. While beings like Taotie might have clones, it didn''t imply Shen had one as well. Lin Fei could distinctly feel Shen''s demise.


    "Wait, Shen is dead,pletely annihted. Where do we find Shen''s bloodline now?"


    Suddenly, Heart Demon Martial God voiced his concern.


    Caught up in the moment, the Heart Demon Martial God had only been spectating. Now, he remembered that his goal was Shen''s bloodline and heart. With Shen''s particles gone, how could he obtain Shen''s bloodline?


    "Who says it''s gone?"


    Lin Fei extended his hand, revealing a heart that was still beating, though sealed and suppressed by his worldws. He had secured Shen''s heart early on, ensuring that Shen could never be revived as long as the heart was intact.


    "Fortunately, you didn''tpletely annihte Shen," the Heart Demon Martial God sighed in relief.


    "Shen''s heart is right here, and you can extract Shen''s bloodline from it. But can you suppress Shen''s heart? Without myws to constrain it, it will immediately recover."


    Lin Fei faced a dilemma regarding Shen''s regeneration. Even a single particle could enable Shen to revive. What could the Heart Demon Martial God use to suppress Shen and ensure it didn''t recover? If his strength was insufficient, he wouldn''t even be able to suppress a drop of blood from a divine-level exotic beast.


    The Heart Demon Martial God smiled, "Lin, I have made preparations. This is a sealing bottle, crafted by a Dao Integration True Immortal. It can suppress and seal the flesh and blood of Martial Gods and avatars of Deity Transformation experts, eliminating any chance of revival."


    "Sealing bottle?" Lin Fei was surprised. He handed over Shen''s heart to the Heart Demon Martial God, who ced it in the sealing bottle. A miraculous force immediately suppressed and sealed the heart, rendering itpletely immobile. The Heart Demon Martial God had indeed prepared thoroughly, even considering this detail.


    "You mentioned a juvenile Shen nearby, right?" Lin Fei said


    "It should be around here. Keep looking, Lin."


    Lin Fei closed his eyes, his Saber World rapidly expanding, beginning to sense all life within Shen''s territory.

 514. The Fusion of Saber World and the Mirage!

    514. The Fusion of Saber World and the Mirage!


    "Hmm?"


    Lin Fei, within his Saber World, had already sensed something.


    "Whoosh."


    Lin Fei''s figure shed. Within the Saber World, Lin Fei could teleport instantly. He arrived at an underground location in a blink.


    "Open!"


    Lin Fei extended his hand. A massive fissure tore open the ground. Beneath ity a hidden pce. Within the pce, a mirage beast was revealed. However, this mirage beast was much weaker than Shen. Its aura, at most, was that of a Martial Sovereign. Still in its juvenile phase. Yet, a Martial Sovereign mirage beast possessed considerable attack power. It even remained wary of Lin Fei.


    "Seal!"


    Lin Fei paid it no heed. With a singlew, he sealed the creature. nning to slowly refine it upon his return. Lin Fei then approached the Heart Demon Martial God.


    "Mi Tian, when will you fulfill your promise of the five Saber Worlds?" Lin Fei inquired.


    The Heart Demon Martial God, gritting his teeth, replied, "In three days, the five Saber Worlds will be delivered to the Ancient City."


    "Good, then I shall wait for my esteemed friend from the vast heavens for three days," Lin Fei said, unafraid of the Heart Demon Martial God''s evasion or escape.


    Should the Heart Demon Martial God truly contemte fleeing, Lin Fei had ways to find him. Moreover, Lin Fei believed the Heart Demon Martial God wouldn''t be so foolish. Thus, Lin Fei, with the juvenile mirage beast in tow, returned directly to the Ancient City.


    In a secret chamber within the Ancient City, Lin Fei took out the sealed mirage beast. To have the mirage beastpletely obey him, the best method would be to transform it into an external avatar.


    However, this was a practice of the immortal path, and Lin Fei, not being an immortal cultivator andcking magical power, could not create such an avatar.


    As for the control methods of the martial path, while they existed, none were entirely reliable. It was especially challenging to fully control a divine-level exotic beast like the mirage beast, known for its immensely powerful mental strength.


    Moreover, Lin Fei didn''t need an external avatar. Even if the mirage beast grew to its peak, matching a True Monarch, it did not align with Lin Fei''s ultimate goal, which was to be a Martial Ancestor. His interest in bringing back the mirage beast stemmed from a curiosity about its illusionary abilities and the phantasmal world formed by its innate talents. Perhaps, it could inspire his Saber World. Lin Fei always believed there was room for further development in his Saber World.


    "If my Saber World were to incorporate illusionary techniques," he pondered, "or better yet, merge with the mirage beast, its power could be significantly stronger!"


    A glint of realization shone in Lin Fei''s eyes as he contemted the optimal use of the mirage beast: a fusion with the Saber World. Such a union would enhance his Saber World beyond suppression and sealing; it would engulf adversaries in a potent illusion, diminishing their strength drastically.


    Lin Fei felt an intuitive sense that this fusion would transform his Saber World qualitatively. However, the idea, though appealing, was not easy to implement. The challenge was in merging a Saber World with a juvenile mirage beast. How could such a fusion be achieved?


    "If the mirage beast merely hides within the Saber World tounch illusionary attacks, the effect would be far from optimal," Lin Fei mused. "Only by fully integrating it into the Saber World can enemies bepletely drawn into the illusion the moment they enter it. But the mirage beast is not a magic treasure; how can it be refined into the Saber World?"


    Lin Fei furrowed his brows, sinking into deep thought. If it were a magic treasure, such integration might be possible, but the mirage beast was not. This realization, however, sparked an epiphany in Lin Fei.


    "Wait, magic treasure? The Saber World can incorporate magic treasures, so why not treat the mirage beast as one and refine it into the Saber World? Alternatively, the Saber World could be viewed as a formation with the mirage beast as the formation''s core, allowing for a perfect fusion..."


    Once Lin Fei''s train of thought was unleashed, inspiration flowed endlessly. He pondered various ideas, each bringing new insights. Considering the mirage beast as a magic treasure and refining it into the Saber World was feasible, but that would mean the end of the beast''s life, forever halting its growth and limiting its illusionary power.


    However, treating the Saber World as a formation and using the mirage beast as the formation''s core would allow the beast to continue growing. Once fully mature, what level of illusionary power could the mirage beast achieve when fused with the Saber World?


    Excited by the possibilities, Lin Fei immediately sprang into action. He began searching for a suitable formation, one that could link the Saber World with the mirage beast. After much deliberation and even a visit to the Great Dream City to release some inquiries, he finally discovered a formation known as the Ten Directions Heavenly Formation. This formation was renowned and considered the trump card of the Ten Directions Realm. It had once brought fame to the realm across the entire Divine Realm, reputed to be nearly unbreakable and capable of overpowering everything.


    However, the Ten Directions Heavenly Formation was too famous, which led to its simplified versions being widely disseminated. The original version was, of course, unattainable, but for Lin Fei, even the simplified versions were sufficient.


    The Ten Directions Heavenly Formation typically required ten powerful cultivators to preside over each direction, but Lin Fei, with his Saber World, didn''t need them. The power of his Saber World could reach everywhere, not just in ten directions but essentially forming a circle. Therefore, setting up the formation as the Ten Directions Heavenly Formation posed no problem, with the mirage beast naturally bing the core of the formation.


    The core''s power could continuously feed into the Saber World, and simrly, the Saber World''s power could converge into the core. This integration was essentially a fusion between the mirage beast and the Saber World.


    "Let''s try it," Lin Fei thought, taking a deep breath. He hadmitted the entire Ten Directions Heavenly Formation to memory. With a thought, Lin Fei deployed the Saber World, instantly arranging it into the formation''syout.


    "Mirage beast, enter," Lin Feimanded, releasing the beast into the Saber World. A humming resonance ensued, perfectly merging the two. The Ten Directions Heavenly Formation was established, albeit in a rather unique andplementary form.


    Using special means, Lin Fei controlled the mirage beast, making it obediently be the core of the formation. The beast''s power merged with the Saber World, and within it, Lin Fei could conceal the beast at will. As long as Lin Fei didn''t wish for his enemies to detect the beast, no one could discover it within the Saber World. However, Lin Fei was unclear about the extent of its power and knew he needed to test it.


    "Whom should I test it on?" He immediately thought of the Heart Demon Martial God. Since both used illusionary techniques, the Heart Demon Martial God was the perfect candidate. However, finding the Heart Demon Martial God would be troublesome. "Wait, it''s been three days; hasn''t the Heart Demon Martial God delivered the Saber World sanctuaries yet?"


    Lin Fei remembered his agreement with the Heart Demon Martial God. Within three days, the Heart Demon Martial God was to deliver five Saber World sanctuaries to the Ancient City. But now, there was no sign of him. Could the Heart Demon Martial God be nning to renege on the deal? But then, Lin Fei wondered, is it that easy to renege on a debt to him?

 515. A Leap in Strength, Aspiring to Dominate a Realm!

    515. A Leap in Strength, Aspiring to Dominate a Realm!


    Lin Fei, having calcted the time, confirmed it had indeed been three days. He generally trusted the Heart Demon Martial God and was pondering whether thetter intended to renege on the agreement.


    At that moment, the Heart Demon Martial God arrived. Presenting himself personally, he expressed relief upon seeing Lin Fei, "I''ve finally made it in time."


    "To secure the five Saber Worlds for you, Lin Daoist Friend, I''ve incurred a great cost," the Heart Demon Martial God revealed. He then handed over the five Saber Worlds to Lin Fei, who was quite pleased with them.


    "Excellent, these are indeed the five Saber Worlds," Lin Fei remarked, praising the Heart Demon Martial God for his reliability. "However, there''s one small favor I hope you can do for me."


    "What favor?" asked the Heart Demon Martial God.


    "Experience my Saber World," Lin Fei said, not allowing the Heart Demon Martial God any time to react.


    Lin Fei''s Saber World instantly expanded and enveloped the Heart Demon Martial God. Thetter, caught by surprise, wondered why Lin Fei had suddenly made a move against him. Lin Fei remained silent, intensely observing the Heart Demon Martial God. He didn''t use the power of the neen hundred particle worlds within him but solely relied on the Saber World and the power of the Ten Directions Heavenly Formation, unleashing the mirage beast''s illusionary arts along with the Saber World''s suppressive and sealing forces.


    With Lin Fei''s current mastery of the Saber World, it was indeed possible to suppress the Heart Demon Martial God, although it would take time and allow for some resistance from him.


    But now, things were different. As Lin Fei''s Saber World enveloped the Heart Demon Martial God, thetter seemed to lose all sense of action, appearing utterly bewildered, as if trapped in an illusion. Indeed, he had fallen into an illusion.


    Lin Fei was astonished, knowing well that the Heart Demon Martial God was extremely proficient in illusionary techniques and even possessed the Law of Illusion. Yet, he had been ensnared in the illusion within Lin Fei''s Saber World, which was merely the power of a juvenile mirage beast.


    After a few breaths, the Heart Demon Martial God shuddered and then regained rity in his eyes.


    "Wait, I just fell into an illusion created by the mirage beast?" he said in disbelief. Lin Fei nodded slightly, confirming, "You''ve finallye to your senses. You were indeed pulled into the illusion by the mirage beast."


    Although the Heart Demon Martial God had recovered, the few moments he had spent trapped in the illusion would have been enough for Lin Fei to defeat him countless times in battle.


    Moreover, Lin Fei was pleasantly surprised to find that even in its juvenile stage, the mirage beast''s illusionary power was formidable enough to ovee the Heart Demon Martial God. What would its capabilities be once it continued to grow?


    This was indeed a pleasant surprise, and Lin Fei''s initial idea was not wrong. The fusion of the mirage beast with the Saber World, even in the form of a formation core, had significantly transformed the Saber World.


    While this might not aid Lin Fei in transcending tribtion, it would be incredibly effective against various opponents, whether they be Martial Gods, Deity Transformation cultivators, or exotic beasts. They would all find it exceedingly difficult to face Lin Fei. His Saber World was already strong, and now, with the addition of the mirage beast''s illusionary arts, it had be even more formidable. How could anyone contend against it?


    "Thank you for your assistance, friend Mi Tian," Lin Fei said calmly.


    However, the expression on the Heart Demon Martial God''s face wasplex. "You''ve already mastered the use of the mirage beast''s power and even integrated it with your Saber World. Anyone who bes your opponent..." He shook his head as if contemting a nightmare. The Heart Demon Martial God certainly did not wish to be Lin Fei''s enemy.


    After leaving Lin Fei, the Heart Demon Martial God seemed inspired to return and study the mirage beast''s lineage, striving to understand the Law of Illusion more profoundly. He could no longer afford to be vulnerable to Lin Fei''s illusions within the Saber World.


    Lin Fei, returning to his secret chamber, was quite satisfied with the integration of the mirage beast and his Saber World, meeting his expectations. He didn''t waste the five Saber World sanctuaries he had received, immediately integrating them with his own Saber World. This significantly increased its power, aiding him in facing his fifth heavenly tribtion.


    However, Lin Fei was not in a hurry to undergo the tribtion. Having tasted the benefits of the world''s origin energy before, he was keen on acquiring a significant amount again.


    Lin Fei visited the Great Dream City, where many missions involved recruitingpanions to contest for world origin energies.


    However, Lin Fei''s standards had risen; a mere small world did not interest him much in terms of world origin energy. Hisst venture into the True Spirit Realm, nearly equivalent to ten small worlds, set his benchmark.


    Therefore, he sought a powerful small world, preferably oneparable or even superior to the True Spirit Realm, especially one nearing copse for quick ess to its world origin energy.


    Finding a world that met Lin Fei''s criteria was not easy. For instance, the currently popr Hevenly Secret Realm was said to be even more powerful than the True Spirit Realm, attracting many Deity Transformation and Martial God cultivators for its world origin energy.


    However, it required extensive nning over thousands of years, which Lin Feicked the patience for. Therefore, he dismissed the Heavenly Secret Realm from his consideration.


    Next, Lin Fei considered the Seven-colored Realm, which had been contested for thousands of years without signs of imminent copse. He ruled it out as well. Many other small worlds were too weak to pique his interest. After a thorough evaluation, only one small world barely met Lin Fei''s criteria: the Heavenly Principle Realm.


    The Heavenly Principle Realm was roughly half the size of the True Spirit Realm, and its world origin energy was likely half as much. However, it was still a considerablyrge small world, and crucially, it was on the brink of copse. Many Martial Gods from the Great Dream Sect were already involved, and the sect was seeking additional support.


    Lin Fei contemted, "If I coborate with several Martial Gods, how much of the world origin energy would I actually receive, considering the small size of the Heavenly Principle Realm?" He realized that if he acted alone and dominated the Heavenly Principle Realm, even though it was smaller than the True Spirit Realm, he could potentially obtain the same amount of world origin energy as he did in the True Spirit Realm.


    His eyes lit up with this realization. In the True Spirit Realm, he had only acquired half of the world origin energy, roughly equivalent to the total world origin energy of the Heavenly Principle Realm. Thus, Lin Fei harbored a bold idea: he didn''t want to coborate with others; he aimed to monopolize the world origin energy of the Heavenly Principle Realm.


    However, the situation in the Heavenly Principle Realm wasplex, with many forces involved and ns that spanned thousands of years. If Lin Fei interfered and attempted to take over the entire realm, would those people and forces agree?


    Moreover, it could potentially involve True Monarchs, as it was unlikely that these forces and individuals didn''t have True Monarchs backing them. Nevertheless, Lin Fei had his own backing; he was a member of the Great Dream Sect.


    Under normal circumstances, a True Monarch wouldn''t personally intervene against a Martial God. But those were just ordinary situations. If provoked, a True Monarch might indeed take action. Martial Ancestors and True Immortals need not be feared; their intervention would surely draw the attention of the Great Dream Ancestor. After all, their involvement would be seen as excessive bullying, a concept entirely different from a True Monarch''s potential engagement.


    "True Monarch..." Lin Fei murmured. True Monarchs were powerful, capable of shattering the void orprehending the secrets of the vacuum. However, if Lin Fei obtained the world origin energy from the Heavenly Principle Realm and survived his fifth heavenly tribtion, his power might soar to the level of shattering the void. He was already nearing the limit of a Martial God. Even if his power post-fifth tribtion didn''t match a True Monarch''s, it wouldn''t be far off. If a True Monarch did intervene, Lin Fei believed he could withstand it.


    "There''s no way to bepletely risk-free," he thought. "The Initial Evil True Monarch dominated a small world with tens of thousands of avatars. I don''t have that many avatars. Perhaps I need to coborate with a Deity Transformation cultivator."


    Lin Fei thought of North Wind True Person, but he had passed away. Finding another Deity Transformation cultivator might be possible, but the thought of sharing the spoils with another made Lin Fei somewhat reluctant.


    "Wait, can my Saber World now envelop an entire small world? If I expand the Saber World without regard for its power, even covering the whole small world, just to collect the world origin energy, that should be feasible, right?"


    A sh of inspiration struck Lin Fei. He had thought of a n!

 516. Descends on Heavenly Principle Realm, Time-Limited Cleansing!

    516. Descends on Heavenly Principle Realm, Time-Limited Cleansing!


    At the entrance to the Heavenly Principle Realm in the Divine Realm, a multitude of Martial Gods and Deity Transformation cultivators had gathered. They hesitated to enter the realm, disying a mix of reluctance and fear.


    The Heavenly Principle Realm was on the verge of copse, and inside, battles raged fiercely, with several Martial Gods having already fallen. Thus, intervening in the Heavenly Principle Realm was fraught with danger, and not everyone possessed the courage to do so.


    However, they were unwilling to walk away, hoping for an opportunity to seize some advantages. They waited on the periphery, ready to rush in and share the spoils once the chance arose.


    Suddenly, a streak of light shed through the void. As the light dissipated, a figure emerged. in and unremarkable at first nce, this person''s appearance sent a shock through some observers, their eyes narrowing in recognition.


    "Is that Lin Fei, the Martial God from the Great Dream Sect?"


    "Yes, that''s Lin Fei from the Ancient Covenant Great Dream Sect!"


    "Are you talking about the Lin Fei who joined forces with the Heart Demon Martial God and North Wind True Person?"


    "Why is Lin Fei here in the Heavenly Principle Realm? Is he nning to intervene?"


    "I heard that North Wind True Person has disappeared, likely fallen for good. Without him, wouldn''t Lin Fei, a mere Martial God, be just setting the stage for others by intervening in the Heavenly Principle Realm?"


    "Lin Fei hase alone, probably at the invitation of another Deity Transformation cultivator. Without North Wind True Person, does that mean there are no other Deity Transformation cultivators?"


    "This Lin Fei is said to be incredibly powerful, bearing a resemnce to the once-famed Initial Evil True Person."


    With Lin Fei''s arrival, the many powerful beings gathered at the entrance of the Heavenly Principle Realm quickly made way for him. They certainly did not wish to be misunderstood by Lin Fei.


    Observing this, Lin Fei felt a slight sense of sentimentality. In the Divine Realm, he was no longer an unknown figure. His mere presence caused others to automatically clear a path for him, signifying his widespread reputation in the Divine Realm.


    However, it was likely more of an infamy than fame, especially after his actions in the True Spirit Realm, where he had offended many.


    Regardless of whether it was fame or infamy, Lin Fei''s arrival made others retreat, demonstrating his deterrence power. Approaching the entrance, Lin Fei scanned the situation inside.


    The realm was in chaos, with Deity Transformation cultivators'' avatars and Martial Gods engaged in fierce battles. The entire Heavenly Principle Realm was in a precarious state, possibly on the verge of copse, which would release the world origin energy.


    Lin Fei needed time to collect this energy and to make some preparations. Without further ado, he stepped forward and, with a "whoosh," entered the Heavenly Principle Realm.


    The Heavenly Principle Realm was a world where everything was rge." nts, rocks, mountain ranges, forests, and even the exotic beasts were enormous. It was inhabited by a race known as the "Giant Spirits," who were also quiterge and ruled the entire realm.


    However, the Giant Spirits had nowpletely submitted to the invading Martial Gods and Deity Transformation cultivators, as their strongest were onlyparable to Martial Kings, no match for the more powerful invaders.


    As Lin Fei stepped into the Heavenly Principle Realm, he immediately felt numerous malicious gazes sweeping over him. Undeterred, he called out loudly, "All Martial Gods and Deity Transformation cultivators in the Heavenly Principle Realm, listen up! You have one hour to leave the Heavenly Principle Realm. Anyone still here after an hour will be killed without mercy by me!"


    His voice, calm yet clear, resonated throughout the entire realm, causing a stir both inside and outside the Heavenly Principle Realm.


    "Is that Lin Fei? The Martial God who swept through the True Spirit Realm?"


    "He''s too arrogant, trying to clear the Heavenly Principle Realm. What is he nning? To emte Initial Evil True Person?"


    "Lin Fei had the help of the Heart Demon Martial God and North Wind True Person previously. Now, as a mere Martial God without any Deity Transformation assistance, even if he dominates the Heavenly Principle Realm, how much world origin energy can he really obtain?"


    "We''ve spent thousands of years nning in the Heavenly Principle Realm. How can we just leave like this?"


    "I don''t believe Lin Fei would really clear the realm. Even if he tries, we Deity Transformation cultivators have numerous avatars. How long can he keep up?"


    Many Deity Transformation cultivators and Martial Gods within the Heavenly Principle Realm were angered. However, those who refused to leave were mainly the Deity Transformation cultivators, relying on their countless avatars.


    Martial Gods, on the other hand, hesitated. Despite their reluctance, they didn''t have the confidence of the Deity Transformation cultivators. Offending Lin Fei and facing his wrath could lead to theirplete downfall. After all, Lin Fei''s notoriety was well known ¨C ruthless and decisive. No Martial God dared to im they could withstand him.


    "Let''s go. We''ll leave the Heavenly Principle Realm first and see how Lin Fei handles this."


    "Exactly, let''s step back and watch how Lin Fei alone can collect the world origin energy."


    "Lin Fei relies on his strength, but those Deity Transformation cultivators with numerous avatars won''t leave easily. How many of their avatars can he possibly kill by himself?"


    Many Martial Gods left the Heavenly Principle Realm with reluctance, uttering harsh words, but they still obediently departed. At the realm''s passageway, streaks of light flew out one after another, each representing a Martial God leaving the scene.


    Among them were several well-known and influential Martial Gods who had once stirred up storms within the Heavenly Principle Realm. Now, however, they left with faces grim and full of resentment.


    This scene left onlookers outside the Heavenly Principle Realm in awe, and they couldn''t help but envy the power of Lin Fei''s reputation. The mere words of Lin Fei, the Martial God of the Great Dream Sect, were enough to make countless powerful beings leave obediently.


    "Lin Fei''s reputation is indeed widespread. The situation in the Heavenly Principle Realm is about to change dramatically."


    "Mostly Martial Gods have left, while some Deity Transformation cultivators remain unmoved, obviously thinking that Lin Fei can''t handle them," another added.


    "Could Martial God Lin Fei be so rash? If he really can''t deal with them, wouldn''t his words turn into a joke?"


    "Maybe Martial God Lin has a backup n, or maybe not. But Deity Transformation cultivators with numerous avatars are indeed difficult to deal with. Just Lin Fei alone might find it difficult to clear the Heavenly Principle Realm."


    "Perhaps among those Deity Transformation cultivators, there are some who will coborate with him."


    Amidst the spections, everyone was eager to see how a single Martial God would ''cleanse'' the Heavenly Principle Realm. Was Lin Fei there at the invitation of a Deity Transformation cultivator for cooperation?


    But Lin Fei had asked all Deity Transformation cultivators in the Heavenly Principle Realm to leave, promising to clear the realm after an hour.


    Many were closely monitoring the situation in the Heavenly Principle Realm. Time ticked by, and gradually, no more figures were seen leaving through the passageway. Finally, the hour passed.


    "Whoosh!"


    Lin Fei, floating in the void of the Heavenly Principle Realm, opened his eyes and dered, "The hour has passed! Those who have not left the Heavenly Principle Realm, need not leave anymore. Stay here forever!"


    Lin Fei''s voice, cold and resolute, was filled with amanding and lethal intent.

 517. Saber World Expansion

    517. Saber World Expansion


    As Lin Fei finished speaking, a white glow emanated from him. This radiance, rippling like waves on water, rapidly spread in all directions. But these were not ordinary ripples; they were the expansion of Lin Fei''s Saber World.


    The Saber World expanded continuously - ten meters, a hundred meters, then a mile, ten miles, a hundred miles, reaching a thousand miles. It seemed to hit its limit, unable to spread any further.


    "Can''t expand anymore?" Lin Fei murmured to himself, not surprised, as if he had anticipated this.


    Previously, Lin Fei had used his Saber World to sweep through the entire True Spirit Realm. Now, he didn''t need to ''sweep'' through; he just needed to expand his Saber World as much as possible, even if it meant sacrificing its power.


    "Worldws, expand!" hemanded.


    The next moment, something within Lin Fei''s Saber World seemed to ''peel away'' ¨C these were the worldws. Eachw capable of creating a world could naturally expand the Saber World.


    Previously, these worldws were merged with the Saber World, significantly enhancing its power. When integrated, thews could increase the Saber World''s power tenfold or even a hundredfold, allowing Lin Fei''s Saber World to subdue Martial Gods and Deity Transformation cultivators.


    With the separation of the worldws, Lin Fei''s Saber World was purely for expansion,cking the enhancement of thesews. As a result, it couldn''t suppress Martial Gods or Deity Transformation cultivators.


    However, Lin Fei had no intention of using the Saber World for suppression. His aim was to cover the entire Heavenly Principle Realm with it, facilitating a better reception of the world origin. Clearing the area was just a secondary objective.


    Under the cover of the Saber World, Lin Fei could teleport instantaneously, possessing the ability to traverse the void akin to a True Monarch.


    "Is this Lin Fei''s Saber World?"


    "We know Lin Fei has a Saber World, but why has it expanded so much? Is he trying to cover the entire Heavenly Principle Realm?"


    "Though the range of the Saber World has increased, it doesn''t seem to be suppressing us. We can break free from it anytime, can''t we?"


    Indeed, many Deity Transformation cultivators, initially panicked, soon calmed down upon realizing the Saber World''s power was weaker than they expected. No matter how strong a Martial God was, he was still just one person. Even if he killed them one by one, how long would that take?


    After all, for a Martial God to y an avatar of a Deity Transformation cultivator, it would require a long journey. And these avatars wouldn''t just wait to be in by Lin Fei; they could flee. If they yed a game of hide-and-seek with Lin Fei, dragging out time, how many could he actually kill?


    When the Heavenly Principle Realm copsed and the world origin appeared, there would still be many Deity Transformation avatars to seize it. This seemed like an unsolvable situation. A Martial God, after all, was different from a Deity Transformation; they didn''t have as many avatars and couldn''t dominate the source of a small world alone.


    Ignoring these Deity Transformation cultivators, Lin Fei continued to expand his Saber World. Onew, twows, threews... He utilized nearly all eighteen worldws, covering about eighty percent of the Heavenly Principle Realm. Although not entirely enveloping it, it was satisfactory for Lin Fei.


    Covering eighty percent of the Heavenly Principle Realm meant that Lin Fei could potentially obtain eighty percent of the world origin. Moreover, after clearing the area, he would have time to collect the remaining origin, possibly securing it all, provided it didn''t dissipate too quickly.


    However, the first step was to ''clear the field,'' as the presence of Deity Transformation cultivators in the realm remained an obstacle. Even though his Saber World couldn''t block these cultivators, their reliance on numerous avatars was now a weakness.


    Within the Saber World, Lin Fei could pinpoint the location of every avatar of the Deity Transformation cultivators. This knowledge was sufficient.


    Within the Saber World, these avatars were mere sitting ducks. Instantly, Lin Fei vanished. In his Saber World, he was the dominator, and instantaneous movement was effortless, not straining him in the least.


    At that moment, True Person Moke, with dozens of battle avatars and tens of thousands of ordinary avatars, controlled a significant force within the Heavenly Principle Realm. He hadn''t left, defiantly dering, "Others may fear you, Lin Fei, but I, True Person Moke, do not. I''ve been nning in the Heavenly Principle Realm for three thousand years, and I''m on the verge of reaping the rewards. You want me to leave now? Let''s see how you handle my tens of thousands of avatars."


    True Person Moke had invested too much in the Heavenly Principle Realm to leave easily. Departing would mean all his efforts were in vain, a cost he couldn''t afford. However, the next moment, a figure suddenly appeared before True Person Moke.


    "Lin Fei? How did you get here so quickly?" Moke was taken aback, knowing the distance Lin Fei had covered in such a short time was immense. It was akin to the spatial traversal capabilities of a True Monarch.


    True Person Moke''s mind shed with insight as he realized the reason behind Lin Fei''s actions.


    "Could it be instantaneous movement within the Saber World?" As the master of the Saber World, Lin Fei indeed had the ability to move instantaneously within it. True Person Moke had almost forgotten this critical detail. Now he understood why Lin Fei kept expanding his Saber World ¨C it enabled him to move instantly. In the Saber World, Lin Fei was effectively as powerful as a True Monarch.


    "Lin Fei, what if you kill this avatar of mine?" True Person Moke said calmly, showing no fear. "Even if you kill all my main battle avatars, I still have ordinary ones. Your expanded Saber World can''t suppress the avatars of us Deity Transformation cultivators. Once the Heavenly Principle Realm copses and the world origin appears, our ordinary avatars can still seize it!"


    True Person Moke was surprisingly calm, even though Lin Fei''s ability to move instantaneously was unexpected. He had already thought of a countermeasure. Lin Fei frowned at the mention of ''ordinary avatars.'' Indeed, this was a problem. Deity Transformation cultivators could create countless ordinary avatars, and Lin Fei''s expanded Saber World could not kill these avatars.


    "Thank you for the reminder," Lin Fei said. "The ordinary avatars of Deity Transformation cultivators are indeed troublesome. However, there is a solution. Do Deity Transformation cultivators truly never die?"


    A sharp glint shed in Lin Fei''s eyes. He recalled the memories of the mirage beast, which he had controlled using a special method. He knew that the mirage beast had effortlessly killed North Wind True Person. Others might not be able to kill Deity Transformation cultivators, but the mirage beast was their nemesis!


    Lin Fei hadn''t fully refined the mirage beast but had integrated it with his Saber World to form a grand formation ¨C the Ten Directions Heavenly Formation. The next moment, he deployed the formation, and instantly, the mirage beast''s illusion descended, sessfully pulling True Person Moke into the illusion.

 518. The Might of Lin Fei’s Illusion

    518. The Might of Lin Fei¡¯s Illusion


    True Person Moke''s eyes widened in disbelief as he found himself surrounded by an endless expanse of white. Then, the scenery shifted, and he seemed to return to his hometown.


    "This must be an illusion," he thought, recognizing the falsehood. Yet, when he saw a familiar figure, his heart jolted. "You''re not dead..."


    True Person Moke was entranced by the figure,pletely caught in the illusion. Lin Fei, unaware of the specific illusion True Person Moke experienced, knew from the moment he deployed the Ten Directions Heavenly Formation that his opponent had fallen into the illusory realm. The illusion exploited the victim''s vulnerabilities and weaknesses, making them sumb entirely to its influence.


    Lin Fei hadplete control over True Person Moke in this state.


    "Moke, you are steeped in sin and have no right to live," Lin Fei''s voice, like a demonic whisper, infiltrated True Person Moke''s ears. True Person Moke shuddered, struggling momentarily before his expression softened, even smiling slightly.


    The next moment, True Person Moke self-destructed. Simultaneously, his dozens of battle avatars and countless ordinary avatars all self-destructed at the same time.


    "What happened? What''s wrong with True Person Moke?"


    "His presence seems to have vanished."


    "Did True Person Moke die?"


    "Quick, contact True Person Moke''s avatar in the Divine Realm. What? Can''t reach him either, likely dead?"


    "Could it be Lin Fei?"


    "Did Lin Fei kill a Deity Transformation cultivator, causing aplete demise?"


    At that moment, the affairs of True Person Moke stirred a vast controversy. In the Heavenly Principle Realm, True Person Moke actually had many friends. These friends soon realized that all of True Person Moke''s avatars, whether ordinary orbat ones, were self-destructing. This was highly abnormal.


    Lin Fei used an unknown method topel True Person Moke tomit suicide! A true deitymitting suicide meant that all his avatars would do the same, leading to aplete downfall.


    However, whether True Person Moke truly perished remained a subject of debate. After all, no one knew if he had just concealed himself. Yet, when Lin Fei confronted the next Deity Transformation, the truth became clear.


    With a "swoosh", Lin Fei''s figure shed and he arrived in the Heavenly Principle Realm, in front of Flying Moon True Person. Flying Moon True Person, a Deity Transformation powerhouse, had thirty-eightbat avatars scattered throughout the Heavenly Principle Realm.


    Not too many, but still a formidable Deity Transformation figure. Additionally, his ordinary avatars were also distributed everywhere in the realm. The key moment was Lin Fei''s arrival. Under Flying Moon True Person''smand were many Martial Kings and Nascent Souls. Lin Fei ignored these Martial Kings and Nascent Souls, focusing his gaze on Flying Moon True Person.


    "Lin Fei!" Flying Moon True Person was also very cautious. Upon seeing Lin Fei, he did not summon his avatars. He understood that he was no match for Lin Fei even with his all avatars. Instead, it was better to let the avatars remain dispersed across the Heavenly Principle Realm. This was the best strategy against Lin Fei.


    "Martial God Lin, did you y True Person Moke?" Flying Moon True Person inquired.


    Lin Fei looked indifferently at Flying Moon True Person and then spoke calmly, "True Person Moke, like you, was reluctant to leave the Heavenly Principle Realm."


    "Unwilling to leave? Then I shall ensure he remains here forever," Lin Fei dered. "The same goes for you!"


    With that, Lin Fei pointed a finger.


    "Ten Directions Heavenly Array!" A humming sound filled the air. Lin Fei''s Saber World instantly enveloped Flying Moon True Person.


    Flying Moon True Person shuddered, a hint of bewilderment appearing in his eyes. His spirit, even weaker than that of True Person Moke, easily sumbed.


    With effortless ease, Lin Fei plunged Flying Moon True Person into an illusion. Those who witnessed Flying Moon True Person''s state stood motionless as if struck by a spell, their eyes wide with disbelief.


    "What''s happening? What''s wrong with Flying Moon True Person?"


    "Why is he not moving?"


    "Has Flying Moon True Person been sealed or suppressed?"


    "It doesn''t seem so; it''s like he''s fallen into an illusion."


    "An illusion? "Heart Demon Martial God?"


    The mention of an illusion immediately brought to mind the Heart Demon Martial God. However, Lin Fei was alone; the Heart Demon Martial God had not apanied him. Moreover, how could the Heart Demon Martial God contend with all of Flying Moon True Person''s avatars? Nevertheless, they were about to witness something truly terrifying.


    Approximately fifteen minutester, the expression on Flying Moon True Person''s face gradually rxed, his eyes clouded with confusion. Seeing this, Lin Fei knew that Flying Moon True Person''s spirit was now under his control.


    "Flying Moon True Person, you are deeply sinful and unworthy to live," Lin Fei stated dispassionately. "Commit suicide."


    This directive mirrored the one given to True Person Moke. And indeed, Flying Moon True Person did as Lin Feimanded. With a loud "bang," he self-destructed.


    Not only this avatar but also the remaining thirty-sevenbat avatars and countless ordinary avatars exploded simultaneously. Even in the Divine Realm, the avatars of Flying Moon True Person hidden in various ces self-destructed at the same moment.


    Flying Moon True Person was dead,pletely and utterly fallen.


    At this moment, everyone stared in stunned silence at the unfolding scene before them. They were finally convinced that True Person Moke hadn''t merely disappeared, but had died, just like Flying Moon True Person. Most likely, both had perished at the hands of Lin Fei.


    The method Lin Fei used to y Flying Moon True Person and True Person Moke wasn''t traversing the void orboriously seeking out each avatar. Instead, it was illusion, controlling the mind,pelling these Deity Transformation powerhouses to take their own lives! Once a Deity Transformation powerhouse contemted suicide, who could stop them? Thus, even Deity Transformations fell.


    Numerous Martial Kings and Nascent Soul cultivators witnessed this event. Lin Fei nced at them, unconcerned about these Martial Kings and Nascent Souls. His figure vanished instantly, leaving no trace. These Martial Kings and Nascent Soul cultivators wouldn''t hinder his collection of the world''s origin. After all, they weren''t qualified to harvest it.


    Seeing Lin Fei''s disappearance, the many Martial Kings and Nascent Soul cultivators exchanged nces, shock evident in their eyes. Without hesitation, they decided not to linger in the Heavenly Principle Realm any longer. It was too perilous; while they could possibly reap some benefits, the likelihood of being crushed was greater. After all, even Deity Transformations had fallen!


    As the numerous Martial Kings and Nascent Souls departed, the news of Lin Fei ying True Person Moke and Flying Moon True Person spread rapidly. Many Nascent Soul cultivators and Martial Kings had seen it with their own eyes; there could be no mistake.


    Furthermore, it was said that Lin Fei had used illusions to control the minds of True Person Moke and Flying Moon True Person, leading the Deity Transformation powerhouses to suicide. Only in this way could two Deity Transformation powerhouses fall in such a short time. Otherwise, even True Monarchs couldn''t achieve this. Lin Fei could only have done it this way!


    Some even thought of Shen. Some top Martial Gods and Deity Transformations knew of Shen''s existence and its potent mind control. But upon investigation, they discovered that Shen too had disappeared, presumably fallen.


    Interestingly, before Shen''s disappearance, Lin Fei and Heart Demon Martial God had visited his domain, Shen''s territory. Suddenly, the "truth" seemed crystal clear.

 519. Slaying Deity Transformations Without Hesitation!

    519. ying Deity Transformations Without Hesitation!


    "What did you say? Lin Fei used illusions to y Flying Moon True Person and True Person Moke?"


    The news was met with disbelief.


    "Absolutely true! Lin Fei, the Martial God, is suspected of possessing a mind-control technique simr to Shen''s, capable ofpelling Deity Transformation powerhouses tomit suicide. Once they do, no number of avatars can save them."


    "Lin Fei''s own strength is already immensely formidable, with his Saber World, and now with illusions, he''s even more challenging than the former Yuanxie True Person."


    "It seems no one but a True Monarch could possibly stand against Lin Fei now."


    "Sying Deity Transformation cultivators, it''s terrifying."


    "It looks like the world''s origin of the Heavenly Principle Realm will truly belong to Lin Fei alone..."


    The news of Lin Fei ying Flying Moon True Person and True Person Moke spread rapidly. Many Deity Transformation powerhouses in the Heavenly Principle Realm tightened up upon hearing this. No longer did they speak arrogantly; instead, they became cautious in their words and actions. In fact, some Deity Transformations even began to withdraw their avatars slowly. They were not afraid of Lin Fei before because they knew he couldn''t y them.


    But now? Lin Fei could not only kill them but also silentlypel them tomit suicide. This method was terrifying to even contemte. Having numerous avatars was no longer a surefire way to stay alive. No one wanted to offend a Martial God capable of making Deity Transformations truly perish.


    Thus, when Lin Fei moved to his next target, the third Deity Transformation True Person, he found their residence deserted.


    "Gone?" Lin Fei was slightly surprised. Although he had intentionally slowed down after ying Flying Moon True Person, wanting the news to spread and the Deity Transformation powerhouses to leave voluntarily, his method had proven effective. Arge number of Deity Transformation powerhouses had indeed left.


    "Boom!"


    Just then, a rift appeared in the void of the Heavenly Principle Realm. The Heavenly Principle Realm was copsing, and strands of the world''s origin began to emerge.


    However, by this time, nearly all Deity Transformations had already left the realm. At the entrance between the Divine Realm and the Heavenly Principle Realm, many gazed at the copse and the emerging world''s origin, their eyes filled with greed and regret.


    After all, some had spent thousands of years establishing their power in the Heavenly Principle Realm, and now, due to Lin Fei''s threat, they were forced to retreat. The sight of the world''s origin appearing only deepened their unwillingness to leave.


    Yet, none dared to step back into the Heavenly Principle Realm. The caution in their eyes was palpable, deterred by the examples of True Person Moke and Flying Moon True Person. Who would dare risk returning to the Heavenly Principle Realm? Life, after all, was more precious than the world''s origin.


    In an instant, as the world copsed, a white radiance covered eighty percent of the Heavenly Principle Realm. That was Lin Fei''s Saber World. People watched closely, curious about how Lin Fei would harvest the world''s origin.


    Within the Saber World, Lin Fei looked up at the void, observing the disintegration of the realm and the seeping origin from every corner.


    "Saber World, collect!" Lin Feimanded, and his Saber World began to absorb the world''s origin. Every bit within its reach was drawn into Lin Fei''s control.


    Even the remaining twenty percent of the realm wasn''t neglected. Wherever the world''s origin was sparse or vanishing, Lin Fei adjusted the Saber World to ensure it absorbed enough essence. Time passed¡ªdays went by.


    The copse of a minor world wasn''t an overnight event; it required a lengthy duration. After a few days, feeling that most of the world''s origin of the Heavenly Principle Realm was harvested, Lin Fei retracted his Saber World.


    Continuing further might have elerated the realm''s copse, potentially trapping him. Theplete copse of a minor world would unleash a terrifying destructive force, capable of instantaneously annihting Martial Gods and Deity Transformations. Typically, when harvesting a world''s origin, one only takes about eighty to ny percent before hastily departing. Lin Fei followed this prudence.


    "Leave," Lin Fei dered, taking a step forward.


    "Swoosh."


    In an instant, he had left the Heavenly Principle Realm and stood outside the passage between the two realms.


    "Swish."


    Suddenly, countless gazes fell upon him. Lin Fei was well ustomed to such intense scrutiny. After all, it wasn''t his first time being the center of attention. Just like when he left the True Spirit Realm, he was the focus of numerous onlookers.


    Of course, Lin Fei understood their interest in him stemmed from the world''s origin he had just collected. As long as no one spoke up or tried to stop him, he wouldn''t bother with them. However, this time seemed different.


    "Martial God Lin, please wait," a voice called out just as Lin Fei prepared to leave.


    "Hmm?" Lin Fei nced around and spotted a Deity Transformation cultivator, merely abat avatar. But Lin Fei didn''t even bother to listen.


    "Saber World!" Instantly, his Saber World swept out, enveloping the Deity Transformation powerhouse.


    "Martial God Lin, stop..." The Deity Transformation figure was taken aback and tried to say something more, but it was futile. Lin Fei, without a word, had already activated the Saber World, bringing Shen''s illusion into y.


    "Ten Directions Heavenly Array!" The grand array activated, and the illusion descended. The Deity Transformation was instantly pulled into the illusion and struggled only briefly before sumbingpletely.


    "You are deeply sinful and unworthy to live," Lin Fei''s calm voice resounded, piercing into the ears of the Deity Transformation. The figure seemed to struggle as if trying to wake from the illusion but to no avail. Soon, all struggles ceased.


    "Bang." The Deity Transformation self-destructed. At the same time, his other avatars in the vicinity also exploded in unison.


    He was dead.


    A formidable Deity Transformation, not even given the chance to speak, died for merely obstructing Lin Fei''s path. His fall was absolute. Witnessing this, countless powerhouses in the void fell silent. They knew of Lin Fei''s ferocity and his decisive nature in killing, but they hadn''t anticipated his ruthlessness to such an extent.


    Was this a case of killing upon the slightest disagreement? More crucially, he had the power to y a Deity Transformation so swiftly, a feat not even a True Monarch would dare im to achieve in such a short span.


    In fact, it was something a True Monarch genuinely couldn''t aplish. But Lin Fei had done it. Rumors had already circted about Lin Fei ying True Person Moke and Flying Moon True Person, attributed to his ability to control the minds of others and his terrifying illusory techniques.


    Some were skeptical at first, but now, any doubts had vanished. This was more than mere illusion; it was almost divine in execution, surpassing Shen and even exceeding the Heart Demon Martial God. And crucially, Lin Fei''s own strength was immense.


    Who would dare to make a move against such a top-tier Martial God capable of ying Deity Transformations? Who would dare to obstruct him?


    "Anyone else?" Lin Fei''s gaze swept across the crowd, his tone as cold as eternal ice, slowly asking the question.

 520. A True Monarch Aims to Kill Lin Fei?

    520. A True Monarch Aims to Kill Lin Fei?


    In the void of the Divine Realm, at least a hundred Martial Gods and Deity Transformation powerhouses, along with theirbat avatars, densely surrounded the area, making it impregnable. Yet, amidst this congregation of formidable beings, an eerie silence prevailed. Every head was bowed, and no one dared to speak. The atmosphere was heavy with tension.


    No one answered Lin Fei. No one even dared to meet his gaze directly. Wherever Lin Fei looked, heads were lowered in submission. In this moment, the hearts of many powerful beings trembled with fear.


    Lin Fei, with his singr might, had subdued numerous divine-level powerhouses, preventing them from even raising their heads. Even Initial Evil True Person, at his peak with tens of thousands ofbat avatars, had nevermanded such awe as Lin Fei did at this moment.


    "If there are no objections, then I shall take my leave," Lin Fei dered.


    "Swoosh."


    His figure transformed into a streak of light and swiftly vanished into the void.


    With Lin Fei''s departure, the crowd finally breathed a sigh of relief. Yet, the thought of Lin Fei''s ability to y a Deity Transformation with a mere thought hung over them like a sword, creating an oppressive and ufortable atmosphere.


    "Unbelievable! Just as the rumors suggested, Martial God Lin has mastered the art of illusion and can even control the minds of his opponents. Now, even Deity Transformation powerhouses face a threat to their lives when confronting Martial God Lin."


    "Lin Fei might not just have mastered illusion. It could be rted to Shen. Perhaps Lin Fei slew Shen and acquired some of its illusionary powers."


    "Regardless of how Lin Fei obtained his illusionary abilities, the problem now is that he has the strength to y Deity Transformations. He might well be the number one Martial God in the Divine Realm."


    "Indeed, Lin Fei stands unparalleled in the Divine Realm, unmatched in both the past and likely the future," agreed the others, and these affirmations came predominantly from Deity Transformation cultivators.


    In truth, their praises for Lin Fei weren''t genuine. Nor were they meant to elevate his fame. Instead, their intentions were sinister. Proiming Lin Fei as the number one Martial God in the Divine Realm was a strategy, for in the world of martial arts, there is no second in literature and no first in martial prowess.


    Ultimately, some Martial Gods, perhaps caring for such empty honors, might challenge Lin Fei. Or those harboring dissatisfaction with Lin Fei might see this as an opportunity. This was sufficient! After all, Lin Fei''s existence made all Deity Transformations uneasy. Even True Monarchs couldn''t easily y Deity Transformations at will. Why should they now feel threatened by Lin Fei?


    Of course, Shen once possessed such abilities, and many were aware of it. However, Shen was not as ostentatious, and it had weaknesses that could be exploited. But did Lin Fei have any weaknesses? Many pondered their own schemes in light of this development.


    ......


    Back in Ancient City, Lin Fei returned and immediately entered a secluded chamber.


    "The five Saber World secret realms have made my Saber World stronger! And now I have so much of the world''s origin. Let''s see how far these can enhance the particle worlds."


    Lin Fei began to utilize these precious world origins. No matter how valuable, they must be put to use. Moreover, they needed to be applied to the edge of his saber.


    The world origin Lin Fei had obtained this time was almost equivalent to what he had garnered in the True Spirit Realm. After all, the Heavenly Principle Realm was not small, and he had harvested its entire world origin. This was the advantage of dominance and strength.


    With his formidable power, Lin Fei could indeed do as he pleased. He was aware that many Deity Transformation powerhouses were likely plotting against him in secret, even preparing to confront him.


    Yet, Lin Fei was unafraid. As long as he continued to grow stronger, these adversaries could only harbor thoughts in their minds and would not dare to act.


    As days passed, the world origin significantly enhanced the particles throughout Lin Fei''s body. The enhancement wasn''t as significant as thest time; previously, it had increased tenfold, but this time, it was merely a doubling. However, even a twofold increase on top of his existing strength was incredibly formidable.


    Opening his eyes, Lin Fei realized the world origin was now entirely depleted.


    "Particles have doubled in number," Lin Fei reflected. "The Saber World secret realms have increased by five. Including the previously enhanced six hundred particle worlds."


    This increase in strength seemed no less significant than thest one. However, Lin Fei was acutely aware that he was about to face his fifth thunder tribtion, and each tribtion was more formidable than thest. While crossing the tribtion would be easy for him, Lin Fei aimed to gain as much understanding of the world''sws as possible, which required even greater strength.


    "This time, the power of the particle worlds has greatly surged," he pondered. "I now possess one thousand nine hundred particle worlds. Six hundred of these were created from particles that had previously increased tenfold. Now, all particles have doubled from their original count!"


    Lin Fei calcted, "If I face the fifth thunder tribtion now, withstanding five or possibly six heavenly thunders should be feasible. The seventh thunder, however, remains uncertain until I confront it directly."


    Lin Fei was clear in his mind. While there was a good chance of withstanding up to six heavenly thunders, he was not sure about the seventh. The exact nature and power of the seventh thunder were unknown to him.


    But, in his view, surviving six thunders to gain six worldws was an eptable oue. At least, with sixws, it would be easier for him to master aplete Dao in the future and achieve the status of a Martial Ancestor.


    Lin Fei didn''t aim for the extreme of pursuing ten or elevenws. It was not worth the immense effort and time required to slowly gather world origin and explore Saber World secret realms. Gaining sufficient worldws was enough. With these thoughts, Lin Fei left his residence.


    As Lin Fei was preparing to head to the location for his tribtion, he was suddenly contacted by someone from the Great Dream City.


    "Hmm? Someone from the Great Dream City is looking for me?"


    Curious, Lin Fei immediately made his way there.


    "May I ask if you are Martial God Lin?" Standing before Lin Fei were two Martial Gods from the Great Dream Sect.


    "Martial God Lin, Void Transformation True Monarch intends to kill you!"


    His opening statement was startling.


    "Hmm? A True Monarch wants to kill me?" Lin Fei''s eyes shed with surprise. "How do you know this, and why are you telling me?"


    The Martial God smiled slightly, "Please do not misunderstand, Martial God Lin. I am Zuo Yuan, a disciple serving beside our sect''s elder. The elder sent me to warn you. As a top-tier Martial God of our Great Dream Sect, it''s uneptable for you to be ambushed unknowingly. If it were just a Martial God-level confrontation, that would be one thing, but the elder won''t ignore a threat from a True Monarch level.


    However, the Divine Realm is vast, and even with our elder''s divine abilities, it''s impossible to cover everything. Therefore, as long as you stay within the Ancient Covenant''s sphere of influence, our elder can ensure your safety."


    Lin Fei respectfully replied, "Thank the elder for his concern."


    "It''s no trouble. The elder has high hopes for you and hopes to see you achieve True Monarch status soon." After delivering his message, Zuo Yuan left.


    "Swish."


    Lin Fei opened his eyes, returning his consciousness from the Great Dream City.


    "A True Monarch wants to kill me?" He frowned deeply. This matter required thorough investigation, and he needed to find out more about this "Zuo Yuan."

 521. Lin Fei Faces Tribulation Again, “The Number One Martial God� Gains Renown!

    521. Lin Fei Faces Tribtion Again, ¡°The Number One Martial God¡± Gains Renown!


    Since joining the Great Dream Sect, Lin Fei had gained a deeper understanding of the sect. The Great Dream Sect didn''t seem like a typical sect or power. It was quite loose, without many binding rules.


    However, the Great Dream Ancestor was fiercely protective of the sect members. If there was a fair fight or a sparring match between equals, there would be no issue. But should anyone attempt to bully those weaker than themselves, the Great Dream Ancestor would undoubtedly intervene.


    Lin Fei was under no illusions about his own status. He was well aware of his reputation. Capable of ying Deity Transformations and top-tier Martial Gods, and having dominated the Heavenly Principle Realm, he was no ordinary Martial God.


    It was natural for the Great Dream Ancestor to take an interest in him. Now, with him having sent Zuo Yuan to "warn" Lin Fei about a True Monarch intending to kill him, it seemed a reasonable precaution.


    Thus, Lin Fei conducted his own investigation and found that Zuo Yuan was truly one of the Great Dream Ancestor''s close associates.


    Moreover, Lin Fei obtained a "portrait" of Zuo Yuan, which matched the Martial God he had met. This confirmed that it was indeed Zuo Yuan who had approached him.


    "If the Ancestor has issued a warning, it''s likely true," Lin Fei thought. "But who could have alerted a True Monarch? And which True Monarch is it that wants to kill me?"


    Lin Fei frowned. This was not an easy matter to investigate, especially since he didn''t have a strong base orwork in the Divine Realm.


    Dealing with intelligence and information gathering was indeed not Lin Fei''s forte. However, he could surmise that his actions in the True Spirit Realm and Heavenly Principle Realm, particrly the battles for world origin, had likely offended many. The involvement of a True Monarch in his affairs seemed inevitable given the number of enemies he had made. He wasn''t surprised by this development; he had anticipated such a situation.


    "Still, with the protection of the Great Dream Ancestor," Lin Fei reassured himself, "within the bounds of the Ancient Covenant, I should be safe. True Monarchs can traverse voids and could directly attack in Ancient City, but they haven''t. This indicates they do respect, perhaps even fear, the Great Dream Sect and the Ancestor."


    Feeling more secure, Lin Fei knew he had a solid safety as long as he remained within the Ancient Covenant. The might of a Martial Ancestor was formidable¡ªfew would dare provoke such a being. Even a True Monarch would be relentlessly pursued and eliminated by a Martial Ancestor if targeted.


    A Martial Ancestor, mastering aplete Dao, could instantaneously annihte all avatars. Thus, while billions of avatars of a Deity Transformation might trouble a True Monarch, they posed no challenge to a Martial Ancestor.


    But could Lin Fei remain confined to the Ancient Covenant indefinitely? His goal was to be a Martial Ancestor, and staying in one ce wouldn''t help him achieve that.


    "My strength is still insufficient," Lin Fei mused. "If I were strong enough, what could a True Monarch possibly do to me? I must cross the fifth thunder tribtion soon. Only by oveing the tribtion can my strength leap qualitatively. I wonder how close I will be to breaking through the void after surviving five thunder tribtions?"


    Muttering to himself, a determined glint shone in Lin Fei''s eyes.


    Martial Gods contending with True Monarchs is not unheard of in history, but such instances are rare and the individuals involved are invariably exceptional talents.


    Lin Fei, aspiring to stand against True Monarchs as a Martial God, and perhaps even more than just contend, was already nearing the pinnacle of Martial God and Deity Transformation capabilities. The extent of his strength after his next tribtion was unknown even to him.


    "Regardless, the first step is to undergo the tribtion," Lin Fei decided, taking a deep breath before stepping towards the site of his tribtion.


    In Ancient City, the ce for tribtion was not bustling with activity. Despite many Martial Gods in the city, the tribtion site was seldom crowded. It was too challenging for most.


    Lin Fei''s previous tribtion had drawn arge crowd, inspiring many Martial Gods to undertake their own tribtions, slightly increasing the number of onlookers.


    As Lin Fei appeared at the tribtion site again, he immediately attracted everyone''s attention.


    "It''s Lin Fei, the Martial God from the Great Dream Sect!"


    "Martial God Lin is going to face tribtion again?"


    "I heard he slew two Deity Transformation powerhouses in the Heavenly Principle Realm and dominated its world origin. Is it true?"


    "Of course, it''s true. The story has spread across the entire Divine Realm. They say he''s even more formidable than Initial Evil True Person. Just a nce from him makes countless Deity Transformations and Martial Gods bow their heads."


    "Heh, have you not heard? Some people are now calling Martial God Lin the number one Martial God in the Divine Realm."


    "The number one Martial God? That''s a big im."


    "I think Martial God Lin deserves the title. Which other Martial God has achieved what he has? He subdued many Deity Transformations in the Divine Realm, something not even a True Monarch can easily do."


    "It''s incredible that Martial God Lin is from our Ancient Covenant."


    "There''s nothing incredible about it. Rumor has it that Martial God Lin emerged from the Ancient Continent, the ancestral ce of our Ancient Covenant, which once produced a Dao Integration True Immortal and a Martial Ancestor!"


    "Are the Ancient Continent really that miraculous?"


    The murmurs and conversations buzzed with excitement and awe, reflecting Lin Fei''s growing reputation and the prestige he had brought to the Ancient Covenant.


    Amidst the bustling discussions and the intense gaze of many, Lin Fei calmly walked into the designated area for his tribtion. His presence as a member of the Ancient Covenant in Ancient City, where he was seen as ''one of their own'', contrasted sharply with the hostile environments he had faced whenpeting for world origin. Here, he was among allies rather than adversaries.


    "Martial God Lin, are you here to undergo another tribtion?"


    "Yes, is there a suitable spot?"


    "Of course, please follow me."


    The Martial Gods managing the tribtion site were well acquainted with Lin Fei by now. They led him to an optimal spot for his tribtion. Although the specifics of the site were of little concern to Lin Fei, as he could undergo the tribtion anywhere, the location helped to contain the tribtion''s impact, preventing any harm to the rest of the Ancient City.


    Lin Fei didn''t rush into his tribtion. Instead, he closed his eyes, taking his time to adjust his mental and physical state. The uing fifth thunder tribtion was of paramount importance to him. He felt an instinctual anticipation for a significant transformation should he seed in this tribtion, though he couldn''t predict its exact nature. He was determined to face the fifth, sixth, and possibly even seventh heavenly thunder in the best possible condition.


    However, not all onlookers harbored good intentions. Amidst the crowd, some eyes watched Lin Fei''s figure with ill will, closely observing his every move.


    As Lin Fei prepared himself for the tribtion, a Deity Transformation cultivator among the onlookers quietly disseminated the news.


    "Spread the word. Lin Fei is undergoing his fifth tribtion."


    Ancient City, with its diverse poption, was notprised solely of Ancient Covenant members. Thus, the news of Lin Fei''s tribtion quickly spread throughout the Ancient Covenant and even across the Divine Realm. Many factions began to focus their attention on Lin Fei, the "Number One Martial God." Regardless of the intentions of those spreading the news, the title of the Divine Realm''s number one Martial God was gradually bing synonymous with Lin Fei.


    "Let''s begin," Lin Fei finally dered after an indeterminate period of preparation. His eyes suddenly snapped open, a divine light shimmering within them. He gazed calmly at the void above, ready to face the formidable challenge of his fifth thunder tribtion, a pivotal moment that could potentially elevate his strength to unprecedented levels. The eyes of many in the Divine Realm were on him, watching to see if he would indeed live up to his burgeoning reputation.

 522. Unprecedented, The Seventh Heavenly Thunder!

    522. Unprecedented, The Seventh Heavenly Thunder!


    "Boom!"


    The void thundered, echoing through the space. In his consciousness, Lin Fei perceived the vast sea of origin. His mind delved into this primordial essence, forcibly seizing aw from it. Instantly, a heavenly thunder struck down.


    Lin Fei looked up at the descending thunder with a calm demeanor. Surprisingly, he didn''t deploy his Saber World or particle worlds. He simply stood there, allowing the thunder to strike him directly.


    "Bang!"


    The thunder entered his body, and then it vanished without a trace. Lin Fei remained unscathed.


    Those watching Lin Fei''s tribtion were astounded. Even though they knew Lin Fei could withstand the first thunder, this was the first thunder of his fifth tribtion. To endure it directly with his physical body, and remainpletely unharmed, was beyond their expectations. Was this really a tribtion? Or did it seem more like a leisurely experience for him?


    Many had harbored skepticism towards Lin Fei''s title as the "Number One Martial God." However, witnessing this scene silenced their doubts. After all, the true measure of strength in the Divine Realm was one''s ability to endure tribtions.


    Lin Fei''s tribtion appeared as effortless as eating or drinking. With such prowess, he could possibly pass through nine tribtions in one go. Even the prospect of directly breaking through to shatter the void seemed within his reach.


    But Lin Fei chose not to pursue that path. Simply enduring one thunder in each of the nine tribtions was not his goal, for it would never lead to bing a Martial Ancestor.


    "Once more!" Lin Fei dered indifferently. Instantly, his consciousness seized a secondw. The second heavenly thunderbolt descended in response, evidently much more formidable than the first.


    The white electric light, fleeting as a glint, vanished into Lin Fei''s body in a blink. And then, there was no more. Lin Fei remained immobile. His physical body merely quivered slightly before the electric light faded. Thus, he withstood the second thunderbolt. Swiftly following was the third. This third thunderbolt was markedly stronger, its might suffused with a hint of destructive aura.


    Yet, Lin Fei remained unyielding, not resorting to the Saber World or even contemting the use of the Particle World. Lin Fei wished to test the limits of his corporeal particles. After all, the origin of so many worlds should not be squandered in vain. Hence, the third thunderbolt struck as expected, roaring into Lin Fei''s flesh.


    This time, Lin Fei could not remain indifferent. The particles of his body began to rapidly annihte. Ten percent, twenty percent, thirty percent, forty percent, fifty percent...


    Lin Fei endured without tapping into the power of the Particle World. In the end, only fifty percent of his body''s particles were annihted before theypletely vanished.


    Lin Fei had withstood the third thunderbolt, without even invoking the Particle World. Merely half of his body''s particles were annihted. For a Martial God, what was the annihtion of fifty percent of particles?


    It was insignificant! He could swiftly recover. Witnessing this scene, even the most obtuse observer now understood the formidable strength of Lin Fei''s physical body.


    "Incredible, truly incredible, they say Lin Fei is the foremost Martial God. Even without having seen him in action, with such a physical body, iming him to be the paramount Martial God is unquestionable."


    "Facing the three thunderbolts of the fifth heavenly tribtion, doing nothing but relying on his physical body to endure, enduring the bombardment of three thunderbolts is utterly astounding!"


    "How many more thunderbolts can Lin Fei withstand this time? Six? Or seven?"


    In an instant, all knew that Lin Fei''s tribtion this time was destined for a grand purpose, far from a mere rite of passage. Lin Fei had swiftly transcended the three heavenly thunders, seemingly provoking their wrath.


    Thus, the fourth thunder descended¡ªa sh of purple lightning, arriving in the blink of an eye. This time, Lin Fei did not dare to be overconfident, promptly invoking the power of Saber World.


    With a resonant "hum," Saber World materialized, shielding him from above.


    Facing the fourth strike of the purple thunder, Lin Fei was somewhat prepared. The might of this purple lightning was tenfold stronger than the previous ones, a force so powerful it could shake the heavens and the earth.


    However, having fused five realms of Saber World, and with the addition of six new worldws after thest thunder tribtion, his Saber World had transformed, far surpassing its former self.


    As the purple thunderstruck, Lin Fei''s Saber World trembled violently, flickers of electric light dancing within. Yet, ultimately, the purple thunder vanished without breaching the Saber World.


    "Boom"¡ª


    Before Lin Fei could recover, the fifth thunder arrived, a blood-red lightning, akin to deep crimson blood, instantly freezing his Saber World.


    "Crack, crack"¡ª


    Lin Fei''s Saber World, defenseless, began to fracture under the freeze, allowing the blood-red thunder to prate his physical body.


    However, Lin Fei refrained from using the Particle World, waiting calmly instead. He could distinctly feel that, after shattering the Saber World, the blood-red thunder had lost much of its strength, posing little threat to his physical form.


    Indeed, only thirty percent of Lin Fei''s bodily particles were annihted before the blood-red thunder dissipated. This was the formidable fifth thunder!


    Yet, Lin Fei remained vignt, his gaze fixed upon the sky.


    "Whoosh"¡ª


    The sixth thunderbolt descended, a bolt of ck lightning, utterly dark, seemingly heart-stopping at a mere nce. This ck thunder, born for destruction, appeared capable of annihting everything in its path.


    "Pfft"¡ª


    In just an instant, Lin Fei''s Saber World was obliterated, torn asunder by the ck thunder. Then, the ck lightning struck Lin Fei''s physical body.


    "Particle World!"


    Lin Fei held back no longer. His one thousand nine hundred Particle Worlds erupted violently.


    "Boom"¡ª


    The two forces collided fiercely. Upon impact, Lin Fei immediately sensed the ck lightning weakening.


    His Particle World''s power, with an overwhelming force, mercilessly engulfed the ck lightning. Then, within Lin Fei''s body, only the power of the Particle World remained, his physical form unscathed, and not even ten percent of his particles were harmed.


    Outside the tribtion site, everyone fell silent.


    "The sixth thunder traversed in less than a quarter of an hour. Such strength..."


    "Indeed, seizing sixws in less than a quarter of an hour. Is this truly the fifth thunder tribtion?"


    "Forget the fifth; could you withstand six thunders in even the first tribtion, and so effortlessly?"


    "Lin Fei is undoubtedly the foremost Martial God of the Divine Realm. Who could possibly be stronger than Martial God Lin?"


    "Crossing tribtions as easily as dining and drinking, only Martial God Lin can achieve such a feat."


    "Martial God Lin, now facing the seventh thunder? Sess would mean seizing sevenws at once!"


    "Sevenws, incredible."


    "In one tribtion, he seizesws equivalent to what other Martial Gods might in seven..."


    Everyone waited in silence. Would Lin Fei depart from the tribtion ground, or continue to face the tribtion, beckoning the seventh thunder?


    No one knew.


    At that moment, both inside and outside the tribtion site, a profound stillness reigned¡ªa stillness so deep, one could hear a pin drop.


    "Come forth, seventh thunder!" Lin Fei''s voice, imbued with a trace of determination and confidence, did not disappoint the onlookers. He plunged his consciousness once more into the Sea of Origin.


    "Boom"¡ª


    Instantly, the seventh thunderbolt descended!

 523. The Fifth Thunder Tribulation Conquered, the Emergence of a Dao Integration True Immortal!

    523. The Fifth Thunder Tribtion Conquered, the Emergence of a Dao Integration True Immortal!


    Lin Fei had often wondered what the seventh thunder would look like. He had numerous spections, but when he actually witnessed the seventh thunder, Lin Fei still showed a hint of astonishment.


    The seventh thunder was still white, indistinguishable in color from the first three thunders. Just a white thunder, yet its magnitude was iparable. As it struck down, it seemed as though the heavens were copsing, creating a colossal hole in the sky. The thunder was like a pir, hundreds of meters in diameter. Such an immense thunder, its terror was unimaginable.


    Not just Lin Fei, but it seemed even the entire Ancient City would be obliterated by this single thunder.


    "Retreat quickly, leave at once!"


    "Too terrifying, if we don''t leave now, it''ll be toote."


    "Such a fearsome thunder, unheard of even in the ninth thunder tribtion, right?"


    "If Lin Fei cannot withstand it, the entire Ancient City will be leveled."


    "How can there be such a terrifying thunder? Could the might of this thunder beparable to a strike from a True Monarch?"


    "Lin Fei is surely doomed this time. Such a thunder is not something a Martial God can withstand. No matter what tricks he has left, this time, he''ll likely be turned to ashes by the thunder..."


    In an instant, countless people scattered, fleeing in panic, wanting only to distance themselves from the tribtion site. As for the possibility of Ancient City being razed, they naturally weren''t concerned.


    Ancient City, after all, was protected by the Martial Ancestor, Dao Integration True Immortals, and even Supreme beings. Who could destroy Ancient City?


    Should Lin Fei truly fail to withstand this thunder, leading to the spread of its destructive force, it was certain that a Martial Ancestor or a Dao Integration True Immortal would intervene to contain the aftermath. They would not allow the thunder''s power to wreak havoc unchecked.


    However, for Lin Fei, who was undergoing the tribtion, the situation seemed dire.


    At this moment, the vicinity of the tribtion site had been deserted, eerily empty. Lin Fei, faintly perceiving several powerful gazes fixed upon him, sensed their presence¡ªthese gazes were devoid of sadness or joy, simply resting upon him, making him acutely aware of their scrutiny. These were certainly not True Monarchs; perhaps they were Martial Ancestors or even Dao Integration True Immortals!


    Regardless of who watched, it meant little to Lin Fei at this juncture. No one could assist him now.


    "The seventh thunder! Though it''s beyond my expectations, do you think this alone can annihte me?" Lin Fei''s eyes widened, a fierce gleam shing through them.


    "Boom"¡ª


    Instantly, his one thousand nine hundred Particle Worlds erupted. Simultaneously, the Saber World fully contracted, forming a small protective shield enveloping his entire body. This allowed him to concentrate the power of the Saber World, maximizing its might.


    Moreover, thebined strength of the one thousand nine hundred Particle Worlds seemed to reach its zenith, causing even the void to appear as if it were copsing, with cracks emerging one after another.


    Ultimately, the colossal thunderbolt struck down with tremendous force, engulfing both Lin Fei and the tribtion groundpletely. An unimaginable power furiously annihted the particles of Lin Fei''s physical body, like an overwhelming, unstoppable force, possessing the power to crush everything in its path.


    Yet, within this terrifying force, Lin Fei''s Particle Worlds, all one thousand nine hundred of them, forcefully carved through this overwhelming power, even creating a safe zone. His physical body''s particles, though nearly instantly losing eighty percent of their substance, the remaining twenty percent were incredibly resilient. Within themy the essence of the one thousand nine hundred Particle Worlds, unyielding to the thunder''s force, enduring its relentless assault. And the power kept flowing inexhaustibly.


    Finally, in an instant, the thunder disappeared. The tribtion ground had turned into a scorched wastnd, all formations destroyed. However, throughout this ordeal, neither the Martial Ancestors nor the Dao Integration True Immortals intervened.


    Many found this strange. In such a scenario, why didn''t the Martial Ancestors intervene? Such force, such thunder, threatened to destroy the entire Ancient City.


    Of course, that was under the premise that Lin Fei could not withstand it. The Martial Ancestors would surely have intervened then. But now, theirck of action¡ªdid it mean that Lin Fei had withstood the onught?


    Despite this being almost inconceivable, too astonishing to believe, even bordering on the absurd, the magnitude of that thunder, its overwhelming might... could a Martial God really withstand it?


    But when the dust settled and the thunder vanished, everyone''s gaze returned to the tribtion site. There, they saw a figure, standing quietly on the ground, motionless. Everyone was visibly shaken as if they couldn''t believe their eyes. That familiar figure had reappeared. Lin Fei had not perished!


    "Swish."


    Lin Fei opened his eyes, ncing around. Everything had disappeared, all wrought by his own hands. He furrowed his brows slightly and took a few steps forward, seemingly wanting to say something. But there was no one around; everyone was too afraid to approach, staring at Lin Fei with eyes full of shock.


    "He really didn''t die, Lin Fei seeded?"


    "The seventh thunder, with unimaginable might, and a Martial God actually withstood it?"


    "That wasparable to a strike from a True Monarch, absolutelyparable!"


    "Incredible, truly incredible."


    "How did Lin Fei achieve this?"


    The crowd was abuzz with discussions, but no one dared toe forward.


    Lin Fei didn''t check his own condition. He swept his gaze over the crowd and spoke calmly, "Who is in charge of this tribtion site?"


    "Whoosh."


    A Martial God flew over. "Lin... fellow daoist Lin, I am in charge here. The tribtion site was destroyed, but it was because of me. Whatever is needed for the reconstruction,e to me!"


    Lin Fei was not one to shirk responsibility. He hade here for his tribtion, and the result was the site''s destruction, so naturally, he wouldpensate.


    The person in charge was about to speak when suddenly, a powerful voice echoed from the void: "The tribtion site is a property of the Ancient Covenant. It is freely open to all Martial Gods. Since it''s destroyed, it''s because our formations were not strong enough. You need notpensate. Besides, repairing it is an easy task."


    After this powerful voice finished speaking, a mysterious force appeared in the void, rippling like water waves, spreading outwards in concentric circles.


    "Buzz."


    A miracle unfolded. The tribtion site, which had been leveled to the ground, began to visibly reconstruct itself at a remarkable speed. Formations re-emerged one by one, and even the buildings, astonishingly, reappeared as if by magic. It was as though a mysterious force had rewound time, restoring the site to its former state. But it wasn''t just a simple restoration. In the end, a vast formation materialized, emanating a formidable power.


    "Next time, even if the thunder''s might is a hundred times stronger, it will not be able to raze this ce to the ground again. All is restored to its original state. Lin Fei, right? Great Dream Ancestor is indeed fortunate in his Dao..."


    After this voice finished speaking, it vanished. All around, everyone excitedly performed a grand bow, loudly proiming, "Farewell, True Immortal!"


    Lin Fei''s heart stirred at this revtion. The one who had just intervened was none other than a Dao Integration True Immortal!

 524. Saber World Empowerment, Shattering the Void!

    524. Saber World Empowerment, Shattering the Void!


    "True Immortal... I wonder which True Immortal it was?"


    Lin Fei''s eyes shimmered with a unique light. The method used by the mysterious True Immortal just now was nothing short of miraculous, beyond Lin Fei''s understanding. He could surmise, however, that it likely involved the Dao andws.


    Yet, his realm was far inferior to that of a Dao Integration True Immortal, so naturally, he couldn''tprehend it fully. A Dao Integration True Immortal, an entity on par with a Martial Ancestor, embodied the epitome of greatness. True immortals, indestructible, whose lifespans matched the heavens themselves. Such beings truly stood at the pinnacle of the Divine Realm, overlooking all creation.


    "Martial God Lin, the True Immortal has already given instructions. You need notpensate for the tribtion site. In fact, the True Immortal has reinforced the site, so if youe for tribtion again, such an incident will not recur."


    This Martial God seemed somewhat embarrassed. The tribtion site had been in good condition, but Lin Fei''s tribtion hadpletely destroyed it, even necessitating the intervention of a lofty Dao Integration True Immortal.


    "That was Grand Unity True Immortal from Unified Dao!"


    Lin Fei nodded in acknowledgment and gestured respectfully towards the direction of the Unified Dao: "My thanks to the True Immortal!"


    Since Lin Fei was not required topensate for the destruction of the tribtion site, he naturally weed the relief from this potential burden. Without much regard for the shocked gazes of the others, he promptly left the tribtion area.


    The news of Lin Fei withstanding seven heavenly thunders in his tribtion quickly spread like wildfire throughout the Divine Realm. The seventh thunder was particrly terrifying, almost without precedent in historical records.


    Yet now, there was a record. The seventh thunder, massive and destructive like a colossal pir of light, was not something a Martial God was expected to withstand. But Lin Fei had done just that. Spections about the extent of Lin Fei''s current realm and strength were rampant, with numerous theories circting.


    Regardless of what others spected, Lin Fei returned to his residence and entered a secret chamber. His expression grew solemn. "There seems to be a problem with my body," he murmured to himself.


    After passing the fifth thunder tribtion and enduring the seventh thunder, Lin Fei felt something was amiss with his body. It was strange. Every move he made felt like he was bound by invisible "shackles," as if something was restricting him, causing difort. Yet, he had sessfully passed the fifth thunder tribtion.


    "System," Lin Fei immediately called up the system to check his status.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Cultivation Realm: Martial God (Fifth Thunder Tribtion)</strong>


    <strong>Great Dream Heart Sutra: Second Level (Progress 1%)</strong>


    <strong>Four Symbols and Five Elements Creation Technique: One Thousand Nine Hundred Particle Worlds</strong>


    Lin Fei scrutinized his realm, indeed confirming his advancement to the fifth thunder tribtion. His Particle Worlds remained at one thousand nine hundred, for he had not yet utilized the seven newly acquired worldws to create additional Particle Worlds. Once he did, he would add seven hundred more, bringing the total to two thousand six hundred Particle Worlds.


    However, Lin Fei didn''t immediately set out to create these new Particle Worlds. He was concerned about the peculiar condition of his body. Without understanding the nature of this issue, he refrained from rashly expanding his Particle Worlds.


    In the secrecy of his chamber, Lin Fei extended his hand, gently waving it. He distinctly felt as if something in the void was binding him, hindrancesing from all directions, invisible to the naked eye.


    "Let''s create a Particle World and see," Lin Fei thought, unable to decipher the puzzle. He decided to test by creating new Particle Worlds, using one of the worldws to create a hundred new ones. Instantly, his Particle Worlds increased to two thousand.


    With this addition, Lin Fei''s sensation of obstruction became clearer and more distinct. "Continue," he decided, proceeding to create more Particle Worlds. Two thousand one hundred, two thousand two hundred, two thousand three hundred, two thousand four hundred...


    When Lin Fei exhausted the seven worldws and his Particle Worlds reached two thousand six hundred, he stopped. He could now clearly perceive what was constraining him: the void itself, or more precisely, space.


    The void of the Divine Realm was binding the current Lin Fei. The massive increase in his Particle Worlds, coupled with his formidable physical strength, caused a rapid expansion of his power. Having undergone only the fifth thunder tribtion, he had already reached the limit attainable by a Martial God.


    Lin Fei concluded that to advance further, he must break through the constraints of the void¡ªshatter the void itself!


    "Next tribtion will be about shattering the void," Lin Fei contemted with growing anticipation. "Reaching the stage of shattering the void typically means striving toprehend the Dao, eventually understanding and mastering aplete path. Relying solely on self-enlightenment and personalws for this is extremely challenging.


    However, if I continue to ovee thunder tribtions and plunder enoughws, I can form aplete Dao with these numerousws, thereby achieving the status of a Martial Ancestor."


    Lin Fei''s eyes sparkled with determination. Although no Martial God undergoing thunder tribtion had ever reached the level of shattering the void, theck of precedence didn''t mean it was impossible.


    Lin Fei had already proven with his own strength that if one''s power is immense enough, it can lead to shattering the void. And shattering the void is simply a manifestation of reaching a certain level of overwhelming power.


    For instance, if a cultivator only seizes onew in each tribtion, it''s nearly impossible to reach the stage of shattering the void after nine tribtions. The reason is simply insufficient strength. If one''s power is great enough, one can reach the stage of shattering the void, regardless of whether they are in the midst of tribtion or not.


    "Boom."


    Lin Fei''s two thousand six hundred Particle Worlds erupted with force. A roaring sound emanated from within him, and the surrounding void instantly copsed, only to quickly recover.


    Behind Lin Fei, a giant ck hole-like formation appeared, not an actual ck hole, but a manifestation of his power reaching the critical point of shattering the void.


    "If Ibine this with the power of Saber World," Lin Fei pondered, his eyes lighting up. "Could I shatter the void right now?"


    The true shattering of the void means a single strike capable of breaking open the void, crushing it, then entering and traveling through it, all the while withstanding the immense pressure of the void on the physical body.


    "Let''s try it." Lin Fei''s thoughts moved with purpose.


    "Saber World!" In an instant, he unleashed the Saber World. Simultaneously, all the Particle Worlds within his body, coupled with the strength of his physical form, erupted under the enhancement of the Saber World.


    "Buzz."


    At this moment, Lin Fei seemed to break through a critical point, stepping into apletely new realm. Before him, the fabric of reality, like a "mirror," shattered instantaneously. Then, everything in front of him changed.


    Lin Fei saw numerous dark passageways, appearing right in front of him, seemingly essible at any moment.


    "Void passages!" he murmured softly. For those who be ''Void Transformation True Monarchs,''prehending the secrets of the void is necessary to discover these void passages.


    However, for those who shatter the void, understanding these secrets is not required. By directly breaking the void, they too can perceive these passageways.


    The methods differ, but the destination is the same. Both achieve the same effect¡ªspatial traversal.


    "Indeed, the strength of my physical body has already reached the critical point for shattering the void," Lin Fei mused. "Now, just a little more power is needed to reach the stage of shattering the void. The enhancement from the Saber World has indeed enabled me to take this step."


    "Shattering the void," he whispered, feeling a surge of excitement. He had indeed achieved it! Although it required the augmentation of the Saber World, the ability to do so still equated to shattering the void.


    However, the concept of void passages intrigued Lin Fei. Taking a deep breath, he prepared himself.


    "Whoosh."


    With one step, Lin Fei entered one of the void passages, his figure vanishing into the void.

 525. Traversing the Void! The Last Opportunity to Collect the World’s Origin!

    525. Traversing the Void! The Last Opportunity to Collect the World¡¯s Origin!


    Inside the void passage, Lin Fei had just stepped in and immediately felt a terrifying pressure and a repelling force, as if trying to ''squeeze'' him out of the void passage. Moreover, the pressure in the void was annihting the particles of his physical body.


    However, Lin Fei barely managed to withstand it, though moving forward was extremely difficult, each step requiring him to endure immense pressure.


    Deploying the Saber World, Lin Fei unleashed all his strength, barely managing to take a step forward.


    "Whoosh."


    After taking a step, the void shattered around him. Stumbling and almost clumsily, Lin Fei emerged from the void into a new location.


    "This ce is..." Lin Fei observed carefully. He was no longer in his secret chamber but in a strange and unfamiliar location. It seemed to be at the edge of the Ancient Covenant, far from the Ancient City, on the periphery of the Ancient Covenant''s territory.


    "This distance, it''s so vast! If I had flown, who knows how long it would have taken."


    Lin Fei was profoundly shocked. He immediately understood the power of spatial traversal. Just a single step, and he had traversed such an immense distance.


    "Let''s go back."


    With a slight flicker of the Saber World, the two thousand six hundred Particle Worlds inside him erupted once again, and the void passage reappeared. Lin Fei stepped into it once more.


    As soon as he entered, Lin Fei vaguely sensed a familiar location, seemingly the ce he had just left. Mustering all his strength, he took another step.


    "Swoosh."


    When Lin Fei reappeared, he was back in his secret chamber.


    "Back again!"


    After careful thought, Lin Fei finally understood the intricacies of void traversal. It turned out that traversing the void required specific locations and coordinates.


    For those True Monarch powerhouses, sensing these coordinates was feasible. Without specific coordinates, void traversal would be blind, and the destination uncertain.


    For Lin Fei, moving through the void was akin to walking on a map. What might seem like a small step on a map could actually span thousands or even tens of thousands of miles in reality. The void passages acted like these maps, with a single step potentially covering vast distances. However, Lin Fei couldn''t traverse extremely long distances.


    "Those Void Transformation cultivators usuallyprehend the secrets of the void, thereby not suffering from the intense pressure within the void passages. This allows them to travel further, effectively traversing greater distances," Lin Fei reasoned.


    "For Martial Gods, once they shatter the void, the stronger their physical bodies are, the more pressure they can withstand in the void passages. This means they can take more steps and travel farther. No wonder those who shatter the void continue to seek ways to strengthen their physical bodies, while those who have attained Void Transformation cultivatror keep delving into the mysteries of the void. Both are True Monarchs, both traverse the void, but their methods are entirely different."


    Lin Fei now fully grasped the secrets of void traversal. As a Martial God, his path was clear¡ªstrengthen his physical body. The more robust his body, the longer he could withstand the pressure of the void passages, and the farther he could travel through the void.


    At present, Lin Fei could only manage basic void traversal, covering rtively short distances, especiallypared to other True Monarchs. Nheless, this was a significant ace up his sleeve. The transition from Martial God to one who has shattered the void was a leap in quality.


    "I need more of the world''s origin," Lin Fei concluded. "More Saber Worlds, only then can I ovee more thunder tribtions, obtain more worldws, create more Particle Worlds, and strengthen my physical body."


    Lin Fei knew a mysterious True Monarch was closely watching him. Should he leave the Ancient Covenant, this individual might seize the opportunity to strike.


    "Who exactly is this True Monarch?" Lin Fei pondered, his eyes shing with determination. Not all True Monarchs were formidable to the same degree. At least now, Lin Fei himself was a True Monarch, and his ability to shatter the void had significantly amplified his strength.


    If his adversary was a True Monarch of the Immortal Path, even their primarybat incarnation might not necessarily match Lin Fei''s prowess. However, a pressing issue came to Lin Fei''s mind: True Monarchs couldn''t enter minor worlds without causing them to copse.


    "Am I considered a True Monarch now?" he wondered. "Can I enter a minor world?"


    Lin Fei needed more world origins, which required entering minor worlds. But as a True Monarch with immense physical strength, how could he enter these worlds?


    "Wait, my status as a True Monarch relies on the augmentation of the Saber World to reach the shattering void realm," Lin Fei reasoned. "That means my physical body hasn''t actually reached the void-shattering stage. Can I still enter a minor world?"


    With this realization, Lin Fei grew eager to test his theory. He headed to the Great Dream City to look for tasks rted to the struggle for world origins. Hisst venture into the Heavenly Principle Realm had been satisfying, but whether he could find another suitable world now remained uncertain.


    Uncertain of the best course of action, Lin Fei arrived at the Great Dream City''s task hall and began a thorough search. He found tasks rted to the contention for world origins, but they were all for rtively insignificant minor worlds.


    Not wanting to waste time and having a specific n in mind, Lin Fei was determined to collect a substantial amount of world origins. Moreover, he intended not to utilize them immediately. Further strengthening his body at this point would deprive him of the opportunity to enter minor worlds in the future. This might be hisst chance topete for world origins in a minor world.


    Lin Fei resolved to make the most of this opportunity, aiming to gather enough world origins to prepare for his next thunder tribtion.


    "Wait, the Heavenly Secret Realm is even more powerful than the True Spirit Realm. If I can obtain the world origin of this realm, it could be equivalent to the world origins of ten or even twenty minor worlds!"


    Lin Fei''s eyes sparkled with excitement upon considering the Heavenly Secret Realm. He had previously contemted choosing this realm over the Heavenly Principle Realm but ultimately decided against it due to its stability and theck of signs of copse, despite being battled over for thousands of years by Deity Transformations and Martial Gods. Lin Fei wasn''t interested in waiting for such a long time.


    "However, the current stability of the Heavenly Secret Realm might be due to the rtively weaker forces of the Deity Transformations and Martial Gods. What if I, with my power at the critical point of shattering the void, went there? How long would it withstand intense battle and destruction? Could it copse soon?"


    With this n in mind, Lin Fei''s only concern was the mysterious True Monarch who might ambush him en route. "If they dare to intercept me, then let''s see who defeats whom." His eyes shing fiercely, Lin Fei''s consciousness returned to the present. In a sh, he flew out of Ancient City, heading towards the Heavenly Secret Realm.

 526. Lin Fei Arrives in the Heavenly Secret Realm

    526. Lin Fei Arrives in the Heavenly Secret Realm


    In the Heavenly Secret Realm, a streak of light appeared on its outskirts, eventually halting and revealing a figure. The sight of this figure caused the avatars of some Martial Gods and Deity Transformation powerhouses to widen their eyes in rm.


    "Lin Fei has arrived!" they eximed.


    "Lin Fei hase to the Heavenly Secret Realm. Does he intend to contend for it?"


    "He''s rumored to have recently passed the fifth thunder tribtion and even the earth-shattering seventh thunder. His power is unfathomable."


    "The Heavenly Secret Realm shows no signs of copsing. Is Lin Fei nning to set up a long-term strategy, waiting for thousands or even tens of thousands of years? That doesn''t seem like his style."


    "Correct, the worlds Lin Fei typically contends for are those on the brink of copse. Once hepetes for them, he can immediately obtain their world origins. But the Heavenly Secret Realm is different. To date, the Heavenly Secret Realm remains stable, showing no signs of copse. What is Lin Fei nning?"


    As Lin Fei appeared, the expressions of various Martial Gods and Deity Transformation powerhouses changed dramatically. They whispered among themselves, their faces revealing a hint of fear.


    Clearly, they were apprehensive about Lin Fei. His reputation wasn''t built on empty boasts but carved out through formidable and decisive actions. The fallen Martial Gods and Deity Transformation powerhouses served as warnings to anyone who dared to underestimate him. No one dared to belittle Lin Fei any longer.


    "Heavenly Secret Realm, I wonder if I can enter?" Lin Fei took a deep breath and, with a swift movement, flew into the Heavenly Secret Realm.


    As Lin Fei arrived in the Heavenly Secret Realm, news of his presence swiftly spread throughout the Divine Realm. Major powers were now paying close attention to Lin Fei, recognizing him as a key figure capable of altering the dynamics of world contention. With the title of "Number One Martial God," he was a subject of widespread interest.


    While the news of Lin Fei spread, in the Nine Dragons Heaven of the Ten Directions Realm, a Daoist in a green robe sat cross-legged on a mountaintop. Hismunication stone suddenly vibrated. The Daoist picked up the stone, sensing its message: "Lin Fei of the Ancient Covenant has entered the Heavenly Secret Realm!" The message was brief, but it caught his attention.


    The Daoist''s eyes opened, shing with sharpness. "Finally left the Ancient Covenant, has he?" he mused. "I owed him a favor; this will be repayment. A Martial God, even known as the Number One Martial God... Heh, ying the Divine Realm''s top Martial God could be quite interesting."


    The Daoist then stood up and stepped forward, creating a ripple in the void before his figure vanished into a void passage, disappearing without a trace. Only True Monarchs could traverse the void like this. This Daoist was indeed a True Monarch!


    Meanwhile, inside the Heavenly Secret Realm, Lin Fei was unaware that his departure from the Ancient Covenant had prompted a True Monarch toe after him. He had merely wanted to explore the Heavenly Secret Realm. Upon entering, he immediately felt a greater constraint than in the Divine Realm, as if countless threads bound his entire body. Every movement, every gesture he made seemed to break numerous threads, an incredibly ufortable sensation.


    Lin Fei had the urge to unleash all his power, even with the augmentation of the Saber World, to break these bindings. But he refrained from doing so, understanding that this sensation was due to his physical body reaching a critical point. If he used the Saber World''s augmentation, elevating his power to the True Monarch level, the Heavenly Secret Realm would likely copse immediately.


    Without the enhancement of the Saber World, Lin Fei could still be amodated by the minor world. This was actually quite fortunate, as it meant he could still contend for the world origins of minor worlds¡ªa valuable opportunity that might note again.


    However, Lin Fei''s immediate concern was to see if he could elerate the copse of the Heavenly Secret Realm. If it requiredying ns for thousands of years, Lin Fei wouldn''t waste his time, regardless of how vast the realm was or how abundant its world origins were.


    Upon entering the Heavenly Secret Realm, Lin Fei immediately felt many watchful eyes on him¡ªvarious Deity Transformation and Martial God powerhouses who had been scheming in the realm for years. Their gazes were unfriendly, clearly unweing Lin Fei''s interference.


    Yet, Lin Fei paid them no mind. Looking up into the void, he saw the ''threads'' binding him, each connected to the void and seemingly leading in the same direction.


    Following these threads, Lin Fei began to sense the ws'' of the Heavenly Secret Realm. Like any other world, it had its own set ofws that kept it functioning and intact.


    "So, if I obliterate or break thesews, can I elerate the copse of the Heavenly Secret Realm?" Lin Fei pondered. With that thought, he stepped forward, moving to the upper space of the Heavenly Secret Realm.


    "What does Lin Fei intend to do?"


    "Lin Fei is always assertive. His visit to the Heavenly Secret Realm surely isn''t for a simple matter."


    "He''s silent as if searching for something. What if he ns to monopolize the Heavenly Secret Realm? How should we respond?"


    "What else can we do? Do you think you can contend with Lin Fei?"


    "But... it''s hard to ept!"


    Amidst hushed discussions, many Martial Gods and Deity Transformation powerhouses watched Lin Fei''s every move with intense scrutiny and nervousness.


    Havingid their ns and battled amongst themselves for many years in the Heavenly Secret Realm, they were now faced with a "mighty dragon" ¨C Lin Fei, whose power could potentially overshadow theirs. Yet, Lin Fei''s true intention in the realm remained unclear to them.


    Lin Fei, step by step, moved into the void, fully aware of the many eyes tracking his actions. Unperturbed, he focused solely on the pervasivews within the void. He intended to attempt breaking or even annihting thesews, something he couldn''t have imagined doing before.


    Previously, his power hadn''t reached a critical point, and he was unable to sense the variousws within a minor world. But now, having reached that critical point, Lin Fei could distinctly feel the constraints imposed by the world''s rules.


    Taking a deep breath and having resolved to test his limits, Lin Fei didn''t hesitate. He refrained from deploying the Saber World''s augmentation and relied solely on his physical strength, which had also reached a critical point.


    "Boom!"


    The next moment, the two thousand six hundred Particle Worlds within him erupted. Lin Fei''s Martial God form expanded dramatically¡ªten meters, a hundred meters, a thousand meters until he became a colossal giant spanning hundreds of thousands of meters, towering and spanning across the void. The Particle Worlds inside him roared continuously, almost materializing, instilling fear in those who beheld him.


    "Break!"


    Lin Fei thundered a punch, targeting the void of the Heavenly Secret Realm and the variousws spread throughout it.

 527. Shattering the Laws!

    527. Shattering the Laws!


    When power reaches a certain magnitude, can it break or even annihtews? Many have pondered this question, their doubts stemming from the fact that their own strength has not reached a level capable of contending with such fundamentalws. Now, Lin Fei was attempting just that.


    The power of his two thousand six hundred Particle Worlds,bined with the strength of his body, enhanced by absorbing countless world origins, was unleashed in full force. His punch, directed at the ubiquitousws of the void, caused a visible rupture.


    Everyone witnessed as Lin Fei''s fist shattered the void of the minor world¡ªa feat not overly surprising given Lin Fei''s current level of power and the rtive fragility of a minor world''s voidpared to the Divine Realm.


    However, in Lin Fei''s perspective, his punch did more than just shatter the void. It primarily targeted thews! The omnipresentws of the world were smashed under his fist, causing not only the void to break but also the many threads connected to thesews to fracture. The breaking of these threads had far-reaching effects.


    "Boom!"


    The entire Heavenly Secret Realm began to tremble slightly. Those who were watching Lin Fei were utterly astounded by this development.


    "Has Lin Fei''s punch actually shaken the entire Heavenly Secret Realm?" the onlookers marveled in disbelief. "The Heavenly Secret Realm, stronger even than the True Spirit Realm, has resisted the assaults of dozens of Martial Gods and Deity Transformation powerhouses. Yet, Lin Fei has managed to impact it."


    "Indeed, he is worthy of the title ''Number One Martial God of the Divine Realm.'' Such strength is unfathomable. Is he really not a True Monarch?" someone spected.


    "He can''t be a True Monarch; otherwise, how could he enter the Heavenly Secret Realm? If a True Monarch entered, the realm would instantly copse."


    "But what is Lin Fei''s purpose in doing this? Is he trying to intimidate us?"


    "It''s unlikely to be mere intimidation. With his reputation, just entering the Heavenly Secret Realm is intimidating enough. He doesn''t need to resort to such actions. Lin Fei must be attempting to elerate the copse of the Heavenly Secret Realm."


    "What? elerate its copse? How is that even possible? Can he, alone, hasten the copse of the Heavenly Secret Realm?"


    The crowd was astounded. elerating the copse of the Heavenly Secret Realm meant breaking a minor world with one''s power alone. True Monarchs could achieve this, but could a Martial God do the same?


    The Heavenly Secret Realm had been contested by countless Martial Gods and Deity Transformation figures for thousands of years without showing signs of copse. Could Lin Fei alone cause its downfall?


    Despite Lin Fei''s reputation as the Number One Martial God of the Divine Realm, a yer of Deity Transformations and Martial Gods, and a dominant force in his own right, many found it hard to believe that he could elerate the copse of the Heavenly Secret Realm with his singr effort.


    However, Lin Fei paid no mind to the spections of the Martial Gods and Deity Transformation figures in the Heavenly Secret Realm. His focus was entirely on thews within the void. Having exerted all his strength in that punch, he shattered thews and severed the connecting threads. The Heavenly Secret Realm trembled and roared in response.


    To the onlookers, it might have seemed like nothing significant had changed. But Lin Fei noticed that, with the depletion of thosews, the operation of the Heavenly Secret Realm began to falter ever so slightly.


    The effect was minimal now due to the limited number ofws that had been annihted. But Lin Fei understood that once a substantial number ofws were destroyed, the impact on the realm would be unmistakably evident.


    Resolved, Lin Fei ceased his hesitation and unleashed his formidable strength.


    "Boom, boom, boom!"


    Time and again, he struck out with the power of his physical body, his two thousand six hundred Particle Worlds relentlessly bombarding thews of the Heavenly Secret Realm.


    Each strike shattered and annihted a portion of the realm''sws, causing continuous tremors and roars throughout the Heavenly Secret Realm. The once-stable realm could no longer find peace. Its myriad native beings trembled in fear as if facing an apocalyptic scenario.


    The Martial Gods and Deity Transformation powerhouses, initially puzzled, gradually grew solemn as they witnessed the unfolding events. After about a day of Lin Fei''s relentless assault, he finally paused. By then, manyws of the Heavenly Secret Realm had copsed under his relentless attacks, and the realm began to destabilize.


    A faint aura of destruction pervaded the Heavenly Secret Realm, and everyone could sense its impending doom. It wouldn''t take more than a month, perhaps even less, for the realm topletely copse.


    This development shocked many Martial Gods and Deity Transformation powerhouses. Lin Fei had indeed aplished it¡ªsingle-handedly pushing the Heavenly Secret Realm to the brink of copse.


    "Martial God Lin really did it! By himself, he''s bringing about the copse of the Heavenly Secret Realm. Just how powerful is he? Could he truly rival a True Monarch?"


    "Unbelievable. The Heavenly Secret Realm, a mighty world, where dozens, even hundreds of Martial Gods and Deity Transformation cultivators, have schemed for thousands of years without hastening its copse."


    "And now, with Lin Fei''s arrival, the realm is nearing its end. Is this our opportunity?"


    "Opportunity? Maybe, maybe not. It depends on Lin Fei''s next move. Remember, in the True Spirit Realm and Heavenly Principle Realm, he drove everyone away and dominated those worlds alone."


    Amidst these discussions, many Martial Gods and Deity Transformation powerhouses began to ponder their strategies. Once the Heavenly Secret Realm copses, what should they do?


    Should they contest at all costs for the world''s origin, or withdraw from this turbulent situation? After all, Lin Fei was not known for his leniency or tolerance towards others.


    Observing the situation in the Heavenly Secret Realm, Lin Fei could tell that the realm was teeming with an aura of destruction. And on the brink of copse, it might hold up for about a month. But if he continued to obliterate itsws, it wouldn''tst even that long.


    However, Lin Fei chose to halt his assault. He didn''t wish to pave the way for others to benefit ¨C essentially, he wasn''t willing to ''make the wedding dress for someone else.''


    The Heavenly Secret Realm still needed to be ''cleared.'' To im all of its world origins, he had to drive away every other Martial God and Deity Transformation.


    With this in mind, Lin Fei looked towards the depths of the void and dered, "You all have three days to leave the Heavenly Secret Realm. In three days, I will sweep through the realm. Any Martial God or Deity Transformation who remains will be eliminated without exception!"


    His voice wasn''t loud, but he used a special power to ensure it resonated throughout the entire Heavenly Secret Realm. All Martial Gods and Deity Transformation cultivators received Lin Fei''s stern warning. Their expressions turned grim. Although they had anticipated some action from Lin Fei upon his arrival, the direct threat still made them uneasy.


    "Indeed, just like in the Heavenly Principle Realm, Lin Fei intends to drive us all out and dominate the Heavenly Secret Realm alone!"


    "Is Lin Fei nning to stand against all the powers of the Divine Realm? He does have the backing of the Ancient Covenant, and these major powers usually don''t interfere in disputes among Martial Gods and Deity Transformations."


    "Remember the fate of those two Deity Transformations in the Heavenly Principle Realm. We can''t afford to get involved in this mess."


    With these considerations, many decided to leave the Heavenly Secret Realm. After all, even though the world origins were valuable, they were not worth risking their lives over. Facing Lin Fei''s formidable strength, the wisest course of action was to avoid confrontation and leave the Heavenly Secret Realm.

 528. True Monarch Arrives!

    528. True Monarch Arrives!


    With Lin Fei''s fearsome reputation preceding him, virtually all the powerful entities, be they Martial Gods or Deity Transformations, chose to leave. Despite any reluctance or dissatisfaction, no one was willing to gamble with their lives. Even in the face of discontent, they opted to withdraw and observe from a distance.


    Following the exodus of countless Martial Gods and Deity Transformations, the entrance to the Heavenly Secret Realm in the Divine Realm''s void became crowded with numerous powerhouses. Some couldn''t help butment sarcastically, "Lin Fei sure is domineering, clearing out the field with just a word."


    "What does it matter if you''re unwilling? Lin Fei can y both Deity Transformations and Martial Gods. Why don''t you go and test his strength yourself?"


    "As strong as Lin Fei is, can he really be stronger than a True Monarch? If he continues like this, I fear even a True Monarch won''t be able to hold back."


    "Lin Fei is not without backing. He''s a member of the Ancient Covenant''s Great Dream Sect, and the Great Dream Ancestor is known for his protective nature. Who would dare act recklessly?"


    "Can the Great Dream Sect control the entire Divine Realm?"


    Despite many being dissatisfied, they couldn''t deny the reality ¨C no one dared to stop Lin Fei in the Heavenly Secret Realm. At hismand, they obediently vacated the realm.


    Inside the Heavenly Secret Realm, Lin Fei was tirelessly punching, annihting the realm''sws one after another. Having ''cleared'' the Heavenly Secret Realm, it was time for him to elerate its copse. Consequently, as thews of the Heavenly Secret Realm continued to be obliterated, the realm underwent intense tremors.


    The sense of an impending apocalypse gripped the many inhabitants of the Heavenly Secret Realm. Under the current circumstances, the realm couldn''t withstand the pressure for a month. Perhaps it would be half a month, maybe ten days, or even as soon as tomorrow when the Heavenly Secret Realm would copse.


    "Almost there," Lin Fei murmured as he observed the Heavenly Secret Realm, ready to crumble at any moment. All he needed to do now was to prepare and wait. With his extensive experience in collecting world origins, Lin Fei was well-prepared for this moment.


    "Saber World!"


    In the next instant, Lin Fei deployed his Saber World. His Saber World was significantly more powerful than thest time in the Heavenly Principle Realm. However, it was still impossible to cover the entire Heavenly Secret Realmpletely.


    Fortunately, Lin Fei had twenty-five worldws at his disposal, which allowed him to extend the reach of his Saber World further. The addition of seven more worldws since the Heavenly Principle Realm made it even stronger, but it could still only cover about seventy percent of the realm.


    Lin Fei wasn''t in a hurry for the remaining thirty percent. He nned to shift his Saber World gradually, moving to a new area once he had collected the world origins from one part. While he might not be able to collect all the world origins of the Heavenly Secret Realm, securing about ny percent seemed feasible. The remaining ten percent that might be lost was eptable given the limits of his Saber World''s coverage.


    Although Lin Fei had deployed his Saber World, he didn''t use it to enhance his physical body. Therefore, his physical strength remained at the limit of a Martial God, at the critical point, without reaching the True Monarch level. This prevented the Heavenly Secret Realm from experiencing too much pressure and allowed it to continue its slow march towards copse.


    Ten hours passed, and finally, with a "crack," the Heavenly Secret Realm began to copse.


    A massive crack appeared in the void of the Heavenly Secret Realm, and through this rift, wisps of the realm''s world origin began to seep out. All around the void, substantial amounts of the world origins permeated, exceptionally dense, and potent.


    Witnessing this, numerous Martial Gods and Deity Transformation powerhouses outside the Heavenly Secret Realm gazed with widened eyes, filled with a sense of unwillingness.


    These world origins, which they might have had a share in or at least a chance to contest for, were now tantalizingly out of their reach. They stood helplessly outside the Heavenly Secret Realm, watching the emergence of the world origins but dared not enter topete for them.


    "So much world origin... The Heavenly Secret Realm is even more vast than the True Spirit Realm. If I can obtain these world origins, I might even fullyprehend the secrets of the void and be a Void Transformation True Monarch!"


    "Heh, thinking of bing a Void Transformation True Monarch? That depends on whether there are enough world origins for you to squander."


    "I only need a third of these world origins to pass the ninth thunder tribtion and possibly plunder threews. Then, I can surely reach the realm of shattering the void!"


    "With so much world origin, even I could greatly enhance my strength."


    The eyes of countless powerhouses gleamed with greed and longing as they stared at the world origins within the Heavenly Secret Realm. Yet, the world origins were inside the realm, unlikely topletely disappear anytime soon. It would take at least three days for them to vanish entirely.


    But would they dare to enter the Heavenly Secret Realm? Lin Fei was there, and his Saber World had begun to collect the trickling world origins. To gather thempletely would take several days.


    During this time, Lin Fei wouldn''t let down his guard. Despite his fearsome reputation, there was always the possibility of someone taking a desperate risk.


    As time passed, Lin Fei remained vignt, constantly monitoring the entrance of the Heavenly Secret Realm. Three days flew by surprisingly fast, and Lin Fei found himself somewhat astonished. He had almostpletely collected the world origins of the Heavenly Secret Realm¡ªaround ny percent¡ªa significant haul.


    However, both inside and outside the Heavenly Secret Realm, things were unusually quiet, eerily so. Nevertheless, having secured the world origins, Lin Fei saw no point in lingering.


    "Let''s go," he decided, stepping out and leaving the Heavenly Secret Realm.


    "Whoosh."


    Lin Fei''s figure appeared in the Divine Realm, surrounded by countless Martial Gods and Deity Transformation cultivators, all of whom turned their attention to him. Their gazes were varied, but none spoke.


    Scanning the crowd, Lin Fei didn''t rush to leave. Instead, he stood calmly in the void and said, "Since the True Monarch has already arrived, why hide?"


    This statement caused a stir among the crowd.


    "What does he mean?"


    "Is there a True Monarch here?"


    "Did a True Monarche after Lin Fei?"


    "Lin Fei just obtained so many world origins and isn''t in a hurry to leave. Is he waiting for the True Monarch?"


    "Heh, even if Lin Fei wants to leave, it''s useless. A True Monarch can traverse space. No matter how fast Lin Fei is, how can he escape a True Monarch''s pursuit?"


    "Could it be that a True Monarch is targeting Lin Fei?"


    The crowd''s eyes lit up with anticipation, some even eager. A True Monarch taking action was something they had been looking forward to, especially given Lin Fei''s recent actions that had garnered both awe and resentment.


    Repeatedly dominating minor worlds and monopolizing their world origins, Lin Fei''s domineering approach had left many Deity Transformations and Martial Gods uneasy. To them, Lin Fei was like a hanging saber, a constant threat looming over their heads.


    Particrly for Deity Transformation cultivators, who once enjoyed rtive safety even from True Monarchs, Lin Fei''s rise had eroded their advantage. Against him, Deity Transformations found themselves utterly outmatched, filled with silent rage but powerless to act. In this context, many secretly wished for a True Monarch to intervene and eliminate Lin Fei.


    As Lin Fei finished speaking, a ripple of space appeared in the void, expanding in concentric circles. Then, from the void, a figure in a green robe stepped forward, his gaze fixed intently on Lin Fei.


    A True Monarch, beyond any doubt. The crowd witnessed the Daoist emerge from a void passage, a feat only possible for a True Monarch.

 529. Lin Fei’s Defiance! Martial God Battles True Monarch!

    529. Lin Fei¡¯s Defiance! Martial God Battles True Monarch!


    "True Monarch!" Lin Fei''s voice was cold as he spoke, "May I know which True Monarch graces us with their presence?"


    "I am Purple Paradise True Monarch," the figure in the green robe replied.


    "Purple Paradise True Monarch!" Lin Fei didn''t recognize the name, but some of the Deity Transformation powerhouses around him reacted with shock and recognition. Clearly, they were familiar with Purple Paradise True Monarch''s identity.


    "It''s really Purple Paradise True Monarch from the Nine Dragons Heaven, personally taking action!"


    "Who managed to persuade Purple Paradise True Monarch to dispatch an avatar to y Lin Fei?"


    "The True Monarch personally steps in, showing no fear of the Great Dream Sect. This time, Lin Fei may not escape his fate."


    "Hmph, Lin Fei was too domineering and offended many. Even if he survives this time, another True Monarch is bound to take action against him."


    "Now that Lin Fei might be killed, do we have a chance to contend for the world origins he''s collected?"


    The crowd was abuzz with excitement, almost wishing for Purple Paradise True Monarch to immediately strike down Lin Fei, opening up their chance to vie for the world origins.


    "Purple Paradise True Monarch," Lin Fei said, unfazed, "whoever has asked for your intervention, I won''t inquire. But I do have a question. Aren''t you afraid that failing to kill me might keep you up at night?"


    Purple Paradise True Monarch''s expression turned cold, and chilling killing intent shed in his eyes. He scoffed, "Lin Fei, you as a Martial God, being able to y Deity Transformation powerhouses is indeed impressive. But no matter how strong you are, you''re still just a Martial God. For me, a True Monarch, ying a mere Martial God like you is effortless. It seems you truly believe that a Martial God can contend with a True Monarch. Even as the Number One Martial God, you''re insignificant in the face of a True Monarch!"


    Purple Paradise True Monarch was taken aback by Lin Fei''s audacity. Even in this critical moment, Lin Fei dared to threaten him. He, a distinguished True Monarch renowned throughout the Nine Dragons Heaven and formidable even among his peers, had already given Lin Fei considerable attention by sending his battle avatar to y him. He could have sent several ordinary avatars, but he chose to confront Lin Fei personally.


    Initially, Purple Paradise True Monarch had admired Lin Fei''s achievements. As a mere Martial God, Lin Fei had managed to intimidate numerous Deity Transformations and Martial Gods and dominate entire minor worlds. His talent was indeed exceptional. However, Lin Fei''s boldness to threaten him was a step too far, and Purple Paradise True Monarch resolved not to hold back ¨C Lin Fei must be eliminated.


    "Many have sought to kill me," Lin Fei dered with confidence. "Today, I wish to see if you truly have the ability to do so."


    Standing with his hands behind his back, Lin Fei exuded an infinite desire for battle, his gaze lofty andmanding. At the sound of his words, those around them were struck with awe and fear. Lin Fei, a Martial God, dared to openly challenge a True Monarch, showing no fear in the face of such overwhelming power.


    "Such courage andposure truly make him deserving of the title ''Number One Martial God,''"


    "Who else but Martial God Lin could remain so calm and fearless in the face of a True Monarch like Purple Paradise?"


    "Even the infamous Initial Evil True Monarch might notpare to Martial God Lin."


    "What confidence does Martial God Lin have to stand against a True Monarch? For a Martial God, death is the end. Does Martial God Lin truly have something to rely on?"


    The crowd buzzed with discussions, all eyes fixed on the impending confrontation between Lin Fei and Purple Paradise True Monarch. Purple Paradise True Monarch, a figure of great significance, had personally sought out Lin Fei, the Number One Martial God, known for his notorious feats. Even in the face of a True Monarch, Lin Fei remained defiant. Everyone was eager to see what strength or secret Lin Fei possessed to dare to stand against a Void Transformation True Monarch.


    "Very well, Lin Fei," dered the Purple Paradise True Monarch with a cold expression. "Today, you leave me no choice but to eliminate you!"


    Extending a hand towards Lin Fei, he made a grasping motion. Suddenly, Lin Fei felt an invisible force pressing and binding him, as if trying to crush his physical body into dust. This force was terrifyingly powerful, likely insurmountable even for Martial Gods who had weathered nine thunder tribtions.


    However, Lin Fei was no ordinary Martial God. He was a Martial God at his limit, and even without the augmentation of Saber World, his physical body had reached the pinnacle of what a Martial God could achieve. Despite the strength of thispressive force, Lin Fei managed to withstand it.


    "Your physical body is indeed strong, resisting even the spatial binding," observed the Purple Paradise True Monarch. "But if you think this is the extent of a True Monarch''s power, you are gravely mistaken. A Void Transformation True Monarch, havingprehended the secrets of the void, can control it. Unless one can shatter the void, no one can withstand the spatial suppression. Be crushed by my power!"


    With that, Purple Paradise True Monarch''s hand pressed down fiercely towards Lin Fei. The void itself trembled under this motion, utilizing the power of the void¡ªa force only a Void Transformation True Monarch could wield. Against such a force, Martial Gods and Deity Transformations stood no chance of resistance.


    Now, Lin Fei seemed on the verge of being utterly obliterated by Purple Paradise True Monarch''s palm. Spatial binding made evasion impossible, and the surrounding Martial Gods and Deity Transformations, feeling the terrifying power, were struck silent, their expressions grave.


    They contemted their own chances if they were in Lin Fei''s position. Could they withstand such a strike from Purple Paradise True Monarch? However, their faces turned ashen. They knew they couldn''t. Such a strike from a True Monarch surpassed the limits of a Martial God. No Martial God or Deity Transformation could withstand it.


    Lin Fei was in grave danger.


    "Boom!"


    As Purple Paradise True Monarch unleashed his palm strike, Lin Fei''s body, which had been quiet until now, erupted like a dormant volcano. A tremendous surge of violent energy burst forth, with all two thousand six hundred of his Particle Worlds unleashing their full power.


    Simultaneously, Lin Fei''s Martial God physique expanded massively, reaching a colossal height of ten thousand feet in the void, resembling a titan, emanating a terrifying pressure.


    The next moment, Lin Fei counterattacked with a punch that collided fiercely with Purple Paradise True Monarch''s palm. The sh unleashed a ripple of force, spreading rapidly in all directions like ripples in water, creating a devastating storm that ravaged the void.


    Lin Fei''s divine body indeed felt a tremendous force, annihting up to thirty percent of his particles. However, that was the extent of it¡ªLin Fei did not fall. His colossal form stood resolutely in the void, his expression a mixture of pride and cold indifference as he gazed at Purple Paradise True Monarch.


    For a moment, it was Purple Paradise True Monarch who seemed taken aback, his face struggling to maintainposure, his eyes betraying a flicker of shock. He had unleashed a strike worthy of a True Monarch, yet how could a mere Martial God withstand it?


    It seemed impossible, yet the reality was undeniable: Lin Fei had resisted it. Moreover, the aura emanating from him was so strong that it seemed to suppress the very void around them, causing space itself to crack and heal intermittently.


    Witnessing this, Purple Paradise True Monarch''s pupils constricted slightly. This was the true limit of a Martial God¡ªthe critical point. Lin Fei''s physical strength had reached the brink of shattering the void. Just a bit more power, and Lin Fei would be capable of shattering the void himself.

 530. The Power of a True Monarch

    530. The Power of a True Monarch


    "Purple Paradise True Monarch, such power cannot subdue me," Lin Fei dered. "Is this the extent of a True Monarch''s strength?"


    As the dust settled, Lin Fei stood with his hands behind his back, his colossal form towering in the void. His cold gaze was firmly fixed on Purple Paradise True Monarch, an air of defiance surrounding him.


    Silence enveloped the vast expanse of space. The surrounding Martial Gods and Deity Transformations stared, wide-eyed and dumbfounded, hardly believing the scene unfolding before them.


    They had witnessed something unprecedented: Lin Fei, a Martial God, withstanding a strike from Purple Paradise True Monarch¡ªa strike that embodied the full might of a True Monarch, a force that no Martial God or Deity Transformation could normally resist. Yet, Lin Fei had resisted it.


    "It''s unbelievable, truly unbelievable! A Martial God contending against a Void Transformation True Monarch, is this for real?"


    "The fact is right before our eyes, how can we not believe it?"


    "Lin Fei truly deserves to be called the Number One Martial God of the Divine Realm. He just withstood a strike from Purple Paradise True Monarch. Can a Martial God really contend against a True Monarch?"


    "Though Purple Paradise True Monarch is only an avatar, the power he wielded was indeed that of a True Monarch. Who would have thought that a Martial God could resist the power of a True Monarch!"


    The crowd was abuzz with discussions, all sharing a sense of profound shock. True Monarchs had always been revered, whether they were Void Transformation cultivators who hadprehended the secrets of the void or the Great Martial God who had shattered the void. They were beings far above the divine level, unattainable and supreme.


    Yet, Lin Fei was challenging this long-held belief, reshaping the understanding of power dynamics in the Divine Realm.


    Purple Paradise True Monarch, merely by deploying his battle avatar, had expected to effortlessly crush Lin Fei. However, his calctions went awry. He couldn''t kill Lin Fei, who didn''t even suffer significant damage.


    The annihtion of just a few particles was a minor inconvenience for Lin Fei, who could recover almost instantly. This showcased the formidable resilience of a Martial God. Thoughcking the myriad avatars of Deity Transformations, Martial Gods possessed incredibly robust bodies, sturdy particles, and unparalleled regenerative abilities.


    Lin Fei himself was somewhat surprised. He had been prepared to deploy Saber World, but when Purple Paradise True Monarch''s strikended, he found it weaker than he had anticipated. His physical body had reached a critical point, just short of shattering the void. Even without reaching this threshold, Purple Paradise True Monarch''s attack seemed insufficient to harm him. Was the True Monarch too weak?


    Upon reflection, Lin Fei realized the distinction between different types of True Monarchs. The Void Transformation cultivator is strong,prehends the secrets of the void, and can control and traverse it ¨C this is what defines Void Transformation.


    In the path of Martial Dao, reaching the level of shattering the void also grants the status of a True Monarch. Martial Dao practitioners at this level can traverse the void too, but not by controlling its power. Instead, they break through the void with sheer force, forcibly entering the void passages for traversal.


    In terms of raw power, True Monarchs who have shattered the void are actually far stronger than those who have achieved Void Transformation.


    Once reaching the level of Martial God in the path of Martial Dao, practitioners actually begin to slightly outmatch those in the path of Immortal Dao in terms ofbat strength.


    This is because, while the Immortal Dao offers a multitude of techniques and strong self-preservation skills, Martial Dao focuses power within oneself.


    The same principle applies to True Monarchs. Lin Fei, having reached the limit of Martial God and standing at the critical point of shattering the void, possesses strength that rivals a Void Transformation True Monarch. Purple Paradise True Monarch hoped to overpower Lin Fei merely with his battle avatar, but this proved impossible.


    Purple Paradise True Monarch''s face turned ashen. Caught in a dilemma under the watchful eyes of many, he, a prestigious True Monarch, found himself unable to subdue a mere Martial God. His prestige was at stake, and yet, he realized the danger of underestimating Lin Fei. It was almost certain that Lin Fei would eventually be a True Monarch of Martial Dao, shattering the void. Offending such a being could be costly. However, he had alreadymitted to this course of action.


    His only option now seemed to be to eliminate Lin Fei before he achieved True Monarch status and became an even greater threat. Despite realizing the challenge, Purple Paradise True Monarch steeled himself for the task.


    "Cursed fate, how did ite to this?" he thought. "To y Lin Fei with just one avatar is impossible. He''s on the brink of shattering the void, the hardest of Martial Dao True Monarchs to kill. But I have no choice now. If Lin Fei bes a True Monarch, my troubles will only increase..."


    Weighing his options, Purple Paradise True Monarch gritted his teeth and made up his mind. "Lin Fei, you have defied the majesty of a True Monarch. Today, I must eliminate you!" he dered.


    His daoist robe fluttered without wind, and soon, ripples of space appeared around him, like ripples on water. Then, the void passage revealed itself, and one by one, figures began to step out ¡ª one, two, three, four, five... In an instant, the void was filled with hundreds of avatars, all battle avatars of Purple Paradise True Monarch.


    Once a Deity Transformationprehends the secrets of the void, each of their battle avatars inherits this understanding and gains the ability to traverse the void, instantly crossing vast distances. Purple Paradise True Monarch summoned over a hundred such avatars, and if he wished, he could mobilize even more.


    Given his strength and the duration of his True Monarch achievement, summoning tens of thousands of avatars would be effortless. This terrifying capability is what makes Void Transformation True Monarchs so formidable: at a moment''s notice, they can overwhelm a deluge of avatars capable of instantaneous movement.


    For a genuine shatterer of the void, this would not pose a threat; regardless of the number of avatars, each would be vanquished with a single punch. However, Lin Fei had not yet achieved void-shattering status. Though his physical form was at its critical point, annihting an avatar of Purple Paradise True Monarch with a single punch was far from easy.


    "Attack!"


    Without giving Lin Fei time to think, Purple Paradise True Monarch''s avatars immediately converged on him from all directions, each avatar unleashing simple but overwhelming punches.


    Lin Fei, though erupting with the power of his two thousand six hundred Particle Worlds, still took numerous hits. Each punch from the avatars annihted many of the particles in his body. He managed to repel one avatar with each of his punches, but countless more surrounded him.


    In a short time, the number of particles in Lin Fei''s body rapidly decreased: ten, twenty, thirty, forty, fifty percent...


    Seeing this, a smile crept onto Purple Paradise True Monarch''s face. No matter how strong Lin Fei was, he was ultimately not a True Monarch. Facing the full-on assault of hundreds of avatars, Lin Fei was finally beginning to falter.


    The Deity Transformations and Martial Gods watching the battle fell silent at the scene unfolding before them.


    Moments ago, Lin Fei stood unassable, resisting the strike of Purple Paradise True Monarch''s battle avatar, seemingly capable of contending with a True Monarch.


    However, once Purple Paradise True Monarch showcased a fraction of his true power by summoning over a hundred of his battle avatars to fully engage Lin Fei, the tide turned.


    It became clear that a Martial God, even one as formidable as Lin Fei, the first among Divine Realm''s Martial Gods, could not stand against a True Monarch. Despite his incredible power, transcending levels to battle a True Monarch seemed a feat too far.


    With half of his physical body''s particles annihted, Lin Fei knew he had to make a decisive move. Any further hesitation could lead to his demise. In a moment of realization, Lin Fei understood that only the power akin to a True Monarch could counteract these onughts.


    "True Monarch''s power is needed tobat True Monarch!" Lin Fei dered with an icy gaze. "Since that is the case, I will use the power of a True Monarch to obliterate these avatars! I, too, possess the power of a True Monarch!"


    With a cold shout, Lin Fei summoned the Saber World.

 531. Purple Paradise True Monarch Escaped

    531. Purple Paradise True Monarch Escaped


    With the augmentation of Saber World, Lin Fei''s two thousand six hundred Particle Worlds erupted in unison, amplifying the power of his physical particles.


    Already at the brink of shattering the void, the additional force provided by Saber World tipped the scales, catapulting Lin Fei''s power to the echelon of a True Monarch - specifically, a True Monarch of the Martial Dao.


    The surrounding void shattered like ss, fracturing into countless fissures before violently breaking apart. Purple Paradise True Monarch''s numerous battle avatars recoiled in shock, hastily retreating from the overwhelming power unleashed.


    "How is this possible? The void has shattered... This is the power to shatter the void!"


    "Has Lin Fei be a True Monarch? A True Monarch who shatters the void in the martial dao?"


    Their astonishment stemmed from the fact that Lin Fei hadn''t undergone the ninth heavenly tribtion, having only surpassed the fifth. The notion that one could reach the status of a True Monarch without undergoing all nine tribtions shattered their understanding and conventions.


    Never before had they witnessed, nor even heard of, someone achieving True Monarch status and the power to shatter the void withoutpleting all nine tribtions. Lin Fei''s feat was unprecedented, overturning their long-held beliefs and knowledge of cultivation.


    Indeed, Lin Fei is an extraordinary case. Merely plunderingws would not have enabled him to shatter the void after only five heavenly tribtions.


    However, Lin Fei''s poweres not just from plunderedws, but also from the particle worlds he created using the worldws. With two thousand six hundred particle worlds within him, his power experienced an astronomical surge, reaching the critical point of shattering the void. Then, with the augmentation of Saber World, he achieved the ability to shatter the void.


    In a strict sense, Lin Fei is not yet a True Monarch. However, few observe this nuance. They see only his explosive power and the shattering of the surrounding void, which evidently mirrors the capability of shattering the void.


    With the power of Saber World and having reached the realm of shattering the void, Lin Fei bes overwhelmingly mighty. Facing the attack of over a hundred of Purple Paradise True Monarch''s battle avatars, Lin Fei can now obliterate them with a single punch. The moment he annihtes one of Purple Paradise''s battle avatars, he also obliterates its particles, effectively killing that incarnation of the True Monarch.


    This is an incredible feat. Purple Paradise True Monarch''s strength lies in his battle avatars. Even though he possesses many, the loss of even one is a significant blow, signaling that Lin Fei can destroy his battle avatars and thereby confront a True Monarch.


    Lin Fei now wields the power of a True Monarch, a development that poses an unimaginable challenge for Purple Paradise True Monarch. His dominance and invincibility, once unchallenged among True Monarchs, are now being questioned and tested by the emergence of Lin Fei''s newfound strength.


    "Is this truly the power of a True Monarch? Has Lin Fei really achieved the status of a True Monarch? No, it must be the Saber World! Yes, it''s definitely the Saber World. Only with the blessing of the Saber World could Lin Fei possess the might to shatter the void, the power of a True Monarch, albeit barely."


    The eyes of Purple Paradise True Monarch sparkled. It seemed he had discerned Lin Fei''s greatest secret.


    Lin Fei was not a true True Monarch. He was empowered by the Saber World only then did he manage to be a True Monarch.


    But what of it? What if Purple Paradise True Monarch saw through this?


    Lin Fei now wielded the force of a True Monarch. This power was not illusory. Purple Paradise True Monarch could not contend with Lin Fei. And as time passed, Lin Fei truly became capable of defeating one with each punch.


    When his strength reached the point of shattering the void, facing Purple Paradise True Monarch''sbat avatars, he was invincible. With each punch, another fell.


    In the blink of an eye, Purple Paradise True Monarch had lost over a dozenbat avatars. At this rate, his hundreds of avatars would soon be utterly vanquished.


    Purple Paradise True Monarch understood that the tide had turned. He was no longer a match for Lin Fei. The only option left was to retreat!


    "Retreat!"


    Purple Paradise True Monarch, with only dozens of hisbat avatars remaining, also began a hasty retreat.


    Lin Fei did not pursue this. Even if he annihted Purple Paradise True Monarch''s dozens of avatars, it would only be a minor blow to Purple Paradise True Monarch. It would not cause him substantial harm.


    After all, thebat avatars of Purple Paradise True Monarch were counted in the tens of thousands. Even if today, hundreds of his avatars were lost, It would not be a crippling blow.


    However, as long as Lin Fei repelled Purple Paradise True Monarch, that was enough!


    Moreover, Purple Paradise True Monarch should be aware. What it means to shatter the void. No matter how Lin Fei achieved it, reaching the level of shattering the void...


    But as long as one possesses the power to shatter the void, they will be overwhelmed!


    "Remarkable, Lin Fei. Who would have thought that a mere Martial God would possess the strength to shatter the void? Even if he gained an advantage by some means, it''s still a genuine shattering of the void. Given time, after your next thunder tribtion, you should be a true True Monarch. This time, I have been defeated!"


    Purple Paradise True Monarch''s gaze was cold. He admitted defeat. In the face of a True Monarch capable of shattering the void, He had no choice but to concede. After all, he had no means to y Lin Fei.


    Moreover, this defeat was not just a simple loss for Purple Paradise True Monarch. He had thoroughly offended a True Monarch with limitless potential, one capable of shattering the void. His troubles would be significant in the future!


    "Whoosh."


    The next moment, Purple Paradise True Monarch departed. He had no desire to stay and lose more face. Yet, his heart now bore resentment towards the one who had tasked him with confronting Lin Fei. Had it not been for their urging, he would not have invited this trouble.


    Purple Paradise True Monarch turned and left, leaving behind countless onlookers, each one dumbfounded as if unable to believe the scene before them.


    "Purple Paradise True Monarch, admitting defeat and leaving?"


    "A True Monarch, truly unashamed to just walk away like that?"


    "What else could Purple Paradise True Monarch do if not leave? If he stayed, he still couldn''t contend with Lin Fei. Why continue to embarrass himself here?"


    "Even Purple Paradise True Monarch leaving proves that Lin Fei has truly shattered the void."


    "Purple Paradise True Monarch said Lin Fei relied on the empowerment of the Saber World to possess the power to shatter the void. But regardless, that''s still shattering the void, and that''s enough!"


    "And besides, Lin Fei has only undergone five thunder tribtions. If he can survive a sixth, could he truly shatter the void and be a Martial True Monarch?"


    In that moment, the expressions of those around were aplex tapestry.


    True Monarch! A realm so many dreams of attaining. Countless individuals had spent a hundred thousand years striving, yet unable to achieve the status of True Monarch.


    But now, Lin Fei had aplished it, possessing the power to shatter the void. And even more, he had repelled Purple Paradise True Monarch.


    Of course, the most crucial point was that many had already guessed Lin Fei''s intention. As long as Lin Fei did not invoke the empowerment of the Saber World, his physical body would not be capable of shattering the void, not be a True Monarch. This would allow Lin Fei to continue entering smaller worlds, plundering their origins. With this strategy, who could possibly stop Lin Fei?

 532. The Frenzied Conquest of One Hundred and Three Small Worlds!

    532. The Frenzied Conquest of One Hundred and Three Small Worlds!


    With Purple Paradise True Monarch''s departure, the numerous Martial Gods and Deity Transformation cultivators around him woreplex expressions. Yet, none spoke. They merely watched Lin Fei in silence.


    Lin Fei cast a deep nce at Purple Paradise True Monarch. He knew that Purple Paradise True Monarch would never reveal who had sent him to kill Lin Fei, and Lin Fei had no means to force this information out of him; after all, even the illusory arts of the Shen could not control Purple Paradise True Monarch''s mind.


    Thus, under the augmentation of the Saber World, Lin Fei directly shattered the void.


    "Boom."


    The void fractured, revealing a spatial passage.


    In a sh, Lin Fei stepped into this void corridor. In the blink of an eye, he vanished without a trace.


    Seeing Lin Fei shatter the void and traverse space in full view, no one doubted anymore that Lin Fei had achieved the power to shatter the void. Only a True Monarch could navigate through the void!


    Lin Fei returned to the Ancient Covenant, but the rumors about him quickly spread throughout the entire Divine Realm. The emergence of a True Monarch was not an extraordinary event in itself.


    But to repel a True Monarch as a Martial God, and then, to achieve the status of True Monarch with only five thunder tribtions was truly legendary.


    Regardless of how his feats were celebrated in the outside world, Lin Fei remained indifferent. Upon returning to the Ancient Covenant, he immediately headed to the mission hall in Great Dream City. He sought more origins of the world.


    To achieve this, Lin Fei had to venture into numerous small worlds and plunder their origins. For this purpose, he spared no effort, even if the worlds were weak.


    Lin Fei was unapologetic now. Because he could traverse the void, and even hasten the copse of small worlds. Therefore, even the weaker worlds would not dy Lin Fei for long.


    Thus, Lin Fei began a frenzied journey, constantly traversing between the small worlds and the Ancient Covenant. One by one, two by two, three, four, five...


    World after world, Lin Fei''s figure appeared time and again. In every small world where Lin Fei emerged, all the Martial Gods and cultivators as if by unspoken agreement swiftly departed those worlds.


    No one dared to contest with Lin Fei. Eventually, over time, no one even sought to explore the small worlds.


    "The one hundred and third small world..."


    Lin Fei kept traveling tirelessly. In a matter of months, he had visited every known small world. And then, he could find no more small worlds.


    The Martial Gods and cultivators seemed to have understood his intent. Knowing that before transcending his tribtion, before stepping into the realm of a True Monarch, Lin Fei would frenziedly plunder the origins of small worlds. Thus, they stopped searching for new worlds.


    After all, even if they found them, it would only serve to benefit Lin Fei. So they simply ceased their searches. Over time, when Lin Fei had looted all the existing small worlds, no new worlds were discovered.


    Lin Fei had no solution to this. He couldn''t force these Martial Gods and cultivators to search for small worlds. That was simply unrealistic. And it would have taken a long time.


    So, Lin Fei ceased his pursuit. He understood perfection is unattainable in any endeavor. Now, having plundered the origins of one hundred and three small worlds, plus the source from the Heavenly Secret Realm, he had amassed even more over a hundred origins of worlds.


    For Lin Fei, this was nearly sufficient. For any Martial God, this was an unimaginably vast amount of world origin. If Lin Fei utilized them all, he even felt confident that he could withstand nine heavenly thunders during his sixth thunder tribtion! And do so with ease.


    Before undergoing his tribtion, Lin Fei harbored a crucial question. Having be a True Monarch, could he still return to the Ancient Continent?


    This matter was of great importance. If he couldn''t return to the Ancient Continent after bing a True Monarch, he would need to visit it onest time. He couldn''t bear the thought of being eternally separated from his loved ones there. It seemed the Ancient Covenant was concealing information about the Ancient Continent. But Lin Fei couldn''t find any details.


    After pondering, Lin Fei decided to personally visit the Great Dream Sect for answers. He went to Great Dream City and found a Martial God of the Great Dream Sect.


    "I wish to inquire about some information regarding the Ancient Continent. May I request an audience with the Great Dream Ancestor?"


    Lin Fei met with Zuo Yuan. He directly posed his question. Zuo Yuan, a disciple under the Great Dream Ancestor, naturally had ess to the Great Dream Ancestor.


    Zuo Yuan smiled slightly and said, "Please wait a moment, True Monarch."


    Zuo Yuan now directly addressed Lin Fei as "True Monarch." Clearly, Zuo Yuan was aware of the rumors about Lin Fei. After all, one could hardly be unaware that Lin Fei had recently been too audacious, plundering over a hundred small worlds, making him the foremost among all Martial Gods!


    Moreover, the news of Lin Fei repelling Purple Paradise True Monarch had already spread throughout the Divine Realm. Everyone regarded Lin Fei as a True Monarch.


    "Thank you, Zuo."


    Lin Fei was respectful. Though Zuo Yuan''s strength was not overwhelming, his position was delicate, being able to meet directly with the Great Dream Ancestor. Anyone would be courteous in his presence.


    Zuo Yuan arrived at a grand hall. Inside the hall, an elderly man with white hair and a beard sat cross-legged on the floor, appearing to be in meditative rest.


    Zuo Yuan softly reported, "Ancestor, True Monarch Lin Fei seeks an audience with you, wishing to inquire about the Ancient Continent."


    "Lin Fei?"


    "Indeed, he hails from the Ancient Continent. It''s natural for him to have some questions about it."


    "Let him in."


    "Yes, Ancestor."


    Zuo Yuan then approached Lin Fei. With a slight smile, he said, "True Monarch Lin, you are fortunate. The Ancestor wishes to meet you as well. Please follow me."


    "Thank you, Zuo."


    Lin Fei''s heart stirred. He was finally going to meet the Great Dream Ancestor. Now, Lin Fei could practically be considered a True Monarch. He had the power to shatter the void. He had no more doubts about being a True Monarch. But regarding the Martial Ancestors, he still harbored many uncertainties. Or rather, he couldn''t find the path to bing a Martial Ancestor. He could only proceed step by step.


    But meeting a Martial Ancestor in person, even witnessing the "Dao" of a Martial Ancestor might profoundly influence him. The Martial Ancestor Lin Fei was most hopeful of meeting was the Great Dream Ancestor!


    The Great Dream Ancestor was also a figure of legend. Lin Fei had been anticipating this meeting for a long time.


    "By the way, will I meet the Ancestor in person, or in the Great Dream City?" Lin Fei asked.


    Zuo Yuan smiled slightly and replied, "True Monarch Lin, naturally, you''ll meet the Ancestor in the Great Dream City. No one can meet the Ancestor''s true form. The Ancestor founded the Great Dream Heart Sutra. He always appears in dreams. That is to say, the Ancestor perpetually wanders within dreams. Even staying within dreams for millions of years. That is the Ancestor''s way of cultivation!"


    Lin Fei was deeply struck by this revtion. To dwell in a dream for millions of years, did that not imply that the real-world Great Dream Ancestor was in perpetual slumber?


    Of course, for others, sleeping for such an extended period would not be a favorable situation. But for the Great Dream Ancestor, sleep was cultivation. The dream state was his means of cultivation. The stronger the dream, the stronger the Great Dream Ancestor became! The dream realm was the way of the Great Dream Ancestor!


    Of course, this was merely Lin Fei''s conjecture, and also a spection shared by the outside world. The Great Dream Ancestor seldom took action, and those who knew the true extent of his capabilities were few.


    Thus, in the entire Ancient Covenant even throughout the whole Divine Realm, the most mysterious Martial Ancestor was probably the Great Dream Ancestor.


    No one knew the true extent of the Great Dream Ancestor''s capabilities. But once he truly took action, the Great Dream Ancestor was undoubtedly formidable! After all, the few instances he had revealed his power were terrifyingly impressive.


    Soon, Lin Fei, following Zuo Yuan, arrived at the mansion of the Great Dream Ancestor in Great Dream City. This was the residence of the Ancestor in the city.


    Upon entering the great hall, Lin Fei immediately saw an elderly man with white hair and beard, sitting cross-legged.


    Seeing this elder, Lin Fei was profoundly moved. In his eyes, the elder seemed to be connected by countless "threads" to the entire Great Dream City, or perhaps, to the entire realm of dreams. It appeared as though the elder was supporting the whole Great Dream City with his solitary strength!

 533. The Secrets of the Ancient Continent

    533. The Secrets of the Ancient Continent


    "Greetings, Ancestor!" Lin Fei said upon seeing the elderly figure with white hair and beard. He immediately guessed the identity of the person before him. The Great Dream Ancestor!


    Observing the Great Dream Ancestor, connected by so many threads, densely interwoven, supporting the entire Great Dream City, even upholding the entire realm of dreams.


    This terrifying power, even if it was just the power of dreams, surpassed Lin Fei''s understanding. It was as if one person was upholding an entire world, even the Divine Realm.


    Was that even possible? But it seemed the Great Dream Ancestor was doing exactly that. If the Great Dream Ancestor disappeared, and ceased to enter the realm of dreams, would Great Dream City still exist?


    For a moment, Lin Fei could somewhat understand why the Great Dream Ancestor was always in slumber. But this was the Ancestor''s way of cultivation!


    "Whoosh."


    The Great Dream Ancestor opened his eyes. "You are Lin Fei? Good, good. With just five thunder tribtions, your physical body can reach the brink of shattering the void. If you transcend another tribtion, you will definitely achieve the shattering of the void. However, you must be aware that shattering the void is not everything; your true goal is to master aplete Dao, to be a Martial Ancestor. So, your journey is still long."


    The Great Dream Ancestor seemed to see right through Lin Fei. In front of the Ancestor, Lin Fei appeared to have no secrets!


    Lin Fei''s heart tightened, and then he respectfully said, "Ancestor, I havee to inquire about the Ancient Continent. Once I achieve the status of True Monarch, will I be unable to enter the Ancient Continent again?"


    This was Lin Fei''s most pressing concern.


    "Ancient Continent... Given your origins from the Ancient Continent, it''s not surprising you have such questions. Generally, once someone bes a True Monarch, they cannot enter smaller worlds anymore. The might of a True Monarch is too terrifying for a small world to withstand, causing it to copse instantly.


    However, not all small worlds are the same. Some small worlds can not only withstand a True Monarch but even Martial Ancestors and True Immortals. Therefore, we categorize them ordingly. Worlds that can withstand a True Monarch are called ''True Monarch-level small worlds.''


    Those that can withstand Martial Ancestors and True Immortals are called ''True Immortal-level small worlds.'' But no matter how formidable a small world is, if it''s a small world, it cannot withstand a Supreme Being. And a small world cannot give birth to a Supreme Being. Supreme Beings can only be born in the Divine Realm! The Ancient Continent, as you may have heard, is the foundation of our Ancient Covenant. It has given birth to True Immortals and Martial Ancestors.


    Therefore, the Ancient Continent is also a True Immortal-level small world. Even if you be a Martial Ancestor, you can enter, let alone a True Monarch. However, the Ancient Continent is somewhat special. As the foundation of the Ancient Covenant, only those with special contributions or special reasons are allowed entry!"


    Lin Fei''s eyes brightened. He understood. The Ancient Continent being a True Immortal-level world meant he could indeed enter it. However, gaining ess to the Ancient Continent was not so simple, with resistanceing from the Ancient Covenant.


    "How exactly can I enter the Ancient Continent?" Lin Fei asked.


    The Great Dream Ancestor smiled slightly and said, "In fact, apart from certain special reasons, only True Immortals or Martial Ancestors, and specifically those from our Ancient Covenant, can enter. But you fall under a special reason. Any Martial God or Deity Transformation cultivator who hase to the Divine Realm from the Ancient Covenant has one opportunity to return. You just need to apply, and you can return to the Ancient Continent.


    However, you only have this one chance. So, when to use this opportunity is up to you. This chance is not just about going back to settle your family matters. More importantly, the Ancient Continent actually harbors some secrets. Once you return to the Ancient Continent, you can obtain certain benefits. Therefore, this opportunity is crucial!"


    Lin Fei understood. He could return to the Ancient Continent, but only once. This opportunity seemed to be tied to some secrets of the Ancient Continent, offering certain benefits.


    Thinking about it, it didn''t seem surprising. The Ancient Continent, capable of giving birth to the Dao Integration True Immortals and Martial Ancestors, surely wasn''t simple. There must be secrets.


    Otherwise, the Ancient Covenant wouldn''t have so strictly sealed off the Ancient Continent. Once this opportunity was used, to return to the Ancient Continent again, he would have to be a True Immortal or a Martial Ancestor.


    Lin Fei fell into deep thought. He knew that if he wished, he could immediately use this opportunity to return to the Ancient Continent.


    "Ancestor, can you tell me what are the benefits of the Ancient Continent?" Lin Fei asked.


    The Great Dream Ancestor, with a somewhat smiling expression, said lightly, "I cannot tell you. Revealing it in advance is not a good thing. But I can give you a hint. The secrets of the Ancient Continent are rted to the Dao Integration True Immortals and Martial Ancestors. Consider your choice carefully."


    Lin Fei was struck by this revtion. Although the Great Dream Ancestor didn''t specify, the hints were enough. The secrets of the Ancient Continent were rted to Martial Ancestors and True Immortals. Meaning it might aid in achieving the status of Martial Ancestor or True Immortal!


    Such a significant secret, no wonder the Great Dream Ancestor wouldn''t disclose it. No wonder the Ancient Covenant so tightly guarded the Ancient Continent.


    Thest time, when Taotie "sneaked" into the Ancient Continent, he likely didn''t know this secret. It showed how closely guarded this secret was by the Ancient Covenant.


    Lin Fei pondered. He hadn''t been in the Divine Realm for very long. All things considered, it was about a year. In just a year, he believed that the Ancient Continent likely hadn''t undergone any major changes. Therefore, he made up his mind with determination.


    Lin Fei solemnly said, "Thank you, Ancestor, for resolving my doubts. I shall take my leave."


    "Go ahead."


    With a respectful farewell, Lin Fei departed.


    "Whoosh."


    Lin Fei''s consciousness returned, and he abruptly opened his eyes. He found himself still in his secret chamber. However, the recent events in the Great Dream City were vivid in his mind. Clearly, he had indeed met the Great Dream Ancestor.


    But thinking back on the state of the Great Dream Ancestor, Lin Fei felt a profound sense of mystery.


    "The Dao. The Great Dream Ancestor''s Dao may well be rted to dreams. To master aplete Dao is to be a Martial Ancestor!"


    Lin Fei murmured softly. Yet, he was still far from bing a Martial Ancestor. Not to mention "the Dao", he hadn''t even acquired manyws. He currently possessed only twenty-five worldws.


    "I cannot return to the Ancient Continent for now. At least not until I reach the pinnacle of a True Monarch, or even while attempting toprehend ''the Dao.'' Then, I can return to the Ancient Continent. Perhaps at that time, I can gain tremendous benefits there, paving the way to be a Martial Ancestor. Since I''m not going back to the Ancient Continent, I can start using the origins of the worlds, to be a true Martial True Monarch who can shatter the void! Even, to continue transcending tribtions until I pass the ninth thunder tribtion!"


    Lin Fei took a deep breath. His mind was made up. He could no longer contend for small worlds because there were no Martial Gods or cultivators searching for them. Should Lin Fei just wait indefinitely? That was impossible!


    Constantly suppressing his strength was not a solution. He needed to elevate himself when necessary. With a thought, the origins of one hundred and three small worlds suddenly appeared before him.

 534. Achieving True Monarch Status!

    534. Achieving True Monarch Status!


    Lin Fei was seeing such an abundance of world origins for the first time. Previously, the most he had used were from the True Spirit Realm and the Heavenly Principle Realm. He hadn''t utilized the origin of the Heavenly Secret Realm that he obtainedter.


    With so many origins at his disposal, once all were used, what level would Lin Fei''s physical particles attain? Even he couldn''t begin to imagine.


    "Let''s begin."


    Having made his decision, Lin Fei didn''t hesitate any longer.


    "Devour."


    Opening his mouth wide, a stream of origin instantly entered Lin Fei''s mouth.


    "Buzz."


    Lin Fei''s physical particles began to rapidly enhance. One stream after another, seemingly endless.


    Lin Fei felt an unparalleled exhration. He had never experienced such an immense amount of origin. His physical body, like a sponge, fervently absorbed the origin.


    Doubling, tripling, quadrupling, quintupling...


    Lin Fei''s physical particles were expanding, rapidly increasing to several times, even more than ten times their previous capacity. And it wasn''t over yet.


    The amount of origin Lin Fei had was quickly depleting. The origins of one hundred and three small worlds seemed abundant, but as Lin Fei''s body started absorbing them at full capacity, they seemed not as plentiful.


    In the blink of an eye, the origins of the one hundred and three small worlds vanished without a trace, entirely absorbed by Lin Fei''s body!


    "Whoosh."


    Lin Fei opened his eyes. At that moment, he felt the transformation. A brand-new "metamorphosis." His power had already reached the brink of shattering the void.


    So, when a strand of origin slightly enhanced his physical particles, Lin Fei felt this metamorphosis. However, Lin Fei had already experienced this transformation under the augmentation of the Saber World, so he wasn''t too surprised.


    "Is this what it means to shatter the void?" Lin Fei murmured softly. With a casual flick of his finger, he pointed outward.


    "Pop."


    The void shattered. Incredibly magical. It''s noteworthy that Lin Fei hadn''t even used the power of the particle worlds within him. But now, every movement of his physical particles could break the surrounding void. This was the true shattering of the void.


    At this moment, Lin Fei had be an authentic Martial True Monarch!


    Having be a True Monarch, Lin Fei could feel the constant constraints and limitations of the Divine Realm. It was as if he was living "in water." Resistance came from all directions, highly ufortable. This differed from the Illusory True Monarch.


    Void Transformation True Monarchsprehend the secrets of the void. Thus, they merge with the void, like fish in water, quitefortable. Void Transformation True Monarchs arefortable, but Martial True Monarchs feel the external constraints heavily, desperately wishing to break free.


    This is the fundamental difference between the Martial and Immortal paths. The Immortal path emphasizes harmony with nature; merging with the world,plementing each other.


    But the martial dao is different. It focuses on internalizing all might and power. When one''s own strength reaches a certain level, it will inevitably conflict with the external world, or even be repelled by it. Hence the concept of shattering the void. If the void constrains, then shatter itpletely!


    "Boom."


    With a thought from Lin Fei, the surrounding void instantly shattered, revealing a spatial passage.


    Lin Fei stepped forward, entering the spatial passage. This wasn''t Lin Fei''s first time entering a spatial passage, but the experience felt the same.


    Within the spatial passage,yers of pressure continuouslypressed and repelled Lin Fei. However, the only difference was that Lin Fei had to rely on the augmentation of the Saber World to barely withstand the pressure of the spatial passage.


    But now, things were different. Lin Fei had broken his shackles. His physical strength had reached the point of shattering the void. Thus, regardless of the pressure in the spatial passage, Lin Fei''s body would not suffer any harm. Therefore, Lin Fei could now travel through spatial passages for a long time.


    "Let''s see how far I can traverse."


    Lin Fei was curious to test his limits. So, he took a step forward in the spatial passage.


    "Boom."


    With a single step, Lin Fei faced even greater pressure, but he could withstand it. So, he took a second step.


    The pressure increased further. The third step, the fourth, the fifth, sixth, seventh...


    Lin Fei endured the immense pressure. By the tenth step, his physical body began to crumble inch by inch, reaching his limit.


    "Saber World!"


    The next moment, Lin Fei invoked the Saber World.


    Instantly, the pressure on him diminished slightly. So he proceeded to the eleventh step, twelfth, thirteenth...


    Approximately, Lin Fei could only manage thirteen steps. Having reached his limit, Lin Fei didn''t force himself further. He stepped out of the spatial passage.


    "Buzz."


    Ripples of void spread out in all directions. When Lin Fei emerged, he found himself in a boundless, lifeless desert.


    "This ce... what is it?"


    Lin Fei thought to himself and immediately inquired about the Great Dream City. Finally, he got the answer.


    "The Great Wilderness? Completely devoid of life. A forbidden zone for living beings. Even possessing invisible rules that oppress any form of life. Not being a True Monarch, stepping into the Great Wilderness means certain death."


    Lin Fei indeed felt the oppression of these rules. But he could bear it. This was one of the Divine Realm''s unique forbiddennds, the Great Wilderness. As for the distance to the Ancient Covenant, it was immeasurably far.


    Despite this, Lin Fei had taken thirteen steps in the spatial passage, yet still hadn''t reached the end of the Divine Realm. The Divine Realm was simply too vast.


    To instantly reach every corner of the Divine Realm, Lin Fei felt it was too difficult even for a True Monarch. Perhaps only a Dao Integration True Immortal or Martial Ancestor could instantly appear in every corner of the Divine Realm.


    Lin Fei then swiftly traversed space returning to the Ancient Covenant and back to his secret chamber.


    "Nearly there, my physical particles alone have reached the level of shattering the void. If I can obtain worldws and create particle worlds, my strength will likely surge dramatically. I might even be able to transcend several thunder tribtions in session. I just wonder how many thunder tribtions I can ultimately pass?"


    A spark of determination shed in Lin Fei''s eyes. This time, gaining so much origin had significantly enhanced his strength. Only by creating particle worlds could he fully unleash the effects of these origins.


    "Let''s begin transcending the tribtion, the sixth thunder tribtion."


    Lin Fei didn''t hesitate any longer. His figure shed and he instantly left his residence, heading towards the tribtion grounds in the Ancient City.


    At this moment, the tribtion grounds were bustling with people. It seemed that many Martial Gods were inspired by Lin Fei, all striving to advance and eagerly attempting their tribtions. Thus, there were many more people than before.


    "Whoosh."


    When Lin Fei arrived at the tribtion grounds, he witnessed such a scene.


    "True Monarch Lin, you''ve finally arrived!"


    "Hmm? You knew I woulde?"


    Lin Fei raised an eyebrow, a bit puzzled.


    The Martial God at the tribtion grounds smiled and said, "True Monarch Lin, you have acquired the origins of over a hundred worlds. Coming to transcend the tribtion was only a matter of time, wasn''t it?"


    Lin Fei nodded. Indeed, this was not a secret. Anyone observant could easily guess this.


    "Alright, is there a ce for transcending the tribtion?"


    "Of course, we have reserved a spot for True Monarch Lin."


    Thus, under the guidance of the Martial God, Lin Fei stepped into the formation again.

 535. The Sixth Thunder Tribulation! Lin Fei Shatters Three Heavenly Thunders with a Single Punch!

    535. The Sixth Thunder Tribtion! Lin Fei Shatters Three Heavenly Thunders with a Single Punch!


    The Grand Unity True Immortal, a venerable being, suddenly uttered a soft eek.


    "Humm...Lin Fei is undergoing tribtion again. But he''s plundered the origins of one hundred and three small worlds. He''s causing quite a stir. The Great Dream Ancestor may seem silent, but in fact, he''s quite protective. He''s already subtly intimidated by many other powers. Last time, Lin Fei attracted seven heavenly thunders; this time, isn''t it going to be nine? It seems I really need to keep an eye on this. We can''t have the tribtion grounds destroyed again..."


    The gaze of the Grand Unity True Immortal pierced throughyers of space, watching the tribtion grounds. If even the Grand Unity True Immortal was paying attention to Lin Fei''s tribtion, what about other powers and mighty beings?


    Many True Monarchs were watching, especially the Martial True Monarchs. Lin Fei''s continuation of tribtion after bing a True Monarch surprised them. They had reached a standstill on the path of the True Monarch, even unable to find a way forward. Observing Lin Fei might bring them some inspiration. Thus, Lin Fei''s tribtion this time was the center of attention.


    At this moment, Lin Fei was in the midst of the formation at the tribtion grounds. He could feel it. As if many eyes were focused on him. There were also some more discreet gazes, all fixed on the tribtion grounds.


    "True Immortal or Martial Ancestor?"


    Lin Fei looked up at the void. He couldn''t see anything, But he could feel the gaze upon him. This was the difference in realms.


    Martial Ancestors, True Immortals. These represented a whole new level of life''s ascension. True Immortals and those below are entirely different realms. Even Martial Gods and True Monarchs don''t signify a transformation in life.


    But reaching the level of a True Immortal or Martial Ancestor, That''s a true elevation.


    Lin Fei disregarded the myriad gazes upon him. Instead, he cleared his mind of all distractions and jumbled thoughts. He didn''t need lofty ambitions now. What he needed to do was to transcend the tribtion!


    To pass the sixth thunder tribtion! To acquire enough worldws to create more particle worlds. Only then could he rapidly enhance his strength.


    "Let''s begin."


    Lin Fei took a deep breath, then looked towards the void. He seemed to see again that vast sea of origin in the void. It was the same as before, no different.


    Without hesitation, Lin Fei''s consciousness dived familiarly into the sea of origin, beginning to plunder the first worldw.


    "Boom."


    The next moment, the first heavenly thunder appeared. A white lightning bolt thunderously struck down, directly hitting Lin Fei''s physical body.


    Lin Fei made no move, allowing the thunder to strike him. Surprisingly, his body sustained no damage. He didn''t even feel the power of the first heavenly thunder. It could only be said that Lin Fei''s physical body was now incredibly strong, so strong that even the first heavenly thunder left no impression on him.


    Lin Fei''s consciousness continued to engage with the sea of origin. However, knowing the strength of his physical body, he didn''t plunder thews one by one. Instead, he directly seized three worldws at once.


    "Boom, boom, boom."


    Suddenly, three heavenly thunders struck down in the void. They were the second, third, and fourth purple heavenly thunders. All three thunders striking simultaneously, including the formidable fourth purple thunder, was an immensely powerful sight.


    Those watching from outside the tribtion grounds were dumbfounded. They had never seen such a scene before. Three heavenly thunders were summoned all at once.


    "Good heavens, what is True Monarch Lin doing?"


    "Summoning three heavenly thunders at once, including the fourth purple thunder, increasing the power tenfold."


    "Isn''t True Monarch Lin being overly confident? Can he really handle three thunders simultaneously?"


    "Even if Lin Fei is now a True Monarch instead of a Martial God, this way of transcending tribtion seems a bit too arrogant."


    "I''m afraid True Monarch Lin will suffer. The heavenly thunders are not so easy to transcend, especially one after another."


    Many were shocked, but they thought Lin Fei was being too presumptuous. Even though Lin Fei was strong, they felt he shouldn''t be this overconfident.


    However, they were unaware of Lin Fei''s current state. When Lin Fei saw the three heavenly thunders descending from the void, a smile even appeared on his face. He had no intention of letting the thunders strike. Instead, he extended his right hand.


    "Boom."


    Lin Fei actually threw a punch, directly at the three descending heavenly thunders in the void.


    Lin Fei actively used his pure physical strength to strike the three thunders. But could pure physical strength impact the three heavenly thunders?


    "Is True Monarch Lin nning to obliterate the three thunders directly?"


    "This is... an unimaginable way to transcend tribtion."


    "Such a method of transcending tribtion is unheard of. To destroy the heavenly thunders?"


    Everyone was astounded, All eyes fixed on the three bolts of lightning in the void. At that moment, as the three thunders descended, it was as if they encountered an invisible force in mid-air, striking them fiercely.


    The thunders shook slightly, and thenpletely disintegrated. Vanished. The three heavenly thunders disappeared just like that.


    Silence!


    The area around the tribtion grounds was utterly quiet. Even in the void, a few powerful gazes seemed surprised. Transcending tribtion so effortlessly and obliterating three heavenly thunders with a single punch was unprecedented.


    Everyone was agape, utterly stunned. Even the mostposed individuals couldn''t maintain theirposure at this moment.


    "Is this the power of a Martial True Monarch?"


    "A True Monarch, a Martial True Monarch, has such immense strength in just one punch?"


    "Indeed, True Monarchs and Martial Gods are different. Martial Gods endure the thunder strikes, exerting all their strength just to withstand the power. But a True Monarch transcending tribtion? Obliterates the thunders with a single punch!"


    "Such a method of transcending tribtion is probably unparalleled in history, and it might be difficult for anyone to achieve such a feat in the future."


    "Truly worthy of being True Monarch Lin, who could fight an Illusory True Monarch as a Martial God. His strength is even more formidable than a regr True Monarch, isn''t it?"


    Some Martial Gods even reminisced about their own tribtions,paring themselves to Lin Fei. They felt a heavy sense of disparity. If they had tried this, they would have been pulverized by the heavenly thunders.


    What Lin Fei did seemed simple, but the terrifying strength required could only be achieved by a Martial True Monarch!


    "Can this really be done?"


    Not only were others shocked, but Even Lin Fei himself was surprised. He had just wanted to test it out to see if he could obliterate three heavenly thunders with a single punch with his current strength. Unexpectedly, he seeded in destroying them.


    Of course, the main reason was that he didn''t feel any threat from these thunders, which gave him the courage to act so boldly. But the next phase wouldn''t be the same. Lin Fei was about to face the fifth thunder, The blood-red thunder capable of "freezing" a warrior''s physical body.


    "Boom."


    Finally, the fifth blood-red thunder descended. Lin Fei felt a hint of threat. So, this time, he didn''t act recklessly. Instead, he quietly waited for the fifth thunder to strike.


    However, when the fifth blood-red thunderstruck, Lin Fei''s expression suddenly changed. He vaguely realized something was different! The fifth thunder had changed. It was mixed with the power of the sixth and even the seventh thunder.


    "What''s going on?"


    Lin Fei was puzzled. He had a feeling that something had happened, causing a change in his tribtion.

 536. The Transformation of Heavenly Thunder! True Monarch Level Thunder!

    536. The Transformation of Heavenly Thunder! True Monarch Level Thunder!


    Danger!


    The fifth, sixth, and seventh heavenly thunders descended together, and Lin Fei immediately sensed the peril. He quickly attuned his consciousness and found that when he seized the fifthw, two additionalws unexpectedly emerged. That meant he inadvertently plundered sevenws at once, causing three thunders to descend simultaneously.


    However, Lin Fei had never intended to seize threews at once. There must have been a problem somewhere. But this wasn''t the time to investigate. Lin Fei had no time for deep inquiries.


    "Saber World!"


    Lin Fei immediately deployed the Saber World. But as the three thunders descended, especially the seventh thunder, it was like a colossal pir of light, simr to a massive mountain, falling directly.


    It was an incredibly shocking sight. Many were surprised, but upon seeing the giant pir of light, They were at a loss for words.


    "True Monarch Lin is facing the fifth, sixth, and even seventh thunder all at once."


    "Lin Fei''s strength, how powerful has it be?"


    "Facing the fifth, sixth, and seventh thunders simultaneously..."


    "Maybe this is what being a True Monarch means..."


    Many didn''t suspect an anomaly with the heavenly thunders. They simply thought Lin Fei was confident enough to transcend the fifth, sixth, and seventh thunders together.


    But only Lin Fei knew there was an unpredictable twist in his tribtion. However, investigating this had no use now.


    Lin Fei focused intently, trying to use the Saber World to block these three thunders. But when the thunders struck,


    "Pop."


    Almost instantly, Lin Fei''s Saber World shattered. It seemed to have hardly any defensive effect. After all, it was the simultaneous descent of the fifth, sixth, and seventh thunders.


    The seventh thunder, a vast column of light, enveloped Lin Fei entirely, and even covered the entire tribtion grounds.


    It was fortunate that the Grand Unity True Immortal had reinforced the tribtion groundsst time. Otherwise, this strike would havepletely destroyed the tribtion area and even shaken the entire Ancient City.


    As Lin Fei''s Saber World shattered, his physical body was engulfed by the three thunders. However, the thunders that threatened Lin Fei, once they entered his body, seemed to have plunged into a ''quagmire.'' The strength of Lin Fei''s physical particles was astonishingly formidable. The thunderous energy that prated his body struggled to advance and was constantly being eroded.


    Lin Fei hadn''t even needed to use the power of his 2,600 particle worlds. The three thunders werepletely annihted by his physical particles and vanished without a trace. Even Lin Fei was slightly taken aback, finding it almost unbelievable. His particles hadn''t even been destroyed by a fraction.


    "Did I just withstand the seventh thunder?"


    Lin Fei had initially felt in danger, But now, where was the danger? His physical body was even stronger than he had imagined. Even the assault of three thunders simultaneously couldn''t affect his physical particles. It seemed that Lin Fei''s consumption of the origins of one hundred and three small worlds was not in vain. It had qualitatively enhanced his physical body.


    With the seventh thunder gone, Lin Fei finally had a chance to breathe. He didn''t immediately proceed to the eighth thunder. Although at the beginning of the tribtion, Lin Fei had nned to withstand all nine thunders of his sixth tribtion, the unexpected changes in the thunders had just urred.


    Lin Fei needed to understand how these changes came about. Would there be more such surprises? If the eighth and ninth thunders were to descend simultaneously, Lin Fei could be in danger. Therefore, it was crucial to ascertain the cause.


    Focusing his attention, Lin Fei''s consciousness returned to the sea of origin. He reflected on what had changed during his previous foray into the sea to plunder thews. Upon careful recollection, Lin Fei pinpointed the cause.


    Previously, he had inadvertently plundered threews simultaneously while transcending the second, third, and fourth thunders. This act unintentionally brought down three heavenly thunders at once, leading to the simultaneous appearance of the fifth, sixth, and seventh thunders.


    Fortuitously, Lin Fei''s current physical prowess was vastly superior, reaching the true level of a Martial True Monarch, and even beyond the ordinary Martial True Monarchs. Otherwise, the situation could have been dire.


    Now that he knew the reason, Lin Fei became even more cautious. He still needed to attract the eighth thunder. Therefore, he carefully controlled his consciousness to seize just one worldw, fully aware of the impending challenge. The eighth heavenly thunder was a rarely attempted and nearly undocumented tribtion in the vast history of the Divine Realm. Its nature remained unknown to all.


    Soon, Lin Fei witnessed the formation of a massive cloud in the void, an imposing cloud that looked almost like an enormous eye from afar. An invisible pressure descended upon the entire Ancient City, causing even those not undergoing tribtion to feel apprehensive. Clearly, this eighth thunder would possess a more terrifying force than the seventh. Once it struck, it was bound to be a cataclysmic event of unimaginable power.


    At that moment, the dark clouds seemed to be brewing, umting energy. Streaks of lightning shed, heralding the descent of the eighth heavenly thunder. Unlike the previous thunders, this one was not a massive pir of light but a mere streak of lightning. Yet, this very streak, upon shing, shattered the void.


    "Crack."


    The void fractured as if a smooth mirror had been densely covered with cracks. This was the shattering of the void.


    Witnessing this, Lin Fei''s heart sank. The shattering of the void was proof of the immense power of the eighth thunder. It was capable of shattering the void,parable to the might of a True Monarch. This was a "True Monarch level" thunder!


    Indeed, such a thunder had never been documented before. The seventh thunder could be withstood by a sufficiently strong Martial God. But the eighth thunder was different. It transcended a limit, breaking a critical point. It was no longer a force that a Martial God could contend with. This was the power of a "True Monarch" level.


    Only a True Monarch could withstand it. Anyone below that level, facing the eighth thunder, would undoubtedly perish. And this was just the eighth thunder; the ninth thunder would likely be even more terrifying. No wonder there was no record of the eighth and ninth thunders in the history of the Divine Realm. They exceeded the limits of a Martial God. Invoking the eighth and ninth thunders was almost a suicidal act for a Martial God.


    But Lin Fei was not a Martial God. He was a True Monarch, a genuine Martial True Monarch!


    Facing the eighth thunder, Lin Fei''s eyes sparkled with determination.


    "Boom."


    The next moment, the eighth thunder struck Lin Fei directly.

 537. Transcending All Nine Heavenly Thunders!

    537. Transcending All Nine Heavenly Thunders!


    Lin Fei was fully prepared. When the eighth thunder struck him, the Saber World''s light flickered briefly. Facing a thunder with the might to shatter the void, a "True Monarch level" force, his Saber World offered no resistance and shattered instantly. The thunderous force broke through the Saber World and hit Lin Fei''s physical body directly.


    Lin Fei''s physical particles were strong, but facing a True Monarch level thunder, half of them were obliterated in an instant.


    "Pop."


    Almost fifty percent of his physical particles were annihted.


    "Boom."


    The power of Lin Fei''s 2,600 particle worlds erupted, along with the strength of his physical particles, overwhelming the eighth thunder. The two forces shed continuously.


    Gradually, the remnants of the thunderous force within Lin Fei''s body dissipated. Matching a "True Monarch level" force, Lin Fei''s physical body proved to be stronger. Thus, he withstood the eighth thunder!


    This scene, witnessed by all, did not bring them joy but rather a sense of solemnity. They had anticipated Lin Fei could withstand the eighth thunder. Even a True Monarch level thunder paled inparison to Lin Fei''s strength after acquiring the origins of one hundred and three small worlds. He was no ordinary True Monarch. Now, their focus was on one thing: Could Lin Fei transcend the ninth thunder? What would happen if he did?


    In history, there has never been a record of a Martial God transcending the ninth heavenly thunder, nor what changes it might bring. Therefore, no one knew what would happen once the ninth thunder was transcended, or if anything would happen at all. This uncertainty fueled everyone''s anticipation. However, whether Lin Fei would attempt to transcend the ninth thunder was unknown.


    At this moment, Lin Fei was indeed weighing his options. He had just checked his condition. Although it seemed like fifty percent of his particles were annihted, his physical body''s recovery ability had greatly improved. Even the obliterated particles could be restored in the blink of an eye. Still, attempting the ninth thunder remained risky. No one knew how terrifying it would be.


    Historically, no one had ever withstood all nine thunders in one tribtion. Should Lin Fei manage to do so, topletely transcend a tribtion, he was eager to discover what changes it might bring. Thus, he was tempted to try.


    "Let it be, such an opportunity is rare. It''s not easy to obtain the origins of one hundred and three small worlds. If I don''t dare to invoke the ninth thunder after absorbing so many origins, I probably won''t have any hope of doing so in the future. I must try, no matter what!"


    Lin Fei made up his mind. Despite the risks, he felt the venture was necessary. Moreover, he was not the same as before. Even if the ninth thunder was unexpectedly powerful, it would be difficult to annihte himpletely. After all, he was now a True Monarch, a Martial Dao True Monarch at that, not so easily destroyed. Having made his decision, Lin Fei had no reason to hesitate any longer.


    "Let''s begin."


    Lin Fei took a deep breath and once again plunged his consciousness into the sea of origin, seizing aw. This time, he seized approximately ninews in one go, almost the limit ofws that can be obtained in a single tribtion. At most, one can only obtain ninews in a tribtion.


    "Boom."


    The next moment, the ninth thunder was invoked. The ninth thunder, like the eighth, was fleeting, with unimaginable speed, virtually invisible to the naked eye. Lin Fei''s Saber World was condensed to the extreme, not even covering his entire body but focused into a cluster over his head, since the thunder struck from above. Concentrating the Saber World''s power to its peak was his strategy, but even at its zenith, it seemed futile.


    Lin Fei saw a sh of lightning in the void, followed by a massive crack. This was another shattering of the void, proof that the ninth thunder was also a "True Monarch level" thunder, with destructive power far exceeding the eighth.


    "Pop."


    The thunder struck, and Lin Fei''s concentrated Saber World, attempting to block the ninth thunder, disintegrated instantly, almost "effortlessly shattered."


    Then, the ninth thunder struck Lin Fei''s physical body. At that instant, Lin Fei acted. His 2,600 particle worlds erupted powerfully, like a massive torrent, colliding with the ninth thunder.


    This was Lin Fei''s utmost effort, deploying all his methods to withstand the ninth thunder. The eruption of 2,600 particle worlds was indeed earth-shattering, but a single thunderous light tore through Lin Fei''s defense, shattering his torrential outburst. Although this significantly weakened the thunder, a substantial amount of its power remained.


    This remaining thunderous energy began annihting Lin Fei''s physical particles. Despite Lin Fei''s physical particles possessing True Monarch strength, they were rapidly obliterated. However, during this process, the thunderous energy also depleted significantly. It became a pure contest of attrition.


    One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight...


    In a blink, Lin Fei''s physical body suffered a loss of eighty percent of its particles. Yet, the power of the heavenly thunder was not fully exhausted. It seemed there was still a significant amount of thunderous energy left, enough to obliterate Lin Fei''s remaining twenty percent of physical particles.


    For a moment, Lin Fei appeared to be in deep crisis. However, at that instant, he took a deep breath andmanded firmly, "Physical recovery!"


    Following hismand, the remaining twenty percent of his particles visibly began to replicate at an astonishing rate. One after another, Lin Fei''s particle count rapidly increased.


    Three, four, five, six, seven, eight...


    Almost instantly, his physical particles had recovered to eighty percent of their original level. Even as the remaining thunderous energy erupted, furiously attempting to obliterate Lin Fei''s physical particles, Lin Fei''s particle count remained around fifty percent, even after thest trace of thunderous energy was spent.


    This demonstrated Lin Fei''s formidable strength, or rather, the power of a True Monarch. Compared to Void Transformation True Monarchs, Martial Dao True Monarchs'' main disadvantage lies in their survivability. However, Martial True Monarchs have their strengths, notably in recovery.


    After bing a True Monarch, Lin Fei discovered that each of his particles possessed incredibly robust vitality. They could replicate up to ten times instantaneously. Even if only ten percent of his particles remained, he could quickly recover. As long as the opponent couldn''t obliterate his particles instantly, his ability to replicate would keep him alive.


    However, if the thunderous energy could annihte particles faster than Lin Fei could regenerate them, it could still obliterate himpletely. Unfortunately for the thunder, thest bit of its energy was insufficient to fully annihte Lin Fei''s particles.


    Therefore, when thest bit of thunderous energy dissipated, Lin Fei sensed something and looked up. He felt that something unusual might be happening after transcending the ninth thunder.


    The sea of origin seemed to be brewing something.

 538. The Secret of Nine Heavenly Thunders

    538. The Secret of Nine Heavenly Thunders


    Everyone waited in silence. The area outside the tribtion grounds suddenly became eerily quiet. Lin Fei had sessfully transcended all nine thunders, meaning he hadpletely passed his sixth tribtion. The tribtion ceased not by his choice, but because the thunder itself had vanished. Continuing to seizews would initiate the seventh tribtion, so Lin Fei also stopped.


    Many spected thatpletely transcending a tribtion, meaning withstanding all nine thunders, might bring unexpected rewards. But what these rewards could be, no one knew, as nobody had witnessed it before.


    Lin Fei, too, waited quietly, sensing that the sea of origin was brewing something.


    Time passed slowly, and Lin Fei remained patient, calm, and collected. He was certain that whatever was brewing in the sea of origin had to be beneficial. After all, what could be worse than facing the tribtion? The worst was behind him.


    "Swoosh."


    Suddenly, the sea of origin trembled. At the same time, a burst of seven-colored brilliance shot out from within, enveloping Lin Fei.


    "Whoosh."


    Everyone was astounded. They all witnessed the seven-colored light, their excitement palpable.


    "There really is something happening."


    "Withstanding nine thunders brings an unexpected reward. What could it be?"


    "What is this seven-colored light?"


    "Perhaps only True Monarch Lin can know..."


    Curiosity and anticipation filled the eyes of the onlookers, eager to know the significance of the seven-colored light. Only Lin Fei knew the answer. When the light enveloped him, he found himself in a fantastical illusion.


    "A fantasy?"


    Lin Fei, familiar with illusions due to his control over Shen and his ability to manipte minds with illusions, instantly became alert. However, this illusion did not seem to have any intent to control Lin Fei''s mind.


    In this illusion, he was surrounded by darkness. Then, suddenly, a dazzling light appeared, along with a powerful force spreading in all directions, dispelling the darkness around him. What appeared before Lin Fei was a vast, primitive world devoid of life.


    Laws, rules, and origins of the world were all exposed in the void without any order, making the world seem incredibly unstable as if it could copse at any moment.


    "Is this the process of a world''s birth? The very beginning of a world?" Lin Fei pondered. "Is this because I plundered worldws? So, having withstood the nine thunders, I get to experience the birth of a world to deepen my understanding of worldws? After all, worldws are intrinsically rted to the creation of a world."


    Lin Fei had an epiphany. He began to understand what the seven-colored light signified.


    Soon, the light disappeared, and Lin Fei opened his eyes.


    "Creating a world..." He couldn''t help but feel enlightened by this experience, deepening his understanding of worldws and the concept of "Dao." Lin Fei knew that his ultimate goal was toprehend the "Dao of the World." To master aplete Dao, he still had a long way to go.


    "This time, it was only the beginning of a world''s birth. So, if I withstand nine thunders again, might I witness aplete world formation next time?" Lin Fei pondered, contemting the potential implications of his newfound insights and experiences.


    Lin Fei held a sense of anticipation in his heart. The birth of a world is not merely a simple event. Many worlds copse soon after their creation. After its birth, a world needs stabilization, which requires worldws, rules, order, and so on.


    Lin Fei still had much to learn about these aspects. Experiencing them firsthand would undoubtedly elerate his understanding. Eventually, mastering aplete Dao might not be out of reach.


    The seven-colored light provided Lin Fei with an opportunity for profound insight, although it didn''t significantly enhance his strength, certainly not as much as acquiring an additionalw would have. However, for the ambition of bing a Martial Ancestor, understanding the "Dao" is essential, even mandatory.


    Moreover, Lin Fei''s strength had already increased considerably with the acquisition of ninews. If he were to create particle worlds with them, he would have nine hundred particle worlds. These would be created under the condition of his greatly enhanced particles, making their power far exceed his previous 2,600 particle worlds.


    As Lin Fei left the formation and opened the gate, countless eyes instantly focused on him. Their gazes were filled with shock, envy, and admiration.


    "True Monarch Lin has emerged."


    "Can you tell us, after withstanding nine thunders, what was the seven-colored light?"


    "Yes, what benefits did that light bring?"


    "Withstanding nine thunders must bring unimaginable benefits."


    Many were curious about what Lin Fei gained after withstanding the nine thunders. So far in history, he was the only one who had managed to withstand all nine thunders in a single tribtion.


    Lin Fei nced at the crowd. The benefits of the seven-colored light, although significant, were his secret to keep. The Dao should not be carelessly shared. Would he really reveal such knowledge so easily? If they truly wished to know, they would have to exchange something valuable for it.


    So, Lin Fei dered in a firm voice, "If someone possesses the Saber Worlds, bring ten of them. In exchange, I will reveal what the seven-colored light signifies." With that, he stepped forward, transforming into a streak of light and vanishing from sight.


    "What, ten Saber Worlds?"


    "Where can we find ten Saber Worlds?"


    "For Martial Gods, acquiring Saber Worlds is not difficult."


    "But even if we know this secret, what''s the use? Can anyone else withstand nine heavenly thunders?"


    "Indeed, even if we know, it''s meaningless. Not everyone can withstand nine thunders. Knowing it would just add a bit more to our secret knowledge."


    Many shook their heads. They weren''t interested in chasing this spectacle. Knowing the secret wouldn''t help their own strength, so why bother seeking out Saber Worlds?


    However, the news of Lin Fei withstanding nine thunders and the emergence of the seven-colored light, along with the unexpected benefits he received, spread quickly. The news was too sensational to ignore. Withstanding nine thunders in a single tribtion was unheard of.


    Furthermore, people understood that starting from the eighth thunder, the difficulty level reached that of a True Monarch. Below that level, attempting to invoke the eighth thunder was almost certain death. In this regard, Lin Fei contributed to the understanding of the Martial Gods'' tribtion process.

 539. 3,500 Particle Worlds and The Initial Emergence of Lin Fei’s “Dao�

    539. 3,500 Particle Worlds and The Initial Emergence of Lin Fei¡¯s ¡°Dao¡±


    Inside his private chamber in Ancient City, Lin Fei, having acquired ninews, didn''t hesitate to start creating particle worlds. One hundred, two hundred, three hundred, four hundred, five hundred...


    In a blink, Lin Fei had created a total of nine hundred particle worlds.


    "Swish." Lin Fei opened his eyes and immediately summoned his system interface to check his current status.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Realm: Martial God (Six Thunder Tribtions)</strong>


    <strong>Great Dream Heart Sutra: Second Layer (Progress 1%)</strong>


    <strong>Four Symbols Five Elements Creation Art: 3,500 Particle Worlds</strong>


    <strong>World Dao: Progress 1%</strong>


    Upon seeing his system panel, Lin Fei noted that the number of his particle worlds had reached a total of 3,500. His realm had also advanced to the level of six thunder tribtions. However, a new attribute appeared: "World Dao" with a progress indicator showing 1%.


    "Wait, is the World Dao the path I am supposed toprehend?" Lin Fei pondered. "Does this mean that the ultimate path I need to understand from plundering worldws is the World Dao? And if the progress of the World Dao reaches 100%, does it mean mastering aplete Dao and achieving Martial Ancestor status?"


    Lin Fei''s mind raced with these thoughts, finding the possibility increasingly likely. However, he wondered why he suddenly had a 1% progress in the World Dao, which hadn''t appeared before.


    Lin Fei pondered and concluded that his progress in the World Dao was likely rted to his experience of withstanding the nine thunders and witnessing the birth of a world. The seven-colored light allowed him to experience the creation of a real world, leading to a 1% progress in his World Dao.


    At Lin Fei''s current level, it was all aboutprehending the Dao. Only by mastering aplete Dao could he achieve the status of Martial Ancestor, especially since he was already a True Monarch.


    "To master aplete Dao, I need to understand the World Dao," Lin Fei thought to himself. "So far, the only way to increase my understanding of the World Dao is by withstanding nine thunders during tribtion and seizing the opportunity toprehend it. But is there another way?"


    Lin Fei considered his situation. His number ofws had suddenly increased by nine, reaching a total of thirty-four. However, thesews didn''t seem to greatly aid his progress in the World Dao. While they definitely helped, each 1% increase in the World Dao represented a huge leap, especially when transitioning from a True Monarch to a Martial Ancestor. It was not easy.


    Withstanding nine thunders was also a challenging task. Lin Fei had already faced six thunder tribtions, leaving him with the opportunity to undergo the seventh, eighth, and ninth tribtions.


    In other words, he had only three more chances. If he could make good use of these opportunities, his progress in the World Dao could advance significantly. Therefore, he must seize these chances, unless he was confident in withstanding nine thunders, as failing to do so would waste these precious opportunities.


    "I am confident in passing the seventh thunder tribtion," Lin Fei reflected. "With my current strength, I can withstand even seven or eight thunders without much difficulty. However, it''s still somewhat forced to face the ninth thunder. I need to further strengthen my abilities and be absolutely sure I can withstand the ninth thunder."


    Lin Fei understood that the seventh thunder tribtion would undoubtedly be more powerful than the sixth. His measurements for the sixth tribtion couldn''t apply here.


    "As a True Monarch, to enhance my physical body, I still need to rely on the world''s origin," he mused. "But to obtain it, I mustpete for True Monarch-level small worlds, which are contested by other True Monarchs."


    Lin Fei set his sights on the True Monarch-level small worlds, capable of sustaining True Monarch powerhouses and even giving birth to them. Some of these worlds were so formidable that even some True Monarchs in the Divine Realm couldn''t handle them. Hence, the danger in these small worlds was substantially greater.


    Focusing his attention, Lin Fei went directly to the Great Dream City and its mission hall. The hall disyed numerous tasks, mostly for Martial God-level practitioners. The missions for True Monarchs were on the second floor. Upon entering the second floor, Lin Fei found it significantly less crowded, almost deste.


    "True Monarch Lin, the one who withstood nine thunders recently. Is he here topete for the origin of worlds?"


    "When True Monarch Lin was a Martial God, he was incredibly dominant, iming small worlds as if they were his alone. But now as a True Monarch, he''s not seenpeting for origins. For a True Monarch, understanding the Dao is more important!"


    Upon Lin Fei''s arrival, many gazes turned towards him. His recent fame made him a recognizable figure. However, Lin Fei paid little attention to these gazes and scanned the avable missions, all True Monarch-level tasks requiring True Monarch strength. Yet, none involvedpeting for a world''s origin.


    "No missions forpeting for the origin?" Lin Fei frowned, sensing something amiss.


    "True Monarch Lin, do you have any questions?" asked a handsome True Monarch who appeared beside him.


    "And you are?" Lin Fei inquired.


    "You may call me Sun ze True Monarch."


    "Ah, Sun ze True Monarch. Do you know why there are no missions forpeting for the origin?"


    Lin Fei, seizing the opportunity to rify his doubts, didn''t hesitate to ask. Since Sun ze True Monarch had approached him, it seemed like a chance to establish a friendly connection and get some answers.


    "Competing for the origin of worlds?" Sun ze True Monarch shook his head with a smile that seemed to carry a hint of amusement. "True Monarch Lin, you seem to have fallen into a conceptual trap. You might think that since Martial Godspete for the origin of small worlds, True Monarchs should do the same for True Monarch-level worlds. But it''s not the same at all."


    "Martial Gods strive for the world''s origin to aid them in their tribtions. But why would a Martial Dao True Monarch, who no longer needs to undergo tribtions, seek the origin? What they need is toprehend the Dao, to grasp aplete Dao and achieve Martial Ancestor status. Thus, it''s about understanding the Dao."


    "In the Divine Realm, the Dao is elusive and hard to sense. However, True Monarch-level small worlds are different. Many Martial Dao True Monarchs go to these worlds not to fight for their origin but toprehend the Dao of these worlds. Once they grasp something, they can then reflect it against the Dao of the Divine Realm for a deeper understanding andprehension."


    Lin Fei had an epiphany. He now understood that at the True Monarch level, the focus wasn''t onpeting for the world''s origin. Instead, it was about using True Monarch-level small worlds toprehend the Dao.


    However, this presented a disadvantage for Lin Fei. He was possibly the only True Monarch still undergoing tribtions and thus in need of the world''s origin, and the more, the better.


    But now, as a True Monarch, he couldn''t enter ordinary small worlds, and in True Monarch-level worlds, no onepeted for the origin. With his current strength, breaking a True Monarch-level world was unthinkable.


    How long would it take to cause such a world to copse? Ten thousand years? A hundred thousand years? Or maybe it was simply impossible?


    Noticing Lin Fei''s dilemma, Sun ze True Monarch offered, "True Monarch Lin, I happen to know of a True Monarch-level small world that is on the verge of copsing." Seeing Lin Fei''s trouble, he took the initiative to speak up.

 540. Joining forces with the Sun Blaze True Monarch

    540. Joining forces with the Sun ze True Monarch


    "Well?" Lin Fei''s eyes brightened, intrigued by Sun ze True Monarch''s revtion. "You have a lead on a True Monarch-level small world that''s about to copse?"


    Sun ze True Monarch nodded earnestly, "Yes, True Monarch Lin. True Monarch-level small worlds are indeed hard to copse, but over a long enough period, some are on the brink of destruction. I''m sharing this with you because this particr world contains True Monarch-level life forms. I''ve entered it before and engaged in several battles, but without exception, I was unable to defeat them.


    Now, as this world is nearing copse, I''m interested in thews rted to the stars contained within it. Once the world copses, there''s a chance to fully extract thesews. I only desire thews rted to the stars and have no interest in the world''s origin - you can have it all, True Monarch Lin. The condition, however, is that you and I together must defeat the True Monarch-level life forms within the world. Otherwise, even if the world copses, we''ll gain nothing."


    Lin Fei understood Sun ze True Monarch''s intentions. He was nning to monopolize a copsing True Monarch-level small world, known only to him. But having faced the True Monarch-level beings within and failing to defeat them, he now sought Lin Fei''s assistance.


    Considering that Lin Fei needed world origins for his tribtions, Sun ze True Monarch surmised that Lin Fei would likely agree, especially since he only wanted the star-rtedws and not the origin.


    "Agreed, let''s do it," Lin Fei responded without hesitation. "When do we depart?"


    This opportunity was too good for Lin Fei to pass up. It was exactly what he needed.


    "Let''s depart now," Sun ze True Monarch suggested.


    "Alright, I''ll meet you in Ancient City, and we can set off together from there," Lin Fei agreed, then left Great Dream City.


    Back in his own space, Lin Fei pondered briefly. He hadn''t heard of Sun ze True Monarch before, but given the number of True Monarchs in the Great Dream Sect, it wasn''t surprising. His main focus was on finding a True Monarch-level world and obtaining its origin.


    Soon after, ripples of space spread outside Lin Fei''s residence, and a figure stepped out from a void passage ¨C it was Sun ze True Monarch himself.


    "Sun ze True Monarch, are we ready to leave now?" Lin Fei asked as he stepped outside.


    "Yes, True Monarch Lin. Keep up with me," Sun ze True Monarch replied, his body emanating a powerful force that cracked the space around him, revealing a void passage. This was how Martial God True Monarchs traveled ¨C by shattering the void to create a passage. Sun ze True Monarch stepped into the passage first, followed closely by Lin Fei.


    Traveling together in the void passage, Lin Fei was slightly surprised. It was his first time moving through space in a void passage alongside another True Monarch.


    "If you find the pressure of the void passage too much to handle, let me know. We can exit and rest temporarily," Sun ze True Monarch cautioned.


    The pressure inside the void passage was immense, especially after traveling several steps. Not all True Monarchs could withstand it for long distances. The distance a True Monarch could traverse in one go in the void passage was often indicative of their strength.


    "Lin understood clearly," he nodded in agreement. Thus began the Sun ze True Monarch''s traversal through the void. He took a sudden step forward, followed by Lin Fei, who mirrored the action.


    One step, then two, three, four, five...


    With each step, the Sun ze True Monarch''s pace was unwaveringly steady. The first ten steps posed no challenge to the True Monarchs. But beyond the tenth, the journey differed.


    In times past, before Lin Fei had ascended to True Monarch status, relying solely on the power of Saber World, he could only manage thirteen steps. However, now as a True Monarch, Lin Fei''s strength had undergone aplete transformation, increasing manifold, iparable to his former self.


    The Sun ze True Monarch continued his steady pace: ten steps, fifteen, twenty, twenty-five, thirty...


    Until the thirtieth step, even the Sun ze True Monarch began to feel the immense pressure. Yet Lin Fei kept pace effortlessly, a fact that sent a chill through the Sun ze True Monarch''s heart. Despite his astonishment, he had to admit: Lin Fei''s strength might surpass his own! Such was the power of a True Monarch who had survived the nine heavenly tribtions.


    In total, the Sun ze True Monarch took thirty-six steps before halting. "We''ve arrived," he dered, and as his words echoed, the void passage shattered instantaneously. Lin Fei and the Sun ze True Monarch swiftly exited the void passage.


    Thirty-six steps in the void passage signified an extraordinary distance traversed. Now, both stood suspended in the void, with Lin Fei unaware of their exact location. All he knew was that they were far, far from the Ancient Covenant. Below themy an endless forest, dense and lush. The surrounding void bore no distinct features, suggesting they were not in a forbidden zone, but somewhere within the Divine Realm.


    With a whoosh, the Sun ze True Monarch vanished in a sh, descending towards the forest below. Soon, the pair arrived at a vast valley, where remnants of human influence lingered amidst the natural grandeur. These ancient ruins, evidently ravaged by time, left only fragments of walls and foundations barely protruding from the earth.


    "This ce is a relic of an ancient power," the Sun ze True Monarch revealed. "In my past pursuits, I stumbled upon their traces. Unexpectedly, while the ancient relics offered little of value, they concealed a gateway to another world."


    "Likely, this hidden portal was a secret of the ancient power," he continued. "Upon entering, I discovered it led to a True Monarch-level minor world."


    The Sun ze True Monarch shared these insights, his fortune was evident in his tone. He hadn''t anticipated that his search for ancient relics would lead to a True Monarch-level world - a discovery far more precious than any ruin. Just revealing this information could reap significant rewards.


    However, the true prizey in the resources of this minor world, far surpassing any immediate gain. Thus, the Sun ze True Monarch schemed to monopolize this world.


    "This minor world is known as the Holy Emperor Realm," he informed Lin Fei. "Its mightiest being is the Holy Emperor, though he seems rather unique, different from ordinary True Monarchs. You''ll understand once you enter the Holy Emperor Realm."


    With these words, an immense power radiated from the Sun ze True Monarch.


    "Break!" he roared, and the void shattered.


    This time, it revealed not a void passage, but a world channel leading to a True Monarch-level minor world. The Sun ze True Monarch entered first, with Lin Fei hesitating not a moment before following, his figure vanishing into the world channel in the blink of an eye. The two figures disappeared without a trace.

 541. Entering the Holy Emperor Realm! The Difference Between the Holy Emperor and a True Monarch!

    541. Entering the Holy Emperor Realm! The Difference Between the Holy Emperor and a True Monarch!


    In the Holy Emperor Realm lies the Twin Holy City, long controlled by the Twin Holy Alliance. This alliance, founded by two Holy Emperors, once dominated the entire realm, reigning supreme for an era. Even after the passing of these Holy Emperors, the Twin Holy Alliance, having birthed a new Holy Emperor, gradually restored its former glory.


    However, the current Holy Emperor of the Twin Holy Alliance bore a grave expression. Recently, he had battled several times with another being of equal stature, a mysterious Holy Emperor. Although he repelled his adversary, he couldn''t vanquish him. The enigmatic origins of this opponent weighed heavily on the Holy Emperor''s mind, sensing an obscure threat looming.


    "What troubles you, Your Majesty?" asked an elder of the Twin Holy Alliance, puzzled by the Holy Emperor''s distress.


    The Holy Emperor, with aplex expression, replied gravely, "It''s still about that mysterious Holy Emperor. Have your investigations over these days yielded any clues about their origin or identity?"


    The elder of the Twin Holy Alliance shook his head, "Your Majesty, we''ve mobilized all our resources for the investigation. Yet, not a single clue has emerged. This mysterious Holy Emperor seems to have appeared out of nowhere. No one has seen him before, no one knows of him. His first appearance was in the Twin Holy Alliance, where he confronted you directly. So, to this day, his identity remains unknown to us."


    The Holy Emperor''s heart sank as he gazed into the void, a theory gradually forming in his mind. During his battles with the mysterious Holy Emperor, he had noticed something peculiar. Though the opponent possessed the strength of a Holy Emperor, their power was extraordinary, following apletely different path of cultivation.


    What other cultivation paths within the Holy Emperor Realm could possibly lead to the realm of a Holy Emperor? Only ancient texts hinted at such possibilities, where forebears of Holy Emperors spected that their realm was but one world within the vast expanse of the void.


    Beyond the Holy Emperor Realm, there might be other life forms, other powerful beings. In the very ancient times, it seemed the Holy Emperor Realm had once been invaded, though these invaders were eventually repelled.


    But these events, belonging to the distant past, were shrouded in mystery. The exact happenings of those ancient times were unknown, leaving behind only legends and fragmented information.


    Subsequent Holy Emperors had only made bold conjectures based on these scraps of history.


    The Holy Emperor had not been a firm believer in these theories, but now, he was beginning to entertain the possibility. The emergence of this mysterious Holy Emperor was too strange, too sudden.


    "Fortify the defenses of the Twin Holy Alliance," hemanded. "The mysterious Holy Emperor was not gravely injured. I suspect he might appear again. If he does, I must be informed immediately."


    "Yes, Your Majesty," replied the elder, who immediately set off to tighten the security. The defenses of the Twin Holy Alliance were to be reinforced, preparing for any potential re-emergence of this enigmatic adversary.


    In Twin Holy City, Lin Fei and Sun ze True Monarch strolled casually through its streets. Having entered the Holy Emperor Realm, they had seamlessly blended in. Their auras were now indistinguishable from those of themon inhabitants of Twin Holy City, a feat easily aplished for two Martial Dao True Monarchs.


    Though Martial Dao True Monarchscked the survival capabilities and multiple incarnations of the Void Transformation True Monarchs, they had their advantages. Not only was their formidable strength entirely their own, but they also possessed the remarkable ability to perfectly control every particle of their physical form. This meant they could alter their appearance at will, a skill that enabled them to blend into the Holy Emperor Realm, despite their fundamentally different life structures.


    Sun ze True Monarch, with a smile, inquired, "True Monarch Lin, what do you think of the life forms here in Twin Holy City? Aren''t they entirely different from those in our Divine Realm?"


    Lin Fei''s eyes flickered with intrigue as he replied gravely, "Indeed, there is a significant difference. The beings here seem to follow a set ofws entirely different from those in the Divine Realm. It affects their very essence."


    "Does that mean the True Monarchs of the Holy Emperor Realm, the Holy Emperors themselves, are also quite different from our kind of True Monarchs?" asked Sun ze True Monarch.


    Nodding, he exined, "Yes, they are different. The True Monarchs of the Holy Emperor Realm, though powerful, derive their strength from understanding the realm''s uniquews. They are somewhat akin to Void Transformation True Monarchs, but while Void Transformation True Monarchs fuse with thews of the Divine Realm, the Holy Emperors of this realm rely on its specificws. The strength of each is evident at a nce."


    He continued, "This is precisely why the Holy Emperors of this realm cannot break free from it to enter the Divine Realm. They are even unaware of the Divine Realm''s existence."


    Lin Fei understood. Even though this minor world could give birth to True Monarch-level beings, these True Monarchs were generally unable to break through the confines of their world to enter the Divine Realm. This realization brought Lin Fei''s thoughts to the Ancient Continent, a cultivation system capable of harmonizing with the Divine Realm, a feat not easily achieved.


    Of course, this was partly because the Ancient Continent was not an ordinary minor world, but a realm at the level of true immortals. Only beings nurtured in a true immortal-level world could rival those in the Divine Realm.


    As for True Monarch-level minor worlds, they fell short. Unable to break through their own realms, let alone enter the Divine Realm, their inhabitants couldn''tpare with those from True Monarch-level worlds.


    "Sun ze True Monarch, although the Holy Emperors of the Holy Emperor Realm rely on itsws to match True Monarchs, in their own realm, they must possess extraordinary strength, right?" Lin Fei inquired. His query was not baseless; Sun ze True Monarch had repeatedly failed to best the Holy Emperors of this realm, even suffering minor defeats. This was proof enough that the Holy Emperors of the Holy Emperor Realm were formidable opponents in terms ofbat power.


    Sun ze True Monarch, without concealing the truth, sighed deeply and admitted, "Indeed, they are not easy to deal with. I''ve entered the Holy Emperor Realm several times and shed with the Holy Emperors, each attempt ending in failure. I gained no advantage. Hence, this time, I invited True Monarch Lin to join forces. Together, ourbined strength as True Monarchs should suffice to suppress, or even gravely injure, that Holy Emperor."


    As Sun ze True Monarch finished speaking, the two lifted their gaze and found themselves before a grand structure in the heart of Twin Holy City¡ªthe headquarters of the Twin Holy Alliance and the seat of power for the sole Holy Emperor of the Holy Emperor Realm.


    "Let''s go," Lin Fei said with a slight smile. He then took a step forward, heading towards the headquarters of the Twin Holy Alliance to meet this Holy Emperor.

 542. The World is on the Brink of Collapse!

    542. The World is on the Brink of Copse!


    "Stop, who are you? This is the headquarters of the Twin Holy Alliance, no unauthorized entry!" As Lin Fei and Sun ze True Monarch approached the headquarters of the Twin Holy Alliance, they were immediately intercepted by the guards.


    Exchanging a knowing smile, Sun ze True Monarch flicked his finger.


    "Pop."


    In the next moment, the expressions on the faces of the five guards from the Twin Holy Alliance''s headquarters froze. Then, like a shattered mirror, their bodies disintegrated instantaneously.


    "Crack."


    The guards'' bodies broke apart into countless pieces, blood pervading the air, and the pungent smell of carnage spreading swiftly.


    The Twin Holy Alliance headquarters, under the watch of countless eyes, was now the center of a significant disturbance. This sudden and dramatic turn of events immediately alerted the members of the Twin Holy Alliance.


    "Swoosh."


    More people rushed to the scene, but uponying eyes on Sun ze True Monarch, they shuddered in shock.


    "The Holy... The Holy Emperor hase again?"


    "It''s that mysterious Holy Emperor, he''s returned."


    "Quick, inform His Majesty the Holy Emperor."


    "Your Majesty, the mysterious Holy Emperor has returned..."


    The people were all in a state of high alert as if facing a formidable enemy.


    Indeed, it seemed that Sun ze True Monarch was well-recognized within the Twin Holy Alliance, even to those below the level of the Holy Emperor.


    Sun ze True Monarch could only offer a wry smile at this recognition,menting to Lin Fei, "See, these people all know me."


    Lin Fei, however, appeared unconcerned. At their level of power, the idea of a surprise attack was unrealistic. Approaching unnoticed was impossible; True Monarch-level fighters had to face each other head-on, relying on their true strength for victory.


    "Let''s go, let''s meet the Holy Emperor," Lin Fei suggested, and without further regard for the onlookers, they continued towards the grand hall of the Twin Holy Alliance.


    "What? The mysterious Holy Emperor has returned?" The current Holy Emperor of the Twin Holy Alliance, upon receiving the news, showed a slight change in expression. "And this time, it seems he has brought an aplice. Is this a call for help?"


    The elder of the Twin Holy Alliance felt a surge of anxiety. Dealing with one Holy Emperor had been challenging enough; now, the arrival of an aplice suggested a more formidable threat. Only a Holy Emperor could be the aplice of another, implying that their Holy Emperor might now face two of these formidable beings, putting him in immediate danger.


    "Never mind, he was bound toe eventually. I shall meet them myself," the Holy Emperor decided, his figure vanishing in a sh as he left the grand hall.


    Soon, the Holy Emperor arrived outside the grand hall. Before him stood two figures; one was unmistakably Sun ze True Monarch, and the other, was unknown to him. Yet, judging by Sun ze True Monarch''s demeanor and attitude, there was no doubt that this stranger was also a Holy Emperor-level powerhouse.


    Taking a deep breath, the Holy Emperor of the Twin Holy Alliance called out loudly to Sun ze True Monarch, "Who are you? You havee to our Twin Holy Alliance several times now. What exactly is your purpose?"


    Lin Fei and Sun ze True Monarch now faced the Holy Emperor of the Twin Holy Alliance. For Lin Fei, this was his first encounter with a Holy Emperor from this realm. The Holy Emperor, standing amidst the void, seemed to merge seamlessly with it.


    Lin Fei noticed countless threads emanating from the Holy Emperor''s body, each connecting intimately with the Holy Emperor Realm itself. This connection confirmed that the Holy Emperor was indeed inextricably linked to the True Monarch-level minor world, much like a Void Transformation True Monarch.


    Sun ze True Monarch, no longer shrouded in darkness, smiled faintly and said, "So, after all this time, you still haven''t figured out who I am? Or perhaps, you''ve guessed but can''t bring yourself to believe it."


    Hearing Sun ze True Monarch''s words, the Holy Emperor of the Twin Holy Alliance trembled, a sinking feeling in his heart. He had already formed a guess but was hesitant to ept it. His voice wavered slightly, "Are you... truly beings from beyond the Holy Emperor Realm?"


    "Haha, haven''t you already guessed it?" Sun ze True Monarch responded. "Telling you makes no difference, as you cannot leave the Holy Emperor Realm. Yes, we are beings from beyond your realm. We are True Monarchs from the Divine Realm! As for our purpose here, haven''t you sensed it? Your world is on the brink of copse. It''s a world teetering on the edge of destruction. We''vee merely to obtain some things before the copse of the Holy Emperor Realm."


    The Holy Emperor of the Twin Holy Alliance''s face turned pale as he listened. In a low murmur, he said, "So it is true... the Holy Emperor Realm is about to copse and be destroyed? No wonder I''ve felt constantly uneasy, my heart uneasy. I''ve even sensed a faint aura of destruction permeating the void. Various signs have indicated that something is amiss with the Holy Emperor Realm. So these are the signs of its impending copse and destruction¡­"


    The Holy Emperor of the Twin Holy Alliance turned deathly pale. If the Holy Emperor Realm were to copse and be destroyed, it would mean his own demise as well. Deep down, he was starting to believe the words of Sun ze True Monarch and Lin Fei, yet the true nature of these ims remained uncertain to him.


    Determined, the Holy Emperor of the Twin Holy Alliance resolved, "This time, at all costs, we must capture one of them."


    Suddenly, without any warning, the Holy Emperor initiated an attack, unleashing a cataclysmic force. It seemed as if the entire Holy Emperor Realm trembled under the power of his strike.


    Lin Fei distinctly felt thews of the Holy Emperor Realm being drawn upon, not merely manipted but actively invoked by the Holy Emperor. Even this invocation, short of full control, was terrifying in its magnitude. Thews of a True Monarch-level minor world were indeed formidable.


    In an instant, an overwhelming pressure from all directions immobilized both Lin Fei and Sun ze True Monarch. Sun ze True Monarch''s expression shifted slightly as he remarked, "This move again. True Monarch Lin, the Holy Emperor of this realm can draw upon the realm''sws. It''s like we''re fighting against the entire Holy Emperor Realm, not just one Holy Emperor."


    Lin Fei nodded in understanding. It was clear why Sun ze True Monarch had been defeated each time. Battling against a True Monarch-level minor world like the Holy Emperor Realm was an immensely difficult task. If they were true Holy Emperors themselves, this tactic ofw suppression would be ineffective, as both parties would have ess to simr powers, neutralizing each other.


    However, both Sun ze True Monarch, and Lin Fei were not true Holy Emperors andcked the ability to manipte the realm''sws. Therefore, they found themselves overwhelmingly suppressed.


    "True Monarch Divine Form!" Sun ze True Monarch unleashed his True Monarch Divine Form, transforming into a colossal giant, with his strength amplified to its utmost limits. Despite this formidable disy, he still couldn''t ovee the Holy Emperor, remaining entirely suppressed throughout the confrontation.


    Lin Fei, assessing the Holy Emperor''s power, looked down to find himself tightly bound by the pervasive force of the realm''sws. Taking a deep breath, Lin Fei prepared for his countermove.


    "Boom!"


    In the next moment, Lin Fei unleashed the power of his Particle Worlds. All three thousand five hundred Particle Worlds erupted simultaneously, unleashing an unimaginable force. This explosion of power drastically amplified Lin Fei''s strength.


    With the manifestation of Lin Fei''s divine form, even though there were still numerousw forces trying to suppress him, they were now ineffective. They were like ropes attempting to bind him, but in the wake of the Particle Worlds'' explosion, these constraints became futile, breaking apart inch by inch.


    Suddenly, Lin Fei felt a wave of relief wash over him as if all the previous constraints had vanished without a trace. This dramatic shift in the battle''s dynamics caused a significant change in the expression of the Holy Emperor of the Twin Holy Alliance.

 543. Lin Fei’s Three Thousand Five Hundred Particle Worlds, Defying the World’s Laws!

    543. Lin Fei¡¯s Three Thousand Five Hundred Particle Worlds, Defying the World¡¯s Laws!


    "How is this possible?" The Holy Emperor revealed a look of shock. He had witnessed the unimaginable ¨C Lin Fei breaking free from the constraints of the Holy Emperor Realm''sws,ws invoked by the Holy Emperor himself.


    The supremacy of a Holy Emperor wasrgely attributed to their ability to harness the power of thesews. How could the strength of a single individual surpass that of an entire world?


    Yet, Lin Fei had indeed shattered the world¡®s constraints.


    Simultaneously, as all three thousand five hundred of Lin Fei''s Particle Worlds unleashed their full power, his physical form swelled to tens of thousands of meters, dwarfing even the immense stature of Sun ze True Monarch. Lin Fei experienced an exhrating sense of freedom, as if only in this unbounded state could he truly be unrestrained.


    Even Sun ze True Monarch, witnessing Lin Fei''s colossal form, was filled with astonishment. He knew Lin Fei was strong, but this level of power was beyond his expectations. The immense force Lin Feimanded could easily ''crush'' an average True Monarch. It was no wonder that Lin Fei had be a True Monarch of great interest throughout the entire Divine Realm. He was truly extraordinary.


    Joining forces with Lin Fei was evidently a wise decision for Sun ze True Monarch. However, the Holy Emperor was not one to surrender easily. With a roar of defiance, he cried out, "World Confinement!"


    "Buzz."


    Instantly, the world''sws invoked by the Holy Emperor intensified, amassing like an imprable, swiftly descending upon Lin Fei.


    "Bring it on!" Lin Fei raised his head, instantly spotting the invisible ofws looming overhead.


    "Boom!"


    He unleashed a powerful punch, channeling thebined force of all three thousand five hundred Particle Worlds and every particle in his physical body. Aside from not deploying the Saber World, this was Lin Fei''s most potent attack yet.


    "Bang!"


    Finally, his fist collided fiercely with the invisible force of the world''sws in the void. The impact sent shockwaves rippling through the void.


    "Crack!"


    The void shattered like a mirror, riddled with dense, spreading cracks. This was the true power of a True Monarch, a Martial Dao True Monarch, known for their ability to shatter the void, implying the capacity to break even the Divine Realm''s void.


    However, the extent of the void''s shattering differed significantly. In the Divine Realm, a Martial Dao True Monarch could indeed fracture the void, but only within a limited area. Yet, within the Holy Emperor Realm, Lin Fei''s punch caused the void to break over tens of miles, continuing to expand.


    Ordinary inhabitants of the Holy Emperor Realm looked up at the void, their eyes filled with terror. The scene resembled an apocalyptic vision, inciting fear in everyone who witnessed it.


    "What''s happening, why is the sky shattered?"


    "Is something wrong with the heavens?"


    "It''s terrifying; is the world about to be destroyed?"


    "Where is our great Holy Emperor?"


    These fearful thoughts burgeoned among the popce.


    "Pfft."


    The Holy Emperor suddenly coughed up blood. Though a Holy Emperor, capable of invoking the realm''sws, he was shaken by the bacsh when Lin Fei shattered thesews with a single punch. The recoil was minor for him, but he found himself utterly powerless against these two "outsiders."


    "Break!"


    With a flick of his finger, Lin Fei unleashed the power equivalent to hundreds of his Particle Worlds. This force descended upon the Holy Emperor. Though the Holy Emperor was formidable, his strength was founded upon the realm''sws. Once those were broken, his might diminished significantly.


    In the Holy Emperor Realm, their physical form was virtually indestructible. However, in Lin Fei''s view, the Holy Emperor''s body was trivial.


    "Bang."


    Instantly, the Holy Emperor''s body was obliterated by the force of Lin Fei''s hundreds of Particle Worlds, turning to ash, leaving not even a trace behind.


    "Holy Emperor, Your Majesty!" The elders of the Twin Holy Alliance, witnessing this scene, were filled with a mix of grief and disbelief. They couldn''t fathom the sight before them ¨C a mighty Holy Emperor obliterated in a direct confrontation. Could such a thing even be possible?


    At this moment, Sun ze True Monarch shook his head slightly and said, "True Monarch Lin, Holy Emperors are difficult to deal with, much like those Void Transformation True Monarchs, incredibly tenacious. Those Void Transformation True Monarchs possess countless incarnations, making it extremely hard to kill them all. Although Holy Emperors don''t have as many incarnations, it is said that they anchor a strand of their spirit within the Holy Emperor Realm. Unless their destined time arrives, they are practically immortal and indestructible."


    As Sun ze True Monarch''s words faded, ripples appeared in the void. Then, a figure re-emerged - the Twin Holy Alliance Holy Emperor whom Lin Fei had just obliterated. As Sun ze True Monarch had exined, the Holy Emperor, before his predetermined end, was undying and could not be truly killed.


    "A strand of spirit anchored in the Holy Emperor Realm?" Lin Fei murmured softly, drawing a parallel to Dao Integration True Immortals. Dao Integration True Immortals, who merge with the Dao, seemed simr yet significantly different from Holy Emperors. Holy Emperors have a destined end; they are not truly immortal. In contrast, true immortals, barring any idents, could live indefinitely.


    However, as per many records in the Divine Realm, Dao Integration True Immortals, while powerful, are not absolutely indestructible. Certain methods, like those used by martial ancestors, seem capable of ying Dao Integration True Immortals.


    In battles between martial ancestors and true immortals, there have been instances where Dao Integration True Immortals fell. This might involve secrets unknown to Lin Fei, possibly rted to the mysteries of Dao Integration True Immortals. Yet, these matters were far removed from Lin Fei''s current situation.


    The Holy Emperor, distinct from a Dao Integration True Immortal, may seem undying and indestructible, but this is contingent on the existence of the True Monarch-level minor world. If the Holy Emperor Realm itself is on the verge of copse and destruction, then the Holy Emperor, too, would face demise andplete obliteration.


    The Holy Emperor reappeared, but his expression was not one of triumph. Instead, it was marked by solemnity.


    "True Monarch Lin, do you have a n?" Sun ze True Monarch inquired.


    "Of course, there''s a way," Lin Fei replied. "If we can''t kill him, then we''ll trap him. As long as we can confine him, we can slowly figure out how to elerate the copse of the Holy Emperor Realm."


    With that, Lin Fei''s gaze locked onto the Holy Emperor. Trapping the Holy Emperor was not a difficult task for him. "Saber World!" he called out, waving his hand, and instantly, the Saber World descended.


    A typical Saber World might be easily broken by the Holy Emperor. Despite the Holy Emperor''s power being significantly weaker than Lin Fei''s, breaking through an ordinary Saber World wouldn''t be a challenge. However, Lin Fei''s Saber World was far from ordinary.


    Lin Fei possessed World Laws ¨C thirty-four of them. This number might seem small, but consider the average Martial God, who might have significantly fewerws. Even after surviving nine lightning tribtions, they would possess only ninews.


    In contrast, a Martial Dao True Monarch could potentially have many morews, roughly acquiring two or more with each lightning tribtion. On average, a Martial Dao True Monarch might possess about twentyws. For instance, Sun ze True Monarch had twenty-onews. But Lin Fei had a staggering thirty-fourws.


    These thirty-fourws were now fully integrated into Lin Fei''s Saber World, exponentially amplifying its power.


    With a resonating "hum," Lin Fei''s Saber World, like a spread of white light, instantly enveloped the Holy Emperor within it.

 544. Severing the Rules, Accelerating the Collapse of the Holy Emperor Realm!

    544. Severing the Rules, elerating the Copse of the Holy Emperor Realm!


    "Hmm?" The Holy Emperor furrowed his brows slightly, observing the white light that surrounded him. He felt that this white light had suddenly enveloped him, even isting him from the outside world. Although there was still a faint connection with the Holy Emperor Realm, this link had significantly weakened, showcasing the extraordinary nature of Lin Fei''s Saber World.


    "Trying to confine me?" The Holy Emperor gathered his strength, including the power of the realm''sws, andunched a fierce attack from within, striking the barriers of the Saber World.


    "Boom!"


    The Saber World shook violently, its light flickering continuously. However, the Holy Emperor''s punch was unable to break through the Saber World.


    "Really trapped me?" The Holy Emperor tried various methods, but none had any effect. At this point, his expression finally changed. He realized that continuing his attacks would be futile. He wasn''t overly concerned, though, as he believed in his own immortality. Even these powerful outsiders couldn''t kill him.


    "You can''t kill me. Even if you trap me here, what''s the point? You ultimately can''t do anything to me!" he dered. "Over time, even if I attack little by little, I can gradually wear down your so-called ''Saber World.'' Eventually, I will be able to escape."


    The Holy Emperor''s words were not just a threat. Lin Fei''s Saber World indeed couldn''t confine the Holy Emperor forever. As the Holy Emperor stated, even with slow and persistent attacks, he could eventually deplete the Saber World and escape. It seemed that trapping the Holy Emperor didn''t hold much significance in the long run.


    However, Lin Fei had a different perspective. With a mysterious smile, he stood calmly in the void, hands sped behind his back, his gaze deep and prating. He spoke slowly, "Holy Emperor, as I said, our purpose here is to obtain certain things during the copse of the Holy Emperor Realm. The realm is on the brink of copse ¨C it might take ten thousand years, or maybe just a few thousand, but that doesn''t matter. I can elerate the copse and destruction of the Holy Emperor Realm."


    This was Lin Fei''s confidence, his edge over Sun ze True Monarch. While Sun ze True Monarch couldn''t do anything to the Holy Emperor nor damage the realm to hasten its copse, waiting for it to deteriorate naturally might take millennia, an unbearably long time. Lin Fei, however, didn''t want to wait that long. He had the means and confidence to expedite the realm''s copse.


    "True Monarch Lin, how can you elerate the copse of the Holy Emperor Realm?" Sun ze True Monarch asked, his eyes filled with curiosity. As a True Monarch himself, he didn''t know how to hasten the destruction of the realm.


    "To elerate the destruction of a small world is simple," Lin Fei exined. "Just cause as much damage to the world as possible. Though vast, any world relies on itsws to function. Break these worldws, and you can speed up the world''s copse."


    As he spoke, Lin Fei extended his hand, and then looked up into the void. His vision seemed transformed, perceiving the world differently. Countless threads, representing the realm''sws, intertwined throughout the void, connecting innumerable lives and converging into the world''s origin. These threads were the manifestations of thews that kept the world in motion.


    "Sever!" Lin Fei''s palm transformed into a saber-like form, and with a swift motion, he shed down.


    "Zzzt!"


    The invisible threads in the void began to snap apart one after another. As these threads broke, the entire Holy Emperor Realm seemed to shake violently. Lin Fei didn''t stop at a single strike; he continued to sh, repeatedly cutting through the threads in the void.


    "Boom, boom, boom!"


    With each severing of the threads, the void trembled more intensely, and the Holy Emperor Realm vibrated along with it. Gradually, a sense of destruction began to permeate from the void. Sensing this immense and growing aura of destruction, the Holy Emperor''s face turned pale.


    "Is the Holy Emperor Realm really going to be destroyed?" The Holy Emperor couldn''t believe it. But the overwhelming presence of this destructive force left no room for doubt.


    The world was indeed on the brink of destruction, and with it, the Holy Emperor''s end was approaching. Being the Holy Emperor, he would perish with the realm''s destruction. But he was powerless to change the course of events.


    It was Lin Fei who elerated the copse, yet the underlying reason was that the Holy Emperor Realm was already close to breaking down. Lin Fei could only hasten this process because the realm was already vulnerable. If the realm had been stable, Lin Fei''s actions wouldn''t have shaken its foundations.


    Sun ze True Monarch, on the other hand, revealed a hint of surprise and relief in his eyes. His initial decision to seek Lin Fei''s help was more a trial than a certainty; he hadn''t held much hope and was prepared for a prolonged war of attrition in the Holy Emperor Realm. However, Lin Fei''s intervention had remarkably hastened the realm''s copse.


    At this rate, the Holy Emperor Realm''s imminent destruction was a matter of mere days, perhaps less than a month. For True Monarchs, such a short duration was almost instantaneous.


    Thus, Sun ze True Monarch waited patiently alongside Lin Fei. Days passed by ¨C one day, three days, five days, ten days...


    Lin Fei maintained his actions, consistently severing the threads in the void. This was not an overnight endeavor; to elerate the destruction of the Holy Emperor Realm required such persistence.


    A month passed quickly, and the void was now pervaded with an aura of destruction. In the Holy Emperor Realm, countless ordinary beings knelt in despair, praying. Even the most mundane of creatures could feel the impending doom, understanding that their world might soon be destroyed. Their only recourse was to kneel and pray.


    During this period, some powerful beings, like those from the Twin Holy Alliance, attempted to attack Lin Fei and Sun ze True Monarch, hoping to "rescue" the Holy Emperor and save the realm.


    However, unbeknownst to them, even saving the Holy Emperor would have been futile. The realm was destined for destruction, and even the Holy Emperor had given up.


    Of course, these attempts to rescue the Holy Emperor were unsessful. The attackers couldn''t even get close, as Sun ze True Monarch alone could easily overpower them. These beings, at best, were at the Martial King or Martial God level, and even Martial Gods were few and far between, easily suppressed by Sun ze True Monarch.


    "Boom!"


    The void trembled. Lin Fei looked up and saw the void tearing apart, continuing to split. Thews of the Holy Emperor Realm hadpletely copsed. The realm itself, at most, had only a few more years before its total destruction. It was already in its "end times."


    "About time," Lin Fei remarked, turning to Sun ze True Monarch. "Sun ze True Monarch, you sought thews rted to the stars. Now is the time to act!" He spoke slowly, indicating that it was the moment for Sun ze True Monarch to seize what he came for.

 545. An Unexpected Fortune! A Multifold Increase in World Origin!

    545. An Unexpected Fortune! A Multifold Increase in World Origin!


    Sun ze True Monarch''s quest was to understand thews rted to the stars, even aspiring to grasp theplete sterws. In the Divine Realm, this was an unattainable goal. Sun ze True Monarch, likely attuned to the Path of the Stars, found it immensely difficult toprehend the Dao in the Divine Realm. Even acquiring a fragment of the sterws was a formidable challenge.


    Once one became a True Monarch, acquiring newws became impossible, unlike Lin Fei, who, still undergoing thunder tribtions, could gain numerousws and from them, derive a deeper understanding of the Dao.


    Since Sun ze True Monarch couldn''t obtain the sterws of the Divine Realm, he aimed for the next best thing: hoping to acquire the sterws of a True Monarch-level minor world. He even hoped to gain insights that could deepen his understanding of the Ster Dao. This was his objective.


    However, under normal circumstances, acquiringplete sterws from a True Monarch-level minor world, especially one not on the brink of copse, was nearly impossible. But now, with the Holy Emperor Realm close to destruction, the opportunity was ripe.


    "I won''t hold back, then!" dered Sun ze True Monarch. Without hesitation, he began to emanate a formidable force from his divine body, directing it toward the depths of the void.


    "Boom, boom, boom."


    After an indeterminate amount of time, the void trembled. Lin Fei looked up towards the depths of the void and immediately noticed something extraordinary. There, amidst the deep expanse, aplete sterw was being forcibly extracted by Sun ze True Monarch.


    This was not a feat any ordinary True Monarch could achieve. Even for True Monarchs desiring to seize apletew, especially from a True Monarch-level world, the task was daunting. This difficulty remained even for worlds on the brink of copse. It required profoundprehension of thews to extract aplete one forcibly.


    Clearly, Sun ze True Monarch''s understanding of the Ster Dao was profound. This level ofprehension was not something that could be inferred from raw strength alone; it was purely about understanding.


    However, Sun ze True Monarch appeared to be struggling greatly, his face flushed with effort. Barely managing to pull the sterw out of the Holy Emperor Realm was an achievement in itself, let alonepletely drawing it into his control. Even for Sun ze True Monarch, this was an arduous task.


    At this rate, it was uncertain how long Sun ze True Monarch would need to fully acquire thisplete sterw ¨C maybe three days, perhaps a month. Lin Fei shook his head slightly; he did not wish to wait another month. Moreover, he needed to prepare to harvest the world''s origin soon.


    Thus, Lin Fei addressed Sun ze True Monarch: "Sun ze True Monarch, allow me to assist you."


    With that, Lin Fei focused his mind, and instantly, his World Laws flew out, swiftly enveloping theplete sterw that Sun ze True Monarch was struggling to secure.


    "Boom."


    As Lin Fei''s World Laws enveloped the sterw, they swiftly dragged it downwards. In just a few breaths, theplete sterw was brought before Sun ze True Monarch. He reached out and finally grasped theplete sterw in his hand.


    "Thank you, True Monarch Lin," Sun ze True Monarch expressed his gratitude, relieved. He had finally achieved his goal, thanksrgely to Lin Fei. Without Lin Fei''s assistance, this mission would likely have been another fruitless endeavor.


    "Sun ze True Monarch, you should leave the Holy Emperor Realm now," Lin Fei suggested. "Next, I will collect the world origin of the Holy Emperor Realm. The process might be a bit tumultuous, even dangerous. I can manage it better alone."


    Lin Fei wasn''t underestimating Sun ze True Monarch; rather, he needed to deploy the Saber World to harvest the world''s origin. Once the Saber World covered the Holy Emperor Realm, anything could happen, and unexpected events were likely. Sun ze True Monarch staying might be a liability.


    Sun ze True Monarch understood that his presence wouldn''t aid Lin Fei. Nodding, he said, "Take care, True Monarch Lin," and then swiftly transformed into a streak of light, disappearing from the Holy Emperor Realm.


    Watching Sun ze True Monarch leave, Lin Fei turned his gaze back to the Holy Emperor.


    "Saber World!"


    The Saber World was no longer just confining the Holy Emperor, it began to spread.


    Previously, Lin Fei''s Saber World struggled to cover an entire minor world. Now, with nine additional World Laws, totaling thirty-four, plus the power of the Saber World, covering a whole True Monarch-level world was effortless. The only issue was theck of suppressive force. Once the Saber World covered the Holy Emperor Realm, it could no longer confine the Holy Emperor.


    As the Saber World continued to expand, eventually sweeping across the entire Holy Emperor Realm in all directions, the Holy Emperor was no longer confined or suppressed. Yet, he still made no move to attack or even show any intention of doing so.


    The Holy Emperor simply stared nkly into the void, resigned to his fate. He understood that the destruction of the Holy Emperor Realm was inevitable and unstoppable, even with his regained mobility. Such a level of copse couldn''t be halted by a single Holy Emperor, nor even ten. No further words were exchanged between him and Lin Fei. The Holy Emperor refrained from taking action, and Lin Fei had no reason to initiate a fight either.


    However, Lin Fei was confident that he could suppress the Holy Emperor if necessary. Even without the Saber World, Lin Fei''s own strength was more than enough to overpower the Holy Emperor. He had no concerns about the Holy Emperor potentially disrupting his Saber World.


    As the Saber World gradually enveloped the Holy Emperor Realm, the origins of the world began to emerge amidst the aura of destruction. These origins were both familiar and foreign to Lin Fei. They were indeed world origins but far more potent than those of lesser worlds. A single strand of True Monarch-level world origin could rival ten, twenty, or even thirty strands from smaller worlds.


    This meant that if Lin Fei could collect all the world origins of the Holy Emperor Realm, the yield would be ten, twenty, or even thirty times more than what he had obtained from the Heavenly Secret Realm!


    The tenfold difference in potency between the origins of a True Monarch-level world and smaller worlds had not been fully appreciated by Lin Fei until now. He had known that the world origin of a True Monarch-level world would be strong, certainly stronger than that of lesser worlds, but the extent of this superiority ¨C being dozens of times stronger ¨C was beyond his expectations.


    As Lin Fei used the Saber World to collect the world origin, the Holy Emperor spoke slowly, "Your purpose here is the world origin of the Holy Emperor Realm?"


    Lin Fei did not hide his intent; there was no point in concealing it at this stage. "Yes," he nodded, "my purpose here is indeed the world origin."


    "The world origin is indeed valuable," the Holy Emperor acknowledged. "But once it is taken, the Holy Emperor Realm will copsepletely. Your arrival brought destruction to this realm."


    Lin Fei offered no rebuttal, as this was indeed the truth. He could only obtain the world''s origin from a copsing world.


    "Can you tell me what lies beyond your realm? What exists beyond the True Monarchs?" the Holy Emperor suddenly asked.


    Lin Fei responded truthfully, "Beyond the True Monarchs are the Martial Ancestors and Dao Integration True Immortals, and beyond them, the Supreme Beings. Dao Integration True Immortals are somewhat simr to your state, merging with the Dao, undying and immortal. As for the Supreme Beings, that realm is too far from me to understand clearly."


    The Holy Emperor expressed his envy, "Dao Integration True Immortals, Supreme Beings... How I envy you for being able to see higher realms and have an endless future. Our path as Holy Emperors... it''s already severed..."


    After speaking, a smile appeared at the corners of the Holy Emperor''s mouth. The next moment, his body began to crumble into dust, dispersing with the wind and vanishing without a trace.

 546. World Laws of the Holy Emperor Realm

    546. World Laws of the Holy Emperor Realm


    <font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">As the Holy Emperor''s figure turned to ashes, Lin Fei looked up at the void. "The Holy Emperor had courage," he mused. "But was it of any use? To try to counter the inevitable with one''s own strength is impossible. The Holy Emperor Realm is destined for destruction..."</font></font>


    <font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Lin Fei understood the Holy Emperor''s final act. By disintegrating his physical body, he had attempted to mergepletely with thews of the Holy Emperor Realm, embodying thews in a bid to save the realm. However, Lin Fei was well aware that once a world starts its copse, it follows an unstoppable course. Neither True Monarchs nor Holy Emperors could halt such a tide.</font></font>


    <font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">But Lin Fei made no move. He simply stood in the void, covered by the expanse of his Saber World, ensuring no origin of the world could escape. He needed only to wait patiently.</font></font>


    <font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Day by day, the Holy Emperor Realm was filled with an aura of ruin and destruction. As Lin Fei had anticipated, the Holy Emperor''s sacrifice and transformation into the realm''sws did not stop its ongoing copse.</font></font>


    <font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">A month passed in the blink of an eye. Lin Fei''s Saber World had collected an immense amount of the world''s origin, nearly depleting the Holy Emperor Realm of its vital force. Only about ten percent remains uncollected, but time was running out.</font></font>


    <font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">"Boom."</font></font>


    <font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">The entire Holy Emperor Realm began to copse. If Lin Fei stays any longer, even he might face danger. Decisively, he retracted the Saber World.</font></font>


    "There are still theplete worldws..." Lin Fei reached out his hand and forcefully pulled theplete worldws from the copsing realm. Inspired by Sun ze True Monarch''s earlier actions, Lin Fei realized that not harvesting thesews from a disintegrating True Monarch-level world would be wasteful. Thesews might aid in his understanding of the World Dao, so he decided to take them.


    After a final, deep look at the Holy Emperor Realm, Lin Fei stepped forward, his figure slicing through the void, and he flew out of the realm.


    "Swoosh." Lin Fei left the Holy Emperor Realm and returned to the Divine Realm. Outside the realm, Sun ze True Monarch awaited him. Seeing Lin Fei emerge, Sun ze True Monarch flew over and sighed in relief.


    "True Monarch Lin, you''re finally back. I was worried you might have encountered danger in the Holy Emperor Realm. How did it go? Did you collect enough world origin?"


    Lin Fei nodded. "Yes, it was a fruitful venture. But the Holy Emperor Realm is about to be destroyed."


    Together, they looked towards the Holy Emperor Realm, now visibly copsing. It wouldn''t be long before it waspletely destroyed.


    "Yes, a True Monarch-level world, destroyed just like that," Sun ze True Monarch remarked somberly. "Even True Monarch and true immortal-level worlds can perish. What about the Divine Realm? Could it too face destruction one day?"


    Lin Fei looked up towards the expanse of the Divine Realm. If the Divine Realm were to be destroyed, would the Dao Integration True Immortals face the same fate as the Holy Emperor, ultimately apanying the realm in its downfall? And what about the Martial Ancestors? Where would they go if the Divine Realm ceased to exist?


    Sun ze True Monarch paused for a moment before shaking his head. "How could the Divine Realm be destroyed? It''s been in existence for countless years and has never been close to destruction. Even after eons, it''s unlikely to perish."


    Lin Fei did not argue about the potential destruction of the Divine Realm. Its fate was uncertain, but regardless of whether the Divine Realm could be destroyed or not, Lin Fei didn''t want his destiny to be tied to it. He felt that pursuing the path of martial arts was the right choice for him. The path of immortals, aligning with the Dao of the Divine Realm, seemed to him like a divergence from the true path.


    However, bing a Martial Ancestor was an incredibly difficult feat. In the Divine Realm, the number of Dao Integration True Immortals far exceeded that of Martial Ancestors. The number of martial arts practitioners was much higher than that of immortal practitioners, as the former required less innate talent and was essible to more people. Theoretically, anyone could reach the pinnacle of martial arts.


    Despite the greater number of martial arts practitioners, the number of Dao Integration True Immortals at the top tier far outnumbered Martial Ancestors. This disparity highlighted the immense difficulty of achieving the status of a Martial Ancestor, far exceeding that of bing a Dao Integration True Immortal.


    "Sun ze True Monarch, let''s part ways for now," Lin Fei said. "But if there are more True Monarch-level worlds on the brink of copse, we can coborate again."


    "Ha ha, of course," Sun ze True Monarch replied with augh.


    Lin Fei nodded slightly, then shattered the void and stepped into the resulting space-time passage. In an instant, he traversed the void and disappeared.


    Watching Lin Fei''s departure, Sun ze True Monarch sighed, "Lin Fei is still undergoing thunder tribtions, yet he possesses such strength. He might truly be a Martial Ancestor..."


    Although Sun ze True Monarch was somewhat wistful, the interaction had forged a connection between him and Lin Fei. They were no longer strangers, which was a positive oue. Moreover, Sun ze True Monarch had gained significantly from this venture. With these sterws, his understanding of the Ster Dao might reach new heights.


    Sun ze True Monarch, too, didn''t linger. He shattered the void and swiftly traversed it, departing in an instant.


    "Swoosh."


    Lin Fei returned to Ancient City and entered his private chamber. His journey to the Holy Emperor Realm had been immensely fruitful. He pondered the extent to which the vast amount of world origin he had gathered could enhance his physical body''s particles. If used entirely, he imagined surviving the seventh thunder tribtion and even withstanding the ninth heavenly thunder wouldn''t be too challenging.


    However, Lin Fei''s gains weren''t limited to world origin; he had also acquired aplete set of worldws from the Holy Emperor Realm. Even though these were just True Monarch-level worldws, they were still significant.


    Lin Fei didn''t rush to use the world origin. Instead, he examined the worldws from the Holy Emperor Realm. As expected, he didn''t feel any particr resonance. His talent forprehending the Dao had always been limited, not only in understanding the Dao but also in other aspects ofprehension. Fortunately, martial arts practice often didn''t rely heavily on insight.


    "These worldws don''t seem to aid my understanding of the World Dao," he mused. "Should I just discard them?"


    Lin Fei frowned slightly, feeling it might be wasteful to do so. But since thesews didn''t seem to assist in his understanding of the World Dao and couldn''t merge with the thirty-fourws of the Divine Realm he already possessed, what use were they?


    "Hold on, even if the worldws of the Holy Emperor Realm can''t merge with those of the Divine Realm, could they possibly be used to create particle worlds?"


    Lin Fei''s eyes lit up with this realization. The creation of additional particle worlds could lead to a tremendous transformation in his power.


    Lin Fei decided to give it a try. However, his efforts were in vain; his particles remained unaffected, no matter how much of the Holy Emperor Realm''s worldws he applied. It was as if each particle in his body was an immovable mountain.


    After some thought, Lin Fei surmised a possible reason. Perhaps his physical particles were too closely tied to the Divine Realm. Although he originated from Ancient Continent, thews of the Ancient Continent hadrgely converged with those of the Divine Realm. Having spent a considerable time in the Divine Realm and undergone numerous thunder tribtions, his body had formed a close connection with the realm. Thus, the worldws of a mere True Monarch-level realm were insufficient to influence his particles.


    "But what if thesews can''t be used to create particle worlds, can they be integrated into the Saber World instead?" This new possibility sparked in Lin Fei''s mind, offering a potential application for the Holy Emperor Realm''s worldws.

 547. Unexpected Joy, the Transformation of Saber World!

    547. Unexpected Joy, the Transformation of Saber World!


    Saber World!


    Lin Fei had always enhanced the power of his Saber World by merging it with other Saber Worlds. However, he hade to realize that even in the Divine Realm, Martial Kings capable of evolving Saber Worlds were extremely rare. Moreover, he had already scavenged numerous Saber Worlds across the Divine Realm. How many more could be left?


    If he couldn''t merge with other Saber World secret realms, his own Saber World might cease to evolve. This was not an oue Lin Fei desired. Even though his physical body and particle worlds were strong, there were times when the Saber World could y a crucial role. For instance, collecting the world origin of an entire world would be impossible without the Saber World.


    Therefore, from the time he was a Martial King, although Saber World could no longer evolve, Lin Fei had been continuously trying to enhance it, aware of its significant utility. Now, even as a True Monarch, he didn''t believe that his Saber World was useless. On the contrary, it still had great potential.


    With the increasing rarity of Saber World secret realms, Lin Fei needed to consider alternative methods to strengthen his Saber World. Now, he nned to use the worldws of the Holy Emperor Realm to see if they could merge with his Saber World and enhance its power.


    Taking a deep breath, Lin Fei prepared to begin the integration process. "Let''s start," he murmured.


    "Hum."


    Lin Fei''s Saber World descended instantly. He then attempted to directly merge the worldws of the Holy Emperor Realm into the Saber World. Thews of the Holy Emperor Realm were, after all, worldws, and the Saber World itself was a kind of world. Lin Fei believed they could be integrated, especially since he had sessfully merged thirty-four Divine Realm worldws into his Saber World.


    The only way to know for sure if it would work was to try.


    Lin Fei took out all the worldws of the Holy Emperor Realm and threw them into the Saber World, attempting to merge them. The Saber World started to tremble slightly and its light flickered. Crucially, it did not reject the Holy Emperor Realm''s worldws, which was already a promising sign.


    Lin Fei focused intently on the process of merging the worldws of the Holy Emperor Realm with his Saber World. To his surprise, the integration proceeded smoothly. As soon as the Holy Emperor Realm''s worldws approached the Saber World, they rapidly merged, just like the Divine Realm''s worldws.


    However, the integration of the Divine Realm''s worldws into the Saber World was only temporary since they were crucial for Lin Fei to understand the World Dao.


    But the worldws of the Holy Emperor Realm were different. With the copse and destruction of the Holy Emperor Realm, Lin Fei couldn''t gain any insight into the World Dao from thesews. Therefore, they seemed to have no further use to him.


    Hence, he decided to permanently integrate them into the Saber World. The Holy Emperor Realm''s worldws wereplete and far outnumbered the thirty-four Divine Realm worldws.


    The Saber World eagerly "devoured" these newws. With each bit of integration, the power of the Saber World surged. Its coverage area also expanded rapidly.


    Lin Fei was thrilled with this oue. He had not expected that merging the Holy Emperor Realm''s worldws with his Saber World would enhance its power so significantly. This was just a portion of the worldws, yet the improvement was remarkable.


    Continuing with the integration, Lin Fei spent ten full days in his chamber, merging the Saber World with the worldws of the Holy Emperor Realm. It took him these ten days to fully integrate all thews of the Holy Emperor Realm into his Saber World. The results far exceeded his expectations.


    "Saber World!"


    With a thought, Lin Fei summoned the Saber World, which now appeared instantly. Previously, without merging his thirty-four Divine Realm worldws, his Saber World was at the peak Martial King level.


    Even after merging numerous Saber World secret realms, the Saber World itself had not transformed; it remained at the Martial King level. It was only with the integration of the Divine Realm worldws that its power surged to the Martial God level.


    However, even at its peak, Lin Fei''s Saber World was only at the Martial God level, far from reaching the True Monarch level. The gap was too vast. Lin Fei believed that even merging dozens or a hundred more Saber Worlds would hardly elevate his Saber World to the True Monarch level. It would likely require dozens more worldws to achieve such a feat.


    But now, having integrated theplete worldws of the Holy Emperor Realm, Lin Fei''s Saber World underwent a significant transformation, a qualitative metamorphosis.


    The Saber World, which was previously at the Martial King level, ascended to the Martial God level after merging with the Holy Emperor Realm''sws. Even without incorporating Lin Fei''s thirty-four Divine Realm worldws, it was now at the Martial God level, easily overpowering other Martial Gods.


    Such an upgrade was not easily achieved. After all, despite merging many Saber World secret realms in the past, Lin Fei had not been able to induce such a transformation. This change marked a pivotal evolution in his Saber World''s capabilities.


    Indeed, Lin Fei had fallen into a conceptual trap. He had been fixated on merging his Saber World with other Saber World secret realms, but no matter how many he merged, those Saber Worlds were all at the Martial King level. The sheer quantity needed for a qualitative change seemed unimaginably high.


    However, the worldws of the Holy Emperor Realm were different. The Holy Emperor Realm was a True Monarch-level world, a cut above ordinary minor worlds, which were typically at the Martial God level. The Holy Emperor Realm stood two tiers above in terms of level, so naturally, its integration significantly elevated the Saber World to the Martial God level.


    "Now, the Saber World alone is already at the Martial God level," Lin Fei contemted. "What would happen if I merge the thirty-four Divine Realm worldws into it? How much more powerful could it be?"


    Filled with anticipation, Lin Fei began to merge the Divine Realm''s thirty-four worldws into the Saber World. With eachw integrated, the power of the Saber World surged exponentially. Once all thirty-fourws were temporarily merged, even this was a monumental enhancement.


    "Boom."


    The next moment, the power of Lin Fei''s Saber World skyrocketed, increasing tenfold, even dozens of times. Lin Fei felt that his Saber World could now easily suppress a minor world entirely.


    "It''s at the peak of Martial God level! My Saber World can now easily suppress peak Martial God-level powerhouses. Still, it''s not quite at the True Monarch level yet, but it''s not far off. If I can merge some more True Monarch-level worldws or even a few more Divine Realm worldws, I''m sure I can cause a qualitative transformation in the Saber World and elevate it to the True Monarch level," Lin Fei mused, his eyes gleaming with a peculiar light.


    Lin Fei was acutely aware of what it would mean for his Saber World to reach the True Monarch level. It wasn''t just about gaining an additional True Monarch-level power.


    Once the Saber World underwent its transformation and possessed the power of a True Monarch, Lin Fei could potentially use it to suppress a True Monarch on its own. Coupled with his own physical strength, he might even have the capability topletely annihte a True Monarch.


    At that point, even if Dao Integration True Monarchs had numerous main battle incarnations, they would be rendered useless against Lin Fei''s Saber World, which could annihte these incarnations into dust. However, achieving this required more True Monarch-level worldws or additional Divine Realm worldws.


    With this realization, Lin Fei''s eyes lit up, and a spark of inspiration shed through his mind. He had thought of a n.

 548. Particle Enhancement by Dozens of Times!

    548. Particle Enhancement by Dozens of Times!


    Lin Fei had devised a n. Acquiring worldws from True Monarch-level worlds was challenging due to their stability. Finding a True Monarch-level world on the brink of copse and destruction wasn''t easy, especially in the short term.


    Obtaining worldws from the Divine Realm was much more feasible for Lin Fei because he still had thunder tribtions to undergo.


    Each time he passed a thunder tribtion, Lin Fei could acquire some worldws. He had only undergone six tribtions so far, and the next was the seventh. He was confident that he could withstand the nine heavenly thunders of the seventh tribtion, thereby acquiring nine Divine Realm worldws.


    This could potentially trigger a transformation in his Saber World, elevating it to the True Monarch level. With this in mind, Lin Fei decided not to hesitate any longer. To undergo the tribtion, he first needed to enhance his physical particles to their optimal state.


    With a substantial amount of world origin at his disposal, including that from the True Monarch-level world, which was dozens of times more potent than that from minor worlds, he wondered how much his physical body could be enhanced.


    Unable to predict the oue, Lin Fei took out the world''s origin. With a single swallow, he ingested the streams of world origin, merging them into the particles of his entire body.


    "Boom!"


    Lin Fei''s body seethed as his physical particles surged in power. Each particle enhanced exponentially ¨C doubling, tripling, quadrupling, and so on ¨C until they were enhanced by twenty times or more. This extraordinary enhancement meant Lin Fei''s overall strength had increased by far more than just twenty-fold.


    Feeling ready, Lin Fei opened his eyes, which sparkled with keen sharpness. He then immediately proceeded to the location designated for undergoing tribtions. Upon his arrival, the people there, now ustomed to his frequent tribtions despite it being just a few months since hisst, acknowledged his formidable ability to face the seventh thunder tribtion with ease.


    "True Monarch Lin, you''re here to undergo tribtion again?"


    "Do we have a spare spot?"


    "Of course, True Monarch, please follow me," a Martial God at the site guided Lin Fei to thergest array for tribtion.


    As Lin Fei entered the array, word spread quickly throughout the Ancient City that he was undertaking another tribtion. Those who missed witnessing him withstand the nine heavenly thundersst time rushed to the site, eager not to miss the chance again. The area was soon packed, both inside and out.


    Even though many already knew that Lin Fei was likely to seed in his tribtion without much trouble, they were still keen to witness it. Their anticipation centered on whether Lin Fei could continue to withstand the nine heavenly thunders.


    "Will True Monarch Lin be able to withstand nine heavenly thunders this time?"


    "Each increase in the thunder tribtion brings a significant jump in difficulty, especially the seventh one."


    "Indeed, while the seventh tribtion doesn''t represent a qualitative change, the power of the heavenly thunders certainly jumps to a higher level."


    "I have no doubt True Monarch Lin will pass the seventh tribtion, but whether he can withstand nine thunders again is uncertain."


    "Thest time, True Monarch Lin experienced the benefits of withstanding nine thunders. If he''s facing the tribtion again, why would he give up such an opportunity? I''m sure he will withstand all nine."


    "That''s not certain. I believe he can withstand seven thunders, but nine is much more challenging."


    "People are right to say it''s not easy, but I have faith in True Monarch Lin. He wouldn''t rush into the seventh tribtion without being fully prepared."


    As the crowd debated, Lin Fei, undisturbed by the external noise, remained calm. Despite the increased power of the seventh tribtion, he felt confident due to his significant enhancement. The seventh tribtion seemed trivialpared to his newfound strength.


    "Let''s begin," Lin Fei dered, raising his head to perceive the sea of origin in the void. His consciousness plunged into this primordial source, and he instantly seized seven worldws.


    "Boom, boom, boom!"


    The seven heavenly thunders descended almost simultaneously, their terrifying power seemingly capable of turning the entire Ancient City to dust.


    The onlookers were stunned, hardly believing what they saw. Seven thunders had fallen at the same time, indicating that Lin Fei had imed sevenws in one go. Could Lin Fei withstand seven thunders simultaneously?


    This was unprecedented, challenging many Martial Gods'' understanding of tribtion. Typically, facing even the first thunder was a cautious and fearful endeavor, but Lin Fei, in his seventh tribtion, had summoned seven thunders at once. It was beyond belief.


    "Is True Monarch Lin intentionally drawing down seven heavenly thunders at once?"


    "Summoning seven thunders so confidently, he must be extremely sure of himself. But can he really withstand them with such ease? And let''s not forget the eighth and ninth thunders that follow. Isn''t he afraid of getting injured and failing to withstand those?"


    "If True Monarch Lin is doing this, he must be absolutely confident in his abilities."


    "But withstanding seven thunders at once is an incredibly difficult feat..."


    The crowd watched intently, eager to see how Lin Fei would handle the seven simultaneous thunders. The thunders didn''t merge into one but followed in quick session, giving no room to breathe.


    Lin Fei looked at the descending thunders indifferently. He didn''t even deploy his Saber World, allowing the thunders to strike him directly. His physical particles had been enhanced by over twenty times; the power he wielded now was unimaginable. What were mere seven thunders to him?


    "Boom, boom, boom!"


    The first six thunders struck Lin Fei without causing any significant harm. His particles weren''t annihted in the slightest, meaning the six thunders had no effect on him. He was unscathed!


    It was only the seventh thunder, which was several times more powerful, that caused some damage, affecting about ten percent of his particles. But for Lin Fei, such damage was negligible. With a mere thought, his particles recovered almost instantly.


    The crowd was astounded, their mouths agape. Lin Fei''s physical strength had exceeded the imagination of all Martial Gods present. His resilience and recovery were beyond anything they had ever seen or expected.

 549. Directly against the Nine Heavenly Thunderbolts

    549. Directly against the Nine Heavenly Thunderbolts


    Inside the formation, Lin Fei was slightly surprised by the power of the seventh thunder.


    "The seventh thunder already possesses True Monarch level power? It seems the strength of the seventh heavenly tribtion has indeed increased significantly," Lin Fei murmured to himself. He vividly remembered that during hisst tribtion, it was only the eighth thunder that reached the True Monarch level. But now, the seventh thunder had already achieved this level of power.


    This advancement wasn''t trivial. It represented a qualitative change, a leap from Martial God to True Monarch level. Such an increase was not just a mere step up; it was a monumental surge in power, many times over.


    Despite his surprise, Lin Fei was not overly concerned. Even if the seventh thunder of the seventh tribtion had reached True Monarch level, it still posed no real threat to him. He proceeded to summon the eighth thunder.


    "Boom!"


    The eighth thunder struck swiftly, directly hitting Lin Fei. He did not use his Saber World; his current physical strength was more than sufficient to withstand the eighth thunder without employing his particle world.


    As expected, while the eighth thunder was terrifyingly powerful and annihted a significant portion of his physical particles, it only destroyed about forty to fifty percent of them. For Lin Fei, this was not a threat at all.


    "Too weak," Lin Fei shook his head dismissively. Standing quietly in the formation, he let the eighth thunder strike him, feeling almost as if it were just a mild itch. It posed no threat to him whatsoever. So, he moved on to im the ninthw, summoning the ninth thunder.


    Lin Fei stood still, not using his Saber World, curious to see how much the ninth thunder could damage his physical particles. As the ninth thunder struck, his physical particles began to annihte rapidly.


    One tenth, two tenths, three tenths... until around six tenths of his particles had been annihted, the thunder''s power began to wane noticeably. By the time eight tenths of his particles had been destroyed, the power of the ninth thunder was almostpletely spent.


    Yet, Lin Fei remained calm. In an instant, his particles began to regenerate. The speed of annihtion couldn''t keep up with the rate of recovery, and soon, about three tenths of his particles had been restored.


    Effectively, only about six tenths had been permanently destroyed. With thest trace of the thunder''s power dissipating, Lin Fei was unscathed, his particles rapidly regenerating.


    Despite the apparent danger when eighty percent of his particles had been annihted, Lin Fei had never felt any real threat. His regenerative ability was on par with that of a True Monarch. Standing still, he had withstood all nine thunders - a first for him.


    But even after surviving the nine thunders, Lin Fei remained stationary, looking up at the sky. He was waiting for the reward from the source sea, which typically followed after enduring all nine thunders. Last time, the reward had allowed him to witness the birth of a world in an illusion. What would the reward be this time?


    Lin Fei quietly waited, but outside the Ancient City''s tribtion area, the crowd was in a state of fervent excitement. Many hade specifically to witness True Monarch Lin face his seventh tribtion and withstand the nine thunders. Now, having seen it with their own eyes, they were in a state of disbelief.


    Despite witnessing the event, many still struggled toprehend how True Monarch Lin had managed to withstand the nine thunders with such ease. Throughout the tribtion, True Monarch Lin had simply stood still, allowing the nine thunders to strike him without making a single move. The thunders seemed to have no effect on him, which was astonishing given that he faced them with his physical body alone.


    "True Monarch Lin''s strength is beyondprehension," one spectatormented. "To withstand the nine thunders of the seventh tribtion purely with his physical body is unimaginable!"


    "Each thunder in the seventh tribtion is supposed to be ten times stronger," another added. "Yet True Monarch Lin didn''t even lift a finger against them. What has he encountered in these past months?"


    People spected about the possible fortuitous encounters True Monarch Lin might have had recently and what rewards he might receive for surviving the ninth thunder. They were all amazed at the simplicity with which True Monarch Lin had faced the tribtion. To them, facing a tribtion without moving seemed like the simplest thing, but they knew all too well that it was far from easy.


    Martial Gods who had gone through tribtions themselves understood the immense preparations and caution required. The idea of standing still and enduring the thunder was unthinkable for them ¨C they would likely have been annihted instantly.


    As everyone waited with bated breath for the reward that might appear following the ninth thunder, True Monarch Lin also waited in calm anticipation, curious to see what his perseverance against the thunder would bring him this time.


    The colorful light enveloped Lin Fei, drawing him into an illusionary realm. This time, he found himself in a nascent world, one that seemed to connect with the experience he had in his previous illusion where he witnessed the birth of a world from chaos. However, unlikest time, where the world was unstable and chaotic, Lin Fei now observed the emergence of the world''s origin within the disorder.


    As the origin of the world began to manifest, it gave birth to variousws. Thesews, represented by threads, began to harness and direct the world''s internal forces, gradually stabilizing the once turbulent and chaotic world. As the world gained stability, it stopped appearing as if it were on the brink of copse.


    A mysterious force started to operate through these threads, feeding back into thews, thereby strengthening them. This cycle of reinforcement between the world''s stability and the fortification of itsws led to the growth and expansion of the world''s origin, ultimately culminating in the formation of aplete world.


    Lin Fei realized, "So, the origin of a world can give rise tows, and thesews in turn control and develop the world. When the world stabilizes and grows, it further reinforces itsws, making them stronger and allowing the world''s origin to expand. This is the path of a world''s development!"


    His understanding deepened, and Lin Fei felt as if he had grasped something profound. This experience in the illusionary realm illuminated the intricate rtionship between a world''s origin, itsws, and its development, enhancing hisprehension of the universe''s fundamental principles.

 550. An Unprecedented Feat! Surviving Two Lightning Tribulations!

    550. An Unprecedented Feat! Surviving Two Lightning Tribtions!


    <strong>"The Host''s World Dao has gained new insights. Progress in the World Dao has increased by 5%."</strong>


    In Lin Fei''s mind, the voice of the system suddenly resounded. This was indeed a long-awaited urrence.


    Lin Fei''s system had been silent for quite some time. After all, there were hardly any cultivation methods left with him. The only one might be the Great Dream Heart Sutra. But the Great Dream Heart Sutra currentlycked a third level and could not be advanced.


    "System."


    Lin Fei essed the system panel to check his status.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Realm: Martial God (Seven Lightning Tribtions)</strong>


    <strong>Great Dream Heart Sutra: Second Level (Progress 1%)</strong>


    <strong>Four Symbols and Five Elements Creation Technique: 3,500 Particle Worlds</strong>


    <strong>World Dao: Progress 6%</strong>


    Lin Fei noted the progress of his World Dao. It had reached 6%. He had withstood the ninth heavenly lightning of the seven lightning tribtions, entering the illusionary realm. However, hisprehension of the World Dao had only increased by a mere 5%. This was indeed too little.


    At this rate, how long would it take for Lin Fei to fully master the World Dao and thus achieve the status of a Martial Ancestor? It seemed like an eternity away!


    "Wait, the system considers the ''World Dao'' as a cultivation method? But this method has always been impossible to improve on its own. Lacking key insights. To enhance the World Dao, one must have insights."


    Lin Fei yearned to experience illusions like those of the sixth or seventh lightning tribtions. However, such illusions required surviving the lightning tribtion, and withstanding nine heavenly lightnings only then might it be possible to experience such an illusion again.


    "The seventh lightning tribtion couldn''t possibly harm me. Even the ninth heavenly lightning is no different. Now, I have acquired nine World Laws. These nine World Laws can create nine hundred Particle Worlds.


    With the tens of fold increase in particles from before, the might of these nine Particle Worlds will be terrifying. Thus, even the eighth lightning tribtion, or the ninth heavenly lightning, should be easily traversable. I might as well muster all my strength and continue with the eighth lightning tribtion!"


    Lin Fei''s eyes shone brightly. His chest swelled with boundless courage. He was determined to continue the tribtion. To cross the eighth lightning tribtion and with unwavering resolve, withstand the ninth heavenly lightning.


    Thus, experiencing the illusionary realm once more, allowing the World Dao to continue its ascent.


    "First, create the Particle Worlds!"


    Thus, Lin Fei began using the World Laws to create Particle Worlds.


    "Boom, boom, boom."


    The aura within Lin Fei surged as he created Particle Worlds. This continued elevation of power.


    Outside the tribtion site, people saw Lin Fei standing still, not emerging for a long time, leading to their bewilderment. Until the aura bursting from Lin Fei grew stronger by the moment. Some began to specte, their faces revealing shock.


    "What is True Monarch Lin doing? His aura keeps increasing. Is he enhancing his strength?"


    "Could it be that True Monarch Lin just gained some tremendous benefit? Hence, he is increasing his strength publicly?"


    "What a terrifying aura. It''s getting stronger and the speed of increase is elerating."


    "But why doesn''t True Monarch Lin return to his cave dwelling to break through slowly? Why enhance his strength here?"


    "True Monarch Lin is not one to show off. There must be a reason for this."


    "Could it be that True Monarch Lin is not leaving the tribtion site because he intends to continue the tribtion here?"


    "To continue the tribtion, to cross the eighth lightning tribtion? My heavens, this..."


    Some had already guessed Lin Fei''s intention. But it was indeed too audacious. He had just traversed the seventh lightning tribtion. And now, he was poised to undertake the eighth?


    Though Lin Fei appeared to cross the seventh tribtion effortlessly, The eighth would undoubtedly be exponentially more challenging, perhaps even tenfold. Could Lin Fei withstand it?


    After all, Lin Fei''s goal was to endure nine heavenly lightnings. This was known to everyone.


    Lin Fei was not merely seeking to survive the tribtion. He aimed to acquire nine Daows. To withstand the nine heavenly lightnings. And thus, reap immense benefits.


    After all, Lin Fei was the first in history to have achieved True Monarch status but still continued to face tribtions. He was unique. For Lin Fei, this was an extraordinary opportunity.


    Only in this way could he gain numerous Daows. Lin Fei would not squander such a chance. Thus, he would ensure that each tribtion maximized his gains to obtain the nine Daows.


    But having just crossed the seventh tribtion, was Lin Fei confident in withstanding the nine heavenly lightnings of the eighth?


    Some thought, Lin Fei was being too reckless. Or rather, too insane, too confident. Should he fail, the consequences would be severe.


    However, regardless of their spections, or their view of Lin Fei''s recklessness, that was their perspective, not Lin Fei''s.


    Lin Fei himself had already made a decision.


    Time ticked away.


    "Whoosh."


    Finally, Lin Fei reopened his eyes.


    "Four thousand four hundred Particle Worlds! The World Laws have also increased to forty-three! Most importantly, with the addition of nine World Laws, if fused with the Saber World, it will directly elevate the Saber World to the True Monarch level!"


    This time, Lin Fei''s improvement was tremendously vast. More than tenfold? At least dozens of times!


    The Saber World underwent a transformation. Nine hundred Particle Worlds, even far surpassing the might of the previous three thousand five hundred Particle Worlds. All of this gave Lin Fei the confidence to cross the eighth lightning tribtion. Even to withstand nine heavenly lightnings!


    "Let''s begin."


    Lin Fei looked up again, gazing into the void.


    In the depths of the void, there was a vast sea of origin. Lin Fei''s consciousness instantly flew into this sea of origin.


    "Boom."


    This time, Lin Fei was a bit more cautious and careful. He didn''t summon seven heavenly lightnings. Instead, he drew down a single one. He wanted to see Just how much the might of the eighth tribtion had increased.


    "Boom."


    Finally, the first heavenly lightning struck down. Seeing the heavenly lightning falling through the void, no one doubted Lin Fei''s determination anymore.


    Lin Fei had actually chosen to continue the tribtion. And it was the eighth lightning tribtion. Crossing two tribtions in session, and in both, choosing to withstand nine heavenly lightnings.


    Even the top-tier True Monarchs and in the mysterious depths, the gaze of some Dao Integration True Immortals, Martial Ancestors, were all fixed on Lin Fei. Their eyes revealed a hint of admiration.


    Even Dao Integration True Immortals and Martial Ancestors admire him. This illustrates the magnitude of Lin Fei''s current endeavor - what an extraordinary feat it is?


    Outside the tribtion site, no one spoke. Everyone waited in silence. They were eager to see whether Lin Fei could create this miracle. Crossing two lightning tribtions in session. And in both, withstanding nine heavenly lightnings.


    Finally, the first heavenly lightning struck Lin Fei''s physical body.


    "Pfft."


    The heavenly lightning was instantly annihted.


    A mere single heavenly lightning couldn''t harm Lin Fei''s physical body at all. Not even a single particle was destroyed. Regardless, the first heavenly lightning was still weak.


    So, Lin Fei summoned the second heavenly lightning. Like the first, the second lightning''s might had increased considerably. But it still couldn''t annihte the particles of Lin Fei''s physical body.


    Then came the third, fourth, and fifth heavenly lightnings. Up to the fifth heavenly lightning, none could harm Lin Fei''s particles. Or, even if they did, the particles recovered in the blink of an eye.


    Such regenerative power was even beyond the reach of a Martial God. Only a True Monarch possessed such terrifying recovery capabilities. Though the first five heavenly lightnings were insignificant, Lin Fei had begun to sense the might of the eighth tribtion.


    The fifth heavenly lightning was almost at the limit of a Martial God. Undoubtedly, the sixth heavenly lightning would be at the True Monarch level!


    Compared to the seventh tribtion, the might of the eighth tribtion had undoubtedly increased significantly. Starting from the sixth heavenly lightning, it was already at the True Monarch level. Yet, Lin Fei showed no fear whatsoever.


    "Come."


    The next moment, Lin Fei''s consciousness plunged into the sea of origin. The sixth heavenly lightning struck down instantly!

 551. The Eighth Lightning Tribulation! Transformation of the Saber World, True Monarch Level!

    551. The Eighth Lightning Tribtion! Transformation of the Saber World, True Monarch Level!


    The sixth heavenly lightning was a ck thunderbolt, brimming with a destructive aura. Lin Fei was all too familiar with the sixth heavenly lightning. Having traversed numerous lightning tribtions, he knew precisely what each thunderbolt was like, intimately familiar with them.


    Yet, upon witnessing the current sixth heavenly lightning, Lin Fei almost immediately discerned. This was no ordinary thunderbolt. This thunderbolt had undoubtedly reached the True Monarch level!


    Anyone below the True Monarch level attempting to withstand this thunderbolt would undoubtedly perish!


    Lin Fei was not unfamiliar with True Monarch level heavenly lightnings. However, this time, he didn''t choose to resist with his physical body. Instead, he decided to test the transformed Saber World. Had it really reached the True Monarch level? To what extent had its might increased?


    "Saber World!"


    The next moment, the Saber World descended, instantly enveloping Lin Fei within. Simultaneously, the forty-three World Laws fused into the Saber World in an instant.


    "Buzz."


    With the integration of these forty-three World Laws, Lin Fei''s Saber World immediately underwent a transformation. The walls of the entire Saber World became incredibly stable, almost tangible in nature.


    Moreover, Lin Fei could feel that the Saber World could expand over a vast range. But there was no need. Currently, he was undergoing lightning tribtion. The smaller the range of the Saber World, the more concentrated its might, and the stronger the defense!


    "Rumble."


    Finally, the sixth ck heavenly lightning struck down. The might of the True Monarch level was indeed extraordinary. Even other Martial Gods who were not undergoing tribtion felt their hearts palpitate just by glimpsing it. They even felt the destructive aura of the sixth heavenly lightning from afar. Should it strike them, they feared they would be instantly turned to ashes.


    "Is the sixth heavenly lightning already at the True Monarch level?"


    "The eighth lightning tribtion is truly terrifying."


    "The further it goes, the more difficult the tribtion bes."


    "If the sixth lightning is of True Monarch level, what about the seventh, eighth, or even the ninth? How strong could they be?"


    "Can True Monarch Lin really survive such a tribtion?"


    Some began to doubt whether Lin Fei could make it through. After all, these heavenly lightnings were too terrifying, Far beyond their imagination.


    But then, when the sixth ck heavenly lightning thunderously struck directly hitting Lin Fei''s Saber World, Lin Fei''s Saber World endured immense pressure.


    Its light was flickering wildly. The Saber World did indeed shatter. The force of the sixth heavenly lightning surged in. But that was all.


    When the sixth heavenly lightning struck the Saber World, it was immediately suppressed by the Saber World.


    The current Saber World, from the inside out, was of True Monarch level. Once the Saber World fully exerted its suppression, a continuous stream of power bombarded the sixth ck heavenly lightning, continuously wearing down its force.


    In the blink of an eye, the sixth heavenly lightning waspletely dissipated. It didn''t even manage to fully break through the Saber World to hit Lin Fei''s physical body.


    The sixth heavenly lightning was annihted without even touching Lin Fei''s flesh. Instantly, there was a collective gasp of astonishment! Many couldn''t believe what they were seeing.


    "Is that True Monarch Lin''s Saber World?"


    "Yes, that''s True Monarch Lin''s Saber World. He has been seeking other Saber Worlds to merge and enhance his own."


    "But who could have thought that the Saber World could be elevated to a levelparable to a True Monarch?"


    "With the Saber World''s might reaching the True Monarch level, neither the ethereal True Monarchs nor the martial True Monarchs hold any advantage against True Monarch Lin now."


    "The Saber World can match a True Monarch?"


    Particrly some Martial Kings were somewhat stunned at this moment. Some of them had even been attempting to evolve their own Saber Worlds. But the limit of Saber World was known to be the Martial King level.


    Yet, Lin Fei shattered their understanding, breaking through this limit, and elevating the Saber World to the True Monarch level!


    This was almost unprecedented, possibly unparalleled in the future! The sixth heavenly lightning was blocked by Lin Fei''s Saber World.


    A flicker of sharpness passed through Lin Fei''s eyes. He wasn''t surprised by this oue. He had known that the Saber World could be elevated to the True Monarch level.


    But the extent of the Saber World''s enhancement was beyond his expectations. This was not just an ordinary True Monarch level power. Even while withstanding the sixth heavenly lightning, it seemed effortless.


    "This Saber World now can easily suppress a typical True Monarch!" Lin Fei muttered softly. Suppressing a typical martial True Monarch was not an issue. Let alone the battle avatars of the Void Transformation True Monarchs. He could suppress as many as came his way, easily overpowering them.


    Lin Fei didn''t stop there.


    "Boom."


    Quickly, the seventh heavenly lightning was also summoned by Lin Fei. This seventh heavenly lightning was a massive white column of light. It was a Thunder Pir!


    Majestic and roaring downward. This heavenly lightning was incredibly powerful. Even Lin Fei could feel its terrifying pressure. Compared to the sixth heavenly lightning, the might of this seventh heavenly lightning had clearly increased by at least tenfold!


    For a typical True Monarch, a tenfold increase. What did that imply? How terrifying would that power be?


    "Saber World!"


    Lin Fei had already deployed his Saber World. At this juncture, he must treat the situation with utmost seriousness. True Monarch level heavenly lightnings were not simple. Each one demanded his full effort to confront.


    "Pfft."


    The next moment, the massive column of thunder fiercely struck the Saber World. And the Saber World shattered upon impact. Although the power within the Saber World sustained it for about the duration of a breath...


    That was all. After consuming some of the thunder pir''s energy, the Saber World instantly shattered, turning to ashes. The remaining thunder pir, still with about seventy percent of its power, ferociously bombarded Lin Fei''s physical body.


    Instantly, every particle of Lin Fei''s body trembled. One percent, two percent, three percent, four percent, five percent...


    Finally, after being annihted by fifty percent, Lin Fei''s body finally came to a halt. The seventh heavenly lightning, that massive thunder pir alsopletely vanished without a trace.


    Lin Fei had withstood the seventh heavenly lightning!


    Then, the particles in Lin Fei''s body rapidly recovered. His face showed no surprise, appearing very calm. The seventh heavenly lightning was strong, but it was within his expectations.


    However, the uing eighth heavenly lightning required Lin Fei''s serious attention. The eighth heavenly lightning was extraordinary.


    Lin Fei deployed the Saber World again. The Saber World gradually recovered.


    "Whoosh."


    The next moment, the eighth heavenly lightning struck. In a sh, it disappeared. Its speed was unimaginably fast, invisible to the naked eye.


    "Crackle."


    The Saber World couldn''t form any effective resistance. It was instantly prated. Simultaneously, the eighth heavenly lightning seemed to reach Lin Fei''s body in an instant. But Lin Fei didn''t remain motionless as before. Facing the eighth heavenly lightning, he moved.


    "Particle Worlds!"


    Lin Fei roared lowly. Simultaneously, the Particle Worlds within his body erupted thunderously. One thousand, two thousand, three thousand, four thousand...


    A total of four thousand four hundred Particle Worlds all exploded forth. The overwhelming power of his physical body caused Lin Fei''s stature to swell to tens of thousands of meters tall, standing tall and mighty.


    As Lin Fei''s body expanded, he threw a punch towards the eighth heavenly lightning.


    "Boom."


    Instantly, the void trembled violently. The surrounding space shattered into pieces. The might of the four thousand four hundred Particle Worlds was earth-shattering. The eighth heavenly lightning was truly terrifying, far more fearsome than the seventh.


    Yet, under Lin Fei''s punch, infused with the power of four thousand four hundred Particle Worlds, the eighth heavenly lightning also shattered to pieces, dissipating into nothingness.


    Lin Fei, relying on his own physical strength, actually took the initiative to strike, exploding the eighth heavenly lightning with a single punch!


    For a moment, the entire Ancient City fell into silence. A quiet so profound one could hear a pin drop!

 552. The Secret of Life’s Birth! Lin Fei’s New Insights into the World Dao

    552. The Secret of Life¡¯s Birth! Lin Fei¡¯s New Insights into the World Dao


    "This is the eighth heavenly lightning, and he actually exploded it outright."


    "True Monarch Lin always surpasses expectations. Who could have thought that he could burst the eighth heavenly lightning with a single punch?"


    "Incredible, utterly incredible. To burst the eighth heavenly lightning in one go, bearing in mind, from the sixth heavenly lightning onwards, it was already at the True Monarch level, and the might of this eighth one is extraordinary."


    "Many True Monarchs can''t withstand such an eighth heavenly lightning, yet Lin Fei managed to explode it."


    Many people were in awe. Of course, even more people intuitively guessed. The ninth heavenly lightning, for Lin Fei, probably wouldn''t be much of a challenge.


    "Whoosh."


    Sure enough, the ninth heavenly lightning descended immediately. Lin Fei''s Saber World instantly shattered.


    Lin Fei alsounched a punch. The power of all four thousand four hundred Particle Worlds erupted.


    The tremendous force, overwhelmingly, almost annihted about sixty to seventy percent of the ninth heavenly lightning. Even obliterating sixty to seventy percent was incredibly powerful.


    The remaining thirty to forty percent of the lightning struck Lin Fei. Only annihting a few percent of his physical body particles. Then it waspletely exhausted.


    The ninth heavenly lightning presented no surprise for Lin Fei. He easily withstood it. Outside the tribtion site, many were silent.


    Speechless. Their previous spections now seemed like jokes. Lin Fei was not rash at all. But rather, he was inplete control. Extremely confident.


    Throughout Lin Fei''s tribtion, the entire process was incredibly smooth, without any unexpected incidents. Each heavenly lightning was within Lin Fei''s control. There wasn''t even a hint of danger, demonstrating just how formidable Lin Fei''s strength was.


    This absolute control proved that Lin Fei had plenty of leeway in crossing the eighth lightning tribtion. Afterward, a seven-colored light enveloped Lin Fei.


    Under the cover of this rainbow light, Lin Fei entered an illusionary realm again. It was the same world as before. However, this world, with its various orders andws, was now much more refined. Yet, it still wasn''t aplete world. Because aplete world also needs life.


    "Life..."


    Lin Fei pondered seriously. Both his Saber World and Particle Worlds were quite simr to this world. The only thing missing was life.


    Lin Fei was curious. How does lifee into being?


    This was crucial for Lin Fei. If life existed in Lin Fei''s Particle Worlds, it would be apletely different scenario. They would transform into small worlds. Not much different from those around the Divine Realm. They might be smaller in scale, But they would still beplete worlds! And the power of several thousandplete worlds would be immensely formidable.


    Therefore, Lin Fei was very serious at this moment. In the illusionary realm, thews and the origin of that world were slowly growing. Everything seemed unremarkable.


    Yet, it appeared there were still no signs of life emerging. Was this time merely for observing the world and not for the birth of life?


    Lin Fei wasn''t sure. He could only wait quietly, holding a glimmer of hope deep within. Time passed slowly. Lin Fei noticed a peculiar phenomenon.


    In the illusionary realm, time seemed to have passed for quite a while in this newly born world. The sea of origin, and thews, all became very powerful over this prolonged period. Everything seemed indistinguishable from a small world. The only difference was the absence of life. Lin Fei observed no signs of life emerging.


    "Could it be that life is not born from some specificw of life, but rather, life emerges first, followed by thews governing it? The birth of life is merely due to the long passage of time and the presence of aplete world suitable for the emergence of life."


    Lin Fei murmured softly. At this moment, he seemed to have gained a significant insight, particrly about life. Even his understanding of the world deepened considerably.


    <strong>"Your World Dao has gained insights into the essence of life''s birth due to your understanding of life. Your World Dao has advanced by 10%."</strong>


    The voice of the system echoed again in Lin Fei''s mind. This time, it was beyond Lin Fei''s expectations. The progress of the Worldly Dao had suddenly increased by a full ten percent.


    This only indicated one thing. Lin Fei''s gain this time far exceeded his previous experiences. This insight into the birth of life was incredibly significant. Especially for a world, no matter how vast a world is, without life, it is iplete. Only a world where life has emerged is aplete world!


    "It''s about time. The ninth lightning tribtion won''t be so easily crossed. I should return and thoroughly assimte the gains from this experience."


    Lin Fei chose not to continue with the tribtion. As the final phase of the lightning tribtion, the ninth lightning tribtion was of utmost importance.


    Even Lin Fei had to approach it with the utmost caution, not to be taken lightly, especially since the ninth lightning tribtion.


    While perhaps not so difficult for Lin Fei to withstand the ninth heavenly lightning, the insight gained about the world after withstanding it was crucial for Lin Fei.


    Because this represented thest opportunity, if not seized properly, he would have to rely on his own slow understanding in the future, which would be incredibly challenging.


    Therefore, the ninth lightning tribtion required thorough preparation. He must seize thisst opportunity.


    "Whoosh."


    Lin Fei left the formation. Seeing the crowd gathered outside the formation ¨C threeyers inside and threeyers outside ¨C was overwhelming. There were martial artists and immortal cultivators alike. Martial True Monarchs, Immortal True Monarchs, and many others were present. At this moment, in everyone''s gaze, there was immense envy and admiration.


    "Congrattions to True Monarch Lin for crossing the eighth lightning tribtion!"


    Many Martial Gods, Deity Transformations, True Monarchs, and others spontaneously expressed their congrattions. After all, they were all members of the Ancient Covenant.


    Given Lin Fei''s extraordinary talents, there was no doubt. Perhaps, in the near future, the Ancient Covenant would witness the birth of another Martial Ancestor!


    This was a positive development for the entire Ancient Covenant. Their congrattions were heartfelt!

 553. Power Hits a Bottleneck! Accelerated Time, Particle Worlds Can Birth Life!

    553. Power Hits a Bottleneck! elerated Time, Particle Worlds Can Birth Life!


    In the secluded chamber of Lin Fei''s residence, he had returned, and without a doubt, he immediately began creating more Particle Worlds.


    He acquired nine more Worldly Laws from the eighth lightning tribtion. Thus, with practiced ease, he created another nine hundred Particle Worlds.


    This led to another dramatic surge in Lin Fei''s strength!


    "System."


    Lin Fei promptly essed the system to check his status.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Realm: Martial God (Eight Lightning Tribtions)</strong>


    <strong>Great Dream Heart Sutra: Second Layer (Progress 1%)</strong>


    <strong>Four Symbols and Five Elements Creation Technique: 5,300 Particle Worlds</strong>


    <strong>World Dao: Progress 16%</strong>


    Lin Fei''s Particle Worlds had reached a total of 5,300. And his progress in the Worldly Dao had increased to 16%, and he was finally on the right track.


    For a True Monarch, increasing theprehension of the Dao by even 1% is extremely difficult. It''s uncertain how long it might take.


    Some True Monarchs might even spend their entire lives unable to increase their Dao progress. Yet, Lin Fei managed a 10% increase in one go.


    The issue ofprehending the Dao over a long time. Therefore, any difference in the flow of time is of no use to Lin Fei.


    However, Lin Fei now wishes to elerate time within his Particle Worlds. The only method Lin Fei knows rted to "time flow speed" is the Great Dream Heart Sutra.


    However, Lin Fei was well aware that the reason the Great Dream Heart Sutra seemed to elerate time was because of its connection to dream realms. It''s Lin Fei''s consciousness that immerses in these dreamscapes, allowing thoughts to move faster within the realm of dreams, thereby creating an effect of elerated time. This doesn''t mean the Great Dream Heart Sutra can actually elerate time in reality.


    Time is perhaps one of the most mysteriousws, only essible to Martial Ancestors and Dao Integration True Immortals. Thews of time and space are beyond the reach of True Monarchs, essible only to beings of higher power.


    "This means that the Great Dream Heart Sutra might be ineffective for Particle Worlds, right?" Lin Fei pondered, frowning.


    There was another concern. If time within the Particle Worlds was elerated, being part of Lin Fei''s body, wouldn''t that also elerate his own aging?


    Lin Fei felt the impact should be negligible. After all, his Particle Worlds,pared to the total number of particles in his body, were like a drop in the ocean, insignificant and unlikely to affect his lifespan.


    "Whether the Great Dream Heart Sutra is useful or not, I''ll know only after trying," Lin Fei thought. "I''ll cultivate it to the highest level and see if it can truly elerate time."


    Holding onto this slim hope, Lin Fei knew that his only current means to experiment with time eleration was the Great Dream Heart Sutra. His current strength was probably enough to withstand up to the seventh heavenly lightning of the ninth tribtion. However, the eighth and especially the ninth lightnings were still uncertain.


    To further enhance his strength, he would need to find worlds on the brink of copse at the True Monarch level, which was exceedingly difficult. The encounter with the Holy Emperor Realm was a stroke of luck; hoping for another such copsing True Monarch-level world seemed far-fetched. Unlike smaller worlds, which could be rapidly destabilized by numerous Martial Gods and Deity Transformation cultivators, True Monarch-level worlds don''t have as many True Monarchs to hasten their copse. They must evolve and reach the brink of copse naturally, making it a rare and luck-dependent urrence.


    Lin Fei realized that he couldn''t always count on luck to encounter True Monarch-level worlds on the brink of copse. It''s just not realistic. However, if he could induce life in his 5,200 Particle Worlds, it would be a transformative leap. If all these worlds birthed life, it would significantly boost Lin Fei''s physical strength, making it easy to withstand the eighth and ninth heavenly lightnings.


    Therefore, practicing the Great Dream Heart Sutra seemed worth trying. Currently, Lin Fei had only reached the second level of the Great Dream Heart Sutra, with just 1% progress.


    However, if he could ess the content of the third level, he would immediately step into it. In the third level of the dream realm, the time flow speed is a hundredfold. That means one day in the Divine Realm equates to one hundred days in the third level of the dream realm!


    The challenge was that the third level of the Great Dream Heart Sutra was costly, requiring one hundred thousand contribution points, and the fourth level even more so, demanding a million contribution points. As for the fifth and highest level, the exact number of contribution points needed was unknown, but it required personal transmission from the Great Dream Ancestor.


    Lin Fei decided to first exchange for the third and fourth levels of the Great Dream Heart Sutra, then try to obtain the fifth level from the Great Dream Ancestor. He wanted to see if the ultimate level of the Great Dream Heart Sutra could elerate time in his Particle Worlds.


    With his decision made, Lin Fei closed his eyes and soon entered the dream realm. Inside, he arrived at the Great Dream City, bustling as always with many members of the Great Dream Sect, mostly Martial Gods. True Monarchs were a minority in the Great Dream City.


    Lin Fei headed straight to the mission hall to earn contribution points by taking on tasks. He went to the second floor, where True Monarch-level tasks were assigned. These tasks offered significant contribution points, equivalent to ten or even more Martial God-level tasks.

 554. Yet Another Betrayal, Striking Down a Dao Companion?

    554. Yet Another Betrayal, Striking Down a Dao Companion?


    True Monarch-level tasks were indeed rare and few in number. As Lin Fei scanned through them, he quickly focused on a few due to their high reward in contribution points. Lin Fei rarely undertook missions in the Great Dream Sect, but now he felt the need to do so.


    "Assist this True Monarch in ying our sworn enemy, Hundred Flowers True Monarch! Reward: 200,000 contribution points."


    Lin Fei was surprised to see a reward of two hundred thousand contribution points. It was likely the entirety of the offering True Monarch''s umted points.


    "Hundred Flowers True Monarch?" Lin Fei mused. He wasn''t familiar with Hundred Flowers True Monarch, so he left the mission hall to gather more information about them in the Great Dream City.


    After making various inquiries, Lin Fei finally unearthed some information about the Hundred Flowers True Monarch and even stumbled upon an unexpected revtion.


    "Wait, what did you say?" Lin Fei asked, visibly surprised. "Hundred Flowers True Monarch was once known as ''Hua Xiangzi'' during their Deity Transformation phase and only adopted the name Hundred Flowers True Monarch after reaching True Monarch status? They even founded the Hundred Flowers Sect, bing a major immortal sect in the Yin-Yang Immortal Realm?"


    The name Hundred Flowers True Monarch was unfamiliar to Lin Fei, but he recognized the name "Hua Xiangzi." It seemed he hade across a familiar tale.


    Lin Fei still remembered the request from Qing Yuzi, a half-step Deity Transformation cultivator who left behind the Dao Artifact Dubhe. Qing Yuzi had asked Lin Fei to do something for him: if Lin Fei ever became capable, he must kill Hua Xiangzi. Qing Yuzi and Hua Xiangzi were once Daopanions, but Qing Yuzi was severely injured in a sneak attack by Hua Xiangzi, leaving him stuck at the half-step Deity Transformation stage for life. Meanwhile, Hua Xiangzi advanced to be a Deity Transformation powerhouse.


    Previously in the Ancient Continent, Lin Fei had searched for Hua Xiangzi but to no avail. Hua Xiangzi had moved to the Divine Realm, and Lin Fei, upon arriving in the Divine Realmter, had forgotten about this matter.


    Unexpectedly, Hua Xiangzi, originating from the Ancient Continent, did not join the Ancient Covenant but instead went to the Yin-Yang Immortal Realm and even broke through to be a True Monarch. From this perspective, Hua Xiangzi''s talents were indeed terrifying, perhaps even surpassing Qing Yuzi.


    However, regardless of the circumstances, Lin Fei owed a debt of gratitude to Qing Yuzi and had even promised to kill Hua Xiangzi if within his power. He hadn''t encountered Hua Xiangzi before, but now that he knew of her whereabouts, he had to try, even against a True Monarch, to see if he could kill her.


    Moreover, killing Hua Xiangzi would also yield two hundred thousand contribution points from the Great Dream Sect. Even without Qing Yuzi''s request, Lin Fei would still target Hua Xiangzi.


    The main challenge, however, was dealing with the avatars of a Void Transformation True Monarch, simr to a Deity Transformation cultivator, who possesses numerous avatars. To kill a True Monarch, Lin Fei would have to eliminate all of their avatars.


    Previously, Lin Fei managed to y Deity Transformation cultivators by relying on Shen''s illusions. However, these illusions were no longer effective against True Monarchs. Lin Fei would have to rely on himself.


    "Martial True Monarchs can lock onto the avatars of Immortal True Monarchs," Lin Fei thought. "Then, by continuously traversing through the void, eliminating one avatar after another. But this method is too inefficient."


    Lin Fei frowned, honestly not fully confident in his ability to eliminate all avatars of Hundred Flowers True Monarch. After all, no one knew exactly how many avatars Hundred Flowers True Monarch possessed. In theory, a True Monarch could have millions of avatars. How could one possibly kill them all?


    Even if Lin Fei spent every moment trying to kill Hundred Flowers True Monarch''s avatars, it would be an endless task, unlikely to ever truly kill her.


    "Regardless, take the task first," Lin Fei decided. "Then I''ll meet with the True Monarch who posted the task to see if they have any solutions."


    Lin Fei had a feeling that the True Monarch who posted the mission might have some methods; otherwise, the task would be impossible toplete. He quickly epted the task and received an address, learning the name of the True Monarch who posted it: Ancient Covenant''s Hanging Moon True Monarch.


    "Hanging Moon True Monarch?" A thought struck Lin Fei, and he immediately returned his focus to the real world.


    "Whoosh."


    Lin Fei opened his eyes, and the task was epted. Now, he was set to meet with Hanging Moon True Monarch. He was curious as to why this True Monarch would offer such a substantial reward to kill a Void Transformation True Monarch.


    After all, everyone knew that killing a Void Transformation True Monarch was incredibly difficult. What deep hatred did Hanging Moon True Monarch have against Hundred Flowers True Monarch to go to such lengths, even willing to spend two hundred thousand contribution points to have her killed?


    Lin Fei left the secluded chamber and soon arrived at Hanging Moon True Monarch''s residence, a modest courtyard. Approaching the gate, he announced loudly, "Lin Fei hase to pay respects to Hanging Moon True Monarch!"


    "True Monarch Lin, pleasee in," a calm andposed voice responded from inside. The gate opened, and Lin Fei entered.


    In the courtyard stood a slender, elegant man with an extraordinary demeanor. On seeing Lin Fei, he smiled slightly and said, "I didn''t expect the one who epted the task to be the renowned Lin Fei of the Ancient Covenant. True Monarch Lin, you''ve just passed the eighth lightning tribtion. Are you sure you want to take on this task?"


    "Yes, Hanging Moon True Monarch, it is I who have epted the task," Lin Fei confirmed. "However, I have a question. What deep enmity exists between you and Hundred Flowers True Monarch thatpels you to go to such lengths against her? I would appreciate your candidness."


    Lin Fei, having epted the task, naturally wanted to understand the full story. It would be unwise to go against an Immortal True Monarch without knowing the details.


    Hanging Moon True Monarch looked at Lin Fei and, after a deep breath and a sh of cold light in his eyes, said gravely, "True Monarch Lin, it''s no secret, and there''s no harm in telling you. Hundred Flowers True Monarch and I were once Daopanions. When Hundred Flowers True Monarch first arrived from the Ancient Wilderness, she was just at the Deity Transformation stage. I helped her limate to the Divine Realm, and eventually, we became Daopanions, spending ten thousand years together, both reaching the peak of Deity Transformation.


    But I was a Martial God, and she was a Deity Transformation cultivator. Our cultivation philosophies and needs were different. Later, she said her time hade, that her cultivation method required cutting off emotional ties, and she wanted to part ways.


    I disagreed. But unexpectedly, Hundred Flowers True Monarch attacked me suddenly, even attempting to kill me! However, I survived and escaped. Later, I heard she became a Void Transformation True Monarch. I joined the Great Dream Sect, diligently cultivated, and eventually also became a True Monarch. I went to the Hundred Flowers Sect several times, seeking revenge. Not only did I fail to kill her, but I also returned injured each time.


    Hundred Flowers True Monarch, a person who could strike at her Daopanion of ten thousand years... How could I tolerate such deep enmity? How could I be content without killing her?"


    Hanging Moon True Monarch''s hatred was profound and ingrained. Betrayed by a Daopanion and even subjected to a murder attempt ¨C such a betrayal was deeply sorrowful. However, Lin Fei found something peculiar about this story.


    It was strangely familiar to him. Wasn''t the story of Qing Yuzi and Hua Xiangzi simr? They were also Daopanions, and in a quest for treasures, Hua Xiangzi betrayed and attempted to kill Qing Yuzi.


    Unlike Hanging Moon True Monarch, Qing Yuzi wasn''t so fortunate. He was gravely injured, condemned to remain at the half-step Deity Transformation for life, and possibly eventer killed by Hua Xiangzi.


    This Hua Xiangzi, now known as Hundred Flowers True Monarch, seemed to have a pattern of betraying and striking against her Daopanions. What could be the reason behind this?


    Lin Fei felt that there might be more to Hundred Flowers True Monarch than meets the eye, perhaps even a shocking secret.

 555. Hundred Flowers True Monarch Enraged, Thirty Thousand Battle Avatars Descend!

    555. Hundred Flowers True Monarch Enraged, Thirty Thousand Battle Avatars Descend!


    After pondering for a long while, Lin Fei slowly spoke, "Hanging Moon True Monarch, you must be aware that Hundred Flowers True Monarch, being a Void Transformation True Monarch, has numerous avatars. It''s incredibly difficult, even almost impossible, topletely eradicate her. Then, what''s the purpose of posting this task?"


    "I, Lin Fei, am willing to take on this task. While I do not fear Hundred Flowers True Monarch, dealing with her countless avatars is a different matter."


    Lin Feiid out his concerns inly. He was capable of confronting Hundred Flowers True Monarch, but he wasn''t sure about eliminating every single one of her avatars. It was an honest admission.


    Hanging Moon True Monarch''s eyes brightened at this. He nodded and said, "True Monarch Lin, if you''re willing to take action, you don''t need to exterminate Hundred Flowers True Monarchpletely. I am aware that an Immortal True Monarch has millions of avatars. There''s no need for you to deal with the ordinary ones. If you can eliminate most of Hundred Flowers True Monarch''s battle avatars, effectively dismantling her primarybat strength, that would suffice. As for the remaining avatars, I will deal with them myself. Even if it takes thousands or tens of thousands of years, I will keep hunting down her avatars until every single one is destroyed. This way, I would consider my vengeance fulfilled."


    Lin Fei was taken aback by this deration and couldn''t help but scrutinize Hanging Moon True Monarch more closely. The fact that Hanging Moon True Monarch could make such a statement indicated he was a person of ruthless resolve.


    Lin Fei understood Hanging Moon True Monarch''s intentions. With her powerful battle avatars, Hundred Flowers True Monarch was currently too strong for Hanging Moon True Monarch to handle. Each time he approached the Hundred Flowers Sect, he was soundly defeated by her.


    However, if Lin Fei could dismantle most of Hundred Flowers True Monarch''sbat strength, then Hanging Moon True Monarch could steadily pursue and attack her over time. This gradual hunt and elimination of her avatars seemed to be Hanging Moon True Monarch''s real goal, a way to corner Hundred Flowers True Monarch and savor the feeling of revenge.


    "I understand, it''s mainly the battle avatars, right?" Lin Fei confirmed. "There should be no problem on my part. However, Hanging Moon True Monarch, you may have to work hard to draw out Hundred Flowers True Monarch''s battle avatars. How many of her battle avatars can you lure out?"


    "I can draw out about ten thousand without issue. If I fight desperately, not retreating even in the face of death, Hundred Flowers True Monarch might deploy up to twenty thousand battle avatars. That''s nearly all she has. If True Monarch Lin can eliminate these twenty thousand battle avatars of Hundred Flowers True Monarch, then the mission will be consideredplete, and you can im the reward of two hundred thousand contribution points."


    Lin Fei now fully understood. Hanging Moon True Monarch never expected anyone topletely eliminate Hundred Flowers True Monarch. The objective was to destroy most of her battle avatars, allowing Hanging Moon True Monarch''s power to eventually overshadow hers. That alone would be sufficient. It would be up to Hundred Flowers True Monarch herself to slowly seek her revenge.


    "When do we depart?"


    "Anytime is fine."


    "Then let''s leave now, to avoid any unforeseenplications."


    With that, Hanging Moon True Monarch and Lin Fei left Ancient City together, traversing through the void towards the Yin-Yang Immortal Realm and the Hundred Flowers Sect.


    The Hundred Flowers Sect, although not established for a very long time and with shallow foundations, was flourishing rapidly. Its influence and territory were continually expanding. The primary reason for this sess was its founder and leader, a True Monarch.


    At the main hall of the Hundred Flowers Sect, Hundred Flowers True Monarch sat on her throne, listening to subordinates report on the sect''s affairs. Suddenly, ripples of spatial fluctuations appeared in the hall.


    "Hmm?" Her brows furrowed. She recognized these ripples as signs of someone traveling through space, approaching the Hundred Flowers Sect. She immediately guessed it was likely Hanging Moon True Monarch.


    Indeed, a familiar figure soon appeared in front of Hundred Flowers True Monarch.


    "Hanging Moon, it''s you!" she eximed. "Haven''t you learned from thest lesson? Do you really think I wouldn''t dare to kill you?"


    "Kill me? Hua Xiangzi, if you could have killed me, you would have done so long ago without mercy," Hanging Moon True Monarch retorted with a coldugh.


    Hundred Flowers True Monarch''s face turned ashen. She was genuinely troubled and even regretted not killing Hanging Moon when she had the chance. She hadn''t expected Hanging Moon to be a True Monarch and be such a persistent nuisance. If possible, she would have liked to eliminate him once and for all, but for now, she was unable to kill Hanging Moon True Monarch.


    "Hua Xiangzi, you can''t kill me," said Hanging Moon True Monarch with a determined re. "But I can keep causing you trouble. I''ll make sure your life and your Hundred Flowers Sect are filled with endless headaches."


    His words visibly infuriated Hundred Flowers True Monarch. She was angered not just by his words but also because she knew he was capable of causing constant disruptions.


    "Hanging Moon True Monarch, today, I will kill you!" dered Hundred Flowers True Monarch, her murderous intent now fully unleashed. Initially, she had some reservations, but now she wanted to eliminate Hanging Moon True Monarchpletely, regardless of the cost. She had had enough of his persistent harassment.


    The next moment, one after another, the battle avatars of Hundred Flowers True Monarch began to traverse through space towards them. Hanging Moon True Monarch threw a powerful punch, turning the entire main hall of the Hundred Flowers Sect to ashes. The two of them flew into the void to continue their battle.


    But Hundred Flowers True Monarch''s battle avatars didn''t stoping. Hundreds, then thousands, and eventually tens of thousands appeared, nearly filling the entire space. A quick scan by Hanging Moon True Monarch revealed that there were not just twenty thousand, but thirty thousand battle avatars ¨C a number beyond his initial estimation.


    This was likely the full extent of Hundred Flowers True Monarch''s strength. Under normal circumstances, she would never mobilize almost all of her battle avatars at once. Such a move risked significant losses if any unforeseen situation arose.


    Hundred Flowers True Monarch, driven by desperation to eliminate Hanging Moon True Monarch, cared little for the consequences at this point. She was ready to pay any price to achieve her goal. She knew well that one or two thousand battle avatars might not be enough to threaten Hanging Moon True Monarch, but thirty thousand could potentially pose a serious threat, even possibly killing him.


    "You forced my hand, Hanging Moon!" she shouted with lethal intent. At hermand, the thirty thousand battle avatars unleashed their full power and surged towards Hanging Moon True Monarch in an overwhelming wave, quickly engulfing his massive divine form.

 556. Lin Fei Intervenes, Saber World Descends!

    556. Lin Fei Intervenes, Saber World Descends!


    Hanging Moon True Monarch was in trouble. He had underestimated Hundred Flowers True Monarch''s strength and did not anticipate that she possessed a total of thirty thousand battle avatars.


    Now, overwhelmed by this formidable force, Hanging Moon True Monarch was struggling to withstand the onught. Moreover, he couldn''t retreat; he had to continue attracting and restraining these avatars.


    Hundred Flowers True Monarch watched intently, relieved to see Hanging Moon True Monarch steadfastly holding his ground, not showing any signs of attempting to break through.


    This was unusual behavior for Hanging Moon True Monarch, who in the past would flee at the first sign of danger, never engaging in prolonged battles. Why was he now so determined to fight to the death? This deviation from his usual pattern raised Hundred Flowers True Monarch''s suspicions, but she couldn''t quite pinpoint what was off.


    "I can''t hold on any longer..." Suddenly, Hanging Moon True Monarch gritted his teeth and yelled towards the outside of the hall.


    "Is there someone else?" Hundred Flowers True Monarch''s expression shifted slightly. She quickly realized what Hanging Moon True Monarch meant. Had he sought help? But which True Monarch would assist Hanging Moon True Monarch against Hundred Flowers True Monarch?


    Hundred Flowers True Monarch, a formidable Ethereal True Monarch with millions of avatars, was nearly impossible to kill. Would the person aiding Hanging Moon True Monarch not fear her retaliation?


    As these thoughts raced through Hundred Flowers True Monarch''s mind, a figure suddenly emerged from the void. It was Lin Fei, who immediately spotted Hundred Flowers True Monarch.


    "Saber World!"


    Without hesitation, Lin Fei deployed his Saber World, integrating all fifty-two worldlyws, elevating it to the True Monarch level.


    "Saber World" descended, not to suppress but to envelop the thirty thousand battle avatars of Hundred Flowers True Monarch. Trapping these avatars was Lin Fei''s objective.


    "Break!"


    Hundred Flowers True Monarch, sensing the terrifying might of Saber World, realized she was cut off from the outside world. She understood that her thirty thousand battle avatars were at risk of beingpletely ensnared.


    Refusing to let Hanging Moon True Monarch and Lin Fei seed, Hundred Flowers True Monarch immediatelymanded her avatars to attempt to break through Saber World and escape. If her battle avatars could flee, she would essentially be in an unassable position.


    However, Lin Fei''s Saber World had evolved significantly. Now at the True Monarch level, especially after integrating nine worldlyws, its power had reached an almost unimaginable level. It was more than capable of containing the Ethereal True Monarch''s battle avatars, even if there were thirty thousand of them.


    "Boom!"


    Lin Fei''s Saber World vibrated intensely under the onught of thirty thousand battle avatars, each with the strength of a True Monarch. However, their collective assault only caused the Saber World to tremble; they were far from breaking through it. Witnessing this, Hundred Flowers True Monarch''s expression darkened.


    "Who are you?" she demanded coldly. "Are you not afraid of my retaliation for helping Hanging Moon? Can you even kill all my avatars?"


    Hundred Flowers True Monarch eyed Lin Fei suspiciously, not recognizing him. Despite Lin Fei''s growing reputation, not many had actually seen him, especially in the Yin-Yang Immortal Realm, far from the Ancient Covenant.


    Lin Fei calmly studied Hundred Flowers True Monarch. "Do you remember Qing Yuzi?" he suddenly asked.


    At the mention of Qing Yuzi, Hundred Flowers True Monarch''s face drastically changed. "Qing Yuzi? How do you know about Qing Yuzi? Who are you?"


    The mere mention of Qing Yuzi seemed to touch a nerve. Her eyes brimmed with lethal intent as if the name was her forbidden word.


    "I am Lin Fei from the Ancient Covenant," Lin Fei replied nonchntly.


    "Ancient Covenant''s Lin Fei? The one who withstood nine heavenly lightnings and is still undergoing tribtion?"


    "Yes, that''s me," Lin Fei confirmed. "I once received favors from Qing Yuzi. He died at your hands, and it''s time to settle that blood debt today!"


    Without further ado, Lin Feiunched a powerful punch towards Hundred Flowers True Monarch.


    "Boom!"


    Lin Fei unleashed the formidable power of his 5,300 Particle Worlds, creating a force as overwhelming as a surging torrent, crushing towards the battle avatars of Hundred Flowers True Monarch within the Saber World.


    "Pfft" ¨C it was an absolute overbearing suppression. The power of the 5,300 Particle Worlds was earth-shattering. Feeling just a hint of its aura, Hundred Flowers True Monarch realized her battle avatars couldn''t withstand it. She was no match for this level of power.


    Under Lin Fei''s mighty strike, ten, a hundred, a thousand of Hundred Flowers True Monarch''s battle avatars were obliterated.


    "Saber World, suppress!"


    Lin Fei activated the full power of his Saber World, further augmenting it with the might of the Particle Worlds. It was a one-sided ughter. Hundred Flowers True Monarch''s battle avatars stood no chance against such overwhelming force. Every avatar crushed by Lin Fei''s fist instantly shattered into ashes.


    Thus, Hundred Flowers True Monarch''s battle avatars were rapidly vanishing at a visibly fast rate: one thousand, two thousand, three thousand... In a short span, Lin Fei had destroyed ten thousand of her thirty thousand battle avatars.


    Witnessing this scene, Hanging Moon True Monarch was profoundly shocked. He now understood that Lin Fei''s reputation was not unearned. Such strength ced Lin Fei among the very top echelons of True Monarchs.


    "Hahaha, Hua Xiangzi, you too have met your day!" Hanging Moon True Monarchughed uproariously. Meanwhile, Hundred Flowers True Monarch''splexion turned ashen. She knew she had been defeated, and it was a crushing defeat at that. In the face of Lin Fei, she was powerless, and her thirty thousand battle avatars were on the brink of being entirely annihted.


    Losing all these avatars would be catastrophic for her. Even as an Ethereal True Monarch, she wouldn''t die, but losing her primarybat avatars meant she would no longer be a match for Hanging Moon True Monarch. He would be able to relentlessly pursue and whittle down her strength.


    "Qing Yuzi deserved to die!" she ranted in a crazed tone. "If he had just given me all his treasures, none of this would have happened. And you, Hanging Moon, you deserved to die too! I regret not killing youpletely back then, allowing you to be a True Monarch."


    Hua Xiangzi was utterly hysterical, no longer the lofty Hundred Flowers True Monarch but a figure of manic desperation. However, her words did nothing to affect Lin Fei. Soon, Lin Feipletely obliterated all but one of her battle avatars.


    "Hundred Flowers True Monarch, speak," Lin Fei said calmly, hands behind his back. "You were once Daopanions with Qing Yuzi andter with Hanging Moon True Monarch, yet you betrayed them both. Why did you do it?"

 557. The Third Layer of the Dream Realm, Time Flows One Hundred Times Faster!

    557. The Third Layer of the Dream Realm, Time Flows One Hundred Times Faster!


    "Why?" Hundred Flowers True Monarch sneered. "As cultivators, how can we cling to mortal love and affection? A Daopanion is but a means to aid cultivation. They are useful when they can contribute to my cultivation, but when I need more resources or attain higher levels, I must take theirs. Only those who aid my cultivation are true Daopanions. Moreover, I practice a technique of severing emotions and desires. Only by cutting off deep emotional ties at their peak can my spirit advance further. Otherwise, how could I have achieved True Monarch status?"


    Lin Fei understood. Initially, Hundred Flowers True Monarch might have had genuine feelings for her Daopanions. But her cultivation technique required her to sever these ties at their most intense, significantly enhancing her spiritual progress. This method, while cruel, was also powerful, allowing her to rise from an ordinary Qi cultivator to a True Monarch.


    Despite its potency, Lin Fei had no interest in such a cultivation method. His path did not require severing emotions.


    "Today, by destroying your thirty thousand battle avatars, I have avenged Qing Yuzi," Lin Fei dered. With a thought, thest battle avatar of Hundred Flowers True Monarch was annihted by his Saber World.


    "Hahaha, finally, they are destroyed," Hanging Moon True Monarchughed. "True Monarch Lin, I owe you greatly for this. The task isplete, and you can im your reward of two hundred thousand contribution points from the Great Dream City whenever you wish. As for me, I will now pursue and eliminate the remaining avatars of her. I will ensure she never finds peace again, hahaha¡­"


    Hanging Moon True Monarch''sughter was a mix of satisfaction and hatred. His deep resentment towards Hundred Flowers True Monarch, persisting even after achieving True Monarch status, spoke volumes about the depth of her betrayal. He was even willing to spend a lifetime entangled with her, ensuring she never found a moment''s peace. Such a fate might indeed be worse than death for Hundred Flowers True Monarch.


    With Qing Yuzi''s revenge settled, Lin Fei nodded and stepped back into Ancient City. Back at his residence, he reflected on Hanging Moon True Monarch''s situation. Hanging Moon had seemingly given up on further cultivation or the pursuit of bing a Martial Ancestor, choosing instead to spend his life in relentless pursuit of Hundred Flowers True Monarch. This unyielding vendetta made Lin Fei think of his own wife. He realized it had been about a year or two since hest returned to the Ancient Continent.


    For others, even for Martial Kings, a year or two might seem insignificant, but for Lin Fei, it felt considerably longer. With this in mind, he entered the Great Dream City and sessfully imed his reward of two hundred thousand contribution points. Without hesitation, Lin Fei used one hundred thousand of these points to acquire the thirdyer of the Great Dream Heart Sutra.


    The fourthyer of the Great Dream Heart Sutra, however, required a staggering one million contribution points, a target still far off for Lin Fei.


    "Let''s explore the thirdyer of the Great Dream Heart Sutra." Lin Fei closed his eyes, immersing himself in the technique as the mantras of the thirdyer flowed through his mind.


    <strong>"Your Great Dream Heart Sutra has now advanced to the thirdyer."</strong>


    The system''s voice echoed in his consciousness.


    Lin Fei pondered over this development. "Now that I''ve reached the thirdyer, I can enter the thirdyer of the dream realm." He focused his thoughts and gradually found himself enveloped in tranquility. Although still in the Great Dream City, everything else, including all the Martial Gods, seemed to vanish.


    In the thirdyer of the dream realm, time progressed a hundred times faster than in the Divine Realm. A hundred years here equated to just one year outside. Yet, Lin Fei didn''t feel the passage of time any differently than usual, a testament to the value of time maniption in this realm.


    "Practicing andprehending the Dao in the thirdyer of the dream realm seems like a good option," Lin Fei mused. "A hundred years of cultivation here, and only a year passes in the Divine Realm." He considered the implications of reaching the fourthyer of the Great Dream Heart Sutra, which reportedly boosted the time flow to ten thousand times the normal rate - ten thousand years in the dream realm equating to just one year in the Divine Realm.


    Lin Fei was astounded. A single day outside would trante to almost twenty-seven years in the fourthyer of the dream realm. Such a concept was staggering.


    "Perhaps, once I reach the fourthyer, I could tryprehending the Dao," he thought. " Especially the slow progress of the World Dao, which could be contemted over a lengthy period in the dream realm without affecting my lifespan."


    His eyes brightened at the prospect. Initially, Lin Fei hadn''t seen much use for the elerated time flow of the Great Dream Heart Sutra, given the rapid pace of his cultivation. Now, however, the potential benefits of this realm were bing increasingly clear to him.


    But now, Lin Fei seemingly realized a grave mistake!


    The flow of time within dreams is merely the perception of time in Lin Fei''s mind. It scarcely consumes any lifespan.


    "Perhaps, it''s worth a try to see, over a prolonged period, whether the Dao of the world can elevate itself?"


    Lin Fei always believed the Dao of the world seemed incapable of self-enhancement. Yet, this could be his misconception. Perhaps it''s because the elevation of the world''s Dao is exceedingly gradual. And how long had Lin Fei truly spentprehending the world''s Dao?


    "Let''s experiment."


    Lin Fei took a deep breath. He sat cross-legged in the thirdyer of the dream, beginning to silentlyprehend the Dao of the world.


    Lin Fei''s method of understanding the Dao was straightforward. He didn''t decipher it himself. Instead, he allowed the Dao of the world to "selfprehend." The technique Lin Fei employed was also an illusion!


    Yes, an illusion.


    Lin Fei had already experienced three illusions. From the birth of the world to the emergence of life, Lin Fei saw it all with rity.


    Moreover, within the dream, Lin Fei was an omnipotent "deity." Thus, in the thirdyer of the dream, he could evolve anything. Anything Lin Fei understood, he could manifest in the dream, including evolving the world itself.


    "The birth of the world..."


    The next moment, darkness engulfed Lin Fei''s surroundings. Then, he seemed to be in a vast void of nothingness. Surrounded by darkness, no light, nows, nothing at all. And so, time trickled by.


    One month, two months, three months...


    It was exceedingly lengthy. Even Lin Fei himself lost track of how much time had passed. Atst, within the boundless darkness, a "point" emerged.


    This very "point" exploded with a thunderous roar. With the explosion of this "point," the world was born.


    At the moment of the world''s birth, Lin Fei''s soul was immensely shaken. Although this was a "revisitation" of the content in the illusion, this time was different. The previous three illusions were rewards given to Lin Fei by the Sea of Origin after he survived the thunder tribtion.


    Lin Fei was merely an observer, powerless to do anything. But now, it was different. This was Lin Fei''s dream. Everything was under Lin Fei''s control!

 558. Dream “Evolution� of the World!

    558. Dream ¡°Evolution¡± of the World!


    In the thirdyer of the dream, time trickled away bit by bit.


    Lin Fei was nowpletely immersed in the dream. Within the dream, he was evolving the birth, development, and emergence of life in the world. It was as if Lin Fei himself "directed" the birth of the world. As though he were the "Creator" himself. Such an experience was unprecedented for Lin Fei.


    "Life has emerged in the world; can it continue to evolve? As life proliferates, does it give rise to intelligent beings, and then to cultivators? When the number of cultivators increases, will some fortunate ones grow strong enough to transcend their own worlds?"


    Lin Fei''s mind was abuzz with various inspirations. With shes of insight.


    After all, it was within a dream. He could endlessly deduce and evolve. Even if an evolution failed, it didn''t matter. It was all within the dream. And so, time flew by unnoticed. Even Lin Fei didn''t realize it.


    <strong>"Your World Dao, through deducing the world in the dream, has gained insight."</strong>


    <strong>"Your World Dao, cultivation progress increased by 1%."</strong>


    Suddenly, after an unknown duration, a voice echoed in Lin Fei''s mind. It was the system''s voice. It jolted Lin Fei awake.


    "The progress of the Dao of the World increased?"


    Lin Fei''s eyes widened. However, this also proved that the Dao of the World indeed could "self-cultivate" andprehend. But it required an immensely long time. Lin Fei roughly estimated. He had spent about three years in the thirdyer of the dream.


    "Three years? Almost a thousand days. In the Divine Realm, that''s merely about ten days. But ten days in the Divine Realm equates to three years in the dream. And during these three years, I''ve been evolving the world within the dream. For the entire three years, the Dao of the World only had a slight insight, increasing by just 1%. This shows that even though the Dao of the World can always cultivate itself, it requires an immense amount of time."


    Lin Fei pondered thoughtfully. He began to understand why the Dao of the World had been so quiet before.


    How long had Lin Fei beenprehending the Dao of the World?


    Only a few months. The Dao of the World needs years to achieve even a slight improvement. And even that''s because Lin Fei continuously deduced the world.


    Without these deductions. Perhaps the time required would be tenfold longer. It might take thirty years for the Dao of the World to achieve a 1% increase in progress. And it bes even harder over time. Improving the Dao of the World bes increasingly difficult.


    Even for Lin Fei, whose Dao of the World can cultivate itself. But if he were to seclude himself in the Divine Realm for arduous cultivation. He might exhaust the lifespan of a True Monarch. Yet it had not reached 100% progress in the Dao of the World.


    Naturally, Lin Fei would not be able to master aplete Dao and achieve the status of a Martial Ancestor. If it''s this challenging for Lin Fei, what about other True Monarchs?


    "However, if I forcefully enter the fourthyer of the dream... where time flows ten thousand times faster. Wouldn''t I be able to spend very little time and significantly increase the Dao of the World?"


    Lin Fei''s eyes brightened. This was a solution. No matter what the future holds. Now that the Dao of the World can be enhanced, it should be enhanced. Use every possible means to increase it, to achieve the status of a Martial Ancestor.


    Doesn''t each one go through various unimaginable opportunities? Only then do they have a slight chance of bing a Martial Ancestor.


    Lin Fei is the same now. He too must seize all sorts of opportunities. Any additionalprehension of the Dao of the World. That is his "opportunity."


    If "arduous cultivation" in the dream could enhance his Dao of the World, then Lin Fei would undoubtedly undertake such cultivation in the dream. Of course, the immediate priority was to acquire another nine hundred thousand contribution points.


    Added to the remaining hundred thousand contribution points, this would total one million contribution points, allowing him to exchange for the fourthyer of the Great Dream Heart Sutra.


    Only by entering the fourthyer of the dream, where time flows ten thousand times faster could he better "cultivate arduously" within the dream. If Lin Fei were to face the thunder tribtion, enduring the ninth tribtion and nine heavenly thunders, he would receive the "reward" from the Sea of Origin, simrly enhancing his Dao of the World.


    Thus, the means for Lin Fei to enhance his Dao of the World were not few.


    Lin Fei weighed his options. To endure the ninth thunder tribtion and withstand nine heavenly thunders, he must strengthen himself further. But currently, Lin Fei had neither fused with Saber World nor the world''sws, unable to enhance the power of Saber World nor could he find the world''s origin to enhance his physical particles.


    Thus, Lin Fei''s strength was always just a bit short, incapable of withstanding nine heavenly thunders. Hence, the tribtion had to be postponed.


    "I can only go to the mission hall to see what tasks are avable," Lin Fei thought. He finally made a decision to first gather one million contribution points.


    Thus, Lin Fei went to the mission hall in Great Dream City, starting to look for True Monarch-level tasks. True Monarch-level tasks weren''t always so fortunate to offer rewards of two hundred thousand contribution points.


    Two hundred thousand contribution points were quite significant. Last time, Lin Fei was lucky to find such a task. But now, Lin Fei nced over, most True Monarch-level tasks offered only tens of thousands of contribution points.


    Lin Fei was somewhat dismissive of tasks offering only tens of thousands of points, some being time-consuming. He preferred tasks that offered arge number of contribution points in one go.


    But these tasks offered too few points. If he were to undertake such tasks, how long would it take to umte one million contribution points?


    But if he didn''t take on tasks and chose to cultivate now, that was also an option, though not very efficient, wasting much time. After all, the time flow in the thirdyer of the dream is a hundred times, and in the fourthyer, ten thousand times! Which is better, is clear at a nce.


    "Alright, I''ll start with these tasks worth tens of thousands of contribution points. Given my current strength, tasks worth tens of thousands of points are almost effortless toplete. Completing ten such tasks will yield several hundred thousand points."


    Thus, Lin Fei finally made up his mind. He decided to "sweep the board."


    He took on all the True Monarch-level tasks avable, especially those that didn''t require too much time. And so, Lin Fei began to act. Some tasks required joining forces to confront powerful foes. Others are involved in capturing exotic beasts. Some were aboutpeting for treasures or heavenly and earthly materials.


    In short, there were all sorts of tasks. Lin Fei refused none. Hepleted one task after another, continuously.


    One month, three months, six months, nine months, one year...


    Lin Fei frenziedlypleted tasks. For a whole year, he was engaged in True Monarch-level tasks. And the number of tasks hepleted kept increasing. Three, five, ten, fifteen, twenty...


    Finally, Lin Feipleted about twenty-eight True Monarch-level tasks, umting nearly nine hundred thousand contribution points. Adding the previous hundred thousand points he had, Lin Fei finally amassed one million contribution points!


    "Finally, I''ve gathered one million contribution points. Now, it''s time to exchange for the fourthyer of the Great Dream Heart Sutra! I hope the fourthyer of the dream won''t disappoint me."


    Then, Lin Fei exchanged for the fourthyer of the Great Dream Heart Sutra.


    <strong>"Your Great Dream Heart Sutra has broken through to the fourthyer."</strong>


    Indeed, Lin Fei''s Great Dream Heart Sutra had advanced.


    "System."


    Lin Fei immediately essed the system panel to check his current status.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Realm: Martial God (eight thunder tribtions)</strong>


    <strong>Great Dream Heart Sutra: Fourth Layer</strong>


    <strong>Four Symbols and Five Elements Creation Technique: 5,300 particle worlds</strong>


    <strong>World Dao: Progress 17%</strong>


    Seeing that the Great Dream Heart Sutra had indeed reached the fourthyer, Lin Fei felt somewhat puzzled. Isn''t the Great Dream Heart Sutra supposed to have fiveyers?


    Why, after cultivating fouryers of the Great Dream Heart Sutra, is the "progress" for the nextyer not disyed? Does this mean the transition from the fourth to the fifthyer of the Great Dream Heart Sutra is entirely different?

 559. Three Thousand Years in the Dream! Lin Fei Masters Half of the Dao of the World!

    559. Three Thousand Years in the Dream! Lin Fei Masters Half of the Dao of the World!


    Lin Fei fell into deep contemtion. He understood clearly what this implied. It meant that under normal circumstances, reaching the fourthyer was the pinnacle of the Great Dream Heart Sutra!


    However, there evidently exists a fifthyer. This surely harbored some "secrets." After all, the fifthyer of the Great Dream Heart Sutra cannot be exchanged. It must be personally imparted by the Great Dream Ancestor!


    As for the conditions needed to be taught the fifthyer of the Great Dream Heart Sutra, one must seek an audience with the Great Dream Ancestor to find out.


    But Lin Fei was not in a hurry. He now wanted to explore the wonders of the fourthyer of the dream. Thus, Lin Fei began to immerse himself in the dream. The secondyer, the thirdyer, the fourthyer!


    Until he reached the fourthyer.


    Everything around Lin Fei seemed to have vanished. He had arrived at the fourthyer. The flow of time here was ten thousand times that of the Divine Realm!


    In other words, one day in the Divine Realm equates to ten thousand days in the fourthyer of the dream. Almost twenty-seven years!


    This was a terrifying figure. A horrifying speed of time flow.


    Lin Fei, just like before in the thirdyer of the dream, began to "evolve" the world. He also started to "seclude" himself in the fourthyer, studying andprehending the Dao of the World.


    After all, spending ten or so days was still manageable. And ten days in the Divine Realm. In the fourthyer of the dream, it equates to two hundred seventy years!


    Nearly three centuries, Lin Fei wasn''t even fifty years old yet. Let alone secluding himself for nearly three hundred years. But this was necessary to "liberate" the Dao of the World, allowing the Dao of the World toprehend and cultivate "on its own." To see, to what extent the Dao of the World can be elevated.


    Currently, the cultivation progress of the Dao of the World was merely 17%. Surviving nine heavenly thundersst time, he only gained a 10% increase in cultivation progress.


    "Let''s begin."


    Lin Fei took a deep breath. He then started evolving the world.


    Lin Fei had already found his rhythm. In evolving the world, whenever an inspiration or a sh of insight urred in his mind, he would try to evolve it.


    Failure was inconsequential. After all, it was all within the dream. He was in control of everything. If he failed, he would simply start over.


    Time was abundant, even exceedingly prolonged. Lin Fei could fully immerse himself in evolving the world. As for whether he couldprehend, or how much he couldprehend, he left that to the Dao of the World. To let the Dao of the Worldprehend and cultivate on its own.


    Time slowly passed. One year, two years, three years, four years, five years...


    <strong>"Your Dao of the World has gained insight from evolving the world."</strong>


    <strong>"Your Dao of the World''s cultivation progress increased by 1%."</strong>


    After five whole years, Lin Fei''s Dao of the World had increased by 1%. The effect wasn''t as good as thest time, which took about three years.


    However, this wasn''t certain. After all,prehending the Dao requires a moment of enlightenment, a sh of insight. So, if a sudden insight urs, the progress of the Dao of the World naturally increases.


    Ten years, twenty years, thirty years...


    In the following period, Lin Fei''s Dao of the World didn''t have any new realizations. or rather, no new shes of insight. For thirty full years, there was no gain. But, when it came to fifty years,


    "Boom."


    The world Lin Fei was evolving in the dream, suddenly expanded dramatically, as if it had undergone a metamorphosis. It seemed like the entire world had significantly increased in power, or rather, elevated in level.


    For instance, from a minor world, it elevated to a True Monarch-level minor world!


    Simultaneously, Lin Fei heard the long-missed voice of the system in his mind.


    <strong>"Your Dao of the World has a newprehension."</strong>


    <strong>"Your Dao of the World''s cultivation progress increased by 10%."</strong>


    Lin Fei''s spirit was jolted. The Dao of the World had directly increased by 10%, a rare urrence. This indicated that the Dao of the World truly had a significant insight.


    In fifty years, the cultivation progress of the Dao of the World increased by 11%. Actually, this was quite remarkable. And Lin Fei''s evolution did not stop there.


    Eighty years, a hundred years, two hundred years, three hundred years...


    "Swish."


    After three hundred years, Lin Fei suddenly opened his eyes. Three hundred years in the fourthyer of the dream. For Lin Fei, it had been exceedingly long.


    Yet, in the Divine Realm, only a day had passed. Lin Fei''s consciousness swiftly returned to the Divine Realm.


    Looking around his private chamber at home, Lin Fei felt somewhat estranged. Having spent three hundred years in the fourthyer of the dream, waking up felt like a lifetime had passed.


    This sensation was somewhat unsettling. After all, in the fourthyer of the dream, Lin Fei had genuinely "arduously cultivated" for three hundred years!


    If one were to immerse continuously in the fourthyer of the dream, continuously cultivating arduously for three thousand years, or even thirty thousand, three hundred thousand, or three million years, what kind of changes would ur?


    Lin Fei could no longer imagine. When the duration of arduous cultivation bes overly prolonged, it''s not entirely beneficial for the spirit.


    In fact, the longer one immerses in the dream and cultivates, the less likely one is to have inspirations. And even less likely to have insights into the Dao.


    "System."


    Lin Fei also wanted to see. In three hundred years in the fourthyer of the dream, how much had the Dao of the World progressed?


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Realm: Martial God (eight thunder tribtions)</strong>


    <strong>Great Dream Heart Sutra: Fourth Layer</strong>


    <strong>Four Symbols and Five Elements Creation Technique: 5,300 particle worlds</strong>


    <strong>World Dao: Progress 28%</strong>


    When Lin Fei saw that his Dao of the World had reached 28%, his first reaction was not excitement. Instead, he frowned, feeling a sense of heaviness in his heart.


    He remembered clearly, in the fourthyer of the dream, at fifty years, he had achieved an 11% increase in the Dao of the World. But after three hundred years had passed, the Dao of the World had still only increased by 11%.


    That is to say, the subsequent two hundred and fifty years were essentially fruitless. The Dao of the World hadn''t even increased by 1% in cultivation progress.


    "Indeed, arduous cultivation for its own sake is meaningless. The elevation of the Dao of the World requires a moment, an instant of enlightenment. Once there''s an understanding, the Dao of the World can be elevated. However, although the effect of arduous cultivation isn''t great, the cultivation progress of the Dao of the World is indeed increasing, and that''s enough!"


    Lin Fei contemted. Now that the cultivation progress of the Dao of the World had reached 28%, it indicated that arduous cultivation in the fourthyer of the dream was effective.


    Moreover, this was only after a mere day''s time. So, Lin Fei took a few more days to fully adjust his mindset and state. Then, he re-entered the fourthyer of the dream, and resumed his "arduous cultivation." Each "arduous cultivation" session for Lin Feisted three hundred years, which was roughly a little over a day in the Divine Realm.


    This duration was just right. If the cultivation time were any longer, it would impact Lin Fei''s spirit. Three hundred years was appropriate. Regardless of whether the Dao of the World improved, he would wake up, recover his mental state in the Divine Realm for a while, and then continue.


    Thus, the cycle repeated. Three hundred years, six hundred years, nine hundred years, one thousand two hundred years, one thousand five hundred years...


    In a blink, Lin Fei had arduously cultivated for about three thousand years in the fourthyer of the dream.


    Of course, these three thousand years were not continuous but in intervals of three hundred years. The total cultivation time amounted to three thousand years. And Lin Fei''s gains were significant. He achieved approximately 25% more in cultivation progress.


    Adding to the previous 28% progress, Lin Fei''s Dao of the World cultivation progress had now reached 53%.


    This was more than half the progress needed for aplete understanding of the Dao of the World. Lin Fei had mastered half of the Dao of the World!


    However, at this point, arduous cultivation in the dream had essentially ceased to be effective. Or rather, there were no longer any new insights gained in the Dao of the World through arduous cultivation in the dream.


    In thest three hundred year session, there was no improvement in Lin Fei''s Dao of the World. Continuing to cultivate arduously in the dream had be meaningless, he needed to find another way.

 560. An Unexpected Distress Signal, A Plea for Help from Taotie?

    560. An Unexpected Distress Signal, A Plea for Help from Taotie?


    Lin Fei knew there were ways to elevate the Dao of the World. One such method was to undergo tribtion. If he could endure the ninth thunder tribtion, and withstand nine heavenly thunders, then the Sea of Origin would pull him into an illusion.


    Regardless of the method, it should somehow increase his Dao of the World. But how much it could be elevated was uncertain. Maybe 10%, or perhaps just 1%. Anything was possible.


    However, to face the ninth thunder tribtion, Lin Fei was not yet fully prepared. He had to continue preparing, strengthening his power.


    "If my particle worlds could birth life, perhaps I could withstand the nine heavenly thunders. Unfortunately, for life to emerge in the particle worlds within my body, it would take an incredibly long time. This is something the dream realm cannot assist with."


    Lin Fei took a deep breath. Not expecting life to emerge in his particle worlds anytime soon, he had to find another solution in a True Monarch-level world. He needed to find a True Monarch-level world on the verge of copse. Whether it was to acquire the world origin of a True Monarch-level world or to obtain the worldws of a True Monarch-level world to enhance the Saber World, He needed a True Monarch-level world on the brink of copse.


    Lin Fei decided to post a long-term task in Great Dream City to find such a world, hoping it would yield some results.


    He nned to wait for a year or two. If no True Monarch-level world on the verge of copse was found within ten years, Lin Fei had another n. That was to apply to return to the Ancient Continent!


    ording to the Great Dream Ancestor, the Ancient Continent held great benefits, even immense ones. Significant help for achieving the status of a Martial Ancestor. Of course, this was Lin Fei''sst resort. He didn''t want to use this method unless absolutely necessary.


    Previously, Lin Fei''s cultivation was measured in days and months, but now, it had extended to years. He hade to ept the reality. Upon reaching the True Monarch level, the difficulty of cultivation probably increased tenfold or even a hundredfold!


    Bing a Martial Ancestor was indeed not easy. Thus, Lin Fei stopped his arduous cultivation. Instead, he frequently appeared in Ancient City, wandering around, gathering news about various True Monarch-level worlds.


    This was, in a way, his "rest." After all, such leisure time was rare.


    But this peaceful period didn''tst long. Lin Fei''smunication stone vibrated.


    However, the person contacting him this time took Lin Fei by surprise. After all, he had few "acquaintances" in the Divine Realm, not even more than ten.


    "Taotie? Taotie sending me a message is really..."


    Lin Fei hadn''t expected this. Taotie, whom he had suppressed in the Ancient Continent, and then thoroughly exploited before releasing his avatar. Even if he hadn''t killed Taotie''s avatar, they could hardly be considered friends.


    Taotie might even harbor deep resentment towards Lin Fei. Why would he be sending a message now? And even a distress signal!


    "True Monarch Lin, save me, please save me, True Monarch Lin! I''ve been captured by the Hydra in the All Beasts Alliance. All my avatars couldn''t escape their fate; I beg you, True Monarch Lin, considering our past encounters, to save my life. I know some secrets of the Hydra. Not long ago, the Hydra swallowed a fragment of a True Monarch-level world. If True Monarch Lin can defeat the Hydra, you might learn the whereabouts of that shattered True Monarch-level world..."


    Taotie''s message was straightforward. He seemed to have a good understanding of Lin Fei, or at least, he was always keeping an eye on Lin Fei. He knew Lin Fei had be a True Monarch and was aware that Lin Fei needed a True Monarch-level world. That''s why Taotie sent him a distress signal.


    "The Hydra?"


    However, Lin Fei was not in a hurry. Instead, he remained calm. Setting aside whether the fragment of the True Monarch-level world swallowed by the Hydra was indeed from a shattered world, even if it was a True Monarch-level world on the verge of copse if even its fragments were consumed, what good could possibly be left in that world? Its world origin was likely plundered already. Moreover, the Hydra was not an ordinary exotic beast.


    Lin Fei decided to gather more information. So, he went to Great Dream City To inquire about the Hydra.


    Upon asking around, Lin Fei obtained a lot of information about the Hydra. The reason was simple. The Hydra was a notorious figure in the All Beasts Alliance, counted among the top True Monarchs. Its fame was widespread, and many powers had detailed information about it.


    The Hydra had nine heads, capable of swallowing heaven, earth, sun, and moon, even whole worlds. It once ravaged the Divine Realm, plundering world origins by directly consuming small worlds. Even uncopsed small worlds were not safe from its maw.


    Terrifying indeed!


    Later, the Hydra''s actions sparked widespread anger. After all, many powers in the Divine Realm needed small worlds.


    For instance, Martial Gods hoped to use the world origin of small worlds to enhance their physical strength for tribtions. Deity Transformation powerhouses also required small worlds'' world origins toprehend the mysteries of the void.


    If the Hydra was allowed to keep devouring unchecked, could Martial Gods or Deity Transformation powerhouses withstand it? Wouldn''t all the small worlds eventually be consumed by the Hydra?


    Thus, even Martial Ancestors personally intervened to y the Hydra!


    Fortunately, the Hydra was a member of the All Beasts Alliance. The progenitor of the All Beasts Alliance intervened to save the Hydra, teaching an agreement with many powers.


    After that, the Hydra was forbidden from meddling with small worlds and indiscriminately devouring them. As for True Monarch-level worlds, the Hydra couldn''t swallow them unless they were on the brink of copse.


    But True Monarch-level worlds could give birth to True Monarch-level powerhouses, reducing the Hydra''s advantage significantly. Nheless, the Hydra remained one of the top True Monarch-level exotic beasts in the All Beasts Alliance, even harboring a slim hope of bing a progenitor.


    Taotie being captured by the Hydra was no surprise, causing panic and an immediate distress message to Lin Fei. Now, apart from Lin Fei, Taotie probably couldn''t find anyone else with the capability or courage to rescue him. Only Lin Fei!


    After understanding this information, Lin Fei pondered.


    Should he rescue Taotie or not? Their rtionship was nothing beyond mere acquaintance, And the decision would still depend on the benefits. The prospect of gain was crucial.


    "The Hydra has swallowed a fragment of a True Monarch-level world. If it really is a world on the brink of copse, Perhaps this is an opportunity. Anyway, going to the Myriad Beasts Alliance means dealing only with the Hydra. There shouldn''t be too much danger."


    Lin Fei weighed in his heart. With his current strength, unless a Martial Ancestor or a True Immortal intervened, Lin Fei feared no one. Apart from Martial Ancestors and True Immortals, no one could kill him.


    This wasn''t arrogance. It was confidence, a sense of security!


    "Alright, even if there''s only a one percent chance it''s a copsing True Monarch-level world, it''s worth a try. Any opportunity, no matter how slight, should not be missed."


    Lin Fei had made up his mind. His task had been posted in Great Dream City for so long, But was there any response? None at all!


    A copsing True Monarch-level world was incredibly rare. Thus, Lin Fei had no other methods left to enhance his strength. The Hydra might be his only hope.


    Having made his decision, Lin Fei didn''t hesitate.


    "Boom."


    Lin Fei shattered the void in an instant. His figure flickered, stepping into the void passage, traversing the void!

 561. Lin Fei Arrives to Save Taotie, The Hydra’s Fury

    561. Lin Fei Arrives to Save Taotie, The Hydra¡¯s Fury


    The Hydra sat arrogantly on a vast chair, below it, Taotiey prostrate on the ground.


    The Hydra''s gaze was icy cold, fixed on Taotie. Taotie, feeling the threat of death, trembled slightly. It knew it was in serious trouble. Although it had sent out a distress message, would the person it contacted reallye to its rescue?


    Even Taotie had no confidence. But apart from that, it had no other options.


    "Lord, please spare my life. I didn''t know that giant snake exotic beast was your offspring. If I had known, I wouldn''t have dared to swallow it..."


    Taotie kept begging for mercy. This incident was really unlucky for Taotie. A giant snake had identally intruded into its territory and started devouring various exotic beasts.


    Those exotic beasts came to Taotie toin. Taotie, being a formidable god-level exotic beast in the Myriad Beasts Alliance, was furious. How could another exotic beast dare to run wild in its territory?


    So, Taotie went to confront the intruder. It saw the giant snake, which was just a peak king-level exotic beast, far inferior to Taotie.


    Taotie didn''t care and simply swallowed it. The giant snake was shocked, unable to believe that Taotie would actually eat it.


    At thest moment, it imed to be an offspring of the Hydra, But Taotie didn''t believe it.


    The descendants of the Hydra usually have multiple heads. But this giant snake had only one head. Taotie had seen descendants of the Hydra before, and they definitely did not resemble this giant snake.


    So, Taotie simply swallowed it. After the giant snake died and Taotie learned of its true identity, it turned out to be a true descendant of the Hydra''s bloodline. It was a unique offspring, apparently born from the Hydra and a Martial God-level exotic beast, resulting in a bloodline mutation. Therefore, it didn''t have multiple heads.


    Upon learning this, Taotie was filled with regret. Knowing the Hydra''s brutal nature, Taotie realized it was likely doomed.


    Thus, it immediately sent a distress message to Lin Fei. Only Lin Fei could save it. Taotie never imagined that one day it would have to seek help from someone it once loathed.


    Then, Taotie was captured by the Hydra.


    "You didn''t know?" The Hydra''s gaze was cold as it spoke: "Didn''t you hear it reveal its identity as my offspring at thest moment? But you still swallowed it. Taotie, you devoured my descendant. So, I will devour you!"


    With that, a huge head extended from behind the Hydra, inhaling fiercely towards Taotie.


    "Hydra! Do you really think I have no backing? If you kill me, you too will undoubtedly die!" Taotie, desperate, roared at the Hydra.


    "Hmm? Taotie, you, a mere god-level exotic beast, dare to say I will die? Call any help you have, all at once. It''s been a long time since I devoured so many powerful beings!"


    The Hydra sneered. It was not intimidated by Taotie''s words. Its huge head continued to inhale fiercely towards Taotie.


    Involuntarily, Taotie''s body flew towards the Hydra. The Hydra''s mouth opened wider and wider, eventually forming a gaping maw, seemingly about topletely engulf Taotie in an instant.


    "Am I really going to die?"


    Taotie''s heart was filled with immense fear. As an ancient god-level exotic beast, it had never imagined it would meet its end like this, especially being devoured by the Hydra.


    But Taotie was powerless,pletely suppressed by the Hydra, both in terms of bloodline and strength.


    The Hydra was about to devour it, And Taotie had no means to resist.


    Suddenly, ripples of space appeared in the void. Then, a figure stepped out from the spatial channel, arriving instantly in front of the Hydra.


    This figure was notrge, even appearing quite insignificant in the eyes of the Hydra and Taotie. Yet, this very presence instilled a sense of threat in the depths of the Hydra''s heart.


    "Who are you?"


    The Hydra immediately extended several of its heads, fixing its gaze on Lin Fei.


    Lin Fei nced at both the Hydra and Taotie, then flicked his finger.


    "Boom."


    With that flick, an immense force burst forth, striking one of the Hydra''s heads and obliterating it.


    Simultaneously, Lin Fei pulled Taotie to his side.


    "Taotie, I didn''t expect to find you in such a state after all these years," Lin Fei said calmly.


    Taotie, overwhelmed with relief and excitement, voice trembling, hurriedly responded, "You... you actually came? Thank you, True Monarch Lin, for rescuing me."


    Taotie was genuinely shocked. Sending out the distress signal was a desperate measure, ast resort. Among the True Monarchs Taotie knew, though Lin Fei was not the only one, the only one who would dare rescue it from the clutches of the Hydra was Lin Fei.


    "I didn''te here for your gratitude. I hope, as you said, the Hydra really knows of a True Monarch-level world."


    Lin Fei''s gaze remained indifferent.


    The Hydra roared in anger. The head Lin Fei had obliterated instantly regrew.


    However, the Hydra was now seething with fury. In the All Beasts Alliance, it was revered, and no one dared to defy it. Even against god-level exotic beasts, the Hydra could kill or devour at will. Who would dare to stop it?


    But now, someone had intervened, even sting off one of its heads. While the Hydra could regrow its head, the act was a significant humiliation, fueling its immense rage.


    "No matter who you are, if you dare to intervene on behalf of Taotie and attack me, you will surely die!"


    The Hydra sensed that this unexpected opponent was a True Monarch and a Martial True Monarch at that!


    Though a Martial True Monarch was powerful, the Hydra was pleased. Martial True Monarchs didn''t have endless avatars. If it devoured this Martial True Monarch, it could ensure theirplete demise.


    This was unlike those Void Transformation True Monarchs, who, though not as strong, were extremely tricky to kill. If it were a Void Transformation True Monarch, even the Hydra would find it troublesome. But a Martial True Monarch being so bold, the Hydra naturally felt a strong urge to kill.


    "You want to kill me?"


    Lin Fei stood calmly in the void, hands behind his back, looking proudly at the Hydra.


    "Roar..."


    The Hydra''s nine heads suddenly lunged forward, opening their massive mouths and inhaling towards Lin Fei.


    A terrifying suction force enveloped Lin Fei.


    "Try to swallow me, if you can!"


    Lin Fei''s body rapidly expanded, growing to tens of thousands of meters in size. Simultaneously, Lin Fei extended his right hand.


    "Boom."


    This time, Lin Fei punched out, using only the power of his physical particles, still at the peak True Monarch level. His punch shattered the void, the ferocious power instantly striking the Hydra''s nine heads.

 562. Nine Heads, Nine Laws!

    562. Nine Heads, Nine Laws!


    With a squelching sound, the nine heads of the Hydra exploded simultaneously under Lin Fei''s tremendous power.


    However, the Hydra''s body didn''t fall. Instead, it manifested its true form. Its enormous serpent body tore through the void, swiftly coiling around Lin Fei''s colossal divine form. The Hydra''s nine heads, which had just burst, instantly regenerated.


    "Ha ha ha, you''re doomed! Die!"


    A glint of madness shed in the eyes of the Hydra. In the next moment, it exerted immense force with its serpentine body, a strength beyond imagination. One of its heads suddenly opened its mouth wide, unleashing a mysterious power that sprayed onto Lin Fei.


    "Imprison!"


    With a low growl from the Hydra, Lin Fei felt the real might of the creature. Each head of the Hydra possessed a unique Divine Ability, almost akin to aw in nature. The power it exhaled was simr to aw, capable of instantly restraining Lin Fei.


    As expected, Lin Fei''s body shook as if bound by an invisible force, leaving him at the mercy of the Hydra''s tightening grip. The serpent''s body began to constrict, gradually tightening around Lin Fei''s divine form and eroding his particles.


    "Particle Worlds!"


    Lin Fei''s eyes were cold, his tone remarkably calm. Yet, as he spoke, turmoil erupted within him.


    "Boom!"


    The 5,300 particle worlds within him exploded with power, a force unimaginably formidable, far exceeding the Hydra''s expectations.


    "Crack."


    The void shattered once again. This time, the shattering also broke the "Imprisonment" imposed by the Hydra.


    The head that had cast the "Imprisonment" spell became lifeless and nearly breathless. Evidently, the explosion of power from Lin Fei''s particle worlds had broken the restraint, causing a bacsh to the Hydra''s head.


    Simultaneously, Lin Fei''s ferocious particle world power exploded.


    "Boom."


    The Hydra''s serpentine body was instantly blown apart and annihted, turning to ash. The power of Lin Fei''s 5,300 particle worlds was not something to be taken lightly. Once the particle worlds were unleashed, any force, as long as it was physical, would be annihted.


    The Hydra''s body was obliterated by Lin Fei''s particle world power. However, its nine heads remained indestructible, seemingly protected by some special means.


    As long as the nine heads weren''t destroyed, the Hydra wouldn''t suffer severe damage. The annihted particles could be restored in an instant. This was the strength of a True Monarch-level exotic beast.


    After a brief exchange, the Hydra realized that the True Monarch before it was no ordinary opponent, even incredibly powerful, likely a top-tier Martial True Monarch.


    But in the Divine Realm, top-tier Martial True Monarchs were renowned figures. No one would be unknown. Yet, the ancient Hydra couldn''t recall any top-tier Martial True Monarch in its memory resembling the one before it.


    "Who are you?"


    The Hydra didn''t attack again. Instead, it retreated a distance, looking cautious, and asked in a deep voice. Lin Fei, standing with his hands behind his back, said indifferently, "Ancient Covenant, Lin Fei."


    "Ancient Covenant Lin Fei? The one who withstood nine heavenly thunders, unprecedented, with the potential to be a Martial Ancestor?"


    The Hydra was shocked, finally realizing Lin Fei''s identity. The Ancient Covenant''s top talent was not just a top talent, but a top powerhouse! At least for the moment, the Hydra couldn''t do anything to Lin Fei.


    For a moment, the Hydra felt annoyed. A top-tier Martial True Monarch and a member of the Ancient Covenant actually going to battle for a mere Taotie?


    This seemed utterly bizarre.


    "True Monarch Lin, are you really going to battle me just for Taotie?" the Hydra asked in a dark tone.


    "Taotie?" Lin Fei replied, "My act was merely incidental in saving Taotie. My true objective is a True Monarch-level world. Hydra, I heard you''ve swallowed a fragment of a True Monarch-level world. Where is that world located? If you can show me, I will leave."


    Lin Fei was direct. His goal was a True Monarch-level world.


    Hearing Lin Fei''s words, the Hydra''s expression changed drastically. "A True Monarch-level world? That world has already shatteredpletely. How else could I have swallowed a fragment of it?"


    "Completely shattered? I''d still like to see it," Lin Fei insisted.


    The Hydra''s eyes shed with anger, but it said nothing more, just staring intently at Lin Fei. It understood that Lin Fei, set on finding a True Monarch-level world, wouldn''t easily give up. And how did this information leak?


    Suddenly, the Hydra turned its gaze sharply towards Taotie. Taotie, gritting its teeth, said, "Lord, you were going to devour me. Is it wrong for me to seek help?"


    Clearly, Taotie''s response was an admission that it had leaked the information. Taotie''s ability to sense anything it consumed yed a role here.


    While others might not sense the swallowed fragment of the True Monarch-level world, Taotie could. Luckily it did, or else its distress message would have gone unnoticed by Lin Fei, and it wouldn''t have been rescued.


    "Lin Fei, do you really think you have me defeated? When I roamed the Divine Realm, you were probably still unknown. Hmph, let me show you my true power!"


    A fierce light shed in the eyes of the Hydra. As one of the top True Monarch-level exotic beasts in the All Beasts Alliance, it was not to be underestimated.


    Lin Fei had never taken the Hydra lightly, evident from the immense power of the 5,300 particle worlds he had just unleashed. If it were an ordinary True Monarch, who could withstand the onught of Lin Fei''s 5,300 particle world forces? They would have likely been obliterated.


    Yet, the Hydra withstood the attack. Although it was in a dire state, with only its nine heads remaining, it indeed had survived. Lin Fei''s attack, powered only by his 5,300 particle worlds, was not enough to ovee the Hydra. This alone was a testament to the Hydra''s strength.


    The might of the Hydra had always been centered on its nine heads, each possessing a unique Divine Ability. Previously, only one head had deployed its Divine Ability.


    "Swish, swish, swish."


    As the Hydra spoke, one head after another appeared behind it. Simultaneously, nine pairs of eyes coldly fixed on Lin Fei. A chilling murderous intent permeated the void. It was gearing up for a real fight.


    For a True Monarch, physical destruction or being blown apart wasn''t the end. Annihted particles could be instantly restored. However, when resorting to their most powerful methods, it undoubtedly meant a fight to the death.


    Now, the Hydra was ready for a desperate fight, prepared to utilize the Divine Abilities of all its nine heads. These nine heads were the reason the Hydra could reign supreme in the Divine Realm, making it one of the most formidable True Monarch-level exotic beasts in the Myriad Beasts Alliance!


    Lin Fei was now faced with the challenge of these nine heads.


    "Frost!"


    One of the Hydra''s heads emitted a st of cold air. But this wasn''t just cold air; it was the Law of Ice!


    "Storm!"


    Another head released a swirl of wind, embodying the Law of Wind.


    Each head, upon opening its mouth, unleashed a Law. Nine heads meant nine Laws! And while most Martial True Monarchsprehend only one Law, the Hydra''s advantagey in its ability to wield nine. This advantage made it one of the top-tier True Monarchs, even defeating many top-tier Martial True Monarchs.


    Even Lin Fei found it challenging to contend with the Hydra as one head after another released a different Law. His physical body was undergoing its most severe test, facing a force more terrifying than the nine heavenly thunders of the eighth thunder tribtion.


    The slightest misstep could spell danger for Lin Fei. This was the first time since bing a True Monarch that Lin Fei faced such peril in a battle against another True Monarch.


    "Such formidable power, Hydra!"


    Lin Fei''s body was entangled, eroded, and frozen by these Laws. It seemed as if he could no longer break free. With each Law, his physical body continued to erode: 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%...


    In a blink, more than 60% of Lin Fei''s body had been eroded, and the erosion continued. The situation appeared to be extremely dire.

 563. A Collapsing True Monarch-Level World!

    563. A Copsing True Monarch-Level World!


    "Saber World!"


    In the next moment, Lin Fei, without any hesitation, deployed Saber World.


    "Boom."


    With the arrival of Saber World, the interior was isted from the exterior. Simultaneously, fifty-two worldws fully integrated into Saber World, elevating Lin Fei''s Saber World to the level of a top-tier True Monarch, even capable of suppressing one.


    As Saber World descended, the Hydra immediately felt the pressure. Each moment, a relentless force bore down upon its nine heads, and it had to resist. Otherwise, its heads would truly be suppressed.


    Therefore, the Hydra expended most of its strength to counter Saber World, which allowed Lin Fei''s physical body to be freed and rapidly begin restoring its lost particles. In the blink of an eye, Lin Fei was fully restored.


    Lin Fei''s strength was already formidable, and now, augmented by Saber World, he was the strongest beneath the Martial Ancestors.


    Therefore, Lin Fei had nothing to fear from the Hydra. Seeing the Hydra being suppressed by the power of Saber World, Lin Fei''s particles vibrated. The power of his 5,300 particle worlds erupted.


    "Boom."


    Lin Fei unleashed a punch, not just with the strength of his physical body but also bolstered by Saber World.


    Lin Fei''s Saber World could enhance his physical body, especially now that its power had reached the level of a top-tier True Monarch, making the augmentation even stronger.


    With this enhanced strength from Saber World, Lin Fei''s punch carried an overwhelming power, capable of challenging the might of the Hydra. The battle between these two formidable beings had escted, with Lin Fei now having the upper hand.


    The fate of the Hydra and the secret of the True Monarch-level world fragment it swallowed hung in the bnce, as Lin Fei continued to exert his newfound dominance in the sh.


    "Boom."


    In such a scenario, the power of Lin Fei''s punch was immense. Even the Hydra, with its nine heads, could no longer withstand it. One by one, Lin Fei burst eight of the Hydra''s heads.


    With the enhancement of Saber World, Lin Fei was unstoppable, invincible. No force could resist his punches, not even the Laws unleashed by the Hydra''s heads.


    "Stop, stop! True Monarch Lin, I am willing to reveal the details of the True Monarch-level world."


    Finally, the Hydra could no longer endure. Although it had nine heads and was reputedly immortal, in reality, once all nine heads were annihted, it would die.


    Not wanting to perish, the Hydra, having lost eight heads and facing total annihtion, chose to submit and save itself. It knew that if it did not speak, Lin Fei might burst itsst head. The Hydra couldn''t take that risk.


    So, Lin Fei stopped. He didn''t continue to attack and obliterate the Hydra''sst remaining head. The Hydra immediately began to restore its annihted heads.


    This was a True Monarch''s immortality trait. As long as even a single particle remained, it could quickly recover. This trait, vastly different from Void Transformation True Monarchs, was an incredibly potent recovery ability, also considered a form of immortality.


    However, facing Lin Fei''sbined power of Saber World and his physical strength, the Hydra felt bitter. It had to acknowledge that Lin Fei possessed the capability to y it.


    As the Hydra slowly restored its heads, Lin Fei stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze coldly fixed on the creature. He didn''t hinder the Hydra''s recovery.


    What difference would it make if the Hydra restored itself? Lin Fei, who had defeated the Hydra once, could do so again, two or three times, or even y it altogether without difficulty.


    After the Hydra restored its nine heads, it looked at Lin Fei, its expressionplex and filled with a mix of emotions.


    "Indeed, worthy of being True Monarch Lin from the Ancient Covenant. Surviving nine heavenly thunders truly sets you apart. This time, I admit my defeat. And I am thoroughly convinced. As for the True Monarch-level world you seek, I don''t mind telling you. That world has indeed copsed. Its world origin is gone. But it hasn''t beenpletely annihted. What benefits you can derive from it depends on your fate and fortune." The Hydra spoke frankly.


    "Oh? There really is a True Monarch-level world? Regardless of whether it has its world origin or not, lead me to it." Lin Fei immediately responded.


    "Follow me, True Monarch Lin," said the Hydra. Then, with a step, it shattered the surrounding void and opened a spatial channel. Both of them stepped into the channel and vanished from sight, traversing through the void.


    Taotie watched this unfold with a fluctuating expression, seemingly lost in thought and somewhat gloomy.


    "It seems True Monarch Lin won''t kill the Hydra. If the Hydra survives, will ite after me again? Even if I escape death now, what about the future?" Taotie was indecisive, seemingly wrestling with a difficult decision.


    ...


    "Buzz."


    Ripples appeared in the void, spreading out in all directions like ripples on water. Two figures flew out from the spatial channel.


    The Hydra, looking at a crumbling, fragmented True Monarch-level world ahead, spoke with aplex expression: "This is the world. I''m not sure of its exact name. When I discovered it, it was already copsing and quite fragmented. Even its world origin had been plundered. I nned to wait for this True Monarch-level world to copse a bit more before devouring it. But before I could, True Monarch Lin you arrived..."


    Following the Hydra, Lin Fei arrived in front of the copsing True Monarch-level world. His gaze fixed on this world, he immediately noticed that its world origin had indeed been plundered. It wouldn''t take long, perhaps a month, half a month, or even just a few days, for this True Monarch-level world topletely copse and turn to dust.


    The Hydra could devour such a world, and doing so would bring it great benefits. However, now that Lin Fei was present, it was uncertain what he would do with this world.


    Lin Fei pondered for a moment before stepping into the True Monarch-level world.


    "Rumble!"


    As he entered, the void in all directions began to copse. Entering a True Monarch-level world at such a time was incredibly risky. If the world copsed, Lin Fei would also be annihted. The destructive force generated by the copse of a world is tremendously powerful.


    However, Lin Fei entered this copsing world seeking benefits. Though the world origin was gone, he immediately sensed that the worldws were still present, albeit not entirely intact and somewhat damaged, which was expected given the ongoing copse.


    Nevertheless, thews retained about eighty to ny percent of their integrity, which was sufficient for Lin Fei. Without the world origin, these True Monarch-level worldws were still a valuable find.


    Realizing this, Lin Fei didn''t hesitate. He reached out and grasped, causing the entire world to shake even more violently. With his grasp, aplete and intactw was forcibly extracted from the void¡ªthe worldw!


    As soon as the worldw appeared, the copsing True Monarch-level world shook even more intensely. Laws are the fundamental forces maintaining a world. Extracting them could bring a world to the brink of copse or elerate its destruction if it was already copsing.


    "Collect."


    With a flicker of Saber World, Lin Fei instantly captured the True Monarch-level worldw and absorbed it into Saber World. Then, without any dy, he swiftly left the True Monarch-level world.

 564. Sudden Summon by Great Dream Ancestor!

    564. Sudden Summon by Great Dream Ancestor!


    Outside the True Monarch-level world, the Hydra watched as the world underwent violent tremors, appearing as if it could copse at any moment. Its eyes flickered with sharpness, weighing and hesitating. It could see what Lin Fei was doing¡ªextracting thews of a True Monarch-level world.


    Typically, thesews could only beprehended, and direct extraction was unusual. Undoubtedly, extracting them would elerate the copse of the True Monarch-level world.


    The Hydra pondered whether a bold attack on the world at this moment might cause its immediate copse, burying Lin Fei along with it. However, this was mere spection on the Hydra''s part.


    Taking such an action would mean a fight to the death with Lin Fei. If Lin Fei survived, the Hydra knew it would be doomed. After much consideration, the Hydra decided against taking the risk. Despite many thoughts shing through its mind, it ultimately chose not to act.


    In the next moment, a figure emerged from the void¡ªit was Lin Fei, unharmed, returning from the True Monarch-level world. The Hydra felt a surge of relief that it had restrained itself from taking any rash actions. If it had, given how quickly Lin Fei reappeared, the Hydra would have been unable to kill him and would have only provoked his wrath further.


    Lin Fei gave the Hydra a deep look, slightly surprised that it hadn''t taken advantage of his vulnerable state. However, since the Hydra cooperated, leading him to the True Monarch-level world and refraining from attacking him, Lin Fei saw no reason to y it. Moreover, there was no direct conflict between Lin Fei and the Hydra. Taotie? Lin Fei had only incidentally saved it.


    "Hydra, let''s consider this matter settled," Lin Fei said calmly. "I have obtained thews, and you can still devour this world. We both lose nothing. As for Taotie, since I''ve saved it once, I hope you can spare its life."


    The Hydra, visibly relieved, nodded in agreement. "As True Monarch Linmands, I will spare Taotie."


    With that, Lin Fei stepped into a spatial channel, traveling through the void and disappearing without a trace.


    The Hydra watched the copsing True Monarch-level world, its eyes gleaming with sharpness. The world was deteriorating rapidly and might bepletely annihted in just a few days.


    The Hydra, not wanting to waste such an opportunity, was now free of worries since Lin Fei had spoken.


    "Devour!"


    The next moment, the Hydra''s nine heads opened their massive mouths, ready to use their innate abilities to devour the copsing True Monarch-level world.


    In the secret chamber within Ancient City, Lin Fei reemerged, having returned from his venture. He reflected on his unexpected gain ¨C a True Monarch-level worldw with eighty percent integrity, which was a substantial acquisition for him.


    Lin Fei didn''t hesitate to integrate this newly obtained True Monarch-level worldw with his Saber World. Unlike the fifty-two Divine Realm worldws he had previously acquired, this neww was to bepletely fused with Saber World, bing an integral part of it.


    As thew integrated, Lin Fei could sense Saber World''s power increasing significantly.


    However, even with this enhancement, Lin Fei was uncertain whether Saber World was now strong enough to withstand all nine strikes of the ninth heavenly thunder tribtion. He needed to be absolutely sure of his strength before attempting it. Finding True Monarch-level worlds, especially those on the brink of copse, was exceedingly difficult. The task he left in Great Dream City remained unanswered.


    As Lin Fei pondered his next steps, wondering how much longer he should wait, a voice suddenly resonated in his ear: "Lin Fei,e see me in Great Dream City."


    Surprised, Lin Fei recognized it as the voice of the Great Dream Ancestor. He was still in his secret chamber, so how was the Ancestormunicating with him?


    The voice seemed toe from his ears, but upon closer reflection, it appeared to be directly in his mind. Could it be that the Great Dream Ancestor was sending messages from the realm of dreams? But how was that possible?


    Lin Fei, having not entered the realm of dreams, was perplexed about how the Great Dream Ancestor couldmunicate with him through dreams. Unless the Ancestor had reached a level where he could manipte reality through dreams, it seemed impossible. Only such a capability would allow the Ancestor to send messages to Lin Fei within the Divine Realm.


    Despite his shock and curiosity, Lin Fei knew he had to leave for Great Dream City. Concentrating his focus, he soon re-entered the city and swiftly headed towards the residence of the Great Dream Ancestor.


    The residence, located within Great Dream City, was peculiar ¨C it remained hidden unless the Ancestor permitted its discovery. This mystery might be tied to some secret or characteristic of the realm of dreams, but Lin Fei didn''t dwell on it.


    Entering the Ancestor''s residence, Lin Fei found himself in a grand hall where he saw the familiar figure of the Great Dream Ancestor, sitting calmly with a serene expression.


    "Disciple Lin Fei pays respects to the Ancestor," Lin Fei greeted respectfully.


    The Ancestor opened his eyes. "Lin Fei,e and sit," he said.


    Lin Fei sat opposite the Ancestor, curious about the purpose of this summoning. The Great Dream Ancestor began, "Lin Fei, I hear your Great Dream Heart Sutra has reached the fourth level?"


    Startled, Lin Fei realized the summoning was rted to his cultivation. He responded honestly and respectfully, "Yes, Ancestor, my Great Dream Heart Sutra has indeed reached the fourth level, and I can now enter the fourthyer of the dream realm. However, I''ve heard there is a fifth level to the Heart Sutra, yet it feels as though my cultivation is alreadyplete..."


    Lin Fei took this opportunity to express his confusion and seek guidance from the Great Dream Ancestor, who held profound knowledge and understanding of the Great Dream Heart Sutra and its mysteries.


    Lin Fei felt that he had reached the culmination of the Great Dream Heart Sutra at its fourth level. He had no inkling about the fifth level, which seemed shrouded in mystery.


    The Great Dream Ancestor nodded in response to Lin Fei''s query, "Indeed, your intuition is correct. The Great Dream Heart Sutra trulyprises only four levels. Once you cultivate to the fourth level and can enter the fourthyer of the dream realm, it signifies that you have reachedpletion. As for the fifth level, it is intrinsically linked to my path and the secrets of the dream realm. Thus, the fifth level of the Great Dream Heart Sutra can only be imparted personally by me. To receive this teaching is to be my direct disciple. Lin Fei, are you willing to be my disciple?"


    Lin Fei was startled by the proposition of officially bing a disciple. Theoretically, all members of the Great Dream Sect were disciples of the Great Dream Ancestor, but this was only in theory. To be a true disciple of the Great Dream Ancestor required a formal initiation. Lin Fei now had this rare opportunity to be the direct disciple of the Great Dream Ancestor.


    However, Lin Fei didn''t immediately ept the offer. After a long hesitation, he finally asked earnestly, "Ancestor, may I know why? Why are you willing to take me as your disciple?"


    Despite his inner desire to be a disciple of the Great Dream Ancestor, Lin Fei needed to understand the reason behind this sudden offer.

 565. Becoming the Disciple of the Great Dream Ancestor!

    565. Bing the Disciple of the Great Dream Ancestor!


    "The reason is simple - the fourth level of the Great Dream Heart Sutra," the Great Dream Ancestor began. "Do you think reaching the fourth level of the Great Dream Heart Sutra is easy? Over the years, only a handful have sessfully cultivated it. Including you, there have only been three."


    Lin Fei widened his eyes in surprise. So many had attempted the fourth level of the Great Dream Heart Sutra, yet only a few seeded? He hadn''t realized the Sutra was so challenging, as he had managed to cultivate it without much difficulty.


    "Ancestor, what exactly is the fifth level of the Great Dream Heart Sutra? And, if bing a disciple is based on talent, what about the other two Martial Gods who reached the fourth level? Did they be your disciples too?" Lin Fei asked, sensing something peculiar about the whole situation.


    The Great Dream Ancestor nodded and exined, "You''re right. Anyone who reaches the fourth level of the Great Dream Heart Sutra, I take as my disciple. You are the third. The reason revolves around the special nature of the fifth level. Those who have cultivated the fourth level have a good chance of achieving the fifth. Only by mastering the fifth level can one join me and others who have done the same to construct a Divine Realm within the dreamscape.


    Once the Divine Realm in the dreamscape ispleted, allws, world origins, and even life itself within it will mirror the external Divine Realm. We will be the masters of the Divine Realm within the dreamscape. Furthermore, if you attain the status of Martial Ancestor, you might glimpse the opportunity to achieve Supreme."


    The gleam in the Great Dream Ancestor''s eyes, filled with fervent aspiration, struck a chord in Lin Fei. The notion of the Supreme, a being transcending Martial Ancestors and True Immortals, represented the pinnacle of existence in the Divine Realm ¨C immortal, invincible. Information about such beings was exceedingly rare, almost non-existent.


    It seemed as if there were no specific cultivation methods for achieving such a status; it was as if bing a Supreme being was a matter of serendipitous fate rather than structured progression.


    Yet, here was the Great Dream Ancestor, tirelessly working towards this lofty goal, even creating the fifth level of the Great Dream Heart Sutra and aspiring to construct a Divine Realm within the dreamscape. This ambition was almost unfathomable, highlighting the miraculous nature of the Great Dream Heart Sutra.


    "Will constructing the Divine Realm in Dream influence us in any way?" Lin Fei inquired further.


    "There will be no influence whatsoever. Moreover, this is merely a conjecture of mine; whether the Divine Realm can be constructed remains uncertain. Yet, this is the path I must tread! Should you wish to be my disciple and cultivate the fifth level of the Great Dream Heart Sutra, I could offer you assistance, providing you with what you need most at this moment. The World Origin of a True Monarch realm!"


    With a swift motion, Lin Fei raised his head. All other considerations vanished at that moment. The World Origin of a True Monarch! It was an offer Lin Fei could not refuse.


    As for epting the Great Dream Ancestor as his master, Lin Fei was naturally not opposed. The only concern was the fifth level of the Great Dream Heart Sutra.


    However, Lin Fei still needed to understand the fifth level of the Great Dream Heart Sutra. Whether he could sessfully cultivate it remained to be seen. If there were any issues, he could choose not to cultivate it. As long as he obtained the World Origin of a True Monarch, Lin Fei could then attempt to transcend the tribtion.


    By surpassing the ninth tribtion, he could continue to elevate the World Dao. If he could achieve the status of a Martial Ancestor, no matter what schemes the Great Dream Ancestor had, Lin Fei would fear nothing!


    The crux of it ally in the World Origin of a True Monarch!


    With the World Origin of a True Monarch, everything else would be easily negotiable.


    With this thought, Lin Fei promptly bowed deeply and respectfully called out, "Disciple Lin Fei greets the Master!"


    And with that, he formally epted his new master.


    "Very good!" the Great Dream Ancestor eximed. "Here is the world origin of a True Monarch-level world. It serves no purpose for me; I bestow it upon you." With those words, he granted Lin Fei the coveted True Monarch-level world origin.


    However, Lin Fei was initially puzzled. They were in the realm of dreams, where everything granted by the Great Dream Ancestor should be illusory. What use could it have? His confusion quickly dissipated as the True Monarch-level world origin flew into his body.


    "Boom!"


    In an instant, Lin Fei''s consciousness returned to reality, and his body resonated with the power of world origin. To his astonishment, it was genuinely a True Monarch-level world origin.


    "Interference with reality? Has the master truly attained the ability to influence reality through the dreamscape?" Lin Fei wondered if the Great Dream Ancestor''s real body was in the Divine Realm or within the dreamscape.


    Regardless of these mysteries, Lin Fei focused on refining the immense world origin. It tremendously augmented every particle of his body. The world origin given by the Great Dream Ancestor seemed extraordinary, far beyond a typical True Monarch-level world. Lin Fei couldn''t fathom how the Ancestor had acquired such a potent source.


    Lin Fei''s physical form surged, multiplying tenfold, even dozens of times in strength.


    "Phew..."


    He didn''t know how much time had passed, but Lin Fei finally exhaled deeply in relief.


    He had now fully assimted the World Origin of a True Monarch, and his physical prowess had advanced by leaps and bounds. Coupled with the enhancements from the Saber World, Lin Fei was confident.


    He could now assuredly withstand the ninth celestial tribtion and endure the nine heavenly thunders without any issues. Afterward, Lin Fei would also receive the rewards from the Origin Sea, potentially elevating the World''s Grand Dao significantly.


    However, Lin Fei was not in a hurry to face the tribtion. After all, he was in the midst of epting a master, and he had not yet received the mantra of the fifth level of the Great Dream Heart Sutra.


    The primary purpose of Great Dream Ancestor urging Lin Fei to be his disciple was for him to cultivate the fifth level of the Great Dream Heart Sutra. Thus, Lin Fei swiftly focused his mind and returned to Great Dream City to meet with Great Dream Ancestor, who greeted him with a smile, seemingly unchanged.


    "Greetings, Master," Lin Fei bowed respectfully.


    Great Dream Ancestor, with a smile, inquired, "How has the integration of the World Origin gone?"


    "The disciple has integrated well and now possesses the confidence to transcend the nine tribtions," Lin Fei responded honestly.


    "Excellent, it seems you have gained much. Now, you can cultivate the fifth level of the Great Dream Heart Sutra with peace of mind."


    "Please, Master, impart to me the fifth level of the Great Dream Heart Sutra!"


    "I shall grant it to you. However, the fifth level of the Great Dream Heart Sutra is unique; you must first enter the fourthyer of the dream."


    "Yes, Master."


    With that, Lin Fei''s surroundings swiftly changed¡ªsecondyer, thirdyer, up to the fourthyer of the dream. Everything around him transformed, yet the figure of the Great Dream Ancestor remained unchanged, still standing before him. Lin Fei was taken aback.


    He didn''t know whichyer of the dream Great Dream Ancestor truly inhabited. He had reached the fourthyer, yet Great Dream Ancestor appeared utterly immovable and unchanged, which was somewhat startling to Lin Fei.


    "We are here, the Fourth Layer of Dreams," he mused. "Only in this realm can you find ample time to cultivate the fifth level of the Great Dream Heart Sutra. This fifth tier of the Great Dream Heart Sutra is somewhat unique. It may require a considerable duration. However, with the ten thousandfold eleration of time in the Fourth Layer of Dreams, there are no concerns. Lin Fei, concentrate with all your might and focus every shred of your attention. Themencement begins..."


    As the words of the Great Dream Ancestor trailed off. With a gentle flick, the Great Dream Ancestor pointed his finger, touching directly upon Lin Fei''s forehead.


    "Boom."


    Instantly, Lin Fei''s mind trembled. Followed by a thunderous roar in his mind as if his consciousness had suddenly turned utterly nk.

 566. The Fifth Level of the Great Dream Heart Sutra, the Divine Dream Realm!

    566. The Fifth Level of the Great Dream Heart Sutra, the Divine Dream Realm!


    Lin Fei''s mind went nk. Yet, the fifth level of the Great Dream Heart Sutra appeared within his thoughts. It waspletely different from what Lin Fei had anticipated.


    Previously, Lin Fei had spected that the fifth level of the Great Dream Heart Sutra might elerate the flow of time.


    However, what manifested in his mind was not about the speed of time. Instead, it involved information about divine realms,ws, and such. Furthermore, there was the Divine Dream Realm.


    This fifth level of the Great Dream Heart Sutra, in fact, had little to do with the rest of the sutra. It seemed to be merely a tactic used by the ancestor of the Great Dream to attract top-tier True Monarchs.


    The Great Dream Heart Sutraprised only four levels. Reaching the fourth level was to reach its limit. The limit was a time flow speed increased by ten thousand times!


    Lin Fei finally understood the so-called fifth level of the Great Dream Heart Sutra was actually meant to "perfect" the Divine Dream Realm.


    Only those practitioners of the fourth level of the Great Dream Heart Sutra could have ample time and insight. To slowly "perfect" the Divine Dream Realm!


    "What?" Lin Fei opened his eyes.


    Before him stood the calm-looking ancestor of the Great Dream, his eyes revealing a hint of anticipation.


    "How is it, Lin Fei? Have you grasped the fifth level of the Great Dream Heart Sutra?"


    Lin Fei nodded and said, "Disciple understands. Disciple wishes to visit the Divine Dream Realm."


    "Of course, you may go anytime."


    With that thought, Lin Fei was within the fourth level of the Dream Realm. But with the fifth level of the Great Dream Heart Sutra, his dream began to undergo a drastic transformation.


    Swiftly, Lin Fei found himself within the Divine Dream Realm. This realm was merely a fragment, not even one ten-thousandthplete.


    Lin Fei looked further. It was just an outline, devoid of any world. How could one speak of "perfecting" such a realm?


    However, within the Divine Dream Realm, there were two figures, a man and a woman, both top-tier True Monarchs.


    Upon seeing Lin Fei and the Great Dream Ancestor, they immediately approached and bowed, saying, "We greet Master.


    "No need for formalities."


    The two looked at Lin Fei and smiled, saying, "Master, it seems we have a new junior brother."


    "Indeed, this is my newly epted disciple, Lin Fei."


    "Lin Fei? So, the junior brother is the Lin Fei of the Ancient Covenant, renowned as a genius unparalleled in history?"


    Lin Fei looked at the two and immediately guessed their seniority¡ªthey must have mastered the fourth level of the Great Dream Heart Sutra earlier than Lin Fei and were also epted by the Great Dream Ancestor as top-tier True Monarchs.


    "Greetings, senior brother and senior sister!"


    Lin Fei responded with respectful manners and a slight bow.


    For Lin Fei, such formalities were proper given their status. He learned their names: the man was True Monarch Baicheng, and the woman, True Monarch Qianxin. Both were among the elite True Monarchs. Although they were still some distance from bing Martial Ancestors, they held the potential to reach such heights, unlike other True Monarchs who had lost all hope. After all, they were the most outstanding among the Great Dream sect''s top-tier True Monarchs.


    "Master, how long will it take to perfect the Divine Dream Realm if we continue at this pace?"


    "No matter how long it takes, I am not worried. Martial Ancestors are immortal; I have all the time in the world. As for you, perfect it if you can. If not, there''s no need to force it."


    Lin Fei understood. The Great Dream Ancestor was in no hurry. After all, he had endless time. But True Monarchs like Lin Fei had only a million years of lifespan, not an endless one.


    Lin Fei now realized perfecting the Divine Dream Realm would bring immense benefits to True Monarchs. In this process, it might even be possible to fully grasp their own paths, and thus achieve the status of Martial Ancestor!


    The Great Dream Ancestor did not force anyone to hurriedly perfect the Divine Dream Realm. Each person would naturally strive to improve the Divine Dream Realm, as doing so was greatly beneficial for True Monarchs as well.


    "Master, I have some insights. Perhaps I might be able to refine the Divine Dream Realm somewhat. May I try?" Lin Fei suddenly spoke up.


    True Monarchs Baicheng and Qianxin were slightly surprised. When they first arrived in the Divine Dream Realm, it took them a long time to even begin their attempts at refinement. Lin Fei was ready to refine it already?


    One must understand that refining the Divine Dream Realm is no trivial task. A single mistake could render all efforts useless, leaving no trace in the Divine Dream Realm.


    Only a realm that corresponds with the true divine realms can be perfected. Even the Great Dream Ancestor was visibly impressed, yet somewhat skeptical.


    Still, the Great Dream Ancestor nodded and said, "If you have an insight, you can refine it at any time. However, keep one thing in mind. If it does not align with the divine realms as they exist in reality, then no matter how much you refine, it will disappear without leaving a trace."


    "I understand, Master."


    Lin Fei was already aware of some of the Divine Dream Realm''s profound mysteries. He took a deep breath, quietly adjusting his state. What he intended to refine was simple, it was the world!


    Lin Fei intended to create a world within the Divine Dream Realm. This would also benefit his understanding of the Dao of the World. His deepest insights were into the nature of worlds, and what is most abundant in a realm?


    Worlds.


    These minor worlds also make up parts of the divine realm, like the Ancient Continent, for example. Of course, knowing about minor worlds does not imply one can perfect them. That would be impossible unless one truly had deep insights into the nature of world.


    And Lin Fei was particrly adept at creating worlds. After all, he had created the Four Symbols and Five Elements Creation Technique!


    Lin Fei closed his eyes.


    After a long while,


    "Swish¡ª"


    Lin Fei''s eyes opened. Within the dream world, he was omnipotent. Anything and everything could manifest within the dream.


    "World, be born!"


    Lin Fei spoke with tranquility, pointing towards the void of the Divine Dream Realm. With that single gesture, the void trembled.


    It was as if something had explosively burst forth. With the sound of the explosion, a "point" appeared.


    This "point" expanded continuously, radiating a powerful aura that was subtly discernible. Seeing this "point," whether it was True Monarch Baicheng, True Monarch Qianxin, or the Great Dream Ancestor. Their eyes were fixated on Lin Fei, on this "point."


    They sensed, within this "point," therey unimaginable power and essence, and even manyws.


    "World is born,ws emerge, maintaining order!"


    Lin Fei''s voice remained even. As his words fell, the shaking "point" gradually stilled. And with it, an aura of a "minor world" spread throughout the void.


    This was a minor world, a minor world within the divine realm. Now, Lin Fei had perfectly "replicated" a minor world. This was simply incredible.


    "A minor world, this is a minor world! In the divine realm, possessing thousands of worlds, only thus can one truly be divine. Master, Junior Brother Lin is truly remarkable, with these minor worlds, won''t the perfection of the divine realm be significantly advanced? Who would have thought that as soon as Junior Brother Lin arrived in the Divine Dream Realm, he would make such a significant contribution to its perfection."


    Expressions of amazement filled the faces of the Great Dream Ancestor and the other two.

 567. Creating Worlds in the Divine Dream Realm!

    567. Creating Worlds in the Divine Dream Realm!


    The Divine Dream Realm, in truth, is challenging to perfect despite the many things within the Divine Realm that seem familiar. To actually perfect it within the dream is an arduous task, especially in terms of worlds. Creating worlds is exceedingly difficult. It is a keyponent of the Divine Realm.


    Unexpectedly, Lin Fei has perfected it. Of course, this is just the beginning. To truly perfect it, there is still a long way to go. It requires numerous smaller worlds. Not just one. After all, the Divine Realm outside contains more than one small world. The Divine Dream Realm must, in its entirety, closely resemble the external Divine Realm.


    "Lin Fei, from now on, slowly continue to create worlds. The more worlds you create, the better. Only then can the Divine Dream Realm be perfected." The Great Dream Ancestor, pleased, spoke to Lin Fei.


    "I understand. However, my world is not yet perfected. It needs the birth of life to bepletely perfected."


    "You can bring life to these small worlds?"


    The Great Dream Ancestor was even more astonished. He understood what this meant. Once a small world gives birth to life, then it bes a true small world. Indistinguishable from those in the external realm.


    "Yes, it can give birth to life. But it requires a considerable amount of time. It could be a thousand years, perhaps ten thousand, or even longer. The exact duration is subject to some chance factors. But generally, it takes a very long time."


    Hearing Lin Fei''s words, a smile appeared on the Great Dream Ancestor''s face.


    "In the Divine Dream Realm within the Fourth Layer of Dreams, time? It''s simply not an issue!"


    Lin Fei nodded in agreement. In the Fourth Layer of Dreams, time flows ten thousand times faster. A day outside trantes to nearly twenty-seven years in thisyer. Ten days outside are equivalent to roughly two hundred and seventy years, nearly three hundred. And a hundred days outside? That equates to two thousand seven hundred years.


    In short, time is abundant in the Fourth Layer of Dreams. Setting the Divine Dream Realm in thisyer was primarily due to the rapid flow of time. This eleration brings various benefits.


    Thus, Lin Fei began creating worlds, one after another, within the Divine Dream Realm. Since time moved swiftly here, it wouldn''t dy much.


    Moreover, in the process of continuously creating worlds, Lin Fei also gained various insights. Undoubtedly, this would enhance his understanding of the Dao of Worlds. So, Lin Feimenced his creation of worlds within the Divine Dream Realm.


    One, two, three, four, five...


    Time in the Divine Dream Realm passed quickly.


    One year, three years, five years, ten years, twenty years...


    In the blink of an eye, thirty years had passed. In the outside world, this was just over a day.


    Yet, in these thirty years, Lin Fei had created approximately ten thousand small worlds within the Divine Dream Realm. Crafting over ten thousand worlds, Lin Fei became more proficient in perfecting the Divine Dream Realm and creating worlds. However, there seemed to be no insights into the Dao of Worlds, and consequently, no advancement.


    Lin Fei felt the urge to leave. But he faintly sensed something was amiss. He had always been creating worlds, yet he always felt something wascking. A glimmer of insight flickered in his mind, but he couldn''t quite grasp it.


    "Even if I create a hundred thousand, or a million small worlds, it would be the same. The Dao of Worlds would not improve. But for now, the only thing I can perfect is the small world. Aren''t the small worlds a part of the external Divine Realm?"


    Lin Fei furrowed his brows.


    "Hmm?"


    Suddenly, amidst the chaos of his thoughts, a flicker of insight briefly shone through. In that moment, Lin Fei achieved enlightenment. He always felt something was missing. Or rather, there was something not quite right.


    But what exactly was missing, Lin Fei did not know. Now, he understood. In the Divine Realm, indeed there are small worlds.


    However, in addition to small worlds, there are also True Monarch-level worlds. Lin Fei had created small worlds. But he had not created a True Monarch-level world!


    What is the difference between a True Monarch-level world and a small world?


    Lin Fei''s understanding cleared.


    "If I could create a True Monarch-level world, it would further perfect the Divine Dream Realm. Moreover, once I create a True Monarch-level world, what would be the power of the particle worlds I create thereafter?"


    The thought alone exhrated Lin Fei. Thus, he continued to stay within the Divine Dream Realm. If it were elsewhere, or using his own particles for experimentation, there would be risks.


    Even then, its correctness would be uncertain and hard to verify. But the Divine Dream Realm was different. As long as Lin Fei''s creation wasn''t a True Monarch-level world, or if there were errors, all traces would disappear.


    In essence, the Divine Dream Realm could validate whether Lin Fei''s methods were correct. This was hugely beneficial for Lin Fei''s future creation of particle worlds.


    So, Lin Fei began attempting to create True Monarch-level particle worlds. Instead of undergoing the ninth heavenly tribtion.


    Lin Fei started his attempts.


    One, two, three, four, five times...


    Lin Fei did not know how many attempts he made. But each time, he failed to create. A True Monarch-level world was not that simple.


    "My understanding of True Monarch-level worlds is still insufficient! Or rather, it''s too general. I have yet to grasp the essence of True Monarch-level worlds. That''s why I''ve been unable to create one!"


    Lin Fei realized the problem. He only knew the superficial aspects of True Monarch-level worlds, not their essence. That''s why he couldn''t create them.


    Lin Fei had attempted thousands of times. But without exception, all attempts failed.


    "It''s no use, continuing to try will yield the same result. I need to experience a True Monarch-level world firsthand. Only by understanding its essence can I possibly create a True Monarch-level world."


    Lin Fei made up his mind. Thus, he left the Divine Dream Realm and returned to the Ancient City.


    "Whoosh."


    Lin Fei opened his eyes. He looked around, and then checked the date. Only two days had passed, yet in the Fourth Layer of Dreams, that was fifty-four years!


    For Lin Fei, it was too long. Evening back felt like returning from another era.


    "Now I either find a True Monarch-level world, it doesn''t have to be on the brink of copse, even a stable True Monarch-level world will do. Or I undergo the heavenly tribtion. Surviving the ninth heavenly thunder and gaining insights into the Dao of Worlds might significantly enhance it."


    Lin Fei pondered. Undergoing the tribtion now was also an option. As long as he didn''t rashly create particle worlds using thews he plundered, it would be feasible.


    Moreover, after the tribtion, at least those worldws would enhance the power of Saber World. That would be enough.


    Once he survives the ninth tribtion, Lin Fei would truly be a top-tier True Monarch.


    After nine tribtions, Lin Fei would lose his edge. Like other True Monarchs, he would have to earnestlyprehend his own path, striving to master aplete Dao!


    "If so, then I''ll undergo the tribtion first!"


    Lin Fei quickly decided. His strength was sufficient now. Passing the ninth tribtion would be a breeze. Even facing nine heavenly thunders, he was confident. There shouldn''t be any major issues.


    Thus, in a sh, Lin Fei swiftly flew toward the site of the tribtion.

 568. The Ninth Heavenly Tribulation

    568. The Ninth Heavenly Tribtion


    At the ce of the tribtion, a cacophony of voices filled the air.


    "Someone has managed to withstand five heavenly thunders once again!"


    "It''s unbelievable. Just a few days ago, there were those who consecutively withstood four and even five heavenly thunders. And now, there are more who have achieved the same feat."


    "In the past, enduring two or three heavenly thunders was considered the limit. Those who could withstand four or five were few and far between. It''s astounding to witness so many now."


    "All thanks to True Monarch Lin for sparking this trend. If one wishes to attain Martial God''s greatness and preserve the hope of bing a Martial Ancestor, they must be ruthless with themselves."


    "True Monarch Lin has, with his own strength, truly reshaped the entire martial world."


    Many were filled with deep emotion.


    Lin Fei chose to provoke more heavenly thunders while crossing the tribtion, unlike in the past when one aimed merely to survive it.


    The difference between the two approaches was substantial. One could discern the strength of Lin Fei, who had already ascended to True Monarch status. Yet, he still faced the tribtion.


    Many Martial Gods seemed to have finally had an epiphany. It appeared that the tribtion was not a cmity for Martial Gods.


    On the contrary, this tribtion should be viewed as a "reward" bestowed by heaven and earth upon Martial Gods.


    However, many Martial Gods from before had failed to realize this. They did notprehend the "profound meaning" or "essence" of the heavenly tribtion.


    Hence, they resisted the tribtion vehemently. Some even aimed solely to survive, even if it meant enduring just a single thunderous trial.


    But now, with Lin Fei leading the way as a "guide," everyone had a sudden realization.


    Turns out, enduring multiple heavenly thunders held immense benefits. Thus, when Lin Fei arrived at the site of the tribtion, what he beheld was this lively scene.


    "Is that True Monarch Lin?"


    "Yes, it is indeed True Monarch Lin."


    "True Monarch Lin has returned to the tribtion grounds. Could it be that he intends to undergo another tribtion?"


    "Undoubtedly, he is preparing for a tribtion!"


    "If True Monarch Lin proceeds with this tribtion, it will mark his ninth Heavenly Tribtion, won''t it?"


    "Once he conquers the ninth Heavenly Tribtion, he''ll be on the path to bing a Martial Ancestor!"


    "Martial Ancestor, it has been so many years since Divine Realm has witnessed the birth of one..."


    In an instant, the entire tribtion grounds erupted in excitement.


    Lin Fei''s name resounded profoundly among the Martial Gods present.


    Everyone recognized Lin Fei.


    "True Monarch Lin, are you here to face the tribtion?"


    "That''s correct. However, with so many people here, should I wait?"


    "True Monarch Lin, the most formidable formation within the tribtion grounds has always been kept intact, just in case. It seems that it is indeeding in handy now."


    Lin Fei fell into a momentary silence. This tribtion ground had a formation reserved exclusively for him.


    Surprisingly, other Martial Gods did not find it unfair. It appeared that Lin Fei had underestimated his current status among the Martial Gods.


    Lin Fei''s current position among the Martial Gods was nothing short of legendary!


    In fact, in some respects, it even surpassed the status of a Martial Ancestor. Many Martial Gods were unaware of the term Martial Ancestor, but they undoubtedly knew Lin Fei!


    This was the current extent of Lin Fei''s renown.


    Before long, Lin Fei entered thergest formation within the tribtion grounds. This ce was the most familiar to him. Countless times in the past, he had crossed his tribtions within this formation.


    Now, he was about to face a tribtion once more, but this time, it felt markedly different. This time, it was almost certainly his final tribtion.


    After this ordeal, Lin Fei would have conquered the ninth Heavenly Tribtion, and there would be no more opportunities for him to undergo it again.


    Beyond the tribtion grounds, other Martial Gods were aware that this was Lin Fei''s ninth Thunder Tribtion. They knew they had to bear witness to this spectacle.


    One after another, they summoned friends and urgently notified others. They rushed to the tribtion grounds as swiftly as possible. Missing this opportunity meant they would never have the chance to witness Lin Fei''s tribtion again.


    Clearly, this held immense historical significance.


    Before long, the tribtion grounds were surrounded byyers of onlookers, both inside and outside.


    Many, including the Void Transformation True Monarchs, Dao Integration True Immortals, and Martial Ancestors, were all focused on Lin Fei''s tribtion.


    Within the formation, Lin Fei paid no heed to themotion outside.


    "Let it begin," he dered.


    Lin Fei raised his head, and his awareness shifted to the depths of the void.


    Therey the vast Origin Sea.


    This Origin Sea seemed boundless, teeming with an immense quantity of primordial essence. This was the origin of the Divine Realm!


    A bold idea began to flicker in Lin Fei''s mind. What if he could obtain the origin of the Divine Realm? To what extent could he elevate his particles?


    It was a thought too audacious to contemte! After all, Lin Fei had never heard of anyone obtaining the origin of the Divine Realm, not even Martial Ancestors or Dao Integration True Immortals.


    Without hesitation, at the next moment, Lin Fei forcefully drew down the first heavenly thunder.


    "Saber World!"


    Lin Fei unleashed the Saber World without arrogance.


    "Boom!"


    The first heavenly thunder struck the Saber World but failed to shatter it. Then came the second, third, and fourth heavenly thunders, one after another.


    Until the fifth heavenly thunder. The fifth heavenly thunder had reached the level of a True Monarch, making it tremendously formidable. Yet, even when it struck the Saber World, it couldn''t pierce through.


    After all, the Saber World had long transcended its previous state, now standing at the pinnacle of the True Monarch level. Hence, the fifth heavenly thunder, despite its True Monarch might, couldn''t breach the Saber World.


    The sixth heavenly thunder descended. This time, its power was truly at the apex of the True Monarch level. The Saber World finally cracked open.


    However, that was the extent of it. After breaking the Saber World with the sixth heavenly thunder, it lost all its power and couldn''t harm Lin Fei''s physical body in the slightest.


    Then came the seventh heavenly thunder, with its power increasing more than tenfold. Lin Fei knew the Saber World couldn''t withstand it.


    "Boom!"


    Lin Fei unleashed a punch, releasing the power of his 5,300 particle worlds within his body. He didn''t wait for the heavenly thunder to strike; instead, he actively attacked it.


    "Stter!"


    Finally, the two forces collided violently, and the heavenly thunder was annihted.


    The seventh heavenly thunder was no match for Lin Fei and was obliterated by his punch.


    "Whoosh!"


    The eighth heavenly thunder descended swiftly, almost in the blink of an eye. It struck the Saber World, shattering it instantly. The Saber World couldn''t withstand the eighth heavenly thunder, and Lin Fei didn''t have the chance to unleash the power of his particle worlds. The heavenly thunder entered his physical body.


    It eradicated only thirty percent of Lin Fei''s particles before it was vanquished. It had no strength left to obliterate more particles.


    Lin Fei shook his head. As he expected, this heavenly thunder was too weak. The ninth Heavenly Tribtion was also too feeble.


    In this situation, even if the power of the ninth heavenly thunder suddenly increased tenfold or even several times more, it would be utterly meaningless. It couldn''t possibly strike down Lin Fei.


    "Boom!"


    The ninth heavenly thunder descended, indeed proving to be extraordinary. It even caused ripples within the Sea of Origin.


    Lin Fei''s Saber World shattered instantly, and the thunder''s power directly annihted fifty percent of his particles. Furthermore, it continued to consume his particles.


    In the next moment, the power of Lin Fei''s 5,300 particle worlds erupted, aggressively rushing toward the rampant heavenly thunders within him. The terrifying power overwhelmed the thunder''s strength and coupled with Lin Fei''s vastly improved physical particleposition, the ninth heavenly thunder finally couldn''t withstand it and was utterly annihted.


    At this moment, Lin Fei had sessfully ovee the ninth Heavenly Tribtion, even resisting all nine heavenly thunders.


    Outside the tribtion grounds, everyone knew that True Monarch Lin had sessfully passed the ninth Heavenly Tribtion.


    "He did it with nine heavenly thunders, all held at bay!"


    "After this time, we won''t see True Monarch Lin facing a tribtion again."


    "I wonder how long it will take for True Monarch Lin to achieve the status of a Martial Ancestor?"


    In an instant, anticipation filled the hearts of the onlookers.


    When would Lin Fei be a Martial Ancestor?


    However, Lin Fei was not as optimistic. He raised his head and gazed at the majestic depths of the Sea of Origin in the void. At this moment, the Sea still seemed to be in upheaval, subtly brewing something.


    Lin Fei was filled with curiosity. What kind of reward would the Origin Sea of the Divine Realm bestow upon him for conquering the nine heavenly thunders during this ninth Heavenly Tribtion?

 569. The Rewards of Nine Heavenly Tribulations!

    569. The Rewards of Nine Heavenly Tribtions!


    Lin Fei''s World Dao had remained stagnant for quite some time now. At this moment, he waited patiently.


    "Hum."


    In the next moment, the Sea of Origin trembled. Immediately afterward, a rainbow-colored radiance descended upon Lin Fei, enveloping him entirely. Lin Fei found himself once again within the illusion.


    Inside the illusion, Lin Fei beheld a world¡ªa small world. This small world had already given birth to life, much like what he had witnessed thest time he entered the illusion. However, back then, it was towards the end of the illusion, while now, it was just the beginning.


    Lin Fei, however, became lost in contemtion. The previous illusion had already seen the birth of life within the world, making it aplete world. Now, with the appearance of this small world, could it undergo any further changes?


    Lin Fei pondered relentlessly. At least in his understanding, once a world had given birth to life, it had reached itspletion, and there was nothing more toprehend. So, what purpose did it serve to continue encountering illusions of such worlds?


    However, Lin Fei couldn''t control these illusions. They were governed by the Sea of Origin. Even if he didn''t wish to experience these illusions again, he had no choice but to endure them and quietly observe.


    As time passed, Lin Fei observed that within this small world, life was increasing rapidly. Moreover, these life forms were constantly cultivating and growing stronger, giving rise to individuals akin to Golden Core cultivators, Nascent Soul cultivators, Martial Kings, and even Martial Gods. However, it seemed that Martial God was the limit they could achieve, and further progress was unattainable due to the limitations of this small world.


    Yet, the life forms within these small worlds were not content with this limitation. They were determined to forge a path beyond the realm of Martial Gods, to reach greater heights. They were willing to go to any lengths to break through, to surpass the boundaries imposed upon them by their small worlds.


    Despite their efforts, the small worlds had decided that they could only reach the level of Martial Gods and no higher. There seemed to be no way to break through this barrier. Nevertheless, the number of Martial Gods continued to grow.


    Finally, one day, hundreds of Martial God-level individuals collectively engaged in profound contemtion. They managed to deduce a groundbreaking method, a path that could elevate them to new heights.


    Dozens of Martial God-level individuals were willing to take the risk and practice this revolutionary technique. Sadly, the vast majority of them perished in their attempts, leaving only one who seeded.


    "Boom!"


    This lone individual, who had transitioned from the Martial God level, ascended to the True Monarch level. Throughout this process, the small world underwent a profound transformation.


    Lin Fei was deeply shocked.


    What did he witness?


    A small world was slowly metamorphosing, starting with itsws, followed by its world''s source, and even the small world itself, all undergoing rapid expansion. The world''s origin, in particr, multiplied immensely, and all thews seemed to be elevating themselves.


    This small world had utterly transformed into a True Monarch-level world!


    Seeing this scene left Lin Fei in profound astonishment, surpassing even his wildest imagination. He no longer wanted to leave the illusion; instead, he desired to stay within it for a more extended period. He wanted to understand what had prompted the small world to undergo such a remarkable transformation and ultimately "ascend" to the True Monarch-level world.


    "Wait a moment, ascending to a True Monarch-level world is truly unheard of. Could it be that True Monarch-level worlds aren''t inherently born but can be elevated afterward? Furthermore, it seems that the ascension to a True Monarch-level world is rted to life within the world. One must forcibly elevate to the True Monarch level to have a chance at world ascension..."


    Lin Fei carefully recalled and analyzed the situation, and faintly, he seemed to have grasped a clue.


    <strong>"Your World Dao, by witnessing the ascension of the small world to a True Monarch-level world, has gained enlightenment."</strong>


    <strong>"Your World Dao has increased by 20% in progress."</strong>


    <strong>"Your World Dao has reached 73% progress!"</strong>


    Suddenly, the system''s voice rang in Lin Fei''s mind. Subsequently, when Lin Fei regained consciousness and raised his head, the illusion had already disappeared. He was back within the formation.


    This ninth Heavenly Tribtion had beenpletely ovee, and Lin Fei had received his rewards, including profound enlightenment.


    "System."


    Lin Fei immediately essed the system for further information.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Realm: Martial God (Nine Heavenly Tribtions)</strong>


    <strong>Great Dream Heart Sutra: Fourth Layer</strong>


    <strong>Four Symbols and Five Elements Creation Technique: 5,300 Particle Worlds</strong>


    <strong>World Dao: 73% Progress</strong>


    Lin Fei nced at the progress of his World Dao, which had indeed reached 73%, a significant increase of 20% in a single instance. This was the result of his enlightenment, triggered only after sessfully oveing the nine Heavenly Tribtions and resisting the nine Heavenly Thunderbolts. This was far beyond Lin Fei''s expectations. He hadn''t anticipated that his World Dao could make such a remarkable leap.


    "It seems that the ascension of the small world to a True Monarch-level world had a profound impact on my World Dao. Hence, the significant enlightenment and the 20% progress increase. If I can elevate the particle world within my body from a small world to a True Monarch-level world as well... how powerful will my physical body be?"


    An audacious and wild idea took root in Lin Fei''s mind. If all of his particle worlds could transform into True Monarch-level worlds, then his physical strength would likely rival that of a Martial Ancestor, even if he hadn''t fully mastered aplete Dao or achieved the title of Martial Ancestor.


    Of course, ascending to a True Monarch-level world presented a daunting challenge. It was rted to life within the world, but Lin Fei''s particle worlds currently had no life within them. How could he possibly achieve world ascension? This was something Lin Fei could only ponder for now, as it seemed impossible to aplish in the short term, with no apparent opportunity in sight.


    Furthermore, even if life were to be born within his particle worlds, ascending them to True Monarch-level worlds would be equally challenging and require continuous experimentation.


    "However, it''s very difficult to deduce how to ascend my particle worlds to True Monarch-level worlds slowly. But within the Divine Dream Realm, I can deduce itpletely. And the method of deduction doesn''t matter."


    Lin Fei had a thought. He remembered the various advantages of the Divine Dream Realm. While he was helping the Great Dream Ancestor improve the realm, it was also providing tremendous benefits for him.


    "Time to go back."


    Lin Fei left the formation. As he emerged, he was greeted by a scene in the Thunder Tribtion area that left him awestruck. It was densely packed with Martial Gods, Deity Transformation Realm cultivators, and many other powerful beings. When they saw Lin Fei emerging, they all loudly congratted him, "Congrattions, True Monarch Lin, on passing the ninth Heavenly Tribtion!"


    Their congrattions came from the heart, and they were filled with genuine admiration. Lin Fei''s tribtion had brought great benefits to many Martial Gods after all.


    Lin Fei nodded slightly in response, saying nothing, and took a step forward, leaving the Thunder Tribtion area and returning to his residence.


    With a thought, Lin Fei conjured nine World Laws into his hands, the ones he had acquired during his recent tribtion. Combined with the fifty-two World Laws he had previously collected, Lin Fei now possessed a total of sixty-one World Laws.


    Originally, Lin Fei had nned toprehend how to create a True Monarch-level world in the future and then use these World Laws to establish True Monarch-level particle worlds. However, it now appeared to be an extremely challenging endeavor, akin to an insurmountable obstacle. Achieving True Monarch-level particle worlds in a single step was incredibly difficult.


    "Regardless, I need to visit a true True Monarch-level world first, to get a better understanding."


    Lin Fei refrained from creating a particle world for now. Instead, he wanted to explore a genuine True Monarch-level world, one that wasn''t on the brink of copse but a fully functioning True Monarch-level world. This, Lin Fei believed, he could achieve.

 570. The Secret of the Ancient Continent!

    570. The Secret of the Ancient Continent!


    To locate a True Monarch-level world on the brink of copse is indeed a challenging endeavor for Lin Fei. However, finding a regr True Monarch-level world is quite straightforward.


    At present, Lin Fei is aware of three such worlds, and this information is public knowledge. After all, True Monarch-level worlds differ from small worlds. True Monarchs do not rely heavily on world origins, and these worlds are incredibly stable. Even with numerous True Monarchs, it is impossible to destroy a True Monarch-level world.


    Thus, a normal True Monarch-level world is not a target for destruction. Even if it is publicly known, entering a True Monarch-level world is primarily for regr cultivation and enlightenment.


    Lin Fei knows of three True Monarch-level worlds with such characteristics. "Since I''m going, I''ll choose thergest True Monarch-level world," he thought. "I''ll go to the Eternal Light Realm!"


    Lin Fei had already made his decision. With a swift motion, he shattered the void, entering a spatial passage. In the blink of an eye, he vanished without a trace, heading towards the Eternal Light Realm.


    The Eternal Light Realm, as a True Monarch-level world of unparalleled stability, attracts many True Monarchs and Martial Gods. What''s crucial is that the native life within the Eternal Light Realm can even enter the Divine Realm, indicating the existence of a passage connecting the two realms. Moreover, the cultivation methods in the Eternal Light Realm are quite simr to those in the Divine Realm, which enables this connection between the two realms.


    Presently, the Eternal Light Realm is not so much a True Monarch-level world as a unique part of the Divine Realm, much like the Ancient Continent. They can freely traverse between each other.


    At this moment, Lin Fei found himself in the Eternal Light Realm, strolling through the bustling Eternal Light City. This city is the most prosperous in the Eternal Light Realm.


    Among the native inhabitants of the Eternal Light Realm, True Monarchs had long been born. Some of them have even left the Eternal Light Realm to enter the Divine Realm. Among them, the most formidable True Monarch is none other than the illustrious Eternal Light True Monarch.


    The name itself, "Eternal Light," speaks volumes about the might of this True Monarch. It''s worth noting that the Eternal Light Realm has not produced just one True Monarch; it is indeed an incredibly powerful True Monarch-level world.


    Lin Fei meticulously observed everything within the Eternal Light Realm. This included the emptiness, which, while not as stable as the Divine Realm, remained remarkably robust.


    Under such conditions, the prospect of its copse was exceedingly challenging. Furthermore, there was the presence of world origins, vast and intricately interwoven. Each strand ofw upheld order meticulously.


    Should Lin Fei attempt to forcefully disrupt the Eternal Light Realm, not only would the True Monarchs of the realm refuse, but the realm itself possessed the power to retaliate. Recall the tribtions in the Divine Realm; they were the manifestation of the Divine Realm''s power.


    Simrly, in a genuinely secure True Monarch-level world, should anyone attempt to disrupt it, they would face the full might of the entire realm. Even Lin Fei himself would hesitate to im the ability to withstand the onught of an entire True Monarch-level world.


    However, how could he achieve enlightenment? Lin Fei had roamed the Eternal Light Realm for a considerable time but had gleaned nothing substantial. He yearned toprehend the intricacies of a True Monarch-level world, which would enable him to potentially create one within his bodily particles.


    Yet, so far, he remained empty-handed. Everything he sought, from world origins tows and life, existed in abundance. But which was the key?


    Lin Fei had attempted to create worlds in the Divine Dream Realm, but regardless of his approach, they all remained small worlds. Should he produce an abundance of world origins arbitrarily, it would defy logic and lead to the world''s copse, leaving no trace within the Divine Dream Realm.


    Therefore, the creation had to adhere to logical principles. Unfortunately, the creation of a True Monarch-level world seemed beyond Lin Fei''s reach.


    "In the end, it''s futile. Regardless of how I contemte, my current cultivation level renders it all useless," Lin Fei mused. "I shall return to the Divine Dream Realm and patiently await the spontaneous emergence of life within those small worlds. Once life arises, I can attempt to enhance their strength and see if they can evolve into True Monarch-level worlds."


    After careful consideration, Lin Fei concluded that this was hisst resort. Subsequently, he departed from the Eternal Light Realm, opting not to engage in any disruptive activities. It was not out of fear of the Eternal Light True Monarch but rather due to a sense of futility.


    Lin Fei returned to the Divine Dream Realm. He observed the tireless efforts of the True Monarchs Bai Cheng and Qian Xin as they continued to perfect the Divine Dream Realm.


    Lin Fei then inspected the worlds he had created. Despite several days passing on the outside, nearly a century or two had psed within the fouryers of the Divine Dream Realm. Yet, life had not yet emerged. At this rate, it was unclear how long it would take for life to manifest. Continuing to create small worlds seemed futile.


    At this point in time, Lin Fei''s power had reached its zenith. His cultivation had even hit a bottleneck, and further progress was seemingly impossible. Even within the Divine Dream Realm, all Lin Fei could do was wait patiently.


    "Waiting in the Divine Dream Realm serves no purpose," Lin Fei concluded. "Since I''ve hit a bottleneck and all that''s left is to wait, I might as well return to Ancient Continent."


    Lin Fei remembered the words of his Master, Great Dream Ancestor. Ancient Continent had once been a ce of opportunity for achieving the titles of Martial Ancestor and True Immortal. Considering his current predicament, perhaps returning to the Ancient Continent could provide a new opportunity.


    With this in mind, Lin Fei promptly sought an audience with the Great Dream Ancestor.


    "Master," Lin Fei greeted the Great Dream Ancestor with the utmost respect.


    "Lin Fei, what brings you here?" inquired the Great Dream Ancestor.


    "Master, your disciple has encountered a bottleneck inprehending the Dao," Lin Fei exined. "There seems to be no possibility of any immediate breakthrough. Therefore, your disciple ns to request permission from the Ancient Covenant to return to the Ancient Continent."


    "You wish to return to the Ancient Continent?" Great Dream Ancestor responded with slight surprise. Yet, upon further reflection, it made sense. Lin Fei''s rapid progress in cultivation,bined with his sessful navigation of nine Thunder Tribtions, naturally led to a teau in his Daoprehension. Returning to the Ancient Continent at this juncture seemed quite fitting.


    "Have you considered this carefully?" Great Dream Ancestor cautioned, "Once you return this time, the next opportunity to go back to the Ancient Continent will onlye when you reach the rank of Martial Ancestor."


    Lin Fei shook his head, indicating that not returning to the Divine Realm was not an option for him. Abandoning the Divine Realm would only grant him a lifespan of one million years, and after that, he would be nothing but a handful of dust. Lin Fei had no intention of turning into mere dust.


    "Master, I have made up my mind. Please grant your approval," Lin Fei respectfully requested.


    Seeing the determined look in Lin Fei''s eyes, the Great Dream Ancestor nodded and said, "Very well, if you wish to go back, you shall. Apply to the Ancient Covenant, and I will make arrangements to allow you to return to the Ancient Continent.


    However, since you intend to return to the Ancient Continent, there are some secrets you ought to know. In reality, these aren''t much of a secret. True Immortals and Martial Ancestors of the Ancient Covenant are aware of them.


    Ancient Continent holds some mysteries. As a True Immortal-level world, it''s far from being simple. When you return to the Ancient Continent, try to unify it, at least on the surface, with you as the leader.


    Then, hold a celestial ceremony, requesting the Ancient Continent to grant you an opportunity toprehend the Dao. If you do this, it should send shockwaves throughout the Ancient Continent, and they will grant you a chance toprehend the ancient Dao. Whether you can glean anything from it depends on your own fortunes."


    Upon hearing the Great Dream Ancestor''s words, Lin Fei widened his eyes in astonishment. He had never heard of such a thing during his previous time on the Ancient Continent. To think that he could pray to the Ancient Continent for an opportunity toprehend its Dao!


    "Master, this... is truly unbelievable," Lin Fei eximed, deeply moved by the revtion.

 571. The Secret of World’s Will

    571. The Secret of World¡¯s Will


    "It is indeed unimaginable," Lin Fei admitted.


    "Do you find it astonishing? However, once you understand that the world has a spirit, it doesn''t seem as shocking," Great Dream Ancestor responded. "True Immortal-level worlds have given birth to a will. This is what is known as the ''heavenly will.'' To some extent, True Immortal-level worlds like Ancient Continent require strong individuals like True Immortals and Martial Ancestors to give birth to them. In reality, some True Immortals of our Ancient Covenant, through Dao Integration, have merged with the Dao of the Ancient Continent. This is somewhat different from Divine Realm True Immortals."


    Lin Fei fell silent. The concept of the world having a spirit was inherently awe-inspiring. Once the world had a spirit, many things could be exined. However, he was curious about whether small worlds and True Monarch-level worlds had spirits.


    "Master, do small worlds and True Monarch-level worlds possess spirits?" Lin Fei inquired.


    Great Dream Ancestor smiled faintly and exined, "Most small worlds and True Monarch-level worldsck consciousness. However, if a small world or True Monarch-level world were to develop consciousness, they would have the potential to ascend. They might even ascend to the level of True Immortal-level worlds in the future. Furthermore, only by giving birth to consciousness do they have the opportunity to ascend to the level of True Immortal-level worlds."


    Upon hearing the Great Dream Ancestor''s words, Lin Fei was shaken to his core. He finally understood why his world had not ascended. Consciousness. The world needed to develop consciousness to have a chance to ascend to a True Monarch-level world.


    "I see..." Lin Fei eximed, suddenly enlightened.


    "Master, may I ask how to make the world develop consciousness, or how to make the world possess a spirit?" Lin Fei asked with urgency.


    Great Dream Ancestor shook his head helplessly and said, "How the world develops consciousness is something even the Supreme cannot fathom. All we can do is let it unfold naturally. However, once a world develops consciousness, it must not be destroyed. Such a world possesses immense potential and can grow into a True Immortal-level world. Once it bes a True Immortal-level world, it wields tremendous influence over any power."


    Lin Fei nodded in understanding. As for how to detect whether a world had developed consciousness, Lin Fei chose not to ask the Great Dream Ancestor. As a True Monarch now, he had the innate ability to sense it, even if he had not been aware of it before.


    "Thank you for your guidance, Master," Lin Fei expressed his gratitude. "I understand now."


    "Very well, now that you understand, you may go," Great Dream Ancestor waved his hand.


    Lin Fei''s consciousness returned instantly to the Divine Realm. With a sudden gasp, he opened his eyes, taking in his surroundings. This time, he had learned many hidden secrets from his Master, including the concept of world consciousness.


    "My particle world, to ascend to the True Monarch level, needs to develop consciousness," Lin Fei thought to himself. "However, this is a long-term process, and even life has not yet been born within it."


    Lin Fei shook his head, realizing that it was too distant a goal for him at the moment. He needed to return to the Ancient Continent, unite it, and conduct the Heaven Sacrificial ceremony.


    There, he would attempt toprehend the Dao of the Ancient Continent and elevate his world''s Dao to 100%, potentially achieving the status of a Martial Ancestor. Whether he could be one remained uncertain, but he was willing to give it his all.


    With determination in his heart, Lin Fei stood up and left his residence, heading straight for the headquarters of the Ancient Covenant. To enter the Ancient Continent, he needed the approval of the Ancient Covenant. Soon, he arrived at the Ancient Covenant headquarters.


    "True Monarch Lin," the Ancient Covenant headquarters'' Martial Gods, Deity Transformation cultivators, and even True Monarch-level cultivators all recognized Lin Fei. They disyed great respect toward him.


    Lin Fei, now a top-tier True Monarch with the potential to be a Martial Ancestor, was a legend within the entire Ancient Covenant. Who wouldn''t hold him in high regard?


    Lin Fei nodded slightly and approached several True Monarchs in the headquarters. He spoke in a deep voice, "I wish to apply for a return to the Ancient Continent."


    "True Monarch Lin wishes to return to Ancient Continent?" The True Monarchs knew Lin Fei''s identity. He had originallye from the Ancient Continent to the Divine Realm, and there was a chance for him to return.


    They immediately informed higher-ranking authorities, specifically the Dao Integration True Immortal, responsible for such matters.


    Soon, Lin Fei received a message from the True Monarch, stating, "True Monarch Lin, a True Immortal wishes to meet you. Whether your application is approved or not will ultimately depend on the decision of the Dao Integration True Immortal."


    "A True Immortal wants to see me?" Lin Fei was somewhat surprised. "Which True Immortal is it?"


    "The Dao Integration True Immortal! And your ability to return to the Ancient Continent is at the discretion of the Dao Integration True Immortal," they replied.


    Lin Fei understood. The Dao Integration True Immortal had the final say in whether he could return to the Ancient Continent. He followed the True Monarch and said, "Please lead the way."


    Lin Fei followed the True Monarch deeper into the Ancient Covenant headquarters. Although he was unsure why the Dao Integration True Immortal wanted to see him, he had a feeling it was rted to his return to the Ancient Continent.


    As he walked, he considered that seeing a True Immortal would be a unique experience, and hopefully, the Dao Integration True Immortal, being a part of the Ancient Covenant, wouldn''t harm him.


    Soon, Lin Fei arrived at a grand hall. Inside, there was only one figure¡ªa middle-aged man who exuded an elegant air. His presence felt ethereal, and despite there being only one person in the hall, his aura seemed to merge seamlessly with the entire space, the surrounding void, and even the Divine Realm itself.


    This was a True Immortal¡ªa Dao Integration True Immortal!


    "Greetings to Your Highness, True Immortal," Lin Fei respectfully bowed.


    The aura of the Dao Integration True Immortal was entirely different from the Great Dream Ancestor''s. Lin Fei had never seen the Great Dream Ancestor''s true form, as the Great Dream Ancestor was shrouded in mystery. Therefore, he couldn''tpare their auras.


    The Dao Integration True Immortal nodded slightly and said, "Lin Fei, Great Dream Ancestor has already informed me of your desire to return to Ancient Continent. I won''t make it difficult for you and will allow you to return. However, I am curious about one thing. What the specific rewards you received after enduring the ninth Heavenly Tribtion"


    Lin Fei was surprised by the Dao Integration True Immortal''s question. "Your Highness, you are not aware of it?"


    "Of course not," replied the Dao Integration True Immortal. "Although I have achieved Dao Integration and merged with the Divine Realm''s grand Dao, I do not know it."


    This revtion stunned Lin Fei. He had always assumed that the rewards he received after enduring nine Heavenly Tribtions weremon knowledge among Dao Integration True Immortals or Martial Ancestors. However, it turned out that even the Dao Integration True Immortal was unaware of the rewards he had received.


    The Dao Integration True Immortal continued, "The rewards you received from the Sea of Origin are unknown even to Dao Integration True Immortals. Now, please tell me what you gained after enduring the nine Heavenly Tribtions."


    Lin Fei was open to sharing this information. He replied, "Your Highness, after enduring nine Heavenly Tribtions, I was pulled into an illusion within the Sea of Origin. There, Iprehended the Dao. The effect was quite remarkable."


    Lin Fei mentioned only his Daoprehension, which was indeed the primary benefit he gained. Each time heprehended the Dao in the illusion, his world''s Dao improved significantly.


    "I see, so youprehended the Dao," the Dao Integration True Immortal replied. "It appears that passing through the Heavenly Tribtions and enduring nine of them indeed brings unexpected benefits. Comprehending the Dao is a tremendous advantage."


    The Dao Integration True Immortal''s eyes shone with interest. Comprehending the Dao was something that every True Monarch understood to be extremely difficult. Being able to do so after enduring nine Heavenly Tribtions was an extraordinary benefit.


    However, Lin Fei remained unique in this regard. He was the only one who could im such a reward, as no one else had been able to endure nine Heavenly Tribtions sessfully.

 572. Lin Fei Steps into the Interdimensional Passage!

    572. Lin Fei Steps into the Interdimensional Passage!


    "Your Highness, calling me here must be for more than just this matter, correct? If you have any other concerns, please do share," Lin Fei inquired abruptly. He could discern that the Dao Integration True Immortal had summoned him not solely for this asion; there must be additional matters at hand.


    However, the Dao Integration True Immortal might be harboring some reservations or something else but had yet to articte them. Upon hearing Lin Fei''s words, he took a deep breath and nodded in agreement. "Indeed, True Monarch Lin, I have summoned you not solely for this matter," he began. "It is also because you are returning to the Ancient Continent. I have some matters that I would like to entrust to you."


    "Please, Your Highness, go ahead," Lin Fei replied, intrigued. He wondered what kind of request could prompt the Dao Integration True Immortal to use the word "entrust." This piqued his curiosity.


    The Dao Integration True Immortal sighed deeply and continued, "On your forting journey back to the Ancient Continent, you are undoubtedly nning to unify thend and conduct the Heaven Sacrificial Ritual, hoping toprehend the Great Dao, am I correct?"


    "Rest assured, True Immortals and Martial Gods of the Ancient Covenant are still united," he assured. "Furthermore, Great Dream Ancestor once owed me a favor, so your affairs will naturally be handled with discretion. You need not worry that anyone will bring you ill fortune while you are in the Ancient Continent.


    However, when you are in the process of unifying the Ancient Continent, if you encounter the ancient family known as the Yun n, I hope that you will extend them some kindness. Even if the Yun n has any requests, as long as they are not overly excessive, I hope that you will consider granting them."


    "The Yun n?" Lin Fei pondered with a thoughtful expression. Could this Yun n be descendants of the Dao Integration True Immortal''s bloodline? Nevertheless, it seemed somewhat peculiar. After all, the Dao Integration True Immortal was a distinguished True Immortal who could return to the Ancient Continent at any time. Why would Lin Fei need to take care of the Yun n on his behalf?


    "True Immortal, I have a question that perplexes me," Lin Fei began. "You should be able to return to the Ancient Continent at any time, correct? If you wish to support the Yun n, it would be a simple matter for you to speak on their behalf."


    The Dao Integration True Immortal gently shook his head and replied, "Indeed, I can return to the Ancient Continent at any time. However, there is an agreement among the True Immortals and Martial Ancestors of the Ancient Covenant. True Immortals and Martial Ancestors are not allowed to interfere in the affairs of the Ancient Continent unless it directly concerns them. The Yun n, being the descendants of a close friend of mine, does not fall under such a direct concern. Therefore, there are certain matters that I cannot meddle in at will. Otherwise, how could you have not heard of any True Immortals or Martial Ancestors while you were in the Ancient Continent?"


    Upon careful consideration, Lin Fei realized the truth in the Dao Integration True Immortal''s words. During his time in the Ancient Continent, there were indeed very few Martial Gods, let alone True Immortals. The higher-level beings were kept at bay to protect the Ancient Covenant''s interests. Otherwise, how could Lin Fei have achieved his prominence in the Ancient Continent?


    "I understand," Lin Fei said respectfully. "Rest assured, True Immortal, I will remember to take good care of the Yun n in the Ancient Continent."


    "Very well, now you can proceed to the Interdimensional Passage and return to Ancient Continent," the Dao Integration True Immortal instructed. "Remember to make all necessary preparations for any matters, such as bringing any individuals along. Otherwise, the next time you wish to return to the Ancient Continent, it will only be possible once you have achieved the rank of Martial Ancestor."


    "Thank you for the reminder, True Immortal," Lin Fei replied with gratitude. He was well aware that he needed to make thorough preparations for his journey back to the Ancient Continent. With that, he took his leave.


    Shortly thereafter, Lin Fei departed from the Dao Integration True Immortal''s abode and swiftly made his way to the Interdimensional Passage. The Interdimensional Passage was heavily guarded, with True Monarchs stationed along its entire length.


    Lin Fei couldn''t help but notice the vignt gazes of the True Monarchs. It was evident that the Ancient Covenant regarded the Ancient Continent as its core foundation, its ancestralnd, and they guarded it diligently. Unauthorized entry into Ancient Continent was strictly forbidden, and anyone attempting to sneak in would find themselves on a one-way path to destruction.


    "Oh, by the way, what about the Kun?" Lin Fei inquired. "It was quite determined to kill me back then, but it seems to have disappeared recently."


    Lin Fei had almost forgotten about the Kun. Since he had arrived in the Divine Realm, he had not encountered it. It appeared that Kun had chosen to keep a low profile.


    However, now that Lin Fei was returning to the Ancient Continent, he could only postpone dealing with the Kun and prioritize his return.


    "True Monarch Lin, the Dao Integration True Immortal has already informed us," one of the guards said. "You are allowed to enter the Ancient Continent. If you n to return to the Divine Realm with anyone, it is permissible."


    "I understand," Lin Fei nodded. These people were familiar with Lin Fei, and their curious gazes were tinged with a hint of awe. After all, Lin Fei had be a legend in the Ancient Covenant.


    Ignoring the subtle scrutiny from the True Monarchs, Lin Fei gazed at the Interdimensional Passage before him without hesitation. In an instant, he stepped into the passage.


    ...


    Mount Ascension, a forbidden area within the Ancient Continent. Many Martial Kings who ventured onto Mount Ascension treaded carefully, as the slightest mistake could spell danger. However, at this moment, Mount Ascension had gathered a multitude of powerful individuals.


    The reason was that another Deity Transformation cultivator had just been born today. This Deity Transformation cultivator was following in the footsteps of Martial God Lin Fei, intending to step onto Mount Ascension and enter the Divine Realm.


    "I never expected that the Celestial Strategist True Person would actually achieve Deity Transformation," one personmented.


    "Our Ancient Continent truly produces outstanding talents. First, we had Martial God Lin Fei, and now we have the Celestial Strategist True Person, both achieving godhood and entering the Divine Realm," another person remarked with excitement.


    "Divine Realm, just thinking about it makes me thrilled. However, without achieving godhood, we can never enter the Divine Realm."


    "Remember when Martial God Lin Fei overshadowed the entire Ancient Continent? Now, we finally have Qi cultivators who have achieved Deity Transformation and can even enter the Divine Realm."


    "Who do you think is superior between Martial God Lin Fei and the Celestial Strategist True Person?"


    "It''s hard to say. However, the Celestial Strategist True Person has incarnations numbering in the billions, and even Martial God Lin Fei may not be able to kill him. From this perspective, the Celestial Strategist True Person might have the upper hand."


    "It''s been such a long time. I wonder how Martial God Lin Fei is faring in the Divine Realm. Perhaps he was extraordinary in the Ancient Continent, but in the Divine Realm, he may not amount to much. He might have already been surpassed by others."


    Many still remembered Lin Fei, after all, Martial God Lin once swept across the entire Ancient Continent. Many ancient Deity Transformation and Martial God cultivators had temporarily avoided his edge, a testament to Lin Fei''s formidable strength.


    Many cultivators of the Dao were also left feeling overshadowed by martial prowess. The appearance of the Celestial Strategist True Person had finally allowed Dao cultivators to breathe a sigh of relief, as they could rx slightly.


    The Celestial Strategist True Person now stood in the void, looking down at everyone on Mount Ascension, exuding an air of dominance. He had almost reached the pinnacle of the entire Ancient Continent, and like Lin Fei, he was about to enter the Divine Realm.


    "Entering the Divine Realm is when true talents are disyed," he said, his gaze sweeping over the crowd. "Lin Fei, a mere Martial God, once dominated the Ancient Continent, but upon entering the Divine Realm, he must have long been overshadowed."


    "But I am different," he continued confidently. "Even in the Divine Realm, my talent will shine brightly!"


    The Celestial Strategist True Person was quite young and full of pride. After achieving Deity Transformation, he wasted no time in preparing to journey to the Divine Realm. He had no desire to stay in the Ancient Continent, a testament to his ambitious aspirations.


    "Now, let us send off the Celestial Strategist True Person!"


    Many Nascent Soul cultivators shouted loudly, much to his satisfaction. However, just as he was about to step onto Mount Ascension and enter the Divine Realm, a sudden and intense tremor shook the mountain. Even the Interdimensional Passage within Mount Ascension experienced violent vibrations. Everyone on Mount Ascension, including the Celestial Strategist True Person, looked bewildered, unsure of what had just urred.

 573. Lin Fei’s Back

    573. Lin Fei¡¯s Back


    "What''s going on? Why is Mount Ascension shaking so violently? It has been silent for so long."


    "The Interdimensional Passage, look, it''s trembling, and there''s even light emanating from it."


    "Could it be that someone has arrived in the Ancient Continent through the Interdimensional Passage?"


    "Is it someone from the Divine Realm?"


    "Who would return to the Ancient Continent from the Divine Realm?"


    Everyone widened their eyes, even the Celestial Strategist True Person, who stared at the Interdimensional Passage.


    "Whoa!"


    Finally, a brilliant light burst forth from Mount Ascension, and a figure suddenly emerged before everyone.


    "Hmm? Where is this... Mount Ascension?"


    Lin Fei nced around, taking in the familiar surroundings of Mount Ascension. He had initially entered the Interdimensional Passage through Mount Ascension to reach the Divine Realm, and now he had returned!


    However, he couldn''t help but wonder about the Deity Transformation cultivator before him and the sudden gathering of people on Mount Ascension. Lin Fei remembered that Mount Ascension was a restricted area with very few visitors.


    "Are you... Martial God Lin Fei of the Ancient Origin Sect?"


    At that moment, the Celestial Strategist True Person seemed to recall something. He widened his eyes, showing astonishment in his gaze.


    Lin Fei! Martial God Lin Fei!


    In recent decades, the most legendary figure in the Ancient Continent. Even though the Celestial Strategist True Person was confident in his own abilities, he had to admit that Lin Fei''s deeds in the Ancient Continent were legendary.


    The entire Ancient Continent knew of Lin Fei, and he couldn''t match Lin Fei in terms of fame. Despite challenging Lin Fei to a contest, the sight of Lin Fei now left the Celestial Strategist True Person cautious and even somewhat excited. As the Celestial Strategist True Person''s words fell, many on Mount Ascension also recognized Lin Fei.


    "It''s Martial God Lin!"


    "It really is Martial God Lin, but how did he return?"


    "Yeah, isn''t it said that once you go to the Divine Realm, you can''te back?"


    "Whether you cane back or not is unclear, but Martial God Lin is the first among the many god-level cultivators who went to the Divine Realm to return to the Ancient Continent."


    "I wonder how much progress Martial God Lin has made in the Divine Realm during these years?"


    "He probably has reached theter stages of the Martial God level, if not, perhaps even the peak Martial God level!"


    For a moment, many people were discussing fervently, each with their own questions. Lin Fei''s sudden return to the Ancient Continent was definitely out of the ordinary. Why did he return alone when so many other god-level cultivators had gone to the Divine Realm? Why didn''t the otherse back?


    Lin Fei cast a nce at the Celestial Strategist True Person. He didn''t know him, but he could tell that he was a Deity Transformation cultivator. The discussions among the people on Mount Ascension also gave Lin Fei a general understanding of the situation.


    "Greetings, Martial God Lin, I am Celestial Strategist True Person."


    "Celestial Strategist True Person, I''ve heard of you. You want to enter the Divine Realm through the Interdimensional Passage, right?"


    "Indeed, but I''m not sure about this Divine Realm..."


    The Celestial Strategist True Person hesitated, as he was naturally worried about the unfamiliar and information-scarce Divine Realm.


    Lin Fei nodded gently and said, "The Divine Realm is good, you won''t have any problems. However, when you go to the Divine Realm, you should focus on your cultivation. It''s not like in the Ancient Continent, where you''re already at the peak of the Immortal Dao. In the Divine Realm, Deity Transformation is just the beginning."


    Lin Fei stood with his hands behind his back, exuding the air of a mentor once again.


    The Celestial Strategist True Person didn''t dare to say much but felt somewhat relieved. "Thank you, Martial God."


    With that, the Celestial Strategist True Person didn''t linger any longer and directly stepped into the Interdimensional Passage.


    Buzz...


    In the next moment, the Celestial Strategist True Person arrived in the Divine Realm. Seeing the guards from the Ancient Covenant outside, he immediately became nervous.


    "Another god-level cultivator?"


    "True Monarch Lin has just entered Ancient Continent, and now another god-level cultivator arrives. Could it be rted to True Monarch Lin?"


    "If it''s rted to True Monarch Lin, we must make appropriate arrangements."


    Hearing the words of these guards, the Celestial Strategist True Person felt curious. Although he had some spections in his mind, he still asked, "Fellow Daoists, may I know if the True Monarch Lin you mentioned is the Martial God Lin of Ancient Continent?"


    "Martial God Lin?"


    The people exchanged nces and smiled, saying, "It''s been a long time since that title was used. When True Monarch Lin was still a Martial God, he was a legendary figure throughout the Divine Realm and even hailed as the number one Martial God in the Divine Realm.


    However, now True Monarch Lin has long surpassed the Martial God level and ascended to the rank of True Monarch. If you stay in the Divine Realm a bit longer, you''ll learn about the legendary deeds of True Monarch Lin. By the way, who are you in rtion to True Monarch Lin?"


    The guard''s words surprised the Celestial Strategist True Person. It seemed that Lin Fei had developed quite well in the Divine Realm. To be known as the number one Martial God in the Divine Realm was an incredible honor. The Celestial Strategist True Person''s thoughts raced as he carefully replied, "I am a junior of True Monarch Lin. True Monarch Lin has been very gracious to me..."


    The Celestial Strategist True Person couldn''t help but exaggerate a bit. After all, Lin Fei''s status in the Divine Realm was extraordinary, and being considered his "junior" would undoubtedlye with many benefits.


    "As expected, you have a connection with True Monarch Lin. For True Monarch Lin''s sake, we''ll make sure you have a good ce here."


    With that, the Celestial Strategist True Person followed the Ancient Covenant guards out of the Interdimensional Passage.


    Meanwhile, on Mount Ascension, Lin Fei had no idea that he had gained another "junior".


    Lin Fei took a step forward and arrived in front of the people on Mount Ascension.


    "Respectfully wee Martial God Lin!"


    Many people immediately knelt down and paid their respects. Their eyes gleamed with excitement, and their expressions were filled with anticipation. Clearly, Lin Fei''s return had greatly exceeded their expectations.


    "Ancient Origin Sect, how is it now?" Lin Fei inquired, as he was most eager to know the current state of the Ancient Origin Sect and the well-being of his loved ones.


    "Martial God Lin, Ancient Origin Sect remainsrgely unchanged from when you left," replied one of the people.


    "And the Feng family?" Lin Fei asked.


    "Are you asking about your wife?" The person responded, "They are peaceful, with no significant issues."


    Lin Fei finally breathed a sigh of relief. It made sense when he thought about it.


    How long had he been away?


    At most, it had been three years, possibly even less. In just two or three years, it was no time at all. Despite all the events and progress he had made in the Divine Realm, bing the number one Martial God and even a True Monarch, almost achieving the rank of Martial Ancestor, his time away from the Ancient Continent had not been that long. From the perspective of Martial Kings, it was just one brief period of seclusion, and they might not even have had enough time for that.


    There was no reason for anything significant to have happened to the Ancient Origin Sect or the Feng family within that time frame.


    In just two or three years, Lin Fei''s reputation had not diminished in the slightest; it had only grown stronger, making him a legend of the Ancient Continent.


    Lin Fei had two ces on his mind¡ªThe Ancient Origin Sect and the Feng family, specifically, Feng Ling.


    Lin Fei considered his options: should he return to the Feng family and reunite with Feng Ling first, or should he go back to the Ancient Origin Sect? Eventually, he made a decision. He wanted to see the person he missed the most: Feng Ling.


    "Thank you, fellow daoist," Lin Fei said, waving his hand, and a pure force enveloped the Martial King, granting him immense benefits.


    With a swift step, Lin Fei shattered the void and traversed through space, heading toward his destination.

 574. Reunion with Feng Ling!

    574. Reunion with Feng Ling!


    The residence of the Feng n remained serene and tranquil, just as it always had. At present, only Feng Ling graced the domain. However, her consort was none other than the illustrious Martial God Lin, who had left an indelible mark upon the ages.


    Despite recent murmurs suggesting Martial God Lin had departed to the Divine Realm, no one dared to disturb the peace of the Feng n. Feng Ling herself exercised restraint over her n, ensuring they avoided any unnecessary conflicts. As a result, the Feng n had thrived.


    Nevertheless, over the past two years, Feng Ling had found herself growing somewhat discontented. She was a person of innate pride, having ascended from a Martial King to aspire to the realm of Martial God. Her deepest desire was to venture into the Divine Realm and apany Lin Fei.


    s, the path from Martial King to Martial God was far from straightforward, even for one as gifted as Feng Ling. In fact, it was a daunting journey, bordering on the impossible. Still, Feng Ling persevered.


    "It has been three years now," she would sometimes mutter, her thoughts consumed by Lin Fei. He was her one and only Daoistpanion in this lifetime, and it was impossible not to miss him.


    However, she had no means of reaching the Divine Realm herself, and Lin Fei appeared unable to send any messages back. Thus, Feng Ling could only endure her tedious wait.


    Perhaps a decade would pass, or even a century, or possibly a millennium¡ªshe had no way of knowing whether Lin Fei would return. Especially as she heard the whispers of history: none of the god-tier powerhouses who had ventured into the Divine Realm had ever returned. This cast a shadow upon Feng Ling''s heart.


    A resonating hum echoed through the air, and at that moment, in a deste corner of the Feng n''s territory, concentric ripples of spatial distortions spread out like the gentle waves of water. Feng Ling, not too far away, immediately sensed something amiss and swiftly took flight.


    "What''s happening?" Feng Ling inquired of the elders of the Feng n.


    The venerable elders of the Feng n wore wry smiles as one of them replied, "We are uncertain, but it appears to be spatial ripples."


    "Could it be that someone is traversing the void?" Feng Ling''s eyes suddenly sharpened as a faint suspicion arose in her mind. However, she couldn''t be sure. Nheless, deep within her heart, a sense of excitement welled up as she gazed fixedly at the empty space.


    In the next moment, a figure emerged from the void passage with a whoosh. Lin Fei had just arrived, and his eyes immediately locked onto a familiar figure. Their gazes met, and there was an unspoken understanding. It seemed as though everything around them had quieted down.


    The elders of the Feng n were the first to react, and a hint of joy appeared on their faces as they hastily paid their respects. "Greetings, Martial God Lin!"


    The person who had just emerged from the void was indeed Lin Fei.


    "Feng Ling, you''ve worked hard," Lin Fei said as he stepped forward to stand before Feng Ling.


    Feng Ling, despite being a Martial King, managed to calm her tumultuous heart. She spoke, "It''s good to have you back. But how could you return after only two or three years in the Divine Realm? It seems that most of the god-tier powerhouses from the Ancient Continent who went to the Divine Realm never returned."


    Feng Ling was curious. She had inquired and learned that once someone went to the Divine Realm, they rarely came back.


    Lin Fei smiled faintly and replied, "This is quite a long story. I''ll tell you all about it slowly." With that, Lin Fei took Feng Ling with him and disappeared from the sight of the onlookers.


    The people of the Feng n were jubnt. During Lin Fei''s absence, while there were no threats to the Feng n, an underlying sense of unease persisted. Now that Lin Fei had returned, the renowned Martial God Lin, whose fame resonated throughout the entire Ancient Continent, the safety of the Feng n was assured.


    "Hehe, this time Martial God Lin''s return is likely to be extraordinary. Perhaps, our Feng n is about to rise to great heights. After all, who among those Martial Gods who went to the Divine Realm has ever returned?"


    While the elders of the Feng n may not have been particrly powerful, they possessed wisdom. None of the others had returned. Lin Fei, however, hade back. There had to be some hidden secret behind this, although they were unaware of it.


    Regardless of the secret, Lin Fei''s return to the Ancient Continent was a momentous asion for both the Feng n and the Ancient Origin Sect.


    At the back of the Feng n''s mountain, after reuniting with Feng Ling and sharing some tender moments, Lin Fei began recounting his experiences in the Divine Realm.


    Feng Ling listened intently, her eyes widening in astonishment. In just a few short years, Lin Fei had experienced so much in the Divine Realm, rising to be the first Martial God and a legend in that realm. Furthermore, he had now surpassed Martial God status, attaining the rank of True Monarch.


    "By the way, Lin Fei, why is it that you were able to return to the Ancient Continent, whereas none of the Martial Gods or Deity Transformations who went to the Divine Realm before you havee back? Could there be some secret?" Feng Ling asked curiously.


    Upon hearing this, Lin Fei fell into deep thought. "It is indeed quite peculiar. When I entered the Divine Realm, I joined the Great Dream Sect. ording to my Master, Great Dream Ancestor, every god-level powerhouse from the Ancient Continent who enters the Divine Realm can return to the Ancient Continent once.


    However, it''s only a one-time opportunity. Once you return to the Divine Realm, you can onlye back to the Ancient Continent after achieving the status of a True Immortal or Martial Ancestor. Generally, as long as you apply, it can be approved. However, it''s not that easy, especially for god-level individuals. Even if theybine to form a True Immortal, there''s no guarantee of approval."


    Lin Fei could only offer this exnation. Although he appeared amiable to others as a True Monarch, in reality, True Immortals were aloof beings not easily encountered. Even when Lin Fei was just a Martial God, despite his remarkable performance, he had never had the chance to meet a True Immortal. However, as a True Monarch, and with the potential to be a Martial Ancestor, the situation was different. Even the attitude of the True Immortals had changed.


    Among the Martial Gods and Deity Transformations of the Ancient Continent, there probably hadn''t been a True Monarch born yet. Therefore, applying to return to the Ancient Continent would likely be quite challenging. Lin Fei didn''t dwell on this issue, though. Instead, he asked Feng Ling, "Do you know about the Yun n?"


    "The Yun n? Which Yun n?" Feng Ling was unsure.


    Lin Fei was not entirely sure either, but based on Feng Ling''s reaction, it seemed that she might have some knowledge. It seemed that he would have to investigate further in the future.


    "Feng Ling, there''s one more thing," Lin Fei continued, "Would you be willing to apany me to the Divine Realm?"


    "The Divine Realm?" Feng Ling hesitated. She was concerned about her family. "Lin Fei, the Feng n needs me. If I leave, what will happen to the n..."


    Lin Fei shook his head. "Feng Ling, this time I''ve returned with the intention of unifying the entire Ancient Continent. Consequently, the Feng n will be a dominant force, merging with the Ancient Origin Sect. After unifying the Ancient Continent, whether or not the Feng n has you, it will remain the same."


    Lin Fei revealed his n. "What? You want to unify the entire Ancient Continent?"


    Feng Ling was shocked. She remembered that Lin Fei was not the type of person who sought power and dominance. The idea of ruling over the entire Ancient Continent was not something he had been enthusiastic about before.


    So why was he suddenly talking about unifying the entire Ancient Continent? This was not a task that could bepleted overnight, not even with absolute strength. It would require careful nning over a long period, and it was not an easy endeavor.


    "Yes, I intend to unify the entire Ancient Continent," Lin Fei affirmed. "It''s not about me craving power, but rather, I need a pretext. When I unify the Ancient Continent, I will hold a ceremony to pay homage to the heavens. The world of the Ancient Continent has given birth to consciousness. I need to utilize the world consciousness of the Ancient Continent to strive for enlightenment in the Great Dao, thereby transcending from a True Monarch to be a Martial Ancestor. If I seed, you can return to the Divine Realm with me at any time, and you won''t have to worry. Even if I fail and can''t achieve Martial Ancestor status in a short time, you still need not worry. The Ancient Continent I unify will be maintained for a significant period. The safety of the Feng n and the Ancient Origin Sect will also be ensured."


    Lin Fei exined in detail. The unification of the Ancient Continent was for his cultivation, and he ced great hope in it. Whether he couldprehend the Dao and achieve Martial Ancestor status depended on this journey to the Ancient Continent.

 575. Reunites with the Phoenix, the Phoenix’s Astonishment!

    575. Reunites with the Phoenix, the Phoenix¡¯s Astonishment!


    "By the way, let''s go see the Phoenix," Lin Fei suggested.


    "The Phoenix?" Feng Ling nodded. Initially, the Phoenix had helped Lin Fei, hoping that after he achieved Martial Ancestor status, he would help free the Phoenix from confinement.


    However, now that Lin Fei had spent several years cultivating in the Divine Realm, his vision and insights had greatly expanded. He didn''t believe that only reaching the level of a Martial Ancestor would be required to rescue the Phoenix.


    "Alright, let''s go together," they agreed. So, the two of them arrived at the entrance to the secret realm. This was not an actual realm but rather a small world, as described by the Phoenix. However, now that Lin Fei was a True Monarch, entering a small world would risk bursting it. Was this indeed the case?


    Lin Fei decided to test it. "Enter!" he dered, and both he and Feng Ling stepped into the entrance.


    "Buzz."


    In the next moment, Lin Fei found himself inside the realm. However, it was different from what he had imagined. His True Monarch form didn''t cause the realm to copse.


    "Wait a moment, this isn''t a small world! This is... a True Monarch-level world?"


    Lin Fei''s heart shook. It seemed like he had sensed the extraordinary nature of this world. It was actually a True Monarch-level world!


    Only a True Monarch-level world could amodate Lin Fei''s True Monarch form; otherwise, a small world would surely be shattered. But this Enigma Realm appeared to be unaffected.


    Now Lin Fei was curious. To use a True Monarch-level world to imprison the Phoenix was indeed a bold move.


    Lin Fei finally understood why the Phoenix had said that only a True Immortal or Martial Ancestor could free it. This was a True Monarch-level world, and if it showed no signs of copsing, then a True Monarch alone would be helpless. Clearly, it would require someone at the level of a true Immortal or Martial Ancestor to bring the Phoenix out.


    "Swoosh."


    In no time, they arrived in front of the paulownia tree. They had already spotted the colossal fiery figure perched on the paulownia tree ¨C the Phoenix.


    Previously, the Phoenix had been at the divine level, but now that Lin Fei was a True Monarch, his perspective had changed. To him, the Phoenix was no mere divine entity.


    This Phoenix appeared to still be in the process of maturing, growing stronger with each passing moment. It was undoubtedly beyond just the divine level, likely at the True Monarch level.


    The Phoenix seemed to be resting with its eyes closed but suddenly snapped them open.


    "Whoosh."


    Its gaze fixed on Lin Fei and Feng Ling, particrly Lin Fei. In its eyes, there was a hint of astonishment.


    "Hmm?" The Phoenix said, "Your aura is unusual. You are not a Martial God; you are a True Monarch? But how could you have achieved True Monarch status so quickly since yourst visit? Going from Martial God to True Monarch, even with a trip to the Divine Realm, shouldn''t have been this fast!"


    The Phoenix stared intently at Lin Fei, its eyes filled with shock as if it couldn''t believe what it was seeing. True Monarch! Lin Fei had already be a True Monarch!


    Lin Fei nodded slightly and respectfully addressed the Phoenix, "Through a fortuitous opportunity, I ventured into the Divine Realm and achieved the status of True Monarch. I initially intended to return to this realm to fulfill my promise to you and help you leave this world. However, it seems that it may be more challenging than I thought. I didn''t expect this to be a True Monarch-level world."


    Lin Fei had nothing to hide, and the Phoenix remained silent for a long while. Eventually, it let out a deep sigh and said, "You are truly a True Monarch. And you''ve returned from the Divine Realm. You must know the secret of the Ancient Continent, right? All you need to do is unify the Ancient Continent and perform a heaven sacrificial ritual. Then, you might have a chance toprehend the great Dao and achieve Martial Ancestor status. Once you be a Martial Ancestor, I might truly have a chance to escape..."


    The Phoenix was also filled with excitement. Initially, when it had helped Lin Fei, it had merely yed a minor role without harboring great hopes.


    However, it was beyond unexpected that Lin Fei had achieved True Monarch status in such a short time, and there was even a glimmer of hope for him to be a Martial Ancestor. This unexpected turn of events brought joy to the Phoenix.


    "Yes, senior, this time I returned to the Ancient Continent with the intention ofprehending the Great Dao," Lin Fei solemnly stated. "Although this is a True Monarch-level world, I still want to give it a try, to see if I can help you leave this world."


    The Phoenix did not oppose Lin Fei''s decision. Instead, it nodded and said, "Very well, you should try it. You''ll only be satisfied if you attempt it."


    Lin Fei appreciated the Phoenix''s understanding and cooperation. "Senior Phoenix, I will give it my best shot."


    With the Phoenix''s consent, Lin Fei reached out and grabbed it without resistance. He held the Phoenix firmly.


    "Let''s go."


    Lin Fei, along with Feng Ling, headed towards the world''s passage that led back to the Feng family. However, while Lin Fei could pass through the passage, an invisible barrier seemed to block the Phoenix from leaving.


    "Is there a barrier?" Lin Fei''s eyes shed with determination. He unleashed a powerful punch, and the particles within his physical body instantly erupted.


    "Crack!"


    The void shattered instantly, even breaking the True Void, which was a level above the Divine Realm''s void. However, despite shattering the void, there remained an invisible barrier that still prevented the Phoenix from leaving.


    Lin Fei''s expression changed as he realized what was blocking the Phoenix. It wasn''t just a simple void barrier; it was a barrierposed of all thews within this world.


    Everyw in the True Monarch-level world had formed a barrier, preventing the Phoenix from leaving. This was an incredible and extraordinary feat, and Lin Fei had rarely encountered something like this before.


    "No use. Thesews have formed a barrier. Unless you can break this world, you won''t be able to break through these barriers," the Phoenix said with a slight shake of its head, already aware of this oue.


    "Is that so?" Lin Fei''s gaze turned icy.


    With a thunderous boom, the power within Lin Fei''s 5,300 particle worlds erupted. His strength continued to rise. While it was usually difficult for True Monarch-level strength to break thews of a True Monarch-level world, there were always exceptions. When one''s power exceeds the limits of thews, the impossible could be possible.


    Crack!


    In the next moment, the Phoenix, which had appeared nonchnt and unimpressed, witnessed one of thews shattering before its eyes. Its eyes widened in disbelief. Lin Fei had actually managed to break aw!


    Even though it was just onew, it was still aw! Despite the existence of countlessws, Lin Fei''s ability to break even a singlew had already surpassed the abilities of almost all True Monarchs. Perhaps Lin Fei could truly free the Phoenix from its imprisonment!

 576. Rescue the Phoenix

    576. Rescue the Phoenix


    With each technique Lin Fei unleashed, onew after another shattered under the force of his power. However, thews were numerous, and one after another continued to appear.


    The True Monarch-level world didn''t copse. When onew shattered and broke, the next would quickly restore itself. This was because the source sea of the True Monarch-level world remained intact.


    As Lin Fei continued his efforts, the initial excitement and hope in the Phoenix''s heart gradually subsided. Instead, a sense of disappointment crept in. It could tell that while Lin Fei could makews shatter, he couldn''t break all of them. He still couldn''t shatter the invisiblew barrier surrounding it, which meant he couldn''t take it out of the world.


    Lin Fei noticed the change in the Phoenix''s expression.


    "I don''t need to break all thews. I just need to break thews around this True Monarch-level world''s portal. When that happens, the portal will lose its barrier, and you''ll be able to leave this True Monarch-level world. To achieve this, I need to sever the connection between the portal area and the entire True Monarch-level world," Lin Fei muttered quietly.


    While it might seem impossible for others, Lin Fei had a way. He possessed Saber World, which could iste the inside from the outside. His current Saber World was top-tier among True Monarchs, and even a True Monarch-level world would have a hard time breaking through Saber World''s istion.


    "Senior Phoenix, don''t lose hope. There''s onest method," Lin Fei said, instilling a glimmer of hope in the Phoenix.


    However, the Phoenix remained skeptical. "What method can there possibly be now?"


    Lin Fei didn''t respond. Instead, he took a deep breath and dered, "Saber World!"


    With his words, Saber World descended, a fusion of Lin Fei''s worldws.


    This time, Saber World was a fusion of Lin Fei''s sixty-one worldws, nine more than before. These nine worldws were obtained when Lin Fei passed his ninth Heavenly Tribtion. Although he hadn''t immediately created a Particle World with them, they could still be integrated into Saber World, significantly enhancing its power.


    When Saber World descended, it enveloped Lin Fei, the Phoenix, and Feng Ling. The Phoenix immediately sensed something different. It couldn''t perceive anything from the outside world anymore. It seemed that Saber World hadpletely isted them from the external world, preventing even thews from prating.


    Lin Fei was well aware that Saber World would iste them both internally and externally when it descended, creating aplete separation that evenws couldn''t break through. He shouted, "Break!"


    One by one, thews of the True Monarch-level worlds within Saber World shattered¡ªfirst one, then two, three, four, five, and more. However, the True Monarch-level world''s source sea couldn''t replenish these shatteredws because Saber World isted everything inside from the external world.


    Lin Fei asked the Phoenix, "Senior, can you still feel the barrier now?"


    The Phoenix replied excitedly, "The barrier has really disappeared."


    It had been a constant source of distress for the Phoenix, making it believe that only a True Immortal or Martial Ancestor could rescue it.


    However, now, Lin Fei, a mere True Monarch, had managed to free it from captivity. Overwhelmed with gratitude, the Phoenix didn''t hesitate any longer and stepped into the portal, instantly vanishing without a trace.


    Lin Fei and Feng Ling exchanged nces before following suit. They rushed out of the True Monarch-level world and appeared in the backyard of the Feng family.


    A series of ripples in space appeared, and a massive firebird materialized out of thin air. The surrounding space seemed to distort, and the intense heat made the air scorching.


    The Phoenix was filled with excitement as it gazed around, taking in the unfamiliar yet familiar surroundings. It had undergone countless rebirths, bathed in fire repeatedly, and experienced many phoenix Nirvanas. These experiences had caused some of its memories to fade away, but now, seeing this scene, it recognized it immediately.


    Ancient Continent! This was the real Ancient Continent! It had truly been freed from captivity!


    At this moment, Lin Fei and Feng Ling also emerged from the True Monarch-level world.


    "Senior, how do you feel?" Lin Fei asked.


    "It''s amazing, I''m truly free!" The Phoenix was overwhelmed with emotion. It had thought that it would be trapped in that True Monarch-level world for countless lifetimes, only having a chance to escape when the world was on the brink of copse.


    But who knew how long it would take for some True Monarch-level worlds to reach that point? Some of them were incredibly ancient and might never copse. Fortunately, Lin Fei had rescued it.


    The Phoenix continued, "True Monarch Lin, you saved me. If you have any wishes or requests, please don''t hesitate to ask. As long as I can do it, I won''t refuse."


    Lin Fei shook his head. He didn''t need anything from the Phoenix; he had only fulfilled his promise to help it.


    "Senior, do you n to leave the Ancient Continent directly and go to the Divine Realm, or do you want to stay in the Ancient Continent for now?" Lin Fei asked. "And about that powerful being who trapped you, I''m afraid it might be at the True Immortal level. If you rush to the Divine Realm, it could be dangerous."


    The Phoenix''s form changed slightly, transforming into an elegant woman dressed in fiery red, radiating a noble and fiery aura. She assured Lin Fei, "True Monarch Lin, you can rest assured. I won''t be going to the Divine Realm anytime soon. I''ll stay in the Ancient Continent, in the Feng family."


    Lin Fei smiled. Having the Phoenix remain in the Feng family was ideal. It was like having a True Monarch-level powerhouse guarding the Feng family and the Ancient Origin Sect. This would allow Lin Fei to carry out his n to unify the Ancient Continent without worries. Once he unified the Ancient Continent, even if he didn''t achieve Martial Ancestor status and had to leave the Ancient Continent, having the Phoenix, the Ancient Origin Sect, and the Feng family would ensure their safety.


    In the Ancient Continent, there was absolutely no one who could match the Phoenix. While Ancient Continent did have some Deity Transformation and Martial God-level cultivators, none of them were at the True Monarch level. The Phoenix had be one of the most powerful beings in the Ancient Continent, second only to Lin Fei. Its presence alone could dominate the entire continent.


    "After being trapped in a True Monarch-level world for so many years, now that I''ve finally escaped, I need to explore," the Phoenix said before disappearing without a trace, leaving only a promise to return.


    Lin Fei and Feng Ling exchanged nces and nodded. They understood the urgency in the Phoenix''s heart.


    "Feng Ling, with the Phoenix by our side, my ns are free from worries. It''s time to get started," Lin Fei said. "However, in order to unify Ancient Continent, we must first deal with the strongest force. What is the oldest, most powerful, and most renowned force in all of the Ancient Continent?"


    Lin Fei turned to Feng Ling for answers.

 577. Eternal Life Alliance

    577. Eternal Life Alliance


    "Observing Heaven Pavilion!" Feng Ling immediately mentioned the name.


    Ancient Continent was vast, but Observing Heaven Pavilion had a long history and a reputation for having Martial God and Deity Transformation cultivators among its ranks.


    Regardless of the rise and fall of various forces in the Ancient Continent, Observing Heaven Pavilion remained as stable as a mountain, making it the undisputed number one force.


    "Observing Heaven Pavilion, it is," Lin Fei nodded. "We will establish our force first and then head to Observing Heaven Pavilion to start our journey to conquer the Ancient Continent."


    Lin Fei recognized the need to build a new force beyond the Ancient Origin Sect or the Feng family. This new force would have the Ancient Origin Sect and the Feng family as its core members. He and Feng Ling spent several days discussing every aspect of this new force, rifying their goals and objectives.


    However, at the end of their discussions, Feng Ling asked, "What should we name this new force?"


    Lin Fei thought for a moment and then replied, "This force is open to both cultivators and martial artists, and its sole goal is eternal life. Therefore, let''s call it the ''Eternal Life Alliance.''"


    Eternal Life Alliance¡ªa force personally led by Lin Fei. While he might need to invest a significant amount of effort and resources in the early stages, it was ultimately a means to achieve the unification of the Ancient Continent and the sessful execution of the Heaven Sacrifice Ritual. Lin Fei cared more about the purpose it served than its long-term future.


    "Let''s head back to Ancient Origin Sect for now," Lin Fei said, and together with Feng Ling, they flew towards Ancient Origin Sect.


    Ancient Origin Sect was bustling with joy from top to bottom. News had spread throughout the sect: Supreme Elder Lin Fei had returned!


    As a legend of the Ancient Origin Sect, Lin Fei''s prestige was beyond imagination, surpassing even that of the sect''s founding ancestor. After all, it was Lin Fei who had elevated the Ancient Origin Sect to the pinnacle of the Ancient Continent, making it one of the top sects.


    Soon, two figures descended upon the Ancient Origin Sect. Every disciple of the sect greeted them with the utmost respect, "We wee Supreme Elder back to the mountain! We wee Martial God Feng back to the mountain!"


    Feng Ling, seeing the grand reception, smiled and said, "Indeed, your sect''s scale is muchrger than my Feng family''s."


    Lin Fei also wore a slight smile. As he looked around, he spotted many familiar faces, including Shen Lianxin. He also recognized the Sect Master of Ancient Origin Sect and others. These were the people he was familiar with. Here, in the Ancient Origin Sect, he felt a sense of belonging.


    "Supreme Elder, you''ve finally returned," said the Sect Master of Ancient Origin Sect.


    "Yes, I''ve returned," Lin Fei replied with deep emotion. In Divine Realm, he might have been the top Martial God and even a legend, but Great Dream Sect in Divine Realm never gave him a true sense of belonging. It was the Ancient Origin Sect that made him feel at ease.


    Lin Fei, apanied by Feng Ling, entered the main hall. The senior members of the Ancient Origin Sect had gathered there, including Shen Lianxin, who had made tremendous progress in the past few years.


    Shen Lianxin had even achieved Martial Sovereign status, an incredible feat in such a short time. Now, he was one of the Ancient Origin Sect''s top cultivation talents, with the potential to be a Martial King.


    Lin Fei scanned the room and spoke with a solemn tone, "This time I return to Ancient Continent to aplish a great task. I intend to establish the Eternal Life Alliance. With the Eternal Life Alliance, we will unite and conquer the entire Ancient Continent. This alliance will be built upon the foundation of the Ancient Origin Sect and the Feng family. Anyone who wishes to participate is wee to join voluntarily."


    Lin Fei did not force anyone to join the Eternal Life Alliance. After all, the idea of unifying the entire Ancient Continent sounded quite ambitious.


    Sure enough, when they heard that Lin Fei wanted to "unify" the Ancient Continent and even "dominate" it, many members of the Ancient Origin Sect were shocked.


    "What? Establish the Eternal Life Alliance and even dominate the entire Ancient Continent? Ancient Continent is vast, and there are many god-level cultivators like Martial Gods and Deity Transformation stage cultivators. Unifying the entire Ancient Continent is extremely difficult."


    "However, since Senior Lin wishes to do this, we should support him. He must have thought it through carefully and won''t act recklessly."


    "Could it be that Senior Lin is absolutely confident? After all, he spent several years in Divine Realm..."


    Some of the core high-ranking members of the Ancient Origin Sect appeared hesitant. This was indeed a massive undertaking, and they were taken aback by the audacity of Lin Fei''s n.


    "I''ll join the Eternal Life Alliance!" dered a cold voice, breaking the silence.


    All eyes turned toward the speaker. It was no surprise that it was Shen Lianxin.


    "Shen Lianxin!"


    Lin Fei had expected Shen Lianxin to be the first to support him.


    "Brother Shen, you''re still the same," Lin Fei said with a smile.


    For Lin Fei, the Eternal Life Alliance was merely a tool. Unifying the Ancient Continent posed no difficulty for him as he had already achieved True Monarch status. However, he didn''t mention this achievement and left it for Ancient Origin Sect members to discover on their own. It was an opportunity for them.


    Once the Eternal Life Alliance dominated the entire Ancient Continent, it would gain immense power and resources. The leaders of the alliance would enjoy unprecedented benefits. Lin Fei wasn''t concerned about the alliance''s future; he was more interested in seeing which individuals within the Ancient Origin Sect would seize this opportunity.


    Simrly, he didn''t reveal his True Monarch status to the Feng family and allowed its members to make their own choices. This was a chance for them as well.


    As days went by, both the Feng family and the Ancient Origin Sect began to take action. Many people carefully considered their options and chose to join the Eternal Life Alliance. However, some individuals, seeking stability, decided to remain in either the Ancient Origin Sect or the Feng family.


    Despite Lin Fei''s high prestige, many still had concerns about joining the Eternal Life Alliance, as it meant participating in battles with various powerful forces once the alliance aimed to dominate the Ancient Continent. These battles posed significant risks, including the possibility of death, which made some hesitate.


    Nevertheless, many were willing to join the Eternal Life Alliance because of Lin Fei''s reputation and influence. Within just half a month, the alliance was established and began expanding. News spread that Lin Fei, the Martial God, had returned to the Ancient Continent and formed the Eternal Life Alliance.


    "What does Martial God Lin want by creating the Eternal Life Alliance? I heard it''s for the purpose of unifying the Ancient Continent."


    "That''s too ambitious. The Ancient Continent has so many ancient powers, each incredibly strong. How could the Eternal Life Alliance hope to unify it?"


    "But that''s the reality. Let''s see what happens once the Eternal Life Alliance is fully established. Ancient Continent is about to enter a period of turmoil again."

 578. Destroy the Observing Heaven Pavilion?

    578. Destroy the Observing Heaven Pavilion?


    Many well-informed individuals had a sense that something unusual was happening in the Ancient Continent. They anticipated that the appearance of the Eternal Life Alliance might lead to chaos and conflicts. The top-tier factions were particrly focused on the alliance''s actions, wondering who would be the first target once the alliance was fully operational.


    In the Eternal Life Alliance''s great hall, many high-ranking members listened to Lin Fei''s words with a sense of awe and shock. The target of their first operation was none other than the mighty Observing Heaven Pavilion.


    "Observing Heaven Pavilion! To unify the entire Ancient Continent, the Eternal Life Alliance must first eliminate the Observing Heaven Pavilion. Therefore, the first action of the Eternal Life Alliance must be directed at Observing Heaven Pavilion."


    The members of the Eternal Life Alliance were deeply moved by Lin Fei''s words. Observing Heaven Pavilion was, without a doubt, the most powerful force in the entire Ancient Continent, with an iprehensible foundation. If the alliance were to sessfully defeat Observing Heaven Pavilion, its influence would soar, and many things might not even require force.


    However, the question remained: Could the Eternal Life Alliance actually defeat the Observing Heaven Pavilion?


    "Leader, should we reconsider this matter?" one member asked. "Observing Heaven Pavilion is like an unyielding bone. It''s said that they have a Martial God and a Deity Transformation cultivator, and their foundation is incredibly deep. If we attack them recklessly and fail, the consequences would be unimaginable."


    "Leader, should we think this through and consider targeting another faction instead?"


    Many members were not entirely in agreement. Observing Heaven Pavilion''s reputation was too great, having stood tall in the Ancient Continent for a long time. The concerns were justified, given that the alliance had only recently been established, even with Lin Fei as their legendary Martial God.


    Nheless, Lin Fei remained calm and said, "No, we won''t change our target. It will still be Observing Heaven Pavilion. This time, the Eternal Life Alliance will spare no effort to annihte Observing Heaven Pavilion! Also, feel free to release some information, no need to keep it secret. Let the entire Ancient Continent know."


    Lin Fei made his arrangements step by step. His true goal was not to eliminate Observing Heaven Pavilion, which he could easily achieve. Instead, he wanted to use this as a way to intimidate the entire Ancient Continent, making all the factions submit without the need for sneak attacks. He aimed to demonstrate their overwhelming power, leaving no room for resistance or hope.


    "Yes, Leader."


    With that, the members of the Eternal Life Alliance began their preparations.


    Ancient Continent was buzzing with excitement due to recent events. News had spread that the newly formed Eternal Life Alliance had chosen its first target: Observing Heaven Pavilion. This revtion had sent shockwaves throughout the continent, with discussions and spections running wild.


    "Is the Eternal Life Alliance crazy? Their first target is Observing Heaven Pavilion! Don''t they realize the depth of Observing Heaven Pavilion''s power and influence?"


    "The Eternal Life Alliance relies solely on Lin Fei, the Martial God. If they fail to defeat Observing Heaven Pavilion, it could be a fatal blow to their alliance."


    "But isn''t Lin Fei a legendary Martial God of Ancient Continent? As long as he takes action, Observing Heaven Pavilion should have a tough time resisting."


    "Lin Fei may be a Martial God, but Observing Heaven Pavilion is no pushover. Taking down Observing Heaven Pavilion won''t be easy."


    "Lin Fei visited the Divine Realm, and perhaps he has be a bit too arrogant, thinking that everyone in the Ancient Continent is weak. Maybe Observing Heaven Pavilion will wake him up."


    Most people expressed skepticism about the chances of the Eternal Life Alliance and Observing Heaven Pavilion. Many believed that the oue of this conflict would serve as a reality check for Lin Fei.


    However, as the involved parties, Observing Heaven Pavilion remained unusually silent. No statements or news were released from their side. Inside Observing Heaven Pavilion, a sense of foreboding and worry prevailed.


    Perhaps many people outside didn''t understand what the "Divine Realm" was truly like, but Observing Heaven Pavilion did.


    At this moment, Observing Heaven Pavilion had three supreme leaders, and only those within the organization were aware of their existence. Among them, two were Deity Transformation cultivators, and one was a Martial God.


    Inside the grand hall, the three supreme leaders and core members of Observing Heaven Pavilion sat in deep contemtion. Finally, one of the Martial Gods spoke, "The intelligence is urate. The Eternal Life Alliance released this information themselves. They want to establish their authority by targeting Observing Heaven Pavilion. Their move will likely happen within the next few days. Observing Heaven Pavilion is on the brink of life and death. What do you all think we should do?"


    The words of the Martial God sent shockwaves through the assembly. The fact that the Eternal Life Alliance had willingly revealed their intentions indicated they were highly confident. Otherwise, why would they dare to appear so "arrogant"?


    "Three Pavilion Masters, what exactly is the Eternal Life Alliance relying on?"


    "Yeah, even though the Eternal Life Alliance has Lin Fei, he''s just a Martial God. With three Pavilion Masters here, can''t we stop him?"


    "Even if Lin Fei is incredibly strong, the three Pavilion Masters should be able to hold him back."


    "So, what''s the Eternal Life Alliance''s confidence or trump card?"


    One of the Deity Transformation Pavilion Masters calmly replied, "The Eternal Life Alliance''s trump card is most likely Lin Fei himself. You all may not be aware of how terrifying the Divine Realm is. Although Lin Fei has only been there for two or three years, with his talent, even in that short time, he could have made significant progress. Currently, who in the Ancient Continent can match Lin Fei? Remember, even in the past, Lin Fei was already renowned in the Ancient Continent and had few rivals. It''s even more so now."


    In truth, they had an even greater concern, though it sounded absurd and far-fetched. Was Lin Fei still just a Martial God? What if he had surpassed that level?


    Despite how insane it sounded, it wasn''t entirely impossible. Lin Fei''s path of cultivation in the Ancient Continent had been remarkable, progressing from a rtively unknown figure to a Martial God within a few years. If he could achieve that, breaking through the Martial God realm to a level above it within two or three years might not be entirely out of the question.


    Furthermore, there was another significant reason for their concern. Many Martial Gods and Deity Transformation cultivators from the Ancient Continent had entered the Divine Realm and hadn''t returned. How could Lin Fei, who had spent only a few years there, return unscathed? This alone suggested that Lin Fei was anything but ordinary.


    "Very well, this time, the three of us will test Lin Fei''s strength. If we can''t win, then we''ll disband Observing Heaven Pavilion. Our legacy has lost its meaning."


    In reality, the three Pavilion Masters were quite pessimistic. However, they had no choice but to make the attempt. If it proved impossible, they wouldn''t insist on continuing.


    As they discussed their n, a Nascent Soul cultivator arrived in haste. His face was filled with fear as he reported, "Three Pavilion Masters and elders, the Eternal Life Alliance, along with Lin Fei, have already arrived outside Observing Heaven Pavilion."


    "They''re here?"


    The three Pavilion Masters were slightly surprised. They hadn''t expected the Eternal Life Alliance to move so quickly. This day couldn''t have been worse. The purpose of the Eternal Life Alliance was to unify the Ancient Continent, and this sh was inevitable.


    "Well, let the three of us go and meet Lin Fei first. Let''s see what kind of earth-shattering abilities this Martial God from the Divine Realm possesses."


    With that, the three cultivators took a step forward, transforming into streaks of light and flying out of Observing Heaven Pavilion. The others exchanged nces and quickly followed suit, flying towards the outskirts of Observing Heaven Pavilion.

 579. Martial God? True Monarch!

    579. Martial God? True Monarch!


    "Is this Observing Heaven Pavilion?"


    Lin Fei stood with his hands behind his back, quietly suspended in the void. Behind him, arge number of Eternal Life Alliance members also stood in the void. Lin Fei was quite curious about Observing Heaven Pavilion because its headquarters were located in the void, to be precise, inside a special magic treasure. It resembled a massive pagoda, and within the pagoda was Observing Heaven Pavilion itself.


    Lin Fei didn''t conceal his presence, and the actions of the Eternal Life Alliance were not hidden either. Therefore, many strong individuals and factions secretly followed them, all the way to Observing Heaven Pavilion. They watched silently from the surroundings. This battle would have a significant impact on the entire situation in the Ancient Continent.


    Among the members of the Eternal Life Alliance, there was only one Martial God ¨C Lin Fei. However, when he stood in the void, no one dared to underestimate him.


    "Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh."


    Soon, streaks of light flew out from inside the Observing Heaven Pavilion, revealing three figures. Each of them emitted a strong divine-level aura. Many factions that had been secretly observing were astonished.


    Observing Heaven Pavilion was indeed formidable, but it had always been shrouded in mystery. People had spected whether it possessed two divine-level cultivators, but now that three divine-level cultivators had appeared from Observing Heaven Pavilion, it was truly shocking.


    Who could have imagined that Observing Heaven Pavilion had not just two, but three divine-level cultivators? Underestimating Observing Heaven Pavilion''s strength could lead to disastrous consequences.


    "Observing Heaven Pavilion having three divine-level cultivators?"


    "Did we estimate wrongly? Could our Alliance Leader be in danger?"


    "We should have nned more carefully. Observing Heaven Pavilion has profound foundations and should not be underestimated."


    "Who would have thought that Observing Heaven Pavilion had three divine-level cultivators?"


    Many members of the Eternal Life Alliance were filled with shock. Three divine-level cultivators!


    Although it was just one more divine-level cultivator than they had estimated, a single divine-level cultivator could have a decisive impact. A divine-level cultivator was notparable to a Nascent Soul or a Martial King.


    However, the three divine-level cultivators appeared humble and showed no signs of arrogance. Instead, they looked at Lin Fei with solemn expressions.


    "Alliance Leader Lin, we do not oppose your goal of unifying the Ancient Continent. Furthermore, even Observing Heaven Pavilion can be integrated into the Eternal Life Alliance."


    "But as the Pavilion Masters of Observing Heaven Pavilion, we cannot remain uninvolved. Regardless, we would like to give it a try."


    "If we are defeated, Observing Heaven Pavilion will be fully integrated into the Eternal Life Alliance."


    "Please, Alliance Leader Lin, enlighten us!"


    The three god-level cultivators disyed a lowly attitude.


    "Oh? You are all willing to give up Observing Heaven Pavilion, and even willing to merge it into the Eternal Life Alliance? Are you saying that the legacy of Observing Heaven Pavilion, which has been passed down for so many years, can be discarded at any moment?"


    Lin Fei was somewhat surprised. He hadn''t expected the three divine-level cultivators of Observing Heaven Pavilion to be so willing to abandon their legacy. It seemed like they could give it up at any time.


    "Observing Heaven Pavilion doesn''t really have a legacy. When Observing Heaven Pavilion was established, it was formed by several divine-level cultivators joining forces. Nowadays, if it''s not feasible, why should we insist?"


    Lin Fei understood the situation. He stood still and said, "Go ahead, make your move."


    "Alliance Leader Lin, we won''t hold back!"


    The next moment, the three divine-level cultivators attacked. Two Deity Transformation cultivators unleashed their magic treasures, while the Martial God delivered a direct punch.


    The attacks from the three god-level cultivators simultaneously struck Lin Fei. It was evident that these three divine-level cultivators had a high level of cooperation. Their coordination was not something achieved overnight.


    However, facing thebined attack of three divine-level cultivators, Lin Fei remained motionless, standing in the void. He allowed their attacks tond on him.


    "What''s going on? Is Martial God Lin really trying to confront three divine-level cultivators head-on?"


    "Is he overestimating himself just because he went to Divine Realm for a while?"


    "Could he really be invincible now?"


    Some powerful individuals who had been secretly observing the situation, including Martial Gods and Deity Transformation cultivators, were gradually growing resentful. They had their reasons for not going to the Divine Realm, but it didn''t mean they acknowledged being inferior to Divine Realm Martial Gods. Lin Fei was confronting three opponents head-on as if he didn''t take them seriously at all.


    With a loud "bang," the three divine-level cultivators unleashed their full power. They poured their formidable forces into Lin Fei, expecting to crush himpletely. However, what they witnessed left them in shock. Lin Fei''s body remainedpletely unscathed, not a single particle destroyed.


    These three divine-level cultivators couldn''t believe their eyes. How could a Martial God withstand theirbined attacks without any damage?


    "Are you really a Martial God?" One of the Martial Gods trembled as he spoke.


    "Martial God?" Lin Fei chuckled. "I just passed my ninth Heavenly Tribtion. I don''t know if I can be considered a Martial God. In the Divine Realm, many don''t call me a Martial God but rather a True Monarch."


    With a thunderous roar, Lin Fei''s body expanded instantly, reaching tens of thousands of meters in size. Although the power of the particle world within him didn''t burst out, every particle in his body exploded. His aura spread far and wide, shaking the entire Ancient Continent. This imposing aura was not directed at the three divine-level cultivators intentionally, but they still felt suffocated.


    This level of aura far exceeded their expectations, leaving them stunned.


    "True Monarch? Nine Heavenly Tribtions signify the limit of a Martial God, while a True Monarch surpasses it."


    "Lin Fei has been in the Divine Realm for only two or three years and has already be a True Monarch?"


    "But this aura is too terrifying, definitely not something a Martial God can possess. Could it really be a True Monarch?"


    Those who had been secretly observing, including Martial Gods and Deity Transformation cultivators, now understood that Lin Fei had likely achieved the status of a True Monarch. The three divine-level cultivators from the Observing Heaven Pavilion were in a state of shock and disbelief.


    "True Monarch! I never imagined that Lin Fei had already be a True Monarch."


    "No wonder the three of us couldn''t defeat Lin Fei even when we joined forces."


    "So, the reason Lin Fei could return from the Divine Realm is that he has already be a True Monarch."


    "Faced with the power of a True Monarch, what are we mere divine-level cultivators?"


    "We admit defeat. The Observing Heaven Pavilion will submit to True Monarch Lin''s judgment."


    The three god-level cultivators were in a state of shock, their faces ashen. They had been defeated, and it was a devastating loss. Throughout the battle, Lin Fei hadn''t even actively attacked; it was the three of them who initiated the confrontation.


    Yet, they ended up suffering a humiliating defeat. Lin Fei''s physical body couldn''t be harmed or even a single particle annihted by theirbined efforts. It was a crushing defeat.


    However, despite their defeat, they couldn''t help but be amazed. Who would have thought that Lin Fei, who had only been in the Divine Realm for two or three years, would achieve the status of a True Monarch? They epted their loss with respect and humility.

 580. Heaven Sacrificial Ceremony

    580. Heaven Sacrificial Ceremony


    The Observing Heaven Sect ultimately merged with the Eternal Life Alliance, doing so without a trace of resentment. The three god-level cultivators of the sect acknowledged their defeat wholeheartedly.


    Who would have thought that Lin Fei had already ascended to the rank of True Monarch? When a True Monarch descended upon the Ancient Continent, they became invincible, capable of dominating the entirend.


    Indeed, the Ancient Continent of today was a far cry from the one that once bore true immortals and martial ancestors. In the current era, god-level cultivators stood at the pinnacle. As for True Monarchs, they had to ascend to the Divine Realm to reach such heights.


    "What are your intentions, the three of you?" Lin Fei inquired of the three god-level cultivators from the Observing Heaven Sect. He had no intention of ying these three god-level cultivators, for their behavior had been rather "astute," and there was no need to take their lives.


    The three of them exchanged nces before respectfully stating, "Since we have chosen to remain in the Ancient Continent, it means we do not wish to go to the Divine Realm. If the True Monarch is willing to ept us, the three of us are willing to serve the True Monarch!"


    These three god-level cultivators had actively chosen to join Lin Fei. After all, god-level cultivators within the Ancient Continent were considered top-tier existences.


    With Lin Fei at the helm, toppling the Ancient Continent would be a straightforward matter for the Eternal Life Alliance. Thus, if they could join the Eternal Life Alliance now, it would be a boon for these three god-level cultivators.


    "If the three god-level cultivators wish to join the Eternal Life Alliance, then the Eternal Life Alliance naturally wees it," Lin Fei readily agreed. "For now, the three god-level friends shall be elders of the Eternal Life Alliance. What say you?"


    The three cultivators nodded in agreement. "We thank the True Monarch!"


    In truth, their decision to join the Eternal Life Alliance served another purpose¡ªto prevent theplete annihtion of the Observing Heaven Sect.


    With their inclusion, the Observing Heaven Sect could gradually assimte into the Eternal Life Alliance instead of being obliterated by Lin Fei. This was thest act they could perform on behalf of the Observing Heaven Sect.


    Lin Fei did not linger in the Observing Heaven Sect for long. He promptly returned to the Eternal Life Alliance, leaving others to handle the integration of the Observing Heaven Sect. Lin Fei did not pay much attention to such trivial matters.


    With the Observing Heaven Sect merging into the Eternal Life Alliance, and even its three god-level cultivators joining, the entire Ancient Continent was shaken to its core. Especially the various forces and strong individuals who had witnessed the entire process of Lin Fei''s confrontation with the three god-level cultivators. At this moment, they fell silent.


    Despite the Eternal Life Alliance continuously propagating this matter, these forces remained silent. It was not because they were unprepared. They knew that Lin Fei must have some backing to dare to take action against the Observing Heaven Sect. While the possibility of the Eternal Life Alliance obliterating the Observing Heaven Sect was slim, it did exist. Even if it happened, many powerful individuals or forces would not be surprised.


    However, their current silence was due to the unexpected turn of events. They could never have imagined that Lin Fei was a True Monarch, surpassing Martial Gods. If he had been a Martial God, even a top-tier one, they would not have feared. After all, they would still have room to maneuver and negotiate in a battle against Martial Gods. But against a Martial True Monarch, what could they possibly use to resist?


    Lin Fei also knew that once his True Monarch status was exposed, it would send shockwaves throughout the Ancient Continent''s major forces. Therefore, he was not in a hurry to take further action. Instead, he patiently waited. He believed that many major forces would make their decisions ordingly. When the time came, Lin Fei might be able to achieve his goals without fighting, effectively sweeping across the entire Ancient Continent.


    Days passed by, and after ten days, Lin Fei embarked on his next move. This time, his targets were the Three Immortal Caverns, the Nine Dragons Sect, and the Frozen Dao. These three major forces were rumored to have god-level cultivators presiding over them¡ªextraordinary and formidable figures.


    However, Lin Fei took action. Within a single day, he consecutively crushed three major forces. Among them, the Three Immortal Caverns put up a stubborn resistance. Lin Fei unleashed the Saber World,pletely wiping out the Three Immortal Caverns.


    Yes,pletely wiped out. Every member of the Three Immortal Caverns, from those at the Deity Transformation, Nascent Soul, Golden Core, and others, all vanished within Lin Fei''s Saber World. Not a trace remained; they were utterly extinguished. Even the sect''s territory no longer bore any trace of the Three Immortal Caverns.


    Such power thoroughly stunned numerous major forces across the Ancient Continent. No one dared to resist stubbornly any longer. Subsequently, the development of the Eternal Life Alliance went even smoother than Lin Fei had anticipated. Even if there were some slightly troublesome forces, the three god-level cultivators from the Observing Heaven Sect would step in to resolve those issues. Lin Fei himself didn''t need to get involved.


    In just three months, the entire Ancient Continent was essentially under the control of the Eternal Life Alliance. The Eternal Life Alliance had rapidly expanded, bing a colossal entity. Of course, the current Eternal Life Alliance was diverse and fragmented. Only Lin Fei, who stood at the pinnacle, couldpletely suppress it. But Lin Fei didn''t mind; as long as he achieved his goal.


    "I''ve finally swept across the Ancient Continent, uniting it under my rule. Now, it''s time to hold the Heaven Sacrificial Ceremony," Lin Fei murmured.


    Lin Fei''s true intentions were known only to Feng Ling and the Phoenix. Phoenix had also joined the Eternal Life Alliance and held the position of an elder.


    The three god-level cultivators from the Observing Heaven Sect, upon joining the Eternal Life Alliance, learned that the Eternal Life Alliance wasn''t just home to Lin Fei as the True Monarch. There was also a second True Monarch.


    However, this second True Monarch appeared to be very unfamiliar. They seldom spoke and maintained a silent demeanor, making them even harder to approach than Lin Fei.


    With Phoenix overseeing matters, regardless of how scattered and chaotic the Eternal Life Alliance was, it wouldn''t copse. This was sufficient assurance.


    When Lin Fei conducted the Heaven Sacrificial Ceremony, it was not an ordinary ritual. It required numerous preparations, in essence, a disy of sincerity. The Heaven Sacrificial Ceremony was a prayer to the heavens, and how could one perform it without sincerity?


    Lin Fei had been preparing intermittently for about a month before everything was finally in order. In the Eternal Life Alliance, at the Altar of Heaven Sacrificial Ceremony, Lin Fei sat with Feng Ling by his side. Feng Ling held Lin Fei''s hand with a hint of unease and asked, "Lin Fei, are you sure everything will be alright?"


    Feng Ling also knew the reason behind Lin Fei holding the Heaven Sacrificial Ceremony. It was essentially a form of "prayer" to the Ancient Continent, hoping to gain insight into the grand Dao. To progress from a True Monarch to a Martial Ancestor and beyond required mastering aplete path. Feng Ling was well aware that Lin Fei was not far from achieving this.


    This time, returning to the Ancient Continent, the most crucial matter was holding the Heaven Sacrificial Ceremony. The goal was to see if Lin Fei could master aplete Dao with the assistance of the Ancient Continent. However, the world had its own spirit, and no one knew what would happen when the Heaven Sacrificial Ceremony was performed. Even if there appeared to be no danger, it couldn''t be guaranteed.


    Lin Fei tightly gripped Feng Ling''s hand and nodded gently, saying, "Don''t worry; nothing will go wrong. I''ll be cautious, and if any issues arise, I''ll stop immediately."


    "Alright, then be careful," Feng Ling finally let go of Lin Fei''s hand.


    With that, Lin Fei took one step after another until he stood on the Altar of Heaven Sacrificial Ceremony. At this moment, within the Eternal Life Alliance, countless eyes were focused on Lin Fei. Among the onlookers were god-level cultivators, Phoenix, and ordinary members. Everyone''s gaze was fixed on Lin Fei.


    After all, the Sky Ceremony represented not only the Eternal Life Alliance but also the entire Ancient Continent. In the event of any unexpected changes during the ceremony, the Eternal Life Alliance would halt it immediately.


    Lin Fei swiftly stepped onto the high tform. In his hand, he held a Heaven Sacrificial Ceremony scripture that outlined his request, hoping to gain insight into the grand Dao of the world.


    "Fire."


    mes erupted from Lin Fei''s hand. In an instant, the Heaven Sacrificial Ceremony scripture was rapidly consumed by the roaring mes, turning into ashes.

 581. The Origin Sea of the Ancient Continent

    581. The Origin Sea of the Ancient Continent


    The sacrificial text had been burnt, marking thepletion of the Heaven Sacrificial Ceremony. Now, all that remained was a period of quiet waiting. If the world consciousness of the Ancient Continent deemed Lin Fei worthy of representing the entire Ancient Continent, there would undoubtedly be some form of response.


    Time passed slowly. A quarter of an hour had psed since the sacrificial text was consumed by mes. However, there seemed to be no response as of yet.


    Lin Fei had meticulously inscribed his "request" onto the sacrificial text, believing that the world consciousness of the Ancient Continent was aware of his appeal.


    But whether the Ancient Continent''s world consciousness would grant his request was uncertain. Even True Immortals and Martial Ancestors couldn''t predict the consciousness of an entire world.


    Lin Fei remained patient. He had faith in the notion that the world had its own spirit, and he trusted the words of Great Dream Ancestor and Unity True Immortal.


    Finally, an hour had passed.


    Suddenly, the entire world began to tremble.


    Simultaneously, above Lin Fei''s head, a colossal vortex with the characters appeared faintly in the void. It was a spatial vortex, and nobody else could sense it, but Lin Fei felt it distinctly.


    This was a Sea of Origin, an immensely vast Sea of Origin, perhaps only slightly smaller than the Divine Realm''s.


    However, apart from the Divine Realm, Lin Fei hadn''t encountered arger Sea of Origin. Although it had some differencespared to the Divine Realm''s Sea of Origin, those differences were minor, primarily in scale. In essence, they were virtually identical. Lin Fei suddenly realized this in his heart.


    "Perhaps, this is the reason why the Ancient Continent was capable of giving birth to True Immortals and Martial Ancestors," Lin Fei mused. "The power of the Origin here is not much different from the Divine Realm. Could it be that the True Immortal Realm is the same?"


    At that moment, Lin Fei seemed to grasp the significance of the True Immortal Realm. However, despite its power, the True Immortal Realm could only give birth to True Immortals and Martial Ancestors, not Supreme Beings. Only the Divine Realm had the capability to birth Supreme Beings.


    Yet, the true nature and levels of Supreme Beings remained a mystery to Lin Fei.


    As the massive spatial vortex appeared, a beam of white light shot out from it. Although it was just a in white light, Lin Fei felt the presence of thews emanating from it¡ªthe essence of the world''sws.


    In the next instant, Lin Fei found himself enveloped in the white light. His figure flickered, and both the white light and Lin Fei disappeared.


    Amotion erupted within the Eternal Life Alliance. People were baffled and worried about Lin Fei''s sudden disappearance.


    "What''s happening? Where''s Leader Lin?"


    "Isn''t our Leader a True Monarch? How could he vanish like this?"


    "Could something have gone wrong with the Heaven Sacrificial Ceremony?"


    "What could possibly go wrong with the Ceremony?"


    "Look at our Elders; they seem surprisingly calm. It''s unlikely anything serious has urred."


    Many discussions were taking ce, and everyone was astonished by Lin Fei''s inexplicable disappearance.


    Upon seeing Lin Fei vanish, Feng Ling felt a jolt of surprise but remainedposed outwardly. She understood that this was not the time to panic; she needed to stay calm.


    Shortly after, she received a transmission from the Phoenix: "Feng Ling, don''t worry. True Monarch Lin has likely been transported to some other ce by the world consciousness of the Ancient Continent. With True Monarch Lin''s strength, there''s no force within the Ancient Continent that can harm him. I believe it won''t be long before he returns."


    Hearing the transmission from the Phoenix, Feng Ling rxed slightly and spoke slowly, "Lin Fei has gone to a ce toprehend the Dao. He won''t be gone for long. The ceremony has already concluded. Everyone should disperse for now."


    Feng Ling took charge and dered the conclusion of the Eternal Life Alliance''s Ceremony.


    However, not everyone was convinced by her exnation, and there were still some lingering doubts.


    Yet, with the Phoenix and numerous god-level powerhouses of the Eternal Life Alliance present, they dared not voice their concerns.


    Meanwhile, in a mysterious space, Lin Fei suddenly raised his head in surprise.


    "Is this... within thews of the Ancient Continent?" he wondered aloud. He could see countless intricatews here, and thesews were incredibly familiar to him because they were the very same worldws that he had beenprehending all along.


    "Could it be that the Ancient Continent has brought me into the worldws?" Lin Fei pondered. "No, this is not just the worldws. Could it be within the world''s Dao?" He considered the possibility that he had entered the realm of the world''s Dao.


    Although Lin Fei had beenprehending the world''s Dao for some time, he had never truly encountered it. Now, it appeared before him, even though it was a True Monarch-level world''s Dao. However, it was no different from the world''s Dao of the Divine Realm.


    "World''s Dao, worldws..." Lin Fei realized that this was the "reward" from the Ancient Continent in response to his prayers during the Ceremony. He had asked toprehend the world''s Dao, and the world consciousness of the Ancient Continent had seemingly transported him into the realm of the world''s Dao.


    Such treatment was something Lin Fei had never heard of in the Divine Realm, and it was a rare opportunity. If he could seize this chance, it might greatly enhance his chances of bing a Martial Ancestor.


    "Let me see what the world''s Dao is truly like," Lin Fei said as he began to extend his consciousness. He quickly enveloped the special space he was in, filled with countless intricate worldws that seemed endless.


    However, these worldws appeared to be like branches, attached to a "great tree." That "great tree" was the world''s Dao itself. Lin Fei witnessed a truly astonishing sight.


    The world''s Dao resembled a massive tree spanning the unknown void, and from this tree, countless branches extended, radiating throughout the world. These branches represented the world''sws.


    The world''s Dao, the "great tree," seemed to draw various energies from the void, maintaining its existence.


    "I see now, the world''s Dao serves as the cornerstone of the entire world," Lin Fei realized. "It''s like a colossal tree. As long as this tree, the world''s Dao, exists, the world won''t copse and will flourish. The branches of the world''s Dao are the countless worldws, distributed throughout the world, sustaining its operation."


    He contemted, "So, if I want to master theplete world''s Dao, what should I do?"


    Lin Fei was deep in thought. Every Martial Ancestor needed to master aplete Dao to have a chance at bing a Martial Ancestor. Regardless of how profound their understanding of thews was, it was useless without aplete Dao.


    He had touched the world''s Dao and understood the rtionship between the world''s Dao and the world''sws. But how could he master the world''s Dao himself?


    "I need to master my unique world''s Dao," Lin Fei thought. "Not the Ancient Continent''s world''s Dao, nor the Divine Realm''s. Only by mastering my personal world''s Dao can I be a Martial Ancestor. But how do I go about mastering my own world''s Dao?"


    Lin Fei was lost in thought, and in his mind, sparks of inspiration collided. This state was often referred to as "enlightenment" or "sudden realization."

 582. Mastery of the World’s Dao

    582. Mastery of the World¡¯s Dao


    Lin Fei was unaware of it, but at this moment, on his system panel, the numerical indicator for his progress along the World''s Dao was undergoing constant change. Furthermore, within Lin Fei''s mind, the resounding voice of the system echoed melodiously.


    <strong>"Yourprehension of the World''s Dao has entered a state of enlightenment."</strong>


    <strong>"Your advancement along the World''s Dao has increased by 1%."</strong>


    <strong>"Your advancement along the World''s Dao has increased by 2%."</strong>


    <strong>"Your advancement along the World''s Dao has increased by 3%."</strong>


    These words continued to flow without interruption. Initially, Lin Fei''s progress along the World''s Dao had already reached an impressive 73%. The final 100% seemed within reach.


    However, after reaching 73%, it appeared to stagnate as if immobilized by an invisible force. Regardless of his efforts, it refused to budge.


    Nevertheless, the numerical representation was now slowly on the rise.


    74%, 75%, 76%, 77%, 78%, 79%, 80%...


    Each increment was a mere 1%, but as time umted, Lin Fei''s progress along the World''s Dao seemed to know no limits. It continued to rise gradually, even reaching 80%.


    This was the state of enlightenment¡ªa moment of epiphany. In this state, Lin Fei''s understanding of the World''s Dao deepened with each passing moment. His mind was constantly illuminated by shes of insight, thus causing his progress along the World''s Dao to slowly ascend.


    However, Lin Fei remained deeply engrossed in this state of enlightenment, not yet awakening. It was evident that he had encountered certain challenges along the way, challenges that remained unresolved. Consequently, the progress he made along the World''s Dao began to slow down.


    85%, 90%, 95%...


    Upon reaching 95%, it appeared as though the World''s Dao hade to a standstill.


    "What am I missing?" Lin Fei pondered, his brow furrowed. He remained deep in contemtion, still caught in his state of enlightenment. Despite the constant flickering of insights, he had yet to grasp aplete path.


    It seemed that something was amiss within the World''s Dao. Lin Fei couldn''t quite fathom what he was failing toprehend fundamentally. As he continued his profound introspection, the missing piece slowly revealed itself.


    "Wait, if I am to master the World''s Dao," Lin Fei''s thoughts raced, "where does the World''s Dao originate? Where should I apply the World''s Dao I master? Where does my source of powere from?"


    A crucial realization dawned upon him. It wasmonly said that a warrior''s strength stemmed from within. In the same vein, a Martial Ancestor who possessed mastery over aplete path undoubtedly wielded unimaginable power. Otherwise, how could one attain the exalted status of a Martial Ancestor?


    However, Lin Fei''s World''s Dao was neither the World''s Dao of the Divine Realm nor the World''s Dao of the Ancient Continent. It was uniquely his own. Therefore, his World''s Dao resided within himself.


    The question remained: where could he find the power to support his ascent to Martial Ancestor through his own World''s Dao?


    "Could it be my physical body?" Lin Fei contemted the potential of his own physical form. His body possessed boundless potential and strength, but how many Particle Worlds had he managed to create thus far?


    A mere five thousand three hundred Particle Worlds. Yet, the number of particles within his physical body exceeded billions.


    The sheer quantity of Particle Worlds his body could potentially generate was nearly unimaginable. However, Lin Fei couldn''t help but sense that something was awry. He questioned whether he had veered off course.


    As he umted Particle Worlds within his body, there came a point where his physical form couldn''t bear the burden. The Particle Worlds remained separate entities, distinct from the rest of his body.


    There was an intrinsic division between Particle Worlds and other particles within his flesh. In his Martial God and True Monarch states, this division wasn''t a significant concern.


    However, for Lin Fei to attain the status of a Martial Ancestor, presented a formidable challenge especially when he aimed to master the World''s Dao¡ªa way fundamentally rooted in the concept of the world itself.


    The World''s Dao had the power to create entire worlds, making it the most fundamental aspect of each world it governed.


    "If my physical body could merge into a single entity," Lin Fei pondered, "and if all the particles could coalesce into one, then, with the World''s Dao as its foundation, I could create a world. This world would consist of a single particle, and once created, all the particles would disappear. Yet, I could fully control this world and even possess aplete World''s Dao, uniquely my own..."


    Finally, the revtion struck Lin Fei. In his mind, a spark of insight ignited, unveiling what was missing in his path to attaining Martial Ancestor status. His World''s Dao drew its power from within his own flesh.


    "I see..." A slight smile curved on Lin Fei''s lips. Without hesitation, he acted upon his newfound realization.


    "Particle Worlds, merge!" hemanded.


    A thunderous explosion resonated as Lin Fei''s flesh, along with his five thousand three hundred Particle Worlds, erupted in a spectacr burst. Additionally, billions of individual flesh particles, each carrying the formidable essence of a True Monarch, detonated simultaneously.


    This explosion differed from his previous encounters with adversaries. It was a genuine detonation, where all particles merged into a chaotic unity. Countless particles perished in the process, and Lin Fei''s physical form disintegrated, transforming into ashes. Yet, Lin Fei himself did not die.


    As long as a particle remained, Lin Fei''s consciousness clung to it, ensuring his survival. These particles continuously exploded and fused, gradually converging into a singr whole. Even the five thousand three hundred Particle Worldspletely disintegrated and melded together.


    Now, where Lin Fei had just experienced the explosion, a single particle emerged. Only one particle remained, but it was whole andplete, containing the entirety of his power. With this single particle''s appearance, a message echoed within Lin Fei''s mind.


    <strong>"Your understanding of the World''s Dao has reached its pinnacle, your World''s Dao progress has reached 100%, achieving perfection."</strong>


    Without hesitation, Lin Fei infused the recently mastered World''s Dao into a single particle within his flesh. In that instant, the particle sprang to life, akin to the birth of consciousness within a world. However, this world consciousness was none other than Lin Fei''s own.


    Once a world possessed consciousness, limitless possibilities arose. It could ascend from a small world to a True Monarch-level world or even a True Immortal-level world if given the opportunity.


    Yet, this was not the endpoint, for even the Divine Realm, strictly speaking, was a world¡ªalbeit an extraordinary one that surpassed all True Immortal-level worlds.


    Lost in thought, Lin Fei''s musings drifted far. He possessed extensive experience in creating worlds. Therefore, when he integrated the World''s Dao into the particles, he created a world.


    With a deafening explosion, Lin Fei''s flesh particles erupted, unveiling a colossal world that emerged in all its grandeur. It expanded relentlessly, surpassing the confines of the Ancient Continent''s World''s Dao, for this was a genuine world.

 583. Embodiment of the World!

    583. Embodiment of the World!


    In the Eternal Life Alliance, someone suddenly looked up. They beheld a scene in the void that left their face awash with shock.


    "What''s happening? Why has the sky darkened?"


    "It seems even the light of the stars is being obscured."


    "How terrifying, what on earth is this?"


    "An eclipse of sun and moon, what sorcery is this?"


    "Could it be the apocalypse?"


    "But why would the apocalypse suddenly appear on the Ancient Continent?"


    It was not only in the Eternal Life Alliance. This phenomenon appeared across many regions of the Ancient Continent as if the world itself was blocking the void of the Ancient Continent. On closer inspection, it was indeed a world¡ªa real world!


    A sound like a sharp swoosh cut through the air. God-level powerhouses acted, attempting to shatter this mysterious world.


    However, their formidable power could not even make it tremble. Only Feng Ling''s gaze held a trace of recognition.


    "This world''s aura, it''s so familiar. It seems like Lin Fei''s aura. Could it be that Lin Fei has made some breakthrough?"


    Feng Ling immediately thought of Lin Fei. This aura was all too familiar. Though it wasn''t the Saber World, it still contained the essence of Lin Fei. Feng Ling could not be mistaken.


    Given the breadth of his experience, he harbored a bold conjecture: "Could it be that Lin Fei is mastering aplete Dao, thus achieving the status of Martial Ancestor?"


    The Phoenix was astounded. The title of True Monarch had already been enough to amaze. But to be a Martial Ancestor? That was truly beyond belief.


    At this moment, many were specting, yet Lin Fei was in the midst of the Ancient Continent''s great Dao, genuinely "transforming" into a world.


    This was a true world, existing within reality. The world was Lin Fei, and Lin Fei was the world. This was entirely different from his earlier creation of a particle world within his physical body. Those particle worlds could not manifest in reality and certainly did not possess the power of a true world.


    But now, things were different. When Lin Fei created a world, one that merged with the great Dao of worlds, it became a real world¡ªpersonally crafted by Lin Fei!


    The next moment, the entire Ancient Continent trembled. A terrible pressure instantly fell upon Lin Fei¡ªor rather, upon the world of Lin Fei¡ªas if "suppressing" his world. Lin Fei even faintly felt a sense of "warning." This was a warning from the Ancient Continent.


    Lin Fei could create a world, or even transform into a world, but not within the Ancient Continent. Doing so might disrupt certainws of the Ancient Continent, or even damage the very essence of the Ancient Continent''s world. Thus, the Ancient Continent sought to suppress Lin Fei''s world.


    "Converge!"


    With a thought, Lin Fei''s form swiftly contracted. His body, a world unto itself, began to diminish.


    Soon after, Lin Fei''s figure reappeared. However, he had been expelled from the Dao World of the Ancient Continent.


    Now, standing in the void, he experienced a power unlike any before¡ªa force that seemed capable of shattering the Ancient Continent itself.


    Of course, this was merely an illusion; not even true immortals or Martial Ancestors could annihte the Ancient Continent.


    Yet, Lin Fei felt as if the Ancient Continent was no longer formidable.


    Moreover, Lin Fei could distinctly sense the "consciousness" of the Ancient Continent.


    It is said that worlds possess spirit, but previously, Lin Fei could not perceive it unless under very special circumstances. Now, however, he could.


    "System." Lin Fei immediately summoned the system to check his current state. He


    vaguely understood his condition¡ªmost likely that of a Martial Ancestor, yet seemingly different from typical Martial Ancestors. Lin Fei needed to examine this closely.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Realm: Martial Ancestor</strong>


    <strong>World Dao: Perfection</strong>


    <strong>World Level: Minor World (Progress 0%)</strong>


    Lin Fei noted his realm. Indeed, he had be a Martial Ancestor. Yet, bing a Martial Ancestor seemed tock any stages like early, middle, orte phases.


    Instead, there was a new category: World Level. Astonishingly, Lin Fei''s World Level was only a Minor World, with zero progress, indicating that it was still challenging to advance.


    "Wait, only a Minor World?" Lin Fei was startled. "I am a Martial Ancestor, so how could the world I''ve created be merely a Minor World?"


    In Lin Fei''s understanding, even Martial Gods or those undergoing Deity Transformation could disrupt or nearly copse a Minor World. True Monarchs entering a Minor World could cause it to copse.


    How could such a world sustain the power of a Martial Ancestor like Lin Fei? Or was this Minor World not like other Minor Worlds?


    However, Lin Fei''s current strength was formidable. Every movement he made was imbued with unimaginable power.


    Lin Fei wasn''t sure how strong other Martial Ancestors or Dao Integration True Immortals were, butpared to his own past, all his previous skills and strengthsbined were far inferior to his current Minor World capabilities.


    Lin Fei estimated that his current strength was ten, perhaps even dozens of times greater than before¡ªa transformation of a qualitative nature.


    Yet, how could a Minor World possess a power a hundred times, or even more, greater than that of the top-tier True Monarchs?


    Lin Fei closed his eyes, delving deep into the sensation of the world''s force. It turned out that after the Dao of his world had merged into the world within his body and his consciousness hadpletely reced that of the world, Lin Fei could mobilize the full power of the entire world.


    And, in a dire situation, Lin Fei could even detonate his world to forcibly enhance his strength.


    "I can now fully mobilize every fraction of power in this world," Lin Fei mused, contrasting it with those loose Minor Worlds. "In themon Minor Worlds of the Divine Realm, it''s simply impossible to unleash all their power."


    He acknowledged that while such worlds could at least release some of their might upon copsing, they would only ever unleash, at best, a mere one percent of their original strength, often even less. "It''s not to say that a Minor World is always that weak."


    Lin Fei realized that a Minor World, when all its forces were mobilized, could indeed be terrifying. Furthermore, his world within did not yet harbor life. If life were to emerge, then the power of those lives could also serve him. In time, the power of Lin Fei''s world would be even stronger!


    "What about the Saber World?" Lin Fei pondered about another world he had ess to. With a hum, the next moment, he summoned the Saber World with a thought. He still possessed the Saber World, which was a world transformed from the ethereal to the tangible.


    Yet, it was vastly different from the true world. The Saber World, onceparable to a top-tier True Monarch, now seemed somewhat redundant since Lin Fei had ascended to the level of Martial Ancestor.


    "If only the Saber World could be elevated to the level of a Martial Ancestor," he thought. Lin Fei shook his head; this was a challenging feat. His Dao of Worlds had already integrated into his physical world and could not merge with the Saber World.


    "But wait, there''s still the Shen in the Saber World. If the Shen could ascend to the level of a top-tier True Monarch, or even that of an Ancestor, wouldn''t that also elevate the Saber World to the strength of a Martial Ancestor?"


    Lin Fei''s eyes sparkled with possibility. It seemed there was a way to enhance the Saber World after all, though it would require a lengthy period. Lin Fei would slowly explore these possibilities.


    For now, however, it was time to return. With a swoosh, Lin Fei stepped forward, his figure instantly vanishing as he entered a void passage, disappearing without a trace.

 584. Lin Fei Becomes the Martial Ancestor

    584. Lin Fei Bes the Martial Ancestor


    In the Eternal Life Alliance, Feng Ling, with the aid of the phoenix, managed the affairs of the alliance.


    Recently, the alliance had been rtively peaceful. However, some, restless due to Lin Fei''s disappearance, had started causing minor disturbances. These were trivial and easily handled by the alliance''s elders, not even necessitating the phoenix''s intervention.


    Yet, Lin Fei''s prolonged absence was bing a cause for concern.


    Though Feng Ling appeared calm, inwardly he was anxious for Lin Fei''s return, or at least for news of him.


    Where had Lin Fei gone? Feng Ling was eager to know.


    At that moment, faint ripples of space appeared in the grand hall. Suddenly, a figure burst forth from the void in an instant.


    "Lin Fei?" Feng Ling looked up, joy rising in his heart as he recognized the figure. He had been worried during this time, especially since Lin Fei had vanished without leaving any message or word.


    Although the Ancient Continent had recently undergone some changes¡ªsuch as something obscuring the sky and bearing Lin Fei''s aura, leading Feng Ling to specte¡ªit remained just spection. Without seeing Lin Fei, his worries persisted.


    Lin Fei, facing Feng Ling, sighed deeply and said, "Feng Ling, you''ve had a hard time during this period. And the phoenix elder, thank you for your efforts in overseeing the Eternal Life Alliance."


    Yet the phoenix stared intently at Lin Fei as if seeing something unbelievable.


    "Lin... True Monarch Lin, your aura seems... different. Could it be..."


    The phoenix stuttered, ovee with unparalleled shock. As an ancient exotic beast, immortal and eternal, knowing far more than any ordinary Martial God or True Monarch, it immediately perceived the change.


    Lin Fei was not the same; he had undergone aplete and thorough transformation. Even standing in the void, his presence seemed subdued. Yet, in the eyes of the phoenix, the myriadws around Lin Fei seemed to be forcefully pushed aside by his mere presence.


    And with every movement Lin Fei made, the void itself bore tremendous pressure, as if carelessness could tear it asunder.


    This restraint by Lin Fei was intentional. Unrestrained, his sheer presence could stir up void storms wherever he passed. Such power was beyond what any True Monarch could achieve; even the strongest among them could not manifest such might. This kind of force, to a martial artist, indicated only one possibility: the Martial Ancestor!


    Lin Fei had ascended to be a Martial Ancestor, possessing terrifying powers that not even a True Immortal, who merged with the Dao, could manifest.


    True Immortals might blend with the Dao subtly, without the overt disy of fearsome power seen in Lin Fei. Only a Martial Ancestor, with all his mighty power intrinsic to himself, could possess such formidable might.


    "Martial Ancestor?" Feng Ling was equally shocked but her surprise was tinged with amazement. She naturally believed the phoenix''s words, but Lin Fei''s ascension to Martial Ancestor was bewilderingly rapid.


    Perhaps previously, she did not fully grasp what being a Martial Ancestor meant. However, as Lin Fei returned from the Divine Realm, she came to understand the profound significance it held¡ªessentially representing the pinnacle of the Divine Realm.


    Moreover, like Dao Integration True Immortals, Martial Ancestors were immortal and indestructible, capable of stepping out of the river of time, truly living endlessly.


    Even more, Martial Ancestors held an advantage over True Immortals; while a Dao Integration True Immortal could fall if their integrated world was destroyed, a Martial Ancestor, with all power residing within himself, feared no world''s demise.


    Lin Fei nced at the stunned phoenix and the astonished Feng Ling, then nodded affirmatively, "Indeed, I have achieved the rank of Martial Ancestor!"


    The phoenix''s mind went nk, while Feng Ling, despite finding it almost inconceivable, felt overwhelming joy. "Truly bing a Martial Ancestor is incredible. True Monarch Lin, no, Ancestor Lin, you only spent about two or three years in the Divine Realm."


    "In less than three years, advancing from Martial God to True Monarch? That''s utterly unbelievable." It was no wonder the phoenix was skeptical; if bing a Martial Ancestor were so straightforward, they wouldn''t be so rare across the entire Divine Realm.


    "Lin Fei, is a Martial Ancestor truly immortal? Does it possess an endless lifespan?" Feng Ling finally couldn''t help but ask.


    Lin Fei was somewhat surprised, but after sensing carefully, he realized the truth about his lifespan. Whether as a Martial God or a True Monarch, one could usually sense their own life expectancy.


    For example, even a robust True Monarch, despite powerful regenerative abilities, would face the erosion of their physical essence when their time limit approached.


    This irreversible destruction is due to the sheer passage of time, which deactivates the life force, thus leading to the inevitability of death for a True Monarch. Maintaining an immortal and indestructible physical form is exceedingly challenging.


    Lin Fei''s knowledge of Martial Ancestors includes the Great Dream Ancestor, whose true form he has never seen. ording to rumors, the Great Dream Ancestor''s true form exists between dream and reality, making it abination of the tangible and the intangible.


    While the tangible can be destroyed, the intangible cannot. By harnessing the power of dreams, the Great Dream Ancestor achieves immortality, existing eternally.


    Other Martial Ancestors, too, have achieved immortality to varying extents through their mastery over their respective Daos. As for Lin Fei, his Dao is the World Dao. His physical body has transformed into a Minor World. The particles of any body, no matter how robust, will eventually disintegrate when their timees.


    However, Lin Fei''s physical particles have be a world unto themselves. Should these particles approach disintegration, the world within Lin Fei can rejuvenate them with a fresh influx of life force, thereby maintaining and even revitalizing his physical form. As long as the inner world exists, Lin Fei''s physical particles will not copse.


    What if this internal world were to copse? After all, worlds cane close to destruction, whether they are Minor Worlds, True Monarch-level worlds, or even True Immortal-level worlds.


    However, Lin Fei''s inner world differs from a typical Minor World or True Monarch-level world. A world copses typically due to the prolonged operation of itsws, excessive life, or rampant conflict.


    Initially, these may have little impact, but over time, the cumtive effect of brokenws can fundamentally destabilize a world. Once a world''s foundation is shaken, copse is imminent.


    But Lin Fei is different. He controls the World Dao, and his consciousness merges with that of his inner world. Should any aspect of his inner world falter, Lin Fei can immediately adjust it.


    Moreover, as long as the World Dao endures, his inner world will not be destroyed. If his world remains, Lin Fei remains immortal. In this sense, Lin Fei truly is immortal and indestructible!


    In fact, this could be said of all Martial Ancestors. While others may not control the World Dao, they master other Daos. Lin Fei relies on his inner world for immortality, and other Martial Ancestors rely on their respective Daos to achieve the same state of undying existence.

 585. Lin Fei’s World, The Eternal Realm!

    585. Lin Fei¡¯s World, The Eternal Realm!


    "Feng Ling, my current state," Lin Fei began slowly, "is pretty much immortal now."


    He was speaking of his condition under normal circumstances¡ªtruly immortal and indestructible, a hallmark of Martial Ancestors and True Immortals.


    Feng Ling''s expression shifted, and she fell silent. Lin Fei''s immortality meant he hadpletely stepped out of the river of time, no longer needing to worry about lifespan or the relentless pursuit of cultivation. However, this was not entirely good news for Feng Ling.


    She would die. As a mere Martial God with a difficult journey to her title, she possessed only a hundred thousand years of life¡ªa mere drop in the ocean of Lin Fei''s endless time. Even attaining True Monarch status would grant her only a million years.


    She couldn''t apany Lin Fei forever. Lin Fei seemed to guess Feng Ling''s concerns and approached her, taking her hand solemnly.


    "Feng Ling, you still have plenty of time," he assured her. "Besides, now that I am a Martial Ancestor, I will find ways to extend your life as much as possible."


    "Even if you can''t be a Martial Ancestor," he continued, "perhaps you don''t need to be one to stay by my side."


    "What do you mean I might not need to be a Martial Ancestor?" Feng Ling widened her eyes. Even with her high ambitions and exceptional talents, she knew bing a Martial Ancestor was nearly impossible for her. Even achieving Martial God status was difficult, let alone Martial Ancestor.


    How could Lin Fei make her immortal? Even the phoenix was puzzled and intrigued. What could Lin Fei possibly do?


    Lin Fei smiled slightly.


    "Hum."


    The next moment, he transformed into a world, a small sphere of a world, yet it enveloped both Feng Ling and the phoenix.


    "What is this ce?" Feng Ling asked, bewildered. "It seemspletely isted from the outside world."


    "Are we no longer in the Ancient Continent?" Both Feng Ling and the phoenix were astounded. The phoenix especially could not sense the Ancient Continent at all; they werepletely cut off, without the slightest connection.


    "This world," Lin Fei exined with a slight smile, "is my world! I am the world, and the world is me. In my world, it''s difficult for anyone to die. I have an idea now. Once my world begins to spawn life and gradually develops, should the end of your lifespan, Feng Ling, approach, I will transfer your consciousness into my world. I can help you reconstruct your body and, within my world, I can keep your consciousness alert and your body from fading. This way, as long as I am alive, you too will effectively be immortal. The only downside might be that you will have to stay in my world forever, unable to leave."


    Lin Fei''s words brightened Feng Ling''s eyes. Indeed, this was a solution. This was Lin Fei''s world, and Lin Fei was its true master!


    As long as Lin Fei lived, Feng Ling would not die. What did it matter if she could never leave this world?


    A world was vast enough. As long as she could live there with Lin Fei and her family, what was there to fear about being unable to leave?


    The phoenix too was amazed. Being an ancient exotic beast with vast knowledge, it deeply understood the terrifying aspects of Lin Fei''s world. What Lin Fei held was not merely his own immortality. He could also grant it to others. Anyone willing to follow Lin Fei could enter his world and be immortal. Wouldn''t that make this world eternal?


    If others came to know of this, the frenzy it would incite would be unparalleled. After all, most beings do not wish to die. Deity Transformation beings, Martial Gods, True Monarchs¡ªwho among them would choose death?


    But when their time inevitably came, they had no recourse but to perish unwillingly. However, if there was a way, a possibility to avoid that fate, who would not seize it?


    If there was a ce that could prevent their demise, even if it meant they could never leave, it would drive many to madness.


    "Ancestor!" the phoenix eximed excitedly, bowing respectfully to Lin Fei. "If your world can truly do what you say¡ªgrant others immortality¡ªwouldn''t it truly be an Eternal Realm? This would stir a massive uproar across the entire Divine Realm. Those Martial Gods, Deity Transformation beings, and True Monarchs, as their end nears, would likely go to any lengths to beg you to allow them into your world to preserve their lives."


    Lin Fei pondered for a moment.


    "Eternal Realm?" he mused. "That''s a good name. My world indeedcks a name. Let''s call it the Eternal Realm then. Phoenix, you''re right. Once the secrets of the Eternal Realm are known, countless beings will indeed go mad for it. But what of it? Beneath the Martial Ancestors, all are but ants! No one can coerce me. To enter the Eternal Realm is not so simple." Lin Fei spoke calmly, asserting the sovereignty and sanctity of his dominion.


    In a moment of profound inspiration, Lin Fei''s mind was flooded with possibilities for his Eternal Realm. The realm had immense potential, especially once life began to manifest within it.


    Lin Fei was considering not only how to bring forth life but also how to guide the development of this inner world.


    Furthermore, Lin Fei harbored a bold idea. His world might start as a small realm, but what if it could be expanded?


    If the Eternal Realm could grow to the size of a True Monarch-level or even a True Immortal-level world, wouldn''t it essentially be like the Ancient Continent?


    And beyond even that, what if it could evolve into something akin to the Divine Realm itself? If his world ascended to such a level, then in a way, beings like Feng Ling would truly be immortal, without feeling constrained by the size of their world.


    Lin Fei was exhrated by these thoughts. It was the phoenix''s reminder that had opened his mind to the vast potential and terrifying power of his Eternal Realm. His path of cultivation seemed all the more clear, thanks to these insights.


    "Good, Phoenix, your reminder is very valuable," Lin Fei said appreciatively. Then, shifting the conversation, he asked, "Phoenix, who exactly have you offended? Maybe I can ensure your safety, perhaps even secure your passage to the Divine Realm."


    This was not merely a gesture of gratitude; it was a promise from a Martial Ancestor. Lin Fei was not indebted to the phoenix merely for past favors, which were settled when he helped the phoenix escape a predicament.


    The phoenix had recently helped manage the Eternal Life Alliance and provided valuable assistance to Feng Ling. But more importantly, its mention of the "Eternal Realm" sparked a significant revtion for Lin Fei, revealing the path forward in his cultivation. These "merits" warranted Lin Fei''s solemn promise¡ªeven if it meant confronting a True Immortal.


    "Really?" the phoenix asked, visibly moved. "I am deeply grateful, Ancestor. But the True Immortal I''ve offended is not ordinary; he has existed since the ancient era..."


    The phoenix steeled itself, gathering the courage to disclose the name of this formidable True Immortal. Such a promise from a Martial Ancestor was rare, and it knew it must seize this rare opportunity, for such a chance might nevere again.

 586. Phoenix Freed, Taihao Notices!

    586. Phoenix Freed, Taihao Notices!


    "Leader, the name of that Dao Integration True Immortal is ''Taihao,'' a venerable True Immortal from the ancient era, known throughout the Ancient Continent for his formidable presence," the phoenix recounted. "There was a time when the Ancient Continent entered the Divine Realm, leading to a great war. It was under the leadership of Taihao and other top Martial Ancestors and True Immortals that the people of the Ancient Continent were able to ovee the difficulties and even stabilize their footing within the Divine Realm.


    Taihao wanted the Phoenix n to serve him. Unfortunately, I chose to follow another Martial Ancestor instead. During that war, the Martial Ancestor I chose fell in battle. The aftermath, as you know, Leader, left me in a precarious situation. Taihao found it inconvenient to kill me, considering I too fought for the Ancient Continent and contributed significantly, if not with glory then with hardbor. Thus, Taihao suppressed me within a True Monarch-level world, where I remained until now. If not for you, Leader, I would likely still be trapped there."


    The phoenixid out the entire sequence of events candidly.


    "So that''s how it is," Lin Fei murmured, his gaze shimmering with sharpness. "Taihao, I''ve heard of him. He is one of the most ancient Dao Integration True Immortals in the entire Ancient Covenant. While perhaps not the strongest, his power is certainly formidable."


    The phoenix had offended such a storied and powerful Dao Integration True Immortal, and it was fortunate indeed that it had not been killed. Although phoenixes are famed for their immortality and ability to regenerate from ashes, rtive terms apply. A Martial Ancestor or a Dao Integration True Immortal could effortlessly extinguish a phoenix permanently if they so wished.


    "Phoenix, you need not worry too much about Taihao," Lin Fei reassured. "Whatever your past mistakes, since Taihao has already suppressed you for so many years, that should suffice. If you wish to go to the Divine Realm, you can return with me."


    "Thank you, Leader, but I prefer to stay in the Ancient Continent. I just hope to live without having to hide or fear the dawn, no longer needing to evade Taihao," the phoenix expressed its simple wish. It wasn''t necessarily eager to go to the Divine Realm; it merely desired to resolve its grudge against Taihao once and for all. Being the target of a Dao Integration True Immortal was no small matter, after all.


    Lin Fei nodded in understanding, then turned to Feng Ling. "Feng Ling, what about you? Would you like toe with me to the Divine Realm?" he asked.


    Feng Ling, now confirmed to be a Martial God, certainly qualified to enter the Divine Realm.


    However, after some thought, she shook her head and said, "I am aware of my limitations. Reaching Martial God is already my limit; transcending further to be a True Monarch is simply out of the question. Besides, a Martial God can live for a hundred thousand years. That time is enough. After a hundred thousand years, even if my timees, I can enter your world. All I hope for is that you, Lin Fei, can return to the Ancient Continent when you have the time; that would be enough for me."


    Feng Ling no longer wished to venture into the Divine Realm. Moreover, she hade to a profound understanding. Striving to match Lin Fei''s pace proved excessively arduous, bordering on the impossible. No matter how fervently she pursued him, it was all in vain.


    Ascending to True Monarch was fraught with difficulty. Given these circumstances, why should she exert herself to such extremes?


    In the Ancient Continent, assisting Lin Fei in safeguarding the Eternal Life Alliance was sufficient. After all, being a Martial God herself, and coupled with the Phoenix, a venerable True Monarch, she was more than capable of overseeing the Eternal Life Alliance, ensuring its smooth operation.


    It was akin to Lin Fei entrusting her to "keep the home." This allowed Lin Fei to pursue his endeavors without any concerns. The Ancient Continent was, indeed, Lin Fei''s home.


    Lin Fei nodded and said, "That is well; the Eternal Life Alliance is our foundation. Your presence there ensures it is well maintained. Moreover, I can return to the Ancient Continent at any time, whether from the Divine Realm or here. It is all the same to me."


    Thus, Lin Fei ceased his insistence and continued his stay at the Eternal Life Alliance. Spending time with Phoenix was no significant sacrifice, especially now that Lin Fei had achieved the venerable status of Martial Ancestor, immortal and indestructible. There was no longer any need to engage in frantic cultivation.


    ...


    In the Ancient Covenant, within the grand and ancient halls of Taihao Pce¡ªbuilt by one of the original True Immortals, Taihao himself¡ªTaihao Pce stood unobtrusively, never a major power nor seeking to expand its influence, thus remaining obscure to many.


    Suddenly, the solemn chimes of a bell echoed within the walls of Taihao Pce. Numerous streaks of radiant light swiftly entered the grand hall, where a majestic and imposing figure was seated¡ªit was none other than Taihao True Immortal himself, albeit an avatar.


    Yet even as an avatar, he possessed the full authority of a True Immortal, before whom all lesser beings were as ants, and even the mightiest True Monarchs had no power to resist.


    "Greetings, Your Majesty!" they eximed.


    "Whatmands do you have for us, Your Majesty?" asked the assembly of True Monarchs, their curiosity piqued. It was unprecedented for Taihao True Immortal to summon them personally.


    The countenance of Taihao was solemn, his face indistinct. His voice, ethereal as if descending from the high heavens, reached everyone''s ears.


    "I have recently awakened from a long slumber. Upon contemtion, it appears that a Phoenix, once suppressed by me on the Ancient Continent, has escaped its bonds. Though I am unaware of how it freed itself, that is of no consequence. Circumstances at the timepelled me to suppress rather than annihte it. Yet, if it had remained subdued, it might still live. However, it has fled. Therefore, it cannot be allowed to remain free. Who among you dares to strike down the Phoenix?"


    His words, crisp and clear, filled the hall, leaving many True Monarch-level powers exchanging nces, their expressions a mix of astonishment and intrigue.


    "The Phoenix? The ancient-era Phoenix?"


    "That Phoenix was a True Monarch even in ancient times, famed for being immortal and capable of rebirth from its own ashes. To y the Phoenix is a formidable challenge!"


    "However, if His Majesty has decreed it, there must surely be a way."


    At this, one figure boldly stepped forward and dered, "Your Majesty, I am willing to go!"


    "Very well, Golden Crow, you shall carry a decree from me to the Ancient Continent. Upon encountering the Phoenix, you need only use the decree to suppress it. This decree will not only suppress the Phoenix but will also refine it utterly, preventing its rebirth from the mes."


    With a gentle wave of his hand, Taihao sent a flicker of golden light flying forth. Itnded in Golden Crow Daoist''s hand, transforming into a decree.


    Golden Crow Daoist''s heart swelled with joy. He carefully secured the decree and respectfully responded, "I will faithfully execute Your Majesty''smand!"


    Then, Golden Crow Daoist exited Taihao Pce. With a whoosh, he transformed into a streak of light and vanished without a trace.


    "Very well, you may all disperse."


    "Yes, Your Majesty!"


    Many True Monarch-level powers within the grand hall of Taihao Pce withdrew. They harbored no worries. What of the Phoenix being a True Monarch from the ancient era? Golden Crow Daoist held a decree from Taihao. The Phoenix was doomed!


    True Immortals'' words manifest asw. A single decree often signifies the descent of a True Immortal. Often, no incarnation is even necessary. A single decree can suppress any True Monarch!


    Such is the majesty of a True Immortal. Beneath the True Immortal, all are but ants. They need only await news from Golden Crow Daoist.

 587. Golden Crow Daoist descends to the Ancient Continent

    587. Golden Crow Daoist descends to the Ancient Continent


    With a resonant hum, Golden Crow Daoist stepped forth from the spatial channel, arriving just outside the dual-realm gateway. The True Monarchs guarding the Ancient Covenant''s passageway all fixed their eyes upon him.


    "Golden Crow Daoist, are you headed to the Ancient Continent?" asked a guard respectfully. Golden Crow Daoist was a figure of formidable renown, a top-tier True Monarch, and, crucially, a trusted confidant of Taihao True Immortal. They dared not treat him lightly.


    Golden Crow Daoist''s gaze was icy as he replied indifferently, "This True Monarch bears an imperial decree from His Majesty to undertake a task on the Ancient Continent. Make way immediately, and refer any matters to the Taihao Pce."


    Upon revealing Taihao''s decree, the intense aura of solemnity it exuded made every True Monarch retract their gaze. Such was the power of a True Immortal''s decree¡ªcapable of felling even the mightiest among them with its overwhelming aura of authority. They understood that Taihao True Immortal intended to take a life, and they would not hinder Golden Crow Daoist; to do so would be to invite the decree''s wrath upon themselves, a fate equivalent to a meaningless death.


    "Since it is Taihao''s decree, naturally, we dare not obstruct," they conceded. "Please, proceed to the Ancient Continent."


    The guards promptly cleared the path. Golden Crow Daoist, without a word of thanks, transformed into a streak of light and darted into the Ancient Continent. The guards exchanged looks, their expressions grave.


    "Golden Crow Daoist holds a True Immortal''s decree; who is he set to kill in the Ancient Continent?" they murmured among themselves. "What has transpired on the Ancient Continent to warrant such a mobilization by Taihao True Immortal?"


    "Remember, the Ancient Continent currently harbors a top-tier True Monarch."


    "Are you referring to Lin Fei of the Great Dream Sect?"


    "Could it be that Golden Crow Daoist is tasked with ying Lin Fei?"


    "Hush, speak no further! This is the will of a True Immortal, beyond our interference."


    "Lin Fei has the support of the Great Dream Sect''s venerable ancestor, a True Immortal and a Martial Ancestor. Regardless, this matter is not ours to meddle in."


    "Perhaps Golden Crow Daoist''s mission does not target Lin Fei. It could merely be a coincidence."


    Those who could guard the dual-realm passageway were at least Martial Gods. Golden Crow Daoist, bearing a True Immortal''s decree and hastening to the Ancient Continent for a killing, surely could not be unconnected to Lin Fei.


    However unlikely, they could not believe otherwise. Besides Lin Fei, who else could provoke the ire of a distinguished True Immortal?


    Yet, regarding this matter, they could only intervene silently, praying it would not escte too severely. If a True Immortal were to sh with a Martial Ancestor, it would be profoundly detrimental for the entire Ancient Covenant. Meanwhile, Golden Crow Daoist sessfully entered the Ancient Continent.


    "Is this the Ancient Continent?" the Golden Crow Taoist asked, standing amid the void. Although he was a trusted confidant of Tiahao, the Golden Crow Taoist had never before visited the Ancient Continent.


    Indeed, he was originally an exotic beast, subdued and transformed by the Taihao Pce into the being now known as the Golden Crow Taoist. He had only heard of the myriad secrets of the Ancient Continent, aware of the ancient war that had once raged there and suspected that it might conceal further mysteries. Yet, he had never stepped foot upon it¡ªthis was his first time.


    "Thews of the Ancient Continent are indeed mighty, surpassing any other realm of the True Monarchs," he remarked. "It is truly a world of celestial beings. However, the urgent matter at hand is to find the Phoenix."


    "Only by ying the Phoenix can I fulfill the Supreme Celestial''s mission," the Golden Crow Taoist was well aware of his purpose. To y the Phoenix, he first needed to ascertain its whereabouts and learn of its exploits. Thus, he captured several cultivators, including those of the Golden Core and Martial Sovereign levels, to interrogate them.


    "Tell me, do you know of phoenix?" the Golden Crow Taoist demanded in a deep voice.


    "Phoenix?" one queried. "Are you seeking the Phoenix Elder of the Eternal Life Alliance?"


    "The Eternal Life Alliance has a Phoenix?"


    "Yes, the elder of the Eternal Life Alliance is indeed a phoenix, and its power is tremendously formidable."


    A glint sparked in the Golden Crow Taoist''s eyes. Unexpectedly, after escaping its bonds, the Phoenix had not hidden but instead had be quite conspicuous. This was surely a path towards its own demise.


    If the Phoenix had remained hidden, the Golden Crow Taoist might have spent much time in search. However, now that the Phoenix was so overtly present within the Eternal Life Alliance, locating it would be far easier.


    "What exactly is the Eternal Life Alliance? And why would the Phoenix choose to be an elder there?" the Golden Crow Taoist mused, curious.


    The magnificent Phoenix, a True Monarch since ancient times, had been suppressed for years but could still be reborn from its ashes, its strength scarcely diminished. Yet, it willingly served as an elder of the Eternal Life Alliance, suggesting that this alliance was no ordinary power.


    "Indeed, the Eternal Life Alliance is not simple," continued the Martial Sovereign. "It was founded by the great True Monarch Lin Fei, who, it is said, returned to the Ancient Continent from the Divine Realm with terrifying strength. Even the Phoenix was subdued by True Monarch Lin and willingly became an elder of the Eternal Life Alliance, assisting Lin Fei in managing its affairs. Moreover, the Eternal Life Alliance has now unified the Ancient Continent and stands as a supreme power."


    "These matters, elder, you would know with just a little inquiry," he added.


    The Golden Crow Taoist was astonished. "True Monarch Lin Fei?" he echoed, surprised. "And he returned from the Divine Realm to the Ancient Continent?"


    Undoubtedly, the Golden Crow Taoist was aware of Lin Fei''s identity as well¡ªthe premier Martial God of the Great Dream Sect, now heralded as the mightiest True Monarch!


    He had be a legend throughout the Ancient Covenant. There was no one who did not know of Lin Fei. Even the reclusive Golden Crow Taoist was familiar with his great name, a testament to the extent of Lin Fei''s fame.


    "Under a great name, there lies no false reputation!"


    The Golden Crow Taoist knew that Lin Fei''s strength might be formidable. But now, with Lin Fei having established the Eternal Life Alliance and linked it with the Phoenix, the Taoist did not believe there weren''t secrets involved.


    "The Phoenix was suppressed by His Majesty," he mused. "It remained trapped for many years, yet curiously, it was freed shortly after Lin Fei''s return to the Ancient Continent. There must be a connection with Lin Fei. But, even if it is Lin Fei, so what? If he dares to hinder my mission, I hold the imperial decree from the Supreme Celestial. All who obstruct me shall be in without mercy!"


    A sharp gleam shed in the Golden Crow Taoist''s eyes. No matter how strong Lin Fei might be, as long as one is a True Monarch, the decree of the Supreme Celestial can certainly execute them. Thus, the Golden Crow Taoist harbored no fear ofplications.


    "I hope Lin Fei recognizes the situation. Otherwise, once the decree is issued, there will be no room for negotiation..."


    With a wave of his hand, the Golden Crow Taoist released the cultivators. Essentially, he had learned nearly everything he needed to know. Even the whereabouts of the Phoenix were consistently reported by all¡ªit was at the headquarters of the Eternal Life Alliance.


    Therefore, the Golden Crow Taoist hesitated no longer. With a swish, he stepped forth, his figure vanishing into a spatial tunnel, hurtling towards the headquarters of the Eternal Life Alliance.


    Upon arriving, the Golden Crow Taoist emerged with a hum. In the next moment, a sweep of his divine sense immediately located the Phoenix.


    At the same time, inside the grand hall of the Eternal Life Alliance, the Phoenix seemed to sense something, abruptly lifting its head to stare intently at the void outside.


    "This aura... a True Monarch?" The expression of the Phoenix instantly turned grave.

 588. The Decree of a True Immortal, the Annihilation of the Phoenix!

    588. The Decree of a True Immortal, the Annihtion of the Phoenix!


    In any realm, none could overlook a True Monarch¡ªespecially not in the Ancient Continent. Presently, the only True Monarch was the Phoenix, though many still believed Lin Fei retained that title. Yet, even so, there were only these two.


    The sudden emergence of an unfamiliar True Monarch was clearly not one of the Ancient Continent''s own. He must havee from the Divine Realm, a feat in itself not easily aplished.


    With a swoosh, the Phoenix surged into the sky, currently overseeing the Eternal Life Alliance as Lin Fei and the spirit of the Phoenix had delegated the alliance''s affairs to it.


    The Phoenix would only consult them on matters of great importance. Thus, upon sighting an unknown True Monarch, the Phoenix grew anxious and immediately took flight.


    "Esteemed fellow, hold a moment," the Phoenix positioned itself in front of the Golden Crow Taoist.


    "Hmm?" the Taoist queried, sensing the aura of the Phoenix, he promptly asked, "Are you the Phoenix?"


    "Indeed, I am the Phoenix," it replied guardedly. "May I know who you are and why you havee to the Eternal Life Alliance?"


    "Ha-ha-ha, indeed it is you," the Golden Crow Taoistughed heartily. "Phoenix, I am the Golden Crow Taoist from the Taihao Pce, here under the imperialmand to y you!"


    "What, from the Taihao Pce? You were sent by Taihao?" a shock coursed through the Phoenix. The name Taihao was taboo, an untouchable dread in its heart. Since escaping its bonds, the Phoenix had been constantly fearful of being discovered or even hunted by Taihao.


    Now that someone from Taihao had finally arrived, the Phoenix felt a strange relief; it confirmed that Taihao was aware of its escape and clearly indicated his intent¡ªTaihao would not let it go. The Phoenix had no other choice but to resolutely follow Lin Fei, for only Lin Fei could protect it.


    "If Taihao himself came to y me, it would be effortlessly done. But you, a mere True Monarch, can y me? Do you think that because I have not been seen for so many years, anyone can make bold ims?" the Phoenix''s gaze turned icy.


    In the next moment, the aura around the Phoenix erupted, the surrounding temperature seemingly soaring rapidly. Terrifying mes enveloped the Phoenix, and the void itself twisted.


    Unburdened by the suppression of a True Monarch-level world during this period, and having gained various resources through the Eternal Life Alliance, the Phoenix''s strength had swiftly recovered.


    Now, it had regained more than ny percent of its power, making it a genuine True Monarch¡ªa True Monarch-level exotic beast, far more formidable than an ordinary True Monarch. After all, it too was an exotic beast from the ancient era of True Monarchs.


    A gleam of sharpness flickered in the eyes of the Golden Crow Taoist.


    "They say the Phoenix is the ancestor of all birds, mastering mes that can scorch heaven and earth. But I, too, possess such mes," dered the Golden Crow Taoist as he extended his hand. A hum resonated as fierce mes ignited around him.


    "Phoenix Fire, strike!" the Phoenix wasted no time and unleashed its signature Phoenix Fire.


    "Golden Crow Fire!" the Taoist countered, unwilling to be outdone. mes burst forth from him as well.


    With a resounding boom, the two fires zed furiously, scorching the grand hall of the Eternal Life Alliance. The twobatants took to the void, initiating a fierce battle that drew the attention of the other powerhouses of the Alliance.


    "What on earth is happening? Why is the grand hall gone?"


    "It seems the Elder Phoenix is in a fierce battle with a strange strong figure."


    "The Elder Phoenix''s strength surpasses even the divine. He is a True Monarch and only another True Monarch could possibly match him in battle without falling short."


    "But how could there be another True Monarch-level powerhouse in the Ancient Continent? Could it be a True Monarch from the Divine Realm?"


    "Someone from the Divine Realm again?"


    "Regardless, this True Monarch-level powerhouse is extremely formidable, seemingly equal to Elder Phoenix. We must notify the Alliance leader immediately; only he can subdue this person."


    Amidst the chaos, members of the Eternal Life Alliance hastened to inform Lin Fei. Meanwhile, in the void, the battle between the Golden Crow Taoist and the Phoenix grew increasingly intense.


    "True Phoenix Form!"


    In a burst of true fire, the Phoenix unleashed its full might. Surprised to find itself unable to ovee this True Monarch, the Phoenix wondered if the times had indeed changed so drastically. Had it truly be ineffective? Or had it fallen behind the times?


    With the release of the Phoenix True Form, a colossal divine bird appeared in the void¡ªundeniably the Phoenix itself. Its body spanned tens of thousands of meters, stretching across the void, its entire being seemingly aze with roaring mes.


    The surrounding void continuously copsed under the sheer force of its power, easily capable of shattering the void of the Ancient Continent.


    "True Golden Crow Form!" Facing the Phoenix''s true form, the Golden Crow Taoist showed no sign of weakness and simrly manifested his true form. A roar followed, and in the void, a divine bird of equal magnitude appeared, its back illuminated by what seemed like a colossal star, radiating endless light and heat.


    Both the Golden Crow and the Phoenix are divine birds in their own right. Now, in their massive true forms, they shed and tangled in the void, an epic battle of celestial proportions.


    With a resounding crack, the void shattered. Terrifying mes surged outwards, spreading fiercely in all directions. Some mes even reached the ground, igniting everything in their path. Water proved ineffective against these mes, which grew only more intense.


    "This battle cannot continue; otherwise, the Eternal Life Alliance will suffer terrible losses. Our headquarters will be reduced to ashes," worried voices echoed among the members.


    "But who can stop them now? Only the Alliance leader has the strength to do so. Anyone else would simply be marching to their death."


    "Is this the power of True Monarchs? Truly terrifying."


    Amidst these discussions, the situation grew increasingly grim for the Eternal Life Alliance, yet they were powerless to intervene.


    "A fine disy, Phoenix!" the Golden Crow Taoist shouted as they parted. "Your strength has scarcely diminished over the years. But even if you could defeat me, to kill you is a certainty."


    The massive form of the Golden Crow sprawled across the void, its gaze on the Phoenix, still icy.


    "Do you think Taihao himself woulde to the Ancient Continent?" the Phoenix called out defiantly.


    "To kill you, why would His Majesty need toe personally? A mere decree is enough!" The Golden Crow Taoist suddenly reverted to his human form, extending his hands reverently. He called out loudly, "I summon His Majesty''s decree!"


    In the next instant, a golden light emerged, signaling the appearance of the imperial decree in the Golden Crow Taoist''s hands, emitting a mysterious, vast, and holy aura.


    Seeing the decree, the Phoenix''s expression changed dramatically, sensing the intense, murderous aura of Taihao emanating from it. The Golden Crow Taoist invoked the decree with great ceremony, "By His Majesty''s decree, the Phoenix shall be subdued!"


    As his words fell, the golden imperial decree unfolded like a vast, ensnaring the Phoenix within its grasp.


    "No..." the Phoenix cried out in agony as the decree took effect. Strands of golden light cascaded down, filled with an aura of annihtion. Each strand of light threatened to obliterate the Phoenix''s physical body. The divine decree appeared potent enough to truly annihte the Phoenix.

 589. The Golden Crow Taoist’s Shock!

    589. The Golden Crow Taoist¡¯s Shock!


    One-fifth, two-fifths, three-fifths...


    The decree, summoned by the Golden Crow Taoist, threatened to destroy the Phoenix''s body. Within moments, the Phoenix''s physical form was nearly eighty percent obliterated. Just a few more strands of golden light, and the Phoenix would indeed perish.


    The Golden Crow Taoist felt a shiver in his heart. He knew the True Immortal decree was powerful, but its strength, which far exceeded his expectations, startled him.


    The Phoenix, slightly stronger than him moments ago, was unable to withstand the devastating power of the decree. Below a True Immortal, all were mere ants¡ªthis wasn''t just an expression.


    The Phoenix, supposedly immortal and able to be reborn from ashes, was now suppressed from regenerating by Taihao''s decree. With each decrement in its physical form, the Phoenix edged closer to its demise.


    "Could it be that I am truly going to die?" the Phoenix pondered in a daze. It had endured countless hardships to escape a True Monarch-level world, only to face potential obliteration now. In hindsight, it wondered if escaping had been a mistake. With Taihao in power, the fate of the Phoenix seemed sealed. Such was the might of a True Immortal!


    As the Phoenix nearedplete annihtion by the decree, something unexpected happened. Ripples appeared in the void, and then, to the astonishment of all, the fabric of space was pierced.


    A hand emerged forcefully from within the spatial pathway. This hand, indescribable in its presence, swelled in the wind and quickly transformed into a gigantic hand that eclipsed the sun.


    The hand then moved decisively towards Taihao''s decree. The Golden Crow Taoist was shocked. Who would dare to intervene against a True Immortal decree?


    Once a decree was enacted, even he dared note close, for any interference would redirect the decree''s deadly power against the interloper. Anyone not a True Immortal would undoubtedly perish.


    Yet, this gigantic hand showed no fear and grasped directly at Taihao''s decree. A thunderous "boom" echoed as the decree emitted a blinding light as if sensing a significant threat. Despite its dazzling brightness, it was nothing before the colossal hand, which effortlessly seized the decree.


    With a "pfft," the decree shattered, disintegrating into nothingness, and the void returned to normal as if nothing had happened. The Phoenix reverted to human form and swiftly began to regenerate its body. The massive hand slowly retracted and disappeared back into the void.


    A figure then stepped out from the spatial pathway, fixing its gaze upon the Golden Crow Taoist. In an instant, the Taoist felt as if a mountain was pressing down on him. The pressure was so immense it almost suffocated him.


    "This sensation, could it be more than a True Monarch?" he wondered. "Could a True Monarch possess such overwhelming power to even dispel His Majesty''s decree? Could this person be the legendary Lin Fei?"


    The Golden Crow Taoist, though he had never met Lin Fei, was profoundly aware of his reputation. Tales of Lin Fei were still celebrated throughout the Divine Realm. Even a recluse like the Golden Crow Taoist knew that Lin Fei was no ordinary True Monarch.


    Initially, the Taoist had harbored some arrogance, thinking that even if Lin Fei was powerful, he could not be that formidable. But now, seeing Lin Fei simply standing in the void, silent, his gaze fixed, the Golden Crow Taoist realized his grave mistake. He and Lin Fei were not on the same level at all, not even close.


    Facing someone who could annihte a True Immortal decree in an instant, the Golden Crow Taoist felt humbled. Yet, he did not let fear paralyze him. Instead, he sneered, "So this must be True Monarch Lin, I presume? True Monarch Lin, regardless of your rtionship with the Phoenix, it is the Phoenix that His Majesty Taihao personally ordered to be in. You shield the Phoenix now, but can you truly protect it?


    Moreover, you''ve destroyed His Majesty''s decree. Should His Majesty''s wrath be incited and he descends personally, even a legendary True Monarch from the Divine Realm would face grim odds against him. If you surrender the Phoenix, allowing me to return it to Taihao Pce, perhaps His Majesty might forgive the recent transgressions."


    Despitecking the decree and his inability to kill the Phoenix directly, the Golden Crow Taoist saw an opportunity to redeem himself by capturing the Phoenix and returning it to Taihao Pce.


    "The Phoenix is now an elder of my Eternal Life Alliance," Lin Fei responded calmly, hands sped behind his back. "No one is permitted to harm him. To do so is to make an enemy of me. As for Taihao True Immortal, I will discuss this matter with him directly."


    His tone was even, his words cing him on equal footing with Taihao True Immortal, a stance so bold it widened the eyes of the Golden Crow Taoist and left him internally shaken.


    Could the legendary Lin Fei True Monarch from the Divine Realm really be so brazen and ignorant of the fearsome power of a True Immortal? Or did Lin Fei believe he could match a True Immortal with his own True Monarch powers? Such naivety!


    "You should not delude yourself, True Monarch Lin," the Golden Crow Taoist warned coldly. "Disrespect towards Supreme Celestial could not even be salvaged by the Great Dream Ancestor."


    At this point, the Golden Crow Taoist still had not grasped the full extent of Lin Fei''s power. Lin Fei was no longer the same as he had been.


    After a moment of thought, Lin Fei turned to the Phoenix and said, "Phoenix, since Taihao True Immortal already knows of your escape, there''s no point in dying this matter. Rather than choosing a date, why not strike today? Let us return to the Divine Realm now to meet Taihao True Immortal and resolve this grudge once and for all."


    Lin Fei then looked to the Phoenix for his decision.


    The Phoenix''s heart trembled slightly, its gazeplicated. Given a choice, it would rather not meet Taihao. However, it understood that avoidance was not a solution, and at this moment, it had no other options.


    With Lin Fei willing to assist in resolving the matter, the Phoenix had to face Taihao.


    "Everything as the Leader decides," the Phoenix conceded.


    "Very well, to Taihao Pce we go!" Lin Fei and the Phoenix, in just a few words, set their n.


    The Golden Crow Taoist, however, widened his eyes in shock, unable to believe what he was witnessing.


    They were willingly going to meet Taihao True Immortal? Wasn''t that akin to seeking death?


    The wrath of a True Immortal was not to be taken lightly. Even though Lin Fei had the backing of the Great Dream Ancestor, if Taihao True Immortal chose to disregard that influence and insisted on ying Lin Fei, then Lin Fei would have no escape.


    "You..." the Golden Crow Taoist started to speak, but Lin Fei gave him no chance to continue.


    With a wave of his hand, the Saber World descended instantly, suppressing the Golden Crow Taoist who found himself unable to speak or move.


    "Feng Ling, you remain in charge of the Eternal Life Alliance," Lin Fei instructed. "I will take the Phoenix to Taihao Pce and resolve the grievances between him and Taihao True Immortal once and for all."


    "Don''t worry, there will be no issues," he assured.


    Feng Ling nodded in agreement, "Then be careful."


    Without further hesitation, Lin Fei dismissed the Saber World. He and the Phoenix then traversed the void, arriving at the gateway between the mortal world and the Divine Realm located at Mount Ascension. Gazing at the mountain and the portal, the Phoenix knew that stepping through would mean entering the Divine Realm.


    With a swift motion, Lin Fei and the Phoenix stepped into the gateway. In an instant, their figures vanished without a trace, having entered the Divine Realm.

 590: Lin Fei Descends Taihao Palace

    590: Lin Fei Descends Taihao Pce


    At Taihao Pce, the presence of Taihao True Immortal was rarely felt, as the affairs of the pce were usually managed by a few True Monarchs.


    "His Majesty issued a decree for the Golden Crow Taoist to eliminate the Phoenix, and it''s been several days now, hasn''t it?" one True Monarch queried.


    "Indeed, it has been three days, yet the Golden Crow Taoist has not returned," another responded.


    "Three days should have been more than enough for the Golden Crow Taoist to y the Phoenix. Considering the size of the Ancient Continent, finding the Phoenix and executing the decree should have been straightforward."


    "Could something unexpected have happened?"


    These True Monarchs of Taihao Pce, though unaware of the specifics of the Ancient Continent, knew of the formidable power held by the True Immortal decree wielded by the Golden Crow Taoist. A True Monarch would normally stand no chance against it.


    "Hm? Is that the Golden Crow Taoist returning?"


    "He seems to have used a secretmunication. What could justify such a measure?"


    Secretmunication was a technique reserved for the Taihao True Immortal, handed down to them for use in situations where directmunication was impractical. Even True Immortals or Martial Ancestors would not detect it.


    They immediately checked the message. "Quick, we must inform His Majesty, there has been a change."


    "The Phoenix has not been in, and I have been captured by Lin Fei of the Great Dream Sect. We are heading to Taihao Pce."


    Reading the details of the Golden Crow Taoist''s message, the True Monarchs were mildly shocked. Captured? The Golden Crow Taoist was a top-tier True Monarch, and he had the True Immortal decree.


    How could he be captured? Moreover, instead of killing the Golden Crow Taoist, the captor was bringing him straight to Taihao Pce. Wasn''t that walking into a trap?


    If Taihao True Immortal were to be enraged, the offender would have no ce to hide. No one could save them!


    "Wait, the Golden Crow Taoist was clear¡ªthe person is Lin Fei from the Great Dream Sect. Could this be the same Lin Fei who recently became the most famous legend in the Ancient Covenant, reputed to be the first Martial God and possibly the foremost True Monarch?"


    "It must be True Monarch Lin. I had my doubts when I heard he might be the top True Monarch, but now it seems Lin Fei might truly be the first among them!"


    "If anyone else imed they could resist His Majesty''s decree, it would be a fool''s dream. But if it''s True Monarch Lin, it might not be impossible. After all, he has already performed many miracles."


    The True Monarchs looked at each other. This situation involved Lin Fei, who belonged to the Great Dream Sect, tying the matter to the sect itself. It was beyond their capability to manage.


    Moreover, considering Lin Fei''s potential to resist a True Immortal decree, no amount of True Monarchs could match him; they could only report to Taihao True Immortal.


    Thus, they quickly proceeded to the private chamber of Taihao True Immortal to report the incident.


    As the imposing aura of Taihao True Immortal filled the chamber, the True Monarchs cowered under its weight, their bodies involuntarily pressing into the floor. Their heads bowed, they hastily spoke, "Your Majesty, please quell your anger. We did not foresee this turn of events. However, Lin Fei is soon to arrive at Taihao Pce. At that time, Your Majesty can certainly y him and take care of the Phoenix simultaneously!"


    A disdainful "Hmph," escaped from Taihao True Immortal.


    "The Golden Crow has been inefficient in his duties. While his life may be spared, he cannot escape punishment!"


    The doors to the secret chamber swung open, and Taihao True Immortal emerged. His gaze was icy cold, and his eyes sternly scanned everyone present. His anger was palpable; he had given the Golden Crow Taoist a True Immortal decree, and yet the Taoist had been captured. This failure was unforgivable to Taihao, fueling his rage further.


    "Great Dream Sect, Lin Fei..." Taihao muttered under his breath. Among the Ancient Covenant''s twelve True Immortals, eight Martial Ancestors, and three Hermits, the Great Dream Ancestor was the most mysterious, their true power unknown even to other supreme beings.


    Many True Immortals and Martial Ancestors were unaware of the full extent of the Great Dream Ancestor''s capabilities, and even his true form remained undiscovered.


    Taihao True Immortal was not eager to provoke the Great Dream Ancestor unless absolutely necessary. However, Lin Fei was not the Great Dream Ancestor, but merely a True Monarch of the Great Dream Sect. Regardless of his genius, he was still just a True Monarch.


    Now, furious beyond measure, Taihao True Immortal seethed at the audacity of a mere True Monarch challenging his authority. He believed that even if he were to y Lin Fei, the Great Dream Ancestor would have no grounds for objection.


    And even if the Great Dream Ancestor did take issue, what of it? Taihao True Immortal, a survivor of the ancient, brutal wars, had seen countless Martial Ancestors fall, yet he remained. That alone was testament enough to his power¡ªhe feared no one, not even the Great Dream Ancestor.


    Just then, Taihao True Immortal sharply raised his head, sensing something. At the same moment, a voice resonated through Taihao Pce.


    "Lin Fei and the Phoenix of the Eternal Life Alliance request an audience with Taihao True Immortal! I hope fellow daoist Taihao wille forth to meet me!"


    This sound clearly reached everyone''s ears. However, the faces of the crowd changed drastically in an instant.


    Lin Fei, actually referred to Taihao True Immortal as "fellow Daoist." How arrogant is that?


    Given their understanding of Taihao True Immortal. Taihao True Immortal was thoroughly enraged!


    However, contrary to their expectations. Taihao did not appear furious. Instead, there was a hint of shock in his expression. And a trace of doubt.


    What exactly happened? What made Taihao True Immortal not angry?


    In the next moment, Taihao directly traveled through the void, arriving outside the Taihao Pce.


    The True Monarchs exchanged nces, all looking at each other in bewilderment.


    "Why did His Majesty''s anger dissipate so suddenly?" one of the True Monarchs whispered among themselves.


    "With His Majesty''s temperament, how could he not be enraged? Lin Fei''s arrogance is unmatched; how could it not provoke a response?"


    "His expression looked as if he had witnessed something unbelievable. Could it be that something we are unaware of has urred?"


    Spections were whispered rapidly among them, "Only a Martial Ancestor could possibly elicit such a reaction from His Majesty."


    "Could it be that not only Lin Fei hase, but the Great Dream Ancestor as well?"


    "Let''s not specte any further. Follow His Majesty outside and see for ourselves what has truly happened."


    As the True Monarchs transformed into streaks of light, speeding out of the pce, they found themselves amidst a scene that was both serene and tense. Lin Fei and the Phoenix stood calmly in the void, with Lin Fei appearing particrlyposed, even as he gestured casually to bring the Golden Crow Taoist forward.


    "True Monarch Lin, you''ve actuallye to Taihao Pce?" The Golden Crow Taoist''s voice trembled with a mix of disbelief and fear. He couldn''tprehend Lin Fei''s audacity to appear directly at the heart of their enemy''s power. "Isn''t this courting death? Does he truly believe Taihao would not dare to kill?"


    Despite the protection supposedly afforded by the Great Dream Sect and the Great Dream Ancestor, the wrath of Taihao True Immortal could be swift and final. No amount of backing could save Lin Fei if Taihao decided to act.


    However, before any more could be said, ripples of space-time danced through the air, heralding the arrival of another figure through the spatial folds.


    "Your Majesty!" The Golden Crow Taoist''s voice cracked with emotion, a mix of relief and awe coloring his tone as he gazed up at the figure now standing in the void.


    This figure, towering and regal, bore the unmistakable aura of ancient, undying power. Taihao True Immortal, one of the twelve True Immortals of the Ancient Covenant!

 591. Lin Fei Ascends to Martial Ancestor? Taihao True Immortal’s Astonishment!

    591. Lin Fei Ascends to Martial Ancestor? Taihao True Immortal¡¯s Astonishment!


    Taihao True Immortal did not respond to the Golden Crow Taoist. He did not even nce at him. Instead, his gaze rested upon Lin Fei, staring intently at him. His eyes, brimming with wisdom, seemed to sparkle with the light of intellect.


    "Unexpectedly, our Ancient Covenant has birthed another Martial Ancestor. Lin, my fellow Daoist, perhaps not even the Great Dream Ancestor knew of the fortuitous destiny that awaited you. If I am not mistaken, it was during the celestial rites held on the Ancient Continent that you seized this opportunity and thus achieved the exalted status of Martial Ancestor."


    Taihao True Immortal began to speak slowly. However, his words struck like thunder.


    Lin Fei had be a Martial Ancestor?


    The Golden Crow Taoist could scarcely believe his eyes.


    "Impossible, how could True Monarch Lin be a Martial Ancestor?"


    Even the other True Monarchs of the Taihao Pce showed faces filled with shock as if they couldn''t believe it.


    "Lin Fei has be a Martial Ancestor?"


    "Incredible, truly incredible! His Majesty is never mistaken. It seems Lin Fei has indeed ascended to Martial Ancestor."


    "No wonder Lin Fei dared to address His Majesty as ''fellow Daoist.'' It wasn''t arrogance, but because Lin Fei had be a Martial Ancestor, his status now equal to His Majesty."


    "How long has it been since our Ancient Covenantst witnessed the rise of a True Immortal Martial Ancestor? And now, it turns out to be Lin Fei."


    The multitude of True Monarchs in the Taihao Pce struggled to maintain theirposure. All were profoundly shocked. They knew Lin Fei possessed immense talent.


    Indeed, he had be the foremost Martial God of the Divine Realm! Such an honor was not easily attained. And then Lin Fei ascended to True Monarch, his rise meteoric.


    Many had regarded Lin Fei as a potential Martial Ancestor. Yet, such expectations spanned thousands, tens of thousands, even hundreds of thousands of years.


    Perhaps only then might Lin Fei achieve the status of the Martial Ancestor. And even that was merely a slim possibility. But who could have imagined that in just a few years'' time, Lin Fei would already have be a Martial Ancestor, exceeding all expectations?


    A Martial Ancestor, a beingparable to a True Immortal, elevated high above, ascending to the pinnacle of the Divine Realm!


    Even Taihao True Immortal, who had just been uncontrobly furious, demanding Lin Fei''s execution, now, upon seeing that Lin Fei had indeed be a Martial Ancestor, suddenly calmed down.


    "Fellow Daoist Taihao, I havee here solely to mediate the longstanding grievances between you and the Phoenix," Lin Fei spoke forthrightly. "Whatever the reasons for those ancient grievances, they have long since passed. Moreover, the Phoenix has paid a price, having been suppressed for so many years. The discord between you and the Phoenix should, by now, be sufficiently resolved. For my sake, fellow Daoist, would you consider not pursuing the Phoenix''s past errors any further?"


    Lin Fei spoke directly, as his visit was purely to seek reconciliation for the Phoenix, thus he did not beat around the bush.


    TaihaoTrue Immortal gazed deeply at Lin Fei, then swept his eyes over the Phoenix, and said calmly, "It seems the Phoenix has found a powerful patron. Fellow Daoist Lin, you have just ascended to Martial Ancestor, and I find your path intriguing. Would you be willing to spar and share insights with me?"


    The Taihao True Immortal did not directly ept Lin Fei''s proposal. Instead, he redirected the conversation. He wished to ''spar'' with Lin Fei, to witness Lin Fei''s ''path.''


    In reality, this was his response. To forgive the Phoenix was possible. And quite straightforward. All Lin Fei needed to do was to defeat him. That would suffice.


    True Immortals and Martial Ancestors do not battle to the death. At least, not over such trivial matters.


    However, a friendly sparring was entirely eptable. After all, True Immortals embody the Dao and Martial Ancestors master the Dao. Both are intimately linked to the Dao. Especially Martial Ancestors, who cultivate their own Dao.


    This, in fact, was something even True Immortals might envy. But each follows a different path in cultivation. Even with envy, there is no remedy.


    Typically, a Martial Ancestor is somewhat stronger than a True Immortal. Yet, Taihao True Immortal is one of the Ancient Covenant''s most ancient True Immortals.


    If the Taihao True Immortal had forgiven the Phoenix upon Lin Fei''s arrival at the Taihao Pce, would that not tarnish the dignity of True Immortals?


    Therefore, no matter what, the Taihao True Immortal wished to ''weigh'' the ''merits'' of Lin Fei, the newly ascended Martial Ancestor. To see if this legend of the Divine Realm was truly as miraculous as said.


    "Spar? Perfect, I too am curious to experience the prowess of a True Immortal," Lin Fei replied immediately. He agreed.


    Lin Fei had long understood that reaching an ord with the Phoenix without demonstrating his strength was impossible. Even as a Martial Ancestor, one must still prove one''s ''mettle.''


    Moreover, Lin Fei was eager to see. Was the Dao Integration True Immortal truly so miraculous?


    "Fellow Daoist Lin, let us go to the ethereal void of the Divine Realm. If we spar here, I fear the Taihao Pce itself might not withstand the aftershocks of our battle."


    Lin Fei nodded.


    "Whoosh."


    In the next moment, the Taihao True Immortal swiftly ascended into the void.


    Simrly, Lin Fei stepped up as if climbing an invisible staircase, rising into the void.


    Seeing this, the Phoenix, Golden Crow Daoist, and the many True Monarchs of the Taihao Pce all wore extremely solemn expressions. And yet, there was a hint of excitement in their eyes.


    This was a rare opportunity. A Martial Ancestor battling a True Immortal! Both were apex existences of the Divine Realm, exalted and supreme.


    Normally, one could not witness a battle between a Martial Ancestor and a True Immortal. But now, the Taihao True Immortal and Lin Fei were prepared forbat.


    Though not a battle to the death, the might of a Martial Ancestor and a True Immortal was terrifying. The strength to shake heavens and earth. To witness them in action was truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.


    Therefore, the True Monarchs of the Taihao Pce, along with the Phoenix and the Golden Crow Daoist, all cast their eyes towards the void where Lin Fei and the Taihao True Immortal were confronting each other.


    Lin Fei halted in the void, standing with his hands sped behind his back, his demeanor serene. Even when facing an ancient True Immortal, Lin Fei''s heart remained as still as an undisturbed well, utterly calm.


    "Watch closely, fellow Daoist Lin," dered the Taihao True Immortal solemnly. "This is the Dao of a True Immortal!"


    In the next moment, the Taihao True Immortal extended a pale finger and pointed gently at Lin Fei.


    A thunderous roar erupted in the void.


    Lin Fei could vaguely sense that within the Divine Realm, vast seas of origin were violently trembling.


    At the same time, a force ofw enveloped him.


    Suppression, confinement!


    Various forces had already descended upon Lin Fei. This was the Dao integrated by the Taihao True Immortal.


    Once a Dao is integrated, a True Immortal can mobilize the power of that particr Dao.


    In the Divine Realm, its potency is terrifying. It is akin to harnessing a portion of the entire Divine Realm''s power. Only a Dao Integration True Immortal can wield a fragment of the Divine Realm''s might.


    Lin Fei immediately felt the pressure. From all directions, relentless force squeezed against him. He could even see in the void, strands ofw, endlessly extending like a vast, enveloping him.


    It seemed from all sides, forces conspired to trap Lin Fei, leaving him no escape.


    Yet, Lin Fei made no attempt to dodge. In fact, he remained motionless. Standing quietly in the void, he allowed countless threads ofw to envelop him.


    With a thunderous vibration, Lin Fei''s body shook as if under immense pressure, continuously osciting. And with it, massive amounts of thew''s power pressed down like Mount Tai''s overwhelming weight.


    Yet still, Lin Fei stood with his hands behind his back, unyielding. His entire being stood defiantly in the void. His gazemanding, his demeanor proud!


    "Fellow Daoist Taihao, there''s no need for you to hold back," Lin Fei dered boldly. "Unleash all the maneuvers of a True Immortal. I can withstand it! Otherwise, if this is all the strength you have, then it''s indeed too weak, and I will be truly disappointed!"


    Lin Fei''s words were unabashed and even caused a sh of sharpness to pass through the eyes of the Taihao True Immortal.

 592. Eternal Realm Displays Its Might

    592. Eternal Realm Disys Its Might


    "Weak?" A fleeting sharpness shed through the eyes of Taihao True Immortal.


    Thereafter, his voice permeated the void, "Very well, since that is the case, I shall not hold back any longer! I am a True Immortal, fused with the Dao. When the Dao emerges, Divine Abilities manifest! My every word forms thews! Words uttered,ws follow, the Dao suppresses!"


    With a thunderous "boom," Taihao True Immortal invoked the Dao. To the naked eye, the Divine Realm seemed undisturbed.


    Yet at this moment, every Dao Integration True Immortal could feel the entire Divine Realm''s void trembling intensely. Even the Dao of the Divine Realm itself quaked violently. This disturbance rmed many True Immortals and Martial Ancestors.


    "What''s happening? Even the Origin Sea of the Divine Realm is shaking?"


    "Somebody is wielding the power of the Dao."


    "Which True Immortal is mobilizing the Dao''s power?"


    "It seems to be Taihao True Immortal!"


    "Taihao True Immortal''s opponent, isn''t that Lin Fei from the Great Dream Sect?"


    "Lin Fei has be a Martial Ancestor? He''spelled Taihao True Immortal to exert the Dao''s power."


    "How long has Lin Fei been in the Divine Realm to achieve the status of Martial Ancestor?"


    Suddenly, many True Immortals and Martial Ancestors became aware of the fierce battle between Taihao True Immortal and Lin Fei.


    Deep within the void, powerful gazes were now focused on Lin Fei and Taihao True Immortal. Numerous True Immortals and Martial Ancestors were closely watching this battle. Although they were shocked by how quickly Lin Fei had be a Martial Ancestor, they still did not believe Lin Fei could surpass Taihao True Immortal.


    Taihao True Immortal was not weak, even among True Immortals, he was at least of moderate rank. Once one achieves True Immortal or Martial Ancestor status, advancing even slightly bes exceedingly difficult.


    Being of moderate rank was already no small feat. As Taihao True Immortal summoned the power of the Divine Realm''s Dao, the pressure on Lin Fei multiplied tenfold, several dozen times over. A tremendous force enveloped him. For the first time, Lin Fei felt immense pressure.


    "Not enough, still not enough! Ha ha ha, Taihao True Immortal, your Dao is indeed strong. But it seems incapable of troubling me."


    A sharp glint flickered in Lin Fei''s eyes.


    "Eternal Realm!"


    In the next moment, Lin Fei''s body swiftly transformed into a world. It was the Eternal Realm!


    Once the Eternal Realm emerged, the power of Taihao True Immortal''s Dao became ineffective. Even the Dao power that struck Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm only stirred up a ripple, like ripples in water, spreading in all directions.


    But that was all. Taihao True Immortal''s "words followws," even with the mobilization of the Divine Realm''s Dao power, failed to suppress Lin Fei''s world.


    "Transforming into a world?"


    Taihao True Immortal was astounded. Especially since he, merged with the Dao, even using the power of the Divine Realm''s Dao, could not contend with Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm.


    Moreover, Lin Fei, having transformed into a world, could now wield the power of an entire world. How terrifying was that power?


    "Break!" Lin Fei uttered in a low shout.


    The power of the entire Eternal Realm erupted instantly. With a resounding "boom," the surrounding void shattered in an instant.


    This was a minor world!


    The full might of the entire minor world was unleashed. Everyone witnessed this incredibly shocking scene. The void was shattered,pletely obliterated. An unimaginable force instantaneously pierced through the body of Taihao True Immortal.


    With a "thud," in the next instant, the body of Taihao True Immortal disintegrated into dust.


    At the same time, an even more terrifying force emerged. It collided fiercely with the Dao of the Divine Realm that was fused with Taihao True Immortal.


    It was a collision of Dao against Dao. The world power of Lin Fei, its source was the World Dao.


    Thus, the collision of the Dao was extremely perilous and equally astonishing.


    With a "spurt," in the next moment, Lin Fei''s world power proved superior.


    However, Lin Fei''s minor world also developed a slight crack. Inside the minor world, tempestuous waves were stirred up. The power was so immense, abnormally so,


    That it caused severe turbulence within Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm. Needless to say, Taihao True Immortal fared worse. The fused Dao was prated by the force of Lin Fei.


    In essence, it was shattered. But that was all. Lin Fei could notpletely annihte the Dao of the Divine Realm.


    Thus, this was the extent of what he could achieve. Yet even so, this was the heaviest "injury" Taihao True Immortal had received since the ancient wars. His body was sted apart.


    Of course, Dao Integration True Immortals are immortal and indestructible. As long as the Dao exists, the Dao Integration True Immortal would remain unharmed.


    With a "hum," a figure rapidly condensed in the void. It was indeed Taihao True Immortal. His expression was somewhat grim. He stared intently at Lin Fei, seemingly in disbelief.


    He had lost. And not just a loss, but a crushing defeat. A total rout! Even his body was sted apart.


    Moreover, Lin Fei had even directly countered a strike from the Divine Realm''s World Dao. Yet, it almost did not affect Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm. This clearly showed the formidable strength of Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm.


    Lin Fei''s prowess was clearly not that of an ordinary Martial Ancestor. After all, even a typical Martial Ancestor was no match for Taihao True Immortal. But now, Lin Fei had nearly "crushed" Taihao True Immortal.


    However, although Lin Fei appeared to have the upper hand, his demeanor grew solemn upon seeing Taihao True Immortal reform his body. He had previously wondered if he could utterly annihte Taihao True Immortal.


    Yet now, it seemed nearly impossible, despite having exerted his full strength. Aside from not deploying the Saber World, Lin Fei had unleashed nearly every technique at his disposal.


    Yet he still could not shake the Divine Realm''s Dao. If the Divine Realm''s Dao remained unshaken, then a True Immortal was indeed immortal and indestructible.


    At least, Lin Fei had no means to fully exterminate a True Immortal, causing theirplete downfall.


    True Immortal, fused with the Dao, was truly immortal. Ordinary Martial Ancestors stood no chance.


    However, it was unknown whether a Supreme Being could y a Dao Integration True Immortal.


    "Taihao, my friend, you have been most gracious!" Lin Fei calmly stated.


    Taihao True Immortal coldly replied, "I have lost, and thoroughly at that. Lin, your strength surpasses mine. In light of your grace, I dere that all grievances between us are nullified. As long as you no longer provoke me or the Taihao Pce, I shall no longer trouble you."


    Taihao True Immortal addressed these words to Phoenix. He, a dignified True Immortal, would not go back on his word. Since he dered the grievances nullified, they were indeed so.


    "Thank you, Taihao True Immortal! Thank you, leader!" Phoenix was visibly excited and pleased.


    Unexpectedly, Lin Fei had truly kept his word. From now on, even within the Divine Realm, Phoenix could be at ease. Taihao True Immortal, true to his word, ensured Phoenix''s safety.


    "Fellow Daoist Lin, please forgive my inadequate care."


    Having said this, Taihao True Immortal directly traversed the void, flying back to the Taihao Pce.


    Clearly, Taihao True Immortal could no longer bear the sight of Lin Fei and Phoenix. This battle was not merely between Taihao True Immortal and Lin Fei. Many True Immortals and Martial Ancestors had witnessed this event. Taihao True Immortal had lost all face. How could he show a pleasant countenance?


    However, Lin Fei was indifferent.


    "Let''s go, back to the Ancient Continent."


    Lin Fei, leading Phoenix, traveled through space, heading toward the Ancient Continent.

 593. Return to Great Dream City, Meeting with the Great Dream Ancestor

    593. Return to Great Dream City, Meeting with the Great Dream Ancestor


    Lin Fei returned to the Ancient Continent.


    Although the Phoenix no longer had concerns holding it back and could have journeyed to the Divine Realm, the Phoenix chose to remain on the Ancient Continent, staying within the Alliance of Immortality to assist Feng Ling.


    Lin Fei spent several days with Feng Ling before he eventually left the Ancient Continent and made his way back to the Divine Realm.


    Upon traversing the divine mountain''s portal, and stepping into the Divine Realm, the guards outside the inter-realm passage¡ªTrue Monarchs and Martial Gods alike¡ªall adopted a solemn demeanor, respectfully saluting, "Greetings to the Martial Ancestor!"


    "Hm? How did youe to know of my ascension to Martial Ancestor?" Lin Fei''s brow furrowed slightly.


    These were merely Martial Gods and True Monarchs, and they had always stayed outside the inter-realm passage. Logically, news shouldn''t have spread so swiftly. Yet, they all knew of Lin Fei''s new title.


    One of the True Monarchs hurriedly exined, "Martial Ancestor, the news of your achievement has already spread throughout the Divine Realm. It is said that the news originated from the Taihao Pce."


    "The Taihao Pce?" Lin Fei pondered.


    He had visited the Taihao Pce before, and many had witnessed his battle with the Taihao True Immortal.


    However, Lin Fei hadn''t expected the news to disseminate so rapidly.


    Thinking about it, it made sense. The Divine Realm had not seen the rise of a new Martial Ancestor for many years. And now, Lin Fei, once a "legendary" True Monarch, had achieved this venerable status. Thus, the news was indeed explosive.


    "Lin Fei, return to Great Dream City."


    Suddenly, a familiar voice reached Lin Fei''s ears.


    "Hm? Master?" Lin Fei''s eyes snapped up. This was the voice of his master, the Great Dream Ancestor.


    Previously, Lin Fei was unaware whether the Great Dream Ancestor was in the Divine Realm or in the realm of dreams.


    Now that Lin Fei had be a Martial Ancestor, his perceptions were naturally not the same. Although he still couldn''t locate the true body of the Great Dream Ancestor, Lin Fei had found the method through which the Great Dream Ancestor transmitted his voice.


    Unlike what Lin Fei had previously thought, the Great Dream Ancestor''s voice transmission did not seem toe from the dreams into reality. Rather, it appeared to be through some mysterious Dao, perhaps one mastered by the Great Dream Ancestor himself.


    This Dao was exceedingly elusive, and Lin Fei had only managed to trace a mere hint of it.


    Summoned by his master, Lin Fei naturally obliged. Thus, he returned to his dwelling and began to concentrate deeply.


    Gradually, Lin Fei arrived in Great Dream City. Without pausing even for a moment, he continued deeper into the realm of dreams.


    Firstyer, secondyer, thirdyer, fourthyer...


    Finally, Lin Fei reached the fourthyer of the dreamscape.


    There, he beheld the Divine Dream Realm and saw theplex expressions of True Monarch Bai Cheng and True Monarch Qian Xin.


    "Lin... Martial Ancestor!"


    Both Bai Cheng and Qian Xin woreplicated expressions as they respectfully saluted Lin Fei. Though Lin Fei was their junior by discipleship, they no longer dared to address him as "junior brother."


    Once one bes a Martial Ancestor, it signifies a shift to an entirely different echelon. Each Martial Ancestor, each True Immortal, stands at the pinnacle of the Divine Realm, overlooking all beings. Below the ranks of Martial Ancestors and True Immortals, one must maintain reverence.


    "Lin Fei."


    At that moment, Lin Fei saw a familiar figure.


    The Great Dream Ancestor!


    "Master," Lin Fei greeted the Great Dream Ancestor with a slight bow.


    A trace of a smile appeared on the Great Dream Ancestor''s face, seemingly pleased.


    "Lin Fei, your recent return to the Ancient Continent appears to have been quite fruitful. Have you truly mastered aplete Dao and be a Martial Ancestor?"


    The Great Dream Ancestor had undoubtedly received the news earlier, but he still wished to hear Lin Fei''s confirmation directly.


    The Great Dream Ancestor was well-acquainted with Lin Fei''s cultivation journey. Even if going to the Ancient Continent for a celestial ritual, ording to the Great Dream Ancestor''s earlier predictions, it was unlikely for Lin Fei to be a Martial Ancestor without more fortuitous encounters.


    Yet, even the Great Dream Ancestor had not anticipated that his recently epted disciple, after merely one journey to the Ancient Continent, would return as a Martial Ancestor. This was indeed a pleasant surprise.


    Thus, the Great Dream Sect now boasted two great Martial Ancestors,manding awe throughout the Ancient Covenant and the Divine Realm.


    ncing at the Great Dream Ancestor, Lin Fei noticed Bai Cheng and Qian Xin also fixed their intense gazes upon him. Taking a deep breath, Lin Fei solemnly responded, "Master, indeed, it was through a fortuitous coincidence during my recent journey to the Ancient Continent that I finally grasped aplete Dao and achieved the status of Martial Ancestor. Had it not been for Master revealing the secrets of the Ancient Continent, I might have wandered aimlessly for many more years, perhaps only grasping at the mere chance of bing a Martial Ancestor."


    Lin Fei was profoundly moved; even he had not anticipated ascending to Martial Ancestor so swiftly.


    "Lin Fei, your achievement is due to your innate talents," the Great Dream Ancestor remarked. "However, once one bes a Martial Ancestor, the nature of their cultivation changes fundamentally. It revolves solely around the Dao one has mastered.


    This is the essence! Only by continually elevating one''s own Dao can a Martial Ancestor''s power truly be enhanced. Great Dream City represents my ''Dao'' and is my foundation. To strengthen Great Dream City, I began creating the Divine Dream Realm, constantly perfecting it. Once the Divine Dream Realm is fully perfected, it will bring immense benefits, not only to me but to all of you."


    Lin Fei understood the underlying message in the Great Dream Ancestor''s words; he did not want Lin Fei to leave. Lin Fei had no intentions of departing. Thus, he firmly stated, "Master, please be assured, I will never leave the Great Dream Sect. I will also support your Divine Dream Realm, striving for its early perfection!"


    Now a Martial Ancestor, Lin Fei remained humble. He had no ns to establish his own sect, at least not for now.


    "Good, I naturally trust you," the Great Dream Ancestor smiled. "With you, the Divine Dream Realm will inevitably bepleted! However, before that, your achievement as a Martial Ancestor is a significant event within the entire Ancient Covenant. In a few days, the Great Dream Sect will hold a ceremony to celebrate your ascension. Dao Integration True Immortals, other Martial Ancestors, and more wille to congratte you and present gifts. This is also one of the methods to integrate you into the core circles of the Ancient Covenant."


    Lin Fei understood. Everywhere there are circles of influence, and the Ancient Covenant was no exception. The summit of power in the Ancient Covenant naturally belonged to the two Supremes. However, these supremes were elusive, almost never appearing within the Covenant. The daily affairs of the Covenant were managed by Martial Ancestors and True Immortals, not the supremes.


    "A ceremony for my ascension?" Lin Fei thanked his master. A gleam of understanding shed in his eyes. He immediately grasped the significance of this "ceremony"¡ªit was essentially an opportunity for him to make a public appearance and fully integrate into the core circles of the Ancient Covenant.


    After all, the two Supremes, twelve True Immortals, eight Martial Ancestors, and three Hermits constituted this elite circle¡ªa circle ordinarily inessible to themon folk. Only by holding a ceremony for his ascension could Lin Fei gain recognition from other Martial Ancestors and True Immortals, thus fully integrating into the heart of the Ancient Covenant!

 594. The Martial Ancestor Ceremony, Greetings from All Directions!

    594. The Martial Ancestor Ceremony, Greetings from All Directions!


    "By the way, Lin Fei," the Great Dream Ancestor began, "now that you have achieved the status of Martial Ancestor and mastered aplete Dao, I wonder if you could continue to perfect the Divine Dream Realm?"


    The Divine Dream Realm was always of utmost importance to the Great Dream Ancestor. Now that Lin Fei had mastered aplete Dao, he could once again attempt to enhance the Divine Dream Realm.


    "Master, I indeed have some insights that I could try implementing," Lin Fei replied.


    He nced at the Divine Dream Realm where Bai Cheng and Qian Xin had been continually trying to improve it, albeit with limited sess. Previously, Lin Fei had founded numerous worlds, thereby making substantial contributions to the refinement of the Divine Dream Realm.


    Now, as a creator of worlds who had fully grasped the Dao of worlds, Lin Fei found the process more intuitive.


    With a thunderous "boom," worlds sprang up like bamboo shoots after a rainstorm, rapidly "emerging" one after another. Indeed, these were all created by Lin Fei, who now had the capability to create not just one but tens, even dozens of worlds at a time.


    In the Divine Realm, the creation of minor worlds was virtually limitless¡ªcalling them infinite was no exaggeration. Lin Fei was now working on creating the world, hoping to establish up to a hundred thousand, even a million worlds to truly "perfect" the Divine Dream Realm.


    Once there were indeed a million worlds, there was no doubt that the Divine Dream Realm would undergo a significant transformation, even amounting to a tremendous upgrade.


    As for worlds of the True Monarch level, Lin Fei was now confident; these were worlds that could give birth to life, letting these small worlds develop a consciousness of their own. Of course, all of this would take a considerable amount of time.


    Fortunately, the fourthyer of the dream, where time was abundant, was notcking in this resource.


    One day, two days, three days, four days, five days...


    In the blink of an eye, five days had passed in the Divine Realm, which equated to fifty thousand days, or about one hundred thirty-seven years, in the dreamscape''s fourthyer. In such an extended period, Lin Fei had created hundreds of thousands of worlds. The speed of creation was almost inconceivable.


    "Alright, stop now," finally, the Great Dream Ancestor spoke. He looked at Lin Fei and said in a deep voice, "Lin Fei, the worlds you have created are truly remarkable. You have significantly remedied some of the deficiencies in the Divine Dream Realm. Now, the Divine Dream Realm is nearly thirty percent perfected, and you alone have contributed to more than ten percent of that improvement..."


    The Great Dream Ancestor was immensely satisfied with Lin Fei''s contributions. Lin Fei''s arrival significantly impacted the perfection of the Divine Dream Realm.


    Together with Bai Cheng and Qian Xin, they had spent many years improving the Divine Dream Realm, yet they had managed less than twenty percentpletion. Progress had nearly stalled as they approached this limit, seemingly unable to advance further.


    Unexpectedly, Lin Fei''s involvement had swiftly contributed over ten percent more. With such progress, the Great Dream Ancestor felt hopeful that the Divine Realm could eventually be fully perfected.


    "The Divine Dream Realm is now thirty percentplete?" he mused. "But this is essentially the limit. I can no longer continue to enhance the Divine Dream Realm¡ªunless the worlds within it give birth to live and potentially evolve into True Monarch-level worlds. Such development could perhaps improve it by an additional ten to twenty percent."


    This was Lin Fei''s estimation. Strong as he was, his understanding was primarily in the Dao of worlds. He was not particrly adept in other areas, and perfecting the Divine Dream Realm required improvements across various aspects. Otherwise, the Divine Dream Realm would remain an elusive mirage.


    "Ha ha, another ten to twenty percentpletion would be sufficient. Then, the Divine Dream Realm would have a chance to be fifty percent perfected," the Great Dream Ancestorughed contentedly. He had all the time in the world, being immortal. "Now at thirty percent, it will surely reach forty, fifty percent, or even more in the future. As long as the Divine Dream Realm continues to improve, it proves that my path is correct, and my methods are viable. This, in fact, is most crucial."


    "Lin Fei, five days have passed, and your Martial Ancestor ceremony is about to begin," he continued. "I will apany you out. Some of the old timers, who rarely show themselves, will be there. This time is actually an opportunity."


    Lin Fei was somewhat surprised. The Great Dream Ancestor himself would make a real appearance in the Divine Realm? "Then I am grateful, Master."


    Thus, Lin Fei''s consciousness left Great Dream City and returned to the Divine Realm, specifically to the Great Dream Sect. Nowadays, the Great Dream Sect was bustling with activity.


    Despite being a force thatcked presence, even within the Ancient Covenant, the Great Dream Sect was shrouded in mystery. Many were unaware of the true extent of the Great Dream Sect''s power. After all, its members were all in Great Dream City.


    Apart from those who practiced the Great Dream Heart Sutra, no one could enter Great Dream City. Therefore, it was rare to see members of the Great Dream Sect active outside; and even if they were, it was not evident they belonged to the sect.


    Today was unlike any other; the Great Dream Sect was bustling with activity. In Ancient City, the headquarters of the Great Dream Sect was particrly lively, thronged by tens of thousands of people. The cause of this excitement was Lin Fei''s Martial Ancestor ceremony. L


    iLn Fei''s ascension to Martial Ancestor was a monumental event, not only for the Great Dream Sect but for the entire Ancient Covenant, and even resonated throughout the Divine Realm.


    Lin Fei was no ordinary individual. He had begun as the first Martial God of the Divine Realm andter became a legendary True Monarch. In just several years, he had ascended from Martial God to Martial Ancestor at a pace that was nothing short of astonishing.


    Furthermore, Lin Fei had withstood nine divinews during his trials; each tribtion was a spectacle that earned the awe of countless warriors.


    "Is this the headquarters of the Great Dream Sect?"


    "Great Dream Sect is truly mysterious."


    "Now, though still enigmatic, the Great Dream Sect has given rise to a peak powerhouse like Martial Ancestor Lin."


    "With two Martial Ancestors in a single sect, the Great Dream Sect must now be the leading power within the entire Ancient Covenant, right?"


    "Indeed, who would have thought that the unassuming Great Dream Sect would leap to be the number one force in the Ancient Covenant?"


    "With both the Great Dream Ancestor and Martial Ancestor Lin, the Great Dream Sect is not to be trifled with in the future..."


    The crowd was abuzz with discussion. The depth of the Great Dream Sect''s heritage was unclear to many, but now that it housed two Martial Ancestors, it was undoubtedly the foremost power in the Ancient Covenant.


    Regardless of how well other forces in the Covenant developed, having two Martial Ancestors secured its top position. Aside from the supremes, who could guarantee dominance over the Great Dream Sect?


    "Swoosh."


    A figure appeared at the Great Dream Sect, causing a stir among the crowd.


    "It''s Martial Ancestor Lin!"


    "It really is Martial Ancestor Lin."


    "The aura of Martial Ancestor Lin seems the same as before; has he truly be a Martial Ancestor?"


    "Even though the rumors have been swirling and the Great Dream Sect is holding a Martial Ancestor ceremony, I still find it hard to believe. Can someone really be a Martial Ancestor in just two or three years?"


    "People like Martial Ancestor Lin are not ordinary; you cannot applymon sense to him."


    "Martial Ancestor Lin is here, but what about the Great Dream Ancestor?"


    "Yeah, the Great Dream Ancestor is the founder of the Great Dream Sect, why isn''t he seen?"


    "I''ve heard that the real body of the Great Dream Ancestor is quite unique and rarely seen. Could it be that even today, the Great Dream Ancestor won''t make an appearance?"


    Suddenly, the focus of attention shifted to the Great Dream Ancestor. Their curiosity about him was no less than their interest in Lin Fei!

 595. Spar

    595. Spar


    Lin Fei sat quietly on the high tform. No Martial Ancestors or True Immortals had arrived yet, but Lin Fei remained unconcerned. The ceremony to honor his ascension to Martial Ancestor had been announced to all True Immortals and Martial Ancestor-level powers within the Ancient Covenant and was being managed entirely by the Great Dream Ancestor.


    Lin Fei needed only to wait patiently. However, the absence of the Great Dream Ancestor and any other Martial Ancestors or True Immortals at this point was unusual. Could it be that no one would attend his ceremony?


    "Lin Fei, do not be anxious," a familiar voice echoed. "The Ancient Covenant is united internally. The ceremony of a Martial Ancestor is no small affair; they wille."


    At that moment, Lin Fei sharply lifted his head as ripples appeared in the space before him. Stepping through the void, a figure emerged in front of Lin Fei.


    "Greetings, Ancestor!" Many members of the Great Dream Sect bowed respectfully. It was the Great Dream Ancestor himself¡ªthe founder of the Great Dream Sect and one of the eight Martial Ancestors of the Ancient Covenant, also the most mysterious among them. Many believed that the Great Dream Ancestor had fully entered into the realm of dreams, but this appearance suggested otherwise.


    In Lin Fei''s eyes, there was something very special about the physical form of the Great Dream Ancestor. It seemed not very powerful, and within it harbored something unique.


    "This body, existing between reality and illusion... Even if the Great Dream Ancestor''s physical form copses, if he were in, he might not necessarily perish," Lin Fei thought. "That unique power, could it be akin to consciousness or spiritual power? Perhaps this other form of spiritual power could enter into the realm of dreams. Great Dream City is truly the foundation of the Great Dream Ancestor! The physical body might even be dispensable."


    Lin Fei was profoundly shaken. This was entirely different from what he had imagined or understood. In his understanding, a Martial Ancestor should fundamentally rely on a powerful physical form.


    Yet, it seemed the Great Dream Ancestor was the exact opposite, focusing instead on cultivating spiritual power, and his physical form appeared quite ordinary.


    However, Lin Fei did not inquire further. This was the Great Dream Ancestor''s greatest secret. If he chose to share it with Lin Fei, he would do so naturally. If not, it meant it was not appropriate to disclose or that there were reasons for keeping it from Lin Fei. Lin Fei would not press for answers.


    Time passed by, and then a voice announced: "Unity Dao, Unity True Immortal Your Majesty has arrived!"


    A familiar figure emerged from the void. It was Unity True Immortal! Lin Fei had met him once before and recognized him immediately. Surprisingly, Unity True Immortal was the first to arrive at the Great Dream Sect.


    "Congrattions, fellow Daoist Lin, on achieving Martial Ancestor!" Unity True Immortal said with a smile. "And congrattions to the Great Dream Ancestor. Your Great Dream Sect has indeed added a powerful asset, like a tiger growing wings. You have suddenly be the strongest force within our Ancient Covenant!"


    "Fellow Daoist, please take a seat," Lin Fei gestured towards a chair beside him.


    Unity True Immortal visibly astounded, sat next to Lin Fei. He was particrly shocked because he had known Lin Fei before when he was just a true monarch. He knew Lin Fei had gone to the Ancient Continent to conduct a celestial ritual to grasp the Dao, an opportunity many True Monarchs had also received, but none had ascended to Martial Ancestor or Dao Integration True Immortal.


    Only Lin Fei had done so incredibly smoothly and quickly. After a single trip to the Ancient Continent, he had mastered aplete Dao and achieved Martial Ancestor. There were even rumors that Lin Fei had battled with Tai Hao True Immortal. Following the battle, Tai Hao did not appear publicly, and vague messages from Tai Hao Pce became increasingly reticent, hinting at a defeat that led to Tai Hao''s silence.


    The first True Immortal had arrived.


    "Nine Saints Sect, Nine Saints Ancestor has arrived!"


    Another Martial Ancestor announced his presence.


    "Swoosh."


    As soon as Nine Saints Ancestor appeared, he eximed with augh, "Great Dream, I didn''t expect your Great Dream Sect to produce a Martial Ancestor with such exceptional talent as Martial Ancestor Lin. Your sect has truly struck it lucky."


    "Congrattions to Martial Ancestor Lin on achieving immortality as a Martial Ancestor," Nine Saints Ancestor said, appearing to be very familiar with the Great Dream Ancestor, taking a seat right next to him.


    The Ancient Covenant consisted of twelve True Immortals, eight Martial Ancestors, and three Hermit Ascetics. Now, one True Immortal and one Martial Ancestor had arrived, finally setting the stage.


    Subsequently, all twelve True Immortals and the remaining Martial Ancestors arrived. Only the three Hermits, who wandered like idle clouds and wild cranes, were absent. Not even the Great Dream Ancestor could reach them, so they did not attend the ceremony.


    However, having these twenty True Immortals and Martial Ancestors is indeed a grand event. The Ancient Covenant rarely gathers twenty beings of the True Immortal and Martial Ancestor level.


    Adding Lin Fei and the Great Dream Old Ancestor brings the total to twenty-two True Immortals and Martial Ancestors. Thus, many are witnessing wonders they''ve never seen before¡ªseeing True Immortals and Martial Ancestors usually hidden from view. This ceremony of Lin Fei''s ession to Martial Ancestor status has indeed earned him much face.


    "I express gratitude to all True Immortals and Martial Ancestors for attending this ceremony!" Lin Fei addressed the many True Immortals and Martial Ancestors.


    At that moment, Unity True Immortal suddenly spoke, "Martial Ancestor Lin, you are now a true Martial Ancestor. Today, shouldn''t you demonstrate your strength? It wouldn''t be in vain that we''vee all this way."


    "Right, which path have you mastered, Martial Ancestor Lin? Could you show us?"


    "It is said that Martial Ancestor Lin, having just ascended, was able to defeat Taihao. He''s not just any ordinary True Immortal."


    Many True Immortals and Martial Ancestors showed eager anticipation. They also wanted to see if Lin Fei was merely a name without substance or truly a renowned figure under whom no falsity lies. They were here to see the true measure of Lin Fei.


    After pondering for a moment, Lin Fei said, "Well then, since you''ve all made the journey here, I should at least offer something in return. But a solo demonstration isn''t much fun. How about I find a Martial Ancestor or True Immortal for a friendly spar? Which among you would like to liven up the event?"


    Lin Fei''s gaze, sharp as a spear, swept over the twenty True Immortals and Martial Ancestors. The twenty True Immortals and Martial Ancestors had no particr reaction.


    However, the multitude below was boiling with excitement. This was a rare opportunity. Being able to witness a battle between a Martial Ancestor and a True Immortal was a chance that came once in a lifetime.


    Many could go their whole lives without seeing such a spectacle. Yet now, they were presented with this rare opportunity. The question remained, which True Immortal or Martial Ancestor would step up to spar with Lin Fei?

 596. Lin Fei Transforms into the Eternal Realm, Overpowering Unity True Immortal!

    596. Lin Fei Transforms into the Eternal Realm, Overpowering Unity True Immortal!


    Unity True Immortal, already acquainted with Lin Fei and known for his ability to transform into countless avatars, was the one who stepped forward. "Let me test fellow daoist Lin''s capabilities," he said confidently.


    "Very well, Unity True Immortal," Lin Fei nodded in agreement. "Let''s take this to the void."


    With a step, Lin Fei moved into the expanse of the void, with Unity True Immortal following suit. The gathering of Martial Ancestors, True Immortals, Martial Gods, and Deity Transformation cultivators below watched intently. A Martial Ancestor versus a True Immortal was an extraordinary event, even if it was just a friendly spar and not a fight to the death.


    Taking a deep breath, Unity True Immortal announced, "Fellow Daoist Lin, please forgive my forting actions," before he made the first move, demonstrating the power of his Dao, which could harness a portion of the Divine Realm''s force.


    "Unity Dao! Strike!"


    With a resonant hum, the Dao of Unity True Immortal materialized, unleashing a formidable force that surged towards Lin Fei like a vast, unstoppable wave, attempting to crush him with the power not just of a True Immortal but of the Divine Realm itself.


    However, Lin Fei remained unshaken, standing firm in the void until the force was nearly upon him. At that critical moment, Lin Fei acted.


    With a thunderous roar, he transformed¡ªhis body became a world, the Eternal Realm!


    Instantly, the vast expanse of the Eternal Realm materialized in the void, a colossal presence that eclipsed the sun and the stars. Despite the full might of the Divine Realm''s power hurled by Unity True Immortal crashing against it, the Eternal Realm only showed faint ripples on its surface, akin to water stirred by a gentle breeze.


    Then... there was no more ''then.''


    Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm remained undamaged, not even a scratch evident on its vastndscape. Instead, with a mere tremor, the realm''s power erupted in full force, overwhelming Unity True Immortal''s attack in an all-engulfing wave.


    With a subdued sound, the avatar of Unity True Immortal was instantly obliterated, reduced to dust, and vanquished by the overwhelming power of Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm.


    The onlookers remained transfixed, their eyes glued to the void where the spectacr battle had unfolded. Lin Fei''s transformation into an entire world had not only mesmerized the crowd but also deeply unsettled them with the sheer magnitude of power on disy. Even the void seemed to have shattered under the force of their sh, sending ripples of awe and a palpable sense of oppression throughout the spectators.


    As the dust settled and it became evident that Lin Fei''s victory was decisive, the crowd''s shock turned into a reverent silence. The battle, though brief, had been overwhelmingly conclusive.


    Lin Fei had annihted Unity True Immortal''s avatar without him being able to mount any defense¡ªa feat that left everyone in attendance astounded.


    "Has Martial Ancestor Lin really transformed into an entire world?" one spectator whispered in disbelief.


    "Yes, he has be a true world in his own right, indistinguishable from other minor worlds," another replied.


    "But there is a difference," a third interjected. "Other minor worlds cannot annihte an avatar of Unity True Immortal. Martial Ancestor Lin''s transformation, however, easily crushed him. This shows how terrifying the power of Martial Ancestor Lin''s world really is."


    "The strength of Martial Ancestor Lin is indeed earth-shattering. Transforming into a world allows him to wield the full might of that world,"mented a fourth.


    "It''s no wonder there were rumors of Martial Ancestor Lin defeating Tai Hao True Immortal. Given the strength he disyed just now, defeating Tai Hao would certainly be within his capabilities."


    The consensus was clear even among those who were neither True Immortals nor Martial Ancestors. Lin Fei had not only won but had dominated the encounter, leaving Unity True Immortal without any opportunity to counter. Unity''s attacks had no suppressive effect on Lin Fei''s world, posing no threat whatsoever. In this scenario, Lin Fei stood on invincible ground.


    And then, to the surprise of all, the void stirred once more, and Unity True Immortal reappeared. Lin Fei reverted to his human form, dissipating the Eternal Realm. The atmosphere was thick with tension as Unity True Immortal, his expressionplex and contemtive, addressed Lin Fei.


    "I knew Martial Ancestor Lin was powerful," Unity True Immortal began slowly, "but I did not realize just how formidable you had be upon achieving the rank of Martial Ancestor."


    "It appears that Taihao True Immortal''s defeat was not unjustified after all..." Unity True Immortal acknowledged a tone of respect and a hint of wariness coloring his voice as he faced the new reality of Lin Fei''s unprecedented power.


    This acknowledgment from Unity True Immortal not only cemented Lin Fei''s status among the ranks of Martial Ancestors but also signified a shift in the power dynamics within the Ancient Covenant, marking Lin Fei as a force to be reckoned with.


    True Immortal acknowledged defeat. Moreover, it was an admission from the heart and mouth alike. The only advantage True Immortal had over Lin Fei was, perhaps, his immortality.


    Although Lin Fei was immensely powerful, he still could not kill True Immortal. Additionally, True Immortal had an inexhaustible supply of avatars.


    Countless avatars, even if they could not kill Martial Ancestor, were extremely troublesome. Of course, it was a battle of life and death, a desperate struggle.


    Lin Fei also had some desperate measures that he had not yet deployed. If it came down to it, Lin Fei considered attempting to use the Eternal Realm. To try and "swallow" the "Dao" that True Immortal had fused.


    If he could indeed "swallow" the Dao of True Immortal, there was a chance he could kill him. Naturally, this was ast resort, a desperate measure. Lin Fei had no absolute certainty.


    Moreover, there was a certain degree of danger involved. Should Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm "swallow" True Immortal''s Dao and fail to obliterate it...


    It could potentially cause chaos within Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm. It might even lead to the copse of his Eternal Realm.


    Therefore, unless absolutely necessary, Lin Fei would not resort to such a method inbat.


    "Thank you, Fellow Daoist."


    Thus, Lin Fei and Unity True Immortal returned to the high tform. After this battle, the gazes of the Ancients'' Martial Ancestor and True Immortals upon Lin Fei changed.


    Lin Fei had just achieved Martial Ancestor, yet he could overpower Unity True Immortal. None of them, they admitted, possessed such prowess. Especially those Dao Integration True Immortals.


    There were almost none who could confidently im victory over Unity True Immortal. Only the Martial Ancestor might have that potential, as their power varied greatly.


    Having never truly fought, none knew whose strength was superior. After all, the Martial Ancestor''s mighty within themselves. Even the Dao they mastered could gradually enhance. When unleashed, their power was earth-shattering.


    Take the Great Dream Ancestor for instance, who dared to underestimate the Great Dream Ancestor?


    For many years, the Great Dream Ancestor had not made a move. No one knew the extent of his current strength. Even the Great Dream Ancestor''s gaze flickered with a keen light as he looked at Lin Fei.


    "Fellow daoists, today is the birth of our second Martial Ancestor of the Great Dream Sect. After all these years, don''t you have some fine gifts? How could youe empty-handed?"


    The Great Dream Ancestor''s eyes narrowed slightly, seemingly unceremonious.


    He directly "requested" benefits. These True Immortals and Martial Ancestors were well-acquainted with the Great Dream Ancestor.


    In the Ancient Covenant, overall, the True Immortals and Martial Ancestor were united. They stood together against external threats, a cohesive force. There might be some rivalry or disputes among the various factions.


    But among the Ancient Covenant''s True Immortals and Martial Ancestor, such top existences, there were no issues. Their rtionships were excellent.


    At the Great Dream Ancestor''s single word, nearly all True Immortals and Martial Ancestor arrived. Only three, who were wandering far away and could not be contacted, were absent. Almost all the notified True Immortals and Martial Ancestors hade.


    "Haha, what a Great Dream. You''re still thinking about our benefits? Your Great Dream Sect is wealthy and prosperous."


    For a moment, the True Immortals and Martial Ancestor burst intoughter. Lin Fei''s Martial Ancestor ceremony concluded in a harmonious atmosphere.


    Subsequently, this news spread swiftly. The entire Divine Realm received the message. The Ancient Covenant no longer had just eight Martial Ancestors but nine!

 597. The Descent of the Dark Demon Lord, Supreme Summons All True Immortals and Martial Ancestor!

    597. The Descent of the Dark Demon Lord, Supreme Summons All True Immortals and Martial Ancestor!


    The tranquil, pitch-ck void. This was an empty expanse within the Yinn-Yang Immortal Domain. A radius of a thousand miles, almost entirely devoid of life. It seemed utterly deste.


    No one was willing to venture into this deste void. It was said that a great battle had once erupted here. After the battle, this ce was left in such a state. Complete and utter destion.


    "Crack."


    No one knew how much time had passed. In this empty void, cracks began to appear, as if it were ss. These were not spatial ripples nor was it the shattering of the void. Rather, it was as if the void was being annihted. A strange wave began to spread from the fissures.


    "Boom."


    Finally, the void shattered. A thick, dense ck mist spread throughout the void. The moment this ck mist appeared, the entire Divine Realm began to tremble violently.


    As if encountering some colossal threat. Thews of the Divine Realm even attempted to suppress this ck mist. Yet, the mist was too abundant. It continuously spread from the void into the Divine Realm.


    "Buzz."


    Eventually, as the ck mist reached a certain density, it abruptly condensed into a colossal giant, hundreds of thousands of meters tall, with horns resembling those of an ox.


    This giant stood in the void, its gaze cold and indifferent. The ck mist appeared to be a force entirely different from the Divine Realm. It could even counter thews of the Divine Realm.


    "So this is the Divine Realm? Finally, I''ve caught you. This time, your stronghold has been found by me. The entire Divine Realm will be my nourishment!"


    The giant, shrouded in ck mist, spoke as if shaking the void with its voice.


    "Buzz."


    In the next moment, one after another, spatial ripples appeared. One by one, powerful entities manifested. Entities far surpassing Martial Ancestors and True Immortals.


    If some ancient Martial Ancestor or True Immortals saw these figures, they would be utterly shocked. For these figures were none other than the Supremes, lofty and elusive.


    These Supremes were not just one. But several Supremes appeared.


    "This is... an extra-dimensional being. Who are you? Our Divine Realm has not offended other dimensional beings. Who are you to invade the Divine Realm?"


    These Supremes recognized at a nce that the other party was an extra-dimensional being. The Divine Realm was an ordinary realm. Only the Supremes and some top-tier Martial Ancestors and True Immortals knew this.


    In the vast chaos, countless realms were birthed. Within each realm, different forms of life and cultivation systems emerged.


    "I am the Dark Demon Lord! You may not have encountered me. But your Radiant Supreme knows of me. Thanks to the Radiant Supreme, I have found your Divine Realm."


    "Whoosh."


    At that moment, another figure appeared in the void. It was a radiant light, dazzling beyondpare. It was the Radiant Supreme!


    "Dark Demon Lord? How did you find this ce? Damn it, did you use some means to track me?"


    The Radiant Supreme was furious. In the vast chaos, each realm was essentially concealed.


    Ordinarily, other beings could not find them unless meticulously searched or by tracking some Supreme stronghold.


    Clearly, the Dark Demon Lord had done just that. Using some special method, he tracked the Radiant Supreme to the Divine Realm.


    "Radiant Supreme, you ruined my ns in the Boro Domain. Did you think I would not respond? So, enjoy your remaining time. My Dark Demon army will soon march upon your Divine Realm, hahaha..."


    "Kill!"


    The Radiant Supreme struck instantly. The other three Supremes also joined in. In an instant, they pulverized the body of the Dark Demon Lord into dust. Even the shattered void restored itself.


    It seemed as though nothing had changed around them. As if everything that had just happened was an illusion. But everyone knew, it was no illusion. It was a real event. And the Divine Realm was in great danger. Its location had been exposed. They had been targeted by an extra-dimensional stronghold.


    As for the Dark Demon Lord, it was merely a projection. His true body was still within the chaos, separated by countless realms.


    "Radiant Supreme, who exactly is this extra-dimensional being?"


    "Yes, how did we provoke this extra-dimensional being?"


    "The Boro Domain, isn''t that where the Radiant Supreme recently traveled?"


    Many Supremes'' gazes fixated on the Radiant Supreme. They sought to understand the full story.


    The Radiant Supreme''s face darkened. In a deep voice, he said, "The being just now was the Dark Demon Lord, hailing from the Dark Demon Domain. He is the Ruler of the Dark Demon Domain! We once crossed paths in the Boro Domain. The Dark Demon Lord sought to enve the Boro Domain, which I thwarted. Thus, he tracked me here. Now, our Divine Realm is in trouble. The Dark Demon Lord''s army is terrifying, and hemands many Supremes as well..."


    Hearing the Radiant Supreme''s words, everyone fell silent. The Dark Demon Lord was a Ruler, a being of above Supreme!


    In fact, the realm of a Ruler is equivalent to that of a Supreme. There is no essential difference between the two. In the vast chaos, a Ruler''s power is not significantly different from that of a Supreme. The only distinction is that a Ruler is the overlord of a realm.


    Within that realm, they can wield the realm''s power, easily suppressing Supremes. Thus, the Dark Demon Lord could wield all the power of the Dark Demon Domain.


    And what of the other Supremes? They dared not invade the Dark Demon Domain. Once they did, the Ruler could suppress them instantly. Having a Ruler in a realm meant it was nearly invincible.


    For the Dark Demon Lord to grow stronger, he had to continually enve other realms. Devouring other realms, turning them into nourishment for the Dark Demon Domain.


    The stronger the Dark Demon Domain, the stronger the Dark Demon Lord became. It was for this reason that the Dark Demon Lord acted so recklessly, wanting to invade the Divine Realm.


    Listening to the Radiant Supreme, everyone grew silent.


    "Radiant Supreme, by what you say, our Divine Realm is indeed in great trouble."


    "Indeed, with just us Supremes, we might not be a match for the Dark Demon Lord."


    "Once the invasion begins, our Divine Realm will be on the defensive."


    "Moreover, many Supremes are not in the Divine Realm. We must notify them,e together, and find a way to survive this cmity."


    "If the Divine Realm is devoured by the Dark Demon Lord, many of us Supremes will be rootless drifters."


    "Unfortunately, our Divine Realm has never birthed a Ruler. Despite having so many Supremes, none have be Rulers..."


    For a moment, many Supremes had numerous ns. Butcking a Ruler was the Divine Realm''s greatest weakness. Thus, one by one, the Supremes departed to make arrangements.


    The war mighte soon.


    ...


    "The essence of Martial Ancestor lies in the Great Dao! Yet, to elevate my World Dao is as hard as ascending to the heavens. I can only enhance the world''s level. But enhancing the world''s level requires the birth of life within it. This takes an incredibly long time."


    Lin Fei was in a secluded chamber. He frowned deeply. After achieving Martial Ancestor, his cultivation had stagnated. He couldn''t advance further.


    The only way was to wait for a long time. Wait for the world to birth life.


    At this moment, Lin Fei suddenly heard a voice: "Lin Fei, hasten to the Ancient Covenant headquarters. The Supreme has emerged, summoning all Martial Ancestors and True Immortals of the Ancient Covenant."


    It was the voice of the Great Dream Ancestor.


    "A summons from the Supreme?"


    Lin Fei was startled. The elusive Supremes were summoning all True Immortals and Martial Ancestor. Clearly, something significant had urred. Yet, he didn''t know what it was. But the chance to see a Supreme...


    Lin Fei immediately left his cave and flew towards the Ancient Covenant headquarters.

 598. The Supreme Summons, Divine Realm in Crisis!

    598. The Supreme Summons, Divine Realm in Crisis!


    Before long, Lin Fei arrived at the Ancient Covenant headquarters.


    Led by some headquarters personnel, Lin Fei entered the grand hall of the headquarters.


    At this moment, many True Immortals and Martial Gods were already present. All of them had been seen by Lin Fei at the Martial Ancestor ceremony. Each bore a grave expression.


    "Master, what has happened?" Lin Fei quietly asked the Great Dream Ancestor.


    The Great Dream Ancestor shook his head and replied softly, "I don''t know. All I know is that the Supreme has summoned us Martial Ancestors and True Immortals. No one knows the specifics. However, it''s very rare for the Supreme to appear, let alone summon all of us.


    Such a gathering usually only happens when the Ancient Covenant faces life-or-death situations, or when we engage in decisive battles with other forces. But this time, it seems our Ancient Covenant isn''t in any immediate danger, nor are we preparing for a decisive battle with any force."


    The Great Dream Ancestor was uncertain, and other Martial Ancestors and True Immortals shared the same puzzled expressions. Clearly, no one knew the exact situation. Perhaps only the Supreme knew.


    The two Supremes of the Ancient Covenant were the pirs of the entire covenant. While the Martial Ancestor and True Immortals constituted the covenant''s elitebat strength and core, the two Supremes ensured the covenant''s formidable status. It was because of these two Supremes that the Ancient Covenant continued to stand tall in the Divine Realm, its reputation resounding far and wide.


    "Buzz."


    In the next moment, two figures materialized in the grand hall. They were none other than the two Supremes of the Ancient Covenant, the Azure Emperor Supreme, and the White Cloud Supreme!


    Back then, the Azure Emperor Supreme was a Martial Ancestor, and the White Cloud Supreme was a True Immortal. Both had risen from the Ancient Covenant to the Divine Realm. Later, they ascended to be Supremes!


    This indicated that Martial Ancestors and True Immortals from the Ancient Continent could still achieve the rank of Supreme.


    However, over the years, the Ancient Covenant still only had two Supremes. It demonstrated just how difficult it was to be a Supreme. Many Martial Ancestors and True Immortals had their cultivation stagnate, unable to find the path forward.


    Indeed, once one achieved the status of Martial Ancestor or True Immortal, many lost their motivation. After all, Martial Ancestors and True Immortals, as long as they remained in the Divine Realm, were immortal and indestructible.


    As long as the Divine Realm faced no issues, neither would they. Even bing a Supreme merely made them more powerful. Why expend effort and energy to continue cultivating?


    When a cultivator lost motivation or had insufficient drive, their cultivation efficiency diminished greatly. Bing Supreme seemed to hold little significance for many Martial Ancestors and True Immortals.


    At this moment, the two Supremes scanned the room with solemn expressions.


    The Azure Emperor Supreme slowly spoke, "Apart from the three Hermits still traveling, all other Martial Ancestors and True Immortals are present. This time, we have summoned you to prepare for battle. This battle will be extremely difficult. You must prepare with all your might, even to the point of risking your lives. It could be a year, one hundred years, or perhaps just a few months.


    No one knows when the war will begin. During this time, you must do everything possible to increase your strength andbat capability. This time, it concerns the entire Divine Realm. Every Supreme, every Martial Ancestor, and True Immortal will go to battle. If anyone is unwilling to fight, I will personally ensure they are not spared!"


    The Azure Emperor Supreme''s tone was unyielding, filled with a menacing intent. Although True Immortals and Martial Ancestors were immortal and indestructible, the Supremes had the power to kill.


    Supremes couldpletely imprison the Great Dao that True Immortals had merged with. Ultimately, they could forcibly separate the True Immortal from the Dao of the Divine Realm.


    Naturally, this would result in the True Immortal''s death. Killing a Martial Ancestor was even easier. The power of a Supreme was boundless, making the killing of a Martial Ancestor effortless.


    Thus, the so-called immortality of True Immortals and Martial Ancestor was, in fact, rtive. Without idents or dangers, they were indeed immortal. But if an ident urred, and they were killed, they would still perish!


    The crowd was puzzled. What could possibly threaten the Ancient Covenant, or even ce the entire Divine Realm in danger? What could force even the Supremes to mobilize urgently?


    "Supreme, what exactly are we facing?" Unity True Immortal couldn''t help but ask.


    The other True Immortals exchanged nces, equally perplexed.


    Only some ancient True Immortals showed deep, contemtive expressions as if they vaguely guessed the reason.


    The White Cloud Supreme slowly said, "Some True Immortals and Martial Ancestors know, but some do not, that our Divine Realm is merely a realm. Beyond our Divine Realm lies the vast chaos. In this chaos, there are numerous realms.


    Typically, it is the Supremes who venture into the chaos to explore and roam. The chaos is filled with opportunities but also with great dangers. For instance, realms must never reveal their locations to each other. Some powerful beings devour realms to enhance themselves.


    This time, our Divine Realm has encountered trouble. A Ruler of the Dark Demon Domain, the Dark Demon Lord, has discovered the location of our Divine Realm.


    Hence, the Dark Demon Lord will soon send the army of the Dark Demon Domain to conquer our Divine Realm. The Dark Demon Lord''s true aim is topletely devour the Divine Realm or transform it into nourishment to bolster his strength.


    Our Divine Realmcks a Ruler and cannot withstand the Dark Demon Lord. However, once he enters the Divine Realm, he is no longer a Ruler, thus he will seek ways to gradually weaken the Divine Realm.


    To weaken the Divine Realm, the best method is to wage war. Constant ughter, destruction, and devastation will naturally diminish the Divine Realm. Your sole advantage is that within the Divine Realm, True Immortals are immortal. Even Martial Ancestors are difficult to kill. Your immortality is your only advantage.


    However, the strength of the Dark Demon Domain is formidable. This could be an epoch-spanning, protracted war that concerns the survival of the entire Divine Realm. If the Divine Realm is destroyed by the Dark Demon Lord, True Immortals, being closely linked to the Divine Realm, will suffer the same fate.


    Simrly, Martial Ancestor will fare no better. Without the Divine Realm, entering the chaos would mean certain death. So, return and prepare. Do everything in your power to enhance your strength!"


    The White Cloud Supreme exined clearly,ying out the cause and effect. He even analyzed the pros and cons thoroughly. If the Divine Realm were to be destroyed, the Supremes might still escape and wander the chaos.


    But what about Martial Ancestors and True Immortals? They would face inevitable death!


    Martial Ancestor and True Immortals had no choice. They had to fight to the death. That was the only way!


    "Alright, return to your preparations. If the dark demons of the Dark Demon Domain arrive, I will notify you."


    "Thank you, Supreme!"


    Thus, Lin Fei, the Great Dream Ancestor, and the others quickly got up and left the Ancient Covenant headquarters.


    Lin Fei and the Great Dream Ancestor exchanged looks, seemingly unable to believe the words of the Supremes. However, the Supremes would not deceive them about such matters. Since the Supremes said the situation was dire, it truly was.


    "Master."


    "Lin Fei, the Supremes have made it very clear. This is a matter of life and death for the Divine Realm. We have no choice but to fight to the death. True Immortals may be immortal, but we Martial Ancestors are different. When the war begins, it is likely that we Martial Ancestors will suffer the most casualties. If we die, we truly perish. So, when you return, do whatever it takes to enhance your strength, especially your survival abilities."


    Lin Fei nodded and said, "Master, I understand."


    "Alright, go back and prepare. I must also make my preparations."


    With that, the Great Dream Ancestor and Lin Fei parted ways and flew back to their respective abodes.

 599. Martial Ancestor Lin Descends Upon Eternal Light Realm, Forcefully Seizes World Laws

    599. Martial Ancestor Lin Descends Upon Eternal Light Realm, Forcefully Seizes World Laws


    Lin Fei returned to his residence and went directly into his secluded chamber.


    "Chaos, realms, extra-dimensional beings..."


    Today, Lin Fei learned many secrets from the Supremes. Or rather, he learned the "truth" of this world. The Divine Realm was merely one of many realms in the chaos. Even the Divine Realm could copse. Once the Divine Realm was invaded or devoured by beings from other realms, the supposed immortality of True Immortals would be a joke.


    Although the Supremes imed they could roam the chaos, in reality, they did not want to lose the Divine Realm. After all, the Divine Realm was their foundation! However, Lin Fei also discerned some implications.


    "True Immortals are fundamentally one with the Divine Realm. They thrive and fall together, inseparable. But if a True Immortal achieves Supreme status, it seems to be different. Supremes can travel through chaos and evenpletely leave the Divine Realm. Even if the Divine Realm is destroyed, the Supremes wouldn''t suffer significant losses. So, it seems that once a True Immortal bes a Supreme, they can detach from the Divine Realm."


    A gleam of determination shed in Lin Fei''s eyes.


    Lin Fei didn''t know the path to bing a Supreme. He didn''t even have a direction. The Supremes had not revealed it. But from their few words, Lin Fei could deduce some information about Supremes.


    Of course, this was not important. What Lin Fei needed now was to increase his strength at any cost. Only by increasing his strength could he survive the uing war.


    "To increase my strength, there are two methods. One is for the Eternal Realm to birth life, but that can only be waited for gradually. It is impossible in a short time. The second method is through the Saber World. If the Saber World can continue to expand, its power will also grow rapidly. To enhance the Saber World, aside from merging with other Saber Worlds, it needs to merge with the worldws of other small worlds. Previously, as a True Monarch, I couldn''t extract the worldws of True Monarch-level worlds. But now that I am a Martial Ancestor, it is different..."


    A glint of determination shed in Lin Fei''s eyes. He had thought of a way to increase his strength. However, this method was indeed somewhat insane.


    Moreover, it could cause extensive damage or even destruction to many worlds. But the Supremes had made it clear. That was to increase strength at any cost. As long as it could enhance his power, he should do it.


    "I can extract the worldws of small worlds and True Monarch-level worlds. True Monarch-level worldws would be the most effective in enhancing the power of the Saber World. Even apletely intact True Monarch-level world can be extracted. Now, which True Monarch-level world should I go to?"


    Lin Fei recalled the information about True Monarch-level worlds. Soon, he had a target in mind. He thought of a True Monarch-level world, the Eternal Light Realm!


    The Eternal Light Realm was thergest known True Monarch-level world in the Divine Realm. Moreover, it had birthed the Eternal Light True Monarch!


    Hardly anyone dared to offend the Eternal Light True Monarch or make a move against the Eternal Light Realm. Besides, neither Martial Ancestors nor True Immortals could destroy the Eternal Light Realm.


    Lin Fei had visited the Eternal Light Realm before but had done nothing there. This time, it would be different.


    "Let''s go."


    Without any hesitation, Lin Fei stepped into the spatial passage. Then, he traversed the void, disappearing from sight.


    ...


    The Eternal Light Realm remained as peaceful and harmonious as ever.


    As thergest known True Monarch-level world in the Divine Realm, the Eternal Light Realm was very famous. Its renown spread throughout the entire Divine Realm.


    Moreover, it produced the Eternal Light True Monarch. The Eternal Light True Monarch was a top-tier True Monarch. Apart from True Immortals and Martial Ancestor, who could confidently im to defeat the Eternal Light True Monarch?


    As a result, the Eternal Light Realm was highly prosperous. The Eternal Light True Monarch adopted an open attitude, not prohibiting people from the Divine Realm from entering the Eternal Light Realm.


    "Buzz."


    Suddenly, spatial ripples began to spread outside the Eternal Light Realm. Many people noticed these spatial ripples.


    "Which True Monarch has arrived?"


    "The Eternal Light Realm certainly attracts a lot of True Monarchs, constantlying and going."


    "Indeed, being thergest True Monarch-level world in the Divine Realm, it''s normal to see many True Monarchs."


    Seeing the spatial ripples, many were not surprised. Only a True Monarch could traverse space. Someone traversing space was undoubtedly a True Monarch-level or higher expert.


    "Whoosh."


    In the next moment, a figure stepped out from the spatial passage.


    "Is that... Martial Ancestor Lin?"


    "Yes, it''s Martial Ancestor Lin!"


    "Why has Martial Ancestor Line to the Eternal Light Realm?"


    "Martial Ancestor Lin, a legend of our Divine Realm."


    "I never expected Martial Ancestor Lin toe to the Eternal Light Realm. Is he nning to enter the Eternal Light Realm?"


    "Martial Ancestor cannot enter a True Monarch-level world. If they do, the True Monarch-level world would explode."


    Many people saw the figure emerging from the void and became excited.


    They respectfully greeted, "Greetings, Martial Ancestor!"


    Lin Fei was no longer an unknown figure. On the contrary, his reputation was illustrious. His fame had spread throughout the entire Divine Realm.


    Now, Lin Fei was a revered Martial Ancestor. Many knew of him. Therefore, as soon as Lin Fei appeared, many people bowed respectfully.


    Lin Fei did not speak. He simply gazed quietly at the Eternal Light Realm. The Eternal Light Realm before him was not unfamiliar. He had visited the Eternal Light Realm once before.


    But thest time, Lin Fei didn''t stay long. He hadn''t sensed anything significant and left. This time, Lin Fei returned. The Eternal Light Realm was bustling with people. There were many inhabitants.


    However, Lin Fei didn''t mind. He took a deep breath.


    "Boom."


    Instantly, Lin Fei transformed into the Eternal Realm. The Eternal Realm expanded directly towards the Eternal Light Realm. He intended to "swallow" the Eternal Light Realm!


    Lin Fei did not enter the Eternal Light Realm. Instead, he aimed to directly "swallow" it. For a moment, everyone was stunned!


    "Martial Ancestor, spare us."


    "Your Majesty, Martial Ancestor, what has the Eternal Light Realm done to offend you, to warrant your personal intervention?"


    "Your Majesty Martial Ancestor, aren''t you afraid of the wrath of other True Immortals and Martial Ancestor for attacking the Eternal Light Realm?"


    Fear and panic spread among the people. Lin Fei was actually attempting to "swallow" the Eternal Light Realm.


    At this moment, the Eternal Light True Monarch also noticed the vast expanse of the Eternal Realm covering the sky. He was aware of Lin Fei''s arrival.


    However, it was toote for him to react. Once Lin Fei unleashed the Eternal Realm, it enveloped the entire Eternal Light Realm almost instantly.


    Looking up, the void was filled with the Eternal Realm.


    "Boom."


    The Eternal Light Realm shook violently. But it was of no use. Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm represented the genuine power of a Martial Ancestor.


    No matter how strong the Eternal Light Realm was, it couldn''t escape the suppression of the Eternal Realm.


    Addressing the panic of the Eternal Light Realm''s inhabitants, Lin Fei spoke.


    "This trip of mine is solely for the worldws of the Eternal Light Realm. All of you, remain calm and wait quietly in the Eternal Light Realm. Once I have extracted the worldws, I will leave!"


    Lin Fei made his intentions clear.


    "Martial Ancestor Lin wants to extract the worldws of the Eternal Light Realm?"


    "What? Martial Ancestor Lin has gone to such lengths just to extract worldws?"


    "But if he extracts the worldws, won''t the Eternal Light Realm be severely damaged and destabilized?"


    "There will definitely be an impact, but the Eternal Light Realm won''t copse."


    "Is this really Martial Ancestor Lin? Acting so recklessly, doesn''t he fear the True Immortals behind the Eternal Light True Monarch? Or the True Immortals and Martial Ancestor behind us many True Monarchs?"


    Many were displeased with Lin Fei. They felt he was acting with impunity. He seemed topletely disregard the True Immortals and Martial Ancestor supporting them.


    However, they were helpless at this moment. They could only watch as Lin Fei forcibly seized the worldws of the Eternal Light Realm.

 600. True Immortal’s Interference!

    600. True Immortal¡¯s Interference!


    The Eternal Light Realm trembled violently. Many thought the end of the world hade. Fear gripped everyone.


    Yet, Lin Fei remained calm. Though the Eternal Realm was merely a small world and the Eternal Light Realm a True Monarch-level world, making the Eternal Realm seemingly weaker, the situation was reversed now.


    Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm actually suppressed the Eternal Light Realm. Moreover, the Eternal Light Realm had no power to resist. This was the difference when Lin Fei transformed into the world and fully controlled it. It far surpassed any other small world in the Divine Realm.


    "Seize the worldws!"


    After the Eternal Realm suppressed the Eternal Light Realm, Lin Fei could also suppress its worldws. He forcibly extracted the worldws from the Eternal Light Realm. The Eternal Light Realm shook violently.


    Of course, Lin Fei left a trace of the worldws intact. This would severely weaken the Eternal Light Realm, but over time, it could slowly recover the lost worldws.


    Despite the long recovery time, the benefit was that the Eternal Light Realm wouldn''t copse. However, for now, the Eternal Light Realm was in upheaval, akin to an apocalypse.


    The Eternal Light True Monarch gritted his teeth but said nothing, his gaze fixed on Lin Fei.


    "Retrieve."


    Lin Fei had obtained the worldws of the Eternal Light Realm. He retracted the Eternal Realm. The Eternal Light Realm returned to normal, albeit severely weakened.


    Throughout the entire ordeal, the Eternal Light True Monarch remained silent. He had sent a message to a True Immortal from his backing force, hoping the True Immortal would seek justice.


    However, up until now, True Immortal had not appeared. It was known that True Immortals could traverse the void in an instant. There was no reason for such a dy. The True Immortal''s absence spoke volumes.


    "On to the next world."


    Lin Fei did not linger. He immediately traversed space and disappeared.


    Seeing Lin Fei vanish, the numerous True Monarchs couldn''t help but start discussing.


    "Isn''t Martial Ancestor Lin too overbearing?"


    "Aren''t Martial Ancestors and True Immortals seldom supposed to directly attack a True Monarch-level world? How could Martial Ancestor Lin act so recklessly and directly target the Eternal Light Realm?"


    "Usually, if a Martial Ancestor acted so brazenly, other True Immortals or Martial Ancestor would step in to stop them. At the very least, they would intervene. But this time? Many True Immortals and Martial Ancestors have remained silent and have not intervened. There''s definitely something more to this."


    "Martial Ancestor Lin is in a hurry to seize True Monarch-level worlds, even acting personally. Something must have happened that forces Martial Ancestor Lin to urgently enhance his strength. But it seems like Martial Ancestor Lin will target the next True Monarch-level world. Will no one really stop him?"


    Amidst their discussion, there was a growing realization that something significant must have happened to prompt Lin Fei''s aggressive actions. For a time, many were dissatisfied with Lin Fei''s domineering approach.


    However, Lin Fei was a Martial Ancestor, exalted and untouchable. They were powerless. Only other Martial Ancestors or True Immortals could contend with him.


    ...


    In the vast void.


    Lin Fei took a step forward. He saw a world not far away.


    "Gaint Spirit True Realm!"


    Lin Fei gazed at the world before him. This was also a True Monarch-level world, known as the Gaint Spirit True Realm.


    Moreover, this world was quite peculiar. All life within it, whether nt, animal, or native life forms, was exceedinglyrge. Especially the native life forms.


    Ordinarily, they stood about thirty meters tall. With sessful cultivation, they could reach ten thousand meters or even tens of thousands of meters!


    Hence, the name "Gaint Spirit" in the world''s title was quite fitting.


    Lin Fei did not act immediately. He summoned the Saber World.


    "Whoosh."


    Lin Fei''s Saber World descended.


    "Let''s see to what extent the worldws of the Eternal Light Realm can enhance the Saber World."


    Currently, Lin Fei''s Saber World was merely at the True Monarch level. Even at its peak, it was still only at the True Monarch level. When the great battle erupted and the strong from the Dark Demon Domain invaded, Lin Fei would have to face Martial Ancestor and True Immortal-level opponents.


    Thus, no matter how powerful the True Monarch-level Saber World became, it would not be of much use to Lin Fei. Therefore, the Saber World must be enhanced.


    Ideally, it should be elevated to the level of Martial Ancestor or True Immortal. Only then could it significantly bolster Lin Fei''s strength and be effective in the impending war.


    "Fusion."


    After the Saber World descended, Lin Fei immediately brought out the worldws of the Eternal Light Realm. Instantly, the worldws merged into the Saber World.


    "Boom."


    The power of Lin Fei''s Saber World surged dramatically. Moreover, the Saber World began to expand rapidly. It even started to undergo a slight transformation. The integration of the worldws had an immediate effect.


    However, the Saber World still hadn''tpletely transformed to the level of Martial Ancestor or True Immortal. It remained at the peak of the True Monarch level.


    The gap between True Monarch and Martial Ancestor or True Immortal seemed like a mere step, but in reality, the difference was vast, unimaginable. It was like an enormous chasm, insurmountable.


    Now, Lin Fei''s fusion with the Saber World was continuously enhancing it, merely narrowing the gap. The goal was to bring the Saber World as close to the level of True Immortal or Martial Ancestor as possible.


    Nheless, transforming the Saber World to the level of True Immortal or Martial Ancestor was indeed very challenging. But as long as Lin Fei persisted, seizing enough worldws and constantly narrowing the gap, he would have a chance to elevate the Saber World to the level of True Immortal or Martial Ancestor.


    After Lin Fei fused with the worldws, a glimmer of determination flickered in his eyes. His gaze then fixated on the Gaint Spirit True Realm before him.


    "Eternal Realm!"


    Lin Fei directly summoned the Eternal Realm, swiftly enveloping the Gaint Spirit True Realm within it.


    At that moment, within the Gaint Spirit True Realm, countless beings looked up, their eyes filled with shock.


    "What is that?"


    "Why has the sky suddenly darkened?"


    "It seems as if the Gaint Spirit True Realm is being blocked out!"


    "That... that is another world!"


    "Who is attacking?"


    "Martial Ancestor Lin?"


    Some of the True Monarchs of the Divine Realm seemed to have received some prior information.


    Connecting the dots, they quickly deduced that Lin Fei had arrived.


    Lin Fei had just seized the worldws of the Eternal Light Realm. Many hadn''t expected Lin Fei to move so swiftly, without any rest, going straight from the Eternal Light Realm to the Gaint Spirit True Realm.


    "Seize!"


    Lin Fei, now adept at this process, quickly mobilized the power of the Eternal Realm. He directly stripped the worldws from the Gaint Spirit True Realm and integrated them into the Saber World.


    This further enhanced the Saber World, bringing it a step closer to the level of True Immortal or Martial Ancestor.


    As for the possible "coteral damage" to some beings in the Gaint Spirit True Realm, Lin Fei paid no mind. He had already minimized harm to the world''s life forms. Otherwise, he could have easily obliterated the Gaint Spirit True Realm, resulting in countless deaths.


    "Two True Monarch-level worldws are clearly far from enough. Continue."


    Lin Fei paid no further attention to the Gaint Spirit True Realm. After merging its worldws, Lin Fei took a step forward, disappearing into the spatial passage once more.


    When Lin Fei reappeared, he was in another vast and unfamiliar void. His gaze fell upon another True Monarch-level world ahead.


    The Ancient God Realm! This was another renowned True Monarch-level world in the Divine Realm.


    Just as Lin Fei was about to act against the Ancient God Realm...


    "Swish."


    In the next moment, a figure appeared before Lin Fei. It was an incarnation of a True Immortal!


    "Martial Ancestor Lin, you have gone too far!"


    The True Immortal, with an expression as cold as eternal ice, spoke sternly.

 601. One Strike to Annihilate Thousands of True Immortal Avatars

    601. One Strike to Annihte Thousands of True Immortal Avatars


    Lin Fei gazed calmly at the True Immortal before him. He did not recognize this figure.


    In fact, Lin Fei knew very few True Immortals. After all, he had only recently be a Martial Ancestor. How could he possibly know all the True Immortals?


    "Which True Immortal are you, fellow daoist?" Lin Fei inquired.


    "I am Azure Mountain True Immortal of the Azure Mountain Sect!"


    "Azure Mountain True Immortal, you must have received the message from the Supremes? The Divine Realm is on the brink of destruction. We must all do everything possible to enhance our strength. I urgently need the worldws of True Monarch-level worlds. Thus, I am extracting some worldws. Although this will have some impact on True Monarch-level worlds, with time, they will recover. To increase my power, I must have the worldws of True Monarch-level worlds. Are you truly intent on stopping me, Azure Mountain Daoist?"


    Lin Fei''s gaze fixed on Azure Mountain True Immortal as he spoke calmly. He believed he had exined himself clearly. He needed to enhance his strength by merging worldws into the Saber World. He was only extracting some worldws from True Monarch-level worlds and would not destroy them. If someone still tried to stop him, Lin Fei would not be held ountable.


    "I certainly will stop you. At least, you cannot touch the Ancient God Realm."


    As soon as Azure Mountain True Immortal finished speaking, the void suddenly filled with countless avatars of Azure Mountain True Immortal.


    Upon closer inspection, there were over ten thousand avatars. These were all True Immortal avatars!


    Ten thousand avatars was an rming number. Clearly, Azure Mountain True Immortal hade prepared. He had studied Lin Fei''s previous confrontation with Taihao True Immortal. Thus, once he decided to stop Lin Fei, Azure Mountain True Immortal made thorough preparations.


    Seeing the countless avatars of True Immortal, Lin Fei remained calm. His expression did not change.


    "You cannot stop me. If you insist on obstructing me, then I will have no choice but to destroy these avatars, Azure Mountain Daoist."


    Lin Fei spoke coldly.


    The vast number of True Immortal avatars did not intimidate him in the slightest. In reality, it wasn''t that Lin Fei specifically needed the worldws of the Ancient God Realm. It was because he couldn''t retreat.


    If he retreated, when he went to other True Monarch-level worlds, those True Immortals and Martial Ancestor would simrly appear to stop him.


    Would Lin Fei have to battle a True Immortal or Martial Ancestor each time? How much time would that waste?


    Now, Lin Fei noticed the void concealed many figures and gazes. They were all closely watching his confrontation with Azure Mountain True Immortal.


    Lin Fei had no way out. If he retreated now, he would face the same problem when going to other True Monarch-level worlds, perhaps even worse.


    Therefore, Lin Fei couldn''t retreat. He needed to crush Azure Mountain True Immortal to deter other Martial Ancestor and True Immortal powerhouses. After all, they always had vested interests.


    For example, behind the Ancient God Realm stood Azure Mountain True Immortal. Other worlds had other True Immortals or Martial Ancestors behind them. Only by demonstrating absolute overwhelming strength could Lin Fei ensure they wouldn''t dare to stop him.


    "They say Martial Ancestor Lin is extraordinary. Let me see for myself. Martial Ancestor Lin, what methods do you possess?"


    In the next moment, with a thought, Azure Mountain True Immortal''s ten thousand avatars formed a massive formation.


    At the same time, this formation seemed to resonate with a certain Dao in the Divine Realm. Each avatar emitted a terrifying aura, their power soaring!


    However, Lin Fei remained unmoved. He gazed at the ten thousand True Immortal avatars, a gleam of fierceness shing in his eyes.


    "Boom."


    Lin Fei made his move. He transformed into the Eternal Realm.


    Instantly, an unparalleled world appeared in the void. Simultaneously, the power of the Eternal Realm erupted.


    The battle between Lin Fei and Unity True Immortal had only circted within the Ancient Covenant. Many True Immortals and Martial Ancestors were unaware of the details. They only knew Lin Fei had seemingly defeated Taihao True Immortal but didn''t know how.


    Now, as Lin Fei unleashed the Eternal Realm, those in the Ancient God Realm and the surrounding True Immortals and Martial Ancestor observing in secret were all shaken to their core!


    "This is... transforming into a world?"


    Azure Mountain True Immortal was shocked. The moment Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm appeared, he felt a terrifying suppression. Instantly, all his power erupted.


    Yet, Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm epassed all ten thousand of Azure Mountain True Immortal''s avatars.


    "Destroy!"


    Lin Fei''s eyes were cold, and he uttered a softmand.


    "Thud."


    In the next instant, over ten thousand True Immortal avatars were pulverized into dust within the Eternal Realm following Lin Fei''s softmand.


    Silence!


    A profound silence fell over the scene.


    Everyone who witnessed this battle was in disbelief. In their minds, this should have been an earth-shattering confrontation.


    Yet, in reality, as soon as Lin Fei acted, Azure Mountain True Immortal''s ten thousand avatars were obliterated as if made of paper, vanishing instantly.


    "Destroyed? Azure Mountain True Immortal''s ten thousand avatars were all obliterated?"


    "Azure Mountain True Immortal is a veteran True Immortal. How could his ten thousand avatars be annihted so quickly?"


    "But it''s a fact. No matter how unbelievable, it remains true."


    "Martial Ancestor Lin, having just be a Martial Ancestor, is already this strong?"


    "It seems the rumors that Lin Fei defeated Taihao True Immortal are true."


    Some of the True Immortals and Martial Ancestors observing from the shadows were rendered speechless by Lin Fei''s disy of power, leaving them profoundly shaken. They now had a renewed understanding of Lin Fei''s strength. The rumors were not exaggerated¡ªif anything, they understated his power!


    Lin Fei''s strength had already surpassed that of a typical Martial Ancestor. Generally, a Martial Ancestor might be stronger than a True Immortal, but not to this extent.


    "Buzz."


    Another figure appeared in the void¡ªit was Azure Mountain True Immortal.


    At this moment, his face was somber. This was a newly arrived avatar. He already knew what had transpired.


    Over ten thousand of his True Immortal avatars were unable to withstand even a single strike from Lin Fei. This was nearly beyond belief for Azure Mountain True Immortal, but it was the undeniable truth.


    "Martial Ancestor Lin, your ability to transform into a world and annihte over ten thousand of my avatars in a single strike means I can no longer stop you. I hope Martial Ancestor Lin can show mercy to the Ancient God Realm. At the very least, don''t let it copse."


    Although Azure Mountain True Immortal had been defeated and lost face, he still sent another avatar because the Ancient God Realm was vital to him.


    There were people in the Ancient God Realm he needed to protect. Even now, after his defeat, he had to find a way to preserve the Ancient God Realm.


    Lin Fei nodded, not refusing. After all, he only needed the worldws from the True Monarch-level world. Destroying an entire True Monarch-level world was not his intention.


    "I only need the worldws!"


    With that, Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm expanded rapidly, engulfing the Ancient God Realm. The Eternal Realm then suppressed the Ancient God Realm, exerting full-scale pressure.


    Using overwhelming force, Lin Fei forcibly extracted the worldws.


    Holding the worldws in his hand, Lin Fei''s Saber World descended instantly.


    "Fuse!"


    Lin Fei integrated the worldws into the Saber World. The Saber World expanded rapidly, swelling with newfound power. Yet, it still hadn''t fully transformed.


    However, it seemed closer to the True Immortal and Martial Ancestor levels, almost within reach. Lin Fei could feel this proximity.


    "Still not enough."


    Lin Fei frowned. He needed more worldws.


    "Martial Ancestor Lin, do you need the worldws of True Monarch-level worlds? How many more do you need? Just now, a Supreme decreed that your requirements for worldws will be met as much as possible."


    At this moment, an unfamiliar figure appeared in the void. It was another True Immortal, and his words left Lin Fei slightly surprised.

 602. Saber World Transforms

    602. Saber World Transforms


    "Who are you, fellow Daoist? And which Supreme issued this decree?"


    Lin Fei asked cautiously. He did not recognize the True Immortal before him.


    As for the Supremes, how many were there in the entire Divine Realm? Lin Fei knew fewer of them.


    "I am Mystical Cloud True Immortal! Under themand of the Original Yang Supreme from the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain. We are to facilitate your needs for True Monarch-level worldws."


    "Original Yang Supreme?"


    Lin Fei''s eyes narrowed slightly. He wasn''t very familiar with the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain, having visited it only once or twice. He certainly did not know Original Yang Supreme.


    However, this unfamiliar Supreme was offering him great convenience, even willing to meet his needs for True Monarch-level worldws.


    Lin Fei considered this. If he continued going through each True Monarch-level world, it would take a lot of time. It was more efficient to obtain arge number of worldws directly from Mystical Cloud True Immortal.


    Lin Fei estimated that for his Saber World to fully transform, he might need ten worldws from True Monarch-level worlds. Seven or eight might suffice, but ten would ensure no errors.


    With this in mind, Lin Fei sped his hands in thanks and said, "Thank you, Mystical Cloud True Immortal, and thank you, Original Yang Supreme!"


    Regardless of the reason Original Yang Supreme offered this convenience, Lin Fei would remember this favor, as it provided him with immense benefits.


    "Ten worldws from True Monarch-level worlds? Though it''s somewhat troublesome, the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain can provide them."


    Mystical Cloud True Immortal waved his hand.


    "Whoosh."


    A series of worldws from True Monarch-level worlds fell into Lin Fei''s hands. It seemed Mystical Cloud True Immortal was well-prepared, likely under Original Yang Supreme''s arrangements.


    "Martial Ancestor Lin, now that you have obtained ten worldws, you must not disturb the True Monarch-level worlds in our Yin-Yang Immortal Domain anymore."


    Mystical Cloud True Immortal said to Lin Fei.


    The Ancient God Realm was part of the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain. Otherwise, why would Mystical Cloud True Immortal appear and even attract Original Yang Supreme''s attention?


    "Naturally. Thank Original Yang Supreme for me."


    With that, Lin Fei wasted no time, shattering the void and stepping into the spatial passage. In an instant, he vanished from sight.


    The only ones left were the inhabitants of the Ancient God Realm and Azure Mountain True Immortal, each withplex expressions. Eventually, they all departed, for the situation was now clear.


    Even Original Yang Supreme sought to ally with Lin Fei. What other choice did the remaining True Immortals and Martial Ancestors have?


    ...


    In Ancient City, at Lin Fei''s residence.


    After traversing through the void, Lin Fei quickly returned to his abode, retreating into his secluded chamber.


    "Ten worldws should be enough!"


    In the chamber, Lin Fei took out the ten worldws. Given his current state, perhaps seven or eight worldws would have sufficed.


    However, to ensure absolute certainty, the more worldws, the better.


    Now, Lin Fei was ready.


    "Let''s begin, Saber World fusion!"


    With Lin Fei''smand.


    "Boom."


    The Saber World descended!


    As soon as the Saber World appeared, it instantly absorbed one of the worldws.


    Immediately, Lin Fei''s Saber World expanded dramatically!


    Lin Fei felt that his Saber World was very close to its transformation. But this was an illusion. It was like running toward a distant mountain; it appeared close but was actually far away.


    Nevertheless, Lin Fei was not discouraged. He continued to fuse the worldws into the Saber World.


    One, two, three, four, five...


    Each worldw was from a True Monarch-level world, providing a massive boost to Lin Fei''s Saber World.


    Especially when fused consecutively with five worldws, Lin Fei felt the transformation was imminent but still slightly out of reach. So, he continued the fusion.


    Six, seven, eight, nine...


    When Lin Fei fused the ninth worldw, his Saber World finally began to change.


    "Boom."


    The ninth worldw integrated into the Saber World.


    At this moment, Lin Fei''s Saber World vibrated violently. Suddenly, the Saber World erupted intensely within.


    Lin Fei could sense that the Saber World was indeed transforming. Moreover, this transformation was fundamental and all-epassing. But it differed significantly from the world Lin Fei had created.


    The Saber World, although manifesting from the void to reality, was essentially an illusion. Even when materialized, it was not a true world. The Saber World was not inherently strong.


    After all, a Martial King could evolve the Saber World. In other words, the Saber World was fundamentally at the Martial King level. Beyond the Martial King, there was no further method of cultivation for the Saber World.


    Lin Fei''s Saber World reached its current state through gradual and meticulous enhancement. Step by step, he elevated it. This allowed it to reach its present state, almostparable to the True Immortal and Martial Ancestor levels. It was practically a miracle!


    Of course, Lin Fei''s method of enhancement was a special case. It could not be generalized.


    In other words, even Lin Fei could not establish a method that would suit all cultivators evolving the Saber World. The Saber World itself was inherently imperfect.


    Lin Fei was perfecting it step by step. Each step required his own exploration.


    The Saber World was still undergoing transformation. Even Lin Fei did not know what it would ultimately be.


    Lin Fei did not have a clear path of cultivation for the Saber World. The transformation of the Saber World was purely a result of umting power. It meant that Lin Fei kept increasing the power of the Saber World.


    When the power reached a certain level, it naturally caused a qualitative change. With time, the changes in the Saber World became more significant. Eventually, the Saber World roared continuously, then gradually calmed down.


    "Is the transformationplete?"


    Lin Fei was curious about what the Saber World had be after the transformation.


    It was undoubtedly different from his Eternal Realm. So, Lin Fei focused his mind.


    "Saber World!"


    Instantly, the Saber World descended, enveloping Lin Fei entirely. However, Lin Fei did not feel a particrly strong suppression.


    "What is this? Hasn''t it already transformed? After merging so many True Monarch-level worldws, the transformation should have reached the True Immortal or Martial Ancestor level. Why do I feel no suppression at all?"


    Lin Fei frowned. The transformation of the Saber World was entirely different from what he had imagined.


    "Eternal Realm!"


    Lin Fei transformed into the Eternal Realm. He attempted to pit the Eternal Realm against the Saber World. Upon summoning the Eternal Realm, he found that the Saber World enveloped the Eternal Realm. Yet, it had no significant impact on the Eternal Realm.


    "Break!"


    Lin Fei unleashed the power of the Eternal Realm. Instantly, a violent force erupted, tearing through the Saber World.


    "Torn apart?"


    Lin Fei was even more astonished.


    Was the Saber World so weak? Or had it not truly transformed? Was the transformation he sensed earlier just an illusion? Or perhaps the Saber World could not reach the True Immortal or Martial Ancestor level at all? Could its limit be the peak True Monarch level?


    Many possibilities existed.


    "Buzz."


    Just as Lin Fei was contemting in surprise, ready to retract the Saber World, the previously shattered Saber World instantly restored itself.


    Moreover, it appeared undamaged.


    "This Saber World, even the Eternal Realm couldn''t break it. No, it''s not that it couldn''t break it, but rather the two powers are fundamentally different. The Eternal Realm cannot affect the Saber World. The Saber World is still an illusion!"


    Lin Fei felt a sense of familiarity with the current Saber World. Then, a realization struck him. He immediately thought of a very familiar ce.


    The Great Dream City! Or rather, the current Saber World resembled a dream world!

 603. The Arrival of the Dark Demon Lord!

    603. The Arrival of the Dark Demon Lord!


    "My Saber World, after its transformation, now resembles a dream world?"


    Lin Fei found it astonishing. His Saber World had never intended to develop into a dream world. Yet now, after the transformation, the Saber World indeed seemed like a dream world.


    However, upon closer inspection, there were differences. Moreover, upon deeper reflection, Lin Fei realized that the resemnce of the Saber World to a dream world was not entirely surprising.


    After all, the original Saber World was a form of saber intent, a type of mental power. It was inherently illusory. Though it appeared to manifest in reality, that was merely its ability to interfere with reality, not a true physical form.


    Now, with the Saber World transformed to the level of True Immortal and Martial Ancestor, it remained fundamentally an illusory force. But what was the true power of this transformed Saber World? If it couldn''tpare to True Immortal or Martial Ancestor, what was the point of Lin Fei''s immense effort?


    "Illusory..."


    Lin Fei recalled the original function of saber intent. It was to suppress opponents on a mental and spiritual level. So, would the transformed Saber World function simrly?


    With a thought, Lin Fei left the secluded chamber. In Ancient City, there were many strong cultivators, including Martial Gods, Deity Transformation, and True Monarchs.


    "Saber World!"


    Silently, Lin Fei unleashed the Saber World.


    Immediately, the Saber World descended.


    At that moment, Lin Fei did not want to suppress them, but he then witnessed everyone around him frozen in ce.


    Their bodies trembled. Their faces showed expressions of horror as if witnessing something terrifying.


    Lin Fei quickly understood.


    "Indeed, the Saber World targets the mind and spirit. Once the Saber World descends. Any life form with a mind or consciousness will be subjected to the spiritual suppression of the Saber World. I think the Saber World needs a new name. It shouldn''t be called Saber World anymore, as it no longer has anything to do with a saber. Let''s call it the Illusory Realm!"


    Lin Fei''s eyes brightened slightly. He found the name fitting and appropriate.


    "System."


    Lin Fei immediately brought up the system to check his current status.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Arts Realm: Martial Ancestor</strong>


    <strong>World Level: Small World (Progress 0%)</strong>


    <strong>Illusory Realm: True Immortal Level</strong>


    Lin Fei saw on the system panel that the "Saber World" had indeed been reced with "Illusory Realm."


    "The Illusory Realm can only suppress the opponent''s mind. It seems it might be difficult to kill the opponent. But besides the Illusory Realm, I also have the Eternal Realm! If the Illusory Realm can suppress the opponent''s mind, then by deploying the Eternal Realm, I canpletely destroy their physical body. The Illusory Realmbined with the Eternal Realm,plement each other. My power will likely see a qualitative leap, especially inbat capability! However, I am not sure about those extra-dimensional invaders. Will the Illusory Realm affect them?"


    Despite his confidence in the Illusory Realm, Lin Fei had never encountered the beings from the Dark Demon Domain. He didn''t know if the beings from the Dark Demon Domain could withstand his Illusory Realm. This required actualbat to determine.


    "For now, my power can''t be further enhanced. Unless one day, the Eternal Realm can birth life. Otherwise, my power won''t improve. I''ve reached a true bottleneck. There are no shortcuts."


    Lin Fei murmured softly. His current state had reached its true limit.


    This was normal. Typically, martial artists or cultivators who reached the True Immortal or Martial Ancestor level also faced a limit. They might not progress for tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands, or even millions of years.


    All Lin Fei could do now was wait. He didn''t know when the Dark Demon Domain would invade.


    ......


    Time passed quietly.


    Lin Fei prepared himself mentally and physically, knowing that the invasion from the Dark Demon Domain coulde at any moment. The air was thick with the tension of impending conflict. All of Divine Realm seemed to hold its breath in anticipation.


    ......


    In the cold and deste void, an expanse of pitch-ck darkness stretched infinitely.


    At this moment, no one knew that beyond the voidy a vast chaos. The so-called chaos was an endless expanse filled with chaotic energy. This chaotic energy possessed an incredibly corrosive power. Any life form that couldn''t withstand the chaotic energy would be utterly destroyed.


    However, life forms capable of enduring the chaotic energy could roam the chaos freely. Such beings were at least at the Supreme level. Thus, only Supremes could travel through the chaos at will.


    Yet, at this moment, in the boundless chaos, a massive chaotic flying vessel traversed the chaotic expanse. Soon, the chaotic vessel came to a stop.


    "This is the ce! The Divine Realm is right here. This time, our Dark Demon Domain willpletely conquer the Divine Realm! I''ll first tear open the Divine Realm."


    The speaker was the Dark Demon Lord, the true ruler of the Dark Demon Domain.


    "Whoosh."


    The Dark Demon Lord swiftly flew out, entering the chaos. Then, his body began to expand rapidly. He grew to an astonishing height of a million meters!


    This colossal form exuded terrifying power. The sheer aura emanating from himpressed the surrounding chaotic energy.


    "Heh heh, Divine Realm, here Ie!"


    A cold smile appeared on the Dark Demon Lord''s face.


    ck mist billowed, transforming into a giant hand that blotted out the sky, striking towards the Divine Realm with immense force!

 604. The Invasion of the Dark Demon Domain!

    604. The Invasion of the Dark Demon Domain!


    "Boom."


    The Divine Realm trembled violently. Ordinarily, it would be difficult for a Supreme to break into such a powerful domain from the outside. It might even be impossible.


    But the Dark Demon Lord was different. He had special means. After all, he was the Dark Demon Lord, the ruler of an entire domain! He almostpletely controlled his domain.


    Therefore, he had a profound understanding of domains. The countless ck tendrils did more than form a gigantic hand. They transformed into numerous sharp forces, furiously stabbing at a single point on the Divine Realm.


    Once, twice, thrice, four times, five times...


    Countless times!


    After numerous strikes, the Divine Realm could no longer withstand it.


    "Crack."


    Finally, a small crack appeared in the Divine Realm. A single crack was naturally insufficient for the beings of the Dark Demon Domain to enter. However, with this crack, the ck mist controlled by the Dark Demon Lord behaved like a living entity, quickly seeping into the Divine Realm.


    The mist began to corrode the crack within the Divine Realm continuously. Gradually, the small crack expanded, forming arge portal.


    "Enter, ughter, and destroy everything!"


    With the Dark Demon Lord''smand, countless dark demons flew out of the chaotic vessel, rushing into the Divine Realm.


    ...


    In Ancient City, Lin Fei had been closely monitoring the situation regarding the "Dark Demon Domain" invasion. He had been seeking information within the Great Dream City about the invasion.


    However, until now, there had been no information about the Dark Demon Domain. It seemed that the Supremes were deliberately blocking this news.


    In reality, the best way to deal with the invasion would be to spread the news, informing all the powerhouses of the Divine Realm. But the Supremes had their considerations.


    Perhaps they felt it wasn''t the right time. The invasion hadn''t fullymenced, and announcing it prematurely might cause chaos. Therefore, the Supremes kept the information sealed.


    "Lin Fei,e to Great Dream City immediately!"


    Suddenly, a familiar voice echoed in Lin Fei''s ears. It was his master, the Great Dream Ancestor.


    Focusing on his mind, Lin Fei immediately entered the Great Dream City.


    "Hmm?"


    As soon as Lin Fei entered Great Dream City, he noticed that it bore some simrities to his Illusory Realm. However, there were also differences. For instance, he wasn''t sure if Great Dream City could be used to attack enemies.


    At this moment, Great Dream City was empty, which struck Lin Fei as unusual. It was the first time he had seen it devoid of people. He quickly made his way to the main hall of Great Dream City.


    Inside the hall, many powerful figures were gathered. It turned out that everyone in Great Dream City had assembled here. The Great Dream Ancestor sat in his high seat, and beside him was an empty seat reserved for Lin Fei.


    "Greetings, Martial Ancestor Lin!"


    Upon Lin Fei''s arrival, many respectfully bowed to him. Lin Fei was now a Martial Ancestor and practically a symbol of the Great Dream Sect. Although the Great Dream Sect was founded by the Great Dream Ancestor, he had been reclusive, and many in the sect had never met him, leading to ack of his presence even within his own sect.


    Lin Fei, on the other hand, had once been the number one Martial God in the Divine Realm. He had endured nine heavenly thunders, ultimately ascending to Martial Ancestor status. His achievements had be legendary throughout the Divine Realm, and his deeds were widely known.


    "Lin Fei,e, take your seat," the Great Dream Ancestor said, pointing to the chair next to him, clearly reserved for Lin Fei. After all, the only one who could sit beside the Great Dream Ancestor as an equal was Lin Fei, a fellow Martial Ancestor.


    "Whoosh."


    Without hesitation, Lin Fei stepped forward and took his seat next to the Great Dream Ancestor.


    "Everyone, do you know why I have summoned you here?" the Great Dream Ancestor asked slowly.


    The crowd shook their heads, clearly puzzled. The Great Dream Ancestor rarely showed himself in Great Dream City, and many of the Martial Ancestor and True Monarchs had never seen him before today. His sudden summoning of nearly all the Martial Gods and True Monarchs from the Great Dream Sect indicated something significant had urred.


    Lin Fei had a hunch it was rted to the Dark Demon Domain''s invasion, but he remained silent, waiting patiently.


    As expected, the Great Dream Ancestor continued, "The reason I have gathered you all here is due to a matter concerning the very survival of the Divine Realm. This issue must be discussed with all of you. Lin Fei is aware of the situation.


    Beyond our Divine Realm lies the vast chaos. Within this chaos, there are countless domains, and the Divine Realm is just one among many. Some of these domains'' inhabitants continuously invade other domains, upying them, exterminating their life forms, or turning them into ves." Currently, our Divine Realm faces such a threat. A domain known as the Dark Demon Domain has begun its invasion of the Divine Realm..."


    The Great Dream Ancestor held nothing back, exining the invasion of the Dark Demon Domain to the assembled Martial Gods and True Monarchs of the Great Dream Sect.


    The crowd was in an uproar, deeply shocked.


    "What? There are other domains beyond our Divine Realm? And there are countless domains simr to the Divine Realm within the chaos?"


    "And now, a domain from the chaos, the Dark Demon Domain, is invading the Divine Realm? So, we need to gather all our strength to resist."


    "How strong is the Dark Demon Domain?"


    "Even the Ancestor has personally summoned us; this Dark Demon Domain must be extraordinary."


    "Perhaps the cmity of the Divine Realm has arrived..."


    For a moment, many were discussing among themselves. They had only now realized the existence of so many secrets beyond the Divine Realm. They would have remained ignorant had the Dark Demon Domain not invaded. This revtion felt like a new door opening for them, filling them with awe.


    Lin Fei nced at his master, the Great Dream Ancestor.


    Indeed, the Great Dream Ancestor nodded before continuing, "Now I am notifying everyone in the Great Dream Sect that all Martial Gods and Deity Transformations and above must obey the orders of the Great Dream Sect. You are to go to the front lines and resist the invasion of the Dark Demon Domain! This is amand, not a discussion. Anyone who attempts to escape or refuses will be executed without mercy!"


    The Great Dream Ancestor spoke coldly, leaving no room for leniency. This was an order, indicating the severity of the current situation, likely far worse than Lin Fei had imagined.


    "Ancestor, has the Dark Demon Domain already invaded the Divine Realm?"


    One of the Martial Gods couldn''t help but ask. The Great Dream Ancestor''s sudden sternness suggested a dire situation.


    Everyone looked at the Great Dream Ancestor, their eyes filled with confusion.

 605. Situation Dire! Lin Fei Leads the Team to the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain!

    605. Situation Dire! Lin Fei Leads the Team to the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain!


    The Great Dream Ancestor spoke each word heavily, "You have all guessed correctly. Indeed, the current situation in the Divine Realm is very dangerous. The Dark Demon Domain has already invaded the Divine Realm, and they are currently in the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain. The Yin-Yang Immortal Domain alone cannot withstand this invasion. So, the situation is critical, and we must provide support!"


    The Great Dream Ancestor''s words shocked everyone once more. They hadn''t expected the invasion to have spread to the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain. The fact that the Great Dream Ancestor was mobilizing such a significant effort to support them indicated the severity of the situation.


    Otherwise, the Great Dream Sect had no real ties with the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain. Why would the Great Dream Ancestor go to such lengths to support them unless the situation was dire?


    The only reason was that the copse of the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain would affect everyone. If the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain couldn''t hold out and the Dark Demon Domain established a foothold in the Divine Realm, it would be a significant problem.


    Driving the Dark Demon Domain outter would be exceedingly difficult.


    "Lin Fei, what do you think?" the Great Dream Ancestor suddenly asked Lin Fei. Instantly, everyone''s eyes turned towards Lin Fei.


    Many held a blind trust in him because Lin Fei was a living legend in the Divine Realm, repeatedly creating miracles.


    Lin Fei nodded, then said in a deep voice, "We must support the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain. Everyone understands the concept of mutual survival. However, support must be cautious. We shouldn''tmit all our forces without reservation. We should leave some strength behind and first engage with the Dark Demon Domain''s forces. We need to assess how strong the Dark Demon Domain''s forces are and what their capabilities are. Then we can decide whether to fullymit to supporting them. This approach is the most prudent."


    Lin Fei''s words made everyone nod in agreement. This was indeed the most cautious approach. If they didn''t know the strength of the Dark Demon Domain''s forces and rushed in blindly to support, they might suffer heavy losses.


    There was even a risk of total annihtion. If that happened, how much of the Great Dream Sect would be left? The other forces within the Ancient Covenant probably shared the same concerns.


    "Very well, Lin Fei, we''ll follow your suggestion," the Great Dream Ancestor said. "This time, our Great Dream Sect will send about one-fifth of our strongest martial artists to support the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain. We will also take this opportunity to assess the strength of the Dark Demon Domain''s beings. Understanding their capabilities will allow us to better strategize. Lin Fei, you will be in charge of selecting the team."


    "Me?" Lin Fei nodded and surveyed the crowd. Selecting one-fifth of their numbers would be rtively straightforward.


    "Those willing to join me in the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain to confront the Dark Demon Domain''s forces, please step forward," Lin Fei called out. He did not want to force anyone, preferring to see who would volunteer for such a perilous mission.


    To his surprise, many martial artists stepped forward, volunteering to follow him to the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain.


    "Lin Fei, are you surprised?" the Great Dream Ancestor asked with a smile.


    Lin Fei did not hide his astonishment. "Indeed, I am. I didn''t expect so many to volunteer. I underestimated the resolve of the Great Dream Sect''s martial artists."


    "Hahaha, it''s not just their resolve you underestimated," the Great Dream Ancestor said. "It''s because you are leading the team to the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain. Your reputation and prestige are far greater than you might realize. Even if I were to lead, I doubt so many would follow. They trust you. It''s because you''re leading that they are willing to go. You have a knack for creating miracles, and following you gives them confidence."


    The Great Dream Ancestor''s words made Lin Fei understand. These volunteers weren''t driven by a high sense of duty alone; they trusted Lin Fei implicitly and believed in his leadership.


    "No matter the reason, as long as they are willing to go to the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain, it''s enough," Lin Fei said.


    Lin Fei selected a group of the Great Dream Sect''s strongest martial artists. He then turned to the Great Dream Ancestor. "Master, please oversee things here in Ancient City. I will lead this contingent of our forces to the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain to assess the Dark Demon Domain''s strength."


    "Very well, Lin Fei, go ahead," the Great Dream Ancestor said. "But remember, at all times, do not act rashly. The most important thing is to preserve your life. You are a Martial Ancestor, not a True Immortal. If your Martial Ancestor body is destroyed, you will fallpletely."


    The Great Dream Ancestor''s voice was solemn, reminding Lin Fei.


    While Martial Ancestors were reputed to be immortal, their survivability was far inferior to True Immortals. True Immortals were fused with the Divine Realm''s Dao, ensuring their immortality as long as the Divine Realm and its Dao remained intact. Even if they were killed countless times, they would never truly die.


    Martial Ancestor, on the other hand, while stronger than True Immortals in one-on-onebat and possessing incredibly resilient bodies, had only one physical form. If they died, they were gone for good. Thus, caution was paramount.


    "I understand, Master," Lin Fei acknowledged.


    Turning to the assembled Great Dream Sect martial artists, Lin Feimanded, "Prepare to depart immediately."


    "Buzz."


    In the next moment, Lin Fei transformed into his world form. A portion of his Eternal Realm materialized, enveloping the martial artists and bringing them into his domain.


    "Whoosh."


    With a single step, Lin Fei crossed into the void passage, swiftly traversing the void and disappearing from sight.


    ...


    In the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain, a multitude of powerful beings had gathered. The number of Martial Ancestors and True Immortals was immense, and the ranks of True Monarchs, Martial Gods, and Deity Transformations were even greater. This was the battleground against the Dark Demon Domain''s forces.


    Those below the god level had no ce in this war. The beings from the Dark Demon Domain who hade to conquer the Divine Realm were all elite, each oneparable to god-level beings. These entities were known as Dark Demons.


    Each Dark Demon was colossal and bizarre in form. Some resembled massive octopuses, sprawling across the void with countless tentacles reaching in all directions. Any Martial God or Deity Transformation touched by these tentacles was instantly devoured.


    Others were Dark Demons with curved horns, wielding immense power. Armed with giant axes, their strength was such that they were nearly invincible among their peers, save for the intervention of Martial Ancestors or True Immortals.


    The critical issue was their sheer numbers. While the Divine Realm''s inhabitants had the "home field" advantage and many strong martial artists, the Dark Demon Domain''s forces were even more numerous. Swarms of Dark Demons continuously poured through the massive portal, seemingly endless.


    The battlefield, however,cked the presence of Supremes. Rumor had it that the Supremes had left the Divine Realm to avoid devastating it with their battles. They were said to be fighting in the chaos outside the Divine Realm against the Dark Demon Lord and other Supremes of the Dark Demon Domain. The oue of these battles remained unknown, but a decisive victory was unlikely to be imminent.


    To repel the Dark Demon Domain''s forces, the True Immortals, Martial Ancestor, and numerous god-level martial artists were essential.


    "Buzz."


    Suddenly, a ripple spread through the void, expanding in all directions. The faces of martial artists and cultivators battling in the void lit up with smiles. They knew this meant more reinforcements from the Divine Realm had arrived. But which faction hade to support them this time?


    The Yin-Yang Immortal Domain''s situation had deteriorated drastically. It was struggling to withstand the Dark Demons'' invasion and was on the brink of copse.


    ......

 606. Lin Fei Strikes, Shocking the Dark Demons!

    606. Lin Fei Strikes, Shocking the Dark Demons!


    "Whoosh."


    From within the void passage, a figure emerged instantly.


    Lin Fei''s gaze swept across the scene, sensing a strange and fierce power unlike any he had known. He noticed that the numerous threads of the Divine Realm''sws were snapping one by one due to this bizarre energy.


    The breaking of thesews was fundamentally damaging the Divine Realm''s core. While minor damage might seem negligible, widespread and continuous damage over hundreds or thousands of years could severely harm the Divine Realm. Such extensive damage could bring the Divine Realm to the brink of copse, akin to smaller worlds.


    Unmistakably, the source of this eerie power was the Dark Demons from the Dark Demon Domain, beings from outside the Divine Realm. The Divine Realm''sws inherently repelled these Dark Demons, suppressing a portion of their strength. However, the overwhelming numbers of Dark Demons were pressing heavily on the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain''s Martial Gods, Deity Transformations, and True Monarchs.


    Amidst the fray was a True Immortal with over ten thousand avatars, struggling against two massive, horned beasts. The True Immortal''s formation,posed of these avatars, was barely holding its ground and asionally losing avatars.


    Clearly, these two beasts were the Dark Demon Domain''s equivalents of True Immortals or Martial Ancestor.


    "Is that... Martial Ancestor Lin?"


    "Yes, it''s Martial Ancestor Lin, the recently renowned Martial Ancestor Lin of the Ancient Covenant!"


    "Martial Ancestor Lin is here. It seems the reinforcements are from the Great Dream Sect."


    "One Martial Ancestor Lin from the Great Dream Sect is enough!"


    "Martial Ancestor Lin defeated Taihao True Immortal and Azure Mountain True Immortal. He''s incredibly powerful."


    "We''re saved..."


    Many martial artists showed expressions of relief and hope. However, the Dark Demons showed no fear upon seeing Lin Fei. Instead, their savage nature emerged as they charged directly at him.


    Lin Fei frowned slightly and then extended his hand, pressing lightly towards the swarm of Dark Demons.


    "Boom."


    Instantly, the void shattered.


    Lin Fei unleashed a burst of pure, unadulterated physical strength with a single press of his hand. It was merely the strength of his flesh, yet it was an absolute and pure force. Even across the air, the power was terrifying.


    With a soft "pu-chi," this simple press obliterated hundreds powerful dark demons in an instant. A mist of blood filled the air, thick with the scent of carnage.


    "What?" the onlookers gasped as they witnessed the mass demise of the dark demons. Two dark demons, each rivaling a True Immortal, roared in fury. A dreadful intent to kill filled the void, their gazes fiercely fixed on Lin Fei. It was clear they recognized him as a formidable adversary of their own caliber.


    The spectators from the Yin-Yang Immortal Realm were dumbfounded, scarcely believing their eyes. They knew Lin Fei was powerful, but this was beyondprehension. His palm had merely pressed against the void, and countless dark demons perished.


    Among these demons were manyparable to True Monarchs. Yet, Lin Fei had crushed them into dust from afar¡ªa feat not even a True Immortal could achieve. Was it Martial Ancestor who was too strong, or was Lin Fei himself too formidable?


    "Roar..."


    At that moment, another group of dark demons flew in from afar.


    "Fellow Daoist Lin, these dark demons possess a Dark Heart, left within the Dark Demon Domain," a voice transmitted to Lin Fei''s ear. "We have only killed their bodies. They can quickly regenerate as long as they have energy, akin to the avatars of Deity Transformation cultivators."


    "Indestructible, are they?" Lin Fei mused. He had already guessed as much.


    The Deity Transformation cultivators of the Divine Realm could transform into billions and were essentially immortal. Likely, the dark demons of the Dark Demon Realm possessed simr capabilities. Their Dark Heart remained in the Dark Demon Domain, ensuring their survival regardless of the peril. Even if their bodies were destroyed, they could regenerate from their Dark Heart.


    Lin Fei also surmised that this Dark Heart might control the lives of these dark demons. The Dark Heart was possibly the essence of their existence. The Dark Demon Lord needed only to control the Dark Heart to haveplete dominion over these beings, without fear of betrayal.


    However, Lin Fei was not overly concerned. Being indestructible did not mean there was no cost. To regenerate a dark demon from its Dark Heart surely required a significant price. For instance, it demanded a vast amount of energy. And such energy was not easily obtained. If too many dark demons were lost, it might be challenging to continue their regeneration. Regeneration would also take time.


    Nevertheless, there were indeed many dark demons. With a wave of his hand, the mighty ones of the Great Dream Sect also made their appearance.


    "Go forth. Stop the Dark Demons."


    The members of the Great Dream Sect saw the Dark Demons. They weren''t afraid of these god-level or True Monarch-level creatures and quickly charged at them. Lin Fei wasn''t overly concerned about these Dark Demons. Even if the Great Dream Sect members failed, he could instantly use the Eternal Realm to crush them all.


    Lin Fei focused his gaze on the two Dark Demonsparable to True Immortals. He knew that the oue of this invasion war wouldn''t be determined by ordinary martial artists. No matter how many god-level or True Monarch enemies they killed, it wouldn''t make a decisive impact. The true key to victoryy at the True Immortal and Martial Ancestor levels.


    After all, deciding the oue or killing an opponent at the Supreme level was extremely difficult. Moreover, the Supremes were battling in the chaos outside the Divine Realm. However, True Immortals and Martial Ancestors had descended into the Divine Realm, posing a direct threat that had to be dealt with.


    Without hesitation, Lin Fei made his move.


    "Eternal Realm!"


    "Boom."


    Lin Fei transformed into the Eternal Realm. When he wasn''t unleashing his power, it wasn''t evident, but once he did, the sheer might was earth-shattering and terrifying to the extreme. A massive world materialized in the void, swiftly enveloping the two powerful Dark Demons and the True Immortal.


    Lin Fei immediately teleported the True Immortal out of harm''s way, but the two Dark Demons weren''t so fortunate. Their bodies expanded, wreaking havoc within Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm. Lin Fei''s realm trembled violently, as if on the verge of copse.


    Lin Fei''s eyes were cold.


    "Eternal Realm, annihte!"


    Lin Fei aimed to "annihte," not merely "suppress."


    A boundless killing intent spread madly. Even the two Dark Demons sensed the imminent danger. Although their power was immense, Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm was stronger. He forcibly suppressed the two Dark Demons.


    Moreover, the power of the Divine Realm itself was also suppressing the two Dark Demons.


    "Bang."


    Finally, one Dark Demon couldn''t withstand it and was crushed into powder by Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm. The other Dark Demon, however, managed to tear through Lin Fei''s realm, a first-time urrence!


    "Illusory Realm."


    Lin Fei remained unperturbed. As the Dark Demon tore through the Eternal Realm, attempting to escape, he unleashed the Illusory Realm.

 607. The Complementary Power of the Eternal Realm and the Illusory Realm

    607. The Complementary Power of the Eternal Realm and the Illusory Realm


    For the first time, the Illusory Realm appeared before everyone. Previously, it was the Saber World, distinct from the Illusory Realm. Lin Fei''s Illusory Realm, having undergone a transformation, had reached the True Immortal and Martial Ancestor level. Yet, Lin Fei was unsure of its effectiveness in actualbat. He only had confidence in its potential.


    The Dark Demon had already torn through the Eternal Realm and was about to escape. However, when Lin Fei''s Illusory Realm descended, it enveloped the Dark Demon entirely. Instantly, the Dark Demon''s body trembled, and its eyes became dazed. It was momentarily stunned by the illusions.


    This demonstrated the power of the Illusory Realm. Even a Dark Demon on par with a True Immortal or Martial Ancestor couldn''t withstand its effects. While the Illusory Realm couldn''t kill the Dark Demon, Lin Fei''s intent was to use it as support.


    With the Dark Demon subdued by the Illusory Realm, Lin Fei unleashed the Eternal Realm once more.


    "Annihte!"


    The Eternal Realm erupted with a terrifying force. With one Dark Demon already defeated, Lin Fei could now focus all his might on this remaining foe. The full power of the Eternal Realm concentrated on the Dark Demon, overwhelming it.


    Within moments, the Dark Demon let out a blood-curdling scream before being crushed into powder.


    The entire void fell silent. The True Immortal of the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain could hardly believe his eyes. The two Dark Demons he struggled to contain were effortlessly vanquished by Lin Fei alone. Was this even possible?


    Despite the disbelief, the facts were undeniable. The True Immortal witnessed Lin Fei single-handedly destroy two True Immortal-level Dark Demons. Though it was rumored that Lin Fei was powerful, seeing him perform such a feat shortly after bing a Martial Ancestor was unprecedented.


    Lin Fei nced at the battlefield where the Great Dream Sect members were engaged with the Dark Demons.


    The Dark Demons, though simr to Martial Gods, were not entirely the same. They resembled exotic beasts with strong bodies, immense strength, and challengingbat capabilities. Additionally, they harbored a special energy core within them, the true essence of their power.


    In the void, wisps of dark energy lingered.


    The pervasive ck energy not only resisted the suppression of the Divine Realm but also created a suffocating atmosphere for its cultivators. Lin Fei reached out and grasped a handful of the ck qi. Immediately, it began to corrode, attempting to prate his body. Naturally, it failed, but its sheer potency was evident.


    Observing the numerous Dark Demons, Lin Fei expanded his Eternal Realm, enveloping the entire void and the Dark Demons within it.


    "Whoosh."


    With the power of the Eternal Realm, the Dark Demons were swiftly annihted, reduced to nothing but dust. Such was the terror of the Eternal Realm¡ªonce subdued within it, anything unable to withstand its force was obliterated.


    The battle was ultimately won. The Great Dream Sect''s first confrontation with the dark demons in the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain ended in victory. It was indeed a cause for celebration. At least, it served to boost morale. It showed everyone that the dark demons were not invincible¡ªthey too could die.


    Moreover, they were nearly annihted by Lin Fei. With one sweep of the Eternal Realm, all were suppressed and then obliterated. No matter what powers or tactics they possessed, none were of any use against this absolute force!


    "Chongxia of the Misty Mountain, thanks fellow Daoist Lin for the rescue!" The True Immortal, who had been saved by Lin Fei, approached with a respectful bow.


    Without Lin Fei''s timely intervention, True Immortal Chongxia and hispanions would have faced grave danger. While Chongxia might have survived, hispanions would likely have perished at the hands of the Dark Demons.


    "True Immortal Chongxia, there''s no need for such courtesy," Lin Fei replied. "It is our Great Dream Sect''s mission to support the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain. By the way, what is the current situation in the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain? This ce seems more like a core area rather than the periphery, correct?"


    True Immortal Chongxia sighed heavily, his expression grave. "To be honest, fellow daoist Lin, the situation in the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain is dire. This indeed is the core area, yet even here, conflict is rampant. You have experienced the methods of the Dark Demons yourself¡ªtheir strength rivals that of cultivators of the same level and even surpasses that of our Immortal Dao,parable to Martial Dao cultivators.


    And they have the Dark Demon Heart in the Dark Demon Domain, negating any concern about death. Theybine the strengths of both the Immortal and Martial Dao. Moreover, the Dark Demons are endless. No one knows the exact number of invading Dark Demons. Thus, despite support from other Daoists of the Divine Realm, the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain continues to retreat."


    Lin Fei frowned. The situation was more dire than he had anticipated. Even the core of the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain was on the verge of copse. This was despite the continuous support from other Divine Realm factions. The only exnation was that the Dark Demon Domain''s strength was overwhelming, possibly surpassing that of the Divine Realm, enabling them tounch this invasion.


    "Have any True Immortals or Martial Ancestors fallen?" Lin Fei asked.


    "So far, none," True Immortal Chongxia replied. "True Immortals, as long as they are in the Divine Realm, are virtually impossible to kill. As for Martial Ancestors, their recovery abilities are terrifying. Unless they are instantly obliterated, which only a Supreme can achieve, they won''t fall. For now, no Martial Ancestor has perished. But who knows what the future holds? The situation is extremely grim. We might have to abandon the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain."


    True Immortal Chongxia''s words made Lin Fei''s heart sink. The idea of abandoning the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain,ing from a True Immortal within it, indicated just how desperate the situation had be. It seemed the defenders had lost confidence.


    "What about the Supremes?" Lin Fei asked, a thought striking him. "Aren''t there two Supremes in the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain?"


    "Supremes?" True Immortal Chongxia shook his head. "It''s not just the two Supremes of the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain. All the Supremes from the Divine Realm are likely involved. They''ve ventured into the chaos to battle the Dark Demon Lord. The oue of that battle is uncertain. But if the Dark Demon Lord dared toe to the Divine Realm, he must have some confidence in his victory. Even if our Supremes can hold him off, they won''t be able to defeat him easily. The war at the Supreme level won''t end anytime soon."


    Lin Fei understood. Even the battles between Supremes were not promising. To repel the Dark Demon Domain''s invasion, the only solution was to triumph at the True Immortal and Martial Ancestor levels.


    The Dark Demon Domain''s forces, no matter how numerous, would dwindle if enough were killed, as their regeneration would take considerable time. Thus, the immediate objective was to push back the current invaders.


    Determined, Lin Fei''s eyes shed with resolve. "Where is the nearest battlefield?"

 608. Outside Gourd City, Eight Demon Emperors Lay Siege!

    608. Outside Gourd City, Eight Demon Emperors Lay Siege!


    "Where is the nearest battlefield?"


    True Immortal Chongxia was slightly startled in his heart. He immediately thought of Lin Fei''s purpose.


    "Martial Ancestor Lin, you are leading the members of the Great Dream Sect, I fear..."


    True Immortal Chongxia started to say that it was actually inconvenient for Lin Fei to bring the members of the Great Dream Sect.


    However, the Eternal Realm around Lin Fei flickered slightly. Instantly, the members of the Great Dream Sect vanished without a trace. Even True Immortal Chongxia did not know where the members of the Great Dream Sect had gone. Or rather, where Lin Fei had taken them.


    "There will be no problem."


    Lin Fei''s words, coupled with the fact that True Immortal Chongxia had indeed witnessed Lin Fei''s strength, made him ponder for a long while before finally speaking, "The nearest battlefield around here should be Gourd City! However, Gourd City, despite the support of True Immortals and Martial Ancestors from various regions, and even though there are many, it is the focal point of the Dark Demons'' assault. Or rather, it is the front line of their attack. It has gathered a vast number of powerful beings from the Dark Demon domain, thus, Gourd City has long been on the brink of copse, ready to fall at any moment. Going to Gourd City now will be very dangerous."


    Lin Fei nodded and said, "Thank you for the warning, fellow daoist Chongxia. I shall make a trip to Gourd City."


    Despite True Immortal Chongxia''s warning, Lin Fei was still prepared to go to Gourd City to see those top-tier Dark Demon powerhouses. Moreover, he hade to support the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain. Naturally, he must stop these Dark Demons.


    "Whoosh."


    With one step, Lin Fei disappeared without a trace.


    Gourd City had almost be and of death by now. Inside Gourd City, many Martial Gods and True Monarchs, all from various regions of the Divine Realm, hade to support the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain, to support Gourd City.


    In Gourd City, there was a Gourd True Immortal. This Gourd True Immortal was an anomaly in achieving Dao. An anomaly refers to various flora, stones, and the like.


    In short, any entity other than exotic beasts and humans that achieves Dao is termed an anomaly. For anomalies to achieve True Immortality is extremely difficult. Far more challenging than it is for humans, by tenfold, a hundredfold! Thus, True Immortals among anomalies are even rarer.


    The Gourd True Immortal founded Gourd City. It has be a gathering ce for many such anomalies.


    Many of these anomalies, in fact, cannot leave. Because they have already rooted themselves in Gourd City. Their very beings have bepletely bound to Gourd City.


    Perhaps the anomalies of Gourd City had never considered that one day, Gourd City would face the threat of annihtion. And all anomalies within it would face catastrophic doom.


    Therefore, facing the invasion of the Dark Demon domain, Gourd City began its fiercest resistance, halting the advance of the Dark Demon domain''s powerhouses right at Gourd City.


    Over time, more and more powerhouses came to aid, converging at Gourd City, together resisting the Dark Demon domain.


    Unexpectedly, as time passed, Gourd City became one of the most fiercely contested battlegrounds within the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain.


    To this day, Gourd City has not been conquered by the Dark Demons. This can be considered nothing short of a miracle.


    Yet, Gourd City is attacked by the Dark Demons every day, seemingly on the brink of copse at any moment.


    However, as other areas of the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain fall to the Dark Demons, the situation in Gourd City bes even more perilous. Even a Martial Ancestor nearly perished.


    "Roar..."


    The Dark Demons began their assault again. Indeed, Gourd City is not a fortress. And with the strength of the Dark Demons, they do not actually need to conquer Gourd City to upy the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain. They could easily bypass Gourd City. Or rather, the people within Gourd City could also choose to leave. But no one does so.


    The Dark Demons continue their relentless assaults on Gourd City. And no one in Gourd City leaves. Because the Dark Demon domain aims to conquer the Divine Realm.


    Thus, they naturally seek to eliminate all resistance. The people inside Gourd City now regard it as a symbol of spirit. They naturally fight to the death.


    Thus, a curious "spectacle" has formed. Countless great beings possess terrifying powers capable of devastating heavens and earth, yet they only encircle and contest this small city in endless battle.


    Very strange. Truly a spectacle!


    However, this time the onught of the Dark Demons is fierce. Even deploying eight True Immortal-level Dark Demons.


    In the Dark Demon Domain, Dark Demons of True Immortal and Martial Ancestor rank are called Demon Emperors! Above the Demon Emperors is the Lord of Dark Demons. That is, the overlord of the Dark Demon domain!


    Now, eight Demon Emperors have appeared outside Gourd City. Yet inside Gourd City, there is only one Martial Ancestor and two True Immortals. What can possibly hold back the Dark Demon domain?


    "Eight Demon Emperors; it seems that Gourd City is ultimately doomed," remarked the only Martial Ancestor within Gourd City, his voice tinged with a mix of solemnity and resolve.


    "Gourd City has held out for so long, to have resisted till today is already a miracle. Today, we must fight desperately once again."


    "Ha ha, then let''s fight to the death. Let''s see if I will be the first Martial Ancestor to fall in the Divine Realm," he dered, erupting intoughter despite the gravity of the situation.


    True Immortals cannot die. But a Martial Ancestor can. Once a Martial Ancestor''s physical body ispletely annihted, he will fall.


    Although the war with the Dark Demon Domain has been brutal, no Martial Ancestor has yet fallen. But now, it seems that the fate of the Martial Ancestor within Gourd City is more likely to be grim.


    "Buzz."


    Just then, suddenly, outside Gourd City, concentric circles of spatial ripples appeared. At this sight, many hearts were startled. Is this more support for Gourd City?


    But in the current situation, even with additional support, what use would it be? It would be merely sending more to their deaths. After all, everyone is aware support at this time could not be substantial.


    The entire Yin-Yang Immortal Domain is on the verge of being overrun. The Divine Realm cannot dispatch more support at such short notice.


    "Whoosh."


    Finally, in the void, a spatial channel appeared.


    "Die!"


    One of the Demon Emperors, without even looking to see who was in the spatial channel, struck directly with a palm, aiming to obliterate the spatial channel itself. To prevent anyone froming out.


    "Boom."


    Finally, this palm ferociously struck the spatial channel. The spatial channel began to copse. It even began to fluctuate and became highly unstable.


    "Bang!"


    At that moment, a terrifying force of a punch emerged from within the spatial channel. It was merely one punch. The purest of punches. Pure power alone.


    Yet, this pure force was hurled directly at the Demon Emperor. And with such speed, it was almost inconceivable.


    Almost in the blink of an eye, it reached the face of the Demon Emperor. A look of panic shed across the Demon Emperor''s face. He immediately punched back. The two fists collided fiercely.


    "Thump."


    Finally, in a contest of pure power, theplexion of the Demon Emperor changed instantaneously.


    "Impossible..."


    The Demon Emperor seemed to see something unbelievable. His eyes widened, staring fixedly at the spatial channel. His arm and body, visibly to the naked eye, rapidly disintegrated. He was directly sted into dust by the ferocious power.


    Yet, among True Immortals and Martial Ancestors, even the top-tier ones, none possessed such terrifying power. To explode a Demon Emperor with a single punch was almost unheard of. Yet now, outside Gourd City, such a formidable being had appeared.


    "Who is it? Who actually exploded a Demon Emperor?"


    "It must be a top-tier Martial Ancestor!"


    "In the vast Divine Realm, there are still strong beings. Some Martial Ancestors and True Immortals might have fallen into slumber, now slowly awakening."


    "No matter who it is, toe to support Gourd City at this time says a lot."


    For a moment, everyone inside Gourd City turned their gaze toward the spatial channel. Their eyes filled with a glimmer of hope!

 609. The Eternal Realm Undergoes Transformation

    609. The Eternal Realm Undergoes Transformation


    "Whoosh."


    Finally, a figure emerged from the spatial channel.


    Upon seeing this figure, the people within Gourd City seemed somewhat perplexed. Most did not recognize him. But someone did recognize the figure.


    "Wait, isn''t that True Monarch Lin from the Ancient Covenant?"


    "Which True Monarch Lin?"


    "Of course, the number one Martial God of the Ancient Covenant, the legendary powerhouse who withstood nine heavenly thunders. He has now achieved the rank of Martial Ancestor, and even recently, he held his Martial Ancestor ceremony."


    "Right, it''s Martial Ancestor Lin Fei, no longer just a True Monarch."


    "Just having achieved Martial Ancestor status, can Lin be this strong?"


    "That was a Demon Emperor he just burst apart, truly a legend of the Divine Realm!"


    "To withstand nine heavenly thunders time and again is no small feat."


    "But there are still seven Demon Emperors, and now, they certainly won''t underestimate Martial Ancestor Lin anymore. The real trouble starts now."


    "Can we coordinate with Martial Ancestor Lin to repel these Demon Emperors?"


    For a moment, the mood inside Gourd City was a mix of joy and anxiety. Joyous because someone had finallye to their rescue, and not just anyone, but a legend of the entire Divine Realm.


    Anxious because it was only Lin Fei alone. One against seven Demon Emperors and the vast army of the Dark Demon domain. Could Lin Fei withstand them?


    Regardless of what the people inside Gourd City thought, Lin Fei moved through the spatial channel. With a sweep of his gaze, he immediately understood the overall situation.


    Seven Demon Emperors! Beings in the Dark Demon domain are equivalent to True Immortals and Martial Ancestors!


    At that moment, all their focus was on Lin Fei. And there was also therge army of the Dark Demon domain. Gourd City was indeed in grave danger.


    Yet, facing all this, Lin Fei remained calm. When the seven Demon Emperors just exchanged blows, Lin Fei realized. These Demon Emperors were not so formidable.


    Although he couldn''tpletely y them, Lin Fei felt that destroying their bodies, preventing them from continuing to invade the Divine Realm, wasn''t too difficult.


    Especially since Lin Fei''s methods, effective against numerous opponents, held a significant advantage.


    "Kill!"


    Lin Fei uttered a low shout, taking the initiative to strike first. This left the people within Gourd City even more astonished.


    Facing such a tense situation, or rather, such powerful Dark Demons, Lin Fei dared to attack first. Just this alone set him apart from many other powerful beings. Very dominant.


    Lin Fei transformed into the Eternal Realm. Instantly, a vast world spread rapidly like ripples on water.


    "Buzz."


    And the Eternal Realm directly enveloped the bodies of the seven Demon Emperors.


    "Roar..."


    The seven Demon Emperors instantly roared in fury, looking up to the sky. With their roars, their bodies instantly expanded, turning into towering, terrifying giants.


    Their bodies were shrouded in ck mist, darkening the skies and filled with a terrifying aura of destruction.


    Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm immediately felt immense pressure.


    "Pff."


    The Eternal Realm was torn. It seemed to have no resistance and was effortlessly ripped apart. After all, strong as Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm might be, facing seven Demon Emperors, it naturally couldn''t contain them. Being torn was to be expected.


    Lin Fei did not rely solely on the Eternal Realm to subdue the seven Demon Emperors. He had other ace techniques up his sleeve. Facing the seven Demon Emperors, he could afford no reservations.


    "Illusory Realm!"


    As soon as Lin Fei''s words fell, the Illusory Realm descended.


    The Illusory Realm, too, is a world. Only, it resembles a dream realm. It impacts True Immortals and Martial Ancestors on a mental and spiritual level, even capable of trapping True Immortals and Martial Ancestors. This is why Lin Fei''s Illusory Realm can be termed True Immortal level.


    Moments ago, the seven Demon Emperors seemed invincible as if they were about to destroy Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm. But now, suddenly, they stood frozen. Their faces were nk without the slightest movement.


    This scene was very eerie but also immensely shocking. For those in Gourd City¡ªTrue Immortals, Martial Ancestors, or divine-level powerhouses. Each of them widened their eyes as if they couldn''t believe what they were seeing.


    "Why aren''t those seven Demon Emperors moving? Are they stunned by Martial Ancestor Lin?"


    "Is the power that Martial Ancestor Lin used the Saber World? But it seems a bit different. And wasn''t Martial Ancestor Lin''s Saber World only effective against True Monarchs and Martial Gods? Since when could it affect True Immortals and Martial Ancestors?"


    "Correct, Saber World shouldn''t be effective against True Immortal-level powerhouses. You don''t understand how terrifying the mental will of a True Immortal-level powerhouse can be. Otherwise, how could they merge with the Dao? Such terrifying mental will, the Saber World simply couldn''t affect them."


    "The mental will of these Demon Emperors from the Dark Demon domain is also strong. Their growth process is equally arduous and even quite cruel and challenging. How could their mental will not be strong?"


    "Right, the Demon Emperors of the Dark Demon domain are difficult to deal with, definitely without any mental ws. Yet, even so, the Demon Emperors are still suppressed by Lin Fei''s power..."


    Many were puzzled and uncertain, wondering what technique Lin Fei was employing.


    Actually, it seems quite normal. If Lin Fei can suppress the spirit of a Demon Emperor, then he can also suppress the spirits of True Immortals and Martial Ancestors.


    There isn''t much difference between them. Having one''s spirit suppressed is terrifying...


    It''s like bing a live target in an instant, immobile.


    Imagine how frightening that is?


    Of course, the suppression of the spirit itself cannot threaten the enemy, it is merely an auxiliary means. But Lin Fei still has the Eternal Realm!


    Seeing the seven Demon Emperors, all restrained by the Illusory Realm in their spirits, motionless, Lin Fei naturally wouldn''t waste this opportunity.


    "Eternal Realm, kill!"


    Instantly, Lin Fei activated the Eternal Realm. The power of an entire realm burst forth.


    Previously, he couldn''t ovee the seven Demon Emperors. That was because the seven Demon Emperors had joined forces. They had turned his Eternal Realm upside down. The power was dispersed. Naturally, he couldn''t deal with the seven Demon Emperors.


    But now, things were different. The seven Demon Emperors had their spirits suppressed by Lin Fei''s Illusory Realm. Thus, Lin Fei could mobilize the power of the Eternal Realm and focus solely on one of them.


    Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm unleashed a frenzy of power. It fiercelynded on a Demon Emperor.


    "Bang."


    Instantly, the Demon Emperor''s body exploded, crushed into dust by Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm. Even though they did not truly die, the invading bodies of the Demon Emperors were gone.


    Unless they could be reborn from the heart of darkness in the Dark Demon domain, they wouldn''t pose any threat to the Divine Realm for a while. And this was just the beginning. Next came the second, third, fourth, fifth...


    Lin Fei sessively annihted the Martial Sovereign Demon Emperors. Only two Demon Emperors remained. Several breaths of time had passed. Thus, these two Demon Emperors also struggled free from the Illusory Realm and fully awakened.


    And the first thing they saw upon waking was five of their fellow Demon Emperors, all in by Lin Fei, turned into dust.


    Therefore, these two Demon Emperors almost didn''t hesitate. They rushed towards the exterior of the Eternal Realm, attempting to escape.


    But, the two Demon Emperors could no longer tear open the Eternal Realm. After all, the previously torn Eternal Realm had long since recovered.


    The two Demon Emperors struggle and m within the Eternal Realm but to no avail.


    "Bang bang."


    Finally, the bodies of the two Demon Emperors also turned to dust. All seven Demon Emperors were dead.


    Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm was now shrouded in a mist of blood.


    "Wait, what''s happening to my Eternal Realm?"


    Suddenly, Lin Fei''s thoughts stirred. He faintly sensed that there might be some changes in the Eternal Realm!


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 610. The Birth of Eternal Life in the Eternal Realm!

    610. The Birth of Eternal Life in the Eternal Realm!


    Since Lin Fei transformed into the world itself, his Eternal Realm had seen no changes. This was to be expected. Changes in a world typically ur over tens of thousands, millions, or even billions of years. How much time had passed? Not even a year had gone by, so theck of changes in the Eternal Realm was perfectly normal.


    However, unexpectedly, some changes had begun to manifest in the Eternal Realm, which was unusual. Lin Fei was particrly surprised by this development. Why would there be any changes at this time? Thus, he decided to investigate more thoroughly.


    Within the Eternal Realm, Lin Fei had vanquished seven Demon Emperors. The mist of blood from the bodies of these Demon Emperors now permeated the realm. It seemed that the countless Dark Demons he had in before also contributed to a significant amount of blood mist swirling within the Eternal Realm. This blood mist, filled with the essence of Dark Demon life, slowly began to brew something new.


    Stimted by the essence of these Dark Demons, faint signs of life began to emerge in the Eternal Realm. It seemed as though life was being born.


    Lin Fei was taken aback. This new life was created from the essence of Dark Demon flesh and blood and the rules of Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm interacting and merging with each other. Atst, a new form of life was emerging.


    "Wait, could this new life possibly belong to the Dark Demon Domain?"


    The birth of this life was indeed rted to the essence of Dark Demon flesh and blood. However, after giving it some thought, Lin Fei felt he was being overly concerned. This was his Eternal Realm. Even if life were to be born, it would be the life of the Eternal Realm, not rted to the Dark Demon Domain or even the Divine Realm.


    Currently, only a hint of life''s essence had emerged, not even a rudimentary form of life. Lin Fei sensed something was still missing.


    "To give birth to life," he mused, "the environment, the world''sws, and energy are all essential. The essence of Dark Demon life might nourish the life in the Eternal Realm, allowing it to mature fully ande into existence. Once life is born, my Eternal Realm will advance by leaps and bounds, even undergoing a transformation..."


    A glint of sharpness shed in Lin Fei''s eyes. He now urgently needed arge amount of Dark Demon life. He even had to actively seek out these Dark Demons, not only to support the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain but also for his own cultivation.


    With a swoosh, Lin Fei stepped out and arrived in the Gourd City.


    "Are there any battlefields nearby? Preferably with many powerful Dark Demons."


    Lin Fei initiated the conversation.


    "A battlefield?" The crowd in Gourd City was momentarily startled, then grew visibly impressed. Lin Fei had just in eight great emperors, saving Gourd City, and now he was ready to head to another battlefield tobat more Dark Demons. His vigor was unmatched, surpassing many True Immortals and Martial Ancestors.


    A True Immortal from Gourd City spoke up, "The nearest battlefield is actually quite far. But if Martial Ancestor Lin insists on confronting the Dark Demon Domain, you don''t need to go to a battlefield. With your strength, you could be the sharpest weapon on any battlefield. You could roam the vast Yin-Yang Immortal Domain, ughtering those Dark Demons wherever you find them. This would deal a heavy blow to the Dark Demons."


    Moreover, this approach would be less dangerous as it wouldn''t involve confronting countless Dark Demons directly. This True Immortal offered Lin Fei a suggestion: to move through the entire Yin-Yang Immortal Domain instead of sticking to the frontlines. Wherever he encountered Dark Demons, he would strike. By continuously eliminating Dark Demon forces, their numbers would eventually reach a limit. Even though the heart of the Dark Demons might continue to spawn new ones, it would take a long time. Each Dark Demon eliminated reduced the threat to the Divine Realm.


    "I understand," Lin Fei nodded. After thinking it over, he realized it was indeed a good n. After all, he only needed the essence of Dark Demon flesh and blood. Where he obtained it didn¡¯t matter.


    "Thank you for the advice." After speaking, Lin Fei immediately led the people of the Great Dream Sect and flew out of Gourd City. In the blink of an eye, they had vanished.


    Watching Lin Fei''s retreating figure, the people of Gourd City looked at each other. The True Immortal from Gourd City sighed, "I didn''t expect that Martial Ancestor Lin, who has just achieved the title, would possess such formidable power. Apart from the top demon emperors, few could likely stop him now. With such a powerhouse continuously disrupting and blocking the Dark Demon Domain''s armies within the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain, our pressure will be significantly reduced."


    Indeed, a mighty Martial Ancestor capable of continuously blocking and ughtering Dark Demons would not go unnoticed by the Dark Demon Domain. Once they took him seriously and aimed to eliminate Lin Fei, they would have to divert many of their top demon emperors from across the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain. Once these demon emperors were drawn away, the pressure on various parts of the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain would decrease significantly.


    With a swoosh, Lin Fei continued sweeping through the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain, clearing it of Dark Demons. Initially, he had been apanied by members of the Great Dream Sect to repel the invasion of the Dark Demon Domain. But now, it had be a solo performance by him.


    Since Lin Fei was dealing with a vast number of Dark Demons, it was incredibly straightforward for him. He simply needed to expand the power of his Eternal Realm. It would spread in all directions, then directly suppress and ughter. There was no need for the members of the Great Dream Sect; in fact, their involvement would only prolong the process.


    Now, Lin Fei needed arge number of Dark Demons to attempt the creation of life within his Eternal Realm. Therefore, he had the members of the Great Dream Sect stay within the Eternal Realm. He was enough on his own!


    However, as Lin Fei continued his relentless sweeps, his solo efforts significantly altered the situation across the entire Yin-Yang Immortal Domain. At the headquarters of the Dark Demon Domain, the situation was grim. The collected reports all indicated heavy losses. It seemed a powerful entity from the Divine Realm was continuously sweeping through the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain at an rming speed. Even the demon emperors struggled to track this entity. If they did find him, typically one or two demon emperors were no match.


    Over time, the Dark Demon Domain felt the acute pain of these losses. If this continued, no matter how numerous, the Dark Demons would be exterminated.


    "Divine Realm¡¯s Lin Fei?" they questioned. "Who exactly is this person who can sweep so freely through the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain?"


    It appeared that only the top demon emperors could possibly stop Lin Fei. But which top demon emperor should they send? Top demon emperors were rare in the Dark Demon Domain, each a dominator in their own right and with a great chance of achieving Supreme status.


    Naturally, the most reliable solution would be for a Supreme to intervene. If a Supreme took action, there would be no doubt about the oue. They could definitely handle Lin Fei. Even if they couldn''t kill him, they could at least deter him from rampaging unchecked through the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain.


    But currently, there were no Supremes in the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain. Even the Lord of Dark Demons was in the Chaos, leading the Supremes in a battle against the Supremes of the Divine Realm. That was the realm of the Chaos Battlefield, fundamentally different from the battlefield of the Divine Realm.


    Therefore, to deal with Lin Fei, they had to rely on the might of demon emperor-level powers!

 611. The Birth of the Laws of Life

    611. The Birth of the Laws of Life


    "I''ll go," dered a dark demon d entirely in ck, his figure adorned with a pair of wings, as he stepped forward.


    "Hmm? With Nightmare Great Emperor going, it should be foolproof," someone remarked upon seeing him.


    Among the Demon Emperors, distinctions were clear. A so-called Great Emperor among them could nearly be deemed invincible. Such a Great Emperor could overpower other Demon Emperors but still was not a Supreme. His title was purely a testament to his formidable strength.


    In the Dark Demon Domain, those crowned with the title of "Great Emperor" were exceedingly rare, numbering fewer than ten. And Nightmare Great Emperor was among them!


    "However, Nightmare, you must also be cautious that Lin Fei is very cunning and strong. Should you encounter him, kill him at all costs! Lin Fei is a Martial Ancestor who can be in. Once killed, Lin Fei will be gone forever, and there will be no more trouble from him¡ªan end to all troubles!"


    Nightmare Emperor nodded, his voice icy, "When I strike, Lin Fei will not survive."


    "Whoosh."


    In the next instant, Nightmare Emperor''s figure vanished without a trace.


    "Now, with Nightmare Emperor personally dealing with Lin Fei, we must still face the direct battlefield of the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain, only by utterly breaking the resistance of the Divine Realm will it submit and be upied and ruled by our Dark Demon Domain."


    The Demon Emperors began discussing ns to destroy all the frontal resistance in the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain.


    ...


    In the serene void, a figure suddenly appeared.


    Lin Fei quietly gazed at a group of dark demons in the distance. This time, they were his targets.


    In Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm, the essence of the dark demons'' flesh and blood had already stimted the gradual emergence of life.


    Just a bit more was needed. Once life was born, Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm would be transformed and beplete.


    At that point, Lin Fei''s strength and realm would leap qualitatively. He might ascend from an ordinary Martial Ancestor to a top-tier one!


    "ying these dark demons should be enough for my Eternal Realm to birth life this time."


    Lin Fei''s gaze was exceptionally cold, looking at the group of dark demons.


    To many in the Divine Realm, these dark demons were fearsome and monstrous, but in Lin Fei''s eyes, they seemed merely like endless energy.


    It was the nourishment for the life within his Eternal Realm.


    "Whoosh."


    Lin Fei stepped forward. In the blink of an eye, he was among the group of dark demons.


    "Eternal Realm!"


    The next moment, Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm began to expand instantly, enveloping the group of dark demons within it. Among these dark demons, there were three Demon Emperors. Upon seeing Lin Fei, the trio showed faces of terror, shouting, "It''s Lin Fei, run!"


    By now, Lin Fei''s reputation in the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain was formidable, particrly to the dark demons¡ªto them, he was akin to the Yama Raja.


    An encounter with Lin Fei meant certain death. Nearly all were decimated; none could escape. Many dark demon armies had been reduced to dust under Lin Fei''s onught.


    "Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh."


    One by one, the dark demons frantically scattered in all directions. Upon encountering Lin Fei, these dark demonspletely lost their will to fight, which also indirectly showed that even these creatures feared death.


    Although they possessed dark hearts capable of rebirth, they were loath to lose their current bodies. Clearly, these bodies were crucial to the dark demons and not merely dispensable¡ªeach was exceedingly precious, and none wished to lose their physical form under such circumstances, for it was entirely pointless.


    Within the Eternal Realm, the dark demons were crushed in droves, never evening close to touching Lin Fei. Their deaths were utterly suffocating.


    "Annihte!" Lin Fei extended a palm and pressed it towards the void.


    "Puchi."


    Suddenly, the void fellpletely silent. All around, everything was eerily quiet, for there was no longer any movement from the dark demons. All had been in by Lin Fei, turned into dust, forever remaining within the Eternal Realm.


    As all the essence of flesh and blood stayed within the Eternal Realm, it transformed.


    Lin Fei had always been sensitive to it. The Eternal Realm seemed to be nurturing life, yet life had never been born¡ªuntil now.


    Lin Fei is the Eternal Realm, and the Eternal Realm is Lin Fei.


    Thus, he was acutely aware of every change within it. He distinctly felt that suddenly there was a neww in the Eternal Realm¡ªa neww that exists in other worlds: thew of life!


    With the emergence of thew of life, the Eternal Realm was filled with the essence of life.


    Lin Fei began to sense what seemed like some floating life forms being born, invisible to the naked eye. These life forms continued to develop, eventually growing into nts such as flowers, grass, trees, and more.


    Moreover, the entire Eternal Realm was undergoing rapid changes. With the presence of life, Lin Fei grew stronger by the moment. The more life there was, the more powerful Lin Fei became!


    Just then, a long-absent voice echoed in Lin Fei''s mind from the system.


    <strong>"Your Eternal Realm has birthed life."</strong>


    <strong>"Your Eternal Realm''s progress has increased by 10%."</strong>


    Lin Fei was somewhat surprised. The voice of the system had not appeared for a long time, and now, it had made a reappearance.


    "System."


    Without hesitation, Lin Fei immediately essed the system to check his status.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Realm: Martial Ancestor</strong>


    <strong>World Level: Minor World (Progress 10%)</strong>


    <strong>Illusory Realm: True Immortal Level</strong>


    Lin Fei noted that his world level was still a Minor World. However, the progress behind the Minor World had reached 10%.


    This was extraordinary. Previously, the progress behind Lin Fei''s Minor World was always 0. Now it had be 10%, clearly indicating that Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm was on the right track, bing stronger. And the reason for this change was undoubted.


    Life! Life had been born in the Eternal Realm! Thus, there was progress in Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm.


    "The birth of life can make a worldplete. Only aplete world can possess unimaginable power."


    Lin Fei extended his hand and clenched it gently. He felt the power. A power unprecedented. Moreover, this power seemed almost infinite.


    Indeed, every moment, Lin Fei could feel the enhancement of his strength.


    After all, every moment, life was increasing within Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm. The more life there was, the stronger Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm naturally became.


    As for how strong Lin Fei was now, even he was not clear. Moreover, the potential of his Eternal Realm was incredibly vast.


    Now, it was merely some nts. Even then, nts appeared only in a few ces. What if animals were bornter? Or even intelligent life? What if those intelligent beings began their own way of cultivation? How strong would Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm be then?


    Lin Fei could hardly imagine it. Even more, Lin Fei faintly felt that he was on a way quite different from other Martial Ancestors and True Immortals. It seemed that Lin Fei had not embarked on the path to Supreme status. But he was bing even more formidable than a Supreme!


    "Hmm? Who''s there? Come out."


    Lin Fei''s eyes narrowed slightly. He turned around, his gaze piercing through the void.


    "Buzz."


    Ripples of space emanated in the void. Following that, a massive figure, entirely cloaked in ck, appeared in the void. Its cold gaze fixed directly on Lin Fei.

 612. Nightmare Emperor’s Ambush

    612. Nightmare Emperor¡¯s Ambush


    "Dark Emperor?" Lin Fei recognized it immediately. The figure cloaked entirely in ck was unmistakably a Demon Emperor¡ªand an unusual one at that.


    "Great Dream Sect''s Lin Fei! I am Nightmare Emperor!" he announced. "I have finally caught you, using a group of dark demons as bait to lure you out. You are indeed cautious. But, it ends here. After today, the Divine Realm will no longer bear your presence!"


    Nightmare Emperor spoke slowly, his steps deliberate yet filled with overwhelming pressure as he advanced toward Lin Fei.


    Lin Fei''s expression was solemn. He could see that Nightmare Emperor was formidable, unlike any Demon Emperor he had faced before. The pressure was immense, and it seemed that Nightmare Emperor had specifically used the group of dark demons to attract Lin Fei.


    While Lin Fei had been merely sweeping through the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain, encountering this group of dark demons had been purely coincidental. Whether by chance or by arrangement, it didn''t matter now. Lin Fei and Nightmare Emperor had met, and that was enough!


    Nightmare Emperor''s intent was clear¡ªtopletely eliminate Lin Fei, removing the threat he posed once and for all. Moreover, since Nightmare Emperor dared to speak so confidently, he must possess strength far surpassing ordinary Demon Emperors.


    "Die, Night of Sorrow!" proimed Nightmare Emperor as he finished speaking.


    "Boom."


    The earth shook, and the void itself seemed to shatter. It was as if even the light disappeared without a trace. Infinite darkness surged forward, engulfing everything in profound ckness. Even Lin Fei couldn''t see his surroundings.


    "What a strange technique!" Lin Fei thought, feeling a twinge of anxiety. This was a situation he had never encountered before. He had always been sweeping through the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain, effortlessly ying countless Demon Emperors, thinking them rather trivial and wondering how they dared invade the Divine Realm.


    But now, Lin Fei realized¡ªit wasn''t that the dark demons were inherently weak; rather, the top-tier Demon Emperors had not yet made their appearance. Nightmare Emperor, undoubtedly one of the elite, was proving to be a true challenge, capable of suppressing Lin Fei.


    Yes, Lin Fei was being suppressed. If he couldn''t break through this darkness quickly, it meant he was indeed being overpowered. However, Lin Fei naturally had his own methods.


    As Lin Fei invoked his Eternal Realm, he felt a continual surge of strange and insidious power that seemed to erode the very fabric of his realm. This force was pervasive, infiltrating from all directions, relentlessly eroding everything in its path.


    For any other Martial Ancestor or True Immortal, withstanding such a sinister force might have been impossible. The longer one remained in this darkness, the more susceptible they became to its corrupting influence.


    However, Lin Fei was different. He was a world unto himself. How difficult would it be to erode an entire world?


    Thus, once Lin Fei transformed into his world form, the dark powers could erode as they pleased¡ªit posed no threat to him.


    Yet, the hidden Nightmare Emperor within the darkness was a severe danger, capable of threatening Lin Fei.


    Lin Fei had to not only withstand the dark power''s erosion but also break through itpletely to y Nightmare Emperor.


    At this moment, Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm was indeed powerful, but to fully unleash it andbat Nightmare Emperor''s dark powers, Lin Fei was not absolutely confident of victory.


    If those dark forces managed to erode into Lin Fei''s Eternal Realmpletely, the resultant damage could be catastrophic. The Eternal Realm was Lin Fei''s foundation; he could not risk it.


    However, while the Eternal Realm could not be risked, the Illusory Realm was a different matter. In times like these, the Illusory Realm was crucial because it was ethereal and could not be eroded. If the Illusory Realm could envelop or intimidate Nightmare Emperor, it wouldn''t need much time.


    Just holding Nightmare Emperor at bay would be enough to prevent the sinister dark power from significantly impacting Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm. That would be sufficient!


    The next moment, Lin Fei took a deep breath. He hesitated no longer.


    "Illusory Realm!"


    "Buzz."


    As Lin Fei''s words fell, the Illusory Realm descended, instantly covering thousands of miles. With the current scope of Lin Fei''s Illusory Realm, covering this area was as easy as flipping his hand.


    Lin Fei was ensuring absolute security, sparing no effort to expand the range of the Illusory Realm to guarantee that it couldpletely envelop Nightmare Emperor.


    Indeed, Nightmare Emperor was hiding within the darkness.


    With a resounding "Boom," Nightmare Emperor made his move. Within the shroud of darkness, he approached Lin Fei silently. His massive form, enveloped in swirling dark mists, collided violently with Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm.


    "Crack."


    The Eternal Realm shattered.


    Dark, eerie forces surged into the realm. However, at that very moment, the Illusory Realm descended. Upon its arrival, Nightmare Emperor''s body stiffened slightly.


    Even as an emperor, with a will of steel, he could not fully withstand the Illusory Realm. His expression struggled; his gaze became distant. Yet, he was unmistakably ''shaken'' by the Illusory Realm. There was no doubt about it, as evidenced by the halted encroachment of the surrounding darkness.


    The eerie dark forces seemed to lose their invasive power.


    Meanwhile, Lin Fei was dealing with the troublesome dark forces invading his Eternal Realm. But now, they abruptly ceased. Lin Fei''s eternal power could easily dispel the darkness.


    "Has the Illusory Realm seeded?" Lin Fei wondered, quickly deducing the reason. The Illusory Realm had likely seeded in immobilizing Nightmare Emperor.


    Lin Fei did not know how long this effect wouldst, but it was undoubtedly an opportunity!


    "Boom."


    Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm unleashed its full power in an instant. He summoned the strongest force of his realm. With his most potent strike, the surrounding darkness was expelled by Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm. He saw Nightmare Emperor, his gaze vacant, clearly shaken by Lin Fei''s Illusory Realm¡ªa rare opportunity.


    "Thud."


    Finally, Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm crashed down upon Nightmare Emperor. As a Great Emperor, Nightmare Emperor''s strength was formidable.


    However, it was futile. Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm had evolved, alive with newfound power, its strength immeasurably enhanced. A single strike from the entire world¡ªhow could Nightmare Emperor withstand it?


    Thus, with that single blow, the Nightmare Emperor''s form copsed instantly, disintegrating into dust. Unable to fully unleash his own abilities, the Nightmare Emperor never had the chance to reveal the full extent of his strength.


    The result? He was obliterated by a single strike from Lin Fei.


    To reappear would require rebirth within the heart of the dark demons¡ªa time frame unbeknownst to all.


    Today, Nightmare Emperor met a dismal defeat!

 613. Dark Demon Domain is Shocked

    613. Dark Demon Domain is Shocked


    "He''s dead!" Lin Fei''s gaze fixed on the exploding form of Nightmare Emperor, whose body had burst into a cloud of blood mist.


    Then, with a fierce sweep, Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm engulfed the blood mist¡ªafter all, it was the essence of an emperor''s flesh, worth as much as many Supreme Demon Emperors. Naturally, Lin Fei would not let it go.


    As the essence of Nightmare Emperor''s flesh was absorbed into the Eternal Realm, Lin Fei could clearly feel life burgeoning throughout its expanse, nts sprouting up, making the realm gradually teem with vitality.


    Of course, to fully pervade the Eternal Realm with life might be challenging, requiring either a lengthy time or a substantial amount of dark demonic life essence.


    Thus, Lin Fei turned his attention back to the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain, focusing on the dark demons.


    Initially, Lin Fei hade to the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain at its behest and following discussions with the Supremes. He had been invited before, but now things were different.


    Even if others asked Lin Fei to leave, he wouldn''t. This ce had be Lin Fei''s blessednd, and the dark demons had be a "catalyst" for birthing life within his Eternal Realm.


    However, Lin Fei hesitated. The dispatch of Nightmare Emperor was proof enough that the Dark Demon Domain had taken notice of him and held him in considerable regard.


    Therefore, Lin Fei''s time was running short. He must continue his raids before the Dark Demon Domain could react further, gathering as much essence as possible. Otherwise, once the Dark Demon Domain learned of Nightmare Emperor''s failure¡ªand his death¡ªthe retaliation against Lin Fei would be even more furious.


    Lin Fei did not delude himself into thinking he could single-handedly eradicate all invading dark demons; that was utterly impossible.


    "Whoosh."


    In the next moment, Lin Fei''s figure vanished, continuing his frenzied rampage...


    Days had passed at the headquarters of the Dark Demon Domain, yet there was no word from Nightmare Emperor.


    "What''s going on? Why hasn''t there been any news from Nightmare Emperor?"


    "It''s been days; hasn''t he found Lin Fei yet?"


    "It''s possible; Lin Fei has been rampaging through the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain, and if luck isn''t on our side, he indeed might not be found."


    "But consider this possibility: perhaps Nightmare Emperor did find Lin Fei, but he failed¡ªor even worse, he might already be dead..."


    A silence fell over everyone.


    Dead!


    How could Nightmare Emperor possibly be dead? He was a great emperor, a majestic existence second only to the Supremes, far surpassing any ordinary Demon Emperor. Almost no one wanted to entertain the thought of Nightmare Emperor''s fall.


    "Regardless, let''s try to contact Nightmare Emperor first."


    Attempts were made to reach him, but all were met with silence, deepening the furrows on everyone''s brows and sparking a foreboding sense among some of the dark demons.


    "Report! Lin Fei is now rampaging almost non-stop within the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain. Our forces in the Dark Demon Domain have suffered heavy losses. Under Lin Fei''s relentless assaults, everyone is on edge, and we''ve lost the capability to continue our offensive, switching instead to defense."


    This news startled many dark demons. Lin Fei''s relentless rampages had surely exposed his whereabouts. After all, even ordinary dark demons could detect Lin Fei; there was no reason Nightmare Emperor couldn''t have.


    But still, there was no news or trace of him until now. In fact, many dark demons had already guessed the reason, though it seemed incredible.


    After a long pause, one of the dark demon emperors, also a leader at the Divine Realm headquarters of the Dark Demon Domain, spoke in a deep voice: "Considering all the information, it''s highly probable that Nightmare Emperor has fallen. Going to the Dark Demon Domain and searching within the Heart of Dark Demons will confirm it. If Nightmare Emperor has indeed fallen, it means there is a powerful being in the Divine Realm capable of ying an emperor of our Dark Demon Domain.


    Such a force is terrifying, not even a Supreme, which is very disadvantageous for us. Even if we send several emperors, we can''t guarantee they won''t fall as well. Therefore, we must consult the Supremes. It would be best if a Supreme could personally take action to eliminate this threat, otherwise, our offensive operations must be temporarily halted..."


    The leading emperorid out the grim situation facing the Dark Demon Domain. The scenario was highly unfavorable. They had initially been in a great position, seemingly on the verge of overtaking the entire Yin-Yang Immortal Domain, which would have given the dark demons a foothold to establish strongholds.


    Then they could continuously deploy forces from the Dark Demon Domain into the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain, using it as a springboard to gradually advance and ultimately take over the entire Divine Realm.


    But everything had been going smoothly until Lin Fei, an anomaly, appeared, capable of ying an emperor and single-handedly throwing the Dark Demon Domain into chaos. Now, they could only defend passively, no longer daring tounch offensive strikes.


    ...


    Within the Chaos, the Dark Demon Lord had transformed into a towering giant, straddling the chaotic void. Every movement he made was imbued with terrifying power. Beside him, numerous other dark demons, only slightly smaller in stature, radiated formidable strength as well.


    These were the Supremes of the Dark Demon Domain, each a formidable force second only in status and power to the Master himself.


    The Chaos was not exclusive to them; Supremes from other Divine Realms were present as well, seemingly equal in might. At least, neither side could overpower the other.


    The mood of the Dark Demon Lord was already sour. He had initially thought the Divine Realm would be easy to conquer, an expectation belied by its deep-rooted strength. Though no Ruler had yet emerged, the number of Supremes was substantial.


    Away from the Dark Demon Domain, the Ruler''s power was diminished, rendering him no more influential than a slightly stronger Supreme, unable to alter the course of the battle.


    "My Lord, we''ve just received news," reported a Supreme of the Dark Demon Domain. "Our offensive in the Divine Realm has faltered. We''ve ceased our attacks. No, it''s more than just a cessation; we are now on the defensive, and the situation is greatly unfavorable."


    "What?" eximed the Dark Demon Lord, clearly surprised and incredulous. The demons and emperors of his realm were no easy adversaries. How could they be faltering?


    "My Lord, the reports indicate that a Martial Ancestor from the Great Dream Sect named Lin Fei has arrived in the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain to offer support. This Lin Fei is extremely cunning and powerful. Rather than confronting our forces directly, he has been rampaging through the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain, causing our troops to fear for their safety and halt their advance. Moreover, this Lin Fei has even in Nightmare Emperor.


    Now, everyone is unsure just how powerful Lin Fei really is, and naturally, they hesitate to send more emperors against him. Therefore, we can only request that you consider sending a Supreme to assist and potentially eliminate Lin Fei."


    The Supremes of the Dark Demon Domain had ryed the information in full to the Dark Demon Lord. Now, the decision on how to proceed was his to make.

 614. The Blood Rain

    614. The Blood Rain


    The Dark Demon Lord''s expression darkened slightly. He had initially thought everything would go smoothly, but since arriving in the Divine Realm, nothing had gone ording to n.


    In the Supreme-level battles, he had even entered the fray himself, yet he was unable to break through and suppress the Supremes of the Divine Realm.


    The Demon Emperors and numerous dark demons were charging forward, trying to conquer the Divine Realm. However, they too were now facing difficulties. It was utter chaos, and continuing this way meant imminent defeat for the Dark Demon Domain!


    The Dark Demon Lord, who had always been invincible in battle, found this situation unprecedented. Although every invasion faced initial obstacles, he had always emerged victorious.


    But now, with morale wavering across the Dark Demon Domain and many dark demons losing faith, it was crucial to boost morale. And nothing could lift spirits better than ying a Supreme.


    "If we could y a Supreme, all previous disadvantages and shadows would be swept away!" He thought, "It seems I must resort to that measure. We must y a Supreme from the Divine Realm!"


    Many thoughts raced through the Dark Demon Lord''s mind as he weighed his options. He harbored many secrets and numerous strategies.


    However, he was reluctant to use these measures unless absolutely necessary, as some, once used, were gone forever. These were his trump cards, meant to save his life at critical moments.


    But given the current situation, if the Dark Demon Domain wished to continue its invasion and if he wanted to crush the Divine Realm definitively, then he would have to employ hisst resort¡ªusing his trump card to y a Supreme.


    "Fine, I have no choice but to use myst resort..." The next moment, the Dark Demon Lord took a deep breath.


    "Swoosh."


    Suddenly, something that resembled a heart appeared in his hand. It was incredibly sinister and pitch-ck, its very sight diforting.


    With a sinister smile, he said, "This is the heart of the most powerful Destruction Beast from a realm I conquered. Even I was nearly annihted by it at one point. Fortunately, I had the Heart of Dark Demons to rebirth myself. Now, let''s see how you fare against this Heart of Destruction."


    With that, the Dark Demon Lord hurled the Heart of Destruction towards one of the Supremes.


    The Supremes of the Divine Realm were utterly shocked. Supremes differ significantly from True Immortals and Martial Ancestors; they have transcended the constraints of the Divine Realm and thus gained freedom.


    However, this liberation also means they lose the means to be immortal and indestructible. Once their bodies are annihted, they truly die, unlike the dark demons who can be reborn through the Heart of Dark Demons.


    This seems like an advantage for the dark demons¡ªthey appear nearly unkible.


    However, this is not entirely the case. The advantage of the dark demons is also their greatest vulnerability. If the Heart of Dark Demons is destroyed, any dark demon, no matter where they are, will instantly die and be annihted.


    This means the Dark Demon Domain must keep its secrets extremely well-guarded. If their secrets are exposed and someone breaches the Dark Demon Domain and destroys the Heart of Dark Demons, it would be catastrophic for the entire realm, including the Dark Demon Lord.


    Supremes do not have this vulnerability. Even if the Divine Realm were destroyed, a Supreme could traverse the chaos, seeking other realms to settle in. This is both a strength and a weakness.


    When the Dark Demon Lord hurled the Heart of Destruction, it exploded violently upon impact.


    "Boom."


    The explosion itself wasn''t tremendously powerful, but the dispersal of the destructive force was immense.


    The Heart of Destruction, targeting a Supreme of the Divine Realm, hit and exploded with devastating effect. The targeted Supreme was not daunted by the explosive force of the Heart of Destruction.


    However, the destructive power enveloped him like an imprable, corroding incessantly. Even a Supreme could not withstand this terrifying destructive force. In an instant, the Supreme''s body was annihted.


    The entire chaos suddenly fell silent, especially the Supremes of the Divine Realm. It seemed they could hardly believe what had just urred. A Supreme had fallen!


    Many Supremes had been born in the Divine Realm, and since their creation, none had ever perished¡ªnot one!


    Some Supremes had left the Divine Realm to wander the chaos and had not returned for ages, but none had actually perished.


    Now, a Supreme had fallen, and not just any Supreme, but the very ancient Original Dao Supreme, a venerable figure within the Divine Realm. Yet now, he had fallen.


    The Dark Demon Lord, upon witnessing the fall of the Original Dao Supreme, finally revealed a trace of a smile on his face.


    "Ha ha ha, excellent, a Supreme has finally fallen. Now, with one less Supreme in the Divine Realm, they are at a disadvantage. No matter how fiercely the others in the Divine Realm resist, as long as one Supreme falls, the whole Divine Realm is defeated."


    As the Dark Demon Lord had anticipated after the fall of Original Dao Supreme, the other Supremes of the Divine Realm exchanged nces.


    Immediately, a notion of retreat appeared in their eyes. Uncertain if the Dark Demon Lord possessed more such tactics. They were unwilling to continue risking their lives.


    "Let''s go!"


    Thus, several Supremes of the Divine Realm immediately flew towards their realm...


    The Dark Demon Lord merely narrowed his eyes slightly, opting not to pursue further. He indeed had more tactics at his disposal.


    However, he chose not to use them. Their effectiveness was uncertain. Using them meant he would have no ace left to save his life. This was a great taboo! Regardless, he needed to keep an ace up his sleeve.


    "You just mentioned a Martial Ancestor who has changed the situation on the battlefield of the Divine Realm?"


    "Yes, the reports say so. Even the Great Emperor died at Lin Fei''s hands, which speaks volumes about his extraordinary strength. Now, aside from the Supremes, it''s hard to guarantee that anyone can surely kill him."


    The Dark Demon Lord nodded and said, "Initial Demon Supreme, even the Nightmare Emperor died, and Nightmare was one of your subordinates, right? Sending more Emperors won''t be effective.


    Go to the Divine Realm yourself, and cut down that Lin Fei. Knowing he poses a threat, we should nip that threat in the bud! The Supremes of the Divine Realm have been driven back. For the time being, it''s difficult for the Supremes of the Divine Realm to intervene directly. So, you can now strike without any inhibitions, and y Lin Fei. By the time the Supremes of the Divine Realm react, Lin Fei will already be dead."


    Initial Demon Supreme bowed respectfully, "Yes, Your Majesty. I will y Lin Fei and clear all obstacles for our Dark Demon Domain."


    "Go."


    The Dark Demon Lord waved his hand slightly. Instantly, Initial Demon Supreme turned and flew towards the Divine Realm.


    ...


    Divine Realm, the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain.


    Since Lin Fei had in the Nightmare Emperor, he had been rampantly sweeping through the Dark Demons within the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain. His achievements were indeed spectacr.


    Lin Fei, on his own, had in countless Dark Demons. He had repelled numerous waves of attacks. The number of Demon Emperors that died at his hands was almost too many to count. The numbers were simply too great.


    Meanwhile, Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm took the opportunity to devour a great amount of the essence of the Dark Demons'' flesh and blood. This caused the Eternal Realm to brim with vitality.


    A plethora of life forms appeared. The power of the Eternal Realm continued to rise. Just as the situation was looking up, suddenly, the void trembled. Then, almost imperceptibly, it began to rain.


    Lin Fei stretched out his hand.


    "Is this... blood rain?"


    Lin Fei''s eyes widened in disbelief.


    Blood rain!


    A tremendous change in the Divine Realm, it had even begun to rain blood. Surely, something earth-shattering had happened.


    "Legend says, when a Supreme falls, blood rain appears. Could it all be true? Has a Supreme of the Divine Realm fallen?"


    Even Lin Fei was slightly shaken. It showed how deep his shock ran!

 615. Battling the Supreme!

    615. Battling the Supreme!


    The fall of a Supreme is no small matter. The appearance of blood rain was also highly abnormal, signaling that, even if it wasn''t due to the fall of a Supreme, something significant had certainly urred.


    Thus, Lin Fei did not hesitate. He prepared to leave almost immediately. After all, during this time, he had swept through most of the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain and obtained enough essence of flesh and blood. It was enough to allow Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm to give birth to more life, even to the point of creating animal life and even intelligent life! This allowed his Eternal Realm to continue advancing.


    "System."


    Lin Fei immediately summoned the system panel. He checked his current status.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Realm: Martial Ancestor</strong>


    <strong>World Level: Minor World (Progress 21%)</strong>


    <strong>Illusory Realm: True Immortal-level</strong>


    Lin Fei saw his world level, especially the Minor World. The progress had actually increased from 10% to 21%. This indicated that Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm was continuously improving.


    It was likely because Lin Fei had been continuously devouring a vast amount of Dark Demon flesh and blood essence, providing the Eternal Realm with abundant energy.


    This led to the continual emergence of various forms of life in the Eternal Realm. Thus, the progress of the Eternal Realm could continue to increase. Although the progress was slow, it was very effective!


    However, just as Lin Fei was preparing to traverse the void, suddenly, he sensed something was amiss. Behind him, unbeknownst to him, a figure had appeared.


    This was a figure in a ck robe. His presence wasn''t overwhelmingly terrifying. He just stood quietly behind Lin Fei.


    But precisely because of this, Lin Fei was exceptionally vignt. He did not know when this robed figure had arrived behind him nor did he know who the figure was.


    Furthermore, he was unaware of the figure''s realm. By now, Lin Fei had encountered nearly all types of Dark Demons, from the lowest to nearly all the Dark Demon Emperors.


    Lin Fei had even in a Great Emperor. He was all too familiar with these Emperors. Yet, this robed figure was definitely a Dark Demon. That much Lin Fei was certain of.


    As for whether he was an Emperor, Lin Fei was unsure. But Lin Fei had an inkling. A strong sense of threat emanated from this robed figure.


    Could a Dark Demon Emperor pose such a great threat to him?


    Lin Fei''s expression grew even more solemn as he asked in a deep voice, "Who exactly are you?"


    After a long pause, the robed figure spoke: "Are you Lin Fei of the Great Dream Sect?"


    "Indeed, it is I."


    "Good, I''ve found you. If that''s the case, then prepare to die. Don''t forget, the one who kills you is the Initial Demon Supreme!"


    Lin Fei''s eyes sharply focused: "Initial Demon Supreme? A Supreme from the Dark Demon Domain?"


    Lin Fei was astonished. Weren''t the Supremes engaged in a grand battle on the Chaos Battlefield? It was a ce no Supreme could leave without greatly affecting the oue of the war.


    After all, with no overwhelming advantage on either side, the absence of even one Supreme could tip the scales of victory.


    Yet now, a Supreme from the Dark Demon Domain hade specifically to target Lin Fei, a mere Martial Ancestor.


    This could only mean one thing. The Dark Demon Domain, at least at the level of the Supremes, must have gained the upper hand. It was very possible that a Supreme from the Divine Realm had indeed fallen. Otherwise, the Dark Demon Domain wouldn''t have spared a Supreme to deal with Lin Fei.


    Of course, this was just Lin Fei''s spection. But such spections were often close to the truth.


    Lin Fei no longer cared how the Supreme had appeared. His immediate priority was to flee!


    He harbored no illusions of grandeur about facing a Supreme. Though confident, he did not believe he was currently capable of contending with a Supreme.


    Thus, Lin Fei''s first reaction was to dive into a void passage and escape through space.


    Initial Demon Supreme shook his head slightly, "You can''t escape from a Supreme. Break!"


    As Initial Demon Supreme''s words fell, The void passage that Lin Fei was about to traverse shattered in response. The void passagepletely copsed. Lin Fei''s form emerged somewhat disheveled and stumbling from the void.


    "He can destroy a void passage? So it seems, trying to escape through the void in front of a Supreme is simply unrealistic."


    Lin Fei''s heart sank slightly. He felt the situation was bing troublesome. If he couldn''t escape, his only choice was to confront him directly. But, a Martial Ancestor confronting a Supreme? The oue was already clear.


    "Attack!"


    Despite the great disparity, Lin Fei still did not give up. Instead, he took the initiative. The Eternal Realm erupted thunderously, and Lin Fei, transforming into the world, swept towards Initial Demon Supreme. As the Eternal Realm was about to envelop Initial Demon Supreme,


    "Buzz."


    Suddenly, the Illusory Realm also descended!


    Lin Fei, without a moment''s hesitation, deployed the Illusory Realm. Using the Illusory Realm in conjunction with the Eternal Realm, heunched a thunderous strike.


    Lin Fei had no illusions of defeating Initial Demon Supreme. He was merely trying to buy himself a little time. With just a little time, he could escape. But could the Illusory Realm restrain Initial Demon Supreme? Even for just an instant.


    Lin Fei didn''t know.


    The moment the Illusory Realm descended, Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm had already unleashed all its power.


    "Boom."


    Finally, Lin Fei''s full-force strike from the Eternal Realm fiercely hit Initial Demon Supreme. Simultaneously, the Illusory Realm also descended.


    At that instant, Initial Demon Supreme''s body slightly shook. A hint of confusion shed in his eyes. And it was this moment that gave Lin Fei his chance.


    "Go."


    Without hesitation, after unleashing the strongest strike from his Eternal Realm, Lin Fei immediately dove into a spatial passage. He traveled through space, escaping.


    The Initial Demon Supreme was ultimately restrained by the Illusory Realm and the Eternal Realm. Even if just for a moment, he was indeed restrained.


    By the time he regained his senses and attempted to break through the spatial passage, it was toote. Lin Fei had already vanished without a trace.


    "Well yed, Lin Fei! To escape right before me is an aplishment. However, even if you escape, you cannot change the overall situation. Our Dark Demon Domain will ultimately dominate the entire Divine Realm!"


    Initial Demon Supreme''s eyes narrowed slightly. Though he was somewhat surprised internally, that he had personally failed to capture Lin Fei.


    Lin Fei indeed had some tactics. But Initial Demon Supreme didn''t care too much. The key to victoryy in battles between the Supremes.


    In the time toe, the Divine Realm would likely struggle to mount a defense. The fall of the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain was just a matter of time.


    ...


    "Whoosh."


    Lin Fei stumbled as he leapt out from the void, arriving in Ancient City. He looked around. He was indeed back.


    Lin Fei finally felt somewhat relieved.


    "It was a close call, nearly couldn''t make it. The Supremepletely dominates. If not for Initial Demon Supreme''s oversight, momentarily restrained by my Illusory Realm, this might have ended very badly for me."


    Lin Fei murmured softly, analyzing the gains and risks of his journey to the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain.


    Clearly, Lin Fei had gained a lot. But, it was also an incredibly risky venture. Had it not been for Lin Fei''s decisive action, boldly deploying the Illusory Realm and the Eternal Realm, he would have been in big trouble. He might have never been able to return to Ancient City.


    "Swish."


    Lin Fei released many members of the Great Dream Sect. He addressed them, "We have returned to Ancient City. With the frontline situation deteriorating and the strategdscape changing, everyone stays in Ancient City for now. Enhance your strength as quickly as possible and await further orders."


    "We understand, we will obey the Martial Ancestor''s orders!"


    Thus, they all departed.


    Lin Fei assessed the situation. He then instantly flew back to his residence and entered his private chamber.


    Lin Fei focused his mind and went to Great Dream City. More precisely, he directly entered the fourth level of the dream, within the Divine Dream Realm. He knew that the Great Dream Ancestor must be in there.


    Lin Fei sought the Great Dream Ancestor, also to inquire about certain matters and gather some news.

 616. Dire Situation in the Divine Realm!

    616. Dire Situation in the Divine Realm!


    Lin Fei soon arrived at the Divine Dream Realm. As expected, the Great Dream Ancestor was within the Divine Dream Realm.


    "Master, I have a matter that I do not understand and seek your guidance," Lin Fei said respectfully.


    "Oh? What is it?"


    "Master, while I was in the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain, I witnessed a blood rain in the sky. I wish to know if this signifies the fall of a Supreme being in our Divine Realm?"


    Lin Fei asked straightforwardly.


    For a moment, the Great Dream Ancestor fell silent.


    Blood rain from the heavens, the fall of a Supreme¡ªone of the ancient legends. Yet, through all these years, there had never been a recorded fall of a Supreme. Thus, it remained unconfirmed.


    But now, as blood rained from the heavens, the Supreme Beings were embroiled in a colossal battle with the lords of the Dark Demons, led by the Dark Demon Lord himself. Amid such chaos, it was natural for people''s hearts to be unsettled and for rumors to arise.


    After a long pause, the Great Dream Ancestor slowly began, "Lin Fei, I shall not conceal it from you. Indeed, a Supreme Being has fallen, but this matter is currently top secret. It is only because my cultivation technique is somewhat unique that I am aware of it. The fallen is the Original Dao Supreme, an ancient and venerable Supreme Being from our Divine Realm. The original Dao Supreme was in by the Dark Demon Lord using a strange and devastating power.


    However, that must have been the Dark Demon Lord''s strongest measure and a one-time use at that. Otherwise, why wouldn''t he have used such power before, instead of waiting until the end? Even so, the fall of the Original Dao Supreme has profoundly shaken the many Supreme Beings of the Divine Realm. Now, the hearts of the numerous Supreme Beings in the Divine Realm are unsettled.


    Numerous Supreme beings yearn to forsake the Divine Realm and seek refuge amidst the chaos for a time. Consequently, they are all striving to suppress the news of the Supreme Being''s demise. You must keep this secret closely guarded; revealing it, let alone broadcasting it, could invoke severe punishments from the Supreme beings!"


    Lin Fei fell silent.


    Indeed, a Supreme had perished. Moreover, it was an ancient Supreme. The fall of the Original Dao Supreme spelled great misfortune for the Divine Realm.


    Previously, no Supreme had fallen. The Divine Realm could still somewhat restrain the Supremes with notions of righteousness, urging them to resist the Supremes of the Dark Demon Domain.


    After all, the Supremes were immortal. Even in facing the Dark Demon Domain, they would not die. Thus, many Supremes had taken action, engaging in fierce battles with the Supremes of the Dark Demon Domain.


    Though the Supremes of the Dark Demon Domain were strong, they truly could not ovee the Supremes of the Divine Realm. At least, they could not kill a Supreme.


    With this assurance, the Supremes of the Divine Realm grew more confident. Nor would they consider leaving the Divine Realm. After all, they were still Supremes and had their reputations to consider. Or perhaps, since the Divine Realm was ultimately their homnd, they also wished to protect it.


    In any case, the cost would not be great. It was merely a matter of lending a hand, an effortless gesture.


    But now, things were different. The Original Dao Supreme had fallen. This meant that continuing the battle against the Dark Demon Domain would exact a grievous toll. It could even lead to death, to ruin!


    The price to be paid was too great. The Supremes were no longer immortal. Even if the Divine Realm was invaded. They could always retreat into the Chaos at any moment. Why then should they fight to the death with the Dark Demon Domain?


    Once the Supremes had retreated, who else could the Divine Realm rely on to withstand the Dark Demon Domain? By then, the Divine Realm would only be upied by dark demons. Everyone would either be ughtered to thest or be ves to these dark forces.


    The Supreme Beings have tightly sealed off any news, fearing it might incite panic.


    Lin Fei hade to understand the entire situation. Even now, it seemed there was no news from the Supremes.


    Yet, Lin Fei knew. Inside the ranks of the Divine Realm''s Supremes, a fierce debate was likely raging. Those advocating for strong resistance faced tremendous pressure. They would do their utmost to persuade some Supremes to stay.


    But ultimately, some Supremes would falter, leaving the Divine Realm for the chaos. With every Supreme that departed, the Divine Realm''s crucialbat power was further diminished. The current situation was extremely unfavorable for the Divine Realm.


    "Master, can the Martial Ancestor enter the Chaos?" Lin Fei suddenly asked.


    "The True Immortals, being in harmony with the Divine Realm''s Dao, definitely cannot leave. The Martial Ancestor, however, has a certain advantage. If the Supremes are willing to break the channel between the Divine Realm''s Laws and Chaos, then the Martial Ancestor could leave.


    However, the journey into the chaos would be fraught with difficulties. Moreover, how long the Martial Ancestor could survive in the chaos is unknown to anyone. Maybe a day, maybe three days, perhaps a month.


    What''s the point then? He is bound to die! Unless a Supreme is willing to take the Martial Ancestor to another realm. Otherwise, the Martial Ancestor, alone in the chaos, is undoubtedly doomed! So, the situation for both our Martial Ancestor and the True Immortals is essentially the same."


    "We have no way out!" Lin Fei fell silent.


    The Supremes had a way out, but that was just them. Whether it was the True Immortals or the Martial Ancestor, neither had any escape. Once the dark demons upied the Divine Realm, they would all be prisoners. Or, they might simply be in by the dark forces.


    "Master, is there really no solution for the Divine Realm?" Lin Fei could not help asking.


    "Of course, there are solutions, and many Supremes are aware of them. If our Divine Realm were to give birth to a Ruler who could control the entire realm, then exterminating all the dark demons within would be trivial. The Lord of Dark Demons, in the Dark Demon Domain, is such a Ruler. A Ruler, within their own realm, is almost an invincible existence! Yet, among the many Supremes of our Divine Realm, not one is confident they can be a Ruler."


    Great Dream Ancestor shook his head slightly. He clearly was not optimistic about the emergence of a Ruler in the Divine Realm.


    "Ruler..."


    Lin Fei murmured softly, his mind flickering with countless thoughts. For the Divine Realm to birth a Ruler would be exceedingly difficult. Perhaps it might not happen at all. If it were possible, the multitude of Supremes would have already done so. They wouldn''t have waited until now.


    Since none have emerged yet, the hope of birthing a Ruler during the dark demon invasion is utterly impossible. It''s nothing more than a fool''s dream.


    But, without bing a Ruler, are they truly incapable of confronting the dark demons? That''s not necessarily true!


    At least, Lin Fei now knew of a second method. That is, to bring forth a Supreme being capable of sweeping away all peers of the same rank. Even if not a Ruler, being able to sweep through all Supremes, what would the Dark Demon Lord matter? It would still be a dead end for him!


    At least, with such an invincible Supreme, the Divine Realm would surely be protected. Either birth a Ruler, or create an invincible Supreme. These are the only two methods that can save the Divine Realm.


    Yet, neither approach is simple. Where is this invincible Supreme? Where is this Ruler?


    "Master, if you achieved the status of Martial Ancestor, could you sweep away all Supremes and be an invincible one?" Lin Fei asked. He felt that once Great Dream Ancestor''s Divine Dream Realm waspleted, achieving Supreme status should be no issue. This had always been the direction of the Great Dream Ancestor''s cultivation.


    Hearing this, Great Dream Ancestor shook his head helplessly: "Although my cultivation way is somewhat special and my power somewhat strange, even if I became a Supreme, at most I would be a rather peculiar and powerful one. Sweeping all Supremes? Or bing an invincible Supreme? That''s simply not possible.


    At least, I have never heard of any invincible Supreme. Even the Lord of Dark Demons, despite being powerful, wouldn''t be called an invincible Supreme. If many Supremes from my Divine Realm were to besiege him, the Lord of Dark Demons would undoubtedly perish!"


    Lin Fei understood. Even someone as powerful as the Lord of Dark Demons, with various aces up his sleeve, still wouldn''t qualify as an invincible Supreme. Only within the domain of the Dark Demon Domain, where he is the Ruler, could he be called an invincible Supreme.


    In the Chaos or other realms, the Dark Demon Lord is merely stronger than the average Supreme, far from being an invincible one.


    "Invincible Supreme. Perhaps, I have a chance..."


    A glint of determination sparkled in Lin Fei''s eyes.

 617. Invincible Supreme? Lin Fei’s Confidence!

    617. Invincible Supreme? Lin Fei¡¯s Confidence!


    Lin Fei left Great Dream City. He returned to his private chamber. There, he sorted through the intelligence he had gathered from Great Dream Ancestor.


    The Divine Realm seemed peaceful on the surface. But was it really? It was already in grave danger. Should those Supremes truly decide to leave the Divine Realm, then what awaited the Divine Realm would be an irreversible catastrophe!


    Lin Fei understood that cing his hopes on others was extremely risky. He knew none of the Supremes personally. To expect a Supreme to take him away, to enter the chaos, or even another realm¡ªhow could that be easy?


    Why would a Supreme care about him? If they were to take someone, it would be someone connected to the Supremes. What was Lin Fei inparison?


    He was very clear about his own position. Even though he was a top-tier Martial Ancestor and a legend within the Divine Realm, in the eyes of the Supremes, he was still insignificant.


    Depending on others was unreliable. Only relying on oneself was the most dependable. All along, what Lin Fei sought was eternal freedom.


    Now, he had be a Martial Ancestor. He had also achieved immortality. That was, as long as no external forces intervened.


    But now, with the invasion of the Dark Demon Domain, Lin Fei could no longer guarantee his eternal freedom.


    At least, freedom was impossible. As for immortality, what immortality could Lin Fei speak of if a Supreme intervened?


    Previously, had the Supreme from the Dark Demon Domain not been careless, Lin Fei might already be dead.


    Now, Lin Fei needed to fight for survival! He needed to live!


    To survive under such circumstances, there was only one way. That was to be stronger!


    To continuously grow stronger!


    Ideally, to be an invincible Supreme. Then, not only could Lin Fei himself survive, but the Divine Realm could also survive.


    All of Lin Fei''s countless rtives and friends could live as well.


    But others might think this was a pipe dream.


    Bing an invincible Supreme? Don''t even think about it.


    But Lin Fei was different. Even though he was only a Martial Ancestor now, Lin Fei''s potential was immeasurable. He had already found the path to bing a Supreme, even the path to bing an invincible Supreme!


    In fact, Lin Fei still didn''t know how to be a Supreme. But that didn''t matter. How to be a Supreme was not his concern. He only cared about whether he could enhance his own strength. And Lin Fei knew exactly how to do that.


    The Eternal Realm! The Illusory Realm! These were the reasons Lin Fei was confident he could enhance his power!


    The Eternal Realm was currently just an ordinary minor world. If it could transform into a True Monarch-level world, then Lin Fei''s power would increase tenfold, a hundredfold, his strength immeasurable!


    Even if not a Supreme, he would be nearly as powerful. Moreover, if he added the power of the Illusory Realm, continuing to obtain True Monarch-level worldws to integrate into the Illusory Realm, its power would also increase.


    When it reached the level of a Supreme,bined with Lin Fei''s True Monarch-level Eternal Realm, he would even have the confidence to y a Supreme! And this was just a True Monarch-level world.


    What if Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm advanced to a True Immortal-level world? Then Lin Fei was even confident that, relying solely on the Eternal Realm, he could be an invincible Supreme!


    It was this foundation that gave Lin Fei the audacity to im he could be an invincible Supreme.


    However, elevating the Eternal Realm, even transforming it into a True Monarch-level world was difficult. The method Lin Fei knew of was to continually obtain the essence of dark demonic life, thus nourishing the life within the Eternal Realm.


    Eventually, this would naturally elevate the Eternal Realm. But acquiring the essence of dark demonic life was also difficult for Lin Fei since he had been targeted by the Supremes of the Dark Demon Domain.


    Once he made an appearance or pursued those dark demons, the Supremes of the Dark Demon Domain would surely appear to y him.


    Thus, Lin Fei needed to think of a more secure method. At the very least, he needed to have the power to defend himself in front of the Supremes of the Dark Demon Domain!


    "Illusory Realm! If my Illusory Realm were a bit stronger. Even if the Supremes were prepared, I could stun them. Even if just for an instant, that would be enough. I could then directly traverse the void to escape."


    Lin Fei''s eyes brightened. He had thought of a way. The Illusory Realm seemed to be the only way he could break the situation.


    If the Illusory Realm could continue to increase its power by several times, or even ten times, it would certainly stun a Supreme. Even for just a moment, Lin Fei could escapefortably from under a Supreme''s grasp. Then he could continue to sweep through dark demonic life, obtaining essence to rapidly elevate the Eternal Realm.


    in Fei wasted no time. In the current situation, he had to race against the clock. After all, if too much time passed, the Divine Realm might even copse. Once the Supremes of the Divine Realm chose to leave, that news would definitely not stay hidden.


    Then, the Divine Realm would fall into chaos. Perhaps the Dark Demon Domain could soon upy the entire Divine Realm. Therefore, time was of the essence.


    Thus, Lin Fei utilized his status as a Martial Ancestor. He drew on many pieces of intelligence about True Monarch-level worlds. In the entire Divine Realm, True Monarch-level worlds were actually not numerous.


    However, they had umted over the years without being destroyed, and their quantity was quite terrifying.


    Lin Fei quickly found the exact locations of over a hundred True Monarch-level worlds. And if he continued searching, he could find even more.


    However, once Lin Fei decided to extract the worldws from those True Monarch-level worlds, it would inevitably offend many True Immortals and Martial Ancestors. But Lin Fei no longer cared about that.


    Moreover, there was no True Immortal or Martial Ancestor who could stop the current Lin Fei. After all, with thebination of the Illusory Realm and the Eternal Realm, the current Lin Fei, though not invincible among True Immortals and Martial Ancestors, had few rivals.


    "The first world, Ster Mystique Realm!"


    Lin Fei chose the first True Monarch-level world. Then, with a sh, he dove into the void passage and disappeared without a trace.


    ...


    Outside the Ster Mystique Realm, people came and went. This was a rtively prosperous True Monarch-level world.


    However, the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain had almost been upied by the dark demons. Even ordinary people knew what this meant.


    Once the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain fell, it would mean that the Dark Demon Domain had a foothold.


    The Yin-Yang Immortal Domain would be a bridgehead, continuously gathering arge number of dark demons. When the time came, they would surge out, ravaging the entire Divine Realm!


    Therefore, some far-sighted people were trying every means to enhance their own strength. Only in this way, when facing danger, could they possibly save themselves.


    Thus, the Ster Mystique Realm became even more prosperous. It was filled with martial and celestial cultivators, trading various cultivation resources. The Ster Mystique Realm had subtly be a trade world.


    "Whoosh."


    Lin Fei stepped forward. His figure appeared outside the Ster Mystique Realm. At that moment, many people seemed to sense something.


    "Is that... Martial Ancestor Lin from the Great Dream Sect?"


    "Martial Ancestor Lin hase to the outskirts of the Ster Mystique Realm again, is he here to seize the worldws again?"


    "Most likely. Martial Ancestor Lin greatly needs the True Monarch-level worldws, said to be for cultivating his Saber World?"


    "It''s not the Saber World anymore, it''s now called the Illusory Realm!"


    "What should we do? The Ster Mystique Realm is under Moonshadow True Immortal."


    "It''s likely that even Moonshadow True Immortal would have difficulty stopping Martial Ancestor Lin, and might not even show up."


    Seeing Lin Fei''s arrival, many people felt a sinking feeling. They knew that Lin Fei''s objective was mostly the world origin of the Ster Mystique Realm.


    Indeed, Lin Fei immediately addressed the Ster Mystique Realm: "Ster Mystique Realm people, I need the worldws of the Ster Mystique Realm. Let no one obstruct, or face death!"


    Lin Fei''s actions were extremely domineering. But now, he had to be domineering. Thus, Lin Fei reached out with a great hand, grasping towards the Ster Mystique Realm.

 618. Lin Fei’s Tyranny

    618. Lin Fei¡¯s Tyranny


    "Boom."


    The Ster Mystique Realm violently shook.


    "Swoosh."


    A stunning figure of a woman suddenly emerged from the void. It was none other than Moonshadow True Immortal!


    Seeing Lin Fei seizing the worldws of the Ster Mystique Realm, Moonshadow True Immortal''s expression darkened, and she urgently spoke: "Fellow Daoist Lin, could you possibly spare the Ster Mystique Realm from your actions in honor of our acquaintance?"


    Lin Fei nced at Moonshadow True Immortal. He shook his head slightly, his tone even as he spoke: "You should be well aware of the current circumstances, Moonshadow. I''ve been fighting in the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain, and the situation has deteriorated badly. Extracting thews of the world won¡¯t lead to its destruction, but when the Dark Demons arrive, everything will be finished. I need to enhance my strength, and the worldws of True Monarch-level worlds are crucial for me. No matter what, I will not give up. If you insist on interfering, I will not hold back, and show no mercy!"


    Lin Fei was utterly domineering. Even somewhat arrogant. To a True Immortal, he showed not the slightest courtesy.


    However, Moonshadow True Immortal could only grit her teeth. There was nothing she could do nor did she dare to.


    Although the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain was almostpletely fallen. Now under theplete control of the Dark Demons.


    Yet, the rumors that spread were rming. Lin Fei had been invincible in the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain. Continuously sweeping through and ughtering Dark Demons. He had killed countless Demon Emperors of True Immortal and Martial Ancestor rank.


    Such a ruthless figure, how could Moonshadow True Immortal dare to make a move?


    Those Demon Emperors areparable to True Immortals and Martial Ancestors. Yet, Lin Fei had ughtered them as if they were mere chickens. It was evident that Lin Fei''s power said to be unmatched even among True Immortals and Martial Ancestors, was unlikely to be challenged by many.


    "Pfft."


    In the next moment, Lin Fei had already extracted the worldws of the Ster Mystique Realm.


    "Meld."


    Lin Fei directly threw the worldws into the Illusory Realm, merging them. Instantly, Lin Fei could sense a noticeable enhancement in the Illusory Realm, albeit not a significant one.


    "Fellow Daoist Moonshadow, I bid you farewell."


    Lin Fei paid no heed to Moonshadow True Immortal. He stepped into the void corridor, heading towards other True Monarch-level worlds.


    Moonshadow True Immortal''s expression wasplex. Ultimately, she could only grit her teeth, disregard everything, and directly traverse through space to leave. Now, the entire Divine Realm was subtly beginning to descend into chaos.


    Might makes right!


    The influence of former powers, connections, and rtionships seemed to have diminished greatly.


    Lin Fei was indeed domineering. He swept through one True Monarch world after another, extracting their worldws and integrating them into the Illusory Realm, which significantly elevated the Illusory Realm.


    Moreover, the worldws forcibly taken by Lin Fei continued to increase. The number of True Monarch-level worlds he descended upon also kept growing.


    Ten, twenty, fifty, eighty, a hundred...


    In the blink of an eye, Lin Fei had descended upon over a hundred True Monarch-level worlds.


    Effectively, Lin Fei had acquired over a hundred worldws. For Lin Fei''s Illusory Realm, this was a monumental enhancement.


    However, forcibly taking so many world origins also made Lin Fei offend many True Immortals and Martial Ancestors. Not every True Immortal or Martial Ancestor feared Lin Fei.


    Finally, when Lin Fei arrived at the one hundred and eighteenth True Monarch-level world. A Martial Ancestor appeared. Or rather, a Martial Ancestor had been waiting there for Lin Fei.


    "ck Doom Martial Ancestor!"


    Lin Fei looked at the Martial Ancestor before him. In the entire Divine Realm, ck Doom Martial Ancestor was renowned, dubbed as one of the Martial Ancestors closest to the Supreme. Such a title demonstrated the formidable strength of ck Doom Martial Ancestor.


    "Martial Ancestor Lin, you continuously seize the worldws of True Monarch-level worlds to enhance your own power. But you must know the great harm this does to a True Monarch-level world. Others may fear you, but I do not! If you wish to take the worldws under mymand. Then you must cut down me first!"


    ck Doom Martial Ancestor spoke straightforwardly.


    "So you mean to obstruct me, ck Doom Martial Ancestor?"


    "Indeed."


    "I have said, those who obstruct me will be shown no mercy! If that''s the case, then you can''t me me."


    A sharp glint shed in Lin Fei''s eyes. This ck Doom Martial Ancestor, perhaps feeling confident in his own strength, believed he need not fear Lin Fei. Even if unable to defeat him, escaping with his life would be no issue. Hence, his fearless attitude.


    Unfortunately, in Lin Fei''s eyes, ck Doom Martial Ancestor was negligible. He knew nothing of Lin Fei''s power!


    "Illusory Realm!"


    With a thought from Lin Fei, the Illusory Realm descended. Once at the level of True Immortal and Martial Ancestor, it had now merged with over a hundred worldws. Just how much had the power of the Illusory Realm been elevated?


    Even Lin Fei himself could hardly estimate. One thing was clear to him. The Illusory Realm, facing True Immortals and Martial Ancestors, was easily overpowering.


    Too easy.


    "Boom."


    Lin Fei''s Illusory Realm descended. As the Illusory Realm enveloped ck Doom Martial Ancestor.


    Instantly, ck Doom Martial Ancestor''s entire body trembled, his expression showing no hint of struggle as his spirit was suppressed in a sh. He was utterly powerless.


    This was ck Doom Martial Ancestor, a spirit of incredible resilience, even regarded as one of the martial ancestors with the potential to achieve Supreme status.


    Yet, under the suppression of Lin Fei''s Illusory Realm, he waspletely powerless to resist.


    Lin Fei shook his head.


    Too weak.


    ck Doom Martial Ancestor had been a profound disappointment. Such a frail will of the spirit.


    Lin Fei didn''t even need to employ the Eternal Realm. Just one Illusory Realm was enough to suppress forever!


    "Extinguish!"


    With a gentle flick of his finger, an explosive burst from the Eternal Realm.


    "Pfft."


    Lin Fei''s fingernded on ck Doom Martial Ancestor. The mighty body of ck Doom Martial Ancestor shattered like fragile ss. Even the particles were annihted.


    Once the particles werepletely obliterated, ck Doom Martial Ancestor was truly dead.


    In reality, within the void, numerous gazes were fixed. Surely all from True Immortals, Martial Ancestors.


    ck Doom Martial Ancestor was merely a probe. If Lin Fei truly possessed unimaginable strength, then at least among the True Immortal Martial Ancestors, none would dare obstruct Lin Fei.


    They, too, sought through ck Doom Martial Ancestor to gauge Lin Fei''s capabilities, or perhaps, to push him to his limits. But, they were destined to be disappointed. Lin Fei did nothing. He simply unleashed the Illusory Realm.


    Upon its arrival, it instantly suppressed ck Doom Martial Ancestor. Even without showing any further capabilities, ck Doom Martial Ancestor couldn''t withstand it. He was on the verge of copse.


    When only one particle of ck Doom Martial Ancestor remained, Lin Fei ultimately refrained from annihting further. He withdrew the Illusory Realm.


    Instantly, ck Doom Martial Ancestor regained consciousness. Then, he realized he was down to a single particle. In a moment, terror consumed him. His entire being was seized with fear. He had roughly understood that he had been defeated.


    Only, he was unaware of how he had been defeated. His spirit was suppressed by the Illusory Realm, rendering his body a sitting duck. In front of Lin Fei, the mighty ck Doom Martial Ancestor couldn''t withstand a single blow.


    Overwhelmed with shame, ck Doom Martial Ancestor took a deep breath and bowed deeply to Lin Fei. "Thank you, Fellow Daoist Lin, for showing mercy and sparing my life."


    "This is the first time, and it will be thest. Any further obstruction will meet with no mercy!" Lin Fei''s tone was unapologetic as his gaze swept through the void, a clear warning.


    Should any True Immortal or Martial Ancestor dare to obstruct him again, Lin Fei would not hesitate to unleash ughter, unlike the mercy he had shown ck Doom Martial Ancestor this time.


    Just as Lin Fei was about to leave, a majestic voice reached his ears. "Martial Ancestor Lin, to the headquarters of the Ancient Covenant."


    Lin Fei was startled.


    "The Supreme?"


    There was no mistaking it¡ªthis was the voice of one of the two Supremes of the Ancient Covenant!

 619. The Supremes Fleeing?

    619. The Supremes Fleeing?


    Lin Fei wasted no time. Upon hearing the call of the Supreme, he immediately made his way to the headquarters of the Ancient Covenant.


    By now, the ce had gathered many a Martial Ancestor and True Immortal, each wearing an expression of grave solemnity.


    Clearly, they too understood that this summoning by the Supreme might well portend some significant crisis.


    "Greetings to both Supremes!" Lin Fei said upon arrival, bowing respectfully to Azure Emperor Supreme and White Cloud Supreme.


    "Martial Ancestor Lin, please take your seat," Azure Emperor Supreme gestured towards Lin Fei''s designated spot.


    Lin Fei''s gaze fixed upon it. It was the first seat on the left¡ªa position not lightly given. It is known that the arrangement of seats subtly reflects the status among the Martial Ancestors and True Immortals.


    To the left sat the Martial Ancestors. Lin Fei noted that the Great Dream Ancestor had only managed the fourth seat on the left, a median position.


    With Lin Fei included, the Ancient Covenant boasted nearly nine Martial Ancestors, and here he was in the premier position. The implication was unmistakable.


    Seeing Lin Fei silent, Azure Emperor Supreme smiled slightly and said teasingly, "How now, Martial Ancestor Lin, who roams unmatched in the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain and even withdrew at ease from the clutches of the Dark Demon Supreme¡ªdo you hesitate to take a seat?"


    Lin Fei was inwardly surprised. He hadn''t expected that the Azure Emperor Supreme would be so thoroughly informed about his affairs, including his escape from Initial Demon Supreme¡ªan incident not even disclosed to his master, the Great Dream Ancestor. How had the Azure Emperor Supremee to know of this?


    "Thank you, Supreme!"


    Nevertheless, since the Supreme had spoken, Lin Fei took his ce without further ado, sitting down in the foremost left-hand seat.


    The assembled gazes upon Lin Fei turnedplex. That seat almost certainly marked him now as the foremost Martial Ancestor of the Ancient Covenant, perhaps even the strongest beneath the two Supreme Ones!


    And how long had Lin Fei been a Martial Ancestor? Such rapid advancement was nothing short of astounding. Despite any underlying resentments, those present couldn''t help but feel genuine respect, especially considering hisposed retreat from the Dark Demon Supreme. His prowess was undeniable¡ªeven among Martial Ancestors and True Immortals, few could boast of escaping a Supreme.


    Upon seeing that everyone had arrived, White Cloud Supreme''s demeanor turned stern, and he spoke in a grave tone: "Ladies and gentlemen, I believe you have already heard some rumors or have made some guesses. Blood rains from the sky, and a Supreme has fallen. This is not mere hearsay; indeed, a Supreme has truly perished.


    In the Divine Realm, the Original Dao Supreme was ambushed by the Lord of Dark Demons and utterly annihted. This marks the first demise of a Supreme in our Divine Realm to date! This news is currently kept in the strictest confidence. Once spread, it will inevitably cause panic.


    I implore you all to keep this information buried deep within, not to be spoken of to anyone. I disclose this to you because I want you to make a choice. Some of our Supremes are preparing to leave the Divine Realm. They n to venture into Chaos and find another realm to establish a second Divine Realm.


    Therefore, we hope some of you will join them. As the seeds of the Divine Realm, to carry on its legacy. This is voluntary. Those willing to venture into the Chaos may register. Those who wish to remain may continue to stay in the Divine Realm."


    As White Cloud Supreme''s words fell, the minds of all present exploded in tumult, as if they could scarcely believe their ears.


    Were White Cloud Supreme and Azure Emperor Supreme truly contemting leaving the Divine Realm? What did this signify?


    This was an abandonment of the Divine Realm! A so-called seeding n, but clearly, it was an outright relinquishment. The vast chaos beyond¡ªabandoning the Divine Realm in search of another realm?


    If a world without a master were so readily found, would the Lord of Dark Demons have needed to invade the Divine Realm?


    A second Divine Realm, merely a pretext.


    "Supreme ones, you cannot leave."


    "Yes, Supremes, you are abandoning the entire Divine Realm."


    "Once the Supremes leave, what hope remains for our Divine Realm?"


    "Supreme, why must ite to this? Even though the Original Dao Supreme has fallen, it was but an ident. Surely the Lord of Dark Demons cannot continue to y Supremes; otherwise, would he not have employed such means already?"


    "We in the Divine Realm can still resist the Dark Demons. The Supremes must not abandon us..."


    Everyone knew that the Supremes were crucial. Once the Supremes left the Divine Realm, it would amount to forsaking it. How could those remaining withstand the invasion from the realm of Dark Demons?


    These Martial Ancestors and True Immortals certainly did not wish to witness such a scenario. They would rather die in battle!


    Of course, this was also because they had no other choice. True Immortals and Martial Ancestors, once they left the Divine Realm, could not survive in the Chaos. Relying on the Supremes would mean living in dependence for a lifetime. And who knew what might happen in the Chaos? What if they never reached another realm?


    Dying in the Chaos would be the ultimate indignity. That was only ast resort. True Immortals and Martial Ancestors did not wish to leave the Divine Realm.


    But the Supremes were different. The moment they achieved their status as Supreme, they had already transcended the Divine Realm.


    Supremes could leave at any time. And it would have no impact. Following the demise of the Original Dao Supreme. The Supremes had indeed begun to diverge.


    Many Supremes were willing to resist for a while longer. Yet some no longer wished to take risks. Not wanting to gamble whether the Lord of Dark Demons still possessed the means to y Supremes.


    Rather, they preferred to leave the Divine Realm, enter the chaos, and live freely. As for the life or death of the Divine Realm, those Supremes did not care.


    Once one bes a Supreme, it''s like escaping a cage. In the eyes of a Supreme, the Divine Realm was merely another cage...better to be out than in.


    For a moment, Lin Fei remained silent. He had not spoken, for he had long anticipated such a day. Self-reliance is more dependable than reliance on others. The fact that the Supremes could depart at any time meant they were never trulymitted to ast stand. Unlike the True Immortals and Martial Ancestors, who had no choice but to fight desperately.


    Now that the Supremes intended to abandon the Divine Realm, no one could stop them.


    With a swift movement, Lin Fei raised his head, looking directly at Azure Emperor Supreme and White Cloud Supreme. He spoke slowly, "Azure Emperor Supreme, White Cloud Supreme, you are the founders of our Ancient Covenant. Indeed, you stand at the very pinnacle of the Divine Realm, without any concerns, free to leave whenever you choose. But we are not the same. We cannot leave. The Divine Realm is our foundation.


    No matter what, I will protect the Divine Realm! If you truly intend to depart, then please forgive me for not agreeing. If the Supremes do not wish to protect the Divine Realm, then we shall protect it ourselves!"


    With those words, Lin Fei stood up, no longer affording the Supremes any deference, and walked straight out of the Ancient Covenant hall.


    "Supreme ones, I take my leave."


    Following his lead, the Great Dream Ancestor also stood and departed. Many other True Immortals and Martial Ancestors chose to leave as well. The once-revered image of the Supremes seemed to crumble in an instant.


    With a great cmity impending and the Supremes fleeing, how could they continue to respect these Supremes?


    In a blink, the vast hall of the Ancient Covenant headquarters was left empty. Not a single True Immortal or Martial Ancestor remained. Only Azure Emperor Supreme and White Cloud Supreme were left in the immense hall.


    Azure Emperor Supreme, with aplicated expression, murmured softly, "Could it be that we are in the wrong?"


    "Wrong? We are not wrong. They are merely at the level of True Immortals and Martial Ancestors, unable to see the greater vistas orprehend the terror of the Dark Demon Domain. Even if we fought to the death, at most, it would only lead to more Supremes falling; the oue would not change.


    Clouds rise and clouds fall; even the strongest realms inevitably meet their end. Perhaps, the Divine Realm has reached its moment of demise. This is the trend of fate, unstoppable by anyone. To think that some True Immortals and Martial Ancestors can protect the Divine Realm? That is na?ve, utterly foolish!"


    White Cloud Supreme''s gaze was cold as he watched the direction in which the True Immortals and Martial Ancestors had disappeared, his voice tinged with a scornfulugh.


    He simply did not believe. That desperation could be of any use. If desperation worked, what need was there for strength? What need was there for cultivation?


    In White Cloud Supreme''s view, Lin Fei and the others were simply foolish.

 620. Is there any hope?

    620. Is there any hope?


    Outside the headquarters of the Ancient Covenant, Lin Fei halted his steps, and behind him, many Martial Ancestors and True Immortals did the same.


    No one spoke. These beings, once viewed by many in the Divine Realm as lofty and immortal, now stood in utter silence, their eyes filled with resolve yet overshadowed by confusion and despair.


    What use was momentary defiance?


    Once the Supremes retreated, what could possibly hold back the invasion from Dark Demons?


    "Fellow Daoists, whether it be Azure Emperor Supreme, White Cloud Supreme, or any other Supreme, they have ultimately freed themselves from the bonds of the Divine Realm," Lin Fei began. "Expecting them to fight desperately against the Dark Demons, as we would, is simply unrealistic. But relying solely on our fervor is futile. We need formidable strength! We needn''t think about reaching the level of the Supremes. In dire times, powerful powerhouses naturally emerge. And even if we perish, we perish with purpose."


    Lin Fei''s words did not stir any waves. Everyone present was either a True Immortal or a Martial Ancestor, having ovee countless hardships to reach their current stature. They had faced every imaginable difficulty; mere words were insufficient to inspire them.


    Suddenly, the Great Dream Ancestor spoke up, "Lin Fei, there''s another important reason everyone followed you out today. You are a legend of the Divine Realm. You''ve achieved miracles, and everyone believes that even against the Dark Demons, you can work wonders.


    Now, can you give us a clear answer? Do you have any assurance against the invasion of the Dark Demons? Even a one in ten thousand chance would suffice. Even the slightest hope would be a tremendous inspiration for us."


    All eyes turned toward Lin Fei. Though prepared to face their demise and aware that this battle could be a cataclysm for the entire Divine Realm, they still yearned to see some hope¡ªany at all. Without even a sliver of hope, their fervor would be meaningless; their hope rested with Lin Fei.


    Lin Fei, the Number One Martial God of the Divine Realm, the only one to withstand nine heavenly thunders, and now a Martial Ancestor, had ascended from Martial God to Martial Ancestor in just three years. He had even managed to cleanse the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain of Dark Demon entities and escape from a Supreme''s clutches.


    Lin Fei''s many feats spoke volumes: he was not just capable of miracles, he specialized in them. Lin Fei himself was a symbol of the miraculous.


    Looking at the many True Immortals and Martial Ancestors gathered before him, Lin Fei chose his words carefully. He did not wish to lie. There was no point in it.


    Lin Fei took a deep breath, his eyes shining like brilliant stars, radiating dazzling light.


    "Of course, there is hope!" he proimed. "In fact, the hope is greater than you might imagine! The Supremes are not untouchable. I am nearly there. I require a vast amount of True Monarch-level worldws and a significant quantity of Dark Demon flesh essence. With enough of these two resources, even if I do not ascend to Supreme status, I can match or even surpass most Supremes!"


    Lin Fei''s deration was resolute, a testament to his confidence. To him, bing a Supreme was never the ultimate goal. Lin Fei never considered the Supremes unattainable. His Eternal Realm only needed to evolve to the True Monarch level. With that transformation, Lin Fei was certain of his potential.


    Even if not a Supreme, his power would certainly rival one!


    In time, if the Illusory Realm also transformed, whenbined with the Eternal Realm, how many Supremes could stand against Lin Fei?


    "Excellent, hope¡ªLin Fei is our hope, and indeed the hope of the entire Divine Realm!" responded the Great Dream Ancestor.


    "As long as there''s hope, I believe in Fellow Daoist Lin."


    "Since Martial Ancestor Lin is so confident, why don''t we lend him our support?"


    "Indeed, we, the Ancient Covenant, with so many Martial Ancestors and True Immortals, may be able to confront the Supremes of the Dark Demon Domain directly."


    "Yes, we can help gather True Monarch-level worldws and even the flesh essence of the Dark Demons, right?"


    "Exactly, that''s what we should do. Fellow Daoist Lin, rest assured, we will do our utmost to find True Monarch-level worldws and the flesh essence of Dark Demon entities for you."


    "I have some exotic beast flesh essence here; would that be useful?"


    "I also have a True Monarch-level worldw to offer Lin..."


    Promptly, many True Immortals and Martial Ancestors began to produce various essences and worldws.


    Lin Fei did not hesitate to ept them all. He realized that indeed, he could quickly enhance his strength with ample supplies of flesh essence and worldws. His power was formidable, but ultimately, he was one person.


    If he were to gather these resources slowly, how long would it take? But now, with the entire Ancient Covenant''s True Immortals and Martial Ancestors helping him, it would be much easier.


    "Thank you, everyone," Lin Fei bowed, expressing his gratitude to the True Immortals and Martial Ancestors.


    "Fellow Daoist Lin, you''re wee," they replied. "We hope that you will soon possess power rivaling a Supreme. Then, the entire Divine Realm will indeed rely on fellow daoist Lin!"


    As the many True Immortals and Martial Ancestors dispersed to gather what Lin Fei needed, White Cloud Supreme watched with a cold smirk, dismissively remarking, "A group of True Immortals and Martial Ancestors who truly don''t understand what it means to be a Supreme. Do they really think they can cultivate a Supreme by pooling everyone''s strength? How ludicrous! And to think they can do it in such a short time? This Lin Fei indeed possesses some talent and insight. But to think that mere talent and insight are enough to achieve Supreme status¡ªthat''s simply absurd."


    White Cloud Supreme shook his head, skeptical of Lin Fei and the actions of the True Immortals and Martial Ancestors, even carrying a hint of mockery in his tone.


    However, Azure Emperor Supreme remained silent. He too had once climbed from the lowest ranks to be a revered Supreme, standing at the pinnacle of the Divine Realm.


    Yet now, he had lost his edge, choosing to flee in the face of the Dark Demon Domain. Watching Lin Fei, he was reminded of his own past fervor and confidence. Perhaps, he thought, some decisions might truly have been mistakes.


    Suddenly, Azure Emperor Supreme opened his eyes, seemingly having made a decision. He spoke solemnly, "White Cloud Supreme, I am not nning to leave the Divine Realm just yet. If we must leave, it will only be when all hope is truly lost. And right now, the Divine Realm is far from that point."


    This sudden change in stance from Azure Emperor Supreme¡ªto stay and continue resisting the Dark Demon Domain within the Divine Realm¡ªtook White Cloud Supreme by surprise, his eyes widening in disbelief.


    "Azure Emperor, you''ve gone mad," White Cloud Supreme eximed. "To think that you''d be swayed by such a group. Do you really believe they can create miracles? Without the Supremes, the Divine Realm will surely fall! Moreover, it''s not just me who is leaving¡ªmany other Supremes are as well. Even if you stay, what difference will it make? Do you actually believe that Lin Fei can create a miracle?"


    Despite his persuasion, Azure Emperor Supreme''s eyes sparkled with a trace of resolve, hinting at a deeper conviction. "Yes, perhaps that Lin Fei really can create a miracle," he said meaningfully.

 621. The Secret of the Supreme

    621. The Secret of the Supreme


    Lin Fei returned to his dwelling and did not leave again. There was no point in visiting the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain anymore. If even the Supremes were preparing to leave the Divine Realm, then the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain was surely abandoned.


    Moreover, the Initial Demon Supreme was undoubtedly keeping a vignt eye on it. Should Lin Fei appear there, he would definitely try to kill him on sight.


    Last time, Lin Fei had escaped by sheer luck because the Initial Demon Supreme was unprepared. But now?


    Lin Fei was confident. If his Illusory Realm were stronger, he believed he could escape even if he encountered Initial Demon Supreme again.


    However, Lin Fei''s considerations had shifted beyond mere escape. The question now was, how could he confront a Supreme? How could he even save the entire Divine Realm? And what exactly was a Supreme? How does one be a Supreme?


    Lin Fei had almost no understanding of this. In fact, many Martial Ancestors and True Immortals alsocked knowledge about the nature of the Supreme. It seemed a deeply secretive matter, and the Supremes themselves had not disseminated any information about their rank.


    Lin Fei was confident that even without bing a Supreme, as his Eternal Realm continued to evolve, he would possess power that could rival or even surpass a Supreme. But understanding the nature of Supreme would certainly help in knowing the enemy, especially since the Dark Demon Domain also had its Supremes.


    While Lin Fei was deep in thought, his chamber suddenly vibrated with a subtle ripple of space. To his surprise, a figure appeared before him. It was Azure Emperor Supreme.


    Lin Fei was astonished. Hadn''t the Azure Emperor Supreme spoken of leaving the Divine Realm? Why was he here now?


    Azure Emperor Supreme looked at Lin Fei and slowly began to speak, "Lin Fei, do you wish to know what it means to be a Supreme?"


    Lin Fei looked intently at the Azure Emperor Supreme and bowed respectfully, "Please enlighten me, Azure Emperor Supreme!"


    "You may have heard that the True Immortal, also known as the Dao Integration realm, represents a state of being," the Supreme began. "Dao Integration is indeed what defines a True Immortal.


    However, the True Immortal state is not the end. Above the Dao Integration realm, there is another level in the path of Immortality called Mahayana. Mahayana is the state of transcending the cage, truly being free to roam. Not even a realm can bind a Mahayana. To break free from the constraints of a realm, a True Immortal has only one path: Power.


    Do True Immortals continually cultivate theirbat avatars merely to augment their arsenal of techniques? That is not the case. Once the avatars proliferate to a certain number and coalesce into a single entity, at that moment, their power surges, transcending the limits of their realm. Naturally, they are no longer confined; then, it is Mahayana!


    We martial cultivators differ. A martial artist''s strength is inherently their own, derived solely from within. We have grasped a Dao, but only superficially. To truly master it, and even to actively expand it, is to bring this Dao to an unsurpassable state. Or rather, when the Dao we wield can instantly dominate all others within a realm, we achieve Supreme.


    Supreme does not requireprehension; it simply happens when conditions align. If it is achieved, so it is. If not, then Supreme remains elusive forever. Thus, the Supremes deliberately obscure the knowledge of how one bes a Supreme. Should you know, you might intentionally cultivate an avatar or deliberately train in the Dao, which could ironically hinder your progress. It might even ruin your cultivation."


    Upon hearing these words from Azure Emperor Supreme, Lin Fei had an epiphany. So, Supreme was a matter of natural progression, of achieving a pinnacle of understanding in one''s Dao.


    As for martial cultivation, one should refine theirprehended Dao to its utmost limit, even to the point where it could overwhelm the Divine Realm''s Dao.


    Lin Fei then thought of his own World Dao. Indeed, Lin Fei''s World Dao was potent. Of course, it was still far from overwhelming the Divine Realm''s Dao.


    At least, not yet. But that did not mean he could never achieve it. Once Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm transformed into a True Monarch-level world, his World Dao would undoubtedly make extraordinary advances.


    How much might his power increase by then? Could that make him a Supreme?


    "So that''s it...I never imagined, but I have been on the path to Supreme from the start, and remarkably so, without any detours..."


    Lin Fei realized. As long as he continued on his path, allowing the Eternal Realm to evolve, he was likely to achieve Supreme!


    Of course, this was also challenging. The transformation of the Eternal Realm was uncertain in its timing.


    "Azure Emperor Supreme, I am puzzled about one thing. You were prepared to leave the Divine Realm, why then disclose to me the secrets of Supreme? Aren''t you afraid that I might intentionally cultivate the Dao and thus fail to be a Supreme?"


    Hearing Lin Fei''s question, Azure Emperor Supreme smiled faintly and said, "With your talent, Martial Ancestor Lin, if you cannot be a Supreme, perhaps no one in the Divine Realm can.


    In fact, if I''m not mistaken, you have already found the path to Supreme. As for why I haven''t left the Divine Realm, perhaps it''s because of you, or perhaps because I still have some attachments.


    Therefore, I''ve decided to stay in the Divine Realm. At least, in the absence of absolute danger, I will act to protect the Divine Realm, to protect the Ancient Covenant! As for what bes of the Divine Realm in the future, I do not know. Perhaps, when the moment of life and death arrives, I too will resolutely leave."


    Azure Emperor Supreme was candid. Naturally, he could leave the Divine Realm for the Chaos at any moment without any repercussions or difficulties. Yet, he chose to stay for a while longer, to exert his utmost efforts in guarding the Divine Realm. That was sufficient. For even if the final oue was not favorable, how could that matter? At least, Supreme Qing Antic would have no regrets.


    "Thank you, Azure Emperor Supreme!" Lin Fei bowed deeply, genuinely grateful to the Supreme. Many True Immortals and Martial Ancestors truly had no choice but to steadfastly remain in the Divine Realm.


    But Azure Emperor Supreme was different. He had a choice, yet he still chose to stay. With a Supreme presiding, it wasn''t about saving the entire Divine Realm, but at least the Ancient Covenant would be safer. Should a Supreme from the Dark Demon Domain approach, Azure Emperor Supreme could hold them at bay.


    Lin Fei no longer contemted aiding other areas of the Divine Realm. His focus was on safeguarding the Ancient Covenant. Or rather, Lin Fei was looking to buy time¡ª as much time as possible.


    Time was precisely what hecked the most. And with Azure Emperor Supreme present, even if the Dark Demon Domain advanced toward the Ancient Covenant, the Supreme could buy Lin Fei more time.


    Of course, that was all Azure Emperor Supreme could do. Reversing the dire situation was beyond him. Only Lin Fei might have a glimmer of hope, provided he had enough time.


    Following this, Lin Fei began his seclusion because the first, second, third... an endless stream of worldws were delivered to him. Even a substantial amount of dark demon life essence was brought to him.


    Clearly, those from the Ancient Covenant¡ª the True Immortals and Martial Ancestors¡ª were not just talking. They were truly taking action.

 622. Members of the Ancient Covenant in Crisis

    622. Members of the Ancient Covenant in Crisis


    In the secluded chamber within Ancient City, Lin Fei gazed upon the dark demon life essences before him¡ªnot solely essences of dark demons but also those of formidable exotic beasts, in by some unknown True Immortal or Martial Ancestor.


    In the past, such actions would have incurred the wrath of the All Beasts Alliance. However, given the current situation where major powers hadrgely copsed, the All Beasts Alliance was too preupied with its own crises to concern itself with these "trivial" matters. Thus, Lin Fei had acquired an abundance of these essences.


    Lin Fei was well aware that every piece of True Monarch-level worldw and each essence had been procured by True Immortals and Martial Ancestors who had braved great dangers to deliver them specifically to him. Therefore, he was determined to utilize every piece of worldw and essence, striving to ensure their efforts were not in vain.


    "Let''s begin."


    Lin Fei took a deep breath.


    "Consume!"


    Immediately, he began devouring the essences one after another. At the same time, his Illusory Realm was assimting various worldws. Lin Fei was advancing on two fronts simultaneously.


    As vast amounts of life essences were absorbed into his Eternal Realm, a multitude of life forms began to emerge within it.


    With the proliferation of life, the progress of the Eternal Realm steadily increased¡ª21%, 25%, 27%, 30%...


    For Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm to advance even slightly was typically challenging, yet now, with so much essence, the progress was elerating significantly.


    As the Eternal Realm continued to expand and evolve, Lin Fei''s power grew correspondingly.


    "Buzz."


    Time passed unmarked until, within the Eternal Realm, the first "animal" life form was born. This life form was only slightlyrger than a microscopic organism and began to reproduce slowly. As it reproduced, it seemed to adapt and transform to better suit its environment.


    Days turned to weeks, and these life forms seemed to evolve into insects, crawling on the ground, their numbers increasing rapidly. A diverse array of life forms appeared.


    "Boom."


    At the same time, Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm thundered. After a violent tremor, Lin Fei immediately summoned the system.


    "System."


    Quickly, Lin Fei called up the system panel to check.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Realm: Martial Ancestor</strong>


    <strong>World Level: Minor World (Progress 68%)</strong>


    <strong>Illusory Realm: True Immortal Level</strong>


    Lin Fei nced at the disy. His Eternal Realm had reached 68%pletion. With such progress, transformation seemed imminent.


    However, the supply of life essences was dwindling. Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm still required a substantial amount of these essences for its transformation.


    In the distant Yin-Yang Immortal Domain, nowrgely upied by dark demons, some scattered battles persisted. It seemed that constantly, individuals infiltrated the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain tounch surprise attacks on the dark demons, creating trouble and slowing the expansion of the Dark Demon Domain.


    This tactic proved effective. At least for now, the dark demons were busy sweeping and clearing out the remaining resistance within the realm.


    At this moment, a teamposed of four True Immortals and three Martial Ancestors from the Ancient Covenant was within the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain, seizing opportunities to ambush the dark demons.


    Their presence there was specifically to supply Lin Fei with a vast amount of dark demon life essences. As long as they were cautious, the power of these seven,prising True Immortals and Martial Ancestors, was such that few in the Dark Demon Domain could match them. Thus, everything had initially gone smoothly. However, the situation had recently be less favorable.


    "Look ahead, anotherrge group of dark demons," one of them pointed out. "If we can eliminate this group, we might be able to temporarily withdraw from the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain."


    "Indeed, something feels off about the Yin-Yang Immortal Domaintely. It might be wise to withdraw sooner rather thanter," another added.


    These seven True Immortals and Martial Ancestors all sensed something unusual within the realm and nned one final sweep before leaving. But during this operation, they faltered.


    As the seven descended among this group of dark demons, a tremendous force erupted. A vast body suddenly spanned the void, its emanating aura staggering the seven.


    "We''ve finally caught you," a thunderous voice boomed. "You mere True Immortals and Martial Ancestors dare to raid the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain? Seeking death!"


    Confronted with this formidable presence, the group was taken aback, an immediate sense of rm rising within them.


    A Supreme!


    This was a Supreme of the Dark Demon Domain, cleverly concealed among the ordinary dark demons as bait, specifically to trap this raiding squad.


    "Damn, it''s a Supreme?" one eximed. "It seems we''ve been targeted all along."


    "Run, we must escape!" another urged.


    "There''s no escape; this is a Supreme of the Dark Demon Domain, no less formidable than any from our Divine Realm. If they''ve been waiting here all along, this is surely a trap. How can we possibly escape now?"


    "It seems we can only send a message to Martial Ancestor Lin. After this, we won''t be able to supply him with the dark demon life essences anymore..."


    The seven True Immortals and Martial Ancestors quickly understood their current predicament. The four True Immortals were likely safe; they could not be killed.


    Being fused with the Dao of the Divine Realm meant that not even a Supreme could annihte a True Immortal outright¡ªunless they could somehow sever the True Immortals'' connection with the Divine Realm''s Dao, which was an impossibility unless the Dark Demon Domainpletely overtook the Divine Realm.


    However, the three Martial Ancestors were in grave danger. Unlike the True Immortals, the Martial Ancestors did not possess avatars. Once their physical forms were destroyed, they would be utterly annihted.


    Despite their formidable capabilities in preserving their lives, what could they really amount to in the face of a Supreme? A Supreme could easily extinguish a Martial Ancestor without issue.


    "Fellows, hurry and leave," urged the four True Immortals. "We will deploy all our avatars to buy you some time. Let us hope for a miracle."


    Without hesitation, the four True Immortals immediately manifested all theirbat avatars. A buzzing sound filled the air as over fifty thousand True Immortal avatars densely packed the void, theirbined aura formidable. Yet, against a Supreme, these avatars were destined to hold only briefly.


    "Let it be, a fight to the death then," the three Martial Ancestors took a deep breath, their eyes resolute.


    ...


    Inside Lin Fei''s secret chamber, his supply of life essences and worldws had almost been depleted. Although Lin Fei felt significant progress, his Eternal Realm seemed yet to transform. It had not evolved into a True Monarch-level world, even though its progress had reached 72%.


    However, Lin Fei''s Illusory Realm had also seen substantial improvement, and along with his Eternal Realm, he felt that if he were to encounter the Supreme of the Dark Demon Domain again, he would not be able to contend with him, but at least surviving in his presence should no longer pose a problem.


    "Hmm?" Suddenly, Lin Fei''s messaging stone vibrated. He picked it up and looked at the message.

 623. Ambush of the Supreme

    623. Ambush of the Supreme


    "Seven True Immortals and Martial Ancestors are trapped in the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain, facing imminent danger," Lin Fei''s eyes turned icy. The Supreme from the Dark Demon Domain had personally intervened¡ªhow could they possibly relent easily?


    In terms of strength, the entire Ancient Covenant, including Lin Fei, onlyprised twelve True Immortals, nine Martial Ancestors, and three Hermits¡ªa total of twenty-four powerhouses at the True Immortal level.


    Now, with seven of them caught in a perilous situation, the situation was dire. True Immortals, though not facing death if their mainbat avatars were destroyed, would find it difficult to regain their full strength quickly.


    The three Martial Ancestors,cking such avatars, faced even grimmer prospects¡ªa Supreme could directly kill them. These three ounted for nearly an eighth of the Covenant''s power¡ªa crippling blow to the Ancient Covenant.


    Moreover, these seven True Immortals and Martial Ancestors were on their mission to procurerge quantities of dark demon life essences for Lin Fei. Their venture into the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain was a risky one, directly associated with aiding Lin Fei. Naturally, Lin Fei could not stand idly by.


    With a swift movement, Lin Fei left the secret chamber and immediately sought out Azure Emperor Supreme.


    "Azure Emperor Supreme, our seven True Immortals, and Martial Ancestors are in grave danger," Lin Fei reported urgently. "With a Supreme from the Dark Demon Domain acting against them, only you can save them. What are your thoughts?"


    "Of course, we must rescue them," responded the Azure Emperor Supreme. "However, this time I should go alone. You are a particr thorn in the side of the Dark Demon Domain; it''s too risky for you to venture there."


    Azure Emperor Supreme was prepared to go alone, wishing to spare Lin Fei the danger. However, Lin Fei shook his head firmly, "That''s impossible, I must go. Besides, I''m not without means to resist a Supreme. Even if I face one, I''m confident I can keep my life and retreat safely."


    Lin Fei harbored a bold idea¡ªhe saw this as an opportunity. Since he was going to the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain, why not make the most of it?


    His trip was not solely for rescue; it was also to collect more dark demon essences. With the highest concentration of dark demons in the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain, it was essential for him to go.


    Moreover, this time was different from before. This time, Lin Fei was confident he could withstand a Supreme¡ªat least, he could save his own life. Even if he encountered the Initial Demon Supreme again, he could still make an escape.


    Seeing Lin Fei''s resolute demeanor and recalling his previous escape from a Supreme, Azure Emperor Supreme no longer insisted. "Very well, we should not dy any longer. Let''s depart now!"


    The Azure Emperor was well aware of the dire situation. The three Martial Ancestors teetered on the brink of demise. Without any dy, they shattered the void and instantly disappeared into the void tunnel, leaving no trace behind.


    ...


    In the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain, the situation was grim for the seven True Immortals and Martial Ancestors. Thebat avatars of four True Immortals had been annihted by the Supreme of the Dark Demon Domain.


    Simultaneously, the bodies of the three Martial Ancestors had beenrgely obliterated. Moreover, the void was sealed. No matter their efforts, they could not break the void, much less enter the void tunnel.


    Such was the power of the Supreme. It turned the very act of fleeing into a luxury for the True Immortals and Martial Ancestors.


    "This time, even if we die, we must cause trouble for the Supreme of the Dark Demon Domain. Once the order is given, detonate all particles immediately, and ensure a severe blow to him!"


    This was the result of a consultation among the three Martial Ancestors. They were prepared to perish together with their enemy. Even if they did not die, if they could severely injure the Supreme, their purpose would be achieved.


    Regrettably, the Supreme of the Dark Demon Domain had already anticipated the intentions of the three Martial Ancestors. Thus, with a coldugh, he said, "Hmph, you still wish to self-destruct? Useless, before me, even suicide is a luxury. Remember, I am the Supreme of the Dark Demon Domain, the Initial Demon Supreme!"


    This Supreme was none other than the Initial Demon Supreme. Ever since he failed to defeat Lin Fei, allowing him to escape, the Initial Demon Supreme had personally taken action, continuously sweeping through the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain''s True Immortals and Martial Ancestors.


    For the Initial Demon Supreme, a being of such high stature, to sweep through the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain''s True Immortals and Martial Ancestors was an overkill.


    Certainly, he could sweep away all opposition! The seven True Immortals and Martial Ancestors of the Ancient Covenant had naturally been "marked" by the Initial Demon Supreme.


    "So I hear you are from the Ancient Covenant? I wonder if Lin Fei wille to save you. I have been looking for him for a long time..."


    The Initial Demon Supreme sneered.


    "You..."


    The seven True Immortals and Martial Ancestors tried to speak. However, they werepletely suppressed by the terrifying authority of the Initial Demon Supreme, struggling to move, let alone speak.


    The Initial Demon Supreme was also considered in his heart.


    Would Lin Feie after all? If not to lure Lin Fei here, he would have already killed these three Martial Ancestors. Otherwise, could they really send out a distress signal?


    It was impossible. The reason he allowed the three Martial Ancestors to send out a distress signal. It was also a deliberate act by the Initial Demon Supreme. It was all to attract Lin Fei.


    "Hum."


    Suddenly, faint ripples of space appeared within the void. The seven True Immortals and Martial Ancestors widened their eyes, their faces etched with desperation as they shouted, "Do note, for heaven''s sake, do note!"


    They feared that Lin Fei would rush here regardless of the consequences, falling right into the trap. Yet, their cries were in vain.


    The ripples in the void pulsed wider and more vigorously. Clearly, someone was traversing the spatial realms, approaching rapidly.


    The Initial Demon Supreme''s eyes gleamed. He stared intently at the space ripples and said coldly, "So you''vee atst? This time, I will not let you escape again!"


    The Initial Demon Supreme was almost certain that it was Lin Fei arriving.


    "Whoosh."


    As a figure emerged from the void tunnel, the Initial Demon Supreme took immediate action.


    "Boom."


    The Initial Demon Supreme held nothing back. His attack was with full force, ambushing the one traveling through the void.


    "Bang."


    However, when the two forces collided fiercely, they quickly separated, and evenly matched. The Initial Demon Supreme looked at his opponent in shock.


    "Not Lin Fei? Are you... the Azure Emperor?"


    The Initial Demon Supreme had evidently prepared well and was familiar with some of the Supremes in the Divine Realm. Moreover, he had previously encountered the Azure Emperor Supreme in Chaos.


    "Whoosh."


    Just then, a familiar figure appeared, making the Initial Demon Supreme''s eyes turn bloodshot, almost to the point of madness. His gaze was fixed on the figure emerging from the void tunnel.


    "Lin Fei! Unexpectedly, you have brought the Azure Emperor Supreme with you this time. But do you think that having a Supreme with you will save your life?"


    The Initial Demon Supreme sneered. In truth, he had hardly exerted any effort against the seven True Immortals and Martial Ancestors just moments ago. But now, with Lin Fei present, the Initial Demon Supreme would spare no expense. He was determined to y Lin Fei!


    "Whoosh."


    In the next moment, the Initial Demon Supreme charged at Lin Fei. The void was immediately sealed, preventing Lin Fei from escaping through it.


    Moreover, the body of the Initial Demon Supreme swelled enormously, transforming into a colossal giant towering hundreds of thousands of meters, a terrifying figure that seemed to pierce the heavens!


    "Lin Fei, meet your demise!"


    The Initial Demon Supremeunched his fist. Instantly, the void shattered. Pure power surged tumultuously towards Lin Fei!

 624. Encountering the Initial Demon Supreme Again!

    624. Encountering the Initial Demon Supreme Again!


    Lin Fei once again faced the Initial Demon Supreme.


    This time, the Initial Demon Supreme was thoroughly prepared, resolved not to underestimate Lin Fei and allow him to escape again.


    With a mighty strike, Lin Fei tensed up, feeling almost as if he were suffocating. At any moment, the might of the Supreme was terrifying indeed!


    At least, for now, Lin Fei had not yet transformed, and the Eternal Realm had not evolved; thus, he was far from being a match for the Supreme. All he could do now was to hold the line!


    The Azure Emperor Supreme was about to make a move. But suddenly, another Supreme appeared in the void.


    This Supreme swiftly intercepted the Azure Emperor Supreme and said with a smile, "Azure Emperor Supreme, your opponent is me!"


    The Azure Emperor Supreme''s expression darkened.


    Two Dark Demon Supremes¡ªunexpectedly, this time, the Initial Demon Supreme had be shrewd, bringing another Supreme just in case. And now, his preparations were indeed proving useful.


    Upon witnessing this scene, the Initial Demon Supreme''s face revealed a hint of a smile. He sneered, "See, Lin Fei? The Azure Emperor Supreme you''re relying on can''t save you. Today, no one can save you!"


    Lin Fei nced around, narrowing his eyes slightly, and said coldly, "Is that so? Initial Demon Supreme, you couldn''t kill me the first time, and you won''t kill me now!"


    Lin Fei''s goal was to rescue the seven True Immortals and Martial Ancestors. And for now, the seven True Immortals and Martial Ancestors were still alive. That was the silver lining. He just needed to get them out.


    As for the Initial Demon Supreme, Lin Fei had no intentions of confronting him now. He didn''t yet have the power to face a Supreme. But he did have the ability to preserve his life and escape in the presence of a Supreme, and that was enough!


    "Illusory Realm!"


    Without hesitation, Lin Fei invoked the Illusory Realm.


    "Boom."


    The Illusory Realm descended, suddenly enveloping the Initial Demon Supreme.


    "Ha ha ha, you used this trickst time. Now I am prepared, your method of suppressing the mind will not hold me back anymore!"


    Seeing the Illusory Realm descend, the Initial Demon Supreme was not surprised. He had prepared for it. Regardless, he allowed the Illusory Realm to envelop him.


    "Buzz."


    But when the Illusory Realm truly descended and enveloped the Initial Demon Supreme, his expression suddenly changed dramatically.


    "How could this power that suppresses the mind be so strong?"


    The Initial Demon Supreme had just tried to break free from the Illusory Realm. He indeed had some preparations, even carrying some artifacts that could strengthen the mind with him.


    However, the Initial Demon Supreme forgot¡ªOr perhaps underestimated. He could make preparations in advance, but couldn''t Lin Fei enhance the power of the Illusory Realm?


    In fact, Lin Fei had significantly increased the potency of the Illusory Realm. It was far superior to before.


    The Initial Demon Supreme was still measuring this Illusory Realm by the standards of thest. That was bound to lead to his downfall. Even, aplete rout!


    In the blink of an eye, the Initial Demon Supreme''s gaze became muddled. At the same time, Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm instantly spread in all directions.


    "Not good! Initial Demon, wake up!"


    The Supreme of the Dark Demon Domain, who was battling the Azure Emperor Supreme, changed his expression instantly. He could not have anticipated that the Initial Demon Supreme would once again fall into confusion.


    Evidently, he was again suppressed by Lin Fei''s unique technique that targeted the mind. He attempted to rouse the Initial Demon Supreme.


    It had some effect.


    The Initial Demon Supreme struggled. However, Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm spread rapidly. In the blink of an eye, it had epassed the seven True Immortals and Martial Ancestors.


    "Azure Emperor Supreme, let''s go!"


    Lin Fei did not hesitate. He immediately shattered the void.


    "Whoosh."


    In the next moment, Lin Fei''s Illusory Realm and Eternal Realm suddenly contracted.


    Lin Fei plunged into the void. In an instant, he disappeared without a trace.


    The Initial Demon Supreme also suddenly came to his senses. His expression was ugly. Clearly, he understood what had just urred. Lin Fei had once again escaped right from under his nose, in full view of everyone. He was even powerless to stop it.


    "Damn it! How could he seed again? Is my mind really that fragile? No, it''s Lin Fei, he has grown stronger..."


    The Initial Demon Supreme''s expression was grim and unpleasant.


    Lin Fei had grown stronger again and in such a short time? If this continued, once Lin Fei truly became a Supreme, the consequences would be unimaginable.


    The Azure Emperor Supreme had witnessed all of Lin Fei''s maneuvers. Seeing that Lin Fei''s Illusory Realm could even trap the Initial Demon Supreme, even if it was only for a short time, it was enough!


    With such a method, it would be very difficult for a Supreme to kill Lin Fei. At least, when facing most Supremes, Lin Fei could retreatfortably.


    "Whoosh."


    Seeing Lin Fei had left, the Azure Emperor Supreme hesitated no longer. He also traversed the void to leave. As a fellow Supreme, the Azure Emperor Supreme, when deciding to leave, let alone two Supremes of the Dark Demon Domain, even three or five would not be able to detain him.


    Supremes are not easily killed or destroyed!


    Unless the powerpletely overwhelms or specifically counters them, no one can confine a Supreme, much less y one. Even the Lord of the Dark Demons relied on his ultimate trump card. Only then was he able to y the Original Dao Supreme... but that was a one-time event.


    "Initial Demon, you have failed again. This time, you were fully prepared and even used the True Immortals and Martial Ancestors of the Ancient Covenant as bait. Yet, under these circumstances, you still couldn''t kill Lin Fei. This matter, you can exin to the Lord yourself."


    With that, the Supreme of the Dark Demon Domain also left, leaving only the Initial Demon Supreme grinding his teeth in the darkness, his body radiating murderous intent.


    "Lin Fei... next time, I will surely kill you!"


    Although the Initial Demon Supreme harbored a deep hatred for Lin Fei, he was also acutely aware of the strength of Lin Fei''s Illusory Realm, which could suppress his spirit.


    Unless the Lord would bestow upon him some precious treasures specifically to strengthen his mental will, he would never be able to kill Lin Fei, no matter how many times they met.


    Despite his reluctance, the Initial Demon Supreme had no choice but to leave. Even with thorough preparations, he was utterly defeated. He now had to consider how to face the Lord''s wrath upon his return.


    ...


    "Whoosh."


    Lin Fei returned to the Ancient City. He moved the seven True Immortals and Martial Ancestors out of the Eternal Realm. The seven True Immortal Martial Ancestors nced around and smiled.


    "It''s Ancient City, we are saved!"


    "We didn''t die after all, and it''s all thanks to Martial Ancestor Lin."


    "Martial Ancestor Lin, today was really dangerous, you took quite a risk. Next time, please don''t take such risks."


    "Indeed, if we had died, it would have been just us. But Martial Ancestor Lin, you are the hope of the entire Divine Realm, don''t take such risks!"


    "However, we must thank Martial Ancestor Lin no matter what..."


    The seven True Immortal Martial Ancestors bowed and expressed their gratitude to Lin Fei. Especially the three Martial Ancestors. They were truly prepared to die in battle. They didn''t expect to still be alive in the end. And to be well. Their gratitude towards Lin Fei was genuine.


    "A trivial matter. You were searching for the essence of the Dark Demon''s life for me; how could I stand by and watch you die? Besides, you all saw it this time. The Initial Demon Supreme cannot do anything to me. Even when facing a Supreme, I can retreat with my whole body!"


    Hearing this, everyone smiled. Being able to preserve life in the presence of a Supreme, to some extent, they were now regarded as equals to a Supreme.


    It seemed they were not mistaken. Lin Fei was indeed the hope of the Ancient Covenant and even the entire Divine Realm!

 625. The Azure Emperor Supreme’s Gift!

    625. The Azure Emperor Supreme¡¯s Gift!


    At the residence of Lin Fei in the Ancient Covenant, he was greeted by the Azure Emperor Supreme, now the sole Supreme of the Ancient Covenant. After all, the White Cloud Supreme had left the Divine Realm and ventured into the chaos, his whereabouts unknown, perhaps never to return.


    "Lin Fei, the situation is bing quite dire," the Azure Emperor Supreme began. "From what I know, about two-thirds of the Supremes have chosen to leave. In the entire Divine Realm, fewer than ten Supremes remain. Facing the full-scale invasion of the Dark Demon Domain, this handful of Supremes can hardly make a difference. The time left for the Divine Realm is running short. The Lord of the Dark Demons has not made a move yet; he is likely gathering forces. Perhaps he ns to take a decisive action topletely conquer the Divine Realm!"


    Lin Fei''s expression grew solemn upon hearing this. Indeed, the situation was increasingly severe. The time remaining for him, or indeed for anyone in the Divine Realm, was truly running out. Once the Dark Demon Domain was ready, their next assault might spell the end for the Divine Realm.


    "Is there really no way, Supreme? Isn''t it said that bing a Ruler can change the tide, that the Dark Demon Domain wouldn''t be able to do anything then? Could you or another Supreme be the Ruler of the Divine Realm?" Lin Fei asked.


    Bing a Ruler might be a solution, or finding a way to be one could be crucial. At least, it would significantly increase the chances of preserving the Divine Realm.


    The Azure Emperor Supreme shook his head, "Difficult, or nearly impossible. To be a Ruler, one needs profound insight. Despite many years of contemtion, which among us Supremes has truly understood?


    None, not a single one! Thus, without understanding, umting resources means nothing. Unless there is a sudden sh of insight one day, perhaps that could lead to bing a Ruler. But such a possibility is exceedingly slim..."


    The Azure Emperor Supreme understood clearly the difference a Ruler makes to a realm. A realm with a Ruler stands on the invincible ground, unafraid of exposing its position in the vast chaos. Even if there is an invasion, a Ruler is well equipped to handle it.


    For instance, the Dark Demon Domain. Is it truly stronger than the Divine Realm? That''s not necessarily the case. It is merely because the Dark Demon Domain has birthed a Ruler that it continues to expand and invade other realms within the chaos.


    Without a Ruler, the Divine Realm finds itself continuously retreating in the face of invasions from the Dark Demon Domain, now backed into a corner where it faces a fight for its very survival. This is the critical difference that having a Ruler makes¡ªa realm with a Ruler is apletely different proposition.


    "If we cannot bring forth a Ruler, the Divine Realm is indeed in peril..." Lin Fei murmured softly.


    "Dangerous? Perhaps," the Azure Emperor Supreme agreed. "But, Lin Fei, hope lies with you. The power to suppress the mind that you disyed before the Initial Demon Supreme, was that from the Saber World?"


    "Saber World?" Lin Fei pondered momentarily. "No, that was the Illusory Realm. It is somewhat simr to the Saber World, evolved step by step from it."


    "Your Illusory Realm is quite remarkable, somewhat akin to the dreams of the Great Dream. If your power of the Illusory Realm continues to grow, perhaps a time wille when it can suppress the minds of several, even many Supremes. That would indeed change the situation dramatically."


    A flicker of unusual light passed through the Azure Emperor Supreme''s eyes. Suppressing the minds of several, even dozens of Supremes was an audacious thought.


    No one would have considered it, given that Lin Fei was only a Martial Ancestor. Even in the presence of the Initial Demon Supreme, he could merely preserve his life.


    Yet, suppressing dozens of Supremes? Was that even possible?


    However, Lin Fei understood the potential of his Illusory Realm well. He felt that it might indeed have limitless prospects. What the Azure Emperor Supreme suggested was not entirely impossible¡ªin fact, it was quite usible.


    "Supreme, although my Illusory Realm is indeed miraculous," Lin Fei replied, "to further enhance it, I need a substantial amount of True Monarch-level worldws. And those are not easy to find."


    "True Monarch-level worldws?" The Azure Emperor Supreme shook his head slightly. "That''s going to be difficult. I don''t know of many True Monarch-level worlds. With the current situation, searching for True Monarch-level worlds one by one is too challenging. Does it have to be True Monarch-level worldws? Wouldn''t True Immortal-level worldws suffice?"


    "True Immortal-level worldws? Supreme, do you have True Immortal-level worldws?" Lin Fei suddenly became excited.


    True Immortal-level worldws! If there were indeed True Immortal-level worldws avable, what need would there be for True Monarch-level worldws? A single True Immortal-level worldw could be worth a hundred, no, even several hundred True Monarch-level worldws!


    Unfortunately, while Lin Fei knew of True Immortal-level worlds, he was unable to obtain True Immortal-level worldws.


    After all, even in the Ancient Continent, where power is vast, not just Lin Fei but even Supremes cannot simply take worldws.


    Unless a True Immortal-level world is on the brink of copse, then the Supremes might have a chance to obtain its worldws.


    However, from what the Azure Emperor Supreme implied, there were indeed True Immortal-level worldws avable.


    Seeing Lin Fei''s eager eyes, the Azure Emperor Supreme smiled slightly and said, "Coincidentally, I do have a True Immortal-level worldw here! Not just worldws, but also many other True Immortal-levelws. Originally, when a True Immortal-level world was nearing copse, countless Supremes fought to seize its resources.


    While others scrambled for origins, I seized somews and devoted myself to their study, hoping to gain insights to be the Ruler of the Divine Realm. Unexpectedly, I never gained such insights. However, thesews have now found their usefulness."


    With that, the Azure Emperor Supreme extended his right hand. A faint glow briefly flickered in his palm, and then a worldw materialized. It was a True Immortal-level worldw, emitting a terrifying aura of power.


    The difference between thisw and those of lesser worlds, or even True Monarch-level worlds that Lin Fei had encountered, was vast¡ªlike heaven and earth.


    Even Lin Fei felt the immense pressure from this True Immortal-level worldw, almost feeling suppressed by its force. This clearly demonstrated the strength of this worldw!


    "Supreme, this worldw is incredibly important to me!" Lin Fei eximed. "I might try to integrate it into my Illusory Realm. If sessful, I might truly be able to suppress the minds of Supremes. However, if possible, I would also need a great deal of dark demon life essence, preferably from powerful beings."


    The Azure Emperor Supreme nodded, understanding his request. "Life essence, you say? Those creatures from the Dark Demon Domain are indeed excellent sources of such essence!"


    A sharp glint shed in his eyes.


    "Lin Fei, you try to integrate this into your Illusory Realm," the Azure Emperor Supreme instructed. "I will make a trip to the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain."


    With that, the Azure Emperor Supreme vanished in a sh, leaving Lin Fei alone.


    Lin Fei stood silently, holding the True Immortal-level worldw in his hand, filled with anticipation. "I hope this works..." He took a deep breath and deployed his Illusory Realm.


    "Let''s begin."


    The next moment, the Illusory Realm descended, swiftly enveloping the True Immortal-level worldw.

 626. The Great Advancement of the Illusory Realm

    626. The Great Advancement of the Illusory Realm


    "Integrate!"


    With a soft chant from Lin Fei, his Illusory Realm, along with the True Immortal-level worldw, began to merge.


    As this was Lin Fei''s first time integrating a True Immortal-level worldw, he proceeded with extreme caution and at a very slow pace, gradually incorporating the True Immortal-level worldw entirely into his Illusory Realm.


    With each integration, Lin Fei''s Illusory Realm swiftly expanded and swelled. The Illusory Realm, seemingly an unusual world akin to a dream yet not entirely the same¡ªdreams did not possess the immense power of Lin Fei''s Illusory Realm.


    However, the speed of integrating the worldw into the Illusory Realm was very slow, after all, it was a True Immortal-level worldw, distinctly unique.


    Lin Fei did not know when he wouldplete the integration of this True Immortal-level worldw, but he was not in a rush¡ªslow integration was eptable.


    Meanwhile, the headquarters of the Dark Demons in the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain, the Dark Demon Domain had now brazenly established its headquarters within the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain and began to issuemands.


    At this moment, the atmosphere inside the grand hall of the headquarters was quite tense. The Lord of Dark Demons sat high on his throne, with some Supremes and top-tier Demon Emperors below him.


    Generally, only top-tier Demon Emperors and above were qualified to be in this grand hall. At this moment, the Initial Demon Supreme bowed his head and reported in detail to the Lord of Dark Demons about the events of this operation.


    "Initial Demon, you mean to say, your carefully nned operation, even involving another Supreme," began the Lord of Dark Demons, his voice growing increasingly louder, his tone incredulous, "yet you failed to capture Lin Fei? And even the seven True Immortals and Martial Ancestors used as bait were all rescued by him?"


    The Initial Demon Supreme gritted his teeth, feeling humiliated, but there was no helping it¡ªthis was the truth. He dared not hide anything.


    "Yes, Your Majesty, I miscalcted this time. I did not anticipate that Lin Fei''s strength would be so formidable..."


    "Boom."


    Before the Initial Demon Supreme could finish speaking, the Lord of Dark Demons furiously waved his hand, mming a palm down towards him.


    Instantly, the Initial Demon Supreme was fiercely struck to the ground. Even the body was shattered.


    Of course, it was merely shattered. The Lord of Dark Demons had not dealt a killing blow, thus not obliterating the body of the Initial Demon Supreme.


    Even if obliterated, the Initial Demon Supreme would remain unharmed, merely from the pure force or method alone.


    After all, fundamentally, the Lord of Dark Demons was also a Supreme, only having gained control over the Dark Demon Domain to be the ruler.


    The dominion of the Lord of Dark Demons, too, was Supreme. Although he could not kill the Initial Demon Supreme, all the dark demons in the Dark Demon Domain had left behind their Dark Demon Hearts.


    The Dark Demon Heart was fundamental; the Lord of Dark Demons, who held control over these hearts, thus controlled nearly all the dark demons, including the Supremes.


    Should the Lord of Dark Demons truly wish to kill a Supreme of the Dark Demon Domain, it would be straightforward¡ªsimply destroy the opponent''s Dark Demon Heart in the Dark Demon Domain.


    Once the Dark Demon Heart is extinguished, whether a Demon Emperor or a Supreme, they would utterly perish. This was also why, with just amand from the Lord of Dark Demons, he could summon so many Supremes.


    "Please, Your Majesty, punish me!" pleaded the Initial Demon Supreme, having regenerated his body, yet he dared not show the slightest discontent. Instead, he sought the punishment of the Lord of Dark Demons.


    "Hmph, Initial Demon, I will note this debt against you," the Lord of Dark Demons dered. "If you do not redeem yourself, upon your return to the Dark Demon Domain, I shall personally punish you. But for now, you are spared."


    "Thank you, Your Majesty!" said the Initial Demon Supreme respectfully, also sighing in relief. He, too, was a venerable Supreme, yet to be publicly humiliated by the Lord of Dark Demons was indeed a loss of face. Yet, what could he do? He was powerless!


    The Lord of Dark Demons'' gaze was icy, his mind flickering through various strategies.


    "Lin Fei... he cannot be allowed to continue growing! Since the Supremes in the Divine Realm havergely withdrawn by two-thirds, the remaining Supremes, too few to mention, now is the time to take decisive action.


    We must strive to conquer the entire Divine Realm soon! Once the Divine Realm is upied, a mere Lin Fei, even if he bes a Supreme, what could he change? He cannot alter the overall situation!"


    The Lord of Dark Demons also had his ns, in fact, they were already drawn up, and now, he was merely elerating them. In the original n, the Supremes of the Divine Realm posed a significant threat and nuisance to the Dark Demon Domain, given their number.


    The Lord of Dark Demons could not continue to kill a Supreme at will. Doing so would likely reveal his hidden trump cards. After all, trump cards must be kept hidden to maintain their deterrent power.


    But if so many Supremes in the Divine Realm did not leave, the Lord of Dark Demons truly had limited options.


    As expected, the Supremes within the Divine Realm had developed differences. Many Supremes hardly cared about the Divine Realm, paying it scant attention. Faced with danger in the Divine Realm, they would rather venture into chaos than desperately fight against the Dark Demon Domain.


    The Lord of Dark Demons naturally knew that those Supremes who had left were foolish. Onlyter would these Supremes realize what they had truly missed by losing the Divine Realm.


    However, this was advantageous for the Dark Demon Domain. It meant that the Dark Demon Domain could now fully wage war and invade the Divine Realm.


    "Now, Imand all Supremes and Demon Emperors to strike together," he decreed. "Lead the vast armies of the Dark Demon Domain and enter the Divine Realm. We aim topletely upy the entire Divine Realm within a year. Let the Divine Realm be nourishment for our Dark Demon Domain!"


    "Yes, Your Majesty!" they responded.


    Thus, everyone went down to begin preparations. Once the Dark Demon Domain moved, it would surely shake the heavens and the Divine Realm.


    ...


    "Swoosh."


    Inside the secret chamber of Ancient City, Lin Fei abruptly opened his eyes. A sh of brilliance sparkled in his gaze.


    "It''s done! The True Immortal-level worldw has now fully integrated into the Illusory Realm. Although the Illusory Realm seems not to have transformed, it is incredibly strong¡ªbeyond imagination!"


    Lin Fei couldn''t help but feel a surge of excitement. This enhancement of the Illusory Realm was a monumental leap.


    Of course, to know exactly how much, Lin Fei would have to test it himself. His thoughts immediately turned to the Azure Emperor Supreme.


    After all, in the entire Ancient Covenant, the only one qualified to "spar" with Lin Fei was now just the Azure Emperor Supreme.


    With this thought, Lin Fei quickly got up, left the secret chamber, and flew towards the grand hall of the Ancient Covenant headquarters.


    Soon, Lin Fei arrived at the Ancient Covenant''s grand hall and met the Azure Emperor Supreme.


    The Azure Emperor Supreme appeared to be quite busy recently but showed a slight smile upon seeing Lin Fei, and slowly spoke, "Lin Fei, what brings you to see me?"


    "Azure Emperor Supreme, I have fully integrated the True Immortal-level worldw," Lin Fei stated. "However, I find myself without a worthy opponent to test my newfound strength. Therefore, I havee to seek guidance from you, to see if the Azure Emperor Supreme might be willing to test the might of the Illusory Realm with me."


    Lin Fei was straightforward, directly stating his request.

 627. Summoning the Divine Realm Supremes

    627. Summoning the Divine Realm Supremes


    "Oh, you wish for me to test your Illusory Realm?" The Azure Emperor Supreme was somewhat surprised, his eyes gleaming with keen interest. In fact, he had long wanted to test Lin Fei''s Illusory Realm.


    After all, he had witnessed its power firsthand when even the Initial Demon Supreme could not withstand it and was "shaken" by Lin Fei.


    "Very well! I ept your challenge. Let''s see just how formidable your Illusory Realm is."


    "Then, Azure Emperor Supreme, please be cautious!" Lin Fei thought and with that intention...


    "Hum."


    Instantly, the Illusory Realm descended. Lin Fei''s Illusory Realm, once manifested, could immediately drag an opponent into it, thus exerting a mental suppression. Even the former Initial Demon Supreme could not withstand it. Now, Lin Fei was testing the limits of the Illusory Realm, and thus, he held nothing back and gave his all.


    Once the Illusory Realm enveloped the Azure Emperor Supreme, who had been well-prepared, believing in the strength of his mental will, he found himself instantly suppressed.


    One breath, two breaths, three breaths... up to five breaths passed.


    Lin Fei noted that the duration his Illusory Realm suppressed the Azure Emperor Supreme was significantly longer than the time it had suppressed the Initial Demon Supreme.


    Previously, although Lin Fei could suppress the Initial Demon Supreme, the Illusory Realm could only do so for about one breath''s time.


    But now?


    After a full eight breaths, the Azure Emperor Supreme showed no signs of recovery. Only after ten breaths did his gaze gradually clear.


    "How long was that?" the Azure Emperor Supreme asked, somewhat dazed but roughly guessing he had been suppressed.


    "About ten breaths," Lin Fei replied.


    "Ten breaths..." The Azure Emperor Supreme fell silent. For Supremes, ten breaths were an unimaginably long duration.


    A single breath was enough for Supremes to aplish much and ten breaths? If facing another Supreme of the same level, the time Lin Fei''s Illusory Realm suppressed the Azure Emperor Supreme¡ªten breaths¡ªwould be sufficient to allow an opponent to kill the Azure Emperor Supreme several times over.


    The Illusory Realm, indeed, surpassed the expectations of the Azure Emperor Supreme. It wasn''t simply a matter of strong mental will; there was no resisting once the Illusory Realm descended.


    "Wait, if the Illusory Realm is this powerful," he pondered aloud, "could it suppress multiple Supremes at once? Like, three or five Supremes?"


    The Azure Emperor Supreme seemed to have thought of something significant and immediately inquired.


    Lin Fei pondered for a moment before slowly responding, "If it''s three or five Supremes, the Illusory Realm might indeed suppress them. However, it probably couldn''t suppress them for as long a duration. Perhaps it would only manage three or five breaths. To know for sure, we''d need to test it."


    Despite Lin Fei''s conservative estimation, the Azure Emperor Supreme''s eyes lit up, visibly excited.


    "Three breaths, five breaths, hahaha, that''s enough! Even if it could suppress for a single breath, that would be sufficient!" he eximed. "Once suppressed by your Illusory Realm, even just for a breath, they would bepletely unguarded, essentially sitting ducks. At that moment, if I¡ªor another Supreme¡ªwere to strike unexpectedly, could we not potentially eliminate some of the Dark Demon Domain''s Supremes?"


    "Eliminate the Dark Demon Domain''s Supremes?" Lin Fei was startled by the idea.


    Indeed, eliminating Supremes from the Dark Demon Domain, even if they possessed the Dark Demon Heart and could regenerate, what immense resources would it consume? How much energy? And importantly, how much time?


    Clearly, once a Supreme of the Dark Demon Domain fell, it would not be a swift recovery for them. Such a blow would be significant for the Dark Demon Domain.


    After all, Supremes are the elite core in any realm. The fall of a single Supreme in the Divine Realm had frightened many Supremes into leaving. If the Dark Demon Domain were to lose one or even several Supremes, what an immense morale boost it would be for the entire Divine Realm! It might even throw the Dark Demon Domain into disarray.


    The more the Azure Emperor Supreme thought about it, the more he saw it as a viable strategy.


    "If we can somehow eliminate one, two, or even three Supremes from the Dark Demon Domain," the Azure Emperor Supreme contemted, "it might justpel them to temporarily halt their expansion or invasion. This would be crucial for our entire Divine Realm. At the very least, it would buy more time for the Divine Realm."


    Lin Fei understood the Azure Emperor Supreme''s n. He was preparing to use Lin Fei''s Illusory Realm as a "support" tool for the Supremes¡ªaiding them in their battle against the Supremes of the Dark Demon Domain.


    "Azure Emperor Supreme, your suggestion is worth a try," Lin Fei acknowledged. "However, facing so many Supremes from the Dark Demon Domain alone might be insufficient. It would be best to gather more Supremes, perhaps even all the Supremes of the Divine Realm, and then engage in a grand battle with the Dark Demon Domain¡ªa battle of Supremes! Once victorious, or if we manage to y some of the Dark Demon Domain''s Supremes, it would also boost the morale of our Divine Realm and could severely demoralize the Dark Demon Domain."


    Lin Fei agreed with the strategy. Of course, this n was not without its ws. Indeed, Lin Fei might find himself in danger.


    After all, this would be a battle of Supremes, and Lin Fei, directly participating in such a Supreme battle, could attract the focused attention of the Dark Demon Domain''s Supremes.


    "Lin Fei, do not worry," the Azure Emperor Supreme reassured him. "Not all of the Divine Realm''s Supremes have left. Though few remain¡ªless than the number of fingers on both hands¡ªthere are still some. This time, to battle the Dark Demon Domain, we must gather them all to act together."


    Lin Fei nodded, "Then I leave it all in your capable hands, Azure Emperor Supreme."


    "Very well, I will notify them now," dered the Azure Emperor Supreme.


    Thus, Lin Fei took his leave and returned to his own residence. Gathering the other Supremes of the Divine Realm would take some time, and Lin Fei could use this opportunity to carefully assess his own strength.


    Now, Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm had also greatly improved. Even if it could not withstand a hit from a Supreme, it wouldn''t copse instantly.


    Moreover, Lin Fei still had the Illusory Realm, always ready to "suppress" those Dark Demon Domain Supremes, buying him time and opportunities to escape. The so-called dangers, for Lin Fei, were not as significant.


    Now, it remained to be seen how many Supremes would be willing to engage in another grand battle with the Dark Demon Domain.


    "I hope the Azure Emperor Supreme can persuade those Supremes of the Divine Realm..." Lin Fei mused, with no better n at hand, he could only quietly wait.


    At the abode of the Azure Emperor Supreme, one after another, figures emerged from a spatial passage. These figures were all Supremes.


    One by one, two by two, until finally, seven figures had stepped out from the passage¡ªall Supremes. Together with the Azure Emperor Supreme, they totaled eight Supremes.


    However, the Azure Emperor Supreme furrowed his brow and asked, "Where is Supreme Xuanzhao? Why hasn''t Supreme Xuanzhaoe?"


    The Azure Emperor Supreme was familiar with these Supremes and even knew clearly which Supremes remained in the Divine Realm. Among them, only Supreme Xuanzhao was absent, prompting his inquiry.


    "Xuanzhao has left the Divine Realm," one of the Supremes sighed heavily and slowly exined. "He has gone to the Chaos and will not return."


    A silence fell over the group, and the Azure Emperor Supreme did not speak further. Another Supreme had departed. The number of Supremes remaining in the Divine Realm was dwindling. Perhaps one day, the Divine Realm might indeed find itself devoid of any Supremes.


    "Well then, since Supreme Xuanzhao has made his choice to leave, that is his decision," the Azure Emperor Supreme finally spoke again. "The reason I have called you all here is to prepare for another grand battle with the Dark Demon Domain¡ªa battle at the level of Supremes! This battle may very well be a turning point for the Divine Realm. And I have already seen a glimmer of hope!"


    With these words, the purpose of the gathering was made clear; yet, the seven Supremes of the Divine Realm fell into a deep silence.

 628. Illusory Realm Suppresses Seven Supremes

    628. Illusory Realm Suppresses Seven Supremes


    "What? Another battle at the level of Supremes?" eximed one of the Supremes. "Azure Emperor Supreme, have you lost your mind?"


    "What''s the situation now? All of us Supremes together number only eight, while the Dark Demon Domain boasts over twenty, perhaps even thirty Supremes! With such a disparity in numbers, how can we possibly engage in a grand battle against the Supremes of the Dark Demon Domain?"


    "If there really is a battle, it''s possible we might bepletely annihted. Then, the Divine Realm would be truly finished!"


    Many Supremes opposed the idea. Indeed, if they were dispersed throughout various locations, they might still be able to resist the Dark Demon Domain somewhat, perhaps even stalling some of their actions.


    But if they gathered together for a grand battle against the Supremes of the Dark Demon Domain, they might bepletely overwhelmed and annihted. The cost was too great, and naturally, the other Supremes objected.


    However, facing opposition from the other Supremes, the Azure Emperor Supreme remained calm, seemingly not anxious at all. Instead, he calmly asked, "Don''t you want to know what ''glimmer of hope'' I was talking about? Do you really think I''d lead us to our deaths?"


    The other seven Supremes paused, taken aback. Right, why would the Azure Emperor Supreme lead them to their deaths?


    There must be some assurance. But under the current circumstances, where could there be any assurance? There seemed to be not even a sliver of hope.


    The Azure Emperor Supreme, speaking slowly and deliberately, said, "Do you know of Martial Ancestor Lin, Lin Fei of my Ancient Covenant? He has a method worth trying. Perhaps, it could turn the tide and save the Divine Realm!"


    The seven Supremes raised their eyebrows. They, of course, recognized Lin Fei. His name was even more renowned than those of the Supremes. Almost everyone in the entire Divine Realm knew of him. But how many in the Divine Realm really knew of these Supremes?


    However, no matter how famous Lin Fei was or how immensely talented, he was currently merely a Martial Ancestor. To rely on a Martial Ancestor to y a significant role at the level of Supremes, even to the point of potentially turning the tide¡ªcould that really be possible?


    Facing the doubtful gazes of the gathered Supremes, the Azure Emperor Supreme remained unperturbed, his demeanor calm and even amused. "Whether it''s true or not, you will know once you see it for yourselves. More words from me would be superfluous!" he dered confidently.


    "Lin Fei," he called out, prompting an immediate response.


    At that moment, Lin Fei, who had been deep in meditation within his secluded chamber, thought he heard a familiar voice echoing in his mind. "Lin Fei,e quickly to the grand hall of the Ancient Covenant."


    Startled, Lin Fei realized it was the Azure Emperor Supreme calling. It seemed that the Emperor had already gathered the other Supremes of the Divine Realm. Wasting no time, he rose to his feet and, with a swift motion, vanished from the chamber.


    At the Ancient Covenant''s grand hall, the assembled Supremes, despite their skepticism, waited silently. They were curious to see what method Lin Fei, so highly trusted by the Azure Emperor Supreme, possessed that could possibly turn the tide of their dire situation.


    Without witnessing it firsthand, they remained incredulous. To them, the idea that a mere Martial Ancestor could alter the course of events seemed nothing short of fanciful.


    Regardless of how eloquently the Azure Emperor Supreme had spoken, they held firm in their disbelief.


    Suddenly, the air within the grand hall vibrated, and from the void, a figure emerged¡ªLin Fei stepped forward. His arrival drew intense scrutiny, with several piercing gazes fixed squarely on him. The weight of their stares brought a palpable pressure, a reminder of the august presence of the Supremes themselves.


    Despite facing the intense scrutiny and the palpable pressure from the seven Supremes, Lin Fei maintained hisposure and respectfully greeted them: "Lin Fei pays respects to the esteemed Supremes!"


    The Supremes acknowledged him with nods, already aware of Lin Fei''s formidable reputation. Rumors had long circted that Lin Fei, with his exceptional talents, was likely to be a new Supreme of the Divine Realm. His demeanor alone set him apart from ordinary Martial Ancestors, not to mention his reported escapes from the clutches of Dark Demon Domain Supremes.


    The Azure Emperor Supreme, seeing Lin Fei, gave a slight nod and addressed the gathering.


    "Lin Fei, the Supremes here are somewhat skeptical of your capabilities," he said. "Please, demonstrate your Illusory Realm. Let them see your methods, and see for yourself how long you can suppress these seven Supremes."


    Hearing the word "suppress" used by the Azure Emperor Supreme stirred a mix of curiosity and displeasure among the Supremes. They were, after all, Supremes in their own right¡ªcould they really be suppressed by a single individual, much less a Martial Ancestor?


    "Esteemed Supremes, please bear with me," Lin Fei said, lifting his head and scanning the seven Supremes who stood with hands sped behind their backs, their expressionsposed.


    "Lin Fei, proceed with your demonstration. Let''s see what you can do to suppress us, seven Supremes," they responded indifferently, their curiosity piqued.


    "Very well, then I must beg your pardon," Lin Fei replied without further hesitation. He had faced Supremes before, and seven Supremes did not intimidate him.


    Confident in his Illusory Realm''s capabilities, Lin Fei was curious to see just how long he could maintain suppression against such formidable opponents. Would it be three breaths, or perhaps five?


    With a simplemand, "Illusory Realm!" Lin Fei activated his unique ability.


    As the Illusory Realm descended with a resounding "boom," the seven Supremes stood hands behind their backs, seemingly unconcerned. They were curious, no doubt, but skeptical¡ªafter all, what could a mere Martial Ancestor do against seven Supremes?


    However, as the Illusory Realm enveloped them, their expressions shifted dramatically. They found themselves suddenly pulled into a peculiar environment, their minds trapped in an unexpected state of suppression from which they couldn''t escape. By the time they thought to struggle, it was already toote.


    The spectacle of seven Supremes simultaneously subdued by the Illusory Realm of a Martial Ancestor was astonishing. Within the grand hall, the Azure Emperor Supreme watched with a faint smile.


    "Suppressed," he murmured. "Lin Fei''s Illusory Realm is indeed extraordinarily powerful. Not only can it suppress a Supreme, but it can also suppress multiple Supremes simultaneously."


    The Azure Emperor Supreme had suspected as much, but seeing it in action was something else entirely. He remained silent, observing quietly to see just how long the suppression wouldst.


    One breath passed, then two. Lin Fei showed no signs of strain. After three full breaths, the Supremes showed no signs of recovery, and Lin Fei still appeared effortless.


    The Azure Emperor Supreme''s expression grew serious; this performance was beyond even what he had anticipated.


    Three breaths could be seen as remarkable enough, but the suppression continued.


    Four breaths... Five breaths... Six breaths...


    After a full six breaths, one of the Supremes slowly began to emerge from the suppression, the first to break free from Lin Fei''s Illusory Realm. The expression on his face, as he recalled being subdued, was grim; to be suppressed by a Martial Ancestor was not only shocking but also somewhat humiliating, especially given the duration.


    "Alright, Lin Fei, retract your Illusory Realm," the Azure Emperor Supreme finally spoke, acknowledging the demonstration''s sess. Suppressing seven Supremes for six breaths was more than enough to prove the power of Lin Fei''s technique.


    At the Azure Emperor Supreme''smand, Lin Fei withdrew the Illusory Realm, and all the Supremes quickly regained their full faculties.

 629. All Seven Supremes were Shocked

    629. All Seven Supremes were Shocked


    "What, we were really suppressed?" one of the Supremes eximed in disbelief. "Inconceivable! A mere Martial Ancestor suppressed seven of us? And for not just a fleeting moment?"


    "What kind of technique is this? Once the mind is suppressed, one has no defenses left, bing a sitting duck for any attack."


    "Ordinary attacks are one thing, but what if it were an attack from a peer?" another added. "Such attacks could be fatal, potentially leading to our downfall!"


    The astonishment was palpable among the Supremes. Though they appeared unharmed, their situation had been perilously dire. Had the Azure Emperor Supreme chosen to strike, he could have potentially eliminated some of them, given theirplete vulnerability under Lin Fei''s mental suppression.


    "How do you feel?" the Azure Emperor Supreme asked, a half-smile ying on his lips, sensing their shaken demeanors.


    One of the Supremes, his eyes glinting with barely restrained excitement, quickly asked, "Azure Emperor Supreme, how long did Lin Fei suppress us?"


    "Six breaths," the Azure Emperor responded, not bothering to conceal the truth. "For some with weaker mental fortitude, it could even extend to seven or eight breaths."


    "Six breaths?" another Supreme murmured. "That''s more than enough, truly more than enough! Six breaths is sufficient time topletely annihte a Supreme."


    "And more importantly, as long as Lin Fei is with us, we are nearly invincible," added another. "With six breaths of suppression, we could easily escape if we are outmatched. Even though the Dark Demon Domain has many Supremes, how many can they dispatch at once? When their numbers increase, but Lin Fei can suppress them for about three breaths, that alone would suffice!"


    "You''re right," agreed the Azure Emperor Supreme. "This could be our only hope, even a turning point for the Divine Realm!"


    The Supremes, veterans of countless battles, fully recognized the strategic advantage Lin Fei''s Illusory Realm provided.


    With Lin Fei''s ability, as long as he remained unharmed, the eight Supremes need not fear any number of opponents from the Dark Demon Domain.


    "So, my friends, do you agree to engage in a grand battle of Supremes with the Dark Demon Domain?" the Azure Emperor Supreme asked eagerly, his eyes alight with anticipation.


    "Of course!" they responded. "With the Illusory Realm, what do we have to fear? However, we must ensure Lin Fei''s safety at all costs. Only then can we properly contend with the Supremes of the Dark Demon Domain."


    "Indeed," another chimed in, "I suggest that in this uing grand battle with the Dark Demon Domain, we must do everything possible to eliminate at least one if not two or even three Supremes. Only by doing so can we boost the morale of the Divine Realm and truly intimidate the Dark Demon Domain!"


    "Let us seize this opportunity for the Divine Realm to catch its breath."


    These Supremes shared the same sentiment as the Azure Emperor Supreme. Now aware of Lin Fei''s capabilities and unique techniques, they harbored no fear and even felt empowered to expand the battleground, hoping to draw in as many Supremes from the Dark Demon Domain as possible.


    "Leave the protection of Brother Lin to me," spoke up a Supreme with white hair and beard.


    "With ck Tortoise Supreme protecting Lin, there is certainly nothing to worry about!" another added, relieved.


    "That''s right, with fellow daoist ck Tortoise acting, we all feel at ease. There''s no better candidate than ck Tortoise Supreme," confirmed yet another.


    Seeing ck Tortoise Supreme¡ªrenowned for his defensive capabilities¡ªvolunteer, the other Supremes felt reassured. Among them, none could match ck Tortoise in defense.


    As long as ck Tortoise was willing to protect Lin Fei, even several Supremes from the Dark Demon Domain would not be able to harm him.


    "However, there''s still a tricky issue," one Supreme pointed out. "How do we lure out those Supremes from the Dark Demon Domain? Ideally, the more, the better."


    Indeed, this was not an easy task. It''s not as simple as wanting a battle and having one, especially now that the Supremes were eager to engage with more Supremes from the Dark Demon Domain, hoping to inflict heavy damage or even annihte them. This would require a monumental battle that could draw out the Supremes from the Dark Demon Domain, necessitating some strategic nning.


    "This isn''t difficult," Azure Emperor Supreme proposed confidently. "The Dark Demon Domain has control over the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain. Then let''s go to the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain and wreak havoc, and ughter extensively. It so happens that Lin Fei also needs a substantial amount of dark demon life essence to enhance his strength


    With our power,mitting widespread ughter in the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain, if the Supremes of the Dark Demon Domain do not intervene, then all the dark demons in the realm will surely be annihted by us.


    Such a heavy toll would be unbearable for the Dark Demon Domain! Therefore, once we act, those Supremes from the Dark Demon Domain will surely step in to stop us, and they might even use this opportunity to try to capture us all at once. Wouldn''t that achieve our goal?"


    The method proposed by the Azure Emperor Supreme sparked a visible reaction among the seven Supremes. They saw it as a good strategy. upying the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain had its advantages and disadvantages for the Dark Demon Domain.


    The pros were obvious, but the cons, as the Azure Emperor Supreme pointed out, involved the inevitability of a response should they attack the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain.


    This meant that the Dark Demon Domain had staked a im in the Divine Realm, a im they would not easily relinquish. However, this scenario stripped the Divine Realm''s Supremes of many of their reservations.


    "Let''s prepare for one day," one Supreme suggested. "Tomorrow, we''ll all head to the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain."


    Thus, the eight Supremes agreed to depart the next day for the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain. Watching the seven Supremes leave, the grand hall of the Ancient Covenant headquarters was left with only the Azure Emperor Supreme and Lin Fei.


    "Azure Emperor Supreme, can we really seed?" Lin Fei asked.


    "We must seed," the Azure Emperor Supreme replied firmly. "And we can only afford to seed. If we fail, the consequences are unimaginable. The Divine Realm might fall into the hands of the dark demon forces prematurely. Therefore, this battle is one where we cannot afford to lose."


    The Azure Emperor Supreme''s gaze was profound, a hint of resolve flickering in his eyes. This battle was critical¡ªthey could not afford a defeat, for the stakes were too high for the Divine Realm.


    Lin Fei fell silent. This battle was fraught with danger for him as well. Even under the protection of ck Tortoise Supreme, the risks were significant.


    Lin Fei''s Illusory Realm had advanced, but his Eternal Realm was still in the process of transformation¡ªit was close yet still iplete.


    "If only my Eternal Realm could transform," Lin Fei pondered. That transformation would truly enable him to engage in battles among Supremes.


    Returning to his chamber, Lin Fei essed his system panel to check his status:


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Realm: Martial Ancestor</strong>


    <strong>World Level: Minor World (Progress: 76%)</strong>


    <strong>Illusory Realm: True Immortal level</strong>


    Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm had progressed but had not yet reached 100%pletion.


    "I still need arge amount of the essence of dark demon life," Lin Fei thought to himself. "If I could obtain the essence of those Supremes from the Dark Demon Domain, perhaps my Eternal Realm could immediately transform..."


    A glint of determination shone in Lin Fei''s eyes. Tomorrow''s journey to the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain could be his opportunity. If even one Supreme from the Dark Demon Domain were to fall, Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm might have the chance to transform. What power level could he achieve once his Eternal Realm surged? Lin Fei could hardly imagine.


    Perhaps, once transformed, Lin Fei could rival a Supreme. With that thought, Lin Fei closed his eyes to meditate, quietly waiting for what the next day would bring.

 630. Eight Supremes Descend on the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain

    630. Eight Supremes Descend on the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain


    Three days had passed when Lin Fei heard the voice of the Azure Emperor Supreme in his ear, calling him to action. "Lin Fei,e to the Ancient Covenant headquarters grand hall, we are about to depart for the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain."


    With a swift motion, Lin Fei opened his eyes.


    "We''re heading to the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain now?" he thought.


    These three days hadn''t changed much for Lin Fei; they were merely a brief period for rest and to adjust his state of readiness.


    The main task had been on the eight Supremes¡ªthey needed to investigate the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain to devise a strategy to lure out all the dark demon supremes there and engage them in a crucial battle.


    Without hesitation, Lin Fei immediately headed to the grand hall of the Ancient Covenant headquarters. Arriving swiftly, he found the eight Supremes already assembled. Each one wore a grave expression; they were acutely aware of what this mission meant for them and the entire Divine Realm. It was a matter of life and death, absolutely pivotal, and failure was not an option.


    They had spent three days preparing, and though nothing could ever be guaranteed without fault, they were as ready as they could be.


    "You''re just in time, Lin Fei," greeted one of the Supremes. "We are ready to head directly to the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain. Once there, we will first attack key dark demon strongholds, destroy some of their bases, and kill some dark demons. Then, we will move directly to the southern part."


    "There, the Dark Demon Domain has its second stronghold, reportedly overseen by several Supremes. That will be our opportunity. With your Illusory Realm, securing these dark Supremes should be manageable, right? If we''re lucky, we might even eliminate some of their Supremes before arge force can respond. That would give us the upper hand and perhaps a slim chance of victory..."


    The Azure Emperor Supreme detailed the n meticulously, treating Lin Fei as one of their own¡ªclear evidence of the high regard in which he held Lin Fei.


    Lin Fei nodded solemnly and responded, "I will follow your arrangements, Azure Emperor Supreme."


    "Good. Once we''re in the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain, Lin Fei, your biggest concern will be your own safety," the Azure Emperor Supreme continued seriously. "ck Tortoise Supreme will apany you at all times. But even so, you must remain cautious. Your safety may be even more crucial than ours. Do you understand?"


    "Let''s not dy any further; let''s depart now," dered the Azure Emperor Supreme. Together, the group of nine,prising the eight Supremes plus Lin Fei, stepped into a void portal and vanished, setting their course straight for the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain.


    Upon arriving in the northern part of the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain, space rippled, and the group emerged with a sense of urgency.


    "Move quickly, show no mercy at this stronghold," the Azure Emperor Suprememanded. "Lin Fei, all the dark demon life essence will be yours."


    Acknowledging with a nod, Lin Fei prepared himself for the task ahead.


    As the Supremes appeared in the sky, the dark demons within the stronghold panicked.


    "It''s the Divine Realm''s Supremes!" they shouted among each other, scrambling to escape and report the sudden invasion. But resistance was futile; they were up against eight Supremes, a meticulously nned and overpowering force.


    As the dark demons attempted to flee, Lin Fei activated his Illusory Realm, engulfing the entire area of hundreds of miles around the stronghold. Instantly, every life within was suppressed, their minds shackled, leaving them disoriented and immobile.


    Simultaneously, the eight Supremes struck. The very fabric of space seemed to copse under theirbined might. Within moments, the stronghold was obliterated, turned to ashes.


    "Eternal Realm, gather!" Lin Feimanded, his Eternal Realm springing into action, absorbing all the dark demon life essence released in the assault. This influx of life essence began to enrich his realm, spawning increasingly diverse and potentially higher forms of life within it.


    However, no sentient life forms had emerged yet, which Lin Fei sensed might be the key to a qualitative transformation of his Eternal Realm.


    One breath, two breath, three breath...


    In less than three breaths, what was once a buzzing stronghold of the Dark Demon Domain was reduced to nothingness.


    "Do not tarry, let us proceed!" With these words, the Azure Emperor Supreme and his cohort vanished into the fabric of space, leaving no trace behind. They had just left the northern stronghold of the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain.


    Then, leading Lin Fei, the Azure Emperor Supreme continued to appear across the eastern, western, and southern regions of the realm,ying waste to the Dark Demon Domain''s major strongholds. Their speed was unfathomable, rendering the Dark Demon Domain''s response sluggish and ineffective.


    "Damnation, where have those Divine Realm Supremes gone?" bellowed the Dark Demon Lord. "To think, Supremes stooping to assault our strongholds! Capture them! We must surely catch them."


    "All Supremes, mobilize at once, we must y those Divine Realm Supremes!" roared the Dark Demon Lord in his fury. The intelligence reports were a tant affront to his authority, and so, without hesitation and regardless of the cost, he ordered all Supremes to pursue and kill the Azure Emperor Supreme and his allies.


    Meanwhile, the Divine Realm''s Supremes had already reached the southern part of the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain. They were manifesting across various locations, primarily to obliterate significant strongholds of the Dark Demon Domain and to obfuscate the vision of their Supremes, making it impossible for the enemy to predict their next target. This strategy afforded Lin Fei and hispanions precious time.


    Although their surprise attacks yielded significant results, the Dark Demon Supremes were capable of simr tactics. If they remained active, they would eventually unveil traces of their movements, potentially leading to their encirclement and capture. This posed a danger, but it was precisely what the Azure Emperor Supreme intended¡ªto actively lure the Dark Demon Domain into the open.


    Before that, however, they had one more significant task to aplish¡ªa task so monumental that it would deeply wound the Dark Demon Lord.


    "Up ahead lies the southern stronghold of the Dark Demon Domain, does it not?" queried one of the Supremes. "Several Dark Demon Supremes are stationed there. Although we slightly outnumber them, they could normally stall us."


    "Even a momentary dy would suffice for other Dark Demon Supremes to arrive," another added. "Thus, we must y one, perhaps even two or three Dark Demon Supremes before the others arrive, dealing a severe blow to their forces!"


    "Lin Fei, the oue now rests on you," concluded the Azure Emperor Supreme. All the Supremes then turned their gaze toward Lin Fei. Whether they could sessfully eliminate a Dark Demon Supreme depended on Lin Fei''s ability to ''shake'' those Supremes with his Illusory Realm.

 631. The Dark Demon Lord Strikes, Lin Fei Faces a Life-or-Death Predicament!

    631. The Dark Demon Lord Strikes, Lin Fei Faces a Life-or-Death Predicament!


    In the southern domain of the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain, within itsrgest stronghold, there resided three Supremes of the Dark Demon Domain. However, their expressions soured as they observed the situation unfolding in the void.


    Eight Supremes of the Divine Realm! How could eight Divine Realm Supremes appear outside their stronghold? Did the Dark Demon Lord not know? No, he must have been aware.


    The three Supremes immediately grasped the dire straits they were in.


    "Hold them off, our reinforcements will soon arrive," they strategized. "By then, their fate may well tilt towards doom."


    "Currently, there are only these eight Supremes left in the entire Divine Realm. Should they fall or suffer severe injuries, the Divine Realm will be left utterly defenseless. Then, the entire Divine Realm will be ours!"


    They realized that all they needed to do was dy. Hold off the eight Supremes. Once their reinforcements arrived, victory was assured!


    Just as they resolved to hold off the Supremes at all costs¡ª "Boom." The next moment, the Illusory Realm descended.


    With the arrival of the Illusory Realm, the entire stronghold and even the three Dark Demon Supremes felt a moment of dizziness.


    Then, all at once, the three Supremes and every Dark Demon in the stronghold froze, their faces disying utter bewilderment.


    The Illusory Realm had sessfully "stunned" the three Dark Demon Supremes!


    "We''ve seeded!" The eight Supremes, including the Azure Emperor, rejoiced at this pivotal development.


    Now, it was Lin Fei''s turn. His deployment of the Illusory Realm had not disappointed. It had indeed sessfully "stunned" the three Dark Demon Supremes. Now, it was up to the eight Supremes.


    "We don''t have much time," they acknowledged, "perhaps only a few breaths'' worth."


    "Regardless, before the Dark Demon Lord and his forces arrive, we must annihte several of the Dark Demon Supremes! Finally, all three Supremes must be in! Otherwise, we will be caught between two fires," Azure Emperor concluded, his voice resolute.


    He then took immediate action. Not just Azure Emperor¡ª the other seven Supremes joined him.


    "Kill."


    Together, the eight Supremes struck a blow as mighty as andslide, overwhelmingly advancing towards the three Supremes.


    "Boom."


    Atst, the attack of the eight Supremes fell upon the three Dark Demon Supremes.


    A breath!


    A single breath of time had passed.


    The frenzied power exploded instantaneously upon the three supreme beings. Yet, these were the Supremes of the Dark Demon Domain, known for their formidable strength. Even their mere physical prowess was daunting.


    Thus, despite being immobilized by Lin Fei''s Illusory Realm and rendered into living targets, they withstood the joint strike of the eight Divine Realm Supremes.


    "Two breaths!"


    Azure Emperor''s gaze was icy cold. Two breaths of time had psed, and the window for action was rapidly closing. The Dark Demon Lord could arrive at any moment, yet the three Supremes had not been vanquished¡ªnot even one.


    "Continue."


    Focusing their attacks on a single Supreme, they coordinated their power.


    "Three breaths!"


    "Boom."


    Finally, this time, one of the Dark Demon Domain''s Supremes was obliterated, his physical form exploding instantly. It took three breaths of time to y one Supreme, and two still remained.


    "Hum."


    Ripples of space began to undte within the void, a clear sign that the Dark Demon Lord and his forces were nearing. They were out of time.


    "Lin Fei, quick, consume the life essence of the Dark Demon Domain Supreme!" Azure Emperor shouted urgently to Lin Fei.


    "Eternal Realm, collect!"


    Without hesitation, Lin Fei unleashed the might of his Eternal Realm, swiftly ensnaring the essence of the Dark Demon Supreme''s flesh and blood into it.


    "Rumble."


    The essence of a Supreme, especially from the Dark Demon Domain, was terrifyingly potent. As soon as it was swept up by Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm, the realm itself began to undergo a transformation.


    Although the transformation required time, Lin Fei did not know exactly how much time was needed. All he knew was that his Eternal Realm seemed to be undergoing profound changes every moment. Perhaps the essence of a single Supreme was enough to catalyze a metamorphosis of his Eternal Realm.


    But time was up.


    "Four breaths!"


    Azure Emperor''s eyes were chillingly cold. Despite theirbined efforts, they had failed to eliminate the remaining two Dark Demon Supremes.


    Now, Azure Emperor''s gaze turned towards the spatial ripples in the void. The real challenge was upon them.


    The Dark Demon Lord arrived!


    "Crack."


    Finally, the void shattered. Majestic figures, exuding terrifying auras, traversed from the void. Leading them was the Dark Demon Lord himself. Behind him, at least dozens of figures followed¡ªall of them Supremes.


    Seeing the overwhelming number of these Supremes, a grave expression appeared on the faces of Azure Emperor and the others. Such was the might of the Dark Demon Domain!


    Even in its heyday, when all its Supremes were present, the Divine Realm was subdued by the Dark Demon Domain, at least at the level of Supremes.


    Now, with most of its Supremes gone and only eight remaining, how could they possibly stand against the scores of Dark Demon Domain Supremes?


    However, faced with the Dark Demon Lord and numerous Dark Demon Supremes, the Azure Emperor''s demeanor remained remarkably calm.


    The Dark Demon Lord''s eyes narrowed slightly, his gaze icy as a hint of murderous intent radiated from him.


    "You dare kill a Supreme of my Dark Demon Domain? Hmph, most of the Divine Realm''s Supremes have fled. Only you still cling to fantasies. Now, I willpletely destroy your illusions!"


    With a wave of his hand, the Dark Demon Lord initiated the assault.


    "Boom."


    Dozens of Dark Demon Supremes unleashed their true demonic forms, and the void was filled with their colossal, unmatched bodies.


    "Kill!"


    At the Dark Demon Lord''smand, a ferocious intent to kill soared to the heavens. Even the eight Supremes could not help but pale slightly.


    "Lin Fei!"


    Azure Emperor shouted urgently, a clear signal to act.


    Lin Fei, understanding the gravity of the moment, did not hesitate. With a mere thought, he deployed the Illusory Realm.


    "Boom."


    The Illusory Realm descended, enveloping an area of a thousand miles around, capturing all the Dark Demon Supremes within it, including the Dark Demon Lord himself.


    "This is..."


    As the Illusory Realm took effect, the bodies of the Dark Demon Supremes stiffened one by one, their eyes bing clouded. Clearly, their spirits were shaken by Lin Fei''s Illusory Realm.


    Only one was unaffected¡ªthe Dark Demon Lord himself! He was the supreme Ruler, adorned with numerous treasures, and his will was intertwined daily with the entire realm. Facing Lin Fei''s Illusory Realm was tantamount to facing the entire Dark Demon Domain. How could it possibly seed?


    "Lin Fei, quite impressive," he acknowledged. "A mere Martial Ancestor possessing such a peculiar power, specifically targeting the spirit? Interesting indeed. But futile, it has no effect on me. Today, I will end you!"


    A fierce light shed in the Dark Demon Lord''s eyes. If he could not y a Supreme at the moment, could he not y a Martial Ancestor?


    Martial Ancestors were not True Immortals. Once their physical particles were utterly annihted, they would perish.


    Thus, the Dark Demon Lord immediately targeted Lin Fei. Neither Lin Fei''s Illusory Realm nor his potential could be overlooked by him.


    With a sky-shrouding palm, the Dark Demon Lord struck. The atmosphere around Lin Fei constricted, locking onto him, and plunging him into a crisis of life and death.


    Lin Fei had a premonition. This palm seemed to surpass ordinary Supremes'' might. If he could not withstand this blow, he might very well die.

 632. Ten Breaths of Time!

    632. Ten Breaths of Time!


    Despite sensing the imminent danger, Lin Fei could neither flee nor escape. His aura was locked, and he was directly in the presence of the Dark Demon Lord.


    Lin Fei had previously stood undefeated before Supremes due to his Illusory Realm''s ability to immobilize them.


    However, his Illusory Realm could not affect the Dark Demon Lord, stripping Lin Fei of his advantage and forcing him to confront the Dark Demon Lord head-on.


    "Boom."


    Finally, the Dark Demon Lord''s palm struck down. Yet, before it could reach Lin Fei, a familiar figure appeared in front of him¡ªck Tortoise Supreme!


    ck Tortoise Supreme had always been at Lin Fei''s side, albeit often unnoticed. Now, his presence became profoundly significant.


    As Lin Fei faced danger, ck Tortoise Supreme finally intervened, forcefully blocking the Dark Demon Lord''s attack.


    "Dark Demon Lord, a supreme ruler attacking a mere Martial Ancestor?" ck Tortoise Supreme sneered coldly, his eyes filled with disdain as he stared at the Dark Demon Lord. "How disgraceful it is to bully the weak!"


    The Dark Demon Lord''s expression turned ugly. He was well aware of ck Tortoise Supreme''s capabilities, whose skills were almost entirely defensive.


    With ck Tortoise Supreme present, it was exceedingly difficult for the Dark Demon Lord to kill Lin Fei. Even several Supremes together would struggle to breach ck Tortoise Supreme''s defenses.


    Although the Dark Demon Lord was a ruler, this was not the Dark Demon Domain. Here in the Divine Realm, he was only marginally stronger than an ordinary Supreme; there was no fundamental difference.


    Perhaps the Dark Demon Lord had some ultimate moves or powerful treasures at his disposal, but those were dependent on specific conditions.


    Now facing ck Tortoise Supreme, the Dark Demon Lord found himself at a loss. At least in the short term, he had no way to counter ck Tortoise Supreme. However, over a longer period, the situation might not remain the same.


    Moreover, although Lin Fei''s Illusory Realm could immobilize many Dark Demon Supremes, since it did not affect the Dark Demon Lord, he could disrupt the efforts of the Divine Realm''s Supremes. They were unable to kill any Dark Demon Supremes.


    This meant that both parties were essentially in a deadlock. They were in a standoff, and neither side was able to ovee the other.


    However, the Dark Demon Domain held the advantage. Lin Fei''s Illusory Realm could only immobilize for a few breaths. Once that time passed, the other Dark Demon Supremes would regain consciousness.


    Then, the eight Supremes of the Divine Realm would face the dozens of Dark Demon Supremes¡ªa perilously precarious situation!


    But even in this scenario, escape was but a wishful thought.


    "Hmph, even if I don''t kill you now," the Dark Demon Lord said coldly, "how long can you hold out? In a few more breaths, they will awaken, and you won''t be able to escape! At least, he cannot escape!"


    While the other Supremes might be able to flee, the Dark Demon Lord was confident in his ability to prevent Lin Fei from escaping.


    As long as ck Tortoise Supreme attempted to take Lin Fei with him, the Dark Demon Lord could intervene. Stopping one person alone was still within the Dark Demon Lord''s capabilities.


    One breath, two breaths, three breaths!


    A full three breaths of time passed. The Dark Demon Supremes, immobilized by Lin Fei''s Illusory Realm, began to show signs of instability, subtly struggling against the constraints, causing the faces of many Supremes to change slightly.


    Particrly for ck Tortoise Supreme, his expression turned anxious as he asked Azure Emperor, "Azure Emperor, what should we do now? We might be able to escape, but Lin Fei..."


    His implication was clear. They could escape, but Lin Fei could not. He was targeted by the Dark Demon Lord, who would allow other Supremes to leave but never Lin Fei.


    Azure Emperor''s brow furrowed slightly.


    "It seems our mission has failed," he admitted. "We thought we could use Lin Fei''s Illusory Realm to immobilize the Dark Demon Supremes for a while, then use that time to kill some of them to boost the morale of the Divine Realm and severely damage the Dark Demon Domain.


    However, the Illusory Realm cannot hold the Dark Demon Lord, leading our n to fall apart. We are even trapped in a perilous situation now. But no matter what, we cannot abandon Lin Fei. Even if we all have to stay here, we must ensure that Lin Fei escapes! His importance to us is unquestionable, even more so than our own lives as Supremes."


    "Now we go to confront the Dark Demon Lord. We must let Lin Fei escape at all costs!" Azure Emperor then said to Lin Fei, "The Dark Demon Lord has been watching you constantly. If you want to escape, it will require all eight of us to hold off the Dark Demon Lord."


    "You need to leave. At any cost! Withdraw your Illusory Realm. Once you do, you won''t have much time to escape. But no matter what, all eight of us will shield you from all threats. Only if you escape can the rest of us Supremes manage. They can''t do much to us, and we can always escape at any moment."


    Lin Fei looked up at Azure Emperor, understanding the gravity of the situation. Azure Emperor made it sound simple, but escaping? That might not be so easy. Facing dozens of Dark Demon Supremes and the Dark Demon Lord himself, even a Supreme would find it difficult to leave.


    Perhaps some Supremes might manage to escape, but likely at the cost of leaving half of them behind. Once a Supreme dies, that''s a true fall¡ªa cost too great to bear.


    Yet, Lin Fei remained silent. He knew clearly¡ªif he didn''t leave, he would continue to be targeted by the Dark Demon Lord. If his Illusory Realm could no longer hold the other Supremes, Lin Fei would be in grave danger.


    Strength! It was all a matter of insufficient strength. If only his power were greater, would such dire choices even be necessary?


    Inside Lin Fei, the Eternal Realm continued its profound transformation, reshaping everything within.


    "Ten breaths!" Lin Fei suddenly raised his head, looking determinedly at Azure Emperor. With each word heavy with resolve, he dered, "Give me just ten more breaths of time! Maybe then we can turn the tide!"


    His words slightly stunned ck Tortoise Supreme, who hurriedly interjected, "Lin Fei, what can you possibly do in just ten breaths? You need to leave now¡ªthat''s what''s most important!"


    Lin Fei didn''t borate further, but his gaze remained intensely fixed on Azure Emperor. After a long moment of contemtion, the Azure Emperor seemed to reach a decision.


    Speaking slowly but with determination, he affirmed, "Alright, we will secure you ten breaths of time! No one will disturb you, nor will anyone threaten you during these breaths. If the situation does not improve after ten breaths, we will risk everything to ensure your safety and see you out!"


    With his words firm and resolute, Azure Emperor did not hesitate. Turning, he charged toward the Dark Demon Lord, choosing to trust in Lin Fei''s request.


    The remaining seven Supremes exchanged nces, their decision unanimous. They too would ce their trust in Lin Fei¡ªor rather, in Azure Emperor''s judgment.


    "Refusing to flee?" The Dark Demon Lord mocked as he observed their actions. "Very well, it seems you are courting death. If that is the case, I shall oblige you!" His annoyance ring into greater fury, his intent to kill intensified.


    "Boom!"


    The Dark Demon Lord met the challenge head-on. At the same time, the dozens of Dark Demon Supremes previously immobilized by Lin Fei''s Illusory Realm gradually came to their senses. In an instant, a terrifying oppressive force filled the void, nearly sealing off every corner of space.


    Lin Fei, along with the eight Supremes, immediately felt the immense pressure bearing down on them.

 633. Only One Breath Left! Has Lin Fei Failed?

    633. Only One Breath Left! Has Lin Fei Failed?


    "Hold on!" was the solemand from Azure Emperor, yet every Supreme understood its full weight. They must endure for ten breaths.


    "Kill!" The eight Supremesunched an offensive. Only ck Tortoise Supreme stayed close to Lin Fei, ready to protect him at a moment''s notice, prepared for any emergency.


    At this moment, Lin Fei had his eyes closed, his consciousness entirely focused within his internal Eternal Realm, which was undergoing a profound transformation. Lifeforms were emerging¡ªnumerous, including some of enormous stature.


    Yet, Lin Fei was waiting for a very special kind of life to appear: intelligent life. Only with the emergence of intelligent beings would his world hold boundless potential; otherwise, it would remain a primitive realm.


    Meanwhile, Lin Fei''s progress in cultivating his Eternal Realm continued to advance: 77%, 78%, 79%, 80%...


    His realm evolved slowly because he had consumed the essence of a Dark Demon Supreme''s flesh. This essence catalyzed the transformation, but such changes required time.


    Hence, Lin Fei had asked Azure Emperor for ten breaths¡ªto let his Eternal Realm fully transform into a True Monarch-level world. With this, even without bing a Supreme himself, Lin Fei felt confident in possessing powerparable to one.


    With both his Illusory Realm and Supreme-like strength, Lin Fei could be a variable¡ªa variable capable of ying Supremes.


    However, enduring these ten breaths proved immensely challenging.


    One breath!


    In just a single breath, Azure Emperor found himself overwhelmed. He faced the Dark Demon Lord and was repelled with a direct strike.


    Simultaneously, several other Supremes lunged at him. The Dark Demon Lord alone was formidable, but in the Divine Realm, he did not possess the power to overwhelm everything. It was the force hemanded¡ªthe many Dark Demon Supremes¡ªthat truly exemplified his terrifying strength.


    In an instant, the Azure Emperor was surrounded by numerous Dark Demon Supremes. The Dark Demon Lord did not linger in the fray but instead charged directly towards Lin Fei.


    "Boom." ck Tortoise Supreme intervened again, colliding with the Dark Demon Lord and sending him flying.


    Two breaths!


    Both sides had started with all their might. Although the battle seemed intense, only two breaths had passed.


    Lin Fei''s required ten breaths seemed achingly out of reach. Under full exertion, the eight Supremes managed to hold off their opponents for merely two breaths.


    Seeing this situation, Azure Emperor''s expression turned icy. He knew they must fight desperately now.


    "Particle Separation! Explode!"


    Azure Emperor decisively split off a portion of his particles.


    "Boom."


    The particles of a Supreme are terrifyingly powerful, and their self-destruction unleashes earth-shattering force. The explosion of Azure Emperor''s particles momentarily stalled several Dark Demon Supremes.


    Three breaths!


    That was all they had managed, and only by Azure Emperor sacrificing himself. Seeing this, the other Divine Realm Supremes exchanged looks and gathered together.


    "The next particle explosion should be mine."


    "We have no choice but to resort to particle self-destruction!"


    "Correct, particles can eventually be restored. Today, even if we perish, we must block these Dark Demon Supremes."


    "Each of us will detonate a portion of our particles. With that power, even if the Dark Demon Lord knows we''re dying, he can do nothing about it."


    "Each explosion can dy them by about one breath, which should be enough!"


    Seven Supremes remained who had not yet detonated their particles. With only three breaths passed so far, if each Supreme could dy for one more breath, they could indeed secure Lin Fei the ten breaths he needed.


    "You..."


    The Dark Demon Lord, witnessing the Supremes repeatedly detonate their particles, his face gradually darkened. He clearly saw that the Azure Emperor and the others were stalling for time. But how long could they possibly dy? At most, only ten breaths. And what good were ten breaths?


    Despite a creeping unease in the depths of his heart, the Dark Demon Lord was powerless to prevent it. Particle detonation was a desperate measure, causing severe losses that would take a long time to recover.


    Supremes would only resort to such a tactic when absolutely cornered, a sign they were at their wits'' end and left with no other option but to fight with everything they had.


    Four breaths!


    Five breaths!


    Six breaths!


    As time incrementally passed, one Supreme after another detonated their particles. The Dark Demon Lord scoffed, "You just want to dy time, huh? Fine, I''ll give you the chance to dy!"


    The Dark Demon Lord was now curious to see just what these people were trying to aplish by dying. His cunning nature allowed him to see that these Supremes were subtly protecting Lin Fei. Even the efforts to dy time were likely for Lin Fei''s benefit.


    But Lin Fei was just a mere Martial Ancestor. How could he justify such extreme measures from so many Supremes? Even if they seeded in dying, could a mere Martial Ancestor turn the tide and save them?


    Naive!


    Regardless of what the Dark Demon Lord thought, time was slipping away.


    Seven breaths!


    Eight breaths!


    Nine breaths!


    In the blink of an eye, nine breaths of time had passed, but Lin Fei remained motionless, his eyes still closed.


    "Ten breaths are almost up, but there''s still no sign from Lin Fei. Has he failed?" wondered one of the Supremes.


    "Lin Fei asked us to dy for ten breaths; he must have had his reasons. But now, with almost ten breaths gone and no movement from him, it''s likely he has failed," another spected.


    "There''s still one breath left, why panic now?"


    "Wait! Just keep waiting! As long as ten breaths aren''t up, we wait!" Azure Emperor asserted with resolute determination.


    He believed in Lin Fei, despite the time nearing its end. Even with just one breath remaining, and many doubting what could possibly be achieved in such a brief moment, Azure Emperor remained steadfast.


    "Only one breath left now. Lin Fei still hasn''t made a move. A mere Martial Ancestor, what earth-shattering ability could he possibly possess? Even if he became a Supreme, what of it?" sneered the Dark Demon Lord.


    He had been closely monitoring Lin Fei, watching him intently. He too was curious to see what Lin Fei could possibly do after ten breaths that warranted the self-sacrifice of eight Divine Realm Supremes.


    Yet, Lin Fei hadn''t stirred, appearing to have failed. This only made the Dark Demon Lord scoff inwardly more. He felt he had overestimated Lin Fei¡ªa Martial Ancestor remains a Martial Ancestor and couldn''t possiblypare to a Supreme.


    Meanwhile, within the Eternal Realm, Lin Fei was not oblivious to the outside world. He was aware of everything, including that nine breaths had psed. He had only one breath left. However, his Eternal Realm seemed to still be short of transforming.


    "It''s close, so close... Intelligent life is about to emerge..." Lin Fei murmured under his breath. He was watching the Eternal Realm intently; it already harbored ample life, which should have been enough to give rise to intelligent beings.


    Yet, intelligent life had not emerged.


    "Maybe itcks a final catalyst. Or perhaps, I need to push it further..."


    Suddenly, a spark of inspiration shed through Lin Fei''s mind.

 634. Intelligent Life, the Birth of Divine Demon! The Eternal Realm Transforms!

    634. Intelligent Life, the Birth of Divine Demon! The Eternal Realm Transforms!


    Intelligent life! Lin Fei knew what hecked now was just that. The presence or absence of intelligent life within the Eternal Realm made a world of difference. Once intelligent life emerged, Lin Fei was confident that his Eternal Realm could evolve into a True Monarch-level world.


    "System." Lin Fei immediately summoned the system panel to review his current physical status.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Realm: Martial Ancestor</strong>


    <strong>World Level: Minor World (Progress: 99%)</strong>


    <strong>Illusory Realm: True Immortal Level</strong>


    Lin Fei saw that the progress of his Eternal Realm was at 99%. Just 1% shy ofpletion, which would allow it to transform into a True Monarch-level world.


    Yet, this 1% proved as challenging as scaling the heavens. Despite how much life he added to the Eternal Realm, the progress bar remained stagnant after reaching 99%.


    A nce at the system panel was all Lin Fei needed. The next moment, he no longer dyed. He had a probable understanding of why the Eternal Realm had yet to transform¡ªthere was ack of intelligent life.


    Thus, the Eternal Realm had not evolved. While intelligent life might naturally emerge given enough time, Lin Fei could wait no longer.


    Consequently, there was only one solution left: he must "create" intelligent life!


    Instead of using humans as a temte, Lin Fei opted for something different¡ªthe dark demons.


    Yes, the dark demons!


    Lin Fei felt that such beings, indeed powerful, were appropriate as the majority of life within the Eternal Realm had originated from the essence of Dark Demons and inherently bore some resemnce to them.


    Now, birthing intelligent life akin to that of the Demons posed no issue in Lin Fei''s mind. With a mere thought, a vast amount of essence blood materialized in the void¡ªthis was the collective essence of many lives from the Eternal Realm. He intended to use this essence to "fuse and create" a new intelligent being.


    Countless droplets of essence blood converged, gradually forming a massive orb of blood that spanned the void. Lin Fei took a deep breath. Mythologizing the Eternal Realm and creating life was not beyond his capabilities.


    "Come forth, Intelligent Life!" Lin Feimanded.


    "Boom."


    With the fall of his words, the massive orb of blood erupted violently.


    Ten breaths! Atst, the ten breaths had psed. Though it seemed Lin Fei had spent time checking the system and creating intelligent life, in reality, only one breath had passed since he began.


    The ten breaths were up, and the eight Supremes had no particles left to detonate. To do so would be tantamount to self-destruction.


    Despite recognizing Lin Fei''s importance, self-sacrifice was too cruel a demand for the Supremes. After all, they could depart and venture into the Chaos, immortal and indestructible. To ask them to sacrifice themselves was simply too much.


    The Dark Demon Lord, recognizing this truth, couldn''t help but smirk. "So protective of Lin Fei, do you truly believe a mere Martial Ancestor can turn the tide? You, esteemed Supremes, have fallen so low as to pin all your hopes on a mere Martial Ancestor? Ha! Laughable, trulyughable! Now, none of you can stop me. I wish to see what this Lin Fei can do that has made so many of you believe in him."


    With a sh, the Dark Demon Lord moved to intercept Lin Fei.


    "Whoosh."


    But in the next moment, Azure Emperor interposed himself between them.


    "Dark Demon Lord, if you want to reach Lin Fei, you''ll have to get past me first!" he dered resolutely.


    "Azure Emperor, with your current state?" The Dark Demon Lord scoffed derisively. "Blocking me is but a vain hope!"


    His presence unleashed a terrifying aura, overwhelming and bearing down on Azure Emperor.


    Azure Emperor''s face paled; he couldn''t withstand it. In his current state, having detonated his particles, standing against the Dark Demon Lord¡ªand the many other Dark Demon Supremes¡ªwas too much. If it came to blows, Azure Emperor might very well perish.


    "Retreat or die!" The Dark Demon Lord''s gaze turned ice-cold, his murderous intent palpable.


    As the Dark Demon Lord slowly approached Azure Emperor, "Swoosh." Suddenly, Lin Fei, who had been motionless and even had his eyes closed, suddenly opened them. A glint of sharp brilliance shed within as if divine light had emerged.


    The moment Lin Fei opened his eyes, he saw Azure Emperor and also the Dark Demon Lord.


    However, the Dark Demon Lord, seeing Lin Fei, showed a trace of disdain. To him, Lin Fei was not even a worthy adversary. He nned to cut down Azure Emperor first and then crush Lin Fei with ease. A mere Martial Ancestor was hardly worth his concern.


    Yet, Lin Fei''s expression remained calm, or rather,posed!


    "Eternal Realm!" Lin Fei cried out lowly.


    "Boom."


    Lin Fei transformed into the realm itself as the Eternal Realm descended with great force, swiftly enveloping Azure Emperor, the Dark Demon Lord, and all others within its vast expanse.


    Whether they were other Supremes or Supremes of the Dark Demon Domain, it made no difference¡ªthey were all drawn into Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm.


    Simultaneously, Lin Fei slowly articted, "Divine demon, be born!"


    While his Eternal Realm had yet to transformpletely, Lin Fei was already in the process of "creating" intelligent life.


    The life forms, born from the fusion of countless essences of Dark Demon blood and some from the Divine Realm, were what Lin Fei dubbed "Divine Demon."


    The first divine demon emerged from the giant blood orb.


    "Boom."


    A colossal divine demon appeared, and upon its arrival, the heavens and earth trembled. The entire Eternal Realm rippled slightly, and countlessws vibrated incessantly. Even Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm began to expand wildly.


    Transformation¡ªaplete and utter transformation!


    Lin Fei could vividly feel it. His Eternal Realm was enhancing every moment, embodying the shift from a mere minor world to a True Monarch-level world. The magnitude of this elevation was beyond imagination.


    Even the Dark Demon Lord, who had never encountered such a phenomenon before, was taken aback. "Is this... a world unto itself, isted from the Chaos?"


    A glint of realization shed in the eyes of the Dark Demon Lord. He recognized it¡ªLin Fei''s Eternal Realm was indeed a world.


    Moreover, the world was Lin Fei, and Lin Fei was the world. Not merely fused with the world, but Lin Fei himself constituted the world.


    This integration was unlike any melding with a world, and entirely distinct from being a True Immortal.


    Yet, the Dark Demon Lord felt threatened. Inside Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm, he perceived a constraint, subtle though it was.


    It was not significant, but it was undeniably a form of suppression. This was not the first time such a feeling had emerged for him. When he first arrived in the Divine Realm, he had felt somewhat constrained too.


    However, that level of suppression was trivial for the Dark Demon Lord.


    But that was the Divine Realm! What was Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm?


    "The Eternal Realm has transformed!" Lin Fei''s eyes sparkled subtly as he floated in the void, quietly savoring the transformation of the Eternal Realm. This sensation was genuinelyforting, and Lin Fei found himself wholly immersed in it.


    "Break!"


    In the next moment, the Dark Demon Lord bellowed and decided to intervene. He did not allow Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm to continue its transformation but struck decisively, unleashing a tremendously powerful attack that sought to shatter Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm entirely.

 635. Surge in Strength! Lin Fei Strikes, Slaying the Dark Demon Supremes!

    635. Surge in Strength! Lin Fei Strikes, ying the Dark Demon Supremes!


    The Dark Demon Lord, with his discerning eye, immediately realized that Lin Fei was at a crucial moment, even as the Eternal Realm itself was transforming. Therefore, he struck without hesitation, trying to shatter the Eternal Realm.


    "Boom."


    The strike was earth-shattering, a blow from a Supreme at the pinnacle of power.


    Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm trembled violently.


    "Retrieve!" Lin Fei''s gaze was icy as he willed with a mere thought.


    "Whoosh."


    Instantly, Lin Fei retracted the Eternal Realm, releasing all the Dark Demon Domain''s Supremes contained within. He merely relocated the many Divine Realm Supremes to another part of the void.


    "Hmm?" The Dark Demon Lord was slightly startled. He hadn''t expected Lin Fei to withdraw the Eternal Realm, and he found himself unable to break it.


    Watching this, the Dark Demon Lord''s expression grew exceedingly grave. Although it was Lin Fei who had seemingly retreated, giving the impression that he was at a disadvantage and dared not confront the Dark Demon Lord directly, it was significant to remember that Lin Fei was still but a Martial Ancestor.


    Yes, to this point, Lin Fei was only a Martial Ancestor.


    Lin Fei had not reached the limits of the World''s Great Dao, nor was he in a position to dominate the Divine Realm''s Dao.


    Yet, relying on the power of the Eternal Realm, he genuinely possessed a strengthparable to that of a Supreme. And with the Illusory Realm as well, Lin Fei was undeniably a threat¡ªa substantial one.


    "Lin Fei, have you seeded?" Azure Emperor asked, his voice tinged with astonishment and insight.


    Lin Fei appeared to have fled voluntarily, but he was facing the Dark Demon Lord, and within the Eternal Realm, there were many Supremes of the Dark Demon Domain.


    Yet, Lin Fei had withdrawn effortlessly, even the Dark Demon Lord could not stop him. This spoke volumes.


    How could he manage this without a powerparable to that of a Supreme? And not just any Supreme could achieve this.


    Lin Fei nodded and responded, "Azure Emperor, I have seeded. My Eternal Realm has already transformed, and in fact, the transformation isn''t evenplete yet. The Eternal Realm is growing stronger every moment.


    Although I am not yet a match for the Dark Demon Lord, if I wish to leave, he cannot stop me. Moreover, I also want to test something. With the strength of my Eternal Realm, nowparable to a Supreme,bined with the power of the Illusory Realm, just what level can I reach? Can I y a Dark Demon Domain Supreme on my own?"


    Lin Fei was indeed eager to test his mettle. As for the Dark Demon Lord? He was unconcerned.


    After all, the Dark Demon Lord couldn''t kill him¡ªmoreover, Lin Fei still had the Illusory Realm. In an instant, he could immobilize most Supremes.


    Then, with a sweep of the Eternal Realm, it was impossible for the Dark Demon Lord to trap Lin Fei in such a short span of time.


    "Lin Fei, be cautious," Azure Emperor advised, though he did not attempt to stop him.


    This venture was, in fact, their initiative¡ªa deliberate strike against the Supremes of the Dark Demon Domain intended to provoke a supreme-level battle.


    The objective was to y some of the Dark Demon Supremes, whether one or two, to dampen the Dark Realm''s spirits and boost those of the Divine Realm.


    They had initially joined forces to y a Supreme of the Dark Demon Domain, but thereafter, they had achieved little, constantly on the defensive.


    Now, with Lin Fei''s qualitative transformation, it was indeed time for him to attempt and see if he could y a Supreme of the Dark Demon Domain.


    "Whoosh."


    Lin Fei''s figure shed. His speed wasn''t fast, but traversing through space was effortless for him. With a single step, he appeared right beside one of the Dark Demon Supremes.


    "Be careful!" the Dark Demon Lord immediately shouted. For a regr Supreme, it was impossible to instantly kill another Supreme.


    Lin Fei couldn''t "instant kill" either. However, he had the Illusory Realm and the Eternal Realm. He didn''t need to kill the Dark Demon Supreme instantly; he just needed to immobilize him.


    "Illusory Realm!" Lin Fei''s Illusory Realm descended.


    "Boom."


    Instantly, the body of the Dark Demon Supreme stiffened slightly. Then, under the suppression of the Illusory Realm, the Supreme''s gaze grew vacant, clearly overwhelmed by Lin Fei''s power.


    "Whoosh."


    But this was just the beginning. The next moment, Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm flickered slightly, directly pulling the Dark Demon Supreme into the realm within his body.


    "Suppress!" Within the Eternal Realm, Lin Fei harnessed the power of the entire world.


    "Rumble..."


    An entire True Monarch-level world¡ªthis was no ordinary True Monarch realm. Lin Fei wielded the full power of the Eternal Realm to suppress and grind away the body of a Supreme from the Dark Demon Domain.


    By the time the Dark Demon Lord arrived, Lin Fei had already retracted the Eternal Realm and returned to stand before Azure Emperor.


    Within Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm, he could clearly "see" the Supreme of the Dark Demon Domain struggling continuously.


    However, under the overwhelming suppression of the Eternal Realm, the Supreme''s body was gradually disintegrating. The essence of his vanquished flesh was being absorbed and utilized by the Eternal Realm.


    One breath, two breaths, three breaths...


    Time flowed swiftly. Before long, eight breaths had passed, and Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm had obliterated thest traces of the Dark Demon Supreme''s flesh.


    There was no longer any sign of the Dark Demon Supreme within Lin Fei''s realm.


    He was dead. The Supreme of the Dark Demon Domain had perished, silently and utterly without resistance. Thebination of the Illusory Realm and the Eternal Realm proved terrifyingly powerful.


    "What have you done?" The Dark Demon Lord was both shocked and enraged. He could sense that the Supreme of the Dark Demon Domain, suppressed by Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm, was dead¡ªat least within the Divine Realm. He could only be reborn within the Dark Heart of the Dark Demon Domain. But how long would it take to cultivate a new Supreme?


    How much energy would it require? Even for the Dark Demon Domain, this was not an easy task. It was a severe blow.


    "It worked, it really worked!" Azure Emperor eximed,ughing joyously. "Lin Fei, you''ve actually managed to y a Supreme of the Dark Demon Domain by yourself. There''s hope for us yet, our Divine Realm is saved. Even if the Dark Demon Lord is strong and Lin Fei cannot kill him, what about the other Supremes?"


    "With Lin Fei here, each Supreme of the Dark Demon Domain that appears will be in one by one. Let''s see how many Supremes the Dark Demon Domain still has left. Even the Dark Demon Lord can''t so easily dominate and y Supremes!"


    Azure Emperor and the others were overjoyed, their eyes wide with astonishment. ying a Supreme!


    They had just witnessed Lin Fei ying a Supreme with their own eyes, and the ease with which Lin Fei dispatched his foe was shocking.


    He had merely employed the Illusory Realmbined with a sweep of the Eternal Realm to eliminate a Supreme, and all this under the watchful eye of the Dark Demon Lord. How could they not be astounded?


    The remaining Supremes of the Dark Demon Domain, their faces ashen, quickly gathered together, fearing that Lin Fei might strike again and annihte them all.


    "Well done, Lin Fei!" the Dark Demon Lord sneered. "So long as our Supremes stick together, what can you do?"


    "Do you n to huddle together at all times?" Lin Fei countered. "The moment any of you are alone, you''re dead. I can also y the Supremes of your Divine Realm. Do you truly wish for mutual destruction?"


    The Dark Demon Lord began to threaten Lin Fei, but Lin Fei remainedposed, his tone even and calm, "Dark Demon Lord, if you truly can y the Supremes of my Divine Realm, then go ahead. Let''s see how many cards you have left to y and how many Supremes you can kill. Let''s also see which of us will have any Supremes left."


    Lin Fei was undeterred by the threat. On the contrary, he subtly hinted that he knew ying a Supreme was not an easy task for the Dark Demon Lord¡ªit would surelye at a great cost, perhaps involving the use of exceedingly rare treasures. Either scenario would be disadvantageous for the Dark Demon Lord!


    Should ite to a massacre, Lin Fei could systematically y each invading Supreme from the Dark Demon Domain, leaving none alive. But did the Dark Demon Lord possess the courage for such an action?

 636. Repelling the Dark Demon Domain!

    636. Repelling the Dark Demon Domain!


    "Very well," the Dark Demon Lord dered a note of concession in his tone. "Divine Realm''s Martial Ancestor, Lin Fei, I will remember you. Let''s go!"


    With a serene smile, Lin Fei watched as the Dark Demon Lord, taking the initiative, led the Supremes away. This scene brought a hint of joy to the faces of Azure Emperor and the other Divine Realm Supremes.


    For the first time, the Dark Demon Lord had retreated voluntarily. Even during the heyday of the Divine Realm, when all the Supremes were deployed, the Dark Demon Lord had never retreated on his own.


    But now, facing Lin Fei alone, he had chosen to withdraw. This indicated one thing: the Dark Demon Lord could not contend with Lin Fei.


    Moreover, the threat Lin Fei posed had made the Dark Demon Lord exceedingly wary. Fearing the risk of a desperate fight, he had ultimately dared not engage Lin Fei to the death.


    This time, they had won. The Divine Realm had triumphed!


    "Lin Fei, I knew you could do it!" Azure Emperor eximed. "With this defeat of the Dark Demon Domain, I believe they won''t make any moves for a long time. At least, not until they find a way to counter you."


    "Lin Fei, are you really still just a Martial Ancestor?" many Supremes wondered curiously. If Lin Fei had be a Supreme, those of the Divine Realm would surely sense it. But they felt nothing.


    Lin Fei remained silent but mentally called up the system interface, which appeared before only his eyes.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Realm: Martial Ancestor</strong>


    <strong>World Level: True Monarch-level World (Progress: 0%)</strong>


    <strong>Illusory Realm: Supreme Level</strong>


    Lin Fei saw that his world level had evolved from a minor world to a True Monarch-level world.


    Indeed, it had transformed. The Illusory Realm had also ascended from the True Immortal level to that of a Supreme.


    Otherwise, how could he have suppressed a Supreme?


    However, the system panel still indicated that Lin Fei''s martial status was that of a Martial Ancestor, not a Supreme. Thus,` Lin Fei was indeed not yet a Supreme.


    "I should still be considered a Martial Ancestor," Lin Fei stated clearly. "To be a Supreme, one must fullyprehend their own Dao to its extremity, naturally achieving the status of a Supreme. The Dao of a Supreme must be powerful enough to dominate the Dao of the Divine Realm.


    Currently, my world''s Dao is not capable of overwhelming the Divine Realm''s Dao. Moreover, I feel that I am far from reaching the pinnacle of the Dao. Therefore, I remain a Martial Ancestor.


    However, perhaps due to the uniqueness of my Eternal Realm, although I am still a Martial Ancestor, my strength isparable to that of a Supreme."


    Lin Fei was forthright in his exnation. This was not something he could conceal. After all, his ability to y a Supreme was evident to everyone.


    Moreover, another critical point was that the power of Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm was undoubtedly on par with that of a Supreme. Otherwise, even with the Illusory Realm, he would not be able to y a Supreme.


    Not a Supreme, yet possessing strengthparable to one¡ªwasn''t this battling beyond one''s level?


    For a moment, the faces of Azure Emperor and the others wore a mix of excitement and shock. Had there ever been an instance in the history of the Divine Realm where a Martial Ancestor could battle beyond their level and defeat a Supreme?


    Typically, Supremes were supremely powerful, capable of overwhelming anyone below their rank. The disparity was vast, like an insurmountable chasm. Yet now, Lin Fei had crossed this chasm, fought beyond his level, and even in a Supreme.


    "However, Lin Fei, we still cannot affect the Dark Demon Domain," Azure Emperor continued solemnly. "At least, with our current strength, we cannot drive out the Dark Demon Domain. This is only a temporary alleviation of the crisis. If your strength could advance further, even bing a Supreme, then even the Dark Demon Lord would not be your match in the Divine Realm."


    "Whatever cultivation resources you need next, we will gather them for you. Only with the enhancement of your strength can we truly save the entire Divine Realm!" Azure Emperor spoke with a grave expression, and his words also represented the stance of the other seven Supremes.


    After all, the facts were right before their eyes. If Lin Fei, as a Martial Ancestor, could y a Supreme, what might he achieve as a Supreme? Could he possibly rival the Ruler?


    Even if he couldn''t match the Ruler, handling the Dark Demon Domain should be feasible. Therefore, regarding the Azure Emperor''s promise to help Lin Fei collect resources for his cultivation, there was no dissent; they all agreed unanimously!


    "Cultivation resources?" Lin Fei mused. "True Monarch-level worldws, or even True Immortal-level worldws. As for the essence of flesh, I''m not sure if I still need it. Let me return and familiarize myself with the current state of the Eternal Realm, then I''ll give a response to the Supremes."


    "Alright, let''s head back for now!"


    With that, the eight Supremes, along with Lin Fei, returned to Ancient City in the triumphant posture of victors.


    Azure Emperor also timely utilized the Ancient Covenant to spread the news of their victory over the Dark Demon Domain. This was a crucial moment to boost the morale and confidence of the Divine Realm, and they spared no details. The grand feat of ying two Supremes of the Dark Demon Domain was broadcast throughout the Divine Realm.


    Moreover, as the news spread, the entire Divine Realm came to know of Lin Fei''s ability to y Supremes while merely a Martial Ancestor. This greatly bolstered the people''s confidence.


    Merely a Martial Ancestor, and yet Lin Fei was so powerful¡ªwhat heights could he reach once he became a Supreme?


    Once Lin Fei achieved the status of a Supreme, he would surely be capable ofpletely expelling the Dark Demon Domain!


    This logic was clear to the people of the Divine Realm, and surely, the Dark Demon Domain was also aware of this.


    "Boom."


    At that moment, in a stronghold of the Dark Demon Domain within the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain, the Dark Demon Lord furiously mmed his palm onto the floor of the grand hall.


    Instantly, the floor cracked. A nameless rage brewed in his heart, leaving him deeply agitated. His mood was foul.


    Inside the grand hall, filled with the Supremes of the Dark Demon Domain, none spoke at that moment. Their expressions were grave.


    This time, they had been utterly defeated, bested by a single individual, and even just a Martial Ancestor. This was a perilous sign.


    "Your Majesty, Lin Fei of the Divine Realm is a tremendous threat that must be eliminated!" one of the Supremes eximed. "Lin Fei is currently only a Martial Ancestor, yet he can kill a Supreme. If he truly bes a Supreme, what chance will we stand? By then, not to mention upying the Divine Realm, even our own Dark Demon Domain may not be safe."


    Many Supremes had also realized this critical issue, and their expressions changed ordingly. Indeed, with Lin Fei''s potential, now as a Martial Ancestor, he can kill a Supreme. If he were to be a Supreme, wouldn''t he rival the Ruler?


    Moreover, he could potentially exert strengthparable to that of the Ruler anywhere. Wouldn''t that mean their stronghold, the Dark Demon Domain, could also be in danger?


    The threat to the Dark Demon Domain had the Supremes naturally worried.


    The Dark Demon Lord fell silent. He no longer disyed his anger but remained still and speechless. He, too, had recognized the immense threat posed by Lin Fei.


    A Martial Ancestor this powerful could indeed threaten the Dark Demon Domain once he ascended to a Supreme. This was something the Dark Demon Lord absolutely could not allow. He would never permit Lin Fei to pose a threat to his realm.


    Although Lin Fei seemed to still have some way to go before bing a Supreme, who could guarantee that he wouldn''t achieve that status soon?


    "We must kill Lin Fei!" dered the Dark Demon Lord. "But with our current means, we cannot guarantee a hundred percent sess in killing him. It seems I must make a trip back."


    "I need to summon the Dark Demon Domain''s supreme treasure, we must spare no expense to eliminate Lin Fei!"


    A fierce light shed in the eyes of the Dark Demon Lord as he made his decision.

 637. Time Acceleration in the Eternal Realm, Tenfold!

    637. Time eleration in the Eternal Realm, Tenfold!


    Upon his return to the Ancient City, Lin Fei retreated to his chamber. This time, his Eternal Realm had transformed.


    Indeed, it granted him the power to y supreme beings beyond his level. Yet, concerning the specifics of the Eternal Realm, Lin Fei had no time to explore.


    For instance, the catalyst for the transformation of the Eternal Realm¡ªthe emergence of sentient life.


    Lin Fei had not yet taken a close look. Now, having some time, he focused all his consciousness within the Eternal Realm.


    "Hmm?"


    Lin Fei was now within the Eternal Realm. A sweep of his consciousness, And he immediately saw the changes that had urred in the Eternal Realm.


    In a brief span, due to the birth of the sentient beings "divine demons," considerable changes had taken ce within the Eternal Realm.


    Lin Fei had created more than one divine demon. After all, for intelligent life to proliferate, One alone was not enough. These divine demons were scattered far and wide, Spread across various parts of the Eternal Realm.


    Lin Fei wished to see which of these divine demons could survive, then continue to reproduce and gradually grow stronger? And which would vanish into the annals of history?


    Now, Lin Fei observed one particr tribe of divine demons. This tribe called themselves the "divine demon n." They believed themselves to be descendants of the divine demons. Thus, they spent their lives striving to be true divine demons.


    When Lin Fei created these intelligent beings, he indeed imnted some memories of divine demons. In fact, they were fabrications of Lin Fei. He made these intelligent beings believe in the existence of powerful divine demons.


    Of course, this divine demon n did not cultivate. Theycked the methods of cultivation. Their only advantage in the Eternal Realm was their intelligence!


    Indeed, their numbers were far too fewpared to other life forms in the Eternal Realm. This particr tribe of divine demons numbered merely in the hundreds. It was a very small tribe.


    Yet this small tribe had already organized themselves in a short time. They even began to preserve fire and cooked their food with it. Such was the power of intelligence.


    With fire, and the knowledge to utilize it, this was the most crucial step for the survival of intelligent life!


    However, time was still moving too slowly. The flow of time in the Eternal Realm was the same as that of the outside world.


    Lin Fei pondered. "I wonder if I can now elerate the flow of time in the Eternal Realm?"


    Lin Fei wanted to create a difference in the speed of time. He had tried before and always felt something was missing.


    Perhaps it was just a small world, or perhaps the Eternal Realm had not yet transformed.


    Lin Fei''s power was insufficient to elerate the flow of time in the Eternal Realm.


    Now, Lin Fei wanted to try again. Otherwise, with the same flow of time, the development of the Eternal Realm would be very slow to Lin Fei.


    Although Lin Fei could notprehend thews of time, aside from the worldws, he could not grasp any otherws.


    Yet, the Eternal Realm was Lin Fei''s world. Lin Fei could be one with the world.


    The Eternal Realm was Lin Fei. And Lin Fei was the Eternal Realm!


    This was distinct from being a Ruler; the difference was substantial. A Ruler could merely harness some of the powers of a realm.


    But Lin Fei? He was the Eternal Realm itself!


    Thus, with a mere thought from Lin Fei,


    Almost instinctively, he attempted to elerate the pace of the Eternal Realm!


    Or rather, it wasn''t about speeding up the Eternal Realm per se. It was about creating a differential in time flow with the Divine Realm.


    Lin Fei immediately felt the Eternal Realm tremble slightly.


    Time elerated!


    Under any circumstances, elerating time was no trivial feat.


    Even within dreams, to hasten the flow of time, one had to cultivate the Great Dream Heart Sutra. The deeper the cultivation, the deeper theyer of the dream one could enter.


    Thus, for Lin Fei to speed up time, even within his own Eternal Realm, was a formidable challenge.


    However, Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm had now reached the level of a True Monarch world.


    Subtly, Lin Fei manipted the Eternal Realm. It seemed to be undergoing some peculiar transformation. This change was intangible; Lin Fei could neither see nor touch it. But he could feel it.


    "Thews have changed..."


    Lin Fei thought to himself.


    A worldprised various and innumerablews, not just a singlew. Countlessws were needed to maintain the operation of the entire world.


    Originally, thesews did not interfere with each other, maintaining the orderly operation of the Eternal Realm.


    However, Lin Fei wanted to elerate the flow of time in the Eternal Realm.


    At that moment, as if ordained by fate, allws changed. It seemed they were all "adapting" to the hastened pace of time.


    This was a good thing, however. At least Lin Fei knew that this time, he might be able to elerate the flow of time.


    Time passed by slowly.


    Soon, Lin Fei could distinctly feel it. His body felt slightly lighter. The heavy pressure from before had diminished.


    "Did it work?"


    Lin Fei pondered. He nced at the situation within the Eternal Realm. Internally, the Eternal Realm was still the same as before.


    A day was still a day. An hour remained an hour. It seemed there were no changes. But the speed of time can only be rtive.


    Thus, Lin Fei shifted his consciousness back to the Divine Realm. He spent an hour there to test.


    After staying an hour in the Divine Realm, he returned to the Eternal Realm to see how much time had passed there.


    "Ten hours? That is to say, one hour in the Divine Realm equals ten in the Eternal Realm. The flow of time; the Eternal Realm is nearly tenfold that of the Divine Realm!"


    A strange gleam flickered in Lin Fei''s eyes. A tenfold eleration seemed scarcely swift. A year in the Divine Realm amounted to but ten in the Eternal Realm.


    Yet, this prospect kindled hope within Lin Fei. Should his Eternal Realm grow stronger, he might even elerate further.


    Next time, might it reach a hundredfold in time''s flow? For now, tenfold sufficed barely. More than a month in the Divine Realm spanned a year within the Eternal Realm.


    However, Lin Fei could feel it; this was the limit. He had just enhanced the flow of time, feeling the immense pressure it brought.


    To have reached this decuple pace, for Lin Fei, was temporarily sufficient.


    Lin Fei secluded himself in a secret chamber.


    As time passed, one day, three days, five days, ten days...


    In a blink, over three months had psed. Three months in the Divine Realm, equated to thirty-six months in the Eternal Realm¡ªnearly three years!


    In those three years within the Eternal Realm, it grew stronger daily. This was due to the divine demon proliferating and gaining strength.


    As these beings flourished, so too did Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm rise in power.


    Thus, Lin Fei needed time. The longer it passed, the mightier he became!


    Lin Fei understood clearly. The Dark Demon Lord would not relent. He would not permit Lin Fei''s growth unchallenged. The quiet from the Dark Demon Domain for such an extended period was unusual.


    Lin Fei sensed that perhaps the Lord was brewing something, possibly preparing a fatal strike or devising a means to counter him. This was not beyond the realm of possibility.


    After all, the foundations of the Dark Demon Domain were profoundly deep. The Dark Demon Domain had even conquered several other realms. Compared to the Divine Realm, it naturally possessed far greater resources. Various strategies were at their disposal.


    However, Lin Fei was not idle, nor were the eight Supreme Beings of the Divine Realm. They continually sent him essences of flesh and blood, along with True Monarch-level worldws, to aid Lin Fei''s further advancement.


    Yet, these enhancements were modest. Suddenly, Lin Fei heard the Azure Emperor Supreme''s voice in his ear, "Lin Fei, there is a matter we believe you must decide!"

 638. A Turn from the Chaos!

    638. A Turn from the Chaos!


    "Hmm?"


    Lin Fei opened his eyes.


    What matter could be so urgent that the Azure Emperor Supreme himself would send a message directly? Was it concerning the Dark Demon Domain?


    Lin Fei did not know, and the Azure Emperor Supreme had not borated.


    Thus, Lin Fei rose and stepped forth, traversing space in an instant. When he reappeared, he had already arrived at the headquarters of the Ancient Covenant.


    "Lin Fei has arrived!"


    At that moment, within the grand hall of the Ancient Covenant, including the Azure Emperor Supreme, all eight Supremes were assembled.


    Clearly, a significant event had transpired; otherwise, it would be unthinkable for all eight Supremes to gather together.


    "Esteemed Supremes, what has happened?" Lin Fei asked directly. "Is there some movement from the Dark Demon Domain?"


    The Azure Emperor Supreme shook his head slightly, "There has been no movement in the Dark Demon Domain; they remain secluded within the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain without any signs of expansion, appearing utterly quiet.


    We have been monitoring the Dark Demon Domain closely. Should there be any disturbance, we would know immediately. This matter does not concern the Dark Demon Domain, but rather, it pertains to the Chaos."


    "The Chaos?" A gleam of curiosity shed in Lin Fei''s eyes. He had long been aware of the Chaos. Within it, countless realms like the Dark Demon Domain and the Divine Realm existed, realms only the Supremes could traverse.


    Although Lin Fei was not yet a Supreme, his strength was no less than any among them. Moreover, having transformed his body into a world of its own, robust in flesh, he was also capable of venturing into the Chaos. It was only the current turmoil in the Divine Realm that had prevented him from exploring the Chaos until now.


    "Indeed, it concerns the Chaos," continued the Azure Emperor Supreme. "Recently, we detected some intense fluctuations near the Divine Realm. These fluctuations are undoubtedly artificial, possibly even indicating a battle. Thus, we dispatched ck Tortoise Supreme to investigate."


    "What exactly had happened?"


    "ck Tortoise Supreme discovered the source of the disturbances. It turns out, near our Divine Realm, a nascent realm is forming. That is to say, a realm is slowlying into existence. Of course, it is still nascent.


    To fully emerge, it could take thousands if not tens of thousands of years or even longer. However, for some reason, this information may have leaked. Many Supreme beings from the Chaos have gathered around this nascent realm.


    They are preparing to wait for the nascent realm to fully form, to then im it. We believe that since this nascent realm could potentially be a full-fledged realm, it is of utmost importance.


    Martial Ancestor Lin, your Eternal Realm, although not a true realm in Chaos, is still a world. You have always said, you wish for your Eternal Realm to evolve. And isn''t the ultimate evolution for a world to be a realm like the Divine Realm?


    If you were to consume this nascent realm and fully integrate it into your Eternal Realm. Could there not be a chance, in the future, for your Eternal Realm to evolve into a realm?


    Even if it cannot transform now, it could surely greatly enhance the power of your Eternal Realm, could it not? With the Lord of Dark Demons remaining silent, we are all somewhat uneasy. He is likely brewing some earth-shattering scheme."


    Only with the increased power of your Eternal Realm, Martial Ancestor Lin, might you be able to withstand the machinations of the Lord of Dark Demons!"


    Upon hearing the Azure Emperor Supreme''s words, Lin Fei''s heart surged with excitement.


    A nascent realm!


    A realm that could one day fully emerge! If he could allow his Eternal Realm to consume it, then perhaps, Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm could also transform into a realm. Even the mere hope was sufficient. This indeed was a rare opportunity for Lin Fei.


    "Azure Emperor Supreme, thank you for bringing the nascent realm to my attention," Lin Fei expressed his gratitude. "You are correct in your spection. The nascent realm is likely of great importance to me."


    "Therefore, I have decided to venture into the Chaos," Lin Fei dered with unwavering resolve. "No matter what, I must seize that nascent realm."


    The Azure Emperor Supreme smiled, knowing well that Lin Fei would not miss this opportunity. With augh, he said, "Indeed, Martial Ancestor Lin, you should take this time to seize the nascent realm and strive to enhance your strength."


    "Since the Lord of Dark Demons remains inactive," he continued, "and since he is silently preparing something, we too must not be unprepared.


    However, Martial Ancestor Lin, this will be your first foray into the Chaos. Although your strength is formidable, you are unfamiliar with the Chaos. This time, ck Tortoise Supreme and I will apany you to the Chaos to im the nascent realm!


    The remaining six Supremes will remain stationed within the Divine Realm. Regardless, we will return to the Divine Realm as soon as possible to avoid any unforeseen events."


    It appeared that the Azure Emperor Supreme and the others had already nned thoroughly.


    Lin Fei nodded in agreement. This indeed was the best arrangement. With the experience of the Azure Emperor Supreme and ck Tortoise Supreme, there should be no mishaps in the Chaos.


    Moreover, their strength would also be a significant aid to Lin Fei in contesting for the nascent realm.


    "Very well, let us dy no further and depart immediately!" Lin Fei was already eager, almost impatient to head into the Chaos.


    "Martial Ancestor Lin, there is no need to rush," the Azure Emperor Supreme cautioned. "The Chaos is not so easily navigated. Once you enter, it remains to be seen if you can adapt."


    "Let''s go!" he dered, and under the guidance of the Azure Emperor Supreme, Lin Fei, and ck Tortoise Supreme, the trio directly traversed the void, vanishing from the Ancient City.


    "Hum."


    In a certain void within the Divine Realm, ripples of space appeared.


    "Swoosh."


    Lin Fei, the Azure Emperor Supreme, and the ck Tortoise Supreme emerged one by one from the spatial passage.


    "Where is this?" Lin Fei looked around. It seemed like nothing special. Just an ordinary expanse of the void.


    The Azure Emperor Supreme offered a gentle smile.


    "Martial Ancestor Lin, why not try to feel the surroundings once more?"


    Thus, Lin Fei concentrated once again on sensing the void around him. Still, he initially discerned nothing unusual. Deciding to fully embody his Eternal Realm¡ªfor in this form his power peaked and his senses were heightened to their utmost¡ªhe finally detected the uniqueness of this expanse of void.


    "This void," Lin Fei noted, "seems to be blocked by some force ahead and above. Or rather, it seems there is no void ahead or above at all. Is there no path forward?"


    Lin Fei was somewhat astonished, having never encountered such a phenomenon before. The Azure Emperor Supreme exined with a smile, "Indeed, this part of the void is the boundary of the Divine Realm."


    "People say the Divine Realm is boundless," he continued. "But in truth, even the vast Divine Realm has its limits. It''s just that ordinary beings cannot reach this boundary, or even if they do, they do not realize it.


    Only we, the Supremes, can sense the edge of the Divine Realm. What lies ahead and above is the realm''s membrane. To leave the Divine Realm and enter the Chaos, we must breach this membrane."


    "Realm membrane?" Lin Fei murmured to himself.


    He reached out his hand, attempting to grasp what was in front of him. Yet, there was nothing tangible¡ªmerely an emptiness, seemingly unobstructed.


    But when embodied as his Eternal Realm, Lin Fei could feel that indeed, the path was "blocked."


    "How can we break through the realm membrane?" Lin Fei inquired.


    "It''s quite simple. One only needs the power of a Supreme," the Azure Emperor Supreme responded. "Breaking the membrane from the outside to enter a realm requires far greater strength. But from inside to the Chaos, it is much easier.


    Moreover, we need not fear that we cannot return. We carry the essence of the Divine Realm, the breath of life from the Divine Realm. Even if we return from the Chaos, the Divine Realm will readily ept us, allowing us to easily break through the Divine Realm''s membrane and reenter.


    Those from the Dark Demon Domain cannot do this. Beings from the Dark Demon Domain can only enter the Divine Realm because the Lord of Dark Demons uses some artifact or method to forcibly open the Divine Realm''s membrane."


    Lin Fei nodded, indicating his understanding.


    "Good, now that you understand, let us proceed," dered the Azure Emperor Supreme.


    As his words fell, "Boom." In the next moment, Lin Fei acted.

 639. The Law of Survival in Chaos

    639. The Law of Survival in Chaos


    Within the blink of an eye, Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm vibrated the void, unleashing a strike of supreme magnitude. Instantaneously, the void shattered.


    "Crack."


    It was as if Lin Fei could "see" the membrane of the Divine Realm tear open, revealing a vast rift. Without hesitation, he retracted his Eternal Realm.


    "Swoosh."


    Lin Fei stepped forward, entering the crack. Immediately, he felt a distinct sensation, unlike any spatial traversal he had experienced before, enduring immense pressure. Yet, his body, robust enough to withstand it, bore the strain.


    "Swish."


    Soon, Lin Fei felt a tightening sensation all over. It seemed he had arrived in a strange ce. Lifting his head and looking around, he saw nothing but a white expanse. There was nond; only void surrounded him, and faint, peculiar forces were attempting to erode his physical form.


    Of course, any erosion was trivial for Lin Fei¡ªhis body was, in essence, the Eternal Realm itself. Without his permission, what force could possibly infiltrate the Eternal Realm?


    "These must be the Chaotic Qi," Lin Fei murmured quietly.


    Chaotic Qi surrounded him on all sides. For a mere Martial Ancestor, resisting these Qi would be quite challenging and even strenuous. A moment''s carelessness could lead to erosion by the Chaotic Qi, potentially causing severe injury or even death.


    Thus, Chaos was not a ce for martial ancestors to venture. Only a Supreme, with a body capable of resisting the erosion of Chaotic Qi, could survive here.


    Of course, should an ident ur, and the Chaotic Qi infiltrate the body of a Supreme, the damage could be immense.


    "Shatter the true void."


    Lin Fei attempted to obliterate the true void with a single blow but to no avail. The space of Chaos seemed exceptionally stable, resistant even to the power of a Supreme. In the Chaos, one could only rely on flight.


    Hence, artifacts that enhanced speed were crucial.


    "Swoosh, swoosh."


    At that moment, the Azure Emperor Supreme and ck Tortoise Supreme also stepped into the Chaos. Upon seeing Lin Fei, both were slightly taken aback.


    Lin Fei stood quietly amidst the Chaos, seemingly without any defensive posture, letting the Chaotic Qi swirl around him. Yet, they could not affect him in the slightest.


    "Indeed, our worries were superfluous," the Azure Emperor Suprememented with augh. "Martial Ancestor Lin''s ability to vanquish a Supreme from the Dark Demon Domain speaks to his formidable strength, particrly his physical prowess, which certainly matches that of a Supreme. The Chaotic Qi here cannot faze Lin Fei!"


    "Azure Emperor Supreme, this Chaos seems boundless. It appears we cannot break through space or traverse it; must we really rely on flight to travel? How long might that take?" Lin Fei couldn''t help but ask.


    The Azure Emperor Supreme slowly nodded, "True, the void of Chaos is difficult to breach, let alone traverse. We can only rely on flight.


    As for the time it will take, there''s simply no way around it. But that isn''t critical. Who enters Chaos who is not at the level of a Supreme?


    A Supreme''s lifespan is virtually endless, akin to immortality. What does it matter if we travel thousands or even tens of thousands of years in Chaos? It''s inconsequential to us Supremes.


    Moreover, traveling through Chaos doesn''t necessarily rely on our own flight capabilities. Some artifacts designed for flight are incredibly fast and well-suited for flying through Chaos.


    Actually, the current distance between the Dark Demon Domain and the Divine Realm might even assist us. I suspect that the recent silence from the Dark Demon Domain indicates that the Lord of Dark Demons has returned there.


    Perhaps he went to retrieve some artifact to use against Lin Fei. But such a journey, even with a flight artifact, would take a considerable amount of time.


    This gives the Divine Realm an opportunity, at least in the short term, where we don''t have to worry about threats from the Dark Demon Domain."


    Lin Fei nodded thoughtfully. Indeed, that was a possibility. The current measures of the Lord of Dark Demons were ineffective against him.


    Yet, the Lord would certainly not give up on the Divine Realm. To counter Lin Fei, he would need to return to the Dark Demon Domain first. Perhaps the Lord had some hidden methods or artifacts there that could be used against Lin Fei. Such a journey would take a considerable amount of time.


    And that''s precisely why the Azure Emperor Supreme and ck Tortoise Supreme had apanied Lin Fei into the Chaos, without fear of immediate issues arising in the Divine Realm.


    Lin Fei took another moment to feel the conditions within the Chaos. Then, without further hesitation, he dered, "Enough dy; we must make haste to the location of the nascent realm. Should anything happen to it, or if it''s destroyed, all our efforts would be in vain."


    The longer they waited, the more they risked the nascent realm beingpromised.


    "Agreed, let''s depart immediately," ck Tortoise Supreme said. "Stay close behind me."


    Only he knew where the nascent realm was located, so naturally, ck Tortoise Supreme led the way. Lin Fei and the Azure Emperor Supreme followed closely behind him, speeding through the depths of Chaos.


    Within the vast and silent expanse of Chaos, tranquility ruled, a stark contrast to the turmoil they had left behind in the realms of order.


    Lin Fei transformed into a streak of flowing light amidst the Chaos. Though his speed was already considerable, within the vast Chaos, it amounted to little.


    At such a pace, even eons would not suffice to reach the end of Chaos.


    Does Chaos have an end?


    Lin Fei did not know. Yet, it was highly probable that an end existed; only, beings of supreme levels could never hope to reach it.


    Days passed one after another. One day, two days, three days...


    Lin Fei flew through the Chaos. Within the realm of eternity, time flowed tenfold faster.


    Under such rapid temporal currents, Lin Fei''s realm of eternity continued to ascend, improving with every moment.


    One month, two months, three months...


    Over three months had psed.


    "We have arrived!"


    At that moment, the ck Tortoise Supreme ceased to move. He no longer continued to fly.


    With a thought, Lin Fei also paused. He sensed, not far ahead in the Chaos, powerful auras one after another. All were of Supreme levels.


    Clearly, the Chaos ahead teemed with supremes. Perhaps, they were all vying for the nascent realms. After all, in the Chaos, realms were the most precious treasures. The supremes all hoped to find unimed realms.


    "Lin Fei, in the Chaos, you truly need not hold any reservations. After all, the supremes of Chaos do not recognize each other. Nor do they know from which realms they hail. The most crucial thing is never to reveal your realm''s location.


    And certainly, never let anyone track you or use special methods to do so. Like the crisis of the Dark Demon Domain this time. It was because the Radiance Supreme was exploited by the Lord of Dark Demons using some special methods, leading him to our Divine Realm.


    As long as you aren''t tracked, or your realm''s location isn''t discovered. Then in the Chaos, we can act without any constraints, fearing no one. In Chaos, only strength is respected!"


    The Azure Emperor imparted these insights to Lin Fei in great detail. These were the understandings he had gained from years of navigating the Chaos. This was his experience in venturing through the Chaos.


    Here, no one presses with power. Because it''s utterly useless. And nobody cares. In the Chaos, strength reigns supreme. That is what matters most.


    "Strength reigns supreme?"


    A sharp glint shed in Lin Fei''s eyes.


    "Let us depart, the nascent realm shall be mine!"


    Instantly, Lin Fei became a streak of light, soaring towards the deep reaches of the Chaos.

 640. Swallows the Nascent Realm!

    640. Swallows the Nascent Realm!


    Deep within the Chaos, a group of Supremes remained vigntly observant of their surroundings. They did not trust each other. Their sole focus was the nascent realm situated in the midst.


    For the Supremes, a nascent realm itself held no utility, only when it developed into a true realm would it significantly benefit them.


    However, such a transformation could take an extensive amount of time. Perhaps a hundred years. Perhaps a thousand. Or even longer.


    Yet, the supremes were indifferent. They were immortal. Thus, be it a hundred years, a thousand, or even ten thousand years¡ªwhat did it matter?


    For the immortal supremes, ten thousand years were but the blink of an eye. Truly inconsequential. But to this day, no one had made a move. They were all waiting!


    "Swoosh."


    At that moment, three figures appeared. Flying in from the distance. Instantly, many supremes'' gazes converged on the trio.


    "Three more supremes have arrived."


    "Heh, I wonder from where these supremes hail?"


    "It seems the news has thoroughly spread."


    "Once the nascent realm fully matures into a realm, an earth-shattering battle will be inevitable."


    The three arrivals were none other than Lin Fei, Azure Emperor Supreme, and ck Tortoise Supreme.


    As for the other supremes within the surrounding Chaos. They were not particrly concerned about these three. There were already so many supremes here. They didn''t mind the addition of three more.


    After all, any additional supremes would just have to wait, just like them. However, Lin Fei was ultimately different from these supremes.


    "Is that the nascent realm up ahead?"


    Lin Fei''s gaze was fixed intently on the void in front.


    Therey a massive cloud of gray-white mist. It seemed to be constantly churning as if nurturing something.


    The area was vast. There were faint ripples of rules andws.


    "Indeed, that is the nascent realm. In the Chaos, realms can be born at any time. But no one knows exactly how a realmes into being. It''s only known that asionally, nascent realms appear in the Chaos and gradually evolve into realms.


    Once a realm is born, especially an unimed one. At such times, the supremes actually have the best opportunity to prehend'' the grand dao of the realm. Even to be the Ruler of the realm! That''s why so many supremes are patiently waiting for this nascent realm," Azure Emperor exined.


    Lin Fei nodded in understanding.


    The paths to mastering the grand Dao and bing the Ruler of a fully developed realm were too arduous, nearly impossible. The Divine Realm at its zenith had many supremes, yet no Ruler ever emerged after such long spans of time; otherwise, it would not have been susceptible to invasions from the Dark Demon Domain.


    However, a newly born realm was different. Many of itsws and principles were still iplete. If a supreme could enter such a realm at this stage and contemte over a long period, there was a high likelihood of bing a Ruler.


    For the supremes, this represented a "shortcut" to achieving Ruler. With even a sliver of hope, who wouldn''t take the shortcut?


    Yet Lin Fei''s gaze upon the nascent realm was tinged with fervor. He was different from the other supremes. He did not require aplete realm.


    If it wereplete, Lin Fei''s eternal realm could not assimte it. What he needed was precisely the nascent realm. Only a nascent realm could potentially be assimted and merged with Lin Fei''s eternal realm.


    This was an opportunity that came once in a millennium, almost impossible to seek out. After all, many supremes might not encounter a nascent realm for millions of years.


    Lin Fei nced around. With so many supremes present, any move he made would likely provoke a collective attack.


    But Lin Fei would not be deterred. He simply needed a n.


    "Azure Emperor Supreme, ck Tortoise Supreme," hemunicated telepathically. "I will take action directly, sparing no expense to seize the nascent realm. If we seed, we escape. They do not know we are from the Divine Realm, nor do they know its location. Once we leave, they can do nothing."


    "What if they stop us?" ck Tortoise Supreme voiced his concern.


    "Then we shall have no choice but to y supremes! As long as they are not Rulers, there should be no problem. Besides, even if they are Rulers, what is there to fear if they are not within their controlled realms?"


    A fierce glint shed in Lin Fei''s eyes. He had in supremes before and was now confident. Even if there were many supremes here, he was undaunted.


    "Very well, let us proceed as you suggest, Martial Ancestor Lin."


    "I will take responsibility for consuming the nascent realm first," Lin Fei dered. "You two restrain the supremes as long as possible. Create an opportunity for me and buy time."


    Azure Emperor spoke with resolve. He agreed with Lin Fei''s strategy. "Alright, let''s do this."


    Lin Fei did not hesitate.


    "Swoosh."


    The next moment, Lin Fei made his move. He transformed into a streak of light, surging past the multitude of supremes, heading straight for the nascent realm. At this, the surrounding supremes were startled.


    "What is he doing? The nascent realm hasn''t even formed into a realm yet; what use is there going there now?"


    "Does he intend to seize the nascent realm prematurely?"


    "But even if he seizes it prematurely, it''s pointless."


    Lin Fei, now a beam of light, sped towards the nascent realm.


    In that instant, none of the supremes reacted. They were all too surprised. None knew what Lin Fei was attempting.


    After all, every supreme who hade here was silently waiting for the nascent realm to develop into a true realm. That would be the proper time for them to act.


    Acting now? It made no sense.


    But this yed into Lin Fei''s hands. He faced virtually no opposition on his way and reached the vicinity of the nascent realm first.


    Lin Fei stopped. He could see that the nascent realm was indeed transforming rapidly.


    Inside, variousws and the essence of the world were in utter Chaos. It seemed something was being nurtured. Given time, it would evolve into a true realm!


    But Lin Fei would not give the nascent realm that chance. He did not need aplete realm.


    Lin Fei needed just the nascent realm!


    "Eternal Realm, Devour!"


    The next moment, Lin Fei''s body became a world.


    "Boom."


    The vast Eternal Realm appeared. Majestically, it swept towards the nascent realm with a momentum that could swallow the universe.


    At this point, the other supremes in the Chaos seemed to realize what was happening.


    "Quick, stop him! He''s trying to devour the nascent realm."


    "Transforming into a world, what kind of technique is this?"


    The supremes finally reacted, their faces filled with shock. They hadn''t anticipated that Lin Fei would actually "devour" the entire nascent realm. This was unprecedented. Never had it urred before.


    But now, as they moved to intervene, it was already toote. Because the Azure Emperor and ck Tortoise Supreme had already lunged at the supremes. They were there to obstruct them. Even if it was just to dy them for a while.


    "Boom."


    The Azure Emperor and ck Tortoise Supreme unleashed a cataclysmic battle.


    Meanwhile, Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm had already "swallowed" the nascent realm whole!

 641. The Descent of the Illusory Realm, Suppressing Dozens of Chaos Supremes!

    641. The Descent of the Illusory Realm, Suppressing Dozens of Chaos Supremes!


    "Insolence! Whoever you are, regurgitate the prototype of the realm immediately, or your demise today is certain!"


    "Bold enough to swallow the realm''s prototype, do you take us Supremes for mere decorations?"


    "Daring to ingest the realm''s prototype, such a transgression demands death!"


    Upon seeing Lin Fei, they were indeed outraged to witness him daring to "swallow" the realm''s prototype.


    The Supremes, one after another, were incensed. They had guarded the prototype of this realm for so long.


    Could it be that Lin Fei would reap the benefits so easily?


    Across the entire Chaos, there were dozens of Supremes. Each eyed Lin Fei with fierce indignation, staring intently at him alongside the Azure Emperor Supreme and the ck Tortoise Supreme.


    Even a murderous intent was apparent. Should Lin Fei''s response fail to satisfy them, perhaps, they might indeed resort to ughter!


    The expressions of the Azure Emperor Supreme and the ck Tortoise Supreme were gravely solemn. They nced back at Lin Fei, their intent clear. They queried whether it was time to leave now.


    However, a Supreme seemed to have discerned their intentions. Supremes from all directions had already encircled the trio. Escape now seemed an impossibility!


    Yet, Lin Fei remained utterly still, in truth, he was fervently integrating with the realm''s prototype.


    Lin Fei realized that merging with the realm''s prototype was not an overnight affair. It might require a considerable amount of time.


    Though the integration process was lengthy, the prototype posed no immediate troubles for Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm.


    With a swift motion, Lin Fei stirred.


    "The Illusory Realm!"


    With a thunderous roar, Lin Fei unleashed the Illusory Realm; instantly, it enveloped the dozens of Supremes within.


    Despite the presence of some supremely powerful beings amongst these Supremes, and those with formidable mental fortitude, none could withstand the power of Lin Fei''s Illusory Realm.


    Regardless of their stature, all were effectively subdued. Expressions of bewilderment crossed the faces of all the Supremes.


    Only a few struggled, their faces showing a hint of struggle. Clearly, such Supremes could not be suppressed by Lin Fei''s Illusory Realm for long.


    "Let''s go."


    At that moment, Lin Fei, along with the Azure Emperor Supreme and others, transformed into a streak of light, swiftly exiting the Chaos.


    As Lin Fei departed, the Illusory Realm was also retracted. Instantly, without the influence of the Illusory Realm, the Supremes regained their senses. They looked at each other, exchanging puzzled nces.


    "Where are those three unknown Supremes?"


    "And the realm''s prototype?"


    "Did they truly escape?"


    "But, I felt as though I was ensnared by an illusion just now..."


    Many of the Supremes didn''t even understand what had happened. Only a few among them actually knew the events that had just transpired. Even the Illusory Realm had not detained them for long.


    Yet now, they remained silent. The Illusory Realm! They had been subdued by it.


    Such an urrence was unprecedented. These were dozens of Supremes!


    To think that a single entity could "subdue" so many was astonishing. Such a Supreme must indeed be of the highest echelon.


    Even if they pursued it, what then? Especially if pursued alone, it might even be perilous.


    Thus, they remained speechless. Even though Lin Fei had "swallowed" the realm''s prototype, to them, it was merely a loss of some time.


    For Supremes, time was least scarce. But to pursue might mean death! The importance of risks versus gains was clear to them.


    "The Supremes we just faced were extraordinary, certainly not ofmon stock."


    "Indeed, let''s not pursue. The realm''s prototype has been consumed, and what if we caught up? It would still be dangerous, and we need not take such risks."


    "Those three Supremes clearly came prepared. And with one among them being a top-tier Supreme, our defeat is not unjust."


    "Can a Supreme really be so powerful?"


    "I had thought the differences among Supremes were minor, but now I see the gap is indeed vast..."


    Despite some disappointment, they were well aware that the strong reign supreme in the Chaos. Those three Supremes, having the courage and strength to "seize" the realm''s prototype were undoubtedly powerful, especially Lin Fei.


    Alone, he subdued dozens of Supremes. This was truly staggering.


    "Let it be, let''s return."


    "In the Chaos, there are plenty of opportunities. We may have lost the chance for the realm''s prototype this time, but other opportunities will arise."


    "Indeed, there are not few opportunities within the Chaos..."


    These Supremes, each had e to terms" with the situation. Moreover, unable to trace Lin Fei''s path, They could only depart.


    ...


    In the midst of the Chaos.


    This was an unfamiliar territory of Chaos, seemingly unexplored even by the ck Tortoise Supreme.


    "No pursuit."


    Lin Fei surveyed his surroundings. With a slight sensing, he knew that the other Supremes had not followed.


    Lin Fei was well-prepared. To avoid being tracked, he had no intention whatsoever of returning to the Divine Realm, nor was he traveling in the usual directions.


    This was a deliberate choice by Lin Fei. Yet, he remained uneasy, concerned for the Azure Emperor Supreme and the ck Tortoise Supreme.


    Should they, like the Radiance Supreme, be tracked by special means, their return to the Divine Realm could expose it to further threats.


    Thus, Lin Fei prepared to perform a thorough "purge" here, at least to remove any potential tracking methods on himself or on the Azure Emperor Supreme and the ck Tortoise Supreme.


    For other Supremes, such a removal might prove challenging. Indeed, the variety of tracking methods was daunting, each Supreme practiced a different cultivation system and employed unique tracking techniques.


    Hence, eradicating all traces of tracking was exceedingly difficult, even for a top-tier Supreme.


    Yet, in the Chaos, to ensure one''s own safety and that of their realm, one must learn how to cleanse any potential tracking traces.


    While other Supremes might find it difficult or impossible to remove these traces, Lin Fei was different.


    For him, this task was surprisingly simple and effortless, all due to one reason: Lin Fei possessed the Eternal Realm!


    Once transformed into the Eternal Realm, it could detect any trace of tracking, or rather, any power not belonging to oneself.


    It could even assist the Azure Emperor Supreme and the ck Tortoise Supreme in purging their traces.


    "Azure Emperor Supreme, ck Tortoise Supreme, please enter my Eternal Realm," Lin Fei invited. "Once inside, if there are any tracking methods or residual powers from other Supremes on you, the Eternal Realm will surely detect them. Under its power, all will be purged. No Supreme will be able to trace us or locate the Divine Realm."


    The Azure Emperor Supreme and the ck Tortoise Supreme nodded in agreement: "Very well, we trust you, Martial Ancestor Lin!"


    With no resistance, both Supremes were enveloped into the Eternal Realm by Lin Fei.


    Within the Eternal Realm, Lin Fei immediately detected residual methods left by other Supremes on himself, the Azure Emperor Supreme and the ck Tortoise Supreme were simrly affected, all bearing marks of tracking and power.


    However mysterious or hidden these tracking methods or powers were, Under the scope of the Eternal Realm, nothing could remain hidden.


    Lin Fei used the power of the Eternal Realm and eradicated all traces.


    "Azure Emperor Supreme, ck Tortoise Supreme, we can now return to the Divine Realm."


    Thus, the Azure Emperor Supreme, the ck Tortoise Supreme, and Lin Fei, finally set their course back toward the Divine Realm.

 642. Return to the Divine Realm! Attempting to Merge with the Realm’s Prototype

    642. Return to the Divine Realm! Attempting to Merge with the Realm¡¯s Prototype


    "Sigh... we''ve finally returned."


    "Ha ha, what a thrilling adventure this time!"


    "Usually, when we traverse the Chaos, we tread cautiously, fearing we might provoke someone or stir up trouble. But this time? We shed with dozens of Supremes and boldly snatched the realm''s prototype right in front of them."


    "Now those Supremes must be utterly dumbfounded. Even their secret tracking methods were cleanly shattered by Martial Ancestor Lin, leaving not a trace behind."


    Upon returning to the Divine Realm, the ck Tortoise Supreme began to praise. It wasn''t really ttery for it was indeed the truth. And truly, he felt exhrated.


    The other six Supremes also widened their eyes, Even feeling some regret for not having followed Lin Fei and the others into the Chaos, missing witnessing that spectacle.


    It was quite a pity.


    Lin Fei shook his head slightly and said, "It''s not as exaggerated as you think. We just caught them off guard this time. The Supremes of the Chaos have various methods. My descent of the Illusory Realm isn''t as powerful as you think. Some Supremes actually recovered in an instant, they merely pretended to be subdued by the Illusory Realm."


    Lin Fei''s words surprised both the ck Tortoise Supreme and the Azure Emperor Supreme. They hadn''t expected there to be such deeply concealed Supremes.


    Indeed, the vast Chaos should never be underestimated. Otherwise, one might not even know how they died.


    The Chaos is perilously dangerous. One must be extremely cautious!


    However, thankfully, this mission could be considered aplete sess. Lin Fei and the others had been gone for nearly six to seven months, but they had acquired the realm''s prototype. This was an item of infinite potential.


    Of course, only Lin Fei could harness the full power of the realm''s prototype.


    "Fellow Supremes, I must now enter seclusion. Once the realm''s prototype is removed from its ce of origin, it might cease its transformation. If the realm''s prototype stops transforming, then our effort in seizing it would have been meaningless. Therefore, I must seclude myself and ponder over this matter. If the Dark Demon Domain rises again, you may awaken me."


    With these words, Lin Fei proceeded to his seclusion. He was well aware of the importance of this seclusion, thus, he specifically made it clear to the Azure Emperor Supreme and the others.


    Unless it was the resurgence of the Dark Demon Domain, all other matters were trivial and should not disturb him.


    Lin Fei swiftly entered the chamber, And with a mere thought, his consciousness plunged into the Eternal Realm.


    Inside, a realm''s prototype was present, actively resisting the Eternal Realm.


    Indeed, it was a confrontation.


    Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm had merely "swallowed" the realm''s prototype, but had not yet merged with it.


    Merging was far from a simple task, rather, it was exceedingly challenging.


    After all, the realm''s prototype held the potential to evolve into aplete realm.


    And Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm?


    It was merely at the True Monarch level, above whichy the True Immortal level worlds, and only above that, the realm that could live in the Chaos.


    Thus, Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm was significantly inferior to a full realm. For the Eternal Realm to fully absorb the realm''s prototype was like a snake swallowing an elephant¡ªPotentially choking in the attempt.


    It was uncertain whether, upon merging, the realm''s prototype or the Eternal Realm would dominate.


    Lin Fei naturally favored dominance by the Eternal Realm, as he could control it. If the realm''s prototype were to dominate, Lin Fei might lose control over the Eternal Realm.


    Moreover, if after merging the realm''s prototype took precedence, it would be akin to Lin Fei being consumed by it¡ªA loss too great to justify.


    Thus, a solution was needed to wlessly merge the realm''s prototype under the dominion of the Eternal Realm.


    Lin Fei quietly observed the realm''s prototype. This prototype was isted by the Eternal Realm in a vast space, suppressed.


    The realm''s prototype was non-aggressive, but since being moved from its birthce, it had begun to shrink, its essence weakening daily.


    Furthermore, Lin Fei could no longer feel any life force gestating within it. In other words, the realm''s prototype was gradually "dying."


    Given this trend, it wouldn''t be long before the prototype was rendered useless. Let alone evolve into a true realm. That was simply impossible.


    "I cannot let the realm''s prototype continue to deteriorate. It must be merged. And the Eternal Realm must dominate. Merging all aspects of the realm''s prototype is unwise.


    Then, can I merge only the core of the realm''s prototype? That is, the core that might allow the realm''s prototype to slowly transform into a full realm? That is the key!"


    Lin Fei''s mind flickered with countless shes of insight.


    What exactly was at the core of the realm''s prototype?


    After some thought, Lin Fei prepared to dissect the realm''s prototype. Using the power of the Eternal Realm, he began to forcibly suppress the prototype, gradually separating it part by part.


    "Start with the outeryer. These outeryers are merely the attached forces of the realm''s prototype and actually y no role in its potential to form aplete realm."


    Lin Fei detached the external forces of the realm''s prototype,


    Instantly, the prototype shrank by eighty percent!


    Only twenty percent remained.


    This was approximately the core of the realm''s prototype. With a gentle touch of his consciousness,


    "Boom."


    Lin Fei felt that the realm''s prototype was incredibly chaotic.


    Variousws, rules, and primal sources were in disarray.


    However, deep within the realm''s prototype, there seemed to be a peculiar force.


    It had "vitality," the key element allowing the realm''s prototype to continually evolve.


    Upon closer inspection, it appeared as a small, pitch-ck hole, seemingly absorbing external forces endlessly, and transforming them into new energy, continuously sustaining the core of the realm''s prototype.


    "Is this ck hole the core of the realm''s prototype?"


    Lin Fei furrowed his brow. He was uncertain. But even if he swallowed the core of the realm''s prototype, could he truly gainplete control?


    That was not guaranteed! Unpredictable issues might arise.


    Yet, under the current circumstances, how could he not take a risk?


    Relying on the Eternal Realm to evolve on its own, even with a tenfold eleration in time, how long would it take to evolve into a True Immortal level world?


    As for bing a realm? That had never even been considered.


    Therefore, after much deliberation, and weighing his options for a long time, Lin Fei finally made a decision.


    "No matter what, I have to try. I can suppress even the realm''s prototype. Why not its core? If there''s any unusual force, I can immediately remove it. My Eternal Realm ispletely under my control; any issue can be resolved immediately! So, I must swallow the core of the realm''s prototype and see."


    After much contemtion, Lin Fei made up his mind. That was to give it a try! With this thought, he hesitated no longer.


    "Realm''s prototype, open up!"


    With a thought from Lin Fei, the power of the Eternal Realm immediately descended upon the realm''s prototype.


    "Crack."


    Finally, the realm''s prototype fractured!

 643. Merging with the Core of the Realm, Transformation Begins!

    643. Merging with the Core of the Realm, Transformation Begins!


    The realm''s prototype was inherently fragile. Under the pressure exerted by Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm, it quickly cracked open.


    As the realm''s prototype fractured, its terrifying power surged forth tumultuously. Even Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm was shaken.


    However, this power seemed to weaken rapidly and could not sustain itself. Thus, the Eternal Realm steadied itself.


    Once the realm''s prototype shattered, all external forces began to dissipate swiftly. There was no turning back now. There was only moving forward, no retreat allowed. Sess was the only option, For if it failed, there was no second realm''s prototype for Lin Fei to attempt with.


    With no way back, Lin Fei''s resolve only strengthened.


    "Continue."


    Lin Fei kept breaking apart the realm''s prototype. Gradually, it kept shrinking until it finally revealed a pitch-ck hole, seemingly devouring power from all directions, capable of absorbing all forms of energy.


    "ck hole..."


    Lin Fei didn''t know the function of this ck hole, but it seemed to be the core of the realm''s prototype. Whether this ck hole could transform Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm into a realm, he had to find out for himself.


    "Merge!"


    Lin Fei did not ponder for long, as there was no time to hesitate. Deprived of power, the ck hole became unstable, seemingly on the verge of copse.


    Should it copse, it would dissipatepletely, and the realm''s prototype would be lost. Thus, Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm swept towards the ck hole.


    "Hum."


    The Eternal Realm enveloped the ck hole, immediately causing intense fluctuations within.


    "Boom."


    The ck hole began to absorb all sorts of forcesws, rules, life, and more, seemingly devouring everything.


    "This isn''t right; if this continues, the Eternal Realm will copse!"


    Lin Fei furrowed his brow. He felt that the ck hole didn''t function this way within the realm''s prototype.


    In the realm''s prototype, the ck hole did devour. But after devouring, it transformed the energy into another type of force. A force that sustained the entire realm''s prototype, even allowing it to continue evolving and transforming into a true realm, not just mindlessly consuming everything without producing special power.


    "Is the method incorrect? Or is this just the nature of the ck hole?"


    Lin Fei pondered, his brow creased in thought. For now, the Eternal Realm could still endure for a considerable period, so there was no need for immediate panic.


    "I''ll try the World Origin!"


    Lin Fei gritted his teeth. The World''s Origin is the core of any world. Without it, everything else is meaningless, and the world itself would cease to exist.


    Thus, Lin Fei would not resort to using the World Origin unless absolutely necessary¡ªafter all, it was the heart of the Eternal Realm.


    But now, he had to attempt it; otherwise, all his previous efforts would be in vain.


    Lin Fei then mobilized a portion of the Eternal Realm''s original power, channeling it into the ck hole.


    "Boom."


    The ck hole trembled slightly, causing even the entire Eternal Realm to quake. Immediately after, Lin Fei could clearly feel that something was transforming within the ck hole, and it seemed to be nurturing something.


    "Could it be sessful?"


    Lin Fei''s eyes widened. He held his breath and focused intently on the ck hole. The ck hole seemed to be continuously nurturing. It was unclear how much time had passed, but finally, the ck hole began to operate again.


    Simultaneously, Lin Fei''s consciousness seemed to form a connection with the ck hole. It appeared that after the ck hole had absorbed Lin Fei''s origin, it naturally became a part of the Eternal Realm.


    Lin Fei could now control the ck hole.


    "Indeed, the ck hole is the core of the realm''s prototype. This ck hole should be called the Realm Core! The previous realm''s prototype formed gradually because of this ck hole. To evolve into a realm, the Realm Core is necessary. The Realm Core seems to form naturally and can only form within the Chaos. Without a Realm Core, even a True Immortal-level world could never transform into a realm."


    Lin Fei finally understood.


    That''s why the Ancient Continent, despite its lengthy existence and the emergence of True Immortals and Martial Ancestors, had never evolved into a realm.


    It was because itcked a Realm Core. And the Realm Core can only form within the Chaos, under obscure and stringent conditions. Once a Realm Core is born, if there are no idents, it will gradually develop into aplete realm!


    Now, Lin Fei was in a simr situation. He had fortuitously acquired the realm''s prototype and obtained the Realm Core within it. He hadpletely integrated it into the Eternal Realm, and through the World Origin, he had fully merged and taken control of the Realm Core.


    It was akin to the heart of a human body. Lin Fei, through the World Origin, had turned the Realm Core into the "heart" of the Eternal Realm.


    "Seal."


    Now that Lin Fei understood the function of the Realm Core, he willed it and immediately moved the Realm Core into the Sea of Origin within the Eternal Realm.


    "Boom."


    The void itself trembled violently. The entire Eternal Realm was also shaking intensely.


    The Realm Core could only digest the World Origin. Only by absorbing the World''s Origin could it transform and produce a unique power that would allow the world to continue evolving.


    For instance, Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm was at the True Monarch level. If it is endowed with a Realm Core continuously converting into unique realm powers, it would be akin to slowly transforming a True Monarch-level world.


    Practically without any bottleneck, it could swiftly be transformed into a True Immortal-level world. And then continue transforming, eventually bing a realm!


    Such is the terrifying nature of the Realm Core. Or rather, this is the true function of the Realm Core.


    Lin Fei no longer needed to search for any essences of flesh and blood. It was pointless. He only needed the World Origin.


    However, Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm didn''t have much World Origin. Unless he went to the Chaos, where the Chaos Qi, to some extent, could substitute for the World Origin.


    The Chaos Qi, unusable by even Supremes, could be absorbed by the Realm Core and slowly transformed into realm power.


    Of course, this transformation was extremely slow. Otherwise, the realm''s prototype wouldn''t need such a long time to evolve into a true realm.


    There was another method, the most direct and fastest method: Directly plundering the World Origin of other worlds.


    Then, as the Realm Core continuously devoured the World Origin, it could incessantly convert it into realm power, thus quickly transforming Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm.


    "World Origin, I need a vast amount of World Origin! Otherwise, how many years would it take just by undergoing arduous cultivation in the Chaos? A thousand years? Ten thousand years? Or even a hundred thousand, a million years? With the threat of the Dark Demon Domain, I can''t wait! The Divine Realm also can''t wait!"


    Lin Fei murmured in a low voice, a sharp gleam flickering in his eyes.


    It was pointless to endure arduous cultivation in the Chaos. There was no sense in it. He had already dyed almost ten months.


    It had also been about ten months since the Dark Demon Domain had ceased its advance, nearly a year. Who knew what the Dark Demon Lord was brewing?


    Or perhaps, if the Dark Demon Lord had left the Divine Realm and returned to the Dark Demon Domain, who knew when he would return?


    Once the Dark Demon Lord returned to the Divine Realm, it was unquestionable. The Dark Demon Lord would certainly have a way to deal with Lin Fei.


    Then, if Lin Fei''s strength had not undergone a qualitative transformation, it would be very dangerous. Thus, Lin Fei had to rapidly enhance his power, even if it meant at all costs!


    Lin Fei immediately rose and left the chamber. The matter of collecting a vast amount of World Origin, He still had to discuss with the Azure Emperor Supreme and the other eight Supremes.


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 644. The Dark Demon Lord’s Treasure, the Sphere of Demonic Clouds

    644. The Dark Demon Lord¡¯s Treasure, the Sphere of Demonic Clouds


    Lin Fei left the chamber and found the Azure Emperor Supreme.


    "Lin Fei, you''ve emerged from seclusion so soon?"


    The Azure Emperor Supreme was surprised. He observed that Lin Fei''s aura didn''t seem much stronger, and such a short period in seclusion likely meant minimal gains.


    "Was the seclusion not effective? Did it fail?" Failure in cultivation wasmon, and the Azure Emperor Supreme himself had many such experiences.


    Lin Fei nodded and replied, "Azure Emperor Supreme, my seclusion has indeed ended. I''ve nearly fully researched and integrated the realm''s prototype.


    My Eternal Realm hasn''t transformed yet, but now there''s a clear direction forward. I even have the confidence to eventually evolve the Eternal Realm into a realm.


    However, I''m missing some key resources. With those resources, I can transform the Eternal Realm."


    "What resources do you need?"


    "World Origin, a substantial amount of World Origin!" Lin Fei articted each word distinctly.


    "World Origin?" The Azure Emperor Supreme''s eyes shed with a hint of surprise before he slightly rxed.


    "If it''s just World Origin you need, then we eight Supremes can mobilize our forces to gather it for you. Even if it''s World Origin from True Monarch-level worlds, we can collect it for you. Furthermore, we could sweep through the entire Divine Realm to continuously obtain World Origin."


    The Azure Emperor Supreme immediately decided and even had a n to sweep the worlds within the Divine Realm. There are many worlds in the Divine Realm, especially minor worlds, as numerous as the sands of the Ganges, and the Divine Realm is still birthing new small worlds. So, if it''s just World Origin, the Azure Emperor Supreme could provide it.


    "Thank you, Azure Emperor Supreme, and all the other Supremes," Lin Fei said.


    "World Origin, whether it''s from True Immortal-level worlds, True Monarch-level worlds, or even minor worlds, all are eptable. As long as there is World Origin, my Eternal Realm will definitely transform!


    Even once the Eternal Realm evolves to a True Immortal-level world, even if the Dark Demon Lord returns or has treasures from the Dark Demon Domain, they won''t be able to affect me!"


    Lin Fei left something unsaid: If his Eternal Realm truly evolved into a True Immortal-level world, he could even overpower any Supreme, including the Dark Demon Lord. Then, the invasion from the Dark Demon Domain would not be sustainable.


    Thus, World Origin is crucial for Lin Fei at this moment and even for the entire Divine Realm.


    "I understand," said the Azure Emperor Supreme. "Lin Fei, rest assured. World Origin will continuously be delivered to your hands. You can just quietly wait in Ancient City."


    Lin Fei nodded, then turned and left the Ancient Covenant. Next, Lin Fei waited quietly in Ancient City, and indeed, the Azure Emperor Supreme did not disappoint him.


    The next day, Lin Fei began receiving World Origin. Though the quantities were initially small, they indeed were what he needed. And this was just the beginning. Over the following days¡ªthe third, fourth, fifth, sixth, and beyond¡ªmassive amounts of World Origin were delivered to Lin Fei daily.


    Lin Fei directly funneled all the World''s Origins into the Realm Core. Transformed by the Realm Core, it became realm power, swiftly elevating the level of Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm.


    Initially, Lin Fei''s world was already at the True Monarch level, yet his progress was at a standstill¡ª0%. But now, Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm was finally progressing again¡ª1%, 2%, 3%, 4%, 5%...


    The perpetual increase was evident and urred almost daily.


    Lin Fei could distinctly feel his power growing by the day. Once his Eternal Realm transformed into a True Immortal-level world, Lin Fei believed even the Dark Demon Lord, without relying on the Illusory Realm, would be no match for him. Still, this transformation required time...


    Far away in the Dark Demon Domain, the Dark Demon Lord stood in the void. In the Dark Demon Domain, he was the absolute ruler, controlling the life and death of anyone, even Supremes.


    Yet, at this moment, the Dark Demon Lord''s expression was gravely serious. He was retrieving a treasure¡ªa phenomenal treasure essential for conquering the Divine Realm. Now, he had to take a slight risk.


    Deep in a massive valley, therey a giant multicolored sphere, bound by thick chains. Upon closer inspection, these chains were formed from the rules andws of the Dark Demon Domain itself, securely locking the sphere. Only the Dark Demon Lord had such capabilities.


    After all, in the Dark Demon Domain, he was the supreme ruler capable of easily suppressing any Supreme. Even here, the Dark Demon Lord''s power was above all others.


    Gazing at the multicolored sphere, the Dark Demon Lord''s expression hardened, his eyes shing with resolve. He coldly stated, "I refuse to believe that in the Dark Demon Domain, you can still turn the tides."


    "Ha! In the Dark Demon Domain, no matter the challenge, I can handle it! To deal with the Divine Realm, particrly that Lin Fei, I must control the Sphere of Demonic Clouds... It is said that the Sphere of Demonic Clouds can seal all powers. All forces beneath domination will bepletely sealed."


    The Dark Demon Lord took a deep breath, contemting the Sphere of Demonic Clouds. Asserting that it could seal all powers below dominion might have been a bit absolute, but the formidable nature of the Sphere was truly terrifying.


    Under normal circumstances, the Dark Demon Lord would not need to rush; he could slowly understand and master the Sphere of Demonic Clouds.


    However, the current situation in the Divine Realm was increasingly disadvantageous for the Dark Demon Domain. If things continued this way, he might not master the Sphere before the forces of the Dark Demon Domain were pushed back to their own realm.


    The Dark Demon Lord could not allow this to happen, especially since this invasion of the Divine Realm had consumed considerable resources and effort. It wasn''t something he could simply abandon.


    Despite some instability factors, the Dark Demon Lord felt confident. As long as he was within the Dark Demon Domain, he believed everything was under his control.


    The Sphere of Demonic Clouds, a serendipitous discovery during his reign, was considered one of his strokes of luck.


    The Sphere was renowned in the Chaos; it was said to be one of the treasures birthed within the Chaos itself and was even rumored to exist in multiple instances across the Chaos. Once obtained, it could rapidly and immensely bolster one''s strength.


    Dark Demon Lord felt that to confront the Divine Realm and Lin Fei, the Sphere of Demonic Clouds needed to be employed.


    "Let''s begin," the Dark Demon Lord muttered to himself as he took another deep breath.


    "Open!"


    In the next instant, an immense force ofws descended like a sharp, massive saber, striking fiercely upon the Sphere of Demonic Clouds.


    "Boom."


    The Sphere trembled violently, releasing a terrifying power seemingly rted to the Chaos, continuously eroding thews and rules of the Dark Demon Domain.


    Seizing the moment, the Dark Demon Lord immersed his consciousness into the Sphere of Demonic Clouds, aiming to gain control over it through his will. When his consciousness prated the Sphere, "What is this..."


    Suddenly, the Dark Demon Lord''s eyes widened in disbelief at the scene unfolding before him. What did he see that could shake even the Ruler of the Dark Demon Domain to his core?

 645. Eternal Realm Transforms Again, True Immortal-level World!

    645. Eternal Realm Transforms Again, True Immortal-level World!


    The Dark Demon Lord was profoundly shaken. His mind immersed within the Sphere of Demonic Clouds, he discovered something unexpected¡ªwater! But not just any water, this was Chaos Heavy Water.


    Normally, the Chaos was filled with chaotic energies, not water. However, under certain conditions, when chaotic energies continuously condense, influenced by the right environmental factors and over extended periods, they could merge together with Chaos''s inherent rules to form a special kind of water¡ªChaos Heavy Water.


    This type of water was exceedingly rare, often taking ages to form even a single drop. Yet, within the Sphere of Demonic Clouds, it was like a raging river, tumultuous with Chaos Heavy Water. Gaining control over the Sphere of Demonic Clouds essentially meant mastering this vast reservoir of Chaos Heavy Water.


    Under the influence of this water, even a casual strike from the Sphere could be unbearable for ordinary Supremes.


    Moreover, Chaos Heavy Water also had the ability to seal powers. Almost no Supreme below the level of dominion could break through the seal of Chaos Heavy Water.


    Thus, the Dark Demon Lord was ecstatic. "Hahaha, the heavens are indeed aiding me! Who would have thought that within the Sphere of Demonic Clouds, there would be such an abundance of Chaos Heavy Water?


    With so much of it, I can traverse the Chaos with authority. With the Sphere of Demonic Clouds, even outside the Dark Demon Domain, I can wield power almostparable to a dominion!"


    The Dark Demon Lord was acutely aware of what this meant. In the Chaos or other realms, being able to exert dominion-like power was a quantum leap.


    This development meant that future invasions of other realms by the Dark Demon Lord or the Dark Demon Domain could be undertaken with ease. There would be no need for protracted campaigns; a direct intervention by the Dark Demon Lord himself would suffice to conquer other realms.


    ted beyond measure, the Dark Demon Lord now held the Sphere of Demonic Clouds. What did the mere Divine Realm amount to now?


    "This time, Lin Fei is undoubtedly doomed!" he thought. "And the Divine Realm will bepletely overtaken by the Dark Demon Domain! Once we upy the Divine Realm, it will certainly elevate the Dark Demon Domain to greater heights!"


    A glint of cunning shed in the Dark Demon Lord''s eyes. With the Sphere of Demonic Clouds in hand, he left the Dark Demon Domain and headed straight for the Divine Realm.


    A year had passed in the Divine Realm, a rare period of outward calm, particrly from the perspective of the Dark Demon Domain.


    However, internally, the Divine Realm was anything but peaceful. Every force within the Divine Realm was frantically searching for minor worlds.


    This relentless pursuit of World Originsted the entire year, with all collected resources being funneled to Ancient City.


    Many had already surmised that the one in need of this World Origin must be Lin Fei, the Martial Ancestor, now the sole hope of the Divine Realm.


    The entire realm was prepared to provide whatever Lin Fei needed, no matter the cost.


    Inside his chamber in Ancient City, Lin Fei continuously fed the iing World Origin into the Realm Core of his Eternal Realm.


    This World Origin, transformed into realm power by the Core, was incessantly remodeling Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm, or rather, elevating it.


    Now, after a year of uninterrupted supply thanks to the efforts of the Azure Emperor Supreme and others who had delivered substantial amounts of World Origin, Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm was on the verge of a significant transformation.


    The progress was evident: 91%, 93%, 95%, 97%, 99%...


    Despite nearingpletion, Lin Fei remainedposed, his mind as still as water. This transformation felt natural to him; ever since he had acquired the Realm Core, he knew that this evolution was inevitable.


    No essences of flesh, no growth of sentient life, and no need for powerful life forms within the Eternal Realm were necessary any longer. With the Realm Core, nothing else mattered.


    As long as the Realm Core could continue converting World Origin into realm power, the Eternal Realm would keep advancing, never stopping until it reached the status of a realm.


    Finally, the moment arrived¡ªLin Fei''s Eternal Realm began to expand wildly. It grew tenfold, a hundredfold, a thousandfold, even ten thousandfold¡ªexpanding thousands of times over because it had transformed. It was no longer a True Monarch-level world but had be a True Immortal-level world!


    A True Immortal-level world is a powerful domain capable of birthing True Immortals and Martial Ancestors, akin to the legendary Ancient World, another True Immortal-level world.


    Compared to the countless minor worlds and the significantly fewer True Monarch-level worlds, True Immortal-level worlds are extremely rare, numbering less than ten across the entire Divine Realm.


    The transformation of Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm continued, signaling that while it had reached a new echelon of power, the evolution was far from over.


    This was not just a change; it was a qualitative leap, setting Lin Fei on a path that could potentially alter the bnce of power not just in the Divine Realm, but across multiple realms.


    Lin Fei suddenly opened his eyes, his mind buzzing with anticipation and questions about his current status. With the Eternal Realm having transformed into a True Immortal-level world and his power potentially increasing tenfold or even a hundredfoldpared to before, he was not merely on a different level¡ªhe was on an entirely different ne.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Realm: Martial Ancestor</strong>


    <strong>World Level: True Immortal-level World (Progress 1%)</strong>


    <strong>Illusory Realm: Supreme Level</strong>


    Seeing his world level now marked as a True Immortal-level world and the progress already at 1%, Lin Fei understood that his Eternal Realm was still advancing, still transforming as long as it received World Origin.


    However, achieving further progress would require significantly more World Origin. Martial realm remained at Martial Ancestor, which meant that despite his enormous power, he was not yet considered a Supreme.


    "Could it be that I only attain the Supreme status once the Eternal Realm evolves into a realm?" Lin Fei mused softly to himself. He was nearly certain that was the case. Only the transformation of his world into a realm could elevate him to Supreme status.


    But for now, Lin Fei felt an overwhelming surge in his power. He was confident that even if the Azure Emperor Supreme and the other eight Supremes joined forces, they would struggle to defeat him, especially since he no longer needed to rely on the power of the Illusory Realm.


    Just the force of his Eternal Realm was enough to y a typical Supreme¡ªand even the Dark Demon Lord should they meet again.


    However, Lin Fei was in no rush. With the Realm Core still in his possession, he could continue to ascend. If the Dark Demon Domain remained quiet, all the better.


    That would allow Lin Fei the time to gradually evolve his Eternal Realm into a full realm, achieving true Supreme status. Once he reached that level, what threat could the Dark Demon Domain pose?


    Lin Fei alone could then easily sweep through the Dark Demon life forms without needing any help.


    The leap from a True Immortal-level world to a realm was a qualitative one, requiring unimaginable amounts of World Origin and potentially a very long time. Time was precisely what Lin Feicked the most.


    "I hope the Dark Demon Lord will grant me more time..." he murmured, before closing his eyes again to continue absorbing World Origin and reshaping his Eternal Realm.

 646. The Return of the Dark Demon Lord!

    646. The Return of the Dark Demon Lord!


    In the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain, the stronghold of the Dark Demon Domain, times were tough. The forces of the Dark Demon Domain had been confined to the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain, daring not to expand due to the pressure from the Divine Realm.


    Many cultivators from the Divine Realm had even ventured into the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain from time to time, causing conflicts with the Dark Demons¡ªand the results were mostly unfavorable for thetter.


    The Supremes of the Dark Demon Domain had issued a sternmand¡ªendure. As long as they could bear the pressure, the Divine Realm would not dare tounch a major assault, primarily because the forces of the Divine Realm were also unsure about the current state of the Dark Demon Domain and were unaware that the Dark Demon Lord had returned.


    However, the Dark Demons had been waiting patiently, hoping for the expansion that would only be possible upon the Dark Demon Lord''s return.


    Time dragged on¡ªyears passed, and there was no sign of him.


    Many within the Dark Demon Domain began to worry. Could it be that the Dark Demon Lord had failed to find a way to counter the Divine Realm and Lin Fei, the Martial Ancestor, who had be their biggest adversary?


    Lin Fei''s presence had essentially paralyzed the Dark Demon Domain''s ability to operate freely, confining them to the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain.


    "Has the Ruler Lord not returned yet? We''ve been waiting so long, could something have gone wrong? Those people from the Divine Realm are detestable! True Immortals and Martial Ancestors daring to provoke us in the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain? In the past, I would have torn them apart, but now..."


    Many of the Dark Demon Domain''s powerhouses were holding back their anger, a fire building within that they couldn''t vent. They hade to conquer the Divine Realm but now found themselves hiding and even unable to retaliate against provocations from Divine Realm cultivators. This situation frustrated every Dark Demon, but they were restrained by themands of their Supremes.


    Normally, their belligerence would have pleased the Dark Demon Supremes¡ªit showed their willingness to fight. But under the current circumstances, it was a time for patience, and the continuing strain was nearly at breaking point.


    "Only the return of our Ruler Lord can resolve this mess..." murmured the Supreme Yuan Mo softly.


    Suddenly, a familiar voice echoed, lifting the spirits of everyone present.


    "Why the long faces? High spirits, that''s good! From now on, you no longer need to hold back. There will be plenty of opportunities for you to fully vent your anger."


    At the sound of this familiar voice, the faces of Original Demon and the other Dark Demon Supremes lit up with surprise and joy.


    "Your Majesty?"


    With a whoosh, as the voice fell, the Dark Demon Lord stepped out from the void, appearing before everyone.


    As the Dark Demon Lord appeared, all present, including the Supremes, respectfully bowed in his presence, invigorated by his return.


    The presence of the Dark Demon Lord meant that their days of forced restraint were over, and they could now engage in battle with the cultivators of the Divine Realm with confidence. The Dark Demons had never feared warfare.


    "Rise," the Dark Demon Lordmanded. "I have returned to the Divine Realm with a method to deal with Lin Fei, the Martial Ancestor of the Divine Realm. Once Lin Fei is dealt with, there will be no one and nothing in the Divine Realm that can stop us."


    With the return of their leader filled with such confidence, the mood among the dark forces was jubnt.


    "Atst, it''s time to counterattack," eximed one of the dark beings.


    "When do we begin the counterattack, Lord?" another asked eagerly. "I can hardly wait."


    "The Divine Realm has only eight Supremes; even with Lin Fei, that makes nine. They are insignificant," sneered another. "We canpletely upy the Divine Realm within a year!"


    The confidence among the Dark Demons was palpable; their faith in the Dark Demon Lord was unshakeable.


    In the Dark Demon Domain, he stood unchallenged, his words taken as gospel. If he dered that Lin Fei could be dealt with, then they believed it without a doubt.


    Without Lin Fei, what use would the remaining eight Supremes of the Divine Realm be?


    "It''s a dead end for them! This time, we will bring some surprises to the Divine Realm. We will turn our passivity into aggression. Isn''t Lin Fei, along with most of the Supremes, in Ancient City?" he mused coldly. "This time, all our Supremes will move out together to Ancient City. We will obliterate Ancient City right in front of Lin Fei and then y him. Let him die in despair!"


    The Dark Demon Lord''s eyes were cold and filled with murderous intent; he had never contemted sparing Lin Fei. On the contrary, he wanted Lin Fei to die in utter despair to quench the hatred burning within him.


    "Yes, your Majesty!" agreed the dozens of Dark Demon Domain Supremes respectfully.


    "There''s no time to dy; we depart now!" dered the Dark Demon Lord decisively, unwilling to procrastinate any further. Leading the group of Supremes, he tore through space, heading straight for Ancient City.


    At that moment, Ancient City remained as tranquil as ever¡ªpeaceful, secure, and prosperous due to Lin Fei''s influence. Now, virtually the hub of the Divine Realm, it teemed with activity.


    Countless cultivators, whether martial or immortal cultivators, and even exotic beasts, had flocked to the city, making it somewhat congested.


    Naturally, for the Azure Emperor Supreme, expanding the Ancient City was no difficult feat. Hence, no matter how many came, they would not truly congest the city.


    However, due to Lin Fei''s presence, Ancient City had indeed entered an era of unprecedented prosperity.


    In Ancient City, many seemed to have forgotten that war ever existed. They appeared to have forgotten about the Dark Demon Domain and its ferocious demonic beings.


    After all, it had been nearly two years since any disturbance emanated from that quarter. It seemed as if the Dark Demon Domain hadpletely fallen into silence.


    Many cultivators had ceased to pay it any heed. Yet, some True Immortals and Martial Ancestors had not forgotten the threat of the Dark Demon Domain.


    In particr, the dark beings still upied the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain and maintained control over it.


    The Supremes of the Divine Realm showed no intention of retaking the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain. From these observations, one might infer that this was merely the calm before the storm.


    Currently, neither side could do anything to the other; they could only maintain the status quo. But once this bnce was disrupted, war would inevitably ensue. It was uncertain, however, towards which side the bnce would tip.


    "Swoosh."


    Suddenly, ripples of space appeared in the skies above Ancient City. Space ripples were not umon¡ªTrue Immortals and Martial Ancestors frequently traversed space, and in Ancient City, such urrences were hardly out of the ordinary.


    Yet, these particr ripples, expanding in concentric circles like ripples on water, were extraordinary. Suchmotion was certainly not the work of just one or two Martial Ancestors or True Immortals.


    The number must have been considerable. Moreover, from these space ripples, a strange yet familiar aura was faintly discernible.


    Some who had previously encountered Dark Demons in the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain and had battled them recognized this aura. Their faces changed dramatically in an instant.


    "This is the aura of Dark Demonic life!"


    "Could it be that the Dark Demons dare toe to Ancient City?"


    "And on such arge scale, could it be that the Dark Demon Domain has finally made its move?"


    For a moment, many True Immortals and Martial Ancestors gazed in shock at the void above Ancient City.

 657. The Dark Demon Lord Descends Upon Ancient City! Lin Fei Emerges, Battle Erupts!

    657. The Dark Demon Lord Descends Upon Ancient City! Lin Fei Emerges, Battle Erupts!


    "Whoosh."


    At that moment, the Azure Emperor Supreme and the other eight Supremes soared into the void. They sensed something amiss the instant spatial ripples appeared over Ancient City. With eyes narrowing slightly, their expressions grew stern.


    "Swoosh."


    Suddenly, a figure emerged from the void portal, followed by another, and then two, three, four, five... until dozens of figures had appeared. Each emanated an aura so formidable it was clear they were not mere beings but the Supreme lives from the pinnacle of the Dark Demon Domain.


    "Dark Demon Lord!"


    The Azure Emperor Supreme recognized the Dark Demon Lord at first nce. Having been silent for nearly two years, it was believed that the Dark Demon Lord had retreated to the Dark Demon Domain.


    But now, he had returned, and not alone but with an army of Dark Realm Supremes. Clearly, his intentions were transparent¡ªhe aimed to obliterate Ancient City and all the Supremes within it.


    Thus, the Azure Emperor Supreme immediatelymunicated telepathically with Lin Fei.


    "I have returned," the Dark Demon Lord proimed loudly. "Azure Emperor Supreme, where is Lin Fei? Without him, you stand no chance against me."


    The Dark Demon Lord stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze sweeping over all, showing a tant disregard for anyone but Lin Fei. To him, only Lin Fei, the Martial Ancestor, was worthy of his attention.


    The Azure Emperor Supreme''s expression darkened as he responded coldly, "Dark Demon Lord, your aggressive approach to our Ancient City, is this a deration of war? If it''s the war you want, we are ready to oblige!"


    The eight Supremes unleashed their own formidable auras, shing violently in the void.


    "Just you?" scoffed the Dark Demon Lord. "Not enough! Lin Fei, if you do not show yourself, I will begin a massacre, starting with the entire Ancient City!"


    The Dark Demon Lord''s voice boomed, echoing in all directions as he revealed his true demonic form, radiating a terrifying aura. He could easily destroy Ancient City, even with eight Supremes opposing him.


    The Supremes looked solemn, aware that the Dark Demon Lord''s threats were not idle. If he chose to, they truly could not stop him from annihting Ancient City.


    But at that moment, as the Dark Demon Lord''s deration hung in the air, a calm voice resounded through the void, "Dark Demon Lord, as you wished, Lin Fei has arrived!"


    The next instant, Lin Fei''s figure appeared below the Ancient City. Step by step, he ascended as if climbing an invisible staircase in the void, slowly making his way to confront the Dark Demon Lord.


    Lin Fei, the Martial Ancestor, now stood face to face with the Dark Demon Lord. His demeanor wasposed, showing not a trace of fear but a serene calm as he gazed steadily at the Dark Demon Lord.


    "Ah, what a Martial Ancestor Lin Fei is. Even at such a time, he remains soposed. However, there''s no need for you to bluster. You''re well aware that since I havee, I undoubtedly possess the means to contend with you.


    And in merely a year or two, how much could you possibly improve? You''re not even a Supreme yet. I''ll give you onest opportunity. Leave the Divine Realm, and I will let bygones be bygones!"


    Surprisingly, the Dark Demon Lord was still offering Lin Fei a chance. This was certainly not a gesture of kindness from the Dark Demon Lord. He yearned to y Lin Fei.


    But he had to be rational. Perhaps Lin Fei also had his own cards to y, his own strategies. Even though the Dark Demon Lord was confident in the power of the Sphere of Demonic Clouds, with the probability of defeating or ying Lin Fei exceeding ny percent, it was not, after all, one hundred percent.


    Lin Fei still possessed that minuscule, nearly insignificant possibility of turning the tables. If possible, the Dark Demon Lord did not wish to face even this sliver of risk. Not even this minuscule risk!


    Thus, if Lin Fei would willingly depart from the Divine Realm, it would indeed be most favorable.


    "Leave the Divine Realm?"


    Lin Fei slightly shook his head. His gaze, fixed upon the Dark Demon Lord, turned icy: "Dark Demon Lord, make your move. If youck the means to crush me, today might well not go as you wish. In fact, after today, you all will be driven out of the Divine Realm by me!"


    Lin Fei was unapologetic.


    "Illusory Realm!"


    "Boom."


    Suddenly, the Illusory Realm descended. Once the Illusory Realm had fallen, apart from the Dark Demon Lord, the other Supreme beings of the Dark Demon Domain could not withstand it. Naturally, it would only be a matter of a few breaths before these Supreme beings would awaken.


    But, these few breaths were a moment of life and death. If no one stopped Lin Fei, who knows how many Supremes would perish.


    Yet, Lin Fei did not move. He just stood there silently in the void. Without any disturbance, because his gaze was locked on the Dark Demon Lord. His Illusory Realm had no effect on the Dark Demon Lord.


    The Dark Demon Lord was the key! Even Lin Fei could feel a faint sense of threat emanating from the Dark Demon Lord. This sense of threat was ever-present, clearly showing that the Dark Demon Lord was well-prepared this time.


    "Again with such tactics? Indeed, a method capable of suppressing the spirits of Supremes is quite unique and magical. Sadly, you cannot suppress my spirit. And this time, I will surely kill you!"


    A sharp gleam shed in the eyes of the Dark Demon Lord. The next moment, the Dark Demon Lord made his move.


    "Swoosh."


    With a wave of his hand, a colorful orb of light, flew from the hand of the Dark Demon Lord, violently smashing towards Lin Fei.


    "Sphere of Demonic Clouds, Seal!"


    This was the Sphere of Demonic Clouds. After the Dark Demon Lord unleashed the Sphere of Demonic Clouds. Immediately, the Chaos Heavy Water within the orb began to release strands of sealing power.


    The Chaos Heavy Water is not only exceedingly dense but possesses boundless strength. It hits its mark without fail, no matter the target. Even more dreadful is its sealing power. Once sealed, it bes exceedingly difficult to struggle free.


    Observing the Sphere of Demonic Clouds, a surge of peril heightened within the depths of Lin Fei''s heart. He knew the Sphere of Demonic Clouds was no trivial matter, even capable of posing a threat to him now.


    Consider, that Lin Fei was now of the True Immortal rank in the Eternal Realm. After reaching the True Immortal level world, his powers had increased by more than a hundredfold!


    Moreover, as the essence of his world continued to umte, Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm was still advancing.


    As for the current extent of the Eternal Realm, even Lin Fei himself was unclear. The one certainty was that his Eternal Realm was now immensely powerful, so mighty that not even a Supreme could withstand a single blow from him.


    However, facing the Sphere of Demonic Clouds, Lin Fei felt threatened. Without a moment''s hesitation, he unleashed a punch.


    "Boom."


    Instantly, the void shattered. Even thews and rules that governed this segment of the void were utterly obliterated.


    With his current punch, Lin Fei could shatter any True Immortal-level world. Even thews of the Divine Realm meant little.


    Such a fearsome punch took the Dark Demon Lord by surprise. He could hardly believe it. How had Lin Fei be so formidable in just two years?


    Yet, the Dark Demon Lord was also relieved. Fortunately, he had taken Lin Fei seriously, even daring to wield the Sphere of Demonic Clouds.


    Otherwise, facing Lin Fei, whose strength had surged so dramatically, it wouldn''t just be about contending with Lin Fei¡ªeven his own safety would be in jeopardy.


    "Thank goodness for the Sphere of Demonic Clouds. Even if your strength has soared, as long as you haven''t surpassed the Supreme level, or haven''t reached the Ruler level, you are undoubtedly doomed!"


    The Dark Demon Lord scoffed coldly. His gaze intensely fixed on the collision between Lin Fei and the Sphere of Demonic Clouds.

 648. The Collision of the True Immortal Level Eternal Realm and the Chaos Heavy Water!

    648. The Collision of the True Immortal Level Eternal Realm and the Chaos Heavy Water!


    The sealing power of the Sphere of Demonic Clouds was truly terrifying, originating from the Chaos Heavy Water.


    The Dark Demon Lord did not believe that any Supreme could contend with the Chaos Heavy Water. Perhaps only a Ruler within their own domain could block the Chaos Heavy Water.


    But certainly not Lin Fei. Within the Divine Realm, no one could withstand the Chaos Heavy Water.


    "Boom."


    Atst, Lin Fei''s punch collided fiercely with the Sphere of Demonic Clouds. The Sphere of Demonic Clouds, containing a vast amount of Chaos Heavy Water, was inherently extremely heavy.


    The strength it possessed was unimaginably immense. Not to mention its sealing power.


    A faint glow emerged from within the Sphere of Demonic Clouds, falling directly onto Lin Fei.


    Instantly, Lin Fei''s whole body shook. But indeed, his punch had already struck the Sphere of Demonic Clouds.


    "Crack."


    In an instant, Lin Fei''s bones seemed to fracture. But likewise, the Sphere of Demonic Clouds was smashed away.


    "This power...a seal?"


    Lin Fei struggled, struggling violently. He was indeed sealed. It seemed that all his strength could not be exerted, locked down by a mysterious force.


    However, the Sphere of Demonic Clouds was also smashed away. As for Lin Fei''s fractured bones, what of it?


    In an instant, Lin Fei could recover.


    "What, my Sphere of Demonic Clouds was smashed away?"


    Seeing that Lin Fei had actually smashed the Sphere of Demonic Clouds away, the Dark Demon Lord was greatly startled. He knew all too well how terrifying the power of the Sphere of Demonic Clouds was. Even he, facing it head-on, unless he was in the Dark Demon Domain, could not withstand a single blow from the Sphere of Demonic Clouds.


    Yet now, Lin Fei had directly, forcefully smashed away the Sphere of Demonic Clouds. This could only prove that Lin Fei''s current strength had even surpassed that of the Dark Demon Lord.


    Without the Sphere of Demonic Clouds, even the Dark Demon Lord would be in great danger.


    "Fortunately, I made a decisive decision to control the Sphere of Demonic Clouds. In such a short time, Lin Fei could even smash the Sphere of Demonic Clouds, which is simply unbelievable.


    Therefore, Lin Fei must not be allowed to remain! Fortunately, although Lin Fei''s strength is strong, it seems that he was also sealed by the Chaos Heavy Water within it."


    Seeing Lin Fei sealed, the Dark Demon Lord finally breathed a sigh of relief. If Lin Fei truly could not be thwarted even by the Sphere of Demonic Clouds, then the troubles of the Dark Demon Domain would be significant. Not to mention invading the Divine Realm, even the Dark Demon Domain might not be safe.


    Thus, the Dark Demon Lord was now brimming with murderous intent. He even thought of paying any price to kill Lin Fei, to eliminate future troubles; to allow Lin Fei to continue growing would be truly too terrifying and too dangerous.


    At this moment, Lin Fei remained motionless.


    The binding power of the Chaos Heavy Water was indeed terrifying, rendering even Lin Feipletely immobile.


    Yet, Lin Fei was not the least bit perturbed. Formidable though this binding force was, it was not his sole tactic. Or rather, it was not Lin Fei at his most formidable. Lin Fei''s strongest state was always his transformation into the world itself!


    Since Lin Fei could not move, he simply decided to transform into the world. He was curious to see whether this sphere could also bind his Eternal Realm.


    After all, his Eternal Realm was now a True Immortal-level world. What terrifying force would be required to fully bind a True Immortal-level world?


    "Eternal Realm!"


    With a mere thought from Lin Fei, a rumble resounded, and the Eternal Realm was manifested. Lin Fei transformed directly, and his vast Eternal Realm began to expand continuously. Even under the suppression of the Chaos Heavy Water, Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm still managed to spread unceasingly.


    A buzz sounded, and for the first time, the binding force showed a hint of loosening. The Dark Demon Lord saw clearly as the Sphere of Demonic Clouds vibrated incessantly. Even the Chaos Heavy Water within the sphere trembled as if enduring immense pressure.


    In the eyes of the Dark Demon Lord, Lin Fei''s transformation into the world represented a colossal realm. As it expanded, the Sphere of Demonic Cloud''s binding power was continuously suppressed.


    "How is this possible?" he wondered aloud. "Lin Fei can resist the binding power of Chaos Heavy Water? Even his transformation into a world, amidst such vast quantities of Chaos Heavy Water, cannot be fully bound? What level of world is this?"


    The Dark Demon Lord was astounded. If the binding power of Chaos Heavy Water could not confine any world, what could?


    Yet, now the reality was evident. As Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm spread, the Chaos Heavy Water within the Sphere of Demonic Clouds truly could notpletely bind the Eternal Realm. Even the sphere itself vibrated violently, obviously enduring tremendous pressure.


    A soft pop sounded after an unknown duration. Lin Fei felt his body rx. Subsequently, he no longer felt that sensation of being restrained or bound.


    The Sphere of Demonic Cloud''s binding power had vanished. Or rather, Lin Fei had already broken free from the sphere''s confinement.


    "Impossible..." The Dark Demon Lord''s face twisted as he witnessed this scene, a look of astonishment shing in his eyes. He seemed almost unable to believe it.


    The Sphere of Demonic Clouds and the Chaos Heavy Water, upon which the Dark Demon Lord had pinned his hopes, truly could not bind Lin Fei.


    Lin Fei had broken free from his shackles. What level of power must Lin Fei possess to break free from the binding of Chaos Heavy Water?


    Ruler! Without a doubt, Lin Fei''s power had now reached a levelparable to that of a Ruler, possessing such formidable strength wherever he went. Otherwise, the Chaos Heavy Water would have surely bound him.


    The emergence of a Ruler meant something profound, and the Dark Demon Lord understood this well. Despite his disbelief, the Dark Demon Lord made a decisivemand.


    "Retreat!"


    The Dark Demon Lord was resolute. He understood that it was no longer possible to y Lin Fei. In fact, even his own safety was at risk. Thus, he promptly withdrew the Sphere of Demonic Clouds.


    With a flicker of his figure, he then darted into the void, fleeing precipitously. Yes, he fled! None had anticipated that the Dark Demon Lord would flee.


    At that moment, the supremes of the Dark Demon Domain widened their eyes in mutual astonishment, deeply shocked.


    How could the illustrious Dark Demon Lord, the Ruler of the Dark Demon Domain, flee? Yet, this was the reality.


    "Lord, how could he flee? Moreover, so hastily that he didn''t even inform us?"


    "Let''s go, we must flee immediately. After all, if even the Lord has fled, there must be a reason, and we shouldn''t stay here to die."


    "Clearly, the Lord could not contend with Lin Fei. Even Lin Fei''s power far exceeded his expectations, posing a severe threat to him, prompting him to flee at all costs."


    Many supremes in the Dark Demon Domain quickly realized this. However, their escape would not be so easy. At least, Lin Fei would not let them go easily.


    "Eternal Realm, gather!"


    With a thought from Lin Fei, the Eternal Realm rapidly expanded, majestically sweeping across the area and violently enveloping dozens of the Dark Demon Domain''s supremes within it.


    Still, a few Supremes, the fastest among them, ultimately managed to escape, not being swept up by Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm and finding their narrow escape.


    But the remaining dozens of Supremes were not so fortunate, suppressed by Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm!

 649. With a Single Thought, Dozens of Supreme Beings Were Annihilated!

    649. With a Single Thought, Dozens of Supreme Beings Were Annihted!


    Dozens of Supremes from the Dark Demon Domain were utterly suppressed by Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm. For a moment, the supremes of the Divine Realm, who witnessed all this, were overwhelmingly thrilled.


    "Lin Fei suppressed dozens of supremes from the Dark Demon Domain?"


    "Yes, absolutely true!"


    "Not just dozens of Dark Demon Domain Supremes? Even the Dark Demon Lord himself was put to flight by Lin Fei."


    "If I am not mistaken, the tactic used by the Dark Demon Lord just now was capable of ying Supremes. Yet, it was to no avail against Lin Fei, who forced him to flee instead."


    "Hmph, had the Dark Demon Lord not fled, he too would have been suppressed by Lin Fei!"


    "How powerful has Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm be? It seems our efforts in painstakingly gathering the essence of the world were not in vain."


    "Hahaha, Lin Fei''s strength now, though not yet a Ruler, must surely be close!"


    The eight Supremes were overjoyed. Their discerning eyes could recognize the uniqueness of Lin Fei. Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm seemed to have grown beyond their imagination.


    Lin Fei alone defeated the Dark Demon Lord and suppressed dozens of supremes. Such strength was no ordinary feat; even top supremes could not achieve this. Only a Ruler. Only the ruler of a realm could possess such power.


    At that moment, within the Eternal Realm, the dozens of Dark Demon Domain supremes were all suppressed by Lin Fei. These supremes knew what fate awaited them and thus roared in fury, each unleashing their skills in a desperate attempt to escape Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm.


    "What kind of world is this? Too terrifying; we can''t even break out of this realm."


    "They said Lin Fei could transform into a realm, but it was never this frightening before."


    "We are dozens of supremes, yet now, we are utterly immobilized by Lin Fei''s realm,pletely unable to move."


    "I even feel that if we dare to resist desperately, Lin Fei''s realm couldpletely crush us!"


    "Yes, I feel it too. It seems we are going to die..."


    Suddenly, amidst their desperation, a familiar figure appeared before them¡ªLin Fei! The Martial Ancestor Lin Fei!


    Though merely a Martial Ancestor from the Divine Realm and presumably not a supreme, it was he who defeated the Dark Demon Lord and suppressed the dozens of Dark Demon Domain supremes. A feat akin to a myth, yet a stark reality!


    Lin Fei swept his gaze over them. He did not move to y these high supremes, for he had his reasons.


    Lin Fei spoke slowly, "I have not killed you, which you must have already surmised. Tell me, where is the Dark Demon Domain located? Or perhaps, escort me to the Dark Demon Domain. In due time, I will either release you into the Chaos or send you back to the Dark Demon Domain."


    Lin Fei''s words sent ripples of astonishment through the supremes of the Dark Demon Domain. Lin Fei was inquiring about the location of the Dark Demon Domain. What did this imply?


    Everyone understood clearly. Once the location of the Dark Demon Domain was known, Lin Fei might seek it out and, even more, invade it just as it lives. Lin Fei was intent on retribution, an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth, refusing to suffer any disadvantage! Even if the Dark Demon Lord fled back to his realm, Lin Fei would pursue him.


    However, the supremes, one after another, did not conceal the truth. Instead, they scoffed, "Lin Fei, even if we tell you the location of the Dark Demon Domain, you wouldn''t dare go."


    "Indeed, what harm is there in telling you?"


    "As for the location of the Dark Demon Domain, we naturally won''t hide it from you."


    These supremes were so cooperative?


    Not a single one intended to conceal the location of the Dark Demon Domain. Lin Fei''s mind raced, and he instantly grasped their intention. These supremes even wished for Lin Fei to head immediately to the Dark Demon Domain.


    The reason was straightforward. There was a Ruler in the Dark Demon Domain! Once a realm bore a Ruler, everything changed. Within the realm of a Ruler, the Ruler was invincible!


    Should Lin Fei recklessly venture to the Dark Demon Domain, the Dark Demon Lord would undoubtedly teach him a severe lesson, even possibly ying him.


    This was also why the Dark Demon Lord had fled at the first opportunity. As long as he returned to the Dark Demon Domain, he would no longer fear Lin Fei. The Dark Demon Lord in his own realm was truly formidable.


    "Ruler... I truly wish to see, what capabilities this so-called ''Ruler'' truly has."


    A sharp gleam flickered in Lin Fei''s eyes. He had already experienced the strength of the Dark Demon Lord. Apart from that orb, the power of the Dark Demon Lord was, frankly, negligible to Lin Fei now.


    But the Dark Demon Lord was a Ruler. If in the Dark Demon Domain, that changed everything. It was said that Lin Fei''s current strength neared or even matched that of a Ruler.


    But after all, he was not a true Ruler. Nor had Lin Fei battled a true Ruler before. Thus, how his strengthpared to a Ruler remained unclear to all.


    "I have no need for so many supremes," Lin Fei''s eyes chilled.


    With a mere thought, he fiercely summoned the power of the Eternal Realm. A grotesque squelch resounded. In the next moment, from all directions, a terrifying force began to crush them.


    Previously, to y a Supreme or to shatter a Supreme''s true form was not so simple for Lin Fei. It required substantial power, often necessitating his utmost effort. But now, it was different.


    With a single thought, merely by invoking the power of the Eternal Realm, it was outright domination. The true demonic forms of these Dark Demon Supremes shattered one after another, ground into dust andpletely transformed into the flesh and essence of the Eternal Realm, absorbed wholly by it. In just a few breaths'' time, dozens of supremes were reduced to merely three.


    Yes, only three Dark Demon Domain supremes remained. Witnessing this, the trio was instantly enveloped in an icy chill, as if a bone-deep cold had seized them.


    Dozens of Supremes, all dead. They hadn''t even seen Lin Fei lift a finger, yet dozens of supremes had perished. The power of the Eternal Realm was beyond their wildest imaginations.


    These were dozens of supremes!


    The Dark Demon Domain had never faced such a colossal loss in its invasions of other realms. Lin Fei had nearly annihted all the Supremes of the Dark Demon Domain who had invaded the Divine Realm. A clean sweep!


    "Alright, only the three of you remain," Lin Fei dered. "Speak out of turn, and you will meet the same fate as them, executed without mercy!"


    After speaking, Lin Fei''s figure vanished in an instant. The presence within the Eternal Realm was merely a strand of Lin Fei''s consciousness.


    Now that he had achieved his goal, he no longer lingered, withdrawing his consciousness back. At this time, the eyes of the eight supremes also fell upon Lin Fei. Each of their gazes radiated shock and anticipation.


    "Lin... Fellow Lin," they stammered. "The Supremes of the Dark Demon Domain, were they truly in by you? With your own strength, you defeated the Dark Demon Lord and slew dozens of supremes. Are you sure you haven''t be the Ruler of the Divine Realm?"


    The Azure Emperor Supreme knew Lin Fei well. Yet, at this moment, he too seemed to scarcely believe the scene before his eyes.

 650. Sweeping Away the Dark Demons!

    650. Sweeping Away the Dark Demons!


    Lin Fei shook his head and said, "I am not yet a Supreme. I remain merely a Martial Ancestor. However, since my Eternal Realm has transformed into a True Immortal-level world, it seems much stronger. Now, even an ordinary Supreme can be easily crushed. The Dark Demon Lord is no match for me in the Divine Realm."


    The words of Lin Fei made the Azure Emperor Supreme and others nod slightly.


    "Hahaha, then this is indeed great news. Our efforts to gather the essence of the world for you were indeed correct!" the ck Tortoise Supreme said with augh.


    In fact, there was another important reason¡ª the prototype of the realm. Without obtaining the realm''s prototype, two years would not have allowed Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm to transform. If it could not evolve into a True Immortal-level world, Lin Fei might not necessarily be a match for the Dark Demon Lord.


    Thus, the realm prototype was also quite crucial.


    "Lin Fei, are you truly intending to go to the Dark Demon Domain?" asked the Azure Emperor Supreme.


    Indeed, Lin Fei had suppressed so many Dark Demon Domain Supremes without rushing to kill them, which led the Azure Emperor Supreme to specte.


    Lin Fei nodded and said, "I must visit the Dark Demon Domain! But rest assured, Azure Emperor Supreme, I will not recklessly venture into danger. I just want to know the exact location of the Dark Demon Domain.


    As long as I know the specific location of the Dark Demon Domain, it poses a threat to the Dark Demon Lord. He cannot kill me outside, yet I can continue to grow. In time, even within the Dark Demon Domain, I will be able to y him. Time is on my side, not on him."


    "I must also make the Dark Demon Lord feel the constant threat looming over him," Lin Fei said with an icy tone, even filled with murderous intent. He had no fondness for the Dark Demon Lord. If possible, he wished to y the Dark Demon Lord!


    This visit to the Dark Demon Domain was also to see what it was truly like. If there was a chance, he would y the Dark Demon Lord! If not, he would at least intimidate him.


    "Before I go, I will first sweep away those Dark Demons from the Yin-Yang Immortal Realm," Lin Fei dered. He had never considered releasing those Dark Demons.


    Moreover, Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm also needed their flesh essence. Let the flesh essence of those Dark Demons nourish the life of the Eternal Realm.


    With that, Lin Fei stepped forward, already traversing space, vanishing without a trace.


    Yin-Yang Immortal Realm, Dark Demon stronghold.


    At this moment, many Dark Demons were extremely excited. Even in secret, they were prepared. After all, they knew the Dark Demon Lord had returned. Soon, they would ovee the obstructive force of the Divine Realm. Then, they could embark on a killing spree, breaking free from the Yin-Yang Immortal Realm.


    "I wonder if the Lord has dealt with Lin Fei and the Supremes of the Divine Realm yet?"


    "This time, after the Lord returned to the Dark Demon Domain, he surely must have been fully confident in his ability to resolve the Divine Realm''s Supremes. Just be patient a bit longer, perhaps news will arrive soon."


    "Right, with the Lord leading the team, could dozens of supremes fail to handle the obstructive forces of the Divine Realm?"


    "Just wait a little longer..."


    When Lin Fei emerged from the spatial passageway, he saw the stronghold of the Dark Demon Domain still in peace, even preparing for further "invasions" into other parts of the Divine Realm. Each of the Dark Demons was brimming withbat fervor.


    But what was the actual situation?


    The Dark Demon Lord had been defeated, and dozens of supremes were in by Lin Fei. This also indicated one thing¡ªthat the Dark Demon Lord had never returned to the stronghold. He hadn''t even considered these Dark Demons important at all. He didn''t care in the slightest, not even if they were all annihted.


    Hence, he had not informed these Dark Demons in advance, nor had he stayed; he had simply left the Divine Realm and returned to the Dark Demon Domain.


    As a result, these Dark Demons were left without any news, still desperately waiting for the Dark Demon Lord''s "triumphant return." But was that even possible?


    Lin Fei shook his head slightly. Then, he flew over the stronghold.


    "Halt, who are you?"


    "It looks like Lin Fei from the Divine Realm!"


    "What, him? But wasn''t Lin Fei supposed to have been in by our Ruler, who led the charge? Howe Lin Fei is still appearing here?"


    "Where is the Lord? And the other Supremes? Why hasn''t there been any news? Could it be..."


    Suddenly, many Dark Demons finally "awoke" to the reality. They seemed to realize something, their expressions filled with immense fear. They stared fixedly at Lin Fei.


    "Lin Fei, where is our Lord of the Dark Demon Domain?"


    "Do you mean the Dark Demon Lord? Perhaps the Dark Demon Lord, in his disgraceful flight from the Divine Realm, forgot to notify you.


    Actually, it might not be that he forgot, but rather that he simply didn''t care about you at all. You all have been abandoned by the Dark Demon Lord, turned into expendables!"


    Lin Fei stated emphatically, each word striking with certainty.


    Instantly, many of the Dark Demons seemed unable to believe their ears. Faces contorted in terror and anger, they yelled at Lin Fei, "No, it''s impossible, absolutely impossible! How could our glorious Ruler be defeated by you, let alone flee?"


    "Indeed, you must be trying to shake our resolve and confidence. You will not sway our faith!"


    "When the Lord arrives, you will undoubtedly die!"


    "The Divine Realm will surely be conquered by us!"


    Looking at these Dark Demons, they simply did not believe it. Or perhaps, they did not want to believe it. Lin Fei could not be bothered to exin further.


    He took a deep breath and with a thought, "Boom."


    Suddenly, Lin Fei transformed into the Eternal Realm. The vast Eternal Realm expanded wildly in all directions.


    Eventually, it even enveloped the entire Yin-Yang Immortal Realm. The Eternal Realm was like a "giant maw," swallowing the Yin-Yang Immortal Realm whole.


    Meanwhile, the Dark Demons stared down the Eternal Realm as if facing a formidable enemy.


    "Kill!"


    The Dark Demons, sensing the threat, erupted with the power of Dark Demons, attempting to contend with Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm to stop it from "sweeping" through the Yin-Yang Immortal Realm.


    However, it was futile. Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm, grand and overwhelming, crushed everything in its path. Any attempts to block the advance of the Eternal Realm were directly crushed.


    Those Dark Demons drawn into the Eternal Realm plunged into Chaos and madness.


    "We are really going to be wiped out by Lin Fei!"


    "Lord, where have you gone? Could it be, has my Dark Demon Domain truly been defeated?"


    "How could dozens of Supremes, along with the Ruler, fail?"


    "But if not, would Lin Fei dare so brazenly attack our stronghold in the Dark Demon Domain?"


    "Moreover, there has been no word from the Ruler. Not even a single supreme has been heard from. Perhaps, the Ruler and all the supremes have truly been defeated..."


    Many Dark Demons seemed toe to this realization. If the Supremes and the Dark Demon Lord had indeed been defeated, thoroughly at that, then they were in danger.


    With a "hum," the Eternal Realm continued to expand rapidly, and a terrifying force descended. All Dark Demons felt as if the apocalypse hade. One by one, they were obliterated. No matter how special their methods, it was all the same. They could not escape the annihtion of the Eternal Realm.

 651. Lin Fei Descends upon the Dark Demon Domain

    651. Lin Fei Descends upon the Dark Demon Domain


    Silence!


    The void was enveloped in an unnerving stillness, a silence as profound as death itself, unsettling to its core. For no Dark Demon remained here. Such tumult had already drawn the attention of several cultivators from the Divine Realm. Yet, as they beheld the scene before them, they stood agape, disbelief etched upon their faces.


    "Have all the Dark Demons perished?"


    "Yes, every single one, eradicated by Martial Ancestor Lin in one fell swoop."


    "One fell swoop... But that''s the stronghold of the Dark Demon Domain in the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain, teeming with such powerful beings. How could they all have died?"


    "No Supremes! The Supremes of the Dark Demon Domain are nowhere to be found. Perhaps, they were all dealt with by Martial Ancestor Lin; otherwise, how could he so calmly exterminate all the Dark Demons?"


    "Indeed, the Supremes of the Dark Demon Domain must have been resolved by Martial Ancestor Lin. Even now, so many Dark Demons have been resolved by him. Does this not mean that the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain has effectively been reimed?"


    "Most certainly, the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain must have been reimed! This is an opportunity, for now the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain is a nk te, all forces swept away..."


    In a moment, the multitude of cultivators from the Divine Realm shifted from shock to anticipation. Their gazes turned fervent as they looked upon Lin Fei. In the vast region of the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain, all forces were obliterated.


    What a good opportunity!


    For many cultivators, it was a chance to im territories and divide the power. And all this was brought about by Lin Fei.


    Lin Fei paid little heed to these ordinary cultivators. The myriad Dark Demons had all been transformed into the essence of flesh and blood, absorbed by Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm.


    However, Lin Fei noticed that his Eternal Realm seemed to have gained little from this. It appeared that ever since his Eternal Realm had ascended to the True Immortal-level world, the enhancement from the essence of flesh and blood had diminished. What could now advance Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm were the world''s origins¡ªand in substantial amounts.


    Of course, Lin Fei was well aware that advancing from a True Immortal-level world to a realm would be a qualitative leap, perhaps hundreds of times more difficult than advancing from a True Monarch-level world to a True Immortal-level world.


    Once transformed into a realm, Lin Fei would essentially be one with the domain. What a terrifying prospect that was! Perhaps even a Ruler could be easily crushed by Lin Fei then.


    With a whoosh, Lin Fei no longer dyed. In one stride, his figure vanished without a trace. He had left the Divine Realm and once again entered the Chaos.


    "Chaos..." Lin Fei murmured softly to himself. This time, however, he was alone. Previously, it was the ck Tortoise Supreme who had apanied him to the Chaos. This time, he was solitary.


    Simrly, the Qi of Chaos attempted to erode Lin Fei. All beings are susceptible to its corruption. But Lin Fei was different. He possessed the Eternal Realm and did not even need to resist. He allowed the chaotic qi to wash over him, yet they could not infiltrate his Eternal Realm.


    With a swift motion, Lin Fei summoned a Supreme being from his Eternal Realm, a Supreme from the Dark Demon Domain.


    "Lead the way," Lin Feimanded indifferently.


    He had brought the remaining three Supremes from the Dark Demon Domain for this very purpose¡ªto guide him. The Supreme of the Dark Demon Domain did not hesitate and immediately began to lead the way, flying deeper into the Chaos.


    Lin Fei followed closely behind, traversing the depths of the Chaos. In this realm, one could not traverse through the void but had to rely on flight. Lin Fei was flying¡ªnot too fast, yet not too slow. He did not fully trust the Supreme of the Dark Demon Domain and remained vignt.


    Days passed uneventfully. Flying through the Chaos was exceedingly monotonous, for no matter how far or how long one flew, the surroundings appeared unchanged as if one were marching in ce. Yet, Lin Fei remainedposed, following the lead of the Dark Demon Supreme.


    Ten days, twenty days, thirty days... In the blink of an eye, nearly four months had passed. In the Eternal Realm, this equated to forty months, or just over three years.


    During these three years, there was some enhancement within the Eternal Realm, though it was not a dramatic leap but a gradual, steady progression¡ªslow but solid improvement.


    Finally, the Supreme of the Dark Demon Domain came to a halt.


    "We have arrived, Martial Ancestor Lin! Ahead lies the Dark Demon Domain. Can you fulfill your promise, I wonder?"


    Lin Fei beheld the domain realm ahead. "Naturally, I will honor my word, but not just yet. Besides, even if I released you now, would you dare return to the Dark Demon Domain? I fear the Dark Demon Lord would not hesitate to destroy your dark demon heart, and that would truly be your end!" Lin Fei stated icily.


    He had gained some understanding of the Dark Demon Domain, aware that the Dark Demon Lord was not merely a Supreme. He also held sway over these Supreme beings of the Dark Demon Domain. Even the Supremes could be utterly annihted should the Ruler wish it. The reason was simple: their dark demon hearts were under the Ruler''s control.


    With a slight motion, Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm enveloped and reabsorbed the Supreme from the Dark Demon Domain. The Supreme understood well enough; returning to the Dark Demon Domain now would mean certain death.


    Given the Lord''s cunning and ruthless nature, even a Supreme''s return would lead to their execution and theplete destruction of their dark demon heart. Being suppressed within Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm, on the other hand, might just save his life.


    "Dark Demon Domain..."


    Lin Fei could now see the Dark Demon Domain ahead. It appeared significantlyrger than the Divine Realm, which was to be expected since the Dark Demon Domain had invaded numerous other realms. Naturally, with many resources brought back to the Dark Demon Domain, it had expanded.


    Lin Fei silently observed the Dark Demon Domain, sensing its immense power. Indeed, if the Dark Demon Lord were in his realm, his strength might increase tenfold, even a hundredfold, not to be measured by the standards of the Divine Realm.


    However, Lin Fei was not content to simply leave. After all, the Dark Demon Lord had once caused great upheaval in the Divine Realm. No matter what, Lin Fei feltpelled to deliver a little "surprise" to the Lord.


    "A gift of meeting..."


    With a steely gaze, Lin Fei took a step forward and instantly flew into the Dark Demon Domain.


    In the Dark Demon Domain, within the temple of the Dark Demon Lord, he stood as the sole Ruler. He had established the Temple of Dark Demons, ruling over the entire realm. Nearly all Dark Demons were devotees of the temple, though how many were true believers remained unknown. At least outwardly, they all appeared devout.


    However, at this moment, the Dark Demon Lord wore a grim expression. He had been back in the Dark Demon Domain for some time, but his heart was far from calm, even restless. He had abandoned many Dark Demons, even Supremes among them. He was well aware that once these Supremes were forsaken, it was unlikely any would escape.


    Furthermore, it was possible that some of these Supremes might betray the Dark Demon Domain. Perhaps the location of the Dark Demon Domain had already been exposed!


    "If the Dark Demon Domain is revealed, then Lin Fei will surelye. Perhaps, this might even be an opportunity..." A sharp glint passed through the eyes of the Dark Demon Lord.


    Even now, he had not given up on his desire to eliminate Lin Fei.


    "Hm? Someone has invaded the Dark Demon Domain?"


    Suddenly, the Dark Demon Lord abruptly looked up, his gaze piercing the void. At such a time, with life from the Chaos invading the Dark Demon Domain, there might be other possibilities. However, he felt that there was only one most likely scenario.


    It was very likely that Lin Fei had arrived!

 652. Reencounter with the Dark Demon Lord! The True Power of Ruler!

    652. Reencounter with the Dark Demon Lord! The True Power of Ruler!


    Lin Fei strolled through the Dark Demon Domain, his first visit to this forbidding ce. Upon his arrival, he immediately felt a slight suppression, as if he were inherently out of ce.


    However, this sense of suppression and rejection was not strong; to Lin Fei, it was almost negligible.


    "In the Dark Demon Domain, I am considered an extraneous entity," he murmured. "All foreign life forms undergo suppression by the domain. Even the Dark Demon Lord and the numerous Dark Demons face some restraint in the Divine Realm, though it''s subtle and barely impacts them. But if a domain gives birth to a Ruler, the suppression under their influence bes immensely formidable."


    Lin Fei understood the role of a Ruler intuitively. The suppression of external life by a Ruler was effortless because the entire domain inherently repelled foreign life. The Ruler merely capitalized on this existing force.


    Lin Fei observed the teeming Dark Demons within the realm. Particrly, the lower-tier Dark Demons were constantly engaged in brutal conflicts with one another, growing through perpetual ughter.


    The reproductive capacity of the Dark Demons was horrifyingly efficient, leading to an overwhelming poption in the Dark Demon Domain. Even amidst constant internecine conflict, their numbers remained vast.


    At this rate, it wouldn''t take long for the Dark Demon Domain to once again be teeming with life. Lin Fei gradually understood why the Dark Demon Lord periodically waged wars and invaded other domains¡ªit was simply because there were too many Dark Demons. Moreover, with the Dark Demon Hearts, some powerful Dark Demons were nearly immortal, further exacerbating the terrifying numbers.


    Certainly, the lesser Dark Demons do not possess a Dark Demon Heart; their death is final. The Dark Demon Lord shows no concern for the lives of these invading Dark Demons, and even less so for the Supremes. Should they die, it merely requires some time to cultivate new ones from the Dark Demon Hearts.


    Life is harsh for these lower-tier Dark Demons. Every day, they exist in a cycle of life and death. For the Dark Demon Lord, there is little gratitude from the Dark Demons; raised in a culture of killing, they trust no one.


    Yet, this does not affect the Lord''s dominion over the Dark Demon Domain. He has no need to curry favor; the affections of his subjects are irrelevant to him. Controlling the Dark Demon Hearts is all that matters for maintaining control over everything.


    No one can challenge his supremacy in the Dark Demon Domain. There can only be one Ruler in the Dark Demon Domain, and that is the Lord himself. Unless one day he falls, then, and only then, might others have a chance. But if the Lord were to fall, could the Dark Demon Domain itself survive?


    This appears to be a vicious cycle. Under the rule of the Dark Demon Lord, the realm is seemingly bound to his reign indefinitely¡ªa sentiment held by many ordinary Dark Demons.


    However, Lin Fei is different. As he wanders through the Dark Demon Domain, he contemtes deeply. The power of the lower echelons is essentially futile; no amount of lesser lives has any impact. Even if these lower Dark Demons harbor dissatisfaction towards the Dark Demon Lord, what of it? It changes nothing.


    Only the most powerful beings, such as the Supremes or someone like Lin Fei¡ªwho can approach or even rival a Ruler¡ªcan pose a threat to the Dark Demon Lord. Indeed, should Lin Fei''s strength increase significantly in the future, capable of defeating the Lord, then the Lord would truly fall.


    As these thoughts flicker through Lin Fei''s mind...


    A thrum vibrated through the void, followed by the ripple of space. Then, a familiar voice reached Lin Fei''s ears. "Lin Fei, such audacity to actually venture into the Dark Demon Domain!" the voice boomed. "It must have been those remaining three Supremes who led you here. They truly deserve death!"


    The Dark Demon Lord had made his appearance, materializing directly beside Lin Fei. It was clear that the Lord could sense Lin Fei''s presence and had even guessed who had guided him to the Dark Demon Domain.


    After all, only three Supremes remained alive within the Dark Demon Domain; the others had perished and were currently being regenerated within the Dark Demon Heart.


    The living Supremes were undoubtedly spared by Lin Fei¡ªhow else could Lin Fei have located the Dark Demon Domain?


    Indeed, none below the rank of Supreme, not even True Immortal-level Dark Demons, could navigate the Chaos well enough to pinpoint the realm''s location. Only a Supreme knew the exact whereabouts of the Dark Demon Domain.


    However, whether the three Dark Demon Supremes lived or died, or how the Dark Demon Lord dealt with their Dark Demon Hearts, Lin Fei remained indifferent. His purpose was fulfilled by reaching the Dark Demon Domain; as long as he kept his promise not to kill the three Supremes himself, any actions taken by the Lord against them were none of Lin Fei''s concern.


    Now, Lin Fei was eager to test the legendary Ruler''s true strength.


    "Dark Demon Lord,e then, you who are the true Ruler," Lin Fei challenged coldly, unafraid. "Let me see the real power of the Ruler, or you will never have another chance!"


    A fierce gleam shed in the eyes of the Dark Demon Lord. Perhaps he too realized this was his final opportunity. Taking a deep breath, he summoned the power of the entire Dark Demon Domain. A rumbling sound filled the air as the realm itself began to tremble.


    The Dark Demon Lord mobilized the realm''s energy in a magnificent disy. Variousws, rules, and the very power of the Dark Demon Domain converged and surged towards Lin Fei, attempting to suppress him.


    This force was indeed formidable, even causing Lin Fei to feel significant pressure. Yet, that was all it amounted to. Even as the true Ruler, the Dark Demon Lord could not unleash the full potential of the Dark Demon Domain, not even close to a hundred percent. This was fundamentally different from Lin Fei, who had merged with the Eternal Realm.


    "Eternal Realm!" Lin Fei prepared to counter with his own transcendent power.


    In an instant, Lin Fei transformed into the Eternal Realm, allowing the power of the Dark Demon Domain to bear down upon him. The intense pressure squeezed against the fabric of the Eternal Realm, yet it could not cause it to copse. Lin Fei withstood the onught.


    "How is this possible?" the Dark Demon Lord eximed in disbelief. "Do you truly possess the power of a Ruler? Can you even rival a Ruler within the Dark Demon Domain?"


    The implications of such power were well understood. In the Chaos of existence, a Ruler within their own domain was undoubtedly Supreme, utterly invincible. All Supremes would be subdued under such a ruler.


    Yet here was Lin Fei, not even a Supreme but merely a Martial Ancestor, resisting the full might of the Dark Demon Domain¡ªa notion beyondprehension.


    But the reality was undeniable. Although Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm was not as effortlessly resistant as it might have seemed, it remained unshaken by the realm''s oppressive force. Lin Fei was certain of this.


    "This cannot be allowed to continue," the Dark Demon Lord thought frantically. "Lin Fei must be in, or the Dark Demon Domain will forever be at risk!"


    "Sphere of Demonic Clouds, Chaotic Heavy Water, Seal!" hemanded in desperation. Knowing that he must suppress, or even eliminate, Lin Fei, the Dark Demon Lord realized the gravity of the threat.


    Lin Fei was already immensely powerful as a Martial Ancestor; if he ascended to the status of Supreme, the consequences would be unthinkable. Especially now that Lin Fei had uncovered all the secrets of the Dark Demon Domain. If he were to achieve supremacy, he would undoubtedly conquer it.


    The Dark Demon Lord, rooted in his realm and unwilling to flee, knew he was the Ruler. Thus, he was prepared to pay any price to eliminate Lin Fei.


    With a swoosh, the Sphere of Demonic Clouds surged massively towards Lin Fei. Alongside it, a tremendous burst of sealing power exploded, enveloping Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm in an instant.

 653. Next Time Lin Arrives, the Dark Demon Domain Will Perish!

    653. Next Time Lin Arrives, the Dark Demon Domain Will Perish!


    The Sphere of Demonic Clouds,bined with the power of the Dark Demon Domain, assailed Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm with dual forces. Both forces were extraordinary and not easily countered.


    Nheless, Lin Fei remained unmoved, instead intenselypressing the Eternal Realm. As the Eternal Realm shrank, its power and defense grew exponentially, preparing Lin Fei to directly confront the onught of the Sphere of Demonic Clouds and the realm''s forces.


    With a thunderous boom, the Chaotic Heavy Water within the Sphere of Demonic Clouds unleashed its power in an instant, brutally striking Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm. The impact caused severe fluctuations as if it were about to shatter.


    At the same time, the forces of the Dark Demon Domain crushed in from all directions, marking one of the most perilous moments Lin Fei had ever faced. His Eternal Realm underwent an unprecedented test.


    However, the more dire the situation, the calmer Lin Fei became. He unleashed all the power of the Eternal Realm, allowing thebined forces of the Dark Demon Domain and the Sphere of Demonic Clouds to hammer against it. As long as the Eternal Realm did not tear apart, he would withstand the assault.


    But eventually, Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm did rupture. It was unclear how much time had passed when it happened. Despite this, the Dark Demon Lord found no joy in the oue.


    Although Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm had indeed ruptured, it was only after a significant amount of Chaotic Heavy Water from his Sphere of Demonic Clouds had been depleted. Relying solely on the Dark Demon Domain, even if the Eternal Realm was now fractured, what did it really change?


    A slight smile appeared on Lin Fei''s lips as he slowly spoke, "Dark Demon Lord, it seems you cannot ovee me. Since that''s the case, my goal has been achieved. When I return to the Dark Demon Domain, it will be the day of its destruction!"


    Having dered his intentions, Lin Fei unleashed the full power of the Eternal Realm.


    With a deafening boom, the Dark Demon Domain trembled violently. Simultaneously, a massive hole appeared in the sky. All around, the Dark Demons looked up in shock as they witnessed what seemed like a gargantuan rift in the heavens. The void shattered, evoking scenes of an apocalyptic end.


    "What''s happening? Why is the sky breaking apart?"


    "There''s a destructive aura... This has never happened before in the Dark Demon Domain. After all, we have our great Ruler."


    "Why is there no word from our Ruler?"


    "What on earth is going on?"


    Gazing into the dark void, many Dark Demons felt a surge of fear. Under normal circumstances, the Dark Demon Lord would never allow such transformations to ur in his realm.


    Yet, now a change had happened, and it looked ominous. Some of the Dark Demons began to specte boldly¡ªperhaps the Dark Demon Domain was facing a crisis that even the Dark Demon Lord couldn''t resist orpletely mitigate.


    Whatever the reason, it was certainly not good news.


    Lin Fei, however, was unconcerned with these developments. Having unleashed his full power in one strike, breaking through the Dark Demon Domain, he didn''t linger. In an instant, Lin Fei flew out of the realm.


    As Lin Fei departed, the void in the Dark Demon Domain gradually began to heal, leaving only the Dark Demon Lord alone, his expression incredibly grim. He stared fixedly in the direction Lin Fei had left. He knew that time was running out for him. If Lin Fei truly ascended to Supreme status, then upon his next arrival, the Ruler would undoubtedly be unable to withstand him¡ªnor would the Dark Demon Domain itself.


    Perhaps, he would die.


    "Lin Fei..." the Dark Demon Lord murmured lowly, his gaze deep and troubled. He could not afford to sit idly by. He needed to devise a strategy, ideally one that would permanently resolve the threat from the Divine Realm, and Lin Fei.


    With a swift step, Lin Fei reentered the Chaos and nced back at the Dark Demon Domain. "


    The power of the Dark Demon Domain, coupled with the Sphere of Demonic Clouds, though they cannot subdue me, likewise, I cannot defeat the Dark Demon Lord or destroy the Dark Demon Domain," he reflected coldly. "Unless my Eternal Realm evolves again, ideally into a real realm. Only then can I truly eliminate the Dark Demon Lord and annihte the Dark Demon Domain."


    Destroying the Dark Demon Domain was not only possible for Lin Fei but also a desired oue. He had apelling reason: some of the realm''s Supremes knew the location of the Divine Realm.


    The exposure of a domain''s location in the Chaos was a critical vulnerability. Once exposed, the Divine Realm would be in danger. Even a realm under a Ruler''s control was not immune to threats¡ªit was only a matter of time before it faced danger.


    "Lin... Martial Ancestor Lin, save us."


    "The Dark Demon Lord is going to destroy our Dark Demon Hearts. We are going to die."


    "Martial Ancestor Lin, save us..."


    At that moment, inside Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm, the three Dark Demon Domain Supremes suddenly screamed in agony. Their true forms were rapidly disintegrating, copsing without warning.


    "Your Dark Demon Hearts are going to be destroyed by the Dark Demon Lord."


    "I''m sorry, there''s nothing I can do," Lin Fei replied calmly. "After all, the Dark Demon Hearts are in the hands of the Dark Demon Lord. If he decides to destroy them, I am powerless to stop him."


    Indeed, if the Dark Demon Lord decided to extinguish the three Supremes'' Dark Demon Hearts, Lin Fei was truly helpless. Besides, what concern was the life or death of these Dark Demon Domain Supremes to him?


    It was best if all Supremes who knew the location of the Divine Realm were utterly eradicated. Only then would Lin Fei truly be at ease.


    Soon, the bodies of the three Dark Demon Domain Supremespletely disintegrated. They died, their life forces extinguished forever. This time, there was no possibility of resurrection because their Dark Demon Hearts too were destroyed. Even Supremes must die.


    However, Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm gained from this¡ªit absorbed the essence of the three Supremes'' flesh and blood. Thus, for Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm, this turned out to be a fortuitous event.


    With a whoosh, Lin Fei transformed into a streak of light and vanished into the Chaos...


    ...


    In the Divine Realm, Lin Fei had been absent for some time now. Nearly eight months.


    In the past, what were a mere eight months to speak of? To a True Immortal or a Martial Ancestor, it was but the blink of an eye.


    And for a Supreme Being? It was scarcely worth mentioning. Yet, these past eight months, the remaining eight Supremes of the Divine Realm felt each day drag on like years. Their hearts fluctuated wildly, filled with unrest and a faint hope.


    They knew why Lin Fei had ventured into the Chaos¡ªto confront the Dark Demon Domain directly! The Dark Demon Domain, the dominion of the Dark Demon Lord and the birthce of demonic life. Though they often spoke of their dominion, the true extent of a dominion''s power remained a mystery to all.


    With Lin Fei gone, who could predict what might happen? The Divine Realm could ill afford his absence. Should misfortune befall Lin Fei, the Dark Demon Domain would surely rise again.


    Without Lin Fei, the Divine Realm stood little chance against such a resurgence. Thus, they hoped for Lin Fei''s safe return.


    Yet, on this day, Lin Fei had still not returned. Instead, someone none of the eight Supremes expected came back¡ª White Cloud Supreme!


    White Cloud Supreme, who had once left the Divine Realm to venture into the Chaos, had unexpectedly returned.


    "Azure Emperor Supreme, are you all still here? It seems the Divine Realm has not fallen to the Dark Demons. That is good news; it seems I am saved. The Chaos is truly perilous!"


    White Cloud Supreme appeared somewhat disheveled, hurrying back to the Divine Realm.


    Was he fleeing?


    Azure Emperor Supreme''s brow furrowed as he asked in a deep voice, "White Cloud Supreme, you too are a Supreme of our Divine Realm. When you chose to venture into the Chaos, we did not hold you ountable, as each has their own path. Yet now, you return to the Divine Realm, and you seem to be in a state of disarray. Could it be that you were pursued in the Chaos and fled back here?"


    With a swift motion, the words of Azure Emperor Supreme caused the other seven Supremes of the Divine Realm to fix their gaze upon White Cloud Supreme. In their looks, there was an unmistakable chill.


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 654. Times Have Changed! Executes White Cloud Supreme!

    654. Times Have Changed! Executes White Cloud Supreme!


    "White Cloud Supreme, you have the audacity to return? And to return under such circumstances. Do you not realize that by fleeing back here, you could lead the mysterious pursuer right to our Divine Realm? When that happens, our Divine Realm will be exposed, and we will all face utter annihtion!"


    White Cloud Supreme was well aware of the consequences of his actions. Indeed, his return was a calcted move, hoping to divert the attention of his pursuer towards the Divine Realm.


    Once the mysterious pursuer focused on the Divine Realm, they would likely cease pursuing White Cloud Supreme, who could then escape and evade the crisis. As for the ultimate fate of the Divine Realm, why would he care?


    The eight Supremes instantly "perceived" White Cloud Supreme''s intentions. After all, none who achieve such supremacy are fools.


    Undeterred and unembarrassed, White Cloud Supreme simply smiled slightly and said, "It was my only option. However, I was cautious on my return. It''s not certain that the mysterious pursuer could follow me here."


    White Cloud Supreme was not afraid. Even if the other Supremes of the Divine Realm harbored great dissatisfaction towards him, what of it?


    They could not kill him. Once he was out of danger, he could continue his adventures in the Chaos. Though selfish, White Cloud Supreme possessed the power to be so.


    "White Cloud Supreme, you..."


    The other Supremes of the Divine Realm were furious, yet they were powerless to act. Just as White Cloud Supreme had anticipated, they could do nothing against him.


    Suddenly, Azure Emperor Supreme looked up. His expression wasplex, his gaze cold. He shook his head slightly and sighed, "White Cloud Supreme, do you not realize that the Divine Realm has changed now? Don''t you see any difference?"


    "What''s different about the Divine Realm? Right, it seems there are no traces of dark demonic life anymore. Have you driven away the Dark Demon Lord? But with your powers, how could you possibly have driven away the Dark Demon Lord?"


    White Cloud Supreme immediately sensed something amiss. With a slight sweep of his senses, he confirmed that there were indeed no dark demonic entities left in the Divine Realm.


    This was unexpected. The Dark Demon Lord had mobilized a great army, even sending many Supreme Beings from the Dark Demon Domain. They would not have withdrawn easily.


    Yet now, not a trace of their presence remained. This could mean only one thing: The Dark Demon Domain had truly retreated. But who could have caused them to retreat?


    "White Cloud Supreme!"


    At that moment, a figure appeared silently behind White Cloud Supreme, unnoticed even by him until now.


    With a swift turn, White Cloud Supreme faced the neer, his pupils contracting slightly.


    "Are you... Lin Fei from the Great Dream Sect?"


    White Cloud Supreme knew of Lin Fei and recognized him. After all, Lin Fei was a legendary figure in the Divine Realm, particrly noted for his role in the Ancient Covenant.


    Even he, a lofty Supreme, was aware of Lin Fei. But why did White Cloud Supreme feel a distinct threat emanating from Lin Fei, a threat that was palpably intense?


    No matter how he sensed it, Lin Fei was merely a Martial Ancestor.


    Lin Fei gazed at White Cloud Supreme. Just moments ago, Azure Emperor Supreme, ck Tortoise Supreme, and the others had briefed him on White Cloud Supreme''s actions.


    The eight Supremes of the Divine Realm might have been unable to deal with White Cloud Supreme, but that did not mean Lin Fei couldn''t. As Azure Emperor Supreme had said, the Divine Realm had changed!


    "White Cloud Supreme, leaving the Divine Realm was your personal choice, and no one mes you for it, you could even have waited until the situation stabilized before returning. But you should never have used the Divine Realm as a shield to avoid disaster, even attracting the attention of the mysterious strong being from the Chaos, causing them to abandon their pursuit of you. You have betrayed the Divine Realm, and for that, you must be punished!"


    Lin Fei''s eyes were cold, his tone unyielding. Executing a Supreme! This was not unfamiliar to Lin Fei. In fact, he even considered it quite ordinary, given that he had already in dozens of Supremes from the Dark Demon Domain!


    "Azure Emperor Supreme, are you truly going to allow a mere Martial Ancestor to speak so boldly to me?" White Cloud Supreme directed his gaze towards Azure Emperor Supreme. He thought it was Azure Emperor Supreme''s support that emboldened Lin Fei.


    However, Azure Emperor Supreme merely shook his head, his expressionplex, and said, "White Cloud Supreme, do you still not see? The era of the Divine Realm has changed! The retreat of the Dark Demon Domain was all thanks to Lin Fei. Lin Fei alone defeated the Dark Demon Lord and ughtered countless dark demons. Otherwise, how do you think the Dark Demon Domain was repelled? They were utterly routed and fled! You should never have used the Divine Realm as a shield. If Lin Fei decides to execute you, I will not plead on your behalf."


    Azure Emperor Supreme and White Cloud Supreme did share a bond, having presided over the Ancient Covenant together for many years. How could there not be some camaraderie?


    Yet, as Azure Emperor Supreme stated, the times had indeed changed! Although Lin Fei was not yet the Ruler of the Divine Realm, with his current power, what difference was there really?


    Lin Fei now stood above all Supremes! Still, White Cloud Supreme found it hard to believe. Lin Fei alone defeated the Dark Demon Lord? And ughtered so many dark demons? It was almost inconceivable!


    Moreover, Lin Fei was still only a Martial Ancestor, not a Supreme. This was beyond White Cloud Supreme''sprehension.


    "No, Azure Emperor Supreme, you¡ª"


    White Cloud Supreme seemed about to say more, but Lin Fei had already made his move.


    "Eternal Realm!"


    Instantly, Lin Fei transformed into the embodiment of a realm. The Eternal Realm expanded, sending ripples that swept White Cloud Supreme into its midst.


    Lin Fei didn''t even need to use the Illusory Realm. With the current state of his Eternal Realm, eliminating a Supreme was effortlessly simple. It was so easy, he didn''t need to resort to using the Illusory Realm.


    "Annihte!"


    As Lin Fei''s voice fell,


    "Boom!"


    The oppressive force of the Eternal Realm surged from all directions, fiercely crushing towards White Cloud Supreme.


    "This is¡ª"


    White Cloud Supreme''s face changed drastically in the moment.


    Danger! Extreme danger!


    As Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm power overwhelmingly descended, White Cloud Supreme finally felt the danger. It was imminent and threateningly close. If he could not withstand it, he had no doubts that he would die.


    White Cloud Supreme truly panicked. He was terrified and he began to fear. Now, he finally believed Azure Emperor Supreme''s words. His oldrade was reliable. Unfortunately, it seemed toote now.


    "Martial Ancestor Lin, I am willing to forever guard the Divine Realm..."


    At this moment, White Cloud Supreme knew to bow and show submission, hoping to remain as a guardian of the Divine Realm. He did not want to die! But it was already toote.


    White Cloud Supreme, a being of such supremacy, could not be trusted by Lin Fei. Moreover, when mistakes are made, a price must be paid. Even Supremes are not exempt.


    With a thunderous crash, the next moment, Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm showed no mercy. Its vast power directly crushed White Cloud Supreme, obliterating him into dust.


    Even his flesh and essence, like those of the Supremes from the Dark Demon Domain, were absorbed into Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm, "nourishing" its myriad lives.


    White Cloud Supreme ultimately fell.


    Azure Emperor Supreme and the others woreplex expressions. Unlike the Supremes from the Dark Demon Domain, White Cloud Supreme had been theirrade for so long. Yet now, he could not withstand a single strike from Lin Fei and waspletely annihted.


    "Hmm?"


    After ying White Cloud Supreme, Lin Fei seemed to notice something. He suddenly looked up, his gaze piercing into the depths of the void.

 655. Visitors from Chaos, Ill Intentions Abound!

    655. Visitors from Chaos, Ill Intentions Abound!


    "Lin Fei, what''s wrong?" Upon seeing Lin Fei''s grave expression, the Azure Emperor Supreme asked in a deep voice.


    "They have arrived!"


    "They? More than one?"


    "Yes, not just one, but... a multitude!"


    Hearing this, the Azure Emperor Supreme''s expression drastically changed.


    "Damn it, the White Cloud Supreme really deserves death! I thought there were only one or two Supremes pursuing him, but now it seems there''s a whole group? And the Divine Realm has been exposed..."


    The Azure Emperor Supreme now harbored no regrets about the death of the White Cloud Supreme.


    The White Cloud Supreme deserved death! He had brought upon them a group of powerful chaotic beings. The Divine Realm had just settled down. And now, they faced another crisis.


    What if the neers were stronger than the Dark Demon Domain, or even the entire Dark Demon Domain?


    "Let us go out and resolve this; then we need not expose the location of the Divine Realm anymore!"


    Lin Fei said calmly. ming the White Cloud Supreme now was pointless. After all, the White Cloud Supreme was already dead. And the Divine Realm had been discovered.


    Self-pity served no purpose now. They could only remedy the situation. If they could annihte this group of chaotic beings. That would be the remedy!


    "Whoosh."


    In the next moment, Lin Fei stepped forward. Apanied by the Azure Emperor Supreme and others, he flew out of the Divine Realm.


    At this moment, within the Chaos. In the endless chaotic void, there was a colossal spaceship.


    From the spaceship, about eight or nine figures in grey robes jumped down. These figures were somewhat odd. Each had curved horns on their heads. They were dressed in grey robes. Their eyes were blood red. Their gaze was fixed intently on the realm ahead.


    "Unexpectedly, there is still a realm here."


    "Did that chaotic being flee to a realm? Is this his homnd?"


    "A whole realm, indeed this is our fortune."


    "However, we must not rashly enter. What if this realm has a Ruler?"


    Each of these chaotic beings was a Supreme entity in their own right, yet they harbored a deep wariness of Rulers. The presence or absence of a Ruler in a realm could make all the difference. Even if they discovered such a realm, conquering it would be nearly impossible if it was indeed governed by a Ruler.


    "Can''t we simply dispatch an avatar to test whether there''s a Ruler?"


    "Indeed, as long as our true bodies remain within the Chaos, even a realm''s Ruler stands no chance against us here. In fact, should a Ruler dare enter the Chaos, we might even have the opportunity to y them!"


    These chaotic powerhouses exuded confidence. In their domain, they might not challenge a Ruler, but in the Chaos, they believed they could defeat one.


    As these beings prepared to deploy their avatars,


    "Whoosh."


    A figure flew out from the Divine Realm.


    "Hmm?"


    The chaotic entities halted immediately, their gazes intently fixed on the emerging figure.


    "Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh."


    Then, eight more figures appeared. These were the Azure Emperor Supreme and seven other Supremes, all following Lin Fei.


    "Eight Supremes! And one who seems not to be a Supreme? How dare you venture into the Chaos? This realm likely has no Ruler. If there really were a Ruler, they would have waited for us to enter the realm before striking. A realm without a Ruler!"


    Gradually, these chaotic beings began to discern the situation of the Divine Realm. Though not absolutely certain, they surmised that the Divine Realm likelycked a Ruler.


    "Who are you?" Lin Fei inquired.


    "Who are we? Ha-ha-ha, what does it matter who we are in the Chaos? If you wish not to perish, then leave this realm. A realm without a Ruler cannot be defended by you!"


    Their eyes gleamed with greed as if the Divine Realm was already theirs for the taking.


    Yet Lin Fei remained unmoved. Seeing that these individuals were not inclined to reveal their origins, he lost interest in further questioning. After all, they were all to be in by him. He would spare a few for interrogationter.


    "Since you will not speak, then die!"


    Lin Fei hesitated not a moment longer, instantly springing into action. As he moved, he unleashed the Illusory Realm.


    "Boom."


    Instantly, the Illusory Realm descended. Lin Fei''s Illusory Realm, now at a Supreme level, was capable of "stunning" even other Supremes unless they possessed an extraordinarily strong will or some other special means. Otherwise, none could withstand Lin Fei''s Illusory Realm.


    "This is..."


    As expected, with the descent of the Illusory Realm, these chaotic entities began to look bewildered, effectively "stunned" by its power.


    However, a few of the chaotic beings seemed to struggle fiercely.


    A moment! It was only a moment''s time. It seemed a Supreme had regained consciousness.


    "Is this a mental maniption?"


    The now alert chaotic being''s eyes were filled with astonishment. But then Lin Fei''s second attack arrived.


    "Eternal Realm!"


    At the very moment Lin Fei deployed the Illusory Realm, he had already mobilized the Eternal Realm.


    Lin Fei transformed into the Eternal Realm, sweeping majestically toward the chaotic beings.


    The interval between these attacks was merely a moment. Thus, even those stunned by the Illusory Realm who regained consciousness in a moment had no chance to escape. They immediately had to face the overwhelming suppression of Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm.


    "Thunderous roar."


    Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm powerfully crushed downwards.


    "No..."


    This Supreme, although very powerful, especially in physical strength, was still overwhelmed by the full force of Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm. Unable to withstand it, his body disintegrated inch by inch.


    Finally, he copsed into a cloud of blood mist.


    "Buzz."


    However, the blood mist quickly reformed, seemingly "resurrected."


    Of course, this was not resurrection, as the opponent had never truly died. It was likely some form of recovery or perhaps an undying technique.


    In the Chaos, there are various cultivation systems. Each system is somewhat different. Although all are Supremes, many focus on survival. Their ability to recover is terrifying.


    ying a Supreme is no easy task. These chaotic entities possessed remarkably strong survival instincts. If it had been any other Supreme, perhaps the opponent might have indeed escaped. But this was Lin Fei, and moreover, he had transformed into the world itself.


    Even as Lin Fei shattered his opponent into a mist of blood, they remained within his Eternal Realm. Even with their life-preserving tricks, any tactics of survival or disguise were futile within the Eternal Realm.


    "Not dead yet? Then the suppression continues!"


    Lin Fei was in no hurry. The pressure of the Eternal Realm persisted relentlessly. The cloud of blood continued to be obliterated.


    "Spare us, spare us!"


    "We are willing to be your servants, please spare our lives!"


    "If this continues, we will all die!"


    At that moment, screams emanated from the blood mist. Indeed, these chaotic beings had not died. Despite being blown into a mist of blood, they had not perished. But within Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm, they could not escape. They could only watch helplessly as their blood form was slowly ground away, eventually disappearing without a trace.


    Once the blood mist waspletely obliterated, they too would die¡ªa total demise!


    Two breaths, three breaths, four breaths, five breaths...


    As time passed, more and more chaotic beings awoke within the Eternal Realm. The effect of the Illusory Realm soon wore off. But being caught in the Eternal Realm, their fates were far from desirable.


    "You are a Ruler! To exhibit the power of a Ruler even in Chaos. This is a top-tier Supreme! That such a top-tier Supreme could emerge from a mere ordinary realm is inconceivable..."


    The remaining chaotic beings were visibly shocked, their minds reeling in astonishment.

 656. Lin Fei, the Top-Tier Supreme

    656. Lin Fei, the Top-Tier Supreme


    Who could have imagined that a mere random realm would harbor a top-tier Supreme? In the Chaos, the term "top-tier" is not thrown around lightly. It signifies a level ofbat prowess, denoting the ability to y other Supremes. Only then can one truly be called a top-tier Supreme!


    Those who are Rulers within their own realms count as top-tier Supremes. However, if in the Chaos, those Rulers cannot y other Supremes, they do not qualify as top-tier.


    Despite the seeming multitude of chaotic strong beings, a top-tier Supreme? None were found among them!


    "Boom."


    One by one, two, three, four, five...


    Each chaotic being, all Supremes, were now bursting explosively, disintegrating into dust under Lin Fei''s relentless assault. In a blink, the vast Chaos was left with only three chaotic beings.


    Lin Fei had deliberately spared these three lives. He ceased his ughter, and the three chaotic strong beings breathed a sigh of relief, though their expressions quickly grewplex. They clearly understood why Lin Fei had spared them, but they were grateful to have their lives saved nheless.


    Therefore, one of the chaotic Supremes, with a resigned sigh, admitted, "We have indeed fallen this time."


    "Ask what you will," he continued. "We shall hold nothing back."


    In such a situation, resistance was futile.


    Lin Fei nodded, his voice calm as he inquired, "Who are you? Or rather, where do youe from? And how did youe to pursue the White Cloud Supreme here?"


    "My lord, you seem unfamiliar with traversing the Chaos," one replied. "We are all Supremes from various realms, who havee to roam the Chaos. We gathered together because we took on a mission in Kunyu City. This mission offers a very generous reward. The White Cloud Supreme had also epted this mission, but it seems he discovered some clues about the mission and wanted to monopolize them. That''s why we pursued him. However, we did not anticipate that the White Cloud Supreme had the backing of such a top-tier Supreme as yourself. No wonder he dared to monopolize the clues to the mission..."


    This Supreme exined everything in detail, revealing the entire story behind their pursuit.


    "Kunyu City, huh?"


    Upon hearing the mention of Kunyu City, Lin Fei looked toward the Azure Emperor Supreme, who understood immediately what Lin Fei was thinking. He nodded and exined, "Kunyu City is a great city within the Chaos, established by beings greater than the Supremes. Many Supremes and Rulers from various realms often travel there. Besides Kunyu City, there are other cities within the Chaos, but Kunyu is the nearest and thus the most frequented by those venturing from our vicinity."


    Lin Fei understood. It seemed that the Azure Emperor Supreme had also visited Kunyu City. As for the task clues mentioned by thete White Cloud Supreme, Lin Fei could do nothing since the Supreme had already perished, severing any leads to those clues. Uninterested in the task itself, Lin Fei decided to focus on what was immediate.


    He kept the three chaotic Supremes subdued within his Eternal Realm and returned to the Divine Realm. Lin Fei then sought further details about Kunyu City from the Azure Emperor Supreme. He had begun to notice that his cultivation had stagnated. Even though he absorbed a vast amount of the world''s origin, his Eternal Realm had shown little improvement.


    Perhaps, he needed sources from True Immortal-level worlds or even the source of entire realms. However, how many True Immortal-level worlds could there be in the entire Divine Realm?


    Very few. Moreover, Lin Fei could not afford to exploit these worlds, for they had birthed numerous True Immortals and Martial Ancestors, and even Supremes had emerged from them. At least five of the eight Supremes had originated from these True Immortal-level worlds. Lin Fei could not destroy such worlds.


    Furthermore, Lin Fei harbored another concern. Even if he seized all the sources from the True Immortal-level worlds within the Divine Realm, could he truly transform the Eternal Realm into a true realm?


    He felt it was not so simple. The transition from a True Immortal-level world to a realm is a qualitative transformation, entirely different from those of lesser worlds or True Monarch-level worlds.


    Although Lin Fei was currently capable of suppressing the Dark Demon Domain, he could not eradicate it entirely. The existence of the Dark Demon Domain and its lord remained a constant threat. Who knew what schemes the Dark Demon Domain might have?


    Thus, to prevent any futureplications, Lin Fei knew he must continue to enhance his power. Only by evolving the Eternal Realm into a full realm could Lin Fei be confident inpletely annihting the Dark Demon Domain.


    However, in the Divine Realm, Lin Fei found it difficult to evolve his Eternal Realm. Perhaps only by venturing into the Chaos could he achieve this transformation. Thus, Lin Fei considered this an opportunity¡ªKunyu City beckoned.


    "Azure Emperor Supreme, fellow Supremes," Lin Fei addressed them directly, "My power has teaued here in the Divine Realm. I''m not even a Supreme yet, and the threat of the Dark Demon Domain persists. I need to be a Supreme to resolve this threat definitively. Therefore, I n to travel to Kunyu City to venture through the Chaos for a while."


    The eight Supremes exchanged looks, then faced each other with hesitation. They were reluctant to see Lin Fei leave the Divine Realm; his presence had been a source of security.


    However, as Lin Fei mentioned, the threat of the Divine Realm had not been fully neutralized. The Dark Demon Domain remained, as did its Ruler. What might happen in the future? What if the Dark Demon Domain grew stronger or if new forces invaded the Divine Realm?


    Preemptive action was necessary to increase strength and ensure theplete eradication of the Dark Demon Domain for a semnce of safety.


    After a moment, the Azure Emperor Supreme slowly spoke, "Lin Fei, your journey to the Chaos to enhance your strength is also beneficial for the Divine Realm. However, no one knows what might happen in the Divine Realm once you leave. Thus, we need an agreement. You must return to the Divine Realm regrly.


    Considering the travel time to Kunyu City is roughly a year, how about you return every three years? This way, we can minimize any issues arising in the Divine Realm during your absence."


    Lin Fei considered this proposal. It wasn''t a problem at all.


    "That is certainly no issue," Lin Fei agreed readily. "Regardless, I will return within three years to check on the Dark Demon Domain and ensure that the Dark Demon Domain has no new schemes."


    Nodding in agreement, Lin Fei acknowledged this arrangement. Encountering unexpected crises, the Divine Realm should withstand three years. Therefore, a triennial return was entirely feasible. Moreover, Lin Fei''s presence alone was a deterrent.


    "I''m relieved to hear that," the Azure Emperor Supreme responded. "Lin Fei, you are free to travel to the Chaos anytime. Do you need me to escort you to Kunyu City?"


    The Azure Emperor Supreme certainly knew the way to Kunyu City, but Lin Fei shook his head, "No need. I have subdued three chaotic Supremes; they will naturally lead me to Kunyu City. I''ll go back and prepare first. There''s no need for farewells. I will leave without notifying anyone else to avoid any leaks."


    With that, Lin Fei transformed into a streak of light and swiftly flew back to the Divine Realm.

 657. The Shadow of a Chaotic Behemoth Emerges

    657. The Shadow of a Chaotic Behemoth Emerges


    At his residence, the Ancient Covenant, Lin Fei inquired further about Kunyu City from the three Supremes from Chaos, as well as somemon knowledge about Chaos. This information only deepened Lin Fei''s resolve.


    ording to the three Supremes, neither Supremes nor Rulers represent the pinnacle of power within the Chaos. They were uncertain about the highest realms, but they were quite clear about the realms above Supremes¡ªthe Masters of Chaos.


    To be a Master of Chaos, one must harness the essence of Chaos itself andprehend certain chaotic principles. Masters of Chaos transcend the level of Supremes and are intrinsically linked to Chaos itself.


    Lin Fei also learned about the top-tier Supremes. They are the strongest entities in the Chaos, second only to the Masters of Chaos. Even within the Chaos, their status is exalted, far surpassing that of ordinary Supremes and even realm Rulers. After all, realm Rulers can only match thebat power of a top-tier Supreme within their own realms.


    Lin Fei''s current strength qualifies him as a top-tier Supreme. Although his formal rank is merely that of a Martial Ancestor, his mastery over the Eternal Realm ensures he can rival a top-tier Supreme.


    "Enough," he thought. "I''ve learned what I needed. Venturing into the Chaos is now the only way forward."


    With a deep breath, Lin Fei rose to his feet. Without notifying anyone, he vanished in a sh.


    "Whoosh."


    In the next moment, Lin Fei had left the Divine Realm. He found himself in the vast expanse of the Chaos. He took onest look back at the Divine Realm, then, with a resolute turn, transformed into a streak of light, speeding deeper into the Chaos.


    ...


    Lin Fei had been flying through the Chaos for several months. The Chaos stretched endlessly, a white expanse that made it seem as if he was making no progress at all. This monotony illustrated just how vast the Chaos truly was, turning even the act of traveling into a dull and tedious affair. Even Lin Fei, usually steadfast and patient, felt the tedium.


    Throughout his journey, Lin Fei encountered no obstacles. The Chaos was too vast, and aside from the chaotic energies, it was difficult toe across any other forms of life, let alone face any danger. Though the Chaos certainly contained hazards, most were not encountered on the paths but appeared in other ces and in other forms.


    Suddenly, Lin Fei felt a slight tremor in the chaotic void. Although it was faint, Lin Fei''s acute senses picked it up¡ªthe chaotic void was indeed vibrating, and the magnitude of this vibration surpassed that which many Supremes could sense.


    "What''s going on?" Lin Fei looked in the direction of the disturbance, curious about the potential cause. After sensing briefly and detecting no imminent danger, he hesitated briefly but decided to fly towards the source of the vibrations.


    In that part of the chaotic void, there was a terrifying behemoth. The creature had numerous eyes on its head and was immenselyrge, spanning tens of thousands of meters. It was roaming through the Chaos. Three Supremes appeared to be engaged in battle with this giant beast.


    "Whoosh."


    Lin Fei approached from a distance and caught sight of the behemoth, startled by its presence. It was his first time seeing such a colossal creature within the Chaos. He asked the three Supremes from Kunyu City, who had apanied him if they recognized it.


    The three Supremes from Kunyu City shook their heads and said, "We don''t know what kind of life form this is. However, to grow to such a massive size within the Chaos, it must be one of the legendary chaotic behemoths!"


    "Chaotic Behemoth?" This was the first time Lin Fei had heard of such a creature.


    "Yes, Chaotic Behemoths. These behemoths grow up in the Chaos and have bodies that can merge with the chaotic qi. This environment is perfect for them, making them incredibly formidable. Even ordinary Supremes hesitate to provoke such creatures, and only a top-tier Supreme might stand a chance against them. Otherwise, one might well end up devoured."


    Lin Fei mused as he watched the titanic creature battle the three Supremes, who were clearly struggling. The three unknown Supremes were pushed to their limits by the colossal chaotic behemoth, clearly on the losing side. It seemed only a matter of time before they might be swallowed whole.


    However, Lin Fei had no intention of intervening to rescue them. He didn''t know these Supremes, and in the Chaos, Supremes were usually wary and guarded against each other. No one would risk their safety to save another¡ªit simply wasn''t done.


    Lin Fei''s thoughts raced as he stared at the chaotic behemoth. "What if the essence of this behemoth''s flesh could be absorbed by my Eternal Realm? What changes might it bring?"


    His mind was drawn to the potential. His Eternal Realm required the essence of flesh, but ordinary essences would no longer suffice, especially since transitioning from a True Immortal world to a realm was a qualitative change.


    But a chaotic behemoth was different. These creatures grew within the Chaos itself, their bodies suffused with chaotic energies, perhaps even embodying some of the chaoticws themselves. If these could be integrated into his Eternal Realm, might it not gradually transform or acquire characteristics of Chaos itself?


    Lin Fei realized that his path of cultivation was unique. His fundamental focus was the Eternal Realm. Just as a True Immortal-level world could evolve into a realm and a realm into Chaos, so too could his Eternal Realm transform. The potential power he could reach was beyond even his own imagination.


    Thus, harvesting some chaotic behemoths to obtain their essence seemed a promising strategy, beneficial for nourishing life within his Eternal Realm. The benefits might not be immediate, but they would certainly be significant.


    "Let''s try this." Resolved, Lin Fei decided to engage. He was curious to see just how powerful these chaotic behemoths really were.


    "Whoosh."


    In the next instant, Lin Fei made his move, darting toward the chaotic behemoth. His sudden appearance caught the attention not only of the behemoth but also of the three Supremes who were in dire straits. They noticed a new Supreme entering the fray, seemingly targeting the behemoth.


    With a thunderous roar, the behemoth expressed its displeasure. Meanwhile, the three beleaguered Supremes seized the opportunity to retreat frantically, taking advantage of the behemoth''s shifted focus.


    In the next moment, Lin Fei was upon the chaotic behemoth, ready to test his strength against this monstrous creature of the Chaos.

 658. Slaying the Chaotic Behemoth, Seizing the Essence of Flesh!

    658. ying the Chaotic Behemoth, Seizing the Essence of Flesh!


    "Illusory Realm!"


    Lin Fei instantly deployed his Illusory Realm. The realm was at the level of Supremes, making it highly effective against such beings. It could stun the minds of Supremes, albeit briefly. Even if it was just for a few moments, this was one of Lin Fei''s most potent weapons.


    "Buzz."


    The Illusory Realm descended, swiftly enveloping the massive chaotic behemoth. However, to Lin Fei''s surprise, the behemoth''s eyes only clouded over momentarily before regaining rity. It seemed to shake off the effects of the Illusory Realm almost immediately.


    "The Illusory Realm is ineffective?"


    The chaotic behemoth broke free from the stun faster than Lin Fei expected, a testament to its extraordinary nature. Lin Fei spected that there might be something unique about the behemoth, perhaps a special constitution or ability that allowed it to resist his Illusory Realm, a capability not even Supremes possessed.


    Since the Illusory Realm proved ineffective, Lin Fei decided not to hold back any longer.


    "Boom."


    The next moment, Lin Feiunched a punch powered by the force of his Eternal Realm. Although he hadn''t transformed into his realm embodiment, this punch unleashed the full fury of his power, equivalent to at least fifty percent of his strength when fully transformed into the Eternal Realm. This level of power was what made him a top-tier Supreme.


    "Thud."


    Finally, Lin Fei''s fist mmed into the body of the chaotic behemoth. A pained scream erupted from the creature as its colossal form began to rapidly disintegrate under the sheer force of the punch. The behemoth''s flesh copsed, showcasing the terrifying power Lin Fei wielded.


    The three chaotic Supremes witnessing this scene were agape with astonishment. Their faces registered disbelief, unable to fathom that someone could cause such devastation to the formidable chaotic behemoth with a single punch.


    Such was the power of Lin Fei¡ªa force capable of crushing Supremes and now proving potent enough to dismantle the formidable body of a chaotic behemoth. The chaotic Supremes were left in shock as they realized the scale of power Lin Fei brought into the fray.


    "How did he do that?" one of the Supremes muttered in disbelief, his eyes wide as he witnessed the raw power unleashed by Lin Fei. "It''s incredible, truly incredible! He must be a Supreme, right? But his aura, it doesn''t quite seem like that of a Supreme..."


    "Perhaps he''s concealing his true strength, but without a doubt, he is a Supreme¡ªlikely even a top-tier Supreme, given that he just exploded a chaotic behemoth with a single punch!"


    "Top-tier Supreme? That''s someone who can y Supremes. We need to be extremely cautious around him."


    While the three Supremes were shocked internally, they also remained wary.


    "Hmm? It''s not dead yet!"


    Lin Fei''s punch had unleashed half his strength. A normal Supreme would certainly not have withstood such a blow, yet the chaotic behemoth had endured it. Indeed, it was stronger than a regr Supreme, which exined why it had previously managed to put those three Supremes in such a dire situation.


    However, Lin Fei was not concerned. He had already gauged the behemoth''s limit, and although it was stronger than an ordinary Supreme, it was only by a slight margin. Lin Fei felt confident that his Eternal Realm was more than enough to suppress the chaotic behemoth.


    "Eternal Realm!"


    Without hesitation, Lin Fei transformed into the realm.


    "Boom."


    The Eternal Realm descended like a gaping maw, engulfing the titanic chaotic behemoth within it. In reality, the behemoth was instantly suppressed by Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm. The powers from all directions within the realm converged, relentlessly crushing the chaotic behemoth.


    "Roar..."


    The behemoth roared in rage, but to no avail. Its flesh continued to disintegrate inch by inch, rapidly copsing and finally transforming into a mass of essence, which was absorbed by Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm, nourishing every life form within it.


    "St."


    In just a matter of moments, ten breaths of time to be exact, the chaotic behemoth was dead, utterly dead. Even its essence had fully integrated into the Eternal Realm.


    Lin Fei could clearly sense it. The behemoth''s body indeed contained powers akin to chaotic energies. Furthermore, the integration of its flesh essence into the Eternal Realm brought about subtle changes.


    Though these changes were minute, they were real¡ªhis Eternal Realm was beginning to adopt some of the chaotic properties.


    With the absorption of the chaotic behemoth''s essence, Lin Fei reviewed his current status through his system interface:


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Realm: Martial Ancestor</strong>


    <strong>World Level: True Immortal-level World (Progress 2%)</strong>


    <strong>Illusory Realm: Supreme Level</strong>


    Lin Fei noted that his world level remained at the True Immortal level, but the progress had increased from 1% to 2%. At first nce, this seemed like only a minor improvement. However, the implications were significant. A single chaotic behemoth had helped his True Immortal-level world advance by 1%.


    Theoretically, one hundred chaotic behemoths could potentially evolve his world into a realm. This was merely theoretical, as increasing strength would likely decrease the incremental progress from each subsequent behemoth.


    Still, the key takeaway for Lin Fei was not the exact percentage increase but the direction it provided. It affirmed that certain elements or powers within Chaos were necessary for the transformation of his world. Venturing into the Chaos had been the right decision.


    With this newfound understanding, Lin Fei''s focus returned to the present. His gaze shifted towards the three Supremes in the distance, who immediately tensed up. They were on high alert, having witnessed Lin Fei''s formidable disy.


    The transformation of Lin Fei into his world form had thoroughly intimidated them¡ªthe immense and powerful chaotic behemoth had been subdued and absorbed in mere moments.


    Lin Fei, undeniably a top-tier Supreme, posed a significant threat. If he desired, eliminating them would be as effortless as it was dealing with the behemoth.


    Thus, one of the Supreme beings, left with no choice, approached Lin Fei and bowed respectfully. "Thank you, fellow daoist, for lending us aid and saving us."


    "From whence do you hail?" Lin Fei inquired indifferently.


    "Wee from the Kunyu City, preparing to undertake a mission."


    "Kunyu City?"


    A thought stirred in Lin Fei''s heart.


    These Supremes also hailed from Kunyu City. Yet upon reflection, it seemed only natural. After all, Lin Fei had been soaring through the Chaos for such a long time. It appeared he must be nearing Kunyu City. Since he was close to Kunyu City, encountering Supremes from within its bounds was hardly a rare urrence.


    "Fellow daoist, are you also headed towards Kunyu City?"


    "Indeed, this is my first venture into the Chaos, and I am bound for Kunyu City. How much farther is it?"


    "Not far. With your speed, a mere ten days or so of flying will suffice."


    Lin Fei nodded. A mere ten days was nothing. Indeed, he was already quite near to Kunyu City.


    "By the way, do you often encounter the Chaotic Behemoths?"


    Lin Fei posed another query. Now that Chaotic Behemoths could further his progress, he naturally wished to continue ying them.


    "Chaotic Behemoths are exceedingly rare in the Chaos. This is also our first encounter with a Chaotic Behemoth; we were quite unlucky. Do you wish to y another Chaotic Behemoth?"


    These three Supremes, having witnessed Lin Fei ying a Chaotic Behemoth, had guessed his intention. Lin Fei nodded without concealing his desire to kill more Chaotic Behemoths.


    However, Chaotic Behemoths were incredibly scarce. To encounter one was fortunate. How to pursue them further?


    Lin Fei inquired about some matters concerning Kunyu City, all in line with what the suppressed Supremes of his Eternal Realm had mentioned. Thereupon, the three Supremes took their leave.


    Lin Fei continued on his flight towards Kunyu City.

 659. I Alone Suffice

    659. I Alone Suffice


    In the vast expanse of Chaos. A colossal city sprawled amidst the Chaos. Even from a great distance, its presence could still be felt.


    "Kunyu City! What a splendid Kunyu City! In this open, barren Chaos, it shines like a beacon, dazzlingly bright."


    Lin Fei, beholding Kunyu City from afar, couldn''t help but marvel in his heart. He was no stranger to the world.


    On the contrary, Lin Fei had seen many facets of the world. Yet, such a magnificent city still sent a tremor through his heart.


    With a whoosh, Lin Fei stepped forward, rapidly closing in on Kunyu City.


    As he neared, Lin Fei saw that the number of Supremes in the vicinity had increased.


    These Supremes varied in appearance. Life forms were quite extraordinary. Not all were humanoid. Their forms were indeed myriad.


    Moreover, entry and exit from Kunyu City were unrestricted, As long as one did not cause trouble within its walls. And indeed, none dared to stir trouble.


    The lord of Kunyu City was none other than the Master of Chaos! Exalted above the Supremes and Rulers, he ensured the peace of Kunyu City. It was precisely because of the presence of the Master of Chaos that Kunyu City had endured for so long.


    Otherwise, the various Supremes with ulterior motives would have long since transformed Kunyu City into something unrecognizable.


    But with the presence of a Master of Chaos, everything was subdued, allowing Kunyu City to stand firm in the Chaos. Simr cities existed in the Chaos, But Lin Fei only knew of Kunyu City for now. He was in no hurry. First, he entered Kunyu City. There would be timeter to slowly learn more.


    Lin Fei entered Kunyu City. After wandering for several hours, Lin Fei had nearly figured it out.


    Kunyu City was a hub for Supremes to interact and cultivate. Inside, various transactions were possible. Supremes were not allowed to engage inbat directly.


    However, there were ces to resolve feuds. One needed to ascend to the Chaotic Arena. Within the Chaotic Arena, life or death battles unfolded, and no one would intervene.


    In the Chaos, various kinds of information and intelligence can be exchanged within Kunyu City. Naturally, with so many Supremes in Kunyu City, most actually possess their own realms.


    However, no one would disclose the location of their realms. Navigating through the Chaos, the most crucial aspect is the ability to "conceal" the location of one''s realm. Otherwise, one might fall into irreversible cmity!


    The information Lin Fei most desired was about the Chaotic Behemoths. He understood well that the cultivation of Supremes had nearly reached its zenith. Above the Supremes, many do not dare to aspire for more, merely hoping to find an unimed realm to be its Ruler. That represents the ultimate pursuit of the Supremes.


    As for the Master of Chaos? There are no specific cultivation methods to speak of¡ªonly enlightenment. Yes, enlightenment! One mustprehend it amidst the Chaos. Those who canprehend it can be the Master of Chaos. Those who cannot, will not.


    How vast is the Chaos, how many realms are there? And how many Supremes or Rulers? It seems each Supreme or Ruler is a pinnacle presence in a realm. Yet, the realms are innumerable in the vast Chaos.


    Therefore, the number of Supremes and Rulers is also incredibly high. But how many Masters of Chaos are there? They can be counted on one''s fingers! Some even specte that there are at most only a few dozen Masters of Chaos. Compared to the vast number of Supremes and Rulers, there are only a few dozen Masters of Chaos, highlighting the immense difficulty in attaining such a status.


    But Lin Fei is different. Others may have reached the pinnacle of their cultivation, but his path of cultivation is far from over. That others cannot be the Master of Chaos does not mean he cannot! After all, he already has his own direction in cultivation. This alone surpasses ny-nine percent of Supremes and Rulers.


    What Lin Fei needs now is the Chaotic Behemoths. He needs to hunt these behemoths. To obtain the essence of their flesh and blood. With this, he aims to elevate his Eternal Realm, thereby enhancing his strength.


    Thus, Lin Fei sought specific intelligence on the Chaotic Behemoths. He went to the mission hall in Kunyu City. This hall was essentially a ce for posting and epting missions, all issued by Supremes. These tasks often promised rewards, typically in the form of Chaos Stones.


    In Chaos, countless streams of chaotic energy could condense into heavy chaotic water, which in turn could form Chaos Stones. These stones could replenish the physical body''s energy and even various types of energy. No matter the energy, Chaos Stones could replenish it.


    Moreover, at the brink of death, a Chaos Stone could keep one clinging to life, barely holding off death and possibly finding a chance to survive. That was the utility of Chaos Stones.


    Furthermore, Chaos Stones were rare, naturally forming only within the Chaos itself. Hence, they had be themon currency in these realms. Many issued missions rewarding Chaos Stones. For instance, some Supreme tasks offered one or two Chaos Stones as rewards.


    Lin Fei nced through the offerings. The task he was looking for was simple: to find some help in dealing with a Chaotic Behemoth. Apart from Lin Fei, there were indeed others who wished to confront such creatures.


    However, these missions were rare. Chaotic Behemoths were difficult to kill, and even trapping them was a challenge. Not many Supremes were willing to provoke such beings.


    Lin Fei spent a long time in the mission hall, reviewing one task after another. He finally spotted a mission that particrly caught his eye: "Confront a Chaotic Behemoth!" "Requires at least nine Supremes." "Rewards based on contribution, with a minimum of two Chaos Stones!"


    Seeing this, Lin Fei felt a stir within him. Nine Supremes, each assured at least two Chaos Stones¡ªsuch a generous reward indicated that this was no ordinary task. Moreover, it required the cooperation of nine Supremes, which was extraordinary. Even though a Chaotic Behemoth was formidable, typically five Supremes could manage to restrain it, even if they couldn''t kill it. But this task demanded nine Supremes.


    Despite the dangers, for Lin Fei, these were inconsequential. All he needed was the presence of a Chaotic Behemoth; nothing else mattered.


    "This task, I''ll take it!"


    With that, Lin Fei epted the mission. Upon epting a task, one could obtain the specific location of the task''s issuer, which had to be managed at the mission hall''s counter. This was the domain of the Chaos Master of Kunyu City, and no one dared act rashly. Only thus could the operation of the mission hall be maintained.


    Lin Fei''s eptance of the mission went smoothly. He also obtained the location of the task issuer, located within a courtyard in Chaos City. Without hesitation, Lin Fei went directly to the address provided.


    Soon, Lin Fei arrived at the courtyard. With a swift motion, he reached the front of the courtyard and transmitted his voice directly: "I have epted the task concerning the Chaotic Behemoth, and request the issuer toe forth for a meeting!"


    Lin Fei''s voice naturally prated into the courtyard. At that moment, there were actually five Supremes within. Abruptly, all five stood up.


    "Another has arrived," one noted. "It must be someone epting the task."


    "Another Supreme hase; soon we will have the nine Supremes needed," another added quickly, rising to open the grand doors of the courtyard with a creak.


    Lin Fei was met by an unfamiliar Supreme, humanoid in appearance.


    "How may I address you, fellow daoist?"


    "Lin Fei."


    "Ah, fellow daoist Lin, pleasee in."


    The stranger then weed Lin Fei into the courtyard.


    "Fellow daoist Lin, these are the Supremes who have epted the task. Including you, we are now number five. We just need to patiently wait until we gather nine Supremes, and then we can immediately undertake the mission. So, I must ask you to wait a little longer."


    Lin Fei, however, was somewhat surprised.


    "Wait even longer?"


    "Indeed," one of the other Supremes confirmed. Lin Fei looked over the other four Supremes and then, shaking his head slightly and speaking in a calm tone, said, "Fellow daoists, there''s no need for such trouble. Toplete this task, the other Supremes may withdraw. I alone suffice!"


    As Lin Fei''s words fell, the entire courtyard fell silent instantly, so quiet one could hear a pin drop!

 660. The Pinnacle Supreme, Sweeping All Before Him!

    660. The Pinnacle Supreme, Sweeping All Before Him!


    Lin Fei''s deration was unapologetically bold, disregarding the other Supremes as though they were of no consequence. But could a single statement from Lin Fei really dismiss them so easily?


    The atmosphere grew tense, and one of the Supremes scoffed coldly, "Aren''t you being overly arrogant? We are to confront a Chaotic Behemoth this time. Do you, alone, truly believe you have the capability to subdue a Chaotic Behemoth?"


    The Supremes were incredulous, including the mission issuer who harbored doubts but remained silent. He, too, perceived something exceptional about Lin Fei and was curious to see what capabilities Lin Fei possessed that justified such bold ims.


    Lin Fei simply shook his head and uttered, "Illusory Realm!"


    With a thunderous boom, the Illusory Realm descended. The Supremes'' expressions turned bewildered. Then, using the Eternal Realm, Lin Fei suppressed these Supremes. While indeed, one must not casually engage inbat within Kunyu City, Lin Fei''s actions were executed with such stealth that it went unnoticed.


    With the Illusory Realm, all was suppressed silently. The Eternal Realm then swept the Supremes into its folds. Regardless of the turmoil stirred within the Eternal Realm, it remained detached from Kunyu City, causing no disturbances therein.


    "What? We''re suppressed?"


    "What just happened? Was it an illusion?"


    "It''s not merely an illusion; it seems to be a technique targeting the spirit. Our spirits were suppressed, and thus, we were easily swept into this ce."


    "And what ce is this?"


    "It seems like a small world..."


    Many of the Supremes were unclear about their whereabouts, but that did not stop them from attempting to break free from the Eternal Realm. However, as they prepared to make a move, the power of Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm instantly overwhelmed them. The ferocious force restrained them all.


    At this moment, they dared not move, nor could they. Should they attempt anything, they sensed a palpable threat. Perhaps, they would die!


    Yes, should they make a move, they would certainly face death. This was no exaggeration. Even though they were venerable Supremes, being suppressed in this ce made them acutely aware of the threat of death.


    "Stop, stop!"


    "Fellow daoist, we will withdraw, all of us."


    "Since you possess such strength, indeed, we are not needed."


    "With your capabilities, surely you are one of the pinnacle Supremes?"


    "Why would pinnacle Supremes like yourself need us for this task?"


    These Supremes were worldly and wise. At this point, how could they not recognize Lin Fei''s strength? He was truly among the pinnacle Supremes! Even if there were many ordinary Supremes, they could not match a single pinnacle Supreme!


    As for the mission issuer, he was overjoyed beyond expectation. It was an incredible surprise. Who could have imagined that his task would attract a pinnacle Supreme to ept it? Kunyu City was vast, but pinnacle Supremes were not plentiful. Moreover, the services of a pinnacle Supreme were incredibly costly¡ªbeyond imagination!


    Lin Fei retracted the Eternal Realm and released the Supremes.


    "Fellow daoist, we willingly withdraw."


    "Fellow daoist, farewell."


    The Supremes had no face to stay any longer, and thus, they all took their leave, quickly departing until only Lin Fei and the mission issuer remained.


    The mission issuer, a Supreme known as Universal Wisdom, smiled at Lin Fei and said, "Supreme Lin, I will cancel the other engagements. This task will now be solely yours. After it''spleted, I will provide thirty Chaos Stones. How does that sound?"


    Universal Wisdom Supreme gritted his teeth and raised the offer. Initially, he had nned to assemble nine Supremes and would have only needed to distribute eighteen Chaos Stones. Now, he added twelve more Chaos Stones¡ªa significant cost. Typically, a Supreme-level task would warrant only one Chaos Stone.


    This was to match Lin Fei''s stature. After all, wasn''t a pinnacle Supreme''s task usually rewarded with at least twenty Chaos Stones? Sometimes even fifty or more!


    However, Lin Fei was not particrly concerned with the Chaos Stones. Instead, he asked Universal Wisdom Supreme, "May I know, Universal Wisdom Supreme, what is the purpose behind this task concerning the Chaotic Behemoth?"


    "The purpose?" Universal Wisdom Supreme pondered for a moment before replying, "There''s nothing to hide. That Chaotic Behemoth swallowed something it shouldn''t have. We must either y the beast or retrieve that item from its stomach. The task is consideredplete once we recover that item."


    Lin Fei thoughtfully considered this information. It seemed this Universal Wisdom Supreme was after something inside the stomach of the Chaotic Behemoth. As for whether that item was a treasure or something else, it was irrelevant to Lin Fei.


    What Lin Fei needed was the Chaotic Behemoth itself!


    "Agreed, the contents within the Chaotic Behemoth''s stomach are yours," Lin Fei stated ndly. "But the essence of its flesh and blood will belong to me. Any objections?"


    "None at all!" Universal Wisdom Supreme replied promptly. "I only need what''s inside the stomach of the Chaotic Behemoth; you may deal with the rest as you see fit."


    "Very well, let us depart now," Lin Fei nodded, eager not to dy any longer. The sooner they left, the sooner they could return.


    "Depart now? Well, that''s fine, as everything is ready. However, I need to make a quick adjustment to the task to ensure no other Supremese forward."


    Universal Wisdom Supreme then made a quick trip to the mission hall to modify the task, ensuring that only Lin Fei could undertake it. Afterward, he led Lin Fei out of Kunyu City.


    For Lin Fei, there was no fear of any schemes from the Universal Wisdom Supreme. As a pinnacle Supreme with at least the strength of the highest echelon of Supremes, who in the Chaos, except for the Chaos Master, could pose a threat to him?


    Therefore, Lin Fei had no fear of the Universal Wisdom Supreme and trusted that he would not dare to deceive or oppose him.


    Flying through the vast Chaos for half a month, their surroundings unchanging, Lin Fei followed closely behind Universal Wisdom Supreme. They had traveled far from Kunyu City and yet had not detected any trace of the behemoth.


    "We''ve arrived!" Universal Wisdom Supreme suddenly stopped.


    Lin Fei narrowed his eyes slightly. Ahead in the Chaos, he could discern a massive form. It appeared to be a Chaotic Behemoth, sprawled across the void, its eyes closed as if it were deep in slumber. Chaotic Behemoths, naturally born of Chaos, could easily conceal themselves, often undetectable even to Supremes¡ªunless, of course, one was very close.


    Universal Wisdom Supreme clearly knew the exact location of this Chaotic Behemoth, hence their direct journey here.


    "Is it truly a Chaotic Behemoth?" Lin Fei scrutinized the creature, which showed no signs of awakening. It was unclear how long it had been asleep.


    Universal Wisdom Supreme spoke gravely, emphasizing each word, "Fellow daoist Lin, this is a Chaotic Gigaworm. We must not let it awaken. If it does, it can emit a viscous secretion that can trap a Supreme. Even an entire realm can be ensnared by the gigaworm''s secretion, slowly being consumed by it."


    Clearly, this Chaotic Gigaworm was a particrly perilous type of Chaotic Behemoth. A slight misstep could lead to the fall of even a Supreme.


    "Since it is asleep, let it fall into a deeper slumber..." A peculiar gleam shed in Lin Fei''s eyes.


    "Hum."


    The next moment, without any hesitation, Lin Fei invoked the Illusory Realm!


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 661. The Reward for the Task Issued by Lin Fei

    661. The Reward for the Task Issued by Lin Fei


    "Hum."


    The Illusory Realm descended. As it arrived, the colossal body of the Chaotic Gigaworm trembled slightly. Its eyes seemed on the verge of opening. Yet, they appeared immensely heavy. And remained shut.


    Clearly, Lin Fei''s Illusory Realm was exerting its influence. It seemed to "stabilize" the Chaotic Gigaworm, preventing it from awakening.


    Seeing this, Universal Wisdom Supreme was astonished. This was the Chaotic Gigaworm, after all. And Lin Fei had managed to keep it in slumber. Such a feat was indeed far beyond an ordinary Supreme.


    Moreover, the key point was that the Chaotic Gigaworm truly continued to sleep. Yet, this was merely the beginning. The Chaotic Gigaworm was not yet dead.


    What Universal Wisdom Supreme needed was something inside the belly of the Chaotic Gigaworm. He could not simply delve into its stomach.


    Thus, Universal Wisdom Supreme''s gaze still rested on Lin Fei. He believed that Lin Fei must have a way. Otherwise, Lin Fei would not have acted so decisively. Since he had intervened, there must be a way! And indeed, Lin Fei had a method.


    Upon the arrival of the Illusory Realm, after having "stabilized" the Chaotic Gigaworm, Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm fiercely expanded.


    "Swipe."


    In an instant, Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm swept up, engulfing the Chaotic Gigaworm within the Eternal Realm.


    "Annihte!"


    Lin Fei activated the power of the Eternal Realm. This was a forceparable to that of a top-tier Supreme, able to easily obliterate a Supreme.


    Under the annihting power of the Eternal Realm, the physical body of the Chaotic Gigaworm began to gradually disintegrate.


    A moment, two moments, three moments...


    The Chaotic Gigaworm broke free from the influence of the Illusory Realm. But it was toote. Under the annihting power of Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm, the Chaotic Gigaworm merely struggled violently for a moment, then was powerless to reverse its fate.


    For Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm had already obliterated nearly half of the Chaotic Gigaworm''s body. And the annihtion continued. Soon, the Chaotic Gigaworm waspletely obliterated.


    Yet Lin Fei left the stomach of the Chaotic Gigaworm intact. From within it, a peculiar stone flew out. It seemed to bear a map.


    "A map?"


    Lin Fei inspected it closely.


    It faintly resembled a ce. Could it be a Chaos Realm? Could Universal Wisdom Supreme''s ultimate goal be a Chaos Realm?


    Nevertheless, Lin Fei did not inquire. Even if Universal Wisdom Supreme''s objective were truly a Realm, what of it?


    Lin Fei, for his part, had no demands of the Realm. He possessed his own Eternal Realm, nor did he need to be a Ruler of a Realm.


    Thus, it was the essence of the Chaotic Gigaworm''s flesh that Lin Fei found more valuable, far superior to any Realm.


    Of course, for an ordinary Supreme, nothing couldpare to an unimed Chaos Realm. An ordinary Supreme could achieve the status of Ruler by iming such a realm!


    At least, there was hope of bing a Ruler. This is what many Supremes aspire to their whole lives¡ªto be a Ruler.


    Lin Fei tossed the stone to Universal Wisdom Supreme.


    Universal Wisdom Supreme, overjoyed, eximed, "Thank you, fellow daoist Lin!"


    Universal Wisdom Supreme had achieved his goal. He had been worried that Lin Fei might im it for himself. After all, a Chaos Realm! Yet, Lin Fei seemed utterly indifferent. But, was he truly indifferent?


    Watching the Universal Wisdom Supreme hesitate to speak, Lin Fei calmly stated, "Universal Wisdom Supreme, have no concern. I have no interest in Realms. If possible, could Universal Wisdom Supreme inform me where more Chaotic Behemoths might be found? I require more Chaotic Behemoths!"


    Lin Fei''s need was for Chaotic Behemoths, not Realms.


    "Chaotic Behemoths?" Universal Wisdom Supreme frowned, then shook his head, "Chaotic Behemoths are exceedingly rare and are born within the chaos, leaving no trace. One encounters them only by chance. For instance, this Chaotic Gigaworm was also a chance encounter. As for other Chaotic Behemoths, I am unaware of their whereabouts."


    "Very well, then I take my leave."


    Having said that, Lin Fei gathered thirty chaos stones. And then headed straight back to Kunyu City.


    During his return journey, the essence of the Chaotic Gigaworm''s flesh gradually merged into Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm. Lin Fei could distinctly feel that his Eternal Realm seemed to have been slightly enhanced.


    "System."


    Back in Kunyu City, Lin Fei essed the system to check.


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Arts Realm: Martial Ancestor</strong>


    <strong>World Level: True Immortal Level World (Progress 3%)</strong>


    <strong>Illusory Realm: Supreme Level</strong>


    Lin Fei''s world level remained at the True Immortal level. However, progress increased from 2% to 3%. Indeed, there had been an enhancement and a 1% increase at that.


    This was all due to the essence of the Chaotic Gigaworm''s flesh. But without the essence of Chaotic Behemoth''s flesh, Lin Fei was helpless.


    "It seems I can only continue to wait."


    Lin Fei, in Kunyu City, continued to wait for some time. Every day, he would search for tasks rted to Chaotic Behemoths in the mission hall. Unfortunately, he encountered none.


    As for the chaos stones, Lin Fei now possessed thirty chaos stones. This was no small amount. Lin Fei even purchased a property in Kunyu City, preparing to stay there long-term.


    Of course, he could only stay for up to a year. After one year, Lin Fei would have to leave. After all, it took Lin Fei a year from the Divine Realm to reach Kunyu City and the return journey would also take a year. Back and forth, that amounted to two years.


    Lin Fei''s agreement with Azure Supreme and others was to return once every three years. Thus, the time left for him in Kunyu City was just one year. Therefore, Lin Fei also needed to make good use of this year.


    In Lin Fei''s estimation, this time, his Eternal Realm needed to advance to at least a 10%pletion rate. But this required many Chaotic Behemoths. At least seven more Chaotic Behemoths. Yet, to say nothing of seven, even finding one was difficult.


    "Where can one find so many Chaotic Behemoths?"


    Lin Fei promptly left a task. Whoever could provide him with information on a Chaotic Behemoth, even just its whereabouts would receive a substantial reward. Or, they could gain the friendship of a top-tier Supreme! Even more, they could ask a top-tier Supreme to undertake a task.


    Lin Fei did not have many chaos stones. He could not offer many chaos stones. But he possessed thebat power of a top-tier Supreme. He did not mind revealing his identity and strength. He believed that this task reward would certainly tempt many.


    The friendship of a top-tier Supreme was not easily obtained. Even more so, the opportunity to have a top-tier Supreme handle a matter. It was no easy feat to engage a top-tier Supreme.


    And now, just for a piece of information about a Chaotic Behemoth, one could engage a top-tier Supreme. Where else could one find such a deal?


    Thus, as soon as Lin Fei posted the task, merely two hours had passed when an additional person appeared outside his residence. A woman with an icy demeanor just stood outside the door.


    "I know of a Chaotic Behemoth!"


    Upon seeing Lin Fei, the woman spoke, each word heavy with gravity.

 662. The Awakening of the Chaotic Behemoth!

    662. The Awakening of the Chaotic Behemoth!


    "Hmm?"


    Lin Fei''s eyebrows slightly raised.


    "Come in."


    He invited the woman into the courtyard.


    The two sat in the garden.


    Lin Fei asked calmly, "Tell me, what do you need me to do?"


    He was well aware of these Supremes. When theye seeking him with news of Chaotic Behemoths, they surely have a request.


    "Murder! Kill three Supremes! If you can do that, then I can tell you about the Chaotic Behemoth."


    The woman stated straightforwardly. Her objective was to have someone killed!


    Lin Fei scrutinized the woman carefully. Clearly, the woman was also a Supreme. However, an ordinary Supreme could not kill other Supremes. Only a top-tier Supreme could y other Supremes.


    "Who are these three Supremes? Why do you want to kill them?" Lin Fei further inquired.


    The woman frowned slightly and asked, "Do you need a reason?"


    "Of course. Even if it''s a transaction, I do not wish to kill without cause. There must be some reasons."


    Lin Fei had his principles. Even in a transaction, he needed to know the reasons. Otherwise, he would rather forego the information about the Chaotic Behemoth.


    Call Lin Fei hypocritical or superfluous if you will, but these indeed were Lin Fei''s principles. He had principles! Just like the convictions people hold in their hearts. They cannot be discarded or breached arbitrarily.


    "You need a reason?" The woman took a deep breath and said solemnly, "Those three invaded my Realm and enved my people. Is this reason sufficient?"


    "Invading a Realm? That reason is sufficient!"


    Lin Fei nodded slightly. He agreed to the woman, to y the three Supremes.


    "Take me to the ce of the Chaotic Behemoth. I shall y the beast, and will then help you kill those three Supremes."


    "Very well."


    The woman was very decisive. She immediately transformed into a streak of light, flying toward the depths of chaos.


    Lin Fei followed closely behind.


    Until now, Lin Fei did not know the woman''s name. However, it didn''t matter. Their interaction was merely a transaction, after all. There was no need to know her name.


    Deep in the Chaos, Lin Fei and the woman both stopped. This time, without needing the woman''s prompt, Lin Fei could "see" it himself. Ahead of themy a Chaotic Behemoth. Yet, this one seemed different.


    Lin Fei''s expression grew grave as he observed the Chaotic Behemoth in front of him. Its massive body was whale-like, but it bizarrely possessed three heads, each festooned with countless eyes. The densely packed eyes made it look exceedingly fearsome. The Chaotic Behemothy sleeping within the chaos, its eyes closed, yet it still exuded a terrifying aura.


    This was no ordinary Chaotic Behemoth. In fact, Lin Fei wondered if it might be a top-tier Chaotic Behemoth. Among Chaotic Behemoths, there were indeed those who stood at the pinnacle, even stronger than a top-tier Supreme. Sometimes, even a slight mistake could lead a top-tier Supreme to death at the maws of such a creature.


    Therefore, the presence of this suspected top-tier Chaotic Behemoth genuinely made Lin Fei wary.


    Lin Fei nced at the woman again. "When you discovered it, had it ever awakened?" he asked.


    The woman pondered for a moment before shaking her head. "From my observation, it appears to have never awoken, and it seems to have never noticed me either," she replied. "However, I''ve always felt a strong sense of danger emanating from it, so I''ve never dared to approach too closely. I don''t know much about its actual condition."


    The woman spoke candidly. Naturally, she would not and dared not hide anything.


    Lin Fei''s expression remained serious. He had a feeling that this Chaotic Behemoth might actually be awake, but he had not approached close enough to be certain. Still, this Chaotic Behemoth seemed very dangerous.


    Yet Lin Fei was not content to just take a look and leave; he was not willing to walk away. Moreover, he did not believe that this Chaotic Behemoth could kill him.


    At most, Lin Fei might not be able to defeat this Chaotic Behemoth, but killing him was beyond its capability. After all, even if it was a top-tier Supreme, Lin Fei was no ordinary top-tier Supreme, especially when it came to preserving his own life. Lin Fei felt he was second to none.


    "Illusory Realm!"


    With his resolution firm, Lin Fei unleashed the Illusory Realm.


    "Hum."


    The Illusory Realm descended abruptly, enveloping the Chaotic Behemoth.


    Immediately, the colossal body of the Chaotic Behemoth began to tremble. It seemed that the Illusory Realm did not suppress its spirit.


    "Swipe."


    In the next moment, the Chaotic Behemoth opened its eyes.


    "Roar..."


    There was confusion in the eyes of the Chaotic Behemoth, but it was fleeting moment was brief. Clearly, the Chaotic Behemoth had awakened. It realized that someone had taken action against it.


    Enraged, the Chaotic Behemoth let out a furious roar and extended its massive ws. With a gentle swipe, "Hum." Ayer of eerie chaotic void ripples formed. Circles upon circles rolled towards Lin Fei.


    "This is..."


    Faced with these strange chaotic void ripples, Lin Fei felt a tinge of threat.


    As a result, Lin Fei immediately retreated. He flicked his finger, testing the power of these eerie chaotic void ripples with a bit of his strength.


    "Pfft."


    However, when Lin Fei''s power touched the chaotic void ripples, Instantly, his power was crushed into dust, vanishing without a trace.


    Lin Fei''s eyes narrowed slightly. His intuition was not wrong. These ripples of chaotic void were truly dangerous. They must not be touched. To touch them was to court certain death.


    Of course, if Lin Fei were to deploy his Eternal Realm fully and face it head-on, He might be able to withstand it. But there was no need.


    The opponent''syer of eerie chaotic void ripples seemed to have limitations. They could not spread over arge area. And their speed was also slow. As long as one did not confront them head-on, it was still possible to dodge them.


    "What a formidable Chaotic Behemoth!"


    Lin Fei''s eyes narrowed slightly. This was the first time he had faced difficulty with a Chaotic Behemoth. Or rather, the first time the Illusory Realm had not been effective. Even willful Supremes could not withstand Lin Fei''s Illusory Realm. Yet, this Chaotic Behemoth was not affected at all. Furthermore, it counterattacked immediately. Its counterattack was incredibly sharp. Even Lin Fei dared not face it directly.


    The Chaotic Behemoth was fully awake now. Its enormous body was locked on Lin Fei. A malevolent aura emanated from its whole being. Clearly, the temper of this Chaotic Behemoth was not to be trifled with.


    "Human Supreme, why do you disturb my slumber?" The Chaotic Behemoth astonishingly spoke in human tongue. This was not unusual, as Chaotic Behemoths were notcking in intelligence; it was just that many were impulsive and reckless. However, the Chaotic Behemoth before Lin Fei seemed different from the ordinary.


    Lin Fei, his gaze steady on the Chaotic Behemoth, spoke calmly, "I require the essence of Chaotic Behemoth flesh. Unfortunately, I have discovered your whereabouts. I merely wanted to test if you could withstand the suppression of my Illusory Realm.


    However, it seems you have some methods, as you were not suppressed by my Illusory Realm. Whether you can preserve your life, though, will depend on your own fate!"


    Lin Fei did not conceal his intentions. He was here to y the Chaotic Behemoth. Instantly, the Chaotic Behemoth grew immensely angry, yet it did not act impulsively. Its eyes seemed to flicker with a glint of wisdom.


    "Human Supreme, you are very confident," it responded. "But even a top-tier Supreme should not dream of defeating me. Since you are so arrogant, then I shall swallow you whole!"


    The Chaotic Behemoth had no intention of sparing the female Supreme either. It had been restrained, but once it decided to act, it would be an earth-shattering event, destined to turn the heavens and the earth upside down.


    At this moment, the enormous body of the Chaotic Behemoth swelled again, and its three heads roared skyward. Then, it opened its massive maws wide.


    "Whoosh..."


    Three terrifying suction forces emerged instantly from the three gaping mouths of the Chaotic Behemoth. Even the female Supreme''splexion drastically changed. Her form uncontrobly flew toward the gaping maws. She could not resist!


    Even Lin Fei''s expression was gravely serious at this moment. He finally confirmed that this Chaotic Behemoth was indeed a top-tier one.


    "Eternal Realm!"


    At this time, Lin Fei no longer held back. He immediately deployed his Eternal Realm.


    "Hum."


    As soon as Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm appeared, it swept over the female Supreme. Instantly, her figure vanished, pulled into the Eternal Realm by Lin Fei. Simultaneously, the Eternal Realm rapidly swept toward the body of the Chaotic Behemoth.

 663. Rapid Expansion of the Eternal Realm!

    663. Rapid Expansion of the Eternal Realm!


    "Boom."


    Lin Fei ensnared the body of the Chaotic Behemoth within his Eternal Realm. Simultaneously, the power of the Eternal Realm relentlessly crushed down on the behemoth, intent on utterly obliterating it.


    "Roar..."


    However, the Chaotic Behemoth struggled continuously, attempting to break free from Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm. This Chaotic Behemoth was indeed a top-tier one. Lin Fei had in several Chaotic Behemoths before, but those once caught within the Eternal Realm were typically suppressed without resistance.


    Any struggle? It was futile, merely the throes of the dying. Lin Fei didn''t need to concern himself with them. But this Chaotic Behemoth was different.


    "Pfft."


    Its w viciously tore through the void of Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm, instantly ripping a tear in it.


    Lin Fei''s heart shook slightly!


    He knew this Chaotic Behemoth was strong, a top-tier Chaotic Behemoth,parable to a top-tier Supreme. But to be this powerful was beyond anything Lin Fei had seen before.


    Remember, this was the Eternal Realm¡ªa realm that had in Chaotic Behemoths. Yet, it couldn''t withstand a single w from the behemoth before him.


    But then, Lin Fei''s expression turned icy. He took a deep breath.


    "Once you''ve entered my Eternal Realm, it''s not so easy to leave! Eternal Realm, explode!"


    Lin Fei mobilized all the power of the Eternal Realm. At that moment, explosions began within the realm¡ªa copse of the void itself. The void in every directionpletely copsed, making escape impossible.


    This was a maneuver of the Eternal Realm. Such an explosion, no Supreme could withstand. Even a Chaotic Behemoth would be pulverized.


    Now, this Chaotic Behemoth was no exception. As Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm exploded in this manner, caught off guard, the vast body of the Chaotic Behemoth was obliterated by about one-tenth.


    But this was not the end. It was merely the beginning.


    Afterward, time and again, the Eternal Realm continuously exploded.


    The Chaotic Behemoth was enraged. It roared furiously, wreaking havoc within the Eternal Realm, attempting to escape. Yet, every time it managed to breach the Eternal Realm, another explosion would follow, obliterating a part of its body.


    Ultimately, the Chaotic Behemoth had no choice but to cease its attempts. It could not safely escape from the Eternal Realm.


    Of course,pletely obliterating a Chaotic Behemoth was difficult. Lin Fei was essentially in a war of attrition with the behemoth. He kept the explosionsing.


    However, this had a significant impact on the Eternal Realm itself, even risking its copse. The cost was enormous, but Lin Fei was determined to y the Chaotic Behemoth and extract its essence.


    Even if the opponent was a top-tier Chaotic Behemoth, Lin Fei was resolved to try, whatever the cost.


    Time passed slowly. Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm became increasingly unstable, and the Chaotic Behemoth was also suffering greatly. Nearly half of its body had been obliterated. Now, it was a battle of desperation, each side continuously depleting the other.


    After a long struggle, the Chaotic Behemoth was the first to speak, "If we continue this way, we will both die!"


    "You will die, I won''t!" Lin Fei retorted.


    "You lunatic..." The Chaotic Behemoth was frantic. It was a top-tier Chaotic Behemoth, a sovereign in the chaos, who could usually rest easy. Even in its slumber, no one dared to confront it. But who could have anticipated encountering someone as mad as Lin Fei? It was sheer insanity. It seemed like a fight to the death.


    Yet, the Chaotic Behemoth couldn''t recall any deep grudge or significant enmity that would warrant such a relentless battle. Was such a desperate struggle necessary?


    The woman within the Eternal Realm also witnessed this scene. She now felt somewhat reckless. Perhaps she shouldn''t have brought Lin Fei here so directly, to engage in a deadly battle with a top-tier Chaotic Behemoth. If Lin Fei couldn''t hold on, she too would die. But now, she could no longer stop the proceedings.


    As time went on, Lin Fei continued as before. His Eternal Realm gradually stabilized, simply because the Chaotic Behemoth could no longer withstand it. The destructive power of the Chaotic Behemoth gradually weakened, and its body was nearlypletely obliterated.


    50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%...


    The body of the Chaotic Behemoth rapidly disintegrated, from being half-destroyed to more than ny percent obliterated. And it continued to vanish.


    What destructive power could such a diminished Chaotic Behemoth still possess?


    For a moment, fear gripped the Chaotic Behemoth.


    "Do not kill me," it pleaded. "I can submit to you. I can serve you forever. I am a top-tier Chaotic Behemoth; I will be of great help to you. Just please spare my life!"


    The Chaotic Behemoth was afraid. It was at a disadvantage and ultimately could not oust Lin Fei. As it begged Lin Fei for mercy, Lin Fei simply shook his head and said, "A top-tier Chaotic Behemoth is indeed rare. Unfortunately, I do not need a living Chaotic Behemoth. What I need is the essence of flesh! So, it is best for you to die."


    "Boom."


    As Lin Fei''s words fell, all the power of the Eternal Realm surged toward the remaining tenth of the Chaotic Behemoth''s body.


    "No..." The Chaotic Behemoth screamed in agony, its voice filled with unwillingness.


    But its reluctance changed nothing. It was defeated, utterly andpletely. Defeat meant paying a price, and for the Chaotic Behemoth, that price was its life.


    "Pfft." Thest vestige of the Chaotic Behemoth''s body was obliterated.


    A vast amount of flesh essence filled Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm, causing it to rapidly advance. Previously, Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm had progressed to 3%. Now, Lin Fei could clearly feel a significant increase in progress.


    4%, 5%, 6%, 7%, 8%...


    The body of this Chaotic Behemoth far exceeded Lin Fei''s expectations. The effect was extraordinarily beneficial, much better than the results from several Chaotic Behemoths Lin Fei had consumed.


    "System." Lin Fei thought, immediately essing the system panel to check:


    <strong>Host: Lin Fei</strong>


    <strong>Martial Realm: Martial Ancestor</strong>


    <strong>World Level: True Immortal-level World (Progress 9%)</strong>


    <strong>Illusory Realm: Supreme Level</strong>


    Lin Fei observed his world progress: from 3% to now 9%. The difference was merely from ying a single top-tier Chaotic Behemoth. The essence of one top-tier Chaotic Behemoth had skyrocketed his progress by 6%. It was incredible!


    Indeed, the more powerful the Chaotic Behemoth, the greater the benefit to Lin Fei''s Eternal Realm.


    "Only 1% away from 10% progress," he thought. "One more Chaotic Behemoth should suffice to reach that milestone. Once I reach 10% progress, there will be a minor leap in the strength of the Eternal Realm."


    Lin Fei made up his mind to find another Chaotic Behemoth before returning to the Divine Realm. After all, achieving a 10% increase was a notable aplishment. He couldn''t return to the Divine Realm without gaining anything significant.


    However, the immediate priority was to fulfill his promise. Although he had in the Chaotic Behemoth, he had yet to address the matter of the three Supremes the woman wanted dead.


    "Swipe."


    Lin Fei transported the woman out.


    The woman, already aware that Lin Fei had in the top-tier Chaotic Behemoth, looked somewhat conflicted.


    "Alright, I''ve obtained what I needed from the Chaotic Behemoth and achieved my goal," Lin Fei dered. "Now, it''s time for me to keep my promise. Lead the way to where those three Supremes are located. I will resolve this matter as well!"


    Lin Fei''s words jolted the woman. Without hesitation, she led Lin Fei, flying towards the depths of chaos.


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